Happy Days
Maxi Priest Feat. Chaka Demus & Pliers Lyrics
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Man call Pleirs, dih man cal Chhaka Demus
Is just the three of us wh nuh bogus
Music dis is coming from dih flick of our wrist
We nah dis so listen to this
Ah tell yuh this
Happy days are here again
It's great to be alive with a smile on your face
Cause that's alright
No you don't have to worry about your diamonds and pearls
You don't have to play around those kind of girls
You don't have to be the man who's high and fly
And that's no lie
[Chorus]
Oh singing happy days are here again
Everything we got is heaven sent
Think about how lucky we ought to be
Cause life's the key
And if yuh happy just clap your hands
And if you happy just stamp your feet
We a celebrate life Jah know say it sweet
Listen dih rythm you just can't sleep
People go to work, people go to school
People go to church to learn the golden rule
People like to party, people love the sun
Every day's a bonus when you're having fun
Repeat chorus
And if you just rich give to dih poor
The Father will love you more and more
And if you strong you help the weak
You turn yuh back you self defeat
Bap ba du bap spap
And if yuh happy just clap your hands
And if you happy just stamp your feet
We a celebrate life Jah know say it sweet
Listen dih rhythm you just can't sleep
Just think about the people who are fighting at war
Give me just a reason what they're fighting for
Life could be so nice if we inderstood
Learn to take the bad, like we take the good
[Chorus]
The song "Happy Days" by Maxi Priest featuring Chaka Demus and Pliers is an uplifting tune that talks about appreciating life and being content with what one has. The opening lines introduce the three artists and emphasize their authenticity as they "nah dis" or do not play around with their music. The chorus of the song repeats that "happy days are here again," urging people to gather around with their friends and celebrate life with a smile on their face. The lyrics encourage listeners to discard their worries about material possessions like diamonds and pearls or trying to impress others, and instead focus on being lucky to be alive and cherishing the blessings that come their way.
The song also touches on the importance of kindness and helping others as a way to show love to oneself and to God. The lyrics suggest that giving to the poor or helping the weak is a way to receive more love in return, and that turning a blind eye to others' struggles will only lead to defeat. The song's rhythmic beat and lively tone make it a perfect soundtrack for dancing and partying and enjoying life's simple pleasures.
Line by Line Meaning
Now listen to dih man call Maxi Priest
Pay attention to Maxi Priest who is talking now
Man call Pleirs, dih man cal Chhaka Demus
Pliers and Chaka Demus are also present
Is just the three of us wh nuh bogus
There are only three genuine people here
Music dis is coming from dih flick of our wrist
We are creating music with ease
We nah dis so listen to this
Pay attention to the music we are making
Ah tell yuh this
Believe me when I say this
Happy days are here again
We should be happy and celebrate life
People gather round and tell your friends
Invite others to join in on the celebration
It's great to be alive with a smile on your face
Life is wonderful when we are happy
Cause that's alright
This feeling is perfectly fine
No you don't have to worry about your diamonds and pearls
We don't need material possessions to be happy
You don't have to play around those kind of girls
We should focus on positive relationships
You don't have to be the man who's high and fly
We don't need to show off or be flashy
And that's no lie
This is the truth
Oh singing happy days are here again
We should keep celebrating and being joyful
Everything we got is heaven sent
We should be grateful for everything we have
Think about how lucky we ought to be
We should reflect on our good fortune
Cause life's the key
Life is the most important thing
And if yuh happy just clap your hands
If you're happy, show it by clapping
And if you happy just stamp your feet
If you're happy, show it by stomping your feet
We a celebrate life Jah know say it sweet
We are enjoying and cherishing life, which is enjoyable
Listen dih rythm you just can't sleep
The music is so good you won't want to stop listening
People go to work, people go to school
Everyone has their own routine and responsibilities
People go to church to learn the golden rule
Some people rely on religion to provide guidance
People like to party, people love the sun
Everyone likes to have fun in different ways
Every day's a bonus when you're having fun
Every enjoyable moment is something to be grateful for
And if you just rich give to dih poor
Those who are wealthy should help those who are less fortunate
The Father will love you more and more
Good deeds will be rewarded
And if you strong you help the weak
Stronger people should help those who are weaker
You turn yuh back you self defeat
Ignoring those who need help is a self-defeating behavior
Bap ba du bap spap
This is a musical interlude
Just think about the people who are fighting at war
We should remember those who are currently at war and the difficulties they face
Give me just a reason what they're fighting for
We should question the reasons behind wars
Life could be so nice if we inderstood
If we understood each other, life would be better
Learn to take the bad, like we take the good
We should accept the good and the bad in life
Repeat chorus
The chorus is repeated
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR, ROBERT MC DONALD LIVINGSTON, ERNEST MARESCA, MAX ALFRED ELLIOTT, GARY BENSON
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