The Happy Man
Michelle Simonal Lyrics

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I do not ask for much
Something real that I can touch
Someone there late at night
Someone there to hold me tight
You know I understand
Just what it takes
To be a happy man
I'm gonna be a happy man

Just you and me while we still can
There's nothing that we can't do
Me and you, a happy man
Some people need a lot
Others want what they haven't got
I need just what it takes
That's when the tension breaks
I'll be just what I am
Oh, oh, oh
A happy man
I'm gonna be a happy man
Just you and me while we still can
There's nothing that we can't do
Me and you, a happy man
I'm gonna be a happy man
Just you and me while we still can
There's nothing that we can't do
Me and you, a happy man
I'm gonna be a happy man
Just you and me while we still can
There's nothing that we can't do
Me and you, a happy man
A happy man
A happy man
A happy man
I'm gonna be, I'm gonna be
A happy man
I'm gonna be, I'm gonna be
A happy man
I'm gonna be, I'm gonna be
A happy man

I'm gonna be, I'm gonna be
A happy man

Overall Meaning

The song "The Happy Man" by Michelle Simonal talks about the simple pleasures that bring happiness to one's life. The singer expresses their desire for something real that they can touch, acknowledging that some people need a lot but all they need is someone to hold them tight. The tension breaks when they realize that they are content with what they have and just need to be grateful for it. They understand what it takes to be truly happy and they are willing to work towards it.

The repetition of the chorus, "I'm gonna be a happy man, just you and me while we still can," emphasizes the importance of living in the present and finding joy in the little things. The singer is focused on creating a positive future with their loved one, and they recognize that as long as they have each other, there's nothing they can't do to achieve happiness. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of contentment and appreciation for the present moment, which is an essential aspect of living a happy life.

Line by Line Meaning

I do not ask for much
I don't have a long list of demands or expectations

Something real that I can touch
All I want is something tangible and genuine

Someone there late at night
I hope to have someone there for me during my loneliest times

Someone there to hold me tight
I want someone to hold me close and make me feel secure

You know I understand
I know what it really takes

Just what it takes
To have what I truly need

To be a happy man
In order to have inner peace and joy

I'm gonna be a happy man
I'm determined to find that happiness

Just you and me while we still can
Together, we can make it happen before it's too late

There's nothing that we can't do
We have unlimited potential and can accomplish anything

Me and you, a happy man
Together, we will both be happy