Happy Talk
Muriel Smith Lyrics
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Talk about things you'd like to do.
You got to have a dream,
If you don't have a dream,
How you gonna have a dream come true?
Talk about the moon floatin' in the sky
Lookin' like a lily on the lake
Talk about a bird learnin' how to fly.
Happy talk, keep talkin' happy talk,
Talk about things you'd like to do.
You got to have a dream,
If you don't have a dream,
How you gonna have a dream come true?
Talk about the star lookin' like a toy
Peekin' through the branches of a tree;
Talk about the girl, talk about the boy
Countin' all the ripples on the sea.
Happy talk, keep talkin' happy talk,
Talk about things you'd like to do.
You got to have a dream,
If you don't have a dream
How you gonna have a dream come true?
{Instrumental Break}
Talk about the boy sayin' to da girl:
"Golly, baby, I'm a lucky cuss"
Talk about the girl sayin' to da boy:
"You an' me is lucky to be us!"
Happy talk, keep talkin' happy talk,
Talk about things you'd like to do.
You got to have a dream,
If you don't have a dream
How you gonna have a dream come true?
If you don't talk happy,
And you never have dream,
Then you'll never have a dream come true!
The lyrics of the song "Happy Talk" by Muriel Smith revolve around the idea of positivity and hope. The singer encourages the listener to keep talking happy thoughts and to talk about things that they would like to do. The repeating line "You got to have a dream, if you don't have a dream, how you gonna have a dream come true?" emphasises the importance of having dreams and aspirations in life.
Throughout the song, the singer gives examples of things to talk about, such as the moon floating in the sky, a bird learning to fly, and a star peeking through the branches of a tree. These examples of nature and simple pleasures in life highlight the beauty that surrounds us and the joy that can be found in everyday things. The lyrics also mention a boy and a girl expressing their happiness and gratitude for each other's company, adding a romantic element to the song.
Overall, the message of the song is to focus on positive thoughts and dreams, as they are essential in achieving one's goals in life. The upbeat tempo and catchy melody of the song further emphasise the importance of a positive outlook and the power of happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Happy talk, keep talkin' happy talk,
Keep talking in a cheerful way to spread happiness around you.
Talk about things you'd like to do.
Discuss about activities you wish to accomplish.
You got to have a dream,
It is important to have an ambition in life.
If you don't have a dream,
If you lack an aspiration in life,
How you gonna have a dream come true?
How will you succeed in fulfilling your goal?
Talk about the moon floatin' in the sky
Converse about the sight of the moon in the sky, appearing delicate like a lily flower on a lake.
Lookin' like a lily on the lake
Resembling a lily flower on a lake, the moon looks astounding.
Talk about a bird learnin' how to fly.
Describe how a bird is acquiring the skill of flying.
Makin' all the music he can make.
Singing and producing lovely sounds while attempting to fly.
Talk about the star lookin' like a toy
Share the impression of looking at a star appearing like a toy.
Peekin' through the branches of a tree;
Partially concealed behind the tree's branches.
Talk about the girl, talk about the boy
Discuss about the girl and boy.
Countin' all the ripples on the sea.
Admiring the beautiful ripples that the sea's waves create.
Talk about the boy sayin' to da girl:
Describe the boy talking to the girl.
"Golly, baby, I'm a lucky cuss"
Exclaiming joyfully that he feels fortunate to be with her.
Talk about the girl sayin' to da boy:
Mention the girl speaking to the boy.
"You an' me is lucky to be us!"
Expressing mutual appreciation and gratitude towards their relationship.
If you don't talk happy,
If you don't spread positivity,
And you never have dream,
And you don't have aspirations,
Then you'll never have a dream come true!
You won't be able to achieve your goals without a positive outlook and ambitions.
Writer(s): Oscar Hammerstein Ii, R. Rodgers
Contributed by Skyler C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Christian.R.1MB
I love this song π