Happy People
Prince Ital Joe; Marky Mark Lyrics

I want to see more happy people
The singer desires to witness a greater number of joyful and content individuals.

I want to see more happy people
The singer reiterates their wish to see an increased number of happy people.

Where are all those happy people?
The singer questions the whereabouts of the missing happy individuals.

I want to see more happy people
The singer repeats their desire for more happy people.

Happy peoples want to see more happy peoples
Happy individuals desire to witness more of their kind.

I want to see more happy people
The singer states their yearning for a greater number of happy individuals.

Happy peoples want to see more happy peoples
Happy individuals wish to see more of their own kind.

Where are all those happy people?
The singer once again questions the missing happy individuals.

Stand up, stand tall
The singer urges listeners to be physically and mentally strong.

It ain't right but it's still going on
The singer acknowledges the wrongs in society but acknowledges that it is still happening.

Downstairs it needs to smash
The singer suggests that lower socio-economic levels need to be shattered.

The good vibrations vibrates the past
Positive energy can influence the past.

A new style, kid, a new format
The singer promotes innovation and new ideas.

A new technique and you're, "what's all of that?"
New approaches can seem unfamiliar and require explanation.

Ragga raps to beats commercial
The singer refers to commercializing reggae-style rap music.

Which it ain't personal, still write the verbal
The singer suggests that even if music is commercially driven, lyrics are still meaningful.

I'll let you know straight from the get-go
The singer will be honest from the beginning.

How much the ghetto woman made Joe
The singer references the money made by focusing on the struggles of ghetto women.

Tired of living your life so sat down mitts up rapper
The singer is tired of individuals settling for unfulfilling lives.

Pretty John, John come make you pretty fire burn
The singer promotes empowerment and action.

Live with John, John come make me chase the devil
The singer looks to overcome challenges and obstacles.

Them belly full but we pay for hungry
Those who are satisfied need to care for those who are not.

Pretty knees shakin' make we live our way
The singer suggests that fear should not control one's actions.

Talkin' to the commander-in-chief of the army
The singer is addressing political leaders.

Mr. Bill Clinton and the bird Hillary
The singer specifically references two political figures.

Wrap up the war on the brutality
The singer urges for an end to violent and oppressive behavior.

Still righteous, still positive
The singer remains hopeful and optimistic.

I've seen enough so you I gotta give
The singer acknowledges their experience and shares their knowledge.

A share of taste of you believe me you kid
The singer offers a small sample of their advice, encouraging the listener to trust them.

I'm living proof that the street life may hide its propaganda
The singer has experienced the manipulative tactics of street culture.

You wanna get what the men will come and hand you
The singer warns against accepting handouts from those in power.

And they'll send you a phoney drink
Those in power may offer false solutions or promises.

Find happiness and then you're the chief
The key to leadership is finding happiness.

Come and fly on your year
The singer encourages listeners to take control and pursue their own paths.

Come take a bite of this apple
The singer offers an opportunity for growth and learning.

Love and unity get a lil' comfortable
The singer suggests that love and unity should be embraced and practiced regularly.

God take this state of emergency
The singer appeals to a higher power for help.

The baby want fi live so happy and free
The singer recognizes the innate desire for joy and freedom.

When I was a youth I used to see happiness
The singer remembers a time when happiness was more prevalent.

Now that I'm a man I see my people in a stress
The singer acknowledges the struggles faced by their community.

What is it that dark must come to the light
The singer refers to the need to reveal hidden truths.

Talkin' to the nation yes we're up to your night (get it)
The singer is addressing their audience and urging them to take action.

Gotta stand up, gotta be strong
The singer once again encourages strength.

I want to see more happy people
The singer reiterates their desire for greater happiness among the population.

Happy peoples want to see more happy peoples
The desire for happiness is shared among many individuals.

It ain't right but it's still going on
The singer acknowledges the existence of injustice and wrongdoing.