Happy People
Prince Ital Joe Lyrics


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I want to see more happy people
I want to see more happy people
Where are all those happy people?
I want to see more happy people
Happy peoples want to see more happy peoples
I want to see more happy people
Happy peoples want to see more happy peoples
Where are all those happy people?
Stand up, stand tall
It ain't right but it's still going on

Downstairs it needs to smash
The good vibrations vibrates the past
A new style, kid, a new format
A new technique and you're, "what's all of that?"
Ragga raps to beats commercial
Which it ain't personal, still write the verbal
I'll let you know straight from the get-go
How much the ghetto woman made Joe

Tired of living your life so sat down mitts up rapper
Pretty John, John come make you pretty fire burn
Live with John, John come make me chase the devil
Them belly full but we pay for hungry
Pretty knees shakin' make we live our way
Talkin' to the commander-in-chief of the army
Mr. Bill Clinton and the bird Hillary
Wrap up the war on the brutality

I want to see more happy people
Happy peoples want to see more happy peoples
I want to see more happy people
Happy peoples want to see more happy peoples
Where are all those happy people?
Gotta stand up, gotta be strong
It ain't right but it's still going on

Still righteous, still positive
I've seen enough so you I gotta give
A share of taste of you believe me you kid
I'm living proof that the street life may hide its propaganda
You wanna get what the men will come and hand you
And they'll send you a phoney drink
Find happiness and then you're the chief

Come and fly on your year
Come take a bite of this apple
Love and unity get a lil' comfortable
God take this state of emergency
The baby want fi live so happy and free
When I was a youth I used to see happiness
Now that I'm a man I see my people in a stress
What is it that dark must come to the light
Talkin' to the nation yes we're up to your night (get it)

I want to see more happy people
Happy peoples want to see more happy peoples
I want to see more happy people
Happy peoples want to see more happy peoples
Where are all those happy people?
Stand up, stand tall
It ain't right but it's still going on

I want to see more happy people
Happy peoples want to see more happy peoples
I want to see more happy people
Happy peoples want to see more happy peoples
Where are all those happy people?
Stand up, stand tall
It ain't right but it's still going on

I want to see more happy people
Happy peoples want to see more happy peoples
I want to see more happy people
Happy peoples want to see more happy peoples
Where are all those happy people?
Stand up, stand tall
It ain't right but it's still going on

I want to see more happy people
Happy peoples want to see more happy peoples
I want to see more happy people




Happy peoples want to see more happy peoples
Where

Overall Meaning

are all those happy people?


The song "Happy People" by Prince Ital Joe feat. Marky Mark is an upbeat, energizing anthem that calls for more happiness in the world. The repeated lines "I want to see more happy people" and "Happy peoples want to see more happy peoples" suggest a desire for a more positive and optimistic society. The song also acknowledges that there are negative elements in the world that need to be addressed, such as war and brutality, but ultimately the message is one of hope and a call to stand up and be strong.


The lyrics are delivered in a rap/reggae style, with references to different genres of music such as "ragga raps" and the "good vibrations" that "vibrate the past." There is also a nod to politics, as the song addresses the "commander-in-chief of the army" (Bill Clinton) and "the bird Hillary" (Hillary Clinton). The overall effect of the song is one of positivity and energy, urging listeners to find joy in life and to seek out happiness in their own lives and communities.


Line by Line Meaning

I want to see more happy people
The singer wishes to see more people who are happy.


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


Where are all those happy people?
The singer questions the whereabouts of the happy people they desire to see.


I want to see more happy people
The artist repeats their wish to see more happy people.


Happy peoples want to see more happy peoples
The artist suggests that happy people desire to see more happy people.


I want to see more happy people
Again, the singer asserts their desire to see more happy people.


Happy peoples want to see more happy peoples
The singer reinforces the belief that happy people wish to see more happy people.


Where are all those happy people?
The artist reiterates their question about the lack of happy people.


Stand up, stand tall
The artist encourages people to stand up and be confident.


It ain't right but it's still going on
The artist acknowledges that certain situations may not be just, but they are still occurring regardless.


Downstairs it needs to smash
The singer suggests that something needs to be destroyed or dismantled.


The good vibrations vibrates the past
The positive energy and vibes of the present can transcend past negativity.


A new style, kid, a new format
The singer alludes to a fresh and innovative approach.


A new technique and you're, "what's all of that?"
The singer suggests that people may be resistant to new ideas and methods.


Ragga raps to beats commercial
The singer references a specific style of music.


Which it ain't personal, still write the verbal
The artist implies that although the music may not be deeply personal, they still express themselves through their words.


I'll let you know straight from the get-go
The artist asserts that they will be completely honest and straightforward.


How much the ghetto woman made Joe
The singer references how the struggles of people living in poverty have impacted their life.


Tired of living your life so sat down mitts up rapper
The singer suggests that being passive in life is not desirable.


Pretty John, John come make you pretty fire burn
The artist references a reggae song and its message to stand up against oppression.


Live with John, John come make me chase the devil
The artist references a different reggae song about fighting against evil.


Them belly full but we pay for hungry
The artist discusses the paradox of people who have an abundance of food but others still go hungry.


Pretty knees shakin' make we live our way
The singer implies that fear should not prevent people from living their lives the way they want to.


Talkin' to the commander-in-chief of the army Mr. Bill Clinton and the bird Hillary
The artist addresses the President and First Lady of the United States.


Wrap up the war on the brutality
The singer advocates for an end to oppressive violence.


Still righteous, still positive
The singer affirms their commitment to positivity and doing what is right.


I've seen enough so you I gotta give a share of taste of you believe me you kid
The singer has had enough experiences to impart some wisdom to the listener.


I'm living proof that the street life may hide its propaganda
The artist suggests that the realities of life on the street may not be exactly as they seem.


You wanna get what the men will come and hand you
The artist implies that people may need help to achieve their goals.


And they'll send you a phoney drink
The singer warns against accepting false or harmful offers from others.


Find happiness and then you're the chief
The singer suggests that finding happiness can be a key to success and leadership.


Come and fly on your year
The artist invites the listener to take control of their own destiny and fly towards their dreams.


Come take a bite of this apple
The artist offers an opportunity to experience something new or different.


Love and unity get a lil' comfortable
The artist suggests that love and unity should be embraced and nurtured.


God take this state of emergency
The singer calls for divine intervention to address the urgent situation at hand.


The baby want fi live so happy and free
The artist references the desire for a better and more joyful life, particularly for future generations.


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


Now that I'm a man I see my people in a stress
The singer has become more aware of the struggles and challenges faced by their community as they have grown up.


What is it that dark must come to the light
The singer questions why negative situations or actions eventually become public knowledge.


Talkin' to the nation yes we're up to your night (get it)
The artist addresses the country and implies that it is their time to shine or take action.


Gotta stand up, gotta be strong
The artist reinforces the importance of standing up and being resilient.


It ain't right but it's still going on
Once again, the singer acknowledges that some situations may not be just, but they continue to occur regardless.


I want to see more happy people
The singer reiterates their desire to see more happy people, bringing the song full circle.


Happy peoples want to see more happy peoples
The song ends with a final statement reinforcing that happy people desire to see more happy people.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEX CHRISTENSEN, JOSEPH PAQUETTE, FRANK PETERSON, MARK WAHLBERG

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@harnas1978

The 90's was the era of the best disco music, happy those who grew up then!

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