Also known as the Cambridge Five, the original Red Dons were a group of respected Cambridge professors who were also spies. Little is known about these individuals, but it is suggested that during World War II they were responsible for passing information to the Soviets and disinformation to the Nazis. Despite having close ties to the Queen and the British government they eventually defected to the Soviet Union adding more intrigue and mystery to their story.
Happiness
Red Dons Lyrics
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It’s frustrating how easily you’re coerced
Into fits of anger
Daniel laughs he knows I’ve said a mouthful
Even as we laugh we can’t escape the feeling
That we’re falling down, falling down
It was a much shorter trip than I expected
Laughing at ourselves as we amount to nothing
Life is pretty hard but there is one thing that’s sure
The falling apart is easy
Fall apart now
Happiness comes when you get to the point
Of giving up hope of escaping the second class coach
The song "Happiness" by Red Dons portrays giving in to a feeling of failure or disappointment. The singer expresses their frustration with easily being coerced into fits of anger and how it contributes to their overall sense of falling down. Even amidst laughter, this feeling still persists, and the length of the journey to this point of unhappiness is shorter than expected. They laugh at themselves as they amount to nothing, recognizing that the falling apart is easy. The song concludes with a note of bleak acceptance, that happiness comes from giving up on hope to escape the second class coach.
Overall, the song presents a sense of defeat and a lack of control in life. The feelings of falling down and giving in to anger are easy and effortless, while happiness is only attainable through a surrender to one's situation. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has struggled to maintain a sense of control or positivity in their life, and the harsh reality of the lyrics is balanced by the upbeat melody of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta give up on this feeling
I need to let go of this emotion
It’s frustrating how easily you’re coerced
It's annoying how quickly you're influenced
Into fits of anger
To the point of losing control and getting angry
Daniel laughs he knows I’ve said a mouthful
My friend Daniel chuckles, aware that I have shared a lot
Even as we laugh we can’t escape the feeling
Despite laughing, we can't evade the sense of something going wrong
That we’re falling down, falling down
We feel like we're experiencing a significant setback
It was a much shorter trip than I expected
The downfall happened quickly, not as anticipated
Laughing at ourselves as we amount to nothing
We're making fun of ourselves for not achieving anything significant
Life is pretty hard but there is one thing that’s sure
Life is challenging but one thing is definite
The falling apart is easy
Losing composure is simple
Fall apart now
Collapse immediately
Happiness comes when you get to the point
Satisfaction is attained when you reach the moment
Of giving up hope of escaping the second class coach
When you stop hoping to escape a position of little importance
Contributed by Ella B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
utah1419
love red dons but never got to hear this particular album in full. thanks for posting!
Tim Matthews
These dudes are great. This is the first lp and the only featuring justin maurer of clorox girls
SAM NSOUL
Wow, does anybody know a band wich has the sound and energy of this album? I realy adore the melancholic yet uplifting vocal arrangements and the melodic yet energetic and punkish instrumentation. The very lifely drumming is great aswell.
conquering ruler
Appreciate it!
Leo Bulero
Brilliant!
Johnny Parterlee
Oh god I love these guys, am sad I never got to see um
conquering ruler
@Johnny Parterlee hi johnny i just discovered them and think they are awesome. It looks like they still exist although they probably don't tour with the virus and all
Johnny Parterlee
@conquering ruler this was long ago, that's why, are they still together????
conquering ruler
why can't you see them?
Cherie Banshee
Amazing