Saint Asonia came into being when Staind guitarist Mike Mushok and Three Days Grace frontman Adam Gontier began writing together just after the latter split with his flagship band. Impressed with what they had managed to conjure up, the duo enlisted Eye Empire bassist Corey Lowery, and former Finger Eleven drummer Rich Beddoe to complete their initial lineup. Heading into the studio with producer Johnny K (Disturbed, Megadeth, Sevendust), the quartet began work on their debut long-player. Released in July 2015, the eponymous full-length Saint Asonia resembled the sum of its parts and was a success both at home, where it reached the Canadian Top Ten, and in the U.S., where it made a solid showing at number 29 on the Billboard 200.
Prior to their next release, Saint Asonia swapped out their rhythm section, with former Staind drummer Sal Giancarelli replacing Beddoe and Art of Dying bassist Cale Gontier (who is also Adam Gontier's cousin) replacing Lowery. With their second lineup settled, the group recorded their 2019 follow-up, Flawed Design, for the Spinefarm label.
Happy Tragedy
Saint Asonia Lyrics
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The meaning of my life will never be found
I'm playing life's little games
Seeing faces without names
And all around me people change while I just stay the same
So for your own good
Write me off
It's obvious to me
I'll never be the one you need
So leave me now
Don't turn around
I'm just a living casualty
I'm your happy tragedy
I'm your happy tragedy
Will you bring me in
Watch the scaling of your skin
The meaning of my thoughts are so far within
You want to play my game
Watch the crazy
Watch me sane
And all the while you rearranging I just stay the same
So for your own good
Write me off
Let me go
It's obvious to me
I'll never be the one you need
So leave me now
Don't turn around
I'm just a living casualty
I'm your happy tragedy
I've never been enough for you
Everything I say I do
I've never been enough for you
It's never been enough
Write me off
Let me go
It's obvious to me
I'll never be the one you need
So leave me now
Don't turn around
I'm just a living casualty
I'm your happy tragedy
Can you hear the sound of my insides turning out
There's no meaning I'm just your happy tragedy
I'm playing life's little games
Seeing faces without names
I'm your happy tragedy
I'm your happy tragedy
The lyrics of the song "Happy Tragedy" by Saint Asonia have a melancholic and introspective feel to it. The singer is expressing his pain and frustration about being unable to find the meaning of life. He feels like he's stuck in the same place, while everyone else around him seems to be moving forward with their lives. The title "Happy Tragedy" suggests that even though the singer is going through a tragedy, he somehow finds happiness in it.
The first verse talks about the singer's internal turmoil and the meaninglessness of his life. He's "playing life's little games," trying to make sense of it all, but he can't seem to find the answers. He sees people around him changing, but he feels stuck, like he's not growing or evolving. He knows that he's not the one that someone needs, so he's asking to be written off and let go.
In the chorus, the singer repeats his plea to be written off and let go. He's just a "living casualty" and he knows that he's not enough for the person he's singing to. Despite all this, he somehow finds happiness in his tragedy. He's accepting of his situation and even seems to revel in it.
The second verse talks about the relationship between the singer and the person he's singing to. He's asking them to "bring him in" and play his game. He's daring them to watch him go crazy, while they try to stay sane. He knows that they're trying to rearrange him, but he's not interested in changing. He's happy with who he is, even if it means being a "happy tragedy."
Overall, "Happy Tragedy" is a song about acceptance and finding happiness in one's flaws and tragedies. It's a deep and introspective song that speaks to the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
Well can you hear that sound of my insides turning out
I am in a state of emotional turmoil that is causing me intense pain and discomfort
The meaning of my life will never be found
I am struggling to find my purpose in life and feel lost
I'm playing life's little games
I am engaging in behaviors that provide temporary distraction from my problems
Seeing faces without names
I am feeling disconnected from those around me and struggling to form meaningful connections
And all around me people change while I just stay the same
I feel like everyone else is growing and changing while I remain stagnant and stuck in my struggles
So for your own good
I am warning you that I will only cause you pain if you stay with me
Write me off
Please cut ties with me and move on
Let me go
Allow me to step out of your life
It's obvious to me
I am aware that I am not what you need
I'll never be the one you need
I am not capable of providing you with what you are looking for in a relationship
So leave me now
It's best if you move on from me
Don't turn around
Don't look back or try to hold onto our relationship
I'm just a living casualty
My emotional struggles are causing me to suffer and fall apart
I'm your happy tragedy
Although I bring sadness and difficulty to your life, I seem to bring some joy as well
Will you bring me in
Do you want to be with me despite my struggles?
Watch the scaling of your skin
I am causing you pain and discomfort with my presence
The meaning of my thoughts are so far within
My innermost thoughts and feelings are difficult for me to understand and express
You want to play my game
Do you want to join me in my struggles and difficulties?
Watch the crazy
Be prepared for unpredictable and irrational behavior from me
Watch me sane
Although I struggle, I also have moments of clarity and normalcy
And all the while you rearranging I just stay the same
Despite the changes you are making in your life, I remain stuck in my struggles
I've never been enough for you
I feel like I have failed to meet your expectations and needs in our relationship
Everything I say I do
Despite my efforts to make changes, I still feel like I am not good enough for you
There's no meaning I'm just your happy tragedy
My life feels meaningless, but I seem to bring you some contentment despite my struggles
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM GONTIER, MICHAEL MUSHOK
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