I'm from Camarillo, CA but I go to school in Poughkeepsie, NY at Marist Col… Read Full Bio ↴I'm from Camarillo, CA but I go to school in Poughkeepsie, NY at Marist College as Digital Media / Studio Art double major. My songs are recorded in my room during those rare quiet moments in my dorm. I play piano and guitar and I do my own mixing and recording... I guess you can call me a one woman act! I do a lot of covers, but I also write a lot of my own songs.

Happy Song
Sarah Carmody Lyrics

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Ever feel like you're wastin' your time
Staring at a wall to find
Hidden meaning, or a sign
Turn your music on only to hear
A song that sums up all your fear
Lyrics whispering doubt in your ear
So I'm scavenging my playlist for
Upbeat not heartbreak galore

But I guess that's not popular on the dance floor
Searchin' high and low because
Lately I'm not thrilled with love
But I'm not quite in the mood for

These songs of heartache
Lies and mistakes
The pain we create
I need a:

Happy song, oh oh oh oh
A happy song, oh oh oh
So I can sing along, oh oh oh oh
A happy song, whoa oh
When nothin's wrong

Oh oh when nothing's wrong
Oh happy song

Ever feel like there just aren't enough
Cheerful songs to keep you up
You just keep listening to the same old stuff
Well I know
How you feel and
I've got a good deal
Of doubt...
That I can find enough happy songs to balance it out
So add this
To your happy playlist
Instead of

Those songs of heartache

Lies and mistakes
The pain we create
I need a:

Happy song, oh oh oh oh
A happy song, oh oh oh
So I can sing along, oh oh oh oh
A happy song, whoa oh
When nothin's wrong

Oh oh when nothing's wrong
Nothing's wrong

So I'm scavenging my playlist for
Upbeat not heartbreak galore
But I guess that's not popular on the dance floor
Searchin' high and low because
Lately I'm not thrilled with love
But that doesn't mean that I'm in the mood for

Those songs of heartache
Lies and mistakes
The pain we create
No thanks!
I want a:

Happy song, oh oh oh oh
A happy song, oh oh oh
So I can sing along, oh oh oh oh
A happy song, whoa oh
When nothin's wrong

Oh oh when nothing's wrong
Nothing's wrong

Oh. I want... a happy song!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sarah Carmody's song "Happy Song" express frustration with the lack of upbeat music in a world where sad and melancholy songs seem to dominate the airwaves. The singer is tired of listening to music that reinforces negative emotions and instead seeks out happy songs that she can sing along to when things are going well. She acknowledges that finding such songs can be difficult, but ultimately concludes that the pursuit is worth it. The song has a catchy, upbeat melody that complements the optimistic message of the lyrics.

On a deeper level, the song can be seen as a commentary on the role of music in our lives. Music can evoke a range of emotions, and often those emotions tend toward the negative. While there is nothing inherently wrong with sad or melancholy music, the singer of the song suggests that there is a place for joyful and happy songs as well. In a world where we can feel bombarded by negativity, it is important to intentionally seek out sources of positivity and joy.

Overall, "Happy Song" is a lighthearted and fun track that encourages listeners to prioritize joy and happiness in their lives. It reminds us that we have the power to choose the music we listen to and the emotions we allow ourselves to feel.

Line by Line Meaning

Ever feel like you're wastin' your time
Have you ever felt like you're not doing anything important?

Staring at a wall to find Hidden meaning, or a sign
Looking at a blank wall, hoping to find purpose or a clue to follow.

Turn your music on only to hear A song that sums up all your fear
Playing a song that perfectly encapsulates all of your fears and doubts.

Lyrics whispering doubt in your ear
The words in a song causing self-doubt and negativity to take hold.

So I'm scavenging my playlist for Upbeat not heartbreak galore
Searching through my music library for more happy and uplifting songs, instead of ones about heartbreak and sadness.

But I guess that's not popular on the dance floor
Unfortunately, it seems like most dance songs are about love and heartbreak, rather than happiness and positivity.

Searchin' high and low because Lately I'm not thrilled with love
Looking everywhere for something to make me happy, as I haven't been satisfied with love lately.

But I'm not quite in the mood for these songs of heartache Lies and mistakes The pain we create
Not wanting to add more songs about heartbreak, lies, and mistakes to my playlist.

I need a happy song, oh oh oh oh A happy song, oh oh oh So I can sing along, oh oh oh oh A happy song, whoa oh When nothin's wrong
I want a song that makes me happy and allows me to sing along, even when nothing is wrong.

Ever feel like there just aren't enough Cheerful songs to keep you up You just keep listening to the same old stuff
Feeling like there aren't enough happy songs to lift your spirits, as you keep listening to the same few over and over again.

Well I know How you feel and I've got a good deal Of doubt that I can find enough happy songs to balance it out
I understand how you feel, but I'm doubtful that I can find enough happy songs to create a balanced playlist.

So add this To your happy playlist Instead of those songs of heartache Lies and mistakes The pain we create
Add this song to your happy playlist instead of ones about heartbreak, lies, and mistakes.

No thanks! I want a happy song, oh oh oh oh A happy song, oh oh oh So I can sing along, oh oh oh oh A happy song, whoa oh When nothin's wrong
Declining the offer to listen to more unhappy songs, and instead wanting a song that makes me happy and allows me to sing along when nothing is wrong.

Oh. I want... a happy song!
Expressing the desire to listen to a happy song.

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