happiness
Shades of Blue Lyrics


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Used to be, where I lived
Was so dark and so gray
And it rained on my block
Almost each and every day

Then one day it happened
I found you and the
Rain turned to sunshine
And my skies are blue

Happiness, I found love
Oh, I said happiness
I found love

I used to be so lonely
I wished that I, I was dead
And everywhere I went
A little black cloud
Flew over my head

Then one day it happened
You came into my life
And now I'm gonna
Ask you to be my wife

Happiness, I found love
Oh, I said happiness
I found love

No more skies are turning gray
No more crying til the break of day
I'm so happy that I wanna cry
Gonna live on the street
Til the day I die
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Oh, baby
I need you so much




I need you, I want you
Oh, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Happiness" by Shades of Blue talks about how the singer's life was once dull and gray until they found love. The song begins by describing the depressing environment that the singer used to live in. The place was always dark and gray, and it rained almost every day. The singer then goes on to describe how they found love, and suddenly their skies turned blue, and the rain turned to sunshine. The song tells listeners that happiness can be found in love, and the colors of their world can be brighter when they find that love.


In the second verse, the singer further explains their previous struggles with loneliness and depression. Everywhere they went, a little black cloud flew over their head, depicting the gloom that surrounded the singer. The song then shifts to a happier note as the singer finds love. The person that changed the singer's life is now being asked to be their wife, emphasizing the importance of the newfound love. The song concludes with the singer expressing their joy and how they are willing to live on the street until the day they die as long as they have their loved one.


Line by Line Meaning

Used to be, where I lived Was so dark and so gray And it rained on my block Almost each and every day
My former place of living was a gloomy, bleak place, with constant rainfalls on my street.


Then one day it happened I found you and the Rain turned to sunshine And my skies are blue
The day I met you was a turning point for me; it led me to see the brighter side of things and feel truly content and hopeful.


Happiness, I found love Oh, I said happiness I found love
My newfound joy and positive outlook can be attributed to finding the love of my life.


I used to be so lonely I wished that I, I was dead And everywhere I went A little black cloud Flew over my head
Before I met you, I felt incredibly lonely, and even had moments where I felt like life wasn't worth living. Everywhere I went, I carried an aura of despair and gloom with me.


Then one day it happened You came into my life And now I'm gonna Ask you to be my wife
Meeting you was a life-changing experience, and now I am fully committed to you and want to spend the rest of my life with you.


No more skies are turning gray No more crying til the break of day I'm so happy that I wanna cry Gonna live on the street Til the day I die Yeah, yeah, yeah
Since falling in love with you, my life has truly transformed. I am no longer weighed down by sadness and instead feel so joyful that my love for you is overwhelming. I would gladly do anything for you, even if that means giving up everything I have.


Oh, baby I need you so much I need you, I want you Oh, yeah
My love for you is all-encompassing, and I need you in my life more than anything else. You are my everything.




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Comments from YouTube:

Bat Blasterson

Happiness is what really matters in this world if only people knew what was really important.

1761Charlie

I liked this better than "Oh How Happy"

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