Their follow-up album, Vol. II: 1990 - A New Decade, yielded the hits "Get a Life" and "A Dream's a Dream," the latter featuring operatic vocals by Victoria Wilson-James. While their U.S. following declined somewhat following its release, Soul II Soul continued to have hits in the UK, including 1992's #4 single, "Joy."
Soul II Soul reached Volume 5 of their series for Virgin in 1995, then released 2 more albums for Island Records.
Happiness
Soul II Soul Lyrics
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The way you're thinking means there's no days like tomorrow
Togetherness, foreverness
Means nothing less than happiness
Togetherness, foreverness
Means nothing less than happiness, oh yeah
Oh, living happily
I'd like a world that's filled with happiness and sorrow
The way you're thinking means there's no days like tomorrow
And that's the way it should be
Oh, living happily
Oh, happily
As happy as we can be
And that's the way it should be
Oh, happily
Oh no
These lyrics are from Soul II Soul's song "Happiness". The song is essentially about the desire of the artist to have a world that is filled with both happiness and sorrow, and the belief that having this balance of emotions is what makes life meaningful. The artist believes that our perception and attitude towards life is what determines whether we can experience happiness or not. The lines "The way you're thinking means there's no days like tomorrow" suggests that if we have negative thoughts and beliefs, we will not be able to experience happiness and will have a bleak outlook on the future.
The hook of the song, "Togetherness, foreverness, means nothing less than happiness", emphasizes the importance of being together with the people we love, and the happiness that comes from such togetherness. The artist believes that happiness is not only about material possessions or external circumstances, but about the relationships we have with others. The repetition of the phrase "And that's the way it should be" at the end of each verse is a hopeful affirmation that our world can be a happy one if we all work towards creating a positive mindset and meaningful connections with one another.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd like a world that's filled with happiness and sorrow
The singer desires a world where both happiness and sorrow exist, recognizing the importance of experiencing both.
The way you're thinking means there's no days like tomorrow
The mindset of being present and embracing each day is crucial for a fulfilling life.
Togetherness, foreverness
The importance of being together for a long time, perhaps even forever.
Means nothing less than happiness
The artist believes that togetherness for a long time is necessary for achieving happiness.
Togetherness, foreverness
The importance of being together for a long time, perhaps even forever.
Means nothing less than happiness, oh yeah
The singer strongly believes that lasting togetherness is essential for happiness.
And that's the way it should be
The singer believes that the world should be filled with both happiness and sorrow, and that togetherness is crucial for achieving happiness.
Oh, living happily
The artist wishes for a life full of happiness.
I'd like a world that's filled with happiness and sorrow
The artist desires a world where both happiness and sorrow exist, recognizing the importance of experiencing both.
The way you're thinking means there's no days like tomorrow
The mindset of being present and embracing each day is crucial for a fulfilling life.
And that's the way it should be
The singer believes that the world should be filled with both happiness and sorrow, and that togetherness is crucial for achieving happiness.
Oh, living happily
The artist wishes for a life full of happiness.
Oh, happily
The singer reiterates their desire for happiness.
As happy as we can be
The singer hopes to experience as much happiness as possible in life.
And that's the way it should be
The singer strongly believes that their vision of a world with both happiness and sorrow, and lasting togetherness, is the ideal way of life.
Oh, happily
The artist reiterates their desire for happiness.
Oh no
A sudden exclamation or realization, perhaps indicating a concern or worry about the prospect of not achieving happiness.
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Written by: HOOPER, ROMEO
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Marc Davies
The whole album is just amazing. Just brilliant
Nick Dean
So true
M Dee
Timeless voice of Doreen Waddell RIP
s o`s
Quality tune, still 30 years later.
1Loyal King
This never gets old from a terrific decade and the lovely lead singer Caron Wheelerππππ₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯ππππ!ππππΎππΎπ»πΊπ₯
speedyfella
Awww man the good old days...brings tears to one's eyes!
Jeff Sheriton
I play this in my 1989 ford escort van it's now 2022 and it's so nostalgic β€
Nipplefish Digweed
Best of the best. Still rocks ππβ€
Adamski 1975
In total aggrement with you, this group made/shaped a whole new type of music/culture for other styles of music to be born.....Perfection will last for ever...
Blair Williams
I can't believe only 79 likes. Danceld my azz off to this in the clubs from LA , Chicago to NY. Doreen voice on this is amazing. Just singing about happiness, nothing off about that back then