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T.R.E.
Born in Oregon, T.R.E. moved to Denver, Colorado at age 6. "Oregon is where… Read Full Bio ↴Born in Oregon, T.R.E. moved to Denver, Colorado at age 6. "Oregon is where I was born, but Denver is my real home, I mean, this is where I grew up." There is word around Hip-Hop that Denver will be the next city to bring yet another new sound to Hip-Hop, and some people think T.R.E. will be one of the artists to take the city, and music genre, to the next level. "I welcome thoughts like that," says T.R.E., "my mindset is this: what's the use of putting all this work and grinding all the time if I don't feel like I'm the best representation of the city."

T.R.E. started writing lyrics at age 13, but didn't get serious about music until he was 17 years old. "I was going through a lot of shit at the time, having some family problems, and music was a way for me to get everything I had inside of me out in a constructive way." T.R.E. began recording with a local independent record label, working in the studio almost every night, perfecting his flow and song writing ability

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T.R.E. Lyrics


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Shiny happy people laughing

Meet me in the crowd, people, people
Throw your love around, love me, love me
Take it into town, happy, happy
Put it in the ground where the flowers grow
Gold and silver shine
Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people laughing

Everyone around, love them, love them
Put it in your hands, take it, take it
There's no time to cry, happy, happy
Put it in your heart where tomorrow shines
Gold and silver shine

Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people laughing

Whoa, here we go

Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people laughing

Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people laughing

Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people laughing

Shiny happy people holding hands (people, happy people)




Shiny happy people holding hands (people, happy people)
Shiny happy people holding hands (people, happy people)

Overall Meaning

The song "Shiny Happy People" by T.R.E., released in 1991, is a catchy, upbeat tune that celebrates the power of love and happiness. The lyrics themselves speak of a crowd of people coming together, throwing their love around and holding hands as they laugh and spread joy with one another. The imagery is colorful and simple, suggesting that even small actions like holding hands and smiling can bring about positive changes both in ourselves and in the world around us.


While some may see the song as a naive or simplistic take on love and happiness, there is something undeniably infectious about its message. The repetition of the chorus, with its emphasis on "shiny, happy people holding hands," is almost hypnotic in its effect. There is a sense of joy and community in the song that is hard to resist, and listeners are encouraged to join in on the celebration.


Overall, "Shiny Happy People" is a bright and cheery song that reminds us of the power of love and connection. Its message may be simple, but it is no less important for it. In an age where so much seems fraught with tension and negativity, the song is a welcome reminder of the joy that can be found in coming together with others.


Line by Line Meaning

Shiny happy people laughing
People who appear to be happy and content, laughing in a joyful manner


Meet me in the crowd, people, people
Come and find me in the crowd of people, all of you individuals


Throw your love around, love me, love me
Spread your love to all those around you, including me


Take it into town, happy, happy
Bring this love into the community and be happy


Put it in the ground where the flowers grow
Plant this love in the earth where it can grow and flourish


Gold and silver shine
Precious metals glitter and shine


Shiny happy people holding hands
People that are happy and glowing holding each other's hands


Everyone around, love them, love them
Love and care for everyone who is nearby


Put it in your hands, take it, take it
Hold this love in your hands, take it for yourself


There's no time to cry, happy, happy
There is no reason to be sad, let's be happy


Put it in your heart where tomorrow shines
Keep this love in your heart where it can inspire you for the future


Whoa, here we go
Exclamation expressing excitement or anticipation for what comes next


Shiny happy people holding hands
Happy and glistening people holding onto each other's hands




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael Stipe, Mike Mills, Peter Buck, William Berry

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@murillo_sg4099

How do you act with people
Open closed doors
Friends like strangers
Stranger than living
Among a graveyard
Among the rotting bits of flesh
Wondering when I'll be next
It's not a question
It's just time
It goes deeper down the

[Hook]
Back in my mind it goes
Back in my mind it goes
Back

[Post-Hook]
Leaving my soul in the past
Past
The past just won't pass

[Interlude]
[Hook]
Back in my mind it goes
Back in your mind it goes
Back

[Break]

[Verse]
How do you act with people
Open closed doors
Friends like strangers
Stranger than living
Among a graveyard
Among the rotting bits of flesh
Wondering when I'll be next
It's not a question
It's just time
It goes deeper down the

[Hook]
Back in my mind it goes
Back in my mind it goes
Back

[Outro]
Leaving my soul in the past
Past
The past just won't pass



All comments from YouTube:

@felipeseniceros2734

It’s to damn bad Oliver tree didn’t get noticed when he was making music like this because this is truly a fucking master piece .

@jan-Luna

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@TheMinipasila

I think part of the reason why he didn't get as popular is due to him removing most of his content from the internet around 2014-2015 though I assume the reason why he did so was so he could develop his new character as Oliver Tree/Turbo to kinda hide his real past so he could recreate a new past for his new character

@scoobywithadoobie7255

@TheMinipasilatrue
Sometimes people are better leaving their souls in the past

@squirrelwhisperer6322

True. His new music isn't even worth listening too now

@Konfide4043

@Creamy Cuckhold a deals a deal......

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@samo2697

i really hope oliver sees these comments and sees that there are people who still absolutely adore his old stuff before he got big...

@murillo_sg4099

How do you act with people
Open closed doors
Friends like strangers
Stranger than living
Among a graveyard
Among the rotting bits of flesh
Wondering when I'll be next
It's not a question
It's just time
It goes deeper down the

[Hook]
Back in my mind it goes
Back in my mind it goes
Back

[Post-Hook]
Leaving my soul in the past
Past
The past just won't pass

[Interlude]
[Hook]
Back in my mind it goes
Back in your mind it goes
Back

[Break]

[Verse]
How do you act with people
Open closed doors
Friends like strangers
Stranger than living
Among a graveyard
Among the rotting bits of flesh
Wondering when I'll be next
It's not a question
It's just time
It goes deeper down the

[Hook]
Back in my mind it goes
Back in my mind it goes
Back

[Outro]
Leaving my soul in the past
Past
The past just won't pass

@user-vn5tw7st7e

Thanks very much now you ny hero❤❤❤❤

@bostonian4650

Wait Tree Collaborations hearted your comment? No way

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