1. US American Soul voca… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name.
1. US American Soul vocal group, 1960s to 1970s. For most of the time Gladys Knight's group apart from some efforts without her.
2. The Pips is a pop folk/rock group under Knot Records formed in 2007 based in Kuala Lumpur
The original line-up consists of Haruka Hana (vocal), Ekin (guitar), Yoyo (bass guitar), Alak Idleness (guitar), and Chem (drum). Peeps been 'pippered' : Yuen KL, Nunu, Yoan, Hana, and Mel.
Happiness
The Pips Lyrics
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A chime that is clear and true
But if a crack, the sound is flat
Like happiness that's become untrue
Out of the East, the sun flew West
Trailing its golden spray
My heart burns, when fortune turns
Days go by, I watch the sky
My eyes forever quest
The sun returns, though my hope yearns
Forever things point the rest
Sun heart burns, moon glow turns
Stars will trade hope for happiness
Hope for happiness, happiness, happiness
Flowers grow wild, just for the child
Sniff this sprinkling bloom
When you grow up, hope colours up
The things that cause us gloom
Tell can you now how fun is made?
It's how happiness is really found
Look for advice, be told more than twice
By people all around
Sun heart burns, moon glow turns
Stars will trade hope for happiness
Hope for happiness, happiness, happiness
The Pips's song "Happiness" is all about the pursuit of joy and how it can be fickle and unreliable. The opening lines "I can tell like the ring of a bell, a chime that is clear and true, but if a crack, the sound is flat, like happiness that's become untrue," suggest that happiness itself is a clear and perfect feeling, but that it can be ruined by something as small as a crack. The metaphor of the bell emphasizes the importance of happiness, as it is something that is easily recognizable and cherished.
The song then moves on to describe how happiness can be elusive and difficult to find. The line "Out of the East, the sun flew West, trailing its golden spray, my heart burns when fortune turns, the trail to light my way," uses beautiful imagery to convey the idea that happiness can come and go like the sun. The lyric "Days go by, I watch the sky, my eyes forever quest," shows that the search for happiness is ongoing and never-ending.
Towards the end of the song, the message of "Happiness" becomes clear. The lines "Flowers grow wild, just for the child, sniff this sprinkling bloom, when you grow up, hope colours up, the things that cause us gloom," suggest that happiness can be found in the smallest and simplest things, and that it is important to hold onto hope, even when things look bleak. The final stanza emphasizes that happiness is not a one-time achievement, but rather a continuous pursuit.
Line by Line Meaning
I can tell like the ring of a bell
I can sense true happiness with such clarity, just like when a bell rings.
A chime that is clear and true
True happiness, like a clear and true bell, resonates only when it is real.
But if a crack, the sound is flat
When happiness isn't true, it becomes like a cracked bell that loses its resonance.
Like happiness that's become untrue
Untrue happiness feels like a flat note struck on a cracked bell.
Out of the East, the sun flew West
The sun rises in the East and sets in the West, just like fortunes in life that sometimes change direction.
Trailing its golden spray
The sun's rays reach out in all directions, leaving a golden glow on the world.
My heart burns, when fortune turns
When fortune changes direction, my heart aches with disappointment or burns with renewed hope.
The trail to light my way
Even in dark times, hope can illuminate the path forward.
Days go by, I watch the sky
Time passes, and I keep looking up at the sky, searching for hope and happiness.
My eyes forever quest
My eyes are always searching for something more - for true happiness.
The sun returns, though my hope yearns
Even when things seem bleak, hope shines a light and the sun will always rise again.
Forever things point the rest
In times of uncertainty, the constants in life will always guide us forward.
Flowers grow wild, just for the child
Nature provides beauty and happiness that is free for all, especially for children to enjoy.
Sniff this sprinkling bloom
Take a moment to appreciate the small things in life, like the fragrance of a blooming flower.
When you grow up, hope colours up
As we grow up, hope becomes a source of beauty and meaning in our lives.
The things that cause us gloom
The things that make us sad can also lead us to appreciate happiness even more.
Tell can you now how fun is made?
Do you know how to create moments of fun and happiness?
It's how happiness is really found
True happiness is discovered by creating moments of joy and fun in our lives.
Look for advice, be told more than twice
Listen to the advice of others, especially when they share it multiple times - they may have the keys to happiness.
By people all around
Advice and wisdom can come from unexpected sources, wherever we go in life.
Stars will trade hope for happiness
Even in the darkest of times, hope can lead us to find true happiness.
Hope for happiness, happiness, happiness
Finding hope and happiness is a never-ending journey - a journey that is always worth taking.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HUGH COLIN HOPPER, KEVIN CAWLEY AYERS, MICHAEL ROLAND RATLEDGE
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