In October 2013, an official statement confirmed that lead guitarist Lorenzo Sillitto parted ways with the band
The Temper Trap's debut album, Conditions, was released in 2009 and contains the singles Sweet Disposition, Fader, Love Lost and Science of Fear. Sweet Disposition became an international hit after appearing in the film “(500) Days of Summer”, reaching the Top 20 in multiple countries. Sweet Disposition also appeared on "Greek".
The band's self-titled second album was released in 2012, spawning the singles Need Your Love and Trembling Hands. The album debuted at #1 in Australia and has garnered positive reviews from around the globe.
The title track from the band's third studio album, Thick as Thieves. was released as its lead single in February and peaked at number 92 in Australia. On 11 April 2016, the band released the second single, "Fall Together", the same day the album was officially announced on their Facebook page. The album was released on 10 June 2016, marking their first release in four years.
In May 2018, The Temper Trap supported American rock band Imagine Dragons on the Australian and New Zealand legs of their Evolve World Tour. This included performances in Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Auckland, and Wellington.
This Isn't Happiness
The Temper Trap Lyrics
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A cup won't fill in my empty hole
Whatever it is, it never is the best
This isn't happiness
However it feels, it leaves me feeling less
This isn't happiness
They talk, lips move but the words don't come out
Whatever it is, it never is the best
This isn't happiness
However it feels, it leaves me feeling less
This isn't happiness
However it feels, it leaves me feeling less
This isn't happiness, no
Whatever it is, it never is the best
This isn't happiness
However it feels, it leaves me feeling less
This isn't it, no no no, this isn't happiness
The lyrics of The Temper Trap's song "This Isn't Happiness" convey a feeling of emptiness and a lack of fulfillment despite being surrounded by others. The first two lines, "Stay close, wait for the daylight / A cup won't fill in my empty hole," suggest that the singer is waiting for something to bring them satisfaction but nothing seems to fulfill that empty void within them. The next two lines, "Whatever it is, it never is the best / This isn't happiness," emphasize that the singer is constantly searching for happiness but hasn't found it yet.
The chorus repeats this sentiment, with the lines "However it feels, it leaves me feeling less / This isn't happiness." The singer feels a sense of dissatisfaction no matter what they do or what they experience. The second verse, "Alone, in a room full of people / They talk, lips move but the words don't come out," continues to emphasize that despite being surrounded by others, the singer feels disconnected and unable to connect with them.
Overall, the lyrics of "This Isn't Happiness" convey a sense of loneliness and a lack of fulfillment in life, despite the external trappings of success and social interaction.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay close, wait for the daylight
Be patient and wait for better times to come.
A cup won't fill in my empty hole
Material things can't fill the void inside me.
Whatever it is, it never is the best
Things may seem good, but they can always be better.
This isn't happiness
Despite outward appearances, I am not truly happy.
However it feels, it leaves me feeling less
Even though I seek happiness, it always leaves me wanting more.
Alone, in a room full of people
Despite being surrounded by others, I feel lonely and disconnected.
They talk, lips move but the words don't come out
Even though people are talking to me, I can't connect with them or understand what they're saying.
This isn't it, no no no, this isn't happiness
Despite searching for happiness in various forms, I know that this isn't it.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ABBY MANDAGI, JOSEPH GREER, LORENZO SILLITTO, TOBIAS JAMES DUNDAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dheerajk9645
Stay close, wait for the daylight
A cup won't fill in my empty hole
Whatever it is, it never is the best
This isn't happiness
However it feels, it leaves me feeling less
This isn't happiness
Alone, in a room full of people
They talk, lips move but the words don't come out
Whatever it is, it never is the best
This isn't happiness
However it feels, it leaves me feeling less
This isn't happiness
However it feels, it leaves me feeling less
This isn't happiness, no
Whatever it is, it never is the best
This isn't happiness
However it feels, it leaves me feeling less
This isn't it, no no no, this isn't happiness
@joefritz3239
You guys are such a sweet breathe of fresh air in the sea of modern music
@MrBurningbrain
this band is addicting, i've been listening to the albums over and over for months..good for driving..
@kh23797
My own experience exactly.
@IreneCreep
Your music is pure happiness!
@SuthernZero
Genius! Understands the moment. A perfect translation from life’s emotions into music so others can feel that moment.
@inaweoftheworld
This song isn’t happiness, it’s pure bliss.
@charlesjoseph1031
When are you guys dropping a new album damn it
@plantsenpai5842
I'm listening to this while trying to study but keep stopping bc of hearing a boss lyric...
@borismurillo2834
I love this song
@tempo_dribbling
Man, this is my favorite TTT tune <3