The album "From the Wreckage" glows with a rootsy golden tone that encompasses everything from indie-folk, to alt-country, to blues-rock to Southern psychedelia. The raucous first single “With Your Two Hands” sounds like it could have been written during an impromptu back-porch jam session.
Happiness Is Not A Place
The Wind and the Wave Lyrics
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If you don't wanna be here no
I don't wanna run
But I can't stand still
I dream hard
I beat myself up
I'm trying to trust you
Oh I know
You gotta be wrong
Sometimes
If you wanna get along
Don't you know that
And don't you happiness is not a place
It's the road you take
And who you choose to walk it with
And the grass ain't always greener on the other side
It's okay
But I wish it was easy like it sounds
Just believe one day
And your walls start coming down
Trust me things are gonna be alright
You're never gonna be sure no
At some point you jump
And sometimes it works out
And sometimes it don't
Cause I feel fine
I feel fucked up
One day it's alright it's all good baby
And then it's not
Oh I know
You gotta be wrong
Sometimes
If you wanna get along
Don't you know that
And don't you happiness is not a place
It's the road you take
And who you choose to walk it with
And the grass ain't always greener on the other side
It's okay
But I wish it was easy like it sounds
Just believe one day
And your walls start coming down
Trust me things are gonna be alright
Don't you know that
Don't you know that
And don't you know that
The lyrics to The Wind and The Wave's song "Happiness Is Not a Place" explore the idea that happiness is not a destination to be reached, but rather a journey to be taken with the people we choose to walk with. The song starts off with a sense of restlessness and a desire to leave where they currently are. The singer then expresses their struggle to trust the person they are with and to never give up. The chorus repeats the message that happiness is not a place, but rather a journey, and that the grass is not always greener on the other side.
The song seems to have a somewhat introspective tone, with the singer struggling to find their way and come to terms with the uncertainty of life. There is a sense of vulnerability in the lyrics as they express their conflicting feelings of feeling fine one day and then feeling messed up on another. The song acknowledges that life can be unpredictable and that taking risks often means facing the possibility of failure, but it ends on an optimistic note, with the assurance that things will be alright in the end.
Overall, "Happiness Is Not a Place" is a reflection on the journey of life and the importance of the people we choose to walk with. It encourages us to embrace the journey and to have faith that, no matter what happens, things will eventually work out.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna be here no
I don't want to be in this present moment or situation.
If you don't wanna be here no
If you also do not want to be here, then we are in the same mindset.
I don't wanna run
I do not want to escape this situation.
But I can't stand still
But I cannot continue to stay where I am.
I dream hard
I have big dreams and aspirations.
I beat myself up
I am hard on myself and strive for perfection.
I'm trying to trust you
I am attempting to place my faith in you.
And never give up
And to persist through adversity.
Oh I know
I am aware.
You gotta be wrong
One must experience being wrong to build stronger relationships.
Sometimes
Occasionally.
If you wanna get along
In order to maintain positive relationships, you must sometimes be incorrect and agreeable.
And don't you happiness is not a place
The feeling of happiness is not tied to any specific location or destination.
It's the road you take
It is the journey and the experiences encountered during it that contribute to one's happiness.
And who you choose to walk it with
The people you choose to have in your life during your journey can impact your happiness.
And the grass ain't always greener on the other side
Other situations may seem more appealing, but they often have their own difficulties.
It's okay
It is acceptable to be content with your current situation.
But I wish it was easy like it sounds
While it is a simple concept, achieving happiness is not easy.
Just believe one day
Have faith, hold on to hope.
And your walls start coming down
As you start opening up to the world and others, your defenses will begin to dissipate.
Trust me things are gonna be alright
Believe and have confidence, the future will be positive.
You're never gonna be sure no
You can never be certain about everything.
At some point you jump
At some point, you must take a risk and go for it.
And sometimes it works out
Occasionally, your risks will have positive outcomes.
And sometimes it don't
Other times, negative consequences will result.
Cause I feel fine
Currently, I am content with my situation.
I feel fucked up
However, there are times where I am not okay.
One day it's alright it's all good baby
There are positive and good days.
And then it's not
And there are also negative days.
Don't you know that
Are you aware?
And don't you know that
Do you realize?
And don't you know that
Are you aware?
Writer(s): Dwight A Baker, Patricia Lynn Drew
Contributed by Brody C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.