Happiness
Venus Lyrics


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Nothing is all
I get after all
Something as quiet
As a man when he dies
Nothing is all
And I feel so small
Emptiness comes
After we cry
After the storm
Like we were born again
After the storm
Like we were born again
Nothing is all
I get after all
But nothing can last
Your secret is mine
Nothing's as real
As a heart when it bleeds
Would I feel free
If it stopped to beat
After the storm
Like we were born again




After the storm
Like we were born again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Venus's song "Happiness" seem to be a contemplation on the nature of life, death, and the search for happiness. At the start of the song, the singer acknowledges that "nothing is all" they get after all, suggesting a sense of hopelessness or disappointment with what life has brought them. They then reflect on the quietness of death and its ability to make us feel small and insignificant.


The middle stanza seems to suggest that there is some chance for renewal and growth after difficult times - "after the storm, like we were born again." The singer returns to the theme of nothingness, acknowledging that while they may not have much in life, at least they have their secrets. They declare that nothing is as real as a bleeding heart, and even question whether they would feel free if their heart stopped beating.


Overall, the song seems to express a complex mix of emotions - melancholy, hopefulness, and a sense that life is both precious and fleeting. The repeated refrain about being "born again" suggests that the singer is seeking a sense of renewal and growth, despite the hardships they have faced.


Line by Line Meaning

Nothing is all
Despite the feeling of having everything or nothing, what we truly possess is fleeting.


I get after all
Despite our ongoing grind, sometimes, we feel like we have nothing significant.


Something as quiet
Death can be a peaceful experience.


As a man when he dies
Same as line 3, referring to the peace of death.


And I feel so small
When we fail in our endeavors, it’s natural to feel insignificant.


Emptiness comes
Missing something, feeling as if a part of life is empty, and nostalgia can be devastating.


After we cry
Once we’ve expressed our emotions, emptiness often follows.


After the storm
Similar to how the earth can be renewed and replenished by a storm, this line represents new beginnings, renewal and optimism.


Like we were born again
As a fresh start or a new beginning, we can take positivity out of negative experiences.


Nothing can last
Things come and go, and we must learn to appreciate what we have in the moment.


Your secret is mine
Two people who fully trust each other can have a profound relationship.


Nothing's as real
Love can be intense and scary, but it's also a significant event.


As a heart when it bleeds
Same as line 12, describes the intensity of love.


Would I feel free
Whether we are free or not depends on our psychological prisons that we build around ourselves.


If it stopped to beat
This line highlights that the heart represents life, one of the few indications we have of our presence.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEAN MARC BUTTY, MARC HUYGENS, PIERRE JACQMIN, CHRISTIAN SCHREURS

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