Happiness
World Without Sundays Lyrics
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You're smiling smiles and I can't stand it
It's beautifully ugly
I have to fall apart
Just so my pieces look like art
That's as beautiful as I get
But you take it all away
I don't mind, it keeps me in my place
You can tear my heart right out
Leave me here with all my doubt
You don't scare me more than I do
' cause I don't think I'm scared of anything'
Except happiness
You think I'm copping out
But there's no argument or doubt
That you don't know what you're missing
That's why I bring you down
So there's no place to go but up
It's positive thinking
But you take it all away
When I see the smile on your face
I don't mind, it keeps me in my place
You can tear my heart right out
Leave me here with all my doubt
You don't scare me more than I do
' cause I don't think I'm scared of anything'
Except happiness
But I guess maybe love wouldn't kill me
If I let it in
Oh no there I go again talking like a fool
I would never be the same again
You can tear my heart right out
Leave me here with all my doubt
You don't scare me more than I do
' cause I don't think I'm scared of anything'
Except happiness.
The lyrics of World Without Sunday's song Happiness convey a complex range of emotions surrounding the idea of happiness itself. The opening verse, "You're walking hand in hand, you're smiling smiles and I can't stand it, it's beautifully ugly," speaks to the complex feelings that happiness can evoke in certain individuals. While the sight of happy people can be beautiful, it can also create a sense of emotional turmoil for those who struggle to find happiness within themselves.
The chorus lyrics, "You can tear my heart right out, leave me here with all my doubt, you don't scare me more than I do, 'cause I don't think I'm scared of anything except happiness," continue to explore this theme. The fear of being happy is complex, and often arises from a fear of vulnerability or a sense that happiness is fleeting or unattainable.
The final verse of the song, "But I guess maybe love wouldn't kill me if I let it in, oh no there I go again talking like a fool, I would never be the same again," suggests that while the fear of happiness is real, there is still a glimmer of hope that it can be achieved through opening oneself up to love and vulnerability.
Overall, the lyrics of Happiness represent a nuanced exploration of the emotions surrounding happiness and the fear of vulnerability that can sometimes accompany it.
Line by Line Meaning
You're walking hand in hand
You're happily in love, together
You're smiling smiles and I can't stand it
Your happiness triggers my insecurities
It's beautifully ugly
Your love is beautiful, but it reminds me of my shortcomings
I have to fall apart
I need to break down emotionally
Just so my pieces look like art
So I can put myself back together in a new, beautiful way
That's as beautiful as I get
I don't feel worthy of love and happiness, this is the best I can do
But you take it all away
But your happiness makes me feel inadequate
When I see the smile on your face
Seeing you happy reminds me of my own unhappiness
I don't mind, it keeps me in my place
I'm okay with feeling inferior, it's the only place I know
You can tear my heart right out
You have the power to hurt me deeply
Leave me here with all my doubt
I'm left with my insecurities and uncertainties
You don't scare me more than I do
I'm my own worst enemy and biggest fear
'cause I don't think I'm scared of anything' except happiness
I'm afraid of being happy because it exposes my vulnerabilities
You think I'm copping out
You think I'm avoiding happiness
But there's no argument or doubt
I know that's not the case
That you don't know what you're missing
You're missing out on the sadness that makes my happiness seem profound
That's why I bring you down
I sabotage your happiness to protect myself
So there's no place to go but up
I hope that by forcing you to confront your own insecurities, you'll eventually be happier
But I guess maybe love wouldn't kill me
If I let it in
Maybe love is worth the risk of being hurt
Oh no there I go again talking like a fool
But I know how hard it is to let go of my defenses
I would never be the same again
Love would change me and challenge my perception of myself
Except happiness.
But I'm still afraid of happiness and all it represents.
Contributed by Jason W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Leanne McCrate
If all Catholic preaching were as life-giving as Bishop Barron’s, there would be standing room only at Sunday Mass in all Catholic Churches. Thank you! God bless the whole world!
Sandy V
AMEN!!!
Rita Muller
Agreed! That’s how it was when in the old days. I miss seeing a full mass every week. Come home to the mass good and faithful people! Blessings to all.
Andy
Yes. He gives awesome sermons. It is disappointing when the priest puts me to sleep during a non-inspiring sermon. However, the Eucharist is the source and summit and should be the reason for standing room only. Unfortunately many Catholics don’t have Full Faith in the Eucharist.
luluq01
Totally agrre
Christian Douglas
What makes his preaching so beautiful is that he speaks Biblically. His messages and teachings are always simple to understand, because love is too, and of course, God is Love. Amen
Doc Jack
Best 13 minutes on all of the YouTube broadcasts this day! Bless you Bishop Barron.
Kat Pellot
Too many sermons are too short! We are hungry to hear from good priests. ❤
K Farris
Agree! We are hungry!!! Feed us
Shqiptar Katholik
Good sermons are too short, bad ones too long