Yazoo were formed in early 1982 by former Depeche Mode songwriter Vince Clarke (synthesizers) and English singer Alison Moyet (vocals) and signed to Mute Records in the United Kingdom.
Their debut single "Only You" was released on 15 March 1982 and rose to number 2 on the UK charts. They also released two studio albums: Upstairs at Eric's in 1982 and You and Me Both in 1983.
Shortly after the release of the second album, Moyet and Clarke decided to break up. Moyet pursued a solo career while Clarke first founded (the short lived) The Assembly followed by the successful Erasure.
Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet briefly reunited in 2008 and toured Europe and the United States as Yazoo for the first time in twenty-five years. Also in 2008, their record company issued a 4-disc box set called In Your Room; containing remastered editions of both of their original albums, a disc of b-sides and remixes (imaginitively titled B-Sides and Remixes) and a DVD containing promotional videos, interviews etc.
Official website is at: www.yazooinfo.com
Happy People
Yazoo Lyrics
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There's a thousand other faces with the very same name
And we look like each other, and we all live together.
We talk about the same things
And we never try and change things.
[Chorus]
We're the happy, happy people
We never give opinions and we never state views
After all, you can't be sure that what we say is true
And if you want to join us, you can follow on behind us.
You can talk about your visions
You can make some big decisions.
[Chorus]
We believe in having fun and smiling all the time
And sometimes we're on tv if we're over 69
And when we have a raffle, then it's just a big reshuffle.
It's a democratic poll
But we're the ones who are in control.
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Yazoo's song Happy People describe a group of individuals who all look and act the same. They speak about the same topics and are hesitant to express their own opinions or take action towards change. The chorus sarcastically refers to them as the "happy, happy people," emphasizing the group's conformity and lack of individuality.
The lyrics also suggest that this group is willing to accept anyone who wants to join, as long as they are willing to follow the group's established norms. The mention of the democratic raffle, where the winners become the ones who are "in control," further emphasizes the group's lack of leadership or desire for change.
In essence, the song seems to be a commentary on the dangers of groupthink and conformity. The happy, happy people are portrayed as a bland and stagnant group that lacks innovation, critical thinking, and true individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Take no notice 'Cause I'm just the same
Don't pay attention to me, because I am no different from anyone else.
There's a thousand other faces with the very same name
There are many people just like me.
And we look like each other, and we all live together.
We are a homogeneous group that looks and acts alike.
We talk about the same things
Our conversations are predictable and unchanging.
And we never try and change things.
We don't attempt to alter the status quo.
[Chorus] We're the happy, happy people
We are a group of individuals who are always happy.
We never give opinions and we never state views
We do not have individual opinions or express our personal views.
After all, you can't be sure that what we say is true
Because we do not share our opinions, it is challenging to know if what we communicate is accurate.
And if you want to join us, you can follow on behind us.
If you would like to be one of us, you can become part of our group.
You can talk about your visions
You are free to share your aspirations and goals.
You can make some big decisions.
You have the power to make significant choices.
[Chorus] We're the happy, happy people
We are a group of individuals who are always happy.
We believe in having fun and smiling all the time
Our main priority is to enjoy ourselves and be happy.
And sometimes we're on tv if we're over 69
Occasionally, we make it on TV if one of us is over 69 years old.
And when we have a raffle, then it's just a big reshuffle.
When we hold a raffle, it's all luck, and no one has control over who wins.
It's a democratic poll
The raffle is conducted democratically.
But we're the ones who are in control.
Despite it being democratic, we still hold the power.
[Chorus] We're the happy, happy people
We are a group of individuals who are always happy.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: VINCE CLARKE
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