Happiness
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Yo, it's a beautiful day, and everybody's feelin' wonderful
The ladies is out, lookin' fly, dressed comfortable
I love to wake up, and feel the breeze through my window
Slip on a fatigues, grab a dutch and roll some indo
It be days like these, that make life so much easier
Fish thawin' out, Guinness Stout in the freezer
Walk the block at my leisure (my leisure)
Summertime is like a anesthesia
So many pretty things to please ya
The greenery
Beautiful birds, natural scenery
Or even just a infinite sky
We be forever puffin' lah
On the block, or tellin' jokes in the ride (ha ha ha)
When the weather be hot, everybody be outside (whut)
Havin' fun (aight?), eatin' fresh fruits and vegetables
And good food put me in the mood for a festival
Some say the summer make a woman more sexual (s'up, boo)
It's instinct -- that's why my game be right on schedule
I put the great Mother Nature on a pedestal
She always fly, but today, she's exceptional
If I had a chance to make a wish
Every day would be just like this, full of Happiness

I feel great
Even though we got mad things to deal with
Happiness is all in the mind
Let's unwind, and find a reason to smile
I'm just glad to be livin'
Feelin' fine
Leavin' my bad times behind

Feels great
And no, we can't escape from the realness
Happiness is all in the mind
Let's unwind, and find a reason to smile
I'm just glad to be alive
Feelin' fine
Livin' life one day at a time
Feelin' great

Yeah, knaw'msayin'?
I just wanna give a shout out
To everybody who got a birthday today
Happiness (Happiness)

Have you ever heard the children play?
Sometime, I feel the same way, roll up a j, and get away
Put some food on the grill
And just chill
Maybe build with my elders (uh)
Never know the things they could tell ya
Learnin' why the caged bird sings (why it do that?)
'Cuz it's the vital things you know that separate the men from the Kings
The flowers that bloom and the Sun (uh)
And everybody singin' the tune, 'cuz it's time to have fun
We out, rollerbladin' (uh, uh), a day where no one coulda stayed inside
Wash the car, now it's time to take a ride
Me and my crew hangin' out, all night to sunrise
Celebration of life, 'cuz every day is a surprise
Think of the rich countryside on the land of Jamaica
Mountains, springs and green acres
Or any other place in the world your mind takes you
It's the good times in life that everybody can relate to (uh)
And you can leave your troubles behind
And have a wonderful time
Lay back and just ease your mind (whut)
You can leave your troubles behind
And have a wonderful time
Lay back and just ease your mind

I feel great
Even though we got mad things to deal with
Happiness is all in the mind
Let's unwind, and find a reason to smile
I'm just glad to be livin'
Feelin' fine
Leavin' my bad times behind

Feels great
And no, we can't escape from the realness
Happiness is all in the mind
Let's unwind, and find a reason to smile
I'm just glad to be alive
Feelin' fine




Livin' life one day at a time
Feelin' great

Overall Meaning

"Happy" by Dead Prez is a song that accentuates the beauty and serenity of life, focusing on happy moments and the things worth celebrating. The song announces the arrival of a beautiful day, with everyone feeling great, and a warm breeze sweeping through open windows. The ladies are enjoying themselves, and the song exemplifies the beauty and satisfaction that come with simplicity.


The chorus emphasizes the message of living life to the fullest and treasuring every moment. It emphasizes the idea that happiness is in the mind, and it can be found by flowing with life, unwinding and resting.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo, it's a beautiful day, and everybody's feelin' wonderful
Today is a beautiful day, and everyone is feeling amazing.


The ladies is out, lookin' fly, dressed comfortable
Women are out and looking stylish while comfortable.


I love to wake up, and feel the breeze through my window
I love waking up and feeling the cool air come through my window.


Slip on a fatigues, grab a dutch and roll some indo
I put on my army fatigue clothes and roll some marijuana.


It be days like these, that make life so much easier
Days like today make life less complicated.


Fish thawin' out, Guinness Stout in the freezer
I'm defrosting fish and have Guinness Stout in the freezer.


Walk the block at my leisure (my leisure)
I walk around the neighborhood at my own pace.


Summertime is like a anesthesia
Summer feels like a painkiller.


So many pretty things to please ya
There are so many beautiful things around us.


Beautiful birds, natural scenery
There are gorgeous birds and nature scenes around us.


Or even just a infinite sky
Even just the endless sky is beautiful.


We be forever puffin' lah
We constantly smoke marijuana.


On the block, or tellin' jokes in the ride (ha ha ha)
We hang out on the street or tell jokes in the car.


When the weather be hot, everybody be outside (whut)
When it's hot outside, everyone enjoys being outside.


Havin' fun (aight?), eatin' fresh fruits and vegetables
We have fun while eating fresh fruits and vegetables.


And good food put me in the mood for a festival
Eating good food gets me excited for a festival.


Some say the summer make a woman more sexual (s'up, boo)
Some say summer makes women more sexual (what's up, sweetheart?).


It's instinct -- that's why my game be right on schedule
It's our natural instinct, that's why I'm in the right mindset.


I put the great Mother Nature on a pedestal
I have high regard for Mother Nature.


She always fly, but today, she's exceptional
Mother Nature is always great, but today she is extraordinary.


If I had a chance to make a wish
If I had one wish to make.


Every day would be just like this, full of Happiness
I would want every day to be like today, full of joy.


Have you ever heard the children play?
Have you ever listened to kids playing?


Sometime, I feel the same way, roll up a j, and get away
Sometimes I feel that way too, so I smoke marijuana and escape.


Put some food on the grill
Cook some food on the grill.


And just chill
Just relax.


Maybe build with my elders (uh)
Perhaps learn from my elders.


Never know the things they could tell ya
You never know what you can learn from them.


Learnin' why the caged bird sings (why it do that?)
Learning why the confined bird sings (why does it do that?).


'Cuz it's the vital things you know that separate the men from the Kings
It's crucial information that distinguishes ordinary people from great ones.


The flowers that bloom and the Sun (uh)
The flowers that blossom and the sun shining.


And everybody singin' the tune, 'cuz it's time to have fun
Everyone singing because it's time to have fun.


We out, rollerbladin' (uh, uh), a day where no one coulda stayed inside
We go rollerblading on a day when no one can stay indoors.


Wash the car, now it's time to take a ride
We washed the car, and now it's time to go for a drive.


Me and my crew hangin' out, all night to sunrise
Me and my buddies are hanging out all night until sunrise.


Celebration of life, 'cuz every day is a surprise
We're celebrating life because every day is unexpected.


Think of the rich countryside on the land of Jamaica
We think of the beautiful countryside of Jamaica.


Mountains, springs and green acres
Mountains, springs, and green fields around Jamaica.


Or any other place in the world your mind takes you
Or any other place your mind imagines.


It's the good times in life that everybody can relate to (uh)
It's the enjoyable moments that people can always relate to.


And you can leave your troubles behind
You can forget about your problems.


And have a wonderful time
And have a great experience.


Lay back and just ease your mind (whut)
Relax and clear your mind.


Yeah, knaw'msayin'?
You know what I mean, right?


I just wanna give a shout out
I want to greet someone or acknowledge something.


To everybody who got a birthday today
To everyone out there who has a birthday today.


Happiness (Happiness)
Joy, happiness.


Feels great
I feel very good.


And no, we can't escape from the realness
We can't avoid reality.


Happiness is all in the mind
Happiness is a state of mind.


Let's unwind, and find a reason to smile
Let's relax and find something that makes us happy.


I'm just glad to be alive
I'm happy just to be alive.


Feelin' fine
I feel good.


Livin' life one day at a time
Taking life one day at a time.


I'm just glad to be livin'
I'm grateful just to be alive.


Leavin' my bad times behind
I'm leaving my past troubles behind me.


Feels great
I feel fantastic.




Lyrics ยฉ JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Cloud9
Written by: Arlene Delvalle, Clayton Gavin, Curtis Mayfield, Gilbert Askey, Jean Claude Olivier, Lavonne Alford, Mary J. Blige, Sean Puffy Combs

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Shane Suazo

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Yo, it's a beautiful day, and everybody's feelin' wonderful
The ladies is out, lookin' fly, dressed comfortable
I love to wake up, and feel the breeze through my window
Slip on a fatigues, grab a dutch and roll some indo
It be days like these, that make life so much easier
Fish thawin' out, Guinness Stout in the freezer
Walk the block at my leisure (my leisure)
Summertime is like a anesthesia
So many pretty things to please ya
The greenery
Beautiful birds, natural scenery
Or even just a infinite sky
We be forever puffin' lah
On the block, or tellin' jokes in the ride (ha ha ha)
When the weather be hot, everybody be outside (whut)
Havin' fun (aight?), eatin' fresh fruits and vegetables
And good food put me in the mood for a festival
Some say the summer make a woman more sexual (s'up, boo)
It's instinct -- that's why my game be right on schedule
I put the great Mother Nature on a pedestal
She always fly, but today, she's exceptional
If I had a chance to make a wish
Every day would be just like this, full of Happiness
I feel great
Even though we got mad things to deal with
Happiness is all in the mind
Let's unwind, and find a reason to smile
I'm just glad to be livin'
Feelin' fine
Leavin' my bad times behind
Feels great
And no, we can't escape from the realness
Happiness is all in the mind
Let's unwind, and find a reason to smile
I'm just glad to be alive
Feelin' fine
Livin' life one day at a time
Feelin' great
Yeah, knaw'msayin'?
I just wanna give a shout out
To everybody who got a birthday today
Happiness (Happiness)
Have you ever heard the children play?
Sometime, I feel the same way, roll up a j, and get away
Put some food on the grill
And just chill
Maybe build with my elders (uh)
Never know the things they could tell ya
Learnin' why the caged bird sings (why it do that?)
'Cuz it's the vital things you know that separate the men from the Kings
The flowers that bloom and the Sun (uh)
And everybody singin' the tune, 'cuz it's time to have fun
We out, rollerbladin' (uh, uh), a day where no one coulda stayed inside
Wash the car, now it's time to take a ride
Me and my crew hangin' out, all night to sunrise
Celebration of life, 'cuz every day is a surprise
Think of the rich countryside on the land of Jamaica
Mountains, springs and green acres
Or any other place in the world your mind takes you
It's the good times in life that everybody can relate to (uh)
And you can leave your troubles behind
And have a wonderful time
Lay back and just ease your mind (whut)
You can leave your troubles behind
And have a wonderful time
Lay back and just ease your mind
I feel great
Even though we got mad things to deal with
Happiness is all in the mind
Let's unwind, and find a reason to smile
I'm just glad to be livin'
Feelin' fine
Leavin' my bad times behind
Feels great
And no, we can't escape from the realness
Happiness is all in the mind
Let's unwind, and find a reason to smile
I'm just glad to be alive
Feelin' fine
Livin' life one day at a time
Feelin' great



MIX RICKY's

Yo, it's a beautiful day, and everybody's feelin' wonderful
The ladies is out, lookin' fly, dressed comfortable
I love to wake up, and feel the breeze through my window
Slip on a fatigues, grab a dutch and roll some indo
It be days like these, that make life so much easier
Fish thawin' out, Guinness Stout in the freezer
Walk the block at my leisure (my leisure)
Summertime is like a anesthesia
So many pretty things to please ya
The greenery
Beautiful birds, natural scenery
Or even just a infinite sky
We be forever puffin' lah
On the block, or tellin' jokes in the ride (ha ha ha)
When the weather be hot, everybody be outside (whut)
Havin' fun (aight?), eatin' fresh fruits and vegetables
And good food put me in the mood for a festival
Some say the summer make a woman more sexual (s'up, boo)
It's instinct -- that's why my game be right on schedule
I put the great Mother Nature on a pedestal
She always fly, but today, she's exceptional
If I had a chance to make a wish
Every day would be just like this, full of Happiness
I feel great
Even though we got mad things to deal with
Happiness is all in the mind
Let's unwind, and find a reason to smile
I'm just glad to be livin'
Feelin' fine
Leavin' my bad times behind
Feels great
And no, we can't escape from the realness
Happiness is all in the mind
Let's unwind, and find a reason to smile
I'm just glad to be alive
Feelin' fine
Livin' life one day at a time
Feelin' great
Yeah, knaw'msayin'?
I just wanna give a shout out
To everybody who got a birthday today
Happiness (Happiness)
Have you ever heard the children play?
Sometime, I feel the same way, roll up a j, and get away
Put some food on the grill
And just chill
Maybe build with my elders (uh)
Never know the things they could tell ya
Learnin' why the caged bird sings (why it do that?)
'Cuz it's the vital things you know that separate the men from the Kings
The flowers that bloom and the Sun (uh)
And everybody singin' the tune, 'cuz it's time to have fun
We out, rollerbladin' (uh, uh), a day where no one coulda stayed inside
Wash the car, now it's time to take a ride
Me and my crew hangin' out, all night to sunrise
Celebration of life, 'cuz every day is a surprise
Think of the rich countryside on the land of Jamaica
Mountains, springs and green acres
Or any other place in the world your mind takes you
It's the good times in life that everybody can relate to (uh)
And you can leave your troubles behind
And have a wonderful time
Lay back and just ease your mind (whut)
You can leave your troubles behind
And have a wonderful time
Lay back and just ease your mind
I feel great
Even though we got mad things to deal with
Happiness is all in the mind
Let's unwind, and find a reason to smile
I'm just glad to be livin'
Feelin' fine
Leavin' my bad times behind
Feels great
And no, we can't escape from the realness
Happiness is all in the mind
Let's unwind, and find a reason to smile
I'm just glad to be alive
Feelin' fine
Livin' life one day at a time
Feelin' great
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03828pablosxky

Yo, it's a beautiful day, and everybody's feelin' wonderful
The ladies is out, lookin' fly, dressed comfortable
I love to wake up, and feel the breeze through my window
Slip on a fatigues, grab a dutch and roll some indo
It be days like these, that make life so much easier
Fish thawin' out, Guinness Stout in the freezer
Walk the block at my leisure (my leisure)
Summertime is like a anesthesia
So many pretty things to please ya
The greenery
Beautiful birds, natural scenery
Or even just a infinite sky
We be forever puffin' lah
On the block, or tellin' jokes in the ride (ha ha ha)
When the weather be hot, everybody be outside (whut)
Havin' fun (aight?), eatin' fresh fruits and vegetables
And good food put me in the mood for a festival
Some say the summer make a woman more sexual (s'up, boo)
It's instinct -- that's why my game be right on schedule
I put the great Mother Nature on a pedestal
She always fly, but today, she's exceptional
If I had a chance to make a wish
Every day would be just like this, full of Happiness
I feel great
Even though we got mad things to deal with
Happiness is all in the mind
Let's unwind, and find a reason to smile
I'm just glad to be livin'
Feelin' fine
Leavin' my bad times behind
Feels great
And no, we can't escape from the realness
Happiness is all in the mind
Let's unwind, and find a reason to smile
I'm just glad to be alive
Feelin' fine
Livin' life one day at a time
Feelin' great
Yeah, knaw'msayin'?
I just wanna give a shout out
To everybody who got a birthday today
Happiness (Happiness)
Have you ever heard the children play?
Sometime, I feel the same way, roll up a j, and get away
Put some food on the grill
And just chill
Maybe build with my elders (uh)
Never know the things they could tell ya
Learnin' why the caged bird sings (why it do that?)
'Cuz it's the vital things you know that separate the men from the Kings
The flowers that bloom and the Sun (uh)
And everybody singin' the tune, 'cuz it's time to have fun
We out, rollerbladin' (uh, uh), a day where no one coulda stayed inside
Wash the car, now it's time to take a ride
Me and my crew hangin' out, all night to sunrise
Celebration of life, 'cuz every day is a surprise
Think of the rich countryside on the land of Jamaica
Mountains, springs and green acres
Or any other place in the world your mind takes you
It's the good times in life that everybody can relate to (uh)
And you can leave your troubles behind
And have a wonderful time
Lay back and just ease your mind (whut)
You can leave your troubles behind
And have a wonderful time
Lay back and just ease your mind
I feel great
Even though we got mad things to deal with
Happiness is all in the mind
Let's unwind, and find a reason to smile
I'm just glad to be livin'
Feelin' fine
Leavin' my bad times behind
Feels great
And no, we can't escape from the realness
Happiness is all in the mind
Let's unwind, and find a reason to smile
I'm just glad to be alive
Feelin' fine
Livin' life one day at a time
Feelin' great



The Pholosopher

Such a beautiful song... The desire for individual freedom and happiness is universal.

"Have you ever heard the children play?
Sometimes, I feel the same way. Roll up a J and get away
Put some food on the grill or just chill
Maybe build with my elders (uh)
Never know the things they could tell ya
Learnin' why the caged bird sings (why it do that?)
โ€˜Cause it's the vital things you know that separate the men from the kings"

"If I had a chance to make a wish
Every day would be just like thisโ€”full of happiness"

May liberty prevail! ๐Ÿ™๐ŸŒบ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ–ค
#libertarians #masksoff #voluntaryists #2A #Americans



All comments from YouTube:

Carl

"Though we can't escape from the realness, happiness is all in the mind."

Such a great message. Much better than all the toxic positivity most people put forth in social media, etc

sandree

This song itself can get you through anything in life literally...

Diego VM

10 years after, and still does

Wes Craven

Fact

Shane Suazo

lyricsโค๏ธ
Yo, it's a beautiful day, and everybody's feelin' wonderful
The ladies is out, lookin' fly, dressed comfortable
I love to wake up, and feel the breeze through my window
Slip on a fatigues, grab a dutch and roll some indo
It be days like these, that make life so much easier
Fish thawin' out, Guinness Stout in the freezer
Walk the block at my leisure (my leisure)
Summertime is like a anesthesia
So many pretty things to please ya
The greenery
Beautiful birds, natural scenery
Or even just a infinite sky
We be forever puffin' lah
On the block, or tellin' jokes in the ride (ha ha ha)
When the weather be hot, everybody be outside (whut)
Havin' fun (aight?), eatin' fresh fruits and vegetables
And good food put me in the mood for a festival
Some say the summer make a woman more sexual (s'up, boo)
It's instinct -- that's why my game be right on schedule
I put the great Mother Nature on a pedestal
She always fly, but today, she's exceptional
If I had a chance to make a wish
Every day would be just like this, full of Happiness
I feel great
Even though we got mad things to deal with
Happiness is all in the mind
Let's unwind, and find a reason to smile
I'm just glad to be livin'
Feelin' fine
Leavin' my bad times behind
Feels great
And no, we can't escape from the realness
Happiness is all in the mind
Let's unwind, and find a reason to smile
I'm just glad to be alive
Feelin' fine
Livin' life one day at a time
Feelin' great
Yeah, knaw'msayin'?
I just wanna give a shout out
To everybody who got a birthday today
Happiness (Happiness)
Have you ever heard the children play?
Sometime, I feel the same way, roll up a j, and get away
Put some food on the grill
And just chill
Maybe build with my elders (uh)
Never know the things they could tell ya
Learnin' why the caged bird sings (why it do that?)
'Cuz it's the vital things you know that separate the men from the Kings
The flowers that bloom and the Sun (uh)
And everybody singin' the tune, 'cuz it's time to have fun
We out, rollerbladin' (uh, uh), a day where no one coulda stayed inside
Wash the car, now it's time to take a ride
Me and my crew hangin' out, all night to sunrise
Celebration of life, 'cuz every day is a surprise
Think of the rich countryside on the land of Jamaica
Mountains, springs and green acres
Or any other place in the world your mind takes you
It's the good times in life that everybody can relate to (uh)
And you can leave your troubles behind
And have a wonderful time
Lay back and just ease your mind (whut)
You can leave your troubles behind
And have a wonderful time
Lay back and just ease your mind
I feel great
Even though we got mad things to deal with
Happiness is all in the mind
Let's unwind, and find a reason to smile
I'm just glad to be livin'
Feelin' fine
Leavin' my bad times behind
Feels great
And no, we can't escape from the realness
Happiness is all in the mind
Let's unwind, and find a reason to smile
I'm just glad to be alive
Feelin' fine
Livin' life one day at a time
Feelin' great

Alinafe Kanyemba

My favourite off the album..

Khumbani Chilimba

Hip Hop @its best

Nick Billups

When rappers were positive and actually rhymed

Alasia Smith

Mama use to play this song on a weekly basis when i was younger. Listening to it now, its touching my soul. I love it!

Terrence Jackson

God bless ur Moms 4 dat life experience...

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