Happy Ending

Mika

About Happy Ending

"Happy Ending" is the third single release from British singer Mika. Taken from his debut album Life in Cartoon Motion, producer Greg Wells remixed and rearranged the single, released online on 8 October 2007, and in shops on CD and 7" vinyl on 15 October 2007. The single charted as Mika's fourth straight UK Top 10 single out of his first four, continuing his UK success so far, peaking at #7 in the UK Singles Chart. It was the fifth most added song to Australian radio in late October 2007 and was released there officially on 12 November 2007, as the 3rd single despite digital track sales placing the song in the ARIA singles chart before the official release. On Life in Cartoon Motion, fifty seconds after the song ends, a hidden track, "Over My Shoulder" starts. It is a solemn song about being left alone, cold and drunk. This also appeared on the CD single of "Grace Kelly". 


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This is the way you left me,
I'm not pretending,
No hope, no love, no glory,
No happy ending

This is the way that we love,
Like its forever,
Then live the rest of our life,
But not together

Wake up in the morning,
Stumble on my life,
Can't get no love without sacrifice,
If anything should happen,
I guess I wish you well,
Mmm a little bit of heaven,
But a little bit of hell

This is the hardest story,
That I have ever told,
No hope, or love, or glory,
Happy endings gone forever more
I feel as if I?m wasting,
And I waste every day

This is the way you left me,
I'm not pretending,
No hope, no love, no glory,
No happy ending

This is the way that we love,
Like its forever,
Then live the rest of our life,
Both not together

Two o'clock in the morning,
Someone's on my mind,
Can't get no rest,
Keep walking around,
If I pretend that nothing ever went wrong,

I can get to my sleep I can dream now and just carry on??

This is the hardest story,
That I have ever told,
No hope, or love, or glory,
Happy endings gone forever more,
I feel as if I'm wasting,
And I waste every day,

Oh I feel as if I'm wasting,
And I waste every day

This is the way you left me,
I'm not pretending,
No hope, no love, no glory,
No happy ending

This is the way that we love,
Like its forever,
Then live the rest of our life,
Both not together

A little bit of love

Little bit of love (repeated)

This is the way you left me,
I'm not pretending,
No hope, no love, no glory,
No happy ending

This is the way that we love,
Like its forever,
Then live the rest of our life,
Both not together
This is the way you left me,
I'm not pretending,
No hope, no love, no glory,
No happy ending

This is the way that we love,
Like its forever,
Then live the rest of our life,
Both not together

This is the way you left me,
I'm not pretending,
No hope, no love, no glory,
No happy ending

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Mika

Mika ( /ˈmiːkə/; born Michael Holbrook Penniman, Jr.; 18 August 1983; stylized as MIKA) is a British singer-songwriter. more »

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Written by: Michael Holbrook Penniman

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing

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15 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Happy Ending" is the third single from singer songwriter Mika's debut studio album, "Life in Cartoon Motion".
Popularity and Rankings
The song was released in the UK in 2007 and reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart.
Collaborations
The song features backing vocals from acclaimed Swedish singer and songwriter Imogen Heap.
Lyrics and Meaning
"Happy Ending" is considered to be one of Mika's darker tracks, as it deals with themes of ultimate loss and the disillusionment that occasionally comes with life.
Song Structure
It has a very unique structure, it starts with a solo piano introduction and concludes with a big, dramatic, full-orchestra climax.
Commercial Success
Despite its melancholic theme, "Happy Ending" enjoyed commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies in the UK and earning a Gold sales status certification.
Music Video
The music video was directed by AlexandLiane and typified Mika's artistic, colourful creative style.
Critical Acclaim
The song received widespread critical acclaim with critics commenting on Mika’s songwriting ability and poignant delivery.
Live Performances
Mika has performed "Happy Ending" at various award shows including the 2007 MTV Europe Music Awards.
Releases
Apart from its release as a single, the song was also included on the 2007 compilation album "Now That's What I Call Music! 68".
Global Success
Not only was the song successful in the UK, but it was also a hit in many European countries including Ireland, Norway, and Belgium.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists, most notably by British band The Hoosiers on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge.
The Use in Media
"Happy Ending" has been used in several films and TV shows, including an episode of UK's reality show The X Factor.
Song Inspiration
Mika has stated that "Happy Ending" was inspired by the idea of tragic opposites and how sometimes you can't have the happiest moments in life without also having the saddest.
Unique Factor
The song's chorus contains no actual lyrics, but features Mika singing 'nonsense' syllables designed to mimic the sound of an orchestra, which adds to the song's unique and creative structure.

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