Happy Nation
Ace of Base
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Laudate omnes gentes laudate Magnificat in secula Et anima mea laudate Magnificat in secula Happy nation, livin' in a happy nation Where the people understand and dream of perfect man Situation leading to sweet salvation For the people, for the good, for mankind brotherhood (We're traveling in time) Ideas by man and only that will last And over time, we've learned from the past That no man's fit to rule the world alone A man will die, but not his ideas Happy nation, livin' in a happy nation Where the people understand and dream of perfect man Situation leading to sweet salvation For the people, for the good, for mankind brotherhood (We're traveling in time) (Traveling in time) Tell 'em we've gone too far Tell 'em we've gone too far (happy nation) Come through and I will dance with you (happy nation) Tell 'em we've gone too far (happy nation) Come through and I will dance with you (happy nation) Tell 'em we've gone too far Come through and I will dance with you Happy nation, livin' in a happy nation Where the people understand and dream of perfect man Situation leading to sweet salvation For the people, for the good, for mankind brotherhood Happy nation Happy nation Happy nation Happy nation
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Written by: Jonas Petter Berggren, Ulf Gunnar Ekberg
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10 facts about this song
Song Details"Happy Nation" is a song by Swedish group Ace of Base.
- It was released in 1993 as a single from their debut studio album of the same name.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number one in several countries, including Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland.
- It also peaked within the top 10 in many European and Latin America countries.
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Music Style"Happy Nation" falls under the genre of Europop, reggae fusion, and pop.
- It is noted for its bright melodies and upbeat tempo, which was a signature style of Ace of Base.
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Cultural ImpactThe song's music video symbolically depicts images invoking African and Middle Eastern cultures.
- Images of a planet and the band in a formation resembling a seance are used to portray the theme of unity and oneness.
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Song Meaning and LyricsThe lyrics of the song express a vision of a united world without divisions and conflicts.
- It speaks of 'Happy Nation, living in a happy nation, where the people understand and dream of the perfect man.'
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Album SuccessThe "Happy Nation" album was highly successful, selling more than 25 million copies worldwide.
- It was the best-selling debut album of all time until 1997, when it was overtaken by Spice Girls' "Spice."
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ControversySome critics pointed out that the lyrics' utopian vision could also be interpreted as totalitarian, but these interpretations were dismissed by the band members.
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Live Performances and Special VersionsThe song is often part of Ace of Base's concert setlists.
- It was also performed by the band in numerous television shows and special events.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song's catchy melody and upbeat rhythm but some critics found the lyrics to be ambiguous.
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Band Members Contribution"Happy Nation" was sung by band members Jenny Berggren and Linn Berggren.
- The other members Jonas Berggren and Ulf Ekberg were involved in songwriting and production.
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