Happy Pills

Norah Jones

About Happy Pills

"Happy Pills" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Norah Jones. It is the lead single from her fifth studio album Little Broken Hearts and was released digitally on March 6, 2012. Written by Jones and co-written and produced by Brian Burton, it tells the story of Jones emancipating herself from a relationship and finding that she is better off alone. Musically, it is a gritty, bluesy song with a playful pop sound. It received mostly positive reviews, with many critics complimenting its style and the chemistry between Jones and Burton.  


Year:
2012
3:32
133 
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Trying to pick up the pace
Trying to make it so I never see your face again
Trying to throw this away
Want to make sure that you never waste my time again

How does it feel?
Oh how does it feel
To be you right now dear?
You brought this upon
So pick up your piece and go away from here

Please just let me go now
Please just let me go
Would you please just let me go now?
Please just let me go

I'm going to get you out
I'm going to get you out
I'm going to get you out of my head,
Get out

I'm going to get you out
I'm going to get you out
I'm going to get you out of my head,
Get out

Never said we'd be friends,
Trying to keep myself away from you,
'Cause you're bad, bad news

With you gone, I'm alive,
Makes me feel like I took happy pills,
And time stood still

How does it feel?
Oh how does it feel to be the one shut out?
You broke all the rules
I won't be a fool for you no more my dear

Please just let me go now
Please just let me go
Would you please just let me go now?
Please just let me go

I'm going to get you out
I'm going to get you out
I'm going to get you out of my head
Get out

I'm going to get you out
I'm going to get you out
I'm going to get you out of my head
Get out

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Norah Jones

Norah Jones (born Geethali Norah Jones Shankar; March 30, 1979) is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, and actress. She is the daughter of Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar and Sue Jones. She is also the paternal half-sister of Anoushka Shankar. more »

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Written by: Brian Joseph Burton, Norah Jones

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10 facts about this song

Genre
Classifying "Happy Pills" by the genre, the song belongs to the Jazz and Pop genre but also has elements of Blues and Indie/Alternative Music.
Album
"Happy Pills" is featured in Norah Jones's fifth studio album "Little Broken Hearts," which was released in 2012.
Producers
The song was produced by Brian Burton, also known as Danger Mouse, who is renowned for his work in various music genres and his collaborations with many acclaimed musicians and singers.
Inspiration
The album "Little Broken Hearts," encompassing the song "Happy Pills," is inspired by a break-up. "Happy Pills" reflects the stages of moving on after a relationship.
Songwriting
Norah Jones co-wrote "Happy Pills" with Brian Burton, making it the second song of their co-writing experience, the first being "After the Fall."
Music Video
The music video for "Happy Pills" hints at a darker, twisted theme complementing the upbeat, catchy tune of the song.
Lyrics
While the catchy, upbeat music might suggest a fun song, the lyrics of "Happy Pills" actually speak of a toxic relationship, conveying a message of wanting the partner to leave and stay away.
Acclaims
Though not a chart-topper, "Happy Pills" was well received and lauded for its layers of sound and Jones's soothing vocals complementing the deep lyrics.
Peak Chart Position
"Happy Pills" achieved peak chart positions in multiple countries. It ranked at number 13 on the Japan Hot 100 and number 44 on the Canadian Hot 100.
Musical Style Shift
"Happy Pills" marked a change in musical style for Norah Jones, veering away from her traditional piano-based songs and adopting a more guitar-oriented sound, indicating her growth as an artist.

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