Happy
Pharrell Williams
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It might seem crazy what I’m about to say Sunshine she's here, you can take a break I'm a hot air balloon that could go to space With the air, like I don't care baby by the way Uh huh because I'm happy Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof Because I'm happy Clap along if you feel like happiness is a truth Because I'm happy Clap along if you know what happiness is to you Because I’m happy Clap along if you feel like that’s what you wanna do Here come bad news, talking this and that Yeah, give me all you got, don't hold back Yeah, well I should probably warn you I'll be just fine Yeah, no offense to you, don’t waste your time Here’s why Because I'm happy Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof Because I'm happy Clap along if you feel like happiness is a truth Because I'm happy Clap along if you know what happiness is to you Because I'm happy Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do Happy, bring me down, can't nuthin' Happy, bring me down, My level is too high, to bring me down Can't nuthin', bring me down I said, let me tell you 'bout, unh Bring me down, can't nuthin', bring me down My level is too high to bring me down Can't nuthin' bring me down I said Because I'm happy Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof Because I'm happy Clap along if you feel like happiness is a truth Because I'm happy Clap along if you know what happiness is to you Because I'm happy Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do Because I'm happy Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof Because I'm happy Clap along if you feel like happiness is a truth Because I'm happy Clap along if you know what happiness is to you Because I'm happy Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do Bring me down can't nuthin' Bring me down my level is too high Bring me down can't nuthin' Bring me down, I said Because I'm happy Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof Because I'm happy Clap along if you feel like happiness is a truth Because I'm happy Clap along if you know what happiness is to you, eh eh eh Because I'm happy Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do Because I'm happy Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof Because I'm happy Clap along if you feel like happiness is a truth Because I'm happy Clap along if you know what happiness is to you, eh hey Because I'm happy Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
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Written by: Pharrell Williams
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Release Information"Happy" by Pharrell Williams was released on November 21, 2013, as a part of the soundtrack album for the animated movie "Despicable Me 2."
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Chart PerformanceThis song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making Williams one of the few artists to land a number one hit as a lead artist, producer, and writer.
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International SuccessNot only in the US, but "Happy" also became a chart-topping hit in more than 20 other countries, including the UK, Canada, and Australia.
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Awards and Nominations"Happy" won the Grammy Award for Best Music Video while it was also nominated for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards.
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Record-Breaking Music VideoThe music video for "Happy" is a 24-hour-long visual, making it the world's first-ever 24-hour music video, and it includes a plethora of cameo appearances by notable figures.
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Cultural Impact"Happy" was considered a global anthem due to its infectious and universal message of joy and positivity. It inspired flash mob dances all around the world and is often used in commercials and movies to uplift the mood.
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Sales and CertificationsThe song has sold over 5.6 million copies in the US by June 2014 and overall 13.9 million copies worldwide. It has been certified Diamond in France, and seven-times Platinum in the US.
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Guinness World Record"Happy" made it into the Guinness World Records as the most downloaded track in the UK in 2014.
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Background and CreationThe song was initially written for CeeLo Green but ended up being performed by Pharrell, who also produced it.
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Sound and Style"Happy" has been noted for its neo soul style, containing elements of funk music and R&B.
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LongevityDespite being released in 2013, the song remains popular and continues to be played on various platforms, testifying to its longevity and timeless appeal.
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Non-Profit CampaignIn 2021, Pharrell teamed up with the non-profit organization "Young, Happy Minds" in a campaign to help young people gain access to mental health resources, using "Happy" as part of the campaign.
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United Nations CelebrationMarch 20, declared as the International Day of Happiness by the United Nations, was marked with a "Happy" dance performed globally in 2015, using Pharrell's song for the event.
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