Happiness
Elliott Smith
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Activity's killing the actor And a cop's standing out in the road turning traffic away There was nothing she could do until after When his body'd been buried below Way back in the day Oh my, nothing else could've been done He made his life a lie so he might never have to know anyone Made his life the lie you know I told him he shouldn't upset her And that he'd only be making it worse involving somebody else But I knew that he'd never forget her While her memory worked in reverse to keep her safe from herself And oh my, nothing else could've been done She made her life a lie so she might never have to know anyone Made her life the lie you know What I used to be will pass away and then you'll see That all I want now is happiness for you and me What I used to be will pass away and then you'll see That all I want now is happiness for you and me What I used to be will pass away and then you'll see That all I want now is happiness for you and me
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10 facts about this song
Artist career"Happiness" was written and performed by Elliott Smith, a highly regarded American singer-songwriter known for his melancholic melodies and introspective lyrics.
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Song CompositionThe song is characterized by Smith's signature somber tone, produced by minimalist instrumentation and his soft, whispered vocals.
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Album Release"Happiness" features in Smith's fifth studio album "Figure 8," released on the 18th of April, 2000 by DreamWorks Records.
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Album Cover ArtThe mural depicted on the cover of the "Figure 8" album, where "Happiness" resides, became a significant memorial site for fans after Smith's death in 2003.
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Lyric InterpretationThe song expresses Smith's consistent theme of struggling between optimism and despair, symbolizing a constant search for happiness amid the harsh reality of life.
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Posthumous RecognitionThough Smith's popularity was primarily posthumous, "Happiness" continues to resonate with countless listeners, encapsulating the tender emotion and poignant lyricism that marked Smith's career.
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GenreIt's categorized in the Indie Folk and Indie Rock genres. The simple guitar work and intimate vocals in "Happiness" reflect Smith's shift from lo-fi sound to a more polished recording style in the later years of his career.
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Music VideoDespite its popularity, no official music video was ever made for the song "Happiness."
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Track PositionThe song is the fifth track of the "Figure 8" album, following the song "Everything Means Nothing To Me" and preceding "Wouldn't Mama Be Proud."
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Critical ReceptionCritics often consider "Happiness" one of the standouts in "Figure 8", primarily admired for its lyrical complexity and vulnerable delivery.
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