Happier Than Ever – English Lyrics

• By: Billie Eilish

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the emotional depths of Billie Eilish's "Happier Than Ever," a powerful song about self-discovery and liberation from toxic relationships. Delve into the contrasting melodies and raw lyrics that make this track a unique exploration of personal growth and musical innovation, perfect for understanding the nuances of emotional expression in music.

[English]

(gentle guitar music)

♪ When I'm counting with you ♪

♪ I'm happier than ever ♪

♪ Numbers sound so much better ♪

♪ Here is what we'll do ♪

♪ Come on, let's count to two ♪

♪ One, two of Burt's sweaters ♪

♪ One, two heads are together ♪

♪ Come on, let's count to two ♪

- Oh, wonderful.

♪ One, two ♪

♪ Tip taps of your shoe ♪

♪ One, two apples ♪ ♪ This one's for you ♪

♪ When I'm counting with you ♪

♪ I'm happier than ever ♪

♪ Numbers sound so much better ♪

♪ Now let's count me and you ♪

♪ One, two ♪

The number two!

Ha ha ha!

(thunder crackling)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
count /kaʊnt/ A1	verb - to determine the total number of something
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
better /ˈbɛtər/ A2	adjective - of a more excellent or effective type or quality
number /ˈnʌmbər/ A1	noun - a mathematical object used to count, measure, and label
wonderful /ˈwʌndərfəl/ B1	adjective - inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration
together /təˈɡɛðər/ A2	adverb - with each other; in a group
shoe /ʃuː/ A1	noun - a covering for the foot
apple /ˈæpəl/ A1	noun - a round fruit with red or green skin and a whitish interior
two /tuː/ A1	noun - the number following one

Key Grammar Structures

• When I'm counting with you

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the present continuous tense to indicate an action happening right now, as in "I'm counting".

• I'm happier than ever

  ➔ Comparative form

  ➔ The phrase uses the comparative form "happier" to compare the current state of happiness to previous states.

• Numbers sound so much better

  ➔ Adverbial phrase

  ➔ The phrase uses the adverbial phrase "so much better" to modify the verb "sound", indicating a degree of improvement.

• Come on, let's count to two

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase uses the imperative mood to give a command or suggestion, inviting someone to count.

• This one's for you

  ➔ Contraction

  ➔ The phrase uses the contraction "one's" to mean "one is", which is a common informal usage.

• Now let's count me and you

  ➔ Inclusive 'let's'

  ➔ The phrase uses "let's" to include both the speaker and the listener in the action of counting.