Happiness – English Lyrics

• By: Roger Taylor
• Album: Happiness?

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the introspective world of Roger Taylor's "Happiness," a song that beautifully articulates the universal human quest for joy. Through its poignant lyrics, you can explore English vocabulary related to emotions, desires, and the philosophical aspects of life, making it a meaningful and accessible piece for language learners. Its reflective tone and clear vocal delivery make understanding its profound message an engaging experience.

[English]

There's just one thing

That we all crave

From the cradle

To the grave

A state of grace

Or state of mind

A point in space

Or point in time

In time of peace

In times of war

The self same goal

That we yearn for

Some have it all

But still have less

What we all need is happiness

Happiness is what you need

Yeah happiness is all around

I's not easy to define it

It can't easily be found

No it can't easily be found

It can't easily be found

You know that it's true

'Cos happiness

Just can't be bought

Such purity more precious still than gold

And happiness

Just can't be taught

When you're young or if you're old

No matter how, how hard you try

In your own life, and through your years

With every up, must come a down

Enjoy the laughter and the tears

Of happiness

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
crave /kreɪv/ B1	verb - to desire something strongly
cradle /ˈkrædl/ A2	noun - a bed for a baby
grave /ɡreɪv/ A2	noun - a place where a dead person is buried
grace /ɡreɪs/ B1	noun - smooth elegance or beauty of movement
yearn /jɜːrn/ B2	verb - to feel a strong desire for something
happiness /ˈhæpɪnɪs/ A1	noun - the state of being happy
define /dɪˈfaɪn/ B1	verb - to explain the meaning of something
purity /ˈpjʊərɪti/ B2	noun - the state of being free from dirt, pollution, or other harmful substances
precious /ˈpreʃəs/ A2	adjective - of great value
gold /ɡoʊld/ A1	noun - a precious yellow metal
taught /tɔːt/ A2	verb - past tense of teach; to give lessons to someone
laughter /ˈlæftər/ A1	noun - the act of laughing
tears /tɪrz/ A1	noun - drops of liquid from the eyes
peace /piːs/ A1	noun - a state of tranquility or quiet
war /wɔːr/ A1	noun - a state of armed conflict between different countries or groups