Happy Now – English Lyrics

• By: Zedd, Elley Duhé

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a lyrical journey with Zedd and Elley Duhé's 'Happy Now,' a track that perfectly blends emotive storytelling with contemporary electronic pop. Through its relatable themes of post-breakup reflection, listeners can grasp everyday conversational English related to relationships and emotional introspection. The song's unique blend of organic instrumentation and electronic elements makes it a compelling listen for language learners and music enthusiasts alike, offering a window into modern English expressions of longing and self-worth.

[English]

♪♪♪

♪ YOU'RE A WORLD AWAY ♪

♪ SOMEWHERE IN THE CROWD ♪

♪ IN A FOREIGN PLACE ♪

♪ ARE YOU HAPPY NOW ♪

♪ THERE'S NOTHING LEFT TO SAY ♪

♪ SO I SHUT MY MOUTH ♪

♪ SO WON'T YOU TELL ME BABE ♪

♪ ARE YOU HAPPY NOW ♪

♪ YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE, WHO CAN UP AND RUN ♪

♪ LEAVE ME JUST AS EMPTY AS THE DAY YOU CAME ♪

♪ YOU HOLD ALL THE CARDS, ALL THE BROKEN HEARTS ♪

♪ STRUNG OVER YOUR SHOULDER TIL IT'S ALL IN VEIN ♪

♪ AND ONLY YOU KNOW THE STRENGTH OF YOUR TEETH ♪

♪ WASH IN THE WEIGHT OF YOUR POCKETS SO DEEP ♪

♪ AND LONELY ♪

♪ YOU'RE A WORLD AWAY ♪

♪ SOMEWHERE IN THE CROWD ♪

♪ IN A FOREIGN PLACE ♪

♪ ARE YOU HAPPY NOW ♪

♪ THERE'S NOTHING LEFT TO SAY ♪

♪ SO I SHUT MY MOUTH ♪

♪ SO WON'T YOU TELL ME BE BABE ♪

♪ ARE YOU HAPPY NOW ♪

♪ ARE YOU HAPPY NOW ♪

♪♪♪

♪ IN THE PALM OF YOUR HANDS, YOU CAN MAKE ME DANCE ♪

♪ SPIN ME ROUND IN CIRCLES TIL I'M WRAPPED IN STRING ♪

♪ YOU KEEP ON TALKING SWEET, TIL YOUR FINGERS BLEED ♪

♪ BUT DON'T YOU DARE ASK ME HOW I'VE BEEN ♪

♪ NOW ONLY YOU KNOW THE STRENGTH OF YOUR TEETH ♪

♪ WASH IN THE WEIGHT OF YOUR POCKETS SO DEEP ♪

♪ AND LONELY ♪

♪ YOU'RE A WORLD AWAY ♪

♪ SOMEWHERE IN THE CROWD ♪

♪ IN A FOREIGN PLACE ♪

♪ ARE YOU HAPPY NOW ♪

♪ THERE'S NOTHING LEFT TO SAY ♪

♪ SO I SHUT MY MOUTH ♪

♪ SO WON'T YOU TELL ME BABE ♪

♪ ARE YOU HAPPY NOW ♪

♪ ARE YOU HAPPY NOW ♪

♪♪♪

♪ YOU'RE A WORLD AWAY ♪

♪ SOMEWHERE IN THE CROWD ♪

♪ IN A FOREIGN PLACE ♪

♪ ARE YOU HAPPY NOW ♪

♪ THERE'S NOTHING LEFT TO SAY ♪

♪ SO I SHUT MY MOUTH ♪

♪ SO WON'T YOU TELL ME BABE ♪

♪ ARE YOU HAPPY NOW ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
happy /ˈhapi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
world /wɜːld/ A1	noun - the earth and all of its countries and people.
away /əˈweɪ/ A1	adverb - at or to a distance from a particular place, person, or thing.
place /pleɪs/ A1	noun - a particular position or point in space.
crowd /kraʊd/ A2	noun - a large number of people gathered together in a public place.
foreign /ˈfɒrən/ B1	adjective - of or from a country that is not your own.
mouth /maʊθ/ A1	noun - the opening in the lower part of the human face, surrounded by the lips, through which food is taken in and from which sound is emitted.
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
empty /ˈempti/ A2	adjective - containing nothing; not filled or occupied.
day /deɪ/ A1	noun - a period of 24 hours as a unit of time, usually from midnight to midnight.
cards /kɑːrdz/ B1	noun - a pack of playing cards.
hearts /hɑːrts/ A2	noun - a person's emotional or moral nature.
vein /veɪn/ B2	noun - a blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart. noun - a streak of a different color or type of material running through something
strength /streŋθ/ B1	noun - the quality or state of being strong; physical power.
teeth /tiːθ/ A1	noun - each of a set of hard, bony enamel-covered structures in the jaws of most vertebrates, used for biting and chewing.
pockets /ˈpɒkɪts/ A1	noun - a small bag sewn into or on a garment for carrying small items.
deep /diːp/ A2	adjective - extending far down from the top or surface.
hands /hændz/ A1	noun - the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the fingers and thumb.
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.
circles /ˈsɜːrkəlz/ A1	noun - a round plane figure bounded by a single curved line.
sweet /swiːt/ A1	adjective - having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not bitter, sour, or salty.
fingers /ˈfɪŋɡərz/ A1	noun - each of the four digits (not the thumb) on the hand.
bleed /bliːd/ B1	verb - lose blood from the body as a result of a wound, injury, or illness.