Happy

• By: Pharrell Williams
• Album: G I R L

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
clap /klæp/ A2	verb - strike the palms of (one's hands) together repeatedly, typically in order to applaud.
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - be aware of (a person or object) through touching. verb - experience (an emotion or sensation).
room /ruːm/ A1	noun - a space that is separated from other spaces by walls
roof /ruːf/ A2	noun - the covering on the top of a building.
truth /truːθ/ B1	noun - the quality or state of being true.
news /njuːz/ A2	noun - newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events.
bad /bæd/ A1	adjective - of poor quality or a low standard.
warn /wɔːrn/ B1	verb - inform (someone) of a possible danger or problem.
waste /weɪst/ B1	verb - use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose. noun - an act or instance of wasting.
level /ˈlevəl/ A2	noun - a position on a scale of intensity, quantity, or quality.
high /haɪ/ A1	adjective - of great vertical extent.
bring /brɪŋ/ A1	verb - take or go with (someone or something) to a place.
care /ker/ A2	verb - feel concerned or interested; attach importance to something.
space /speɪs/ A2	noun - a continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied.

Grammar:

• It might seem crazy what I am 'bout to say

  ➔ Modal verb 'might' + 'seem' + adjective + relative clause with reduced 'that'. 'bout to' (informal)

  ➔ 'Might' expresses possibility. 'seem crazy' means 'appear crazy'. 'what I am 'bout to say' is a shortened relative clause. 'bout to' is a colloquialism for 'about to'.

• Sunshine, she's here, you can take a break

  ➔ Use of comma to separate independent clauses. Use of informal language

  ➔ Each clause could stand alone as its own sentence. The sentence is using simple present to describe a feeling that the sun is there for him

• I'm a hot air balloon that could go to space

  ➔ Relative clause with 'that' indicating potential. Conditional 'could' indicating ability or possibility.

  ➔ 'that could go to space' modifies 'hot air balloon'. 'Could' here suggests the hypothetical possibility of the balloon reaching space.

• Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof

  ➔ Conditional clause using 'if'. Simile using 'like'.

  ➔ 'If you feel like...' introduces a hypothetical situation. 'a room without a roof' symbolizes limitless happiness.

• Well give me all you got, don't hold back

  ➔ Imperative sentences (giving commands or requests).

  ➔ 'Give' and 'don't hold' are imperative verbs initiating commands. They are direct requests or instructions.

• Well I should probably warn you I'll be just fine

  ➔ Modal verb ('should') for advice or suggestion. Future simple ('I'll') with a contraction.

  ➔ 'Should' suggests a polite warning. 'I'll be just fine' indicates a future state of being.

• My level's too high to bring me down

  ➔ 'Too + adjective + to' structure indicating a limitation or impossibility.

  ➔ 'Too high to bring me down' means it's impossible to lower the speaker's spirits because their happiness level is extremely high.