Happy – English Lyrics

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

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the joyous world of Pharrell Williams' "Happy"! This upbeat and globally beloved song is perfect for English learners. Its clear, repetitive chorus and simple, positive vocabulary make it incredibly accessible, while its universal message of finding and embracing happiness provides a relatable context for new words and phrases. By listening to "Happy," you can grasp common English expressions related to emotions and resilience, all set to an irresistible beat that encourages active listening and even singing along. Its widespread cultural impact, including thousands of fan-made videos worldwide, also offers a window into how music can transcend language barriers and unite people through shared feelings of joy.

[English]

It might seem crazy what I am 'bout to say

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

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

With the air, like I don't care, baby by the way

...

Huh (Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof

(Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth

(Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you know what happiness is to you

(Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do

Here come bad news talking this and that (Yeah)

Well give me all you got, don't hold back (Yeah)

Well I should probably warn you I'll be just fine (Yeah)

No offense to you don't waste your time

Here's why

(Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof

(Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth

(Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you know what happiness is to you

(Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do

Uh, bring me down

Can't nothing, bring me down

My level's too high to bring me down

Can't nothing, bring me down, I said

Bring me down, can't nothing

Bring me down

My level's too high to bring me down

Can't nothing, bring me down, I said

(Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof

(Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth

(Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you know what happiness is to you

(Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do

(Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof

(Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth

(Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you know what happiness is to you

(Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do

Uh, bring me down (Happy, happy, happy, happy)

Can't nothing (Happy, happy, happy, happy)

Bring me down, my level's too high

To bring me down (Happy, happy, happy, happy)

Can't nothing (Happy, happy, happy, happy)

Bring me down, I said

(Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof

(Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth

(Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you know what happiness is to you (ayy, ayy, ayy)

(Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do

(Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof

(Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth

(Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you know what happiness is to you (hey)

(Because I'm happy)

Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do

Come on

...

Key Vocabulary

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.

Key Grammar Structures

• 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.