HAPPY – English Lyrics

• By: NF
• Album: HOPE

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw and introspective world of NF's "HAPPY," a powerful song that offers a unique opportunity to connect with authentic English expression. Through its poignant lyrics and relatable themes of mental health, self-discovery, and the complex relationship with emotions, you can explore everyday vocabulary and emotional phrasing, gaining a deeper understanding of how English is used to convey profound personal struggles and aspirations. This song is special for its honesty and its ability to articulate a universal human experience, making it an engaging way to learn and appreciate the nuances of the language.

[English]

(gentle music)

♪ Dear God, please ♪

♪ Hear me out, I know it's been a couple years ♪

♪ Since I've reached ♪

♪ Out and said to say hello, I bet you're wondering ♪

♪ Why I keep ♪

♪ Obsessing on and stressing all the little things ♪

♪ When I should be ♪

♪ Living life and soaking up the memories ♪

♪ I know I've been ♪

♪ Selfish I have ♪

♪ No excuse to give you, it's true ♪

♪ Hanging by a ♪

♪ Thread's how I live ♪

♪ I don't know why but ♪

♪ I feel more comfortable ♪

♪ Livin' in my agony ♪

♪ Watching my self-esteem ♪

♪ Go up in flames acting ♪

♪ Like I don't ♪

♪ Care what anyone else thinks ♪

♪ When I know truthfully ♪

♪ That that's the furthest thing ♪

♪ From how I ♪

♪ Feel but I'm too proud to open up and ask ya ♪

♪ To pick me up and pull me out this hole I'm trapped in ♪

♪ The truth is I need help, but I just can't imagine ♪

♪ Who I'd be if I was happy ♪

♪ Yeah, been this way so long, it feels like something's off ♪

♪ When I'm not depressed ♪

♪ I got some issues that I won't address ♪

♪ I got some baggage I ain't opened yet ♪

♪ I got some demons I should put to rest ♪

♪ I got some traumas that I can't forget ♪

♪ I got some phone calls I been avoidin' ♪

♪ Some family members I don't really connect with ♪

♪ Some things I said, I wish I would've not let slip ♪

♪ Some hurtful words that never should've left my lips ♪

♪ Some bridges burned, I'm not ready to rebuild yet ♪

♪ Some insecurities I haven't dealt with yes ♪

♪ I'll be the first to admit that I'm a lonely soul ♪

♪ And the last to admit I need a hand to hold ♪

♪ Losing hope ♪

♪ Headed down a dangerous road ♪

♪ Strange I know ♪

♪ But I feel most at home when I'm ♪

♪ Livin' in my agony ♪

♪ Watching my self-esteem ♪

♪ Go up in flames acting ♪

♪ Like I don't ♪

♪ Care what anyone else thinks ♪

♪ When I know truthfully ♪

♪ That that's the furthest thing ♪

♪ From how I ♪

♪ Feel but I'm too proud to open up and ask ya ♪

♪ To pick me up and pull me out this hole I'm trapped in ♪

♪ The truth is I need help, but I just can't imagine ♪

♪ Who I'd be if I was happy ♪

♪ Don't what's around the bend ♪

♪ Don't know what my future is ♪

♪ But I can't keep on livin' in ♪

♪ Livin' in my agony ♪

♪ Watching my self-esteem ♪

♪ Go up in flames acting ♪

♪ Like I don't ♪

♪ Care what anyone else thinks ♪

♪ When I know truthfully ♪

♪ That that's the furthest thing ♪

♪ From how I ♪

♪ Feel but I'm too proud to open up and ask ya ♪

♪ To pick me up and pull me out this hole I'm trapped in ♪

♪ The truth is I need help, but I just can't imagine ♪

♪ Who I'd be if I was happy ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ If I was happy ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ If I was happy ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
feel /fiːl/ A2	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
help /hɛlp/ A2	noun - assistance or support verb - to give assistance
imagine /ɪˈmædʒɪn/ B1	verb - to form a mental image of something
truth /truːθ/ B1	noun - the quality or state of being true
trauma /ˈtrɔːmə/ B2	noun - a deeply distressing or disturbing experience
selfish /ˈsɛlfɪʃ/ B2	adjective - lacking consideration for others
comfortable /ˈkʌmfərtəbl/ B2	adjective - feeling relaxed and at ease
lonely /ˈloʊnli/ B2	adjective - sad because one has no friends or company
issues /ˈɪʃuːz/ B2	noun - important topics or problems
connect /kəˈnɛkt/ B2	verb - to establish a relationship
flames /fleɪmz/ B1	noun - the visible, gaseous part of a fire
avoid /əˈvɔɪd/ B1	verb - to keep away from
burn /bɜːrn/ A2	verb - to be damaged by fire
proud /praʊd/ B2	adjective - feeling pleased with oneself
trapped /træpt/ B1	adjective - unable to escape from confinement
road /roʊd/ A2	noun - a way of getting from one place to another