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Lately, I've been, I've been thinking 00:10

I want you to be happier 00:13

I want you to be happier 00:15

When the morning comes 00:18

When we see what we've become 00:20

In the cold light of day 00:22

We're a flame in the wind, not the fire that we've begun 00:23

Every argument 00:28

Every word we can't take back 00:29

'Cause with all that has happened 00:32

I think that we both know the way that this story ends 00:33

Then only for a minute 00:38

I want to change my mind 'cause 00:42

This just don't feel right to me 00:44

I wanna raise your spirits 00:48

I want to see you smile, but 00:51

Know that means I'll have to leave 00:54

Know that means I'll have to leave 01:03

Lately, I've been, I've been thinking 01:07

I want you to be happier 01:10

I want you to be happier 01:13

When the evening falls 01:16

And I'm left there with my thoughts 01:18

And the image of you being with someone else 01:20

Well, that's eating me up inside 01:22

But we ran our course 01:24

We pretended we're okay 01:27

Now if we jump together 01:30

At least we can swim far away from the wreck we made 01:31

Then only for a minute 01:35

I want to change my mind 'cause 01:39

This just don't feel right to me 01:42

I wanna raise your spirits 01:45

I want to see you smile, but 01:49

Know that means I'll have to leave 01:51

Know that means I'll have to leave 02:01

Lately, I've been, I've been thinking 02:04

I want you to be happier 02:08

I want you to be happier 02:10

So I'll go, I'll go 02:13

I will go, go, go 02:18

So I'll go, I'll go 02:23

I will go, go, go 02:28

Lately, I've been, I've been thinking 02:33

I want you to be happier 02:37

I want you to be happier 02:39

Even though I might not like this 02:43

I think that you'll be happier 02:46

I want you to be happier 02:49

Then only for a minute (only for a minute) 02:52

I want to change my mind 'cause 02:56

This just don't feel right to me 02:59

I wanna raise your spirits (wanna raise your spirits) 03:02

I want to see you smile, but 03:05

Know that means I'll have to leave 03:08

Know that means I'll have to leave 03:18

Lately, I've been, I've been thinking 03:22

I want you to be happier 03:25

I want you to be happier 03:27

So I'll go, I'll go 03:30

I will go, go, go 03:36

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Happier – English Lyrics

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Marshmello, Bastille

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Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the bittersweet world of "Happier" by Marshmello and Bastille, a song that masterfully blends a poignant message with an infectious electronic beat. Through its relatable lyrics about sacrifice and well-being, you can explore expressions of complex emotions in English, from tender introspection to painful acceptance. The contrast between the sad narrative and the energetic music makes it a unique and engaging piece to appreciate the nuances of English songwriting and how mood can be conveyed through both words and sound.

[English]

Lately, I've been, I've been thinking
I want you to be happier
I want you to be happier
When the morning comes
When we see what we've become
In the cold light of day
We're a flame in the wind, not the fire that we've begun
Every argument
Every word we can't take back
'Cause with all that has happened
I think that we both know the way that this story ends
Then only for a minute
I want to change my mind 'cause
This just don't feel right to me
I wanna raise your spirits
I want to see you smile, but
Know that means I'll have to leave
Know that means I'll have to leave
Lately, I've been, I've been thinking
I want you to be happier
I want you to be happier
When the evening falls
And I'm left there with my thoughts
And the image of you being with someone else
Well, that's eating me up inside
But we ran our course
We pretended we're okay
Now if we jump together
At least we can swim far away from the wreck we made
Then only for a minute
I want to change my mind 'cause
This just don't feel right to me
I wanna raise your spirits
I want to see you smile, but
Know that means I'll have to leave
Know that means I'll have to leave
Lately, I've been, I've been thinking
I want you to be happier
I want you to be happier
So I'll go, I'll go
I will go, go, go
So I'll go, I'll go
I will go, go, go
Lately, I've been, I've been thinking
I want you to be happier
I want you to be happier
Even though I might not like this
I think that you'll be happier
I want you to be happier
Then only for a minute (only for a minute)
I want to change my mind 'cause
This just don't feel right to me
I wanna raise your spirits (wanna raise your spirits)
I want to see you smile, but
Know that means I'll have to leave
Know that means I'll have to leave
Lately, I've been, I've been thinking
I want you to be happier
I want you to be happier
So I'll go, I'll go
I will go, go, go

Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary	Meanings
happier /ˈhæpiər/ B1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
think /θɪŋk/ A2	verb - to have a particular opinion or belief
leave /liːv/ A2	verb - to go away from a place
smile /smaɪl/ A1	verb - to make a facial expression showing happiness
course /kɔːrs/ B2	noun - the direction or route along which something moves
spirit /ˈspɪrɪt/ B2	noun - the non-physical part of a person, often regarded as the true self
image /ˈɪmɪdʒ/ B1	noun - a representation of the external form of a person or thing
wind /wɪnd/ A2	noun - the perceptible natural movement of the air
flame /fleɪm/ B2	noun - the visible, gaseous part of a fire
right /raɪt/ A2	adjective - morally good, justified, or acceptable
jump /dʒʌmp/ A1	verb - to push oneself off the ground and into the air
wreck /rɛk/ B2	noun - the remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ A2	noun - a period of time equal to sixty seconds

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Key Grammar Structures

I want you to be happier

➔ Simple Present Tense

➔ The phrase "I want you to be happier" uses the simple present tense to express a desire.
This just don't feel right to me

➔ Negative Form

➔ The phrase "This just don't feel right to me" uses a negative form to express discomfort.
I want to change my mind

➔ Infinitive Form

➔ The phrase "I want to change my mind" uses the infinitive form to express an intention.
I want to see you smile

➔ Infinitive Phrase

➔ The phrase "I want to see you smile" uses an infinitive phrase to indicate a desire for an action.
Know that means I'll have to leave

➔ Future Simple Tense

➔ The phrase "Know that means I'll have to leave" uses the future simple tense to express a future action.
We ran our course

➔ Past Simple Tense

➔ The phrase "We ran our course" uses the past simple tense to indicate a completed action.
At least we can swim far away from the wreck we made

➔ Modal Verb

➔ The phrase "At least we can swim far away from the wreck we made" uses a modal verb to express ability.

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