Happier – English Lyrics

• By: Marshmello, Bastille

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

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

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.