In “happier,” Olivia wishes the best for an ex-lover and their new relationship, but simultaneously hopes to remain a significant memory in their life.
The whole album of SOUR centers on the loss of a lover. From the scathing “good 4 u,” to the bitter “deja vu,” headed up by the heartbreaking “driv...
[Verse 1]
We broke up a month ago
Your friends are mine, you know I know
You've moved on, found someone new
One more girl who brings out the better in you
And I thought my heart was detached
From all the sunlight of our past
But she's so sweet, she's so pretty
Does she mean you forgot about me?
[Chorus]
Oh, I hope you're happy
But not like how you were with me
I'm selfish, I know, I can't let you go
So find someone great, but don't find no one better
I hope you're happy, but don't be happier
[Verse 2]
And do you tell her she's the most beautiful girl you've ever seen?
An eternal love bullshit you know you'll never mean
Remember when I believed
You meant it when you said it first to me?
And now I'm pickin' her apart
Like cuttin' her down will make you miss my wretched heart
But she's beautiful, she looks kind
She probably gives you butterflies
[Chorus]
I hope you're happy
But not like how you were with me
I'm selfish, I know, I can't let you go
So find someone great, but don't find no one better
I hope you're happy
I wish you all the best, really
Say you love her, baby, just not like you loved me
And think of me fondly when your hands are on her
I hope you're happy, but don't be happier
[Bridge]
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
[Chorus]
I hope you're happy
Just not like how you were with me
I'm selfish, I know, can't let you go
So find someone great, but don't find no one better
I hope you're happy, but don't be happier
happier was written by Olivia Rodrigo.
happier was produced by Dan Nigro.
Olivia Rodrigo released happier on Fri May 21 2021.
In an interview with Billboard, producer Dan Nigro revealed that his first introduction to Olivia was seeing the demo version of “happier” that she posted on Instagram:
I just got the chills and I was like, ‘Oh my God, her voice is insane.’ I literally DM’d her that second and was like, ‘Hey, I thi...
“happier” debuted and peaked at #15 on the Hot 100 during the week ending June 5, 2021.
Yes, “happier” was certified 2× platinum by the RIAA on June 30, 2023.