This song is a juxtaposition because the song being called “happy” but the lyrics being the opposite makes that double meaning clear because the melody is also “happy” sounding
[Verse 1]
Wipe that look off your face
Just get out of my way
I'm not about it today, I wish you'd go away
They all said I was sick
Well, take my temperature, bitch
You're just wasting your time, I'm doing fine
[Pre-Chorus]
Everyone wants to die sometimes
Why's it so hard to stay alive?
[Chorus]
If I tell you I'm happy
Will that make you go away?
I'll tell you I'm happy
Isn't that what I'm supposed to say?
'Cause my words don't mean shit
When I'm biting my lips
So I swallow and they go away
I'll tell you I'm happy
Isn't that what I'm supposed to say?
[Verse 2]
Yeah, I know how to act
Just give me a name
I've been playing these roles you won't want me to play
Yeah, I know how to nod
Nodding, I'm half awake
With my eyes rolling back, can't you tell I'm okay?
And I'll keep smiling but insidе I'm still dying
Inside I'm still dying, but I'm still fucking smiling
[Chorus]
If I tell you I'm happy
Will that make you go away?
I'll tеll you I'm happy
Isn't that what I'm supposed to say?
'Cause my words don't mean shit
When I'm biting my lips
So I swallow and they go away
I'll tell you I'm happy
Isn't that what I'm supposed to say?
[Bridge]
If I tell you I'm happy
Isn't it what I'm supposed to say?
Isn't it what I'm supposed to say?
[Chorus]
If I tell you I'm happy
Will that make you go away?
I'll tell you I'm happy
Isn't that what I'm supposed to say?
'Cause my words don't mean shit
When I'm biting my lips
So I swallow and they go away
I'll tell you I'm happy
Isn't that what I'm supposed to say?
Happy was written by phem & John Feldmann & Tyler Posey.
Happy was produced by John Feldmann.
Tyler Posey released Happy on Fri Jun 11 2021.