This song takes a curiously sympathetic view towards a man who converts to a fundamentalist religion, and the genuine relief and joy he finds there — despite the shock and confusion expressed by his friends and family.
[Verse 1]
He's just a man getting through life the best he can
He's a not a scientist, he programs a computer
Before that, he sold cars to pay a student loan, now he
Receives pity from his family, his friends say
"How could he turn his back on reason, worshipping a God
Finding truth through fear and mind control?"
[Verse 2]
He's just a man trying to explain
How he found the word of God could make life seem less insane
So he shares what he's read, what he understands
It makes sense to him, it makes perfect sense
He's never seen the world so clearly
Turned his back on free will, has he lost his mind?
He'd rather kneel down than take charge of his life
And he knows what people think, but it doesn't sway him
He can read the writings on the wall
'Cause he knows how people treat, how they treat each other
Sacrifice to benefit the all
[Guitar Solo]
[Outro]
Don't try to judge him, his theological ideals
His hopes may be false, but his happiness is real
Don't try to judge him, he's just a man
Happy Guy was written by Fat Mike.
Happy Guy was produced by Ryan Greene & Fat Mike.