Happy Now?

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About Happy Now?

"Happy Now?" is a song by American band No Doubt for their third studio album, Tragic Kingdom (1995). It was written by Gwen Stefani, Tom Dumont, and Tony Kanal, produced by Matthew Wilder, and released as the record's sixth single overall on September 23, 1997. The commercial CD singles were distributed exclusively in Australia and Sweden. However, the song was still released to radio stations in the United States. Musically, "Happy Now?" is a rock song with ska influence and lyrics detailing a painful breakup, specifically the former relationship between Stefani and Kanal. Despite not receiving a formal release in the United States nor filming a proper music video, "Happy Now?" received heavy rotation on Californian radio stations, such as KROQ. Critically, the single received a positive reception from music reviewers. Critics called the track emotional and strong and considered it a strong single despite its failure to reach the commercial success of prior singles from Tragic Kingdom. "Happy Now?" has been performed by No Doubt at a number of live appearances, including during their 1995–97 Tragic Kingdom World Tour and at their nationwide Return of Saturn Tour in 2000. 


Year:
1995
3:43
200 
#4

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You had the best
But you gave her up
'Cause dependency might interrupt
Idealistic will so hard to please
Put your indecisive mind at ease
You broke the set
Now there's only singles
There's no looking back
This time I mean it

Are you happy now?
Oh tell me how?
Are you happy now?
(Are you happy?)

The uncertainty you had of me
Brought clouded shady company
The tenderness habitual
A seldom-fading ritual
You killed the pair
Now only one is breathing
There's no looking back
This time I mean it

Are you happy now?
Oh tell me how?
Are you happy now?
(Are you happy?)

Are you happy now?
How is it now?
Are you happy now?
(Are you happy?)

No more leaning on your shoulder
I won't be there, no more bother
If you feel you just might want me
That's too bad, I'm not that easy

The contemplator all those years
No you must adhere
To your new career of liberation
You've been cast all by yourself
You're free at last
You broke the set
Now there's, there's only singles
There's no looking back
This time I mean it

Are you happy now?
Oh tell me how?
Are you happy now?
(Are you happy?)

Are you happy now?
How is it now?
Are you happy now?
(Are you happy?)

You're by yourself,
All by yourself
You got no one else,
You're by yourself
All by yourself
All by yourself
All by yourself
All by yourself
No one else
No one else
By yourself
By yourself

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No Doubt

No Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California, that formed in 1986. Since 1989 the group has consisted of vocalist Gwen Stefani, guitarist and keyboardist Tom Dumont, bassist and keyboardist Tony Kanal, and drummer Adrian Young. Since the mid-1990s in live performances, they have been supported by trumpeter Stephen Bradley and trombonist Gabrial McNair. more »

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Written by: WILL YOUNG, PASCAL GABRIEL

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Album Details
"Happy Now?" is a song by the American rock band No Doubt. It appears on their third studio album, "Tragic Kingdom," which was released in 1995.
Chart Performance
"Happy Now?" was released as the third single from "Tragic Kingdom" and peaked at number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, marking the band's second chart entry in the country.
Song Genre
The song "Happy Now?" is of the genre rock, pop rock, and ska punk. No Doubt has been known for their eclectic mix of styles, and this song is no exception.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by No Doubt members Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, and Tom Dumont.
Influences and Theme
"Happy Now?" features a blend of rock, punk, and pop, which reflects the band's diverse musical influences. The lyrics center around the theme of a broken relationship and moving on.
Music Video
Despite its relatively low chart performance, the song did get a music video. However, unlike other No Doubt videos from the "Tragic Kingdom" era, it did not receive heavy rotation on MTV.
Live Performances
"Happy Now?" has been performed live by No Doubt on several high-profile stages, including the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards.
Album Success
Although "Happy Now?" did not achieve massive success as a single, its parent album "Tragic Kingdom" was a huge hit, peaking at number one on the US Billboard 200 and is certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It's among the best-selling albums in the United States.
B-Side
On the CD single of "Happy Now?", the b-side was a live version of the title track from their previous album, "The Beacon Street Collection."
Unique Sound
"Happy Now?" exemplifies the departure of No Doubt from their earlier ska-punk sound to a more pop-oriented style, setting the tone for their subsequent mainstream success.

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