Happy Idiot
TV on the Radio
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Stuck in the shade Where there’s no sunshine I don’t wanna play With them other kids in the sun Since you left me, babe It’s been a long way down Yeah, you left me, babe It’s been a long way down What you don’t know won’t hurt you, yeah Ignorance is bliss I’m a happy idiot Waving at cars I’m gonna bang my head to the wall ‘Till I feel like nothing at all I’m a happy idiot To keep my mind off you Stuck in a daze and I’ve lost my mind I don’t wanna stay Where the blame’s all mine Since you left me, babe It’s been a long way down Yeah, you left me, babe It’s been a long way down So, I shut it off So, I shut it all off So, I shut it off So, I shut it all off It’s been a long way down It’s been a long way down What you don’t know won’t hurt you, yeah Ignorance is bliss I’m a happy idiot Waving at cars I’m gonna bang my head to the wall ‘Till I feel like nothing at all I’m a happy idiot To keep my mind off you To keep my mind off you To keep my mind off you
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Written by: Daniel Ledinsky, Erik Hassle, Tunde Adebimpe, David Sitek, Kyp Malone, Jaleel Bunton
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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7 facts about this song
Song Composition"Happy Idiot" is a song by TV on the Radio and was released on their 2014 album 'Seeds'.
- It was the first single from 'Seeds' and it acts as the opening track on the album.
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Song InspirationThe band's lead vocalist, Tunde Adebimpe, described the song as an anthem for someone masking their pain and keeping a positive veneer despite going through a difficult period.
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Music VideoThe song's music video features Paul Reubens (famous for his character Pee-wee Herman) as a race car driver haunted by images of his former love, played by Karen Gillan of 'Doctor Who' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy' fame.
- Released in October 2014, the music video was directed by Danny Jelinek and incorporates racing scenes as metaphors for attempting to outrun feelings of grief and hurt.
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Album Critical Reception"Happy Idiot" and its parent album, 'Seeds', were well-received by critics, with music journalists such as David Fricke of 'Rolling Stone' appreciating its catchy blend of rock and soul along with its emotionally raw lyrics.
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Band's Personal Connection'Seeds', which includes "Happy Idiot," was released following the death of the band's bassist, Gerard Smith. This tragedy was a significant influence on the songs, and many of them, including "Happy Idiot," deal with themes of mourning and recovery.
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Live PerformancesTV on the Radio performed "Happy Idiot" on numerous television programs, including 'The Late Show with David Letterman' and 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', promoting 'Seeds' and introducing wider audiences to their music.
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Stylistic Shift"Happy Idiot" showed a distinct stylistic shift for the band. While still inhabiting their unique blend of indie rock, soul, and electronic music, the track is noticeably more upbeat and direct compared to previous works, displaying a pop-like sensibility.
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