Happy Song

Bring Me the Horizon

About Happy Song

"Happy Song" is a song by British rock band Bring Me the Horizon. Produced by keyboardist Jordan Fish and vocalist Oliver Sykes, it was featured on the band's 2015 fifth studio album That's the Spirit and released as the second single from the album on 13 July 2015. The single topped the UK Rock & Metal Singles Chart and reached number 55 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and number 19 on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart. One of the first songs written for the album, "Happy Song" embodies the main theme of That's the Spirit, with lyrics primarily written about depression. Due to its repeated use of the titular phrase, the song is considered the unofficial title track of the album, and has been performed as the opening song at the majority of dates on the album's promotional concert tour. Many critics have hailed the track as a highlight of the album, praising its heavier style including prominent guitar riff. 


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S.P.I.R.I.T.
Spirit, let's hear it
S.P.I.R.I.T.
Spirit, let's hear it
Let's go!

I've had enough
There's a voice in my head
Says I'm better off dead

But if I sing along
A little fucking louder to a happy song
I'll be alright

You want to give up
Gave it all that you've got and it still doesn't cut

But if you sing along
A little fucking louder to a happy song
You'll be just fine 'cause

Every now and again we get that feeling
And the great big void inside us opens up
And I really wish that you could help
But my head is like a carousel
And I'm going round in circles
I'm going round in circles

S.P.I.R.I.T.
Spirit, let's hear it
S.P.I.R.I.T.
Spirit, let's hear it

We are possessed
We're all fucked in the head
Alone and depressed

But if we sing along
A little fucking louder to a happy song
Maybe we'll forget 'cause

Every now and again we get that feeling
And the great big void inside us opens up
And I really wish that you could help
But my head is like a carousel
And I'm going round in circles
I'm going round in circles

Don't wake us up, we'd rather just keep dreaming
'Cause the nightmares in our heads are bad enough
And I really wish that you could help
But my head is like a carousel
And I'm going round in circles
I'm going round in circles

The world has coalesced
Into one giant mess
Of hate and unrest
So let's all sing along
A little goddamn louder to a happy song
And pretend it's all ok

Let's go!

So sing along
Let's sing along
A little fucking louder
A little fucking louder
Well, don't you feel so much better?

S.P.I.R.I.T.
Spirit, let's hear it (well, that's the spirit)

S.P.I.R.I.T.
Spirit, let's hear it (yeah, that's the spirit)

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Bring Me the Horizon

Bring Me the Horizon are a British metal band from Sheffield, Yorkshire. Formed in 2004, the group consists of lead vocalist Oliver Sykes, lead guitarist Lee Malia, rhythm guitarist Jona Weinhofen, bassist Matt Kean and drummer Matt Nicholls. They are currently signed to RCA Records globally and Epitaph Records exclusively in the US. Their music has been said to be influenced diversely by grindcore, death metal and emo. While their earlier work is noted for its strong influence from American metalcore bands, they started to adopt a more eclectic style of metalcore in future releases. They have released three studio albums and one extended play. The band's name is derived from the final line of the film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, i… more »

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Written by: Jordan Fish, Lee Malia, Matthew Kean, Matthew Nicholls, Oliver Sykes

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12 facts about this song

Band Introduction
"Happy Song" is recorded by the British rock band Bring Me the Horizon. Originally formed in Sheffield in 2004, the band is known for its diverse mixture of death metal, rock, pop, and electronica in their music.
Album Release
The song is included in the band's fifth studio album, titled "That's the Spirit," which was released in 2015.
Song Premiere
"Happy Song" was premiered on 13 July 2015, through the Annie Mac's Hottest Record in the World segment on BBC Radio 1.
Crowd-inspired Intro
Before the song was released formally, the band used crowd recordings of their performances at festivals to create the cheerleader-style chant that introduces "Happy Song".
Genre Shift
This song is one of the major examples of the band's shift from metal and hardcore roots toward a more alternative rock and pop-oriented sound.
Chart Performance
"Happy Song" reached the 10th position on UK Rock and Metal Singles and Albums Charts, and even ranked at #55 on the US Rock Billboard chart.
Album Success
The album "That's the Spirit," including "Happy Song," helped Bring Me the Horizon achieve worldwide recognition. It peaked at number #2 on the UK Albums Chart and obtained Gold certification from BPI (British Phonographic Industry).
Popular Lyrics
"But if I sing along a little fucking louder to a happy song, I'll be alright" is one of the most popular lines from the song. It implies the use of music as a form of emotional therapy.
Music Video
The official music video of the song, released on Youtube on 23 July 2015, has hierarchical puppet characters and revolves around disturbing puppet show scenes, synergizing with the dark undertones of the song's lyrics.
Emotional Reaction
According to frontman Oli Sykes, the song was written to evoke an emotional reaction and help listeners in challenging times by implying one should keep up appearances and be happy in public, despite one's challenges.
Inspiration
Sykes once mentioned in an interview that the song was inadvertently inspired by radio hits he would hear while being in Los Angeles, hence the poppier sound.
Grammy Nomination
The album "That's the Spirit," which includes "Happy Song," marked a landmark in their career as it earned the band their first Grammy Nomination in 2016.

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