Only Happy When It Rains
Garbage
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I'm only happy when it rains I'm only happy when it's complicated And though I know you can't appreciate it I'm only happy when it rains You know I love it when the news is bad Why it feels so good to feel so sad? I'm only happy when it rains Pour your misery down Pour your misery down on me Pour your misery down Pour your misery down on me I'm only happy when it rains I feel good when things are goin' wrong I only listen to sad, sad songs I'm only happy when it rains I only smile in the dark My only comfort is the night gone black I didn't accidentally tell you that I'm only happy when it rains You'll get the message by the time I'm through When I complain about me and you I'm only happy when it rains Pour your misery down Pour your misery down Pour your misery down on me Pour your misery down Pour your misery down Pour your misery down on me Pour your misery down Pour your misery down Pour your misery down on me You can keep me company As long as you don't care I'm only happy when it rains You want to hear about my new obsession? I'm riding high upon a deep depression I'm only happy when it rains Pour some misery down on me I'm only happy when it rains Pour some misery down on me I'm only happy when it rains Pour some misery down on me I'm only happy when it rains Pour some misery down on me [Repeat: x2] I'm only happy when it rains Pour some misery down on me Pour some misery down on me Pour some misery down on me Pour some misery down on me
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Written by: DOUGLAS ELWIN ERICKSON, SHIRLEY ANN MANSON, STEVE W. MARKER, BRYAN DAVID VIG
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Only Happy When it Rains" was released in 1995, serving as the second single off Garbage's self-titled debut album.
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Genre ClassificationThe song fuses a variety of genres, blending elements of alternative rock, trip hop, and grunge.
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Irony ThemeDespite its seemingly melancholic title, the song is said to be a tongue-in-cheek take on Garbage's love for dark, moody music.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 55 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the band's first entry into this chart. It also reached the top 40 in the UK, Canada, and Australia.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Samuel Bayer, who is known for his work with other '90s rock acts like Nirvana and The Smashing Pumpkins.
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Live Performances"Only Happy When it Rains" became a regular fixture in Garbage's live sets and is considered one of their signature songs.
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Cultural ReferencesThe song has been featured in numerous cultural settings, including TV shows like "Hindsight" and "Bates Motel", and movies such as "Captain Marvel".
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "Only Happy When it Rains", demonstrating its timeless appeal. Notable covers include those by Richard Cheese and Phoebe Bridgers.
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Award NominationsThe Garbage's single was nominated for Best Rock Performance by a Group at the 39th Annual Grammy Awards in 1997.
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Band's OpinionShirley Manson, the lead vocalist of Garbage, has stated that the song remains one of her favorites to perform live.
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LegacyTwo decades after its release, "Only Happy When it Rains" continues to receive airplay and maintains its status as one of the defining songs of the mid-'90s alternative rock scene.
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Writing and ProductionLike much of the band's work, "Only Happy When it Rains" was written and produced by all four members of Garbage: Shirley Manson, Butch Vig, Duke Erikson, and Steve Marker.
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