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Happy
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Aug 22, 2026 updated
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Matthew West's song 'Happy' is an upbeat Christian pop track about choosing joy and gratitude despite life's struggles. The lyrics describe moments of worry, fear, and feeling down, but the singer realizes that because God is with him, he doesn't have to stay in that place. He declares he should be happy, not with a fake smile, but with authentic faith that shows in his life. The song encourages listeners to remember who is in control and to live with the joy that comes from knowing God's presence and love.
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3 o'clock tripping down the sidewalk
Looking like a fool with a pocket full of questions
I was, living in a worry
Moving in a hurry
In the wrong direction
But then, suddenly it hit me
Doesn't really matter 'cause I got You with me
I think I don' t have to be so down, down, down, down, down
[CHORUS]
I should be happy
I should be happy
I should be living up these days
Just like I know who runs this place
Now that you found me
I should be happy
3:30, got a little dirty
Fear stuck its foot out and I tripped on the same lie
That voice screaming into my head
Pushing me to play dead
Saying, "don't you even try"
But how can I claim to be free
When I carry more chains than the world when they see me?
I don't wanna be the fool who stays down, down, down, down, down
[REPEAT CHORUS]
[Bridge:]
Now I'm not talking 'bout a smile so fake
While the world takes pic-tures 24/7
I just want my failth to be a little more real
What you see is what you get
What you see is how I feel
[REPEAT CHORUS]