Lyrics
Can't we be happy?
Expressing a desire for happiness.
Can't we be happy like the swimming turtles?
Comparing the desire for happiness to swimming turtles, possibly suggesting a simple and carefree life.
Can't we be happy like the bumble bees on the River Tees?
Asking if happiness can be achieved akin to bumble bees on the River Tees, highlighting harmony and natural joy.
When they buzz they buzz in harmonies!
Emphasizing the harmonious buzzing of bees as an example of collective happiness.
Can't we be happy like them?
Reiterating the desire to be happy like the mentioned examples.
I wanna know
Expressing a need for understanding or clarity regarding the possibility of happiness.
I am happy when you are happy,
Stating personal happiness is linked to the happiness of the addressed person.
And you are happy when I am happy,
Highlighting a reciprocal relationship where mutual happiness is shared.
So let's be happy!
Suggesting a straightforward solution to be happy together.
Can't we be happy?
Repeating the initial inquiry about the possibility of being happy.
Can't we be happy like the tiny mice?
Posing another question about the potential for happiness, this time referencing tiny mice.
Can't we be happy like the oddball birds of South
Asking if happiness can be akin to the oddball birds of South America, suggesting uniqueness.
America?
Describing the oddball birds of South America as happy.
The oddball birds of South America are happy
Reiterating the desire to be happy like the unique birds mentioned.
Can't we be happy like them?
Expressing a need for understanding or clarity regarding the possibility of happiness, similar to line 6.
I wanna know
Empty line, possibly for musical or stylistic purposes.
I am happy when you are happy,
Repeating the idea that personal happiness is connected to the happiness of the addressed person.
And you are happy when I am happy,
Restating the reciprocal relationship where mutual happiness is shared.
So let's be happy
Concluding with a simple and direct call to be happy together.
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