Lyrics
It's not scary being happy
Expressing that being happy is not frightening or intimidating.
Just give it a try
Encouraging someone to try being happy.
Peel the corners of your mouth
Suggesting a metaphorical action of uplifting one's mood by smiling.
Upwards into a smile
Encouraging the physical expression of a smile.
Nobody wants to be around you
Implies that people prefer being around happy individuals rather than those in a bad mood.
When you're always in a bad mood
Highlighting the social consequences of constant negativity.
One by one the devils come
Metaphorical reference to challenges or negative influences.
To take our dreams away
Suggesting that challenges may threaten or hinder one's dreams.
Their mystic eyes and gilded tongues
Describing the negative forces with alluring qualities.
Know where to look and what to say
Indicating that negative influences know where to strike and what to say.
Tell me how you know me
Pose a question about the depth of understanding between individuals.
Oh you do
Acknowledging that the other person does know the speaker.
It's all
Emphasizing a transition or shift in focus.
In your head
Suggesting that perceptions and experiences are subjective.
It'll keep coming
Implies that challenges or negativity persist.
It'll keep coming around
Reinforces the idea that challenges will continue to recur.
I'm holding on
Expressing determination to hold on despite difficulties.
With every breath
Stating commitment to perseverance through challenges.
It's gonna be
Anticipating a positive and promising future.
A bright future
Reiterating the expectation of a bright and positive future.
A bright future
Repeating the optimism about the future.
It's not scary being happy
Restating that being happy is not frightening.
But it's hard to be at ease
Acknowledging the difficulty of feeling at ease despite happiness.
Winged creatures rain like fire
Describing a chaotic or intense situation using winged creatures and fire.
Shadow-bombing through the trees
Continuation of the chaotic imagery, possibly signifying challenges.
How come everybody else
Expressing a sense of isolation or inadequacy compared to others.
Seems like they're having so much fun
Observing others appearing to have more enjoyable experiences.
Was it something that I said
Questioning if the speaker's words caused their perceived exclusion.
When did I get left behind
Expressing a feeling of being left behind or excluded.
It's all
Reiterating a shift in focus or perspective.
In your head
Similar to line 14, suggesting the subjective nature of thoughts and experiences.
It'll keep coming
Reinforces the persistence of challenges or negativity.
It'll keep coming around
Continuation of the idea that challenges will keep recurring.
I'm holding on
Reiterating determination to hold on despite difficulties.
With every breath
Reaffirming commitment to persevere through challenges.
It's gonna be
Anticipating a positive and promising future, echoing earlier lines.
A bright future
Repeating the optimism about the future.
A bright future
Reiterating the expectation of a bright and positive future.
It's not scary being happy
Restating that being happy is not frightening.
But it's scary being me
Acknowledging that being oneself can be intimidating.
It's not scary being happy
Reaffirming that being happy is not frightening.
Yes, it's scary can't you see
Acknowledging that being the true self can be frightening.
It's not scary being happy
Reiterating that being happy is not frightening.
But it's scary being me
Acknowledging that being oneself can be intimidating.
It's not scary being happy
Reaffirming that being happy is not frightening.
Yes, it's scary can't you see
Emphasizing the potential fear associated with being the true
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