We broke up a month ago
Your friends are mine
You know I know you've moved on
Found someone new
One more girl who brings out the better in you
And I thought my heart was detached
From all the sunlight of our past
But she's so sweet
She's so pretty
Does she mean you forgot about me?
Oh, I hope you're happy
But not like how you were with me
I'm selfish, I know
I can't let you go
So find someone great but don't find no one better
I hope you're happy but don't be happier
And do you tell her she's the most beautiful girl you've ever seen?
An eternal love bullshit you know you'll never mean
Remember when I believed
You meant it when you said it first to me
And now I'm pickin' her apart
Like cuttin' her down, make you miss my wretched heart
But she's beautiful
She looks kind
She probably gives you butterflies
I hope you're happy
But not like how you were with me
I'm selfish, I know
I can't let you go
So find someone great but don't find no one better
I hope you're happy
I wish you all the best
Really
Say you love her, baby
Just not like you love me
And think of me fondly when your hand's around her
I hope you're happy
But don't be happier
I hope you're happy
Just not like how you were with me
I'm selfish, I know
Can't let you go
So find someone great but don't find no one better
I hope you're happy but don't be happier
Explication des paroles
La chanson « happier » d’Olivia Rodrigo parle d’une rupture amoureuse difficile où l’artiste exprime ses sentiments de jalousie envers la nouvelle petite amie de son ex. Elle reflète le processus de guérison après une relation qui s’est terminée et le fait de devoir accepter que l’autre personne puisse être plus heureuse sans nous.
Olivia Rodrigo a co-écrit cette chanson avec Dan Nigro, et elle est sortie en tant que piste bonus sur la version deluxe de son premier album « Sour ». La chanson est l’une des préférées des fans en raison de sa sincérité et de sa capacité à capturer les émotions complexes liées à une rupture.
Les paroles poignantes et la voix émotionnelle d’Olivia Rodrigo font de « happier » un morceau touchant et authentique qui résonne avec de nombreuses personnes ayant vécu des situations similaires. C’est une pièce maîtresse de l’album « Sour » qui met en lumière le talent et la sensibilité de la jeune chanteuse et compositrice.