HIKAGE delivers a powerful track with ‘Happy,’ a song that digs deep into self-reflection and resilience. The lyrics are penned by a team including GEN, Halki, and Hiroki, while the melody is crafted by Shusuke Yasui and Wataru. Together, they create a raw and honest anthem that speaks to the struggles of finding happiness in a chaotic world.
Released: June 12, 2024
Happy
Hikage • From “True Colors”
Happy Lyrics Translation (from “True Colors”)
The songwriter describes a moment of introspection with the line, ‘I’ve taken a step back to look around and realized my heart’s been quietly crying.’ This image of a hidden, unspoken pain captures the song’s emotional core. HIKAGE’s performance brings this vulnerability to life, making the listener feel every word.
Am i happy with my lifeAm I happy with my life?
So i’m taking a step back and looked round then i realized my heart was quietly cryingI’ve taken a step back to look around and realized my heart’s been quietly crying
It’s overwhelming but i’m still trying for my lifeIt’s overwhelming, but I’m still fighting for my life
I’ll never trust anythingI’ll never trust anything again
We gotta fightWe’ve gotta fight
No one knows you’re hurtingNo one knows you’re hurting inside
They’re head’s too full to thinkTheir heads’re too full to even think,
I know we all need somethingI know we all need something
We can’t escape from realityWe can’t escape from reality
Taking peace for granted until the endTaking peace for granted until the very end
It’s all just a fairy taleIt’s all just a fairy tale
You never know yourselfYou’ll never truly know yourself
Am i happy with my lifeAm I happy with my life?
So i’m taking a step back and looked round then i realized my heart was quietly cryingI’ve taken a step back and looked around, realizing my heart’s been quietly crying
It’s overwhelming but i’m still trying for my lifeIt’s overwhelming, but I’m still struggling for my life
I just get over itI’ll just get over it
Am i happy with my lifeAm I happy with my life?
So i took a step backSo I took a step back
Nobody can do anything aloneNobody can make it on their own
I wanna feel aliveI just wanna feel alive
I don’t know what you held me downI don’t know why you’ve held me down
I’ll never trust anythingI’m never gonna trust anything again
They’re waiting for our wings to breakThey’re waiting for our wings to break
They told lies to escape their weaknessThey’ve told lies just to escape their own weakness
Bring back to lifeBring me back to life
Now i know i’m nothing but i know the truthNow I know I’m nothing, but I finally know the truth
I’m not gonna fake itI’m not gonna fake it anymore
You’ll never understandYou’ll never understand
Am i happy with my lifeAm I happy with my life?
So i’m taking a step back and looked round then i realized my heart was quietly cryingI’ve stepped back to look around and realized my heart was crying in silence
It’s overwhelming but i’m still trying for my lifeIt’s overwhelming, but I’m still pushing for my life
I’ll get over itI’ll get over it
Am i happy with my lifeAm I happy with my life?
So i took a step backSo I took a step back
Nobody can do anything aloneNobody can make it on their own
I wanna feel aliveI just wanna feel alive
I don’t know what you held me downI don’t know why you’ve held me down
I’ll get over itI’ll get over it
Are you satisfiedAre you satisfied?
We can never get outWe can’t ever get out
To bear all the painTo bear all this pain,
I got sick of itI’ve gotten sick of it
Are you satisfiedAre you satisfied?
It’s not enoughIt’s just not enough
There is no way outThere’s no way out,
I’ve been stuck in my headI’ve been stuck inside my head
Am i happy with my lifeAm I happy with my life?
So i’m taking a step back and looked round then i realized my heart was quietly cryingI’ve taken a step back to look around only to realize my heart’s been quietly crying
It’s overwhelming but i’m still trying for my lifeIt’s overwhelming, but I’m still fighting for my life
Am i happy with my lifeAm I happy with my life?
So i’m taking a step back and looked round then i realized my heart was quietly cryingI’ve taken a step back and looked around, realizing my heart’s been quietly crying
It’s overwhelming but i’m still trying for my lifeIt’s overwhelming, but I’m still pushing for my life
I’ll get over itI’ll get over it
Am i happy with my lifeAm I happy with my life?
So i’m taking a step backSo I’ve taken a step back,
Nobody can do anything aloneNobody can make it on their own
Itsuka no mama de kawaranai deStay as you were back then, and don’t ever change
I’ll get over itI’ll get over it
Happy Music Video
The meaning behind ‘Happy’ is a journey through inner battles and the search for clarity. HIKAGE’s ‘Happy’ in the album ‘True Colors’ is a reminder that even in struggle, there’s a fight for survival.