Happiness Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I reach out when I have a confession
I reach out in desperation
I reach out but no one is listening
So I go looking for the next best thing

[Chorus]
Happiness straight from the bottle
When real life’s too hard to swallow
Happiness straight from the bottle
When real life’s too hard to swallow

[Verse 2]
I feel them judging on me for their own pleasure
If they really knew, they’d know better
That I’m the one who caves under pressure
When desperate times call for desperate measures

[Chorus]
Happiness straight from the bottle
When real life’s too hard to swallow
Happiness straight from the bottle
When real life’s too hard to swallow

[Bridge]
I know there’s got to be some peace in me
But I can’t find it
I get so sick of the looking
[Chorus]
Happiness straight from the bottle
When real life’s too hard to swallow
Happiness straight from the bottle
When real life’s too hard to swallow

[Outro]
Too hard to swallow

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Despite this track’s cheery title, “Happiness” is a dark anthem to alcoholism. Backed by thundering bass, Adam Gontier reflects on escaping life’s suffering through alcohol, or bottled happiness.

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Credits
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Release Date
October 2, 2012
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