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About Happy
"Happy" is a song written, produced, and performed by American singer Pharrell Williams, released as the first and only single from the soundtrack album for the film Despicable Me 2 (2013). The song was first released on November 21, 2013, alongside a long-form music video. The song was reissued on December 16, 2013, by Back Lot Music under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music. The song also served as the lead single from Williams' second studio album, Girl (2014). "Happy" is an uptempo soul and neo soul song on which Williams's falsetto voice has been compared to Curtis Mayfield by critics. The song has been highly successful, peaking at No. 1 in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and 19 other countries. It was the best-selling song of 2014 in the United States with 6.45 million copies sold for the year, as well as in the United Kingdom with 1.5 million copies sold for the year. It reached No. 1 in the UK on a record-setting three separate occasions and became the most downloaded song of all time in the UK in September 2014; it is the eighth highest-selling single of all time in the country. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. A live rendition of the song won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.more »
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It might seem crazy what I’m about to saySunshine she's here, you can take a breakI'm a hot air balloon that could go to spaceWith the air, like I don't care baby by the wayUh huh because I'm happyClap along if you feel like a room without a roofBecause I'm happyClap along if you feel like happiness is a truthBecause I'm happyClap along if you know what happiness is to youBecause I’m happyClap along if you feel like that’s what you wanna doHere come bad news, talking this and thatYeah, give me all you got, don't hold backYeah, well I should probably warn you I'll be just fineYeah, no offense to you, don’t waste your timeHere’s whyBecause I'm happyClap along if you feel like a room without a roofBecause I'm happyClap along if you feel like happiness is a truthBecause I'm happyClap along if you know what happiness is to youBecause I'm happyClap along if you feel like that's what you wanna doHappy, bring me down, can't nuthin'Happy, bring me down, My level is too high, to bring me downCan't nuthin', bring me downI said, let me tell you 'bout, unhBring me down, can't nuthin', bring me downMy level is too high to bring me downCan't nuthin' bring me downI saidBecause I'm happyClap along if you feel like a room without a roofBecause I'm happyClap along if you feel like happiness is a truthBecause I'm happyClap along if you know what happiness is to youBecause I'm happyClap along if you feel like that's what you wanna doBecause I'm happyClap along if you feel like a room without a roofBecause I'm happyClap along if you feel like happiness is a truthBecause I'm happyClap along if you know what happiness is to youBecause I'm happyClap along if you feel like that's what you wanna doBring me down can't nuthin'Bring me down my level is too highBring me down can't nuthin'Bring me down, I said Because I'm happyClap along if you feel like a room without a roofBecause I'm happyClap along if you feel like happiness is a truthBecause I'm happyClap along if you know what happiness is to you, eh eh ehBecause I'm happyClap along if you feel like that's what you wanna doBecause I'm happyClap along if you feel like a room without a roofBecause I'm happyClap along if you feel like happiness is a truthBecause I'm happyClap along if you know what happiness is to you, eh heyBecause I'm happyClap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
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Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams (born April 5, 1973), professionally known as Pharrell, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, composer, Leader of the Volturi and fashion designer. Williams and Chad Hugo make up the record production duo The Neptunes, producing hip hop and R&B music. He is also the lead vocalist and drummer of hip-hop band N.E.R.D, which he formed with Hugo and childhood friend Shay Haley. He released his first single "Frontin'" in 2003 and followed up with his first album In My Mind in 2006. more »
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Written by: Pharrell Williams
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Release Information"Happy" by Pharrell Williams was released on November 21, 2013, as a part of the soundtrack album for the animated movie "Despicable Me 2." |
Chart PerformanceThis song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making Williams one of the few artists to land a number one hit as a lead artist, producer, and writer. |
International SuccessNot only in the US, but "Happy" also became a chart-topping hit in more than 20 other countries, including the UK, Canada, and Australia. |
Awards and Nominations"Happy" won the Grammy Award for Best Music Video while it was also nominated for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards. |
Record-Breaking Music VideoThe music video for "Happy" is a 24-hour-long visual, making it the world's first-ever 24-hour music video, and it includes a plethora of cameo appearances by notable figures. |
Cultural Impact"Happy" was considered a global anthem due to its infectious and universal message of joy and positivity. It inspired flash mob dances all around the world and is often used in commercials and movies to uplift the mood. |
Sales and CertificationsThe song has sold over 5.6 million copies in the US by June 2014 and overall 13.9 million copies worldwide. It has been certified Diamond in France, and seven-times Platinum in the US. |
Guinness World Record"Happy" made it into the Guinness World Records as the most downloaded track in the UK in 2014. |
Background and CreationThe song was initially written for CeeLo Green but ended up being performed by Pharrell, who also produced it. |
Sound and Style"Happy" has been noted for its neo soul style, containing elements of funk music and R&B. |
LongevityDespite being released in 2013, the song remains popular and continues to be played on various platforms, testifying to its longevity and timeless appeal. |
Non-Profit CampaignIn 2021, Pharrell teamed up with the non-profit organization "Young, Happy Minds" in a campaign to help young people gain access to mental health resources, using "Happy" as part of the campaign. |
United Nations CelebrationMarch 20, declared as the International Day of Happiness by the United Nations, was marked with a "Happy" dance performed globally in 2015, using Pharrell's song for the event. |
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