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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Happy Hurts" by the artist "Warren Zeiders"

In the song "Happy Hurts," Warren Zeiders conveys the complex and bittersweet emotions of witnessing a former lover's happiness with someone new.

The lyrical protagonist instantly recognizes his ex, even without seeing her face. Her appearance turns his world upside down, but he tries to hold it together and conceal his true feelings. He assures everyone (and perhaps himself) that he is happy to see her happy, that she is smiling and in love.

However, this facade of indifference hides a deep pain. The protagonist confesses that he loves her enough to hide his own sorrow. He knew that she would find someone else, but seeing her with a new lover is unbearable, as it reminds him of what they have lost. Memories flood back, making him think about "what we could have been."

The chorus "I'm happy you're okay... but I love you enough to hide that happy hurts sometimes" reflects the protagonist's inner conflict. He genuinely wishes her happiness, but his own love causes unbearable pain. This duality of feelings creates the bittersweet aftertaste that he describes.

Don't know how I knew it was you 'fore I even turned around

There you were, my whole world came crashin' to the ground

But I was able to hold it all together

I held back the truth, said I've never been better

I'm happy that you're good

I'm happy to see you smilin'

I'm happy that you look in his eyes like you did mine

I'm happy that you moved on with your life

But I love you enough to have to hide

Happy hurts sometimes

I knew this day would come

You'd find someone

But seeing you with him

It all comes back just like that

What we coulda been

For you, I'd settle for one good memory

I hold back the bitter

But damn it's bittersweet

[2x:]

I'm happy that you're good

I'm happy to see you smilin'

I'm happy that you look in his eyes like you did mine

I'm happy that you moved on with your life

But I love you enough to have to hide

Happy hurts sometimes [2x]

Oh, yes, it does

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