Happy

People constantly ask me
Why do I always seem so happy?
Irrespective of whatever happened in life
If there was conflict within me, and strife
I'm always known to be happy
At least that's what everybody sees

Right since childhood, I've been the sunshine girl
Joy and happiness all around me lay curled
One by one, too many deaths in the family
Followed by the teenage years that came so suddenly
But sure, I've always been happy
Life has never really been that crappy

Right from the early years, mom taught me
To hold on to Jesus ever so tightly
Do everything with passion and integrity
And to this date, that has been my ecstacy
Even when I was desperate for a job, no quarters in my bowl
I rejected a few decent ones that didn't allow me to feel whole

Do what you love; love what you do
Usually this is recited only by a priviledged few
I worked months at a place that did'nt pay me a penny
All along, my only consideration was that it made me happy
Day and night, seven days a week
God's got me covered; I don't need to seek

It's not like I've never seen sorrow or pain
And sure, I've indulged in all things vain
I can paint a pretty picture
Transform things that are sinister
My face, my body or just paper as canvas
Anything that gets you through the madness

Many claim I'm far from reality
In a way that's true; but I'm the one who's happy
Yes, it's true; I live in a fantasy bubble
But out there, nothing really seems to trouble
I live amidst unicorns, mermaids and fairies
That is my senerne happy place, my sanctuary

When I look around, so many need you to cut them some slack
Instead, people just stab them all the more and attack
I look around and I see how people are hurting
And sometimes that can be overwhelming and disconcerting
It's like when someone charges me a little extra, I ponder upon the 'why'
And maybe I just desire a utopian world, so I rationalize for them to the sky

But honestly, I'm always happy
This is my state perpetually
I may have mood swings momentarily
But, my general state of being is happy
Money comes; money goes
Health is here; tomorrow who knows?

You see, I've already tasted it all
Money and luxury can bring about downfall
But unless you've tasted its nectar, you'd never know
Have your own experience; from me don't borrow
Money brings in security; it solves a few problems
After your basics are satiated, there are far worse goblins

Those ain't going away with things from your wallet
Peace, joy and love - you can't really purchase or collect
These are the basics: food, shelter and clothing
Then revel in the glory of the power of purchasing
But after that, it's heart and mind coherence
And if you can't tame that, it causes a mighty disturbance

Negative emotions can destroy you to the core
Anger, misery, jealousy, hatred; I do'nt need those anymore
So I live my life in a state of happiness
Living every moment as divine bliss
Think about it, however bad, no moment lasts forever
So feel the full extent of every endeavour

Good or bad, it's going to end
Every experience is God-sent
You'll never be lovelier than you are today
And yesterday is already far away
I put a premium on peace and joy
These things are precious to me, unlike toys

So, I'm always happy
And turn away from things that seem contradictory
My state of mind is far more important
I'll never let my heart and soul brew in the rotten
I am just grateful for the rich experiences
I have seen, heard and been part of so many differences

So, just be happy
Yes, exactly like me
Because tomorrow is not guaranteed
So once again I plead
Don't hurt anybody. Be at peace; stay happy
Just concentrate on being ...happy!

- RUELHA
www.ruelha.com
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It might seem crazy what I am 'bout to say
Sunshine she's here, you can take a break
I'm a hot air balloon that could go to space
With the air, like I don't care, baby by the way
Huh (Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
Here come bad news talking this and that (Yeah)
Well give me all you got, don't hold back (Yeah)
Well I should probably warn you I'll be just fine (Yeah)
No offence to you don't waste your time
Here's why
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
Uh, bring me down
Can't nothing, bring me down
My level's too high to bring me down
Can't nothing, bring me down, I said
Bring me down, can't nothing
Bring me down
My level's too high to bring me down
Can't nothing, bring me down, I said
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
Uh, bring me down (Happy, happy, happy, happy)
Can't nothing (Happy, happy, happy, happy)
Bring me down, my level's too high
To bring me down (Happy, happy, happy, happy)
Can't nothing (Happy, happy, happy, happy)
Bring me down, I said
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you (ayy, ayy, ayy)
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you (hey)
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
Come on