The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Coffee is on the table, and I
Just can't seem to wake up this aching heart of mine
One more day without you and I'll be fine
I know I'm good for waiting but waiting wasted time
Oh and I, I don't take it lightly,
The trouble that I've gone through, to get you to know who I am
Oh and I, I can't find a reason to be happy in this heartache
'Cause I should know better than that
I'm better than that
Wicked winds are blowing through the halls
These old familiar faces are clinging to the walls
I know its cold but I can't feel at all
And I know these walls are crumbling
And I won't stay to watch them fall
Oh and I, I don't take it lightly,
The trouble that I've gone through, to get you to know who I am
Oh and I, I can't find a reason to be happy in my heartache
'Cause I should know better than that
But I can't stop loving you
I don't know what to do
To keep holding on
Oh and I, I don't take it lightly,
The trouble that I've gone through, I've given you all that I am
Oh and I, I can't find a reason to be happy in my heartache
'Cause I should know better than that
Oh I'm better than that
Just can't seem to wake up this aching heart of mine
One more day without you and I'll be fine
I know I'm good for waiting but waiting wasted time
Oh and I, I don't take it lightly,
The trouble that I've gone through, to get you to know who I am
Oh and I, I can't find a reason to be happy in this heartache
'Cause I should know better than that
I'm better than that
Wicked winds are blowing through the halls
These old familiar faces are clinging to the walls
I know its cold but I can't feel at all
And I know these walls are crumbling
And I won't stay to watch them fall
Oh and I, I don't take it lightly,
The trouble that I've gone through, to get you to know who I am
Oh and I, I can't find a reason to be happy in my heartache
'Cause I should know better than that
But I can't stop loving you
I don't know what to do
To keep holding on
Oh and I, I don't take it lightly,
The trouble that I've gone through, I've given you all that I am
Oh and I, I can't find a reason to be happy in my heartache
'Cause I should know better than that
Oh I'm better than that
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Happy in My Heartache Lyrics as written by Josh Groban Tawgs Salter
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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I can't find a reason to be happy in this heartache 'Cause I should know better than that
I'm not entirely sure what he means here, does anyone know / have any thoughts?
I would imagine it is as simple as his heartache is great enough that he is unable to find a reason to be happy.
This is a breakup song . while he still loves her , he can't go on with this love since she doesn't understand him . He is resembling their love relationship to heartache . although love brings happiness , he can't pretend that he is happy in this heartache/love .