The Ataris

Perfectly Happy

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"Perfectly Happy"

Won't be another statistic...
Won't be a minority...
I'll achieve every goal I have...
there's not a thing I can't be!
Just as long as I am happy,
that's all that matters to me.
I'll walk away from this place
on that unhappy day that I have to follow rules,
this so-called book you go by
was written for a fool!
Maybe now you understand
life from my point of view,
I've got my head on straight
and have no urge to be like you!
Oh sure I strive for a better life.
But, is that so fucking wrong???
Change in my pocket...
girl by my side...
perfectly happy.

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oofus On Apr 01, 2001

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2001-04-01 21:39:47

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by EmoChicaK

24y ago

I love The Ataris. This song is like my motto.. it's so great..and it explains everyone that's havin' a hard time with people thinking that they need to prove something to them..... you don't gotta prove SH*T!!! :)

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by ManoStuart

24y ago

my favorite part: "this so-called book you go by was written for a fool!"

hehe. i have no clue why i love that part so much but i do. overall, a very yummy song.

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by Rahlicious

24y ago

I love this song. Some of my favorite ataris lyrics..the simple lines... "Change in my pocket, girl by my side...perfectly happy!" mmm

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by Wonderwall

24y ago

cool song.

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by bopton

23y ago

this song has helped lift my mood more times than i care to count

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