This song mixes humor, poignancy, and a clever chorus/title line that is a little ambiguous in its intent -- is it the frustrated/disappointed "there, I responded. Are you happy now"? or is it the sad/curious "I'm sad and sorry we're not together any more. Are you happy"? If you only hear the chorus to it -- which is attached to an infectious melodic line that sticks in one's head -- you might think it has the latter intent. But a more thorough reading of the verse lyrics ties it to something very specific -- events/time of Halloween, the detritus of the broken relationship, and after hearing or reading those I tend to think that the former meaning is more what's intended.
This song mixes humor, poignancy, and a clever chorus/title line that is a little ambiguous in its intent -- is it the frustrated/disappointed "there, I responded. Are you happy now"? or is it the sad/curious "I'm sad and sorry we're not together any more. Are you happy"? If you only hear the chorus to it -- which is attached to an infectious melodic line that sticks in one's head -- you might think it has the latter intent. But a more thorough reading of the verse lyrics ties it to something very specific -- events/time of Halloween, the detritus of the broken relationship, and after hearing or reading those I tend to think that the former meaning is more what's intended.
@greendreamer I agree with you.
@greendreamer I agree with you.
"You always asked why I had not Written you a verse or two Since that's the one thing I regret I dedicate this one to you
"You always asked why I had not Written you a verse or two Since that's the one thing I regret I dedicate this one to you
Are you happy now?"
Are you happy now?"
One of the best verses of all time.
One of the best verses of all time.