Happier (feat. Bastille)

Lately, I've been, I've been thinking
I want you to be happier, I want you to be happier

When the morning comes
When we see what we've become
In the cold light of day we're a flame in the wind
Not the fire that we begun
Every argument, every word we can't take back
'Cause with all that has happened
I think that we both know the way that the story ends

Then only for a minute
I want to change my mind
'Cause this just don't feel right to me
I wanna raise your spirits
I want to see you smile
But know that means I'll have to leave
Know that means I'll have to leave

Lately, I've been, I've been thinking
I want you to be happier, I want you to be happier

When the evening falls
And I'm left there with my thoughts
And the image of you being with someone else
Well, it's eating me up inside
But we run our course, we pretend that we're okay
Now if we jump together, at least we can swing
Far away from the wreck we made

Then only for a minute
I want to change my mind
'Cause this just don't feel right to me
I wanna raise your spirits
I want to see you smile
But know that means I'll have to leave
Know that means I'll have to leave

Lately, I've been, I've been thinking
I want you to be happier, I want you to be happier

So I'll go, I'll go
I will go, go, go
So I'll go, I'll go
I will go, go, go

Lately, I've been, I've been thinking
I want you to be happier, I want you to be happier
Even though I might not like this
I think that you'll be happier, I want you to be happier

Then only for a minute
I want to change my mind
'Cause this just don't feel right to me
I wanna raise your spirits
I want to see you smile
But know that means I'll have to leave
Know that means I'll have to leave

Lately, I've been, I've been thinking
I want you to be happier, I want you to be happier

So I'll go, I'll go
I will go, go, go

O Altruísmo na Despedida: Uma Análise de Happier de Marshmello e Bastille

A música 'Happier', uma colaboração entre o DJ e produtor Marshmello e a banda britânica Bastille, é uma reflexão melancólica sobre o fim de um relacionamento e o desejo de ver a pessoa amada feliz, mesmo que isso signifique se afastar. A letra expressa um conflito interno entre o desejo de permanecer ao lado de alguém e a compreensão de que a felicidade dessa pessoa pode estar em outro lugar.

O refrão 'I want you to be happier, I want you to be happier' revela um sentimento de altruísmo, onde o eu lírico prioriza a felicidade da outra pessoa em detrimento da própria. A repetição dessa frase ao longo da música reforça a ideia de que a decisão de partir é dolorosa, mas necessária. As metáforas 'flame in the wind' e 'the wreck we made' ilustram a fragilidade e as consequências de um relacionamento que chegou ao fim, destacando a inevitabilidade do desfecho.

Musicalmente, 'Happier' combina a melodia emotiva e a voz marcante do vocalista da Bastille, Dan Smith, com a produção eletrônica característica de Marshmello, criando uma atmosfera que é ao mesmo tempo dançante e introspectiva. A canção alcançou grande sucesso comercial e se tornou um hino para aqueles que enfrentam o dilema de deixar alguém ir para que possa encontrar a verdadeira felicidade. A mensagem universal de sacrifício e amor ressoa com muitos ouvintes, tornando 'Happier' uma música que toca o coração e a alma.