Happy Sad

FIVE NEW OLD's song 'Happy Sad' delves into the complex and often contradictory emotions that come with love. The lyrics, a mix of Japanese and English, paint a vivid picture of a love that is both joyful and melancholic. The opening lines speak of words that never reach their intended recipient, hinting at unspoken feelings and missed connections. This sets the tone for a song that explores the duality of love—its ability to bring both happiness and sadness.

The chorus, with its repeated phrase 'La la love is what you do,' suggests that love is an action, something that one does rather than just feels. This is further emphasized by the line 'Wish you could ma ma make my dream come true,' which speaks to the longing and desire that often accompany love. The imagery of '青藤色の君は風' (You, the color of blue wisteria, are the wind) and 'アネモネ咲いたら' (When the anemones bloom) adds a poetic touch, evoking the fleeting and ephemeral nature of love.

As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal a sense of yearning and unfulfilled desire. The line '霞がかかった夢の足跡 やるせない僕のハート' (The footprints of a hazy dream, my helpless heart) captures the essence of a love that is just out of reach. The juxtaposition of 'happy sad' in the lyrics encapsulates the bittersweet experience of love, where joy and sorrow coexist. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the repeated wish for love, leaving the listener with a sense of longing and hope.