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Happy to be sad

from a secret life by Hemlock Smith

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Probably the "poppiest" tune we ever recorded. Nevertheless, the lyrics really struck a chord at the time.

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HAPPY TO BE SAD

Seeing all the cities burning
Right outside my window
I turn myself to other yearnings
That satisfy my soul
I feel my hands and fingers moving
To hide this face in darkness
I’ve gotten tired of hope and youth and
I’ll lay it all to rest
It’s for the best

I’m happy to be sad
I’m happy to be sad

I can’t compare to other people
They’re pursuing shadows
My life is not a three mile steeple
It’s a mess
A dead flat chaos

I’m happy to be sad
I’m happy to be sad
(That’s right…)

Ooooh as I withdraw from others
Lord have mercy with me
I got no pain / I got no brother
I got no reason to live
I mostly talk to empty glasses
But what the hell do they know ?
I’m counting dust on photographs and
You know
I’m not about to blow

I’m happy to be sad
I’m happy to be sad
(That’s right…)

I’m happy to be sad
Feel sorry when I’m glad
I’m happy to be sad
Feel sorry when I’m glad

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from a secret life, released December 5, 2002
music by michael frei, jacques bevilacqua and fabrizio di donato 1998
words by michael frei 1994
arranged by michael frei, jacques bevilacqua and fabrizio di donato
recorded on july 22nd 2000 by chris diggelmann
additional recordings by roger duperrex at dark sound studio lausanne in july 2001
michael frei : vocals
chris diggelmann :drum loop
françois dufour : bass
jacques bevilacqua : gibson sg custom electric guitar
julien feltin : electric guitar
fabrizio di donato : wurlitzer, synths

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Hemlock Smith Lausanne, Switzerland

Hemlock Smith come from Lausanne (Switzerland). Since 2002, they’ve released 7 regular albums with intelligent pop, as well as 2 soundtracks for silent film and 2 collaborations with Noise duo Les Poissons Autistes. Fronted by singer-songwriter Michael Frei, Hemlock Smith's distinctive voice is complemented by a talented band seamlessly blending Pop, Folk, Rock and Trip-Hop Sensibilities ... more

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