Happier
Ed Sheeran
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Walking down 29th and Park I saw you in another's arms Only a month we've been apart You look happier Saw you walk inside a bar He said something to make you laugh I saw that both your smiles were twice as wide as ours Yeah, you look happier, you do Ain't nobody hurt you like I hurt you But ain't nobody love you like I do Promise that I will not take it personal, baby If you're moving on with someone new 'Cause baby you look happier, you do My friends told me one day I'll feel it too And until then I'll smile to hide the truth But I know I was happier with you Sat on the corner of the room Everything's reminding me of you Nursing an empty bottle and telling myself you're happier Aren't you? Ain't nobody hurt you like I hurt you But ain't nobody need you like I do I know that there's others that deserve you But my darling, I am still in love with you But I guess you look happier, you do My friends told me one day I'd feel it too I could try to smile to hide the truth I know I was happier with you Baby, you look happier, you do I knew one day you'd fall for someone new But if breaks your heart like lovers do Just know that I'll be waiting here for you
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Written by: Edward Christopher Sheeran, Benjamin Joseph Levin, Ryan Benjamin Tedder
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Release DetailsThe song "Happier" was originally released on 3rd March 2017 as part of Ed Sheeran's third studio album, "÷ (Division)".
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Chart Performance"Happier" debuted at number six on the UK Singles Chart. However, it peaked at number 2 after its official release as a single.
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Song ThemesThis song is about Ed reflecting on a past relationship where he realizes that despite the breakup, his ex-girlfriend is happier with someone else.
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SongwritingSheeran co-wrote "Happier" with a songwriter named Ryan Tedder, who is widely recognized as the lead singer of OneRepublic and a renowned music producer.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Emil Nava, uses puppet versions of Sheeran to tell the pain-filled story of love lost and seeing an ex moving on.
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Record Label"Happier" was released under the record label Asylum Records.
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Awards and NominationsAlthough "Happier" never won any awards, the album "÷ (Division)" was nominated for the Best Pop Vocal Album category at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards in 2018.
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Critics ReviewThe song received generally positive reviews. Critics praised Sheeran's songwriting, emotive vocals, and the minimalistic musical production.
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Live PerformancesEd Sheeran performed "Happier" live for the first time on The One Show on BBC One in the UK in March 2017.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered "Happier," including Conor Maynard, Boyce Avenue, and Madilyn Bailey.
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Commercial SuccessThe song was a commercial success, selling over 1 million digital copies in the United States alone.
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Song Duration"Happier" has a running time of 3 minutes and 27 seconds.
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CertificationsIt earned gold and platinum certifications in several countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.
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Music Genre"Happier" is a pop ballad with an acoustic arrangement.
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Autobiographical ElementsSimilar to many of his other songs, "Happier" is also thought to include autobiographical elements from Sheeran's life.
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