Happy:
Experiments in the Fine Line Between

Comedy typically involves situations or narratives that provoke laughter, often through humor, wit, or satire. It aims to amuse and entertain audiences by highlighting the absurdities of life, poking fun at human foibles, or offering a lighthearted perspective on serious topics.

Tragedy, on the other hand, explores themes of suffering, loss, and the human condition. It evokes emotions such as sadness, pity, and empathy, often through poignant storytelling and dramatic conflicts. Tragic narratives may involve characters facing insurmountable challenges, making tragic mistakes, or experiencing profound grief and despair.

Despite their differences, comedy and tragedy share common themes and can intersect in unexpected ways. Many comedies incorporate elements of tragedy, such as dark humor or moments of emotional depth, while tragedies may contain moments of levity or irony.

Ultimately, the fine line between comedy and tragedy lies in the delicate balance between humor and pathos, joy and sorrow. It is the tension between these contrasting elements that gives both comedy and tragedy their power to resonate with audiences and evoke a wide range of emotions.

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• With Benefits.mp4
• With Benefits (Swamp Blues Industrial Experimental Groove).mp4
• With Benefits (Health Update).mp4
• With Benefits (Smooth).mp4
• With Benefits.mp3
• With Benefits (Swamp-Blues-Industrial-Experimental-Groove.mp3
• With Benefits (Health Update).mp3
• With Benefits (Smooth).mp3
• Happy for a While.mp4
• Happy for a While.mp3
• For What It’s Worth.mp4
• For What It’s Worth.mp3
• Outrageous Feeling Advantageous.mp4
• Outrageous Feeling Advantageous.mp3
• It’s a Riant.mp4
• It’s a Riant.mp3
• Humor Me.mp4
• Humor Me.mp3
• Glad.mp4
• Glad.mp3
• I've Got This Feeling Part I.mp4
• I've Got This Feeling Part II.mp4

Lyrics and Liner Notes

A SCIENCE LESSON
Being happy has numerous health benefits, both physical and psychological. Here are some of the key benefits:

1. Improved Heart Health: Studies have shown that happiness and positive emotions are associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. Positive emotions can lead to lower blood pressure, reduced inflammation, and healthier cholesterol levels, all of which contribute to better heart health.
2. Strengthened Immune System: Happiness and positive emotions have been linked to a stronger immune system. People who are happier tend to have higher levels of immune-boosting antibodies and are less susceptible to infections and illnesses.
3. Reduced Stress Levels: Happiness acts as a buffer against stress, helping to lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the body. Chronic stress can weaken the immune system, increase inflammation, and contribute to a range of health problems, so reducing stress through happiness is beneficial for overall health.
4. Longer Lifespan: Research suggests that happier people tend to live longer than those who are unhappy or stressed. Positive emotions have been associated with a decreased risk of mortality from various causes, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and accidents.
5. Better Mental Health: Happiness is closely linked to improved mental well-being and a reduced risk of mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety. Positive emotions can enhance resilience, coping skills, and self-esteem, making individuals more psychologically resilient in the face of life’s challenges.
6. Enhanced Social Connections: Happy people tend to have stronger social support networks and more satisfying relationships, which are important for overall health and well-being. Positive emotions foster empathy, kindness, and cooperation, strengthening social bonds and promoting a sense of belonging and community.
7. Increased Resilience: Happiness and positive emotions can build psychological resilience, helping individuals to bounce back from setbacks, overcome adversity, and adapt to change more effectively. Resilient individuals are better able to navigate life’s ups and downs and maintain a sense of optimism and hopefulness.

Overall, cultivating happiness and prioritizing positive emotions can have profound benefits for both physical and psychological health, contributing to a longer, healthier, and more fulfilling life.

With Benefits

[Intro]
[Harmonica]
[Female Vocals]
[Female Backing Vocals]
Does this come with benefits?
Cures fits and rage, at any stage
Anti-age
… that’s why I smile, all the while
Smile!

[Break]

[Verse 1]
In this life, we’re chasing dreams
But happiness, oh, it’s more than it seems
It’s not just a feeling, it’s a way to heal
Body and mind, you’re my “for real”

[Pre-Chorus]
When your heart beats strong and your soul’s at ease
You’ll find there’s more to this life to seize

[Chorus]
With benefits that reach beyond the smile
It’s more than just temporary style
Improved heart wealth, knowing you’re soon
Reduced stress, less, less, it’s a precious swoon
Longer life, less strife, living life so bright
Enhanced connections, resilience takes flight
Enchanted meant, connections, delight
With happiness, the world’s in sight
With benefits that make life right
Alright
All right

[Break]

[Verse 2]
Lower pressure, low, low, low, below
Inflamed all down, do, de, do, do, down
Down, go down
Happiness helps turn that frown around
Boosting what you see, frames what one sees
With every laugh, we find a little peace
Piece oh peace

[Pre-Chorus]
When your heart beats strong and your soul’s at ease
You’ll find there’s more to this life to seize

[Chorus]
With benefits that reach beyond the smile
It’s more than just a temporary style
Improved heart wealth, anxiety immune
Reduced stress, less, less, it’s a precious swoon
Longer life, less strife, living life so bright
Enhanced connections, resilience takes flight
With happiness, the world’s in sight
With benefits that make life right
Alright
All right

[Break]

[Bridge]
Through the ups and downs, the twists and turns
Happiness helps us weather, helps us learn
It builds us up, makes us stand tall
With happiness, we can conquer all

[Break]
[Outro]
So let’s hold on tight to the joy within
With happiness, we know we’ll win
With benefits that make life right
It’s…
With benefits

[End]
[Silence]

Happy for a While

[Intro]
[Flute]
Happy, can’t help but smile
So happy
Hope you’ll stay, hear a while
Happy
Oh so happy, can’t help but smile
For a while

[Bridge]
From ear-to-ear
Hear
Hear
Right here

[Break]
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 1]]
Guitar far and near
Near and far
What’s there not to like?
A bizarre bazaar
Complainers take a hike
Sustainers, alright!

[Break]
[Bridge]
Take us to the light
We’ll tunnel us out
The End’s insight
We’re just about…
Right here
Hear, right?
Hear!

[Verse 2]
Wish upon a star
Shared bizarre bazaar
Shines both near and far
Delight of twilight
… into the night

[Bridge]
Take us to the light
We’ll tunnel us out
The End’s insight
We’re just about…
Right here
Hear, right?
Hear!

[Break]

[Chorus]
Happy, can’t help but smile
So happy
Hope you’ll stay, hear a while
Happy, you and me
Oh so happy, can’t help but smile
For a while

[Break]
[Verse 3]
Wish upon a star
Doesn’t matter who you are
Priceless, bizarre bazaar
Where you can dance all night

[Bridge]
Take us to the light
We’ll tunnel us out
The End’s insight
We’re just about…
Right here
Hear, right?
Hear!

[Break]

[Chorus]
Happy, can’t help but smile
So happy
Hope you’ll stay, hear a while
Happy, you and me
Oh so happy, can’t help but smile
For a while

[Outro]
Can you smile for a while?
Smile!
Can you smile for a while?
Smile….

[End]

[Silence]

ABOUT THE SONG
This study was originally published in 1995. In essence, it is a global forecast that predicts a Social Justification in which humans will force themselves to “tunnel underground“. Help us dig out and see the light!

For What It's Worth

[Intro]
[Folk Guitar]
[Flute]
[Instrumental]
[Spoken]
For what it’s worth, Mother Earth
Worth my birth

[Verse 1]
For what it’s worth,
Mother Earth
The worth of birth on Mother Earth
With ease, please, please, please
Now I live to give, give, give
Live to give

[Break]
[Instrumental]
[Chorus[
3rd rock from the sun
See mostly sea
3rd rock from the sun
Set your sights (sites)
On delights

[Verse 2]
Ain’t flying by the seat of our can’ts
Try and escape dying
Buying into trying, “Man’s can”
Can stop the not
And the not knot….
Why not?

[Break]
[Instrumental]
[Chorus]
3rd rock from the sun
See mostly sea
3rd rock from the sun
Set your sights (sites)
On delights

[Break]

[Outro]
Ain’t flying by the seat of our can’ts
No can’t dance, at any chance
No not
Nor whatnot….
Can, Man, can

Outrageous Feeling Advantageous

[Intro]
[Instrumental]
[Increase tempo]
Your advantage
Turn the page

Outrageous
Feeling advantageous
All of us!

[Verse 1]
To be alive: advantageous
Not have died: advantageous
The verge of thrive: advantageous
The advantage: age
Turn the page

[Break]

[Bridge]
Feeling outrageous
Advantageous
Feeling outrageous
Anti-ages us
Feeling advantageous

[Verse 2]
Given a chance: advantageous
Feel free to dance: advantageous
And, ohh romance: advantageous
The advantage: age
Turn the page

[Pre-Chorus]
Feeling outrageous
Advantageous
Feeling outrageous
Anti-ages us
Feeling advantageous

[Break]

[Chorus]
Outrageous feeling
Feeling advantageous
The advantage to manage
So outrageous
It’s in all of us
Turn the page
Age

[Verse 3]
Given a choice: advantageous
Given a voice: advantageous
Heaven rejoice: advantageous
The advantage: age
Turn the page

[Pre-Chorus]
Feeling outrageous
Advantageous
Feeling outrageous
Anti-ages us
Feeling advantageous

[Break]

[Chorus]
Outrageous feeling
Feeling advantageous
The advantage to manage
So outrageous
It’s in all of us
Turn the page
Age

[Outro]
Age
Your advantage
Turn the page
Age
Turn the page
Age
Turn the page

It's a Riant

[Intro]
[Laughing]
That was a good one
Let ‘er run
In for some fun

[Verse 1]
Pleased, glad, so glad
Opposite of mad
Blissful, joyous
Euphoric, music, music

[Pre-Chorus]
It’s a rye-ant
Why not try it?
Try it
rye-ant

[Chorus]
It’s oh so good
Feeling like you should
Like you could
Go the distance
With no resistance
It’s a rye-ant riot

[Break]
Giant rye-ant
Try it

[Verse 2]
Joyful, content, rye-ant
Self-reliant pliant
Giant riant celebration station
Join the rye-ant nation

[Pre-Chorus]
It’s a rye-ant
Why not try it?
Try it
rye-ant

[Chorus]
It’s oh so good
Feeling like you should
Like you could
Go the distance
With no resistance
It’s a rye-ant riot

[Break]
Giant rye-ant
Try it

[Verse 3]
Prosperous for us
Fortunate proportionate
Euphoriant rye-ant
Why not try it?

[Break]
Giant rye-ant
Try it

[Verse 4]
Felicitous so delicious
Paradisial, paradisaical
Oh, so therapeutical
Rye-ant reliant

[Pre-Chorus]
It’s a rye-ant
Why not try it?
Try it
rye-ant

[Chorus]
It’s oh so good
Feeling like you should
Like you could
Go the distance
With no resistance
It’s a rye-ant riot

[Outro]
Oh, yeah
Rye-ant riot

Humor Me

• Humor Me.mp4
• Humor Me.mp3

[Chorus]
So humor me, let’s share a laugh,
Turn those frowns around, break free from the half-empty glass.
With every chuckle, every grin we see,
We’re rewriting our story, to humor’s melody.
[Break]
Knock, knock
[Break]
Knock, knock
[Break]
Unaware
Of who is there?
[Break]

[Chorus]
So humor me, let’s share a laugh,
Turn those frowns around, break free from the half-empty glass.
With every chuckle, every grin we see,
We’re rewriting our story, to humor’s melody.
[Break]
Knock, knock
[Break]
Knock, knock
[Break]
Unaware
Of who is there?
[Break]

[Bridge]
In the face of hardship, in the depths of despair,
Crack a smile for a while, shows us we can dare.
To find joy in the journey, to laugh along the way,
For in humor’s embrace, find a brighter day. Hey!

[Break]
Knock, knock
[Break]
Knock, knock
[Break]
Unaware
Of who is there?
[Break]

[Chorus]
So humor me, let’s share a laugh,
Turn those frowns around, break free from the half-empty glass.
With every chuckle, every grin we see,
We’re rewriting our story, to humor’s melody.
[Break]
Knock, knock
[Break]
Knock, knock
[Break]
Unaware
Of who is there?
[Break]

[Outro]
Keep laughing, take a stand,
In humor’s thralls, living life grand.
The joy of laughter, moments light and free,
Find the strength to face whatever comes to be.
[End]
[Silence]

A SCIENCE LESSON
Humor offers a wide range of benefits for mental, emotional, and physical well-being:

1. Stress Reduction: Humor can act as a natural stress reliever, triggering laughter and releasing tension in the body. It helps to reduce levels of stress hormones like cortisol, promoting relaxation and a sense of calm.
2. Improved Mood: Laughter stimulates the production of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. It can uplift mood, boost happiness, and provide a sense of lightness even during challenging times.
3. Enhanced Social Connection: Sharing laughter and humor with others strengthens social bonds, fosters camaraderie, and promotes a sense of belonging. It can break down barriers, build rapport, and create positive interactions with friends, family, and colleagues.
4. Increased Resilience: Humor can help individuals cope with adversity and bounce back from setbacks more effectively. By reframing difficult situations in a humorous light, people can gain perspective, maintain optimism, and navigate challenges with greater resilience.
5. Improved Creativity: Engaging in humor and playful thinking can stimulate creativity and problem-solving skills. It encourages flexible thinking, lateral connections, and out-of-the-box ideas, fostering innovation and ingenuity.
6. Physical Health Benefits: Laughter has been linked to various physical health benefits, including improved immune function, reduced pain perception, and enhanced cardiovascular health. Regular laughter may contribute to overall well-being and longevity.
7. Cognitive Benefits: Humor stimulates mental agility and cognitive flexibility, sharpening focus and improving mental clarity. It can enhance memory retention, learning, and information processing, making it easier to grasp complex concepts and retain information.

In summary, incorporating humor into daily life can have profound effects on mental, emotional, and physical health, promoting well-being, fostering social connection, and enhancing resilience and creativity.

Glad

• Glad.mp4
• Glad.mp3

[Verse 1]
Woke up this morning
Glad
If I woke up dead
Would’ve been sad
Oh, so sad
[Bridge]
But, I live
So, gladly give
Thanks for the opportunity
To be
Glad
[Chorus]
I’ve got one more thing to add
That a tad, a tad more glad
There’s plenty more to give
There’s plenty more to live
[Break]
Glad!
[Instrumental]

[Break]
Glad had
[Break]
[Verse 2]
Looked out my windows
Glad
Out of the shadows
Far from the bad
Oh, so glad
[Bridge]
Yes! I live
n’ gladly give
Thanks for the opportunity
To be
Glad
[Chorus]
I’ve got one more thing to add
That a tad, a tad more glad
There’s plenty more to give
There’s plenty more to live
[Break]
Glad!
[Instrumental]

[Break]
Glad had
[Break]
[Verse 3]
Went out on the street
Glad
Joy and happiness meet
Talking rad
Glad unclad
[Break]
Oh, so glad
[Bridge]
Yes! I live
n’ gladly give
Thanks for the opportunity
To be
Glad
[Chorus]
I’ve got one more thing to add
That a tad, a tad more glad
There’s plenty more to give
There’s plenty more to live
[Break]
Glad!
[Outro]
There’s plenty more to give
There’s plenty more to live
Gladly
[End]

I’ve Got This Feeling

• I've Got This Feeling Part I.mp4
• I've Got This Feeling Part II.mp4
• I've Got This Feeling Part I.mp3
• I've Got This Feeling Part II.mp3

[Verse 1]
I’ve got this feeling
You’re about to see
I’ve got this feeling
It’s coming out of me

[Chorus]
Happy to be
Sets the soul free
Why keep Her locked up in a cage
Let the world be Her stage
[Bridge]
In this day and age
Man’s foray, all the rage
Set the soul free
Come join me
[Break]
Happy to be
[Instrumental

[Break]
Ooooooh, I’ve got this feeling
[Break]
Worth revealing
[Break]

[Verse 2]
I’ve got this feeling
That I would care to share (contagious)
I’ve got this feeling
It’s coming out of me (outrageous)

[Chorus]
Happy to be
Sets the soul free
Why keep Her locked up in a cage
Let the world be Her stage
[Bridge]
In this day and age
Man’s foray, all the rage
Set the soul free
Come join me
[Break]
Happy to be
[Instrumental]

[Break]
Ooooooh, I’ve got this feeling
[Break]
Worth revealing
[Break]

[Verse 3]
Have you got that feeling
Surely, I’d love to see
You know that feeling
That makes you happy to be

[Chorus]
Happy to be
Sets the soul free
Why keep Her locked up in a cage
Let the world be Her stage
[Bridge]
In this day and age
Man’s foray, all the rage
Set the soul free
Come join me
[Break]
Happy to be
[Outro]
Happy to be
Souls set free
Happily
Everafter