Upbeat Songs That Are Actually Very Depressing
Surely you didn’t know the tragic stories behind the lyrics of these famous songs
Surely we have danced to many songs without listening carefully to the lyrics. Although on the outside they may seem like lively and happy rhythms, the story behind them is not very positive.
We get carried away by the moving beat, the high tones, and the energy of the vocalist as they sing. But without knowing it, we are singing a song about divorce, addiction, or depression.
This is a list of the most popular songs that may sound very happy but have very sad lyrics:
Hey ya! — OutKast
Although it sounds very upbeat, this song talks about staying tied to a relationship that doesn’t work just because of the fear of being alone.
“Are we still in denial when we know we’re not happy here?”
Hard Times — Paramore
The tropical sounds and the style of pink pop distract us a bit from the lyrics. Hayley Williams performs a song about how hard it is to overcome depression and the challenges it brings.
“All that I want is to wake up fine
Tell me that I’m…
