10 Happy Songs That Are Insanely Dark

For most 2000's kids, the world seemed to come to a halt when OutKast released "Hey Ya." With the perfect combination of pop, soul, and hip hop, the song was unlike anything that had come out on the radio in recent memory. Even though the danceable groove and hook line from Andre 3000 was so cheery, Andre's intentions behind this song seem to be much more sardonic than romantic.

While the track opens strong enough with 3000 talking about his girl's faithful nature, he grows more skeptical as to whether she really is happy in the relationship. As such, the song becomes a meditation on the entire concept of love, with most people going into relationships just because they're comfortable with it rather than actually being happy.

During the breakdown, 3000 starts calling out people who think that the entire concept of love revolves around looking good rather than establishing a legitimate connection, with the only way to achieve coolness being to act "ice cold."

With everything going for it, this song is a care-free summer jam...about how love is dead. So next time you hear this at a party, wedding reception, or graduation, just remember the real turmoil that Outkast are warning you about.