10 Songs That Tricked You Into Thinking They're Happy

5. Hey Ya - Outkast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWgvGjAhvIw Perhaps one of the most well known songs that hide hidden misery, Hey Ya was originally a high tempo song that seemed to get everyone dancing. However, if you listen carefully, the lyrics show a man in pain at the fact he is in a strained relationship and is unhappy. The lyrics describe hopelessness as well as the habit of denial in a relationship, and he spends most of the track wondering if he should be with her, and if she wants to be with him. A more recent acoustic cover of the song by Obadiah Parker (found here) slows the pace and really allows you to hear the real story behind the song of catchy tunes and a great chorus.

"We get together Oh, we get together But separate's always better when there's feelings involved If what they say is "Nothing is forever" Then what makes, then what makes, then what makes Then what makes, what makes, what makes love the exception..."