Happy songs that are actually really depressing

‘I Can't Feel My Face’ by The Weeknd - This is such a groovy tune, right? Well, as pop as it might sound, the next time you dance to it, know that it’s a song about drug use.

Heading 2

‘Buddy Holly’ by Weezer - ‘Buddy Holly’ is a catchy pop-rock tune released in 1994. The song is about front man Rivers Cuomo’s friends making fun of his Asian girlfriend. Racism, essentially.

‘Misery’ by Maroon 5 - This 2010 song is as poppy as it gets, but Adam Levine sings about “the desperation of wanting someone really badly in your life but having it be very difficult,” he explained.

‘9 to 5’ by Dolly Parton - ‘9 to 5’ reminds us that we’re in a rat race and making money for someone else who doesn’t appreciate us. 

‘You Are My Sunshine’ by Gene Autry - As happy as it sounds, ‘You Are My Sunshine’ is a pretty depressive song. Autry sings about a lover who leaves him and how his heart is broken.

‘Hey Ya!’ by Outkast - Outkast’s 2003 hit song is really catchy, but the happy vibes have a darker underlying meaning. André 3000 is basically singing about his relationship problems.

‘Born in the U.S.A.’ by Bruce Springsteen - Often mistaken for a patriotic song, this tune by The Boss is anything but happy. The song is about the struggles of a Vietnam War veteran.

‘Pompeii’ by Bastille - The song makes reference to the Roman city of Pompeii, which was destroyed by a volcano in 79 CE. 

‘Wrong Way’ by Sublime - This ska-punk anthem may sound very happy, but it tackles pretty dark themes, including prostitution and poverty.

‘Every Breath You Take’ by The Police - Sting is actually singing about a possessive lover in this song. Despite the smooth melody, ‘Every Breath You Take’ is the ultimate stalker song.

Click Here