You've been hiding in the grayscale light
Counting tears to fall asleep at night
Dreaming safe behind your misery
But the smile is coming, quietly

You can lock the door, dim the hue
But it's creeping up the stairs for you

Happiness is gonna get you
Catch you crying in your bed
Wrap its sugar fingers ‘round your head
Happiness is gonna get you
No use fighting, it's too sweet
You'll surrender in your heartbeat

You wear sorrow like designer skin
But the cracks are letting daylight in
Little laugh lines bloom and glow
You can't kill what wants to grow

Run and hide in blue and gray
It'll chase the pain away

Happiness is gonna get you
Catch you crying in your bed
Wrap its sugar fingers ‘round your head
Happiness is gonna get you
No use fighting, it's too sweet
You'll surrender in your heartbeat

Maybe joy is just the final curse
Maybe love just makes it worse
But it's coming – soft and true
And it's aiming straight at you

Happiness is gonna get you
Whispering your name at dawn
Kiss your sadness, then it's gone
Happiness is gonna get you
No escape, no alibi
You'll be smiling when you die