everymann - I Am Happy Lyrics

I noticed something about us
Along my merry way
When we meet and greet each other
There's a programmed thing we say
The cashier smiles and questions:
"How are you today?"
We grunt "I'm fine" and fake a smile
And then we walk away
Do they really want to know?
Did you spin that gal a tale?
Did you lie about your Grumpy ass
That keeps your heart in jail?
It's time to change the program
There's a power that you hide
And with some practice
You'll find it deep inside.
I AM HAPPY!
I don't care what's on the News
I AM HAPPY!
Those politicians are a ruse
I AM HAPPY!
It's the choice I love to make
Folk call this "Fake it till you make it"
I call it "filling up my plate"
I AM HAPPY!
There's a permanent connection
Between your heart and mind
You can't make a statement
Without a feeling right behind
Gratitude's the secret
It's a choice we all can make
And when we share this with each other
We fill each other's plate