"Goodbye Happiness" by Hikaru Utada, reflects on the bittersweet experience of growing up and leaving behind youthful innocence and happiness. The lyrics describe a nostalgic longing for a past time when everything seemed simpler and ...See more"Goodbye Happiness" by Hikaru Utada, reflects on the bittersweet experience of growing up and leaving behind youthful innocence and happiness. The lyrics describe a nostalgic longing for a past time when everything seemed simpler and carefree. The song opens with references to sweet snacks disappearing and a lonely-looking boy, setting a melancholic tone. The line "No waiting at the end of the dream" implies that there were no anticipated endings or happy resolutions. Overall, "Goodbye Happiness" explores the wistful acceptance of leaving behind innocence and a desire to return to a simpler time. It reflects the idea that growth and maturity come with complexities and the loss of carefree happiness. Written by
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