Happy All The Time Lyrics - Allergic To Water - Ani Difranco

Suffer did the Buddha 

And suffer did the Christ 

And suffer did Isis 

When mankind started to write 

And through profound suffering 

Shines enlightenment's light 

So I'm grateful for their struggle 

Yes I honor their plight 

But me I'm just happy all the time 

Yeah me I'm just happy all the time 

And I know pain is a teacher 

To be welcomed and not feared 

Alas pain is your ally 

So embrace it while it's here 

It's here to open up your eyes 

Here to make the way clear 

At least that's what I've observed 

At least that's what I hear 

But me I'm just happy all the time 

Yes me I'm just happy all the time 

I know trial brings wisdom 

And greatness has a price 

Just ask Abraham Lincoln 

Ask miles davis' wives 

And I have great admiration 

For those that raise up mankind 

But I'm afraid that great gift 

Is not meant to be mine 

Cuz me I'm just happy all the time 

Yeah me I'm just happy all the time