If You Wanna Be Happy
Dr Victor Lyrics
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Never make a pretty woman your wife
So from my personal point of view
Get an ugly girl to marry you
If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life
Never make a pretty woman your wife
So from my personal point of view
A pretty woman makes her husband look small
And very often causes his downfall
As soon as he marries her, then she starts
Looking for the things that will break his heart
But if you make an ugly woman your wife
You'll be happy for the rest of your life
An ugly woman cooks meals on time
She'll always give you peace of mind
If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life
Never make a pretty woman your wife
So from my personal point of view
Get an ugly girl to marry you
If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life
Never make a pretty woman your wife
So from my personal point of view
Get an ugly girl to marry you
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Let your friends say you have no taste
Go ahead and marry anyway
Though her face is ugly
Her eyes don't match
Take it from me she's a better catch
But if you make an ugly woman your wife
You'll be happy for the rest of your life
An ugly woman cooks meals on time
She'll always give you peace of mind
If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life
Never make a pretty woman your wife
So from my personal point of view
Get an ugly girl to marry you
If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life
Never make a pretty woman your wife
So from my personal point of view
Get an ugly girl to marry you
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If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life
Never make a pretty woman your wife
So from my personal point of view
Get an ugly girl to marry you
If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life
Never make a pretty woman your wife
So from my personal point of view
Get an ugly girl to marry you
If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life
Never make a pretty woman your wife
So from my personal point of view
Get an ugly girl to marry you
If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life
Never make a pretty woman your wife
So from my personal point of view
Get an ugly girl to marry you
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The lyrics of Dr Victor's song "If You Wanna Be Happy" describe a perspective that suggests that making a pretty woman one's wife does not lead to happiness, while marrying an ugly woman does. The lyrics claim that a pretty woman makes her husband look small, causes his downfall, and inevitably seeks to hurt him. On the other hand, an ugly woman will provide meals on time and peace of mind, leading to a lifetime of happiness.
However, these lyrics convey a message that is both misogynistic and outdated. The idea that a person's looks, rather than their character, should be the deciding factor in their worth as a partner is both shallow and absurd. Furthermore, gender stereotypes that suggest women are inherently malicious towards men and can only provide domestic benefits are harmful and untrue.
Despite its controversial message, "If You Wanna Be Happy" has remained a popular tune. It has been covered by various artists, including Jimmy Soul and The Mavericks, and has been featured in several movies, including Mermaids and My Best Friend's Wedding. Despite this, it remains a contentious song, with many listeners finding the lyrics problematic.
Line by Line Meaning
If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life
To achieve long-term happiness in marriage,
Never make a pretty woman your wife
one should avoid marrying an attractive woman who may cause problems.
So from my personal point of view
According to Dr. Victor's beliefs,
Get an ugly girl to marry you
a less attractive woman would make a better spouse.
A pretty woman makes her husband look small
Marrying an attractive woman can cause the man to feel inadequate.
And very often causes his downfall
Attractive women can be the cause of the man's failure or demise.
As soon as he marries her, then she starts
After getting married, the attractive woman may begin
Looking for the things that will break his heart
looking for ways to hurt the man emotionally.
But if you make an ugly woman your wife
On the other hand, if the man marries an unattractive woman,
You'll be happy for the rest of your life
he is more likely to experience happiness throughout their marriage.
An ugly woman cooks meals on time
An unattractive woman may provide consistent home-cooked meals for the man.
She'll always give you peace of mind
An unattractive woman may be more reliable and stable as a partner.
Let your friends say you have no taste
The man should not care about the opinions of his friends regarding his partner's appearance.
Go ahead and marry anyway
The man should marry the woman he wants to, regardless of her appearance.
Though her face is ugly
Despite the woman's physical appearance,
Her eyes don't match
Even if the woman is considered less attractive due to mismatched features,
Take it from me she's a better catch
Dr. Victor believes the man will have a better partner in an unattractive woman.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Carmela T. Guida, Frank Joseph Guida, Joseph F. Royster
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-lv1dj6fi5z
I strongly believe that Dr. Victor was one of the greatest things to come from South Africa
@VIEWMARY001
well, i would only grant him that if he was writing most of his songs. but he was good :)
@seanonel
Zamir Patel Mandela's party was running a bombing campaign in all the major cities in South Africa until a few weeks before his election. The Shell House/Library Gardens shootings - where the ANC opened fire on peaceful Zulu marches - were also only a matter of weeks before his election. I voted for Nkatha because I knew a black party was going to win, and I felt sad for what had happened to the Zulu people.
@RG-ja34sep
That may be so, but this song was NOT written by Dr Victor.
This is American Jimmy Soul’s song, from the early 1960’s.
@qwertyt586
@Zamir Patel are for you real you cant ask that question in a comments full of racist afrikaaners...its obvious what kinda answer you gonna get
@qwertyt586
@Braaidude and what about EUGENE TEREBLANCHE Or whatever the fuck his name is
@barjee23
LOVE LOVE LOVE this version...proudly South African!
@shadowfox9elvn343
Even with all it's troubles I LOVE SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦
@Emily-gz4cg
@Shadowfox9elvn Same here🇿🇦❤
@robspicer5221
should have taken this advice two marriages ago