Artist: R.E.M.
Track: Shiny Happy People

Lyrics
Shiny happy people laughing

Meet me in the crowd, people, people
Throw your love around, love me, love me
Take it into town, happy, happy
Put it in the ground where the flowers grow
Gold and silver shine

Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people laughing

Everyone around, love them, love them
Put it in your hands, take it, take it
There's no time to cry, happy, happy
Put it in your heart, where tomorrow shines
Gold and silver shine

Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people laughing

Whoa, here we go

Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people laughing

Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people laughing

Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people laughing

Shiny happy people holding hands (people, happy people)
Shiny happy people holding hands (people, happy people)
Shiny happy people holding hands (people, happy people)

Full Lyrics and Meaning

SongMeanings Interpretations
R.E.M. - Shiny Happy People Lyrics
It's about communism. Like how in the pictures of the citizens of China they look happy, they are being hidden by what's happening behind closed doors. Hence, ...
R.E.M. - Alligator_Aviator_Autopilot_Antimatter Lyrics
I find this the annoying song of the album. People say Shiny Happy People was annoying, and I love that one. This though... drives me nuts.
The Smashing Pumpkins - With Every Light Lyrics
Highest Rated; Most Recent; Oldest First. General Comment. Smashing Pumpkin's version of REM's "Shiny Happy People".
XTC - Senses Working Overtime Lyrics
... song is a hip tongue in cheek Social critic much in the likes of REM "shiny happy people" and others as Lennon sharply did too, his Bungalow Bill with ...
David Bowie - Fill Your Heart Lyrics
My pessimistic brother believes it's supposed to be ironic, like REM's "Shiny Happy People" but I think it's an overall feel good song, not recommended for the ...
R.E.M. - Losing My Religion Lyrics
The meaning of this song (officially, according to Mike Stipe of REM) is about unrequited love, meaning unreturned love. (the person recounting this song loves ...
R.E.M. - Driver 8 Lyrics
It converts most of those poor souls only aware of "Losing My Religion" and "Everybody Hurts" (or worse, "Stand" and "Shiny Happy People") immediately, and ...
R.E.M. - Man On The Moon Lyrics
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Denis Leary - More Drugs Lyrics
... R.E.M. "Shiny Happy People" "Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey! Pull that bus over to the side ... I want the shiny people over here, and the happy people over here, ok! I ...

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Genius Meanings
	R.E.M. – Shiny Happy People
	“Shiny Happy People” was the second single from REM’s Out Of Time album. It was inspired by a Chinese propaganda poster that the government there released after the infamous bloody
	R.E.M. – Shiny Happy People (Hip Mix)
	[Intro] / Shiny happy people laughing / [Verse 1] / Meet me in the crowd, people, people / Throw your love around, love me, love me / Take it into town, happy, happy / Put it in
	R.E.M. – Shiny Happy People 2 (Demo)
	[Verse] / Meet me in the crowd, people, people / Throw your love around, love me, love me / Take it into town, happy, happy / Put it in the ground where the flowers grow / Gold and
	Reuben And The Dark & AG – Shiny Happy People
	[Intro] / Da-da-rum, da-rum / Da-da-rum, da-rum / Da-da-rum, da-rum / Da-da-rum, da-rum / [Verse 1] / Meet me in the crowd / People, people / Throw your love around / Love me, love
	R.E.M. – Pop Song 89
	This song is a reference to the song “Hello, I Love You” by The Doors. Stipe has described it as one of his “fruit loop songs” along with “Shiny Happy People” and “Stand”. Once we
	Denis Leary – More Drugs
	And I'll tell you something else right now. I have the solution to the drug problem in this country. Nobody wants to hear it, but I have it. Not less drugs... more drugs. Get more
	Sesame Street (Ft. R.E.M. & The Sesame Street Monsters) – Furry Happy Monsters
	Furry happy monsters laughing / Monsters having fun / Happy, happy / See them jump and run / Happy, happy / Laughing all the while / Cheerful, cheerful / Flashing a big smile

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SongTell Meaning
	Meaning of "Shiny Happy People" by R.E.M.
	"Shiny Happy People" is a song about joy, community, and celebration. It urges people to gather as one, spread love and joy, and take the time to appreciat...
	Meaning of "Shiny Happy People (Dance to the Music Mix)" by R.E.M.
	"Shiny Happy People (Dance to the Music Mix)" by R.E.M. is an upbeat and infectious song that exudes a sense of joy and unity. The lyrics convey a simple y...
	Meaning of "Shiny Happy People (Hip Mix)" by R.E.M.
	The song "Shiny Happy People (Hip Mix)" by R.E.M. is known for its upbeat and catchy nature, but the meaning behind the lyrics can be interpreted in a few ...
	Meaning of "Shiny Happy People 2 (Demo)" by R.E.M.
	The song "Shiny Happy People 2 (Demo)" by R.E.M. is a lively and upbeat track that revolves around themes of love, unity, and joy. Through its simple yet c...
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	Out of Time by R.E.M.
	“Out of Time” is the seventh studio album from R.E.M. It won three Grammys including two for the single “Losing My Religion.”

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	R.E.M.
	R.E.M. were an American rock band from Athens, Georgia, formed in 1980 by singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills, and drummer Bill Berry. Berry quit the

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Artist: R.E.M. Track: Shiny Happy People

Artist: R.E.M.
Track: Shiny Happy People