Lyrics of
Shiny Happy People

Shiny Happy People by R.E.M., from the album Out of Time released in 1991, reflects the post-Cold War era with a message of joy and unity. The lyrics were inspired by the Chinese phrase Shiny Happy People Holding Hands, used in government propaganda post-Tiananmen Square Massacre. Despite being viewed skeptically by Michael Stipe years later, the song received critical acclaim and reached top positions on several music charts.

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


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De, de, de, etc
De, de, de, etc

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
People, happy people
People, happy people
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