We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Make Us Happy

from Make Us Happy by Simon Scardanelli

supported by
Spike Sketch
Spike Sketch thumbnail
/

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      €0.85 EUR  or more

     

  • Buy the Full Digital Album

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Lovely high quality matt-finished card gatefold case with artwork created by the wonderful Jenni Garvin.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Make Us Happy via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 3 days

      €12 EUR or more 

     

  • Full Digital Discography

    33
    releases

    Get all 33 Simon Scardanelli releases available on Bandcamp and save 50%.

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of Under the Cover of Snow, Without You - Live in Sanremo, Fish Out Of Water, Propaganda, In the Meantime, Celebration, Yesterday's Memories, The Glittering Prize, and 25 more. , and , .

    Purchasable with gift card

      €52.38 EUR or more (50% OFF)

     

lyrics

Make Us Happy

We got things that’ll make you feel happy
take a little pill gonna make you real snappy
something in the air...

we got a life of picnic and leisure
take another tab gonna give you all a pleasure
hope you’re high, it’s gonna be fine....

no matter what you got there’s always something better
and everything you want you can get it on the never never
never never gonna pay

oh it’s a strange world
looks like it’s all on TV
see someone famous
living a version of you and me

We’re working pretty hard but we never have a dollar
everything I get I’m gonna blow it on another
big TV, to watch the world go by.

No matter what I watch there’s always something better
I’m thanking Rupert Murdoch for creating all my leisure
Time machine - can’t be far behind.

I want to take a trip but I can do it in the ether
memories are better and souvenirs are cheaper - stay at home
take a selfie with the wife

oh it’s a strange world
looks like we’re all on TV
saw myself famous
living a version of you not me

the government says that they need to keep an eye on
everything you think cos they want to keep a spy on
you and me - “we have reason to believe..”

terror in the sky revolution in the gutter
look at the news - it’s full of scary nutters
shock TV - keep you all afraid

so do a little shopping if it makes you feel better
we’re keeping you alive and we’re working on the weather
carbon tax, that’ll do the job
Planet Earth? Couldn’t give it away
Planet Earth? Couldn’t make it pay

oh it’s a strange world
looks like we’re all on TV
saw myself blameless
living a version of you not me

© 2015 Simon Scardanelli/Musica Scardanelli

credits

from Make Us Happy, released March 4, 2016
Cajon & Percussion - Javier Forero

Accordion - Anja McClosky

Clarinet - Paul Walker

Soprano Sax - Philippe Guyard

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Simon Scardanelli image

Simon Scardanelli Merléac, France

Simon Scardanelli is an English singer, songwriter & composer now based in Central Brittany, France.

Currently working on his next album - a folk-opera which he will launch in early 2023.

A great live performer who has toured extensively, available for solo acoustic & amplified concerts as well as in trio with accordion & percussion.. ... more

shows

contact / help

Contact Simon Scardanelli

Streaming and
Download help

Shipping and returns

Redeem code

Report this track or account

If you like Simon Scardanelli, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Fabiana Palladino stops by to talk about her mesmeric debut LP.
listen now