Happyland Lyrics - Joe Jackson

It was on a summer night, she says, a year ago today 

Packed, the place was packed 

The chicos lookin' for some play 

He wore a satin shirt and said a prayer to Yemayá 

And he was calm and handsome 

As they squeezed through to the bar 

The girls were in tight dresses, just like sweets in cellophane 

Everyone was there 

Sabrosón from Spanish Harlem 

And luz from Camaguey 

In her hand a single rose, and in her mouth a razorblade 

Hot, the place was hot 

Too many people to be safe 

Who cared 

It was our night 

Watch us seize the day 

And dance it all away... 

Bailamos, esa noche, bailamos 

In Happyland 

It was on a summer night, she says - yes, it was a year ago 

Hot, the place was hot 

but where else were they gonna go 

And then she heard the screams 

And saw the smoke come down 

And then it really turned into the hottest club in town 

She remembers all the firetrucks 

And that maldito TV crew 

And he, he didn't make it 

So, "mi amor, this song's for you" 

She's got red shoes on her feet 

A nd a red smile on her face 

And people say she's loca, to go back into that place 

Who cared 

This is my night 

Watch me seize the day 

And dance it all away... 

Bailaré, esta noche, bailaré 

In Happyland