Ani Difranco - Happy All The Time lyrics

Suffer did the Buddha And suffer did the Christ And suffer did Isis When mankind started to write And through profound suffering Shines enlightenment's light So I'm grateful for their struggle Yes I honor their plight But me I'm just happy all the time Yeah me I'm just happy all the time And I know pain is a teacher To be welcomed and not feared Alas pain is your ally So embrace it while it's here It's here to open up your eyes Here to make the way clear At least that's what I've observed At least that's what I hear But me I'm just happy all the time Yes me I'm just happy all the time I know trial brings wisdom And greatness has a price Just ask Abraham Lincoln Ask miles davis' wives And I have great admiration For those that raise up mankind But I'm afraid that great gift Is not meant to be mine Cuz me I'm just happy all the time Yeah me I'm just happy all the time