[Verse 1] You look happier At least that’s what you said Laughing in that picture That I can’t forget New shirt Same window Someone else in my place My thumb on the screen Like I’m touching your face [Pre-Chorus] How did we get from forever To “hope you’ve been well”? I tell all our friends that I’m better But who am I trying to sell? [Chorus] You look happier Since you walked away Like the weight that I was Finally slipped from your day I’ve been learning how to breathe But it cuts a little deeper ’Cause every time you smile like that You look happier And I don’t know what hurts me more Losing you or knowing that you You look happier [Verse 2] I still keep your sweater On the back of my chair Smells like a season When you actually cared I talk to the ceiling Like it might answer back Ask if you’re sleeping Or if you ever crack [Pre-Chorus] Do you still wake up in the middle Reaching out for my hand? Or did you rewrite every memory Till I’m just some old friend? [Chorus] You look happier Since you walked away Like the sky cleared up When I got out of your way I’ve been trying to let you go But it’s getting so much clearer Every time you smile like that You look happier And I don’t know what breaks me more Losing you or knowing that you You look happier (yeah) [Bridge] Maybe I was heavy Maybe I was wrong Maybe you were waiting Just to feel this strong I’m standing in the quiet You’re dancing in the light Guess we were never meant To be the same kind of right [Chorus] You look happier And I’ll learn to be I’ll stop checking all the places Where you used to need me I’ll be standing in the crowd When the pain fades to a whisper Maybe I’ll be smiling then Maybe I’ll look happier But I don’t know what scares me more Moving on or facing that you You look happier [Outro] You look happier At least that’s what you said I’ll believe it for you Till I believe it in my head

pop, Atmospheric pop ballad with intimate keys and subtle pads under fragile female vocals in the first verse; soft pulse and distant percussion. Pre-chorus swells with reverse reverbs and rising synths. Chorus explodes into full-band drama with big drums, wide guitars, and stacked harmonies showcasing a powerful emotional belt. Final chorus strips back on the last hook, letting the vocal and reverb tail linger, radio-ready mix., emotional, ballad, tone, dramatic, strong

You Look Happier