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Happy songs that are actually really depressing

These upbeat songs have surprisingly dark meanings

Happy songs that are actually really depressing
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12/06/2025 16:45 ‧ 3 days ago | StarsInsider

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Some songs can really put a smile on our faces. We're talking about feel-good, upbeat tunes that just sound happy. But sometimes, catchy major-key melodies hide something more sinister. It turns out, some of these songs are not as happy as they sound. In fact, some are pretty depressive and have truly dark meanings.

Curious? Click through the gallery and see how many songs you recognize.

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