NF’s “Happy” isn’t really about joy — it’s about the messy, complicated relationship we have with it. In this blog, I unpack the lyrics that speak to pain, survival, and the fear of feeling better. Because sometimes, happiness doesn’t come naturally — it has to be relearned.

We resist change. We fear vulnerability. But growth often starts when we stop pretending we’re okay.

Speaking up is powerful. Getting it right is essential.