IT'S A JOY | 2021 REMASTER | We Happy Few Song feat. Dan Bull 

LYRICS: VERSE 1: Lovely day for it, how do you do? And we just had to pay for it out of the truth But who can remember? So who'd really care? Exactly how all of the bodies got there With a hop and a skip and the pop of a pill We will all be forgiven for all that we've killed And we've never been happier (And we've never been happier) No we'll never be happier (No we'll never be happier) A brilliant day is dawning A million smiles are forming Our shimmering isles are all enthralled No there’s nothing like conforming Perish the thought of mourning Did you ignore the warnings? All negative thoughts abhorred My Lord! Did you take your joy this morning? Ask anybody in Wellington Wells They'll tell you it's terribly swell Delirious denizens dwell where there's nary a speck between heaven and hell They say that the empire fell Oh, but you never could tell! You say you remember it well? You'd better forget it or else! Why try to better yourself? Reach for the medical shelf Just take your medicine, death and the pestilence melt into pleasant locales Another rebellion quelled Dust off your suspenders and belts It's horrendous to dwell so remember how splendid it felt to surrender yourself... ...The roses we grow have a terrible smell... CHORUS: It's a Joy It's a Joy It's a Joy To be among we happy few It's a Joy It's a Joy It's a Joy VERSE 2: Well well, welcome to Wellington Wells Hear the tintinnabulations of the resonant bells As every resident tells you when they gush about our little town No need to rush, hush, you're welcome to settle down Better not let me down You're not a downer are you? Get off the bench and quell that frown right now, Keanu Try not to make a scene, let's keep this place serene Unless you want a cricket bat print in the place your face had been Don't be concerned, that was just a little bitter lyric The world in which you live is every little bit idyllic Because if we even sniff discontent we're quick to kill it Ahem, please forgive my sense of humour, I'm a wit; satiric They call me Uncle Jack I'm bringing jungle back Dropping silver tongue twisting numbers on your mumble rap Now be my guest and enjoy your day And don’t forget to keep ingesting your joy all day BRIDGE: Not a frown to be found in our haven from gloom It's astounding what our medication can do As our town's burning down in a rainbow of hues Even the sky wouldn't dare to be blue CHORUS: It's a Joy It's a Joy It's a Joy To be among we happy few It's a Joy It's a Joy It's a Joy VERSE 3: I've found a downer! Hunt him down! Surround the bounder! Drown him! Pound him into powder! Then head down to the grounds for a round of rounders! (HOORAY!) If you're caught in a rotten, improper mood We'll stop at nothing to swaddled and coddle you Throttle and bottle you, Bobby will cudgel you Into the pond ‘til your body is otter food Quarter you, jauntily torture you Until you've thought all the thoughts that we order you Sporting a jollier point of view If you're not enjoying it what is the point of you? We've just the thing to stop the rabble, It’s Grin, pop some tablets No matter what the matter is Sins forgot. Fabulous Cast off with the ardent misfits Lamenting the garden districts So throw your doses in the bin History's made by those who grin The fact is you can't react not knowing what REDACTED No need to grieve if you can't see diseases we've REDACTED Happiness and truth, we simply view them through a lens, REDACTED Life's a breeze when you can leave uneasy deeds REDACTED (I'm happy.) (I'm happy.) (I'm happy!) CHORUS: It's a Joy It's a Joy It's a Joy To be among we happy few It's a Joy It's a Joy It's a Joy It's a Joy It's a Joy It's a Joy To be among we happy few It's a Joy It's a Joy And we've never been happier No we've never been happier

the term “even the sky wouldn’t dare to be blue” is such a powerful phrase

Everyone talks a lot about the "Even the sky wouldn't dare to be blue." but the "The roses we grow have a terrible smell" hits hard, its the first little "joyless" lyric.

“Help me whilst this melody has them distracted” this mans word play is pure silver...

I say this with total honesty. The fact that the chorus sounds like The Beatles is incredible, this is an amazing song that truly encompasses the themes and events of We Happy Few, just pop your pills and forget the stench of reality as the colors brighten and the clouds fly past in psychedelic swirls.

Not quite sure why we were honored with this little gem (again) but hey- it's a great way to start the weekend. Who can't use a bit of Joy on a Friday afternoon/evening?

Everyone is talking about the "even the sky wouldn't dare to be blue" but nobody's talking about "nary a speck between heaven and hell" like seriously that opening bit SLAPPED

Can we all agree that no amount of joy can help with the reality of living in Birmingham

The sheer anger in "If you're not enjoying it, what is the *_point_* of you?" hits so hard. I always go nuts for the miming-a-smile-with-two-fingers trope

I know that the developers of We Happy Few were a little disappointed in how the game was released but honestly I do hope they revisit the gloriously, brightly-colored, orwellian dystopia where all sadness is punished by death or exile. *_Wellington Welles._* _Where everything is a Joy._ This remaster is honestly a beautiful love-letter to the almost forgotten survival sim with a story that always leaves me with a smile... Or a frown... Hard to remember now, though doesn't matter. Just pop a joy, forget, and let the clouds pass you by.

"Our town's burning down in a rainbow of hues" section is legit some of my favorite songwriting. It's so eerie, joyous, and such amazing wordplay

Did anyone notice the lyric,“help me please whilst this melody has them distracted”?I didn’t even notice that until now and going back and re-reading the lyrics before the got “redacted”,it’s depressing and I love it,this is how they view their world and he put it into song!I love it!

3:57 I love how he just slides into frame creepily and that smile, disturbing!! I love this portrayal of character

I love the fact that when he says redacted the sound is what plays in the game when you get a question wrong in the quiz section. Brilliant as always ✨

I always was amazed by how well you nailed down the vibe for this song, and the remaster for it sounds absolutely splendid!!

I was never a massive fan of this game but my God does it hit the chord of a totalitarian regimes propaganda so well. The literal chills I got with the "even the sky wouldn't dare to be blue" line. The entire *REDACTED* bit is amazing too.

I really enjoy the creative use of subtitles in this video The Wellies get a joyful font The man in black has the redacted font Uncle Jack gets a his own font too But my favorite part is how there are lyrics that are never spoken because they're redacted. It's something you could never do with audio alone, it feels like it really takes advantage of the video aspect of the music video. This goes doubly because many people seem to think adding subtitles are a chore, so it's very satisfying to see someone demonstrating their potential to add to the experience.

I was listening to this just yesterday and wow, Immediately as Stupes started singing you could hear the difference. Like its crisper and has different pace, like it's a bit slower and the melodies/harmonies are smoother more integrated(?), and Dan's part was really cool, the claps and the sound additions are amazing. please correct me if I'm wrong. I know nothing about producing or mixing music, I'm just describing it how I hear it.

Honestly amazed how much this remaster makes something that was already great even better! Dan's part and 3:45 onwards especially! Seriously fantastic work!

the fact that the redacted parts (including the entire redacted cry for help) have also been fantasically written to fit the rhythm and rhyme scheme even though they will never actuall be sung is just the perfect touch on what already was perfection

This man is the best nerdcore artist. I love everyone of course but he captures the spirit of the game in a way no one else can quite manage.

"Even the sky wouldn't dare to be blue" That hit hard

I was totally amazed when this first video came out so it’s great to hear and see the remastered version!

at the end of the song, he mentions how he has updated our prescription of joy. If you listen to the original compared to this, you will realise that the older one sounded a lot gloomier and less powerful, as if joy hadn't been refined and perfected, as opposed to now where they have made joy an all powerful substance that has zero flaws. Brilliant wordplay and acknowledgement of your difference in styles.

The line "even the sky wouldn't dare to be blue" still leaves me with chills.

I don't think I have to tell you that this feels like a new shot of adrenaline into the song, and it feels like a completely new song. The revamped bass and instruments for the 4 piece band, plus the occasional cracks all through it and in Bulls section through to the darkness under Wellington Wells show how much more there is to this than the first one did. I love them both, and the first Its a Joy will always have a special place in my heart... but the new effects sends this one into the stratosphere. Who wrote the Uncle Jack rap, you or Dan? Or was it a collaboration,and now you've remastered it, would you have liked it to be rewritten in any way? The only issue now is[REDACTED]. [THERE ARE NO ISSUES. ENJOY YOUR DAY.]

2:38-2:58 This part, in my opinion, was legit the best part of the original, and the remaster made it even better. 10/10, like always.

Rhyming tablets with rabble, it’s? Absolute lyrical genius it feels so fun and satisfying to sing, all of the lyrics fit the theme, are smart af and also perfectly fit the beat?? Literally your best song

Second one... this is the second song of yours that convinced me to buy a game, even knowing the flaws

This version of the song is amazing, I wasnt expecting this, but i should have expected it, considering the lyrical genius you are and how you can turn one song into another genre.

"This song literally cannot get any better" Stupes: Hold my beer

Everyone is talking about the line "even the sky wouldnt dare to be blue" but i love the line "our town's burning down in a rainbow of hues", it represents the game so well, with Wellington Wells gradually crumbling down but everyone is too high off their Joy to notice

This fits a Beatles song perfectly. I love it! I've never been happier!

The original version was the first Stupendium song I've ever heard, so I'm very glad to see it remade! It's surprising how much feeling and energy some simple sound edits and additions made. I really love the clapping along in some of the parts, I don't really know why, but they just add so much.

This has a more "brain-washy" feel to it, its mesmerizing!

One of the best songs he’s made, for a great game! This is a wonderful remaster with a surprising amount added, I especially like the addition of more backing vocals. 1:00 - 1:30 is especially great

this is an incredible song the original song was good, but it had so much potential and to see this remaster is amazing the fact that it's a collab with Dan Bull is even better the costumes and the video were perfect as is, and the lyrics were great as well but the remastered instrumentals and the audio overall, especially Dan Bull's verse definitely one of my absolute favorites from The Stupendium

Honestly i didnt think that The song needed a remaster with how good it is but wow the changes and upgrades to this had my jaw dropped

Clicked faster than the average person could pop their joy

I love how uncle Jack keeps his cool while also talking about the consequences of failing to take your joy. You can tell he seems sensitive with this topic like other wellies

this remaster continues to be an absolute joy (pun very much intended), i listened to the original version and gods this is such a refreshing update. the mixing and vocal performance itself are so much better, and the music video didnt even need to be changed because of how good the OG is. as per usual a great song

It's quite amazing to see this song get the remaster treatment. Really adds that stupendium spit shine that we've all become so familiar with.

YOOOO IM SO EXCITED TO SEE HOW IT COMES OUT SEEING HOW GOOD THE ORIGINAL SONG IS Edit: I'm noticing more elaborate editing and visuals with somewhat remix or hardcore like audio compared to the original (the voices are more harmonious and the instruments have a clearer beat)

Remember We Happy Few 💕 Especially during times such as these.....

I like how they added the redacted as a part of the song so smoothly❤

I love this song! So glad to see a remaster!!! Thank you! 😃

Oh damn, a real classic has gotten even better. And creepier, but i love it!

I just noticed that at like 0:07, the corners of the "WWBC" screen has the joy pills in the corners! How did I not notice that!?

Oh my goodness, this song just makes you FEEL. This sort of dystopia is so up my alley and the lyrics reflect this concept so well, with many standout lines (“even the sky wouldn’t dare to be blue” - that took me a second) . Not to mention it’s a straight up gorgeous song that has so many parts I just keep repeating (especially “a brilliant day is forming” part). It nails the Beatles/Monkees vibe, and I particularly think their use as a musical contrast to the subject matter just works so perfectly. Also, funny thing, I watched some of your stream of this game and that rat piñata part you said would have been more harrowing if it weren’t in all the trailers. This video is where I first saw it and it actually really freaked me out lol, it really highlights the depravity joy covers up. God I just really love this concept. It’s just so sad.

I’m excited to see how you’ll PILL this one off

Ooh all of the voices are so much more refined than before. It’s amazing in an… offputting way. Kinda like the game itself.

Omg i love the double meaning of “we’ll never be happier” since its presented as ‘theyre so happy theres no possible way they could get happier’ but its also that ‘their situation is so hopeless theres no way they can fix this’

When I was in psychosis I used to sing this and I genuinely used it as a grounding technique. I was sleeping in an alleyway and I remember i just beat the hell out of a meth fiend and singing "Well well welcome to Wellington wells". Wrapped in a blanket freezing. Life is wild.

Gonna be honest, this song NEEDED this Remaster. Whenever my playlist came to it, the volume was about two clicks lower than the previous song. Still one of my favorites to this day. Both versions of that [REDACTED] section still stays with me. Thank you for remastering this one c:

I listened to this earlier on Spotify. It gets better every time I listen to it like why is this so good? 💗💛💙

3:50 I'm not going to lie, this is exactly how I feel when teachers at college demand that I cheer up.

I love how this is structured like a Beatles song with the different sections and sound

I remember being around when the original version of the song came out, but now hearing this new version I can safely say that this truly feels improved on. The drums are definitely given more presence and make the harmony and beat feel more lively than before. I'm not sure how you did it, but you made a banger of a banger Stupes! Hope everything is well with the new house, and until our next joyous meeting!

The chorus sounds so much better here! I also love basically everything about this remastered, I'm gonna be enjoying this one alot in the next few weeks I can tell

I really like that the remaster made the Joy Doctor's voice reverbed, almost sounding like it's coming from a megaphone. Makes him sound way more creepy and intimidating.

It's honestly impressive how so many seemingly small changes make such a big difference. You did great!

So cool!!

What a jolly delight to have such a joyous classic remastered for the modern day!

I already commented this a while ago, but at the part where "if you're not enjoying you what is the point of you" seems like someone who's built an immunity to joy and doesn't want to accept it

I'm so glad this got a remaster since this is the one I always go back to listen to. I haven't beaten We Happy Few yet but I'm enjoying it a lot. I found myself singing along from start to end. In the remaster the instruments and vocals are more crisp and clear! GOOD JOB WITH THE OVERHAUL, STUPENDIUM!

I really enjoyed the original, but this remaster is just like getting an extra dose of strawberry Joy!!

My goodness! I was just listening to one of your songs, along with the original of this being played only ten minutes previously, and here you are with another one of your amazing remasterings! Love the stuff, Stupes!

I love this game and this song is so good, the reference to the Beatles with the “wellies” is such a good pun and I like to think in the world of we happy few there would be bands like the Beatles

You know the phrase “Don’t fix what isn’t broken”? Rather than you fixing what wasn’t broken, you’ve refurbished it so it can’t be broken! An incredible remaster and a brilliant song once again, thank you Stupendium 😌

I played we happy few because of this game, still need to go back and finish it, this might be just the reason I need.

I like this version a lot more, It does a really good job of conveying the feeling of utter derangement and makes me feel genuinely unsettled at times. Stupendous work, as always.

I know so many people have already said this, but I had no idea this song could hit a new level…. but it did! It blew the expectations of anyone clicking this video. The Stupendium is the only artist I have every heard of that would take an already great song, and then make it even better! I know what I’m playing on loop for the next month. 😁

Everytime I see you cover a games thematics or Characterization I'm astounded by how well you can fuse music into it, as I had stated in a few videos of yours a long while ago. To keep this brief, you need to get paid by developers to make a song for their games your that impressive.

It took me dozens of listenings and a remaster to finally realise why "history is made by those who grin" sounded so familiar. I absolutely adore every video you make, they're dripping with passion!

Lol, I was just watching your 2 year old streams and checking the game out. This is what I call timing!

2:00 this part is amazing

"Did you take your joy this morning" has become my housemate and my reminder for taking our morning meds

This was the song that got me into Stupes' work, and I'm glad to see it reimagined.

Stupes' songs are the joy I need to take every morning! Plus, it's really interesting to listen to this remaster after recently listening to Tune into the Madness. All the parallels between the two songs and their respective games might be something interesting to think about.

This is one of those songs I didn't really like at first, but I like it the more I listen to it and now it's one of my favorites

Why haven't I seen a comment yet talking about "The fact is, you can't react not knowing what the fact is"? That's my favorite line in the song, for a reason I can't explain

Ah, memories. This song was how I first found Stupendium, so it's a joy (pun intended) to see it given the remaster treatment. Good on you Stupes!

I love how the music gets slower as it continues and when they put mask on us it is again faster, like we were under some drugs that have limited time

This acctually feels like a song that would play in the game!

May just be the joy pills, but this song brings a smile to my face

I thought the original was fantastic, but this remaster blew me away- The redone audio, additional sound effects, just fantastic! Akin to shadows scratching at the edge of one's vision in the dark, the faint whispers in the periphery- a stark contrast to the near bombastic chorus of "joyful" citizenry still under the effects of Joy. Just, fucking, brilliant- Another bop Stupendium!

I get chills at "you say you remember it well? you'd better forget it or else!"

Joker: "So I stroll into town, see? Smiles! Everywhere! Ahahahaha, now that was a town after my own heart! Ahahahahahaha! And could you believe it, they thought I was a constable! Hahahaha!"

Every little bit of tuning and little almost subconcious little edits really turned this already fantastic song into a real masterpiece

This song is so powerful that I finally bought We Happy Few after having it on my wishlist for years & it's my new belated hyperfixation. I truly cannot turn this up loud enough when I listen to it. If it were 3D/panned audio, I'd have it on repeat even more than I already do. I want the chorus to seep into my bones. And as always, the costume design & video production is stunning.

I can't believe that i only now realize that "get off the bench and quell that frown right now Keanu" is a reference to the sad Keanu meme, this is like my 15th time watching this lol

I honestly can't believe how talented this man is.

Just the fact he made an upbeat song about this is incredible. My mouth would hurt just keeping the smile up, not to mention singing whilst.

The first song was so freaking good but know this.....This is something out of a goddamn movie

3:57 I have to admire that detail. The bobby looks more intimidating until the Joy is taken.

The fact that they all came back for the sequel

Every lyric in this is absolutely amazing but I can't get over the whole section after Danbull's rap omg, especially "Even the sky wouldn't dare to be blue", it's so good and for what /pos As well as the "delirious denizens" line, I love the sound of it but of course that whole section is gorgeous as well!!! All in all, fantastic song, I've never heard the OG but tbh I think this one is better anyways lol

Not gonna lie, the laugh at the beginning reminded me of ''Fiend like me'' but better, it almost felt like you are preparing to be the main villa[redacted]. What a wonderful song! Listening to it brings me only joy, I hope there will be more happy songs like this one in the future!

The fact that it said other things then get replaced is just perfect.

I remember my freshman year I listened to this on homecoming night, I didn't have a date so I just kind of, sat there.