Inside a darkened room Come face to face with gloom More sorrow on the way Ruining another day It doesn't get you anywhere To wallow in your own despair Cause happiness is the best revenge My father punched the clock Raised his kids like another job Did well financially But so remote emotionally Let it go, it's so far gone Malignant if it lingers on Cause happiness is the best revenge You're a victim you complain You won first prize for pain You wave your trophy high At everyone who pa**es by Some people can't bear to see You living happily Had you guilt-tripped for years So much invested in those tears I know my life would be so nice If I could follow my own advice Cause happiness is the best revenge