《You’re Not Truly Happy》

The Fire Horse Year, a cycle that comes once every 60 years. On this special year of the horse, Delusion sends out our most heartfelt blessing: we won’t simply say, 'Happy New Year.' Instead, we’ll say, 'I want you to be happy.'

It's the Lunar New Year, and everyone is saying 'Happy New Year.' But when you type out these four words on your phone screen, are you truly happy? This episode of Delusion is the last one before the New Year, and we’ve chosen a song that feels particularly fitting for this moment: Mayday’s 'You’re Not Truly Happy,' along with G.E.M.’s iconic cover that transformed the ending of the song. From the 'protective colors' in Ashin’s lyrics to G.E.M.’s heartfelt 'I want you to be happy' at the end, we discuss the loneliness behind pretending to be happy and explore where true healing comes from. 

Highlights of this episode:
From 'You Deserve' to 'I Want You': Mayday’s original version says 'you deserve to be happy,' but G.E.M. added the word 'I,' turning reason into empowerment. Knowing you deserve happiness is a matter of awareness, but when someone says, 'I want you to be happy,' it offers the warmth of being seen. The Paradox of Protective Colors: Wearing protective colors can shield you from predators, but it also makes you invisible to those who want to get close. In 2026, protective colors have shifted from face-to-face to digital, making them harder to detect yet more isolating. Why We Assume Happiness Should Be the Default: Unhappiness is the norm, while happiness is just an occasional sparkle. When you allow yourself to be unhappy, the feeling actually becomes less terrifying—like overcast skies that don’t need an apology.

A Tale of Two Versions: In 2008, Ashin wrote a song that exposed pain; in 2014, G.E.M. turned it into a song about healing pain. The story of this song reflects the journey of everyone who has ever pretended to be happy. 

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