Happiness is...

"Happiness" is a song performed by Lea and Gerard Salonga in one of Lea's concerts years ago.  I love the melody and the lyrics too... It's a very heartwarming song and it reminds me of childhood. Click here to watch their performance.

"HAPPINESS"

Lea:
You know some kids ask us what happiness really is.
Well, to me happiness is a hamburger, going to the movies, new clothes.
Well, what's your happiness, Gerard?

Gerard:
My happiness is a hotdog sandwich, new rubber shoes, new t-shirts,
New jeans and also my favorite part of happiness is love.

Lea:
Happiness is two kinds of ice cream
Finding your skate key, telling the time
Happiness is learning to whistle
Tying your shoe for the very first time
Happiness is playing the drum in your own school band
And happiness is walking hand in hand

Gerard:
Happiness is five different crayons
Knowing a secret, climbing a tree
Happiness is finding a nickel
Catching a firefly, setting him free
Happiness is being alone every now and then
And happiness is coming home again

Lea:
Happiness is morning and evening

Gerard:
Daytime and nighttime, too

Both:
For happiness is anyone and anything at all
That's loved by you

Gerard:
Happiness is having a sister

Lea:
Sharing a sandwich

Both:
Getting along
Happiness is singing together when day is through
And happiness is those who sing with you

Happiness is morning and evening
Daytime and nighttime, too
For happiness is anyone and anything at all
That's loved by you

It was 2006 when I let Matt listened to this song from the concert's soundtrack. We changed the lyrics and he easily memorized it. Matt sang it to his baby sister, Belle when she's only 5 months old.  Here's Kuya Matt's version of the song "Happiness."  It always make me smile whenever I watch this video.

Happiness is having a sister

Her name is Ysabelle, I'm Kuya Matt

Happiness is kissing my brother (supposedly Belle's part)

Hugging each other, All the time.

Happiness is playing together 

And sharing toys

And happiness is reading Nursery Rhymes.

Happiness is being with Mommy 

Texting my Daddy to come home early.

Happiness is eating french fries

Singing together, drinking milk.

Happiness is playing together 

And sharing toys

And happiness is reading Nursery Rhymes.

Happiness is morning and evening

Daytime and night time too

For happiness with Kuya Matt, with Ysabelle, Mommy and Daddy

That's love... by... you!

I always pray that my kids will grow up loving each other no matter what.  They will meet lots of friends but I hope their love and concern for each other will last a lifetime!