The song "I Hope You're Happy Now" by Elvis Costello and The Attractions is a bitter and sarcastic depiction of a failed relationship. The lyrics describe a man who is physically attractive and seemingly perfect, but who ultimately disappoints and hurts the singer. The opening lines praise the man's physical appearance but express resentment towards him for being deceitful and secretly desiring other people. The singer acknowledges that the man is aware of who knows whom and the secrets involved, but hopes that his actions bring him happiness. The song goes on to criticize the man's material possessions and suggests that his love is superficial and will not last. Despite this, the man understands and fulfills the singer's desires, but also controls what she is allowed to want. The singer again expresses a hope that the man finds happiness. The chorus then suggests that the singer knows that the breakup will hurt the man more than it hurts her, indicating that she has grown indifferent or even resentful towards him. The following verses continue the sarcastic tone, portraying the man as acting innocent and proud while pursuing his own desires. He is compared to a matador using his "pork sword" (a crude term for his manhood) while everyone else laughs at his absurdity. The mention of his attire, turquoise pajamas, and motorcycle hat further emphasizes his ridiculousness. The song concludes with the singer asserting that she never truly loved him and stating her desire for him to find happiness. It implies that the end of the relationship brings relief for the singer, who seems to have come to terms with the lack of love in the relationship. Overall, "I Hope You're Happy Now" is a bitter and scornful song that criticizes a shallow and deceitful lover while expressing a sense of liberation and moving on from the failed relationship.
