The song "You Look So Happy" by Harvey Danger is about a relationship that has ended and the aftermath of trying to move on. The lyrics describe the awkwardness of running into an ex-partner at a concert, trying to ignore each other, and feeling like the only two people in the room. The song's narrator is still trying to convince themselves that they don't care about their ex's happiness, but they're struggling to do so. They feel hurt and betrayed when they see their ex making jokes at their expense and moving on with a mutual friend. The chorus repeats the line "I'm still trying to convince myself, I don't care if you think I'm an asshole, I'm still trying to convince myself, I hope you're happy now," reflecting the conflicting emotions of wanting to move on but also feeling bitter about the situation. The song also touches on the idea of basing one's identity on a relationship, and the confusion that can follow when that relationship ends. The narrator reflects on their own behavior in the relationship, acknowledging that they didn't always behave well and asking for forgiveness. The final lines of the song suggest that while the relationship has ended, the narrator still struggles to fully let go and move on.
