[Verse 1:]
I feel that it's hard enough to say good-bye
I feel there's the water, should I sink or dive?
An empty plate, fill up my sentimental morning stars
And I steal the art of putting truth in a lie
And I still want the girl that really caught my eye
But, oh, she lives in Oklahoma City, far away from me
Well, there's an empty hope chest, I quit the dope quest
And remain independently happy

[Chorus:]
I said I'm finally happy, happy
Independently happy

[Verse 2:]
And I deal with the fact that I've forgiven the worst
And I feel that my social behavior
May seem somewhat unrehearsed
But another page, a sullen rage
And I'll be back to my normal self

[Chorus:]
I'm finally happy, happy
Independently happy

[Verse:]
So I drive to the edge of my considerate plane
And I apologize to the people I hurt on the way
But I
I wipe the slate clean, I kick the daydream
And remain independently happy
[Chorus:]
I said I'm finally happy, happy
Independently
Happy, I'm happy
I'm independently, I'm independently