Discover the story of the song > SAD (Clap Your Hands) – Young Rising Sons

The protagonist is feeling sad and overwhelmed, unable to get out of bed or do simple tasks. They have memories they want to forget, but they can still hear their mother's voice telling them to be happy. They feel lost and unsure about their future, afraid that they may never be able to change. They are being told by others to just be happy and that it's all in their head, but they know it's not that simple. The song reassures the listener that it's okay to feel sad and that everyone experiences sadness sometimes. The chorus encourages them to clap their hands to release their sadness and reminds them that they are not alone in feeling this way.