Discover the story of the song > Happier – Bastille

The protagonist wants his partner to be happier but realizes their relationship is not working. He acknowledges that they argue and say hurtful things to each other, and they both know the relationship will not last. Although he wants to raise her spirits and see her smile, he knows that he will have to leave to make her happier in the long run. So, he decides to let her go and leave the relationship for her own good, even though it hurts him to do so.