I wanna be your happiness. I wanna be your common sense pain

I wanna be your happiness. I wanna be your common sense pain

Conor Oberst, the talented singer-songwriter known for his introspective and emotionally raw lyrics, has a way of capturing the complexities of human emotions in his music. One of his most poignant lines comes from the song "Lua" off of his album "I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning." In this song, Oberst sings, "I wanna be your happiness. I wanna be your common sense pain."

These lyrics speak to the desire to be both a source of joy and comfort for someone, while also acknowledging the reality that relationships can be painful and challenging at times. Oberst's ability to convey such conflicting emotions in just a few simple words is a testament to his songwriting prowess.