[Verse 1]
It was on a summer night, she says
A year ago today
Packed, the place was packed
The chicos lookin' for some play
He wore a satin shirt and said a prayer to Yemayá
And he was calm and handsome
As they squeezed through to the bar

[Verse 2]
The girls were in tight dresses
Just like sweets in cellophane
Everyone was there
Sabrosón from Spanish Harlem
And Luz from Camagüey
In her hand a single rose, in her mouth a razor blade
Hot, the place was hot
Too many people to be safe

[Pre-Chorus]
She says
It was our night
Watch us seize the day
And dance it all away

[Chorus]
Bailamos, esa noche bailamos
In Happyland
[Verse 3]
It was on a summer night, she says
It was a year ago
Hot, the place was hot
But where else were they gonna go?
And then they heard the screams
And saw the smoke come down
And then it really turned into
The hottest club in town

[Verse 4]
She remembers all the firetrucks
That maldito TV crew
And he, he didn't make it
So, "Mi amor, this song's for you"
She's got red shoes on her feet
And a red smile on her face
And people say she's loca
To go back into that place

[Pre-Chorus]
She says
This is my night
Watch me seize the day
And dance it all away
[Chorus]
Bailaré, esta noche bailaré
In Happyland
Bailaré, esta noche bailaré
In Happyland

[Outro]
Happyland
Happyland