The Way of Happiness is about Drinking. In this song the main character sees a light in the window of the house where his true Love lives. He knows he should go to her to show her his affection and for the comfort of them both. Instead he is drawn by the pint there in his Father's old flask and for whatever irrational reason, he would rather get drunk alone than explore Love. The Way of Happiness Words & Music by John Barrett & JW Brown There’s a light in her window this evening But there’s a pint here in Daddy’s old flask I should go to her yes, but it’s here that I’ll stay For The Way of Happiness For The Way of Happiness You know the prince and the pauper they’ll forever get alone Give a pint to them each and they’re blessed But the lovers they leave, ah forever will grieve! For The Way of Happiness For The Way of Happiness So with Daddy’s old pint for my courage And with Mother’s fine locked up old locket I went off to uncover the secret To The Way of Happiness The Way of Happiness And Love it meant, Love is meant for You And Love is meant, Love is meant for me too So lay down your bloody arms lads and raise your pint true For Love is meant, Love is meant for you And Love is meant for me too Here’s to my friends and the last time I saw them To good luck when I thought it would last To the lassie who passed me and threw me a kiss To The Way of Happiness To The Way of Happiness There’s a light in her window this evening But there’s a pint here in Daddy’s old flask