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What is the Powderfinger song, My Happiness about?
Powderfinger Bernard Fanning wrote the lyrics for My Happiness as a reflection the band spent touring to promote their work, and the loneliness that came as a result.
Who wrote the Powderfinger song, My Happiness?
Powderfinger Bernard Fanning wrote the lyrics for My Happiness.
How did the Powderfinger song, My Happiness do?
My Happiness is Powderfinger's most successful; it peaked at number 4 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, and charted in the United States on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart.
How was the Powderfinger song, My Happiness similar to Lauryn Hill?
Powderfinger song, My Happiness was attacked by some fans as being like Lauryn Hill, bland and boring Top 40 bullshit.

Question: What was the inspiration for the song?
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