Conversation so far:
what was my happiness about?
The song describes feelings of love and separation.
who wrote it?
Bernard Fanning, Powderfinger's lead singer and songwriter.
The rest of the band are co-credited with Fanning.
what did the listeners have to say about the song?
"My Happiness" was attacked by some fans as being "like Lauryn Hill, bland and boring Top 40 bullshit.
what did Fanning have to say about the song?
", Fanning pointed out that the songs could be construed either as melancholy, or as part of "the most hopeful record.
what else did he have to say about it?
can't cop a bit of emotional stuff then you should go and get the lamp shade extracted from your arse.
Was the song inspired by anything?
The extensive time spent touring took its toll on the band.
Can you tell me anything else about the song?
he expressed confusion at its being considered a romantic song.

Question: what was the song supposed to be if not romantic?
Self-contained rewrite: what was the Powderfinger song My Happiness supposed to be if not romantic?