I Like A Happier Song May 2026

Unlike traditional love songs, it focuses on the "honeymoon period" of a new fling, celebrating a "no strings attached" arrangement.

The artists list activities they enjoy together, such as shopping in a Benz or traveling across the globe. Notable for its "witty and eyeroll-inducing" lines, the song contrasts Malone's soft delivery with Doja Cat's charismatic, smooth verse.

The accompanying music video, filmed in Ojai, California, features whimsical visuals of Malone as an artist and Doja Cat as his flower-covered muse. I Like A Happier Song

Musically, the track is a lighthearted pop-rap song driven by "bouncy synths" and a breezy, summer-ready beat.

Reviews were generally positive, with critics from Billboard praising the chemistry between the two and noting the song is "impossible not to smile" at. However, some Clash critics felt the "frothy" nature of the track underutilized Doja Cat's talent. Unlike traditional love songs, it focuses on the

The single was the most successful from its album, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

It is paired on the album with the subsequent track "I Cannot Be (A Sadder Song)," emphasizing the intentional shift toward a more joyful tone. Visuals and Reception The accompanying music video, filmed in Ojai, California,

"I Like You (A Happier Song)" was released on June 3, 2022, as the third single from Post Malone’s fourth studio album, Twelve Carat Toothache . The track was produced by Louis Bell and Jasper Harris and serves as the first collaboration between Malone and Doja Cat.