I wrote this song for my aunt and uncle.  They've left the family, and won't tell us where they are.  They don't think we love them, but we do.  The song tells a bit of her story.  After I wrote it, I also realized that the feelings that I have for my aunt are similiar to those God feels when we go away.  Whether you're running from family or God, know that they love you, and want you back.

Anne Marie, Are You Happy

I wish I knew how to say this
Been on my heart for quite some time
I really don't know how to say this
All I get are corny rhymes.
You deserve more than that
You deserve love and acceptance
You never thought you had either

Chorus
So you left
Left behind the love we had to give
So you ran,
Tried to start a new life, all I want
All I want to know right now is
Are you happy?

You know it's cause of you I'm here now
You started me in my musicality
They say this love of mine was yours also
Passed on down through the family genes
I wish you were here to help me
I'd give you love and acceptance
I'd understand your dreams

repeat Chorus

Please come back
Oh do you know how we've searched
Even hired people to try and track you down
Please come back
We all miss you so much
Including two nieces you've never held
Are you happy now
Are you happy now

Please come back
We miss you