Are You Happy
Discovering True Happiness in Love: Are You Happy by Jerry Butler
Lyrics
You're a very pretty girl
You possess a considerable level of physical attractiveness.
And all that's good
You embody positive qualities or virtues.
A lot of guys would love you
Many men would desire to be with you.
If they could
If given the opportunity, they would pursue a relationship with you.
When you add up all the hugs
Consider the cumulative affection, both in embraces and kisses.
And every little kiss
Reflecting on every small expression of love.
Get down to the bottom line
Delve into the essential or fundamental aspect.
And try to answer this
Now, answer this question.
I wanna know are you happy
Expressing a desire to understand your emotional state.
Tell me, tell me
Requesting information, seeking openness.
Do you know how it feels
Enquiring about familiarity with a certain emotion.
To have someone to
Referencing the experience of being genuinely loved.
Love you for real
Being loved authentically, not superficially.
Oh, you're a hip young man
Addressing a modern and stylish individual.
Trying to make it in the world
Struggling to succeed in the world.
Messing up the minds of
Causing confusion or emotional disturbance in young girls.
A lot of little girls
Indicating a negative impact on young minds.
Brother, you got
Confronting a harsh reality.
To face one fact
Recognizing that the pain you cause will come back to you.
The heartache you give out
The emotional suffering you inflict.
You're gonna get it all back
You will experience the consequences.
So are you happy
Reiterating the question about emotional well-being.
Tell me, tell me
Seeking a sincere response.
Do you know how it feels
Understanding the sensation of a particular emotion.
Oh, are you really happy, for real
Questioning the authenticity of your happiness.
This is one thing
Imparting a crucial lesson.
You gotta learn
Learning that love is reciprocal.
You never get love until
Realizing that receiving love depends on giving it.
You give it in return
Understanding the law of reciprocity in love.
Are you happy
Repeating the inquiry about happiness.
Hey, tell me, tell me, baby
Persisting in the quest for honesty.
Do you know how it feels
Inquiring about the emotional experience.
I wanna know do you have
Wanting to know if someone genuinely loves you.
Somebody to love you for real
Desiring authentic love from another person.
Hey, did you hear what I say
Emphasizing the importance of the message.
Are you really happy
Reiterating the question, seeking confirmation.
Tell me, tell me, tell me
Continuing the inquiry into the emotional experience.
Do you know how it feels...
Concluding with a repetition of the question.
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