Happy

by Emilee Cox

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I wrote this song back in May of 2019 as a reflection of a past relationship. It acted as a sort of lesson for myself on how powerful wishes can be in giving you hope, but that at times, reality doesn't align with that.

When I recorded it originally back in June of 2019, I hung on to it for months before deciding to release it. I hope you enjoy this song.

Love, Emilee

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This is what happy feels like
I'm alive, I think
You're alive, I think
I think our love is a lie.

This is what a happy union is
and I'm so scared to admit it
that I really miss
knowing that you think I'm enough
knowing that it's okay for moments to be tough
because in the end I'd know that you and I
will turn out just fine.

And I'm too scared to say to you
that I'm not as happy as I tell you I am
and that's the truth.

So many fights where I went to sleep
and dreamt of a land where you and I were happy every night
and I'd wake up holding back tears
'cause we hadn't felt that happy in almost two years
then I'd wake you up with a smile.

And sure love has trials
it's not as innocent as a child
but you're supposed to know that
love is patient, love is kind
and is that so hard to find
in the one you said you loved all this time?

I knew the end was near
for almost a year
so I'm not hurting now
it's just scary to think how
I convinced myself that happiness felt like hell
I convinced myself that you and I were fine and well.

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released February 2, 2020

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Emilee Cox Las Vegas, Nevada

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