Find love in yourself

"Happiness" is the debut single by American recording artist Alexis Jordan. It is the lead single from her self-titled debut studio album, released in the United States on September 7, 2010. The upbeat dance-pop song was written by Stargate, Deadmau5, and Autumn Rowe, with Stargate also handling production. The song is about finding love in yourself before finding it in someone else.

"Happiness" was generally well-received by many critics, with some complimenting Jordan's vocal abilities. In the United States, the song topped the Hot Dance Club Songs chart, giving Jordan her first number one on the chart. It has also charted in the top five in countries such as the United Kingdom and Australia. An accompanying music video, directed by Aggressive sees Jordan being torn apart from her love interest. It was noted for its similarities to Kylie Minogue's "Can't Get You Out of My Head" clip.

"Happiness" is an upbeat dance-pop song, influenced by house music. The song has a "simple, pleasant melody" and has been described as an "upbeat track tinged with full good electronica". Produced by Norwegian production team StarGate, the song samples Deadmau5's "Brazil (2nd Edit)". In explaining the song, Jordan revealed it is about "finding love in yourself before you find it in someone else, because a lot of people lose themselves when they fall in love, and they forget who they are, and that's what you've gotta do. You've gotta find someone who loves you for you". Songwriter Autumn Rowe has said in an interview that "Happiness" has an African influence.

Happiness

I gotta turn this car around

I never should have left you there

Boy this traffic is making me sick

Boy I can't wait to have you near

I gotta hurry, hurry, hurry

Now quick, quick, quick

Just step on the gas 'cause I don't wanna miss this

This opportunity will only come once in my life, my life

I gotta hurry, hurry, hurry

Now quick, quick, quick

Just step on the gas 'cause I don't wanna miss this

See what you're bringin' me boy is priceless

I gotta be out of my mind not to try this

Through strength I found love

In time I found myself in happiness with you

Through strength I found love

In time I found myself in happiness with you

Boy, I need to say what's in my heart

I was scared but I'll do my part

I came back to tell you face to face

So what we have won't go to waste

I gotta hurry, hurry, hurry

Now quick, quick, quick

Just step on the gas 'cause I don't wanna miss this

This opportunity will only come once in my life, my life yeah

Sorry, sorry, sorry, I'm coming down to fix this

You should know how I feel, I know I got you twisted

See what you're bringin' me boy is priceless

I gotta be out of my mind not to try this

Through strength I found love

In time I found myself in happiness with you

Through strength I found love

In time I found myself in happiness with you

The things that you can give to me

I can feel it when you're holding me close

You're like one of the world wonders

I know I'm going under

Come see that I'm ready for this

And you're so good for me

You're my true joy

You make me wanna say

Through strength I found love

In time I found myself in happiness with you

Through strength I found love

In time I found myself in happiness with you