"You Are" is an uplifting midtempo ballad; the instrumental elements used on it include keyboards, a piano, strummy guitars, soft drums, and a prominent string riff.

Lyrically, the song finds the female protagonist expressing her love and affection for a man who doubts whether he is the right one for her.

It peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand Singles Chart and found success in several European countries, particularly in Flanders, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, where it entered the top 40.

[2] A music video, directed by Phil Griffin, was initially planned to be filmed in New York City but was eventually scrapped in favor of a studio recording due to the 11 September attacks.

"You Are" was written by Paul Gendler, Wayne Hector, Ali Tennant, and Steve Mac and originally intended to be recorded by Irish boy band Westlife.

[3] When Atomic Kitten recorded the song at Rokstone Studios in London, England,[4] it was introduced on the 2001 re-issue of their debut album Right Now.

"[2] However, the song did make it into the top 100 due to imports, peaking at number 90 on the UK Singles Chart.