The Unbirthday Song
[Disney] Lyrics

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A very merry unbirthday to me

To who?

To me

Oh you!

A very merry unbirthday to you

Who me?

Yes, you!

Oh, me!

Let's all congratulate us with another cup of tea
A very merry unbirthday to you!

Now, statistics prove, prove that you've one birthday

Imagine, just one birthday every year

Ah, but there are three hundred and sixty four unbirthdays!

Precisely why we're gathered here to cheer

A very merry unbirthday to you, to you
To me?

To you!

A very merry unbirthday

For me?

For you!

Now blow the candle out my dear
And make your wish come true

A merry merry unbirthday to you!

Overall Meaning

The Unbirthday Song, from Disney's Alice in Wonderland, celebrates the concept of un-birthdays - the 364 days of the year that aren't one's actual birthday. The opening exchange between the characters highlights the playful nature of the song and the idea of celebrating oneself at any time of the year. The line "Let's all congratulate us with another cup of tea" adds to the whimsical tone, encouraging a lighthearted and carefree moment.

Line by Line Meaning

A very merry unbirthday to me
I wish myself a very happy unbirthday

To who?
To whom are you giving a greeting?

To me
To greet myself with a happy unbirthday

Oh you!
Oh, I'm also greeting you

A very merry unbirthday to you
I wish you a very happy unbirthday

Who me?
Are you wishing me a happy unbirthday?

Yes, you!
Yes, I wish you a happy unbirthday

Oh, me!
Oh, I'm being wished a happy unbirthday

Let's all congratulate us with another cup of tea
Let's celebrate our unbirthday with a cup of tea

A very merry unbirthday to you!
I wish you a very happy unbirthday

Now, statistics prove, prove that you've one birthday
According to statistics, you only have one birthday