Happy Birthday To You
Barney Lyrics


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Today is a very special day
With fun and surprises along the way.
I'll tell you a secret, and you will see.
It's happy birthday to me!
Happy birthday to me!
Happy birthday to me!
I'm gonna shout it out from the tallest tree.
Happy birthday to me!
Another year has come and gone.
My feet are bigger and legs got long.
I keep growing big and strong.
Happy birthday to me!
A lot of gifts and they're all for me.
All the cake and ice cream I can eat.
My birthday's gonna be super neat.
Happy birthday to me!
Happy birthday to me! (To you!)
Happy birthday to me! (Yes, you!)
Shout it out from the tallest tree.
Happy birthday to me!
A birthday cake as big as a house.
Ice cream melting in my mouth.
Make a birthday wish. What will it be?
Hmm. Let's see.
A baseball hat. (A baseball hat.)
A baseball bat. (A baseball bat.)
No, a ball and glove. (A ball and glove.)
No, wait. (Just a minute.) I've got it. (He's got it.)
What is it?
My very own baseball team!
If you don't know the reason why,
They're gonna write my name across the sky.
It's all for me, the coolest guy.
Happy birthday to me!
Happy birthday to me! (To you!)
Happy birthday to me! (Yes, you!)
Shout it out from the tallest tree.
Happy birthday to me!




Shout it out from the tallest tree.
Happy birthday to me!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Barney's Happy Birthday To You speak of a child's anticipation and excitement for his or her birthday celebration. The song begins with the introduction of the birthday person's special day, where surprises and fun await. Then, the child shares a secret, which is the fact that the occasion is, in fact, his or her birthday. The song then moves on to the child talking about how he or she is growing bigger and stronger with each passing year.


The second half of the song talks about the birthday gifts the child has received and the things he or she wants. The birthday cake is as big as a house, and the ice cream melts in the child's mouth. The child then makes a birthday wish, which is to have his or her baseball team. The child believes that his or her name will be written across the sky because of this gift. Overall, the song is a happy and joyous celebration of a child's birthday.


Line by Line Meaning

Today is a very special day
Today is the day of my birth and it is an important and significant occasion


With fun and surprises along the way.
The day will be filled with enjoyment and unexpected moments


I'll tell you a secret, and you will see.
I have something exciting to share with you and it will become apparent soon


It's happy birthday to me!
I am celebrating my own birthday and feel happy about it


Happy birthday to me!
I am continuing to celebrate my own birthday and express my joy


Happy birthday to me!
I am reiterating my celebration and expressing my happiness even more


I'm gonna shout it out from the tallest tree.
I want to express my excitement and happiness loudly to everyone


Another year has come and gone.
A year has passed since my last birthday, and I am getting older


My feet are bigger and legs got long.
My physical growth has continued, and I am getting taller and bigger


I keep growing big and strong.
I am continuing to develop and become healthier and stronger


A lot of gifts and they're all for me.
I have received a lot of presents and they are all meant for me to enjoy


All the cake and ice cream I can eat.
There is an abundance of cake and ice cream for me to consume and enjoy


My birthday's gonna be super neat.
My birthday celebration is going to be awesome and fantastic


Happy birthday to me!
Again, I am celebrating my own birthday and expressing my joy and excitement


Happy birthday to me! (To you!)
I am extending my wishes to everyone else who shares the same birthday as me


Happy birthday to me! (Yes, you!)
I am also extending my wishes to those who are not celebrating their birthday today


Shout it out from the tallest tree.
Reiterating my desire to express my happiness loudly and publicly


A birthday cake as big as a house.
There is an enormous cake for my celebration that is as big as a house


Ice cream melting in my mouth.
I am enjoying the cold and sweet taste of melting ice cream


Make a birthday wish. What will it be?
I am reflecting on the tradition of making a wish on my birthday and considering what to wish for


Hmm. Let's see.
I am taking a moment to consider and ponder what to wish for


A baseball hat. (A baseball hat.)
I am contemplating wishing for a baseball hat as a gift


A baseball bat. (A baseball bat.)
I am considering wishing for a baseball bat as a gift


No, a ball and glove. (A ball and glove.)
I have changed my mind and now wish for a ball and glove as a gift


No, wait. (Just a minute.) I've got it. (He's got it.)
I am reconsidering my previous wish and came up with an even better one


What is it?
I am excited to reveal my wish to those around me


My very own baseball team!
I have decided to wish for the ownership of a baseball team as an extravagant gift


If you don't know the reason why,
I am reflecting on how it may seem strange that I wish for such a large gift


They're gonna write my name across the sky.
I aim to become famous and well-known for my ownership of the baseball team


It's all for me, the coolest guy.
All of these gifts and celebrations are for me, and I believe it makes me the coolest person around


Happy birthday to me!
I am once again expressing my happiness and excitement during my birthday celebration


Happy birthday to me! (To you!)
I am again extending my wishes to everyone else who shares the same birthday as me


Happy birthday to me! (Yes, you!)
I am also extending my wishes to those who are not celebrating their birthday today


Shout it out from the tallest tree.
I am once again expressing my desire to loudly and publicly share my happiness and joy




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: KATHIE HILL

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