Daniel Powter released his debut album, I'm Your Betty, in 2000. The album, limited to a very small print, contains ten songs, two of which—"More Than I" and "Negative Fashion"—were featured on the television show Higher Ground. Powter has a music publishing deal with BMG Music Publishing for France.
Daniel Powter's first piano pop single, "Bad Day," debuted not in his home country of Canada, but rather in Europe in mid-2005. It was chosen by Warner Brothers as a submission for commercial production and was subsequently chosen by Coca-Cola as the theme song for an ad campaign in Europe. Additionally, "Bad Day" is currently being used extensively by American Idol in its fifth season. Powter sang the song live at the end of the penulimate show of that season. The song achieved heavy airplay in most European countries, and made it as high as number three on the overall European airplay chart. It did best in Germany, where it peaked at number one in national airplay, Ireland where it peaked at #1 on the Singles Chart, and in the UK, where it peaked at number two in the singles chart and stayed in the top 10 for 13 weeks. In the United States the song peaked at number 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 seven weeks after it was released. In Australia, it peaked at number three. The song reached top five in Canada and is now a top 10 hit at Adult Top 40 radio. It was fifth place in the British Record of the Year 2005.
On July 2, 2005, Powter performed at the Berlin installment of Live 8, a simultaneous group of concerts in nine countries intended to raise awareness of poverty in Africa and put pressure on world leaders for aid.
On April 1, 2006, he was named the best new artist at the Canadian Juno Awards.
In March 2008, a song by Japanese singer Haru featuring Powter, "Find My Way", was released. In September, Powter released his third album, Under the Radar.
Powter also performed piano on tracks for what was scheduled to be Marcy Playground frontman John Wozniak's solo album, Leaving Wonderland...in a fit of rage, but the album will now be released under the band's name. Powter will still be given credit for his contributions to the album, particularly the album's single "Good Times".
Birthday Suits
Daniel Powter Lyrics
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On my birthday
Today is my special day
And it'd be great if we could go all the way
What difference would it make
To turn eighteen or eighty-eight?
Gonna have fun with you anyway
I can't deny, there's still an awkward kid inside
Today's the day to come of age
Let's roll with it and just enjoy the ride
On my birthday, in my birthday suit
I want to celebrate, who I really am with you
On my birthday, in my birthday suit
Come on, let's celebrate, just me and you
Today is my special day
You don't need to count the candles on my cake
I'm not a jock, not a rock star
Just a skinny guy from Vancouver who bangs piano when no ones around
I can't deny, there's still an awkward kid inside
Today's the day, to come of age
Let's roll with it and just enjoy the ride
On my birthday, in my birthday suit
I want to celebrate, who I really am with you
On my birthday, in my birthday suit
Come on, let's celebrate, it's be just me and you
Have I told you that you're beautiful with those freckles on your cheeks?
Yeah, your so called flaws, well they look perfect to me
On my birthday, in our birthday suits,
I want to celebrate, I wanna light it up with you
On my birthday, in my birthday suit,
I want to celebrate, who I really am with you
On my birthday, in my birthday suit,
Come on let's celebrate, just me and you
Come on let's celebrate, just me and you
Come on let's celebrate, just me and you
The song Birthday Suits by Daniel Powter is a celebration of oneself and their imperfections. The singer expresses that he doesn't need to be a jock or a rock star to have a good time on his birthday. He is comfortable in his own skin and wants to celebrate who he really is with his partner. The lyrics suggest that age doesn't matter and that every birthday is special, whether you're turning 18 or 88.
The chorus, "On my birthday, in my birthday suit, I want to celebrate who I really am with you" is a metaphor for being naked emotionally and letting someone see the real you. The singer feels vulnerable and exposed but trusts his partner enough to share his true self with them. He encourages them to do the same and celebrate their imperfections together. Throughout the song, there is a sense of playfulness and lightheartedness, as if the singer is trying to let go of any insecurities and just have fun.
Line by Line Meaning
On my birthday
It's my birthday today.
On my birthday
It's still my birthday.
Today is my special day
It's a day that is important and special to me.
And it'd be great if we could go all the way
It would be fantastic if we could have a great time today, like being fully ourselves.
What difference would it make
To turn eighteen or eighty-eight?
It doesn't matter how old you are because the most important thing is to enjoy yourself.
Gonna have fun with you anyway
Regardless of anything, I am going to have fun with you.
I can't deny, there's still an awkward kid inside
Even though I am getting older, I still feel a bit uncomfortable at times.
Today's the day to come of age
Today is the day to finally grow up and mature.
Let's roll with it and just enjoy the ride
Let's take things as they come and enjoy ourselves.
On my birthday, in my birthday suit
I want to be fully myself and enjoy the day without any constraints.
I want to celebrate, who I really am with you
I want to share this special day with someone who will accept me for who I am.
Come on, let's celebrate, just me and you
Let's celebrate together and have a great time.
You don't need to count the candles on my cake
My age is not important, so don't worry about how old I am.
I'm not a jock, not a rock star
I'm not anyone special, just an ordinary person.
Just a skinny guy from Vancouver who bangs piano when no ones around
I am just a normal person from a city who likes to play the piano in peace.
Have I told you that you're beautiful with those freckles on your cheeks?
I find you attractive, even with your supposed 'flaws'.
Yeah, your so called flaws, well they look perfect to me
What others might see as flaws are actually what makes you perfect in my eyes.
On my birthday, in our birthday suits,
Let's be ourselves together without any restrictions.
I wanna light it up with you
I want to have a great time with you and make this day special.
Come on let's celebrate, just me and you
Let's celebrate together and have a great time.
Come on let's celebrate, just me and you
Let's have a good time together and enjoy each other's company.
Come on let's celebrate, just me and you
Let's celebrate with each other and have a great time together.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BILLY SCHAFER, DANIEL POWTER
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