Sixteen Candles
Eddie Lovette Lyrics
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Oh, I love you so
Sixteen candles make a lovely light
But not as bright as your eyes tonight (as your eyes tonight) (Oh)
Blow out the candles, make your wish come true
For I'll be wishing that you love me, too (that you love me, too)
You're only sixteen (sixteen)
But you're my teenage queen (you're my queen)
Loveliest girl I've ever seen (I've ever seen) (OH!)
Sixteen candles in my heart will glow
For ever and ever for I love you so (for I love you so)
You're only sixteen (sixteen)
But you're my teenage queen (you're my queen)
Oh, you're the prettiest,
Loveliest girl I've ever seen (I've ever seen) (OH!)
Sixteen candles in my heart will glow
"Eddie Lovette's song Sixteen Candles" is a classic pop love song that encapsulates the themes that define young love and adolescent infatuation. The singer expresses his love and admiration for his sixteen-year-old girlfriend, who he sees as his "teenage queen" and the "prettiest, loveliest girl" he has ever seen. The repeated phrase "Sixteen candles" represents the youth and freshness of their romance. The candles produce a "lovely light," but the brightness of her eyes surpasses them.
The song has a wistful and nostalgic tone, evoking both the joy and innocence of first love and the passage of time. The singer's hope that his wish will be granted when his girlfriend blows out the candles suggests a sense of longing and uncertainty, which is a common experience in young love. Although they are only sixteen, the depth of the singer's devotion is evident. The refrain, "Sixteen candles in my heart will glow, for ever and ever, for I love you so," reinforces this sentiment.
Overall, "Sixteen Candles" is a sweet love song that delivers a timeless message about the beauty and intensity of young love. While it may not be a complex ballad, it does capture the essence of adolescent romance.
Line by Line Meaning
Happy birthday, happy birthday, baby
I wish you a joyful and happy birthday, my dear
Oh, I love you so
My love for you is immense
Sixteen candles make a lovely light
The sixteen candles create a beautiful ambiance
But not as bright as your eyes tonight (as your eyes tonight) (Oh)
Your eyes shine brighter than the candles tonight
Blow out the candles, make your wish come true
Blow out the candles and make your wish come true
For I'll be wishing that you love me, too (that you love me, too)
I too wish that you will love me
You're only sixteen (sixteen)
You are young, only sixteen years old
But you're my teenage queen (you're my queen)
You are my queen even though you are only a teenager
You're the prettiest, Loveliest girl I've ever seen (I've ever seen) (OH!)
You are the most beautiful and lovely girl I have ever seen
Sixteen candles in my heart will glow
My heart glows with love for you
For ever and ever for I love you so (for I love you so)
My love for you is everlasting
Sixteen candles in my heart will glow
My heart will continue to glow with love for you
Writer(s): Luther Dixon, Allyson Khent
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