Happy Birthday
Eddy Howard Lyrics
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Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear
Hail, hail, the game's [Incomprehensible]
What the heck do we care
What the heck do we care
Hail, hail, the game's on you
What the heck do we care now
C'mon everybody
Hail, hail, the game's [Incomprehensible]
What the heck do we care
What the heck do we care
Hail, hail, the game's on you
What the heck do we care now
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear
Happy birthday to you
Eddy Howard's song Happy Birthday is a joyful and uplifting rendition of the traditional birthday song. The song begins with three celebratory lines wishing the listener a happy birthday. The repetition of the celebratory lines is significant, as it shows the enthusiasm of the singer and the importance of the occasion. The lyrics reflect the commonly used words for a birthday greeting in English-speaking countries, indicative of the universality of the song. The repetition also reflects the act of singing the song, which is usually done repeatedly to ensure that the birthday guest feels the love and celebration from everyone present.
The second half of the song transitions into a more upbeat rhythm as the line "Hail, hail, the game's on [inaudible]" is introduced. The use of the word "game" in the lyrics could be interpreted as a metaphor, indicating that life is like a game, and even though there may be moments of frustration, we must continue to push through and celebrate every moment. The phrase "what the heck do we care" is a figurative language that reflects the singer's reminder to the listener and the audience that at the end of the day, we should not take life too seriously, and what truly matters is to enjoy each other's company, with love and respect. The repetition of the phrase "Hail, hail, the game's on you, what the heck do we care now" further emphasizes the singer's message, and serves as a reminder that life should be celebrated joyfully no matter the circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Happy birthday to you
Celebrating the day you were born
Happy birthday to you
Repeating the same phrase to emphasize the significance of the occasion
Happy birthday dear
Acknowledging the person whose birthday it is
Happy birthday to you
Another repetition of the phrase to congratulate the person again
Hail, hail, the game's [Incomprehensible]
Expressing excitement for an unknown event or situation
What the heck do we care
Not worrying about the outcome of the event or situation
What the heck do we care
Repeating the phrase to reinforce the lack of concern
Hail, hail, the game's on you
Placing responsibility on the person being celebrated
What the heck do we care now
Reaffirming the lack of worry or concern
C'mon everybody
Encouraging everyone present to participate and join in on the celebration
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NATHAN LARSEN
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