Happy Birthday
Hannah Telle Lyrics
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Years go by, we both keep breathing
But I remember every inch of you
Your bright blue eyes
The way you hold me while I cry
Shivers down my spine
Are you still mine?
In a better place
My body breaks
But I can walk another mile
For goodness sake
Make me forget for just a while
I'm still stuck singing your song
Remembering what I did wrong
Ashamed of all the things
I can't erase
Every day this tired old tune
Will the fog be lifting soon
Will I get to see your smiling face
In a better place?
My body breaks
But I can walk another mile
For goodness sake
Make me forget for just a while
Hannah Telle's song "Happy Birthday" is an emotional and introspective piece that paints a picture of a person who is struggling to move on from a lost love. The opening lines capture the melancholic tone of the song as it juxtaposes the traditional celebratory exclamation of "happy birthday" with the more somber "season's greetings". The song then turns to reflect on the passage of time and the lingering memories of a past relationship. The singer recalls every detail of their former partner, from their bright blue eyes to the way they held her while she cried. These memories still affect her deeply, as evidenced by the shivers down her spine and the question "are you still mine?"
The chorus of the song introduces the idea of physical and emotional pain that comes with grief, as the singer sings about her body breaking and her need to forget for just a moment. She admits to being stuck on memories of her past relationship, feeling ashamed of her mistakes, and haunted by a "tired old tune" that plays on her mind. She hopes for the lift of the "fog" that shrouds her mind, longing to see her lost loved one's smiling face once again in a "better place".
Line by Line Meaning
Happy birthday, season's greetings
Wishing you a happy birthday and sending season's greetings to you.
Years go by, we both keep breathing
Time passes by but we still keep living and breathing every day.
But I remember every inch of you
I have not forgotten you and still remember every detail about you.
Your bright blue eyes
I remember your beautiful blue eyes that always shone bright.
The way you hold me while I cry
I recall how you comforted me and held me close when I broke down in tears.
Shivers down my spine
The thought of you still sends shivers down my spine.
Are you still mine?
I wonder if I still have a place in your heart and if you still belong to me.
In a better place
I hope that wherever you are, you are in a happier and more fulfilled place.
My body breaks
My body is tired and worn out from the emotional struggles and pain.
But I can walk another mile
Despite feeling weary, I can keep going and take on more challenges in life.
For goodness sake
I hope for the sake of our past love, I can find peace and happiness again.
Make me forget for just a while
I wish I could forget the past painful memories and just enjoy the present moment for a little while.
I'm still stuck singing your song
I am still unable to move on from the past and cannot stop thinking about you.
Remembering what I did wrong
Thinking about the mistakes I made and how I could have done things differently in the past.
Ashamed of all the things
Feeling guilty and ashamed of the wrongs I have done in our former relationship.
I can't erase
I cannot forget or erase the hurt I have caused and the pain that I still feel.
Every day this tired old tune
Every day feels like the same old story and I am tired of feeling this way.
Will the fog be lifting soon
I wonder if I will ever be able to see things clearly again and if the fog of confusion and pain will ever lift.
Will I get to see your smiling face
I long to see your happy and smiling face once again.
In a better place?
I wonder if we will ever be together in a happier and better place in the future.
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