Jay Perez, the Tejano singer, was born in San Antonio and is known as "The Voice." Originally, Jay was a drummer. Then he played for the Latin Breed and became a singer. Don Luis el Tejano was one of their most famous songs and an anthem for the Chicano civil rights movement. Jay sang for David Lee Garza y los Musicales before starting his own band. Jerry de la Rosa was Jay's keyboard player and musical director up until he was too fragile to tour with the band but continued to serve as a consultant and advisor to Jay. Up and coming Tejano Recording Artist Chente Berrera was Jay's drummer before starting his own singing career. Jay is known for occasionally doing a country or rhythm and blues song in English although his CD's remain overwhelmingly Spanish. For example Jay did a version of "Let's Get On," the Marvin Gaye hit and "Me and Mrs. Jones," Billy Paul's greatest hit. "Steel Rain" was the title cut of one of his early CD's and an original country song. Jay also recorded Billy Vera and The Beaters' "At This Moment" as a Bounus Track on his Live Album.
Happy Birthday
Jay Perez Lyrics
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God gave you life to live and learn
Oh, yes he did
So happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you oh yeah
And may you have many more
The lyrics to Jay Perez's song Happy Birthday celebrate the special day of someone's birth. It acknowledges the fact that God grants life and provides opportunities to learn and grow. The song's message is simple yet powerful – it is a celebration of life and a recognition of the value of each person's individual journey. The repetition of the phrase “Happy birthday to you” underlines the joyousness of the occasion and the importance of sharing this special moment with loved ones. The last line of the song, “And may you have many more,” conveys a universal wish for the celebrant to enjoy a long and happy life, filled with joy and success.
Line by Line Meaning
On this day you were born
Today is the anniversary of the day you came into this world
God gave you life to live and learn
The almighty has bestowed upon you the opportunity to experience life and gain knowledge from it
Oh, yes he did
Indeed, it is true
So happy birthday to you
Thus, I wish you a joyful birthday celebration
Happy birthday to you oh yeah
May this day of your birth be filled with immense happiness
And may you have many more
I hope you have the chance to celebrate this special day for many more years to come
Contributed by Sadie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mmes307ify
I’m playing this today for my mom who’s turning 82 😍
@dianagarcia249
Since my 3 sons were little, it's been a tradition that I would play this song on their respectful birthdays and they would dance this song with me. Now my oldest is 21 years old today and we're still doing our traditional Birthday dance. Happy Birthday Adrian! I Love you so much. If Dad was alive he would be so proud of the man you have become... He's looking down from the Heavens above...
@carelesswhisper1148
My sister dedicated this song to me today, I'm 55 yrs old today, thank you sister and thank you God for the many bdays that you contiue to bless me with
@elaineperez2403
Thank You Mr J Perez you are so sweet to do my Birthday song for me. You brought tears to my eyes, your awesome and I love you, God Bless You😘❤️🙏
@shazza_
Just love this rendition. So glad I found it and Jay Perez 🇿🇦
@annaponczoch444
My sister sends this song to me every year, and she knows how much I love Jay Perez. I spoke to Jay Perez on the phone once, and my friend Marlon knows how much I love and enjoy his music. They'd run into each other at a billiard place here in San Antonio. Marlon called me and surprised me with his call, and Jay Perez gave me a signed koozie. As a matter of fact, Jay Perez lived down the street from my son's house in Alamo Ranch area. ❤
@laurenp825
My dad has played this for my younger brother and I since we were babies and has never missed a year since ❤️ I love my dad and this tradition ❤️
@luissaucedo6907
Beautiful song for my wife on her birthday.
@onedollartsukishima8992
My grandpa always sends me this on my birthday and today is my 20th birthday and this song will never get old when he sends it
@jesseortiz3677
My dad sends me this song every year. Today is my 41 birthday 🎂. Always makes my day😊