Happy Birthday
Leah Andreone Lyrics

And happy birthday to you...
A celebratory wish of happiness on the occasion of the recipient's birthday

You're nice and warm the water's deep
The feeling of deep warm water surrounding the listener as they enter into the birth process

I'm kickin' while you sleep
The baby inside the womb is still active and moving even as the mother sleeps

Muffled words I don't understand
The sounds of the outside world filtering through the barrier of the womb, but not yet comprehensible to the baby

But it sounds like talk is cheap
A cynical interpretation of the adult world and its language, heard but not understood by the baby

You're pushing hard it's cramped in here
The sensations of pressure and constriction as the baby prepares to enter the birth canal

Is this what warps my head
An existential question arising from the disorientation of the birth process and the sudden transition from one reality to another

The lighting's red the pressure's high
A description of the clinical setting of the delivery room, seen through the eyes of the newborn

Is it birth or is it death
A question reflecting the intense sensory experience of birth and the ambiguity of this process between life and death

Made in your image are you prepared
A reference to the parental responsibility of shaping a child's identity and the question of whether one is ready for this challenge

You are what you conceive
A statement about the power of the parent's intent and imagination in shaping the child's life and character

You're my first love I know you inside out
A declaration of the deep bond between parent and child, forged in the womb and continuing throughout life

And what you already ate I'll eat
An expression of empathy and identification with the child's needs and experience

Naked and lonely
A poignant expression of the vulnerability and isolation of human existence

Will somebody hold me
A plea for human connection and comfort

The deed is done
A reference to the fact of the birth having taken place, with its irreversible consequences

Let's start day one
An acknowledgment of the beginning of a new life and the immense potential and unknown possibilities that lie ahead

You're stuck with me
An affectionate declaration of the unbreakable bond between parent and child

This bloody maze is puzzling me
A metaphorical description of the perplexing nature of life itself

I can't find my way out
A feeling of confusion and disorientation in the face of this existential mystery

Should I turn back is it too late
A poignant moment of doubt and uncertainty, wondering whether one can ever really escape the labyrinth of life

Do second thoughts count
A questioning of the value of hesitation and indecision, and the necessity of making choices in the face of uncertainty

If I can't speak who'll speak for me
An expression of the powerlessness and vulnerability of the human condition, which requires connection and communication with others

Can't even stand on my own two feet
A recognition of the need for support and assistance from others in order to navigate the challenges of life

I'm not afraid to ask will you hold my hand
A courageous plea for empathy and comfort in the face of adversity

Leaving here's kind of bittersweet
An acknowledgement of the ambivalent feelings associated with leaving the safety and security of the womb to face the challenges of the larger world

Finally I'm safe home sweet home
A sense of relief and comfort in the familiarity and security of one's own environment

Flesh of my flesh and bone of my bone
A poetic expression of the deep connection between parent and child, rooted in the shared physical and biological origins

So many people so much love
An acknowledgement of the importance of human connection and support in one's life journey

Hip hip hip hooray I'll never be alone
A joyful celebration of the human capacity for companionship and love

Noah's ark didn't show up here
A playful reference to the story of Noah's ark, which represents a lost chance for salvation and redemption

Holy water I guess I'm blessed
A tongue-in-cheek expression of gratitude and contentment in one's own blessings and good fortune

What's the buzz why the sweat
A questioning of the frenetic pace and anxiety of modern life, and a call for a greater sense of peace and relaxation

What's the hold up why the mess
A questioning of the inefficiencies and obstacles that impede progress and happiness in life

Soon I'm yours and you're all mine
An anticipation of the fulfillment of one's deepest desires for love and companionship

I hope I'm all you planned
An expression of the need for validation and acceptance in one's relationships

Deliver me believe in me
A plea for support and encouragement in one's life endeavors

Salvation's in your hands
An affirmation of the importance of human relationships and emotional support in achieving happiness and fulfillment