Formed in 1984, New Kids on the Block achieved stardom in 1989, an achievement listed as number 16 on Rolling Stone's "Top 25 Teen Idol Breakout Moments." The group disbanded in 1994.
In 2007, the group reunited to record an album and mount a concert tour in 2008. From 2010 to 2012, they performed with the Backstreet Boys as NKOTBSB.
The group received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2014.
Studio albums
New Kids on the Block (1986)
Hangin' Tough (1988)
Merry, Merry Christmas (1989)
Step by Step (1990)
Face the Music (1994)
The Block (2008)
10 (2013)
Happy Birthday
New Kids on the Block Lyrics
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This is your day
On this day for you
We're gonna love you in every way
This is your day, your day
Happy birthday to you, to you
Happy birthday to you
Age is just a number
Don't you stop having fun
This is your day, your day
Happy birthday to you , to you
This day only comes once every year
Because you're so wonderful
With each and every thing you do
Hey
Happy birthday to you
This is your day
On this day for you
We're gonna love you in every way
This is your day, your day
Happy birthday to you, to you
This day is only for you
'Cause you're so special in every way
Happy birthday to you
The lyrics of "Happy Birthday" by New Kids on the Block depict a celebratory and enthusiastic tone for the occasion of the listener's birthday. The song starts with the chorus wishing the listener a very happy birthday and proclaiming it as their special day. The band promises to love the recipient in every possible manner on their birthday. There is an emphasis on the importance of the day that comes only once a year, and how wonderful the individual is in everything they do.
The second verse reinforces the idea that despite getting older, one should never stop having fun and enjoying life. Age is just a number, and the birthday person is still young at heart. The chorus repeats itself, emphasizing that the day belongs to the listener and how everybody thinks they are special.
Line by Line Meaning
Happy Birthday to you
We're singing a song to celebrate your birthday
This is your day
Today is all about you and your celebration
On this day for you
All of our attention and love is directed towards you on this special day
We're gonna love you in every way
We want you to feel loved and appreciated in every single way, no matter what
This is your day, your day
We want to emphasize how important and special this day is to you
Happy birthday to you, to you
Once again, we want to wish you a happy birthday and celebrate your life
You're still young
You may be getting older, but you are still young at heart
Age is just a number
Your age doesn't define who you are, it's just a number and doesn't affect your worth or value
Don't you stop having fun
We encourage you to keep having fun and enjoying life to the fullest, no matter how old you get
This day only comes once every year
Your birthday only happens once a year so we want to make it extra special
Because you're so wonderful
We're celebrating your birthday because you are an amazing person who deserves all the love and attention
With each and every thing you do
You brighten up our lives with everything that you do, and we appreciate it
Hey
A simple exclamation to emphasize our excitement and joy for your special day
This day is only for you
We want to make sure that this day is only about you and your happiness
'Cause you're so special in every way
We celebrate your uniqueness and all of the special qualities that make you who you are
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LARRY JOHNSON, LARRY CURTIS JOHNSON, MICHAEL EDWIN JOHNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Manuel
Happy Birthday to you
This is your day
On this day for you
We're gonna love you in every way
This is your day, your day
Happy birthday to you, to you
Happy birthday to you
You're still young
Age is just a number
Don't you stop having fun
This is your day, your day
Happy birthday to you , to you
This day only comes once every year
Because you're so wonderful
With each and every thing you do
Hey
Happy birthday to you
This is your day
On this day for you
We're gonna love you in every way
This is your day, your day
Happy birthday to you, to you
This day is only for you
'Cause you're so special in every way
Happy birthday to you
Leigh Alpin
My mom used to play this for me on my birthday when I was a kid. I turned 40 today. She's not here anymore so I am playing it for myself for her. I still love it. ❤
loriane cruz sostre
Im turning 40 today the first time i heard it i was 9! Time flies!
Danity Vanity
✨She’s there in spirit loving you✨💖✨and wishing you a very Happy Birthday!🎉🎁🎈🎂 ✨
shawnee reck
its my bday leigh and thanks nkotb
Crystal Segura
This song I played for my uncle's birthday he was more like my brother and it's 4 Year's without him now and I'm playing it now for his heavenly birthday 🎈😪
Neva South-Bourne
its a LOVELY SONG >>>
K P
I’m 46 today and I’m playing this! Love seeing the comments other fans do the same! NKOTB was such a huge part of our lives! 🎉
Brandy McCall
I played this song for my mom on her last birthday on this earth. She cried so hard now everytime i hear it I cry like a baby!!!!
Felipe LLC
God bless your mom. She will always care you.
Katy Witt
My sisters & I play this every year for one another!! We’ve been HUGE fans! We’re in our 40s now.. but we never fail to play this and Covergirl!! 🩵🩵🩵