Happy Birthday
Sunny Neji Lyrics

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Happy happy birthday
That is all I can say
I wish you many many happy returns
Happy happy birthday
That is all I can say
I wish you many many happy returns

Throw your hands in the air

Wave them like you don't care
Raise up your voice and make some noise
Let the party begin
And the love within
Start to flow
And let it go o

Happy happy birthday
That is all I can say
I wish you many many happy returns
Happy happy birthday
That is all I can say
I wish you many many happy returns

Is your mummy here o yeah
Is your daddy here o yeah
Are your friends eh o yeah o yeah
Is kola here o yeah
Is Uche here o yeah
Is Amodu here o yeah o yeah

Every once in a year
There is a special day to celebrate
And jubilate
All your family and friend everyone must attend
To wish well to hear and tell o o o

Happy happy birthday
That is all I can say
I wish you many many happy returns
Happy happy birthday
That is all I can say
I wish you many many happy returns

Knock knock who is there
Can I come in ooh yea
Knock knock who’s there
I just want to say
Haappy birthday a a a a y

Today na your day do shakara
If dem try dem go fall yakata
Today na your day do shakara

Ntishan dey dere ooh yeah
Nkoyo dey here ooh yeah
Efe dey dere ooh yeah
Kofi dey here ooh yeah
Ajuwa dey dere ooh yeah
Adesua dey here ooh yeah
Osas dey dere ooh yeah
Ene dey here ooh yeah
Yur yur today na your day do shakara
If dem try dem go fall yakata
Today na your day do shakara
Go go go go today na your day

Happy happy birthday today na your day do shakara
That is all I can say If dem try dem go fall yakata
I wish you many many happy returns today na your day do shakara
Happy happy birthday today na your day
That is all I can say today na your day do shakara
I wish you many many happy returns go go go go day today na your day
Happy happy birthday today today na your day do shakara
That is all I can say today na your day do shakara
I wish you many many happy returns go go go go
Happy happy birthday today na your day

That is all I can say today na your day do shakara
I wish you many many happy returns go go go go day today na your day

Overall Meaning

The song "Happy Birthday" by Sunny Neji is a celebratory song that expresses good wishes and joy for someone's birthday. The lyrics of the song are repetitive and easy to remember, making it perfect for anyone to sing along to. The song begins with the singer wishing the listener a happy birthday and many happy returns. The phrase "many happy returns" is an old-fashioned way of saying "I hope you have many more happy birthdays." The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, with the singer encouraging listeners to throw their hands in the air, wave them like they just don't care, and raise their voices to make some noise. The goal is to get the party started and to let the love and positive energy flow freely.

As the song progresses, the singer asks if various people, including the listener's parents, friends, and acquaintances, are present. This shows that birthdays are not just about the individual celebrating, but also about the people who care about them. The second half of the song is more upbeat, with the singer encouraging the listener to "do shakara" (show off) and to celebrate their special day to the fullest. The phrase "if dem try dem go fall yakata" can be translated to "if anyone tries to spoil your day, they'll be in trouble." This is a playful reminder to enjoy the moment and not let anyone ruin the festivities.

Overall, "Happy Birthday" by Sunny Neji is a feel-good song that celebrates the joy of birthdays and encourages listeners to embrace the love and happiness that comes with them. It's a song that people of all ages can enjoy and sing along to, making it a timeless classic.

Line by Line Meaning

Happy happy birthday
I am wishing you a very happy birthday

That is all I can say
I don't have anything else to say except to wish you a happy birthday

I wish you many many happy returns
I hope you have many more happy birthdays in the future

Throw your hands in the air
Raise your hands up high

Wave them like you don't care
Move your hands around freely without worrying about how you look

Raise up your voice and make some noise
Shout loudly and express yourself

Let the party begin
Let's start the celebration

And the love within
Let your love for yourself and those around you shine through

Start to flow
Let your inner joy and happiness radiate outwards

And let it go o
Don't hold back, let loose and have fun

Is your mummy here o yeah
Is your mother present?

Is your daddy here o yeah
Is your father present?

Are your friends eh o yeah o yeah
Are your friends here?

Is kola here o yeah
Is Kola present?

Is Uche here o yeah
Is Uche present?

Is Amodu here o yeah o yeah
Is Amodu present?

Every once in a year
Once a year

There is a special day to celebrate
A day to celebrate something special

And jubilate
And to be happy and excited

All your family and friend everyone must attend
All of your family and friends should be there

To wish well to hear and tell o o o
To share good wishes and show love

Knock knock who is there
Someone is knocking on the door

Can I come in ooh yea
May I come in?

I just want to say
I just want to wish you

Haappy birthday a a a a y
Happy birthday (with emphasis)

Today na your day do shakara
Today is your day to show off

If dem try dem go fall yakata
If anyone tries to compete with you, they will fail miserably

Ntishan dey dere ooh yeah
Ntishan is there

Nkoyo dey here ooh yeah
Nkoyo is here

Efe dey dere ooh yeah
Efe is there

Kofi dey here ooh yeah
Kofi is here

Ajuwa dey dere ooh yeah
Ajuwa is there

Adesua dey here ooh yeah
Adesua is here

Osas dey dere ooh yeah
Osas is there

Ene dey here ooh yeah
Ene is here

Yur yur today na your day do shakara
It's your day to show off and celebrate

Go go go go today na your day
Let's celebrate, it's your day

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Shapiro Bernstein & Co Inc, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS BRAIDE, JEZ ASHURST, BEN ROMANS

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