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Happy Birthday
Tender Forever Lyrics
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Hope you'll have a party
And I know I won't be there
But it's okay, we don't care
I don't have much to say
Cause we talked yesterday
Just know you're amazing
And think about next spring
For letting me know you
For getting on this train
From Paris to my brain
Today it's your birthday
Hope you get what we said
Like love and mystery
And magic apple trees
Yeah, yeah
It's your birthday
You're working at the
I'm just floating on my bed
Pretending you're my girlfriend
That would be so nice
In "Happy Birthday" by Tender Forever, the singer is wishing someone a happy birthday, acknowledging that they won't be able to be present for the celebration. They mention that they don't have much to say because they talked the day before, but they still want the person to know that they're amazing. They mention thinking about next spring, implying that they hope to see the person again then. The singer thanks the person for getting on the train from Paris (presumably referring to a past visit or trip) to their brain, using a metaphor to say that the person has made an impact on their life. They hope that the person gets the things they wished for on their birthday, like "love and mystery and magic apple trees." In the final stanza, the singer confesses that while the person is at work, they are daydreaming about them, wishing they could be their girlfriend.
The song's lyrics express a sense of longing and missed connection, reinforced by the sweet and melancholy tone of the song's arrangement. The singer seems to hold a deep admiration and fondness for the person they're addressing, even though they're physically separated from them. The use of the train metaphor and the imagery of the magic apple trees add to the song's dreamlike quality, and the final stanza adds a touch of playful romance.
Line by Line Meaning
Today it's your birthday
It's your special day today
Hope you'll have a party
I wish you a fun celebration
And I know I won't be there
I won't be able to physically attend
But it's okay, we don't care
It's not a big deal, we're okay with it
I don't have much to say
I don't have any grand speeches for you
Cause we talked yesterday
We recently spoke
Just know you're amazing
I want you to know that you're incredible
And think about next spring
Consider the future ahead
I'd like to say thank you
I want to express my gratitude
For letting me know you
For allowing me to get to know you
For getting on this train
For becoming a significant part of my life
From Paris to my brain
From the other side of the world to my thoughts
Hope you get what we said
I hope you understand what we meant
Like love and mystery
Things that are beautiful and elusive
And magic apple trees
The possibility of wonder and enchantment
You're working at the
You're busy doing your job
I'm just floating on my bed
I'm relaxing, daydreaming
Pretending you're my girlfriend
Fantasizing about a romantic relationship with you
That would be so nice
It would be wonderful if it were true
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