Happy Birthday Ella
The C.R.S. Players Lyrics
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And the cops are at the door
Bottle rockets in the yard, asking what are they for
The kids are starting shit and it's hard to ignore
Well the punks are on the roof now
Oh yeah!
And somebody's spilled the wine
The record's about to skip but it's staying it time
The girls they've got to piss so they're waiting in line
Happy Birthday to me and you
Happy Birthday to me and you
Happy Birthday to me and you
Happy Birthday to me and you
The song "Happy Birthday Ella" by The C.R.S. Players depicts a chaotic party scene with the singer reflecting on the events that have occurred. The lyrics suggest that the party is just getting started, but already the cops are at the door due to the presence of bottle rockets in the yard. The singer observes that the kids are starting trouble and creating a disturbance, making it difficult to ignore. The punks on the roof add to the chaos, and someone has spilled wine. The record is about to skip, but miraculously it stays in time, and the girls are waiting in line for the bathroom.
Amid the chaos, the repeated phrase "Happy Birthday to me and you" adds an element of irony to the situation. The singer's reflection on the disorderly events that have taken place serves to highlight the darker side of birthday celebrations and the toll that they can take on both the partygoers and the surrounding community.
Overall, "Happy Birthday Ella" presents a unique perspective on the often-exaggerated portrayal of happy celebratory occasions, emphasizing the reality of the chaos, disputes, and inconvenience that can come with such events.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the dancing's barely started
The party has just begun and people are only starting to dance
And the cops are at the door
The police have been called and are outside the house
Bottle rockets in the yard, asking what are they for
There are fireworks in the yard and the police are questioning their purpose
The kids are starting shit and it's hard to ignore
The younger party attendees are causing trouble and it's difficult to overlook
Well the punks are on the roof now
Some of the rebellious attendees have climbed onto the rooftop
Oh yeah!
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm
And somebody's spilled the wine
Wine has been accidentally spilled
Oh no
An expression of disappointment or concern
The record's about to skip but it's staying in time
The music being played is close to skipping, but is still playing in time with the dancing
The girls they've got to piss so they're waiting in line
The women attending the party need to use the bathroom and are waiting in line
Happy Birthday to me and you
The song is wishing a happy birthday to both the singer and the listener
Happy Birthday to me and you
The song repeats its message of happy birthday
Happy Birthday to me and you
The song continues to wish a happy birthday to both the singer and the listener
Happy Birthday to me and you
The song ends with its final message of happy birthday
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Written by: Fletcher Johnson
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