16 Candles
The Crests Lyrics


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Happy birthday, happy birthday, baby
Oh, I love you so

Sixteen candles make a lovely light
But not as bright as your eyes tonight
(As your eyes tonight, oh)
Blow out the candles
Make your wish come true
For I'll be wishing that you love me, too
(That you love me, too)

You're only sixteen (sixteen)
But you're my teenage queen
(You're my queen)
You're the prettiest
Loveliest girl I've ever seen
(I've ever seen, oh)

Sixteen candles in my heart will glow
For ever and ever for I love you so
(For I love you so)

You're only sixteen (sixteen)
But you're my teenage queen
(You're my queen)
Oh, you're the prettiest
Loveliest girl I've ever seen
(I've ever seen, oh)

Sixteen candles in my heart will glow
For ever and ever for I love you so




(For I love you so)
For I love you so

Overall Meaning

The Crests' song "16 Candles" tells the story of young love, as the singer expresses his feelings for a sixteen-year-old girl on her birthday. The repetition of "happy birthday, happy birthday, baby" at the beginning of the song sets the scene for the celebration, but also serves to emphasize the singer's affection for the girl. The use of the word "baby" also reinforces a sense of youth, capturing the innocence and naivety of young love.


The singer goes on to describe the beauty of the girl, using the image of sixteen candles to highlight her radiance. He acknowledges that the candles are not as bright as her eyes, an expression of admiration that is both sweet and touching. However, the singer's wishes for the girl do not stop there. He adds, "blow out the candles, make your wish come true, for I'll be wishing that you love me, too." Here, the lyrics reveal that the boy longs for the girl's love and hopes that she feels the same way.


The chorus repeats the phrase "you're only sixteen, but you're my teenage queen," reinforcing the idea that the two are still very young and that their feelings are still developing. However, the use of the term "queen" suggests that the girl holds a special place in the singer's life, and that he holds her in high regard.


Overall, the lyrics to "16 Candles" capture the excitement and intensity of young love, as well as the uncertainty and hope that come with it. The song is a classic example of a doo-wop love ballad and remains an enduring favorite today.


Line by Line Meaning

Happy birthday, happy birthday, baby
Wishing you a happy birthday my dear.


Oh, I love you so
Expressing deep affection towards you.


Sixteen candles make a lovely light
The sight of sixteen candles is beautiful.


But not as bright as your eyes tonight
However, the brightness of your eyes tonight surpasses that beauty.


(As your eyes tonight, oh)
Reiteration of the previous line.


Blow out the candles
Blow out the candles on your cake.


Make your wish come true
Make a wish, hoping it comes true.


For I'll be wishing that you love me, too
I am also wishing that you will reciprocate my feelings and love me back.


(That you love me, too)
Reiteration of the previous line.


You're only sixteen (sixteen)
Highlighting that you are young and only sixteen years old.


But you're my teenage queen
You are my queen, despite being a teenager.


(You're my queen)
Emphasis on the previous line.


You're the prettiest
You are beautiful.


Loveliest girl I've ever seen
Undoubtedly, you are the most beautiful girl I have ever laid my eyes on.


(I've ever seen, oh)
Reiteration of the previous line.


Sixteen candles in my heart will glow
My heart is filled with love for you, symbolized by sixteen candles.


For ever and ever for I love you so
I will love you forever and ever.


(For I love you so)
Reiteration of the previous line.




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