¡Happy Birthday Guadalupe!
The Killers Lyrics


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Well I woke up Christmas morning and what did I see?
I saw a lovely señorita looking back at me
Named Guadalupe, with big brown eyes
Boy what did you do this time?

Made my excuses and a beeline for the bedroom door
She was beggin' and a-pleadin', screamin', "Por favor,
Mi cumpleaños, stay with me,
Baby it's cold outside"

We are livin' in a difficult time
We've been walkin' down a difficult line
Put your feet up baby, it's Christmas time
Cumpleaños feliz
Happy Birthday Guadalupe

(Our time will come)
(We both hold on)

She gave me coffee and tortillas to console my head
Prepared the slippers on my feet before she made our bed
And blew the candles from her favourite cake
And we kissed beneath the mistletoe

I pulled her body close to mine and I had just one chance
I whispered, "Baby will you marry me for just one dance?"
Infatuation, the things you say
I got scared and I left that night

'Cause we are livin' in a difficult time
We've been walking down a difficult line
Put your feet up baby, it's Christmas time
Cumpleaños feliz
Happy Birthday Guadalupe

Deck the halls with rosaries
Wish upon a Christmas tree
Silent night please come to me
Bearing gifts from my... my Mexican angel

At night I wake up cold and lonely, burstin' at the seams
She haunts the early morning hours of December dreams
My Guadalupe, with big brown eyes
I wanna break the spell tonight

'Cause we are livin' in a difficult time
We've been walkin' down a difficult line
Put your feet up baby, it's Christmas time
Cumpleaños feliz
Happy Birthday Guadalupe





Happy Birthday Guadalupe

Overall Meaning

The Killers' "Happy Birthday Guadalupe" is a love song with a Mexican twist that tells the story of the singer's short-lived relationship with a woman named Guadalupe. The song's lyrics are sung in both English and Spanish and have a romantic and nostalgic feel to them. The song begins with the singer waking up on Christmas morning and seeing Guadalupe, a beautiful woman with big brown eyes, looking back at him. The woman pleads with him to stay with her on her birthday, but he leaves, filled with hesitation and regret.


The song's chorus is anthemic, with lyrics that encourage listeners to take a break from reality and celebrate Christmas and Guadalupe's birthday. The verses of the song describe the singer's memories of his time with Guadalupe and the emotional toll that their relationship has taken on him. He wakes up cold and lonely, longing for the woman who haunts his dreams.


The song's lyrics are filled with historical and cultural references to Mexico and its traditions. The song celebrates the Mexican holiday of Guadalupe Day, which is celebrated on December 12th every year. The song also references the Mexican sweet bread, "rosca de reyes," which is traditionally eaten on Christmas day.


This song is a tribute to the Mexican icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which is considered the patron saint of Mexico. The video was shot entirely in Mexico City and features a guest appearance by the actor and singer Diego Luna.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I woke up Christmas morning and what did I see?
Upon waking on Christmas Day, the singer sees a lovely señorita named Guadalupe.


I saw a lovely señorita looking back at me
The singer wakes up to see Guadalupe looking at him.


Named Guadalupe, with big brown eyes
The lovely señorita's name is Guadalupe and she has enchanting brown eyes.


Boy what did you do this time?
The artist's actions in relation to Guadalupe are questioned.


Made my excuses and a beeline for the bedroom door
The artist quickly leaves Guadalupe's presence after making excuses.


She was beggin' and a-pleadin', screamin', "Por favor,
Guadalupe pleads with the singer to stay with her.


Mi cumpleaños, stay with me,
Guadalupe wants the singer to spend her birthday with her.


Baby it's cold outside"
Guadalupe uses the cold weather as a reason for the artist to stay with her.


We are livin' in a difficult time
The current time is full of challenges and difficulties.


We've been walkin' down a difficult line
The artist and Guadalupe have been traversing a challenging path.


Put your feet up baby, it's Christmas time
Despite the difficulties, the singer encourages Guadalupe to relax and enjoy the holiday season.


Cumpleaños feliz
A Spanish phrase meaning 'happy birthday.'


Happy Birthday Guadalupe
The singer wishes Guadalupe a happy birthday.


She gave me coffee and tortillas to console my head
Guadalupe offers the singer coffee and tortillas to ease his discomfort.


Prepared the slippers on my feet before she made our bed
Guadalupe demonstrates her thoughtfulness by preparing the singer's slippers before making the bed.


And blew the candles from her favourite cake
Guadalupe blows out the candles on her favorite cake.


And we kissed beneath the mistletoe
The artist and Guadalupe share a kiss under the mistletoe.


I pulled her body close to mine and I had just one chance
The singer takes the opportunity to hold Guadalupe close and propose to her for just one dance.


Infatuation, the things you say
The singer reflects on the things said in the heat of the moment due to infatuation.


I got scared and I left that night
The artist's nerves get the best of him and he leaves Guadalupe's presence that night.


Deck the halls with rosaries
A reference to traditional Christian décor with a Mexican twist.


Wish upon a Christmas tree
A request to make a wish upon a Christmas tree.


Silent night please come to me
A desire for the peace and calm of a silent night to come over the singer.


Bearing gifts from my... my Mexican angel
Presents from Guadalupe, who is referred to as a 'Mexican angel.'


At night I wake up cold and lonely, burstin' at the seams
The singer wakes up feeling cold and alone, overwhelmed with emotion.


She haunts the early morning hours of December dreams
Guadalupe frequently appears in the singer's dreams during December.


I wanna break the spell tonight
The singer hopes to overcome the hold that Guadalupe has on him.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRANDON FLOWERS, DAVE BRENT KEUNING, MARK AUGUST STOERMER, RONNIE JR. VANNUCCI

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Guadalupe Viridiana Morales

Me gusta escuchar esta canción cada cinco de diciembre, día de mi cumpleaños. Me gusta pensar que The Killers me la escribió. Jajaja. UuU

Janyuca

Hey, si no estoy cerca para tu cumpleaños en diciembre, happy birth day Charli !!!!!!

gysanti1900

I absolutely love this song and the video to it...I've been listening to this song every December since 2009, still going strong on 2022....and I just want to say Feliliz Navidad! Hope everyone that reads this in 2022 is doing well and blessings to you and your loved one's.

Tiffany Reyna Martinez

I was the older one of the 3 little Mexican Angels. I had a blast on set, especially when I played catch with Luke Perry during a break, this is when I found he is left handed. Great memories I will always treasure.

Gian Flower

Awesome to see you now!

The canary Is dead

Poignant

QuorumOf1

So sad he passed he seemed like a good guy

The canary Is dead

@QuorumOf1 indeed

Il mondo di Mauro & Lisi

Dear Tiffany, may you tell me where this video was shot and where the chapel is? I't's very important for me because I'm writing an article about Luke Perry. Thank you!

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Ricardo Cervantes

Es increible la conexión que tienen The Killers con la México y su cultura, sin duda soy fan de esta super banda. Y un dia después del 12 de Diciembre Feliz Cumpleaños Guadalupe. !!!

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