Tiny Moving Parts is an American emo band from Benson, Minnesota. Formed in… Read Full Bio ↴Tiny Moving Parts is an American emo band from Benson, Minnesota. Formed in 2008 by William and Matthew Chevalier & Dylan Mattheisen, the band has released seven studio albums since their formation. They signed to Hopeless Records in 2019 for their most recent album, breathe. The trio started playing together in junior high and have been together since then. After releasing their first album Waves Rise, Waves Recede, the Ocean Is Full of Waves they followed up with their second, Moving to Antarctica on June 19, 2010. Their third album, This Couch Is Long & Full of Friendship, was released through Kind of Like Records on January 13, 2013. On June 12, "Clouds Above My Head" was released as a free download. On July 9, the album was released physically. Later in the month, the group toured alongside The Front Bottoms, Frameworks and Hostage Calm. In March 2014, the group performed with Japanther. Later that month, the band signed to Triple Crown Records. In April and May, the group went on tour with Frameworks, Gates and Free Throw. In June, the group supported Modern Baseball on their headlining US tour. On July 9, "Always Focused" was made available for streaming. On September 9, they released their fourth album, Pleasant Living. In July and August, the group supported State Champs on their headlining US tour, dubbed The Shot Boys of Summer Tour. Between October and December, the group supported Modern Baseball on their headlining US tour. In March 2016, they announced that their fifth album, Celebrate, will be released on May 20, 2016. In the same announcement, they released the first single from Celebrate entitled "Happy Birthday". The band went on a spring 2016 tour supporting The Wonder Years, Letlive and Microwave. The group's next album, Swell, was released on January 26, 2018. On June 25, 2019, it was announced that the band had signed to Hopeless Records, and that their seventh album, Breathe, was released on the 13th of September.

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Happy Birthday
Tiny Moving Parts Lyrics

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Tired arms
Sweaty palms
Yeah, I still keep my fingers crossed
I hope you're okay
I hope you're okay
Fuck

I gotta go somewhere far enough away

I've made mistakes
And I am constantly afraid
I think I think too much
I think I think too much
Your hill's too hard to climb
I wish I had the guts
I wish I had the guts
Just enough to get over it
Yeah, i still keep my fingers crossed
I hope youre okay

A smile can only bend so far
before it breaks
and your comfort falls apart
I though i had another chance last year when you left
Well i was wrong
It's all gone
I was wrong

I think I think too much
I wish I had the guts
Just enough to get over it

Getting stoned in the back of a car
You have no idea where you are
But you're satisfied with life
And you dont think twice of it

Every day you celebrate, celebrate
Like its your birthday, your britdhday

Well happy birthday
Celebrate

Overall Meaning

The song "Happy Birthday" by Tiny Moving Parts is an emotional and introspective piece that touches upon a range of difficult emotions such as anxiety, regret, and heartbreak. The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer is physically and emotionally drained, possibly due to a difficult circumstance or event. The next few lines show that the singer is still hoping for the well-being of someone close to them, despite their own struggles. The use of profanity in the lyrics shows the intensity of the emotions being depicted.

As the song progresses, the singer reveals that they have made mistakes and are constantly anxious about the future. They feel that their life is an uphill battle that is too hard to overcome. The phrase "I think I think too much" is a reflection of the singer's constant overthinking and self-doubt. They wish they were brave enough to face their challenges head-on.

The second half of the song touches upon the theme of loss and the idea that some things in life cannot be salvaged. The line "a smile can only bend so far before it breaks" suggests that the singer has reached their breaking point. They express regret about the past and a desire for a second chance that never came. The closing lines of the song encourage the listener to celebrate life every day as if it were their birthday, even in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Tired arms
Feeling exhausted and drained physically

Sweaty palms
Feeling anxious and nervous emotionally

Yeah, I still keep my fingers crossed
Hoping for the best outcome despite the unfavorable situation

I hope you're okay
Wishing for the wellness and safety of the person being referred to

I hope you're okay
Reiterating the wish for the person's health and safety

Fuck
Expressing frustration and disappointment

I gotta go somewhere far enough away
Feeling the need to distance oneself from a stressful or painful situation

I've made mistakes
Acknowledging the wrong decisions and actions done in the past

And I am constantly afraid
Suffering from anxiety and fear regularly

I think I think too much
Overthinking and analyzing things excessively

I think I think too much
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the habit of overthinking

Your hill's too hard to climb
The challenges and obstacles are too difficult to overcome

I wish I had the guts
Desiring to possess the courage and bravery to face challenges

I wish I had the guts
Repeating the previous line to express the strong desire for courage

Just enough to get over it
Not needing too much courage or bravery, just the right amount to overcome obstacles

Yeah, I still keep my fingers crossed
Hoping for the best outcome despite the unfavorable situation

I hope you're okay
Wishing for the wellness and safety of the person being referred to

A smile can only bend so far
One's happiness and positivity can only withstand a certain amount of stress

before it breaks
Reaching the point of emotional breakdown and instability

and your comfort falls apart
Losing the sense of ease and well-being

I thought I had another chance last year when you left
Believing that there was a possibility to reconcile after a difficult situation in the past

Well I was wrong
Realizing that the assumption made was incorrect

It's all gone
Feeling like everything has vanished or dissipated

I was wrong
Repeating the previous statement to emphasize the realization of being incorrect

Getting stoned in the back of a car
Smoking marijuana in the rear of a vehicle

You have no idea where you are
Feeling lost and disoriented

But you're satisfied with life
Finding contentment and happiness in the current state of one's existence

And you don't think twice of it
Not worrying or considering the potential negative consequences of their actions

Every day you celebrate, celebrate
Marking and appreciating each day with joy and praise

Like it's your birthday, your birthday
Celebrating every day with the same enthusiasm and excitement as one's birthday

Well happy birthday
Wishing a happy birthday to the person being referred to

Celebrate
Encouraging the act of celebrating and rejoicing in life

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Victoria

7y↑34

Tired arms
Sweaty palms
Yeah, I still keep my fingers crossed
I hope you're okay
I hope you're okay
Fuck

I gotta go somewhere far enough away
I've made mistakes
And I am constantly afraid
I think I think too much
I think I think too much
Your hill's too hard to climb
I wish I had the guts
I wish I had the guts
Just enough to get over it
Yeah, i still keep my fingers crossed
I hope youre okay

A smile can only bend so far
Before it breaks
And your comfort falls apart
I though i had another chance last year when you left
Well i was wrong
It's all gone
I was wrong
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I think I think too much
I wish I had the guts
Just enough to get over it

Getting stoned in the back of a car
You have no idea where you are
But you're satisfied with life
And you dont think twice of it

Every day you celebrate, celebrate
Like its your birthday, your birthday
Well happy birthday
Celebrate

gbrs

4y↑2

[Verse 1]
Tired arms
Sweaty palms
Yet I still keep my fingers crossed

[Pre-Chorus]
I hope you're okay
I hope you're okay
(Fuck!)

[Chorus]
I gotta go somewhere far enough away
I've made mistakes
And I am constantly afraid
I think I think too much
I think I think too much
Your hill's too hard to climb
I wish I had the guts
I wish I had the guts
Just enough to get over it

[Verse 2]
Yet I still keep my fingers crossed
I hope you're okay
A smile can only bend so far before it breaks
And your cover falls apart
I thought I had another chance last year when you left
Well, I was wrong
It's all gone
I was wrong

[Bridge]
I think I think too much
I wish I had the guts
Just enough to get over it

[Outro]
Getting stoned in the back of a car
You have no idea where you are
But you're satisfied with life
And you dont think twice of it
Every day you celebrate, celebrate
Like it's your birthday, your birthday
Well, happy birthday
Celebrate

Ipeee

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Victoria

7y↑34

rawbhimself

2y↑1

Hahaha it was the advertising for me lol

BRIAN SUCAB

Happy Bday to Me in Advanced Thank You Tiny Moving Parts for saving my life perfectly to your music art..Keep Bangin..

Doug Allan

7y↑3

Embarrassingly, I'd never heard of this band before I saw them open for Circa Survive. They blew me away live!! They were insane and sounded so good.

Naru Hina

6y↑2

I love this band...... Their music is different, really digs me down by it

gbrs

4y↑2

notabassplayer

8y↑4

I need the new album NOW

Al Rossi

8y↑3

awesome! this is sick!!!

Wolf92xd

5y↑21

''I think I think too much'' pretty much resumes my anxiety and the way my mind always wanders on the silliest things every day, every moment... Relatable asf tbh