Useless ID is a four-piece punk-rock band formed in Haifa, Israel in 1994.… Read Full Bio ↴Useless ID is a four-piece punk-rock band formed in Haifa, Israel in 1994. Like any other band, they started playing shows in their country. However, it wasn't until they started flying to California to play shows when they began to get international recognition. They created their own record label called Falafel Records, named after their favorite food. Eventually The Ataris came to hear of Useless ID's material. They liked it and offered to do a split EP under their previous record label, Kung Fu Records. Useless ID eventually got signed under Kung Fu Records themselves and have released three more subsequent records on that label. One of their songs, called "State of Fear", is featured in the Rock Against Bush, Vol. 2 compilation. In 2008, Suburban Home Records put out "The Lost Broken Bones", a solid 12 track album that hearkens back to the glory days of pop-punk, although it was darker, heavier and more aggressive than any of the band's previous efforts. Since 2011, the band has been signed to Fat Wreck Chords.

Band members:
* Yotam Ben Horin - Bass, Lead Vocals
* Ishay Berger - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
* Guy Carmel - Rhythm Guitar, Backup Vocals
* Yonatan Harpak - Drums, Percussion

Birthday Song
Useless ID Lyrics

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It was a Sunday,
I never tought I could forget.
If I would remember'
I wouldn't be full of regret.
Now she needs an answer.
I forgot her Birthday.
Sitting and waiting,
I want her to know that I care.

No matter what I say,
I never make it up to her.
Now she needs an answer.
I forgot her Birthday.
After all we can be friends
Still pretend all the time.
After all we can be friends
Still pretend.
Because it was her birthday.

Because it was her birthday.
Because it was her birthday.

Overall Meaning

In "Birthday Song," USELESS I.D. vocalist Yotam Ben Horin tells the story of a forgotten birthday and its disappointing aftermath. The song's lyrics express feelings of regret and the desire to make amends, despite knowing that it may be too late to fully make it up to the person who was hurt. The chorus repeats the phrase "Because it was her birthday" three times, emphasizing the significance of the occasion and the missed opportunity to show appreciation and care.

The theme of regret runs throughout the song, with the singer acknowledging the mistake of forgetting the birthday and the consequences of doing so. However, the chorus suggests that there is still hope for the relationship, that they can "still pretend" to be friends despite the hurt caused. The lyrics capture the complex emotions that can arise in the aftermath of a mistake, particularly one that hurt someone close to us.

Overall, "Birthday Song" is a relatable and emotionally charged song that explores the themes of regret, friendship, and forgiveness. Its catchy chorus and relatable lyrics have made it a fan-favorite for USELESS I.D. listeners.

Line by Line Meaning

It was a Sunday,
The day when this event occurred which remains significant to the singer.

I never thought I could forget.
The singer believes it's impossible for them to forget something important, but they did.

If I would remember'
The singer reflects on the importance of not forgetting in hindsight.

I wouldn't be full of regret.
The artist laments their mistake in forgetting and the impact it has on them.

Now she needs an answer.
The artist feels pressure from their partner to resolve the issue they caused.

I forgot her Birthday.
The singer reveals what they forgot, an important event to their partner.

Sitting and waiting,
The singer is thinking, possibly considering how to resolve the issue.

I want her to know that I care.
The artist has feelings for their partner and wants to express them.

No matter what I say,
The artist believes their words won't be enough to make up for their mistake.

I never make it up to her.
The artist feels guilty and inadequate to resolve the issue they caused.

After all we can be friends
The singer considers that they can still maintain a platonic relationship with their partner despite their mistake.

Still pretend all the time.
The artist acknowledges that things may not return to how they were before, but they hope to maintain appearances of normalcy.

Because it was her birthday.
The reason for the significance of the event that was forgotten.

Because it was her birthday.
The reason for the guilt the singer feels for forgetting this event.

Because it was her birthday.
The reason why the singer is trying to resolve the issue with their partner.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ACUM Ltd.
Written by: BEN HORIN YOTAM, BERGER ISHAY, CARMEL GUY

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