Tim Clark

Lyrics

I know it’s your birthday but try hard not to cry
It doesn’t have to be the worst day of the rest of your life
You don’t like the attention but there’s no good reason why
Could it be that you deserve it? Could it be that you’re alright?

How about a happy happy birthday
Where you don’t burst into tears at hip hip hooray?
It’s no joke they love you, they wish you could love you too
So take a chance, raise a glass and sing happy birthday to you

Wrap yourself a present, write yourself a card
Get a cake and light some candles but don’t blow ‘em out too hard
Pour yourself some good champagne and drink yourself a toast
Three cheers for another year of not giving up the ghost

How about a happy happy birthday
Where you don’t burst into tears at hip hip hooray?
It’s no joke they love you, they wish you could love you too
So take a chance, raise a glass and sing happy birthday to you

Why does it hurt so bad to think someone might care?
Is it so hard to imagine they’d be glad that you’re still there?

Well, I’m not gonna have it, I’m putting down my foot
You’re giving up this habit of thinking you’re no good
Shame and fear and self-defeat have had a good long run
So we’re gonna have a party and you’re gonna have some fun

How about a happy happy birthday
Where you don’t burst into tears at hip hip hooray?
It’s no joke they love you, they wish you could love you too
So take a chance, raise a glass and sing happy birthday to you
Take a chance, raise a glass and sing happy birthday to you