Lyrics
Maybe you feel embarrassed
Expressing the possibility that the person might feel self-conscious or awkward.
Maybe you feel old
Suggesting the potential sentiment of aging or feeling old on the occasion.
Is it more than you asked for
Pondering if the celebration exceeds the individual's expectations.
Is it more than it's worth
Raising the question of whether the celebration is worth the effort or significance.
You better get ready
Advising the person to prepare for something.
Because it's your birthday
Announcing that it's the individual's birthday, a special occasion.
Open your presents
Encouraging the person to unwrap their gifts.
Another year older
Acknowledging the passage of another year in the person's life.
You better get ready
Reiterating the advice to be prepared for something related to the birthday.
Because it's your birthday
Highlighting the significance of the day as the person's birthday.
Open your letters
Suggesting the act of opening received letters, possibly birthday cards.
And stay by the phone
Encouraging the person to be near the phone, anticipating calls or messages.
Save your breath for your candle
Advising to save energy for blowing out the birthday candle.
Dunk your head in a dunce cap
Metaphorically suggesting a playful act of putting on a dunce cap, possibly for fun on the birthday.
It's the most special day of your year
Emphasizing the exceptional nature of the birthday, considering it the most special day of the year.
Everyone's wondering where you're at
Indicating curiosity from others about the person's whereabouts on their birthday.
You better get ready
Reiterating the need for readiness, possibly for more surprises or celebrations.
Because it's your birthday
Encouraging the person to unwrap more presents.
Open your presents
Repeating the acknowledgment of aging, associating it with the act of opening gifts.
Another year older
Reminding the person of the advancing years as they celebrate their birthday.
You better get ready
Reiterating the advice to be prepared, possibly for additional aspects of the celebration.
Because it's your birthday
Emphasizing the birthday and encouraging the opening of received letters.
Open your letters
Reiterating the anticipation of messages or calls, urging proximity to the phone.
And stay by the phone
Encouraging the person to stay connected and responsive on their birthday.
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