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I remember a time, not so long ago
I recall a time not too distant in the past
when I worked in a bar, a bar called birthdays
During my employment at a bar named "Birthdays"
a girl asked me do I get a free shot? and I asked her why?
A girl inquired if she gets a complimentary shot, prompting my question of why
she said I just turned nineteen and the bars called birthdays
She revealed she just turned nineteen, and the bar is named "Birthdays"
happy birthday
Celebrating a birthday
the shots aren't free
However, shots are not free
happy birthday
Wishing a happy birthday
this ones on me
Offering a free shot as a gesture
where do you go when all the good times go away?
Pondering where one goes when joyous moments fade
I said I go to a bar, a bar called birthdays
Responding with going to a bar, specifically "Birthdays"
she said when was the last time that you seized the day?
A girl questions when I last embraced the present moment
I don't know I spend my whole life in a bar called birthdays'
I admit to spending my entire life in the bar named "Birthdays"
happy birthday
Celebrating a birthday again
just turned thirty
Just turned thirty years old
happy birthday
Extending birthday wishes
still don't feel free
Despite the age, still not feeling liberated
baby
Addressing someone affectionately
when you're drunk
Noting that when intoxicated, one tends to unravel
you keep falling apart
little baby
Referring to someone as a baby
my baby
Expressing pride in them
I'm proud of you though
Acknowledging the difficulties but expressing pride nonetheless
know that
Concluding with a statement of acknowledgment
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