Happy Birthday
Piper, Flipsyde
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Happy Birthday. So make a wish. Please accept my apologies, I wonder what would have been. Would you have been a little angel or an angel of sin? Tom-boy running around, hanging with all the guys. Or a little tough boy with beautiful brown eyes. I paid for the murder before they determined the sex, Choosing our life over your life meant your death. And you never got a chance to even open your eyes, Sometimes I wonder as a fetus if you fought for your life. Would you have been a little genius? In love with math? Would you have played in your school clothes and made me mad? Would you have been a little rapper like your poppa The Piper? Would you have made me quit smoking by finding one of my lighters? I wonder about your skin tone and shape of your nose, And the way you would've laughed and talked fast or slow. I think about it every year, so I picked up a pen. Happy birthday, I love you whoever you would've been. Happy Birthday What I thought was a dream Make a wish Was as real as it seemed I made a mistake I got a million excuses, as to why you died. And other people got their own reasons for homicide. Who's to say it would've worked and who's to say it wouldn't have I was young and struggling, but old enough to be a dad. The fear of being my father has never disappeared, I ponder it frequently while I'm sippin' on my beer. My vision of a family was artificial and fake So when it came time to create, I made a mistake. But now you got a little brother, maybe it's really you. Maybe you really forgave us knowing we were confused. Maybe, every time that he smiles it's you proudly knowing That your father's doing the right thing now. I'll never tell a woman what to do with her body, But if she don't love children, then we can't party. I think about it every year, so I picked up a pen. Happy birthday, I love you whoever you would've been. Happy Birthday What I thought was a dream Make a wish Was as real as it seemed I made a mistake And from the Heavens to the womb to the Heavens again. From the ending to the ending, never got to begin. Maybe one day we can meet face to face, In a place without time and space. Happy birthday. What I thought was a dream Make a wish Was as real as it seemed I made a mistake
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Written by: MARTIN KIERSZENBAUM, JINHO HAKIM FERREIRA
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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16 facts about this song
Genre"Happy Birthday" by Flipsyde is a unique blend of hip-hop and acoustic rock music genres.
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Release YearThe song was officially released in the year 2005.
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Album"Happy Birthday" belongs to Flipsyde's debut album called "We The People".
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Happy Birthday" are unconventional, addressing issues such as unexpected pregnancy and abortion, making it quite different from typical commercial music.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its serious subject matter, "Happy Birthday" performed impressively on global music charts. It reached the top 3 in Austria and Germany.
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Band OriginFlipsyde is an American band, originating from Oakland, California.
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Controversial SubjectThe song has sparked discussion due to its direct approach to the topic of abortion and regret, a controversial subject in various societies.
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Huge Hit"Happy Birthday" was a large hit in several European countries, despite not charting on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Lead SingerThe song is sung by Flipsyde’s lead singer, Steve Knight, whose rapping style has often been compared to Eminem.
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Multi-Lingual SongThe song contains verses both in English and Spanish, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and influences of Flipsyde's band members.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Happy Birthday" is as poignant as the song itself, depicting the narrative of the lyrics through visual storytelling.
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Variety of InterpretationsThe song's lyrics leave room for a variety of interpretations, depending on the listener's perspective, making it a conversation starter within the music community.
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RecognitionThough it didn't make a huge impact in the U.S, the song received international acclaim and is recognized as one of Flipsyde's biggest hits.
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Cover VersionsThe song's relatable and powerful subject has led other artists to create cover versions, further testifying to its impactful narrative.
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A Staple of Flipsyde’s Reputation"Happy Birthday" played a significant role in establishing Flipsyde's reputation as a band unafraid to tackle serious and controversial topics in their music.
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Use in MediaThough not its original intention, the tune has been adopted for celebrations due to its catchy chorus, appearing in TV shows and commercials internationally.
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