[Intro – Soft acoustic guitar, intimate vocals] [Verse 1] I remember your last birthday, Like it was only yesterday. Spencer being silly in his cute little suit, All those pictures that we took that day. I still remember how he made us smile, The little moments we got to share. That tiny suit won't fit him now, But those memories will always be there. [Verse 2] I hope you're surrounded by family and friends, I hope there's laughter filling up the place. I hope they've made you something good to eat, And saved a little room for birthday cake. I hope Spencer's giving you lots of hugs, Smiling and laughing the whole day through. I hope you're doing something that you love, Something that feels just right for you. 'Cause what's a happy birthday, If there's nothing making you smile? I hope today gives you a thousand reasons, And they last you quite a while. [Pre-Chorus – Gentle emotional build] I couldn't bring myself to write to you, You made it clear you wanted me away. And the best that I can do is respect your wishes, But I hope you've got more wishes to make today. [Chorus – Full band enters, soaring clean vocals] So happy birthday, Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to the sweetest woman That I ever knew. I hope your day is full of laughter, I hope your dreams are coming true. And even if these words don't reach you, Happy birthday to you. [Verse 3 – Softer again, warm and affectionate] Thirty-one already, can you believe? You don't look a day past twenty-five. And I don't know if I ever told you, But your new haircut really caught my eye. It looks gorgeous, it really suits you, Though I always knew that any style would do. I should've said those little things more often, Should've made it clearer to you. [Pre-Chorus 2 – Building with emotion] And I won't pretend it wasn't hard, To keep myself from reaching out. But I know the space you've asked me for, And I won't go breaking that now. Still, keeping all these words inside, Was harder than I thought it'd be. So I gave them somewhere else to live, And turned them into a melody. [Chorus – Powerful, emotional belting] So happy birthday, Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to the sweetest woman That I ever knew. I hope your day is full of laughter, I hope your dreams are coming true. And even if these words don't reach you, Happy birthday to you. [Bridge – Instruments fall away, vulnerable vocals] Maybe you'll hear this song someday, Maybe you'll never hear it at all. Maybe you'll find it months from now, Or never come across it at all. But at least these words have somewhere to go, Instead of staying locked inside. I didn't need you to hear them today, I just couldn't let the day go by. [Final Chorus – Full emotional release] So happy birthday, Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to the sweetest woman That I ever knew. Thank you for all of the laughter, Thank you for all of the smiles. Thank you for the memories we made, For every moment worth our while. I hope you make a thousand more, And find new reasons to celebrate. I hope this birthday's beautiful, And there's more happiness along the way. [Outro – Acoustic guitar, soft fading vocals] Happy birthday... Happy birthday to you. And whether you hear this now, Someday, or never do... At least I found a place For the words I couldn't give to you. Happy birthday.
