The Happy Happy Birthday Song Lyrics
The Arrogant Worms
Lyrics
Once a year we celebrate
With stupid hats and plastic plates
The fact that you were able to make
A trip around the sun
And the whole clan gathers round
With gifts and laughter to abound
And we let out a joyful sound
And sing this stupid song
Happy birthday!
Now you're one year older!
Happy birthday!
Your life still isn't over!
Happy birthday!
You've not accomplished much
But you didn't die this year
I guess that's good enough
So let's drink to your fading health
And hope you don't remind yourself
The chance of finding fame and wealth
Decrease with every year
Does it feel like you're doing laps
And eating food and taking naps
And hoping that someday perhaps
Your life will hold some cheer
Happy birthday!
What have you done that matters?
Happy birthday!
You're starting to get fatter
Happy birthday!
It's downhill from now on
Try not to remind yourself
Your best years are all gone
If cryogenics were all free
Then you could live like Walt Disney
And live for all eternity
Inside a block of ice
But instead your time is set
This is the only life you get
And though it hasn't ended yet
Sometimes you wish it might
Happy birthday!
You wish you had more money
Happy birthday!
Your life's so sad it's funny
Happy birthday!
How much more can you take?
But your friends are hungry now
So cut the stupid cake!
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday, dear...
(Ralph, Bill, Ralph Kramden, bob, Skippy, the bush kangaroo, Stanly, starts with a 'J', and the b-b-b-b-b-bu-bu-bu-)
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Arrogant Worms' "The Happy Happy Birthday Song" is a humorous take on the traditional birthday song. It was released in 2003 as part of the band's album Dirt!
The writers of this song are Trevor Strong, Mike McCormick and Chris Patterson. The Arrogant Worms are an alternative folk-rock comedy trio from Canada composed of Trevor Strong, Chris Patterson and Mike McCormick. The lyrics of "The Happy Happy Birthday Song" poke fun at birthdays and all its associated traditions. It features funny lines such as “It’s your day to be nagged and scolded/And for once it’s not mine”. The upbeat tune and cleverly written lyrics make this song a great addition to any birthday celebration.