Hey you
I know I'm in the wrong
Time flies
When you're having fun
You wake up
Another year is gone
You're twenty-one

I guess you wanna know
Why I'm on the phone
It's been a day or so
I know it's kinda late
But happy birthday

Yeah yeah whoa oh
I know you hate me
Yeah yeah whoa oh
Well I miss you too
Yeah yeah I know
I know it's kinda late
But happy birthday

So hard
When you're far away
It's lame but I forgot the date
I won't make the same mistake
I'm so to blame

Now you know
Don't hang up the phone
I wish I was at home
I know it's way too late
But happy birthday

Yeah yeah whoa oh
I know you hate me
Yeah yeah whoa oh
Well I miss you too
Yeah yeah I know
I know it's kinda late
But happy birthday

It's not that I don't care
You know I'll make it up to you
If I could I'd be there

Yeah yeah whoa oh
Yeah yeah whoa oh
Well I miss you too
Yeah yeah I know
I know it's kinda late
But happy birthday

Yeah yeah whoa oh
I know you hate me
Yeah yeah whoa oh
Well I miss you too
Yeah yeah I know
I know it's kinda late
But happy birthday
To you


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Happy Birthday Lyrics as written by Jez Ashurst Chris Braide

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    I really enjoy listening to this song. Even though their previous lead vocalist - Eric decided to leave for a solo career, they have still kept the same touch of tune and genre. Though still missing the voice of Eric, Kyle is an amazing vocalist too. :]

    Cyndi_COMATOSEon August 25, 2007   Link
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    I think Kyle makes the band more mature sounding than some highschool band even though they originated in college. I love this song and I think Kyle's low voice makes it sound nice. Heheh.

    xoxoSTEPHon October 25, 2007   Link

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