[Verse 1]
I wrapped your name in ribbon
Saved the good seat for you
I baked the sweet surprise
With a grin that’s way too true
Your world looks crowded, baby
Too many hands in the way
So I’m sweeping all the clutter
Before your perfect day
[Pre-Chorus]
Hush now, count to ten
I know where they stand
One little step aside
And you’ll take my hand
[Chorus]
Birthday night, come close (come close)
Birthday night, don’t go (don’t go)
I clear the road for us
I keep you in my glow
Birthday night, come close (come close)
Birthday night, you’ll see
Every prize, every smile
Ends right here with me
[Verse 2]
I tied the bow tight, tighter
On a box with a pretty lie
Candles in a neat row
And a storm behind my eyes
If anyone gets careless
I send them far from you
I’m all soft lace and danger
In a cherry-red debut
[Pre-Chorus]
Hush now, hear my laugh
It’s sugar on the blade
One little step aside
And the rest gets rearranged
[Chorus]
Birthday night, come close (come close)
Birthday night, don’t go (don’t go)
I clear the road for us
I keep you in my glow
Birthday night, come close (come close)
Birthday night, you’ll see
Every prize, every smile
Ends right here with me
[Bridge]
Dance like the world is tiny
Just your hand and mine
If the room starts talking
I cut the thread in time
Make a wish, sweet darling
Blow that candle out
When the smoke falls quiet
You’ll know what I’m about
[Final Chorus]
Birthday night, come close (come close)
Birthday night, don’t go (don’t go)
I clear the road for us
I keep you in my glow
Birthday night, come close (come close)
Birthday night, you’ll see
Every prize, every smile
Ends right here with me
(come close)
(you’ll see)
(ends right here with me)