[Verse 1]
Birthday on the calendar
I let it pass me by
One black ribbon on my sleeve
One cold look in my eye
Cake on the table
Like a dare from the dead
I blew out the candles
Left the smoke in your head
[Pre-Chorus]
You came with the balloons
I came with the stare
You said, "make a wish"
I said, "I already don’t care"
[Chorus]
Birthday yes, happy never
Not today, not ever
Birthday yes, happy never
I smile like a dagger
Birthday yes, happy never
Keep the noise out the door
Birthday yes, happy never
I don’t do the décor
[Verse 2]
Opened one gift
It was dressed in black
A tiny little token
With a note tucked back
You sang real loud
I hummed through my teeth
Sweet on the surface
But the frost runs deep
[Pre-Chorus]
You want confetti
I want the quiet room
You want a bright little spark
I want the funereal bloom
[Chorus]
Birthday yes, happy never
Not today, not ever
Birthday yes, happy never
I smile like a dagger
Birthday yes, happy never
Keep the noise out the door
Birthday yes, happy never
I don’t do the décor
[Bridge]
Let them cheer for the others
Let them crown the bright
I like my name in shadow
And my cake in black and white
One more candle
Then the dark can stay
I was born with a storm cloud
And I wear it all day
[Chorus]
Birthday yes, happy never
Not today, not ever
Birthday yes, happy never
I smile like a dagger
Birthday yes, happy never
Keep the noise out the door
Birthday yes, happy never
I don’t do the décor