Eighteen Candles for Emily

[Verse 1]
Emily
The room is glowing
Balloons on the ceiling
Friends at the door
Eighteen candles all in a row
You’ve never looked this sure before
[Pre-Chorus]
We’ve been waiting on this moment
Watching you grow into your name
Now the future’s wide and open
Say it loud
Say it proud again
[Chorus]
Happy birthday
Emily
Eighteen and you’re finally free
Raise your glass to happiness
To every dream you haven’t dreamed yet
Happy birthday
Emily (hey!)
Health and heart for all you’ll be
Tonight we dance
Tonight we sing
For Emily
Our everything
[Verse 2]
Photos on the fridge from childhood
Confetti on the floor by your feet
You laugh so hard
The whole world softens
This is how it’s meant to be
[Pre-Chorus]
We’ve been waiting on this moment
Watching you step into your light
Here’s to every bright tomorrow
Starting with this perfect night
[Chorus]
Happy birthday
Emily
Eighteen and you’re finally free
Raise your glass to happiness
To every dream you haven’t dreamed yet
Happy birthday
Emily (oh!)
Health and heart for all you’ll be
Tonight we dance
Tonight we sing
For Emily
Our everything
[Bridge]
Make a wish and close your eyes
Let the sparkles fill your mind
Every heartbeat
Every smile
May they stay for a long
Long while
[Chorus]
Happy birthday
Emily
Eighteen and you’re finally free
Raise your glass to happiness
To every dream you haven’t dreamed yet
Happy birthday
Emily (yeah!)
Health and heart for all you’ll be
Tonight we dance
Tonight we sing
For Emily
Our everything

pop, Shiny modern pop with bright synth chords, upbeat acoustic guitar, and snappy drums; verses stay tight and conversational, lifting into a big, chantable chorus with stacked gang vocals on the hook. Clean, glossy production, female vocals, with a brief middle-eight drop to claps and bass before a final euphoric chorus.