The Unbirthday Song (Alice In Wonderland)
The Unbirthday Song
Ed Wynn Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴A very merry unbirthday to me
To who?
To me
Oh you!
Who me?
Yes, you!
Oh, me!
Let's all congratulate us with another cup of tea
A very merry unbirthday to you!
Now, statistics prove, prove that you've one birthday
Imagine, just one birthday every year
Ah, but there are three hundred and sixty four unbirthdays!
Precisely why we're gathered here to cheer
A very merry unbirthday to you, to you
To me?
To you!
A very merry unbirthday
For me?
For you!
Now blow the candle out my dear
And make your wish come true
A merry merry unbirthday to you!
Overall Meaning
The Unbirthday Song is a playful and fanciful tune that celebrates the concept of unbirthdays. The lyrics are whimsical and upbeat, urging the listener to join in the merriment and frivolity of celebrating one's un-birthday.
The song begins with a playful exchange between two people. The first person wishes themselves a very merry unbirthday, to which the second person responds with confusion. The first person then clarifies that they are celebrating their unbirthday, and invites the second person to join in the festivities. The chorus then declares a very merry unbirthday to both of them, and they celebrate with another cup of tea.
The clever twist in the lyrics comes in the following verses, where the song explains that statistics prove that we each have only one birthday a year. However, there are 364 unbirthdays, which is the reason for the song and celebration. The song then concludes by urging the listener to blow out the candle and make a wish on their merry, merry unbirthday.
Overall, The Unbirthday Song is a playful and lighthearted tune that emphasizes the value of celebrating the moments and experiences that make life joyful and magical.
Line by Line Meaning
A very merry unbirthday to me
I wish myself a happy non-birthday celebration
To who?
To whom are we dedicating this song?
To me
To myself!
Oh you!
Oh, I see that you are congratulating me!
A very merry unbirthday to you
I wish you a happy non-birthday celebration!
Who me?
Are you sure you are congratulating me?
Yes, you!
Yes, I am congratulating you!
Oh, me!
Oh, I realize now that you are congratulating me!
Let's all congratulate us with another cup of tea
Let's all raise a cup of tea in celebration!
Now, statistics prove, prove that you've one birthday
Official records confirm that we are each born only once
Imagine, just one birthday every year
Imagine, we only celebrate our actual birthday once a year
Ah, but there are three hundred and sixty four unbirthdays!
However, there are 364 other days that are not our actual birthday!
Precisely why we're gathered here to cheer
And that is why we are gathered here to celebrate!
A very merry unbirthday to you, to you
Let's all celebrate your non-birthday, too!
To me?
Are you sure you are congratulating me?
To you!
Yes, I am congratulating you!
A very merry unbirthday
A happy non-birthday celebration!
For me?
Are you sure this celebration is for me?
For you!
Yes, this celebration is for you!
Now blow the candle out my dear
Now it's time to blow out the non-existent candle, my friend
And make your wish come true
Make a wish for a bright future!
A merry merry unbirthday to you!
Once again, happy non-birthday celebration to you!
Lyrics © SOROKA MUSIC LTD.
Written by: Mack David, Al Hoffman, Jerry Livingston
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