Happy Birthday (What I Really Want to Wish You)
by Jonathan Meur
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For the longest time, I'd wanted to sing something more meaningful than just "happy birthday". So here it is. What I'd really want to wish anyone on their birthdays.
lyrics
Happy Birthday (What I Really Want to Wish You)
The years keep on rolling
Just like waves
Like the waves of our lives that they are
Every new strike is an open invitation
A dare to sail on
Happy birthday my friend
Here’s to the wish
That you speak in your heart
That makes you a dreamer
That you be content and at peace
With your deeds and intents
In your heart of hearts
That’s what I really want to wish you
Hope that you get all the things
That you long for and the wisdom
To long for things that elevate you
Hope every glance in your rear view
Shows only the moments of pleasure
Hope you remember
The many ways you were made
To feel cared about and seen
Spurred on, admired, alive
Happy birthday my friend
Here’s to the spring in your step
That defines you, you go-getter
That you be content and at peace
With your deeds and intents
That’s what I really want to wish you
Happy birthday my friend
Here’s to the resolve in your stare
And the kindness in your eyes
That you be content and at peace
With your deeds and intents
In my heart of hearts
In my heart of hearts
In my heart of hearts
That’s what I really want to wish you
So happy birthday
The years keep on rolling
Just like waves
Like the waves of our lives that they are
Every new strike is an open invitation
A dare to sail on
Happy birthday my friend
Here’s to the wish
That you speak in your heart
That makes you a dreamer
That you be content and at peace
With your deeds and intents
In your heart of hearts
That’s what I really want to wish you
Hope that you get all the things
That you long for and the wisdom
To long for things that elevate you
Hope every glance in your rear view
Shows only the moments of pleasure
Hope you remember
The many ways you were made
To feel cared about and seen
Spurred on, admired, alive
Happy birthday my friend
Here’s to the spring in your step
That defines you, you go-getter
That you be content and at peace
With your deeds and intents
That’s what I really want to wish you
Happy birthday my friend
Here’s to the resolve in your stare
And the kindness in your eyes
That you be content and at peace
With your deeds and intents
In my heart of hearts
In my heart of hearts
In my heart of hearts
That’s what I really want to wish you
So happy birthday
credits
released June 18, 2018
Vocals / Guitar: Jonathan Meur
Trumpet: Jonathan Baird
Written by Jonathan Meur
Recording, additional programming and mixing by Gabriel Lynch
Mastering by Lee Williams
Vocals / Guitar: Jonathan Meur
Trumpet: Jonathan Baird
Written by Jonathan Meur
Recording, additional programming and mixing by Gabriel Lynch
Mastering by Lee Williams
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Jonathan Meur Paris, France
Paris-based French-Mauritian singer-songwriter addicted to the creative process. A fusion of folk, pop, rock and classical, his music has drawn comparisons to the likes of Sufjan Stevens, Kings of Convenience and Regina Spektor.
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Jun 2018 -
Jul 2015 -
Apr 2013 -
Nov 2012
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