That summer I turned 16
I couldn't wait to drive
And as soon as I turned 18
Kissed my hometown goodbye
Every year revolved around that countdown to July
But ever since 21
It's one more trip 'round the Sun
It's crazy how time flies

I used to love it, what changed?
'Cause now it's just another day
And yeah, I like attention
But I hate to mention
One more candle on the cake
I don't wanna celebrate
You know I love a party
But I hate my birthday

Now all I think about is the boy that didn't text me
When did a happy day have to go and get so heavy?
Champagne drunks getting drunker
Damn I miss being younger
Cleaning up confetti all alone

I used to love it, what changed?
'Cause now it's just another day
And yeah, I like attention
But I hate to mention
One more candle on the cake
I don't wanna celebrate
You know I love a party
But I hate my birthday
I hate my birthday

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to
There's some years I just wish I could redo

I used to love it, what changed?
'Cause now it's just another day
And yeah, I like attention
But I hate to mention
One more candle on the cake
I don't wanna celebrate
You know I love a party
But I hate my birthday
I hate my birthday

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to