Birthday Card

I know that I'm a little late
Now to your party
To make up for it
I got a birthday card
I'm sorry that it's pink
And says "happy engagement"
In fancy little writing with a heart

That was the only one we had
There in the kitchen
And I wasn't about
To buy one from the shop
I said that it'll do
'Cause the only other one to choose
Was an angel saying "sorry for your loss"
And that's a line I didn't want to cross

But I know that you're not the person
Who would judge a lovely card by
Its cover 'cause that's rude
And it's only inside
That is where the beauty hides
And no one knows that fact as well as you

So flip it open, there's a message
Written by me there for you, now
And this is what it says
"Happy birthday, finally
You're an adult now, 18
Thought I'd help you get prepared to pay taxes
So the money is now €15 less"

This is just what happens
When I rush out of the house
With no time to get my bearings
And with no regard for how
I really should get ready earlier
But do you really think I'd think ahead that far?

So, I'm sorry that you got
A pink engagement card for your birthday
But I'll make you a deal
If you'll give me some cake
Then your gift is on the way
And I'll give you back the money I would steal
I'll tell you now, my friend, that that is real

So, happy birthday, you jolly good fellow
Happy birthday, I hope the wedding goes well, oh!