Story Behind The Song
An evolution began in early 2005: Kenny Giordano?s friend Scott Angello came with a special request for Kenny to write a tribute to the families of those who serve for a military family benefit. With his wife Joyful, Kenny wrote the hit single On Your Birthday.
Song Description
The trials and tribulations of a serviceman defending his country overseas and missing his family, specifically his daughter
| Song Length |
3:59 |
Genre |
Country - General, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Endearing, Anxious |
Subject |
Love for Child, Patriotic |
| Similar Artists |
Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band, The Eagles |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Light a candle; say a prayer. Make a wish & I?ll be there?
The day you were born I was stationed overseas.
Missed your first smile, first steps with wobbly knees.
Your picture in that soft pink dress - worn out and frayed inside my vest.
Days dragged by so slowly then, longing to be home again.
(refrain)
Light the candles on your cake for freedom from attack.
Make a wish for all those folks whose loved ones won?t come back.
My gift to you this year must come from far away.
I can only send my love on your birthday.
Headed out for another tour. Wiped away your tears as I walked out the door.
14 candles on your cake; no matter how you?ve grown -
You?ll still be Daddy?s girl when I get home.
Refrain
Bridge:
Fighting for my little girl, for her
Future Full & Free
So she can chase her dreams one day, and for her liberty.
I wish I didn?t have to be so far away.
Next year I?ll be there on your birthday.
Refrain
Make a wish that we can live in freedom from attack.
Light the candles to remember those who won?t come back.
My gift to you this year must come from far away.
I can only send my love on your birthday.