Yeah, check the vibe, the rhythm is here
A special day for a special girl
Are you ready? Let’s go, celebrate
It’s time to dance, move your feet
For the birthday star, let’s make it heat
The sun is shining bright for you today
Ten years of magic, that’s what I say
Akeelah Batuli, our joy and our pride
With a heart so big, you’ve got nothing to hide
From the moment you were born, you brought the light
Everything you do, you make it shine so bright
Look at you now, growing up so fast
Building up memories designed to last
Happy birthday to you, Akeelah Batuli
Ten years old today, we celebrate fully
Mommy and Daddy, we love you so deep
Promises to you are the ones that we keep
Dance to the rhythm, let the music take control
You’re the fire, you’re the spirit, you’re the soul
Happy birthday, shine on our star
Wherever you go, know we’re never far
Ten years of laughter, ten years of fun
You’re our favorite girl, our number one
Whatever the challenge, whatever the day
We’ll stand by your side in every single way
Keep dreaming big, reach for the sky
With wings of an eagle, you’re destined to fly
Your smile is a treasure, your spirit is gold
A beautiful story that’s waiting to be told
Happy birthday to you, Akeelah Batuli
Ten years old today, we celebrate fully
Mommy and Daddy, we love you so deep
Promises to you are the ones that we keep
Dance to the rhythm, let the music take control
You’re the fire, you’re the spirit, you’re the soul
Happy birthday, shine on our star
Wherever you go, know we’re never far
Put your hands up high, feel the beat tonight
Everything is perfect, everything is right
Ten years of Akeelah, let the world hear the sound
Joy and happiness all around the ground
Keep on shining, keep on moving steady
For your best year yet, are you ready?
Your friends are here and the cake is sweet
There’s no other joy that’s ever quite this complete
Ten candles burning, make a wish inside
With Mommy and Daddy right here by your side
We cherish the love, we cherish the grace
That you bring to every single time and place
So turn up the volume, let the party grow
Our love for you is the only thing we know
Happy birthday to you, Akeelah Batuli
Ten years old today, we celebrate fully
Mommy and Daddy, we love you so deep
Promises to you are the ones that we keep
Dance to the rhythm, let the music take control
You’re the fire, you’re the spirit, you’re the soul
Happy birthday, shine on our star
Wherever you go, know we’re never far
Ten years old, yeah
Akeelah Batuli, our queen
Keep dancing, keep shining
Happy birthday, my darling
We’ll always be here for you
Love you forever and ever
Yeah, celebrate!