Yeah, oh yeah
This is for you, Tapiwe
Seventeen years of beautiful light
Watching you grow has been my favorite sight
From the very first steps to the steps that you take today
You're shining brighter than the stars in the Milky Way
Tapiwe, you're a blessing, a gift from above
Wrapped in grace and surrounded by love
Yeah, you're stepping into your own right now
And we're so proud, let me show you how
Happy birthday to you, Tapiwe Besa, yeah
Seventeen years of grace, nobody can erase your light
Happy birthday to you, Tapiwe, my star
No matter how fast you grow, we love just who you are
Oh, Tapiwe, it's your day to shine
Seventeen looks so beautiful, so divine
I see the wisdom inside of your eyes
Chasing your dreams up into the skies
Never let anyone dull down your spark
You are the beacon that lights up the dark
Tapiwe, keep your head held high
Spread your wings, it's your time to fly
Yeah, the world is waiting for all that you'll be
Just stay true to yourself, so wild and free
Happy birthday to you, Tapiwe Besa, yeah
Seventeen years of grace, nobody can erase your light
Happy birthday to you, Tapiwe, my star
No matter how fast you grow, we love just who you are
Oh, Tapiwe, it's your day to shine
Seventeen looks so beautiful, so divine
Mmm, yeah
Seventeen chapters, and the book is so grand
Walking in faith, holding destiny's hand
Tapiwe Besa, remember this night
The love in this room, everything is so bright
We celebrate the queen you are becoming today
And we'll be right here, every step of the way
Time moves fast, but we cherish the flow
It's a beautiful thing just to watch you grow
With a heart full of gold and a spirit so sweet
You make the whole world feel complete
Tapiwe, yeah, you're one of a kind
A more beautiful soul you could never find
Happy birthday to you, Tapiwe Besa, yeah
Seventeen years of grace, nobody can erase your light
Happy birthday to you, Tapiwe, my star
No matter how fast you grow, we love just who you are
Oh, Tapiwe, it's your day to shine
Seventeen looks so beautiful, so divine
Yeah, happy sweet seventeen, Tapiwe
Besa, you're the queen of the day
Oh, happy birthday, baby
Yeah, we love you
Mmm, happy birthday