(Spoken by Taiwo Emmanuel Olorunsogo)
If I could fulfill your heart’s desires today, I surely would.
But since I cannot, I pray that your day will be filled with happiness, love, and greatness.
Happy birthday to you, my dear.
Many happy returns, Balikis Omowumi Adeniyi Abeke.
The sun is shining brighter just for you today
August eighth, a queen is born in every single way
I look into your eyes and see a spark so divine
I’m grateful to the heavens that I get to call you mine
Your smile is like a melody that plays inside my head
You’re the beauty and the joy, that’s exactly what I said happy birthday to you my queen
From the moment that you wake until you lay your head to rest
I’m praying that this life of yours is truly, truly blessed.
Happy birthday, Balikis Omowumi Adeniyi Abeke
Happy birthday, you are lovely and you’re truly a gem
Happy birthday, let the joy flow like a river today
Happy birthday, keep on shining in your own special way
Happy birthday, happy birthday, it is your day of pride
Happy birthday, with my love forever by your side
Happy birthday, happy birthday, let the celebration start
Happy birthday, you are the keeper of my heart.
Oh, my lovely Balikis, you bring the light to my soul
With you beside me, I am feeling strong and feeling whole
May your years be long and filled with peace and sweet delight
May your future be as glowing as the stars within the night
You are graceful, you are kind, you are wonderful and true
There is no one else on earth who could ever compare to you
So let the music play, let the rhythm take control
As we celebrate the beauty of your sweet and gentle soul.
Happy birthday, Balikis Omowumi Adeniyi Abeke
Happy birthday, you are lovely and you’re truly a gem
Happy birthday, let the joy flow like a river today
Happy birthday, keep on shining in your own special way
Happy birthday, happy birthday, it is your day of pride
Happy birthday, with my love forever by your side
Happy birthday, happy birthday, let the celebration start
Happy birthday, you are the keeper of my heart.
I pray for greatness, I pray for grace
I see the sunlight on your beautiful face
May all your wishes bloom like flowers in the spring
And may this year bring you every beautiful thing
Blessings on your path, blessings on your feet
Life is a journey, and you make it complete.
Happy birthday, Balikis Omowumi Adeniyi Abeke
Happy birthday, you are lovely and you’re truly a gem
Happy birthday, let the joy flow like a river today
Happy birthday, keep on shining in your own special way
Happy birthday, happy birthday, it is your day of pride
Happy birthday, with my love forever by your side
Happy birthday, happy birthday, let the celebration start
Happy birthday, you are the keeper of my heart.
Yes, Balikis Omowumi Adeniyi Abeke
It’s your day, live it up, my love
Happy birthday, happy birthday
Many happy returns to you today
Shine on, my queen, shine on
Happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday
(Fade out) from your man Taiwo Emmanuel Olorunsogo