[male
vocals] (
Upbeat
percussion,
rhythmic
clapping,
bright
rhythmic
bells)
Oh,
today
is
a
golden
day
The
sun
is
shining
bright
on
the
coast
We
gather
round
to
celebrate
a
star
Yes,
we
gather
round
for
you
The
morning
dew
is
sparkling
on
the
green
Eleven
years
of
light,
it’
s
plain
to
see
A
decade
plus
one,
such
a
beautiful
sight
You
bring
us
so
much
joy,
you
bring
us
all
the
light
From
the
hills
of
Freetown
to
the
sandy
shore
We
couldn't
ask
for
a
blessing
any
more
Neneh
Seesay,
your
name
is
ringing
clear
We
are
so
proud
to
have
you
standing
here
Oh,
Neneh
Seesay,
today
we
dance
for
you
Eleven
candles
glowing,
skies
of
brilliant
blue
Happy
birthday,
let
the
rhythm
take
control
With
love
and
happiness
deep
within
your
soul
Oh,
Neneh
Seesay,
today
we
dance
for
you
Eleven
candles
glowing,
all
your
dreams
come
true
We
celebrate
your
life,
we
celebrate
your
day
In
every
single
step
and
every
word
you
say
Look
at
the
smile,
it
lights
up
every
room
Chasing
away
the
shadows
and
the
gloom
You
are
the
future,
standing
tall
and
strong
With
a
heart
so
kind,
you
truly
do
belong
We
beat
the
drums,
we
let
the
music
rise
We
see
the
sparkle
reflected
in
your
eyes
Eleven
years,
you’
ve
grown
in
grace
and
style
Let’
s
make
this
memory
last
for
quite
a
while
Oh,
Neneh
Seesay,
today
we
dance
for
you
Eleven
candles
glowing,
skies
of
brilliant
blue
Happy
birthday,
let
the
rhythm
take
control
With
love
and
happiness
deep
within
your
soul
Oh,
Neneh
Seesay,
today
we
dance
for
you
Eleven
candles
glowing,
all
your
dreams
come
true
We
celebrate
your
life,
we
celebrate
your
day
In
every
single
step
and
every
word
you
say
Rise
up,
celebrate,
it’
s
a
wonderful
day
Throw
all
your
worries
and
your
cares
away
Eleven
years
is
just
the
start
of
the
climb
Neneh,
you
shine
brighter
every
single
time
Dance
to
the
beat,
hear
the
music
ring
Listen
to
the
joy
that
your
presence
brings
Oh,
Neneh
Seesay,
today
we
dance
for
you
Eleven
candles
glowing,
skies
of
brilliant
blue
Happy
birthday,
let
the
rhythm
take
control
With
love
and
happiness
deep
within
your
soul
Oh,
Neneh
Seesay,
today
we
dance
for
you
Eleven
candles
glowing,
all
your
dreams
come
true
We
celebrate
your
life,
we
celebrate
your
day
In
every
single
step
and
every
word
you
say
Happy
birthday,
Neneh
Eleven
years
of
blessing
Keep
on
shining,
keep
on
rising
We
are
all
here
for
you
Yeah,
the
rhythm
never
ends
Happy
birthday
to
you (
Music
fades
out
with
bright
rhythmic
percussion)