Birthday

Selena Gomez

About Birthday

"Birthday" is a song by American recording artist Selena Gomez for her solo debut album Stars Dance (2013). It was written and produced by Mike Del Rio, with additional writing by Crista Russo and Jacob Kasher Hindlin. Matt Beckley also provided additional vocal production for the song. Musically, "Birthday" combines deep electronic dance beats and police sirens with elements of trap music. The song's instrumentation is created by blending purring, synthesized bass, snappy beats, handclaps, "oxygen-sucking" sub-bass, and trap snares with sexual moans and elements of hip hop music. Sparse drum beats and vocal chants are woven throughout the song's composition, which has been described by critics as an electropunk and club-ready, with trap and dubstep elements. The song was originally announced as a single, but was never officially released from the album. Thematically, "Birthday" is a party song which discusses topics such as sexual appeal, self-entitlement, and girl power, while its risqué lyrics speak of a night of hard partying. The song has received comparisons to the music of several artists, including Dev, M. I. A., and Icona Pop. Upon release, "Birthday" received favorable reviews from music critics, who praised the song for its unique sound and production. Upon the release of Stars Dance, the song charted at number 12 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles. "Birthday" has charted at number 191 on the South Korea Gaon International Chart due to high digital downloads. An accompanying music video for the song was released on July 22, 2013, to coincide with Gomez's 21st birthday, and features Gomez and her friends partying and singing the song in different locations, including an underground nightclub and a dark room. The music video has later been deleted from YouTube for unknown reasons. 


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2013
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Tell 'em that is my birthday
Tell 'em that is my birthday
Tell 'em that is my birthday
When I party like that
Every night's my birthday
They don't know, so it's okay
Tell 'em that is my birthday
When I party like that

Jazz it up, jazz it up

Happy as can be, falling into you, falling into me
How do you do, calling me the queen, baking cream
Blow your dreams, blow your dreams, blow your dreams away with me
Blow your dreams, blow your dreams, blow your dreams away with me
So yummy

Tell 'em that is my birthday
Tell 'em that is my birthday
Tell 'em that is my birthday
When I party like that
Every night's my birthday
They don't know, so it's okay
Tell em that is my birthday
When I party like that

Jazz it up, jazz it up

Feeling fine and free
Crashing into you, crashing into me, so yummy
It's all I wanna do, come and dance with me, pretty please
Blow your dreams, blow your dreams, blow your dreams away with me
Blow your dreams, blow your dreams, blow your dreams away with me

Tell 'em that is my birthday
Tell 'em that is my birthday
Tell 'em that is my birthday
When I party like that
Every night's my birthday
They don't know, so it's okay
Tell 'em that is my birthday
When I party like that

Tell 'em that is my birthday
Tell 'em that is my birthday
Tell 'em that is my birthday
When I party like that
Every night's my birthday
They don't know, so it's okay
Tell 'em that is my birthday
When I party like that

Blow your dreams, blow your dreams, blow your dreams away with me
Blow your dreams, blow your dreams, blow your dreams away with me
Blow your dreams, blow your dreams, blow your dreams away with me
Blow your dreams, blow your dreams, blow your dreams away with me

Tell 'em that is my birthday
Tell 'em that is my birthday
Tell 'em that is my birthday
When I party like that
Every night's my birthday
They don't know, so it's okay
Tell 'em that is my birthday
When I party like that

Tell 'em that is my birthday
Tell 'em that is my birthday
Tell 'em that is my birthday
When I party like that
Every night's my birthday
They don't know, so it's okay
Tell 'em that is my birthday
When I party like that

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Selena Gomez

Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992) is an American actress and singer. She is known for portraying Alex Russo, the protagonist in the Emmy Award-winning television series Wizards of Waverly Place. She subsequently ventured into feature films and has starred in the television movies Another Cinderella Story, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, and Princess Protection Program. She made her starring theatrical film debut in Ramona and Beezus. And now Selena is coming back in Wizard of Waverly Place:the Wizards return. more »

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Written by: Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Michael Francis Gonzalez, Christa Russo

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Birthday" is a song from Selena Gomez's debut solo album, "Stars Dance." The album was released on July 19, 2013, by Hollywood Records.
Song Genre
The song and the album lean more towards the genres of electronica, pop, and dance.
Unique Features
"Birthday" has a distinctive gritty, electro-glam beat which stands out from the majority of Selena Gomez's other tracks, known for their radio-friendly pop vibes.
Writer's Details
Selena Gomez co-wrote "Birthday" with Mike Del Rio, Crista Russo, and Jacob Kasher Hindlin.
Promotion Strategy
Although "Birthday" was not released as a single, a promotional music video was uploaded on Selena Gomez’s official YouTube channel on July 22, 2013, to celebrate her 21st birthday.
Music Video Concept
The video portrays a home video-style footage of Selena and her friends partying, which gives it a raw and real vibe, perfectly matching the party theme of the song.
Reception
"Birthday" received a mixed response from music critics. Some praised its fun and catchy beat, while others criticized its lyrics and production.
Performance
Despite not being a single, the song charted at number 78 on the American Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Concert Features
"Birthday" was part of the setlist of Selena's "Stars Dance Tour" in 2013.
Influences
The song reportedly draws heavy influences from American recording artist Kesha's music style, known for her party anthems and gritty pop sound.

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