[Verse 1]
The cops are pretty skeptical
From what I've seen, that's what you get
They said they're busy with the carnival
But agreed to do a wellness check
When they said that you're okay
They sounded almost entertained
They said you had some funny friends
And it's always someone's birthday in your building
[Chorus 1]
Anthony, I'm sure you know these things
They can be passed down through the family
It's nice to know there's someone in this world
Who's always known me
It's nice to know there's someone in this world
Who's always known me
[Verse 2]
The fish tank, it was always meant
To be a temporary home
The boundaries, they were well defined
The climate, it was in control
That year you spent all shot between
Mania and doubled down
[Chorus 1]
Anthony, I'm sure you know these things
They can be passed down through the family
It's nice to know there's someone in this world
Who's always known me
It's nice to know there's someone in this world
Who's always known me
[Verse 3]
Now that both our folks have passed
It's hard to feel real tied to much
The bandage and the broken glass
The weak attempts to keep in touch
Yeah, I heard you have some funny friends
And it's always someone's birthday in your building
[Chorus 2]
The parties at your parents' house
Where everything was neat and sweet and normal
Anthony, it's hard to think about
The sharks that must be swimming in your circle
Anthony, it's nice to know there's someone in this world
Who's always known me
[Outro]
Who's always known me
Passed down through the family
Birthdays was written by Craig Finn & Josh Kaufman.
Birthdays was produced by Josh Kaufman.
Craig Finn released Birthdays on Fri May 20 2022.