Birthday Song

Song written by Kim and Ricky Wilde. The song is dedicated to Ricki’s daughter Scarlett.

Formats

Not included on the album Love Is, this track was released as the B-side of the single Love Is Holy. It appeared on the 7″ single, the 12″ single and the cd-single.
See also this page in the discography.

Live performances

‘Birthday song’ was performed live during the Perfect Girl Tour in 2007.

Kim about ‘Birthday song’

I wrote it for my little niece Scarlett, who is now nearly 18 and I think probably about to join us on stage quite soon. It’s a song about finding strength within yourself when life gets really tough, and it’s a strength we all have, but sometimes we forget it. It was a message to her as a child, to let her know that as she grew up she could always rely on the voice inside her, to help get her through the tough times. (1)

Interview source

(1) Payshagg talks to Kim Wilde, 15 March 2011


Lyrics

There’s a forest, a beautiful place
The sun always shines upon your face
and the wind blows away
the troubles inside your mind

You’ll find your secret garden
A place that nobody knows (nobody knows)
where you can go

(Scarlett) The world looks bright today but one day you’ll want to cry
(Scarlett) (Ah-ah) And when your sky looks grey
there’s one thing I hope you’ll know
There’s a place you can go

In the distance, your life in the wings
Who knows what emotions it will bring
But the secrets you hold will help you through anything

(Ah-ah) You’ll find your secret garden
(Ah-ah) A place that nobody knows (nobody knows)
where you can go

(Scarlett) The world looks bright today but one day you’ll want to cry
(Scarlett) (Ah-ah) And when your sky looks grey
there’s one thing I hope you’ll know
There’s a place you can go

Oh so don’t be afraid
If you trust the voice inside of you
It’ll guide you on your way
On your way

(Scarlett) The world looks bright today but one day you’ll want to cry
(Scarlett) (Ah-ah) And when your sky looks grey
there’s one thing I hope you’ll know
(Scarlett) You’ll find your secret garden
somewhere that you can go
(Scarlett) (Ah-ah) Somewhere where you can grow
Scarlett
There’s a place you can go