Casting Crowns - Just Another Birthday Lyrics






Sixteen finds me
Blowing out candles and making wishes
And all around me
Is everyone but the one I'm wishing for
And he sent me flowers
And gift-wrapped excuses
From a daddy whose daughter
Wants to see him again

And I know, I know
It's just another birthday
But I guess I thought
This would be the one
When he would call me, see me
Hold me and free me
But it's just another birthday

And I'll be fine
I'll be fine

Nineteen finds me
And I'm wild-eyed and wide open
I gave myself away to love
But backseat promises fade like a mist
I'm screaming at the midnight air
Everyone hears me but I don't care
My heart's clenched just like a fist
'Cause, people, I didn't ask for any of this

And I know, I know
It's just another birthday
But I guess I thought
This would be the one
When he would call me, see me
Hold me and free me
But it's just another birthday

And I'm not fine
I'm not fine

In the company of strangers
In a cold and sterile room
All alone with a child inside me
And I don't know what to do
Jesus, can You hear me
Come and heal my brokenness
Put the pieces back together
And be a Father to the fatherless

A Father to the fatherless

Twenty-one finds me
Blowing out candles and making wishes
And all around me
My barefoot princess twirls and sings
It's so amazing
Looking back at all God's brought us through
You are my happy birthday
And you were born to break the chains

Now I know, I know
It's not just another birthday
'Cause I'm here, she's here
And look how far we've come
Since you've called me, saw me
Held me and freed me
Thank you, Lord, for another birthday
And we'll be fine
We'll be fine





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  1. J.... S....

    growing up without a mom sucks too

  2. H.... M....

    There's only 3 birthdays that are important
    16th birthday
    19th birthday
    21st birthday

  3. C.... P....

    My father was never around and when he was around he was abusive. I haven't seen him since I was 10 and I'm 25 now. I'm pregnant with my first child and the father doesn't want anything to do with this baby. I've never been so scared in my life and never felt so alone. I listen to this song and relate to it so much. I don't want this baby growing up without a father. a child needs both parents in his or her life.

  4. S.... P....

    I broke down at the part when she decided not to have the abortion and to raise her child. So beautiful and true. Women in difficult life situations will not make the situation any better by removing the "burden" of raising a child. All that will do is give them added guilt and shame in addition to everything they are already going through.

  5. E.... M....

    My dad was/still is an abusive alcoholic and drug addict. When my mom divorced him I was 6. He told me he “never want to f***ing see you or your mother again” I will never forget those words. He had two more children with his new girlfriend. He lives and cares for those two kids and talks with my full brother. He hasn’t even tried to reach out to me in 8 years. That alone hurts so bad.

  6. L.... R....

    My parents lost custody of me when I was only 6 months old I didn’t see them for the first 6 years of my life then then I saw them once every year for 6 years (never on my birthday or on any important holidays) but i haven’t seen them for 2 years (I’m 14 now)

  7. e.... ....

    Beautifull song

  8. H.... F....

    I just turned 16 last month. Dad did not call me. He told me to forget I ever had a father. It's been 8 years ever since I last saw him. I'm starting to feel like a disposable object you can just leave, just throw when you're done with it. It's not fair.

  9. G.... G....

    When it's someone's birthday in my home they are made to be very special from the day before. The gifts are always thoughtful. I love giving loads of gifts, even though I haven't been able to over the past few years. I love having big parties to celebrate birthdays .
    You are in for lots of surprises. I love spoiling my friends too. 💜

  10. R.... G....

    No wonder my husband and I love Casting Crowns!

  11. I.... M....

    My best friend is I this music video and she was the daughter of the girl that that got the necklace

  12. C.... P....

    My father wasnt around and when he was, he was very abusive. I'm 25 expecting my first child and the father wants nothing to do with the baby. I sing this song to my baby all the time

  13. M.... ....

    I didnt really grow up without him, but it could be considered that, because he was always out drinking, with his gang, or traveling for nothing, and when I went to his house he was always "working"

  14. S.... W....

    Anybody can be a father but it takes a real man to be a dad

  15. J.... C....

    I grew up in foster care - it took Jesus Himself to show me unconditional love! To show me I was not a mistake... He chose me... And I am no orphan... I am His child and I am dearly loved! If you're out here believing you're a mistake... That's a lie... God chose you... This world is not our home, because of Jesus we can be saved out of this world! It is a choice!

  16. M.... M....

    Just Another Birthday | Casting Crowns

    Sixteen finds me
    Blowing out candles and making wishes
    And all around me
    Is everyone but the one I'm wishing for
    And he sent me flowers
    And gift-wrapped excuses
    From a daddy whose daughter
    Wants to see him again

    And I know, I know
    It's just another birthday
    But I guess I thought
    This would be the one
    When he would call me, see me
    Hold me and free me

    But it's just another birthday
    And I'll be fine
    I'll be fine

    Nineteen finds me
    And I'm wild-eyed and wide open
    I gave myself away to love
    But backseat promises fade like a mist
    I'm screaming at the midnight air
    Everyone hears me but I don't care
    My heart's clenched just like a fist
    'cause, people, I didn't ask for any of this

    And I know, I know
    It's just another birthday
    But I guess I thought
    This would be the one
    When he would call me, see me
    Hold me and free me

    But it's just another birthday
    And I'm not fine
    I'm not fine

    In the company of strangers
    In a cold and sterile room
    All alone with a child inside me
    And I don't know what to do
    Jesus, can You hear me
    Come and heal my brokenness
    Put the pieces back together
    And be a Father to the fatherless

    A Father to the fatherless

    Twenty-one finds me
    Blowing out candles and making wishes
    And all around me
    My barefoot princess twirls and sings
    It's so amazing
    Looking back at all God's brought us through
    You are my happy birthday
    And you were born to break the chains

    Now I know, I know
    It's not just another birthday
    'cause I'm here, she's here
    And look how far we've come
    Since You've called me, saw me
    Held me and freed me
    Thank You, Lord, for another birthday
    And we'll be fine
    We'll be fine

  17. I.... B....

    Great Song Indeed. Shalom 24:7

  18. J.... M....

    I just discovered this song but the voice is so perfect and the song is emotional 😍😍

  19. J.... D....

    Was she going in for an Abortion during the part of the video where she was in the Medical room?

  20. K.... P....

    It's not just fathers....mom's walk out too either way it hurts a child deeply

  21. V.... M....

    This song is perfect! So overwhelming

  22. R.... O....

    Love it

  23. M.... W....

    This is beautiful. My dad has stopped visiting and calling, saying he doesn't have to pay child support and I'm not his blood. It hurts a lot, especially when his mother, my grandma died and he didn't want me or my mom at the funeral. He missed my 14, 15, and 16th birthday. This reminds me that I have more than his absence.

  24. c.... L....

    Jesus is our first daddy 💟

  25. D.... ....

    We be fine

  26. M.... G....

    I seen alot of comments saying its always the dad but my mum left and i saw her 10 years later with a new family and you could tell she loved her new daughter and she had never treated me like that so dont say its always the dad because I’m so great full for my dad and i wouldn’t change that for the world he does so much for me

  27. S.... B....

    Beautiful song. All of us whos dads rejected us have felt this way at some point. My mom died when I was 2 and my dads copout was I looked to much like her to look at me anymore. So he sent me to be tossed around with family to never fit in. Hard to fit in in this world when you start out that way.

  28. K.... V....

    I am 30 years old ....I STILL rem every birthday my parents forgot...every single one of them...Now I have a son and a husband who love me and make EVERY SINGLE BIRTHDAY amazing...Thank you Lord for another birthday... we'll be FINE... actually we ARE FINE...😍🤗👪🙏

  29. H.... M....

    I love this song...I got this song on my Spotify Playlist

    I almost feel sorry for you people 😭😭😭😭
    And it makes me and my brother pretty damn lucky that we have our dad...even though our mommy passed away...when we we're little children.

  30. N.... T....

    ......VOZ PERFEITA !!!!!!!!!!

  31. R.... K....

    I feel lucky I know my own father to every girl out there you have a father and his name is Jesus his a father to the fatherless

  32. R.... o....

    i'm 7 weeks pregnant, at 22. The father doesn't seem to keen to keep it. My father wasn't there either. The baby is due 16 days before my birthday. Thank You Lord, for the birthday gift I didn't know I needed. We'll be fine <3

  33. a.... s....

    Feb 6, it would have been 12 years since you walked out on me. You forgot about me and my 6siblings and started a new family. Your dumbass got an abusive woman pregnant. Now my baby bro is abused. I recently found out i had 3 other brothers 2older and 1younger. Only one will talk to me. I dont have a relationship with any siblings from you bc you never told me or mom about them.

  34. e.... H....

    This makes me cry so hard because my father was never around to wipe away my tears or hold me so I was hurt and broken growing up but then I realized that the lord is the daddy I need he won't leave and he loves me he will be there to hold me and wipe away my tears in the end....yes it still does hurt because I want my daddy to walk me down the aisle one day but he won't I want him to be by my side and say how proud of me he is but he won't its hard to keep going cause I see a lot of kids with their daddy's and I want that love....all I can do is be grateful for the heavenly father I love him so much....I pray that when I have my kid that their daddy won't leave and cause them pain like I had but if he does Ill tell them about Jesus because he is the greatest father ever

  35. L.... Z....

    20 second in and I'm tearing up wow

  36. B.... W....

    Cause people I didn't ask for any of this

  37. J.... B....

    The good side of never being in a relationship is never breaking anyones heart.
    I don't think I'd ever be capable of doing something like that. 😞

  38. S.... S....

    I feel like I'm a disappointment

  39. a.... 0....

    i wish there was a song like this somewhere about being with a mother, because that is the hardest thing :(

  40. D.... P....

    Today is my birthday so I've been listening to this song a lot.

  41. M.... C....

    My father walked away when I was 9 and never looked back

  42. M.... T....

    My family was listening to this all together while doing homework. one of my older sisters started to cry. She tried not to show it but I saw. She's 15 y.o. and adopted now
    and her story isn't mine to tell, but she's had it rough.

    M.... T....

    Omg that's so sad.. I guess me and my brother are the lucky ones.
    That's raised me and my brother after our mommy died.

  43. S.... M....

    Hhiooioojh

  44. S.... M....

    Jjiiojooopoooo

  45. S.... G....

    I want to cry...

  46. d.... G....

    Eu adóro essa musica, msm eu sendo católico.

  47. M.... S....

    My parents are together.. but I am not close to my father at all. I guess years of him being military and not being there took it's toll.

  48. P.... L....

    Heartwarming

  49. a.... d....

    Only finding this song now 26 only found my old man at 24 because of my mother saying he didnt want a thing to do with me all the anger and hate for 24 years till i found the truth that it was my mother who kept me from my dad after a turned away from my church everything went down hill lost my daughter and my wife

  50. Z.... C....

    I miss you dad, you weren't the best dad but you were still my dad. please come back. I wish you were here for me like other dads. fathers day sucks. it's just another reminder that you left. I miss you so much. please. I know im not the best daughter but I love you. you lie alot and mess with my feelings and you get my hopes up all the damn time just to let me down. I promised myself I wouldn't cry over you but here I am, wasting my tears over a father that doesn't care about me. I hate you but I love you. please come back

  51. B.... I....

    This was beautiful.

  52. a.... h....

    24 birthday always wanted my dad to care


    now I have two kids and the dad's could care less

    people just don't care anymore

  53. K.... G....

    When she was on the bed at the doctor's was she about to have an abortion without any pain meds?! Also that kid didn't look 2 years old!

  54. W.... S....

    I can't really relate this to my own life, but I can still tell that Jesus is in this song. It gives me goosebumps and makes me cry every time I watch it. I love it so much! God provides whenever we ask Him too. We just have to reach out. He's so good!!

  55. N.... G....

    I grew up without my dad I remember I asked to meet my mom for my 14th birthday I'm 17 now and he barely knows me he has 6 kids and a wife and acts like the only kids he has are the ones with his wife. this song hits close.

  56. A.... D....

    awesome video

  57. w.... e....

    😍😍😍😍

  58. N.... P....

    My daddy left me when I was two years old, he said he didn’t need me in his life but I still love him and miss him everyday and I don’t know how I can love someone who treated me like that. 💔

    N.... P....

    To Nicole Partin. With our twisted human logic, unconditional love seems to make no sense. There are things that are agreeable, and therefore lovable, and we tend to judge how much we ought to love someone by how much they love, or do, said agreeable and lovable things. Yet, Christ was nailed to a cross for the sins of the world. A better way of putting it would be that, when He came to live among us, He searched for those that were either in pain or wrapped up in their sins, yet still looking for a cure, and He went and healed them first. "For those that are well have no need of a physician." to quote Him. And when He died on that cross, it was those that wanted nothing to do with His love that put Him there. Harlots, Pharisees, murderers, you name it. They drove the nails, they pierced His side, they pricked His head with that crown of thorns, and they enjoyed every bit of it. I know, because Christ died for MY sins, just as He did yours and everyone else's. And I can say for certain that there were quite a few of those sins that I used to enjoy. Yet, while He was dying, He said, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." The very people that WANTED to put Him on that cross, to be rid of Him, He forgave. We can't comprehend that kind of love because it defies our petty logic, our carnal minds. So rather than question it, thank the Lord that He's helped you to remain so loving towards your father.

  59. M.... R....

    Being disowned by my father after I tried to take my own life.. I was 12 then. The scars are still fresh even if I’ve lived with disappointment and nightmares of him for years. I’ll be 17 when I give birth to my own baby... I cry everytime I hear the end of this song

  60. a.... h....

    My and my daughter's song

  61. C.... W....

    Actually this song spoke to me in a different way.. But this video and the comments made me to realize there s an another meaning of this song..

  62. M.... T....

    Daddy .

  63. A.... Z....

    My parents divorced when i was kid. Im stayed with him for 2 years maybe, without seeing my mom. He told me, once i go to her, u're not my son anymore. I miss my mom so badly.. One day my mom met me in school. She wants me to stay with her, then i agreed.. since that, I know that Im not my father's son anymore.. but now Im 19 and I miss him.. I know he maybe could forgive me. And know im just wishing meet my father again before its too late..

    A.... Z....

    Hey bud just wanted to share my story with you your words connected with me my dad raise me from 4-18 made me leave soon I graduated from high school haven't talked to him since tried to but relationship is 2 people Jesus is my peace I pray he gets back to you but you always can find comfort in knowing Jesus God bless!

  64. E.... ....

    Abandoning a child damages that child more than anyone knows. As a man, I will never understand how or why a father could walk out on his flesh and blood.

    E.... ....

    No just dads, moms too. My walked out when i was 10 years old. Drugs must be a powerful thing.

    E.... ....

    There are people like that and worse

    E.... ....

    And it makes me sick

    E.... ....

    I want to see my father one more time just to tell him to stay out of my life

    E.... ....

    I can. It's due to the lure of the world's most powerful human trait: selfishness. Oh, culture likes to think love is powerful, but how many cases of love do you really see compared besides the sea of selfish desire and avarice? Selfishness causes men and women to do things so aberrant that folks like you come along and exclaim in wonder how they can't understand why anyone would stoop so low; but the journey to hell starts with a single step.

  65. A.... l....

    THANK YOU so much for this masterpiece, I cannot stop crying tears of happiness here. This song always shows me how precious life and my family is!

  66. L.... M....

    Sunrise Sunset 🌅

  67. L.... M....

    4 Episode Another Birthday

  68. E.... F....

    My father is around he lives at home but...he's a very strong alcoholic and we never really get along. He always comes home late from the bar drunk. He never made me a priority in his life. He had always chosen beer over his family. I may be blessed to have a father but living with an alcoholic is not easy at all. A lot of times it feels like I have no father at all because he's gone at the bar doing god knows what. I know some girls have no father at all. But trust me... I would rather have no father than live with a drunk who takes out his anger on me and my mother. But my prayers go out for all of you who is going through the same situation or don't have a father at all.

    E.... F....

    i Can relate to you on that one my dad was an acloholic and he would beat us kids Never said I love you to us once! he passed in 2003 Never got Closure.. He was very cold

  69. C.... P....

    I love this song 😍😍😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘

  70. S.... K....

    if Casting Crowns only knew the amount of healing God brings to me through this song...

    S.... K....

    Shelby, it's great to hear how this song touches so many, including you.

  71. S.... G....

    God is the best father you can ever have.

  72. T.... D....

    .........................................................
    So wanted to cry!

  73. M.... M....

    I'm turning 16 in February

  74. Y.... F....

    Love Jesus

  75. K.... C....

    6 months ago, I thought that this was just "a good pro-life song" but a few months ago this took on a different meaning. I have a friend who just turned 25. We got to know each other through work. Her mom, sister, other family members and large group of friends recently got together for her birthday. Her father is conspicuously absent. He's been absent for most of her life. Another friend of mine has a beautiful daughter who is an abortion survivor. We're called to walk together and bear each other's weaknesses with love. Both of these women have embraced the Christian lifestyle, though they stumble at times. When I see this video, I am reminded of my friends and the crosses that they've had to bear. I am reminded that God is our heavenly father and we have a heavenly family even when our earthly ones fail us.

  76. S.... W....

    FIGHT HER TAKE IT THAT'S SAGI A. BERRY WE TAKING HER BIOLOGICAL FATHER WHITE CROWN KING JOSHUA LEE BERRY...INCLUDING OUR WHITE CROWN MOTHER SHIRLEY A. BERRY (BABY BRAINS) I GOT U MY QUEEN1

  77. B.... A....

    i want this exact same necklace, is it on amazon?

  78. B.... W....

    I absolutely love the story this tells, I've never grown up with an earthly father but I know Jesus and God love me as their own child, thank you for being there for me God!

  79. h.... ....

    that is me and my life exactly except I didnt get to raise my daughter and I was 19 when i got pregnant this song hurts

    h.... ....

    hadleyangel jiojiiikjiiikjniikk

    h.... ....

    Damn 😭

  80. C.... L....

    to everyone that has a father treasure them, I never met my father he abandoned me when I was was just 2years old. growing up without a father is hard.

  81. A.... B....

    WOW! Deep.

  82. J.... H....

    I listen to this song for the whole month of my birthday, I never had a father figure in my except GOD!

  83. R.... B....

    so many women do not get up form the abortionist's table. Thank you for showing this one "choosing life".

  84. p.... ....

    It is so worth it!!

  85. p.... ....

    It is so worth it!!

  86. P.... S....

    Dezesseis me encontra Soprar as velas e fazer pedidos E tudo ao meu redor é todos, mas o que eu estou desejando E ele me mandou flores E embrulhado para presente desculpas A partir de um pai cuja filha quer vê-lo novamente E eu sei, eu sei É apenas mais um aniversário Mas eu acho que eu pensava Este seria o único Quando ele me chamar, me ver Me abrace e me libertar Mas é apenas um outro aniversário E eu vou ficar bem Eu vou ficar bem Dezenove me encontra E eu estou de olhos arregalados e aberta eu me dei de distância para o amor Mas backseat promessas desaparecem como uma névoa Eu estou gritando no ar à meia-noite. Todo mund me ouve, mas eu não me importo Meu coração se apertou como um punho. Caus ', as pessoas, eu não pedi nada disso E eu não estou bem eu não estou bem Na companhia de estranhos Em um quarto frio e estéril sozinha com uma criança dentro de mim E eu não sei o que fazer Jesus, Você pode me ouvir Vem curar a minha fraqueza Coloque os pedaços juntos novamente E ser um pai para o órfão Vinte e um me encontra Soprar as velas e fazer pedidos E tudo ao meu redor Meus pés descalços twirls princesa e canta É tão incrível Olhando para trás em tudo, Deus nos trouxe através Você é meu aniversário feliz E você nasceu para quebrar as correntes Agora eu sei, eu sei Não é apenas um outro aniversário 'Porque eu estou aqui, ela está aqui E olha como nós chegamos longe Desde que você me chamou, me viu me segurou e me libertou Obrigado, Senhor, por mais um aniversário E nós vamos ficar bem Nós vamos ficar bem

  87. H.... G....

    great song

  88. A.... C....

    Everyone is talking about losing there dad to death or not even knowing him. I know my dad very well but he's never really been here and it put a huge hole in my heart. He wants nothing to do with me now. I'm 18 and pregnant with my first baby and my fiance soon to be husband is here when I need him but I really just want my dad. I miss him more then anything. I use to look up to him and now that my rose covered glasses are gone I see the real Picture.

  89. M.... J....

    i cant get through this without crying

  90. f.... a....

    Wheres casting crowns?

  91. A.... H....

    I'm 21 and my dad hasn't been fully involved in anything. I have an amazing guy that he won't meet but ik i have a Heavenly Father who loves me and gave me my amazing boyfriend

  92. T.... B....

    Who is this woman who sings in this video and what is her name?

    T.... B....

    Her name is Megan Garrett

  93. J.... S....

    3:18 Whatever you think is the end for anyone out there whether you believe in God or not. Doesn't matter, God will always take care of you. God will stand with you at your weakest and at your tallest. He's not one to vanish. For most people, it's not just another birthday. It's just another day of living in what you think is a hell hole, going day to day without a clear answer of what to expect so we try to find our answers ourselves only to hit another dead end. You're never alone. For a while I felt like that, sometimes I feel that way that but I always remember this. My Father has, is, and will take good care of me ALWAYS. I look back at how far I've come and thank God for not giving up on me then, making a way out of what I thought was a dead end. "YOU'LL BE FINE" :) that makes near cry every time.

  94. T.... M....

    Wow, what a great song!

  95. M.... J....

    this song is just so real💕

  96. H.... S....

    it makes me cry too. cause I didn't have my dad when I was younger. And the men my mom put in my life was a mess. one of her bf raped me. I am 29 now with 5 kids. and I am with an older man. not saying that it's a bad thing but I think I am with a older man cause I didn't have my dad in my life to get that male attention. but I have Jesus as my dad!

    H.... S....

    Your right Heather. His love surpasses that of any other. I'm only finding that out for myself. Was too stuck on my love for Him to realize or receive His love for me - which is how it's supposed to be from day 1. May He reveal Himself to you in greater ways and depths than you've ever known. Turn the aches and tears into absolute (unshakable) joy for you.

    H.... S....

    +Marjory Simon thanks so much. I mean I am still I hurt Evey day. and do stuff to myself to make it better. I know it's not the right thing but don't know who to trust in this world

    H.... S....

    It makes me cry too. I was abused by my dad when I was little and I never had a real healthy relationship with him like my little sisters did. I'm with an older guy too...

  97. N.... S....

    This song.... I was cry... alot of... wow :) God always save you

  98. T.... M....

    This song always makes me cry ah

    T.... M....

    Same! not a good idea to listen to it at work with earphones. amazing message!