Shalakho Birthday

[Verse 1]
Tonight the candles bow, the dhol begins to call,
Your name rings through the room—we raise our hands for you all.
The dap keeps time in six, our heels wake up the floor,
Zurna cries, violins reply: “One year, and many more!”

[Chorus]
Hey, happy birthday—shalakho, turn and spin!
May joy fill every doorway, may good days gather in.
Hey, happy birthday—let the whole house sing!
Your heart’s the beat we follow; tonight, you’re everything.

[Verse 2]
The strings lean into laughter, the guitars carry the tune,
A toast from every table, beneath the turning moon.
We dance the gentle verse, then let the bright beat climb—
May love stay close beside you, year after shining year.

[Bridge]
Raise the glass, call your name—let it echo, let it soar,
May your road be rich with music, and your heart have room for more.

[Outro]
One more turn, one more cheer—
Happy birthday, may joy find you here!