Reaching 16 is a milestone,
a happy point in life.
You've set your personality
and your tolerance for strife.

By now you know right from wrong
and how to influence friends.
It’s time to look down the road
at forks and around the bends.

(chorus)

Sixteen candles, burning bright,
A world ahead, dreams take flight.
Step by step, the path is new,
Trust yourself—you’ll make it through.

The road ahead is wonderful,
some choices will be clear.
Your path depends on bravery
to push aside the fear.

When you choose this way or that,
slow choices or if snappy,
make the choices best for you,
the ones that make you happy.

(chorus)

Sixteen candles, burning bright,
A world ahead, dreams take flight.
Step by step, the path is new,
Trust yourself—you’ll make it through.

Here is the song version, take a listen.

https://youtu.be/RPt0uFT0Hw8

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Michael Charles Messineo

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