Songbird

21st birthday · £24.99

Your son's big twenty-one. One personalised 21st birthday song.

A personalised 21st birthday song for your son, written from your memories: his final year at uni, his hockey team, his late-night recipe calls. Delivered within 24 hours. £24.99.

From the first radio he tore apart to the song we now write for him, give him a gift that plays back his own story.

You approve every lyric · One revision included · His to keep forever

Hands making a heart shape against a sunset

A worked example

Meet Owen, our example son

Owen isn't real, but many sons share his quirks. This shows the detail families send us and what we create from it.

Owen

21, final year uni, hockey player, recipe caller

  • Last year at university, final exams looming
  • Plays forward for the university hockey team
  • Calls home for recipes and a bit of reassurance
  • Took apart the family radio as a kid to hear the songs inside

What his family told us

Our son is 21. He's in his last year at uni, plays for the hockey team, and calls home mostly for recipes and reassurance, both of which we're glad to still supply. He was the kid who took apart the radio to see the songs inside. Twenty-one years later, we're putting him inside one. That'll show him.

The sort of thing a parent might send us

Read the lyrics: The Soundtrack of Twenty-OnePop · Upbeat male vocals · 21st birthday

Verse 1

Twenty-one candles, look how they burnLast year of uni, still waiting to learnThe phone rings at seven, we already knowIt's not just to say hi, it's "how long does this go"

Pre-Chorus

You want the recipe, you want the reassuranceWe're happy to give it, that's our appearanceOn the caller ID, every single weekIt's the sound of home that you still need to keep

Chorus

So here's to Owen, twenty-one and runningHockey stick in hand, always somewhere somethingYou took the radio apart to find the soundWell kid, look closer, you're in one nowTwenty-one years, and we built this just for youEvery word, every note, it's true

Verse 2

Screws on the carpet, wires in a rowYou had to know how, you had to knowThe music kept playing but you had to see insideSome things you take apart just to see if they're alive

Pre-Chorus

Now you're out on the pitch running down the wingStill calling home for the little things"How long do I boil it" and "will it be alright"We say yes to both, every single night

Chorus

So here's to Owen, twenty-one and runningHockey stick in hand, always somewhere somethingYou took the radio apart to find the soundWell kid, look closer, you're in one nowTwenty-one years, and we built this just for youEvery word, every note, it's true

Bridge

One day you'll call and we won't answer fastBut we'll still be your home, built to lastThe recipes, the worry, the games on a SundayIt's all still here, it's not going away

Chorus

So here's to Owen, twenty-one and shiningLast year of study, no use in you hidingYou wanted the songs inside the radio's soundHappy birthday, son, you're the song nowTwenty-one years, and we'd do it all againEvery note, every one, amen

Outro

Call us for the recipeCall us just to talkTwenty-one and still our kidTaking the whole world apart

Every song is crafted from scratch for one person only. Owen's came from a radio, a rink and a kitchen. Your son's will come from the memories you share.

What to put in a 21st birthday song for your son

Just jot down the moments that only you know, and we'll turn them into verses.

  1. The milestone moment

    His final year at uni, the graduation cap, the big exam: the hook for the first verse.

  2. The sport he loves

    Hockey sticks, the rink, the roar of the crowd: perfect for a vivid image.

  3. The late-night calls

    Requests for recipes, a word of reassurance, the comfort of home: great for the chorus.

  4. The childhood quirk

    Taking apart the radio to see the songs inside: a line that ties the whole story.

Styles that fit a 21st birthday

Pick the one that feels like him, or choose Surprise me and we'll match it to his story.

Pop

Bright, energetic and perfect for a young adult stepping into the world.

Indie rock

A little edge, a strong beat: great for a hockey player who lives for the rush.

Acoustic & uplifting

If you want the room to feel warm and nostalgic, this style lets the lyrics shine.

When the song plays

Picture the reaction at his 21st party

Between the cake and the speeches, the music starts.

The first chorus

He looks up from his plate as his name rings in the lyrics: that moment is priceless.

The quiet pause

Everyone leans in, the room stills, and the story of his life fills the air.

The replay

He adds it to his playlists, humming it on the drive home, proud to share his own soundtrack.

From your memories to his song

How it works

Four short questions, lyric approval, and a finished MP3 lands in your inbox within 24 hours.

  1. Tell us about them

    The memories, the inside jokes, the things that make them them. Three minutes, tops.

  2. We write, you approve

    We turn your words into lyrics and send them to you before we produce a single note.

  3. Delivered within 24 hours

    A professionally produced song lands in your inbox, ready for the big moment.

Create their song · £24.99

How should their song sound?

Pick a style. Not sure? Choose Surprise me and we'll match it to their story.

Takes about three minutes · Your answers save as you go

Before you ask

Questions, answered

Timing, collaboration and the writing process.

What should I include for a 21st birthday song?

Specific details that only you know: his uni year, the sport he plays, the late-night recipe calls, a childhood hobby. A few sentences are enough for us to craft verses that hit home.

Will the song arrive before the party?

Yes. We deliver the finished MP3 within 24 hours of you completing the order form. Approve the lyrics promptly and it'll be ready in time.

Can the whole family add memories?

Absolutely. Collect stories from siblings, grandparents and friends: the richer the input, the richer the song.

What music style works best for a 21st birthday?

Pop works for most, but indie rock, acoustic or a surprise mix can match his personality. Choose a style or let us pick one for you.

Do I get to check the lyrics first?

Yes. You read and approve every line before we record, and one free revision is included.

Twenty-one years deserves a soundtrack

Tell us about his uni, his hockey, his calls for recipes. We'll turn it into a song he never expected, delivered within 24 hours.

Create his song