Owl City - The 5th Of July 

5th July is the day an Owl was born. They call him Adam.

Time for all the Hootowls to come wish you another happy birthday, sir!

my dad took me to my first ever concert when i was 11 on july 5th- it was an owl city concert. i knew it was his birthday (i had looked up his wiki earlier) and during the intermission i screamed “HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADAM” and got the whole crowd to start singing happy birthday to him! such a magical experience at such a magical concert. love you adam, keep up the amazing work!

This song really spoke to me. there are so many artists out there talking about how their parents screwed them up or screwed them over or neglected them or left them. And I know that those types of songs mean something to a lot of people. I just don't connect to those songs because my parents taught me love and respect. This song... This song spoke to me. What a beautiful song about life's beginnings and working class parents that didn't have much to give except love and hope. Thank you Adam

Love for family + love for life + love for God = Owl City music

It is so sad that this artist is sooo underated

This is a very unique way for Adam to share his birthday, he doesn't congratulate himself but thanks his parents who gave birth to him and raised him in 5th july

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, IM HERE FROM 5TH OF JULY 2019 .

What I feel listening to owl city I can never feel anywhere else. This sweet breeze with glorious melodies talking about the tiniest aspects of life, that's owl city. Its been so long Adam, its been so long. Thank you for this blessing of wonderful music. Excited to treat my ears with the full album.

It's amazing that he got some details about the day he was born and could magically write a song about it

Lyrics : My mum woke my dad up And said, "It's time to leave" So they jumped in the old Caprice And tore off into the night On the fourth of July They flew through the darkness Driving like Jehu And they rolled into Ottumwa Before the sun began to rise On the fourth of July And in walks Bob and Janice Rachel's on her way To peek in through the window Hoping to hear her grandson cry On the fourth of July My mother watched the fireworks From her hospital bed And after it was all over She held me for the first time On the fifth of July I've got my mother's brown eyes And my dad's quiet way And Grandma Rachel's love for music The morning I arrived On the fifth of July Deeping in Iowa country And a heavenly hideaway On the shores of Lake Rathbun My folks brought me home On the fifth of July That was when (that was when) Life began (life began) For me And that was when (that was when) Life began (life began) For me A teacher and a mechanic Brought me into this world And they loved me with all their hearts since The day I opened my eyes On the fifth of July That was when (that was when) Life began (life began) For me That was when (that was when) Life began (life began) For me

I was born on July 5! This is literally the song for me. Thank you, Owl City. ❤️

Can we all just agree that Adam has the voice of an angel which is so peaceful and so quiet and so heart warming The way he says that was when life began for me always makes me cry because of how softly he says it Owl City. We missed you.

Thumbs up if you feel a chill on your spine every time you hear an Owl City song

It's 5th of july. Happy Birthday Adam❤

Happy Birthday to our Angel Adam 💖 keep making us happy

One always comes back to the musicians that makes them happy and warm.

I love the autobiographical feel of this album - can't wait for the full release!

To anyone still listening 2 years later.... Happy B-day to Adam. Hope Adam and his girl are safe and secure! God bless!!

Happy Birthday, Adam. And may God bless you.

this is like Adam's life biography in summary. Wow he's really opening up to us with the little details into his earlier phase of life and the family members that is close to him❤️

Happy birthday Adaaaaammmmm!!!! Who's playing on midnight right now???

And we all thank that mechanic and that teacher 💖

A lot of Owl City's songs are basically music put to poetry, as opposed to most artists who put lyrics to their music. I noticed how different the styling of these lyrics were compared to most other songs. The styling and the placement of each word seemed a lot more poetic than Fiji Water, for example. It also had no real chorus besides "On the fourth of July/On the fifth of July", which is also a very common trope in poetry. It's how they get their names. I also noticed it in songs like Air Traffic and Sky Diver. Both of those have no real chorus and poetic styles, and they get their names from a common theme in the song. Much like poems would. You don't see poems repeating a chorus over and over again, do you? Or taking their names from a repeated line in the chorus? Unless they're songs (which people consider poetry, anyway), no. Real poems without any music or beat attached to them, this song is like that. He could have written down these lyrics and published them in a book and no one would have ever suspected that this was written as a song. Can you do that with most other songs? That's why Owl City is one of the most creative people ever. Most artists don't even think of singing poems.

I’m really liking the different feel of Cinematic. It’s definitely different and I think that’s awesome!

Owl is my city

Happy birthday Adam! - July 5th 2024

In times of sadness and depression, this is what I turn to. It is a blessing from God to have you create music for the world. Please keep doing what you're doing,

I love the snippet of audio from a family gathering. So sweet and nostalgic!

There are three types of people in this world. People who like Owl city People who listen to his songs but aren't really fans And then we have the haters who want to hate everything good and fun.

Happy Birthday, Adam. 🦉🏙

Bruh I'm just scrolling through Owl City to check out more songs and this is the first time I've heard of this song. Today is July 5th and I discover a song called The 5th of July. What are the odds!

Been a fan for over 10 years, how did I not know we share a birthday!

This is really beautiful. I've been in a weird mood all day but this has just calmed me. A new favourite I think

My twin daughters Elze and Linze were born on the 5th of July too, and this song gives me happy tears remembering watching the fireworks from my hospital bed on the 4th of July and holding my little ones for the 1st time on the 5th of July.

3:05 I can relate to cause my parents are a mechanic and a teacher. And I was a summer baby they brought me home on July 5th so I kinda love this song

Gave me chills... So much passion put into this song :') I love this so much

Happy Birthday Owl City!!! 5th of July

uh um felling like um getting back of the old days when i started to listen owl city lord bless u so much

That was when. Life began.

No one else's music makes me feel quite like this.

I'm so proud of Adam, what a beautiful song ❤

Owl city, the only band that made songs that make feel happy and sad at the same time.

I came here because Adam's birthday is tomorrow :D

Ok I was not prepared for the chills I got at the beginning... breathtaking 💘

This song is amazing. I really like the message behind it. Owl City is my favorite artist and I can relate to this song, partly because I was born July 2nd. Only in 1998 instead of 1986.

I'm listening to this at midnight on July 5th. Boy I miss Owl City... Happy 35th Birthday Adam!

Owl City is more then just music imo. Adam is sharing the most beautiful and touching moments of his life with us. Some songs give me a hard time to hold back my tears of joy, this here is one of them. Thank you Adam! People like you make the world a better place!

Oh my gosh I cried when I heard this! It’s so sweet!!! Love you Adam

My owl city heart will never die

Was thinking about this last night during the fireworks 💙

Happy 38th Birthday Adam Young!

This song makes me feel something I've never lived

It's another 5th of July! happy birthday Adam!🎉

Not dumb luck that I decided to listen to Owl City this midnight. Happy 5th of July! Happy Birthday Adam! Minnesota love! -Adam

Today is the day. Happy birthday Adam! Who else has been listening to this song the whole day?

Happy Birthday, Adam Young!!! You’re a true unsung legend.

Happy Birthday Adam! Owl City Forever! 💖💖💖

Happy Birthday! 🎉🎂

Happy birthday mr. Adam young this day is your birthday... Wish you More birthdays to come and health for you and your family.

Owl City uploades= happy me

Hey OWL CITY!! What a beautiful & meaningful song this is!! I was also born on the 5th of July...this song made my day. Thanks a lot!!!

Happy birthday Adam🎉, we will always be here at the 5th july

Happy Birthday!

I love how owl city can Make a amazing songs with a meaning Like 5th of july ( birth of adam ) Fiji water ( beginning of his work ) Lucid dream ( abt dreaming and stuff ) At lease we have a singer who have a meaning not like the singers of newdays ( sex money and stuff ) keep going adam

absolutely amazing adam. been a fan since ‘09 when i heard (first version) hello seattle on your myspace page. i’ve grown up with your music and it’s got me through the many good times as well as the tough ones, i’ve seen you grow as a person and an artist and i’m so proud of you. you inspire me and you’ll always be someone that i look up to.

7/5/24 We had the same birthday. Happy birthday to us 🎉🎈❤.

No ego? No self-aggrandizement? No sex? No drugs? No SELF? No politics? Just appreciation for your parents and the gift of life...that's a Good Song.

....oh.....I love this song

HAPPPY BIRTHDAY ADAM🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

JULY 5 is my birthday. This is kinda awesome

That was when life began for us fans too, Adam! ❤

YOU ARE WAY TOO UNDERRATED! GET MORE VIEWS, LIKES, EVERYTHING!

Happy birthday Adam.

This Message for Owl city, I hope you start doing more songs for us because your songs changed our life for the better.

happy birthday Adam!

I swear Owl City's music reminds me of Summer. Not just because of the title, just everything he does! ❤👍🇺🇸

Happy Birthday 💕

Happy Birthday, Adam Young!

It's 5th of July in India here, soo... Happy Birthday, Adam!! May you have an amazing life ahead! Love you 😍 (Sorry I can't make it longer; it's early morning, and I'm going to school)

Happy birthday!

so calm and nice. loving it!

This is my first time listening to his songs aside from fireflies. What I feel is being young, nostalgia, I feel like I'm in a cinematic, animated world. He is the only artist with the nostalgic boy group voice left. I feel loved.

I still love Owl City after all these years. Just discovered he's making new music.

💗 BEAUTIFUL 💗

Today, 5th of july is my birthday and i didn't know this song existed! It's now my birthday anthem song 🥳

I'm listening to this on the 5th of July so HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADAM!!

5th of july an angel was born, thank mrs.teacher and mr.mechanic for the blessing

Me singing "that was when, life begin, *for him*.."

Happy birthday-!

Every time I listen to owl city’s songs I can help but tear up I’m so happy.

How I was born in a nutshell. Yeah I was so close to being born on July 4th. But it's July 5th lol

happy birthday, Adam Young!! You've been a part of my childhood for 8 years and it's all thanks to my cousin for showing me one of your song; Fireflies. You got me through a lot of times by your happy-go-lucky songs and make me forget about the bad times, hope you have a great day even if you don't read comments anymore!!

You should really stop mentioning Fireflies. It's a great song, but if you love it so much go to that video and listen to it. This is his new music. Comments on this video should be about *this* song.

this is special song for me and a representative aspects for our existence who born on the 5th of July 🫶🏼✨

Owl city songs speak to me. I love them all. Owl city if your reading this, thank you for being there for us when no one else was. We love you and i want to meet you

Happy Birthday Adam 🎂🎉🎈 I wish you a happy, healthy & prosperous life. I'll cherish your melodious songs for the rest of life

It's the 5th of July today! Happy Birthday!!

That was when, life began, for me.... Chills

From me loving this special song since day one to me having my first son yesterday the 5th of July . Meaning this song will forever be with me ❤❤❤❤