Xuxa – Parabéns da Xuxa (Letra da Música)

Celebrating Birthdays the Brazilian Way: The Magic of Xuxa’s “Parabéns da Xuxa”

When it comes to birthday celebrations in Brazil, few cultural touchstones are as universally recognized, joyful, and nostalgic as the music of Xuxa Meneghel—affectionately known as the Rainha dos Baixinhos (Queen of the Little Children). Among her massive catalog of children’s hits, one song stands head and shoulders above the rest as the ultimate party anthem: “Parabéns da Xuxa” (Xuxa’s Birthday Song).

Whether you are brushing up on your Portuguese, planning a Brazilian-themed birthday bash, or simply diving into a wave of sweet childhood nostalgia, here is a complete look at the song, its lyrics, and why it remains an absolute classic.

The Cultural Phenomenon of Xuxa’s Birthday Song

Released during the height of Xuxa’s television reign in the late 1980s and 1990s (most notably featured on her hit album Xou da Xuxa 3 in 1988), “Parabéns da Xuxa” quickly replaced or supplemented traditional birthday tunes at children’s parties across Brazil.

Unlike standard, slower birthday hymns, Xuxa’s version is upbeat, high-energy, and participatory. It was designed not just to be sung to the birthday person, but to get every kid in the room clapping, dancing, and shouting along with pure excitement.

Lyrics: “Parabéns da Xuxa” (Portuguese)

Here is the full, original Portuguese lyric that generations of Brazilians have memorized by heart:

Um, dois, três, quatro, cinco, seis!
Sete, oito, nove, dez!

Parabéns, da Xuxa!
Hoje é o seu dia, que dia mais feliz!
Parabéns, da Xuxa!
Canta com alegria, quem canta é a raiz!
(Bis)

É pique, é pique, é pique, é pique, é pique!
É hora, é hora, é hora, é hora, é hora!
Rá-tim-bum!
[Nome da pessoa]! [Nome da pessoa]!
Êêê!

English Translation and Meaning

For non-Portuguese speakers looking to understand the charm of the lyrics, here is how the song translates:

One, two, three, four, five, six!
Seven, eight, nine, ten!

Happy birthday, from Xuxa!
Today is your day, what a happier day!
Happy birthday, from Xuxa!
Sing with joy, the root [soul] is the one singing!
(Repeat)