Let's make this birthday one to remember.

56 years old (Born on August 25, 1968)

Happy Birthday, Stuart Murdoch! May your day be as delightfully whimsical and charmingly clever as the lyrics you've gifted us over the years. From serenading our hearts with "Piazza, New York Catcher" to making introspection irresistibly catchy in "If She Wants Me," you’ve proven that indie pop can indeed make existential pondering danceable.

Here's hoping this year brings even more tender melodies and witty verses from Belle & Sebastian's beloved frontman. Whether you're penning another timeless tune or simply enjoying a quiet Glasgow afternoon—may inspiration strike often (and preferably without too much Scottish rain). Cheers to many more musical adventures ahead!