Turning 22 means you need the perfect short happy 22nd birthday quotes for Instagram captions. We’ve scoured the internet for the best quotes that are funny, short or cute including birthday sayings and puns. Whether it’s your turn to celebrate your 22nd or a friend’s, these sayings can help, especially if you’re at loss for words.
Short Happy 22nd Birthday Quotes for Instagram
“The sound is so cute when you’re 22.” — The Flaming Lips, “When Yer Twenty Two”
“I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22.” — Taylor Swift, “22 (Taylor’s Version)”
“When she was 22, the future looked bright.” — Lily Allen, “22”
“How can a person know everything at 18 but nothing at 22?” — Taylor Swift featuring Phoebe Bridgers, “Nothing New (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)”
“Yeah, we’re happy, free, confused and lonely at the same time.” — Taylor Swift, “22 (Taylor’s Version)”
“I’m 22 now but I won’t be for long.” — Simon & Garfunkel, “Leaves That Are Green”
“You think after 22 years I’d be used to the spin.” — Bright Eyes, “Land Locked Blues”
“It’s miserable and magical, oh yeah.” — Taylor Swift, “22 (Taylor’s Version)”
“Today is the oldest you have been, and the youngest you will ever be. Make the most of it!” – Nicky Gumbel
“Let us never know what old age is. Let us know the happiness time brings, not count the years.” — Ausonius
“That’s me, Ms. 20 Something.” — SZA, “20 Something”
“It feels like a perfect night to dress up like hipsters.” — Taylor Swift, “22 (Taylor’s Version)”
“This is for them twenty somethings. Time really moves fast, you were just sixteen.” — Beyonce,
“That’s the funny thing about birthdays, they’re kind of an annual thing.” – Rapunzel
“Every year on your birthday, you get a chance to start new.” — Sammy Hagar
“My life is better with every year of living it.” — Rachel Maddow
“There are three hundred and sixty-four days when you might get un-birthday presents, and only one for birthday presents, you know.” — Lewis Carroll
“I intend to live forever. So far, so good.” — Steven Wright
If you like these, you might also want to check out our other lists of 21st, 23rd, 24th and 25th birthday quotes. For even more birthday lists, check out our Birthdays category or use the search bar to find the exact age you’re looking for.
Birthday Cake Quotes for 22nd Birthdays
“Birthdays are a great time to stop and appreciate gravity. Sure, it makes things sag as you get older, but it also keeps your cake from flying all over the room, so you don’t have to chase it.” – Greg Tamblyn
“For me, the end of childhood came when the number of candles on my birthday cake no longer reflected my age, around 19 or 22. From then on, each candle came to represent an entire decade.” — Yotam Ottolenghi
“Birthdays are nature’s way of telling us to eat more cake.” — Edward Morykwas
“I like birthday cake. It’s so symbolic. It’s a tempting symbol to load with something more complicated than just ‘Happy birthday!’ because it’s this emblem of childhood and a happy day.” — Aimee Bender
“If life is a birthday cake let my face be smeared with its icing of cognac and kindness.” – Aberjhani
“Why is a birthday cake the only food you can blow on and spit on and everybody rushes to get a piece?” – Bobby Kelton
“Celebration is life’s frosting: isn’t frosting the very best part of the cake?” – Bethenny Frankel
“You know you’re getting old when you get that one candle on the cake. It’s like, ‘See if you can blow this out.’” — Jerry Seinfeld
“Cakes are special. Every birthday, every celebration ends with something sweet, a cake, and people remember. It’s all about the memories.” — Buddy Valastro
“Cake, cake, cake, cake.” — Rihanna, “Birthday Cake”
Happy 22nd Birthday Sayings
- 22 years, 22 reasons to celebrate.
- Alexa, play ‘22’ by Taylor Swift.
- Year 22, I’m ready! Toss the confetti.
- Started from the bottom, now I’m 22.
- Here’s 2 a year that’s 2 good 2 to be true.
- The only things getting LIT today are the candles on my cake!
- Birthdays are good for me. The more I have, the longer I live. lol.
- I’m grateful for life and for growth. I wish myself a happy birthday.
- Heaven has been really good to me by adding another year to my age.
- Of course, I don’t know how to act my age. I’ve never been this age before!
- The thing is I love birthday celebrations, but only when they’re mine.
- Never too old to wear a birthday crown.
- Hello, 22.
- Postponing my birthday until further notice
- Talk twenty two to me.
- Be good to me, 22.
- 22 – time to make some pour decisions.
- Pop the champagne, because this girl is 22.
- So this is where aging ends, right? #Forever22
- Here’s to the next chapter.
Funny 22nd Birthday Sayings
- Happy one year anniversary of being able to drink champagne.
- Old enough to know better, still young enough to get away with it.
- I’m ready for something new now that I’m 22.
- Made it to Level 22.
- 22 years old. That’s, like, a real adult.
- I don’t care how old I’m turning, so long as there’s cake.
- Got so distracted by cake, I forgot it was my own birthday. #SoThisIs22
- You really gonna scroll without wishing me a happy 22nd birthday?
- That birthday glow. #Feeling22
- Growing and glowing. #22
- Cheers and beers to 22 years.
- And so begins Chapter 22.
- Birthday behavior! #22
- Well look who just turned 22…
- POV: You can’t believe I’m 22 now.
- Staying 22 until further notice.
- Life’s too short to not celebrate every chance you get! Happy 22nd Birthday to me!
- I’ll enjoy the best of today and laugh like never before because it’s my 22nd Birthday.
- I want to thank everyone for my special 22nd birthday, come and join me as I celebrate it.
- I wish myself a happy 22nd birthday since I am the definition of awesomeness.
- Cheers to the one day of our lives, when we actually celebrate getting old. Happy 22nd Birthday to me.
- Now we start planning for 23!
- Made it to 22! I know. I’m as surprised as you are.
- I can’t keep calm, it’s my 22nd birthday.
- Aged to perfection.
- 22 is so fun I think I’ll repeat it again next year.
- Got so distracted by cake, I forgot it was my own birthday. #SoThisIs22
- Another year older, but I’ll need some extra time for that ‘wiser’ bit. #22
- Today is the day! You can finally “hit me with your best shot.”
- I don’t care how old I’m turning, so long as there’s cake.
- Chapter 22, Page 1.
- I hope my birthday cake is as yummy as me.
- So am I a real adult now?!
- Experience level: 22.
- I think 22 chances aren’t enough!
- It’s my birthday, so I’m celebrating everything.
- Today is a great day cause it’s my birthday!
- Happy Birthday to the smartest person in this world, Happy Birthday to Me!
- Level up. #22
- So this is 22.
- 22 is the new 19.
- My day, my way. #22
- Roaring twenties.
- Cheers to 22!
- 2.0.
- Season 22, Episode 1.
- Lap 22 around the sun…
- Yes, I become 22.
- It’s no time to be 22.
- 22? Bring it on.
- Hey Siri, count the candles.
- Make a wish. #22
- Aging and raging. #22
- My day, my way. #22
- I didn’t choose this 22nd birthday, this birthday chose me.
- Getting older but my inner child is ageless.
- Turning 22 is a big deal so I deserve a big celebration!
- Stuck in them twenty-somethings.
- Honestly, my birthday should be a holiday.
- Act my age? Maybe next year.
- 22? Who cares. I just want cake.
- I should start getting serious, but I’ll eat confetti cake and wear a crown instead.
- It’s time to rhyme because 22 is for fun!
- I’m too young to be this old.
- Wow, the cake’s really lit this year…
- Officially 22, but still mentally about five.
- Keep calm and celebrate 22 years.
- I don’t get older; I level up.
- 22nd birthday selfies hit a little different.
- Schoolin’ Life
- I’m officially the big 2-2.
- Hugs, kisses, and 22 birthday wishes.
- 22 and glowing.
- 22 is looking pretty good to me.
- It took me 22 years to get this cute.
- It took 22 years to get this awesome.
- 22 22 22 22 I feel like 22.
- Say hello to the world’s latest 22 year old.
- Woke up a little older… but not wiser.
- Is this what growing up feels like?
- On a scale of 1-10, feeling a solid 22.
- I don’t know how to act my age. I’ve never been this age!
- 22 never felt better.
- It’s time to kiss 21 goodbye and welcome 22.
- It’s my 22nd… I’ll wine if I want to.
- Cheers to another lap around the sun. Hello, 22.
- Another year, another candle on the cake. #22
- At 22 everything is possible and tomorrow looks friendly.
- Say hello to my new favorite 22 year old.
- Thanks for letting me bother you for the past 22 years.
- 22 and you’ve never looked better. Here’s to you!
- Helping this one ring in 22. Cheers to another lap around the sun!
- Who knew 22 could look this good? Aging looks good on you.
- 22 years of being your favorite pain in the butt. Here’s to 22 more.
- How good is 22? It’s only the best age of all time. Enjoy your birthday, friend!
- Can’t believe you’re 22. Here’s to another year of amazing memories.
- Ringing in 22 with the best crew.
- Thankful to be ringing in 22 with the best people I know.
- Age 22 but forever the baby of the group.
- Cheers to good friends, good vibes, and another 22 years.
- Age is just a number, but friends like these are forever. Thank you all for helping me ring in 22.
- Another lap around the sun with the best people I could have ever asked for. Here’s to 22!
- I’m officially in birthday mode. #22
- Achievement unlocked: 22.
- Taylor Swift was right about 22.
- Favorite day of the year. #22
- Wow, never been 22 before.
- May this 22nd birthday mark a fresh beginning in my life.
- 22: When life truly begins.
- Ready to live my adult life blessed.
- I’m just here for the birthday cake.
- Here for cake, and cake only.
- I’m not getting older. I’m getting better.
- Turning 22 is nothing to wine about.
- I doubt tequila is the answer, but it’s worth a shot.
- Chapter 22. Time to make some memories.
- I have mixed drinks about turning 22.
- I’m 22 now but age gives no guarantee on maturity.
- Say hello to my new favorite 22 year old.
- Don’t wanna be sappy so… let’s just say 22 is already one for the books.
- 22 has never looked this good. Happy birthday!
- I think 22 looks good on me.
- 22 years of me. Lucky you.
- Celebrating 22 years of life.
- Staying 22 until further notice.
- Birthday mode: the youngest I’ll ever be, and the oldest I’ve ever been. #22
- Here’s to another 365 days of being fabulous.
- Favorite day of the year. #22
- Keep calm — it’s my 22nd birthday.
- Who knew that 22 would look this good?
- Manifesting the best 22nd birthday.
- Couldn’t turn 22 without posting my birthday ‘fit.
- POV: this is what 22 looks like.
- Born to shine, especially today.
- Hey Siri, count the candles.
- Another year, another candle on the cake. #22
- Wow, never been 22 before.
- Made it to 22! I know. I’m as surprised as you are.
- 22? Who cares. I just want cake.
So that’s our list! Hopefully, we were able to help you find the best quote or saying you were looking for.
Now get out there do some birthday celebrating!
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Laynni Locke
I am Laynni Locke, a Canadian writer, reader and traveller with a passion for sharing life’s moments on social media. Keeping friends and family in the loop of our lives though photos and videos has become an essential activity for most.
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