There are, at least, two groups by this name. Ballyhoo (without the exclama… Read Full Bio ↴There are, at least, two groups by this name. Ballyhoo (without the exclamation mark!) is a South African group who had a huge hit in 1980 in their homeland with their single 'Man On The Moon'. This South African group is still going strong. The other group with the same name (but with the exclamation mark!) is from Maryland, USA, a modern rock/reggae party band, active since 2006.

BALLYHOO! is undeniably turning the world of music upside down and sideways as they blur the lines between rock, reggae, punk and pop to craft their own hybrid of music that can’t be held down to one definitive genre. This signature sound of theirs is one they have been perfecting since their high school days in Aberdeen, Maryland - the sweet melodic voice of lead singer and guitarist Howi Spangler; the hard hitting beats set forth by brother and drummer Donald “Big D” Spangler; the skillfully added funk of bassist JR Gregory and Scott Vandrey (aka DJ Blaze) rounds it out on the turntables and keys.

BALLYHOO!’s unique sound, hardcore devotion to the road and to their fans, partnered with their irresistible “life of the party” approach have pitched them into the position of America’s favorite feel good party band. They didn’t get here by accident; rather, they had been single-handedly growing their empire through unparalleled hard work and dedication until Jan 2011, when they got a well-deserved nod from LAW Records and were signed to the Hawaii-based independent record label. Yesod Williams of the dub rock music mega-sensation PEPPER and owner of LAW Records says of his newest addition, “Having BALLYHOO! join the LAW Records family is a perfect fit. They are an incredibly talented band with a really catchy style”. Now, with the backing of LAW, 2011 promises to be a paramount year on BALLYHOO!’s trajectory destined for greatness!

BALLYHOO! has toured the country with some of the biggest and most respected names in the reggae rock genre – 311, Authority Zero, Pepper, The Supervillains. “It’s always intimidating when playing for another band’s crowd, you never know how they’re gonna react,” explains front man Howi, “but then you see that they’re enjoying it and the worry goes away. You’re free to rock at that point!”.

BALLYHOO! will start their tour of the southeast with fellow label mates Iration in February 2011. Their rigorous, nonstop nationwide touring schedule has certainly been the catalyst for the exponential growth in their fan base. BALLYHOO! fans are some of the most loyal and enthusiastic fans out there and their love for the band runs deep.

In 2006, BALLYHOO! released Do It For The Money! which “opened a lot of doors for us and spread like wildfire in the underground” says Howi. Their follow up album, Cheers!, was released in May of 2009 and was an opportunity to work with 311’s Scotch Ralston as the producer. In addition, BALLYHOO!’s stellar rendition of “40 Oz. To Freedom” is featured on the compilation album, Forever Free: A Tribute to Sublime, and helped stimulate a surge in their popularity. Fans can also hear their songs on the Rock Band Network and in feature films.

BALLYHOO! currently has a single out on iTunes (“The Front Porch”) and when they aren’t on the road, they are in the studio, finishing their new album, which is slated for release on LAW Records in the summer of 2011.

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Saw Her Standing
Ballyhoo! Lyrics

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saw her standing there
flowers in her hair
when the song went away so did she
left me standing here
eyes welled up with tears
drowning me alive in all my fears

and every time i touch your face

all i feel's an empty space
and i am always chasing you
and if you say two words to me
i wanna hear what you said
cause i can't speak to the dead
when it all goes down
you won't be around
and i don't know if i can take it
im still holding on

where did you go
now im standing here alone
my... my body cannot move
sometimes i wish i could cross that bridge to you
and start anew
cause i've got nothing left to lose

and every time i touch your face
all i feel's an empty space
and i am always chasing you
and if you say two words to me
i wanna hear what you said
cause i can't speak to the dead
when it all goes down
you won't be around

and i don't know if i can take it
im still holding on

Overall Meaning

The song “Saw Her Standing” by Ballyhoo! features lyrics that suggest a sense of loss and despair regarding someone that the singer has lost. The lyrics describe a woman with flowers in her hair who disappears along with the song, leaving the singer alone and filled with fear and sadness. The chorus repeats the idea of always chasing this person and feeling an empty space when touching their face, indicating that they have passed away and left the singer to mourn their loss. Despite this, the singer cannot let go and is still holding on to the memory of this person.

The second verse explores the theme of regret and the wish to start anew, as the singer laments being left alone and unable to move forward. The bridge describes the sense of desperation and hopelessness that the singer feels when trying to communicate with someone who is no longer alive.

Overall, the song is a poignant tribute to the memory of someone who has passed away, describing the complicated emotions that come with loss and the struggle to let go and move on.

Line by Line Meaning

saw her standing there
I saw her standing there

flowers in her hair
She had flowers in her hair

when the song went away so did she
When the song ended, she left too

left me standing here
She left me standing here alone

eyes welled up with tears
My eyes started filling up with tears

drowning me alive in all my fears
My fears are overwhelming and suffocating me

and every time i touch your face
When I touch your face

all i feel's an empty space
I feel nothing but emptiness

and i am always chasing you
I'm always chasing after you

and if you say two words to me
If you say anything to me

i wanna hear what you said
I want to hear what you have to say

cause i can't speak to the dead
Because I can't talk to the dead

when it all goes down
When everything falls apart

you won't be around
You won't be there for me

and i don't know if i can take it
I don't know if I can handle it

im still holding on
I'm still holding onto you

where did you go
Where did you disappear to?

now im standing here alone
Now I'm all by myself

my... my body cannot move
I'm paralyzed and can't move

sometimes i wish i could cross that bridge to you
Sometimes I wish I could join you

and start anew
And begin again

cause i've got nothing left to lose
Because I have nothing else to lose

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ballyhoo! saw her standing lyrics

Saw her standing there, flowers in her hair
When the sun went away, so did she
Left me standing here, eyes well up with tears
Drowning me alive in all my fears

Every time I touch your face
All I feel is empty space
I am always chasing you

If you say two words to me
I will not hear what you said
'Cause I can't speak to the dead

When it all goes down, you won't be around d
I don't know if I can take it
I'm still holding on

Where did you go?
I'm standing here alone
My body can not move

Sometimes I wish I could cross that bridge to you
And start anew, 'cause I've got nothing left to lose