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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The Fool
Ballyhoo! Lyrics
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it's not me
i figured you out and now we're drowning slowly
cause i can see right through you
and i believe
baby you don't see me, you don't see me
what you thinkin tryna hold my hand?
he could never treat you like i know i can
but it's too late, it's too late
talkin on your phone again,
tryna cover but your cover's blown and then
what you gonna do when im gone girl?
cause baby it's too late, it's too late
who do you think you're fooling?
it's not me
i figured you out and now we're drowning slowly
cause i can see right through you
and i believe
baby you don't see me, you don't see me
you're creepin out the door at night
he must be runnin up inside you right
i know you're foolin, don't you try to lie
i can feel it, i can feel it
text him on your phone again
tryna cover but your cover's blown and then
what you gonna do when i'm gone girl?
cause baby it's too late, it's too late yeah
who do you think you're fooling?
it's not me
i figured you out and now we're drowning slowly
cause i can see right through you
and i believe
baby you don't see me, you don't see me
it's too late, it's too late
it's too late, much to late
what you thinkin tryna hold my hand?
i know you're think bout another man
he could never fuck you like i know i can
but it's too late, it's too late
i'm leavin, im leavin
you're so damn deceivin
im not coming back cause if i do you're bleedin
all over this couch and this rug and this house
these pictures are haunted
you've murdered them all
who do you think you're fooling?
it's not me
i figured you out and now we're drowning slowly
cause i can see right through you
and i believe
baby you don't see me, you don't see me
The lyrics to Ballyhoo!'s song "The Fool" speak to a situation where the singer is being deceived by his partner. The singer has figured out their partner's infidelity and feels as though they are drowning slowly as a result. The singer is frustrated that their partner doesn't see them or what they are doing. The song is a lamentation of a relationship that is falling apart as a result of the partner's lack of faithfulness.
The lyrics are poetic in that they use water imagery, such as "drowning slowly," to describe the feelings of betrayal and suffocation that the singer is experiencing. The use of the words "figured you out" and "see right through you" further amplify the sense of knowing and seeing through the partner's lies. Furthermore, the lyrics show the singer's resolve to leave the relationship because of the betrayal, despite the partner's attempts to cover up their infidelity.
Overall, the lyrics to "The Fool" are a powerful representation of betrayal and the feelings of heartbreak and disappointment that the singer is experiencing as a result.
Line by Line Meaning
who do you think you're fooling?
Who do you believe you're deceiving?
it's not me
I'm not the one being deceived
i figured you out and now we're drowning slowly
I understand you now, and we're slowly falling apart
cause i can see right through you
I can see your true intentions and motives
and i believe
And I trust my instincts
baby you don't see me, you don't see me
You don't understand me or how I feel
what you thinkin tryna hold my hand?
What are you thinking, trying to be intimate with me?
i know you're think bout another man
I know you're thinking about someone else
he could never treat you like i know i can
He could never take care of you the way I can
but it's too late, it's too late
But it's too late to try and fix things now
talkin on your phone again,
Talking on your phone once again
tryna cover but your cover's blown and then
Trying to hide it, but I know the truth now
what you gonna do when im gone girl?
What are you going to do when I leave?
you're creepin out the door at night
You're sneaking out of the house at night
he must be runnin up inside you right
He's probably having sex with you
i know you're foolin, don't you try to lie
I know you're lying, don't try to deny it
i can feel it, i can feel it
I can sense it, I know it's happening
text him on your phone again
Texting him on your phone once again
it's too late, it's too late yeah
It's too late to fix things now
it's too late, much to late
It's too late, too far gone
i'm leavin, im leavin
I'm leaving, I'm leaving
you're so damn deceivin
You're very deceptive
im not coming back cause if i do you're bleedin
I won't come back because if I do, there will be consequences
all over this couch and this rug and this house
All over the furniture and the entire house
these pictures are haunted
These pictures remind me of our broken relationship
you've murdered them all
Your actions have ruined our memories and our future
Contributed by Allison T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
NaBiSc0DiSc0
Playing in Chicago this Friday! Fuck yeah
FIatlineProductions
Playing at Brighton Music Hall, Boston / Cambridge on Jun 25, 2013 Check, yes.
peachrocker1
and it's funny how in the song the getaway he tries to convince a girl who has a bf to run away with him, even though he knew what it was like having someone cheat on him smh
Rosé Rivera
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Pierofelizzola
Its SAD to see so many HATERS posting shit just cuz the boys are Fucking good ....and i only seen them perform once @510 johnnys.........let everyones hate be your leverage for successe....
peachrocker1
wow, he's kind of a jerk in this song, i mean, he's singing about domestic violence, saying the girl will bleed all over the house if he stays with her
Toasted_Tomatoes
I think he meant he feels like beating her if he continues with that relationship.
Peachrocker
what?! violence is NEVER ok, unless ur a muslim. he shouldn't beat her if she cheated.
Ally Renee
peachrocker1 well she shouldn't cheat . that's what you get.
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