Ballerina
Bhi Bhiman Lyrics


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We got married in a Wal-Mart
down by the Wrangler Jeep
Ima dress my baby like a vampire
next week on Halloween

Got a lot of things down at the Wal-Mart
things like trampoline
I got me some whiskey and some diapers
for my darlin' Lucy Jean

Yes I'm a ballerina, ballerina, ballerina on the lam.
Yes I'm a ballerina, ballerina, ballerina on the lam.

We got married in a Wal-Mart
down by the franks n beans
Killed a guy in Texas, stole my grandma's Hyundai
now my face is on a magazine.

Makin love and then we're makin bacon
just wipe down the Foreman grill
Look at that Bocephus over yonder
that's where your pappy was killed.

Yes I'm a ballerina, ballerina, ballerina on the lam.
Yes I'm a ballerina, ballerina, ballerina on the lam.

Ballet dancer on the tippy toe
Ballet dancer on the tippy toe

I sent my kids to school down at the Wal-Mart

it's kinda like a private school
Babies said her favorite class is recess
Lucy Jean just pees the kiddie pool

Was born at this Wal-Mart and I'll die here
It sits on an old Injun ground
The best maize on the cob in the tri-county
this Wal-Mart's proud to say it can be found.

Yes I'm a ballerina, ballerina, ballerina on the lam.
Yes I'm a ballerina, ballerina, ballerina on the lam.

Well now you done tried to catch me
It ain't worth it to fetch me
C'mon and be my lovin' man
Well I been tryin' to reach ya
The time will just eat ya
I best be doin' what I can

Yes I'm a ballerina, ballerina, ballerina on the lam.
Yes I'm a ballerina, ballerina, ballerina on the lam.

Yes I'm a
Ballerina!
Well I'm a
Ballerina!
Yes I'm a
Ballerina!





Ballerina! (repeat until the end)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bhi Bhiman's "Ballerina" are deliberately absurd, comedic and jarring. The opening lines describe the marriage taking place in Walmart, a seemingly flippant gesture, and it's followed by dressing up the baby like a vampire, which is a nod to Halloween. The second verse takes an even darker turn with references to killing someone and stealing a car, while also cooking bacon on a George Foreman grill. The third verse talks about sending kids to school at Walmart; again, the mention of Walmart as a school is bizarre yet hilarious. The overall narrative of the song tells the tale of a person who is on the run, exemplified through the repeated chorus of "ballerina on the lam."


The song is a satirical take on contemporary consumerism and the absurdity of modern culture. Bhiman uses Walmart as a metaphor for modern-day America, highlighting its saturation in everyday life, commercialization, and even cultural appropriation (the song mentions "old Injun ground.") The 'ballerina' imagery is set in contrast to the backdrop of Walmart, suggesting a surreal dance between individualism and the homogenization of mainstream culture.


Line by Line Meaning

We got married in a Wal-Mart down by the Wrangler Jeep
We got hitched in a budget store right beside a popular car brand.


Ima dress my baby like a vampire next week on Halloween
I plan to put my infant in a vampire outfit next week during Halloween.


Got a lot of things down at the Wal-Mart things like trampoline I got me some whiskey and some diapers for my darlin' Lucy Jean
Wal-Mart is home to many items including trampolines – I even bought whiskey and diapers for my beloved named Lucy Jean.


Yes I'm a ballerina, ballerina, ballerina on the lam.
I call myself ‘ballerina on the lam’.


We got married in a Wal-Mart down by the franks n beans Killed a guy in Texas, stole my grandma's Hyundai now my face is on a magazine.
We tied the knot at a Wal-Mart located near franks and beans, then drove off with my grandma’s car and ended up murdering someone in Texas--now I'm on a magazine's front page.


Makin love and then we're makin bacon just wipe down the Foreman grill Look at that Bocephus over yonder that's where your pappy was killed.
We made love then after that made bacon, I had to wipe off the Foreman Grill. Over by Bocephus there's a spot where your father was murdered.


Ballet dancer on the tippy toe Ballet dancer on the tippy toe
I am a ballet dancer who moves around on the tips of my toes.


I sent my kids to school down at the Wal-Mart it's kinda like a private school Babies said her favorite class is recess Lucy Jean just pees the kiddie pool
My kids are enrolled in a Wal-Mart school, which feels like a private school to me. My one child even said that she loves recess, while my other child pees in the kiddie pool.


Was born at this Wal-Mart and I'll die here It sits on an old Injun ground The best maize on the cob in the tri-county this Wal-Mart's proud to say it can be found.
I was born here and plan to die here too. This building is also constructed on a location that belonged to the Indigenous American tribe. The Wal-Mart also boasts the best maize available within the tri-county area.


Well now you done tried to catch me It ain't worth it to fetch me C'mon and be my lovin' man Well I been tryin' to reach ya The time will just eat ya I best be doin' what I can
You’ve tried to capture me before but it isn’t worth it now. It’s time for you to be my loving partner. I’ve been making efforts to reach you but eventually, you’ll be too late. I should just do what I can.


Ballerina! (repeat until the end)
Calling myself 'ballerina' repeatedly.




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Comments from YouTube:

David Frisch

This song has been making me happy for years. Thanks Bhi! Keep killing it!

art.cowboy

my dad used to listen to this song and we always laughed and sang along. i like to come back to it, its such a wonderful song and he has a wonderful voice

alan p

heard this song in el camino xmas. sooo dope!!

El Diablo

alan p. Same here!

R. Steven Klausen

I thought he was making it up. 😆

13Voodoobilly69

That’s why I am here. Killer movie also.

guitarplayzme

That movie triggered my o.c.d like a bitch, then I looked this up, only 10 years late

Haven Sabaini

That’s some truly amazing picking! Funny song and a fabulous voice!

David Stuttgart

Great artist. Never heard of.
I'm glad yesterday to find him by accident in a movie as soundtrack. El camino Christmas. Amazing soundtrack!

Dave2100

he is awesome, such a great soul/folk sound, great voice!

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