Since stepping out onto the dancehall scene in 2003, Busy Signal's undeniable talent and lyrical dexterity has taken him quickly to the front of the pack. Busy's breakout hit single - "Step Out" - was one of dancehall's hottest songs for 2005 and with a thugged-out video to match, it signalled the arrival of dancehall's next superstar.
Busy Signal, an alias given to him by a friend because of his constantly busy persona, has always approached his craft from a different perspective, not trodding the usual road of trying to voice on every rhythm out there to try and catch a break. Instead, Busy chose to record songs with concepts attached to them on purpose-built rhythms. The first such track to catch the attention of a wider audience was "Born and Raised", a song in which Busy Signal reps his birthplace and narrates the gritty realities of Jamaica.
"Even though I was an unknown artist and there was no-one else on the riddim," says Busy, "the track got good airtime which encouraged me to keep doing what I was doing. Producers don't want to give young artists a break more time, so young artists can get stifled. I just work hard on putting creative flows and melodies together and so far people have been feeling it." Already with a big following worldwide, Busy doesn't see his music as stopping in Jamaica. A slew of Busy Signal mix CDs flooded the streets from Halfway Tree to Brixton to Flatbush and beyond, creating and spreading the hype that lead to Busy being the strongest young artist to emerge from 2005.
Busy's self-production and businesslike approach to the industry has seen him already launch his own label, Network Records. The first releases, "Tell Santa Dis" and "Where I'm From" are distributed worldwide and are selling well.
Although Busy didn't rely on familiar rhythms and producers for a break, he has no problem recording for other labels, such as Renaissance, for whom Busy recorded "Not Going Down," showcasing his singing and deejaying abilities. Other tracks from Busy include "Because of You," with Tami Chin on the Throwback Giggy beat, "That Bad," and "Pharmacy" for Don Corleon, "Fade Away" for John John and "Too Much Gun," which sees Busy in explosive form, delivering rapid fire lyrics atop the reworked Man Fi Dead (Petty Thief) soundbed.
The end of 2005 saw Busy Signal garner immense critical success from show-stealing appearances on all the major stage shows across Jamaica, including the Smirnoff Experience alongside Sean Paul, Bobby Valentino and others, as well as Island Explosion, Camp Fire and West Kingston Jamboree. And of course there was the already-legendary debut appearance at 6.45am on the toughest stage in the world - the infamous Sting reggae concert. Busy stepped out in the rising sun adorned in full black and underlined why he is here to stay.
2006 has seen no ease up in Busy's momentum, with a headline grabbing performance at Reggae Sumfest 2006, where he performed solo on Dancehall Night and was also called up by G Unit on International Night. With successful tours of the UK, the Caribbean and Japan already knocked down and with Step Out breaking new ground on the esteemed Billboard chart, Busy is already being heralded as a new icon in the business.
Balloon
Busy Signal Lyrics
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Everybody participating
This moment we're anticipating
I walk into tha party ya
All I see (Balloon)
All I see (Balloon)
All I see
I walk into tha party ya all I see (Balloon)
All I see, All I see
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Up inna di sky like the sun and the stars and moon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Floating floating every everybody (Balloon)
Colorful, joyful, inflated and the room full
Beautiful, wonderful
Let everything loose when the string pull
I see the red and the green
I see the yellow and the blue
I see one look like me
I see one look like you
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Up inna the sky like the sun and the stars and the moon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Floating floating every everybody
Colors in all diferent places
Represent all different race
Millions of smiling faces
Balloons floating outta space
I see loving people here taking part in this affair
I see thousands of balloons floating in the atmosphere
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Up inna the sky like the sun and the stars and the moon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Floating floating every everybody (Balloon)
The Red one, the black one, the white one, the green one
Look around in the air there′s a million
Don't check say mi silly and
Blue and the purple, the yellow one
A girl just get married to a fellow and
Honeymoon go pon balloon island
Beautiful colors spark imagination
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Ballon
Up inna the sky like the sun and the stars and the moon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Floating floating every everybody
Balloon Balloon Balloon
Floating floating everybody floating
Balloon Balloon Balloon
Flaoting floating everybody
Balloon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Up inna the sky like the sun and the stars and the moon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Balloon Balloon Balloon Balloon
Floating floating every everybody
Balloon
The song "Balloon" by Busy Signal is a joyful celebration of diversity, unity, and the simple pleasure of releasing colorful balloons into the sky. The lyrics convey a sense of anticipation and excitement as the singer enters a party and sees a room full of inflated balloons in different colors. The repetition of the word "balloon" throughout the song emphasizes the pervasive presence of these objects and their significance as symbols of joy and freedom.
The chorus of the song suggests that balloons are like the sun, the stars, and the moon, highlighting their transcendental qualities and their ability to inspire wonder and imagination. The singer notes that the balloons represent different races and appear in a variety of colors, creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere. The line "let everything loose when the string pull" implies that releasing balloons can be a liberating act, encouraging people to let go of their worries and embrace the moment.
Overall, "Balloon" is a song that celebrates the beauty of diversity and encourages people to come together in joyous celebration. Its simple and repetitive melody, upbeat tempo, and catchy chorus make it a perfect song for parties and gatherings.
Line by Line Meaning
Celebrating we're celebrating
We're having a celebration
Everybody participating
Everyone is taking part
This moment we're anticipating
We're looking forward to this moment
I walk into tha party ya
I enter the party
All I see (Balloon)
I see balloons
Up inna di sky like the sun and the stars and moon
Balloons are floating in the sky like the sun, stars, and moon
Floating floating every everybody (Balloon)
Balloons are floating, everyone is enjoying them
Colorful, joyful, inflated and the room full
The balloons are colorful, happy, and filling the room
Beautiful, wonderful
The balloons are beautiful and wonderful
Let everything loose when the string pull
When the string is pulled, everything is let loose
I see the red and the green
I see balloons that are red and green
I see the yellow and the blue
I see balloons that are yellow and blue
I see one look like me
I see a balloon that looks like me
I see one look like you
I see a balloon that looks like you
Colors in all different places
The balloons are in different places and colors
Represent all different race
The balloons represent different races
Millions of smiling faces
There are many smiling faces
Balloons floating outta space
The balloons are floating out of reach
I see loving people here taking part in this affair
I see people who are happy and participating in the event
I see thousands of balloons floating in the atmosphere
I see many balloons floating in the air
The Red one, the black one, the white one, the green one
The balloons are different colors: red, black, white, and green
Look around in the air there′s a million
There are many balloons in the air
Don't check say mi silly and
Don't think I'm crazy and
Blue and the purple, the yellow one
The balloons are also blue, purple, and yellow
A girl just get married to a fellow and
A girl just got married to a guy and
Honeymoon go pon balloon island
They're going on a honeymoon to a balloon island
Beautiful colors spark imagination
The beautiful colors of the balloons inspire creativity
Balloon
The word 'balloon' is repeated as a chorus
Writer(s): Reanno Gordon, Jovainne Murdock
Contributed by Riley K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.