The group was formed when its members, now college-aged, were in middle school. As high school juniors — then performing as Panda — the band regularly sold out Bottom Of The Hill, a legendary breeding ground for San Francisco Bay Area talent.
The group’s three-song demo garnered steady airplay on KITS (Live105), KSAN (The Bone), and KALX (Berkeley). The media attention pushed the band onto larger stages (at Slims and Great American Music Hall, to name a few). Live 105 music director Aaron Axelson affectionately called the band “the pride of Piedmont,” name-checking the band’s small northern California hometown.
Guitarist Jonny Flannes cites the Beatles and Queen as the group's two biggest influences.
Petros A.P. - vocals, guitar
Jonny Flannes - guitar, vocals
Raffi Peterson - bass, vocals
Joey Orton - keyboard, vocals
Louie Diller - drums, vocals
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I'm Just Me
Dizzy Balloon Lyrics
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Lost my other half the other day
And ever since she went away
Well I, I'd be lying
If I said that I was doing fine
Cause I can't get her off my mind and
You want me to be
But I'm just me
So if you guarantee a spot for me
Inside your little heart, then you will see
Yeah, you will see
You're lost without me
She, she's been sliding
Trying to pick the locks before she knocks
Fumbling as she reaches for her keys
Oh please, Id be lying
If I said that I was doing fine
Cause I can't get her off my mind and
You want me to be
The answer to your dreams
But I'm just me
So if you guarantee a spot for me
Inside your little heart, then you will see
Yeah, you will see
You're lost without me
You and me could have a happy life
On the corner of my mind
When we sing "Here, There and Everywhere"
That's exactly where we'll be, Baby!
You want me to be
The answer to your dreams
But I'm just me
So if you guarantee a spot for me
Inside your little heart, then you will see
Yeah, you will see
You're lost without me
The song "I'm Just Me" by Dizzy Balloon is about someone who is dealing with the loss of their significant other. The lyrics are raw and honest, as the singer admits that they are not doing well without their partner and that they can't stop thinking about them. However, the song takes a turn when the singer addresses someone else who is trying to make them into something they're not. The singer reminds the listener that they are "just me" and that they can't be anyone else. They ask for a guarantee of love before they commit to anything, because they know their own worth.
Overall, the song is about self-acceptance and staying true to oneself even in the face of pressure from others. It also touches on the theme of loss and heartbreak, and the struggle of trying to move on from a past love.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I've been crying
I have been shedding tears because of the pain I'm feeling.
Lost my other half the other day
My significant other passed away recently, leaving me incomplete.
And ever since she went away
I've been saddened constantly since she departed.
Well I, I'd be lying
If I said I'm doing okay, I'd be dishonest.
If I said that I was doing fine
I'm not doing well, although people expect me to be.
Cause I can't get her off my mind and
It's hard for me to stop thinking about her and just move on.
You want me to be
You're hoping that I can become someone special for you.
The answer to your dreams
You're expecting me to be the ideal partner to fulfill your desires.
But I'm just me
But I'm nothing more than myself, complete with my flaws and virtues.
So if you guarantee a spot for me
If you guarantee me a place in your heart,
Inside your little heart, then you will see
You will realize that I can be significant to you.
You're lost without me
You need me to make your life happier and more fulfilling.
She, she's been sliding
She's been struggling to open the locked door before she can knock.
Trying to pick the locks before she knocks
She's been working hard to access my heart without my knowledge.
Fumbling as she reaches for her keys
She's experiencing difficulty finding the right way to enter my world.
Oh please, Id be lying
If I pretended everything was fine and my life was stable with you.
You and me could have a happy life
You and I can have a blissful life together.
On the corner of my mind
In the most recessed part of my head where it touches the heart.
When we sing Here, There and Everywhere
When we sing that Beatles song about love's purity and depth.
That's exactly where we'll be, Baby!
We'll be just in that perfect place where love can flourish always.
Contributed by Kennedy H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jonny Comics
Love how you made a font out of the band name image!