In 2007 the band played at California's largest free festival, opened for Ziggy Marley and took the second place prize at Southern California's Battle of the Bands hosted by BB King's Blues Club in Hollywood. Of 200 bands and artists in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Louis Obispo Counties, Balli and the band recently took home the first place prize at The Santa Barbara Independent's Road to West Beach - Battle of the Bands. Balli also headlined California's Largest Free Festival, The Avocado Festival, in October of 2008.
Dominic Balli has shared the stage with such names as Ziggy Marley, Natasha Beddingfield, Jazon Mraz, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, George Clinton and the P-Funk, Jeremy Camp, Christafari, Phil Wickham, Paul Wright, and KJ52, (to name a few) and recently collaborated with Speech of the Grammy Award winning Arrested Development to release a song for Balli's debut album Public Announcement. Balli has toured the U.S. and Brazil extensively.
In 2008 Dominic Balli's first full length album Public Announcement was released and has since been featured on the Reggae homepage of iTunes, and has consistently been among the world's top 100 reggae albums.
Louder
Dominic Balli Lyrics
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But words they never hurt
Can turn a spark into a flame and then the fire burns
But I've heard words that shatter souls
They knock you down down
They break you down down
Them words but loudest can be heard
All around the world you can feel it moving
Shaking foundations waking up nations
Listen to the sound you can hear it calling
Don't matter 'bout them sticks and stones, oh
Love is louder
Love is louder
You know a bitter tongue is a bullet slung
It'll shoot some people down
And a gentle word though it's seldom heard
Can wipe away a frown
They can lift your soul to the highest heights
Or knock you down down
They break you down down
Them words but loudest can be heard
[Chorus: x2]
All around the world you can feel it moving
Shaking foundations waking up nations
Listen to the sound you can hear it calling
Don't matter 'bout them sticks and stones, oh
La la la love
La la la love
La la la love is louder
La la la love
La la la love
La la la love is loud
[Chorus: x2]
All around the world you can feel it moving
Shaking foundations waking up nations
Listen to the sound you can hear it calling
Don't matter 'bout them sticks and stones, oh
Dominic Balli's song Louder speaks about the power of words and the impact they can have on individuals. The opening lines, "They say sticks and stones can break your bones, but words they never hurt," introduces the idea of the harm that words can cause. Rather than physical pain, words can shatter the soul and leave lasting scars. The lyrics emphasize the importance of being mindful of the words we use and the way in which we communicate with others.
Balli emphasizes the power of love as the antidote to negative words. The chorus repeats the message that love is stronger than hate and can inspire change in the world. The use of repetition throughout the song, especially in the chorus, emphasizes the message and makes it memorable.
The song is a call to action and an encouragement to stand up for oneself and others when faced with negativity. It is a reminder that love has the power to change the world and that it starts with the words we choose to use. Overall, the song speaks to the importance of communication, empathy, and the power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
They say sticks and stones can break your bones
Some say that physical harm caused by sticks and stones is worse than verbal harm.
But words they never hurt
Contrary to popular belief, words can also cause harm and hurt.
Can turn a spark into a flame and then the fire burns
Words have the power to escalate a situation and create more harm.
But I've heard words that shatter souls
Some words can cause emotional pain and break a person's spirit.
They knock you down down
These hurtful words can make a person feel defeated and bring them down emotionally.
They break you down down
The impact of these hurtful words can lead to a person's emotional breakdown.
Them words but loudest can be heard
The hurtful words can be the loudest and most impactful in a situation.
All around the world you can feel it moving
Love is a powerful emotion that is felt universally.
Shaking foundations waking up nations
Love has the power to awaken people, inspire change and transform the world.
Listen to the sound you can hear it calling
Love is a voice that can be heard calling us to a better way of living.
Don't matter 'bout them sticks and stones, oh
Physical harm caused by sticks and stones is insignificant compared to the power of love.
Love is louder
The message of love is louder and more impactful than the message of hate and hurtful words.
You know a bitter tongue is a bullet slung
Hurtful words are like bullets that can cause emotional harm and pain.
It'll shoot some people down
Hurtful words can cause some people to feel defeated and break them down emotionally.
And a gentle word though it's seldom heard
Kind words can have a positive impact on a person, even though they are not often spoken.
Can wipe away a frown
A positive word or message can make a person feel better and turn a negative situation around.
They can lift your soul to the highest heights
Positive words can have a powerful impact and uplift a person's spirit and emotions.
Or knock you down down
On the other hand, hurtful words can bring a person down emotionally and spiritually.
La la la love is louder
Love is a powerful force that can overcome hate and hurtful words.
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Marta oliveira
They say sticks and stones can break your bones
But words they never hurt
Can turn a spark into a flame and then the fire burns
But I've heard words that shatter souls
They knock you down down
They break you down down
Them words but loudest can be heard
All around the world you can feel it moving
Shaking foundations waking up nations
Listen to the sound you can hear it calling
Don't matter 'bout them sticks and stones
Love is louder
You know a bitter tongue is a bullet slung
It'll shoot some people down
And a gentle word though it's seldom heard
Can wipe away a frown
They can lift your soul to the highest heights
Or knock you down down
They break you down down
Them words but loudest can be heard
La la la love
La la la love
La la la love is louder
Padaria Fran
Louder
Dominic Balli
They say sticks and stones can break your bones
But words they never hurt
Can turn a spark into a flame and then the fire burns
But I've heard words that shatter souls
They knock you down down
They break you down down
Them words but loudest can be heard
All around the world you can feel it moving
Shaking foundations waking up nations
Listen to the sound you can hear it calling
Don't matter 'bout them sticks and stones
Love is louder
You know a bitter tongue is a bullet slung
It'll shoot some people down
And a gentle word though it's seldom heard
Can wipe away a frown
They can lift your soul to the highest heights
Or knock you down down
They break you down down
Them words but loudest can be heard
La la la love
La la la love
La la la love is louder
La la la love
La la la love
La la la love is loud
Emanuelly Abrantes
quarentena 2020 me fazendo achar músicas antigas que eu amavaaaaa
Isa Tomlinson
a minha musica favorita!
Maryh
Eu me sinto tão bem!!! Essa música me relaxa ! =)
Leticia Alencar
Amo essa música! 😊🇧🇷
Carine S.
Amoo suas músicas!!!!!😃😃😃😃
Diana Castro
Amazing song, my favorite of Dominic! Volta pro Brazil em breve Dominic !!
Joelma Ferreira
Linda música ❤️
Felipe gabriel Lara do amaral
Mano o Dominic balli marcou minha vida
Anyster Vilanova
otimoooo! adoro essa musica
love music <3
Thayane Dantas
Linda música... Dá pra sentir alegria e sentir a vibração ouvindo essa canção! Muito bom.. God bless =)