Balloons and Champagne
Ephemera Lyrics


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wave your hand at all
the people you never call
and find the best excuse
to the friends you're about to lose
do it even though
you can't stand the pain
do it even though
there'll be no balloons nor champagne
no flowers for you
but rain

tell them you were wrong
about the name of that song
tell them that you took
that poem from a book

do it even though
you will never feel the same
do it even though




it will leave spots on your name
and you will blush with shame

Overall Meaning

In Ephemera's song "Balloons and Champagne," the lyrics convey a sense of remorse and regret for neglecting relationships with people who were once close. The lyrics describe waving at people the singer never calls and finding an excuse to tell friends she's about to lose. Despite the pain and the acknowledgement that there will be no celebration or recognition for her efforts, the singer is determined to make amends.


The lyrics encourage a confession of guilt and a willingness to be vulnerable. The singer encourages telling friends that they were wrong about the name of a song and admitting that a poem was copied from a book. Despite the risk of leaving a spot on one's name and possibly feeling ashamed, the singer encourages the confession to be made.


Overall, the song encourages confronting uncomfortable truths and accepting the consequences that come with admitting guilt. The tone can be interpreted as regretful but hopeful, in that the singer is taking steps to make amends even if the outcome is uncertain.


Line by Line Meaning

wave your hand at all
Acknowledge all the people you've distanced yourself from


the people you never call
The people you've lost touch with


and find the best excuse
Find the ultimate alibi


to the friends you're about to lose
To mend your friendship before it's too late


do it even though
Take action even if it's uncomfortable


you can't stand the pain
The unease and discomfort it may cause


there'll be no balloons nor champagne
You won't be celebrated for making things right


no flowers for you
Nobody is going to congratulate you


but rain
All you'll receive is the cleansing power of rain


tell them you were wrong
Admit your mistake


about the name of that song
About a small detail


tell them that you took
Confess that you plagiarized


that poem from a book
That you didn't write it yourself


do it even though
Face the consequences head-on


you will never feel the same
It may impact your relationship with the person forever


it will leave spots on your name
Your reputation might be tarnished


and you will blush with shame
You'll be humiliated and embarrassed




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