Ballroom
Jack River Lyrics
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The air is loud, it's crowded
Everyone's there
They think I want them
I don't want them, I don't care
They're wondering what they could've made of me
They're thinking, will I make it to the ballroom in time?
Will I cross the finish line?
There's all these people in the room
And I just wanna be alone
All these people in the room
I just wanna be alone with you
Midnight on the dance floor
It's a simple feeling
You're a simple man
Not gonna wait around here
Tryna make you understand
And then to all the creatures in the night
I know some things were always going to burn
'Cause all our stars were born to die
I'm not gonna die tonight
There's all these people in the room
And I just wanna be alone
All these people in the room
I just wanna be alone with you
I should've told you
There is nowhere to go from here
I should've told you
There is nowhere to go from here
I see you dancing to me
I see you dancing to me now
Don't you waste it, dance a little closer (I see you dancing to me)
Put your fear in your pocket, give it up a little more (I see you dancing to me now)
Don't you waste it, dance a little closer (I see you dancing to me)
Put your fear in your pocket, give it up a little more (I see you dancing to me now)
All these people in the room
And I just wanna be alone
All these people in the room
I just wanna be alone with you
I should've told you
There is nowhere to go from here
I should've told you
There is nowhere to go from here
I should've told you (I just wanna be alone)
There is nowhere to go from here
I should've told you (I just wanna be alone)
There is nowhere to go from here
(I just wanna be alone with you)
The lyrics to Jack River's song Ballroom tackle the tension and conflicting desires of being in a crowded social setting. The singer arrives at a show where everyone is present, but she doesn't want them or care about their opinions of her. The crowd is wondering what she will make of herself and if she will succeed. The focus is then narrowed down to one individual, and the singer just wants to be alone with them.
As midnight arrives, the setting changes to the dance floor, where the singer just wants to dance with the person she desires. She doesn't want to waste any more time or miss opportunities. However, she acknowledges that some things are destined to fail, and not all stars will shine forever. The chorus repeats the desire for solitude with one individual, and then the realization hits that there is nowhere to go from here.
Overall, the song highlights the struggle of wanting to fit in and succeed in social settings but also wanting to be alone with those that truly matter. It also acknowledges the impermanence of things and the need to seize the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
I turn up to the show
I arrive at the event
The air is loud, it's crowded
The atmosphere is noisy and packed with people
Everyone's there
All the expected people are present
They think I want them
They believe that I have interest in them
I don't want them, I don't care
I have no desire or concern for them
They're wondering what they could've made of me
They're curious about what I could have become or achieved
They're thinking, will I make it to the ballroom in time?
They're questioning if I will arrive at the ballroom in a timely manner
Will I cross the finish line?
Will I successfully reach my desired end goal?
There's all these people in the room
The room is filled with people
And I just wanna be alone
I desire to be solitary
All these people in the room
The room is filled with people
I just wanna be alone with you
I only want to be solitary with a specific person
Midnight on the dance floor
The clock has struck midnight and people are dancing
It's a simple feeling
The emotion is uncomplicated
You're a simple man
You are a straightforward individual
Not gonna wait around here
I am not going to remain in this location
Tryna make you understand
Attempting to make you realize
And then to all the creatures in the night
Addressing all the living things in the darkness
I know some things were always going to burn
I am aware that certain things were doomed to fail
'Cause all our stars were born to die
Because our fate was predetermined from birth
I'm not gonna die tonight
I will not face death at this moment
I should've told you
I regret not informing you
There is nowhere to go from here
There are no options for future progress or advancement
I see you dancing to me
I observe you dancing towards me
Don't you waste it, dance a little closer
Do not squander the moment, come closer while you dance
Put your fear in your pocket, give it up a little more
Set aside your anxiety and let go a bit more
All these people in the room
The room is filled with people
I should've told you
I regret not informing you
There is nowhere to go from here
There are no options for future progress or advancement
I just wanna be alone
I desire to be solitary
There is nowhere to go from here
There are no options for future progress or advancement
I just wanna be alone with you
I only want to be solitary with a specific person
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Holly Isabella Rankin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I turn into show
The air is loud
It's crowded
Everyones there
You think I want them
I don't want them, I don't care
They wonder what they could've made of me
They think if I get to the ballroom in time
If I cross the finish line
There's all the people in the room
And I just wanna be alone
All these people in the room
I just wanna be alone with you
Out on dance floor
It's a simple feeling
You're a simple man
I'm gonna let you round here
Tryna make you understand
And to all the creatures in the night
I know something arise, going to cause
All our stars are born to die
I'm not gonna die tonight
There's all the people in the room
And I just wanna be alone
All these people in the room
I just wanna be alone with you
I should've told you
There is nowhere to go from here
I should've told you
There is nowhere to go from here
(I see you dancing to me
I see you dancing to me now)
Don't you waste it, dance a little closer
Put your fear in your pocket, give it up a little more
Don't you waste it, dance a little closer
Put your fear in your pocket, give it up a little more
All these people in the room
And I just wanna be alone
All these people in the room
I just wanna be alone with you
I should've told you
There is nowhere to go from here
I should've told you
There is nowhere to go from here
(I just wanna be alone)
I should've told you
There is nowhere to go from here
I should've told you
There is nowhere to go from here
hope these are all mostly fine, big hug <3
Job Truth
the " I just, I just wanna be alone" backing that comes in towards the end gives me the biggest spine rush...this song doesn't get old seriously
IndieForwardMusic
That drum snare, disco ball, synthesizer and style of clothing is giving me such good old vibes but the guitar, vibrant colors and modern production is giving me this mixed era feeling . Loving this ❤❤❤
pringlescan81
“All these people in the room, I just wanna be alone.” Feels like I’m hearing I’m hearing my 16 year old self sing to me. I love it!
Matt Slaygirl
Absolutely gorgeous Holly! You blow my breath away xx
Saf
love it Holly ! keep the good work up and more videos !!!
Jack
This song made me love music even more after I went to my first music festival ’Groovin the Moo’ ... I'm sorry I had to get that out of the way
Captain Feathersword
Her voice is amazing 👌🏼 gives me goosebumps
Racer Circles
You really do have talent you are a angel love your music so much
PlacidBeats
DOPE SONG!!!
Marco Lavella
Al of her music sounds like an epic ending to a 80s romcom... Sooo good and so catchy