Balance
Johnny Foreigner Lyrics


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So make of this what you will
So many little shots in the dark
The same records, the same shoes and a smile that almost
Broke your heart
Yeah, I'm all for local history
3 things I'll remember
Her pasta was shit
She left with a CD still playing
And you
You always threw your arms around me in your sleep

Ooh

See that girl?
In the left-hand corner

I said, you see that guy?
Their love story is famous

Break hard
Every breath that showed
Every step I missed
I'm bound to make it brighter
I remember that night clearer now
I turned up, why the hell are we drinking up?
Holding hands and losing touch




I said it, I said it, I said it
Now I'm walking away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Johnny Foreigner's song "Absolute Balance" are deep and intense. The first few lines seem to describe a kind of melancholic nostalgia for a past lover, or perhaps just past memories. The singer mentions "so many little shots in the dark," which could be interpreted as the fleeting moments of joy or regret that make up our lives. The repetition of "the same records, the same shoes" suggests a kind of routine or comfort, while the line "a smile that almost broke your heart" hints at the complexity and unpredictability of human emotion.


The second stanza of the song focuses on two unnamed individuals - a girl in the left-hand corner and a guy whose love story is famous. It's unclear who these people are or what their stories entail, but their presence seems to add to the sense of wistful longing and nostalgia that runs throughout the song. The chorus is particularly poignant, with the singer reflecting on missed chances and lost opportunities. He wants to make things brighter and better, but it's not clear whether he'll be able to do so.


All in all, "Absolute Balance" is a song that captures the fleeting, bittersweet nature of life and love. It's a melancholic meditation on the things we lose and the things we hold onto, told through evocative lyrics and powerful imagery.


Line by Line Meaning

So make of this what you will
Interpret the following lyrics however you choose


So many little shots in the dark
Many attempts were made with uncertain outcomes


The same records, the same shoes and a smile that almost Broke your heart
The subject had a predictable personality and left an emotional impact


Yeah, I'm all for local history
The artist appreciates the culture and traditions of the area


3 things I'll remember Her pasta was shit She left with a CD still playing And you
The subject is distinctive and particularly memorable compared to others encountered that day


You always threw your arms around me in your sleep
At night, the subject displayed affection to the singer even whilst asleep


See that girl? In the left-hand corner
The singer points out a girl's location for an unknown reason


I said, you see that guy? Their love story is famous
The artist notes a couple who are well-known for their relationship


Break hard Every breath that showed Every step I missed I'm bound to make it brighter
The artist will persevere through difficult times and make their future better


I remember that night clearer now I turned up, why the hell are we drinking up? Holding hands and losing touch
The artist recalls a night where they drank and held hands, but somehow ended up growing apart


I said it, I said it, I said it Now I'm walking away
The singer expressed their feelings and is choosing to leave the situation




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALEXANDER RICHARD BERROW, JUNIOR ELVIS WASHINGTO LAIDLEY, KELLY SOUTHERN

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Mathew Bongat

So make of this what you will
So many little shots in the dark
The same records, the same shoes and a smile that almost
Broke your heart
Yeah, I'm all for local history
3 things I'll remember
Her pasta was shit
She left with a CD still playing
And you
You always threw your arms around me in your sleep
Ooh
See that girl?
In the left-hand corner
I said, you see that guy?
Their love story is famous
Break hard
Every breath that showed
Every step I missed
I'm bound to make it brighter
I remember that night clearer now
I turned up, why the hell are we drinking up?
Holding hands and losing touch
I said it, I said it, I said it
Now I'm walking away



All comments from YouTube:

Ejay Thach

It's been years since that episode & I can't stop coming back to this beautiful song. I'm so glad Shameless shared this song in that scene. Now I'm hooked into their older songs & it's nostalgic af.

Seher Khokhar

I knowww

whoops Hey

They announced they are coming back this year.

Ejay Thach

@whoops Hey !!

Alex E.

Shameless is such an incredibly moving show. It really makes me feel like I could be their family member too. Love it always ❤

alpha

im obsessed with this song im so sad they don't have it on spotify

Nope

Its on spotify now :)

alpha

@Nope thank youuu

Roy

​@Nope can you send the link to the song? I'm trying to find it on Spotify but I can't find it

sami

they removed it

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