Balloon
Lizzy Farrall Lyrics

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I'm such an awkward mess
All around me are swinging jaws
Is this something I've got to do?
Everyone acting like we've got nothing to lose

pre-chorus
I'm just a floating balloon
With no wind to carry me through to the next room

chorus
I don't belong here
Can we act as though that ain't so queer?
I don't even like this beer
But I was told I've got to put myself out here

Are we speaking the same language?
I can't be the only one not having fun
So I'll force another drink
In hopes it stops my over-thinking mind

pre-chorus
I'm just a floating balloon
With no wind to carry me through to the next room

chorus
I don't belong here
Can we act as though that ain't so queer?
I don't even like this beer
But I was told I've got to put myself out here

Too many pretty faces
Every one craving for a one-night fling
I'm a hopeless romantic
Get attached way too easy
I'm such a cry-baby
Old mind in a young body

chorus
I don't belong here
Can we act as though that ain't so queer?
I don't even like this beer
But I was told I've got to put myself out here

Every one craving for a one-night fling

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lizzy Farrall's song "Balloon" paint a picture of social anxiety and discomfort that anyone who has ever felt out of place in a party or a social gathering would relate to. The first verse depicts the discomfort and awkwardness that comes with being in an environment where everyone else seems to be comfortable and at ease. The "swinging jaws" around the singer imply that people are talking and mingling, something that the singer is struggling to do. The questions "Is this something I've got to do?" and "Everyone acting like we've got nothing to lose" suggest that the singer feels out of place and unsure about why they are supposed to be sociable.

In the pre-chorus, the singer admits to feeling like a "floating balloon" with no control over where they are going. The metaphor suggests the lack of direction or purpose, and the feeling of being disconnected. The chorus repeats the sentiment of the first verse, with the singer declaring that they don't belong there and asking for some semblance of normalcy. The line, "But I was told I've got to put myself out here" implies that the singer is forcing themselves to be social against their will.

The second verse doubles down on the sense of not fitting in, with the line "Are we speaking the same language?" indicating the disconnect between the singer and the partygoers. The "over-thinking mind" in the next line emphasizes the overbearing anxiety that comes with social anxiety. The final part of the verse speaks to the singer's romantic desires and vulnerability, which exacerbate their feelings of being out of place.

Overall, "Balloon" is a poignant reflection on the challenges of social anxiety and the pressure to conform to social norms. The lyrics are a plea to be seen, understood, and accepted for who you are despite being out of place.

Line by Line Meaning

Every one craving for a one-night fling
The people around me are only interested in casual, meaningless relationships

I'm such an awkward mess
I feel very uncomfortable and out-of-place in this social situation

All around me are swinging jaws
Everyone seems to be talking and laughing loudly, making me feel even more self-conscious

Is this something I've got to do?
I'm questioning whether or not I really need to be here in this situation

Everyone acting like we've got nothing to lose
People seem reckless and careless in their behavior, not considering the potential consequences

I'm just a floating balloon / With no wind to carry me through to the next room
I feel aimless and lost, not having any direction or purpose

I don't belong here / Can we act as though that ain't so queer? / I don't even like this beer / But I was told I've got to put myself out here
I feel like I don't fit in with the people around me and I'm being pressured to participate in activities I don't enjoy

Are we speaking the same language?
I'm questioning whether or not I share any common interests or values with the people around me

I can't be the only one not having fun
I think other people must be feeling the same way as me, even if they aren't showing it

So I'll force another drink
I'm trying to drown out my negative thoughts and feelings with alcohol

In hopes it stops my over-thinking mind
I'm trying to silence my racing thoughts and anxiety with alcohol

Too many pretty faces
I feel intimidated by the physical attractiveness of the people around me

I'm a hopeless romantic
I have a tendency to fall deeply in love, which can be difficult for me

Get attached way too easy
I have a habit of becoming emotionally invested in people too quickly

I'm such a cry-baby
I am very emotional and sensitive, and I cry easily

Old mind in a young body
I feel like I have a mature, wise perspective on life despite my young age

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kyle Blamy, Lizzy Farrall, Brett Romnes

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