Ballerino
May Lyrics


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Oh my Ballerino 
Did you ever get my note?
How is life in Paris?
Wish you'd never let me go
Under the Cathedral 
Waiting for me in the snow
I thought you outta know 



Now my heart lives in the wild
And my love's lost to the Seine
Every dance, I dance like a child
Hoping you'll lead again



Late December
Oh how it comes and goes
I can still remember violets scattered on the road
Running through the street lights 
Didn't know where else to go
I was too young to know



Now my heart lives in the wild
And my love's lost to the Seine
Every dance, I dance like a child
Hoping you'll lead again



La da da 
La da da
La da da



Oh my heart lives in the wild
And my love's lost to the Seine




Every dance, I dance like a child
Hoping you'll lead again

Overall Meaning

In May's song, "Ballerino", the singer talks about a love that was lost and is now only a distant memory. The lyrics begin by addressing the "ballerino" and questioning whether he ever got her note. The song then goes on to ask how life is in Paris and expresses the regret of letting love slip away. The singer remembers waiting under the cathedral in the snow and wishing that the ballerino knew how much she still loves him.


The song then moves on to describe how her heart is now wild and her love is lost to the Seine. The singer describes how she dances like a child, hoping that the ballerino will lead her once again. The lyrics then jump back to a memory of late December, where the singer recalls violets scattered on the road and running through the street lights with nowhere else to go. She reflects on how she was too young to know how much she loved the ballerino at the time.


Overall, the lyrics of "Ballerino" express the painful nostalgia of a love that was lost and how even years later, the memory still lives on. The song reflects on how some feelings never go away and how the heart can still long for someone even if they are no longer in our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh my Ballerino
The singer addresses her lover, Ballerino, with endearment and affection.


Did you ever get my note?
The singer asks if he ever received her previously sent message.


How is life in Paris?
The singer inquires about Ballerino's current state of living in Paris, indicating some distance between the two.


Wish you'd never let me go
The singer expresses regret that Ballerino ended their relationship.


Under the Cathedral / Waiting for me in the snow / I thought you outta know
The singer recalls a past meeting with Ballerino under the cathedral in the snow, and wishes she had told him something important.


Now my heart lives in the wild / And my love's lost to the Seine
The singer's heart is restless and full of passion, but her love for Ballerino is now gone, perhaps swallowed by the Seine River that runs through Paris as a metaphor for their past relationship.


Every dance, I dance like a child / Hoping you'll lead again
The singer dances with the innocence of a child, eagerly wishing for Ballerino to be her partner again, both on the dance floor and in life.


Late December / Oh how it comes and goes / I can still remember violets scattered on the road
The singer reflects on the nostalgic December, remembering a specific moment where violets were strewn on a road, possibly symbolizing the fragility of their past love.


Running through the street lights / Didn't know where else to go / I was too young to know
The singer was lost in the past, feeling uncertain and naive about the choices she made.


La da da La da da La da da
A musical refrain, serving as a repetition of the chorus and emphasizing the singer's desire to be with Ballerino again.


Oh my heart lives in the wild / And my love's lost to the Seine / Every dance, I dance like a child / Hoping you'll lead again
The chorus is repeated, underscoring the main themes of the song, with the singer hoping for a reconciliation and a renewed relationship with Ballerino.




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Daniel Pedersen

I cant believe this has only been heard by 60 people. It's so great and beautiful

Daniel K

not anymore ;)

Bo Plantin

It really is not only one of the most beautiful songs, I've ever heard, but your voice is nothing short of sublime. Not to mention what a great dancer, that guy is. Thank you.

maria reise

I love this song, it's been awhile since I've heard it for the first time. I genuinely appreciate it so much❤️

Antoine27071993

Awesome song. Heard it on the Acoustic Soul playlist on Deezer. Shame it is not more popular :(

André Moreira

This is so incredible !! So sweet and touching in its simplicity. I'm completely honoured by being presented to this song through spotify.

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Je frissonne de partout , Ca vibre , Ca résonne avec ce timbre de voix . Le piano juste magnifiquement parlant 😊
Magnifique

Kaja Żabicka

This song is absolutely brilliant.. stuck in my head forever, beautiful.

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A new fan here! I love her voice, it's amazing 😍

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Not too many unique voices out there...My taste in music spans the spectrum and I have never heard a voice like yours.👏👏

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