Hot Air Balloon
Rick Charette Lyrics

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I'm spending the day in a hot air balloon
high above the ground.
Up in the sky and over the clouds,
high above the town.
Over the cars, houses and trees,
Over the birds and bumble bees.
I'm spending the day in a hot air balloon
high above the ground.

I'm spending the day in a hot air balloon
high up in the air.
Up in the sky and over the clouds,
there's music everywhere.
Over the playgrounds, over the schools,
Over the teachers and swimming pools.
I'm spending the day in a hot air balloon
high above the ground.

I'm spending the day in a hot air balloon
high above the ground.
Up in the sky and over the clouds,
high above the town.
Over the islands, over the sea,
Over the sailboats, I'm feeling so free.
I'm spending the day in a hot air balloon
high above the ground.

I'm spending the day in a hot air balloon
high above the ground.
Up in the sky and over the clouds,
high above the town.
Over the hills in front of the sun.
Over the rainbows, this sure is fun.

I'm spending the day in a hot air balloon
high above the ground.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rick Charette's "Hot Air Balloon" describe the experience of floating through the sky in a hot air balloon. The singer is spending the day in the balloon, high above the ground and over the clouds. From their vantage point, they can see everything below them: cars, houses, trees, birds, and bees. They are taking in the world from a unique perspective, seeing things they would not usually be able to see from the ground.

As the song continues, the singer notes that there is music everywhere up in the sky and over the clouds. They fly over playgrounds, schools, and swimming pools, continuing to observe the world from above. The balloon carries them over islands and seas, sailboats and hills, and even in front of the sun and rainbows. Throughout it all, the singer feels free and enjoys the unique experiences and perspectives that the hot air balloon provides.

The lyrics are joyful and celebratory, capturing the sense of wonder and adventure that comes with exploring the world from above. The song is likely intended for children, but it has a universal appeal, reminding listeners of the beauty and majesty of nature.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm spending the day in a hot air balloon high above the ground.
I am spending my day up in a hot air balloon far away from the ground.

Up in the sky and over the clouds, high above the town.
I am floating high in the sky and have gone above the clouds and towns.

Over the cars, houses and trees, Over the birds and bumble bees.
I can see everything below from cars and houses to the birds and bees.

high up in the air. There's music everywhere.
I am very high above and everywhere there is the sound of music.

Over the playgrounds, over the schools, Over the teachers and swimming pools.
I can see the schools, playgrounds, teachers, and swimming pools below me.

Over the islands, over the sea, Over the sailboats, I'm feeling so free.
I am flying over islands, seas, and sailboats, and this feeling of freedom is amazing.

Over the hills in front of the sun. Over the rainbows, this sure is fun.
I have flown over the hills where the sun shines and even seen rainbows, this is really fun.

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