Ballerino
The Dawn of MAY Lyrics
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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
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
The Dawn of MAY's song "Ballerino" is a beautiful and melancholy reflection on lost love and the bittersweet memories that come with it. The song opens with the singer addressing the titular ballerino, asking if he ever received her note and wondering how he is doing in Paris. It is clear that she still thinks about him often and wishes that he had never let her go. She then describes waiting for him under the Cathedral in the snow, wanting him to know how she feels.
The second verse moves to a memory of late December when violets were scattered on the road. The singer remembers running through the street lights, not sure where else to go as she was too young to know. The chorus repeats the theme that her heart now lives in the wild and her love is lost to the Seine. She dances like a child, hoping that the ballerino will lead her again. The song ends with the simple refrain of "la da da," a reminder of the sense of longing that permeates the entire piece.
Overall, "Ballerino" is a haunting and evocative song that captures the sense of loss and nostalgia that comes with looking back on a past relationship. The imagery of snow, violets, and dance combine to create a deeply emotional and sensory experience for the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my Ballerino
Addressing a person of love and affection with an Italian word for male ballet dancer.
Did you ever get my note?
Asking the person if they received a written communication.
How is life in Paris?
Inquiring about the person's wellbeing and circumstances in a European city known for romance and art.
Wish you'd never let me go
Expressing a desire for the person to have kept the relationship and connection between them intact.
Under the Cathedral
Placing the scene within a spiritual structure that has a long legacy of meaning in the context of romantic fiction and poetry.
Waiting for me in the snow
Creating a sense of anticipation in a cold environment with visual and tactile effects.
I thought you outta know
Suggesting that the person being addressed should be aware of something important.
Now my heart lives in the wild
Describing a state of emotional freedom and abandon, untethered by restrictions or commitments.
And my love's lost to the Seine
Metaphorically describing the loss of love to a famous river in Paris, known for its beauty and history.
Every dance, I dance like a child
Indicating a sense of innocence, playfulness and naiveté when engaging in a fundamental human activity.
Hoping you'll lead again
Expressing a wish for the person to take charge and guide the dance, and by extension, the relationship.
Late December
Setting the time of the story within a period marked by holidays and changing seasons.
Oh how it comes and goes
Reflecting on the transience and fragility of time and memories.
I can still remember violets scattered on the road
Recalling a particular sensory experience that involved a flower commonly associated with love and romance.
Running through the street lights
Portraying a scene of activity and energy in an urban environment marked by illumination.
Didn't know where else to go
Admitting a sense of disorientation and uncertainty at a particular moment in the past.
La da da
Using a nonsense phrase, possibly as a filler or a signal for a change in mood or tone.
Oh my heart lives in the wild
Repeating an earlier line to reinforce its emotional resonance and symbolic power.
And my love's lost to the Seine
Repeating an earlier line to reinforce its emotional resonance and symbolic power.
Every dance, I dance like a child
Repeating an earlier line to reinforce its emotional resonance and symbolic power.
Hoping you'll lead again
Repeating an earlier line to reinforce its emotional resonance and symbolic power.
Writer(s): Coyle Girelli, Andrew D. Horowitz, Madeline Hay
Contributed by Alexander O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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.
Mélanouille
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.
Camila Mariela
A new fan here! I love her voice, it's amazing 😍
Cella Gee
Not too many unique voices out there...My taste in music spans the spectrum and I have never heard a voice like yours.👏👏