1. A indie pop solo projec… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple bands called The Pancakes:
1. A indie pop solo project from Hong Kong
2. A psychedelic band from Germany
1. The Pancakes is the name used by Hong Kong independent female singer Dejay, a lyricist, composer and singer. The Pancakes released the first album "Les Bonbons Sont Bons" in early 2000 and her latest album is "1,2,3,4,5,6, cheese!" (Oct 2007).
The song "gum gum gum" written for the film McDull, Prince de la Bun won the 24th Hong Kong Film Awards as "the Best Original Film Song".
The Pancakes had its first gig on 8th Jan 2000. It happened that the sole member, Dejay, used “The Pancakes” for the first time. She then decided to use this name hereafter.
Dejay published two CDs under her own record company, Rewind. She received a contract overseas by sending the two CDs to record companies based abroad.
"The Pancakes" received their first exposure to the public amidst the SARS pandemic. A series of TV commercials featuring "The Pancakes" was shown at this time. Their songs were also featured in advertisements for Kownloon Motor Bus.
Visit the pancakes' website http://www.thepancakes.com/ for more information and lyrics. You can also get some legal mp3s from there.
2. The Pancakes are a psychedelic band from Germany that was founded in 1995. The group consists of Daniela Neeff, Rainer Neeff, and Russell Mc Swan.
Balloon
The Pancakes Lyrics
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you'll never know everything i tell you is not true
every night in my life
you worry about me
wait there for me
i wonder when you'll set me free
would you read it if i say i'll write a letter to you
would you believe when i say i'm already twenty two
so much is different
so little's the same
but none of us is gonna change
do we really care
if it is worth the trouble worth the sorrow
they're like a balloon in the air
floating to nowhere
you know there are ups and downs
in the course of our lives
it's the rule of the game
please do not keep on asking why
you call me but i pretend to be too busy to talk
the chemistry between us is not enough at all
i don't understand you don't understand me
what a pity
with nothing else more can we agree
do we really care
if it is worth the trouble worth the sorrow
they're like a balloon in the air
floating to nowhere
you know there are ups and downs
in the course of our lives
it's the rule of the game
please do not keep on asking why
you call me but i pretend to be too busy to talk
The Pancakes's song Balloon is a melancholic tune about a strained relationship between two people. The singer never shows their true feelings and keeps a distance from the other person, who is concerned about them. The singer wonders when they will be set free, and hints at wanting to leave the relationship but is unable to do so. They contemplate writing a letter to express themselves but are unsure if the other person would read it or believe what they say. The lyrics suggest that there is a lack of understanding between the two and a sense of detachment despite being together.
The chorus talks about how relationships can be like a balloon in the air, floating to nowhere. This symbolizes the fragility and unpredictability of relationships, how they can be joyful and happy one moment, but fleeting and disappointing the next. The singer seems resigned to this fact, acknowledging that there are ups and downs in the course of their lives, and it's the rule of the game. In the end, the lyrics suggest that there is no point in questioning why things are the way they are, and it's better to accept them and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
i never show that i sometimes do not wanna see you
I hide my true feelings from you, including my occasional desire to not be around you.
you'll never know everything i tell you is not true
You cannot trust everything I say to you, as I am known to lie.
every night in my life
Every night, I reflect on my life and its meaning.
you worry about me
You express concern for me and my well-being.
wait there for me
You patiently wait for me even when I am not easy to deal with.
i wonder when you'll set me free
I am curious as to when you will let me go and allow me to be free from your grasp.
would you read it if i say i'll write a letter to you
If I said I would write you a letter, would you actually read it?
would you believe when i say i'm already twenty two
Can you trust me when I tell you that I am twenty-two years old?
in my life in your eyes
My life may appear differently to you than it does to me.
so much is different
Many things have changed between us.
so little's the same
Very few things have remained the same between us.
but none of us is gonna change
Neither of us is likely to change our ways, despite any differences or issues between us.
do we really care
Do we truly care about each other and the state of our relationship?
if it is worth the trouble worth the sorrow
Is our relationship worth any difficulties or sadness that may come with it?
they're like a balloon in the air
Our relationship is like a balloon floating in the air, directionless and unpredictable.
floating to nowhere
Our relationship is adrift and not headed towards any particular destination or outcome.
you know there are ups and downs
You are aware that relationships can have both good and bad times.
in the course of our lives
Throughout the entire span of our lives.
it's the rule of the game
This is simply how life and relationships work.
please do not keep on asking why
Please stop asking me why things are the way they are, as there may not always be an answer.
you call me but i pretend to be too busy to talk
When you call me, I may pretend to be too busy to talk to you.
the chemistry between us is not enough at all
Our relationship lacks the necessary chemistry and spark to truly thrive and grow.
i don't understand you don't understand me
We struggle to understand each other and connect on a deeper level.
what a pity
This is a shame and unfortunate situation.
with nothing else more can we agree
We cannot seem to find any common ground or agreement on much else.
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