Story Behind The Song
We started writing a song called Black Water and this song came out- Olivia's dad died the day she had a red balloon..
Song Description
Parents come to terms with a girl dying before her time; and try to somehow make it positive so they can get throught their lives w/o being completely wrecked.
| Song Length |
3:00 |
Genre |
Country - Alternative, Rock - Indie/Low-Fi |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Peaceful |
Subject |
Numbness, Heaven |
| Similar Artists |
Bryan Adams, John Mayer |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Baby girl, red balloon
Wearing an ice-white dress
On a Sunday afternoon
She falls down , the balloon it flies
Her mama comes and picks her up, tells her it'll be alright
(she says) let it fly
Just let it go
It's on it way to heaven now and we don't have control
Go ahead and cry
Just let them tears roll
Don't hold it inside, mmmm mmm
Let it fly
Baby girl, sterile room
Surrounded by a hundred cards
Wishin she would get well soon
Her dad breaks down; it don't seem right
Her ma rushes to his side so they can say goodbye
(says) let it fly
Just let her go
She's on her way to heaven now and we don't have control
Go ahead and cry
Just let them tears roll
Don't hold it inside, mmmm mmm
Let it fly
Baby girl gone to soon
Wearing an ice-white dress
On a Saturday in June
Amazing grace, we all step outside
And send a thousand red balloons soaring through the sky (moment of silence)