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blackbear – DEAD BALLOONS (2019) | Track profile | Dork

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ANONYMOUS
DEAD BALLOONS

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DEAD BALLOONS

Release date: 25th April 2019

From ANONYMOUS

Track 15

2:10

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About This Track

'DEAD BALLOONS' by blackbear is a 2019 R&B/Soul track from the album 'ANONYMOUS'. The lyrics set a party scene that has gone wrong, with the aftermath turning messy and self-critical, as the narrator reflects on letting someone down and tries to promise reparation, even as they feel shut off, unable to get closer. The repeated idea of “dead balloons” captures the sense that what was supposed to feel celebratory has collapsed into wreckage.

"DEAD BALLOONS" is a track by blackbear, from the album ANONYMOUS, released 25th April 2019. The track is 2:10 long. It's filed under R&B/Soul. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 1 article about blackbear.

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Lyrics

DEAD BALLOONS

I should have went back home once the party was over
Dead balloons on the ground, throwin' up all over
I needed you the most, I got nothing to show for
I can't let no one in, I can't get any closer
Said I'll make it up to you, make it up to you
When it's all over
I'll make it up to you, make it up to you
When I get sober
Oh, oh, oh (make it up to you, make it up to you)
I'm used to feeling alone, used to sick and tired
Lowest of the lows, couldn't get any higher
Should have spent my time a little wiser
I'm learning how to show up, maybe put out the fire
You said I'll make it up to you, make it up to you
When it's all over
I'll make it up to you, make it up to you
When I get sober
Said I'll make it up to you, make it up to you
When it's all over
I'll make it up to you, make it up to you
When I get sober
Make it up to you
Make it up to you, make it up to you
When we get sober, sober
Make it up to you, make it up to you
Make it up to you, make it up to you
When we get sober, sober
Make it up

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Track details

From ANONYMOUS

2:102019

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Album

26th April 2019

Track number

15

Release year

2019

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Waterparks have teamed up with blackbear for their new single, ‘FUCK ABOUT IT’

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