Black Balloon
The Goo Goo Dolls
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Baby's black balloon makes her fly I almost fell into that hole in your life And you're not thinking 'bout tomorrow Cuz you were the same as me But on your knees A thousand other boys could never reach you How could I have been the one? I saw the world spin beneath you And scatter like ice from the spoon that was your womb Comin' down the world turned over And angels fall without you there And I go on as you get colder Or are you someone's prayer? You know the lies they always told you And the love you never knew What's the things they never showed you That swallow the light from the sun inside your room, yeah Comin' down the world turned over And angels fall without you there And I go on as you get colder Always someone there And there's no time left for losin' When you stand they fall, yeah Comin' down the world turned over And angels fall without you there And I go on as you get colder All because I'm Comin' down the years turn over And angels fall without you there And I'll go on and I'll lead you home and All because I'm All because I'm And I'll become What you became to me
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Written by: John Rzeznik
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7 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Black Balloon" was released as the 4th single from the Goo Goo Dolls' sixth studio album.
- The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks.
- It also reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Influence and InspirationThere is speculation that the song was inspired by heroin addiction, but John Rzeznik, the band's lead vocalist, has never confirmed this idea explicitly.
- Instead, Rzeznik once stated that the song tells the story of a woman trapped in an abusing relationship.
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Composition and Lyrics"Black Balloon" is a mid-tempo tune that incorporates the band’s signature sound of layered guitars and prominent percussion.
- The lyrics have been praised for their evocative imagery and emotional weight.
- The black balloon in the song is largely considered a metaphor, possibly for drug addiction or a destructive relationship.
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Live PerformancesThe Goo Goo Dolls often perform "Black Balloon" live with actual black balloons dropped onto the audience, making it a fan favorite at concerts.
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Awards and Nominations"Black Balloon" earned the band a Grammy nomination in 2000 under the category of 'Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal', marking the band's first Grammy nomination.
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Song's SignificanceThe success of "Black Balloon" further solidified The Goo Goo Dolls' mainstream appeal, firmly cementing their transition for an alternative rock band to a successful pop-rock band.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Nancy Bardawil who has also worked with other popular music acts like Alice in Chains and Hole.
- The video features the band performing the song in a variety of settings, interspersed with various surreal and symbolic images.
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