Classic love story true to his western tx roots. One of my favorites as a story, but I think there are alot of songs that are amazing not even listed on this site. I guess I should figure out how to add them, because I have about 8 REK cd's.
Baby's black balloon makes her fly
I almost fell into that hole in your life
And you're not thinking about tomorrow
'Cause 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 that they always told you
And the love you never knew
What's the things they never showed you
That swallowed the light from the sun
Inside your room
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
And there's no time left for losin'
When you stand they fall
Comin' down the world turned over
And angels fall without you there
And I go on as you grow colder
All because I'm
Comin' down the years turn over
And angels fall without you there
And I'll go on to bring you home
All because I'm
All because I'm
And I'll become
What you became to me
I almost fell into that hole in your life
And you're not thinking about tomorrow
'Cause 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 that they always told you
And the love you never knew
What's the things they never showed you
That swallowed the light from the sun
Inside your room
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
And there's no time left for losin'
When you stand they fall
Comin' down the world turned over
And angels fall without you there
And I go on as you grow colder
All because I'm
Comin' down the years turn over
And angels fall without you there
And I'll go on to bring you home
All because I'm
All because I'm
And I'll become
What you became to me
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
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The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
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My boyfriend was an addict, and he's the one who told me this song was about heroin. He got clean, but died anyway, because of everything he'd put his body through. But despite that, he was such a wonderful, one of a kind person who touched so many people, just like this guy is saying the girl in this song touched him. And I relate to this on a deep level, because he was someone who always ran towards life with both arms open. We were both like that, but I lost my will after he died, and just wanted to die too. But something happened not long ago that made me realize that I do still have a reason for being here....I can inspire other people, like he did. Maybe I can be to someone else what he was to me, and keep his memory alive, so that such an amazing person didn't die in vain. It didn't make sense to why he would die when he had so many plans and dreams to achieve and talents to utilize, but I've seen since then how he DID make such a difference to so many people just by being who he was. His life wasn't for nothing, it had a very big impact. And maybe I can do the same. I'm sorry this is so personal, I just got carried away, but still, the story might inspire someone in some way. Anyone who does struggle with addiction should know it doesn't take away their value as a person, not at all. The songwriter sees this too, because this girl obviously meant a lot to him, despite her problems. I think it's a beautiful message.
As for the meaning, I think the songwriter's saying he almost became an addict himself "I almost fell into that hole in your life", "'cause you were the same as me....but on your knees" - they were the same kind of people, and he probably struggled with drugs himself, but he wasn't as deep in it as she was, and he was able to pull out of it and recover (like me), while she was in too deep and wound up dying from it. And maybe the line about "are you someone's prayer" means him - she's HIS prayer. He misses her, and talks to her in his mind, even though she's gone. Maybe he asks her to give him strength to deal with it all. I think the part about "angels fall without you here" may be about him too. Like, even though he's gotten out of that lifestyle, her death has hit him hard, and he's being tempted to go back to drugs.
One last thing - "coming down the world turned over" - this is not just talking about how she has to return to reality after being high. The truth is that, for someone with a drug problem, when they come down, life DOESN'T feel how it feels to normal people, it feels like total hell. My bf used to say however good it is, that's how bad it's gonna be after. That's the biggest reason people remain addicts, actually, because everything feels so horrible when they're not using, and it feels bad for a lot longer than it felt good, because it takes months or even a year for a person's brain chemistry to return to normal. Drugs deplete the chemicals in the brain that normally help people deal with stress, and help them feel "okay", so it's like going through sheer hell for a long time.
Wow!! Thank you for sharing such a personal "hole" in your life. Congratulations for making it through and so sorry for your loss.<br /> I just signed on to this site and started with the oldest comments from 2002 and then realized you could change preferences to newest comments first. I really wondered if anyone had commented this recently...and was pleasantly surprised to find they had. I was surprised to see that in 10 years people are still questioning if this song is about drugs. I just guessed at the time it came out that "black balloon" and "ice from a spoon" were drug references....but this song is not JUST about drugs, it's also a beautiful love song just like "Iris"....and I wouldn't be terribly surprised if John Rzeznik was in love with a girl names Iris and this song is more about her than the song Iris is. Interesting that in the movie "City of Angels", Nicholas Cage was an angel and had to "fall" to leave his life as an angel and become mortal (for love). <br /> I thought right off that the line "angels fall without you there" was like a supreme compliment to someone you are in love with, because you consider them an angel and even more....like the best (head) of the angels that is so important that the other angels would "fall without you there". Iris gives either the power or just the inspiration for the other angels to fly....as if they might not even care about flying without Iris being there. This is, to me, similar to another high compliment that I'd only heard and begun to understand just a few years ago: in someone's eyes this person "hung the moon". By the way I could never sing along (in my car by myself), with this line "angels fall without you there", because I would be crying so much by the time it came up (every single time)! So, don't feel sorry for getting so personal (it was inspiring)....or carried away.....Carry On!!
I'm glad you found what I wrote inspiring. I was feeling so emotional when I posted that, and felt like I was just blathering on and that no one would actually care about what I had to say, but I felt like even talking about it here was keeping my bf's memory alive in some way.<br /> <br /> Interesting thoughts about "Iris". I'm going to go back and read the lyrics to that one again with what you said in mind.<br /> <br /> I think a lot of the interpretations people have posted are pretty out there, but that's always the way it goes. The song is definitely about drugs, and more obviously than most songs dealing with the subject. But yes, I think the deeper meaning gets lost - that it's also a love song.
I'm going to call you Bo for short, if you don't mind? Thank you Bo, for replieing to my comment. It's like sending out a message in a bottle and finding out it got into respectful hands. When I saw that you wrote a response I sent you a Personal Message because I felt that the things about your boyfriend and any discussion of that loss are too personal for this open forum.<br /> I may send another message because I'm feeling quite a bit like you did right after....and anymore than that I don't feel like sharing with everyone and anyone. Please check your Inbox.....and feel free to say Bug Off!! or I don't need this right now....or whatever.....<br /> But do read the first one from a day or so ago, because in my first reply I didn't say everything I was thinking about your tragedy.