Could this song be any more achingly beautiful? Can't believe no one has posted yet. For me...this song is about "the one that got away" but it seems like they are that for each other. Some mysterious man that she loved and perhaps she pushed him away or he left because he knew he was no good for her or it could have been caused by a misunderstanding. The "man with no name" could mean one night stand...but it almost makes me think she doesn't want to say who it is. Either to painful to say his name or can't divulge who the man was. Who knows..? And she is lonely and can't move on because he's the only one she'll ever love. And yet IDK. I could be way off. I love how the chorus reminds me of a turn-of-the-century circus which makes it sound dreamy or like a fantasy.
Seriously...The Civil Wars are the best thing to happen to music in a while. Love them.
Totally agree and had not heard their music until this site. Surprisingly, for the first time, I heard them on the radio tonight (unless they are popular and I am unaware because I listen to mostly classic rock) so, yeah...best thing thats happened to music lately, for sure! Also, when I hear red balloon I immediately think Shindlers List, but couldn't read more into that so i do agree with you that there is some sort of depraved love of sorts.
Totally agree and had not heard their music until this site. Surprisingly, for the first time, I heard them on the radio tonight (unless they are popular and I am unaware because I listen to mostly classic rock) so, yeah...best thing thats happened to music lately, for sure! Also, when I hear red balloon I immediately think Shindlers List, but couldn't read more into that so i do agree with you that there is some sort of depraved love of sorts.
Maybe I get it...the red balloon...red. being passion, anger, or at least extreme emotion filled with air (lacking...
Maybe I get it...the red balloon...red. being passion, anger, or at least extreme emotion filled with air (lacking substance, and could easily float away) yet she clings to it never the less...she holds a string that.keeps her bounded to hot air for what? Does she even know? Perhaps not...
Clinging to nothing within the comforts of solitude keeps her lonely, thus she keeps him alive. She's in love and won't be again because its safe...always near, always alone...holding close what I'd dear, yet gone.
What IS dear which is how she feels, but does not solely operate with that. She let go for real reasons, but can't let go for for other reasons as well and tried to drown the pain. Anywho, they are amazing and i need to read up a bit more on how they came to be. I love artist who are emotionally honest and whos music reflects that, such as this beautiful duo!
What IS dear which is how she feels, but does not solely operate with that. She let go for real reasons, but can't let go for for other reasons as well and tried to drown the pain. Anywho, they are amazing and i need to read up a bit more on how they came to be. I love artist who are emotionally honest and whos music reflects that, such as this beautiful duo!
Could this song be any more achingly beautiful? Can't believe no one has posted yet. For me...this song is about "the one that got away" but it seems like they are that for each other. Some mysterious man that she loved and perhaps she pushed him away or he left because he knew he was no good for her or it could have been caused by a misunderstanding. The "man with no name" could mean one night stand...but it almost makes me think she doesn't want to say who it is. Either to painful to say his name or can't divulge who the man was. Who knows..? And she is lonely and can't move on because he's the only one she'll ever love. And yet IDK. I could be way off. I love how the chorus reminds me of a turn-of-the-century circus which makes it sound dreamy or like a fantasy. Seriously...The Civil Wars are the best thing to happen to music in a while. Love them.
Totally agree and had not heard their music until this site. Surprisingly, for the first time, I heard them on the radio tonight (unless they are popular and I am unaware because I listen to mostly classic rock) so, yeah...best thing thats happened to music lately, for sure! Also, when I hear red balloon I immediately think Shindlers List, but couldn't read more into that so i do agree with you that there is some sort of depraved love of sorts.
Totally agree and had not heard their music until this site. Surprisingly, for the first time, I heard them on the radio tonight (unless they are popular and I am unaware because I listen to mostly classic rock) so, yeah...best thing thats happened to music lately, for sure! Also, when I hear red balloon I immediately think Shindlers List, but couldn't read more into that so i do agree with you that there is some sort of depraved love of sorts.
Maybe I get it...the red balloon...red. being passion, anger, or at least extreme emotion filled with air (lacking...
Maybe I get it...the red balloon...red. being passion, anger, or at least extreme emotion filled with air (lacking substance, and could easily float away) yet she clings to it never the less...she holds a string that.keeps her bounded to hot air for what? Does she even know? Perhaps not...
Clinging to nothing within the comforts of solitude keeps her lonely, thus she keeps him alive. She's in love and won't be again because its safe...always near, always alone...holding close what I'd dear, yet gone.
What IS dear which is how she feels, but does not solely operate with that. She let go for real reasons, but can't let go for for other reasons as well and tried to drown the pain. Anywho, they are amazing and i need to read up a bit more on how they came to be. I love artist who are emotionally honest and whos music reflects that, such as this beautiful duo!
What IS dear which is how she feels, but does not solely operate with that. She let go for real reasons, but can't let go for for other reasons as well and tried to drown the pain. Anywho, they are amazing and i need to read up a bit more on how they came to be. I love artist who are emotionally honest and whos music reflects that, such as this beautiful duo!