[Verse 1]
Silver balloons, they won't say hi
But still apart, bright in the sky
And all there's left, for you and I
Is to pick up the pieces and hold me tight, tonight
[Chorus]
Silver balloons, silver balloons, stay high
Pick up the pieces and hold me tight, tonight
Silver balloons, silver balloons, stay high
Pick up the pieces and hold me tight, tonight
[Verse 2]
Is it karma or just another drama?
Newspapers or fish and chips flavors?
Did you make it?
Or did you really fake it?
And if you're honest, did you break your promise?
[Chorus]
Silver balloons, silver balloons, stay high
Pick up the pieces and hold me tight, tonight
Silver balloons, silver balloons, stay high
Pick up the pieces and hold me tight, tonight
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 3]
Your trash is somebody's treasure
Your guilt is another one's pleasure
Call Alice, she'll look into the mirror
White rabbit, all killer, no filler
[Chorus]
Silver balloons, silver balloons, stay high
Pick up the pieces and hold me tight, tonight
Silver balloons, silver balloons, stay high
Pick up the pieces and hold me tight, tonight
Silver Balloons was written by Little Boots.
Silver Balloons was produced by Little Boots.
Little Boots released Silver Balloons on Fri Sep 24 2021.
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