Discover the story of the song > Black Balloons – Ellise

The lyrics describe a person who feels trapped and unhappy in their own mind. They feel like they have to please others and pretend to be happy, but deep down they are suffering. They talk about wanting to isolate themselves and create their own problems so that their friends don't have to deal with them. The lyrics convey a sense of loneliness and a desire to escape from their own thoughts and emotions.