Discover the story of the song > Shiny Red Balloon – Barbie’s Cradle

The protagonist is having a secret affair and keeps it hidden in a book. She feels like a villain, with emotions running wild inside her. The love she sees on TV is not real and it's hard to stay focused when there are always distractions. The affair could end badly, but she continues to hide it in the book, feeling lonely and compromised. It spoils everything, and she wonders how she can live like this, but they continue to do so.