Balloons by Cameron Love

When you say you want to fight we can kick against the pricks, we can hit ‘em all for six
When you say you want to shout we can stand you up to scream, we can barrack for the team
When you say you want to cry we can take off in a plane, we can let you make the rain
Blow up balloons as big as your heart
Let whole cities smile when they first hear your laugh
All the hurt children fall into your arms
Problems line up to be solved by your charms
When you want to darken black we can find a little doll, give you pins to take their toll
When you look under the rug, when you question why it is, we’ll ask for alternatives
When you say you want to play we’ll imagine every smile on every cat and every child
When you say you want to sleep we will shut off all machines, we will clear the space for dreams
When you don’t know what to say
We will tune in with our hearts
We will listen to the stars
If you’re stalked by any doubt
All the cops with white gloves donned
Will nod at you and wave you on

• Alternative
• literate
• melodic
• pop rock
• power pop
• Australia