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Black Balloons Lyrics by Local Natives

Hummingbird (Deluxe Version)

2013

I can see the words as they come out your mouth
Black balloons form into a poison cloud
Hold me down and bring me back up again
Until I can't, I can't tell the difference
Circling vultures always overhead
Force your hand
Every day is life or death
Hold me down and bring me back up again
Until I can't, I can't tell the difference
Now you've changed your name
Do they still ask you twice?
I look on
Red lights flashing for applause
Play your part
Swear you're who you say you are
You hold me down and bring me back up again
Until I can't, I can't tell the difference

About “Black Balloons” by Local Natives

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"Black Balloons" is credited to Local Natives. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Black Balloons" appears on "Hummingbird (Deluxe Version)" in 2013.

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