Ah-ooh!
If you got troubles let ’em go
Let ’em soar so high, high into the sky
Just like a red balloon
Ah-ooh!
Don’t let your worries get to you
Let ’em float on by, high into the sky
Just like a red balloon
Monday morning
Shoot up like a rocket
Yeah, the sun is shining
Keep it in my pocket
Got this golden feeling
Never gonna stop, it just goes on and on
Keep on clapping
Join the celebration
Turn the music louder on my favourite station
Wanna spread my magic all across the nation
Do it all day long
Today, I opened my eyes, and now I’m so happy and free
I’ve got my friends by my side and that’s all that matters to me
So, come on, get up and join in, ’cause this is just what you need
Let’s do it all day long
Today, I opened my eyes, and now I’m so happy and free
I’ve got my friends by my side and that’s all that matters to me
So, come on, get up and join in, ’cause this is just what you need
Let’s do it all day long
Ah-ooh!
If you got troubles let ’em go
Let ’em soar, so high, high into the sky
Just like a red balloon
Ah-ooh!
Don’t let your worries get to you
Let ’em float on by, high into the sky
Just like a red balloon
So turn it up now! (Ah-ooh!)
So turn it up now! (Ah-ooh!)
Bees are buzzing
Butterflies are dancing
And the trees are humming
Birds are singing songs
Oh, can’t you see it’s lovely?
Life is beautiful, and it goes on and on
Today, I opened my eyes, and now I’m so happy and free
I’ve got my friends by my side and that’s all that matters to me
So, come on, get up and join in, ’cause this is just what you need
Let’s do it all day long
Today, I opened my eyes, and now I’m so happy and free
I’ve got my friends by my side and that’s all that matters to me
So, come on, get up and join in, ’cause this is just what you need
Let’s do it all day long
Ah-ooh!
If you got troubles let ’em go
Let ’em soar, so high, high into the sky
Just like a red balloon
Ah-ooh!
Don’t let your worries get to you
Let ’em float on by, high into the sky
Just like a red balloon
So turn it up now! (Oh!)
So turn it up now! (Ah-ooh!)
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah
So turn it up now!
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah
Letting Go and Rising Above
“Red Balloon” by Charli XCX is a vibrant celebration of positivity and the power of letting go. The recurring metaphor of the red balloon encourages listeners to release their troubles and worries, letting them soar away and lighten their emotional load. The lyrics create a playful, uplifting atmosphere, inviting everyone to embrace happiness and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
Finding Joy in the Everyday
Through vivid imagery—like buzzing bees, dancing butterflies, and singing birds—the song paints an idyllic scene of joy and freedom. Charli XCX emphasizes the importance of friendship, music, and living in the moment. The chorus’s infectious energy and the invitation to “turn it up” make “Red Balloon” a perfect anthem for togetherness and celebration.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charli XCX
- Songwriters: Charli XCX, additional songwriters if known
- Release Year: 2024