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Bob Biter · 11-24-2003, 04:32 PM

Well, I've always believed that each balloon represented someone letting go of something, in a chaotic world full of uncertainties, and that the singer tied it all to what she had with her lover. The summer was drawing to an end and she was leaving the city and him for good, so she was doing what other had done before, which was letting go of her past and moving on.

The German version slightly differs from the American version, as it seems to pertain more to society at large, but my German's rusty.

My 0.02$

Edit: I've just read the posts before and now the original version makes a hell of a lot more sense.

11-24-2003, 04:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bob Biter Non-smokers die everyday Location: Montreal	Well, I've always believed that each balloon represented someone letting go of something, in a chaotic world full of uncertainties, and that the singer tied it all to what she had with her lover. The summer was drawing to an end and she was leaving the city and him for good, so she was doing what other had done before, which was letting go of her past and moving on. The German version slightly differs from the American version, as it seems to pertain more to society at large, but my German's rusty. My 0.02$ Edit: I've just read the posts before and now the original version makes a hell of a lot more sense. __________________ A plan is just a list of things that don't happen. Last edited by Bob Biter; 11-24-2003 at 04:34 PM..