Foals - Balloons Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the writers of the song 'Balloons' by Foals?

   'Balloons' was written by Edwin Thomas Congreave, Jack William Bevan, James Andrew Smith, Walter James Morrison Gervers, and Yannis Barnabas Emanuel Philippakis.

2. Why was the band concerned about the song 'Balloons' being too commercial?

   Yannis Philippakis explained that the band, having grown up in Oxford with a distaste for mainstream success, was initially ashamed of the hooks in 'Balloons' for fear they made the song too commercial or mainstream.

3. What unique aspect is mentioned about the lyrics of Hall & Oates' 'Everything Your Heart Desires' in relation to 'Balloons'?

   The Article mentions that 'Everything Your Heart Desires' by Hall & Oates has no rhymes. This fun fact is presented alongside details about 'Balloons' to provide interesting tidbits about various songs.

4. Who provided the explanation for the band's name 'Foals'?

   Yannis Philippakis explained that a friend christened them 'Foals' because they are like a group of young, feral horses, always running around and beating each other up.

5. What inspired the lyric 'Gotta keep 'em separated' in The Offspring's song 'Come Out And Play'?

   The lyric 'Gotta keep 'em separated' came to The Offspring’s lead singer Dexter Holland while he was a medical student, needing to keep bacteria samples away from each other.

6. What themes are addressed in the song 'Olympic Airways' by Foals?

   Yannis Philippakis stated that 'Olympic Airways' deals with feelings of isolation and a desire to stay at home, inspired by his thoughts about London Heathrow Airport.