Clouds
A Firm Handshake Lyrics

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I fell down, down, down
Into this dark and lonely hole
There was no one there to care about me anymore
And I needed a way to climb and grab a hold of the edge
You were sitting there holding a rope

And we'll go up, up, up
But I'll fly a little higher

We'll go up in the clouds because the view's a little nicer
Up here my dear
It won't be long now, it won't be long now

When I get back on land
Well I'll never get my chance
Be ready to live and it'll be ripped right out of my hands
Maybe someday we'll take a little ride
We'll go up, up, up and everything will be just fine

And we'll go up, up, up
But I'll fly a little higher
We'll go up in the clouds because the view's a little nicer
Up here my dear

It won't be long now, it won't be long now
If only, I had a little bit more time
If only, I had a little bit more time with you

We could go up, up, up
And take that little ride
And sit there holding hands
And everything would be just right
And maybe someday I'll see you again
We'll float up in the clouds and we'll never see the end

And we'll go up, up, up
But I'll fly a little higher
We'll go up in the clouds because the view's a little nicer

Up here my dear
It won't be long now, it won't be long now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of A Firm Handshake's "Clouds" tell the story of someone who has fallen into a dark and lonely hole, with no one left to care about them. It seems like they are at a point of utter despair and hopelessness where they feel like they can't go on anymore. But then they see someone holding a rope, someone who is willing to help them climb out of that hole. Together, they rise up towards the sky, higher and higher until they reach the clouds. The view from up there is stunning, and it feels like everything is a little better, a little easier to bear. The singer reflects on the fact that if only they had more time with their loved one, they could go on this adventure again and again. But in the end, it won't be long until they meet again, up in the clouds.

The song seems to be about the hope of finding someone who can help us get out of a dark place. It's about the journey we take towards the light, towards a better tomorrow. The clouds represent a sense of freedom, of being able to rise above the problems that weigh us down. The song acknowledges that life is short, and that we don't always get to have as much time as we'd like with the people we love. But there is hope in the idea that we might one day be reunited and find that happiness again.

Line by Line Meaning

I fell down, down, down
I was in a deep and dark place.

Into this dark and lonely hole
I was feeling lonely and isolated.

There was no one there to care about me anymore
I didn't have anyone to rely on or support me.

And I needed a way to climb and grab a hold of the edge
I was looking for a way out of my situation.

You were sitting there holding a rope
Someone came to help me out.

And we'll go up, up, up
We will improve our situation.

But I'll fly a little higher
I will do even better than expected.

We'll go up in the clouds because the view's a little nicer
We will enjoy the good things in life.

Up here my dear
At this high point in our lives.

It won't be long now, it won't be long now
Good times are just around the corner.

When I get back on land
When I am back in a stable situation.

Well, I'll never get my chance
I may miss out on something important.

Be ready to live and it'll be ripped right out of my hands
I may lose something I have worked hard for.

Maybe someday, we'll take a little ride
Perhaps we will have an opportunity to enjoy life together.

And everything will be just fine
We will be happy and fulfilled.

If only, I had a little bit more time
I wish I had more time to spend with you.

With you
The person who has helped me and made life better.

And take that little ride
Enjoying the good moments in life together.

And sit there holding hands
Taking comfort in each other and feeling connected.

And everything would be just right
We would be content and happy with each other.

And maybe someday I'll see you again
I hope to reconnect with this person in the future.

We'll float up in the clouds and we'll never see the end
We will be happy and content without any worries.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ZACHARY DAVID SOBIECH

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