Clouds
Bat for Lashes Lyrics


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Clouds rush through your eyes
Clouds, black and white
I am lost until some day
When you will come and love me

Rain, I will take as a sign
Rain, heavy grace I did find
Rain, will you wash me through the night?
Rain, divine, divine, divine

Clouds brush past my window
Clouds follow me through the house
I am lost until some day
When you will come and find me

Rain, I will take as a sign
Rain, heavy grace I still find
Rain, wash me clean through the night
Rain, divine, divine, divine





Rain, divine, divine, divine
Rain, divine, divine, divine

Overall Meaning

"Clouds" by Bat for Lashes is a song that uses imagery of clouds and rain to express a feeling of longing and yearning for love. The singer is lost until the day that someone will come and love them, and they use the rain as a sign that this person is on their way. The clouds rush through the eyes and follow the singer through the house, creating a sense of restlessness and anticipation. The repetition of the word "divine" in the chorus emphasizes the spiritual and otherworldly nature of the rain as a symbol of love and grace.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of being swept up in something bigger than oneself. The clouds and rain are powerful forces that cannot be controlled or predicted, just like the experience of falling in love. The singer is waiting for this love to come to them, rather than actively seeking it out. This creates a sense of vulnerability and openness that is mirrored in the soft, dreamy melody and understated instrumentation of the song.


Overall, "Clouds" is a beautiful and haunting exploration of the power of nature to reflect our deepest desires and emotions, and the way that love can feel like a force beyond our understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

Clouds rush through your eyes
The passing of time and change is reflected in your eyes.


Clouds, black and white
The complexity of life and its issues.


I am lost until some day
Feeling adrift and without direction, waiting for love.


When you will come and love me
Yearning for someone to love and understand.


Rain, I will take as a sign
Looking for symbolism in the natural world.


Rain, heavy grace I did find
The beauty and weight of emotions.


Rain, will you wash me through the night?
Desiring to be cleansed and renewed by the rain.


Rain, divine, divine, divine
The spiritual nature of the rain and its effects.


Clouds brush past my window
Life's challenges and uncertainties are all around.


Clouds follow me through the house
Personal struggles cannot be escaped.


I am lost until some day
Continuing to feel lost and searching.


When you will come and find me
Hope and trust in finding someone who understands.


Rain, I will take as a sign
Continuing to look for meaning in the natural world.


Rain, heavy grace I still find
The beauty and intensity of emotions persist.


Rain, wash me clean through the night
Desiring renewal, peace, and clarity.


Rain, divine, divine, divine
The powerful, transformative nature of rain in the artist's life.




Writer(s): Natasha Khan

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