Maddening Cloud
Blonde Redhead Lyrics


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Sure you can look back
If it means moving on
And you can take me back
But you must come home
We are both a in maddening cloud

And you can touch me there
Just don't leave me alone
And you can call me softly
When I dream and ask for more
You can slow and fold
And mold my mind

And she said
I can't feel my toes
And she must be alone
And far too cold

And he stares
Like he doesn't see
He must be scared
And far too lost

Under and over
We must have glanced
Face to face
We've had to dance
We're both in a maddening cloud

Sure you can step back
If it means moving on
And you take me back
But you must be alone




You can choke and smoke
And rock my mind

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song Maddening Cloud, by Blonde Redhead, speaks of looking back as a means of moving forward. It's a common belief that one cannot progress fully without introspection and learning from past experiences. The following line, "And you can take me back, but you must come home" suggests that this self-evaluation must have limits as one cannot dwell in the past for too long. The phrase, "we are both in a maddening cloud," implies that both individuals are in a state of uncertainty, confusion, or anxiety.


The next verse speaks about intimacy, both physical and emotional. The lines "And you can touch me there, just don't leave me alone," is a plea for companionship; to be with someone physically and emotionally, and not to leave them stranded. The phrase, "And you can call me softly when I dream and ask for more," suggests that the person is there to comfort, reassure and give hope when one is at their weakest or vulnerable, reassuring their dream to be more than just a thought. The next line, "You can slow and fold and mold my mind," expresses a desire for growth and the hopes of accepting transformation.


The third verse speaks of the different states of mind of the two individuals. In the lines "And she said, I can't feel my toes and she must be alone, and far too cold," the 'she' appears to be numb, unfeeling, and isolated, suggesting a painful experience. And in the lines, "And he stares, like he doesn't see, He must be scared and far too lost," the 'he' appears to be in a state of shock or denial, not understanding the situation, and lost. The chorus is repeated at the end, suggesting that they are still in each other's lives, but their future is uncertain and volatile.


Line by Line Meaning

Sure you can look back
It's possible to look back on past experiences


If it means moving on
As long as it helps you move forward


And you can take me back
You may reconcile with me


But you must come home
But you have to return to where you belong


We are both a in maddening cloud
Both of us are lost and unsure


And you can touch me there
You are allowed to touch me in my vulnerable spots


Just don't leave me alone
Just don't abandon me when I need you the most


And you can call me softly
You can whisper to me gently


When I dream and ask for more
When I dream and long for something more


You can slow and fold
You can take your time and shape my thoughts


And mold my mind
And influence my thinking


And she said
She spoke


I can't feel my toes
She is numb and is losing sensation in her body


And she must be alone
She probably feels isolated


And far too cold
And physically uncomfortable


And he stares
And he gazes at something without any expression


Like he doesn't see
As if he doesn't perceive what's in front of him


He must be scared
Probably due to fear


And far too lost
And disoriented


Under and over
We have gone through various situations


We must have glanced
We probably exchanged quick looks


Face to face
In a direct confrontation or interaction


We've had to dance
We've had to navigate difficult situations as partners


We're both in a maddening cloud
Both of us are trapped in an overwhelming confusion


Sure you can step back
It is possible to take a step back


If it means moving on
If it helps you move on


And you take me back
If you choose to come back to me


But you must be alone
You need to be able to be independent


You can choke and smoke
You can make me feel overwhelmed and confused


And rock my mind
And influence my thoughts greatly




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