David Gates (guitar, keyboards, bass and vocals) and Jimmy Griffin (guitar and vocals) formed the group in 1968, adding Robb Royer (guitar, bass and vocals of Pleasure Faire) before signing to Elektra Records. Bread, the band's debut album as a trio, was a failure. The band became a quartet beginning with their second album, On The Waters, bringing in Mike Botts as permanent drummer. This time their efforts quickly established Bread as a major act, hitting the mainstream with the #1 hit "Make It With You" in 1970. Bread began touring and recording the 1971 album titled Manna, which included their most enduring hit, "If."
Royer left the group after three albums to pursue other interests. He was replaced by Larry Knechtel (keyboards, bass, guitar, harmonica), a top session player from the Los Angeles scene. Knechtel's credits included records by Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, The Mamas and the Papas, The Monkees, Jan and Dean, Johnny Rivers and Simon & Garfunkel. In 1972 Bread released the highly successful album titled Baby I'm-a Want You, followed by another hit album, Guitar Man. Tensions existed between Gates and Griffin, however. Elektra had been invariably choosing Gates' songs for the A-sides of the singles; Griffin felt that the singles should have been split between the two, however.
By 1973 the band members sensed that they had taken Bread as far as they could, so they disbanded. Gates and Griffin then began solo careers, with mixed results. After reuniting in 1976, Bread released the album Lost Without Your Love in January 1977. The title track was the band's last top-ten hit, peaking at number 9 on the singles chart. The comeback album was also RIAA-certified Gold®.
2. Bread (Joe Kosnow) is a rapper from Portland, ME.
Clouds
Bread Lyrics
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Ever changing as they come and go;
Makes me wonder why I'm up so high
When really I am down so low
Of all the wonders I was one allowed
I think that I would always choose a cloud,
Always bring my feelings right out loud,
And on this airplane coming home to you,
Sometimes I think I've flown my whole life through,
My whole life through,
As I wing my way to you.
See the clouds, they're giving life below
In colors that the canvass cannot show;
Keeping secrets no one else could know,
For I'm the one who told them so.
Now and then I get up close to you,
Like to stay, but I'm just passing through,
So I'll have to say goodbye,
Until next time I fly.
In Bread's song "Clouds," the lyrics primarily explore the theme of perspective, specifically the contrast between one's physical location and emotional state. The first stanza compares the singer's physical height (in an airplane) to his emotional state, which he feels is low. The cloud imagery serves as a metaphor for this contrast, as the clouds are ever-changing and always moving, which makes the singer question why he is so high up in the plane when he feels so low emotionally.
In the second stanza, the singer expresses his admiration for clouds, stating that if he were asked to choose any wonder in the world to experience, he would choose to be a cloud. He explains that being a cloud would allow him to express his feelings more easily, whether they be feelings of shame or pride. The imagery here suggests that the singer is envious of clouds' freedom of movement and expression.
The third stanza returns to the singer's physical location in the plane, as he reflects on his journey home to his loved one. He states that sometimes he feels like he has flown his whole life, further emphasizing the idea that his emotional state is in opposition to his physical location. The final lines express a sense of bittersweetness, as the singer must always say goodbye to his loved one when he flies away, but he knows that he will return.
Line by Line Meaning
See the clouds adrift so far below
Observing the clouds floating beneath him, the singer ponders on their continuously changing state.
Ever changing as they come and go;
Similar to life, the clouds are in a constant state of transformation and transition.
Makes me wonder why I'm up so high
The singer questions why they are at such an elevated point looking down on the clouds when they feel so low.
When really I am down so low
Despite their physical altitude, the artist feels emotionally low.
Of all the wonders I was one allowed
Out of all the remarkable experiences the artist has had, they express that feeling close to the clouds would be their favorite.
I think that I would always choose a cloud,
The singer would continuously choose to be near a cloud for its emotional significance to them.
Always bring my feelings right out loud,
Being near the cloud would allow the singer to freely and honestly express their emotions without any inhibitions.
Whether I'm ashamed or proud.
Regardless of their emotions being positive or negative, the artist would feel comfortable sharing them near a cloud.
And on this airplane coming home to you,
While flying back to someone special, the artist reflects on their life and feelings.
Sometimes I think I've flown my whole life through,
At times the artist feels like their life has been spent in constant motion, similar to the movement of airplanes.
My whole life through,
Reiterating their feeling of life being constant motion, the singer repeats the previous line.
As I wing my way to you.
The artist heads towards their destination, eager to reach the person they are returning to.
See the clouds, they're giving life below
The clouds provide nourishment to the land below, in contrast to the singer's feelings of being emotionally parched.
In colors that the canvass cannot show;
The colors of the clouds are infinitely complex and impossible to replicate accurately on a canvas.
Keeping secrets no one else could know,
The clouds hold secrets that only the singer is privy to.
For I'm the one who told them so.
The artist has shared their thoughts and emotions with the clouds, making them the only ones who know their innermost feelings.
Now and then I get up close to you,
From time to time, the artist is physically close to the person they are returning to.
Like to stay, but I'm just passing through,
While the singer would like to stay, they are only temporarily stopping by and will have to leave again.
So I'll have to say goodbye,
The singer will have to part ways with the person they are leaving behind for the time being.
Until next time I fly.
The artist looks forward to the next time they will be able to fly and see the beauty of the world around them.
Lyrics © DAVID GATES D/B/A KIPAHULU MUSIC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: DAVID ASHWORTH GATES
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@manuelpayongayongjr939
The first time I've heard this in 1973,i was in first year high school, I can't forget the melody and rhythm that registers in my mind/heart, now I'm in my 58th years of life, a retired police commission officer of the Philippine national police, still I love/like the song/melody...
@welovephilippineswithmylov5419
wehhhhh 😁
@welovephilippineswithmylov5419
hmmmm
@MrRowley5
I am 61 and still like this song.
@kimjeb
Almost 1 year I trying to find the song tittle of this 😁 until I record it on my cellphone...
@despicableasshole
I remember 1973...I was 13 and being bullied at school...For some reason, listening to this song at that time made me feel good somehow.
@joelliotjake1
....wish I was there..we beat them up together👍🏼
@rolabe9814
@@joelliotjake1 same here
@guadalupegonzalez1098
Hermosísima canción que canta David Gates
@arlezienemendescastelobran7628
Da música