The band's founder and singer Craig Minowa has a degree in Environmental Science, and his environmental, political, and social awareness is reflected in much of Cloud Cult's music. (Note: Craig Minowa actually has stated he intentionally doesn't sing about environmental awareness because he lives it...he doesn't need to preach it) The band's self-created non-profit record label, Earthology Records, uses the most environmentally friendly methods available to ensure minimum damage to the environment.
After two solo LP's, The Shade Project (1995), and Who Killed Puck? (2000), Minowa's sudden loss of his two-year-old son and subsequent separation from his wife, Cloud Cult emerged with They Live On The Sun in 2003, combining concepts of Minowa with performances by cellist Sarah Young and drummer Dan Greenwood, who shortly became members of the band. This album was deeply personal and painful album for Cloud Cult and you don't often hear songs from it in concert.
Minowa continued to use music to cope with the loss of his son on the following album Aurora Borealis. This album did begin to branch out more into exploration of pain and loss instead of just feeling it.
Minowa reunited with his wife, and the next album is widely considered their crowning achievement. Advice From The Happy Hippopotamus involved collaboration from a variety of musicians and has garnered praise from critics, even being acclaimed as "a work of insane genius". This album is capped off with the "happy-go-lucky" song, Lucky Today. This album was selected by esurance to be animated into a commercial. This was a contest for the most environmentally sound band because esurance labels themselves as the paperless insurance provider.
On April 10th 2007 Cloud Cult officially released their sixth LP, The Meaning of 8 (although it was available for sale online in late January): the first single was titled "Take Your Medicine." In April 2008, the band followed it with Feel Good Ghosts.
In 2009 band announced a break till 2010, though they released limited re-releases of their albums Lost Songs from the Lost Years, They Live on the Sun and Aurora Borealis (the last two as a double-disc).
Their concerts are certainly a sight to be seen. Along with Minowa on Guitars (and other fun things), they have got bass, drums, violin and cello. There are two official band members who actually do very little music during the shows; Minowa's wife Connie and Scott are painters. They create original works of art during the show (breaking only occasionally to sing or sometimes Scott plays Trumpet). Then, at the end of the show, they silent auction these paintings off to the highest bidder.
Their official website is www.cloudcult.com.
01. Chain Reaction
Cloud Cult Lyrics
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Are we strangers or am I you are I
Put your face on mine
Put your face on mine
What you feel makes part of what they'll feel
It's a chain reaction
It's a chain reaction
Put out love and they'll feel love
It's a chain reaction
Put your face on mine
Put your face on mine
In Cloud Cult's song "Chain Reaction," the lyrics talk about the interconnectedness of people and the power that each individual has in influencing others. The singer of the song is observing someone with "eyes like mine," questioning whether they are strangers or if they are the same person. This creates a sense of unity and intimacy, suggesting that we are all connected in some way. The lyric "put your face on mine" reinforces this theme of unity, urging the listener to imagine themselves in someone else's shoes.
The chorus of the song focuses on the idea of a "chain reaction," where one person's actions have a ripple effect on those around them. The lyrics suggest that our emotions are contagious, and that by putting out fear or love, we can impact those around us in a significant way. The song encourages listeners to choose love over fear, as it has the power to spread positivity and change the world around us.
Overall, "Chain Reaction" is a song that promotes empathy and connection. It highlights the power of individuals to make a difference, and encourages listeners to choose love and positivity in their interactions with others.
Line by Line Meaning
You have eyes like mine
We share a common perspective and worldview
Are we strangers or am I you are I
Are we separate entities or are we interconnected beings?
Put your face on mine
Let's form a deeper connection and understand each other better
What you feel makes part of what they'll feel
Our emotions and actions have a ripple effect on those around us
It's a chain reaction
Our actions and words have consequences that extend beyond ourselves
Put out fear and they'll feel fear
If we project fear, others will also feel afraid
Put out love and they'll feel love
If we project love, others will also feel loved
Put your face on mine
Let's work together to create a positive chain reaction in the world
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