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.
Breakfast With My Shadow
Cloud Cult Lyrics
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Sleeping in my burlap sack
And all the mosquitos know I love you
Can I love me just as much
And I had breakfast with my shadow
We had quite the discussion
Can you fall in love with the things you only know the things you may never touch?
The same old same old
I appreciate the opportunity over and over
But I had supper with my shadow
And we had quite the discussion
If I truly believe that things can change will I wake up to something different?
The lyrics to Cloud Cult's song Breakfast With My Shadow is a reflection on self-love and acceptance. The first verse depicts the singer waking up in a Lego bedroom, which could represent the fragility and impermanence of life, much like how Legos can be easily disassembled. Despite this, the singer is sleeping in a burlap sack, which could be seen as a symbol of resilience and toughness. The line "And all the mosquitos know I love you, can I love me just as much" suggests that the singer may be externally expressing love towards others, but may struggle with self-love.
The second verse reveals that the singer's day at work is mundane and unchanging, yet the singer expresses gratitude towards having the opportunity to work. The chorus repeats the line "I had breakfast with my shadow, we had quite the discussion" and poses the question "Can you fall in love with the things you only know the things you may never touch?" This line suggests that the singer is seeking a deeper understanding of self-love and how it relates to intangible things such as emotions or fears.
The final verse asks if things can truly change if one believes they can. The singer suggests that they had supper with their shadow and discussed this idea further. The repetition of "we had quite the discussion" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of introspection and self-reflection. Overall, Breakfast With My Shadow encourages listeners to reflect on the relationship they have with themselves and offers a reminder to practice self-love and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up in a Lego bedroom
I woke up in a room decorated with Lego themes.
Sleeping in my burlap sack
I was sleeping in a rough and uncomfortable sack made of burlap.
And all the mosquitos know I love you
The mosquitoes buzzing around me can sense my love.
Can I love me just as much
Can I learn to love myself as much as I love others?
And I had breakfast with my shadow
I had breakfast alone with my own reflection and thoughts.
We had quite the discussion
During breakfast, I had an intense conversation with myself.
Can you fall in love with the things you only know the things you may never touch?
Is it possible to fall in love with something or someone you have never met or experienced in person?
My day at work was just like it always is
My day at work was uneventful and mundane.
The same old same old
It was the usual routine.
I appreciate the opportunity over and over
Despite the monotony, I am grateful for the chance to work.
But I had supper with my shadow
I had dinner alone with my own thoughts and emotions.
If I truly believe that things can change will I wake up to something different?
If I have faith that things can transform, will I see positive changes in my life?
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Housewolf - Post Chingas Cero
I’ve always loved loved loved Cloud Cult phenomenally palpable
Jared
Sounds like the lead singer from band of horses.
Nathan Nall
See... I always thought I heard some Wilco influence
TheMsfeadoy
you right
but in the first moment i was thinking of counting crows