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.
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
The lyrics to Cloud Cult's song Chain Reaction suggest the idea that our feelings and actions can have a ripple effect on others around us. The first two lines - "You have eyes like mine / Are we strangers or am I you are I" - indicate the connection between people and the potential for empathy. The repetition of "Put your face on mine" reinforces this sense of merging and becoming one with another person.
The chorus then highlights the power of our emotions to impact others. "What you feel makes part of what they'll feel" suggests that our moods and energy can rub off on those around us. The phrase "It's a chain reaction" further emphasizes how one person's actions can influence others in a domino effect. The final lines about putting out love or fear are a call to action, encouraging listeners to spread positive energy and combat negativity.
Overall, Chain Reaction is a hopeful and optimistic song about the way our connections with others can create positive change in the world. The lyrics encourage listeners to recognize their interconnectedness and take responsibility for their impact on the people around them.
Line by Line Meaning
You have eyes like mine
Do we share a similar perspective in life?
Are we strangers or am I you are I
Do we have a deeper connection beyond being strangers?
Put your face on mine
Let's share a moment and connect in a deeper level
What you feel makes part of what they'll feel
Our actions affect others, our feelings can also influence them
It's a chain reaction
Our actions and feelings can trigger a series of reactions
Put out fear and they'll feel fear
If we show fear, it can spread to others and make them fearful too
Put out love and they'll feel love
If we show love, it can also spread to others and make them feel loved too
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Craig Minowa
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Trevor Goodchild
Found out about this band today, absolutely love them
Rangga Rae
I RESPECTED CLOUD CULTS FOR THE ESSENTIALITY,thank you very much for doing something that not only interesting,but also totally bathe this soul with reality and purity,good job guys...cheers ^-^
Daniel Ferrell
I have always loved Cloud Cult.. This is great, they are so talented!
Alex Zeto
i just love the whoal mellowness and calming presense this band has its amazing ^_^
robfayder
I LOVE THIS VERSION BETTER THAN THE STUDIO RECORDING FOR THE ALBUM!!!!!
ashimonovits
Great beat, beautifully perfect!
Hiro
Right on, this song has so much meaning, you just have to want to hear it.
Daphne Young
my mom showed me these guys like yesterday and i fell in love with them the second i heard them and i needed to find more =] i hope most people likes these guys oh there just soo amazing
Alexandre Poulin
This is insane! Cloud Cult rock!
Drew Munson
When I die, wherever I end up, I hope Cloud Cult is playing.