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.
Love You All
Cloud Cult Lyrics
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I love my father
And when it's my time to go
I need you to know
I love you all
I love my mother
I love my father
I need you to know
I love you all
I love my mother
I love my father
And when it's my time to go
I need you to know
I love you all
I love my mother
I love my father
And when it's my time to go
I need you to know
I love you all
I love my mother
I love my father
And when it's my time to go
I need you to know
I love you all
I love my mother
I love my father
And when it's my time to go
I need you to know
I love you all
Cloud Cult's song Love You All is a moving piece of music that speaks volumes about the emotions we hold for those that we love. The song features a series of simple, yet heartfelt lyrics that are repeated multiple times throughout the piece. The song centers around a theme of love and appreciation for our parents as we prepare for the end of our lives.
The repetition of the phrase "I love my mother, I love my father" and "when it's my time to go, I need you to know, I love you all" reinforces the message of the song - that we all have a deep need to be loved, and to express our love and gratitude to the people who have been an important part of our lives. The song is a reminder to cherish the relationships we have with our loved ones, and to always remember to tell them how much they mean to us.
Overall, Love You All is a touching song that is sure to resonate with audiences of all ages. It is a powerful statement about the importance of love and connection in our lives, and a reminder to cherish those relationships that mean the most to us.
Line by Line Meaning
I love my mother
I have a deep affection for the woman who gave birth to and raised me
I love my father
I have a deep affection for the man who helped conceive and raised me
And when it's my time to go
At some point in the future, when I die
I need you to know
It is important to me that you understand
I love you all
I have a deep affection for all of you, regardless of who you are
Contributed by Levi M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.