Cloud Cult is an experimental indie rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota l… Read Full Bio ↴Cloud Cult is an experimental indie rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota led by singer/songwriter Craig Minowa. Formed in 1995, the name originated from the ancient prophecies of indigenous North Americans

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.

No One Said It Would Be..
Cloud Cult Lyrics

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you came up from the ground
from a million little pieces
you're a pretty human being
yeah you're a pretty human being,

when it all comes crashing down
try to understand your meaning
no one said it would be easy

this living it ain't easy

and you were sewn together
with a tapestry of molecules
a billion baby galaxies
and wide open spaces

and every thing you need is here
everything you fear is here
and it's holding you up
it just keeps holding you up

you came up from the ground
from a million little pieces
you're a pretty human being
yeah you're pretty human being

when it all comes crashing down
try to understand your meaning

no one said it would be easy
this living it ain't easy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cloud Cult's Nobody Said It Would Be Easy explore the idea that we are all made up of unique pieces and molecules, but we are also part of a larger whole - the universe. The opening lines describe how we all come up from the ground, formed from a million little pieces, but despite our complexity, we are all pretty human beings. This serves as a reminder that we are all beautifully made, despite our flaws and imperfections.

The chorus of the song is a call to accept the struggles of life and to try and understand our place in the universe. It acknowledges that living is not easy and that we will experience trials and tribulations. However, it also encourages us to embrace these difficulties and to learn from them. We are all part of a larger tapestry of life, and even when things fall apart, we can hold on to the fact that we are supported by the universe.

The song's overall message is one of hope and resilience, offering comfort to those who may be struggling with the challenges that life throws their way. The lyrics serve as a reminder that even in moments of chaos, we are all connected and that there is beauty in our shared human experience.

Line by Line Meaning

you came up from the ground
You were born from nature itself.

from a million little pieces
Your existence is made up of countless particles and atoms.

you're a pretty human being
You are beautiful and unique.

yeah you're a pretty human being,
You deserve to be admired and respected.

when it all comes crashing down
When everything falls apart.

try to understand your meaning
Find your purpose and reason for being here.

no one said it would be easy
Life is not supposed to be easy or fair.

this living it ain't easy
Living can be difficult and challenging.

and you were sewn together
Your existence and identity is a combination of various elements.

with a tapestry of molecules
Your physical being is a complex network of atoms and chemicals.

a billion baby galaxies
Your existence is a result of vast and infinite cosmic events.