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 Easy
Cloud Cult Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics in Cloud Cult's song "No One Said It Would Be Easy" are a beautiful and introspective reflection on the human experience. The first stanza speaks to the idea that humans are made up of a vast array of individual elements that come together to create a whole, complete person. The lyric "you came up from the ground, from a million little pieces" suggests that humans have a connection to the earth and that our physical form is made up of many small particles.
The chorus of the song encourages the listener to embrace their experience, even when it feels difficult. "Try to understand your meaning, no one said it would be easy, this living it ain't easy" reminds us that life can be hard, but that we must still strive to find purpose and meaning in it.
The second verse builds on the theme of the interconnectedness of all things, referencing "a tapestry of molecules" and "a billion baby galaxies." The lyrics suggest that each person is a unique expression of the universe, with access to all the elements of creation. The final lines of the song speak to the power of the human spirit to persevere in the face of challenge. "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."
Overall, this song serves as a reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience, and encourages the listener to embrace the journey, even when it feels difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
you came up from the ground
You were born from the earth, created from the building blocks of our planet.
from a million little pieces
Your existence is made up of countless tiny components that came together to form you.
you're a pretty human being
You are beautiful and unique, with qualities that make you special.
yeah you're a pretty human being,
You are worth celebrating and appreciating for all that you are.
when it all comes crashing down
When everything seems to be going wrong and falling apart around you.
try to understand your meaning
Take the time to explore your purpose and what you want to achieve in life.
no one said it would be easy
Challenges and setbacks are a normal part of life that we all face.
this living it ain't easy
Life can be difficult and overwhelming at times.
and you were sewn together
Your existence is the result of countless intricate and complex processes that brought you into being.
with a tapestry of molecules
Your physical form is made up of millions of tiny molecules that work together to keep you alive and functioning.
a billion baby galaxies
Your existence is part of a larger, interconnected universe that is vast and mysterious.
and wide open spaces
There is so much to explore and discover in the world around us, and endless possibilities for growth and change.
and every thing you need is here
The world provides everything we need to survive and thrive, if we are willing to seek it out.
everything you fear is here
The world can also be a scary and unpredictable place, with challenges and dangers that we must face head-on.
and it's holding you up
Despite all these challenges, the world is also a source of support and encouragement that can help us through difficult times.
it just keeps holding you up
No matter what happens, there will always be someone or something to lean on when we need it most.
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Written by: BILL BOTTRELL, DANIEL SCHWARTZ, KEVIN GILBERT, SHERYL CROW
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