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.

Princess Bride
Cloud Cult Lyrics

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Vizzini: "No more rhymes now, I mean it!"
Fezzik: "Anybody want a peanut?"
Vizzini: "Augh!"

*plays 3 times*

Vizzini: "No more rhymes now..."
Vizzini: "No more rhymes now..."

Prince Humperdink: "But first things first, to the death!"
Westley: "No! To the pain!"
Prince Humperdink: "I don't think I'm quite familiar with that phrase."
Westley: "I'll explain. And I'll use small words so that you'll be sure to understand, you warthog faced buffoon."
Prince Humperdink: "That may be the first time in my life a man has dared insult me!"
Westley: "It won't be the last. To the pain means the first thing you'll lose is your feet below the ankles. Then your hands at the wrist. Next your nose."
Prince Humperdink: "And then my tongue I suppose, I killed you too quickly the last time, a mistake I don't mean to duplicate tonight!"
Westley: "I wasn't finished! The next thing you lose will be your left eye followed by your right."
Prince Humperdink: "And then my ears I understand, let's get on with it!"
Westley: "Wrong! Your ears you keep and I'll tell you why. So that every shriek of every child that's seen your hideousness will be yours to cherish. Every babe that weeps at your approach. Every woman who cries out, 'Dear God, what is that thing?' will echo in your perfect ears. That is what to the pain means. It means I leave you in anguish. Wallowing in freakish misery forever."

Vizzini: "No more rhymes now, I mean it!"
Fezzik: "Anybody want a peanut?"
Vizzini: "Augh!"

*plays 3 times*

Clergyman: "Marriage, marriage is what brings us together today"
Clergyman: "Marriage, marriage is what brings us together today"

Vizzini: "No more rhymes now, I mean it!"
Marriage (sung + Clergyman)

Vizzini: "No more rhymes now, I mean it!"
Marriage (sung + Clergyman)

Vizzini: "No more rhymes now, I mean it!"
Marriage (sung + Clergyman)

Marriage is what brings us together today (sung + Clergyman)
Marriage is what brings us together today (sung + Clergyman)
Marriage is what brings us together (sung + Clergyman)
Marriage is what brings us together today (sung + Clergyman)

Vizzini: "No more"
Vizzini: "No more"

Vizzini: "No more rhymes now, I mean it!"
Fezzik: "Anybody want a peanut?"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cloud Cult's "Princess Bride" are a mixture of dialogue from the movie "The Princess Bride" and the recurring phrase "no more rhymes now, I mean it!" said by the character Vizzini throughout the song. The song starts with the scene of Vizzini and Fezzik rhyming with each other, as Vizzini becomes frustrated, exclaiming "no more rhymes now, I mean it!" The song then transitions to a scene between Prince Humperdink and Westley, where Westley explains to Prince Humperdink what "to the pain" means. Finally, the song ends with a marriage ceremony, where the cleric introduces the phrase "Marriage is what brings us together today."

The song is a creative and unique way of using dialogue from "The Princess Bride" to create a musical experience. The recurring phrase "no more rhymes now, I mean it!" adds a comedic element to the song and serves as a transition between the different scenes. The inclusion of the marriage ceremony at the end of the song ties in with the overarching plot of the movie, where the main characters, Westley and Buttercup, unite in marriage.

Overall, Cloud Cult's "Princess Bride" is a clever and entertaining song that pays homage to the classic movie while also showcasing the band's musical talents.

Line by Line Meaning

No more rhymes now, I mean it!
Vizzini is tired of coming up with rhymes and wants to stop playing the game.

Anybody want a peanut?
Fezzik is offering peanuts to the group.

Augh!
Vizzini expresses frustration and annoyance.

But first things first, to the death!
Prince Humperdink declares that he wants to fight Westley to the death.

No! To the pain!
Westley argues that he wants to inflict pain on Prince Humperdink instead of killing him.

I'll explain. And I'll use small words so that you'll be sure to understand, you warthog faced buffoon.
Westley insults Prince Humperdink and promises to explain what he means by 'to the pain' in simple terms.

It won't be the last. To the pain means the first thing you'll lose is your feet below the ankles. Then your hands at the wrist. Next your nose.
Westley explains in detail what he means by 'to the pain' and what body parts Prince Humperdink will lose.

And then my tongue I suppose, I killed you too quickly the last time, a mistake I don't mean to duplicate tonight!
Prince Humperdink jokes that Westley will kill him too quickly this time, but Westley promises to prolong his suffering.

I wasn't finished! The next thing you lose will be your left eye followed by your right.
Westley continues to list the body parts that Prince Humperdink will lose as punishment.

And then my ears I understand, let's get on with it!
Prince Humperdink thinks he knows which body part he'll lose next, but Westley surprises him by saying he'll keep his ears.

Wrong! Your ears you keep and I'll tell you why. So that every shriek of every child that's seen your hideousness will be yours to cherish. Every babe that weeps at your approach. Every woman who cries out, 'Dear God, what is that thing?' will echo in your perfect ears. That is what to the pain means. It means I leave you in anguish. Wallowing in freakish misery forever.
Westley explains why he'll spare Prince Humperdink's ears and describes the emotional torture he'll experience as a result of his physical deformities.

Marriage, marriage is what brings us together today
The clergyman opens the wedding ceremony with a declaration about the purpose of the gathering.

Marriage is what brings us together
The clergyman simplifies his statement about the purpose of the gathering.

No more
Vizzini quickly repeats his desire to stop playing the rhyming game.

Contributed by Arianna H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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