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.

Sane as Can Be
Cloud Cult Lyrics

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I guess you've been worrying about my mental stability

I may seem unusual, but there is really nothing wrong with me

I tell you my secrets, but you think that I'm boring

I tell you my secrets, but you make me feel like an idiot

Don't worry about me, I'm as sane as can be

Don't worry about me, I'm as sane as can be

Your eyes glaze over when I tell you what I'm feeling

Do I scare you? Do I annoy you? Do I make you feel uncomfortable?

I tell you my secrets but I can't help feel stupid

I tell you my secrets but you make me feel a little crazy

Don't worry about me, I'm as sane as can be

Don't worry about me, I'm as sane as can be

Giving up my philosophies for a six pack of beer and a bag of weed

Giving up my philosophies for a six pack of beer and a bag of weed

So don't worry about me, I'm as sane as can be

I've been sleeping for a million years

I will never know what woke me up and brought me here

I've been taking too much for granted

I will never kill myself again

I am a lucky one

I am a lucky one

I am a lucky one

I am a lucky one

Overall Meaning

In Cloud Cult's song 'Sane as Can Be', the lyrics appear to be addressing the concern someone may have about the singer’s mental stability. Despite this, the singer insists that they ‘are as sane as can be’ and tries to convince the listener of this fact. The singer becomes frustrated as they try to confide in the listener by telling them their secrets, but the listener’s reactions; boredom, glazed-over eyes, and discomfort, make the singer feel stupid and a little crazy. The singer implies they once had strong philosophical beliefs but ended up trading them in for drugs and alcohol.

The lyrics of this song suggest a sense of insecurity and vulnerability, as the singer is attempting to convince someone of their sound mind, but their confidences are met with indifference. The lyrics about giving up philosophical beliefs for drugs and alcohol may suggest a sense of feeling lost or directionless. However, the final lyrics provide an uplifting note, with the singer expressing gratitude and fortune for being alive and 'lucky'.

Line by Line Meaning

I guess you've been worrying about my mental stability
You seem to be concerned about my mental state

I may seem unusual, but there is really nothing wrong with me
I might not be like most people, but there is nothing wrong with me

I tell you my secrets, but you think that I'm boring
I reveal my personal secrets to you, but it seems like you find them uninteresting

I tell you my secrets, but you make me feel like an idiot
I confide in you, but you make me feel foolish for doing so

Don't worry about me, I'm as sane as can be
Please do not be concerned about my well-being, I'm totally fine

Your eyes glaze over when I tell you what I'm feeling
When I express my feelings to you, it appears that you lose interest

Do I scare you? Do I annoy you? Do I make you feel uncomfortable?
Do I make you feel intimidated, irritated, or uneasy?

I tell you my secrets but I can't help feel stupid
I can't help but feel foolish even though I'm telling you my innermost thoughts

I tell you my secrets but you make me feel a little crazy
Your response to my secrets makes me question my sanity a bit

Don't worry about me, I'm as sane as can be
Please do not be concerned about my mental state, I am completely rational

Giving up my philosophies for a six pack of beer and a bag of weed
I'm trading my beliefs and values for alcohol and drugs

So don't worry about me, I'm as sane as can be
Please do not be concerned about my mental state, I am completely rational

I've been sleeping for a million years
I have been emotionally or mentally inactive for an extended period of time

I will never know what woke me up and brought me here
I will never be certain of what triggered me to come out of my slumber and arrive at this point in time

I've been taking too much for granted
I have become complacent and overlooked the blessings in my life

I will never kill myself again
I will never allow myself to fall into a state of despair where I consider suicide as a solution

I am a lucky one
I am fortunate to be alive and have the opportunity to experience life

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Comments from YouTube:

Eli Doubleday

8y↑2

this is not sane as can be it is called "pretty (she can save you)"

englishbadcia

12y↑1

haha, I was out of it when I uploaded these videos. That's pretty funny. hopefully I'll remember to correct these things later. I almost never log in to my youtube account anymore. Thanks for pointing it out, though. I'll try to fix it.