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.
The Acceptance: Responsible
Cloud Cult Lyrics
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For all the things you've said and done.
Would you sit back and relax or fasten all your safety belts?
Everybody's judgement comes.
Maybe in this moment you're feeling irresponsible
for all the things you've said and done.
"I am a wrecking ball, I've run the guillotine,
Maybe for a moment you need to feel responsible
for all the things you've said and done.
The song The Acceptance by Cloud Cult challenges listeners to take responsibility for their actions and words. The opening lines ask listeners to imagine being responsible for everything they have ever said and done, and how they would respond to this accountability. It suggests that many people might feel uncomfortable with this level of responsibility, and that there can be consequences for living irresponsibly.
The song then goes on to challenge listeners who may feel irresponsible for their past actions and mistakes. It acknowledges that it can be tempting to avoid responsibility by blaming others or trying to distance oneself from the consequences of one's actions. However, the song suggests that true growth and acceptance can only come from accepting responsibility for oneself and one's actions.
Ultimately, The Acceptance is a song that encourages listeners to take ownership of their lives and to embrace responsibility as a means to achieving personal growth and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
If for just a moment, you had to be responsible
If you were held accountable for your actions even for a brief moment
For all the things you've said and done.
All the words uttered and all the actions taken by you
Would you sit back and relax or fasten all your safety belts?
Would you be calm or panic in the face of consequences?
Everybody's judgement comes.
Everyone will face judgment for their actions at some point
Maybe in this moment you're feeling irresponsible
You might be feeling careless at the moment
for all the things you've said and done.
For all the words spoken and actions taken in the past
"I am a wrecking ball, I've run the guillotine,
You might have caused destruction and chaos with your actions, as if you were a wrecking ball or operated the guillotine
and I blame everything just to keep my hands clean.
You shift blame onto others to avoid taking responsibility for your own actions
Maybe for a moment you need to feel responsible
Perhaps you need to take accountability for your actions for a moment
for all the things you've said and done.
For all your previous spoken words and actions taken
Contributed by David Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lily Perry
I love how cloud cult's songs play with my emotions. You'll be bright reminds me of my boyfriend. I listen to that one alot. Room fullof people in your head makes me restless, and exploding people inspires me. They all do, but exploding people does it the most.
RhyeJay
@BenUriyahMay I still love them. most bands tend to have at least one horrible album and change their sound but Cloud Cult continues to be true to themselves no matter what. Craig is just in a new place in his live now that his son Nova has been born. Nothing wrong with that. They are just true to who they are which is what's important. they don't let fame consume them.
Chris Kennedy
Can't help but think of The Flaming Lips' "The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song" with these lyrics. Very cool track.
Shae
@BenUriyahMay hat are you talking about? Cloud Cult is just as great and amazing as they ere back then. It sounds to me that hat you're really saying is that this album isn't as good. I would have to diagree with that. My 2 favorite albums are Feel Good Ghost, and Light Chasers.