4pm
Clouds Lyrics


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I'm a bitter, twisted soul
With my hand behind my back
I feel my shiny silver blade
Love on my right hand
Hate on my left hand
God at my command
But they don't understand
I got blood on my hands
So much blood on my hands
I got your blood on my hands

All the work I tried to do
Is in essence what the Good Book says
It's true I say to you
Let the judgment begin
Punish them for their sin
Let the sun shine in
Good over evil we will win

I got blood on my hands
So much blood on my hands
I got your blood on my hands

It's four in the afternoon
And you're looking like a whore made up in blue
You're gonna learn
See the look in my eye
Better not start to cry
You know the reason why
You're gonna have to die

I got blood on my hands
So much blood on my hands
I got your blood on my hands




I got your blood on my hands
I need your blood on my hands

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Clouds's "4 pm" describes the singer as a bitter, twisted soul with a shiny silver blade behind their back. The imagery of the silver blade implies a sense of danger or violence. The singer then goes on to convey their conflicting emotions of love and hate, with the presence of God as their guiding force. However, despite their belief in their own righteousness, they feel misunderstood. In the chorus, the singer confesses to having blood on their hands, which implies that they have committed violent, possibly lethal actions. The repetition of the lyric further emphasizes the weight of their actions.


The second verse begins by stating that the singer's actions align with the teachings of the Good Book, which is likely a reference to the Bible. They believe that they are executing judgment on sinners, punishing them for their wrongdoings, and ultimately attempting to bring good over evil. In the chorus, the singer repeats the same lines as before, asserting that they have the blood of their victims on their hands. The final verse describes a woman who is dressed in blue, painted up like a whore. The singer threatens to kill her, stating that she'll have to die and that they "need [her] blood on [their] hands."


The lyrics of "4 pm" paint a dark, foreboding picture of a violent individual who feels justified in their actions. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the weight of their guilt and the violence of their deeds. The references to God and the Good Book may suggest that the singer considers themselves to be executing divine justice. Overall, the song evokes a sense of unease and discomfort in the listener.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a bitter, twisted soul
I am a person who carries resentment, negativity and cynicism within me


With my hand behind my back
I have a hidden agenda or motive


I feel my shiny silver blade
I feel powerful and in control


Love on my right hand
I have the capacity to love


Hate on my left hand
I have the capacity to hate


God at my command
I believe that I am guided or favored by a higher power


But they don't understand
Others do not comprehend or empathize with me


I got blood on my hands
I am responsible for causing harm, destruction or death


So much blood on my hands
I have caused a significant amount of damage or devastation


I got your blood on my hands
I specifically caused harm or death to you


All the work I tried to do
My actions and endeavors thus far


Is in essence what the Good Book says
Reflects the teachings or principles of religious texts


It's true I say to you
What I claim is genuine and correct


Let the judgment begin
Justice or retribution should be imparted


Punish them for their sin
Hold those accountable for their wrongdoing


Let the sun shine in
I anticipate a brighter future or positive outcome


Good over evil we will win
Righteousness or morality will triumph over malevolence


It's four in the afternoon
The current time is around four o'clock


And you're looking like a whore made up in blue
You appear disreputable or promiscuous while wearing blue


You're gonna learn
You will be taught a lesson or punished


See the look in my eye
Observe the expression or emotion conveyed by my eyes


Better not start to cry
Do not begin to weep or show weakness


You know the reason why
You are aware of what you did to deserve my wrath


You're gonna have to die
You will face a fatal consequence for your actions


I need your blood on my hands
I desire to be responsible for your demise or destruction




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JODI PHILLIS

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K Woylee

God, I love this band so much. They should have taken over the world!

Billy Hong

I love this song. What a fantastic version.

carlaK

I can't believe their harmonies are still so perfect!

Chad

One of the greatest Australian band ever...IMHO

Stordy Time

Dear me...the harmonies and the sound of that Squier PJ bass!!! I'm getting one!

Matthew Hobson

I used to see them all the time in Parramatta, way back in the early 90's. Those harmonies - so good!

Paulo Dantas

So did I, lived in Sydney early 90's and used to get to gigs in places like The Lansdowne, The Pertershan Inn, and saw The Clouds twice at the Annandale Hotel, good times...

Fatz Rabbits

Me as well . Stalions ,then i walked with them to the general bourke to see johnny diesel One of them cracked onto johnny haha great times .

Mark Boschen

Thank-you. You and Falling Joys were favourites in my late teens.

Pelvishaker G2

Love this !! Got their cd still from what way back. So awesome to see you guys

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