Bubble Baby
Clouds Lyrics


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Bubble baby, what do you see, the core, the pit, the whole
Of me?

Bubble baby, what do you know, the ins, the outs, what does not show
Between
Below
Behind
Besides all that I want to come in, I've been here so long

Bubble baby, sing it to me one more time, one more time
Please

Blow it up and it over, blow it all in my face
Please
I need
To feel
The pain
The rain
Falling, smell it
P.S. where are you now?

On the other side looking in
From below

Bubble baby, where do you go when the whole world has closed its eyes?
In and out of heaven with the skill of a thousand spies,
Surprise
Surprise

Behind the couch, her eyes
Watching everything you do
Is it me or is it you
On the other side looking in?




Is is love or is it
Sin?

Overall Meaning

The song Bubble Baby by Clouds is a melancholy piece that speaks of longing for connection and understanding. The singer addresses a "bubble baby," who seems to hold the key to unlocking the singer's true self. The lyrics ask what the bubble baby sees, knows, and understands about the singer's inner workings, as well as where the bubble baby goes when the world has closed its eyes. The use of the word "bubble" creates a sense of fragility and isolation, as if the singer is trapped in their own mind and unable to connect with others. The repetition of the request for the bubble baby to "sing it to me one more time, one more time" emphasizes the singer's desperation for connection.


The second verse introduces a hint of danger and uncertainty as the bubble baby is described as having the skill of a thousand spies and possibly watching everything the singer does. The lyrics suggest that what the bubble baby sees may not always be clear, and the question is raised whether it is love or sin that is being observed. The final line, "On the other side looking in," echoes the first line of the verse and reinforces the sense of detachment and disconnection from the world.


Overall, the song Bubble Baby expresses a deep longing for understanding and connection, while also acknowledging the complexity and mystery of human emotions and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Bubble baby, what do you see, the core, the pit, the whole Of me?
Asking what someone sees in you stripped down to your innermost thoughts and feelings.


Bubble baby, what do you know, the ins, the outs, what does not show Between Below Behind Besides all that I want to come in, I've been here so long
Curiosity about how well someone knows you in every aspect and detail, including secrets and hidden truths, while also expressing a desire to be seen and understood after feeling unseen for a long time.


Bubble baby, sing it to me one more time, one more time Please
Begging someone to repeat themselves, perhaps in hopes of gaining a clearer understanding of a concept or memory.


Blow it up and it over, blow it all in my face Please I need To feel The pain The rain Falling, smell it P.S. where are you now?
Asking someone to expose everything they know, even if it hurts or is uncomfortable, expressing a deep need to feel something real in order to ground oneself. Adding a postscript wondering where the person is now, perhaps because they are needed.


On the other side looking in From below
Watching someone from afar, almost like a voyeur, seeing a different perspective from their vantage point.


Bubble baby, where do you go when the whole world has closed its eyes? In and out of heaven with the skill of a thousand spies, Surprise Surprise
Wondering where someone disappears to when things get tough, imagining it's somewhere elusive and heavenly, and then acknowledging the surprise of realizing someone could be much more complex than they appear.


Behind the couch, her eyes Watching everything you do Is it me or is it you On the other side looking in? Is is love or is it Sin?
Painting a picture of someone hiding and watching, questioning if it's a mutual feeling or if they're alone in their obsession. Wondering if what they're feeling is born out of love or something darker.




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@twc1282

Yay! So many great memories of seeing the clouds live, including on my 18th birthday at the Metro. Played Hieronymus on the projector in the classroom for my art students just today. Kids loved it. Please your again to the central coast. 🙂

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Loved this 💜 Roll on December🎸

@TheRickdp

So good to see this. Sounds fantastic. Please come to Adelaide

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@skweekah

Sweet.

@peterhooper4100

I have loved the Clouds since early 1990's...need higher profile...awesome music doesn't date

@cads877

Any more shows in the future ?

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