There are multiple artists named named Clouds:

1) A doom metal super… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named named Clouds:

1) A doom metal supergroup based in Europe.
2) A dubstep / experimental electronica duo from Finland.
3) A psychedelic band from Edinburgh, Scotland, active in the 1960s.
4) An alternative rock band from Australia.
5) A rock band from Boston, United States.
6) A duo of techno producers from Perth, Scotland.
7) An indie pop band from Glasgow, Scotland, active in the 1980s.
8) A Polish synthpop band.
9) A rock band from England, active in the late 1960s.
10) A garage rock band from Los Angeles, United States, active in the 1960s.
11) An electro/thrash/indie group from Roseburg, Oregon.
12) An indie-pop band from Oslo, Norway.
13) A hiphop/electro producer from Detroit, Michigan.

1) Clouds is an international doom metal group assembled in 2013 by Daniel Neagoe. Bandcamp page: https://cloudsofficial.bandcamp.com

2) Clouds from Finland is an electronic music production team that consists of Tommi Liikka and Samuli Tanner. Tommi is a Helsinki native and Samuli comes from a small village deep in rural Finland. The pair met through mutual friends in 1999, and ever since planned on working on some music together, hindered by both working on various projects and shows of their own. The plan was finally realised after a string of coincidences and happy accidents led them to sharing a house in the northern suburbs of Helsinki.
Tommi is a veteran DJ and promoter who has been working hard to introduce people to the strange sounds emerging from the US west coast hip-hop underground, while keeping an ear open for various musical styles all sharing a common thread: bass weight. He has brought the music he believes in to the people of this cold northern nation by releasing numerous mixtapes, organising shows for artists he felt needed to be heard and by running his record label, Anti-Party Music.
Samuli has been producing and releasing electronic music under various aliases such as Ponytail and as part of the Dubbing Mixers project, as well as playing drums in noise/punk bands and co-running the Tuulanauhat record label. Samuli's signature production style, most audible in his Ponytail project, is a healthy mashup of lo-fi drones and sample-heavy cut n'paste workouts built into hip-hop instrumentals.
The combination of these musical influences is evident in Clouds - both members share an interest in the DIY aesthetic often connecting all kinds of music made with passion, not brains. And passion is a trait that overlaps any genre or style boundaries, leading to music that is willing to break the mold.
By 2006, Tommi was already deep into dubstep, and when the pair finally got together for a few fun and productive sessions trying to nail down the style, Clouds was born. The Clouds sound is like a soundtrack to the invasion of earth by little and green, but dubwise, aliens. It's a fresh take on the standards of dubstep, combining elements from video games, experimental music and hip-hop with deep melodic meditations and dancefloor-shredding basslines. Always keeping it fresh, Clouds tracks rarely tread a path they've previously stepped on. This has been noted by many of the scene's top DJ's, leading to Clouds being championed by people like Joe Nice, Geiom, Skream, N-Type, L-Wiz, DJ/Rupture and Tes La Rok. Not ones to leave the footwork for others, Clouds has also been travelling to spread their sound to various places such as China, France, UK (DMZ and Subdub among others), Russia, Ireland and Sweden.

3) Clouds was a Scottish psychedelic / prog rock band active from 1964 through 1971. Initially called The Premiers, and then 1-2-3, the band consisted of Ian Ellis (vocals, bass), Billy Ritchie (organ) and Harry Hughes (drums). As 1-2-3, the band had a headlining Marquee residency in 1967, attended by future rock luminaries such as David Bowie, Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman, Yes, and King Crimson. Playing an early form of progressive rock two years before it became fashionable, the band were signed by Brian Epstein and Nems, but crucially, did not release any recordings, ironically leaving the progressive scene to flourish and leave them behind, though they much to do with influencing it in the first place.
The band was then signed to Chrysalis, and released three albums on the labels Island and Chrysalis: Scrapbook (1969), Up Above Our Heads (1970) and Watercolour Days (1971). Many headlining tours in Europe and the USA followed, but the band were unable to creat sufficient public interest, and disbanded in late 1971.
Only some years later, a critical reappraisal of 1-2-3 led to the band being properly credited as a definitive precursor of the progressive rock movement. Billy Ritchie (the keyboard player) was credited as being the first keyboard player in rock to stand and take a leading role, paving the way for others like Emerson and Wakeman.

4) Clouds was formed in Sydney, Australia in 1989. The nucleus of the group was Jodi Phillis (born in Australia and raised USA) and the New Zealand born Tricia Young. Prior to being in the Clouds Jodi was a member of the short-lived 'The Nu-Genes', while Tricia had never been in a band at all. They met when mutual friends introduced them at a BBQ.Within a year, they were signed to Red Eye Records, having added Stuart Eadie on drums and Dave Easton on guitar. Later Raph Whittingham would replace Eadie, with Ben Nightingale stepping in for Easton.
Between 1990 and 1997, The Clouds put out seven singles (Hieronymus, Anthem, Say It, Bower Of Bliss, Alchemy's Dead, Here Now, Down From The Sky, Never Say Forever), 5 EPs (Clouds, Loot, Beetroot, Aquamarine Panel Van) four albums (the classic Penny Century, Octopus, Thunderhead, Futura), two compilations (Pre-Raphaelite, Collage) and numerous videos.
Starting out with a very strong pop element, their sound evolved into something tougher, darker and more experimental. The Clouds never achieved mainstream success in Australia however their records sold a consistently with Penny Century going gold. They had a large and loyal fanbase and toured in the US and Europe. In particular, Jodi Phillis continued to perform in numerous other bands and as a solo artist.
Part of the flourishing Australian independent music scene in the early 90's, that included The Falling Joys, The Hummingbirds, Ratcat and The Underground Lovers, The Clouds left an enduring legacy of articulate and gutsy rock and roll.

5) Clouds is a rock band from Boston, United States. They deliver unbridled action-rock harking back to the mid/late '90s Man's Ruin garage onslaught - which, in turn, owes its collective hearing loss to the likes of the Wipers, Bad Brains, Stooges, and MC5.
They say you can take the kid out of the rock, but you can’t take the rock out of the kid…or some shit like that. This is especially difficult when “the kid” in question is Cave In’s Adam McGrath, fearless leader and vocalist/guitarist of Clouds, an outfit that delivers unbridled action-rock harking back to the mid/late-’90s Man’s Ruin garage onslaught—which, in turn, owes its collective hearing loss to the likes of the Wipers, the Bad Brains, the Stooges, and the MC5. So you can see what kind of lineage we’re talking about here. But wait—that’s not all these Boston gents have to offer: From nasty psych and Southern power grooves to (believe it or not) “Party Grunge” and sax’d-out dub, Legendary Demo has it all. Unlike anything else in Hydra Head’s vast back catalogue, this is truly a revelation.

6) Clouds from Perth, Scotland, is a duo formed by Calum Macleod and Liam Robertson. With a sound that has seen steady development from frenzied banger to subtle, inventive techno, they have garnered huge support from the reigning heavyweights of electronic music, it’s not often that an artist can count a list of artists like Richie Hawtin, The Chemical Brothers, Marcel Dettmann, Michael Mayer, Sven Vath, Chris Liebing, Boys Noize and Martin Gore as ardent supporters.
Part of Turbo Recordings core of young ‘New Jack Techno’ artists, Tiga has championed their first releases, paving the way for a breakthrough year in 2013. A series of club 12″s entitled ‘Tannhauser Acid Works’, and a stockpile of dance floor weaponry is set for release on Gary Beck’s new label and Fifth Wall, as well as remixes for the likes of Hot Chip, and indie upstarts Blue Hawaii and Suuns.
Most significantly, the duo have just finished their debut album and it’s a brilliant and subtle collection of techno that comfortably situates them in the same league as UK masters Actress and Zomby. First listeners and key press have been blown away. The album is set for release in June, on Turbo Recordings.
Increasingly versatile as DJs, Clouds centre themselves with a foundation of powerful, big-room techno, but they skillfully incorporate influences that range from UK bass music, Electro, and House. In the tradition of the best UK DJs, they exhibit knowledge and range that is remarkable for their age. Watch out… Clouds are unequivocally one of the brightest talents in electronic music.

7) Clouds was an indie pop band from Glasgow, Scotland, active in the 1980s. They released the single "Tranquil / Get Out of My Dream" in 1988 on the Subway Organization label.

8) Clouds is a synthpop band from Suwałki, Poland. The band consists of Artur M. Janiec, who is an author of the music and Eliza Machnik - vocalist. Clouds performs synth-pop and downtempo music. They are from city.

9) Clouds from England was a late 1960s East Anglian band. http://www.davewagstaffe.com

10) Clouds was a garage rock band from Los Angeles, United States, active in the 1960s.

11) Clouds from Roseburg, Oregon, had a constantly changing line-up and eventually broke up in 2006. http://www.myspace.com/cloudsmusic

12) Clouds from Oslo, Norway. After having released albums and/or EPs as Lasse And The Dirtydogs, The Dirtydogs and Best Laid Plans, some new members were added and the band changed their name to Clouds. https://www.facebook.com/cloudsoslo

13) Clouds is a hiphop / electro producer from Detroit, Michigan, United States.

Shiva
Clouds Lyrics

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Smiling at me with those half-open eyes on my soul
Smiling at me with those half-open eyes on my soul

Carrying signs in the palms of our earth-given hands
Finding a pattern in all that we don't understand
Shiva is smiling with love through his half-open eyes

Counting the clocks in a river of infinite life

Slicing the heart of something with some blunt, rusty knife
Shiva is smiling with love through his half-open eyes

Shiva

Too much to know and too much not to know what you think
Dancing on toes so maliciously poised at the brink
Shiva creates the destruction of all that we know
Shiva destroys the creation so that we may grow

Shiva

Overall Meaning

The song Shiva by Clouds is a reflection on the Hindu god of the same name. Throughout the song, the lyrics describe the essence of Shiva - a god that represents destruction and creation, and whose half-open eyes bear witness to the infinite cycle of life. The opening lines describe the deep connection between the singer's soul and Shiva's half-open eyes. The imagery of the eyes conveys a sense of intimacy and knowing - a familiarity that reaches beyond the boundaries of the physical world.

The second stanza touches on the human experience of searching for patterns in the unknown. Shiva's loving smile through his half-open eyes shines a light on the mysteries of life and creation. The singer suggests that even the most complex aspects of existence can be unraveled and understood if viewed through Shiva's lens. The third stanza expands on this idea, describing time as a river of infinite life. The language of the lyrics in this section is striking and vivid, with the image of slicing the heart of something with a blunt, rusty knife adding a sense of violence and brutality to the sound of the song. However, this darker image is presented in balance with the joyful and loving image of Shiva smiling with love.

Overall, the song Shiva is a powerful meditation on the cycle of life and death, and the role that the god plays in this cycle. The lyrics are deep and thought-provoking, and the sparse, reverberating sound of the music adds to the dreamlike quality of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Smiling at me with those half-open eyes on my soul
Shiva looks at me with kindness and love without judgment.

Carrying signs in the palms of our earth-given hands
We have the power to make a difference in the world, and our actions have consequences.

Finding a pattern in all that we don't understand
There are underlying connections and meaning in the mysteries of life.

Shiva is smiling with love through his half-open eyes
Shiva represents the force of love that permeates all things, and he watches over us with compassion.

Counting the clocks in a river of infinite life
Time is an endless river, and everything is constantly changing and evolving.

Slicing the heart of something with some blunt, rusty knife
Sometimes we must confront difficult truths and cut away what no longer serves us, even if the means are not ideal.

Shiva creates the destruction of all that we know
Shiva is the force of change and transformation, reminding us that sometimes things need to be destroyed in order to pave the way for the new.

Shiva destroys the creation so that we may grow
Shiva's destruction enables us to evolve and grow, leaving behind what no longer sustains us and making space for new creations.

Shiva
Shiva stands for both the creative and destructive forces in the universe, and he is a symbol of transformation and growth.

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