Above the Clouds
Cyndi Lauper feat. Jeff Beck Lyrics
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And the wind bites cold and hard
Stings my ears and
Tears my eyes
When the day starts to shout out loud
Stand tall
And glide
Don't fall
Don't hide
When you walk above the clouds
When you walk above the clouds
When the light is against your face
And your smile is soft and sound
That's when you tell me all your fears
And all your dreams
So proud
Stand tall
And glide
When you're all alone in the crowd
Don't fall
Don't hide
When you walk above the clouds
When you walk above the clouds
I try and tell you
To keep your head upright
Don't swing your sword and shield against the night
Don't block your blessings, boy
You don't have to fight
You don't have to fight
Stand tall
And glide
When you're all alone in the crowd
Don't fall
Don't hide
When you walk above the clouds
When you walk above the clouds
The lyrics of Cyndi Lauper's song Above the Clouds are about finding strength and courage within oneself to face challenges head-on. The opening lines describe a place where the sun breaks through, but it is also a place where the wind bites cold and hard, stinging the ears and tearing the eyes. Despite the harshness of that place, the song empowers listeners to stand tall and glide above the clouds, where one can find a sense of peace and perspective. The song encourages listeners to embrace their fears and dreams, and not to hide or fall when they feel alone in a crowd.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of maintaining one's confidence in moments of vulnerability. The use of "stand tall" and "glide" reinforce the idea of not only standing firm, but also moving forward with grace and ease. The image of walking "above the clouds" suggests a level of transcendence and freedom.
Overall, the message of the song is one of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. It encourages listeners to find the strength within themselves to face their fears, overcome obstacles, and rise above life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a place where the sun breaks through
There's a place where the light shines through the darkness
And the wind bites cold and hard
And the wind is harsh and chilling
Stings my ears and Tears my eyes
Hurts and makes me cry
When the day starts to shout out loud
When things seem too overwhelming
Stand tall And glide
Be confident and peaceful
When you're all alone in the crowd
When you feel isolated in a group
Don't fall Don't hide
Don't give up or hide away
When you walk above the clouds
When you rise above your problems
When the light is against your face
When things get tough
And your smile is soft and sound
But you remain calm and composed
That's when you tell me all your fears And all your dreams So proud
That's when you open up to me about your worries and aspirations with confidence
I try and tell you To keep your head upright Don't swing your sword and shield against the night Don't block your blessings, boy You don't have to fight You don't have to fight
I encourage you to stay strong and positive, not to resist or obstruct your progress unnecessarily
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JED LEIBER, JEFF BECK, CYNDI LAUPER
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