Clouds
Devil Sold His Soul Lyrics


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Put down the idea that I'm broken
The idea that you're not real
The idea that you can change
Change to you is no more than a new lie

Flowers unfold to show us a beautiful play
Is this not always who we are?
To keep this motion going is so selfish
Flowers unfold to show a beautiful charade

Let's dance on more time





You fill this empty heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Devil Sold His Soul's "Clouds" explore the idea of perception and change. The singer rejects the idea that they are "broken" and instead challenges the notion that their reality is not real. There is a sense of disillusionment with the idea of change, as it is seen as just another lie. The opening lines suggest a rejection of societal labels or perceptions that may have been placed on the individual. The singer acknowledges the beauty in the world, but sees it as just a facade that is ultimately selfish to maintain.


The second half of the song shifts in tone, with the lyrics "Let's dance one more time, you fill this empty heart" suggesting a desire for human connection and intimacy. The final line of the song is simply "Let's dance one more time", conveying a sense of urgency and a desire to live in the moment.


Overall, "Clouds" is a reflective and introspective song that touches on themes of disillusionment, societal expectations, and the search for connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Put down the idea that I'm broken
Let go of the notion that I'm damaged or incomplete


The idea that you're not real
The thought that you're not a tangible and genuine being


The idea that you can change
The belief that you can transform yourself


Change to you is no more than a new lie
You consider change to be just another falsehood and deception


Flowers unfold to show us a beautiful play
The blooming of flowers unveils a wondrous spectacle


Is this not always who we are?
Is this not a representation of our true nature?


To keep this motion going is so selfish
To sustain this cycle is rather egocentric


Flowers unfold to show a beautiful charade
The blossoming of flowers reveals a splendid but deceptive act


Let's dance one more time
Let's enjoy one more moment of elation and movement


You fill this empty heart
You complete this void and hollow feeling within me




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Comments from YouTube:

Chroma Dreamcoat

Nostalgia hits hard! DSHS has really grown on me as my favorite band.

Kevin Duncan

I was at this music video filming. Spent like 3 hours there listening to this song over and over. Ripped my favourite jeans in the process and didn’t even make an appearance in the final feature.
Great song though still loving it in 2021

Kev WithDawn

and this song is still as good today as it always has been!

Brent van der Schyff

AWE.

Bob Ballard

This music never ages - it’s easy to see, and hear, why I feel in love with this band. Those vocals 😘

Devil Sold His Soul

Thank you for the kind words and for buying our album -- it means a lot. We'll be going back out on the road again starting in Paris at the beginning of Oct Then it's back to the UK for a couple of cool UK tours -- so you should all get the chance to see us live again or for the first time very soon. DSHS-Paul :)

Devil Sold His Soul

Yep, should be one of the best on the tour. I think we'll try to add songs like this to the set for this tour. Paul

Sam McKinley

This has a really sweet feel to it, i love it. Looking forward too some new stuff man! Keep up the great work

Apokalypseplease

Brilliant, epic, perfect, just awesome. DSHS and especially this song is absolutely extraordinary and makes me feel better every time i listen to it. Thank you

Viktor Viðarsson

This is perfiection in every way. Love it. Been showing many people this band and everybody seems to love you guys!

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