Upon moving to New York in 2001, Bartlett soon began performing with Chocolate Genius and Elysian Fields, and also worked as Salon.com's music critic, writing first a weekly "Wednesday Morning Download", and later the daily "Audiofile" feature.] In recent years, Bartlett has performed and toured extensively with artists like The National, Antony and the Johnsons, Martha Wainwright, Glen Hansard and Bebel Gilberto.
Chasing Clouds
Doveman Lyrics
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Don't you know the sky is not your friend
But then the band starts to play
They're playing all around us but you don't hear a sound as you smile
Don't stop now travel on ahead
We'll all try to follow where you led
But as the music fades away it's hard to remember
But it doesn't matter now
Cause parting never ends
We just keep turning back again and again
And now the darkness has begun to live
You asked for no mercy and they had none to give
There you are the one I would protect
It's too late the bitterness has set
And I'd cling to you still
But I don't have the strength now
And the memories always fade too late
Clear blue skies
A sight you've never seen
Trust your eyes it isn't just a dream
But then you never know the way to the bright side
But it doesn't matter now
Caus parting never ends
We just keep turning back again and again
But now the darkness has begun to live
You asked for no mercy and I had none to give
The song Chasing Clouds by Doveman talks about enjoying life in the moment, despite knowing that it will never last forever. The opening lines, "There you go chasing clouds again, don't you know the sky is not your friend" suggest that the singer is warning someone against chasing after things that are not meant to be caught, such as fleeting moments of happiness. However, as the band starts playing, the singer acknowledges that these moments of joy are worth chasing after and holding on to, even if only for a little while. The lyrics, "But as the music fades away it's hard to remember, but it doesn't matter now, cause parting never ends," suggest that even though the good times will inevitably come to an end, the memories and emotions they bring are worth holding on to.
As the song progresses, the mood becomes increasingly somber. The lines, "You asked for no mercy and they had none to give" suggest that even when the singer wanted to protect someone from the pain of life, they were unable to shield them from it. The lyrics, "But I don't have the strength now, and the memories always fade too late" suggest that the singer is struggling with the impermanence of life and the inability to hold on to happy memories forever. The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the lines, "But now the darkness has begun to live, you asked for no mercy and I had none to give," suggesting that even in the darkest moments, life goes on and we are left with only the memories of the good times.
Overall, the song Chasing Clouds is a poignant reflection on the fleeting nature of happiness and the importance of living in the moment, even when we know it won't last forever. It's a reminder to cherish the good times while we have them, and to hold on to the memories and emotions they bring, even when they fade away.
Line by Line Meaning
There you go chasing clouds again
You're once again caught up in fantasy and not dealing with reality
Don't you know the sky is not your friend
You can't rely on empty dreams to bring happiness
But then the band starts to play
Something catches your attention and sparks your imagination
They're playing all around us but you don't hear a sound as you smile
Despite the music, you're still lost in your own thoughts
Don't stop now travel on ahead
Keep moving forward and don't get bogged down in one place or thought
We'll all try to follow where you led
Others are drawn to your sense of adventure and exploration
But as the music fades away it's hard to remember
As the excitement dies down, it's harder to recall what made you excited in the first place
But it doesn't matter now
The past is in the past and it's time to move on
Cause parting never ends
Goodbyes are a constant in life
We just keep turning back again and again
We can't help but revisit the past, even if it's painful
And now the darkness has begun to live
A sense of pessimism has taken root
You asked for no mercy and they had none to give
You didn't expect or receive any clemency or help from others
There you are the one I would protect
You still hold a special place in someone else's heart
It's too late the bitterness has set
The good times have been soured by negative feelings
And I'd cling to you still
Despite everything, there's still an emotional attachment
But I don't have the strength now
The emotional burden is too much to bear
And the memories always fade too late
The happy memories only resurface when it's too late to relive them
Clear blue skies
A sense of clarity and optimism
A sight you've never seen
New possibilities and opportunities
Trust your eyes it isn't just a dream
Believe in the reality of what's in front of you
But then you never know the way to the bright side
Despite the possibilities, it's hard to embrace optimism
But it doesn't matter now
What's done is done and there's no use dwelling on the past
Caus parting never ends
Goodbyes are inevitable
We just keep turning back again and again
We can't help but reflect on the past, even if it's painful
But now the darkness has begun to live
A sense of negativity has taken hold
You asked for no mercy and I had none to give
There was no way to offer help or respite
Contributed by John L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ARNODUANES
Somptueuse chanson dont je ne me lasse pas, la vidéo de Ezra est bouleverssante
@milanhecker
nice song ^_^ and someone know the name of this discipline ?
@Afunnyfroggy
ook not the best longest song eva buuuuuuut