Cloud 9
GABE ISAAC Lyrics
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Didn't wanna bleed dry
But you fell on my map
Turned my red flags to white
Thought I built my defenses
But you won't relent in my mind
And now I'm
Collecting Kodaks inside my head
I'm losing sleep 'cause I'm so obsessed
But I don't regret
Looking at you looking at me
We're twenty-two but I need you on my A-team
And I won't lie
You make all my feelings take flight
I mean it like
You're taking me up to cloud nine
Summertime drives in my Camry
Singing Malibu Nights like we're LANY
And I won't lie
Everything with you just feels right
I mean it like
You're taking me up to cloud nine
Just you and I
Yeah we started off
Heading different directions
Thought I'd seen it all
But you changed my perspective
From upside down to inside out 180
(Oh)
Now I'm
Collecting Kodaks inside my head
I don't want memories without her
I'm losing sleep 'cause I'm so obsessed
But I don't regret
Looking at you looking at me
We're twenty-two but I need you on my A-team
And I won't lie
You make all my feelings take flight
I mean it like
You're taking me up to cloud nine
Summertime drives in my Camry
Singing Malibu Nights like we're LANY
And I won't lie
Everything with you just feels right
I mean it like
You're taking me up to cloud nine
Just you and I
(Ooh)
Cloud nine
(Ooh)
And I won't lie
Everything with you just feels right
I mean it like
You're taking me up to cloud nine
Just you and I
Collecting Kodaks inside my head
Turned black and white into color
When it's just us the sun don't set
And I'm obsessed
With looking at you looking at me
We're twenty-two but I need you on my A-team
And I won't lie
You make all my feelings take flight
I mean it like
You're taking me up to cloud nine
Summertime drives in my Camry
Singing Malibu Nights like we're LANY
And I won't lie
Everything with you just feels right
I mean it like
You're taking me up to cloud nine
Just you and I
(Ooh)
Cloud nine
(Ooh)
And I won't lie
Everything with you just feels right
I mean it like
You're taking me up to cloud nine
Just you and I
The lyrics to GABE ISAAC's song "Cloud 9" convey the intense emotions and feelings experienced when falling in love and being completely captivated by someone. The singer initially tries to hold back and guard their heart, not wanting to get hurt, but the other person breaks down their defenses and turns their caution into trust. The idea of "building defenses" suggests that the singer has been hurt before and is hesitant to open up again. However, the connection with this person is so strong that they cannot resist their presence in their mind and thoughts.
The singer describes their overwhelming infatuation with the other person, comparing it to collecting "Kodaks inside my head," highlighting the accumulation of cherished memories and moments shared together. The desire to create lasting memories shows the depth of their feelings and their fear of losing the relationship. The singer admits to being obsessed and losing sleep over these intense emotions, but they have no regrets because of the happiness this person brings.
The lyrics also emphasize the joy and excitement that this connection brings. The reference to driving in a Camry during summertime and singing along to songs by the band LANY portrays a carefree and happy atmosphere, filled with shared experiences and deepening their bond. The mention of "Malibu Nights" suggests a romantic setting and further reinforces the theme of love.
In the end, the singer expresses that everything feels right with this person and that being with them takes them to "cloud nine," the highest state of happiness and euphoria. The repetition of the phrase "just you and I" emphasizes the exclusivity and intimacy of their relationship, and how they perceive themselves as a team, united and inseparable.
Overall, the lyrics of "Cloud 9" capture the emotional journey of falling deeply in love, experiencing vulnerability, and finding joy and fulfillment in a profound connection with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
I was holding back
I was restraining myself
Didn't wanna bleed dry
I didn't want to drain myself emotionally
But you fell on my map
But you entered my life unexpectedly
Turned my red flags to white
Made me overlook the warning signs
Thought I built my defenses
Believed I had protected myself
But you won't relent in my mind
But you persistently stay in my thoughts
And now I'm
And now, as a result,
Collecting Kodaks inside my head
I vividly remember every moment with you
I don't want memories without her
I don't want to remember a life without you
I'm losing sleep 'cause I'm so obsessed
I can't sleep because I'm consumed by my thoughts of you
But I don't regret
But I don't feel remorseful
Looking at you looking at me
Observing your gaze upon me
We're twenty-two but I need you on my A-team
Despite our young age, I rely on you as my main support
And I won't lie
And honestly, I won't deceive
You make all my feelings take flight
You make me feel ecstatic and euphoric
I mean it like
I truly intend that
You're taking me up to cloud nine
You're elevating my happiness to the highest level
Summertime drives in my Camry
Driving in my car during summer
Singing Malibu Nights like we're LANY
Singing songs from the band LANY's album 'Malibu Nights'
And I won't lie
And honestly, I won't deceive
Everything with you just feels right
Everything feels perfect when I'm with you
Just you and I
Only you and me
Yeah we started off
Yes, we began
Heading different directions
Going towards separate paths in life
Thought I'd seen it all
Believed I knew everything
But you changed my perspective
But you altered my point of view
From upside down to inside out 180
From complete confusion to complete understanding
Now I'm
Now, as a result,
Turned black and white into color
Changed my life from dull and monotonous to vibrant and lively
When it's just us the sun don't set
When we're together, time feels infinite
And I'm obsessed
And I'm completely fixated
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Asher Postman, Ethan Dufault, Gabe Altenberger, Michael VanWagoner, Steven Chen
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