Cloudline
Gareth Emery feat. Joseph Lyrics

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take me to your water lay me on your shore
take me to your water lay me on your shore

I want to come in deeper but the water is so cold
I want to come in deeper but the water is so cold

Show me the high dive, so high up in the sky
I'll jump up, I'll take flight - fall through the cloudline

Show me the high dive, so high up in the sky
I'll jump up, I'll take flight - fall through the cloudline
Sailed out on the water and I can't see the shore

Sailed out on the water and I can't see the shore
What I see is wider than it was ever was before
And what I see is wider than it was ever was before

Show me the high dive, so high up in the sky
I'll jump up, I'll take flight - fall through the cloudline
Show me the high dive, so high up in the sky
I'll jump up, I'll take flight - fall through the cloudline

Cloudline, cloudline
Fall through the cloudline
Cloudline, cloudline
Fall through the cloudline
Cloudline, cloudline
Fall through the cloudline

Cloudline, cloudline
Fall through the cloudline

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Cloudline" by Gareth Emery feat. Joseph depict a yearning for exploration and adventure. The singer is asking to be taken to the water, but is hesitant to dive in because it's cold, "I want to come in deeper but the water is so cold." However, the temptation of the unknown, the unseen horizon, is too strong to resist. The chorus takes on an even more intense, dreamlike quality, as the singer asks to be shown the high dive, to take flight, and fall through the cloudline. It's a metaphor for taking risks, letting go of fears, and diving into the unknown, no matter how scary it may be.

The second verse continues in the same vein, describing how the singer has already set sail, leaving the safety of the shore, and that they can't even see the shore anymore. But in the vastness of the open water, they discover a sense of awe and wonder as they see the horizon for what it truly is. "And what I see is wider than it was ever was before." The repetition of the chorus signifies the continuing yearning to explore and take flight.

Overall, "Cloudline" is a song that celebrates the beauty of the unknown and the risks that come with it. It encourages listeners to take a leap of faith, jump up, and fall through the cloudline.

Line by Line Meaning

take me to your water lay me on your shore
Bring me to your place of peace and serenity and let me rest there.

I want to come in deeper but the water is so cold
I desire to fully immerse myself in this experience, but it feels daunting and out of my comfort zone.

Show me the high dive, so high up in the sky I'll jump up, I'll take flight - fall through the cloudline
Guide me to an exhilarating challenge that surpasses my limits, where I can feel free and unencumbered.

Sailed out on the water and I can't see the shore What I see is wider than it was ever was before
Ventured into unknown territory and have gained a new perspective that broadens my horizons.

Cloudline, cloudline Fall through the cloudline
A repeating call to embrace the unknown and take a leap of faith.

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