Clouds and Rain
Gillan & Glover Lyrics
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The lyrics to Gillan & Glover's song Clouds and Rain speak to the idea that time is always ticking, and love can come crashing in at any moment. The call of love is always loud, without a movement or a word, but it's hard to resist. Love brings along the clouds and rain, which can be seen as a metaphor for the ups and downs of a relationship. The lyrics suggest that taking a chance on love is necessary, even if it feels risky, because somewhere in the rain, you might hear a distant voice calling for you. When love stakes its claim, that's when you reach the clouds and rain, a place where you can see beyond the happiness and pain, and where you can get the clearest view. The singer acknowledges that relationships can evolve over time, from being a lover to a friend, but wonders if it will ever end. The lyrics end with a question, asking the listener if they have ever touched the clouds and rain, without feeling any shame, suggesting that the experience of intense love and vulnerability is something to be treasured.
Line by Line Meaning
the time is always now
The importance of the present is emphasized.
the call is always loud
The need for action is urgent and apparent.
without a movement a word, without a sound
Action is not necessary for love to manifest.
love comes crashing in again
Love is both powerful and relentless.
brings along the clouds and rain
Love can bring tumultuous emotions.
you've got to take a chance you haven't got a choice
Love requires risk-taking and commitment.
somewhere in the rain you hear a distant voice
Love often comes from unexpected directions and sources.
love has come to stake its claim
The intensity and focus of love are evident.
it's when you reach the clouds and rain
Love can lead to both highs and lows.
if i close my eyes i can picture you
Love is deeply felt and imagined.
this is the place i get the clearest view
Love provides insight and clarity.
beyond the happiness and pain
Love is complex and multifaceted.
this place they call the clouds and rain
Love is often associated with both joy and sadness.
first you are a lover then you become a friend
Love often evolves from romantic to platonic.
and then you start to wonder will it ever end
The longevity and stability of love are questioned.
i'd like to ask you just the same without feeling any shame
The desire for honest communication without judgment is expressed.
did you touch the clouds and rain
The question of whether the other person has experienced the ups and downs of love is posed.
Writer(s): Ian Gillan, Roger David Glover
Contributed by Nolan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@smokinjz
The time is always now the call is always loud
Without a movement a word, without a sound
Love comes crashing in again
Brings along the clouds and rain
You've got to take a chance you haven't got a choice
Somewhere in the rain you hear a distant voice
Love has come to stake its claim
When you reach the clouds and rain
If I close my eyes I can picture you
This is the place I get the clearest view
Beyond the happiness and pain
This is place they call the clouds and rain
First you are a lover then you become a friend
And then you start to wonder will it ever end
I'd like to ask you just the same
Without feeling any shame
Did you touch the clouds and rain
I'd like to ask you just the same
Without feeling any shame
Did you touch the clouds and rain
@h2hotels94
This album is so underrated!!!
@paularrowsmith5761
Beautiful! Gives me goosebumps every time I hear it
@courgan09
Just brilliant, super musicians made a super job!
@Lil1943
Ian has said this is his favorite album of those he's done. I love One Eye to Morocco, but this one is beautiful - so relaxed.
@user-dr8hu9li8z
Гиллан-это всегда супер💜👍👏👏👏
@goslings53
Absolutely brilliant!
@smokinjz
The time is always now the call is always loud
Without a movement a word, without a sound
Love comes crashing in again
Brings along the clouds and rain
You've got to take a chance you haven't got a choice
Somewhere in the rain you hear a distant voice
Love has come to stake its claim
When you reach the clouds and rain
If I close my eyes I can picture you
This is the place I get the clearest view
Beyond the happiness and pain
This is place they call the clouds and rain
First you are a lover then you become a friend
And then you start to wonder will it ever end
I'd like to ask you just the same
Without feeling any shame
Did you touch the clouds and rain
I'd like to ask you just the same
Without feeling any shame
Did you touch the clouds and rain
@vaneipontes8517
Thx for posting man 🎵🎼🎶🎹🎤🎸😎👊
@alexandraglass1339
Beautiful!!!
@nickgeorge7367
Thank you. Feel the rain.😏