Hermitage Green signed with Sony Music Ireland in 2015 and began work on their first studio album.[
Cloud 9
Hermitage Green Lyrics
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Lonely clouds on a clear blue day
You're in a shop full of people whose money's proved no use
It's worthless now, but lies are better half thruths
And every sleepless night
Every burning day
You're gathering every thought
Ooh, oh, oh,
Ooh, oh, oh oh,
Ooh, oh, oh, ooh, oh
I'm sure you're perched right in front of the bar
Which gathers the coins of all those near and far
And I'm sure you't stop the mood with what you'd say
Those lucky folks, a swamp placed sunny day
Yeah, and every sleepless night
Every burning day
You're gathering every thought
Guiding me on my way
Ooh, oh, oh,
Ooh, oh, oh oh
Ooh, oh, oh, ooh, oh
Our time on cloud 9
Was short in the extreme,
shorter than it seems
Dance, oh, as grass grows,
We'll enter the next scene, wait for what life brings
Ooh, oh, oh oh
Yeah, and every sleepless night
Every burning day
You're gathering every thought
Guiding me on my way
Every sleepless night
Every burning day
You're gathering every thought
Guiding me on my way
Ooh, oh, oh,
Ooh, oh, oh oh
Ooh, oh, oh, ooh, oh
The lyrics of Hermitage Green's Cloud 9 convey a sense of disillusionment towards societal structures and systems that ultimately leave people feeling empty and unfulfilled. The opening line, "The church was packed with those who don't need to pray," sets the tone for a critique of organized religion, suggesting that the people present are simply going through the motions without any true spiritual fulfillment. The following line, "Lonely clouds on a clear blue day," adds to the sense of disconnectedness and loneliness in this world, despite the appearance of a clear, bright day.
The verses that follow continue with this theme of disillusionment, as the lyrics describe crowded shops filled with people who have "proved no use" and "worthless" money. The line "lies are better half truths" suggests a sense of dishonesty and manipulation perpetuated by those in power. However, the chorus provides a glimmer of hope in the form of a guiding presence that is present through every "sleepless night" and "burning day." This presence provides support and direction in a world that can often be confusing and disorienting.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics suggest that the time spent on "cloud 9" (perhaps a metaphor for a fleeting moment of happiness or fulfillment) is short-lived and quickly followed by uncertainty and the unknown. The final lines of the song express the importance of staying present and open to what life may bring, rather than becoming too attached to fleeting moments of happiness. Overall, Hermitage Green's Cloud 9 uses vivid imagery and evocative language to convey a sense of disillusionment and uncertainty toward societal structures, while also providing a sense of hope and guidance in an otherwise confusing world.
Line by Line Meaning
The church was packed with those who don't need to pray
The church was full of people who boast about righteousness but do not practice what they preach.
Lonely clouds on a clear blue day
The feeling of loneliness that can still be present even when everything else seems perfect.
You're in a shop full of people whose money's proved no use, It's worthless now, but lies are better half thruths
You are surrounded by people who have material wealth but lack the true value of life. Their wealth is nothing but a facade to hide their insecurities.
And every sleepless night, Every burning day, You're gathering every thought, Guiding me on my way
Amidst the struggle and chaos of life, you are always there, silently leading me on the right path and supporting me as I face each day.
I'm sure you're perched right in front of the bar, Which gathers the coins of all those near and far. And I'm sure you't stop the mood with what you'd say, Those lucky folks, a swamp placed sunny day
I believe you would be the one to bring life and light to any situation. Even though money is the currency of the world, you see the true value of happiness and sunshine on a cloudy day.
Our time on cloud 9, Was short in the extreme, shorter than it seems, Dance, oh, as grass grows, We'll enter the next scene, wait for what life brings
Our moments of pure joy and ecstasy, like being on Cloud 9, are fleeting and appear shorter in retrospect. Nonetheless, we must continue to dance and live our lives to the fullest, trusting that life will bring new and great things.
Yeah, and every sleepless night, Every burning day, You're gathering every thought, Guiding me on my way
Once again, I am grateful for all the times you have been there for me, even during the sleepless and agonizing nights.
Every sleepless night, Every burning day, You're gathering every thought, Guiding me on my way, Ooh, oh, oh, Ooh, oh, oh oh, Ooh, oh, oh, ooh, oh
Through thick and thin, you have been there for me. I am grateful for everything you have done, and I will always appreciate you.
Contributed by Alexis J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jontyriondaenerys
The church was packed with those who dont need to pray,
Lonely clouds on a clear blue day.
You're in a shop full of people whose moneys prove no use,
It's worthless now, your eyes are better half shut.
Every sleepless night, every burning day,
[Gathering] every fight,
Guiding me on my way.
Woah x 3
And I'm sure you're perched right in front of the bar,
Which gathers the coins of all those near and far,
And I'm sure you set the mood with what you say,
Those lucky folks, I'd swap place any day.
(repeat the chorus with a YEAAAAA at the beginning)
It's our time on cloud nine,
[Short in the extreme, shorter than it seems]
And so as grass grows, running to the next scene, wait for what life brings,
Woah x 3
bop bop boo doo drum solo
(repeat chorus again)
the words in [ ] are ones im not sure of!!
Paddy Bee
The church was packed with those who don't need to pray
lonely clouds on a clear blue day
you’re in a shop full of people whose money has proved no use
it's worthless now, like lies or better half-truths
Every sleepless night
Every burning day
there during every fight
Guiding me on my way
Woah oh oh oh oh x3
I'm sure you're perched right in front of the bar
Which gathers the coins of all those near and far
And I'm sure you’d stop the mood with what you'd say
Those lucky folks, a swamp placed sunny day
Yeah, in every sleepless night
Every burning day
there during every fight
Guiding me on my way
Woah oh oh oh oh x3
it’s Our time on cloud 9
It’s short in the extreme,
shorter than it seems
Dance, oh, as grass grows,
We'll enter the next scene, wait for what life brings
Woah oh oh oh oh
Yeah, in every sleepless night
Every burning day
there during every fight
Guiding me on my way
Every sleepless night
Every burning day
there during every fight
Guiding me on my way
Woah oh oh oh oh x3
Paddy Bee
The church was packed with those who don't need to pray
lonely clouds on a clear blue day
you’re in a shop full of people whose money has proved no use
its worthless now, like lies or better half-truths
Every sleepless night
Every burning day
there during every fight
Guiding me on my way
Woah oh oh oh oh x3
I'm sure you're perched right in front of the bar
Which gathers the coins of all those near and far
And I'm sure you’d stop the mood with what you'd say
Those lucky folks, a swamp placed sunny day
Yeah, in every sleepless night
Every burning day
there during every fight
Guiding me on my way
Woah oh oh oh oh x3
it’s Our time on cloud 9
It’s short in the extreme,
shorter than it seems
Dance, oh, as grass grows,
We'll enter the next scene, wait for what life brings
Woah oh oh oh oh
Yeah, in every sleepless night
Every burning day
there during every fight
Guiding me on my way
Every sleepless night
Every burning day
there during every fight
Guiding me on my way
Woah oh oh oh oh x3
Triona Fitzgerald
really beautiful creation Lads !A Joy to listen to.As always :)
Laurence Doherty
A better time for live music for sure 👌
Koushik Ravikumar
Just. Brilliant. Your music has so much soul. :) MORE!
carospubsongs
AMAZING! I so love that song <3
Barry & Liebe
Sounds great lads - no change there of course - keep it up! B&L #BarryAndLiebeMusic #MARIPOSA
Givingitashot.
Absolute quality lads! Brilliant!
James Roberts
awesome band lads well done :) x
Michael Hogan
Beautiful tune ...
TheNaiveDuck
Absolutely class song.
Holly Hogan
AMAZING SO IN LOVE