Glittering Cloud
Imogen Heap Lyrics


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I'm not always like this, it's something I've become
A terrible weakness, in my nature, in my blood
Save me, oh save me,
Save me from myself
Before I hurt somebody else again

Domino motion
Jump starts when we touch
A blackout approaching, here it comes now, wish me luck
It's all over, it's all over, it's all over in a flash
I can't remember
What have I done now?

Go, go, faster wider
More, more get it down yeah
Dance, dance
Take me over glittering clouds
Go, go faster wider
More more get it down yeah
Dance, dance
Take me over glittering clouds

Oh, my head hurts.

Oh dear, oh dear
It's all over the papers
And the TV, wagging tongues
The artist's impression looks just like me, only better
Don't blame me, don't maim me, I can't help what I am

Oh, Lord knows I've tried to

Go, go, faster wider
More, more get it down yeah
Dance, dance
Take me over glittering clouds
Go, go faster wider
More more get it down yeah
Dance, dance
Take me over glittering clouds

Go, go, faster wider
More, more get it down yeah
Dance, dance
Take me over glittering clouds
Go, go faster wider
More more get it down yeah
Dance, dance
Take me over glittering clouds

Glittering clouds
Glittering clouds

Go




More
Dance

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Imogen Heap's song Glittering Clouds describe a person acknowledging their own dangerous tendencies and pleading for help before they hurt someone again. The opening line, "I'm not always like this, it's something I've become," suggests that the person has developed this weakness over time and it is now ingrained in their nature. They recognize that they are a danger to others, hence the plea for someone to save them from themselves. The chorus lines, "Go, go faster wider, more more get it down yeah, dance dance take me over glittering clouds," suggest that the person might turn to drugs or some other escape to deal with their issues. And the chorus might indicate the person wanting to live life to its fullest and to forget about their problems.


The phrase "Domino motion," in the second verse, could refer to the idea that one small action can lead to a larger, uncontrolled outcome. It might suggest that the person is worried they will lose control and that their actions will soon spiral out of control. The lines "Oh dear, it's all over the papers and the TV, wagging tongues," imply that the person's fears have become a reality, and they have hurt someone, and the media has caught wind of it. The phrase, "the artist's impression looks just like me, only better," suggests that the media has exaggerated the story and blamed the person for something they did not do. In the end, the person acknowledges that they have tried to overcome their weakness, but they cannot help who they are.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm not always like this, it's something I've become
My behavior has changed and I have developed a weakness.


A terrible weakness, in my nature, in my blood
My weakness is innate and part of me.


Save me, oh save me
Help me escape from this situation.


Save me from myself
I need to be rescued from my own shortcomings.


Before I hurt somebody else again
I fear causing harm to others due to my actions.


Domino motion
Our relationship is in motion like a chain reaction.


Jump starts when we touch
Our connection is sudden and powerful when we make contact.


A blackout approaching, here it comes now, wish me luck
I am anticipating a loss of consciousness and hope for the best.


It's all over, it's all over, it's all over in a flash
The situation quickly spirals out of control and is finished just as quickly.


I can't remember
I have no recollection of what happened.


What have I done now?
I am asking myself what I may have done wrong.


Go, go, faster wider
Encouragement to move forward with greater energy and ambition.


More, more get it down yeah
Emphasizing the need for even more success and accomplishment.


Dance, dance
Invitation to enjoy life and be carefree.


Take me over glittering clouds
Escaping from reality and being transported to a more beautiful place.


Oh, my head hurts.
Comment on the pain and confusion felt after a wild night.


Oh dear, oh dear
Feeling remorse and regret.


It's all over the papers
News outlets have spread the story everywhere.


And the TV, wagging tongues
People are gossiping about me on television.


The artist's impression looks just like me, only better
The artist's rendering of me is flattering but still recognizable.


Don't blame me, don't maim me, I can't help what I am
I am asking for understanding and compassion despite my flaws.


Oh, Lord knows I've tried to
I have put forth effort to be a better person but still struggle.


Glittering clouds
The beautiful, otherworldly land I want to escape to.


Go, go, faster wider
Urging for more success and momentum once again.


More
Focusing on material success and achievement.


Dance
Finding joy and abandoning stress in the moment.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IMOGEN JENNIFER JANE HEAP

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Comments from YouTube:

@cmking35

This song was actually a part of a musical project the British Council put together and assigned artists to. It’s about the Biblical Plagues mentioned in Exodus. Hence the name, Plague Songs. Each artist was assigned a specific plague and off they went. It’s an NPR favorite.

@AdmiringObserverR

which plaque was this one about?

@alexhunter1220

@@AdmiringObserverR plague of locusts i believe

@forlornhauntedghost

Cool!

@tyunsion

This song is part of my childhood, I love this song with all of my heart

@raultudorfilip9669

Mee too

@CarnivalBox

Listen to the walk. Glittering Cloud and The Walk are my two single favorite songs from her, and probably my two favorite songs completely. The walk tops it though, it really explains the situation and to have been in that situation myself, it's seriously magical. Off you go!

@hautxtalons

Shuffled through my playlist the other day and this came up.... I love this so much, especially the ending. Most underrated artist ever!

@drhoust

Awesome I really love this lady! Its even cooler when you know that the entire rhythm / beat was made with audio samples of real locusts. she is super creative like that!

@Ice.muffin

Such a beautiful song, its tonality simply gives me shivers, I wish this effect would last forever :'(

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