Cloud 9
Jamiroquai Lyrics


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You pick me up, then you put me down
Can't seem to find my way around ya
See what you think, when you don't think it now
You lost my love but someone found it
Now when the rain falls upon my head
I don't think of you that much at all
Just one thing seemed to make you care
Who's gonna drive and take you home?

Only a fool could walk away from me this time
I look up to heaven, every star I see is mine
Only a fool could walk away from me this time
I'm walking on air, and every cloud is cloud 9

You get your kicks playing stupid tricks
But I've found another crush
You got me now
Game, set and match, don't seem to be no catch
I don't think she'll drive me to the wall
We go out at night, and the world starts feeling right
She don't care about Hollywood
I know you don't believe it, but this time I really mean it
I hope it's clearly understood

Only a fool could walk away from me this time
I look up to heaven, every star I see is mine
Only a fool could walk away from me this time
I'm walking on air, and every cloud is cloud 9

I'm not the one, the one for you
Can't change it, baby
I'm not the one, the one for you
I know it, baby
I'm not the one, the one for you
Can't change it, baby
I'm not the one, the one for you

Only a fool could walk away from me this time, yeah
I'm not the one, the one for you
I look up to heaven, every star I see is mine
I'm not the one, the one for you




Only a fool could walk away from me this time
I'm walking on air, and every cloud is cloud 9

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jamiroquai's "Cloud 9" echo a sentiment of self-assurance and confidence. The song discusses a past relationship that has ended, and the singer seems to have moved on to a new one that feels different and more genuine. The lyrics mention how his previous partner would "pick [him] up, then put [him] down," unable to offer the stability and support that he needed. Yet, despite the pain that was caused, the singer exudes a sense of empowerment and resilience, indicating that all he needed was time and distance to heal.


The chorus of the song underscores this newfound confidence. The repetition of the phrase "Only a fool could walk away from me this time" highlights the singer's self-worth and how he believes that he is offering something valuable to his current partner. The final phrase of the chorus, "I'm walking on air, and every cloud is cloud 9," plays with the metaphor of being on cloud 9, which typically represents happiness and elation. Here, the metaphor points to the singer's joy in his current relationship and how it has given him a newfound sense of happiness.


Overall, "Cloud 9" is a song about growth, self-love, and empowerment. Through the lyrics, we see a protagonist who was once caught up in a toxic relationship, able to break free and find a partner who uplifts and supports him.


Line by Line Meaning

You pick me up, then you put me down
Our relationship is extremely unstable. One minute you make me feel loved and respected, and the next minute you hurt me deeply.


Can't seem to find my way around ya
I find it difficult to understand you and the way you treat me. You are unpredictable and I never know what to expect.


See what you think, when you don't think it now
I can tell that you have a lot going on in your mind, even when you are trying to hide your thoughts from me. Your actions often contradict your words.


You lost my love but someone found it
Although you may have thought that my love for you was lost forever, someone else has found it and I am now able to move on from the pain that you caused me.


Now when the rain falls upon my head
In the past, rainy days would make me think of you and how much I missed you. However, I no longer feel that way and your memory no longer has power over me.


I don't think of you that much at all
I have been able to move past my feelings for you and no longer think about you on a regular basis. You no longer have a significant impact on my life.


Just one thing seemed to make you care
It seems that the only thing that ever mattered to you was having control over me and my emotions. You only cared about me when you could manipulate me to your advantage.


Who's gonna drive and take you home?
Now that we are no longer together, you may find yourself in need of someone to take care of you and drive you home. However, I am no longer willing to fulfill that role in your life.


Only a fool could walk away from me this time
I am confident that I am worthy of love and respect, and anyone who walks away from me now would be making a foolish decision.


I look up to heaven, every star I see is mine
I have a newfound sense of freedom and confidence, and I feel like the whole universe is open to me. I am capable of achieving anything I set my mind to.


I'm walking on air, and every cloud is cloud 9
My happiness and joy know no bounds. I am living my best life and everything feels perfect.


You get your kicks playing stupid tricks
You find pleasure in manipulating and playing games with people, even if it hurts them in the process. Your actions are immature and selfish.


But I've found another crush
I have moved on from my feelings for you and have found someone new who makes me happy and treats me with respect.


You got me now
I am no longer under your control or influence. I am happy and fulfilled without you in my life.


Game, set and match, don't seem to be no catch
My new relationship seems to be going smoothly and without any complications. I feel like I have already won.


I don't think she'll drive me to the wall
I do not believe that my new partner will hurt me or treat me poorly like you did. I trust and respect them.


We go out at night, and the world starts feeling right
I feel happy and content when I am with my new partner. They make all my worries disappear and help me see the world in a more positive light.


She don't care about Hollywood
My new partner is down-to-earth and humble. They do not care about fame or money, and only care about creating a genuine connection with others.


I know you don't believe it, but this time I really mean it
In the past, I may have said that I was moving on from you, but this time it is different. I am truly over you and have found happiness elsewhere.


I hope it's clearly understood
I want you to know that I have moved on and no longer have feelings for you. I hope that you can accept this and move on as well.


I'm not the one, the one for you
I have come to the realization that we are not right for each other and that we are better off apart.


Can't change it, baby
There is nothing that either of us can do to change the fact that we are not meant to be together. It is time to move on.


Yeah, I'm not the one, the one for you
I want to make sure that you understand that I am no longer interested in being with you. We are not compatible and should not try to force a relationship.




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Written by: Matthew Richard Johnson, Jason Kay

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LYRICS

[Verse 1]
You pick me up, then you put me down
Can't seem to find my way around ya
See what you think, when you don't think it now
You lost my love but someone found it
Now when the rain falls upon my head
I don't think of you that much at all
Just one thing seemed to make you care
Who's gonna drive and take you home?

[Chorus]
Only a fool could walk away from me this time
I look up to heaven, every star I see is mine
Only a fool could walk away from me this time
I'm walking on air, and every cloud is cloud 9

[Verse 2]
You get your kicks playing stupid tricks
But I've found another crush
You got me now
Game, set and match, don't seem to be no catch
I don't think she'll drive me to the wall
We go out at night, and the world starts feeling right
She don't cary about Hollywood
I know you don't believe it, but this time I really mean it
I hope it's clearly understood

[Chorus]
Only a fool could walk away from me this time
I look up to heaven, every star I see is mine
Only a fool could walk away from me this time
I'm walking on air, and every cloud is cloud 9

[Outro]
I'm not the one, the one for you
Can't change it, baby
I'm not the one, the one for you
I know it, baby
I'm not the one, the one for you
Can't change it, baby
I'm not the one, the one for you
Only a fool could walk away from me this time, yeah
I'm not the one, the one for you
I look up to heaven, every star I see is mine
I'm not the one, the one for you
Only a fool, only a fool, could walk away
I'm walking on air, and every cloud is cloud 9

S U B S C R I B E and join the family



All comments from YouTube:

@ZHFchannel

This song is in the top 5 of all Jamiroquai songs. I think it is highly underrated. I can't stop listening even after all these years.

@badlt5897

25M views can't be wrong

@shizzledink

it proves that they still got it. Wish theyd release another album!

@olakjulin8166

You were on the right track! Years before me! I give You my Bow! Thank!😢!

@davidsbikeride

@@badlt5897 😁

@paulcerminara3107

Do any Jamiroquai songs rank lower than top 5 😅

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@tonywilliams8565

I’m literally just discovering this band. Knew Virtual Insanity. But NEVER gave them a full listen, 2022 and blown away. I’m 54 and legit put Them top 10 All Time. I haven’t heard 1 bad song. Special moment to find this artistry

@jamiegruver2605

Welcome to the club. Been a fan since Vitrual Insanity. 52 yrs here!

@nicopaezlemos4921

bien! viejo!

@streyf8363

My mom told me what when I was kid, nearly 1 or 2 years old, so she told me what I danced whit that music- "virtual insanity", and know what?, I FIRST TIME I heard that I was 13 like today, and know what? It's still fucking nice, now that is my favourite music, whan I listened it for now I thinked- "BRO that is fuckin nice, it is perfect, it will never compare with what I listened before, 13 years passed but that still good".

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