Clouds
Jody Watley Lyrics


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Are you listening to your life
Are you listening to your experience
Are you trying to make a difference
Are you listening to your experience

Everyone one always has something to say
ain't it funny how life can be that way
Like clouds, people hang around
cast shadows trying to bring you down
like clouds, people hang around
cast shadows trying to bring you down
Like clouds, people hang around
cast shadows trying to bring you down
like clouds, people hang around
cast shadows trying to bring you down

Are you listening to your life
Are you listening to your experience
Are you trying to make a difference
Are you listening to your experience

Like clouds, people hang around
cast shadows trying to bring you down
like clouds, people hang around
cast shadows trying to bring you down
Like clouds, people hang around
cast shadows trying to bring you down
like clouds, people hang around
cast shadows trying to bring you down

Sunshine and the rain in time dark clouds will fade away - like clouds
Sunshine and the rain in time dark clouds will fade away - like clouds




Sunshine and the rain in time dark clouds will fade away - like clouds
Sunshine and the rain in time dark clouds will fade away - like clouds

Overall Meaning

The song "Clouds" by Jody Watley is a reflective and empowering anthem that encourages listeners to embrace their own experiences and make a positive difference in their lives. The lyrics pose rhetorical questions, asking if we are truly paying attention to our own lives and learning from our experiences. It invites us to be aware of the people around us who may try to bring us down, just like clouds casting shadows. The repetition of the phrase "like clouds, people hang around, cast shadows trying to bring you down" emphasizes the persistent nature of negativity and the need to stay strong and resilient.


The metaphor of clouds is used to symbolize the negativity and obstacles that we may encounter in our lives. Just like clouds, these negative influences can appear and try to overshadow our happiness and success. However, the song also expresses hope that the dark clouds will eventually fade away. The line "Sunshine and the rain in time dark clouds will fade away" suggests that with patience and perseverance, we can overcome these challenges and find brighter days ahead.


Line by Line Meaning

Are you listening to your life
Are you paying attention to the experiences and lessons that your life is presenting to you?


Are you listening to your experience
Are you actively acknowledging and learning from the events and situations you encounter?


Are you trying to make a difference
Are you striving to have a positive impact and create change in your life and the lives of others?


Everyone one always has something to say
It is interesting how everyone always has an opinion or something to express.


ain't it funny how life can be that way
It is amusing how life sometimes unfolds in unexpected or ironic ways.


Like clouds, people hang around
Similar to clouds, people linger in your life.


cast shadows trying to bring you down
These individuals aim to discourage or hinder your progress and success.


Sunshine and the rain in time dark clouds will fade away - like clouds
Just like clouds eventually dissipate with the presence of sunshine and rain, difficult situations or negative influences will also pass with time.




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Written by: Daniel Donovan, Sang Lee

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