The Big Sky
Kate Bush Lyrics


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They look down
At the ground
Missing
But I never go in now

I'm looking at the big sky
I'm looking at the big sky now
I'm looking at the big sky
You never really understood me
You never really tried

That cloud, that cloud
Looks like Ireland
C'mon and blow it a kiss now
But quick

'Cause its changing in the big sky
Its changing in the big sky now
We're looking at the big sky
You never understood me
You never really tried

This cloud, this cloud
Says Noah
C'mon and build me an ark
And if you're coming, jump
'Cause we're leaving with the big sky
We're leaving with the big sky
We're leaving with the big sky
We're looking at the
We're looking at the
And we pause for the jets
Hup, hup, in the big sky

We're leaving with the big sky
You want my reply?
What was the question?
I was looking at the big sky

We're looking at the
Tell 'em, sisters
Rolling over like a great big cloud
Rolling over with the big sky
Rolling over like a great big cloud
Rolling over with the big sky
Rolling over like a great big cloud
Rolling over with the big sky
Rolling over like a great big cloud
Rolling over with the big sky

Rolling over like a great big cloud
Rolling over with the big sky
Rolling over like a great big cloud
Rolling over with the big sky
Rolling over like a great big cloud
Rolling over with the big sky
Rolling over like a great big cloud
Rolling over with the big sky
Rolling over like a great big cloud
Rolling over with the big sky




Rolling over like a great big cloud
Rolling over with the big sky

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kate Bush's The Big Sky describe a moment of clarity and tranquility, as the singer gazes up at the vast expanse of the sky. She feels detached from the earth below, choosing instead to focus on the constantly changing beauty of the heavens. The lines "They look down/At the ground/Missing/But I never go in now" suggest that while others may be preoccupied with the mundane concerns of everyday life, the singer has discovered a way to rise above these concerns and find peace in the beauty of nature.


The lyrics also touch on themes of miscommunication and frustration with a lack of understanding from others. The lines "You never really understood me/You never really tried" express a longing for deeper connection with someone who can appreciate the singer's love for the natural world. However, this longing is tempered by the knowledge that the sky and its unchanging beauty will always be there for her.


Overall, The Big Sky is a song about finding solace and joy in the simple act of looking up and appreciating the world around us. It is a reminder of the beauty and wonder that can be found in even the most ordinary of moments.


Line by Line Meaning

They look down
Others are focused on the ground


At the ground
They are not paying attention to the sky


Missing
They are missing out on the beauty above


But I never go in now
But I am not distracted by the mundane


I'm looking at the big sky
I am focused on the vastness above


I'm looking at the big sky now
I am amazed by the great expanse above


You never really understood me
Others have failed to comprehend my perspective


You never really tried
They did not make an effort to understand


That cloud, that cloud
The artist has become immersed in cloud watching


Looks like Ireland
One cloud looks like the country of Ireland


C'mon and blow it a kiss now
The singer is happy and in awe of the sight


But quick
The cloud is changing fast


Its changing in the big sky
The cloud is moving and transforming alone the vast expanse


Its changing in the big sky now
The change is currently happening


We're looking at the big sky
Others and myself are witnessing this magnificent sight


This cloud, this cloud
Another cloud grasps our attention


Says Noah
The cloud takes the shape of Noah's ark


C'mon and build me an ark
The singer invites others to join in the moment of creativity


And if you're coming, jump
Invitation to join and be spontaneous


'Cause we're leaving with the big sky
We will depart with the beauty of the skies


And we pause for the jets
The sound of the jets interrupts the moment of reflection


Hup, hup, in the big sky
The noise causes the artist to become more aware of the vast expanse


You want my reply?
The singer is distracted by the magnificent view of the sky


What was the question?
The artist is completely occupied and engrossed with the atmosphere


Tell 'em, sisters
The singer is involving others to participate


Rolling over like a great big cloud
The singer is witnessing the constant transformation of the clouds


Rolling over with the big sky
The singer is becoming one with the surroundings


Rolling over like a great big cloud
The artist is still fascinated and mesmerized


Rolling over with the big sky
The artist merges with the beauty of the environment


Rolling over like a great big cloud
The singer continues to watch and enjoy


Rolling over with the big sky
The singer is engrossed in the beauty of the sky


Rolling over like a great big cloud
A sense of unity with the natural world


Rolling over with the big sky
The artist is being swept up in the beauty and grandeur of the world around them


Rolling over like a great big cloud
A sense of awe and wonder at the beauty of the sky


Rolling over with the big sky
Feeling small and insignificant in the face of the vastness and beauty of nature




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kate Bush

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L.K

Бескрайнее небо - одна из многих лучших композиций Кэти

Charlie Chaz

She is a joyful, artistic, crazy, bundle of wonderful. She is a masterpiece. No matter how deep, dark and profound she can go lyrically and musically I've always sensed a child like joy in her music too. An artist who adults and children can both love. I'm amazed she never did a score for a children's series or movie. She once said her music speaks to children too and it is even more obvious here.

Dodo Xan

She actually did the credit theme for the movie adaptation of "The golden Compass", and you're right, it fits perfectly and she could've done more stuff like that. The song is called "Lyra".

moxieo

She's so brilliant. Most people don't know she was the one who first popularized the small wireless clip-on microphone on stage.

Beat Husk

I knew it 😉

saraparamor

I totally agree.

James Kirkland

I don’t think she invented them. I think she pioneered in their use.

William Beddoe

Her original headset mic for her 1979 tour was made from a bent coat hanger.

Kenny Martin

Im 24 I love her music always playing it I watch all the things about her and I'm reading a magazine about her

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Debbie

"Hounds of love " is definitely for me in the top 10 albums of all time 💕

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