Clouds
Magnus Lyrics


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Feels like the ground is shaking
And in a minute, it could go to dust
When everything is breaking
And nothing have a chance to work out
But I don't care 'bout all those things
They only seem to bring me down
I'd rather keep my head in the clouds
Than having my feet stuck to the ground

(In the clouds)
There's no place I like it better
(On the ground)
There's no place I'd rather be

Feels like we're out of patience without a second to catch our breath
I don't know what we're chasing
There's many things I don't understand
But I don't care what happens to me
I'll never let it bring me down
I'd rather keep my head in the clouds
Than having my feet stuck to the ground

(In the clouds)
There's no place I like it better




(On the ground)
There's no place I'd rather be

Overall Meaning

Magnus's song "Clouds" is all about escapism and being able to detach yourself from reality for a while. The opening verse is particularly poignant, with the lyrics "Feels like the ground is shaking / And in a minute, it could go to dust". This suggests a sense of instability and danger in the world, and the feeling that everything could collapse at any moment. However, Magnus refuses to let this get him down, and instead chooses to "keep [his] head in the clouds". This phrase is often used to describe someone who is a dreamer or is not grounded in reality, but here it is presented as a positive attribute, something that allows Magnus to escape the chaos below.


The second verse continues this theme of unrest, with the lyrics "Feels like we're out of patience without a second to catch our breath / I don't know what we're chasing". Magnus seems to be commenting on the fast pace of modern life, and how we are always rushing towards some undefined goal, without a clear sense of direction or purpose. Again, he wants to distance himself from this hectic pace, and instead find solace in his own thoughts and imagination.


Overall, "Clouds" is a song about the importance of taking a step back from the chaos of daily life and finding a space where you can breathe and be yourself. It encourages listeners to embrace their own inner dreamer, and to not get bogged down in the mundanity of everyday existence.


Line by Line Meaning

Feels like the ground is shaking
The situation seems unstable and unpredictable


And in a minute, it could go to dust
The situation is so fragile that it could fall apart any moment


When everything is breaking
When everything seems to be falling apart


And nothing have a chance to work out
There appears to be no solution or way to fix things


But I don't care 'bout all those things
The singer is not bothered by the negative things around him


They only seem to bring me down
The negativity affects the singer's mood and morale


I'd rather keep my head in the clouds
The singer prefers to have a positive and hopeful outlook


Than having my feet stuck to the ground
The singer prefers to not be limited or weighed down by negative circumstances


(In the clouds)
The singer is describing the feeling of being optimistic and having a positive outlook


There's no place I like it better
The singer enjoys feeling optimistic and hopeful


(On the ground)
The singer is describing the feeling of being weighed down by negativity and difficulties


There's no place I'd rather be
The singer would rather be in a positive state of mind than in a negative one


Feels like we're out of patience without a second to catch our breath
The situation is overwhelming and the singer feels like they can't keep up


I don't know what we're chasing
The singer is uncertain about the purpose or goal of their actions


There's many things I don't understand
The singer is confused about many things in the situation


But I don't care what happens to me
The singer is not afraid of the outcome of the situation


I'll never let it bring me down
The singer is determined to maintain a positive outlook




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jakob Bechmann, Magnus Bechmann, Tord Øverland Knudsen

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GTGamer5

Just walking in the forest and then all of a sudden a basketball hits you on the head

Bobs Joes

@GTGamer5 I'm sure you have many other strengths.

GTGamer5

@Bobs Joes I was never really good in physics XD

Bobs Joes

Part of the gravitational (potential) energy is lost in the spin... and that's just one of many reasons.

Bobs Joes

@m j What? You mean how much *less* speed.

m j

@Bobs Joes terminal velocity is when its falling straight down from gravity.. but how much more speed with magnus effect speeding it up? another possible variation?

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PirlasV

U could try the a New world record basketball Shot too ;)

Copy Paste

Just imagine you are taking a walk by yourself and you see a flying basketball

Turbo the Cat

And in the middle of nowhere.

Saif Khan

After the basket balls hits you in the face you fall off the mountain

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