cloudwalker
Motorpsycho Lyrics


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I've seen oblivion wait so temptingly
The act of leaving finally set you free
I planted one foot solidly in air
in makebelieve

I like the notion better then the thing
I like the romance better than the fling
I like the gospel better than the church
who made it untrue

Cloudwalker
Cloudwalker

Give me the fog where outlines fade away
where rules are something you've chosen to obey
This duty isn't what i signed up for
So let me go
I felt the calling, heard it loud and clear
You move so far it changes into near
Transformation, useless, sinful flesh
To sacred ideal

Cloudwalker
Cloudwalker

Free me, don't leave me hangin' on
Free me, don't let it turn to blue

Cloudwalker
Cloudwalker




Don't let go
Don't say stop

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Motorpsycho's song "Cloudwalker" suggest a desire to break free from the constraints of reality and embrace a more idealistic existence. The song seems to be about the temptation to succumb to oblivion, or the act of leaving behind society's expectations and obligations. The singer plants one foot solidly in the air, deliberately making a departure from the norm and venturing into the realm of make-believe. The chorus speaks to the allure of a life unencumbered by rules and duties, where the mist of the unknown envelops us and allows us to escape the mundane.


The second verse delves deeper into this theme, exploring the idea that the singer doesn't appreciate the trappings of modern life. They like the notion of romance over a fling, the gospel more than the church that made it untrue. The third verse speaks to a transformation, from useless, sinful flesh into something sacred and ideal. Throughout the song, the singer yearns for a higher plane of existence, where they can truly be free and unburdened by the expectations of society.


Overall, "Cloudwalker" is a deeply introspective song about the human desire to break free from societal expectations and embrace a freer, more idealistic existence. Motorpsycho's skillful lyrics shed light on the complexity of this struggle, exploring the push and pull between our desires for freedom and the constraints of reality.


Line by Line Meaning

I've seen oblivion wait so temptingly
The idea of nothingness has a tempting appeal.


The act of leaving finally set you free
The decision to leave has granted liberation.


I planted one foot solidly in air
I have pretended to stand on nothing, as if it were solid ground.


in makebelieve
Within my imagination.


I like the notion better then the thing
Often, the idea is more appealing than the reality.


I like the romance better than the fling
Long, meaningful relationships are more preferable than fleeting, superficial ones.


I like the gospel better than the church
Spirituality is more valuable than the institution it is associated with.


who made it untrue
The church has deviated from the truth and abandoned its principles.


Cloudwalker
A being that moves gracefully through the clouds, free from earthly limitations.


Give me the fog where outlines fade away
I desire the ambiguity of the unknown where certainty fades and the imagination can roam.


where rules are something you've chosen to obey
I crave an existence where my decisions and morality are based on personal convictions, not social norms.


This duty isn't what i signed up for
I did not intend to be confined by these obligations and responsibilities.


So let me go
I need to free myself from these constraints.


I felt the calling, heard it loud and clear
I am aware of my higher purpose, my destiny is calling to me, and it cannot be ignored.


You move so far it changes into near
Despite physical distance, an intense connection can make someone feel very close to me.


Transformation, useless, sinful flesh
The transformation to a higher plane of existence requires leaving behind the imperfections of the physical form.


To sacred ideal
The transformation is towards an idea of pure, perfect spirituality.


Free me, don't leave me hangin' on
I want to be liberated from my constraints, but I fear abandonment by those who have held me back.


Free me, don't let it turn to blue
If I am not allowed to break free, I fear I will become despondent and hopeless.


Don't let go
Please continue to hold on and support me as I reach for something beyond our current existence.


Don't say stop
Even if the journey becomes difficult, please do not let me give up or turn back.




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