Clouds
Patrice Lyrics


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Last night when i went to bed
I wrote this letter in my head
I was too spaced out for you to reach me
I used to teach you now you teach me
I never thought that you were gonna realise
What you had inside, so now i'm well suprised

They say my head is in the clouds
They say my head is in the clouds
Cloud nine to be precise

You see the world is turning on
And somethings are
Just the way they are they are

The world is turning on
And somethings are
just the way they, just the way they are

I take the best words that come to my mind
The nicest melody that i can find
I write the greatest song that i can write
To bring you back into my life

Back then god had sent me
to make you angry
to send you on your journey
Coz there were things you had to learn

They say my head is in the clouds
they say my head is in the clouds
Cloud nine to be precise

You see our world ain't in this world
You see our world ain't in this world
Cloud nine to be precise

The world is turning on
And somethings are
Just the way they are they are

The world is turning on
And somethings are
Just the way they just the way they are


I turn my back on this
It wouldn't change a thing
It's just the way it is
You couldn't change a thing
It's been from ever since
From before time begins
I surrender all there is
No joy like this again

You take all my songs
I wrote them for you
See i din't know
I only thought i knew
You were invisible
Now you visible
Was too blind to see
Like the sun it dawns on me

The world is turning on
And somethings are
Just the way they are they are

The world is turning on




And somethings are
Just the way they just the way they are

Overall Meaning

In Patrice's song "Clouds," the lyrics express the feelings of regret and nostalgia for a past relationship. The song begins with the singer reminiscing about a letter they wrote in their head before sleeping. They admit to being "too spaced out for you to reach me," implying that they were not fully present in the relationship or emotionally available. The singer then acknowledges their former partner's strength and growth, saying that they never thought they would realize what they had inside them, and they are now surprised.


The title of the song, "Clouds," is significant throughout the lyrics. The singer declares that "they say my head is in the clouds," adding that they are "cloud nine to be precise." This phrase can be interpreted in two ways. On the one hand, it could imply that the singer is living in a dream-like state, disconnected from the reality of the relationship. On the other hand, "cloud nine" is an idiom used to describe a state of euphoria or happiness, indicating the level of joy the relationship once brought to them.


In the second verse, the singer observes that the world is constantly changing, and some things remain as they are. They reflect that they take the most beautiful words and melodies to write a heartwarming song that could bring their partner back into their life. However, they later acknowledge that they once made mistakes in the partnership, suggesting that they played a role in their eventual separation.


Towards the end of the song, the singer surrenders to the reality that nothing can change the past. They express that they wrote all their songs for their former partner, admitting that they were unaware of their partner's presence in their life before. The song concludes with the singer recognizing the "invisible" person who has now become visible to them, likening it to the dawning of the sun.


Overall, the lyrics of Patrice's "Clouds" explore the complexities of a past relationship, including regret, nostalgia, and the realization that some things cannot be altered.


Line by Line Meaning

Last night when i went to bed
At night, before falling asleep


I wrote this letter in my head
Imagined writing a letter in thought


I was too spaced out for you to reach me
Feeling disconnected


I used to teach you now you teach me
A change in the roles of life


I never thought that you were gonna realise
Unanticipated self-discovery of hidden potential


What you had inside, so now i'm well suprised
Surprised by what someone else could accomplish


They say my head is in the clouds
Others perceive one as being disconnected from reality


Cloud nine to be precise
A state of perfect bliss or happiness


You see the world is turning on
The world keeps moving and changing


And somethings are
Certain things are fixed and stay the same


Just the way they are they are
Acceptance of things beyond control


I take the best words that come to my mind
Creating art from inspiration


The nicest melody that i can find
Creating art from beauty and harmony


I write the greatest song that i can write
Creating art from passion and skill


To bring you back into my life
Finding a way to reconnect with someone


Back then god had sent me
Believing in a divine plan


to make you angry
A test or challenge


to send you on your journey
Encouraging self-discovery


Coz there were things you had to learn
Education through life experiences


You see our world ain't in this world
Believing in a different reality or perspective


Cloud nine to be precise
A state of perfect bliss or happiness


I turn my back on this
Giving up or letting go


It wouldn't change a thing
Realizing circumstances can't be changed


It's just the way it is
Acceptance of the status quo


You couldn't change a thing
Recognizing limitations


It's been from ever since
A long-standing situation or feeling


From before time begins
A timeless, eternal quality


I surrender all there is
Giving up control or attachments


No joy like this again
A unique or special experience


You take all my songs
Dedicating something to someone


I wrote them for you
Creating something with someone in mind


See i din't know
Lack of knowledge or awareness


I only thought i knew
Misunderstanding or misconception


You were invisible
Not seeing or understanding something or someone completely


Now you visible
Finally seeing or understanding something or someone completely


Was too blind to see
Lack of insight or understanding


Like the sun it dawns on me
A sudden realization or awakening




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Jorge Carmona

I heard this song more than 10 years ago, finally found it and it hits me both different and the same, makes me realize I’m not the same person who I was back then, but essentially I’ll always be the same, and for that I love this song

Ebuka Igwe

I was searching for this song for more than 6 years. I finally found it and I feel amazing, OOOF.

Marc Nixon

this song will always remind me of a time when life was a little easier. my friend Marius played this on his guitar around a campfire next to a lake on a warm summer Friday night.

Oddblood01

I absolutely love this incredible piece of art.😄

kreazza

Can't believe how underrated is... amazing music!

Takemuro

How i miss 2010... I'll be playing this till i die.
One love from Portugal.

Grace Ostrowski

@Tai Ji...my family loves Portugal...my oldest brother is half Portuguese...hes 2 yrs younger however the eldest of the 3 broski's I have✌✌✌🎶=❤

Sylan 101

My friend Rémi died a few years back. He used to be such a beautiful human being, breathing positivity. This is the song he listened to over and over when I met him. Now I'm listening to it in your memory bro <3

Natacha Rocha

Thanks universe that I found Patrice, my boyfriend showed me and its high quality music! ❤

Sinematic

gosh... amazing song, i used to listen metal or alternative rock but.... well i don't know this song goes through my skin like my favourites songs

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