Under a Cloud
Quasi Lyrics


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The summer sun stood up in the sky
And looked back down like it's some kind of eye.
"I've got nothing to hide," I said out loud,
But I feel much better when I'm under a cloud.
So I climbed up the hill of all I've destroyed,
And looked out into the gaping void.
But all I could do was stand & stare,
Though just one more step could have taken me there.
Oh, someday we'll meet beyond the moon -




Someday soon.

Overall Meaning

The opening stanza of Quasi's song "Under a Cloud" presents an interesting contrast between the singer's defiance and insecurity. The reference to the summer sun standing up and looking down emphasizes its omnipotence. The singer takes exception to this supposed authority by declaring that they have nothing to hide. Interestingly, this declaration is made out loud, indicating a certain level of bravery, but the following line betrays their vulnerability. The singer admits to feeling much better when under a cloud. This could have two interpretive strands; first, the safety that a cloud provides with its cover from the scorching heat of the sun or second, the relief of being free from the scrutiny of the supposedly all-knowing celestial body.


The next lines involve a climb up the hill, and it is clear that whatever has been destroyed has caused some sense of guilt or regret. The singer is looking out into an empty void, yet they cannot bring themselves to take the final step. This could represent a fear of death or the fear of confronting the self. The final two lines offer a glimmer of hope for the singer's existential struggle. The idea that we'll meet beyond the moon is laden with spiritual connotations. A future beyond the physical realm evokes a sense of comfort and belonging. The idea of someday soon is also significant as it could imply that the hope of this future state is urgent, and the singer is striving towards some kind of redemption.


Line by Line Meaning

The summer sun stood up in the sky
The sun rose high up in the sky


And looked back down like it's some kind of eye
Looking like a giant eye, the sun overlooked everything beneath it


"I've got nothing to hide," I said out loud
I announced to no one in particular that I had no secrets


But I feel much better when I'm under a cloud
Despite having no secrets, I feel more comfortable when I am hidden from plain sight


So I climbed up the hill of all I've destroyed
I went up a mountain of all the damage and destruction I have caused


And looked out into the gaping void
From the mountain, I stared out into an empty and vast space


But all I could do was stand & stare
I was immobilized and could only keep staring at the emptiness


Though just one more step could have taken me there
Despite being stuck, one more step could have led me closer to the void


Oh, someday we'll meet beyond the moon -
Some day in the future, we will see each other beyond the literal bounds of the moon


Someday soon.
That day is coming soon




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SAMUEL J. COOMES

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