Big Cloud
Radiator Hospital Lyrics

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Dark sky up above.
Big cloud, don't rain down.
There's a million rainclouds in your head, keep fallin' down on you, and you can't look at the ground but it's all you wanna do.
Rain down through your hair.
Real loud, don't be scared.
There's a million rainclouds in your head, keep fallin' down on you, and you can't look at the ground but it's all you wanna do.
It's not the same for you, but at least I'm not the one outside your window.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Radiator Hospital's song "Big Cloud" explore the theme of sadness and the way it can overwhelm a person's thoughts and emotions. The image of a dark sky and a big cloud that "don't rain down" represents a feeling of stagnancy and paralysis, where the weight of one's sadness is heavy but doesn't seem to shift or change. The repetition of the line "there's a million rainclouds in your head, keep fallin' down on you" emphasizes the all-consuming nature of the sadness and the feeling of being trapped underneath it. The line "and you can't look at the ground but it's all you wanna do" highlights the paradoxical nature of sadness, where the desire to break free and move on is at odds with the feeling of being unable to do so.

As the song progresses, the lyrics become more uplifting, encouraging the listener not to be scared and assuring them that it's "not the same for [them]." The final line, "but at least I'm not the one outside your window," takes on a slightly melancholic tone, acknowledging that while the singer may not be in the same position as the listener, they still understand and empathize with their pain.

Overall, "Big Cloud" is a poignant and empathetic exploration of the complex emotions surrounding sadness and the difficulty of overcoming it.

Line by Line Meaning

Dark sky up above.
The sky is dark and gloomy, possibly indicating bad weather or a somber mood.

Big cloud, don't rain down.
The singer is hoping that the big cloud in the sky does not bring rain.

There's a million rainclouds in your head, keep fallin' down on you, and you can't look at the ground but it's all you wanna do.
The person being addressed is feeling overwhelmed and weighed down by their thoughts, which are like rainclouds constantly falling on them. They want to look away or escape from their problems.

Rain down through your hair.
This line is a repetition of the earlier line 'Big cloud, don't rain down'. The artist is hoping to avoid getting rained on.

Real loud, don't be scared.
The sound of the rain is going to be loud, but the person being addressed should not be afraid of it.

It's not the same for you, but at least I'm not the one outside your window.
The singer acknowledges that everyone experiences things differently, and they're not necessarily going through the same things as the person they're addressing. They're also grateful that they're not the source of the problem or causing any distress to the other person.

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