Cloud 9
Red Handed Denial Lyrics

eally see
Is the mask you wear reality?
Or just another layer of your insecurity?

Cloud 9, it's a lie
I've been living in a fantasy
Cloud 9, it's a crime
I've been blinded by your deception

You had me believing that I was flying high
But all along, you were just another lie
I fell for the illusion, got lost in your game
Now I'm waking up, seeing through the shame

These lyrics from Red Handed Denial's song "Cloud 9" depict a story of falling for someone who turns out to be deceptive and unreliable. The singer describes how their initial encounter with this person was captivating ("at the perfect time you entered my life"), but it quickly transformed into a destructive force ("turned into a wildfire"). The first verse suggests that the singer wants to etch the memory of this person's face into their mind, possibly to remind themselves of the pain caused by their deceit.

The second verse delves into the doubts and insecurities surrounding the person in question. The singer wonders if the mask they wear is a representation of their true self or simply a façade born out of their own insecurities. The chorus emphasizes the realization that the singer has been living in a state of delusion and fantasy ("Cloud 9, it's a lie"). They admit to being blind to the deception until now, feeling like a victim of a crime.

Overall, "Cloud 9" explores themes of deception, self-deception, and disillusionment with a person who initially seemed perfect but ultimately revealed their true colors.