Clouds
Sebalter Lyrics
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We don′t care when the sun goes down,
We don't care when the sun goes down
If tomorrow everything ends, how would you judge me
I′m only a little man, look at me I'm only a man
Is tomorrow gonna be a peaceful day?
I feel like writing, oh I fear
Sophisticated men on a stage, sophisticated men on a stage
Putting up too much make up, for a single act
Then the curtains make us blind, it's too late oh it′s too late
I′m staring at clouds fading to the sea
It's not as bad as we thought, we were afraid I know
′Cause we are also empty clouds, afraid the sky where we live
Clears up, we are not eternal you know
Just live it now, it's not that bad
Maybe tomorrow everything will end
So look at me, I′m only a man
Behind the curtains everything is black
I'm staring at clouds fading to the sea
It′s not as bad as we thought, we were afraid I know
'Cause we are also empty clouds, afraid the sky where we live
Clears up, we are not eternal you know
Sebalter's song "Clouds" is a poetic expression that touches the theme of human mortality and the fleetingness of life. The lyrics of the song urge people to live in the present moment, appreciate every little thing in life and not to waste time wearing a façade that may lead to one's regrets in the end. The opening lines of the song "We are acting like idiots as we were eternal," is a clear indication of how people go all out, forgetting that life is brief and ephemeral.
The artist highlights how people often deceive themselves and others by putting on a mask, hoping that they will be accepted by society, but eventually, time runs out. The line "Putting up too much make up, for a single act, Then the curtains make us blind, it's too late oh it's too late, " is poignant and suggests that people should be true to themselves, embrace their vulnerabilities, and live freely without the approval of others.
Sebalter's laments over the vulnerability of life by saying, "If tomorrow everything ends, how would you judge me, I'm only a little man, look at me, I'm only a man." He urges listeners to focus on the beauty of the present moment, enjoy the simple things in life, and shed off the mask of sophistication that society demands. The song is a reminder that life is short and fleeting, and one should embrace every moment, as the sky is not eternal.
Line by Line Meaning
We are acting like idiots as we were eternal
We are behaving foolishly as if we have all the time in the world
We don′t care when the sun goes down,
We don't pay heed to the passing of time
We don't care when the sun goes down
We don't care about the consequences of our actions
If tomorrow everything ends, how would you judge me
If life as we know it is suddenly over, what kind of person would you consider me to be?
I′m only a little man, look at me I'm only a man
I am a fallible human being, just like you
Is tomorrow gonna be a peaceful day?
Will tomorrow be a day of calm and tranquility?
I feel like writing, oh I fear
I have the urge to express myself through my art, but I am afraid of what others may think
We are wasting time, wearing this mask
We are wasting valuable time pretending to be something we're not
Sophisticated men on a stage, sophisticated men on a stage
We are all just performers, trying to make our way in the world
Putting up too much make up, for a single act
We are expending too much effort for a fleeting moment in time
Then the curtains make us blind, it's too late oh it′s too late
When the performance is over, we are left with nothing but darkness; it's too late to change anything
I′m staring at clouds fading to the sea
I am contemplating the beauty of nature and its impermanence
It's not as bad as we thought, we were afraid I know
Things are not as dire as we had previously believed; fear was clouding our judgment
′Cause we are also empty clouds, afraid the sky where we live
We are like clouds, constantly changing and afraid of the uncertain future
Clears up, we are not eternal you know
When the sky clears, we realize that we are not invincible and that our time on this earth is limited
Just live it now, it's not that bad
Enjoy the present moment, for it is not as terrible as we may imagine
Maybe tomorrow everything will end
It is possible that tomorrow will never come, and everything will be over
So look at me, I′m only a man
I am not perfect, and I make mistakes just like everyone else
Behind the curtains everything is black
When the performance is over, there is nothing left but darkness
I'm staring at clouds fading to the sea
I am once again reflecting on the beauty and transience of nature
It′s not as bad as we thought, we were afraid I know
Our fears and anxieties have been clouding our judgment, and things are not as terrible as we imagined
'Cause we are also empty clouds, afraid the sky where we live
Like clouds, we are constantly changing and afraid of the unknown future
Clears up, we are not eternal you know
When the sky clears, we realize that we are not invincible and that our time on this earth is limited
Writer(s): Sebastiano Paù-lessi
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