Cloud of Unknowing
Sinfonia Viva Lyrics
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My world seems open
Every satellite up here is watching
But I was here from the very start
Trying to find a way to your heart
All the days are forgetting
They've gone out with the tide
Like setting suns at the rodeo
Trying to find someone you'll never know
Oh, sinking love
On the cloud of unknowing
Every satellite up here is watching
Waiting to see what the morning brings
May bring sunshine on its wings
The lyrics of Sinfonia Viva's song Cloud of Unknowing speaks about the feelings of being lost and forgotten, and the yearning to find a connection with something or someone, possibly a love interest. The metaphor of the "cloud of unknowing" refers to a state of confusion and uncertainty, where everything seems blurry or unclear. The singer acknowledges that while there are many people around him or her, it feels like no one truly understands or cares about what he or she feels. The "satellites" represent the constant attention and scrutiny that one can experience in modern society, through social media or surveillance.
The second stanza highlights the sense of isolation and emptiness that the singer feels, as if all the days have blended together and disappeared without a trace. The reference to the "rodeo" suggests a feeling of being trapped, like a performer forced to repeat the same routine over and over again, without any meaning or fulfillment. The final line, "Trying to find someone you'll never know", encapsulates the theme of the song, which is the search for something that may never be found, or someone who may never reciprocate the singer's feelings.
Overall, Cloud of Unknowing is a melancholic and introspective song that captures the mood of uncertainty and disconnection that many people experience in contemporary life.
Line by Line Meaning
On the cloud of unknowing
In a state of uncertainty and confusion about one's surroundings
My world seems open
Despite the confusion, one's perspective remains unobstructed
Every satellite up here is watching
Being observed from all angles and perspectives
But I was here from the very start
Deeply rooted and present from the beginning
Trying to find a way to your heart
Struggling to establish an emotional connection with someone
All the days are forgetting
Moments and experiences slipping away with time
They've gone out with the tide
Fading away and disappearing, like the ocean's currents
Lost at sea somewhere, waiting
Feeling adrift and directionless, waiting for some form of guidance
Like setting suns at the rodeo
Fleeting moments that are reminiscent of something seen but never fully grasped
Trying to find someone you'll never know
Attempting to connect with someone who remains forever unknowable
Oh, sinking love
A feeling of love that is constantly slipping away or lost at sea
Waiting to see what the morning brings
Anticipation for the future, with the hope of new opportunities and possibilities
May bring sunshine on its wings
Possibility for hope and brightness, holding the potential to uplift and inspire
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOBBY WOMACK, DAMON ALBARN, JAMIE HEWLETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kai Mauseth
@1ArtfulBodger Thanks a lot! :)
Lee Barnes
The title is Cloud of Unknowing.
Peter K
Holy frock, that must've been the most boring concert ever. What a waste of clock!