Cloud of Unknowing
Sinfonia Viva Lyrics


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On the cloud of unknowing
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
Lost at sea somewhere, waiting
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

Overall Meaning

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

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Comments from YouTube:

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!