Clouds
The Jayhawks Lyrics


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I just want to remember you
The way you're standing there
With that hurry home looks in your eyes
And flowers on the table

Sometimes I see too much
Sometimes I see too little
Sometimes shadows fall, darken all
And cover up the fable

Every time that I see your face
It's like cool, cool water running down my back
Cool, cool water running down my back

Sometimes I see my memories
Like a film that never stops
Although I know how it ends
Still I can't help but watch

There's a break in the clouds
As I feel myself shiver
Still there's no light coming through
No reflection on the river

Every time that I see your face
It's like cool, cool water running down my back
Cool, cool water running down my back

Every time that I see your face




It's like cool, cool water running down my back
Cool, cool water running down my back

Overall Meaning

In "Clouds" by The Jayhawks, the singer is reflecting on their memories of someone they once loved. The lyrics suggest that this person is no longer in their life, as the singer wants to "remember you" as they were before. The imagery of "flowers on the table" and "hurry home looks in your eyes" indicates a domestic setting, and the singer seems to have fond memories of their time together. However, the melancholy tone of the song hints at a painful loss or separation.


The chorus, with its repeated line "Every time that I see your face, it's like cool, cool water running down my back," reinforces the idea that the singer finds a sense of relief or comfort in remembering this person. The metaphor of water suggests cleansing or renewal, but also hints at the possibility of tears. The final verse adds another layer of sadness, with the singer describing a "break in the clouds" but no "light coming through." This could be a metaphor for the singer's life without this person, which lacks the brightness and joy they once brought.


Overall, "Clouds" is a poignant and emotional reflection on loss and memory. The singer holds onto the past and finds solace in it, but also acknowledges the pain of letting go.


Line by Line Meaning

I just want to remember you
The singer wants to hold into the memory of the person they love


The way you're standing there
The singer remembers the way the person they love stood


With that hurry home looks in your eyes
The singer notices the person they love looks eager to get home


And flowers on the table
The artist remembers the flowers on the table when they were together


Sometimes I see too much
The artist has a tendency to overanalyze things


Sometimes I see too little
The singer sometimes fails to notice important details


Sometimes shadows fall, darken all
The singer sometimes gets lost in negative feelings


And cover up the fable
These negative feelings cover up the beautiful story of their love


Every time that I see your face
The artist is reminded of their love when they see the person's face


It's like cool, cool water running down my back
The feeling of being reminded of their love is refreshing, like a cool refreshing drink of water


Sometimes I see my memories
The singer often reflects on their memories of their love


Like a film that never stops
The memories are vivid and replay in the artist's mind like a never-ending movie


Although I know how it ends
The singer knows their relationship came to an end


Still I can't help but watch
Despite knowing how their love story ended, the singer can't help but remember and hold on to those memories


There's a break in the clouds
The singer sees a small glimmer of hope for their future


As I feel myself shiver
The artist feels a mix of emotions, including intense feelings of longing and sadness


Still there's no light coming through
Despite the glimmer of hope, the artist sees no bright future for their relationship


No reflection on the river
The river symbolizes the flow of time and change, there is no change or progress in their relationship




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GARY LOURIS, GARY MICHAEL LOURIS, KAREN GROTBERG, MARC R. PERLMAN, TIMOTHY JAMES O'REAGAN

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