Clouds
The Jerry Cans Lyrics

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Love, I fell in love, I fell in love with the possibility
Of leaving you
I don′t care what they say about us
I don't

Oh, Where is my home now?
Oh, it′s up there in the clouds
Oh, where is my home now?

Oh, where is my home now?

I'll be there waiting, I'll be there waiting
For so long
I′ll be there waiting, I′ll be there waiting
For so long
Ohh ohh ohh oh
Ohh ohh ohh oh

Sing these songs with me
As every story that will tell us who we are
And we'll be free
I don′t care what they say about us
I don't

Oh, where is my home now?
Oh, it′s up there in the clouds
Oh, where is my home now?
Oh, where is my home now?

Utakiniaritugunga, utakiniaritugunga
Akuni
Utaqiniaritugunga, utaqiniaritugunga
Akuni
Ohh ohh ohh oh
Ohh ohh ohh oh

Oh, where is my home now?
Oh, it's up there in the clouds
Oh, where is my home now?
Oh, where is my home?

I′ll be there waiting, I'll be there waiting
For so long
I'll be there waiting, I′ll be there waiting
For so long
Utaqirniarituguna, utaqirniaritugunga
(Ohh, where is my home now?)

Utaqirniaritugunga, utaqirniarituguna
(Oh, Where is my home now?)

Overall Meaning

The Jerry Cans's song "Clouds" is a heart-wrenching ballad that speaks of falling in love with the possibility of leaving a partner. The lyrics express a sense of uncertainty and confusion about where home is and the longing to be there. The chorus repeats the question "Where is my home now? It's up there in the clouds" suggesting that the idea of home is elusive and difficult to pinpoint. The repeated refrain of "I'll be there waiting, for so long" adds to the melancholic tone of the song, implying a sense of waiting for something that may never come.

The lyrics also feature a verse in Inuktitut, which is the language spoken by the Inuit people of Canada. The verse, "Utakiniaritugunga, utakiniaritugunga Akuni Utaqiniaritugunga, utaqiniaritugunga Akuni," roughly translates to "I miss you, I miss you a lot I dream about you, I dream about you a lot." This verse adds a layer of cultural depth and richness to the song, showcasing the band's roots and heritage.

Line by Line Meaning

Love, I fell in love, I fell in love with the possibility Of leaving you
The singer fell in love with the idea of leaving their partner, even though they still love them.

I don't care what they say about us I don't
The singer doesn't care about the opinions of others regarding their relationship.

Oh, Where is my home now? Oh, it's up there in the clouds Oh, where is my home now? Oh, where is my home now?
The singer is unsure of where their true home is and feels like it may be in a distant, unreachable place like the clouds.

I'll be there waiting, I'll be there waiting For so long I'll be there waiting, I'll be there waiting For so long Ohh ohh ohh oh Ohh ohh ohh oh
The artist is willing to wait a long time for their true home or for resolution within their relationship.

Sing these songs with me As every story that will tell us who we are And we'll be free I don't care what they say about us I don't
The artist wants to share these songs as a way of understanding their identity and becoming free from the opinions of others.

Utakiniaritugunga, utakiniaritugunga Akuni Utaqiniaritugunga, utaqiniaritugunga Akuni Ohh ohh ohh oh Ohh ohh ohh oh
These lines are in Inuktitut, the language of the band. The meaning is unclear but may relate to a longing for a home that is connected to traditional Inuit culture.

Oh, where is my home now? Oh, it's up there in the clouds Oh, where is my home now? Oh, where is my home?
The singer is still searching for their true home, which may be in the clouds, but they are uncertain if they will ever find it.

I'll be there waiting, I'll be there waiting For so long I'll be there waiting, I'll be there waiting For so long Utaqirniaritugunga, utaqirniaritugunga (Ohh, where is my home now?) Utaqirniaritugunga, utaqirniarituguna (Oh, Where is my home now?)
The artist is willing to continue waiting for their true home, even though they are unsure if they will ever find it. The Inuktitut lines are repeated, emphasizing the theme of the search for a home that is connected to traditional culture.

Writer(s): Andrew Morrison, Brian Leigh Pickett, Darryl James, Nancy Mike, Simon Ward

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