Cloudbusting
Wild Nothing Lyrics
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I wake up crying
You're making rain
And you're just in reach
When you and sleep escape me
You're like my yo-yo
That glowed in the dark
Made it dangerous
So I bury it and forget
But every time it rains
You're here in my head
Like the sun coming out
I just know that
Something good is gonna happen
And I don't know when
But just saying it could even make it happen
On top of the world
Looking over the edge
You could see them coming
You looked too small
In their big, black car
To be a threat to the men in power
I hid my yo-yo
In the garden
I can't hide you
From the government
Oh God, I won't forget
'Cause every time it rains
You're here in my head
Like the sun coming out
I just know that
Something good is gonna happen
And I don't know when
But just saying it could even make it happen
And every time it rains
You're here in my head
Like the sun coming out
Like your son's coming out
I just know that
Something good is gonna happen
And I don't know when
But just saying it could even make it happen
Just saying it could even make it happen
Your son's coming out
Your son's coming out
The song "Cloudbusting" by Wild Nothing is a dreamy and nostalgic tune about the power of hope and imagination. The first verse speaks of dreaming of Orgonon, a term coined by psychoanalyst Wilhelm Reich to describe the energy present in all living things. The singer wakes up crying, implying that their dreams were of a painful nature. The second line introduces the idea of rainfall, and the person who has the ability to control it but is just out of reach.
The lyrics then shift to a metaphor of a glowing yo-yo that is both special and dangerous. The singer buries it and forgets it, but the idea of the person who controls the rain is never far from their thoughts. The chorus repeats the idea that something good is going to happen, and just saying it could make it happen. This is an expression of the power of positive thinking.
The third verse describes the singer as being on top of the world, looking over the edge and seeing a group of powerful men in a big, black car. They feel small in comparison and hide their yo-yo in the garden. The last lines repeat the chorus, adding the idea that "your son's coming out." This could be interpreted as a reference to a new dawn, a new beginning, or even a birth.
Overall, "Cloudbusting" is a nostalgic and dreamy song that encourages hope and imagination. The power of positive thinking is emphasized, as well as the idea that even small acts or words can have a big impact.
Line by Line Meaning
I still dream of Orgonon
I often dream about a place called Orgonon.
I wake up crying
My dreams of Orgonon evoke strong emotions in me.
You're making rain
You have the power to bring about positive change and make things happen.
And you're just in reach
You are close enough to me that I feel I can rely on you to make things better.
When you and sleep escape me
When I can't sleep, I think of you and how you can help me.
You're like my yo-yo
You remind me of my favorite toy, my yo-yo.
That glowed in the dark
My yo-yo was special because it glowed in the dark.
What made it special
It was so unique.
Made it dangerous
It was also dangerous because it was so special.
So I bury it and forget
So I got rid of it and moved on as if it never existed.
But every time it rains
But every time it rains, I can't help but think of you.
You're here in my head
You are a constant presence in my thoughts.
Like the sun coming out
Like a bright ray of sunshine in my life.
I just know that
I have a strong feeling that
Something good is gonna happen
Good things are on the horizon.
And I don't know when
I don't know when they will happen.
But just saying it could even make it happen
But speaking it into existence might just make it come true.
On top of the world
Feeling invincible.
Looking over the edge
But also feeling vulnerable.
You could see them coming
Seeing the people who could take away my power and control.
You looked too small
Feeling like I wasn't strong enough to fight back against them.
In their big, black car
The oppressors had a big, powerful car.
To be a threat to the men in power
I felt powerless against those in control.
I hid my yo-yo
I tried to hide my vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
In the garden
In a place of safety and comfort for me.
I can't hide you
But I can't hide my feelings for you.
From the government
From those in control who have the power to take away my freedom.
Oh God, I won't forget
I will never forget the way I feel about you and how you make me feel.
Your son's coming out
The sun has risen and is shining.
Your son's coming out
The sun has risen and is shining.
I just know that
I have a strong feeling that
Something good is gonna happen
Good things are on the horizon.
And I don't know when
I don't know when they will happen.
But just saying it could even make it happen
But speaking it into existence might just make it come true.
Contributed by Lily W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.