Cloud 9
ethan dufault Lyrics


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I was holding back
Didn't wanna bleed dry
But you fell on my map
Turned my red flags to white
Thought I built my defenses
But you won't relent in my mind
And now I'm
Collecting Kodaks inside my head
I don't want memories without her
I'm losing sleep 'cause I'm so obsessed
But I don't regret
Looking at you looking at me
We're twenty-two but I need you on my A-team
And I won't lie
You make all my feelings take flight
I mean it like
You're taking me up to cloud nine
Summertime drives in my Camry
Singing Malibu Nights like we're LANY
And I won't lie
Everything with you just feels right
I mean it like
You're taking me up to cloud nine
Just you and I
Yeah we started off
Heading different directions
Thought I'd seen it all
But you changed my perspective
From upside down to inside out 180
(Oh)
Now I'm
Collecting Kodaks inside my head
I don't want memories without her
I'm losing sleep 'cause I'm so obsessed
But I don't regret
Looking at you looking at me
We're twenty-two but I need you on my A-team
And I won't lie
You make all my feelings take flight
I mean it like
You're taking me up to cloud nine
Summertime drives in my Camry
Singing Malibu Nights like we're LANY
And I won't lie
Everything with you just feels right
I mean it like
You're taking me up to cloud nine
Just you and I
(Ooh)
Cloud nine
(Ooh)
And I won't lie
Everything with you just feels right
I mean it like
You're taking me up to cloud nine
Just you and I
Collecting Kodaks inside my head
Turned black and white into color
When it's just us the sun don't set
And I'm obsessed
With looking at you looking at me
We're twenty-two but I need you on my A-team
And I won't lie
You make all my feelings take flight
I mean it like
You're taking me up to cloud nine
Summertime drives in my Camry
Singing Malibu Nights like we're LANY
And I won't lie
Everything with you just feels right
I mean it like
You're taking me up to cloud nine
Just you and I
(Ooh)
Cloud nine
(Ooh)
And I won't lie
Everything with you just feels right
I mean it like




You're taking me up to cloud nine
Just you and I

Overall Meaning

In this song, Ethan Dufault talks about falling in love and being taken to "cloud nine" by his significant other. He initially held back and built defenses to avoid getting hurt, but the other person made him change his perspective and see things in a new light. He contemplates the idea of memories without this person, which would be empty and unfulfilling. Despite being obsessed with them and losing sleep over them, he does not regret falling for them. The verses describe a carefree and idyllic relationship, where they drive around singing songs and enjoying each other's company. The chorus is a declaration of how much this person means to him and how they bring him happiness and joy.


Through the song, Ethan Dufault paints a picture of a budding romance that takes him to new heights, where he forgets his worries and fears. He uses the metaphor of "cloud nine," an expression that refers to a state of euphoria or happiness. He's so invested in this relationship, even though he's young, and he wants this person on his "A-team," where he prioritizes their feelings and desires above others. The bridge suggests that this person has changed his life for the better, turning black and white moments into full colorful memories worth cherishing.


Overall, "Cloud Nine" is a vibrant love song that celebrates the joy of falling in love and finding happiness with someone special. It's a song that anyone who has experienced the joy of love can relate to, and it has a catchy melody that will stay with you long after you've listened to it.


Line by Line Meaning

I was holding back
I was trying not to let my emotions take over


Didn't wanna bleed dry
I didn't want to give too much of myself away


But you fell on my map
But then you came into my life and changed everything


Turned my red flags to white
Made me overlook the potential problems in our relationship


Thought I built my defenses
Thought I had protected myself from getting hurt


But you won't relent in my mind
But you keep invading my thoughts and feelings


And now I'm
And now I am


Collecting Kodaks inside my head
Collecting happy memories in my mind


I don't want memories without her
I don't want to lose the good times we have had


I'm losing sleep 'cause I'm so obsessed
I can't stop thinking about you and it's keeping me up at night


But I don't regret
But I don't feel bad about it


Looking at you looking at me
I love seeing the way you look at me


We're twenty-two but I need you on my A-team
We're young but I want to be with you forever


And I won't lie
And I am being honest


You make all my feelings take flight
You make me feel alive and full of joy


I mean it like
I really mean it


You're taking me up to cloud nine
You're making me the happiest I've ever been


Summertime drives in my Camry
We go for drives in my car during the summer


Singing Malibu Nights like we're LANY
We listen to cool music and have fun together


Everything with you just feels right
Being with you feels like the perfect fit


Just you and I
Just the two of us


Yeah we started off
We began


Heading different directions
We were going in separate ways


Thought I'd seen it all
I thought I knew what love was


But you changed my perspective
But then you came along and changed my outlook on love


From upside down to inside out 180
You turned everything around and made it better


Turned black and white into color
You made everything more vibrant and exciting


When it's just us the sun don't set
When we're together, time seems to stand still


And I'm obsessed
And I can't get enough of you


Cloud nine
Feeling on top of the world




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Asher Postman, Ethan Dufault, Gabe Altenberger, Michael VanWagoner, Steven Chen

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