Story Behind The Song

Inspired by "Cloud 9" by Meaghn Marony.

Song Description

"Cloud 8 Blues" is a wistful ballad that subverts the classic "Cloud 9" idiom to tell a story of romantic longing and near-miss happiness. The narrative places the singer on "Cloud 8"--a metaphorical state of contentment that falls just short of the euphoric "Cloud 9" occupied by his love interest, driving a plea for connection over a backdrop of sunset imagery and fireflies.

Lyrics

(Verse 1)
Sittin' on my porch with a tall glass in hand,
Watchin' the sunset paint the sky so grand,
There's a gal up high where summer breezes blow,
On Cloud 9, lookin' down at me below.
She's laughin' and dancing, got that sparkle in her eye,
While I'm here on Cloud 8, just wonderin' why.
With every twirl and spin, she lights up the night,
I can feel the pull, maybe it's time to take flight.

(Chorus)
Oh, will you look at her, having so much fun,
She's got that magic, like the shining sun,
I'm strummin' my guitar, yeah, singin' this tune,
Can I join you up there, my sweet little moon?

(Verse 2)
The stars are all whispering, they're singin' her song,
And I'm down here hummin', chasin' along,
She's dancing with the fireflies, lighting up the night,
While my heart's feelin' heavy, wishin' for her light.
Every laugh's a melody, every glance a spark,
She's painted on my heart, like a work of art,
Oh, I'm beggin' the heavens for a chance to take flight,
'Cause up there in the clouds, it just feels so right.

(Chorus)
Oh, will you look at her, having so much fun,
She's got that magic, like the shining sun,
I'm strummin' my guitar, yeah, singin' this tune,
Can I join you up there, my sweet little moon?

(Bridge)
So, if you hear this song softly driftin' away,
Know I'm callin' to you, in my own humble way,
Cloud 8 is nice, but I dream of Cloud 9,
With you by my side, everything will be fine.

(Verse 3)
I don't need the whole sky tonight,
Just a chance to rise a little higher,
If you ever need a steady hand,
I'll be right here where I stand.
Cloud 8's close enough to see,
What Cloud 9 could be with me.

(Chorus)
Oh, will you look at her, having so much fun,
She's got that magic, like the shining sun,
I'm strummin' my guitar, yeah, singin' this tune,
Can I join you up there, my sweet little moon?

(Outro)
So here's to the gal who's dancin' so free,
Up on Cloud 9, come on, take a chance on me,
From Cloud 8 to you, just one flight away,
Let's laugh 'til the dawn starts chasin' stars away.