Cloudbusting
Kate Bush
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I still dream of orgonon 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 What made it special 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 Ooh, I just know that something good is going to 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, daddy I won't forget 'Cause every time it rains You're here in my head Like the sun coming out Ooh, I just know that something good is going to happen And I don't know when But just saying it could even make it happen But every time it rains You're here in my head Like the sun coming out Looks the sun coming out Ooh, I just know that something good is going to happen And I don't know when But just saying it could even make it happen Just saying it could even make it happen The sun's coming out Your son's coming out
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Written by: Kate Bush
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10 facts about this song
Song Concept"Cloudbusting" is inspired by a book called "A Book of Dreams," which was written by Peter Reich. The book is about the turbulent relationship of author Peter Reich and his father, Wilhelm Reich, a psychiatrist, and his research.
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Musical CompositionThe song exudes a strong, rhythmic resonance achieved by mixing cellos and drums. The unique blend provides a haunting soundscape that many consider emblematic of Kate Bush's distinctive sound.
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Chart Performance"Cloudbusting" achieved significant success in the UK, reaching number 20 on the UK Singles Chart in 1985.
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Music VideoThe music video is notable for featuring actor Donald Sutherland, who played the role of Wilhelm Reich in the depiction of the narrative included in the song's lyrics.
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Unique InstrumentThe song utilizes a rare musical instrument called the "Bulgarian tapan drum," which enhances the overall tune and amplification of the song.
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Album Success"Cloudbusting" is a track from the album "Hounds of Love," which was one of the most successful albums of Kate Bush's career. The album topped the UK Albums Chart upon its release.
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Wilhelm Reich's CloudbusterThe song revolves around the concept of the "Cloudbuster," a rain-making device. This device was one of Wilhelm Reich's experiments that he believed could create rain by manipulating 'orgone energy' in the atmosphere.
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LyricsBush's lyrics empathize with the young Peter Reich during the time when his father was taken away by the American government and imprisoned.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including the British band "Utah Saints" and Canadian musician "Neil Young".
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Pop CultureThe song has left its mark in pop culture, being referenced in TV shows like "Doctor Who," and the music video was parodied in an episode of "French and Saunders".
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