Little Black Cloud

The Cardigans

A black cloud's hanging over the town tonight
But I don't mind
I don't mind
There's a cold breeze cutting through the summer air
But I'm not scared
I don't care
'Cause we dance the night away
Let's dance the night away, yeah!

The black cloud's whispering into my ear
But I don't hear
I won't hear
'Cause the arms that hold me want an eye to eye
He's touching me
And I don't mind
As we dance the night away
Let's dance the night away

Oh yeah!
The music wants me tonight
What time will you let me down
I look pretty good tonight
Oh yeah!
Little black cloud
Little black cloud
I don't wanna go home

The black cloud's circling over me tonight
But I don't mind
And you don't mind
If you're cold I'll tell you it's the summer breeze
Just dance with me
We'll be alright

Oh yeah!
Te music wants me tonight
What time will you let me down
I look pretty great tonight
Oh yeah!
Little black cloud
Little black cloud
I'm not done yet

Hey, look at me!
The music wants me tonight
What time will you let me down
I look pretty great tonight
Oh yeah!
Little black cloud
Little black cloud
I don't wanna go home
I'm not done yet
I'm not done yet


Lyrics submitted by Ocean Soul

Little Black Cloud Lyrics as written by Nina Elisabet Persson Anders Peter Svensson

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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    General Comment

    This song is about not letting the bad things get to you because at this specific moment you decide to be happy, and unreachable to your probelms

    Sandinoon September 27, 2008   Link
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    General Comment

    "What time will you let me down" - Best part!

    Firenon November 03, 2009   Link
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    My Interpretation

    It's about ignoring your worries and having fun, it's awesome!

    rafaelluikon April 22, 2012   Link
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    General Comment

    I think it is about someone with a terminal illness who wants to live in the moment. The illness is the "little black cloud". "I'm not done yet!"

    CharlieBroonon March 04, 2016   Link

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