Electric Light Orchestra

Above the Clouds

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Caught in the heat of the night.
There when things ain't goin right
No, no, no, you will remember me...

I came along to see your face,
But the only thing I got from you,
Was telling me it's fantasy,
That you would always be with me,
I can tell you that it's true
I'm waiting here,
But it's alright
It's alright with me,
You better believe me now.

I guess it's like a mountain side,
You gotta climb it to the top,
Floating in a sea of dreams
The only thing that you can see
Is the view above the clouds.
I'm waiting here,
But it's alright,
Still it's alright with me,
You better believe me now.

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by IsraeliDino

11m ago

Just came back from a trip to Switzerland with one of my best friends who I realized I am deeply in love with. Literally hiking the snowy mountaintops of the winter wonderland with her, above the endless seas of clouds reflecting the sunlight under the indomitable forms of the mountains...I'm waiting even though I know it will never be (I tried, believe me), but that's alright with me. I have gotten my answer and am in the process of grieving the possibility of the fantasy I had in my mind. A sort of heartbreak, if you will. It's been almost 8 years since we've met and I've survived it, to keep her in my life I'll survive it forever, until a new love can wash it all away...though I think I'll always appreciate her in that light, even if only slightly. Can't help it. The heart is as strong as the mind...but I will be stronger. Love you, J.

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by skoobie93

12y ago

A jilted lover Who couldn't take it. Whose heart wasn't strong enough To stay in a world where she didn't want him.

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