![]() ![]() “Cloud seven – completely happy, perfectly satisfied in a euphoric state.” In 1960, the following definition was first printed in The Dictionary of American Slang: The first dictionary to cite this idiom favoured ‘cloud seven’ version. Around the same period “cloud seven” appeared in The San Mateo Times, April 1952 and “thirty-nine” in Ross’s Hustlers, 1956. A little later, in 1946 “Cloud nine” evidence was found in The Oxnard Press-Courier. For example, in Albin Pollock’s directory of slang, The Underworld Speaks, 1935, there is allusion to “cloud seven”. There are also early examples of ‘cloud’ expressions including clouds seven, eight, nine and even thirty-nine. It is likely that it is the clouds themselves, rather than the number of them, what inspired those who coined the phrase. Moreover, nine is not the only number which has been linked to clouds. First of all because both, the cloud classifications and the Buddhist stages to enlightenment, have ten levels rather than nine. ![]() However, it is argued that neither of these theories are very likely. In this explanation Cloud Nine is one of the stages of the progress to one who is destined to become a Buddha (enlightenment of a Bodhisattva). Others claim that the phrase comes from Buddhism. One commonly cited explanation is that the expression derives from the classifications of clouds defined by the US Weather Bureau in the 1950s, in which ‘Cloud Nine’ is listed as the fluffy cumulonimbus type considered to be the most attractive of all cloud formations. Generally speaking, when a phrase contains a number, researchers focus on it to find its origin. The Bird and the Worm: The glow in the dark stars on the ceiling will shine for us.Definition: to be extremely happy and excited.Įxample: She was on cloud nine for days after getting her degree. Cloud Nine: Make your ceiling full of stars glow.The line "Make your ceiling full of stars glow" may be a reference to The Bird and the Worm from Ocean Eyes.He says that he would pull the moon down with a lasso for her if she asked him to. The line "Pull the moon down with a lasso" is a reference to the 1946 film "It's a Wonderful Life", where the main character asks his girlfriend what she would want from him as a gift. ![]() None of these ideas have been confirmed by Adam. Some people argue it's about both, with the original intention being to be about Abbey, and him releasing it on the Cinematic album as a way to cheer up those who could be struggling. These people also provide the argument that the lyric, "when your hand is in mine, you got me floatin' on cloud nine!" can possibly be a reference to Adam holding hands with his significant other. People have theorized it's purpose is to be listened to when you're having a bad day, or for those who don't feel well, while others argue it's about his girlfriend, judging by the YouTube thumbnail and album cover. There is lots of speculation in the Owl City fandom about who the song is about. This can be proven by lyrics like, "look up when the world gets you down, and you're gonna get by." It is a different take on Adam's usual synth, using more bass and heavy sounds in the beginning getting to a more lighthearted tone in the choruses.Ĭloud Nine is a song about being an optimist and staying positive when you feel like the world is against you. The song was included in Reel 3 with Be Brave and New York City, but was later released with the rest of the Reels, and the unheard Cinematic album. Cloud Nine's music video was released on YouTube on April 6, 2018. A screenshot of the thumbnail from Cloud Nine by Owl City.Ĭloud Nine is the 9th track on Cinematic and is 3 minutes and 52 seconds long. ![]()
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