Cloudbusting Lyrics – Kate Bush

[Chorus]
The chorus is a declaration of hope and optimism. The mention of rain and the sun coming out symbolizes the idea of cycles in life. Despite the challenges or emotional turmoil, the singer believes that something good will eventually happen. This section of the song is a call to maintain a positive outlook and to affirm that simply saying and believing in something good can help make it a reality.

[Verse 2:
In the second verse, the singer is on top of the world, looking over the edge, and can see "them" coming. "Them" likely refers to powerful or threatening individuals or institutions. The singer appears small and insignificant in comparison, which could indicate a sense of powerlessness or vulnerability in the face of authority.

[Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus repeats the yo-yo metaphor and emphasizes the need to hide something or someone from the government. This suggests that the singer has something to protect, something valuable or precious, and there's a fear of external forces taking it away.

[Chorus]
The second chorus reinforces the message of hope and optimism, using the rain and sun metaphor. It also includes the phrase "Look, your son's coming out," which might refer to a son or a younger generation, suggesting a better future or a brighter tomorrow.

[Bridge]
The bridge features a repeated chant of "Yeah, yeah, yay-yo," which seems to express excitement or anticipation. The line "We're cloudbusting, daddy" could be a reference to Wilhelm Reich's cloudbusting experiments, where he claimed to be able to manipulate the weather. In the context of the song, it might symbolize a desire to change or control circumstances, or it could be a metaphor for achieving something extraordinary.

[Outro]
The outro returns to the sun coming out, suggesting that hope and positive change are on the horizon, possibly for the younger generation mentioned earlier.