The message of “Cloud” appears to be one of relief and freedom. The song starts with a snippet of a phone call to Joey’s mom, where he tells her he finally stopped taking Xanax.
“Cloud” takes the perspective of Joey’s look back on doing drugs, he realizes how much time and energy they took from him...
[Intro]
Hey Ma, I finally feel better
Stopped doing the xans
Stopped taking the valiums and I feel like I can finally wake up and enjoy life for what it is
So um, I'm out here in LA, and I'm happy
[Chorus]
And I don't wanna come back down from this cloud
Taking my time from a semi charmed life, something don't feel right, yeah
And I don't wanna come back down from this cloud
I'm burnin' through all these lines to find what I don't need, yeah
[Verse 1]
I never needed you, didn't need your sign
Chasin' pipe dreams, wasted hella time
But I made it back, plus I doubled mine
Thank you for the ride, came up with a dime
When I see you I'ma bless you
Don't be sorry, mate, life is like a chess move
Know that they wish me the best too
Haha, what's my next move?
I put in work and yeah I pay that price daily
I love my girl 'cause everyone else think I'm crazy
See when you're down nobody knows you and it's gravy
But now I'm up the phone been blowing up lately
[Chorus]
And I don't wanna come back down from this cloud
Taking my time from a semi charmed life, something don't feel right, yeah
And I don't wanna come back down from this cloud
I'm burnin' through all these lines to find what I don't need, yeah
[Verse 2]
Movin' slow was the best move
I put in all in God's hands, call the rescue
I told my mama, "One day, I'ma bless you"
I dropped a figure last week that's a flex move, yeah
And I'm lovin' life, family on my right
Put the fake ones on the left, just to show 'em what it's like, yeah
I know what it feel like I can see that scar daily
Reaching for a hand but nobody came to save me
Started from the bottom so nobody ever made me
Underdog runnin' things, now, we the A team, yeah, we the A team, we the A team
[Chorus]
And I don't wanna come back down from this cloud
Taking my time from a semi charmed life, some don't feel right, yeah
And I don't wanna come back down from this cloud
Burnin' through all these lines to find who I don't need, yeah
Yeah, I don't wanna come back down, no
I don't wanna come back down
I don't wanna come back down
Cloud was written by Joey Vantes.
Cloud was produced by Fabestar.
Joey Vantes released Cloud on Wed Jun 20 2018.
Joey Vantes has removed this song from all streaming platforms.
Why he did it is unknown, there is speculation that perhaps it might be included on his new album Legends Never Die 2 coming out this Friday.
On December 2, 2020, Joey resurfaced the song along with a visual for it on Instagram.
Joey Vantes – Cloud
In light of our success together, I wanted to bring one back y’all been in my ear about for 2 years. CLOUD. As someone who battled depression & anxiety for years, I knew it was special when we first dropped it. Enjoy the visual. Here’s to y’all 🥂🙏🏽🕊 #musicvideo #joeyvant...