About the song
## Rolling Stones – Get Off Of My Cloud (1965)
“Get Off Of My Cloud” is a classic rock anthem released by The Rolling Stones in 1965, and it remains one of their most iconic songs. The track, written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, captures the band’s youthful energy and rebellious spirit.
The song’s title immediately sets the tone for a defiant and confrontational message. Jagger’s vocals are full of attitude and swagger as he demands that someone “get off of [his] cloud.” The lyrics express frustration and impatience with someone who is overstaying their welcome or interfering in his life. It’s a song about asserting one’s independence and setting boundaries.
Musically, “Get Off Of My Cloud” is a driving rock and roll number with a powerful riff and a steady beat. The rhythm section, consisting of Charlie Watts on drums and Bill Wyman on bass, provides a solid foundation for the song. The guitar work, primarily handled by Brian Jones, is energetic and melodic. The horns, which add a touch of brassy flair, contribute to the song’s upbeat and infectious vibe.
The song’s arrangement is simple yet effective. The verses and chorus are repetitive, allowing the listener to focus on Jagger’s vocals and the band’s energetic performance. The bridge offers a brief respite from the main riff, but it quickly returns to the driving rhythm of the chorus.
“Get Off Of My Cloud” was a huge success upon its release, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It helped to cement The Rolling Stones’ status as one of the most popular and influential bands of the 1960s. The song’s enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless appeal and its ability to capture the spirit of a generation.
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Lyrics
I live on an apartment
On the ninety-ninth floor of my block
And I sit at home lookin’ out the window
Imaginin’ the world has stopped
Then in flies a guy
Who’s all dressed up just like the Union Jack
He says “I would drive around
If I had his kind of detergent pack”
I said, “Hey, hey, you, you, get off of my cloud
Hey, hey, you, you, get off of my cloud
Hey, hey, you, you, get off of my cloud
Don’t hang around ’cause two’s a crowd
On my cloud baby”
The telephone is ringin’
I say, “Hi, it’s me, who is it there on the line?”
A voice says, “Hi, hello, how are you?
Well, I guess I’m doin’ fine”
It’s three a.m., there’s too much noise
Don’t you people ever wanna go to bed?
‘Cause you feel so good
Do you have to drive me out of my head?
I said, “Hey, hey, you, you, get off of my cloud
Hey, hey, you, you, get off of my cloud
Hey, hey, you, you, get off of my cloud
Don’t hang around ’cause two’s a crowd
On my cloud baby”
I was sick and tired, fed up with this
And decided to take a drive downtown
It was so very quiet and peaceful
There was nobody, not a soul around
I laid myself out
I was so tired and I started to dream
In the mornin’ the parkin’ tickets were just like a flag
Stuck on my windscreen
I said, “Hey, hey, you, you, get off of my cloud
Hey, hey, you, you, get off of my cloud
Hey, hey, you, you, get off of my cloud
Don’t hang around ’cause two’s a crowd
On my cloud”
Hey, hey, you, you, get off of my cloud
Hey, hey, you, you, get off of my cloud
Hey, hey, you, you, get off of my cloud
Don’t hang around, baby, two’s a crowd
On my cloud