Massive cumulus clouds are seen throughout the film, hinting at an unseen world above these white masses. The 2019 Japanese animation ‘Tenki no ko’ or ‘Weathering with You’ for instance, tells the story of a girl who can control the weather. There are also a good number of stories and films that use clouds as a motif. Such ephemeral beauty has motivated countless individuals to create poetry, songs, stories, and wise sayings in the name of clouds.Ī good example would be this quote from poet, playwright, composer, and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore: ‘Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.’ Another great line is from Joni Mitchell’s 1969 song ‘Both Sides Now’: They can shift depending on factors such as heat, temperature, and water present in the air. That’s the beauty of clouds – they’re not constant. You may wake up to random, puffy balls in the morning but by mid-afternoon, you may find yourself staring at low-lying, grey sheets that spell rain or snow. They look light, fluffy, and they change throughout the day. There’s good reason why there are lots of references to clouds in pop culture.
