“clouds” in the sense of “something that has a dark or threatening aspect”, playing off the expression “clouds of war.”

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“Clouds are at war” could mean storm clouds, with the “war” implying lightning. The next line, referencing “the shower, the storm” supports this, along with the sample of thunder towards the end of the verse.

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He draws in the chin as in a expression of resentment or scorn Sage Francis – Bridle

To bridle.

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Is there room in the game for a lame who rhymes? Childish Gambino – All the Shine

He’s asking if there’s room in the game for a “lame,” also known as someone who’s not cool, i.e. himself.

Not that CG is the world’s first nerd rapper…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2TBX4s9C4w

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AWOL Sage Francis – Bridle

Military slang: absent without leave

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Maze broken, she's runnin', feet swollen, he's commin', she's stolen
And before he even knows it - she's gone Sage Francis – Bridle

Sage has trapped his lover in this song like a scientist trapping a mouse. Alas, she has escaped.

Also probably setting up the age-old brains-vs.-feelings argument in that Sage, being the scientist, is thinking too much and feeling too little for the relationship to work.

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Headstall Sage Francis – Bridle

Part of the bridle that encircles the head.

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*I never thought I'd miss you* Sage Francis – Bridle

Sample: Madness “It Must Be Love”

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It's nothing like that sweet old song Sage Francis – Bridle

Most likely referencing Don Henley’s “The Boys of Summer.”

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[Sage Francis] Sage Francis – Bridle

Various meanings of “bridle”:

(n.) the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit and reins
(v.) to restrain, check, or control with
(v.) to show hostility or resentment (as to an affront to one’s pride or dignity) esp. by drawing back the head and chin

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Sometimes a girl
(I want you to be happy)
Will come and go
(And that's like really what it comes down to)
Sometimes a girl
(But as one of my good friends in this world)
Will come and go
(And I hope that whatever happens, that)
Sometimes a girl
(You will be, like, real happy)
Will come and go
(Not sort of fake, like that kind of happy) Sage Francis – Bridle

Sample of The Spinners' “Love Don’t Love Nobody” spliced with a breakup voicemail from one of Sage’s exes.

If you haven’t guessed yet, this is the breakup song of the album.

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