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cloudbusting

cloudbusting

9.4
A song by Kate Bush from 1985 known for its dramatic story
  • proper noun
  • /ˈklaʊdˌbʌstɪŋ/
translation icon : Cloudbusting
  • Whenever I hear cloudbusting, I am reminded of the unique style of 1980s pop music.

Examples

  • The music video for cloudbusting features a dramatic story inspired by real events.

  • Many fans consider cloudbusting one of Kate Bush's most powerful and emotional songs.

  • I love listening to cloudbusting by Kate Bush.

  • Have you ever heard cloudbusting?

  • Kate Bush's song Cloudbusting tells a captivating story of love and loss.

  • Many fans regard Cloudbusting as one of Kate Bush's most memorable tracks.

  • The themes in Cloudbusting resonate deeply with listeners across generations.

Surface Forms

cloudbusting main

Morphology

cloudbusting = cloudbust (transparent) = cloud + bust + ing

The song title is derived transparently from the existing lexical compound 'cloudbust' plus '-ing', naming the action or process.

Etymology

Cloudbusting the song takes its name from an idea and a machine called a cloudbuster ('a device to change clouds'), and Kate Bush used that image to tell a real-feeling story about a father and son. That's why the title and lyrics mix pictures of machines and rain with strong emotion.