Cloud has delivered a gem with “In My Dream,” a rock single that builds with genuine purpose and hits exactly when it needs to. The Japanese guitarist and songwriter teamed up with Luis Gerardo Moreno on guitar and Alex DP on drums, and the chemistry between these three musicians is immediately clear.
The track moves through three distinct sections, each one pushing the guitar a little louder, a little harder, creating this momentum that pulls you in from the start. What I really appreciate here is how Cloud understands restraint as much as release. The song knows when to hold back and when to let loose, and that balance makes all the difference.
Lyrically, this one resonated with me. The back and forth between “in my dream” and “in my head” isn’t just wordplay. It’s about that uncomfortable space we’ve all lived in, where the version of someone we’ve built up in our minds doesn’t match who they actually are. Cloud doesn’t spell it out for you, but you feel it in the way the music swells and pulls back, mirroring that internal conflict.
What makes “In My Dream” compelling is how Cloud handles the duality of dreams themselves. They can push you forward or drag you down, and most of us have experienced both. There’s a heaviness here, but also a sense of hope trying to break through. You can hear the Nirvana influence clearly, especially in how the song moves from quiet moments into explosive ones. That dynamic shift keeps you engaged throughout.
Moreno and Alex DP deserve credit too. The guitar interplay between Cloud and Moreno adds depth without cluttering the song, and Alex DP’s drumming provides the backbone that holds everything together. These three musicians clearly understand each other, and it shows in the final product.
“In My Dream” is available now on all streaming platforms. Give it a listen.