Clark lived in the… Read Full Bio ↴Alain Clark is a Dutch pop musician and producer.
Clark lived in the United States for three years to learn the profession. Nevertheless he wrote his first songs in Dutch. In 2004, Clark's first album arrived, called 'Alain Clark', with the hits "Heerlijk" and "Ringtone".
As a producer he worked with 2003 Idols finalist Jim and he produced 2004 Idols winner Boris' debut album. He also produced and wrote the song "V*kkenvuller", a dutch version of Eamon's hit "Fuck it" (I don't want you back). "V*kkenvuller" was sung by Simon and scored very high in the Dutch charts in 2004. That year, Clark won the Zilveren Harp. His second album "Live it Out" was released in 2007. The songs "This ain't gonna work", "Father and friend", "Blow me away" and "Fell in love" became big hits in The Netherlands.
3 years after "Live it Out" Alain released hit-single "Love Is Everywhere", for which he collaborated with Giovanca, Jacqueline Govaert, Caro Emerald and more. Also, he released a new album called "Colourblind".
This Ain't Gonna Work
Alain Clark Lyrics
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Were like a song that just ain't groovin'
Ow the harder we try
The more it seems that it's just not right
Ow baby, this ain't gonna work
(Baby baby, this ain't gonna work)
Ow baby, this ain't gonna work
Girl we got to make some changes
We share the same bed but we're living like strangers
Ow and sure we get by
But if it ain't true
Then were livin'
Were livin' a lie, girl
Ow baby, this ain't gonna work
(Baby baby, this ain't gonna work)
Ow baby, this ain't gonna work
(Baby baby, this ain't gonna work)
Ow if it's up to you and me
Then why aren't we dancing, yeah, yeah
Ow I wish the powers that we
We work in our way
But that ain't like it is today
Ow and I really tryin' to feel you, girl
Yeah, I really, wanna want you babe
I'm not trying to leave you girl
But how am I gonna stay, when...
Ow baby, this ain't gonna work, no it ain't, you know, come on
(Baby baby, this ain't gonna work)
Ow baby, this ain't gonna work, yeah baby this ain't gonna work
(Baby baby, this ain't gonna work)
Ow baby, this ain't gonna work ow no no
Ow baby, I don't wanna make you feel bad, but this ain't gonna work
Alain Clark's song, "This Ain't Gonna Work," is a ballad about a relationship that isn't working out despite both partners' efforts. The lyrics describe the frustration and disappointment of trying to make things better but ultimately realizing that it's not going to happen. The singer acknowledges that they are living a lie with their partner and that they are not truly happy. They suggest that some changes need to be made if the relationship is going to succeed, but deep down they know that it's too late.
The chorus repeats the line, "Baby, this ain't gonna work," emphasizing the inevitability of the relationship's failure. The singer tries to find a solution, suggesting that they dance together or that they can work together to make things better, but ultimately they know that it's not going to happen. The song is a sad reflection on the end of a relationship, and the bittersweet realization that sometimes things just don't work out.
Overall, "This Ain't Gonna Work" is a poignant and deeply emotional song that speaks to anyone who has felt the heartbreak of a failed relationship. It's a reminder that sometimes, no matter how hard we try, things don't work out the way we want them to.
Line by Line Meaning
No sight of improving
We don't see any signs of things getting better.
Were like a song that just ain't groovin'
We're like a song that just doesn't have a good rhythm or flow.
Ow the harder we try
Even though we're putting in a lot of effort,
The more it seems that it's just not right
It still feels like something isn't quite right.
Girl we got to make some changes
We need to make some changes, girl.
We share the same bed but we're living like strangers
Even though we sleep in the same bed, we're living like two strangers.
Ow and sure we get by
We're able to manage things,
But if it ain't true
But if it's not real,
Then were livin'
Then we're living,
Were livin' a lie, girl
We're living a lie, girl.
Ow if it's up to you and me
If it's up to you and me,
Then why aren't we dancing, yeah, yeah
Then why aren't we happy and in love, yeah, yeah.
Ow I wish the powers that we
I wish the things we have control over,
We work in our way
Would work in our favor,
But that ain't like it is today
But that's not how it is today.
Ow and I really tryin' to feel you, girl
I'm really trying to connect with you, girl.
Yeah, I really, wanna want you babe
I really want to want you, babe.
I'm not trying to leave you girl
I'm not trying to leave you, girl.
But how am I gonna stay, when...
But how can I stay, when...
Ow baby, this ain't gonna work, no it ain't, you know, come on
This relationship is not going to work, no it's not, you know that, come on.
Ow baby, I don't wanna make you feel bad, but this ain't gonna work
I don't want to hurt you, but this relationship is not going to work.
Contributed by Aaron A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
missatrebor
This is again a great song sung by a great R&B/Soul singer. You're the best Alain.
Incretsible
Alain is altijd al goed geweest, tijd voor een internationale doorbraak :D
Timondelauwste
Geweldig nummer! Word er helemaal blij van! Alain Clark, ga zo door!
DamnDirtyApe x
Support the artists, buy the music. This song is amazing and his cd is even better.
andromache21
I love this song!
Kirsten Derksen
Heb het vrijdag live gehoord echt super goed!
irmaatjee88
enorme verbetering in vergelijking met het nummer heerlijk. love this song!
Smithje
So underrated :) Magic voice
Erin Alyssa
<3 heerlijk lied en alain clark is ZO KNAP
Lisa Meems
still the best voice of our country.