Andrea Parker (not to be confused with the actress of the same name) is a f… Read Full Bio ↴Andrea Parker (not to be confused with the actress of the same name) is a female British techno disc jockey and producer. She is originally from Yalding, Kent, but later moved to London.

Originally playing cello, she soon started producing electronic music and DJing. As a producer, she is known for her warm and emotional sound, often created with vintage synthesizers like Fairlights or ARPs (Kiss my ARP is the title of her album on Mo' Wax). She is also a relatively active remixer, with clients ranging from Ryuichi Sakamoto (Ryuichi Sakamoto) to Depeche Mode to The Orb, and compiled a DJ-Kicks album for Studio !K7.

Clutching at Straws
Andrea Parker Lyrics

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Knowing ourself
Who we think that we are
Constantly changing
Constantly changing
So near and so far

Knowing ourself
Who we think that we are

Constantly changing
Constantly changing
So near and so far

Who we think that we are

Who we think that we are
Who we think that we are

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Andrea Parker's Clutching at Straws speak to the concept of self-awareness and the idea that our perception of who we are is constantly evolving. The repetition of the line "Knowing ourselves, who we think that we are, constantly changing, constantly changing, so near and so far" drives home the message that we are constantly trying to understand ourselves, but it is a difficult and ever-changing task. The line "so near and so far" can be interpreted as the gap between our ideal self and our actual self. We are always striving to be better, but sometimes feel like we are falling short.

Overall, the lyrics seem to be a commentary on the human condition and the constant search for self-perception and understanding. It acknowledges the difficulty of this task, but also highlights the importance of introspection and self-reflection.

Line by Line Meaning

Knowing ourself
Having an understanding of our own identity and characteristics

Who we think that we are
Our perceived identity may not match who we truly are

Constantly changing
We are always evolving and transforming as individuals

Constantly changing
Our identity is not stagnant and is always in a state of flux

So near and so far
Our understanding of ourselves may seem close, but there is always more to discover

Who we think that we are
Our perception of self is a recurring theme as it can often differ from truth

Who we think that we are
Self-perception can be a hindrance in discovering our true selves

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: URSULA BEATRIX CLASSEN, ANDREA LAVINIA PARKER, DAVID LEIGH MORLEY

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