Combining literary, socially engaged texts with innovative and genre-breaking music, she has covered every kind of style, while at the same time maintaining her own identity on each and every recording, whether it be the samples (before sampling became a concept) and electronically treated acoustics of The Sitting Room (1982), to the ground-breaking analogue synth classics of Sleeper In Metropolis (1983) and Our Darkness (1984).
Consistently looking for new ways of expression and communication through the emotion of music and language, Anne seeks to not only challenge herself but her audience also.
Going between extremes of the minimal Scandinavian jazz influences of Unstill Life (1991) to the pastoral and poetic interpretations and translations of Rainer Maria Rilke’s poetry on Just After Sunset (1997), to the full-on electronics and sparse acoustics of The Smallest Acts Of Kindness (2008), very few artists have covered such a wide spectrum over such a long and consistent career.
At the end of 2010, Anne Clark released the first chapter of a vibrant and on-going project Past & Future Tense, the first release on her own label, After Hours Productions.
Rather than turning out yet another compilation or collection of back catalogue, she decided, in this special anniversary year to invite young and innovative musicians, producers and DJs to take her material, all her material, not the most obvious numbers and to not just “remix” them but completely re-interpret them.
The result a fresh, exciting and contemporary view by a new generation of an artist who in her turn influenced them and their development in the endless possibilities of electronic music.
In January 2011 Anne contributed an arrangement of the Charles Baudelaire poem Enivrez-Vous (Be Drunk) to the audio book and radio play Die Künstliche Paradiese, (Hörbuch Hamburg/Radio Bremen).
Full moon
Anne Clark Lyrics
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We slip almost unknowing into a deeper darker place
Inside my dreams they build business machines
Nothing here is ever what it seems
In the land of haven't got a clue
I'm not to blame for anything I do
In the land of couldn't give a fuck
You pay your money and leave the rest to luck
The man in the moon is watching you
And me and everything we do
Life on mars, a stairway to the stars
Cheap flights, fast food, flash cars
Worlds collide, states divide
Choose your side, landslides
Third rock from the sun, it's only just begun
For you and me and everyone
I push my head into a deep blue pillow of sound
Music's echo of time, resonating 'round
Comet trails like horses tails ride in endless night
Beyond the coming morning, beyond the coming lights
All around us a great big book of wonder
The earth we walk, the sky we're under
These moments are mine, they belong to to me
I bathe in lunar waters, sea of tranquility
The man in the moon is watching you
And me and everything we do
Life on mars, a stairway to the stars
Cheap flights, fast food, flash cars
Worlds collide, states divide
Choose your side, landslides
Third rock from the sun, it's only just begun
For you and me and everyone
The scorched earth catches fire, it finds no relief
Can we find it in ourselves ever to conceive
As cities choke and islands disappear in smoke
That maybe what we're doing in some way could provoke
Although all forms are shifting as nature makes its way
The speed of change we're forcing tears our souls away
The moon is full, the river's high
What will become of you and I?
The man in the moon is watching you
And me and everything we do
Life on mars, a stairway to the stars
Cheap flights, fast food, flash cars
Worlds collide, states divide
Choose your side, landslides
Third rock from the sun, it's only just begun
For you and me and everyone
The man in the moon is watching you
And me and everything we do
Life on mars, a stairway to the stars
Cheap flights, fast food, flash cars
Worlds collide, states divide
Choose your side, landslides
Third rock from the sun, it's only just begun
For you and me and everyone
In Anne Clark's Full Moon, the lyrics delve into the complexity of life and our place in the universe. The first verse talks about slipping into a "deeper darker place" and how nothing is truly what it seems. The land of "haven't got a clue" and "couldn't give a fuck" highlights our apathy towards the world and the actions we take. The chorus emphasizes the idea that "the man in the moon is watching you and me and everything we do" and how our choices will impact us and everyone else.
The second verse speaks of our technological advancements and the superficialities of modern society. The imagery of "worlds collide, states divide" portrays the discord we face in the world, and we must choose our side amidst the chaos. The repetition of "it's only just begun" emphasizes how the current state of the world is just the beginning of a greater journey.
The third verse touches upon the theme of nature and the environment. The idea that "maybe what we're doing in some way could provoke" alludes to the problems we face today due to human actions. The final question of what will become of "you and I" leaves us with a sense of uncertainty.
Overall, the lyrics of Full Moon highlight the complexity of the world we live in and how our actions impact ourselves and others. It urges us to be mindful, empathetic and take responsibility for our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Far away a niche puts itself in deeper space
An unknown place in the vast emptiness of space is becoming even more obscure and difficult to reach.
We slip almost unknowing into a deeper darker place
Without realizing it, we are moving towards a more mysterious and ominous place.
Inside my dreams they build business machines
In my dreams, machines that only serve commercial purposes are being constructed.
Nothing here is ever what it seems
The things we see and experience are often misleading or deceptive.
In the land of haven't got a clue
In a place where we are completely lost and unaware of what is happening.
I'm not to blame for anything I do
I refuse to take responsibility for my actions.
In the land of couldn't give a fuck
In a place where no one cares about anything.
You pay your money and leave the rest to luck
In a world where money is the only thing that matters and everything else is left to chance.
The man in the moon is watching you
The moon is a silent witness to everything we do, good or bad.
And me and everything we do
Not just me, but everything and everyone is under constant watch by the moon.
Life on mars, a stairway to the stars
Mars, a planet that is so different from ours, could be a launchpad for reaching the stars.
Cheap flights, fast food, flash cars
The modern world with its culture of instant gratification and consumerism.
Worlds collide, states divide
Different worlds, cultures and countries clash and separate from each other.
Choose your side, landslides
Decide which side you are on, even if it causes great upheaval.
Third rock from the sun, it's only just begun
Our planet is just getting started in its journey through the vastness of space.
For you and me and everyone
This journey is not just for one person, but for everyone who inhabits the earth.
I push my head into a deep blue pillow of sound
The soothing and calming effect of music on the mind.
Music's echo of time, resonating 'round
The reverberating effect of music, which can transcend time and space.
Comet trails like horses tails ride in endless night
The trails left by comets in the dark void of space are reminiscent of the tails of horses.
Beyond the coming morning, beyond the coming lights
Beyond the limitations of time, we can see a world that is beyond our understanding.
All around us a great big book of wonder
There is so much to discover and explore in the world around us.
The earth we walk, the sky we're under
Our world stretches out in all directions, both beneath our feet and above our heads.
These moments are mine, they belong to to me
The moments of wonder and discovery that we experience in life are unique and personal to us.
I bathe in lunar waters, sea of tranquility
The calm and peaceful feeling that comes from being in touch with the moon and its energy.
The scorched earth catches fire, it finds no relief
The damage we have done to the environment is causing irreparable harm, with no end in sight.
Can we find it in ourselves ever to conceive
Is it possible for us to imagine a different, sustainable way of living and healing the earth?
As cities choke and islands disappear in smoke
The effects of climate change and pollution are causing major cities to suffer and islands to disappear.
That maybe what we're doing in some way could provoke
Perhaps our actions are inadvertently causing these disasters and we need to change our behavior.
Although all forms are shifting as nature makes its way
Nature is constantly changing, and we need to adapt to these changes if we want to survive.
The speed of change we're forcing tears our souls away
The rapid pace of technological progress is taking a toll on our mental and emotional health.
The moon is full, the river's high
The natural rhythms of the world are in full swing, including the phases of the moon and the tides of the river.
What will become of you and I?
What is our fate, as the world continues to change and we struggle to keep up?
Contributed by Maya I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cat Lila & Me
Far away a niche puts itself in deeper space
We slip almost unknowing into a deeper darker place
Inside my dreams they build business machines
Nothing here is ever what it seems
In the land of haven't got a clue
I'm not to blame for anything I do
In the land of couldn't give a fuck
You pay your money and leave the rest to luck
The man in the moon is watching you
And me and everything we do
Life on mars, a stairway to the stars
Cheap flights, fast food, flash cars
Worlds collide, states divide
Choose your side, landslides
Third rock from the sun, it's only just begun
For you and me and everyone
I push my head into a deep blue pillow of sound
Music's echo of time, resonating 'round
Comet trails like horses tails ride in endless night
Beyond the coming morning, beyond the coming lights
All around us a great big book of wonder
The earth we walk, the sky we're under
These moments are mine, they belong to to me
I bathe in lunar waters, sea of tranquility
The man in the moon is watching you
And me and everything we do
Life on mars, a stairway to the stars
Cheap flights, fast food, flash cars
Worlds collide, states divide
Choose your side, landslides
Third rock from the sun, it's only just begun
For you and me and everyone
The scorched earth catches fire, it finds no relief
Can we find it in ourselves ever to conceive
As cities choke and islands disappear in smoke
That maybe what we're doing in some way could provoke
Although all forms are shifting as nature makes its way
The speed of change we're forcing tears our souls away
The moon is full, the river's high
What will become of you and I?
The man in the moon is watching you
And me and everything we do
Life on mars, a stairway to the stars
Cheap flights, fast food, flash cars
Worlds collide, states divide
Choose your side, landslides
Third rock from the sun, it's only just begun
For you and me and everyone
The man in the moon is watching you
And me and everything we do
Life on mars, a stairway to the stars
Cheap flights, fast food, flash cars
Worlds collide, states divide
Choose your side, landslides
Third rock from the sun, it's only just begun
For you and me and everyone
D H
I cant believe this song is already over 10 years old. It could easily have been one of her greatest hits back in the day.
thomas schmidt
Ann´s Voice is so fantastic!! I can hear this Song again and again.
Untiverse
She is one of the few who can catch the "vibes" of our world, sees more pieces of the puzzle and offers us that knowledge through her music. Anne was,is and will be one of a kind...
kuttersprodukt
Electronic poetry at its finest, as always with Anne Clark...
No thing
there is no words to express how much i love this song.
Antonia Bermudez
WOW! WOW! WOW!! Never heard it before & I'm absolutely in love, amused & amazed with her poetry & she still has the most beautiful voice & way of pronouncing so damn well every single word!!! What a BEAUTY👌 & SINGULAR SONG OR Should I say Pure Poetry? Thanks so much for sharing this Unique Track!!!
Dimi Mann
Straight to my heart!!! Haunting and fantastic!!!
Cristy Arizaga
Me derrito ante música tan elegante, Anna Clark 💜🖤
William H. Baird
Fantastic Track! Loved Anne Clark since the 1980's!
Romain Mandine
Me too