Clara
Bart Davenport Lyrics
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ready or not this time I feel like I'm willing to be candid with you
you are pretty good with the clever remark
but whether or not you mean every word
that you say I really don't know
we don't ever get that far
I just come and then I go like seasons and
I think I love you clara
I love you clara
I am old enough to want to know you better
Stairway down to an uptown train
A university gig that I don't know very much about
Sing with the choir take a taxi home
On the way back to for green but
Way of the Manhattan bridge
You said you were sick of it
Garbage on the sidewalks and the sirens all day long
I love you clara
I love you clara
I am old enough to want to know you better
It seems like you've got a lot on your plate
I can't be someone I'm not
I am just a boy to distract you from the stresses and the strains
of an urban life
you took me in without question
and I need you more than you need me clara
I love you clara
I am old enough to want to know you better
In Bart Davenport's song "Clara," the singer's innermost feelings for a woman named Clara are revealed. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been hesitant to share his true feelings for Clara until now. While she is skilled in crafting witty remarks, he's unsure whether she's genuine about her words or not. Despite the lack of clarity, the singer admits that he thinks he loves Clara.
The singer hints at a day spent with Clara in New York City where they went to a university gig, sang with the choir, and took a taxi home. However, the beauty of the city is lost on Clara, who is "sick of the garbage on the sidewalks and the sirens all day long." The singer acknowledges that Clara has a lot going on in her life and he can't solve all of her problems. But he likes being around her because she distracts him from his own stresses and strains. The singer explains that Clara took him in without question, and he needs her more than she needs him.
The song's lyrics touch on themes of affection, uncertainty, and emotional dependency. The singer reveals his vulnerability and expresses his love for Clara. Despite the disparity in their feelings, he is willing to take a chance on their relationship. Additionally, the song provides a glimpse into the gritty reality of New York City and how different people have different experiences of living there.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me a moment to say how I feel
ready or not this time I feel like I'm willing to be candid with you
you are pretty good with the clever remark
but whether or not you mean every word that you say I really don't know
we don't ever get that far
I just come and then I go like seasons and
I think I love you clara
I love you clara, I am old enough to want to know you better
Stairway down to an uptown train
A university gig that I don't know very much about
Sing with the choir take a taxi home
On the way back to for green but
Way of the Manhattan bridge
You said you were sick of it
Garbage on the sidewalks and the sirens all day long
It seems like you've got a lot on your plate
I can't be someone I'm not
I am just a boy to distract you from the stresses and the strains of an urban life
you took me in without question
and I need you more than you need me clara
I love you clara
I love you clara, I am old enough to want to know you better
Contributed by Tristan R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
theshorthairedweirdo
how many of you are people named clara who are desperately looking for a song with your name in it? because that's me over here.
klara
I'm looking for songs with my name everywhere. Sadly i'm written with a k. So if you know a song, with my name, but not Clara, I mean Klara, with k, totally German name, tell me. I want to hear a song with my name. But truly my name
Jessicaonly
my daughter name clara
Scott McDowell
One of my favorite songs.
Tresemann
Great Song Great Video! the light the Noise everything supports this sensetive Feeling. More More More :-)
marQuemusic
Great job. What camera are you using to shoot this. It looks great.
Friedrich Nietzsche
Beautiful, I always wanted to see this... Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks...
klara
Hey, if you know a song with my name, tell me please. If its an old song I'd be totally happy. If you find one I'm thankful and happy, because I dont find them. My problem is, my name's Klara, with k, not Clara with c. But if you find one, please tell me. Thank you, have a good day