Taking their name from the classic Beatles track, BlackByrd are in the process of turning adult-contemporary pop convention on its head, thanks to Lamb's new-found talent as a critical songwriter. "We've all grown, as people and entertainers," Lamb says. "We're artists now, and loving every minute."
Since January 2012, BlackByrd, along with promoter and music-industry veteran Mike Fuller as manager, have been creating a body of work that will be released as 13-track debut album this September.
Clown
BlackByrd Lyrics
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Cause from over here i miss the joke
Clear the way from my crash landing
Ive done again other number dor your notes
I'd be smiling if i wasnt so desperate
Id be patience if i had the time
I could stop and answer all of your answers
As soon as i found out how i can move from the back of the line
I'll be your clown on your favourite channel
The lyrics to BlackByrd's song Clown are about feeling like an outsider and someone who is not understood by others. The opening line, "I guess it's funnier from where you're standing, cause from over here I miss the joke," suggests that the singer is aware of the humour but is not amused by it. They feel like they have crashed and burned and are desperate for someone to see them and understand them.
The next few lines, "Clear the way from my crash landing, I've done it again, another number for your notes," echo this feeling of being a failure and constantly under scrutiny. It's as though the singer is aware that they are constantly being judged and evaluated, and they are aware that they are not measuring up.
The chorus, "So I'll be your clown, behind the glass, go ahead and laugh, cause it's funny, I would too, if I saw me," highlights the singer's sense of detachment and frustration. They feel like they are on the outside looking in, and there is a sense of sadness and resignation in their voice. The final line, "I'll be your clown on your favourite channel," implies that the singer is willing to continue playing the role of the entertainer, despite their own feelings of sadness and frustration.
Overall, the lyrics to Clown are about feeling like an outsider and not fitting in with others. The singer is aware of the humour in their situation, but they are not amused by it. They feel judged and evaluated, but they are resigned to playing the role of the entertainer, even though they are not happy.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess its funnier from where you standing
Things may appear comical to you because you're viewing from a distance
Cause from over here i miss the joke
From my perspective, it's not amusing and I don't quite understand
Clear the way from my crash landing
Please make room as I'm coming in fast and hard
Ive done again other number for your notes
I've messed up again and I'm adding to the list of things you have against me
I'd be smiling if i wasnt so desperate
I would be happy if things weren't so dire for me
Id be patience if i had the time
If I had more time to spare, I would be more patient
I could stop and answer all of your answers
I could take the time to respond to everything you say
As soon as i found out how i can move from the back of the line
Once I figure out how to improve my situation, I'll be able to move forward
So I'll be your clown behind the glass go head and laugh its funny i would to if i saw me
I'll play the role of a clown for you, even though it's demeaning, and you can laugh at me as much as you want - it's amusing to think how ridiculous I must seem to others
I'll be your clown on your favourite channel
I'll entertain you on your preferred platform and be the source of your amusement
Writer(s): Grant Mitchell, Emeli Sande, Shahid Khan
Contributed by Hunter S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@thonifhanitshifhango1283
SABC 2 really plucked me with a wonderful song😂
@enathibonakele6169
its 2023 but I still listen to this masterpiece.🤩🥰
@tsitsilasatekge4562
I remember watching this on SABC 2 back in 2014/2015 and I had no phone back then but I memorized the lyrics and I searched them 6 years later.. It's been my fav since then 😅
@thephenomenalsihle2826
😅😅😅This song made me love SABC 2
@0762983069
This song is unbelievable. I Love it...
@vaughanrolls2346
What an awesome track. Two very unique voices 💯👌
@brunineethling1311
Brilliant song....2 of my fav bands
@nandiswarhoda2736
So underrated!! 🥹🥹🥹. Amazing song ❤
@janadevos8975
I randomly remembered this song
@siphiwejoyce3880
This Song Just reminds me of My Boyfriend He seriously Love it...And so do I