Graham Marsh and Amber Renee met in August 2013 at a house party in East Atlanta. They were introduced by a mutual friend and formed CLAVVS (originally spelled CLAWS) at the end of 2013. They began working on their debut album in Marsh' home studio in 2014. Their first release was a cover and DIY video of fellow Atlanta duo Rae Sremmurd's "No Type" which garnered critical attention from international blogs. The duo changed their name to CLAVVS in 2015 to set themselves apart from other acts with the same moniker. Following the name change, they released their first single "Sit You Down" in September 2015.
The duo's sound combines elements of Atlanta hip hop with trip hop psychedelia and hypnotic alt-pop. Indietronica describes CLAVVS as "progressive, dark, hypnotic alt-pop driven by spacey synths and anthemic drums. All with the welcoming, but tenacious vocals from Amber." With subversive lyrics and otherworldly atmospherics, "CLAVVS' eerie pop soundscapes are fitting for soirees and séances alike." Another reviewer calls their sound "deeply entrancing and gossamer ethereal." Atwood Magazine's Mitch Mosk says CLAVVS' sound is "evocative and provocative...an engulfing, beautiful trip hop maze."
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Lay Back
CLAVVS Lyrics
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Cutting the light
Outta my eyes
Caught in the middle
What did you find
Buried alive
Deep in the temple?
What did you find?
Was it a symbol?
What did you find, find?
It's slipping through my fingers
I barely remember
The secrets that you whispered, whispered
Lay back
The world is spinning on
Right now
It's slipping off my tongue
Lay down
Who cares what's going on
Lay back
Lay back
Lay back till it's gone
Lay back
Lay back
Lay back till it's gone
Lay back
Lay back
Lay back till it's gone
Send me a signal
Show me the light
Let it be mine
Come to my window
'Cause I'm losing sight
I'm outta my mind
I'm lost in the riddle
Tell me I'm right
Tell me I'm fine
Tell me it's simple
Where do you hide, hide?
It's slipping through my fingers
I barely remember
The secrets we were keeping, keeping
Lay back
The world is spinning on
Right now
It's slipping off my tongue
Lay down
Who cares what's going on
Lay back
Lay back
Lay back till it's gone
Lay back
Lay back
Lay back till it's gone
Lay back
Lay back
Lay back till it's gone
I don't wanna go outside
But I don't wanna be inside
I don't wanna go outside
I think, I think I'm losing my mind
I don't wanna go outside
But I don't wanna be inside
I don't wanna go outside
I think, I think I'm losing my mind
Lay back
The world is spinning on
Right now
It's slipping off my tongue
Lay down
Who cares what's going on
Lay back
Lay back
Lay back till it's gone
Lay back
Lay back
Lay back till it's gone
Lay back
Lay back
Lay back till it's gone
Gone, gone, lay back till it's gone
Gone, gone, lay back till it's gone
The verses of CLAVVS's "Lay Back" seem to describe the confusion and anxiety that comes with being caught in the middle of conflicting thoughts and emotions. The singer seems to be searching for answers and guidance, possibly from a loved one, as evidenced by the lines "Send me a signal / Show me the light / Let it be mine." However, the answers don't come easily, and the singer feels like they are losing their grip on reality, as they repeat the line "I think, I think I'm losing my mind." The overall feeling is one of desperation, as the singer pleads for someone to tell them that everything is going to be okay.
In contrast, the chorus is a call to let go of all the worries and concerns and just "lay back." The spinning world and slipping words seem to be overwhelming, so the only solution is to relax and let it all go. The repeated refrain of "lay back till it's gone" emphasizes the idea of surrendering to the chaos and trusting that it will eventually pass.
Overall, "Lay Back" seems to be a reflection on the struggle of dealing with internal conflicts and anxieties, and the need for a little bit of peace and relaxation in the midst of chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Speaking in riddles
Communicating in a perplexing manner
Cutting the light
Blocking the illumination
Outta my eyes
No longer in my sight
Caught in the middle
Trapped in a situation
What did you find
What information did you discover
Buried alive
Hid beneath the surface
Deep in the temple?
Within a sacred location
Was it a sign?
Did it contain a message
Was it a symbol?
Did it represent something else
What did you find, find?
What did you discover
It's slipping through my fingers
Fading away from my grasp
I barely remember
I almost forgot
The secrets that you whispered, whispered
The knowledge you revealed
Lay back
Relax and let go
The world is spinning on
Life still goes on
Right now
In this moment
It's slipping off my tongue
Almost slipping out of my mouth
Lay down
Rest and don't worry
Who cares what's going on
It doesn't matter what's happening
Lay back, lay back, lay back till it's gone
Just relax and let time pass
Send me a signal
Give me a sign
Show me the light
Illuminate the truth
Let it be mine
Allow me to possess it
Come to my window
Approach where I am
'Cause I'm losing sight
I am losing my perspective
I'm outta my mind
I am going crazy
I'm lost in the riddle
I am confused and perplexed
Tell me I'm right
Confirm that I am correct
Tell me I'm fine
Assure me that everything is okay
Tell me it's simple
Affirm that it is uncomplicated
Where do you hide, hide?
Where are you concealed
I don't wanna go outside
I don't want to leave this place
But I don't wanna be inside
I don't want to stay here either
I think, I think I'm losing my mind
I believe I am going insane
Gone, gone, lay back till it's gone
It will be over eventually, just relax
Writer(s): clavvs
Contributed by Gabriel R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AlphaInsomnia
Just heard this in tiny pretty things. I'm totally obsessed!!!
@CLAVVSduo
💜
@maybehere_
same i heard that and I was like this is amazing
@Omnikinetic_Snow2
Also heard it from there,that specific scene😄🔥😭❤️🔥❤️🔥❤
@trupti.marolia
TINY PRETTY THINGSSSSS ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
@cadet0013
Just heard this on episode 9 of Locke & Key. I said “ REWWIIIIIIIIIND!”
@maliaj8865
Same asf😍😂
@leaderofnow
Same here, and I downloaded the entire album. It's so smooth
@CLAVVSduo
Thanks for love!
@leocanthandlechange
I heard it on Tiny Pretty Things and I was like yooooo gotta listen to more