New Age
CLEWS Lyrics
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A new age sound that you hate at first
Thought I'd turn out some kind of way
Down in the archive remembering myself
Laid out in front of me
A sea is ahead
Say what you want
We're all drawn to strength
You can just read about it?
Turn to me at an angle
To hear you hesitate is a sharp pain, baby
Name one thing I don't romanticise
You always look away just as I start up again
I laugh at you with my head thrown back
A magazine trick learnt years ago
She was admired
She was your friend
Loving the power of being that first threat
Pretty as the sick set world can be
I'm tired of it
You're shaking your head
I can hear it in your voice
Why even try to make a house look lived in?
Turn to me at an angle
To hear you hesitate is a sharp pain, baby
Name one thing I don't romanticise
You always look away just as I start up again
Turn to me at an angle
To hear you hesitate is a sharp pain, baby
Name one thing I don't romanticise
You always look away just as I start up again
The lyrics of CLEWS's song "New Age" appear to be about the struggle of trying to fit into a music scene or culture that doesn't resonate with the singer. The song begins expressing a desire for something different, perhaps a new genre or sound that's not yet been explored. However, the new age sound mentioned is something that is initially hated by the audience. This hints at the struggle the singer faces while trying to establish her own identity in a climate where it's challenging to stand out.
In the following lines, the singer reminisces about her past experiences and trying to reconcile with her former self. There is a sense of disillusionment about the present, which perhaps hints at the difficulties of making a name in a music industry that often requires conforming to certain stylistic standards. The subsequent lines about the sea create a metaphor for the journey that the singer anticipates. When she says, "Say what you want, we're all drawn to strength," it feels like she is acknowledging that all advancements and progress require an immense amount of stamina and resilience.
The chorus turns towards the relationship dynamic between the singer and someone else, likely a partner. The lines, "Turn to me at an angle, To hear you hesitate is a sharp pain, baby, Name one thing I don't romanticize, You always look away just as I start up again" are about the frustration of not being fully understood by the person she's addressing. There's a repeated emphasis on the sharp pain of being misunderstood, and perhaps the feeling of not being able to fully convey the artistic ambition and passion that the singer harbors.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish something different was on
I desire to listen to a tune that sounds out of the ordinary
A new age sound that you hate at first
An innovative sound that seems unlikable in the beginning
Thought I'd turn out some kind of way
I believed I would end up being someone unique
Down in the archive remembering myself
Digging into the past to reminisce some aspects about myself
Laid out in front of me
A situation that is frank and upfront
A sea is ahead
A vast and indefinite quantity of opportunities coming my way
Say what you want
Speak up without worrying about judgment
We're all drawn to strength
Everyone is attracted to robust and powerful things
Why even go?
What's the use of investing time and effort?
You can just read about it?
Why partake in something you can merely read about?
Turn to me at an angle
Look at me from a different perspective
To hear you hesitate is a sharp pain, baby
Your reservation is painful to bear
Name one thing I don't romanticise
Identify something that I'm not overly passionate about
You always look away just as I start up again
You tend to lose interest whenever I talk about something in-depth
I laugh at you with my head thrown back
I ridicule you boisterously
A magazine trick learnt years ago
A strategy picked up from a publication a long time ago
She was admired
She received the acknowledgment and respect she deserved
She was your friend
She was somebody you knew personally and cared about
Loving the power of being that first threat
Basking in the control over a situation by being the first to pose a risk
Pretty as the sick set world can be
Even though humanity is flawed, there is some beauty in it
I'm tired of it
I'm exhausted from this situation
You're shaking your head
You're dissenting or rejecting what I'm saying
I can hear it in your voice
I can tell from the way you speak
Why even try to make a house look lived in?
What's the point in improving an uninviting living space?
Writer(s): Grace Richardson, Lily Richardson
Contributed by Austin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jimtames
I wish something different was on
A new age sound that you hate at first
Thought I'd turn out some kind of way
Down in the archive remembering myself
Laid out in front of me
I see years ahead
Say what you want
We're all drawn to strength
Why even go
You can just read about it
Turn to me at an angle
To hear you hesitate is a sharp pain baby
Name one thing I don’t romanticize
You always look away just as I start up again
I laugh at you with my head thrown back
A magazine trick learned years ago
She was in my ears
She was your friend
Loving the power of being their first threat
Pretty as the sick sad world can be
I'm tired of it
You're shaking your head
I can hear it in your voice
Why even try to make your house look lived in
Turn to me at an angle
To hear you hesitate is a sharp pain baby
Name one thing I don’t romanticize
You always look away just as I start up again
Turn to me at an angle
To hear you hesitate is a sharp pain baby
Name one thing I don’t romanticize
You always look away just as I start up again
@benlesagesac1558
Dans un monde parfait, elles auraient été Number one, pendant des semaines.
@justinburchill
rock and roll First Aid Kit. I dig it!
@Blazemoth
Very nice Foo fightery vibe. Loved the song.
@marktvcturner2448
In the last 18 months I've been determined to find some awesome music this old guy can enjoy.
I've discovered The Preatures and Holy Holy but I really resonate with this song. Thank you Clews.
I'm a massive harmony kinda guy and your music really appeals to that side of me. Please release more. :)
@milestaylor8406
We're waiting for the album... So perfect.
@batbawls
oh my god, so good
@lana87765
WHY ARE THEY SO UNDERRATED
@kira-py8gt
ikr and still
@juliethasagun1634
They are not underrated but not well known.
@lubbock7703
Pretty good music I'm here from reddit