age of nine. From the age of three Chlara was singing and was very much influenced by the music of Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Air Supply, The Carpenters, Christina
Aguilera, Whitney Houston and Celine Dion. After moving back to the Philippines, Chlara’s mum Gina enrolled her into a few singing schools, While regularly joining the school singing programs and plays Chlara also began playing the guitar at the age 11, learning from his brother and with her own self study, she would watch & learn from videos on YouTube. Before starting college Chlara had already started writing her own songs.
Chlara was featured in evosound’s album Voices of Love together with the finest female vocals featuring Susan Wong, Olivia Ong, Julienne Taylor, Emi Fujita, Stacey Kent, Katie Melua, Chantal Chamberland with her version of Lionel Richie’s Stuck on You. Chlara has been regularly performing in the Philippines during 2012 and 2013. On May 30th 2013 Chlara made her debut overseas live performance at the Poly Theatre, Beijing, China as special guest to Connie Talbot.
In July 2013 Chlara recorded her debut album of self-written compositions in Manila with Swiss-based producer Adrien Zerbini. The album Unstoppable comes out in 2014.
Don't Look Back In Anger
Chlara Lyrics
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Don't you know you might find
A better place to play
You said that you'd never been
But all the things that you've seen
Will slowly fade away
So I start a revolution from my bed
'Cause you said the brains I had went to my head
Stand up beside the fireplace
Take that look from off your face
You ain't ever gonna burn my heart out
And so Sally can wait
She knows it's too late as we're walking on by
Her soul slides away
But don't look back in anger I heard you say
Take me to the place where you go
Where nobody knows if it's night or day
But please don't put your life in the hands
Of a Rock n Roll band
Who'll throw it all away
I'm gonna start a revolution from my bed
'Cause you said the brains I had went to my head
Step outside 'cause summertime's in bloom
Stand up beside the fireplace
Take that look from off your face
'Cause you ain't ever gonna burn my heart out
And so Sally can wait
She knows it's too late as we're walking on by
My soul slides away
But don't look back in anger I heard you say
But don't look back in anger I heard you say
The lyrics to Chlara's song "Don't Look Back In Anger" are very symbolic and deep. The opening line, "Slip inside the eye of your mind" is an invitation to let go of all the distractions around you and to focus on your inner self. The following line, "Don't you know you might find a better place to play" suggests that there is a better way of living, a better place to exist in, and you just have to look inside yourself to find it.
The next couple of lines are a message of hope to the listener, that despite all the things they have seen, the pain and the struggles, there is always a way out, and these experiences will slowly fade away. The chorus, "So I start a revolution from my bed, 'Cause you said the brains I had went to my head," is a commentary on the society we live in, where people are afraid to voice their opinions and take a stand. We are often told that we are irrational for thinking differently, but Chlara's message is that we should start a revolution from our own thoughts, from our own bed, and never let someone tell us that our thoughts don't matter.
The second verse continues the theme of rebellion and standing up for yourself. "Take me to the place where you go, Where nobody knows if it's night or day" speaks to the desire to find a place where the rules don't apply, where you can be yourself away from the constraints of society. The final lines "But don't look back in anger I heard you say, But don't look back in anger I heard you say," is a message to let go of the past, to let go of the anger, and focus on the present, and that moving forward is the only way to go.
Line by Line Meaning
Slip inside the eye of your mind
Open your mind and allow yourself to imagine and dream.
Don't you know you might find
There are possibilities and opportunities waiting to be discovered.
A better place to play
There's a place where one can be happier and more fulfilled.
You said that you'd never been
You may be uncertain about what you can achieve because of your doubts and fears.
But all the things that you've seen
The experiences that you've been through have shaped who you are today.
Will slowly fade away
Time has a way of diminishing our memories as we move forward.
So I start a revolution from my bed
Small changes and actions can make a big difference in making the world a better place.
'Cause you said the brains I had went to my head
Don't let anyone tell you that your aspirations and goals are foolish.
Step outside, the summertime's in bloom
Take a step outside and enjoy the beauty of the world around you.
Stand up beside the fireplace
Stand by what you believe in, even if it's unpopular or difficult.
Take that look from off your face
Don't let negative emotions control you and your actions.
You ain't ever gonna burn my heart out
I won't let others bring me down or destroy my spirit.
And so Sally can wait
There will always be people who are left behind in life.
She knows it's too late as we're walking on by
Sometimes we miss opportunities or make choices that we regret.
Her soul slides away
We all have regrets and sorrows that we must learn to live with.
But don't look back in anger I heard you say
Accept your mistakes or losses and don't hold onto anger or bitterness.
Take me to the place where you go
Guide me to where you find happiness and purpose in life.
Where nobody knows if it's night or day
In this place, time has no bearing on one's enjoyment or fulfillment.
But please don't put your life in the hands
Don't rely on others to make your life choices or decisions for you.
Of a Rock n Roll band
Be wary of those who may lead you astray or cause harm.
Who'll throw it all away
Some people are willing to risk everything for short-term gains or pleasure.
I'm gonna start a revolution from my bed
Small changes and actions can make a big difference in making the world a better place.
'Cause you said the brains I had went to my head
Don't let anyone tell you that your aspirations and goals are foolish.
Step outside 'cause summertime's in bloom
Take a step outside and enjoy the beauty of the world around you.
Stand up beside the fireplace
Stand by what you believe in, even if it's unpopular or difficult.
Take that look from off your face
Don't let negative emotions control you and your actions.
'Cause you ain't ever gonna burn my heart out
I won't let others bring me down or destroy my spirit.
And so Sally can wait
There will always be people who are left behind in life.
She knows it's too late as we're walking on by
Sometimes we miss opportunities or make choices that we regret.
My soul slides away
We all have regrets and sorrows that we must learn to live with.
But don't look back in anger I heard you say
Accept your mistakes or losses and don't hold onto anger or bitterness.
But don't look back in anger I heard you say
Accept your mistakes or losses and don't hold onto anger or bitterness.
Writer(s): Noel Gallagher
Contributed by Alaina G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.