James Stinson chose the alias, 'Clarence G' as a reference to an author 'Clarence G. Hamilton' who wrote books regarding music theory and music history. Some of the titles of the books are:
- Epochs in Musical Progress
- Outlines of Music History
- Sound: And Its Relation To Music
- Touch and Expression in Piano Playing
Drexciya, James Stinson, were very secretive in their production techniques and influences, but this is one of many Drexciyan mysteries solved.
but i do
Clarence Lyrics
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I don't know why I cry so but I do
I only know I'm lonely and that I want you only
I don't know why I love you but I do
I can't sleep nights because I feel so restless
I don't know what to do, I feel so helpless
And since you've been away, I cry both night and dayI don't know why I love you but I do
My days have been so lonely
My nights have been so blue
I don't know how I manage, but I do
Each night I sit alone and tell myself
That I will fall in love with someone else
Guess I'm wastin' time but I've got to clear my mind
I don't know why I love you but I do
Clarence "Frogman" Henry's song "But I Do" is a classic example of a lovesick ode. The song is from the point of view of someone who is deeply in love with someone else and cannot understand why. The lyrics express the confusion and pain the person feels, as they try to make sense of their emotions.
In the first verse, the singer emphasizes their confusion by saying they don't know why they love the person, but they do. This lyric is repeated throughout the song to reinforce the idea that the singer is mystified by their emotions. The second part of the verse introduces the idea that the singer feels emotional pain, but they do not understand why. This line sets up the rest of the song, as the singer continues to explore their feelings of loneliness and heartbreak.
The following verses continue to express the singer's pain and confusion. They can't sleep at night, and they feel restless and helpless. They cry all the time, and their days and nights are filled with loneliness and sadness. Despite this pain, the singer cannot seem to let go of their love for this person.
In the final verse, the singer tries to convince themselves that they will fall in love with someone else, but they know they are wasting their time. They don't know why they love this person, but they do. The song ends without any resolution or understanding of the singer's emotions, leaving the listener to sympathize with their pain and confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why I love you, but I do
I cannot explain or justify my love for you, but I do.
I don't know why I cry so, but I do
I cannot understand why tears come every time I think of you, but they do.
I only know I'm lonely and that I want you only
I am engulfed in loneliness and I only desire your company.
I can't sleep nights because I feel so restless
I am always unsettled and I find it hard to sleep at night.
I don't know what to do, I feel so helpless
I feel incapable of doing anything without your presence, and it leaves me vulnerable.
And since you've been away, I cry both night and day
Tears dominate my every moment since you left; day or night.
My days have been so lonely
All my days are filled with pure and intense loneliness.
My nights have been so blue
The nights feel endless; cold and depressing.
I don't know how I stand it, but I do
I don't know how I cope with my situation, but somehow I manage.
Each night I sit alone and tell myself
Before I sleep each night, I have many conversations with myself
That I will fall in love with someone else
I try to convince myself that it's time to move on and fall for someone else.
I guess I'm wastin' time, but I've got to clear my mind
Perhaps it's a waste of time, but I have to free my mind and try to get over you.
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Written by: Paul Gayten, Robert Guidry
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