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.
Certain Girl
Clarence Lyrics
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What's her name?
I can't tell you
Ahh
I can't reveal her name until she's mine
What's her name?
I can't tell youAhh
I've tried to make her time and time again
Still we're introduced as nothing but friends
There's a certain girl I've been in love with a long, long time
What's her name?
I can't tell you
Ahh
There's a certain chick I've been sweet on since I met her
What's her name?
I can't tell you
Ahh
I can't reveal her name until I get her
What's her name?
I can't tell you
Ahh
Someday I'm going to wake up and say
I'll do anything just to be your slave
There's a certain girl I've been in love with a long, long time
What's her name?
I can't tell you
Ahh
There's a certain girl I've been in love with a long, long time
What's her name?
I can't tell you
Ahh
I can't reveal her name until she's mine
What's her name?
I can't tell you
Ahh
I've tried to make her time and time again
Still we're introduced as nothing but friends
There's a certain girl I've been in love with a long, long time
What's her name?
I can't tell you
Ahh
In "Certain Girl," Clarence is singing about a girl he's been in love with for a "long, long time." Despite his feelings, he can't reveal her name until she's his, keeping this information a secret with the recurring phrase "What's her name? I can't tell you. Ahh." He's tried to win her over several times but has remained in the friend zone. The song reflects the frustration of unrequited love and the longing for a relationship that the singer can't reveal out of fear of rejection.
The song's lyrics portray unrequited love, a common theme in many songs. Clarence's frustration and longing for the girl he can't have are universal feelings that many people can relate to. The fact that he can't reveal her name until she's his illustrates the vulnerability that people feel when expressing their feelings to someone they care about. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and desperation, which seem to reflect the emotions of the songwriter.
Interestingly, the song's melody and composition are simple, almost childlike, and contain a unique 1950s sound with its simple chords and catchy melody. This simplicity is part of its charm and helped it appeal to a wide audience at the time of its release. As a result, the song remains a classic and is widely played and covered by various artists.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a certain girl I've been in love with a long, long time
I have strong feelings for a girl I've known for a while
What's her name?
Who is she?
I can't tell you
I can't reveal her identity
I can't reveal her name until she's mine
I can't disclose her name until we are in a romantic relationship
I've tried to make her time and time again
I've attempted to pursue her many times
Still we're introduced as nothing but friends
However, we only remain friends
There's a certain chick I've been sweet on since I met her
There's a girl I've been fond of since I first met her
I can't reveal her name until I get her
I can only share her name once I am dating her
Someday I'm going to wake up and say
One day I will wake up and realize
I'll do anything just to be your slave
I am willing to do anything to be with her
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Written by: ALLEN TOUSSAINT
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