Well…the music of Clarensau is kind of like that.
Few bands can do so much with so little. The beauty of Clarensau’s sound is found in the simplicity of two acoustic guitars, the blend of the male and female voice, and the subtly found in just a touch of strings. Think Damien Rice meets Eisley or The Swell Season meets Taylor Swift…think The Fray if they traded in the piano for a pair of acoustic guitars.
Clarensau began as the solo project of Tyler Clarensau in late 2004, and has taken many different shapes in the days since. But it wasn’t until he met up with Sally and Tyler Caggiano that the band really began to take its greatest form. The band has over 300 shows under their belt and multiple EPs and self-releases, all which lead up to their official debut album, UNTIL OUR LUNGS GIVE.
Recorded in an Atlanta suburb with recording artist and producer Corey Crowder, UOLG boasts eight emotion-filled songs that sound a lot like a late night sing-a-long among friends. From the radio-friendly melody of “Summer’s Love Song” to the percussive beauty of “Coming Home,” from the honesty of “Love” to the frailty of “I Would Trade (Grandpa’s Song),” the sound of UOLG captures the essence of Clarensau…a sound that captivates the passion of the journey of life.
Not allowing music to be the only way to connect with people, Tyler Clarensau has also published two novels, both which center around the music he creates with the Caggianos. For the trio, this whole music thing isn’t the point, rather it’s the means by which they share their story with the world.
So don’t think of Clarensau as just another band with another set of songs and another tour schedule… think of them as that friend that’s there to help you sing your song.
This One's For You
Clarensau Lyrics
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And on my knees, not knowing what to do
Oh, my love is unswerving
I wish you'd know just how far I would go
I wish there was a melody, a song to sing
With the perfect blend of harmony
Oh, that my song could bring you home
Remind you that I'll never let go
Oh, my song could bring you home
My song could bring you home
Oh, my heart is hurting
It wants so badly just to have you home
Oh, my voice is getting shakey
But I won't stop until you're not alone
I wish there was a melody, a song to sing
With the perfect blend of harmony
Oh, that my song could bring you home
If only I knew the tune that would get to you
Remind you that I'll never let go
Oh, my song could bring you home
My song could bring you home
This voice won't stop singing
This heart won't stop believing
These eyes won't start sleeping
Until you know this one's for you
This voice won't stop singing
This heart won't stop believing
These eyes won't start sleeping
Until you know this one's for you, oh
Until you know this one's for you, oh
I wish there was a melody, a song to sing
With the perfect blend of harmony
Oh, that my song could bring you home
If only I knew the tune that would get to you
Remind you that I'll never let go
Oh, my song could bring you home
My song could bring you home
I hope you know this one's for you, oh
I hope you know this one's for you, oh
The song "This One's for You" by Clarensau is about the feeling of being lost and helpless in a situation where someone you love has left home and is not returning. The first verse expresses the singer's concern and worry about the person's well-being, exemplified by being on her knees and not knowing what to do. However, the love remains unswerving, and the singer wishes the other person could know exactly how much they would do to have them back.
The chorus expresses the desire to have a song that would serve as a perfect reminder for the one gone to come back home. The image of "melody, a song to sing, perfect blend of harmony" describes how the song could bring comfort to the person who left. In the second verse, the singer expresses that the heart is in pain, and the voice has become shaky, but still, they will not stop until the person they love is not alone. The last two lines of the song repeat that the voice will not stop singing, the heart will not stop believing, and the eyes will not start sleeping until the person knows the song is for them, and they are missed.
Overall, "This One's for You" is a song about longing for someone who has left and wanting to bring them back. It brings out the emotions of love, care, and concern while expressing the strength of love that remains unswerving even in the person's absence.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, you've got me worried
I am concerned about you and your well-being
And on my knees, not knowing what to do
I feel helpless and unsure of what actions to take
Oh, my love is unswerving
My love for you is steadfast and unchanging
I wish you'd know just how far I would go
I want you to understand the extent of my love and dedication to you
I wish there was a melody, a song to sing
I desire to express my feelings through a musical piece
With the perfect blend of harmony
The song needs to be balanced in all aspects to convey the intended emotions
Oh, that my song could bring you home
I pray the song serves as a catalyst to bring you back to me
If only I knew the tune that would get to you;
I am unsure which melody would resonate with you the most
Remind you that I'll never let go
The song should remind you of my commitment to our relationship
Oh, my song could bring you home
I trust that this musical work can make you come back to me
My song could bring you home
I believe that my original piece can be the reason you return to me
Oh, my heart is hurting
My emotions are unsettled and pained
It wants so badly just to have you home
I long for your presence and want you to come back to me
Oh, my voice is getting shakey
My voice sounds unsteady due to my emotions
But I won't stop until you're not alone
I will not rest until I know you are not lonely or isolated
This voice won't stop singing
The song represents my continuous expression of love for you
This heart won't stop believing
My heart has faith and trust in our love for each other
These eyes won't start sleeping
I will not rest or sleep peacefully until I know you are okay
Until you know this one's for you
I want you to understand that this song is solely dedicated to you
I hope you know this one's for you, oh
I hope you realize the depth of my feelings and the effort I put into making this song
Contributed by Mateo N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.