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.
When I'm With You
Clarensau Lyrics
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That this world is so unkind
Brothers, I feel like all I do is waste my time
'Cause when I'm with you,
All my troubles disappear
All my worries fade
And my mind magically clears
I wanna run away
Where no one knows my name
Where no one knows my name, but you
We'll sleep in all day
Until the clouds roll away
Where no one knows my name, but you
We can lay in a hammock
'Til the morning sunlight shines
Lay around all day,
We'll stay up all night
'Cause when I'm with you,
All my troubles disappear
All my worries fade
And my mind magically clears
Let's leave our suitcase and friends behind
I wanna run away
Where no one knows my name
Where no one knows my name, but you
We'll sleep in all day
Until the clouds roll away
Where no one knows my name, but you
But you...
And I find myself dreaming about the day
That we can run away
I find myself, I find myself
Dreaming
of... when I call you,
Saying "come over",
"Get into my car"
And oh, it's time
And oh, it's time (When I call you)
And oh, it's time (Saying come over)
And oh, it's time (Get into my car)
And oh, it's time
When I call you,
Say "come over",
"Get into my car"
And oh, it's time
When I'm with you,
All my troubles disappear
The lyrics of Clarensau's song "When I'm With You" are about finding refuge in someone's company when the world seems bleak and exhausting. At the beginning of the song, the singer feels overwhelmed by the cruelty of the world and feels like their efforts are futile. However, when they are with the person they love, their worries and problems seem to dissipate. Being with this person provides a magical escape from reality, and the singer feels like they can leave everything behind. They want to run away to a place where nobody knows their name except for the person they are with, where they can forget about the world outside and simply be with each other. The idea of leaving everything behind, including their friends and suitcases, suggests that the singer believes that being with this person is more important than anything else in their life.
The song touches upon the universal desire to escape from everyday life and find solace in someone else's company. The relationship between the singer and the person they love is a safe haven where they can forget about the rest of the world and just enjoy each other's presence. The repetition of "When I'm with you, all my troubles disappear" emphasizes the power of the love and connection they share. The dream of running away with this person represents a desire for a simpler life, free from stress and pain. The song suggests that being with someone you love is enough to make everything worthwhile, even when the world seems bleak.
Line by Line Meaning
There are days that I feel
Sometimes I feel down
That this world is so unkind
I feel like the world is harsh and unforgiving
Brothers, I feel like all I do is waste my time
I feel like everything I do is pointless
'Cause when I'm with you,
All my troubles disappear
All my worries fade
And my mind magically clears
Let's leave everything that we have behind
Being with you makes all my problems go away and clears my mind. Let's forget about everything else and just be together.
I wanna run away
Where no one knows my name
Where no one knows my name, but you
We'll sleep in all day
Until the clouds roll away
Where no one knows my name, but you
I want to escape from the world with you and hide away where we can be alone. We can relax and forget about everything until we feel ready to face the world again, as long as we're together.
We can lay in a hammock
'Til the morning sunlight shines
Lay around all day,
We'll stay up all night
We can just lay around and enjoy each other's company, no matter what time it is.
'Cause when I'm with you,
All my troubles disappear
All my worries fade
And my mind magically clears
Let's leave our suitcase and friends behind
Once again, being with you makes all my problems go away and clears my mind. Let's forget about everything and everyone else and just focus on each other.
And I find myself dreaming about the day
That we can run away
I find myself, I find myself
Dreaming
Sometimes I daydream about running away with you and escaping from the world.
of... when I call you,
Saying "come over",
"Get into my car"
And oh, it's time
And oh, it's time (When I call you)
And oh, it's time (Saying come over)
And oh, it's time (Get into my car)
And oh, it's time
When I call you,
Say "come over",
"Get into my car"
And oh, it's time
I can't wait for the day when I can just call you and tell you to come over and we can go on another adventure together.
When I'm with you,
All my troubles disappear
Once again, being with you makes all my problems go away.
Contributed by Alexandra T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.