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Clark Anne Lyrics

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Sweat runs down the centre of my back
Crawling like an insect - it makes a track
Sweat runs down the nape of my neck
Anticipation - the cause and the effect

So catch each drop as I catch each breath
'Til there's no doubt, no indecision, 'til there's not one question left
Walking streets alone amid a mass of strangers' faces

Fill my time with thoughts of you and I in distant places
Now I must have you!

You breathe new life - it's all around
It calls my name without a sound
This distance cuts down deep inside
Planes carve like knives across the sky
I must be with you!

This place never cares to see who goes or who remains
I wait and watch the boats set sail, I linger and listen to the far off trains
This land of mine drifts off alone, far out to sea
With no direction, no intention, nothing left to offer me
And I can't stay!

It stand alone - back on the world
And through it all it still seems to curl
Itself around the people, binding tighter than a rope
Gives nothing away for something, each day without hope
It's no home for the luxury of love!

The good life out of each on the placards
Doesn't hide away the truth of the broken down facades
The buildings burn, the streets on fire
Every muscle, every nerve stretched to reach for somewhere higher
Feel me now!

Will you remain, place your trust
Turn ideas into motions before mechanisms rust
Will you hold me tight with arms, with words, in your comfort keep me warm
I beg refuge in your shelter as I fly into the storm
Take me!

Take me now!

Overall Meaning

Clark Anne's song "Now" is a passionate and intense track about the desperate desire for connection and love. The lyrics reflect the feeling of being on the edge of something big and unknown, with the sweat and anticipation giving the sense that something momentous is about to happen. The singer of the song is consumed by thoughts of a distant lover, wandering the streets and longing for their presence. The urgency of the lyrics builds towards a plea to be taken away and held tight, to find refuge in the arms of the one they love as they face the storm of life.

The overall theme of the song is the search for a deeper connection and a sense of belonging in a world that can often be cold and unfeeling. The imagery of the sweat running down the back, the planes carving like knives across the sky, and the buildings burning and the streets on fire, all evoke a sense of restlessness and yearning. The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "take me now", is a desperate cry for release, a plea to be rescued from a life that feels without purpose. Ultimately, the song is an expression of the human need for love and connection, and the pain that can come from a sense of isolation and loneliness.

Line by Line Meaning

Sweat runs down the centre of my back
I feel anxious and nervous, and it's causing me physical discomfort.

Crawling like an insect - it makes a track
The sweat is so intense that it feels like something is moving on my skin.

Sweat runs down the nape of my neck
My nervousness is so extreme that it's causing me to perspire heavily.

Anticipation - the cause and the effect
My nervous sweating is a physical manifestation of my anticipation about something.

So catch each drop as I catch each breath
I'm trying to manage my anxiety by focusing on my breath and sweat drops, in an attempt to stay present in the moment.

'Til there's no doubt, no indecision, 'til there's not one question left
I need to find resolution and clarity so that I can move forward without any hesitation.

Walking streets alone amid a mass of strangers' faces
I feel isolated and disconnected from the people around me.

Fill my time with thoughts of you and I in distant places
I'm daydreaming and imagining being with someone I care about, as a way to escape my current situation.

Now I must have you!
I'm consumed by my desire to be with this person, and it's becoming an urgent need.

You breathe new life - it's all around
This person makes me feel alive in a way that nothing else does.

It calls my name without a sound
I feel drawn to this person in a very powerful and innate way.

This distance cuts down deep inside
Being apart from this person is causing me emotional pain and distress.

Planes carve like knives across the sky
The sound of planes overhead is a painful reminder of the distance between us.

I must be with you!
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to be with this person, even if it means leaving everything else behind.

This place never cares to see who goes or who remains
My current environment is indifferent to my presence or absence.

I wait and watch the boats set sail, I linger and listen to the far off trains
I'm longing for escape and adventure, and watching as others pursue it.

This land of mine drifts off alone, far out to sea
I feel disconnected from my surroundings and like I don't belong.

With no direction, no intention, nothing left to offer me
I feel lost and directionless, with no clear purpose or meaning in my life.

And I can't stay!
I can't continue living in this place or situation.

It stand alone - back on the world
The world feels like a hostile and inhospitable place to me.

And through it all it still seems to curl
Despite everything, the world seems to be persisting and continuing on.

Itself around the people, binding tighter than a rope
The world seems to be suffocating and trapping people in their circumstances.

Gives nothing away for something, each day without hope
The world doesn't offer anything in return for people's efforts, and it's causing despair and hopelessness.

It's no home for the luxury of love!
Love seems out of place in a world that's so cold and unyielding.

The good life out of each on the placards
Advertising promises a life of prosperity and abundance, but it's just surface-level.

Doesn't hide away the truth of the broken down facades
Beneath the veneer of prosperity, things are crumbling and falling apart.

The buildings burn, the streets on fire
Things are reaching a breaking point and people are starting to rebel.

Every muscle, every nerve stretched to reach for somewhere higher
People are pushing themselves to their limits as they try to escape their circumstances.

Feel me now!
I need someone to connect with and understand me.

Will you remain, place your trust
I need to know that this person is committed to me and that I can rely on them.

Turn ideas into motions before mechanisms rust
It's important to take action on our ideas before circumstances make it too difficult.

Will you hold me tight with arms, with words, in your comfort keep me warm
I need emotional and physical comfort and reassurance.

I beg refuge in your shelter as I fly into the storm
I need someone to provide me with safety and security, especially during difficult times.

Take me!
I'm ready to be with this person, and I want them to take me to a better place.

Take me now!
I'm feeling a sense of urgency and desperation to be with this person right away.

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