Numb
Clark Jr. Gary Lyrics
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Yeah woman I can't feel a thing
Well I'm numb
Yeah woman I can't feel a thing
She give me hard time in the day
A hard time at night
She can be so sweet till she wanna
Till I'm numb
Yeah woman I can't feel a thing
Well I'm numb
Yeah woman I can't feel a thing
Ain't passing from the right
I'm, passing to the left
Burn this whole thing down
All, by myself
Till I'm numb
Yeah woman I can't feel a thing
Till I'm numb
Yeah woman I can't feel a thing
Well I'm numb
Yeah woman I can't feel a thing
Well I'm numb
Yeah woman I can't feel a thing
In "Numb," Clark Jr. sings about feeling emotionally disconnected and desensitized in a toxic relationship. The lyrics "She give me hard time in the day, a hard time at night, she can be so sweet till she wanna fuss and fight" suggests that his partner's behavior is unpredictable and that she might be emotionally manipulative. The repetition of "till I'm numb, yeah woman I can't feel a thing" throughout the song portrays his gradual distance towards emotions, as he tries to detach himself from the pain that his partner is causing him.
The chorus of the song serves as a major theme, as Clark Jr.'s character is unable to feel any emotions. Even though he acknowledges that this feeling might not be a healthy one, his numbness is a response to protect himself from the emotional turmoil that he is currently experiencing. The lines "Ain't passing from the right, passing to the left, burn this whole thing down, all by myself" suggest that he is ready to walk away from the relationship and start anew, even if he has to do it all by himself.
In conclusion, "Numb" is a raw and honest portrayal of a relationship that has gone sour, leading to emotional disconnection and numbness. Clark Jr.'s soulful voice and gut-wrenching lyrics make the song relatable to anyone who has been in an unfulfilling or toxic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm numb
The singer is emotionally disconnected and cannot feel anything.
Yeah woman I can't feel a thing
The singer is directing their statement towards a woman and letting her know that they are emotionally shut down.
She give me hard time in the day
The woman in question causes the singer to go through difficult times during the day.
A hard time at night
The woman in question causes the artist to go through difficult times during the night.
She can be so sweet till she wanna
The woman in question has the ability to be lovely, unless something bothers her to the point where she becomes unkind.
Fuss and fight
The woman in question quarrels and argues frequently.
Till I'm numb
The behavior of the woman in question causes the singer to become emotionally detached and unable to feel.
Ain't passing from the right
The artist is not conforming to societal norms and is doing something unconventional.
I'm, passing to the left
The artist is moving in a direction that is not typically followed in societal practices.
Burn this whole thing down
The artist wants to destroy everything and start over.
All, by myself
The singer does not want any assistance in this endeavor.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gary Lee Clark Jr
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@paulosmacleon997
It don't get much more raw, crunchy, and gritty than this which is what I enjoy greatly! Went to a Kings of Leon concert in Columbus, OH. years ago and I really only went because Gary Clark Jr. opened for them lol. I stayed for a few Kings of Leon songs, just isn't the same!
@samcarrejo3590
Gary is gonna bring blues back to the spotlight
@alejandrocisneros7442
Blues never left lol. And there's definitely better blues players.
@roymoubray8131
So is Kenny Wayne Shepherd
@daviddawson1718
@@roymoubray8131 Pea shooter is learning, might be good when he grows up
@leavemealone0819
I hope so
@leavemealone0819
@@alejandrocisneros7442 not about how good u play it's about how it connects with people.
@sharttank5999
This is the problem with austin musicians we get spoiled and don't discover them for 10 years. This is top 5.. maybe top 2...this is amazing
@hebertjoshua19
Lets not compare a musician to another, instead give this man some credit for keeping the rock scene alive in a scene that's now dominated by pop!!!!
@hjun8065
Amen brother!