Line-up
Peter te Bos: vocals
John Cameron: guitar
Marcus Bruystens: bass
Marc Lamb: drums
Other musicians
Allard Jolles drums
Arno Kooy bass guitar
Bobbie Rossini bass guitar
Geert de Groot bass guitar
Lya Spykstra bass guitar
Marius Schrader drums
BIOGRAPHY
1983 - Punk rock group Suspenders splits up in 1981 and several members form rock group L'Attentat. In the spring of 1983 L'Attentat guitarist/singer Allard Jolles, forms a second band: Claw Boys Claw. Other members of the band are ex-Suspenders singer Bobbie Rossini on bass, and on guitar (Jolles plays the drums) John Cameron (ex-Odorex). Shortly afterwards singer/graphic designer Peter te Bos joins Claw Boys Claw. The band plays garage rock with influences of psychedelics, acid punk and rock 'n' roll.
1984 - Shocking Shades Of Claw Boys Claw is recorded and released on the band's own Hipcat label.
1985 - In May 1985 Jolles leaves Claw Boys Claw in favour of his other band L'Attentat. He is replaced by Pilots drummer Marius Schrader.
1986 - Claw Boys Claw signs to Polydor. The band makes its first appearance at the Pinkpop festival. During this show frontman Te Bos throws apples, oranges, beer cans, his shoes and his socks into the crowd. In June the album With Love From The Boys, produced by Vic Maille, comes out. The band plays at the Roskilde festival in Denmark.
1987 - Claw Boys Claw records the album Crack My Nut. Shocking Shades is re-released on Polydor. Additionally, the album Claw Boys Claw comes out, a compilation of the band's self-released material (the mini album Now!, the single So Mean and the 12" Indian Wallpaper). Also released is the Christmas single Blue Bells.
1988 - Claw Boys Claw performs at the New Music Seminar in New York where they meet John Cale who promises to produce the band's next album. They sign to Megadisc and release the new album Hitkillers, a collection of covers of Dutch rock classics.
1989 - Bobbie Rossini and Marius Schrader leave the band. Rumours about a new album (produced by John Cale) are again surfacing.
1990 - The album Angelbite comes out. It is not produced by John Cale, but by Steve Parker (engineer with The Fall and Dutch vocalist Mathilde Santing). The band goes on - another - successful tour.
1991 - Late June the band plays the Parkpop festival in The Hague. In the meantime, Kooy joins La La Heaven and Geert de Groot (ex-Fatal Flowers) takes over on bass.
1992 - Late 1992 the album Sugar, a highlight in the band's career so far, comes out. The change in musical direction, that was already apparent on Angelbite, has now become permanent: The garage punk style has had to make way for the more melodic and sultry swamp rock. This has much to do with the fact that the album is produced by Urban Dance Squad drummer Michel Schoots, alias Magic Stick. The subdued single Rosie is the band's first Top 40 hit.
1993 - For the second time Claw Boys Claw is on the bill of the Pinkpop festival. Former bass player Rossini turns up in girl group Chicas del Rock that releases the album Neverneverland.
1994 - The new album Nipple, produced by Luc Suèr, largely follows the line of Sugar, but is less successful.
1995 - Marc Lamb plays the drums on Get Well Soon the second album of Soft Parade.
1997 - Claw Boys Claw release the new album Will-O-The-Wisp. The band also tours the Netherlands (by boat) with Scram C Baby and other bands.
1999 - All band members occupy themselves with various other projects: Te Bos concentrates on his career as graphic designer. Together with Henk Hofstede from Nits he designs the Media Centre of the Dutch Rock & Pop Institute. Drummer Marc Lamb wins the X3M remix award for his work with dance project Patriot Hills. Bassist Geert de Groot plays with Solex.
2002 - Peter te Bos en John Cameron work on a new album.
2005 - Former Claw Boys Claw drummer Marius Schrader alias Mars Radar independently releases an electro/synth album under the Wat moniker.
2006 - Te Bos and Cameron have written about 60 songs. Together with drummer Marc Lamb they start working on the new material. Lya Spykstra (ex-Bitchcock) is the new bass player. With Lamb she's also part of the trio Tomix.
2007 - After an initial session in 2006 in February and March Claw Boys Claw start recording the new album at Amsterdam's Eiland Studio's.
2008 - January 30th the release of Pajama Day is celebrated with a showcase at the DeSmet studios in Amsterdam, in presence of members of Johan, Moke and Hallo Venray.
Use It
Claw Boys Claw Lyrics
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'Cause your life is gone, my sillish pot
You circle low, don't do me wrong
Splinking up my crazy less then already know recall
But our mind is clear and know the game
That's a half lot crazy, half not going on
Don't abuse it, why don't you use your thing on me?
Singing a lot come round the corner, fly away or steady hand
'Cause a lie is here and all is singing, see a woman breathing by
Why don't you use it, why don't you use it?
Don't abuse it, why don't you use your thing on me?
Why don't you use it, why don't you use it?
Don't abuse it, why don't you use your thing on me?
A fire roses in the morning, yeah
The lyrics to Claw Boys Claw's song "Use It" are a bit abstract, but it seems to be about using one's own unique talents and gifts to connect with others. The opening line about "learning to amuse" suggests that the singer is working on entertaining or captivating others in some way. They seem to be urging someone else to do the same, telling them not to "abuse" their talents but to use them to connect with others.
The line about "your life is gone, my sillish pot" is a bit more enigmatic, but it could suggest that the singer sees the other person as having lost something important, perhaps a sense of humor or playfulness ("sillish pot" being a made-up phrase that sounds vaguely whimsical). The line "you circle low, don't do me wrong" could be interpreted in a few different ways - perhaps the other person is being cautious or hesitant, or maybe they are trying to bring the singer down in some way.
Line by Line Meaning
Learning to amuse so if I can be a feel
I am trying to entertain and impress others so I can fit in and feel accepted.
'Cause your life is gone, my sillish pot
Your life has passed you by and I think you are foolish.
You circle low, don't do me wrong
You are acting in a harmful and negative way, please do not harm me.
Splinking up my crazy less then already know recall
I am trying to hide my irrational behavior even though others already know about it.
But our mind is clear and know the game
We are both aware of what is happening and are being strategic.
That's a half lot crazy, half not going on
Our actions and thoughts are both insane and rational at the same time.
Why don't you use it, why don't you use it?
Why don't you use your talents and abilities to their full potential?
Don't abuse it, why don't you use your thing on me?
Use your talents and abilities on me but do not misuse them.
Singing a lot come round the corner, fly away or steady hand
There is a lot of noise and activity happening, you can either leave or stay calm and composed.
'Cause a lie is here and all is singing, see a woman breathing by
There is deceit happening and everyone is ignoring it except for me, I see someone being affected by it.
A fire roses in the morning, yeah
There is passion and excitement that is coming to life early in the day.
Contributed by Addison J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Eelco_de_Boer
Lyrics:
Rainbow child, I used to call that name a lot
When love was doin' well
Being a star, took all of you away from me
But most of all from yourself
Got what you're lookin' for
Wavin' bye to the poor
Got what you're gazing at
Understanding and respect
Oh, Rosie, got it made, got it made
Got it made, got it made
Oh yeah, Rosie, got it made, got it made
Got it made, got it made
Rainbow, star, oh, you fly to high above our heads
Just held up by a string
Look out, Rose, 'cause the fall is comin'
Your shadow tells the state you're in
Got what you're lookin' for
Wavin' bye to the poor
Got what you're gazing at
Understanding and respect
Oh, Rosie, got it made, got it made
Got it made, got it made
Oh yeah, Rosie, got it made, got it made
Got it made, got it made
Got what you're lookin' for
Wavin' bye to the poor
Tell me, girl, what is it like
To be a goddess overnight, yeah
What do you fear the most
Suicide or local dope?
Oh, Rosie, got it made, got it made
Got it made, got it made
Oh yeah, Rosie, got it made, got it made
Got it made, got it made
Oh, Rosie, got it made, got it made
Got it made, got it made
Oh yeah, Rosie, got it made, got it made
Got it made, got it made
@rosyy9500
My name is Rosy, My dad always plays this song on my birthday. Everytime when i listen to this song bring me to tears of happiness 🙏🏾♥️😢
@clawboysclaw
Hi Rosy, it's good to hear you like our music, your dad is a hero :) XPeter
@badlucktotem4247
Rosy Schroyen
I have a daughter called Rosie and I used to play this song to her many times as a lullaby
@peerx7866
Hi Rosy !
@peerx7866
@@clawboysclaw So cute to answer her.
@justincredible.
Hi Rosy
@12pints1
one of the best songs in Dutch music history
@rosie6101
My name is rosie to when i am sad my mom plays it and it always cheers me up (sry for my bad enghlish)
@michelvondenhoff9673
Ik heb CBC live gezien. Ze nemen zichzelf niet al te serieus, toch serieus genoeg.
Heerlijk nummer 👌🤠
@Boelaap
Zo mooi......We hadden onze poes ook Rosie genoemd vanwege deze song. Doet me steeds wat. Topper !