"Clem Snide" is a character in several novels by William S. Burroughs, including Naked Lunch, The Ticket That Exploded, and Exterminator!. The band formed in 1991, when Barzelay wanted an outlet for his songwriting, but separated in 1994 after releasing a couple of 7" singles. A few years later, Barzelay met back up with Glasser and began writing songs again, performing under the name Fruit Key. After adding a bassist and drummer, they reclaimed the name Clem Snide, recorded songs, continued performing, and, in 1998, issued their first album, You Were a Diamond (produced by Adam Lasus) on Tractor Beam Records. This album received some short-term major label attention, enough for Clem Snide to release their second album, Your Favorite Music, on Sire Records, before being dropped prior to the album's release.
In 2001, Clem Snide released the album The Ghost of Fashion, which received some extra press due to the song "Moment in the Sun" being featured as the theme song for the second season of the NBC program Ed, after the show lost the rights to the Foo Fighters' "Next Year". Fans were allegedly distraught by the change, and Ed went back to the Foo Fighters for the third season; "Moment in the Sun" continued to be used as the theme song outside the U.S.
At this time, then-bassist Jeff Marshall left the band citing the touring schedule, as the band had performed a number of world tours in support of Fashion. He did, however, stay with the band to help record their fourth album, Soft Spot.
Clem Snide released their fifth album in 2005, End of Love, and in February 2006 Barzelay released his first solo album, Bitter Honey, on spinART Records. Barzelay' s latest solo record, Lose Big was released on June 17th 2008, on 429 Records. Barzelay confirmed that the band broke up during the proceedings, and that another record was completed around the same time, the newer recording set to be released first.
A live, tour-only, CD is also planned in conjunction with a fall tour by Barzelay.
In 2008, Eef Barzelay announced that Clem Snide has reformed and will release a full-length; "Hungry Bird" as well as an EP entitled "I Need You Now". They will support these releases with a tour.
Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Your Grievience
Clem Snide Lyrics
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Respect love of the heart over lust of the flesh
Do yourself a favor: become your own savior
And don't let the sun go down on your grievances
And when you wake up in the morning
You'll have a brand new feeling
And you'll find yourself healing
And yet if you find yourself in the dark
And you're left holding the bag
Then take care of it right away
And don't let the sun go down on your grievances again
Sometimes you might want to give up
But keep that chin up
Cause you're gonna find
You're gonna find
Sometimes you might be alone
But don't feel lonely
Cause you're gonna find
You're gonna find
And
Don't let the sun go down on your grievances
Start each day with a clean slate
You'll feel better if you can shake off all that hate
And don't forget to forgive and forget
Don't let the sun go down on your grievances
Don't let the sun go down on your grievances everybody!
Respect love of the heart over lust of the flesh
Sing it!
Do yourself a favor: become your own savior
And don't let the sun go down on your grievances
The song "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Your Grievances" by Clem Snide is a message of hope and encouragement. The song advises listeners not to hold onto their grievances, but rather to let them go and move on. The lyrics encourage individuals to focus on their own well-being and self-growth rather than dwelling on past hurts and wrongs. The phrase "Don't let the sun go down on your grievances" is a Biblical reference from Ephesians 4:26, which calls for resolution of conflicts before the end of the day.
The opening verse cautions against giving in to physical desires and reminds us to prioritize emotional connections. The second verse encourages listeners to take immediate action to rectify any negative situations in their life, so that they don't fester and grow. The bridge of the song uplifts listeners who may be feeling discouraged, reminding them that maintaining a positive attitude is key to overcoming obstacles. The final verse emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and leaving behind negative feelings in order to live a happier life.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let the sun go down on your grievances
Respect love of the heart over lust of the flesh. Do yourself a favor: become your own savior and don't let negative emotions linger.
And when you wake up in the morning, you'll have a brand new feeling. And you'll find yourself healing. So don't let the sun go down on your grievances
Letting go of negative emotions allows for healing and a fresh start each day. Don't hold onto grievances for too long.
And yet if you find yourself in the dark, and you're left holding the bag. Then take care of it right away. And don't let the sun go down on your grievances again
Quickly address and resolve any negative situations, so that they don't fester and cause prolonged negative emotions.
Sometimes you might want to give up. But keep that chin up. Cause you're gonna find, you're gonna find. Sometimes you might be alone. But don't feel lonely. Cause you're gonna find, you're gonna find
Although it may be tough, keep a positive perspective and believe that things will improve. Don't let loneliness or despair overcome you.
Start each day with a clean slate. You'll feel better if you can shake off all that hate. And don't forget to forgive and forget. Don't let the sun go down on your grievances
Starting each day with positive intentions and letting go of negative emotions allows for a happier and healthier life. Forgiveness and moving on is key to a brighter future.
Don't let the sun go down on your grievances everybody! Respect love of the heart over lust of the flesh. Sing it! Do yourself a favor: become your own savior and don't let the sun go down on your grievances
This is a call to action to let go of negativity and embrace positivity in life. Focus on love and self-improvement, and don't hold onto grievances for too long.
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Written by: DANIEL JOHNSTON
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