"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.
Every Moment
Clem Snide Lyrics
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Time will pass
Memories of hard times and of fun
Will our love last
'Cause every moment must make way
For one that's new
But just before it does
The years are like the clouds up in the sky
They come and go
And everything that lives will someday die
But our love still grows
'Cause every moment must make way
For one that's new
But just before it does
Remember I love you
The song Every Moment by Clem Snide talks about the inevitability of time and how it will create memories, both good and bad, but no matter what, the love between two people will persevere. The first verse shows that the future is unknown and that there will be both difficult times and enjoyable ones, but the question remains: will their love last through it all? The chorus is a reminder that time moves on and new moments will come, but it's important to cherish the moments they currently have because they are fleeting. The final verse compares the years to clouds in the sky and how they come and go, but their love continues to grow despite the passing of time.
The song speaks to the idea of appreciating and being present in the moment because time waits for no one. It's easy to get caught up in the promises of the future or the regrets of the past, but the present is what truly matters. Additionally, the idea of love being able to withstand the tests of time is a timeless theme that anyone can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
We'll soon make memories of thing to come
Soon we will be making memories of things that are yet to happen
Time will pass
Time will go by
Memories of hard times and of fun
We will have memories of both difficult and enjoyable times
Will our love last
We wonder if our love will endure over time
'Cause every moment must make way
Because every moment eventually gives way
For one that's new
For a new moment to take its place
But just before it does
But before that happens
Remember I love you
Remember that I love you
The years are like the clouds up in the sky
The passing years are like the clouds in the sky
They come and go
They arrive and then depart
And everything that lives will someday die
All living things eventually die
But our love still grows
Despite this, our love continues to grow
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EEF BARZELAY
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