"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.
Find Love
Clem Snide Lyrics
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Raging rivers of shark attack
Find love
Then give it all away
Wrestle bears bring 'em to their knees
Steal the honey from killer bees
Find love
Then give it all away
Don't be scared to connect the dots
Dig for gold in the parking lot
Find love
Then give it all away
The lyrics of Clem Snide's song, "Find Love," encourages listeners not to let fear and obstacles hold them back from pursuing love and taking risks. The first two lines use powerful metaphors to denote dangerous situations and challenges that may come along the way. Despite these challenges, the singer urges his audience to push through and find love. However, the emphasis is not on being possessive or selfish with love. Instead, the musician encourages listeners to give it all away, to be generous with love.
As the song continues, the lyrics become even more vivid in characterizing the challenges of finding and sharing love. From wrestling bears to stealing honey from killer bees, the singer emphasizes the importance of courage and tenacity in the pursuit of love. The final line is perhaps the most meaningful, as it encourages listeners to be creative and unconventional in their search for love. Whether by connecting the dots or digging for gold in the most unexpected places, the song encourages listeners not to settle for a life without love.
In summary, the lyrics of Clem Snide's "Find Love" are a rallying cry for listeners to overcome fear and obstacles in the pursuit of love. The emphasis is not on being possessive or selfish with love but on being generous and open-hearted. The song encourages listeners to be courageous, unconventional, and creative in their pursuit of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let hurricanes hold you back
Don't let obstacles in life intimidate you and prevent you from moving forward.
Raging rivers of shark attack
Even in the face of danger, don't let fear hold you back from pursuing what you want in life.
Find love
Find true love and meaningful connections in life.
Then give it all away
Be selfless and give your love without any expectations or conditions attached.
Wrestle bears bring 'em to their knees
Take on big challenges and overpower them even if they seem impossible to overcome.
Steal the honey from killer bees
Take risks and go after what you want in life, even if it means taking from those who are seemingly dangerous or challenging.
Don't be scared to connect the dots
Connect different experiences and elements of life to create a unique, fulfilling path for yourself.
Dig for gold in the parking lot
Find hidden opportunities and treasures in unexpected places and situations.
Find love
Find true love and meaningful connections in life.
Then give it all away
Be selfless and give your love without any expectations or conditions attached.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EEF BARZELAY
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