"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.
Fontanelle
Clem Snide Lyrics
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And each day feel so bright and new
And may god hold you in the palm of his hand
May the moon always light your way
And love be forever and here to stay
And may god hold you in the palm of his hand
Then may paradise be just around the bend
If the world should turn it's back to you
And it seems there's nothing left to do
Then may god hold you in the palm of his hand
Then may god hold you in the palm of his hand
The song Fontanelle by Clem Snide is a hopeful and comforting tune that provides solace to the listener in times of distress. The lyrics depict the desire for a better future, where the sun always shines, and the days are bright and new. The first stanza symbolises hope and optimism towards a better tomorrow. The second stanza speaks of love and its permanency. The moon is a symbol of love that never fades away, and the lyrics express a wish for it to light the way always. The song then moves on to talk about the final moments of life as a representation of the inevitability of death, and the lyrics express the wish of paradise to be just around the corner. Lastly, the final stanza speaks to the times when one feels left alone in the world, and the lyrics wish God to hold the person in the palm of his hand.
Overall, the song Fontanelle by Clem Snide is a beautiful and thought-provoking composition that speaks of hope and comfort in times of trouble. The lyrics wish for a life that is always filled with love, light and hope, and the final message is for God to hold the listener in his gentle embrace, thereby providing comfort and security.
Line by Line Meaning
May the sun always shine on you
May life always bring you warmth and light
And each day feel so bright and new
May every new day bring you joy and optimism
And may god hold you in the palm of his hand
May you feel protected and cared for by a higher power
May the moon always light your way
May you always find guidance, even in the dark
And love be forever and here to stay
May love be a constant in your life, always present and lasting
When your time has reached its end
When your life comes to a close
Then may paradise be just around the bend
May an afterlife filled with peace and happiness be waiting for you
If the world should turn its back to you
If life becomes hard and unforgiving
And it seems there's nothing left to do
And it feels like there's no solution or way forward
Then may god hold you in the palm of his hand
May you find solace in faith and feel protected by a higher power
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EEF BARZELAY
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LethalInterjection
If I ever have kids, I'm definitely going to play/sing this to them.
Aunt Vesuvi
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CollarboneOfAHare
@LethalInterjection Beautiful :)