Clem Snide is an alt-country indie rock project from New York, NY and Nashv… Read Full Bio ↴Clem Snide is an alt-country indie rock project from New York, NY and Nashville, TN consisting of songwriter/singer/guitarist Eef Barzelay, and a rotation of musicians. Primarily an outlet for Barzelay, the band consisted chiefly of bassist/cellist Jason Glasser through mid-2006, as well as more recent members including multi-instrumentalist Pete Fitzpatrick, and his cousin Brendan Fitzpatrick.

"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.

There Is Nothing
Clem Snide Lyrics

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There is nothing in the world
I wouldn't do for you
'Cause there is nothing in this world
If I can't share my love with you

So many people in the world
They don't realize
So many people in this world

With troubled thought
And angry eyes

All the riches of this world
Can't compare to your smile

And if only for a kiss
I would walk a thousand miles

Overall Meaning

In Clem Snide's song "There Is Nothing," the artist expresses his deep affection and devotion toward the woman he loves. The song begins by declaring that there is nothing in the world he wouldn't do for her, conveying his unconditional love and commitment. He further emphasizes this sentiment by stating that without the ability to share his love with her, nothing in this world holds any significance for him.

The artist contrasts his love with the troubled thoughts and angry eyes of so many people in the world who fail to realize the value of love. He believes that all the riches in this world pale in comparison to the simple pleasure of seeing his lover's smile. He concludes by emphasizing the depth of his feeling. He would go to any length, even walk a thousand miles if necessary, for just a kiss from her.

Overall, the song expresses a deep yearning for a love that is pure and unbreakable. While acknowledging the difficulties that come with living in this world, the artist asserts that love is worth everything and that nothing else really matters in comparison.

Line by Line Meaning

There is nothing in the world
I am willing to do anything for you

I wouldn't do for you
I am completely devoted to you

'Cause there is nothing in this world
My love for you is the most important thing to me

If I can't share my love with you
Without you, my life has no purpose

So many people in the world
There are numerous individuals on this planet

They don't realize
This group of people are unaware of something vital

So many people in this world
There are numerous individuals on this planet

With troubled thought
This group of people have a lot on their mind

And angry eyes
This group of people are furious and unhappy

All the riches of this world
No amount of materialistic stuff compares to

Can't compare to your smile
The value of your smile is worth more than anything