There are 2 bands by the name Clemency:

1. An indie rock/pop and alt… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 bands by the name Clemency:

1. An indie rock/pop and alternative band (active 2004 to present)
2. A brazilian death metal band (active 1998 to 2004)

1. Jason and Paul Watkins are are two blue-blooded brothers from the red state of Oklahoma. They grew up in a musical family, sang in choirs, took piano lessons and began playing music together in high school. Paul picked up the bass and Jason began writing lyrics in response: a process that hasn’t changed much since then. They started Clemency right after, toured around the entire state, and eventually moved to Nashville to start their careers.

In Nashville the Watkins’ were introduced to Grammy award-nominated producer Brent Milligan who worked with them on their debut record, Vapors (2008).Vapors was celebrated for its clever use of lo-fi instrumentation and unpretentious blend of vibey pop and ambient rock. “Everything about this 10-track CD is totally first rate,” declared Indie Vision Music. “From the mix, to the packaging, to the creativity of the lyrics, it’s completely professional. Clemency has everything covered.”

Clemency returned to the studio with Milligan to create their follow-up, My Heart Is the Eastern Horizon, EP, released in 2012. With this project, the band moved beyond the traditional listening experience and developed a concept video around each song. The videos allowed fans to immerse themselves in the stories being told in the songs. The title track from My Heart is the Eastern Horizon became a Top 10 Amazon MP3 single, a “New & Noteworthy” iTunes feature, as well as an “Artists on the Rise” Amazon feature.

Soon after releasing My Heart is the Eastern Horizon, Clemency started writing their upcoming EP, You’ve Got the Fire, in stores 2-10-15.

Spiritually, questions about love kept showing up in the recording process, so they decided to create one love story through six videos that coincide with each song on the record.

According to the duo, You’ve Got the Fire draws visual inspiration as well as character and plot archetypes from films like Spielberg’s E.T. The Extraterrestrial, The Goonies, The Karate Kid, Beasts of the Southern Wild and Drive.

At first listen, Clemency gives off an energy of romantic love, but the type of love these blue boys talk about goes broader than that. Clemency explores LOVE and MUSIC as universal concepts.

At first listen, Clemency sounds like a rock band too, but the type of rock these blue boys are making instead goes much more nuanced than the universal concept of rock n' roll itself. Their sound is geared for the next generations of listeners. It's a sound that blends post-Y2k production sensibilities with a secret sauce that definitely contains a little Americana, a little radio-ready rock n' roll and some electro-art rock influences too.

You’ve Got The Fire releases worldwide beginning February 10, 2015.

2. Clemency is a Brazilian death metal band now based out of the UK. Their brand of thrash-influenced death metal borrows from acts such as Morbid Angel and Crimson Thorn. In 1998, they released their first demo, entitled "Satan's Funeral." The band then followed up with the album "Spiritual Domination" in 1999. After a good number of years the band released "Divine Legions at War."

At first, the band consisted of three members: Luis Carlos (vocals, guitar), Aramis (bass guitar, vocals), and Marcelo Lopes (drums). Currently, Marcelo Lopes is the only active member.

The band's lyrics are rooted deeply in Christianity.

Color Hit the Canvas
Clemency Lyrics

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I thought I saw it all but I was staring at the wall
I thought I saw it all but I was blind before you came into sight
All that I could see was a blank white page
But then color hit the canvas when I saw you walking into my life
You were shining a light
And there's no getting enough
I'm in love

And where was I before I saw you walk across the floor
Where was I before you made me see there really had to be more
Yeah I didn't even know what I was looking for
But then color hit the canvas when I saw you walking in through the door
And I couldn't ignore
You're who I'd been dreaming of
I'm in love

Before we found each other I was falling apart
When you took me by the hand you know you really took a hold of my heart
Then color hit the canvas right from the start
When you set the fire burning now it's burning down deep in my heart

I'm in love
I'm in love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Color Hit the Canvas" by Clemency describe the transformative power of love. The singer reflects on their life before meeting their love interest and realizes they were in a colorless, monotonous existence. They compare their life to a blank white page waiting for color to be added. However, everything changes when their love interest walks into their life. Suddenly, they see a burst of color and their life is filled with light. They cannot get enough of the feeling and realize they are in love. The singer acknowledges that they did not even know what they were looking for before meeting their love interest, but now they cannot imagine life without them.

The second verse continues to explore the idea of the singer's life before meeting their love interest. They question where they were and what they were doing before their love interest came into their life. The singer reveals that they were unaware of what they were missing until they experienced the "color" their love interest added to their life. The chorus repeats and reinforces the idea that the singer is deeply in love and that their love interest has transformed their life.

Overall, the lyrics of "Color Hit the Canvas" celebrate the transformative power of love and how it can add color and light to a previously monotonous existence. The singer acknowledges that their love interest has brought meaning and purpose to their life, and they cannot imagine life without them.

Line by Line Meaning

I thought I saw it all but I was staring at the wall
I believed I had experienced everything life had to offer, but in reality, I had yet to truly see anything significant.

All that I could see was a blank white page
I felt as though my life was devoid of color and excitement, like a blank canvas ready to be filled.

But then color hit the canvas when I saw you walking into my life
When I met you, my life was transformed from a dull canvas to a colorful masterpiece.

You were shining a light
Your presence brightened up my life and offered a new perspective.

And there's no getting enough
I can never get enough of you and the joy you bring into my life.

And where was I before I saw you walk across the floor
I never realized how incomplete my life was until you entered it and made such a significant impact.

Where was I before you made me see there really had to be more
You opened my eyes to the possibility of love and all the beauty it brings.

And I couldn't ignore
Your presence was too profound to overlook or dismiss.

You're who I'd been dreaming of
You fulfilled all of my hopes and dreams for a fulfilling life and a satisfying relationship.

Before we found each other I was falling apart
Prior to meeting you, my life was incomplete and lacked stability or direction.

When you took me by the hand you know you really took a hold of my heart
You captured my heart and held on tight, never letting go and becoming a permanent part of my life.

Then color hit the canvas right from the start
From the very beginning of our relationship, I felt like my life was complete and full of vibrant color.

When you set the fire burning now it's burning down deep in my heart
Your love and presence has ignited a flame within me that burns deep and intensifies with each passing day.

I'm in love
I am deeply and passionately in love with you and the life we've created together.

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