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.
Control
Clemency Lyrics
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I should've known, that I'm nothing on my own
Still I'm prone, to learn things, the hard way
But if I've shown, a recent change in tone
It's cause I'm starting to see, there's no way I can do this alone
Chorus:
The whole world's getting heavy to hold
Such a rough universe getting old
So I'm giving up control
It's clear to me who You want me to be
And now I know, I'm ready to see myself go
So You can take control
Verse 2:
Take control, come captivate my soul
I wanna know, what life is lived like Your way
I'm letting go, You're who I want to follow
Cause I'm starting to see, You're the only hope I have for tomorrow
Chorus:
The whole world's getting heavy to hold
So I'm letting go
Such a rough universe getting old
So I'm giving up control
It's clear to me who You want me to be
And now I know, I'm ready to see myself go
So You can take control
Bridge 1:
All along I've been, looking at this wall
You're showing me now I can see that I am weak but You are strong
Yeah when I'm weak You are strong
And I need Your strength so I can carry on
Chorus:
This world's getting heavy to hold
So I'm letting go
Such a rough universe getting old
So I'm giving up control
And now I know, I'm ready to see myself go
Because I know...
Bridge 2:
I can't hold on, I'm not that strong
I've tried it now, for much too long
I think it's time, to give up so...
I'm letting go, You take control
In "Control," Clemency sings about a realization of one's own limitations and the need to give up control to a higher power. The first verse suggests a past experience of trying to handle everything alone and failing, leading to a newfound understanding that one cannot do things alone. The chorus repeats the theme of letting go of control and surrendering to a higher power. The second verse asks for this higher power to come and captivate the singer's soul, leading them towards a life lived in a way that aligns with this higher power's will. The bridge speaks to the struggle that the singer faces and how they finally understand that they are weak, and the higher power is strong, and they need to give up their fight and surrender.
"Control" is a song that is both deeply personal and relatable to many people. It is a song about finding strength in surrender and understanding that we cannot do everything ourselves. It is about letting go and accepting that there is a higher power that has a plan for us. The song can be seen as a call to faith or surrendering control to a mentor, a friend or a higher being.
Line by Line Meaning
I should've known, that I'm nothing on my own
I understand that I am not capable of doing everything on my own, and acknowledging that.
Still I'm prone, to learn things, the hard way
Despite being aware of my incapability, I sometimes stubbornly insist on learning things the hard way.
But if I've shown, a recent change in tone
If you've noticed that I've started to act differently recently,
It's cause I'm starting to see, there's no way I can do this alone
It's because I've come to the realization that I cannot accomplish everything independently.
The whole world's getting heavy to hold
The weight of the world is becoming too much for me to bear.
So I'm letting go
So I'm releasing my grip on things.
Such a rough universe getting old
The world has become tough, and it's getting exhausting.
So I'm giving up control
Therefore, I am surrendering control and giving it over to a higher power.
It's clear to me who You want me to be
I understand what your vision for me is.
And now I know, I'm ready to see myself go
And now, I'm prepared to let go of my former self and become the person you envision.
So You can take control
So, I am entrusting you with control.
Take control, come captivate my soul
I am asking you to take control and dominate my being.
I wanna know, what life is lived like Your way
I am eager to experience life on your terms.
I'm letting go, You're who I want to follow
I am freeing myself from control and pledging to follow you.
Cause I'm starting to see, You're the only hope I have for tomorrow
Because I am starting to recognize that you are the only hope for my future.
All along I've been, looking at this wall
I've been feeling trapped in my situation.
You're showing me now I can see that I am weak but You are strong
You are gently leading me to see that I am frail while you are tenacious.
Yeah when I'm weak You are strong
You are strong when I am weak.
And I need Your strength so I can carry on
I need you to give me strength so that I can continue with my life.
I can't hold on, I'm not that strong
I am conceding my weakness and my inability to grip on to certain things.
I've tried it now, for much too long
I have been striving for a long period to accomplish something.
I think it's time, to give up so...
I believe it is the moment to relinquish control so...
I'm letting go, You take control
I am relinquishing control over to you.
Contributed by Isabella V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.