Brian Abbott (Drums) and Todd Evans (Guitar) joined them soon after, adding years of touring and studio experience. The band composes and writes for themselves, but their influences and tastes are so diverse that anyone can drink their Kool-aid. Producer Justin Long joined them in 2012 to help them harness the sound in their debut EP, Neighborhoods. Somewhere along the way, they’ve developed their own style of rock, but it’s not so different that it’s unrecognizable. We like to think of it as Clones of Clones, the slightly mutated test tube baby of your favorite rock bands.
Seventeen
Clones of Clones Lyrics
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You are the best, we're headed west, like it or not
Turn on the TV, you haven't seen me
Answer the pay phone, you know that I've gone
Running away with me
Darling your 17
We meet again, feeling the tension rise from within
Smoke from the sky, clouding the night, I see it through your eyes
Turn on the TV, you haven't seen me
Answer the pay phone, you know that I've gone
Running away with me
Darling your 17
Living a lie, with you I'd die
Running away with me
Darling your 17
Living a lie, with you I'd die
The song "Seventeen" by Clones of Clones speaks about a complicated and tumultuous relationship between two people. The first verse assures the listener that they are "the one" and that "like it or not," the singer is all they've got. They describe the subject of the song as "the best," and the two are "headed west" together. However, things quickly become confusing as the chorus introduces the idea of running away together - "Running away with me" - and tells the addressee that "with you I'd die." There is a sense of a rebellion against living a lie, but it seems like the two are stuck in the same cycle.
The second verse sees the two characters meet again, feeling tension rise between them, and smoke from the sky clouding the night - this line creates a foreboding atmosphere. The chorus repeats the motif of running away together and the idea that they are both living a lie. The repetition of "Darling your 17" could imply that the couple started their relationship at a young age and that they feel trapped in this bond despite growing older and facing new realities.
Overall, the song portrays a relationship that is defined by obsession, rebelliousness, and an inability to truly escape from each other. The lyrics don't give clear answers, but they invite the listener to question the motivations and consequences of such a bond.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the one, like it or not, I'm all you've got
I'm the only one here for you, whether you like it or not
You are the best, we're headed west, like it or not
We may not have a choice, but we'll stick together and make the best of it
Turn on the TV, you haven't seen me
I'm not physically here, but I'm constantly on the screen
Answer the pay phone, you know that I've gone
I may not be nearby, but I'm trying to make contact in any way I can
Running away with me
Come with me and escape the current situation
Darling your 17
You're young and naive, but we can make it work
Living a lie, with you I'd die
Even if we're not being completely honest, I'll stick with you until the end
We meet again, feeling the tension rise from within
We're reunited, but there's a sense of unease between us
Smoke from the sky, clouding the night, I see it through your eyes
There is destruction and chaos around us, and I know you're affected by it too
Running away with me
Let's leave everything behind and start fresh
Darling your 17
Our youth is both a blessing and a curse, but we'll make the most of it together
Living a lie, with you I'd die
Even if we're pretending, I'd rather do it with you than face reality alone
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Written by: Ben Payes
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Ale G
Lyrics
I count, I've been counting the...
I see, I see through your...
I count, I've been counting the flies
I see, I see through your disguise
One, two, you won too many lies
I can tell, I can tell on the phone
Lil' miss, ya miss me more than your home
I melt, the puddle's standing alone
And it breaks my heart
To see you in pieces
And well we got off to a rough start
And now, I'm leaving to be
Somebody else, Somebody else for now
Somebody else, Somebody else for now
Little nerves, nervous how you would take this
My brittle bones, it's too easy to break them
We're so unknown, we'll take it easy for now
And it breaks my heart
To see you in pieces
And well we got off to a rough start
And now, I'm leaving to be
Somebody else, Somebody else for now
Somebody else, Somebody else for now
I count, I've been counting
And it breaks my heart
To see you in pieces
And well we got off to a rough start
And now, I'm leaving to be
Somebody else, Somebody else for now
Somebody else, Somebody else for now
Somebody else, Somebody else for now
Somebody else, Somebody else for now
Larissa Lins
LYRICS:
I count, I've been counting the...
I see, I see through your... (Lies?)
I count, I've been counting the flies
I see, I see through your disguise
One, two, you won too many lies
I can tell, I can tell on the phone
Lil' miss, ya miss me more than your home
I melt, the puddle's standing alone
And it breaks my heart
To see you in pieces
And well we got off to a rough start
And now, I'm leaving to be
Somebody else, Somebody else for now
Somebody else, Somebody else for now
Little nerves, nervous how you would take this
My brittle bones, it's too easy to break them
We're so unknown, we'll take it easy for now
And it breaks my heart
To see you in pieces
And well we got off to a rough start
And now, I'm leaving to be
nilesh rahinj
You guys deserve to be in mainstream. Your music has what it takes. Really love your work.
danya tulip
Feels like a good romcom movie from the 90s type of song... Such a good underrated masterpiece
Dri Oliveira
Nao canso de ouvir essa musica... Todos deveriam ouvir 😍
Sümeyye Altıntaş
I really cannot believe that this song still didnt get the attention it supposed to get soooo long ago... What happened to your ears world?? Cant you hear how beautiful it is??
Deepak
I watched this 6 years back in 2015 came out and now I still remember it its amazing!!
Soave Songbird
this song always reduces me to tears...you guys are amazing
Kati Bryson
found y'all on SoundCloud!!! love your music especially this song!❤❤ it's such a jam!!👌💯
Lisa S
Still so underrated... You guys are awesome!🙂✊🏽
LezLeague
why is this band so damn good for too few views...i have loved every song by this band. my first one I heard was I don't need your love and I cried...this is a true band with true music that I'm in love with...plz keep it up
Sandipan Bala
Why are we not funding this kind of music?