"Substitute" was a cover version of an obscure Righteous Brothers song, composed by Willie Wilson. Clout's version reached number two in the UK singles chart for three weeks in June 1978, and number one in New Zealand, Australia, Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and South Africa. It only reached number sixty-seven in the U.S. for one week in September 1978, but stayed in the Billboard chart for ten weeks altogether. "Substitute" was then recorded by Gloria Gaynor for single release in the U.S., but radio and club DJs preferred the B-side which became the worldwide hit: "I Will Survive".
Members:
* Glenda Hyam: vocals, keyboards (1977)
* Lee Tomlinson: bass, vocals (1977–1978)
* Ingrid "Ingi" Herbst: drums, vocals (1977–1981)
* Cindy Alter: lead vocals, guitar (1977–1981)
* Jenni Garson: guitar, vocals (1977–1981)
* Ron "Bones" Brettell: keyboards (1978–1981)
* Sandy Robbie: guitar (1978–1981)
* Gary van Zyl: bass (1980–1981)
Discography
Albums
* 1978: Substitute (aka Clout)
* 1979: Six of the Best
* 1980: A Threat and a Promise
* 1981: 1977 to 1981
* 1992: Substitute (Dutch compilation)
* 1992: 20 Greatest Hits
Singles
* 1977
o "Substitute"
* 1978
o "You've Got All of Me"
* 1979
o "Save Me"
o "Ms America"
o "Under Fire"
* 1980
o "Oowatanite"
o "Portable Radio"
* 1981
o "Wish I Were Loving You"
Links:
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Save Me
Clout Lyrics
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Take me away to the moonlight
The people around me don't feel right
What are we doing here.
Come on and save me let's get away from the action
You are the only attraction
Take me away from here.
The cars arrive and the people come
And I wonder if there will be anybody here alone.
Another boring guy tries to catch my eye
Should I smile or should I sigh
Then you walked through the door and I saw
That you were all on your own.
Save me
Take me away to the moonlight
We supped away without a single word
No one saw and no one heard
'Cause we both agreed that I just wasn't worth it to stay
I went cold and hot should I go or not
You grabbed my hand and I couldn't stop
And I laughed and you smiled as we left and drove away.
Save me
Take me away to the moonlight
Starlit sky moon on high
Sure feels good to me
In my bones I've always known
This is how it's meant to be
Save me
Take me away to the moonlight
This was just another night
But now you hold me tight
And everything's alright
Tonight
Tonight is our night.
In the song Save Me by Clout, the lyrics tell the story of two individuals who feel out of place at a party and eventually find each other. The opening lines, "Take me away to the moonlight, the people around me don't feel right, what are we doing here" express a feeling of disconnect and desire for escape. The main theme is longing for a sense of belonging and a search for a deeper connection. The singer feels relieved when she finally meets someone who is not like the others, who understands her and who she is comfortable with. The song's chorus repeats the plea to "save me" and "take me away to the moonlight," symbolizing a desire for a fresh start into a more fulfilling chapter of life.
The lyrics of Save Me are reflective and introspective. They convey a relatable message and a sense of hope that it is possible to find someone who understands and accepts us for who we are. The song tells a story of an encounter that transforms what could have been just another typical party into a memorable experience. In essence, it tells the story of what can happen when you're open to the possibility of connection and not just going through the motions of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Save me
The singer is asking to be saved from their current situation.
Take me away to the moonlight
The singer wants to be taken far away from their current surroundings into a romantic and peaceful setting.
The people around me don't feel right
The singer doesn't feel comfortable around the people that are nearby.
What are we doing here.
The artist is questioning why they are in their current location or situation.
Come on and save me let's get away from the action
The artist is calling out for someone to take them away from the environment that they are currently in.
You are the only attraction
The person the singer is with is the only thing they find appealing in their current surroundings.
The party's on and one by one
People are arriving at a party or gathering.
The cars arrive and the people come
Guests are arriving at the party or gathering by car.
And I wonder if there will be anybody here alone.
The artist is curious if there will be any single people at the party or gathering.
Another boring guy tries to catch my eye
The artist is being approached by someone they find uninteresting.
Should I smile or should I sigh
The singer is deciding how they should react to the person approaching them.
Then you walked through the door and I saw
The artist notices someone they find attractive entering the party or gathering.
That you were all on your own.
The person the singer finds attractive is not with anyone else at the party or gathering.
We supped away without a single word
The singer and the person they find attractive leave the party or gathering without speaking to anyone else.
No one saw and no one heard
The singer and the person they find attractive left discreetly.
'Cause we both agreed that I just wasn't worth it to stay
The artist and the person they find attractive decided that it was better to leave the party or gathering, rather than stay.
I went cold and hot should I go or not
The artist was feeling unsure about whether to leave or to stay.
You grabbed my hand and I couldn't stop
The person the singer finds attractive takes their hand, and the singer decides to leave with them.
And I laughed and you smiled as we left and drove away.
The singer and the person they find attractive were happy and smiling as they left the party or gathering together.
Starlit sky moon on high
The artist is describing the setting of the place they have been taken to.
Sure feels good to me
The artist is happy and content with their current situation.
In my bones I've always known
The artist has a strong intuition or feeling about something in their life.
This is how it's meant to be
The singer believes that their current situation is how things are supposed to be.
This was just another night
The artist is reflecting on how their night started.
But now you hold me tight
The person the singer likes is holding them close.
And everything's alright
The singer is content and feels safe and comfortable with the person they like.
Tonight
The singer is referring to the current night they are experiencing.
Tonight is our night.
The artist feels that this particular night is special and belongs to them and the person they like.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WILLIAM JAMES III MC AULEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Save me
Take me away to the moonlight
The people around me don't feel right
What are we doing here.
Come on and save me let's get away from the action
You are the only attraction
Take me away from here.
The party's on and one by one
The cars arrive and the people come
And I wonder if there will be anybody here alone.
Another boring guy tries to catch my eye
Should I smile or should I sigh
Then you walked through the door and I saw
That you were all on your own.
Save me
Take me away to the moonlight
We supped away without a single word
No one saw and no one heard
'Cause we both agreed that I just wasn't worth it to stay
I went cold and hot should I go or not
You grabbed my hand and I couldn't stop
And I laughed and you smiled as we left and drove away.
Save me
Take me away to the moonlight
Starlit sky moon on high
Sure feels good to me
In my bones I've always known
This is how it's meant to be
Save me
Take me away to the moonlight
This was just another night
But now you hold me tight
And everything's alright
Tonight
Tonight is our night.
@fschiller4189
The first song I danced together with my girlfriend. She was 18, I was 21. We got married a year later. And still going strong after 42 years. Thank you Clout.
@harryhackensack1031
Congrats, friedrich.
@richardriegler71
@f schiller
Auf nochmal 42 Jahre 👍
@anitamullenix1873
Congratulations to you and your wife. Wishing you many more.
@fschiller4189
@Anita Mullenix Thank you.
@duckoj
great this , congratulations
@christiaanvanniekerk3751
One of South Africa's best bands and extremely underrated ❤❤❤
@stoltmain123
Nie in Holland en Denmark ,Sweden.duitsland nie Hier was een big hit.
@richardbauer8154
One of my first records bought in Austria!
@retsepilemofokeng6044
This is one band that has to be given the recognition it deserves