"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:
http://www.rock.co.za/files/clout_index.html
Thanks to http://wikipedia.org/
Tied to Me
Clout Lyrics
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Said you wouldn't leave
Said you wouldn't go away
But you lied to me baby
You were free when you were with me but you felt tied
Tied to me baby
No more dirty flaw
No more running home cos I thought you'd be waiting for me
Said you wouldn't leave
Said you wouldn't go away
But you lied to me baby
You were free when you were with me but you felt tied
Tied to me baby
Left the tennis ball in the closet hall
I don't play tennis baby what I'm I gonna do with it now
Oh what do I know
You told me lies, lies, lies
What do I know
Cut the jacket light
Through this heart of mine
What I'm I gonna do this time
Said you wouldn't leave me didn't ya
Said you wouldn't go away
But you lied to me baby
You were free when you were with me but you felt tied
Tied to me baby
Said you wouldn't leave me
Said you wouldn't go away
But you lied to me baby
You were free when you were with me but you felt tied
Tied to me baby, baby
Tied to me baby
Tied to me baby
The song "Tied to Me" by Clout is a heartbreak-inspired track that delves into the idea of someone feeling tethered to their partner even when they want to be free. The lyrics suggest that the singer's partner had promised to stay with them and not leave, but ended up lying about their intentions. The partner felt trapped in the relationship despite the singer granting them a sense of freedom while they were together. The lines "you were free when you were with me but you felt tied" describe the unique dynamic of the relationship, wherein the partner found it hard to break free from the connection despite the singer's efforts to make them feel unrestrained.
The second verse of the song suggests that the singer had to deal with the aftermath of the breakup, including reminders of their partner's presence in their life like the tennis ball left behind. The line "Cut the jacket light through this heart of mine" adds a vivid imagery of the singer's heartache, where sharp pain pierces through their chest. The last stanza repeats the same lines from the first verse, suggesting that the singer is still grappling with the reality of their partner's betrayal and how they felt tied to them despite the singer's attempts to not make them feel that way.
Line by Line Meaning
Tied to me baby
I feel like you are bound to me
Said you wouldn't leave
You made a promise that you wouldn't abandon me
Said you wouldn't go away
You assured me that you wouldn't leave my side
But you lied to me baby
Unfortunately, you deceived me
You were free when you were with me but you felt tied
You felt restricted even though you had the freedom to leave
No more dirty talk
I don't want to engage in inappropriate conversations anymore
No more dirty flaw
I don't want to deal with your imperfections any longer
No more running home cos I thought you'd be waiting for me
I don't want to assume that you will always be available when I return home
Left the tennis ball in the closet hall
You left something useless behind
I don't play tennis baby what I'm I gonna do with it now
I have no use for it since I don't play tennis
You told me lies, lies, lies
You have been dishonest with me repeatedly
Cut the jacket light
Cut off any unnecessary attachments
Through this heart of mine
Through my emotional state
What I'm I gonna do this time
I don't know how to move forward
Tied to me baby
I feel like you are bound to me
Said you wouldn't leave me didn't ya
You made a promise that you wouldn't abandon me
Tied to me baby, baby
I feel like you are bound to me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CINDY ALTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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