Exit Clov is a five-piece indie rock band from Washington, DC, described as… Read Full Bio ↴Exit Clov is a five-piece indie rock band from Washington, DC, described as everything from "darkly melodic acid-pop" to "kaleidoscopic pop noir." With the punk ethos of Blondie, the political edge of Metric, the pure pop sensibilities of indie darlings Stars, and the playfulness of Shonen Knife, the band has a broad appeal that transcends ordinary music genres. Since its conception in 2003, Exit Clov has established a trademark sound with beautiful harmonies sung over infectious synth, violin, guitar, bass and drums. While the band's sound is golden to the ear, they are consistently raw and fresh beyond traditional rock 'n' roll standards. Exit Clov have to their credit two self-produced EPs (2004 Starfish, 2005 Saskwatch), The Jolly Roget Sessions (2006) -- on which they enlisted the help of Roger Greenawalt (No Doubt, Ben Kweller, Iggy Pop, White Stripes) -- and Respond Respond, an EP that was released in October 2006.

Aaron Leeder: guitar
Brett Neidermann: bass
Emily Hsu: vocals, keys, violin
John Thayer: drums, percussion
Susan Hsu: vocals, guitar, violin

Official site: www.exitclov.com

Mojo's Downward Spiral
Exit Clov Lyrics

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Outside there's a war
It's a little bit cold out there
So wont you come inside
And let me dress those wounds
Oh where does it hurt
Dont worry i've decided
You've had enough of this reality

Come over here baby
I'll sit you down whisper and sing you all my secrets
I'll make it stop we'll rock until we're lost
And ignoring this misery till we're out of this damn inferno and insanity

Well it's time darling go
Ever wonder why stars dont shine forever and a day
Well it ain't that way
Oh but dont you cry no more
The sun's come back
And now you're alright
Go take your things and
Get you out that door

No no come back to me baby
We'll sit us down whisper and sing you all my secrets

I'll make it stop we'll rock until we're lost and ignoring this misery
Till we're out of this damn inferno and insanity

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Exit Clov's song Mojo's Downward Spiral discuss the idea of seeking refuge from the outside world and the war that is happening "out there." The singer invites someone to come inside and let them "dress those wounds," determining that they have had enough of the harsh realities of life. The lyrics continue with the singer promising to whisper all their secrets and comfort the person until the misery and insanity outside is forgotten.

However, the song takes a turn when the singer tells the person it's time to leave and move on. They mention how stars don't shine forever, and it's time for the person to leave and face reality once again. Despite this, the singer asks the person to come back to them and promises to make everything stop once again.

The song seems to be discussing escapism from the harsh realities of life and the desire to be comforted and distracted from them. However, it also acknowledges the importance of facing reality and moving on. Overall, the lyrics offer a mix of comfort and tough love.

Line by Line Meaning

Outside there's a war
The world outside is a chaotic place, full of conflict and instability.

It's a little bit cold out there
The conditions outside are undesirable and unpleasant.

So wont you come inside
Come into my world, where it's safe and warm.

And let me dress those wounds
Let me heal your emotional pain and trauma.

Oh where does it hurt
I empathize with your suffering and want to understand where you're hurting.

Dont worry i've decided
I have a plan to help you feel better.

You've had enough of this reality
The world has been unkind to you, and you need a break from it all.

Come over here baby
I want you to feel comfortable and close to me.

I'll sit you down whisper and sing you all my secrets
I'll confide in you and establish a sense of intimacy, to build trust.

I'll make it stop we'll rock until we're lost
Together, we'll forget about the hardships of life and escape reality through music and dance.

And ignoring this misery till we're out of this damn inferno and insanity
We'll temporarily ignore our problems and head towards a brighter future, where we can find a sense of peace and happiness.

Well it's time darling go
It's time for you to move on from this safe space and confront reality again.

Ever wonder why stars dont shine forever and a day
Nothing in life lasts forever, and even the beautiful things eventually come to an end.

Well it ain't that way
But that doesn't mean we can't still find joy and meaning in life, despite its fleeting nature.

Oh but dont you cry no more
Don't let the negativity of the world bring you down; keep moving forward.

The sun's come back
A new day has dawned, and there's hope for a better future.

And now you're alright
You've come out the other side of this difficult time, and you're stronger and wiser for it.

Go take your things and
It's time for you to move on from this place and continue your journey.

Get you out that door
Leave this safe space and return to your own life, which may not be perfect, but it's yours.

No no come back to me baby
I don't want you to leave; I want you to stay with me in this safe and comforting space.

We'll sit us down whisper and sing you all my secrets
We'll continue to develop our intimacy and relationship, finding comfort and solace in each other's company.

I'll make it stop we'll rock until we're lost and ignoring this misery
We'll continue to escape reality through the power of music and dance, finding temporary relief from our problems.

Till we're out of this damn inferno and insanity
Until the world around us becomes a little less chaotic and more manageable, we'll keep relying on each other for support and comfort.

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