GARY CLARK JR.began playing guitar in 1996 at the ripe young age of 12. Born and raised in Austin, TX, Gary continued to play small gigs throughout his early teens, until he popped on the radar of legendary promoter Clifford Antone, owner of the Austin blues club Antone's. Through Clifford's connections, Gary soon began sitting in and learning from an array of musical icons, including the incomparable Jimmie Vaughan.
Jimmie and others in the Austin music community mentored Gary along his path, facilitating his steady rise, and continued ascent in the Texas music scene. Gary's musical peers, as well as the Austin music community at-large, have showered him with critical acclaim for his galvanized live performances, and fervid expression. At one unexpected point of political recognition, mayor of Austin Kirk Watson proclaimed May 3, 2001 Gary Clark Jr Day. Gary was 18 years old at the time.
Gary went on to win the Austin Music Award for Best Blues and Electric Guitarist on three separate occasions, in addition to receiving awards from various Blues magazines and associations around the country. After playing the nationally televised show Austin City Limits and touring with the likes of artists such as Jimmie Vaughan, Pinetop Perkins, and Doyle Bramhall II, he continued his recording pursuits by releasing three self-produced albums, and creating the original score for the major motion picture Full Count. His creative versatility allowed him to transcend his own musical talents, while also starring as a principal character in John Sayle’s film Honeydripper, alongside actors Danny Glover and Stacy Keach.
Originally known as a blues musician and even compared to such greats as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert Collins and Albert King, Gary is stepping out...way out. His upcoming CD will really test his blues fans. Will they appreciate Gary's guitar chops and his soulful voice as he explores other genres? Gary hopes so and he hopes they will continue with him on his journey. And with this new sound, we're thinking Gary will pick up some new fans along the way.
HIs first major label LP "Blak and Blu" was released on October 22, 2012
09 Please Come Home
Gary Clark Jr. Lyrics
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Even though you're far away
You made me love you
And that's where my love will stay, darling
Those times I get lonely
You're the one who truly knows me
I can tell it in the way, darling
Come on home, girl
You've been gone way to long, girl
Ooh, come on home, girl
Ooh oh
As time goes by
My days go by slower
My nights are getting colder
And my mind has gone astray
Why don't you please come home, girl?
Oh, come on home, girl
You've been gone way too long, girl
Oh, come on home, darling
Ooh, come on home, girl
Oh, come on home, girl
Oh please come home, girl
The lyrics to Gary Clark Jr's "Please Come Home" are a heartfelt plea to a lover who is far away. The song expresses the singer’s feeling of loneliness and emptiness that he experiences whenever he is alone without his lover. The first verse outlines the depth of the singer's love for his partner, expressing that his love is with her even though she is far away, and that he loves her completely. The singer then goes on to express that his lover is the only one who truly knows him and his loneliness is compounded when she's not around.
In the chorus, the singer implores his lover to return home as soon as possible, as he cannot bear to be alone any longer. He expresses just how long she's been away and how much her absence has impacted him. The singer begs for her to come back to him so that they can be united once more.
Line by Line Meaning
My love is with you
Even though we are apart, my feelings of love for you have not diminished.
Even though you're far away
Distance does not diminish my love for you.
You made me love you
You are the reason for my love.
And that's where my love will stay, darling
My love for you is permanent and unchanging.
Those times I get lonely
In moments of solitude, I miss you.
You're the one who truly knows me
Only you understand me completely.
I can tell it in the way, darling
My emotions express themselves through my actions and words.
You show me, why don't you please come home, girl
You have shown me what true love is and I want you to come back home.
Come on home, girl
Please come back home to me.
You've been gone way to long, girl
Your absence has been felt for too long.
Ooh, come on home, girl
I am begging for you to come back home to me.
As time goes by
As the days pass.
My days go by slower
Days feel longer without you.
My nights are getting colder
Nights are more difficult to handle without your warmth and presence.
And my mind has gone astray
My thoughts wander aimlessly without you.
Oh please come home, girl
I am desperate for your return.
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