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
Three O'Clock Blues
Gary Clark Jr. Lyrics
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And I can't even close my eyes.
Three o'clock in the morning
And I can't even close my eyes.
Can't find my baby
And I can't be satisfied.
I've looked all around me
I've looked all around me, people,
And my baby, she can't be found.
You know if I don't find my baby,
People, I'm going down to the golden ground.
Goodbye everybody,
I believe this is the end.
Oh, goodbye everybody,
I believe this is the end.
I want you to tell my baby,
Tell her please, please forgive me,
Forgive me for my sins.
Gary Clark Jr.'s song Three O'Clock Blues is a soulful blues tune that speaks of a lover's heartbreak and despair. The song opens with the singer expressing his restlessness at three o'clock in the morning, unable to even close his eyes. He goes on to lament his inability to find his baby and be satisfied. The repetition of the opening lines emphasizes the misery and helplessness of the situation.
He tells us that he has looked all around him, trying to find his baby, but she cannot be found. The desperation in his voice is palpable as he pleads for his baby's forgiveness, for his sins. The final lines of the song signal the finality of his heartbreak, and that he believes this is the end.
The song captures the essence of the blues - a genre synonymous with heartbroken lovers searching for their lost loves. The repetitive nature of the lyrics echoes the cyclical nature of the blues and the despair that is central to the genre. Clark's powerful voice and guitar playing add to the depth and emotion of the song, making it a celebration of the blues.
Line by Line Meaning
Well now, it's three o'clock in the morning
It is currently 3 a.m. in the morning
And I can't even close my eyes.
I am unable to fall asleep
Three o'clock in the morning
It is still 3 a.m.
And I can't even close my eyes.
I am still unable to fall asleep
Can't find my baby
My significant other is missing
And I can't be satisfied.
I am not content without my significant other
I've looked all around me
I have searched everywhere around me
And my baby, she can't be found.
My significant other is nowhere to be found
I've looked all around me, people,
I have even asked others for help
And my baby, she can't be found.
Unfortunately, my significant other is still missing
You know if I don't find my baby,
If I can't locate my significant other
People, I'm going down to the golden ground.
I will become very sad or possibly suicidal
Goodbye everybody,
I am saying goodbye to everyone
I believe this is the end.
I think this is the end of the world for me
Oh, goodbye everybody,
I am still saying goodbye to everyone
I believe this is the end.
I really think this is the end for me
I want you to tell my baby,
I am asking someone to pass on a message to my significant other
Tell her please, please forgive me,
Please tell her to forgive me for anything I have done wrong
Forgive me for my sins.
Ask for forgiveness for any wrongs I have committed
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JULES BIHARI, RILEY B. KING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Enrique Aldanondo
Well now, it's three o'clock in the morning
And I can't even close my eyes.
Three o'clock in the morning
And I can't even close my eyes.
Can't find my baby
And I can't be satisfied.
I've looked all around me
And my baby, she can't be found.
I've looked all around me, people,
And my baby, she can't be found.
You know if I don't find my baby,
People, I'm going down to the golden ground.
Goodbye everybody,
I believe this is the end.
Oh, goodbye everybody,
I believe this is the end.
I want you to tell my baby,
Tell her please, please forgive me,
Forgive me for my sins.
Allen Smith
Chills man, chills. This guy is just plain it.
Atomic Lobotomy
The blues never dies.
Wazz Zappening
Slick playing,great phrasing and space.He has soul.Very few these days do! I like it.
Stephane P
Fantastic slow blues. And this tone and touch... Perfect combination of warmth and bite 😍. Very reminiscent of full time lover by the Fab Thunderbirds, another killer tune
Cora Visser
gary is so good always he plays so much good blues.Thank you Gary Clark.
John Leon
This guy really can do the blues !!!
Georgia Mickens
Nothing like good Old Blues! Gary you are the Man!!
Clinton Adamson
flows out of him through that guitar. isn't forced like other players. it's how he feels. makes you feel it too.
veganam alert
stunning this solo guitar so much.
feel so good therapy💕
Antonio Betancourt
autentico ..aplausos...