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
You Saved Me
Gary Clark Jr. Lyrics
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I've been falling from some thing good
People say I took a little too long
Oh I did, yeah oh baby oh
Till you came a long and you saved me
You saved me, with that good love
You came along and you saved me
It's taken me a little while to come back
I've been working on some thing good
Oh, so every now and then I tend to fall back
Oh Lord, I've been misunderstood
Till you came along and you saved me
You saved me with that good love
Oh yeah yeah
You came along and you saved me
You saved me, ooo, with that good love
Oh yeah, yeah
You've got it all baby
I'm so addicted
I, I can't help but want it more and more and more
You've got it all baby
I'm so addicted
I, I can't help but want it more and more and more
You saved me, oh
Till you came along and you saved me
You saved me, with that good love
You came a long and you saved me
You saved me, ooo, with that good love
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Till you came along and you saved me
You saved me with that good love
Oh you came along and you saved me
You saved me, ooo, with that good love
You came a long
You saved me
You saved me
The song "You Saved Me" by Gary Clark Jr. is a quintessential blues-rock ballad that speaks to the pain of heartbreak and the power of love to heal. The lyrics describe a period of falling from something good and feeling misunderstood, but finding hope and redemption in the love of another person. The song's message speaks to the transformative power of love and the way it can bring us back from the brink when we feel lost or alone.
The first verse of the song speaks to the difficulty of bouncing back from a setback or loss. The singer describes falling from something good and feeling like it took too long to recover. The second verse speaks to the difficulty of staying on track and keeping focused on something good. The singer acknowledges that every now and then, they tend to fall back, which speaks to the cyclical nature of progress and the need for support and accountability to stay on track. The chorus speaks to the transformative power of love to save us from ourselves and from the pain of heartbreak. The repeated phrase "You saved me with that good love" emphasizes the healing power of love and the way it can bring us back from the brink.
Overall, "You Saved Me" is a powerful anthem of hope and healing. It acknowledges the pain of heartbreak and the difficulty of staying on track in life, but emphasizes the importance of support and the transformative power of love to save us from ourselves and our own destructive tendencies.
Line by Line Meaning
It's taken me a little while to bounce back
It's been a challenge for me to recover from a setback
I've been falling from something good
I lost something valuable and meaningful in my life
People say I took a little too long
Others think it took me too much time to recover
Oh I did, yeah oh baby oh
I admit that I needed time to heal and move on
Till you came along and you saved me
You played a significant role in helping me get through my struggles
You saved me, with that good love
Your love and support have helped me overcome my difficulties
It's taken me a little while to come back
It took some time for me to feel like myself again
I've been working on something good
I've been trying to get my life together and make positive changes
Oh, so every now and then I tend to fall back
Despite my efforts to improve, I still struggle from time to time
Oh Lord, I've been misunderstood
People may not understand the challenges I've faced and continue to deal with
You've got it all baby
You possess all the qualities that make you special and unique
I'm so addicted
I can't get enough of you and what you bring to my life
I, I can't help but want it more and more and more
My desire for you grows stronger every day
You saved me, oh
Your presence in my life has made a significant impact
You came a long and you saved me
You traveled the distance to help me in my time of need
Oh yeah, oh yeah
I'm grateful that you came into my life
You came along and you saved me
You rescued me from my struggles and helped me find my way
You saved me, ooo, with that good love
Your love has been the key to my recovery and growth
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Gary Clark, Jr.
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robo baker
It's taking me a little while to bounce back
I've been falling from something good
People say I took a little too long
Oh, I did, yeah
[Chorus]
Till you came along and you saved me
You saved me
With that good love
You came along and you saved me
You saved me
With that good love
[Verse 2]
It's taking me a little while to call back
I've been working on something good
So every now and then I tend to fall back
Oh Lord, I've been misunderstood
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
You got it all, baby
I'm so addicted, I can't help but want it more
And more and more
You got it all, baby
I'm so addicted, I can't help but want it more
And more and more
Sovereign Phoenix
Gary Clark Jr is like Prince and Jimi Hendrix combined. absolutely an amazing performer!
warpspeed
Τhat is exactly the combination of players/singers that i have in my mind. You nailed it.
T.Sewell
But with a little bit of Gary Clark Jr. mixed in too......lol
Alex Dumas
The lie detector determined that you're telling the truth
LaKeisha Robinson
This song is so hot!!!
Stay-RootedNLove
Yep!!... Agreed!..
but a slightly smoother falsetto.
Brilliance!..
Listen to "Down to Ride"😎👍
Melina Dixon
Its such a shame that these kind of records aren't at the top of the charts! :-(
zeeno33
amen melina!!! terrible shame!
Talya Harmon
Facts!
T.Sewell
Agreed!