Clair
Gilbert O’Sullivan Lyrics

The moment I met you, I swear.
I felt an unexplainable connection between us when we first met.

I felt as if something, somewhere,
There was a certain energy or force that pulled me towards you.

Had happened to me, which I couldn't see.
I couldn't understand why I was feeling this way.

And then, the moment I met you, again.
When I saw you again, I knew we were meant to be in each other's lives.

I knew in my heart that we were friends.
The connection I felt with you was an instant friendship.

It had to be so, it couldn't be no.
Our friendship was destined to happen and couldn't be denied.

But try as hard as I might do, I don't know why.
I can't explain why you have such an effect on me.

You get to me in a way I can't describe.
Your presence has an indescribable impact on me.

Words mean so little when you look up and smile.
Your smile speaks volumes more than any words ever could.

I don't care what people say, to me you're more than a child.
I don't see you as a child, but someone special to me regardless of other's opinions.

If ever a moment so rare
Rare and special moments are hard to come by in life.

Was captured for all to compare.
If they were captured, everyone could see how significant they are.

That moment is you in all that you do.
You are the embodiment of those rare moments.

But why in spite of our age difference do I cry.
Our age difference doesn't impair the depth of my feelings about you.

Each time I leave you I feel I could die.
Being away from you leaves me feeling like a part of me is missing.

Nothing means more to me than hearing you say,
Hearing your words is the most important thing in the world to me.

"I'm going to marry you. Will you marry me? Oh hurray!"
The thought of being with you forever and hearing you propose brings me great joy.

I've told you before "Don't you dare!"
I've admonished you before.

"Get back into bed."
I've scolded you for not being in bed.

"Can't you see that it's late."
I've pointed out that it's late.

"No you can't have a drink."
I've denied your request for a drink.

"Oh allright then, but wait just a minute."
I've given in to your demands, but with conditions.

While I, in an effort to babysit, catch up on my breath,
As I try to take care of you, I'm also trying to catch my breath.

What there is left of it.
I don't have much energy left.

You can be murder at this hour of the day.
You can be quite a handful at this time of day.

But in the morning the sun will see my lifetime away.
No matter how tired I am, I'll always love and care for you with a lifetime of affection.

Oh Clair Clair
I'll always cherish and hold you close, Clair.