Hailing from Hitchin, Hertfordshire, Bay gained a reputation thanks to stints at Communion's monthly night at Notting Hill Arts Club in London and a successful run of support slots with Tom Odell, John Newman and Kodaline. He issued his debut EP, The Dark of the Morning, in 2013, with a second extended player, Let It Go, and a third extended player, Hold Back the River, arriving the following year.
In May 2018, Bay released his second studio album, Electric Light.
Clocks Go Forward
James Bay Lyrics
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No diamonds in the trees, only leaves of gold
And our long days in the heat haze start to fade
We can hide under sheets, under heavy covers
So deep as the night draws in
And we'll be slow honey lovers 'til the clocks go forward again
Again, again, again yeah
When there's no blue above, gonna keep my summer clothes
'Cause there's still a field of green underneath the falling snow
When our hands grow so cold and hard to hold
We can hide under sheets, under heavy covers
So deep as the night draws in
And we'll be slow honey lovers 'til the clocks go forward again
Again, again, again yeah
Stay warm, close your eyes
Let time fly
Stay close, stay right here
Nothing to fear
And we'll hide under sheets, under heavy covers
So deep as the night draws in
And we'll be slow honey lovers 'til the clocks go forward again
Again, again, again yeah, and again, hmm
James Bay's "Clocks Go Forward" is an evocative and reflective song that focuses on the passage of time and the changing of the seasons. It opens with the lines "Darkness bleeding in, the sun is getting low / No diamonds in the trees, only leaves of gold" which sets a melancholic tone that reflects the fading of daylight and the onset of autumn. Bay draws out feelings of nostalgia and warmth by using the imagery of cuddling under heavy sheets and covers, acting as a metaphor for the protection and comfort we find in love during bleak times.
The chorus is where the meaning of the song is most prominent, as it reflects on the passing of time and the idea of enjoying a season before it disappears. The line "We'll be slow honey lovers 'til the clocks go forward again" suggests the desire to hold onto a particular moment or season, but the inevitability of the passage of time means it can never be truly held onto. The final verse provides a sense of hope and comfort by encouraging listeners to stay in the moment and not to fear the onward passage of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Darkness bleeding in, the sun is getting low
As the sun slowly sets, the darkness creeps in.
No diamonds in the trees, only leaves of gold
The autumn leaves have taken over, replacing the greenery of summer.
And our long days in the heat haze start to fade
The hot summer days are fading away, getting shorter and cooler.
When there's no blue above, gonna keep my summer clothes
Even when the sky is no longer blue, I'll hold on to my summer clothes.
'Cause there's still a field of green underneath the falling snow
Despite the snowfall, there is still some green visible beneath it.
When our hands grow so cold and hard to hold
As the temperature drops, our hands become cold and difficult to hold.
Stay warm, close your eyes
In order to stay warm, simply close your eyes and relax.
Let time fly
Don't worry about the passing of time, just let it go by.
Stay close, stay right here
Stay close to me and don't go anywhere.
Nothing to fear
There is nothing to be afraid of, we are safe together.
And we'll hide under sheets, under heavy covers
We'll stay warm and cozy underneath blankets and sheets.
So deep as the night draws in
We'll sink deep into the covers as the night gets colder.
And we'll be slow honey lovers 'til the clocks go forward again
We'll take our time and enjoy each other's company until the clocks spring forward and the days get longer.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADAM STUART ARGYLE, JAMES BAY, MARTIN BRAMMER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aizzmendoza7804
Darkness bleeding in, the sun is getting low
No diamonds in the trees, only leaves of gold
And our long days in the heat haze starts to fade
We can hide under sheets, under heavy covers
So deep as the night draws in
And we'll be slow hearted lovers 'til the clocks go forward again
Again, again, again yeah
When there's no blue above, gonna keep my summer close
'Cause there's still a field of green underneath the falling snow
When our hands grow so cold and hard to hold
We can hide under sheets, under heavy covers
So deep as the night draws in
And we'll be slow hearted lovers 'til the clocks go forward again
Again, again, again yeah
Stay warm, close your eyes
Let time fly
Stay close, stay right here
Nothing to fear
And we'll hide under sheets, under heavy covers
So deep as the night draws in
And we'll be slow hearted lovers 'til the clocks go forward again
Again, again, again yeah, and again
@nicolejarel5953
What I love about him is his simplicity. He doesn't need a crazy overblown set like most stars to be enjoyable. He is an amazing artist and I really love his attitude toward music and life. It's refreshing to see someone that genuine.
@ruthnunes2340
I think the same :-)
@angeliosita
Totally, give him a guitar and that`s it
@leoniedaeberitz2471
That sadly changed a bit
@JuanJimenez-jz6md
Yes, his new album is not what we expected, it's not bad, but look at the James of this video. Electric Light's James is not the James we knew.
@gdfggggg
His guitar skills are simply awe inspiring. I want to play like that!
@ronaldoortega6638
Me too ...😢😢
@downwitakrowdy
Thank you UK for bringing real music and real songwriters to the US.
@shannonbone7953
downwitakrowdy you're welcome
@elanyacoleman9862
Yes, keep sending them - we love them !