Clementine
Lincoln Durham Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Just go for now and leave me to my sleep
I'm free from this world, now from this painful heartbeat
Hey, Clementine Don't you cry for me
Clementine, may your path be blessed
Never again to wear your black veil and dress
Let each step take you far from pain
Don't let this world leave its dirty old black stain
Clementine Don't you cry for me Clementine, now it's time to part There's no breath in me, but still an ache in my heart
Just give me one last smile and dry your eyes
We had our time, and now it's time to say goodbye
Hey, Clementine Don't you cry for me
Hey, Clementine Won't you cry for me
The song "Clementine" by Lincoln Durham is a poignant, heartfelt cry to his partner Clementine, asking her not to cry for him when he is gone. The opening line of the song, "Clementine, don't you cry for me," sets the tone for the song’s emotional depth. Durham’s raw, raspy vocals paired with the sorrowful guitar strumming create a sense of loss and heartbreak. The lyrics suggest that Durham is dying or has died from a terminal illness, and he is asking Clementine to let him go peacefully. He tells her to leave him to rest and be free from the pain of the world. He is at peace with his own passing but wants to ensure that Clementine understands that he will be alright and not to grieve over him.
Throughout the song, Durham encourages Clementine to move on with her life “May your path be blessed, never again to wear your black veil and dress” but tells her to carry the love that they shared and the time they spent together with her as she moves forward. The lyrics portray an image of two people who are deeply in love and who have shared a profound connection with each other. The lyrics suggest that their love was so strong that it continues to carry Durham even in death. It is a touching tribute to a powerful bond that refuses to be broken even when one partner has passed on.
Line by Line Meaning
Clementine, don't you cry for me
Don't shed a tear for me, Clementine.
When the smell of the roses fades eventually
When life loses its sweetness and joy.
Just go for now and leave me to my sleep
Please depart and let me rest in peace.
I'm free from this world, now from this painful heartbeat
I am liberated from the hardships of this mortal plane.
Hey, Clementine Don't you cry for me
Clementine, please don't weep for me.
Clementine, may your path be blessed
May your journey through life be filled with fortune and favor.
Never again to wear your black veil and dress
May you never suffer through grief and mourning again.
Let each step take you far from pain
May every stride bring you farther away from hurt and sorrow.
Don't let this world leave its dirty old black stain
Don't allow this cruel existence to mar your life forever.
Clementine, now it's time to part
It's time for us to bid each other farewell, Clementine.
There's no breath in me, but still an ache in my heart
Though my time has ended, my love still lingers.
Just give me one last smile and dry your eyes
Before we part, please let me see your happiness one last time, and wipe away your tears.
We had our time, and now it's time to say goodbye
We shared memories and time together, but now it's time for us to part.
Hey, Clementine Don't you cry for me
Once again, please don't cry for me, Clementine.
Hey, Clementine Won't you cry for me
I hope you won't mourn for me forever, Clementine.
Contributed by Layla T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.