Clover
Owain Felstead Lyrics
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'Cause, baby, it's takin' up
All of our time, when it ain't right
Baby, let's break it off
So let's say it's over
Pick up a clover
And then throw it back again
Pick up a clover
Then throw it back again
Why does my luck go this way?
Why does my luck go this way?
Someone tell me now
Why does my luck go this way?
Why does my luck go this way?
Baby, it's not what you want
Baby, don't say you can't
Find another that will love you
Baby, don't say you can't
So let's say it's over
Pick up a clover
And then throw it back again
So let's say it's over
Pick up a clover
Then throw it back again
Why does my luck go this way?
Why does my luck go this way?
Someone tell me now
Why does my luck go this way?
Why does my luck go this way?
The lyrics to Owain Felstead's song "Clover" are about a couple who are realizing that their relationship isn't working and need to break it off. The first verse, "Baby, let's break it off 'Cause, baby, it's takin' up all of our time, when it ain't right," expresses the need to end the relationship because it's taking up too much time and effort, and isn't working.
The chorus, "So let's say it's over, Pick up a clover and then throw it back again," is a visual representation of the end of the relationship. The clover represents luck and the act of picking it up and throwing it away is symbolic of letting go of the bad luck associated with the relationship.
The second verse, "Baby, it's not what you want, Baby, don't say you can't, Find another that will love you, Baby, don't say you can't," is a reminder to the other person that they can find someone who will love them and that this relationship isn't meant to be.
Throughout the song, the question "Why does my luck go this way?" is repeated several times, expressing the frustration and confusion one feels when things don't work out.
Overall, "Clover" is a melancholic song about the end of a relationship and the longing for better luck in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, let's break it off
Let's end our relationship because it's taking too much of our time and it's not working out.
'Cause, baby, it's takin' up
Because our relationship is consuming our time and energy.
All of our time, when it ain't right
Our relationship is not working out despite the time we put into it.
So let's say it's over
Let's agree to end our relationship.
Pick up a clover
Let's hope for a stroke of good luck.
And then throw it back again
But then again, we can't rely solely on luck and must move on.
Why does my luck go this way?
Why do I always seem to have bad luck in love?
Someone tell me now
I'm seeking advice or answers to why I always seem to be unlucky in love.
Baby, it's not what you want
Our relationship is not fulfilling your desires.
Baby, don't say you can't
Don't think you can't find someone else to love.
Find another that will love you
Find someone who will love and fulfill you the way you deserve.
Then throw it back again
Don't rely solely on luck in finding love.
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