The Clocks
Parabelle Lyrics
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times wide open like her thoughts
but you still make sense
and I feel the weakness in your touch
I am in repair, so much that no one cares
release the charm
while I hold my hand over your mouth
I would follow you down if you’re still here
I can't feel like I'm calling out your name
we'll shake away the memories
I know I feel the way you sin
just scream "I won’t surrender"
this feels like plastic
but on my own accord
one day it makes you perfect
a kind of treason that you live for
but my god, what have we done
I can't feel like I'm calling out your name
we'll shake away the memories
I know I feel the way you sin
just scream "I won’t surrender"
cross my heart
my lips defend your tongue
my face demands your touch
we fake but not enough
you’re gonna burn someday
we’re gonna live forever
I'm calling out your name
we'll shake away the memories
I know I feel the way you sin
just scream "I won’t surrender"
In Parabelle's song, "The Clocks," the lyrics revolve around a relationship that has been fractured by betrayal. The first line, "she buries the clocks" can be interpreted as the singer's partner trying to stop the noise of time since they cannot live up to the promises they made in the relationship. The singer then admits to their partner that they make sense, but their touch makes them feel weak since they cannot seem to keep up with their partner's expectations. The singer acknowledges that they are trying to repair the relationship, but no one else seems to care.
The lyrics then become more intense as the singer asks their partner to release the charm that they have over them while holding their hand over their mouth. This could be interpreted as the partner's lies and betrayal have caused the singer to feel like they cannot speak their truth. The singer then admits that they would follow their partner down if they are still there, even though they have been hurt.
The chorus talks about shaking away memories and the way their partner sins. The line "just scream 'I won't surrender'" appears to be the singer's plea to their partner to fight for the relationship and not give up. The song's bridge also talks about the fakeness of the relationship and how it is not enough to make it work. The song's final lines, "I'm calling out your name, we'll shake away the memories, I know I feel the way you sin, just scream 'I won't surrender,'" reinforce the idea that the singer is willing to fight for the relationship, even though their partner has caused them pain.
Line by Line Meaning
she buries the clocks
She disregards the concept of time
times wide open like her thoughts
She is free of constraints and allows herself to think without limitation
but you still make sense
Despite her chaotic thoughts, she finds clarity in her connection to someone else
and I feel the weakness in your touch
Her vulnerability is exposed when she is touched by the person she relies on for clarity
I am in repair, so much that no one cares
She is working on herself, but feels overlooked in the process
release the charm
She is willing to let go of her facade and show her true self
while I hold my hand over your mouth
She wants to be in control of the situation and silence the other person
I would follow you down if you’re still here
She is willing to follow the other person even into uncertain territory
this feels like plastic
The connection or situation feels artificial and unnatural
but on my own accord
Despite the artificial feel, she chose to be in this situation
one day it makes you perfect
This situation makes her feel complete, but it is only temporary
a kind of treason that you live for
She knows that what they are doing is wrong, but she enjoys it anyway
but my god, what have we done
She is starting to realize the consequences of their actions and feels remorseful
cross my heart
She promises to be truthful
my lips defend your tongue
She protects the other person's words, despite the consequences
my face demands your touch
She craves physical affection from the other person
we fake but not enough
They are trying to pretend everything is okay, but they are still struggling with their emotions
you’re gonna burn someday
The other person's actions will have consequences eventually
we’re gonna live forever
She hopes that their connection will last forever
I'm calling out your name
She wants the other person's attention and affection
we'll shake away the memories
They will try to forget the moments that brought them pain or regret
I know I feel the way you sin
She is attracted to the other person's flaws and mistakes
just scream "I won’t surrender"
She wants the other person to fight for their connection and not give up
Contributed by Owen M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John Anderson
Just want to say I listened to evens blue before and was a fan but this band is great all around and of course kevin voice and lyrics put you in a melodic trance from start to finish
Madaleine
I love Kevin Matisyn's voice <3 My favorite Evans Blue songs were when he was with the band. Glad to see he's still making awesome music <3
Gandalf775
Amazing Song & Band !!! They Should have much more recognition !!!
Gandalf775
This Band is Truly Great !!!!!!!!!
Tori
That riff at 2:50 sounded great. I want to learn to play this... it's great.
ALESKA Official 2
One of the most underrated singers/song writers of the last 100 years
G Jaen
Music made art, feelings made lyrics, perfection made band.
loren carper
dude i love these guys kevin is such a awesome singer
KG McRae
This band needs more attention cuz they're FUCKIN AWESOME! They're one of my faves.
Davey Rock
This reminds me if Chris daughtry, three days grace, and tool got together to make an alternative soft rock band. I dig it.