Adam, Ashley and Austin ended up living and making a living out of Nashville – Adam has played with SHeDaisy, Ashley with Carrie Underwood and Austin with both SHeDaisy and Carrie. When they saw an advertisement for FOX’s “The Next Great American Band” they decided to make a video and enter the contest as The Clark Brothers. With their matchless sound and sparse instrumentation they progressed through various levels of auditions and were invited to participate in the show – even without having drums or bass. It was a big decision for the guys whether to quit their jobs and take this chance or not, but with full support from their family they went after their dream. It paid off when they won the contest and scored a record deal on 19 Recordings//Universal/Interscope.
Since their win in December of 2007, the three brothers have been on a musical journey, writing songs and exploring who they are as a band. Over time they grew musically and realized their sound was heading in a new, different direction. It was a natural evolution which eventually led to the birth of the name Sons of Sylvia. They are currently working on their debut album expected to release in 2010.
“We have always wanted to make a record that comes from our heart. We want to inspire people with our music. We want to send a message of hope.”
www.SonsOfSylvia.com
Long Beach
Sons of Sylvia Lyrics
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is where I held your hand,
down on ocean boulevard,
that's where we made the plan.
In Long Beach California,
we sat on the pier,
that's were I told you everything,
But an earthquake,
made my heart break,
now it's too late,
It's all gone.
It's all gone.
It's all gone.
Long Beach California,
there's so much to see,
but it can be lonely there,
it was lonely for me.
For you brought all the sunshine,
and you cleared up the skies,
you are what I was waiting for,
all of my life.
But an earthquake,
made my heart break,
now it's too late,
It's all gone.
It's all gone.
It's all gone.
I should have been leaving this place.
I should have been leaving the interstate.
I should have been.
I should have been.
But an earthquake,
made my heart break,
now it's too late
It's all gone.
It's all gone.
It's all gone.
What can I do,
I still love you and I will miss you,
so so long,
so so long.
Long Beach California,
is where I held your hand,
down on ocean boulevard,
that's where we made the plan.
The song "Long Beach" by Sons of Sylvia is a love ballad that tells the story of a couple's time spent in Long Beach, California. The lyrics are filled with fond memories of the time that they spent together, such as holding hands on Ocean Boulevard and sitting on the pier while wiping away tears. However, the song takes a dramatic turn as an earthquake strikes and causes the singer's heart to break. Despite their feelings of love and connection, it is too late and everything they had is gone. In the end, the singer realizes that they should have left Long Beach before these events occurred but mourns the loss of what they had and the person they loved.
The use of the city of Long Beach as the backdrop for the song gives the lyrics a sense of nostalgia and longing. The imagery of the pier and the clear skies, juxtaposed with the earthquake and heartbreak, creates a sense of emotional tension and loss. The lyrics express regret and sadness over not being able to hold onto what they had, but also a sense of acceptance that everything they had is gone. Ultimately, "Long Beach" is a poignant tribute to lost love and memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Long Beach California,
The place where everything between the singer and their loved one began.
is where I held your hand,
A small, but significant moment between the singer and their loved one.
down on ocean boulevard,
The exact location of where they held hands, an important place for the couple.
that's where we made the plan.
The artist and their loved one discussed and made a plan together at that location.
we sat on the pier,
Another location where the artist and their loved one spent time together.
that's where I told you everything,
The singer opened up and shared everything with their loved one at the pier.
and I wiped your tears.
The singer comforted their loved one and helped them through a tough time.
there's so much to see,
Despite Long Beach having a lot to offer, the artist still felt lonely.
but it can be lonely there,
The artist experienced loneliness in Long Beach.
it was lonely for me.
The artist didn't find happiness in Long Beach without their loved one.
For you brought all the sunshine,
The singer's loved one brought joy into their life.
and you cleared up the skies,
The loved one brought clarity and happiness to the artist's perspective in life.
you are what I was waiting for,
The singer knew they found their soulmate in their loved one.
all of my life.
The singer knew their loved one was the missing piece in their life.
I should have been leaving this place.
The singer should have left Long Beach after their loved one left them.
I should have been leaving the interstate.
The artist should have been traveling to a new place instead of staying in Long Beach.
But an earthquake,
A metaphorical earthquake representing the event that led to the end of the artist's relationship.
made my heart break,
The event caused the singer immense emotional pain.
now it's too late
The opportunity to save the relationship has passed.
It's all gone.
Everything about the relationship is gone and cannot be returned.
What can I do,
The artist feels helpless and unsure of what their next steps should be.
I still love you and I will miss you,
Despite the relationship being over, the artist still loves and misses their ex-partner.
so so long,
A poignant farewell to their past and their loved one.
so so long.
Final goodbye to Long Beach and their relationship, acknowledging that it is truly over.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ADAM CLARK, ASHLEY CLARK, AUSTIN CLARK, CAT GRAVITT
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