Clark joined Sufjan Stevens' touring band in 2006, bringing with her a tour EP entitled Paris Is Burning. It contains three tracks, including a cover version of Jackson Browne's These Days.
Clark released her début album, Marry Me, 10 July 2007 on Beggars Banquet Records. Named after a line from the cult-hit television show Arrested Development, the LP features appearances from drummer Brian Teasley (Man or Astro-man?, The Polyphonic Spree), Mike Garson (David Bowie's longtime pianist), and horn player Louis Schwadron (The Polyphonic Spree).
In 2008 Clark was nominated for three PLUG Independent Music Awards: New Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, and Music Video of the Year, and on 6 March 2008, she won the Female Artist of the Year award.
Her second album for 4AD, entitled Actor, was released on 5 May 2009. It was written entirely by Clark and produced by Clark and John Congleton of The Paper Chase.
The Strange Mercy Songfacts reports that Clark wrote her third album in Seattle. She decamped to the Northwestern city to escape from the information overload she was experiencing at home and recorded Strange Mercy in a studio provided by Death Cab For Cutie drummer Jason McGerr. The album was released by 4AD on September 12, 2011 and peaked at #19 on the Billboard 200, making it her first Top 20 LP.
2) A pseudonym of singer-songwriter Vincent Bernardy, who has written and recorded music since 1980. see also St. Vincent Folk
3) A singer/songwriter from Victoria, Australia.
Bliss
St. Vincent Lyrics
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I can flex not using my biceps
Headlights shine bright for the night quest
Trying to stay on path but I digress
Told a princess yes your highness
Smoke what I smoke and you'll really be the highest
She laughed as if it was a joke
I said but no yo you really gotta try this
Life is golden feeling like midas
Im a lion, you my lioness
If I was a tiger you would be my tigress
And that's just how it is
Living in bliss
Ok, ok ok ok
Ok ok ok ok
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah!
The lyrics to "Bliss" by St. Vincent paint a picture of confidence, self-assurance, and a desire to live life to the fullest. The opening lines, "Can't you see I'm the man like an eye test, I can flex not using my biceps," suggest that the singer is confident in their abilities, emphasizing that strength is not solely physical. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, as they navigate through different experiences.
The lyrics also describe a connection between the singer and a princess-like figure, representing a romantic relationship or a deeper connection with someone. Their humorous exchange about sharing experiences, such as smoking, reveals a playful dynamic. The line, "Life is golden feeling like Midas," suggests that they are at a point in their lives where they feel everything is going well and they are experiencing happiness and success.
The chorus, "Living in bliss," reinforces the overall theme of the song. It signifies a state of contentment, joy, and fulfillment. The repetition of "ok, ok ok ok" and "yeah yeah yeah yeah" in the outro adds to the celebratory and exuberant nature of the song, creating a sense of freedom and living in the moment.
Overall, "Bliss" captures a feeling of self-assurance, joyful connections, and a zest for life.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't you see I'm the man like an eye test
I am confident and assertive in my abilities, just like how a person can clearly see during an eye test.
I can flex not using my biceps
I can demonstrate strength and power without relying on physical muscles.
Headlights shine bright for the night quest
I am determined to achieve my goals, and obstacles along the way only serve to illuminate my path.
Trying to stay on path but I digress
Although I strive to stay focused, sometimes I get sidetracked or lose sight of my original intentions.
Told a princess yes your highness
I agreed to fulfill someone's desires or expectations, treating them with utmost respect and reverence.
Smoke what I smoke and you'll really be the highest
If you experience the same things I do, you'll reach a state of euphoria and unparalleled happiness.
She laughed as if it was a joke
The princess found my statement humorous and not to be taken seriously.
I said but no yo you really gotta try this
Despite her laughter, I insisted that she should genuinely experience what I'm offering.
I can grow it don't even gotta buy this
I have the ability to cultivate happiness and fulfillment within myself, without needing external sources.
Life is golden feeling like midas
I perceive life as precious and valuable, experiencing a sense of abundance and prosperity like King Midas.
I'm a lion, you my lioness
I see myself as a powerful and dominant figure, and you, my partner, embody strength and grace just like a lioness.
If I was a tiger you would be my tigress
Even if I had a different role or identity, you would still be the perfect match and companion for me.
And that's just how it is
This is the natural and undeniable truth.
Living in bliss
I am existing in a state of complete happiness, contentment, and peace.
Ok, ok ok ok
Expressing agreement or affirmation multiple times.
Ok ok ok ok
Expressing agreement or affirmation multiple times.
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Conveying excitement or enthusiasm.
Yeah yeah yeah
Conveying excitement or enthusiasm.
Yeah yeah yeah yeah!
Conveying heightened excitement or enthusiasm.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Aubyn Allen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Insect Politics
i do so love this song, you can hear all that potential
val
The microphone is stuck between your legs
Wax your ears dear, stick on out your chest
Don't you wonder who it really was?
Love this song we're singing now for years
I'm not crying I never would
OK I'm lying I just did
Letting go
Call me when you want to build a nest
And I'll call you when I make green be red
But I can't give you what you now insist
No I, I'm not crying, I never would
OK, I'm lying, I just did
OK, I'm letting go
I'm not calming down
I'm not calming down
I'm not calming down
I'm not calming, I'm not calming, I'm not calming down
I'm letting go
Letting go
Letting go
atheer
i love this so much that i made a routine of watching this before i sleep. thank you for posting these!
KantakaB
beautiful :)
Michael
Thanks for uploading these.
Sam Ferguson
dig the prog-rock alanis morissette vibes.
KnivesOnly
With the lyrics it almost seems that the song is about social anxiety
St. Vincent Lyrics
@vAbsolution No problem, I'll include a download link in the description.
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Darin Bauer
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