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.
Rosyln
St. Vincent Lyrics
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Are we just terrified?
Shale, screen your worry from what you won't ever find
Don't let it fool you
Don't let it fool you down
Dancing around, folds in her gown
Cocked to the undertow
Bones, blood and teeth erode
With every crashing node
Wings wouldn't help you
Wings wouldn't help you down
Down fills the ground, gravity smiled
You barely are blinking
Wagging your face around
When'd this just become a mortal home?
Won't, won't, won't, won't
Won't let you talk me
Won't let you talk me down
We'll pull it taut, nothing let out
The lyrics to St. Vincent and Bon Iver's song Rosyln have a melancholic and mysterious tone that leaves a lot of room for interpretation.
The first verse opens with the line "Up with your turret", which is a reference to a medieval castle tower used for defense. This could be interpreted as a symbol of emotional defense and feeling guarded. The next line asks the question, "are we just terrified?", perhaps reflecting on the fear of vulnerability and the unknown. The next line, "Shale, screen your worry from what you won't ever find", is a metaphorical message to retain one's peace of mind by not worrying about things that will never come to pass.
The second verse describes the power of nature with the sea and rock below, and the way that even the strongest things can erode and break down over time, as bones, blood, and teeth erode with every crashing wave. The line "Wings wouldn't help you down, down fills the ground, gravity smiled" could be taken as a reflection of the inescapable nature of consequences and the way that actions have lasting effects. The final lines, "When'd this just become a mortal home? Won't, won't, won't, won't, won't let you talk me down, we'll pull it taut, nothing let out" can be taken as a declaration of defiance and a determination to hold on to one's beliefs and values.
Line by Line Meaning
Up with your turret
Get up and be alert
Are we just terrified?
Are we frightened of something?
Shale, screen your worry from what you won't ever find
Don't worry about things that are impossible to discover
Don't let it fool you
Don't let it trick you
Don't let it fool you down
Don't let it deceive you and bring you down
Dancing around, folds in her gown
She is dancing and her dress has folded around her
Sea and the rock below
The ocean and rocks beneath
Cocked to the undertow
Being pulled by the current of the ocean
Bones, blood and teeth erode
The elements of the body are being worn away
With every crashing node
With each wave that crashes
Wings wouldn't help you
Even if she had wings, they wouldn't be beneficial in this situation
Wings wouldn't help you down
Having wings would not help you in the depths of the ocean
Down fills the ground, gravity smiled
The ocean floor is the lowest point, and gravity is present there
You barely are blinking
You are hardly blinking
Wagging your face around
Your face is moving around
When'd this just become a mortal home?
When did this place become a place of death?
Won't, won't, won't, won't
Refusing to do something
Won't let you talk me
I won't let you persuade me
Won't let you talk me down
I won't let you bring me down
We'll pull it taut, nothing let out
We will keep it tight and secure so that nothing escapes
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Justin Deyarmond Edison Vernon
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The song "Rosyln" by Bon Iver & St. Vincent is open to interpretation, and different listeners may find different meanings in the lyrics. However, here is a possible interpretation:
The lyrics evoke a sense of fear and uncertainty. The imagery of being up in a turret and feeling terrified suggests a feeling of vulnerability and being on guard. The line "Shale, screen your worry from what you won't ever find" could mean hiding worries or fears from something that will never be discovered or resolved.
The song mentions dancing and folds in a gown, which could represent a moment of escape or distraction from the underlying anxieties. However, the references to the sea, rock, bones, blood, and teeth eroding suggest a sense of decay or impending destruction.
The line "Wings wouldn't help you down" could imply that even with the ability to fly or escape, there's no way to avoid facing the challenges or consequences. The mention of gravity being proud reinforces the idea of being pulled down or grounded.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of mortality and the fleeting nature of life. The line "When'd this just become a mortal home?" suggests a realization of the transience of human existence.
The repetition of "Won't let you talk me down" could indicate a refusal to be discouraged or influenced by negative forces. The final line "We'll pull it taut, nothing let out" could symbolize holding everything tightly together, not allowing emotions or vulnerabilities to be exposed.
Overall, the song seems to explore themes of fear, uncertainty, mortality, and the struggle to maintain resilience and inner strength in the face of challenges.
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