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.
Who
St. Vincent Lyrics
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Who lift this heavy load?
Who share this taxicab?
Who wants to climb aboard?
Who is an honest man?
Who is an honest man?
Far from his own hometown?
Carry these men and women
Who get lost when the sun goes down?
Who is an honest man?
Who is an honest man?
Who walks this dusty road?
Who always proves her way?
Who's this Inside of me?
Who made a big mistake?
Who sees these constellations
Seen in those spinning round?
Counting these men and women
Who get lost when the sun goes down?
Who is an honest man?
Who is an honest man?
With a graceful motion she sat down slowly
Drank a cup of coffee and she fold her laundry
She begins to tell us all her life story
All around the table, everybody's starin'
Who shouts out hallelujah?
Who's gonna sing out loud?
Carry these men and women
Who get lost when the sun goes down?
Who's getting out of here?
Who thinks they're hungry?
Who's gonna be my friend?
All around the table, everybody's starin'
The lyrics to St. Vincent/David Byrne's song "Who" seem to center around questions about identity, purpose, and community. The repeated refrain of "Who is an honest man?" suggests a certain skepticism towards those who claim to be truthful or righteous. The other questions in the song similarly call into question the nature of those around us and our own roles in the world. We see examples of individuals who perform noble acts (carrying soldiers, helping the lost) as well as those who are perhaps not so noble (the one who made a big mistake). The chorus of voices in the song builds a sense of camaraderie and community, inviting everyone to the table for both celebration and reflection.
One possible interpretation of the song is that it's a meditation on what it means to be human in a world with so many competing pressures and voices. The repeated questioning of others and oneself suggests an ongoing search for meaning and connection. The line "Who made a big mistake?" could be read as a nod to the idea that it's our flaws and failures that ultimately make us human and allow us to connect with one another. Meanwhile, the final line about everyone staring around the table suggests that even as we seek these connections, we may still feel isolated and alone in our experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Who be my valentine?
Who wants to be my romantic partner?
Who lift this heavy load?
Who will help me carry this heavy burden?
Who share this taxicab?
Who would like to share this taxi ride with me?
Who wants to climb aboard?
Who is interested in getting involved with what I'm doing?
Who is an honest man?
Who can I trust to tell me the truth?
Who held a dying soldier
Far from his own hometown?
Who showed kindness and compassion to a stranger in need?
Carry these men and women
Who get lost when the sun goes down?
Help the lost and vulnerable people who struggle during dark times.
Who walks this dusty road?
Who always proves her way?
Who persists and overcomes the challenges of life?
Who's this Inside of me?
Who made a big mistake?
Who am I truly and what are the mistakes I've made?
Who sees these constellations
Seen in those spinning round?
Counting these men and women
Who get lost when the sun goes down?
Who observes the beauty of the cosmos while not forgetting the struggles of human beings?
With a graceful motion she sat down slowly
Drank a cup of coffee and she fold her laundry
She begins to tell us all her life story
All around the table, everybody's starin'
Anecdote about a woman who commands attention with her storytelling.
Who shouts out hallelujah?
Who's gonna sing out loud?
Carry these men and women
Who get lost when the sun goes down?
Give voice to the voiceless and carry those who struggle to be heard.
Who's getting out of here?
Who thinks they're hungry?
Who's gonna be my friend?
All around the table, everybody's starin'
Who wants to leave, eat, or befriend me, in this moment of interpersonal tension?
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Annie Clark, David Byrne
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Who be my valentine
Who lift this heavy load
Who share this taxicab
Who wants to climb aboard
Who is an honest man?
Who is an honest man?
Who held a dying soldier?
Far from his own hometown
Carry these men and women
Who get lost when the Sun goes down
Who is an honest man?
Who is an honest man?
Who walks this dusty road
Who always proves her way
Who's this?! Inside of me
Who made a big mistake
Who sees these constellations
Seen in those spinning round
Counting these men and women
Who get lost when the Sun goes down
Who is an honest man?
Who is an honest man?
With a graceful motion she sat down slowly
Drank a cup of coffee and she fold her laundry
She begins to tell us all her life story
All around the table, everybody's staring
Who shouts out hallelujah
Who's gonna sing out loud
Carry these men and women
Who get lost when the Sun goes down
@danielbradford7124
What a lot of people don't realize is that this isn't a music video. The camera just followed David Byrne on an average Tuesday (for him).
@oro7114
It's a rare thing that a comment genuinely makes me laugh, loved that haha
@vincebevis2277
Lol !
@vincebevis2277
lol!
@Bestevus
+Daniel Bradford True story.
@Jamesballsworth
well played
@donna_piranha
These two go together like peanut butter and jelly. The whole album is delightful.
@guyfawkes6657
Ikr!, we need more asap!.
@minnaow
This is too surreal, I still can't believe two of my favorite artists ever actually did an album together
@fortheloveofmusic860
Better late than never. Just recently got some interest in St Vincent's music. She's a true artist, a creator.