TBG have released five full length albums: Learn Yourself, We're Already Gone, Ziggurats, Spooks and Dancehall Days; as well as one EP, Morning Sun, TBG have an eclectic style of their own, with smatterings of rock, acoustic, reggae, pop and folk all through their music. Many people find elements of artists such as Ben Harper, Jack Johnson and The Police, but their most recent album Spooks has, among others, Bob Marley influences.
TBG have been nominated for Best Music Video: I Thought About You, at the Inside Film Awards 2007; Best Blues & Roots Album at the ARIA Music Awards of 2005
And for the J Award 2005
They have also made it into the Triple J Hottest 100 four times: twice in 2003 at #41 ("Blackbird") and #62 ("Music") and twice again in 2005 at #68 ("...And We'll Dance on the Ashes of What's Left") and #81 ("Let's Take the Long Way Home").
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On A Clear Day
The Beautiful Girls Lyrics
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The sky above imagines a god, but on another day I'm...
And when I fall the hurt won't show up on me I only hope.
And if I follow you along well then I'll rise up.
CHORUS:
And when the burning sun it falls in my eyes,
Is when I come upon another sunrise.
On a clearer day in the sunshine.
And when I hear the angels sing down from up above,
Well I won't fear a thing or hear the things I've done.
Only know that you're in a place inside my heart,
And no matter where I go, we will never part.
CHORUS:
And when the burning sun it falls in my eyes,
Is when I come upon another sunrise.
Well I will walk alone 'cause I'm not scared to die,
On a clearer day in the sunshine.
In The Beautiful Girls’s track “On A Clear Day,” the singer is reflective and introspective about the ebb and flow of life. He starts by saying that on a clear day, he can see ahead of him and the sky above appears godly. He has hope - ‘when I fall, the hurt won’t show up on me’. This can be interpreted as an internal struggle or external fight he may have to go through. If he follows the person he is singing to, he’ll rise up. The chorus follows with the singer’s free-spirited and independent nature. The burning sun falls in his eyes and on another day, he’ll come upon another sunrise. He does not fear to walk alone as he is not scared to die; instead, he cherishes a clearer day in the sunshine.
The lyrics continue with the singer’s fascination with the ethereal world. He says that he is not afraid when he hears angels sing from up above. He wouldn't fear the consequences or any judgement for the things he has done. The people close to him reside in his heart's special place, and no matter where he goes, their love will be with him. The chorus repeats twice, emphasizing the songwriter’s love for life and freedom, unencumbered by fear or apprehension of death. As a result, the song is a positive and uplifting experience for listeners, imbuing them with hope and optimism.
Line by Line Meaning
On a clear day I can see far ahead in front of me,
When my mind is clear, I can think ahead and plan for my future.
The sky above imagines a god, but on another day I'm...
Sometimes, the world feels magical and full of wonder, but other times it feels ordinary and mundane.
And when I fall the hurt won't show up on me I only hope.
When I fail, I don't want to show my pain, but I hope that I can learn from my mistakes and do better next time.
And if I follow you along well then I'll rise up.
If I follow someone who inspires me and helps me grow, I will become a better person.
And when I hear the angels sing down from up above,
When I experience something truly beautiful or inspiring, it feels like I am touched by a higher power.
Well I won't fear a thing or hear the things I've done.
When I am experiencing something truly beautiful, I am able to let go of my fears and regrets and just enjoy the moment.
Only know that you're in a place inside my heart,
I carry the people I love with me wherever I go, and they hold a special place in my heart.
And no matter where I go, we will never part.
Even if I am physically far away from the people I love, they will always be with me in my heart and memories.
And when the burning sun it falls in my eyes,
Even when life is difficult and painful, I can still find beauty and hope in the world around me.
Is when I come upon another sunrise.
Even when one day has ended in darkness, there is always the promise of a new day and a new beginning.
Well I will walk alone 'cause I'm not scared to die,
I am comfortable with being alone and not dependent on others, and I am unafraid of death.
On a clearer day in the sunshine.
On a day when everything is clear and bright, I am able to appreciate the beauty and joy of life.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Matthew Mark McHugh
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