1. The Clarks are an … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands named The Clarks:
1. The Clarks are an American rock band from the Pittsburgh area. Over the course of twenty years they have produced a total of 12 studio, live, and solo releases. Primarily being a regional band, a major highlight for the group and their fans was a musical appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman. On June 21, 2005, they released their first "Best Of" compilation, Between Now and Then. Band members: Scott Blasey (lead vocals, guitar), Rob James (Guitar, vocals), Greg Joseph (bass, mandolin, vocals), Dave Minarik (drums).
2. The Clarks are also a long-standing beat/rock band from The Hague, The Netherlands. They play cover versions and perform as a session and backing band. In recent years a large Dutch audience got to know them as the backing band for the 'Pioniers van de Nederpop' / 'Golden Years Of Dutch Pop Music' touring caravan. During these live shows they backed front men of Dutch beat groups from the 1960s and also performed a few tributes to Dutch legends such as Q65, Shocking Blue, Sandy Coast and The Hunters.
Better Off Without You
The Clarks Lyrics
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You are close to me and you're so far
And I'm thinking of the time we spent together
Now I'll bury this in my backyard
Sometimes I sit and wonder
But I'll never dial your number
Cause I'm having fun looking out for number one
I'm having fun cause I knew it all along
I'd be better off without you
You are guilty, pretty, high and low
You're a place to stay and a time to go
And I'm searching through the things you left behind here
Now it's time for me to let it go
Sometimes I sit and wonder
But I'll never dial that number
Cause I'm having fun looking out for number one
And I'm doin' all the things I like to do
I'm having fun 'cause I knew it all along
I'd be better off without you
Late at night you pick up the telephone
Call me up and cry 'cause you're all alone
I don't care
Apologize for taking my cigarettes
Now it's time to feel all the side effects
Missing the life you had
The lyrics to The Clarks's song Better Off Without You describe a complicated relationship between the singer and their significant other. The opening lines, "You are sultry, dirty, soft and hard/You are close to me and you're so far," capture the conflicting emotions that the singer feels towards their partner. They find them both attractive and challenging to be with.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the time they spent with their partner and the ways in which they were holding them back. The lines, "And I'm doing all the things I like to do/I'm having fun 'cause I knew it all along/I'd be better off without you," suggest that the singer has moved on from their relationship and is now enjoying their newfound freedom.
Towards the end of the song, the singer acknowledges that their partner is still trying to reach out to them, but they no longer care. The line, "Late at night you pick up the telephone/ Call me up and cry 'cause you're all alone/ I don't care," demonstrates that the singer has closed the door on their past relationship and is moving forward.
Overall, the lyrics to Better Off Without You capture the mixed emotions that come with ending a complicated relationship but ultimately deciding to move on and focus on oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
You are sultry, dirty, soft and hard
You have both enticing and repugnant qualities, you can be gentle or rough.
You are close to me and you're so far
You are physically close, but emotionally distant.
And I'm thinking of the time we spent together
I'm reflecting on our past experiences.
Now I'll bury this in my backyard
I'll let go of this memory and move on.
Sometimes I sit and wonder
I occasionally contemplate.
But I'll never dial your number
But I refuse to contact you.
Cause I'm having fun looking out for number one
I'm enjoying prioritizing myself.
And I'm doing all the things I like to do
I'm engaging in activities that bring me happiness.
I'm having fun cause I knew it all along
I'm content because I always believed I'd be better off without you.
You are guilty, pretty, high and low
You have both admirable and negative qualities, you have highs and lows.
You're a place to stay and a time to go
You were both a comforting presence and a temporary one.
And I'm searching through the things you left behind here
I'm going through the remnants you left behind.
Now it's time for me to let it go
It's time for me to release these memories.
Late at night you pick up the telephone
You call me in the middle of the night.
Call me up and cry 'cause you're all alone
You call me and weep because you're lonely.
I don't care
I'm indifferent.
Apologize for taking my cigarettes
You say sorry for taking my belongings.
Now it's time to feel all the side effects
You must now face the consequences of your actions.
Missing the life you had
You long for your previous circumstances.
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Dave Sundstrom
Just saw these fellers open up for Donnie Iris’ 80th Birthday concert. They were absolutely great…and so was Donnie (of course). 🙂
mary slimick
I SO LOVE THIS BAND FROM OUR OWN HOMETOWN!
Rhonda Hunt
I got hooked the first time I heard SHIMMY LOW!
Dino Camella
I love Pittsburgh, and I love the great music that comes from it ..Love the Clarks
brian papale
Best and most beautiful city..period!!
johnnykov
is it just me or is Rob James guitar work always fantastic?
Heidi Meade
He's what I'd call a very "tasteful" guitarist. Hits the right notes with a great ear for melody without having to go all cock-rock Yngwie style flash trash to prove how good he is. David Gilmour is another like that.
johnnykov
Still one of my favorite songs ever...I love his singing and I think that the lead guitarist plays just awesome!
mmbmrock
Pittsburgh has a abundance of great bands.We have the best METAL bands in the country.If the producers would ever come here thay would see that Pittsburgh could be the next Bermingham.
Cranium Bomb
I love when bands that start here in Pittsburgh and still include the city in their videos.