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.
Inside
The Clarks Lyrics
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Wars and revolutionaries fade away
I just want to know what kind of state you’re in
Did you kill your love did you lose your friend?
The middle of the nighttime what gets you through?
What pulls you back to daylight from the deep dark blue?
Did you take it on faith just to be denied?
Even if your broken heart’s a hundred miles wide
I just want to see what’s on the inside
I don’t want to read it in the news today
The ringing of a cell phone from a shallow grave
I just want to know how far and deep you’re in
Where’d you hide the bottle what’d you put it in?
The middle of the nighttime what gets you through?
What pulls you back to daylight from the deep dark blue?
So tell me if your life has been a lonely ride
Did you take it on faith just to be denied?
And even if your broken heart’s a hundred miles wide
I just want to see what’s on the inside
I guess we won’t be talkin’ ’bout the past today
Fingerprints and memories they fade away
I think I can tell what kind of place you’re in
Underneath the bruises and the dirty skin
The middle of the nighttime what gets you through?
What pulls you back to daylight from the deep dark blue
So tell me if your life has been a lonely ride
Did you take it on faith just to be denied?
And even if your broken heart’s a hundred miles wide
I just want to see what’s on the inside
The Clarks's song Inside is a reflection on the desire to connect with someone on a deeper level, to understand their life experiences and ultimately, to see what's on the inside. The song opens with the singer expressing their reluctance to engage in small talk about world events, instead focusing on the other person's internal state. The lyrics convey a sense of empathy and concern, with the singer asking if the other person has experienced personal tragedies such as the loss of love or friendship. The chorus highlights the questions that arise from nighttime introspection, as the singer asks what gets the other person through the dark and what brings them back to daylight.
The second verse focuses on addiction and its consequences. The singer asks the other person how deeply they are entwined with their vice, using the metaphor of hiding a bottle to describe emotional concealment. Despite this, the chorus remains consistent in its theme of seeking to understand and connect with the other person. In the final verse, the singer acknowledges the impermanence of memories and encourages the other person to let their guard down, to reveal what is hidden underneath the surface.
Overall, the song is an anthem to human connection and empathy. It speaks to the struggles of trying to understand another person's pain, and the desire to go beyond superficial conversations to find deeper meaning in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I don’t want to talk about the world today
I do not want to discuss anything happening in the world outside as it is irrelevant to what I want to say
Wars and revolutionaries fade away
Any issue of conflict or social upheaval seems less important as it diminishes with time
I just want to know what kind of state you’re in
I am interested in how emotionally and mentally well you are
Did you kill your love did you lose your friend?
Did you hurt someone you cared for, or did you lose someone important to you?
The middle of the nighttime what gets you through?
What helps you cope during difficult times, particularly during the night?
What pulls you back to daylight from the deep dark blue?
What brings you back from dark and overwhelming thoughts or emotions?
So tell me if your life has been a lonely ride
Can you share with me if you have felt isolated or alone in your experiences?
Did you take it on faith just to be denied?
Did you have hope in something or someone that ended in disappointment?
Even if your broken heart’s a hundred miles wide
Even if your emotional pain is immense and extensive
I just want to see what’s on the inside
I want to know the true and genuine parts of you that are not always visible on the surface
Contributed by Lillian T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.