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.
Last Call
The Clarks Lyrics
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It's time to move on
And our time, it came and went
Find your coat, find your keys
Find the man of your dreams
And how much money he spent
So set down your drink
Your last chance has just come and gone
Well she's gone for the door
And she looks all alone
Let me know what she looks like at dawn
Last call, again
Last call, do you know where you're going
Last call, again
There are lovers and fighters
at 2:00 AM
A big girl named Carol,
Well she just left with Jim
And it's hard sometimes
To make up your mind
They're out in the lot
And she's going down on him
So roll your leg over
Take the bow not the stern
And pray before you begin
'Cause this date's not your mate
And it's not where you're going
But more like where they've been
Slip a beer in your coat
Keep your arms to your side
'Cause going home,
That's a pretty good drive
Keep it under the dash
And watch who you pass
For your first DWI
The Clarks's song Last Call is a seemingly simple yet powerful exploration of a common phenomenon that happens every night in every town - the last call at a bar. It's the end of the night, and patrons are leaving to find their coats, keys, and companionship. The first few lines set the mood and tone of the song – it's late, it's time to leave, and the time has passed. The singer is asking everyone to settle their bills and find their companions while imploring them to not drink too much as it’s the last chance to make it home sober.
The lyrics also show the various people at the bar - some looking for company, some fighting, some trying to make up their minds, and others ending up in the parking lot in various states of undress. The line "It's hard sometimes to make up your mind," adds a more profound implication than just about people leaving the bar. It seems to be an allegory for life itself, where people are always struggling to make decisions about what to do, whom to be with, and where to go.
The song's lyrics are an interesting tale about the end of a night out on the town, but they also bring out the universal themes of loss, loneliness, and hope. The song is a reminder that at the end of every experience there is a price to pay, and the characters in the song are all paying their dues in different ways. It's a poignant and moving piece that strikes a chord with anyone who has ever been out late at night.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a late night in this town
It's the end of the night in this small town and everyone is starting to leave.
It's time to move on
It's time to leave the bar and go home.
And our time, it came and went
Our time at this bar is over.
Find your coat, find your keys
Gather your belongings before heading home.
Find the man of your dreams
Go find that special someone you want to take home.
And how much money he spent
How much the man you're with spent on you matters.
So set down your drink
Finish your drink before leaving.
You've had more than you should
You've probably had too much to drink.
Your last chance has just come and gone
You missed your chance to find someone to take home because the bar is closing.
Well she's gone for the door
Another woman is leaving the bar to go home.
And she looks all alone
This woman is leaving the bar by herself.
Let me know what she looks like at dawn
I wonder how this woman will look in the morning, after leaving the bar by herself.
Last call, again
It's last call at the bar again.
Last call, do you know where you're going
This is the final call to leave the bar and you need to know where you're going.
There are lovers and fighters at 2:00 AM
At this time in the morning, you see both couples who are in love and people who want to fight.
A big girl named Carol, Well she just left with Jim
A big woman named Carol left the bar with Jim.
And it's hard sometimes to make up your mind
It can be difficult to make decisions when you're drunk.
They're out in the lot
Carol and Jim are outside in the parking lot.
And she's going down on him
Carol is performing oral sex on Jim.
So roll your leg over
Get out of bed and start your day.
Take the bow, not the stern
Take a positive approach to the day ahead, not a negative one.
And pray before you begin
Take a moment to pray before starting your day.
'Cause this date's not your mate
The person you went home with isn't necessarily the one you're meant to be with.
And it's not where you're going
Going home with someone doesn't determine your future.
But more like where they've been
It's more about where this other person has been in their past.
Slip a beer in your coat
Take an extra beer from the bar and put it in your coat pocket.
Keep your arms to your side
Don't appear drunk or unstable while going home.
'Cause going home, that's a pretty good drive
It's a long drive home, so be careful.
Keep it under the dash
Drive safely and keep the car under control.
And watch who you pass
Be aware of other cars on the road.
For your first DWI
Don't get a DUI on your first attempt at driving while intoxicated.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JIM J KRUEGER
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