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.
Lock and Key
The Clarks Lyrics
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My world is heavy can you hear my plea
I'm growing tired of this tear-stained eye
Sometimes I wonder why I even try
So I keep it under lock and key
I guess it wasn't really meant to be...
Andf I keep it under lock and key
My ears are ringing and my throat is sore
I'm growing tired of lonely place
Sometimes I wonder when I'll see your face
And I keep it behind my front door
I guess you never really know for sure
..And I keep it behind my front door
I keep it under lock and key
My heart is heavy and my legs are weak
I'm growing tired of the lonely life
I want a child and I want a wife
Then I'll open up my front door
I'll tell you when I know for sure
I'll get down on my one good knee
And I'll ask you will you marry me
Then I'll throw away this lock and key
The song “Lock and Key” by The Clarks is about a person who has been hurt so many times that they have put up walls around their heart, keeping it under lock and key. The first stanza describes the burden the person is carrying and how they are growing tired of their tears and lonliness. They question why they even bother to try and keep their heart open for someone when they only end up hurt. They then conclude that their heart was not meant to be shared and lock it away.
The second stanza is about how the person is isolating themselves, hoping to avoid getting hurt again. They keep their heart behind their front door and are tired of being alone but are hesitant to open themselves up to someone again. The final stanza reveals that the person does want to find love, get married, and start a family, but they need the right person to help them throw away the lock and key that have been keeping their heart safe.
Overall, the song is about the fear of vulnerability and how it can prevent someone from finding happiness and love. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and ache for connection, while also acknowledging the struggle of opening oneself up to the possibility of hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep it under lock and key
I hide my true feelings and emotions from the outside world.
My world is heavy can you hear my plea
I am burdened by the weight of my emotions and I need someone to listen and understand.
I'm growing tired of this tear-stained eye
My sadness and pain are becoming unbearable and I am exhausted from crying.
Sometimes I wonder why I even try
I question whether my efforts to find happiness are worth it.
So I keep it under lock and key
Because I fear rejection and judgment from others, I keep my true self hidden away.
I guess it wasn't really meant to be...
I have come to accept that perhaps my hopes and dreams for love and companionship may never come true.
I keep it behind my front door
I confine my feelings and emotions to my home and personal space.
My ears are ringing and my throat is sore
I feel overwhelmed and exhausted from all the crying and shouting behind closed doors.
I'm growing tired of lonely place
Being alone and disconnected is taking a toll on my mental and emotional health.
Sometimes I wonder when I'll see your face
I long for human connection and companionship and wonder when I will find it.
I guess you never really know for sure
It is impossible to predict whether or not love will come your way.
I keep it under lock and key
I continue to hide my true feelings from the world.
My heart is heavy and my legs are weak
The weight of my emotions is affecting my physical health.
I'm growing tired of the lonely life
The isolation and absence of social connections is wearing on me.
I want a child and I want a wife
Despite the difficulties, I still hold onto the hope of finding love and starting a family.
Then I'll open up my front door
If and when I find love and companionship, I will let my guard down and welcome them into my life.
I'll tell you when I know for sure
I won't jump into love on a whim, but will wait until I am certain it is the real thing.
I'll get down on my one good knee
When I have found the right person, I will ask for their hand in marriage.
And I'll ask you will you marry me
I am ready and committed to spending the rest of my life with this person.
Then I'll throw away this lock and key
With love and companionship, I will no longer need to hide my true self from the world.
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Yinz nail this. Way to go Scott.