From false friends, to (temporary) sobriety, to lovable junkies, to the wor… Read Full Bio ↴From false friends, to (temporary) sobriety, to lovable junkies, to the world’s worst public transport. However you like your Celtic Punk’n’Roll - The Cloverhearts have you covered.

Formed out of the mutual love for catchy melodies, skull-crushing drum onslaughts, tin-whistle ear-worms and energetic live performances; Australian vocalist/songwriter, Sam Cooper and Italian Tin Whistle and Bagpipe-Extraordinarie, Chiara de Sio first met at a Rumjacks show in Manhattan, New York fresh off de Sio’s departure from her former project, The Clan.

Fast forward a bunch of hangovers, Cooper and de Sio are now joined by guitarist JJ Bassi, bassist Stefano ‘Cione’ Becce, and drummer Christian Amendolara with an arsenal of Celtic/Punk ear candy, and plans on many more hangovers (and rock shows) to boot.

Darlin'
The Cloverhearts Lyrics

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You're like a switch blade, giving it hell.
cnd then the next day, you turn on yourself.
The ghosts' of lovers past still haunting you.

You're like a freight train, picking up steam,
cnd then the next day, back to where you have been. The ghosts' of lovers past still controlling you.

It's an easy thing to sin, when it's hell you're in.

Darlin', you'll never find true love,
ct the bottom of a bottle in a Boston club,
Waking up with a mouth like quick sand.

Darlin', you'll never find romance,
Getting high with any boy who'll give you a chance, Waking up to a strangers night stand.

I see ya sometimes, doped up and stoned.
Drinking away, all of your woes.
The ghosts' of lovers past still devouring you.

It's time to move on, you're getting to old,
To beat yourself up over people you've known.
The ghosts' of lovers past are done with you.

It's an easy thing to wallow,
In the places you have been,

But the hardest pills to swallow,
Will free you of sin, and the hell you're in.

Overall Meaning

The Cloverhearts' song Darlin depicts the struggles of a woman who is haunted by her past experiences with love and relationships. The first verse talks about how she oscillates between being a fighter and a victim, like a switchblade that thrashes someone one day and then ends up hurting themselves the next day. She is unable to shake off the memories of her previous lovers which are a constant presence in her life, controlling her and reminding her of her mistakes. Similarly, in the second verse, she is like a freight train that gathers momentum only to end up retreating to the familiar space of her past mistakes. The message conveyed is that it can be easy to sin when in hell but she needs to move on from her past to find true love.

The chorus of the song talks about the pitfalls of seeking love and romance at the bottom of a bottle, and waking up with a mouth like quicksand. The lyrics of the chorus suggest that true love cannot be found by drowning oneself in alcohol or by getting high with someone who is willing. The song conveys that finding love requires self-respect and self-love, which is difficult to achieve while being haunted by ghosts of past experiences. The song ends by encouraging the singer to take her hardest pills to swallow which will free her of sin and the hell she's in.

Line by Line Meaning

You're like a switch blade, giving it hell.
You have a sharp and dangerous personality that causes a lot of chaos and destruction.

And then the next day, you turn on yourself.
Despite your tough exterior, you are deeply insecure and tend to hurt yourself when no one else is around.

The ghosts' of lovers past still haunting you.
You have not let go of your past relationships and the memories of them still cling to you and affect your present.

You're like a freight train, picking up steam,
You have a lot of energy and momentum, and sometimes it can be difficult for others to keep up with you.

And then the next day, back to where you have been. The ghosts' of lovers past still controlling you.
Despite your bursts of energy, you always seem to end up in the same place, and your past relationships still have a hold over your actions and decisions.

It’s an easy thing to sin, when it’s hell you’re in.
When you are in a difficult situation or state of mind, it is easy to make bad choices and do things you know are wrong.

Darlin', you’ll never find true love,
If you continue to live your life this way, you will never find real love and connection with another person.

At the bottom of a bottle in a Boston club, Waking up with a mouth like quick sand.
Drinking and partying in an attempt to escape your problems is not the way to find happiness, and it only leads to empty and painful mornings.

Darlin', you'll never find romance,
If you keep seeking false highs and quick pleasures, you will never experience real romance and intimacy with someone.

Getting high with any boy who'll give you a chance, Waking up to a stranger's night stand.
Sleeping around and getting high with random people is not a healthy way to cope with your issues, and it only leads to more problems and emptiness.

I see ya sometimes, doped up and stoned. Drinking away, all of your woes. The ghosts' of lovers past still devouring you.
Even when you try to escape your problems, your past still haunts you and prevents you from truly moving on.

It's time to move on, you’re getting too old, To beat yourself up over people you've known. The ghosts' of lovers past are done with you.
It's time to let go of your past and stop blaming yourself for things that are out of your control. Your past relationships no longer have power over you.

It's an easy thing to wallow, In the places you have been, But the hardest pills to swallow, Will free you of sin, and the hell you're in.
It's easy to stay stuck in your past and your pain, but in order to move forward and find real happiness, you have to face the difficult truths and take responsibility for your own actions.

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