Scarce
The Clumsy Lovers Lyrics
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Love is a strange apparatus, a game
With rules that drift like the snow
You want to be heard, hell you want to be served
But you can't figure which way to go
Cause in love or not there's some things you forgot
Like love wasn't built in a day
It just happened by this way
Look up, look down
Love's been here before and it's coming back round
Back up, crouch down
Gotta make yourself scarce if you want to be found
I know what it means, why you need to be seen
I know that there's pride on the line
But you can't always take, always be on the make
Relax and you'll be doing fine
Now I do give thanks as I walk the plank
Preparing to give up what's mine
And strange as it seems to a man of my miens
Turns out I'm the loving kind
So thanks for the grief and of course for relief
Thank you for making me fall
From the ground I can see they weren't lying to me
When they promised that love conquers all
The Clumsy Lovers's song "Scarce" is a poignant portrayal of the intricacies of love and relationships. The opening lines reveal a sense of confusion and uncertainty as the singer navigates the rules and expectations that come with being in love. The metaphorical reference to snow and its unpredictable nature reinforces this theme of uncertainty. Despite wanting to be heard and served, the singer struggles to find direction and cannot decide which way to go. The song then goes on to explore the nature of love, emphasizing that it cannot be rushed, as true love takes time and cannot be built in a day, month or even a year.
The chorus of the song expresses the cyclical nature of love, that it comes and goes, and that one has to make oneself scarce to be found. The following verses paint a picture of personal growth and transformation, as the singer starts to understand the importance of giving in a relationship, recognizing that it cannot always be about taking. The song concludes with gratefulness towards the challenges that have led to personal growth, and a recognition of love's power to conquer all.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is a strange apparatus, a game
Love is difficult to define and navigate, like a complex contraption or puzzle to solve
With rules that drift like the snow
The 'rules' of love are constantly changing and unpredictable, much like the weather
You want to be heard, hell you want to be served
In a relationship, there is a desire for attention, acknowledgement, and reciprocation of feelings
But you can't figure which way to go
Despite the desire for love, it can be difficult to know how to pursue it successfully
Cause in love or not there's some things you forgot
There are important aspects to love and relationships that are often overlooked, whether in a good or bad situation
Like love wasn't built in a day
Love takes time to grow and mature, it cannot be rushed
Or a month or a year, yeah if love is here
Even after a significant amount of time has passed, it's still possible for love to exist and flourish
It just happened by this way
Love isn't always logical or predictable, sometimes it just happens spontaneously
Look up, look down
Be aware of your surroundings and the patterns of the past when it comes to love
Love's been here before and it's coming back round
Love has existed in the past, and it is likely to come around again in the future
Back up, crouch down
Sometimes you need to take a step back or reevaluate a situation in order to move forward towards finding love
Gotta make yourself scarce if you want to be found
If you want to attract love, you may need to be less available or elusive in order to pique someone's interest
I know what it means, why you need to be seen
The singer understands the desire for attention and validation of one's worthiness in a relationship
I know that there's pride on the line
The desire for love can sometimes clash with one's sense of pride or independence
But you can't always take, always be on the make
In a relationship, it's important to give and not just constantly take or be opportunistic
Relax and you'll be doing fine
Don't stress too much about pursuing love, it will come more naturally if you are calm and patient
Now I do give thanks as I walk the plank
The artist is taking a risk in pursuing love but is grateful for the experience
Preparing to give up what's mine
In order to pursue love, the singer must be open to making sacrifices or letting things go
And strange as it seems to a man of my miens
Despite the singer's personality or tendencies, they have discovered that they are capable of loving someone deeply
Turns out I'm the loving kind
The artist has realized that they have the capacity to love and be in a committed relationship
So thanks for the grief and of course for relief
The artist is grateful for both the pain and the pleasure that comes with pursuing love
Thank you for making me fall
The artist is thanking someone or something for allowing them to experience the intensity of falling in love
From the ground I can see they weren't lying to me
Through the experience of love, the singer has come to realize the truth behind the old adage that 'love conquers all'
When they promised that love conquers all
The idea that love is all-powerful and can overcome any obstacle has proven to be true for the artist
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