Clover
The King's Parade Lyrics
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Up on a hill, made from gold and silver,
If it weren′t for my mind I'd say I′m getting older,
Hold on to time so I can say they're over
Spent all my time picking four leaf clovers,
Up on a hill, made from gold and silver,
If it weren't for my mind I′d say I′m getting older,
Hold on to time so I can say they're over
Change my eye,
The pale blue skies,
Drifts off into the night,
Sunscreen smiles,
White as pearl,
Those soft real curves,
In those locks I couldn′t hide,
The pain it blows over,
If you kiss me right,
If you might decide,
Watches me as I grow older, older
Spent all my time picking four leaf clovers,
Up on a hill, made from gold and silver,
If it weren't for my mind I′d say I'm getting older,
Hold on to time so I can say they′re over
Some pick up memories
Taste turn to tears
They're fading to years
And I'm left with envy
Should I keep on counting
Should I let it flow
Watch the old tree grow
As the leaves keep on falling, falling
I spent all my time picking four leaf clovers,
Up on a hill, made from gold and silver,
If it weren′t for my mind said I′m getting older,
Hold on to time so I can say they're over
Spent all my time picking four leaf clovers,
Up on a hill, made from gold and silver,
If it weren′t for my mind said I'm getting older,
Hold on to time so I can say they′re over
Ooo
Time is catching up to me
Said time is catching up to me
Said time is catching up to me
Said time is catching up to me
Said time is catching up to me
Said time is catching up to me
Said time is catching up to me
Said time is catching up
Since the days,
I spent my time picking four leaf clovers,
Up on a hill, made from gold and silver,
If it weren't for my mind said I′m getting older,
Hold on to time so I can say they're over
Spent all my time picking four leaf clovers,
Up on a hill, made from gold and silver,
If it weren't for my mind said I′m getting older,
Hold on to time so I can say they′re over
Say they're over
Say they′re over
Say they're over
Say they′re over
The King's Parade's song "Clover" explores the concept of time and the importance of memories. The lyrics describe the singer spending their time picking four leaf clovers on a hill made of gold and silver, reminiscing about the past and their youth. The nostalgic feel of the song is emphasized with lines like "If it weren't for my mind said I'm getting older, hold on to time so I can say they're over." The singer is trying to hold onto time and keep it from passing them by, but they are also coming to terms with the inevitable reality that time will catch up with them eventually.
The lyrics also touch on the poet's love interest, who they describe in vivid detail, with "sunscreen smiles, white as pearl, those soft real curves, in those locks I couldn't hide." This description is juxtaposed with the sentiments expressed in the rest of the song, providing a moment of escape from the nostalgic feelings.
Overall, "Clover" is a reflection on the past, the present, and the future, as the singer grapples with the passage of time and the fleeting nature of memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Spent all my time picking four leaf clovers,
I spent a significant portion of my life constantly searching for good luck.
Up on a hill, made from gold and silver,
I was searching for something valuable in a high place.
If it weren't for my mind I′d say I′m getting older,
My mind keeps me feeling young despite the physical signs of aging.
Hold on to time so I can say they're over
I want to control time so I can bring an end to my search for good luck.
Sunshine,
Bright light from the sun.
Change my eye,
Alter my perception of things.
The pale blue skies,
The clear blue color of the sky.
Drifts off into the night,
Fades away as darkness falls.
Sunscreen smiles,
Smiles that are forced or fake, like a layer of sunscreen on the skin.
White as pearl,
Pure and beautiful, like the color of a pearl.
Those soft real curves,
Referring to the curves of a person's body.
In those locks I couldn′t hide,
Something I couldn't conceal or keep to myself.
The pain it blows over,
The pain eventually fades away.
If you kiss me right,
If you do it perfectly, in the right way.
If you might decide,
If you choose to do it.
Watches me as I grow older, older
Observes my aging process over time.
Some pick up memories
Some people hold onto memories.
Taste turn to tears
Something that was once sweet or pleasant can turn into something sad or regretful.
They're fading to years
Memories are slowly starting to lose their clarity and become less vivid over time.
And I'm left with envy
I feel jealous of others who seem to have had better experiences or memories.
Should I keep on counting
Should I continue to obsess over every detail and try to find meaning in everything?
Should I let it flow
Should I just let go and allow things to happen naturally?
Watch the old tree grow
Observe the process of growth and change in something that has been around for a long time.
As the leaves keep on falling, falling
As things continue to change and come to an end over time.
Ooo
A sound expressing emotion or feeling.
Time is catching up to me
I am feeling the effects of aging as time passes.
Say they're over
I want to bring an end to my search for good luck and move on from the past experiences and memories.
Writer(s): Thomas English, Christopher James Brent, Olivier James Corpe, Samuel Casey Rooney
Contributed by Jack Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mariajosemoraga2281
Spent all my time picking four leaf clovers,
Up on a hill, made from gold and silver,
If it weren't for my mind said I'm getting older,
Hold on to time so I can say their over
Spent all my time picking four leaf clovers,
Up on a hill, made from gold and silver,
If it weren't for my mind said I'm getting older,
Hold on to time so I can say their over
Sunshine,
Change my eye,
The pale blue skies,
Drifts off into the night,
Some screams my 'O's,
White as pearl,
Those soft real curves,
In those eyes I couldn't hide,
The pain it blows over,
If you kiss me right,
If you might decide,
Watches me as I grow older, older
Spent all my time picking four leaf clovers,
Up on a hill, made from gold and silver,
If it weren't for my mind I'd say I'm getting older,
Hold on to time so I can say their over
Some pick on memories
Taste of the tears
They're fading to years
And I'm left with envy
should I keep on counting
should I let it flow
Was she all tree gold
As the leaves keep on falling, falling
I spent all my time picking four leaf clovers,
Up on a hill, made from gold and silver,
If it weren't for my mind said I'm getting older,
Hold on to time so I can say their over
Spent all my time picking four leaf clovers,
Up on a hill, made from gold and silver,
If it weren't for my mind said I'm getting older,
Hold on to time so I can say their over
Said time is catching up to me 7x
Since the days,
Spent all my time picking four leaf clovers,
Up on a hill, made from gold and silver,
If it weren't for my mind said I'm getting older,
Hold on to time so I can say their over
Spent all my time picking four leaf clovers,
Up on a hill, made from gold and silver,
If it weren't for my mind said I'm getting older,
Hold on to time so I can say their over
Say their over 4x
@user-fn9sc9wb7y
CAN'T STOP LISTENING TO THIS SONG💙🇵🇭👑🍀
@ncbuckslayer8244
The BEST live session i have ever experienced. Why are these guys not all over everything. AMAZING
@user-fn9sc9wb7y
I'm addicted to this song🤗
@andreaward-eversley2945
Just love these guys....have followed them from the very beginning. They will be around for a very long time.
All their work is original and they have a very special sound.
@aleksandratuowiecka6575
I can't delete this from my head. You are so brilliant!
@alexwilton3995
Amazing!
@anubiscreationz8156
So glad i subscribed to this channel great song, awesome band and sofar great quality as always felt like i was in the room :)
@rafaelasalesross6763
Can someone tell me how to stop listening to this? So good!
@guidoscarano6930
Amazing
@mariajosemoraga2281
Spent all my time picking four leaf clovers,
Up on a hill, made from gold and silver,
If it weren't for my mind said I'm getting older,
Hold on to time so I can say their over
Spent all my time picking four leaf clovers,
Up on a hill, made from gold and silver,
If it weren't for my mind said I'm getting older,
Hold on to time so I can say their over
Sunshine,
Change my eye,
The pale blue skies,
Drifts off into the night,
Some screams my 'O's,
White as pearl,
Those soft real curves,
In those eyes I couldn't hide,
The pain it blows over,
If you kiss me right,
If you might decide,
Watches me as I grow older, older
Spent all my time picking four leaf clovers,
Up on a hill, made from gold and silver,
If it weren't for my mind I'd say I'm getting older,
Hold on to time so I can say their over
Some pick on memories
Taste of the tears
They're fading to years
And I'm left with envy
should I keep on counting
should I let it flow
Was she all tree gold
As the leaves keep on falling, falling
I spent all my time picking four leaf clovers,
Up on a hill, made from gold and silver,
If it weren't for my mind said I'm getting older,
Hold on to time so I can say their over
Spent all my time picking four leaf clovers,
Up on a hill, made from gold and silver,
If it weren't for my mind said I'm getting older,
Hold on to time so I can say their over
Said time is catching up to me 7x
Since the days,
Spent all my time picking four leaf clovers,
Up on a hill, made from gold and silver,
If it weren't for my mind said I'm getting older,
Hold on to time so I can say their over
Spent all my time picking four leaf clovers,
Up on a hill, made from gold and silver,
If it weren't for my mind said I'm getting older,
Hold on to time so I can say their over
Say their over 4x