Plum won Triple J's National Indigenous Music Awards competition in 2012 and was nominated for a Deadly in Most Promising New Talent in Music and for an Unearthed J Award. She has toured around Australia and has been on rotation nationally on Triple J.
Clair De Lune
Thelma Plum Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
If I would know you, would you know me?
If I would know you, would you know me?
If I would know you, would you know me?
Don't go, tell me that the lights won't change
Tell me that you'll feel the same
And we'll stay here forever
Tell me that it'll stay the same
Where we're going, where we
Where we're going, where we're going
Where we're going, where we're going
Where we're going
Where we're going, where we
Where we're going, where we
Where we're going, where we
Where we're going, where we're going
Where we're going, where we
Where we're going, where we
Where we're going, where we
Where we're going, where we're going
Where we're going, where we
Where we're going, where we
Where we're going, where we
Where we're going, where we're going
Where we're going, where we
Where we're going, where we
Where we're going, where we
Where we're going, where we're going
Don't go, tell me that the lights won't change
Tell me that you'll feel the same
And we'll stay here forever
Don't go, tell me that the lights won't change
Tell me that it'll stay the same
Where we're going, where we
Where we're going, where we're going
Where we're going, where we're going
Where we're going.
The song "Clair De Lune" by Thelma Plum expresses the feeling of uncertainty that arises when two individuals try to get to know each other. The repeated line "If I would know you, would you know me?" exemplifies this uncertainty and fear. The fear comes from not knowing if the other person will feel the same way or if they'll reciprocate their feelings. Throughout the song, Plum expresses her desire for the lights not to change, symbolizing the desire to hold onto this moment of hope and possibility for as long as possible. She wants the person she's singing to, to reassure her that things will stay the same and that they'll stay together. The song ends with Plum repeating the line "Where we're going" to her lover, portraying her hope that they will continue on this uncharted journey together.
Overall, the song is a beautifully crafted love song. It highlights the uncertainty and fear that arise when two people fall in love and get to know each other. The lyrics are powerful, especially with the repeated line, showing the desperation and hopelessness that can come with uncertainty. The melody is slow and emotional, which emphasizes the song's theme even more.
Line by Line Meaning
If I would know you, would you know me?
The singer wonders if their acquaintance with the listener is mutual.
Don't go, tell me that the lights won't change
The singer implores the listener to stay and assure them that the moment they are sharing will not be disrupted.
Tell me that you'll feel the same
The singer wants the listener to confirm that they both share the same emotions in the moment.
And we'll stay here forever
The artist hopes for a prolonged continuation of their current shared experience.
Where we're going, where we're going
The artist considers the unknown future and wonders where it will take them.
Writer(s): JAMES LYELL, HUGO GRUZMAN
Contributed by Lila Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.