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.
Clumsy Love
Thelma Plum Lyrics
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We'd have a big house and a big old tree for us and no one else
What's hiding behind those sad eyes? Don't start with those lies
I can only love you twice as much before you fuck this up
You're clumsy, oh love, you keep me hanging on
Am I not enough? Don't keep me hanging on
You're clumsy, oh love, is she ever gonna go away
Is she ever gonna go away, is she ever gonna go away
Never going away, never going away (Hey!)
Never going away, never going away (Hey!)
Suns in the sky, it's hard to see when the clouds keep moving in
Sleep through the day, walk through the night
I don't know where to begin
Where were you when I called, don't start with those lies
I can only love you twice as much before you fuck this up
You're clumsy, oh love, you keep me hanging on
Am I not enough? Don't keep me hanging on
I've got to be strong, tell me I'm the only one
You're clumsy, oh love, is she ever gonna go away
Never going away, never going away (Hey!)
Never going away
Is she ever gonna go away
Never going away, never going away (Hey!)
Never going away
Is she ever gonna go away
You're clumsy, oh love, you keep me hanging on
Am I not enough? Don't keep me hanging on
I've got to be strong, tell me I'm the only one
You're clumsy, oh love
You're clumsy, oh love, you keep me hanging on
Am I not enough? Don't keep me hanging on
I've got to be strong, tell me I'm the only one
You're clumsy, oh love
Is she ever gonna go away (Never going away, never going away hey!)
Is she ever gonna go away (Never going away, never going away hey!)
Is she ever gonna go away
Is she ever gonna go away
The song "Clumsy Love" by Australian singer Thelma Plum is a ballad with a romantic theme of a relationship where the singer hopes for a love as strong as the love her partner has for himself. The first verse begins with the wishful thinking of the singer, hoping for a love as strong as her partner's self-love to share a big house and an old tree for themselves without anyone else. However, the following lines indicate that there might be some trouble in the relationship because the singer's partner is hiding something behind sad eyes and telling lies. Even though the singer loves her partner, she can only love him twice as much before he messes things up.
The chorus conveys the feelings of the singer by calling her partner clumsy, asking whether she is enough and telling her to be strong, and finally questioning whether the third person in the relationship is going to leave anytime soon. The second verse brings in the perspectives of the singer about the time she has spent with her partner, asking them the whereabouts during her call and feeling lost about where to start. The lines "sleep through the day, walk through the night" might indicate the singer feels in a daze about the relationship. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the dilemmas of the singer.
Overall, the song touches upon the themes of insecurities, doubts, and self-love in a relationship. It portrays a lover who is hopeful, honest, and ready to put in effort but still feels uncertain about the future direction of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
If you could ever love me half as much as you could love yourself
The singer wishes that the listener loved them more and not just focused solely on themselves.
We'd have a big house and a big old tree for us and no one else
The singer imagines a future where they would live together with the listener, in a big house with a big tree, without anyone else interfering.
What's hiding behind those sad eyes? Don't start with those lies
The singer wants the listener to be honest with them and reveal what is troubling them. They do not want to be deceived.
I can only love you twice as much before you fuck this up
The artist is warning the listener that they only have so much capacity for love before the listener's actions ruin the relationship.
You're clumsy, oh love, you keep me hanging on
The artist feels that the listener is not giving them enough attention and feels emotionally 'stuck' in the relationship.
Am I not enough? Don't keep me hanging on
The singer is questioning whether they are good enough for the listener and wants them to prioritize the relationship.
I've got to be strong, tell me I'm the only one
The singer is willing to endure the challenges of the relationship but wants reassurance that they are the only one the listener loves.
Is she ever gonna go away
The artist is worried that the listener's previous partner or other romantic interest will continue to interfere in their relationship.
Never going away, never going away (Hey!)
The artist is emphasizing the anxiety that this other person will always be an obstacle in their relationship.
Suns in the sky, it's hard to see when the clouds keep moving in
The artist feels like they are struggling to see clearly due to external challenges making it difficult to maintain positivity in the relationship.
Sleep through the day, walk through the night, I don't know where to begin
The singer feels lost and unsure about how to handle the challenges of the relationship, which makes it difficult for them to find peace.
Where were you when I called, don't start with those lies
The artist wants the listener to be honest about their whereabouts and actions when they're apart.
You're clumsy, oh love
The singer feels that the listener is not being careful with the relationship and their emotions.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: ALEX BURNETT, OLI HORTON, THELMA PLUMBE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Do not do drugs. But if you're going to, I'd suggest listening to this one high af. Peaceful in a sad way 🤔🤔🤔
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