After 1½ years of touring Thornley made some changes. After Ken and Sekou both left Thornley, the band added from "Big Sugar," Eric Paul on drums and Cale Gontier on bass, from the "Three Days Grace" camp. Cale was discovered when Thornley toured extensively with Three Days Grace in the summer of 2004.
Ian also contributed to the "Song For Africa" project which started in August 2006.
Thornley released their new single called "Make Believe" on December 16th 2008 on iTunes. Their sophomore album called "Tiny Pictures" will be released on February 10th 2009.
Thornley have since gone on hiatus since the reunion of Big Wreck in 2011
Clever
Thornley Lyrics
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Overstate what you deserve
Crawling on the floor
One can see under the door
You're so clever, you never
Said we would last forever
I twist it, I missed it
Said hey, no way
Can't deal with this today
Yes I guess you're so clever
Crack your ready whip
Gentlemen shoot from the hip
Throw my fears away
I can't afford them anyway
You're so clever, you never
Said we would last forever
I twist it, I missed it
Can't keep this thing together
Said hey, no way
Can't deal with this today
Yes I guess you're so clever
You're so clever, you never
Said we would last forever
I twist it, I missed it
Can't keep this thing together
Said hey, no way
Can't deal with this today
Yes I guess you're so clever
The song "Clever" by Thornley is a fiery and hard-hitting tune that expresses frustration and anger towards a person who has been manipulative and cunning. The lyrics convey the feeling of being betrayed and hurt by someone who was believed to be trustworthy. The verses express the singer's feelings of being crushed and manipulated, with the lines "Crush my only nerve, Overstate what you deserve". The imagery of crawling on the floor and being able to see under the door highlights the vulnerability and helplessness the singer feels.
The chorus emphasises the cleverness of the person who has hurt the singer, but in a sarcastic way. The phrase "You're so clever, you never said we would last forever" implies that the person knew all along that the relationship was doomed to fail, yet they deceived the singer into believing that it would last. The lines "I twist it, I missed it, Can't keep this thing together" show that despite the singer's best efforts, the relationship cannot be sustained due to the betrayal.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics become more aggressive, with the line "Crack your ready whip, Gentlemen shoot from the hip" implying that the person is ready to hurt the singer again. The final line "Yes, I guess you're so clever" is dripping with sarcasm and shows that the singer has become jaded and bitter towards the person who has hurt them.
Overall, "Clever" is a powerful and emotionally charged song that highlights the pain of betrayal and manipulation.
Line by Line Meaning
Crush my only nerve
You are causing me extreme stress and anxiety, to the point where my nerves are being crushed.
Overstate what you deserve
You are exaggerating your own worth and entitlement, demanding more than what is reasonable.
Crawling on the floor
I am so overwhelmed and defeated that I feel powerless and reduced to crawling on the ground.
One can see under the door
My situation is so helpless that anyone can easily see my vulnerability and weakness.
You're so clever, you never
Your intelligence and shrewdness are being recognized, but they are not being used for positive purposes.
Said we would last forever
You gave me false promises and misled me into believing our relationship was more meaningful and secure than it actually was.
I twist it, I missed it
I have misinterpreted or misunderstood the situation, causing my own downfall and failure.
Can't keep this thing together
I am unable to maintain the stability and cohesion of this relationship or situation, and it is falling apart.
Said hey, no way
I am rejecting or opposing the current situation, feeling that it is unacceptable or intolerable.
Can't deal with this today
I am unable or unwilling to cope with the current situation at this time.
Yes I guess you're so clever
I acknowledge that you are indeed intelligent and cunning, although not in a positive or admirable way.
Crack your ready whip
You are using your authority or power to intimidate and control others, like a whip being cracked to enforce obedience.
Gentlemen shoot from the hip
Men with reckless or impulsive behavior are taking action without forethought or consideration of consequences.
Throw my fears away
I am trying to rid myself of worries and anxieties that are holding me back, although this is not always the wisest decision.
I can't afford them anyway
I cannot bear to cope with my fears, weaknesses, or emotional burdens any longer, and I am willing to give them up at any cost.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GAVIN BROWN, IAN THORNLEY
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