Zac Clark keeps moving.* Shortly after the release of last year's solo full… Read Full Bio ↴Zac Clark keeps moving.* Shortly after the release of last year's solo full-length, Faking Amnesia, during a string of shows to promote the album and amid favorable reviews, Zac had already begun laying the groundwork for what will ultimately become his sophomore release. Constantly writing, recording, and performing, Zac rounded out 2005 with well-attended shows around the Burlington, VT area, including appearances at some of the region's most celebrated nightclubs. It was then that the eighteen-year-old retreated into Strangeways Recording in Burlington, with producer Mike Poorman (ex-Hot Rod Circuit) and a talking replica of Master P at the helm for a batch of demos for the new record, which, like Faking Amnesia, finds Zac playing every instrument. Instantly catchy and accessible, yet interesting and edgy at times, a glimpse of the new material is finally here. Released in June 2006, Ellipsis reveals tighter arrangements, bigger production and has been declared "even bouncier" than Faking Amnesia by Brent Hallenbeck of the Burlington Free Press. Zac's always energetic and engaging live show will be complemented at Higher Ground on August 17th, 2006 by the special appearance of a full band consisting of Mike Poorman (ex-Hot Rod Circuit) and Daryl Rabidoux (ex-Cancer Conspiracy); hailed as a "top-flight pop-rock piano player" by the Free Press and "Burlington's piano man" by Seven Days, you wont want to miss out on Zac's blend of piano pop sensibility with indie rock and punk influences.

*In a dinosaur-like fashion, according to some who have witnessed his running form on the streets of Northern Vermont.

On My Way
Zac Clark Lyrics

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I just want to get stuck in your head
And be the kind of melody that you can't shake
You could keep me with you, I would watch you sing along
Just keep me close so that I won't break

I will watch you getting smaller
Smile and wave as the image grows faint
We should watch our shadows growing taller one more time before I am on my way

I never thought you'd listen like you do
I never thought that I could want someone this bad again
But I was wrong
I never thought I'd find a way to get it through to you
But when I leave, I'm leaving you this song

I will watch you getting smaller

Smile and wave as the image grows faint
We should watch our shadows growing taller one more time before I am on my way

Overall Meaning

The song "On My Way" by Zac Clark is a poignant and reflective piece that explores the bittersweet emotions of leaving someone you love behind. At the heart of the song is the desire to be remembered even after the singer has gone. He wants to be a part of his lover's memories long after they have parted ways. The opening lines, "I just want to get stuck in your head/ And be the kind of melody that you can't shake," express this sentiment perfectly. He wants to become an indelible part of his lover's life, a tune that she won't be able to forget.

The chorus emphasizes this longing even more explicitly. He insists that she keep him close, so that he won't break. He wants to be there for her, both figuratively and literally. The repeated phrase "watch you getting smaller/ Smile and wave as the image grows faint" adds to the emotional intensity of the song. The singer is coming to terms with the fact that he has to leave, but he wants to make sure that the last image of them together is a happy one.

Ultimately, the song is a testament to the power of music in expressing emotions that are difficult to put into words. The singer has found a way to tell his lover how much he cares for her, even as he is saying goodbye. The use of simple and direct language adds to the emotional impact of the song, making it a poignant and meaningful tribute to love and loss.

Line by Line Meaning

I just want to get stuck in your head
I desire to be the tune that stays in your mind by being unforgettable.

And be the kind of melody that you can't shake
I long for my song to be unshakeable and part of your daily routine.

You could keep me with you, I would watch you sing along
If you keep me near, I would love to see you humming alongside me.

Just keep me close so that I won't break
Please hold me close since I am afraid of fragments when you let me go.

I will watch you getting smaller
I will keep an eye on you as you get distanced.

Smile and wave as the image grows faint
I will smile and wave goodbye while the image of us grows weaker.

We should watch our shadows growing taller one more time before I am on my way
Before I leave, let's take one more moment to watch our shadows grow larger.

I never thought you'd listen like you do
I never expected you to be an attentive listener like you are now.

I never thought that I could want someone this bad again
I had never assumed that I would be so attracted to someone again until I met you.

But I was wrong
I did misjudge my perceptions about love and being with someone who is important to me.

I never thought I'd find a way to get it through to you
I never imagined myself finding a way to communicate my feelings to you.

But when I leave, I'm leaving you this song
Since I will be leaving, I am leaving my song as my heartfelt message to you.

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