Guide
Legendary rocker, Paul Weller, rocks up this week with his new single “Clive’s Song” released under exclusive licence to Parlophone, and it features Robert Plant from Led Zeppelin.
Song Analysis (Clive’s Song Review)
The song was produced by Steve Cradock, the guitarist for Ocean Colour Scene, and it sees the former Jammer dip his foot deeper into the folk and blues scene. It was actually written by Clive Palmer, hence the title “Clive’s Song” but it is Weller who truly brings it to life.
The recording reveals both Weller and Plant operating in their most contemplative mode. They swap between harmonies and lead vocals in what critics called “elegant duetting,” their voices intertwining over an acoustic foundation that eschews elaborate production for emotional directness. The arrangement embodies a relaxed and easy-flowing vibe.
Plant’s harmonica work provides the track’s most striking instrumental moment, with his solo leaving me with goosebumps on the back of my neck. Originally invited only to play blues harp, Plant ended up singing after arriving at the session with multiple harmonicas and stories of seeing blues legends like Son House and Sonny Terry at Birmingham’s 1967 American Folk Blues Festival.
Paul Weller – “Clive’s Song” Lyrics (Clive’s Song Review)
Verse 1
You run around this whole wide world
And can’t get away from the blues
You can run all day, run all night
You can’t get away from the blues
Chorus
I’m feeling so fine
I’m feeling so fine
I’m right out of my mind and
I’m feeling so fine
I’m feeling so fine
Verse 2
Another drink in my glass
Leave all my troubles behind
Relax just a night and by tomorrow
Sure things will turn out fine
Chorus
I’m feeling so fine
I’m feeling so fine
I’m right out of my mind and
I’m feeling so fine
I’m feeling so fine
Instrumental
Verse 3
You see me now, you think I’m happy
You sure don’t know my mind
You see me laugh, you see me cry
I’m laughing just to keep from crying
Chorus
I’m feeling so fine
I’m feeling so fine
I’m right out of my mind
I’m feeling so fine
I’m feeling so fine
Verse 4
You run all around this whole wide world
You can’t get away from the blues
You can run all day, run all night
You can’t get away from the blues
Chorus
I’m feeling so fine
I’m feeling so fine
I’m right out of my mind and
I’m feeling so fine
I’m feeling so fine
Meaning (My Opinion) (Clive’s Song Review)
Paul Weller, well, Clive speaks the complexity of putting on a brave face while wrestling with inner turmoil. At first glance, the repeated chorus gives the impression of light-heartedness and carefree joy, but the verses paint a deeper, more melancholic picture. Weller sings about trying to outrun the blues and he leans on temporary distractions like drinking and laughter to mask the pain. This contrast between the upbeat refrain and the reflective verses underscores the duality of human emotion. Also, how we often mask our struggles with outward positivity even when we’re far from fine on the inside.
To me, the lyrics suggest a restless search for peace of mind. Moreover, they highlight how escapism whether it be through movement, substances, or social appearances actually only offers a short term relief. Furthermore, the lines like “You see me laugh, you see me cry, I’m laughing just to keep from crying” reveal a vulnerability which is found under the surface. They expose the truth that emotional pain can persist even in moments of supposed joy. Overall, the song is not just about feeling good, it’s about the tension between appearance and reality as well as the experience of trying to find balance amidst the blues we all encounter in life.
Listen To “Clive’s Song” By Paul Weller (Clive’s Song Review)
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