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Time Flows By

from Begin Again by Iain Clarke

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Another extension of the feel that was brought on from the Time Lies style of song. Our character takes himself away, unable to quite come to terms with what has happened to them, away to the sea for some rediscovery. The person he is leaving behind is unhappy, but understands as she knows there is only one place for him to return to ever feel.

When I wrote this, there was always the lapping of waves in the back of my head as I put it together, and so along with nautical references in the lyrics it made sense for the sounds to be added into the mix. There's nice harmony work in here, but I like the underlying darkness in here, there's a tension throughout the whole arrangement, underscored by the 808 pattern and some menacing sparse piano.

lyrics

I see it written in your eyes;
The truth within your smile you cannot hide.
It’s been floating for a while;
The moment where we both admit it’s time.
And though we walk down streets that made us
We talk without a whisper or a sound.
And if the time was on our side you know I’d make us,
But time and tide they sweep aside
The dreams I’d always hoped would bide with you.

I saw it coming on the tide;
One last leave before you sailed from home.
And though I know that deep inside,
Your heart is settled you’ll still choose to roam.
And when you find the thing you hope that will content you,
I’ll still be here waiting as before.
And when you see that grass is green from whichever side you look,
I’ll hear your step upon the path,
And leave the key above my old front door.

Time flows by,
Water ebbing endless over stone.
Time flows by
Day by day and night by night,
Sea to shore and dark to light you home.

Time flows by,
Water ebbing endless over stone.
Time flows by
Day by day and night by night,
Sea to shore and dark to light,
Light to bring you home to me once more.

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from Begin Again, released December 1, 2016
Instruments and vocals by Iain Clarke
Vocals by Gemma Jarrett

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Iain Clarke Wakefield, UK

Hailing from Leeds, West Yorkshire, and now residing in Wakefield, a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist in his own right, Iain has played with well received Yorkshire bands including Hobson, Ringo and the Wolf, Late Arrivals Club, Crossland Fold and Nine Violets as well as releasing an album with respected New York artist Marc Teamaker and songs alongside Craig Buchannan as 2018 BC. ... more

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