Claire and Claire

Original Song by James Humphries

"Claire and Claire"

I take names and put them in my hat.
I don't ever hope for more than real.
I ain't got no motto cept for that
You never keep a thought you can't conceal.
And I been sleepin' nights between the rocks,
And I been spendin' days both here and there.
Were you aware, How much time we waste adjusting clocks,
How we shift our weight on city blocks,
Everytime a perfect stranger talks,
Were you aware, I miss you Claire and Claire.

Every day just looks the same to me,
I aint got no temporary goals.
Sometimes night is quiet as can be,
Sometimes I hear hammers diggin' holes.
And all I got is charts and my church keys,
And all I want is old familiar flare,
But I don't care, How much time I spent down on my knees,
Or how I use to formulate and freeze,
And everytime I diagnose disease,
Well I don't care, I miss you Claire and Claire.

Ain't no thunder,
Ain't no rain,
Ain't no pressure on my shoes,
Smells like summer,
pure and plain,
Don't know what else I can do,
Don't know why I'm a-tellin' you.

Twisted Sammy hit me with the news,
I just wasn't good enough to cry.
Seems like I should tighten up some screws
So maybe I wont shiver when I'm dry.
But I been thinkin' 'bout her in my room,
And I been carving questions on the stairs,
Or maybe prayers, So do you think that help is coming soon?
And will I take my temper to the tomb?
And everytime I watch your flowers bloom,
They look like prayers, I miss you Claire and Claire.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• James
• Humphries
• JamesHumphries
• Claire
• Acoustic
• Folk
• Rock
• Guitar
• Harmonica

[joemirk]

I noticed you used prayers twice. I am a beginning writer and I hate re-using words. Any thoughts?

[JamesHumphries]

Used em all twice... "were you aware" "I dont care" and "prayers" too...

dunno, just figured id repeat each one..

[robinandthe7hoods]

I missed this one til now.Great song!I'd pay to listen to you do your stuff.Keep it up.

[RastaMan699]

good job, its good things speak for themselves. keep on going man, theres a long journey ahead oy you if you make it

[gytautasambra]

nice dude, I liked it :)

[radevil5]

very good. I'm a huge dylan fan and I'm always drawn to your music. Keep it up

[joemirk]

Amen..keep posting these are great!

[meshugg]

Plz keep posting James, real fan here :)

[undergroundsoundMAN]

you have talent, i'm sure you make a great live act, keep it up cause your good at what you do.

[mas44567]

Very good job and nice song!