“Clarity” is about those moments of lucidity
we all have in our lives – a fleeting
epiphany where all the noise clears, and
we can see clearly a certain aspect of our
lives that has been clouded, grey and
problematic. Saleka’s strong and visual
songwriting skills are seen through bold
lyrics, intros...
[Verse 1]
Every time I see you, I repeal you
I don't need you after all
I got it now, I got it now, mm
I was already outside
When you called me
Saying you want me
But I couldn't move
Had something to lose, yeah-ee-hee
[Chorus]
A little bit of clarity
A little bit of air to breathe
I think I got it now
Telling me "turn around", yeah
Close my eyes and keep on walking
I don't know where I'll be
At least I got my clarity
[Verse 2]
So many times I followed you into the river
Left me holding on to whatever's nearest, no
Not this time, no
Now this I know
It's like you're doing CPR on a dead body
The way you stand in front of me
After watching her die
Then tell the family you tried
[Verse 3]
You tried, you tried, no, you didn't try
Mm, this time, no lie, no you didn't try
You never, you never tried
Mm, I should've known
This momentum wouldn't last
All of the distance you got me running
All of the lengths you keep me at
I ain't coming back
[Chorus]
A little bit of clarity
A little bit of air to breathe
I think I got it now
Telling me "turn around", yeah
Close my eyes and keep on walking
I don't know where I'll be
At least I got my clarity, ooh-no
A little bit of clarity
A little bit of air to breathe
I think I got it now
Telling me "turn around", yeah
Close my eyes and keep on walking (Keep on walking)
I don't know where I'll be
At least I got my clarity
[Outro]
Clarity, no, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
Ba-do, do, do-do, da-duh, no, no, no
Ba-do, do, do, do, ooh
Hey, ooh
Na-da, da-da, da, da
Do, do-do, do, do-do, do, do
Do-do, do
Clarity was written by Saleka & Warner Meadows.
Clarity was produced by Warner Meadows & Saleka & Ezemdi Akalonu & “Mama Jan” Smith.