Story Behind The Song
I go to Clearwater often. My wife and I were there for Valentine's weekend 2020. She had to go back to Nashville on Sunday, but I had to stay the week for business. When I was dropping her off at the Tampa airport, I said, "Baby, just cancel your flight and stay the week with me." She responded, "I have to head back, but you have fun." I said, "You know Clearwater ain't the same without you." (Ooo! That should be a song!)- I had "written" 90% of the lyrics in my head before I got back to Clearwater (30 minutes away).
Song Description
Sultry Blues tune about loving Clearwater FL, but missing the one you love and wishing her there with you. - Great arrangement and performances.
| Song Length |
5:18 |
Genre |
Blues - General, Blues - Country |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Gloomy |
Subject |
General, Loneliness |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Verse
A walk at noon up Cleveland Street; grab a bite at Clear Sky.
Then down to where the ferry meets; watch the sun set into night.
Later on Sicilian wine completes the taste at Soul.
If only you were here with me, it would all be wonderful.
Chorus
But Clearwater ain't the same without you. The sun don't shine as bright.
The music playing at the park can't lift my spirits with the tide.
The sparkle on the water just reminds me of your eyes.
No, Clearwater ain't the same without you...Not tonight.
Verse
The tide gets high 'bout 5pm. After midnight, finds its low.
Seems the tides and me have some things in common. And I want you to know...
That ol' boat don't rock that same ol' roll as the water ebbs and flows.
And I can't get no damn sleep in the cabin down below.
Chorus
Clearwater ain't the same without you. The sun don't shine as bright.
The music playing at the park can't lift my spirits with the tide.
The sparkle on the water just reminds me of your eyes.
No, Clearwater ain't the same without you...Not tonight.
Bridge
I am not your lie. I am not your whim.
I am not your savior. I am not your sin.
And I am not afraid to let you in.
So baby please find your way... back again.
Chorus
Clearwater ain't the same without you. The sun don't shine as bright.
The music playing at the park can't lift my spirits with the tide.
The sparkle on the water just reminds me of your eyes.
No, Clearwater ain't the same without you.
It just ain't the same without you....
No, nothin' is the same without you......my love
Not tonight......not tonight....