...LOOKING FOR CLUES... by Robert Palmer ------------................. *from ’Clues’ (1980)* Intro: Verse 1: It’s crazy but I’m frightened by the sound of the telephone oh yeah I’m worried that the caller might have awful news oh my. Who knows these days where on earth the money goes? oh yeah No doubt we could put it to a better use oh my. Verse 2: You keep insisting that nobody showed you How to keep relationships oh yeah your daddy made a real good try oh my. You said you knew all along we could work it out oh yeah Do you have to make a fuss every time we fly? Oh I’m looking for clues. Verse 3: I have to make an effort now just to be serious oh yeah Nobody’s gonna give you the benefit of the doubt oh my. Every time I pick a paper up it’s harder to believe the news Oh yeah I’m gonna have to shake it up and twist and shout oh my. Interlude: Verse 4: You can’t do nothing that you don’t put your mind to oh yeah I suspected all along you were a dream come true oh my. I’m never in the dark ’cos my heart keeps me well informed oh yeah I’m convinced that there’s a way of getting through to you Ooh I’m looking for clues. Solo: Verse 5: It’s crazy but I’m frightened by the sound of relationships oh yeah I swear we could put it to a better use oh my. Do hurry baby you’ve forgotten how to catch a night groove oh yeah You told all the callers you were not amused. Oh I’m looking for clues. Verse 6: You keep insisting that nobody showed you how to use a telephone oh yeah Nobody’s gonna give you a second chance oh my. I don’t have to make an effort now To find out where the money goes oh yeah Do you have to make a fuss every time we dance? Ooh I’m looking for clues. Coda: Do ya do ya do ya do ya ooh I’m looking for clues Ooh I’m looking for clues ooh I’m looking for clues. (Repeat to Fade) CHORD DIAGRAMS: ------------                 EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  x57575  x79797  353433

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À propos de la chanson

Cette chanson évoque l'angoisse et les incertitudes liées aux relations humaines et aux événements de la vie. L'artiste exprime sa peur face aux nouvelles souvent déprimantes reçues par téléphone, tout en s'interrogeant sur la manière de maintenir des liens solides. À travers un jeu de mots et une ambiance rythmée, il explore la difficulté de comprendre les autres et de naviguer dans un monde complexe, où chaque geste semble porteur de sens caché. Les dynamiques relationnelles et l'inadéquation entre attentes et réalité sont au cœur de ses réflexions, soulignant la quête de réponses et de compréhension face à une époque troublée.