Clair
Gilbert O'Sullivan · Very Best Of Gilbert O'sullivan [2012]
The moment I met you
I swear I felt as if something
Somewhere had happened to me
Which I couldn't see.
And then the moment I met you again
I knew in my heart that we were friends
It had to be so it couldn't be no
But try as hard as I might do.
I don't know why you get to me
In a way I can't describe
Words mean so little
When you look up and smile.
I don't care what people say to me
You're more than a child oh Clair
Clair
Clair if ever a moment so rare
Was captured for all to compare
That moment is you
In all that you do
But why in spite of our age
Difference do I cry each time I leave you
I feel I could die
Nothing means more to me
Than hearing you say.
I'm going to marry you
Will you marry me Uncle Ray oh Clair
Clair
Claire I've told you before don't you dare
Get back into bed can't you see that is late
No you can't have a drink
Oh alright then but wait just a bit
While I in an effort to baby sit
Capture my breath what there is left of it
You can be murder at this hour of the day
But in the morning this hour will seem a life time away
Oh Clair
Clair - Gilbert O'Sullivan
Gilbert O'Sullivan's 'Clair' stands as a quintessential example of his signature style, blending the melancholic pop sensibilities of the 1960s with a distinctively British vocal delivery. Recorded for his 2012 compilation 'Very Best Of Gilbert O'sullivan', the track exemplifies the emotional depth and lyrical simplicity that defined his career. The song captures the essence of his work during a period where he frequently explored themes of longing and quiet reflection, characteristic of his contributions to the era's pop landscape. Its enduring appeal lies in the interplay between O'Sullivan's emotive performance and the song's understated arrangement, cementing its place within his broader discography and the history of British pop music.