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This is actually one of my first songs. Although the words tell the story of a girl, it's actually the story of my failures in my relationship with my father, sort of a prodigal son story.

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Oh my darling Clementine,
how could I leave while you were sleeping?
Oh my darling Clementine,
I couldn't bear to hear you weeping.

You tried to teach me right from wrong,
and you tried to burn off all my bad ways.
But misery's a stubborn friend,
and she persists, in spite of good days.

So I sailed from your white sands,
on a ship of broken plans.
And your face was on my mind,
oh my darling Clementine.

Oh my lovely Clementine,
it's such a hell to be without you.
My soul tormented every night,
and every day, I think about you.

I adored you foolish charm,
never meant to do you harm.
and your pain was on my mind.
Oh my darling Clementine.

Oh my precious Clementine,
I never dared to look behind me.
All this time I ran and ran,
and I ran aground, and I pray you'll find me.

And with all the bad I've done,
I realize that you're the one.
And I hope you'll still be mine,
Oh my darling Clementine.

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from Kv​ö​ldvaka (Songs by the fire), track released May 5, 2009
Ukulele and vocals: Svavar Knútur
Upright bass: Ingólfur Magnússon
Backing Vocals: Myrra Rós and vocal groups Árstíðir and Leó

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Svavar Knutur

A troubadour of humble beginnings and rural upbringing, Svavar Knútur's music tells stories of love, tragedies, sadness and redemption, looking back at his country's sad and shame-filled history. His voice always seem to strike a chord with his audiences, along with his decadently charming on-stage persona, his concerts at times comprised of stories within stories and songs within songs. ... more

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