Sister Duo CLEWS Release Powerful Pop Track “Want You That Way”
Sydney sibling doubleton CLEWS are proving that blood really is thicker than water, with their mighty new single “Want You That Way.” The camaraderie of sisterhood is a truly beautiful thing, turn it into music and it is something else...in the best way possible!
Lily and Grace the names and sisters behind the pop rock duo CLEWS are making a statement with this latest release. Ultimately the topic of “Want You That Way” makes it a sad song, but who said it has to sound that way? Lily has described this single as a ‘Trojan horse’ hiding a gut-wrenching story in a fist-pumping anthem.
“Want You That Way” originated in Lily’s living room with an acoustic guitar before taking it to Grace for the additions of guitars and harmonies. Through studio experimentation the pair were able to bring life to a sad song with the help of producer Dylan Adams (DMA’s, West Thebarton).
"This song came with the heart wrenching revelation that there's no need to hold on to people who can’t be who you want them to be,” says Lily. “I wrote Want You That Way on a rainy day when I was reflecting on my oldest friendship from childhood that’s so non-existent now it’s like it never happened. It's about how lots of different relationships can affect you; your friendships, romantic relationships, your future relationship with the child you’re going to adopt someday, your past relationship with versions of yourself. I’m approaching 25 years of being single, an experience that I feel quite alone in because I haven’t heard too many people talk about it. This song made me realise that although I’ve never been in a long romantic relationship, my friendships have taught me a lot about love. It’s sad that sometimes people have to get cut out to let others in. But in the end, I hope this song serves as a proclamation of self-love and the confidence to be happy on your own.”
CLEWS kept busy in 2020, creating their first body of work and continuing to play live shows. They recently returned to stages in Sydney supporting DMA’S and Tash Sultana, selling out two headline shows at The Lansdowne and appearing at venues in Newcastle and Wollongong, always putting a personal touch to their headline appearances for the audiences they now consider part of the big CLEWS extended family.
Keep an eye out for CLEWS, we think they’ll have big things coming.
