The Clincher

Chevelle

About The Clincher

"The Clincher" is the second single from Chevelle's third album This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In). The song is about claustrophobia, as confirmed by Sam Loeffler. Despite this, many people still mistakenly infer that the song is the band's take on The Passion of Christ, due to lyrics like "helped to nail down" which refers to the crucifixion. The song appears on the soundtrack to the video games Madden NFL 2005 and Guitar Hero Live.


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I'll stand for nothing less
Or never stand again
These are the limits when one's buried

This body's left the soul
Could we have known
Never would I, helped to nail down
Careful of drifting off

Now losing taste and touch
Turning a pale blue leaning in to say
This body's left the soul
The brain needs oxygen

Can't sneak around this bait
His catacomb has got me by the chin
This body's left the soul

Could we have known
Never would I, helped to nail down
With nothing to gain
Here's the clincher, this should be you

Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
And touch

Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
The earth

Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
The earth

Could we have known
Never would I, helped to nail down
With nothing to gain
Here's the clincher, this should be you

This happened to be never changing
Holding inside,
The phobia made cold and crippled, ending it all

Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate
The earth

Now saturate
Now saturate
Now saturate

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Chevelle

Chevelle is an American alternative metal band that formed in 1995 in Grayslake, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. The band was originally composed of two brothers: Pete Loeffler (lead vocals/guitar), Sam Loeffler (drums/percussion) and Matt Scott (bass/backing vocals). Scott was later replaced by brother Joe Loeffler. When Joe left the band in 2005, Geno Lenardo subbed-in as the bassist until he was replaced by Pete and Sam's brother-in-law, Dean Bernardini. more »

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Written by: JOSEPH LOEFFLER, PETER LOEFFLER, SAMUEL LOEFFLER

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"The Clincher" is generally classified under the Alternative metal genre.
Track Placement
The track is the first song on Chevelle's third studio album "This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In)."
Release Time
"The Clincher" was released in 2004.
Written By
The song was written by Chevelle's members, brothers Pete Loeffler, Sam Loeffler, and Joe Loeffler.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by Pete Loeffler's fear of being confined within a small space, often referred to as claustrophobia.
Chart Performance
"The Clincher" peaked at the number 3 spot on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart.
Music Video
The song has an intense music video featuring the band playing in a claustrophobic, dark tunnel, reflecting the theme of the song.
Song Version
There are two versions of "The Clincher." The Version 103 is included on the album, while Version 104 was released as a single.
Album Success
"This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In)" that includes "The Clincher" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Live Performances
"The Clincher" remains a popular song in Chevelle's live setlist due to its energetic nature and the audience's positive response.
Song Length
"The Clincher" has a duration of 3:43 minutes.
Song Title
The title "The Clincher" refers to the thing that ‘finally causes or decides,’ reflecting Pete's struggle with his fear.
Vocal Range
In "The Clincher," lead singer Pete Loeffler showcases a wide vocal range, from low raspy verses to high-pitched, intense choruses.
Game Feature
"The Clincher" was used in the videogame Madden NFL 2005.
Reception
Critics and fans applauded the song not just for its interesting topic, but also for its dynamic music and the band's synergy.

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