On Ice

Press Blurb

Red Clark's single, "On Ice" is a searingly honest confession of a man caught in a painful double life. Set inside a bar, the track uses "one more beer, I'm out of here" as a countdown to a secret tryst, but the true agony lies in the narrator's justification. He is consumed by worry for his woman back home, who "always has a reason to drink" and is "drowning in her misery." This song is a masterful and dark exploration of moral ambiguity—a man running toward a mistake while convincing himself he's running away from a broken home. It’s a gut-punch of a track that asks: Is his betrayal the cause of his womans misery, or a desperate escape from it?

 

About the Song

In "On Ice," Red Clark strips away the bravado to expose the raw, messy truth of a fractured marriage. The track immediately establishes a sense of urgency and regret as the narrator tries to end a secretive relationship: "One more kiss, we're through." The internal tension is the song's emotional engine. The narrator is consumed by guilt and the self-justification that his woman "always has a reason to drink" and needs "too much whiskey on ice," suggesting his absence is a reaction to her self-destruction. The powerful core of the song is the desperate, self-aware moment in the final verse: "And everybody knows / She's gonna find a reason why." This line suggests the narrator is choosing to believe his actions are inevitable rather than culpable. "On Ice" is a tragic, unforgettable portrait of two people frozen in separate cycles of destructive behavior, making it a powerful and challenging addition to Red Clark's catalog.

 

Song Credits

• Writer/Composer: Nephi Allred (Red Clark), Jason Allred, Adam Allred

• Producer: Trey Bruce

• Mix Engineer: David Buchanan

• Vocals: Red Clark

• Background Vocals:  Trey Bruce

• Bass Guitar: Trey Bruce

• Guitar: Nephi Allred

• Drums: Trey Bruce

• Bass Clarinet:  Trey Bruce

 

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Artist Bio

Red Clark isn't just a voice; he's an echo of the American West, a seasoned storyteller whose songs are etched from a life lived fully under wide-open skies.

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Born and raised on a sprawling cattle ranch straddling the Utah/Nevada border, Red's roots run deep in the earth, instilling in him a profound respect for hard work and the untamed beauty of the land. For two decades, the arena was his second home, where he honed his grit as a rodeo cowboy, with the exhilarating challenge of bull riding shaping his unyielding spirit.

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Now calling Franklin, TN, home, Red seamlessly channels those visceral experiences into his music. Drawing inspiration from country legends like Waylon Jennings, Chris LeDoux, and Cody Johnson, he crafts a sound that marries the raw, traditional heart of Texas country with the rebellious outlaw spirit of the '70s. His melodies compel you to tap your boots, while his heartfelt lyrics — rich with tales of love, loss, and resilience — invite deep reflection.

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Red Clark's music isn't just heard; it's felt.