Dan Brodie (b.1974) is an ARIA Award nominated singer/songwriter from Melbo… Read Full Bio ↴Dan Brodie (b.1974) is an ARIA Award nominated singer/songwriter from Melbourne, Australia.

From Johnny Cash to Robbie Fulks, country music has a long tradition of songs dealings with loss and heartbreak yet tinged with a dark sense of humour. It seems that the best breakup songs are the ones that are able to make you quietly chuckle at the same time they are bringing you close to tears. This is Dan Brodie... Amazing!

His debut EP, I'm Floatin' Mama was independently released in 1998; followed by his debut album, Big Black Guitar. Backed by The Broken Arrows (which featured his brother Chris on slide guitar), Brodie signed to EMI who re-released his debut album. Brodie's early work blurred the genres between alternative and country music; and as such he as the first artist to play both the Tamworth Country Music Festival and the Big Day Out in the same year.

Brodie's second album, Empty Arms, Broken Hearts was issued in 2002 and featured vocals by You Am I's Tim Rogers. Featuring the singles "Take A Bullet" and "Jesus, Try And Save Me" the album scored Brodie two ARIA Award nominations for Best Male and Breakthrough Artist.

A critically acclaimed 'solo' album was released in 2005 that veered away from country into a more indie rock sound and was produced by Barry Palmer of Hunters and Collectors.

In addition to several Australian tours; Dan has also toured the U.S. (including an appearance at the South by Southwest Festival) and Europe.

Sarah
Dan Brodie & The Broken Arrows Lyrics

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saatnya kata-kata
tak perlu diucapkan
hanyalah mata yang bicara
ceritakan rasa, rasa tak ingin lepas
rasa tak mau jauh
bersama dalam suka duka cinta
aku dan kamu satu didalam kata cinta
aku dan kamu utuh tak akan terpisahkan

walau badai menerjang
bumi terbelah menjadi dua
tetap hatikan tenang
terus yakinkan selalu yakinkan
aku dan kamu satu
mestinya akan ada
datangnya keraguan
menggoda hati untuk berpaling
mencari yang lain
biasanya dia datang mengajak kita berperang
tenanglah sayang kita akan menang
aku dan kamu satu didalam kata cinta
aku dan kamu utuh tak kan terpisahkan
walau badai menerjang
bumi terbelah menjadi dua
tetap hati kan tenang
terus yakinkan selalu yakinkan

aku dan kamu...
aku dan kamu... satu

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from Dan Brodie & The Broken Arrows's song "Sarah", which is an Indonesian love song. The lyrics reflect the strong bond between two people who are deeply in love. The opening lines, "saatnya kata-kata tak perlu diucapkan hanyalah mata yang bicara" mean that sometimes, it is not necessary to speak words to express feelings, and that eyes can also speak and convey emotions. The following lines, "ceritakan rasa, rasa tak ingin lepas rasa tak mau jauh bersama dalam suka duka cinta" describe the importance of sharing feelings and emotions, even the ones that we might be hesitant to express.

The chorus, "aku dan kamu satu didalam kata cinta aku dan kamu utuh tak akan terpisahkan" means that the two people are one in love, and they are complete and inseparable. The verse that follows, "mestinya akan ada datangnya keraguan menggoda hati untuk berpaling mencari yang lain" acknowledges that sometimes doubt creeps in, tempting one to look for someone else. However, the refrain "tetap hatikan tenang terus yakinkan selalu yakinkan aku dan kamu satu" reinforces the idea that even in the face of these temptations and doubts, the two are still one in love and they should always reassure each other of their love and commitment.

Overall, "Sarah" is a song about the strength of love and commitment, and the importance of trust and reassurance in a relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

saatnya kata-kata
It's time for actions, not just words.

tak perlu diucapkan
No need for words.

hanyalah mata yang bicara
Eyes speak louder than words.

ceritakan rasa, rasa tak ingin lepas
Express your feelings, don't hold back.

rasa tak mau jauh
Feelings don't want to distance themselves.

bersama dalam suka duka cinta
Together in joy and sorrow of love.

aku dan kamu satu didalam kata cinta
You and I are one in the word called love.

aku dan kamu utuh tak akan terpisahkan
You and I are whole, inseparable.

walau badai menerjang bumi terbelah menjadi dua
Even if a storm hits and the earth splits, we will remain steady.

tetap hatikan tenang terus yakinkan selalu yakinkan
Stay calm, keep reassuring each other.