Sara
Fleetw ood Mac Lyrics
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Stay with me awhile
Said you'd give me light
But you never told me about the fire
Drowning in the sea of love
Where everyone would love to drown
But now it's gone
When you build your house
Then call me home
And he was just like a great dark wing
Within the wings of a storm
I think I had met my match, he was singing
And undoing, and undoing the laces
Undoing the laces
Said Sara, you're the poet in my heart
Never change, never stop
But now it's gone
It doesn't matter what for
But when you build your house
Then call me home
Hold on
The night is coming and the starling flew for days
I'd stay home at night, all the time
I'd go anywhere, anywhere, anywhere
Ask me and I'm there, yeah
Ask me and I'm there, I care
In the sea of love
Where everyone would love to drown
But now it's gone
They say it doesn't matter anymore
When you build your house
Then please call me home
Sara, you're the poet in my heart
Never change, and don't you ever stop
Now it's gone
No it doesn't matter anymore
When you build your house
I'll come by
Sara
Sara
The lyrics of "Sara" by Fleetwood Mac are a mix of nostalgia, heartbreak, and hope. The singer is asking his lover, Sara, to stay with him for a while longer by saying "wait a minute baby, stay with me awhile". He goes on to say that she promised to bring light into his life but failed to mention the fire that comes with it. The chorus speaks of drowning in the sea of love, which everyone would love to experience, but it's gone now, and it doesn't matter what for. He asks Sara to call him home when she builds her house, indicating that he will always be there for her.
The second verse of the song is the most intriguing as it speaks of a great dark wing within a storm. The singer meets his match in someone, and they both sing together while undoing the laces of their shoes. It's a metaphor for the intensity of their connection, and the storm represents the challenges they must face together.
The bridge of the song is a plea to hold on as the night is coming and the starling flew for days. The singer says he would go anywhere for Sara, and he cares for her deeply. The chorus repeats twice, with the last line being a powerful statement that he will come for her when she builds her house.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait a minute baby
Hold on and stay with me for a while.
Stay with me awhile
Continue to be with me for a bit longer.
Said you'd give me light
You promised to bring brightness into my life.
But you never told me about the fire
You did not warn me of the danger or heartbreak that would come with that brightness.
Drowning in the sea of love
Overwhelmed and lost in the world of emotions.
Where everyone would love to drown
A state of being that everyone wants to experience.
But now it's gone
That love and feeling is lost.
It doesn't matter what for
The reason for the loss does not make a difference.
When you build your house
When you've established your stability and foundation.
Then call me home
Come find me when you're ready.
And he was just like a great dark wing
He felt like a large, powerful, and ominous presence.
Within the wings of a storm
In the midst of a disastrous and tumultuous situation.
I think I had met my match, he was singing
She felt like she had found a partner who could relate to her.
And undoing, and undoing the laces
Figuratively untying the knots and complexities in their relationship.
Said Sara, you're the poet in my heart
She feels that Sara is the embodiment of poetic inspiration in her heart.
Never change, never stop
Don't ever lose your poetic essence.
But now it's gone
That inspiration or feeling is gone.
It doesn't matter what for
The reason for the loss does not make a difference.
But when you build your house
When you've established your stability and foundation.
Then call me home
Come find me when you're ready.
Hold on
Remain calm and steadfast.
The night is coming and the starling flew for days
Darkness is approaching and the journey has already been long.
I'd stay home at night, all the time
She would refrain from going out and staying in for fear of more heartbreak.
I'd go anywhere, anywhere, anywhere
Despite the fear, she's willing to take the risk and go anywhere.
Ask me and I'm there, yeah
She is willing to be there for someone in need.
Ask me and I'm there, I care
She not only promises to be there but also deeply cares.
When you build your house
When you've established your stability and foundation.
Then please call me home
Remember to come find me when you're ready.
Sara, you're the poet in my heart
Sara represents poetic inspiration and hope.
Never change, and don't you ever stop
She urges Sara to continue being the embodiment of hope and poetic inspiration.
Now it's gone
That inspiration or feeling is gone.
No it doesn't matter anymore
The reason for the loss does not make a difference.
When you build your house
When you've established your stability and foundation.
I'll come by
She will be waiting for the right moment to reconcile.
Sara
A name repeatedly mentioned, embodying poetic inspiration and relationship hope.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Stevie Nicks
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mayrasenia
My name is Sara . I am a firm spiritual believer, My father passed away in his sleep without me getting to say goodbye on May 5, 2023 . My Alexa was playing Fleetwood Mac 20 mins before going to identify my father's body ( couldn't afford a viewing or funeral ) And this song came on 🙏 Thank you Stevie for creating this An for anyone taking the time to read my comment .
@ChristianMan-yr6bj
Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel, better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will put a smile on your face..
Hello!!! How are you doing today, please
pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I
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@gmtoolman67
I am crying 😭
@tikneshiabeauford7289
May your father's soul rest in peace. I'm so glad this spiritual musical masterpiece was there to help sooth your soul in your time of need.
@MrG77
So sorry for your loss Sara. My mum passed away in her sleep aged 52 and I never got to say goodbye either. Every time she came home from the pub she would blast Stevie. So whenever I hear her I really feel my mum with me smiling as I am tapping my feet. Memories is all we have now is it. Music is the most powerful artform by far. One note can transport you to a moment in your life so fast.. 🙏
@tracyyopp80
Aa
I Grew Up, With Fleetwood Mac 🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊😊😊
@velmamedina8081
Christie was a genius writer, piano player and singer!!! Lost a super talent today! I'll be crying forever!!
@JamesBrown-ob9mh
God bless you for your truthful comment
@realmofrandomrealities8308
It’s such a shame, I’m so sad 😞 she’s gone
@stuartstibbs2069
Yep. Bloody sad...