His second solo album, Drive It Home, was released in April 2008. The single "To Bring You Back" has been a top 20 hit on the Christian charts.
Alan was previously the lead singer for the band Nouveaux, which released two projects, Beginnings and ...And This Is How I Feel, on Benson Records.
Sarah
Paul Alan Lyrics
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In the dark biding time
Same old story
Winter solstice once again
Irony - familiar friend
Same old story
Sarah don't be so sad
She wouldn't want it that way
Sarah
Desperate measures- for lonely times
Turn your back on love's pure light
Same old story
You're missing all the reasons
Flying straight into the sun
So busy needing answers
Not hearing anyone
Same old story
She's gone too soon
And the blame's on you
Is that what you're thinking?
So you crucify
It's your sacrifice
If you throw your heart away
It will make up for that night
Is that what you're thinking? Sarah-
Is that what you're thinking
She's already got a Savior
The lyrics of Paul Alan's song Sarah can be interpreted as a story of someone who is struggling to come to terms with the loss of a loved one, Sarah. The opening lines suggest that the person has lost their phone number and their mind, indicating that they are feeling lost and disconnected. The mention of the winter solstice, a time associated with darkness, further reinforces this feeling of despair.
The chorus, "Sarah don't be so sad, she wouldn't want it that way," is a reminder that Sarah would not want the person to be consumed by sadness and that they should focus on the good memories they shared. The next verse talks about how, during lonely times, people often turn their back on love and miss the reasons that make life worth living. The line "flying straight into the sun" can be interpreted as a reference to a Greek myth, where Icarus flies too close to the sun and falls to his death. It could be interpreted as a warning not to pursue things that are beyond our reach and ultimately self-destruct.
In the final verse, the person seems to be feeling guilty about Sarah's death and is contemplating sacrificing their own heart to make up for that night. However, the line "she's already got a savior" suggests that it is not their responsibility to save Sarah or make up for anything. This could be interpreted as accepting that sometimes things happen beyond our control and that we must learn to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost the number lost your mind
You can't contact someone you're thinking of, and it's driving you crazy.
In the dark biding time
You're waiting for something while feeling lost and alone.
Same old story
This is a recurring feeling or situation in your life.
Winter solstice once again
Winter has come again, and everything feels dark and dreary.
Irony - familiar friend
It's ironic that you feel this way again, but it's also something you're used to experiencing.
Sarah don't be so sad
The singer is telling Sarah not to feel down.
She wouldn't want it that way
Whoever they are talking about (possibly a deceased person?) wouldn't want Sarah to feel sad.
Desperate measures- for lonely times
When you're feeling lonely, you might do things out of desperation.
Turn your back on love's pure light
You're ignoring or pushing away something good (love) that could help you.
You're missing all the reasons
You're not seeing the good that's around you.
Flying straight into the sun
You're going towards something that's going to hurt you in the end.
So busy needing answers
You're too preoccupied with getting answers instead of enjoying the present moment.
Not hearing anyone
You're not listening to anyone else's advice or perspective.
She's gone too soon
A person passed away before their time.
And the blame's on you
The singer is blaming themselves for the person's death.
Is that what you're thinking?
The artist is questioning whether or not the listener is thinking the same thing.
So you crucify
You're punishing yourself for what happened.
It's your sacrifice
You're putting the blame on yourself and taking responsibility for what happened.
If you throw your heart away
If you give up on trying to move on and love again, you're only hurting yourself.
It will make up for that night
Giving up won't make up for anything or make you feel better.
She's already got a Savior
The person who passed away has already gone to a better place, so you don't have to worry about them anymore.
Contributed by Allison G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.