After moving to Atlanta for college, Kays continued to develop her skills as a singer, songwriter, and performer. She started writing her own music at the age of seventeen and regularly performed at open mic nights. Her talent caught the attention of online audiences through covers she posted on social media platforms, which helped her cultivate a devoted fan base.
In 2018, Kays independently released her debut EP titled "A House Too Big," featuring self-published singles. She initially shared her music on YouTube and expanded her presence to platforms such as TikTok, where she has amassed over 1.9 million fans on her sarakaysmusic account.
In 2020, Kays signed a contract with Atlantic Recording Corporation, marking a significant milestone in her career. Her first single released under the label, "Remember That Night," went viral on TikTok towards the end of 2020. The song achieved chart success in the Netherlands and Flanders in 2021, further elevating her profile.
In early 2021, Kays made her national television debut with a performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, showcasing her growing recognition in the industry.
On August 6, 2021, she unveiled her EP "Struck By Lightning," a collection of seven tracks that has been referred to as a mini-album or album. Sara Kays' musical journey showcases her evolution from a young street musician to a rising star in the American music scene.
Freeze
Sara Kays Lyrics
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The weatherman said, "Snow again"
You called me and said one day you'd go
Where you don't have to worry 'bout
A winter coat or icy routes
You're walking on the sunny side of the room
You always said
And that's why you left
To be under the southern sky
Oh, winter looks so good on you, you're thriving
While every day for me has been surviving
And I see your pictures on the beach
I'm happy you're at seventy degrees
But I wish you woulda chose to freeze
(But I wish you woulda chose to freeze)
It's hard for me to understand
How warmer air in better than
All the time and love we coulda had
Maybe if I'd spoken up
And told you all my plans for us
You'd be under blankets on my bed
You always said
When it gets cold, you wanna die
Now I feel dead
And I hope you're feeling more alive
Oh, winter looks so good on you, you're thriving
While every day for me has been surviving
And I see your pictures on the beach
I'm happy you're at seventy degrees
But I wish you woulda chose to freeze
But I wish you woulda chose to freeze
I feel cemented to the couch
Just wondering who you're sat next to now
Oh, winter looks so good on you, you're thriving
While every day for me has been surviving
And I see your pictures on the beach
I'm happy you're at seventy degrees
But I wish you woulda chose to freeze
But I wish you woulda chose to freeze (chose to freeze)
Yeah, I wish you would've chosen me
The song "Freeze" by Sara Kays is a longing call to a former love who has relocated to a warmer country in search of a better life. The song highlights the pain and confusion felt by the singer as she sees pictures of the ex-lover enjoying the warm weather while she is left struggling to survive the cold winter in their shared home town. The lyrics reveal that the singer wishes that her lover would have chosen to stay, despite the cold winter weather, and worked on building a life with her.
The first verse of the song depicts the harsh winter, which is a recurring theme throughout the song. The singer's ex-lover has moved away from their shared city to a warmer, more tropical location. The singer is disappointed that her ex-partner has left and no longer has to deal with the cold weather or dress in layers. The second verse depicts the singer's regret at not conveying her plans for their future, which could have convinced the ex-lover to stay. The lyrics portray a desire for her lover to have chosen to stay and build a life with her in the cold, rather than leaving her to survive alone.
The chorus of the song is a sorrowful yet heartfelt cry for her lover to have chosen her over the sunnier climate. The lyrics in the chorus repeat the idea that the ex-lover is thriving in the warmer climate, while the singer is left barely surviving in the cold weather. The singer is happy for her lover but is simultaneously disappointed that they chose to leave her behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking up at 6 AM
Starting my day early in the morning
The weatherman said, 'Snow again'
The meteorologist predicted snowfall
You called me and said one day you'd go
Where you don't have to worry 'bout
A winter coat or icy routes
You're walking on the sunny side of the room
You informed me that someday you would leave to a place with no cold weather and where there's no need to wear winter clothes or worry about slippery roads, because you're currently living a happy and carefree life
You always said
When it gets cold, you wanna die
And that's why you left
To be under the southern sky
You expressed that you hated the cold and that's the reason why you left to live under the sunnier skies of the south
Oh, winter looks so good on you, you're thriving
While every day for me has been surviving
And I see your pictures on the beach
I'm happy you're at seventy degrees
But I wish you woulda chose to freeze
(But I wish you woulda chose to freeze)
Seeing pictures of you enjoying life to the fullest while I'm barely surviving winter makes me happy for you, but I still wish you chose to stay with me and face the cold together
It's hard for me to understand
How warmer air in better than
All the time and love we coulda had
Maybe if I'd spoken up
And told you all my plans for us
You'd be under blankets on my bed
I find it difficult to comprehend why you chose warmer weather over the love and time we could have shared together. Perhaps if I had shared my future plans with you, you would still be here with me, cuddled under blankets on my bed
Now I feel dead
And I hope you're feeling more alive
I feel emotionally dead and I hope you're happier and more alive in your new environment
I feel cemented to the couch
Just wondering who you're sat next to now
I feel stuck to the couch, wondering who you're sitting next to now in your new location
But I wish you would've chosen me
Despite everything, I still wish you would have chosen me over warmer weather
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sara Kays
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@anis.664
Sara, your music never disappoint me. They're always with me whenever I feel low. If you're reading this, I want to thank you so much for being my 13th reasons why to stay! <3
@zela5498
SAMEEEEE
@alexbailey59
truue
and...is this Heeseung from enhypen on your pfp ? 🙃
@anis.664
@alex bailey Yes it is him LMAOAO
@alexbailey59
@please 희승 step on me oh yes
i'm glad to see k-pop stan here :D
@anis.664
@alex bailey you're an engene too? you got taste in music i see 😄🔥
@ejj1114
There are no Sara Kays songs that I dislike. All her songs are pure rays of talent. <3
@kawaiicakegaming7190
LITTLERALY
@raidengaming6351
With calm music too
@kimvidem7845
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWqnTvP73zU ..