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.
Watching TV
Sara Kays Lyrics
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I've had a love that slowly fell apart
I've had a couple more that didn't make sense
But at least I knew when those came to an end
That it was coming
And I'd be fine
Then I'd move on and I'd survive
Yesterday you were happy to see me
Fell asleep watching re-runs on repeat
Then when morning came, you decided to leave me
Where did that come from, we were just watching TV
Was it that time I was late to your house?
Was it that time I avoided your call?
Was it the words I should've kept in my mouth?
Or was it just a combination of all?
The sleepless nights from little fights
In lines we didn't draw
I guess they weren't so meaningless and small
Yesterday you were happy to see me
Fell asleep watching re-runs on repeat
Then when morning came, you decided to leave me
Where did that come from, we were just watching TV
Wish I could say that I caught you cheating
Wish you gave me a reason for leaving
Now you're driving off and I'm stuck with this feeling
What the hell, I thought we were just watching TV
We were fine
Now we're not
You were mine
We were just watching TV
We were fine
So I thought
Never mind
We were just watching TV
Yesterday you were happy to see me
Fell asleep watching re-runs on repeat
Then when morning came, you decided to leave me
Where did that come from, we were just watching TV
Wish I could say that I caught you cheating
Wish you gave me a reason for leaving
Now you're driving off and I'm stuck with this feeling
What the hell, I thought we were just watching TV
Sara Kays' "Watching TV" is a heartbreaking song about a sudden end to a relationship that seemed to be going well. The first verse talks about her previous relationships, which didn't work out, but she was able to move on and survive. However, this time it's different, she didn't see it coming, and she doesn't know how to deal with the pain.
The song's second verse is a reflection on the possible reasons for this unexpected ending, including being late, avoiding calls, and little fights that turned into sleepless nights. The lyrics express the feeling of disbelief that a relationship that seemed so perfect could suddenly fall apart without any clear reason. The chorus repeats the line "we were just watching TV," emphasizing the mundane nature of the happy moments before the breakup that contrast with the emotional turmoil of the now.
The song captures the feeling of being blindsided by a breakup and the confusion and pain that come with it. It shows that relationships can end without any clear reason or explanation, leaving a person wondering what went wrong. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and honesty that is relatable to anyone who has experienced the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I've had a love that was doomed from the start
I've experienced a relationship that was destined to fail right from the beginning
I've had a love that slowly fell apart
I've witnessed a relationship disintegrate slowly over time
I've had a couple more that didn't make sense
I've been through a couple more inexplicable relationships
But at least I knew when those came to an end
However, I was at least aware of when those relationships were over
That it was coming
I could sense that the end of the relationship was approaching
And I'd be fine
And I knew that I would be okay after the relationship ended
Then I'd move on and I'd survive
I would then recover and move on
But not this time
But this time, it's different
Yesterday you were happy to see me
Yesterday, you were pleased to have me around
Fell asleep watching re-runs on repeat
We spent the night peacefully watching old TV shows
Then when morning came, you decided to leave me
But when morning came, you abruptly parted ways with me
Where did that come from, we were just watching TV
I can't understand why you would suddenly leave when we were enjoying a simple activity together
Was it that time I was late to your house?
Was it because I was late coming to your place that one time?
Was it that time I avoided your call?
Or was it because I didn't answer your calls on that occasion?
Was it the words I should've kept in my mouth?
Perhaps it was because I said something I shouldn't have
Or was it just a combination of all?
Maybe it was all these things combined that led to our sudden separation
The sleepless nights from little fights
Arguments that seemed insignificant caused me to lose sleep at night
In lines we didn't draw
Boundaries that weren't defined
I guess they weren't so meaningless and small
Perhaps those insignificant disagreements were actually important and played a role in our break-up
Wish I could say that I caught you cheating
I wish I had a clear reason for why you left me, like catching you being unfaithful
Wish you gave me a reason for leaving
I wish you would've given me a valid reason for ending things suddenly
Now you're driving off and I'm stuck with this feeling
Now, you're driving away, and I'm left with this inexplicable emotion
What the hell, I thought we were just watching TV
What just happened? I thought we were simply spending relaxing time together
We were fine
We were okay
Now we're not
But now, we're not okay
You were mine
I felt like I had you
So I thought
But it turns out that I was wrong
Never mind
It doesn't matter anymore
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Cate Downey, Grant Averill, Sara Kays
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Oliver Jensen
Watching TV – Sara Kays
I’ve had a love that was doomed from the start
I’ve had a love that slowly fell apart
I’ve had a couple more that didn’t make sense
But at least I knew when those came to an end
That it was coming
And I’d be fine
Then I’d move on and I’d survive
But not this time
Yesterday you were happy to see me
Fell asleep watching re-runs on repeat
Then when morning came you decided to leave me
Where did that come from we were just watching TV
Was it that time I was late to your house
Was it that time I avoided your call
Was it the words I should’ve kept to my mouth
Or was it just a combination of all
The sleepless nights from little fights
To lines we didn’t draw
I guess they weren’t so meaningless and small
Yesterday you were happy to see me
Fell asleep watching re-runs on repeat
Then when morning came you decided to leave me
Where did that come from we were just watching TV
Wish I could say that I caught you cheating
Wish you gave me a reason for leaving
Now you’re driving off and I’m stuck with this feeling
What the hell I thought we were just watching TV
We were fine
Now we’re not
You were mine
We were just watching TV
We were fine
So I thought
Never mind
We were just watching TV
Yesterday you were happy to see me
Fell asleep watching re-runs on repeat
Then when morning came you decided to leave me
Where did that come from we were just watching TV
Wish I could say that I caught you cheating
Wish you gave me a reason for leaving
Now you’re driving off and I’m stuck with this feeling
What the hell I thought we were just watching TV
Blue Moon
They won't believe us when we say "I was a fan of her before she became a worldwide star."
Anna Brizendine
Here to prove it!!!!
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sturnioloquadruplet
loved the song so much. i don’t personally relate to it, but it has the kind of lyrics where even if you don’t relate personally, they hit you in the gut
Allie Provo
Exactly:)
Kurt Kapanı
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CBFChaosViking
It hits even harder when you can relate to it. I’ve been ghosted once. 1:30 perfectly describes how I felt about that. Wish she gave me a reason for leaving. Luckily it happened months before this song was even uploaded so it doesn’t hurt that bad
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smrithi
so so underrated. rly hoping you'll gain more and more recognition :)) you're so talented