Sarah Àlai… Read Full Bio ↴Vocalist, violinist, composer, copywriter, radio and TV host.
Sarah Àlainn, originally from Sydney, began studying the violin from the age of 5. She studied under Perry Hart, the star pupil of Szymon Goldberg who at the age of 20 became the concertmaster for the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.
Winning domestic competitions she soon gained recognition for her talents and enrolled at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and graduated with a High Distinction from the University of Sydney, whilst studying abroad at the University of Tokyo.
In 2012 Sarah signed a record deal with Universal Music Japan releasing her debut album ‘Celeste’ which reached #1 on the iTunes Japan Vocal Charts. Her second album, SARAH produced by Yasunori Mitsuda, was released in 2014 reaching #1 in the Billboard Japan Classical charts, her 13th entry into the Japanese music charts. She released her self-produced albums ‘f’ and ‘ANIMA’, her single ‘Little Doll’ reaching #1 on the iTunes Classical charts upon the day of its release. Sarah writes lyrics in English, Japanese, Italian and Latin.
With a vocal range spanning over 3 octaves, Sarah’s voice was the subject of an analytical study by Japanese Acoustic Labs where the results ascertained that the effects of listening to Sarah’s singing is therapeutically beneficial, by way of her voice containing 1/f fluctuations (similar to the audio waves found in church bells). Sarah has both perfect pitch and synaesthesia (she sees sound as colours).
Sarah worked together with 16 time Grammy Award winning record producer David Foster on the Disney special anniversary album We Love Disney, singing ‘Colors of the Wind’ from Pocahontas. Sarah has also recorded on tracks with the Vienna Boys’ Choir, and a duet with Andrea Bocelli and Peabo Bryson. In 2016 Sarah performed with Andrea Bocelli on his ‘CINEMA World Tour’ in Japan. She was invited as a violinist on Ludovico Einaudi’s Japan Tour.
Sarah currently hosts an English-language teaching show ‘Kiso Eigo for Adult Learners’ on NHK TV. She also hosts her weekly radio program Peace of Mind〜Saturday mornings with Sarah Àlainn on Tokyo FM/FM Osaka. She has been invited to speak at TEDxUTokyo (TEDx event hosted by The University of Tokyo), where she spoke about ‘Meaningful Silences’, and she has also appeared as a guest lecturer at the Tokyo University of the Arts.
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Sarah Àlainn Lyrics
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For that second chance
For a break that would make it okay
There's always some reason
To feel not good enough
And it's hard at the end of the day
I need some distraction
Oh beautiful release
Let me be empty
And weightless and maybe
I'll find some peace tonight
In the arms of the angel
Fly away from here
From this dark cold hotel room
And the endlessness that you fear
You are pulled from the wreckage
Of your silent reverie
You're in the arms of the angel
May you find some comfort here
So tired of the straight line
And everywhere you turn
There's vultures and thieves at your back
And the storm keeps on twisting
You keep on building the lies
That you make up for all that you lack
It don't make no difference
Escaping one last time
It's easier to believe in this sweet madness oh
This glorious sadness that brings me to my knees
In the arms of the angel
Fly away from here
From this dark cold hotel room
And the endlessness that you fear
You are pulled from the wreckage
Of your silent reverie
You're in the arms of the angel
May you find some comfort here
You're in the arms of the angel
May you find some comfort here
The lyrics to Sarah Alainn's song "Angel" speak about the struggles of life and the desire to escape from those struggles. The first stanza speaks about waiting for a second chance or a break that would make everything okay, but there always seems to be a reason to feel not good enough. The singer speaks about needing distraction and release from the memories that trouble her. She yearns to be empty and weightless, hoping to find some peace.
In the chorus, the singer imagines slipping away in the arms of an angel, leaving behind the darkness and fear that surround her. She describes being pulled from the wreckage of her silent reverie, a place where she's trapped in her own thoughts and emotions. She hopes to find comfort and solace in the embrace of the angel, where she can feel safe and secure.
The second stanza speaks more specifically about the struggles the singer is facing. She's tired of the straight line and the vultures and thieves that seem to follow her everywhere she goes. She speaks about the storm twisting around her and the lies she has to tell in order to cover up her own sense of lack. She knows that escaping one last time won't make any real difference, but she still longs for the sweet madness and glorious sadness that brings her to her knees.
Overall, the song speaks to the human desire for comfort and release from the struggles of life. It's a poignant reminder that we all need help and support at times, and that it's okay to lean on others when we're feeling overwhelmed.
Line by Line Meaning
Spend all your time waiting
The person is spending all their time waiting for something to change.
for that second chance
They're waiting for an opportunity to come their way.
for a break that would make it okay
That opportunity would bring the change they need to feel better.
there's always some reason
Despite the hope they hold onto, the person always finds a reason to feel not good enough.
to feel not good enough
Their self-esteem is constantly low and they feel like they're not enough.
and it's hard at the end of the day
It's challenging and difficult to keep this up day in and day out.
I need some distraction
The person needs something to take their mind off of all their problems.
oh beautiful release
They're hoping for something that will give them a break from their current situation.
memories seep from my veins
Their past is haunting them and it's hard to escape it.
let me be empty
They want to be able to numb themselves from all the pain they're feeling.
and weightless and maybe
Perhaps by doing so, they will feel free from all the burdens dragging them down.
I'll find some peace tonight
All they want is some peace and quiet to calm their chaotic mind.
in the arms of the angel
The person feels safe and protected.
fly away from here
They want to escape their current reality and find a better place.
from this dark cold hotel room
The place they're in now is unpleasant and unimaginable.
and the endlessness that you fear
The never-ending cycle of their troubles scare them.
you are pulled from the wreckage
They are being rescued from their current state of despair.
of your silent reverie
Their mind is in a state of deep contemplation and reflection.
you're in the arms of the angel
The person feels protected and safe in someone's arms.
may you find some comfort here
The person hopes to find comfort and solace in this new environment.
so tired of the straight line
The person is fed up with living life according to a strict formula.
and everywhere you turn
No matter where they go, they're stuck in a rut.
there's vultures and thieves at your back
People are taking advantage of their vulnerability and exploiting them.
and the storm keeps on twisting
The challenges and obstacles they face just keep getting more difficult.
you keep on building the lies
They feel like they have to create fake personas to protect themselves.
that you make up for all that you lack
They can't help but create these lies to make up for what they feel is missing in themselves.
it don't make no difference
Despite their efforts, it feels like it's all for nothing.
escaping one last time
This is their last chance to break free from their circumstances.
it's easier to believe in this sweet madness oh
They find it easier to believe in their own delusions than to face reality.
this glorious sadness that brings me to my knees
Their sadness feels overwhelming but strangely beautiful at the same time.
Writer(s): George Frideric Handel, Patrick Williams
Contributed by Anthony L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.