“A bright and bold new talent has emerged from a dusty dormitory room at Sy… Read Full Bio ↴“A bright and bold new talent has emerged from a dusty dormitory room at Syracuse University” (The Eagle).

“Aument writes her songs with an understanding of heartfelt emotions… through her wavering, Feist-like vocals” (20 Watts).

“We are happy to inform you that Sarah Aument’s debut album, Vertical Lines, is wonderful.” (WERW Radio).

A singer-songwriter from Pennsylvania, Sarah Aument combines her unique voice, natural style of music and introspective storytelling to fashion a creative style of rock. Often compared to singers like Feist and Cat Power and highly influenced by a spectrum of talents stretching from Wilco to Carole King to Bjork, her sound is best described as Folk Rock with a twist of Indie Pop and Freak Folk.

Currently based out of Syracuse, NY, Sarah Aument continues to play shows including 2010 CMJ Music Marathon in NYC, while simultaneously pursuing her degree at Syracuse University. Performing at venues throughout the Northeast, she has shared the stage with the likes of Dawes, Erin McCarley, The Spring Standards, Sharon Van Etten, and Ari Hest among others.

With the recent release and success of her debut album, Vertical Lines, she is off to a momentous and promising start.

Up North
Sarah Aument Lyrics

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I know what it's like
To not feel the same in a while
I know what it's like
To not feel the pain in a while

You're thinking how life is so hard
You're wondering how you got this far
Don't wonder it away

Or you'll wish your life away

I know what it's like

When your finger's stuck and there's no erase
I know what it's like
When all the lines, oh God, they seem the same

You're thinking how life is so hard
You're wondering how you got this far

Don't wonder it away
Or you'll wish your life away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sarah Aument's "Up North" seem to be addressing feelings of detachment or dissatisfaction with life- a feeling of not being able to feel anything, even pain. The singer (presumably Sarah herself) is empathetic to these feelings, acknowledging that she too has felt that way before. The lyrics also seem to suggest that this feeling of being stuck or lost can lead to a self-destructive mindset- the line "don't wonder it away/ or you'll wish your life away" indicates that dwelling too much on negative feelings can lead to regret later on.

The lines "when your finger's stuck and there's no erase/ When all the lines, oh God, they seem the same" seem to reference feeling trapped in a certain situation- either in a literal sense (such as being stuck writing or creating something) or in a more existential sense (feeling like life is just a series of repetitive, uninspiring moments).

Line by Line Meaning

I know what it's like
I have felt the same way before

To not feel the same in a while
To feel different than before after a certain period of time

I know what it's like
I have felt the same way before

To not feel the pain in a while
To not experience emotional pain for a long time

You're thinking how life is so hard
You are contemplating how difficult life has been

You're wondering how you got this far
You are questioning how you have come this far in life

Don't wonder it away
Don't waste your time thinking about it

Or you'll wish your life away
Or you will regret not spending your time wisely

I know what it's like
I have felt the same way before

When your finger's stuck and there's no erase
When you have made a mistake that you cannot undo

I know what it's like
I have felt the same way before