“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.
Walking
Sarah Aument Lyrics
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And came back around again
But nothing changed, it's no surprise
Not this time, not ever
Not this life, no never
I walked down the road twice
And came back around again
Cuz I couldn't open my own eyes
I couldn't see what I couldn't realize
That you've got to try to find happiness
You've got try to find happiness
I walked down the road twice
And came back around again
And everything changed, Oh what a surprise
I finally opened my eyes
And I took in all that I realized
That you've got to try to find happiness
Yes, You've got to try to find happiness
The lyrics in Sarah Aument's song "Walking" are about the journey of self-discovery and the pursuit of happiness. Aument starts by saying how she walked down the same road twice and returned without any changes. In this sense, the road represents repeating the same patterns and routines in life, without any progress or learning.
She goes on to say that the reason for this lack of change is that she had not opened her eyes to the opportunities around her. She had not realized that happiness was something that she needed to actively pursue. The repetition of the line "you've got to try to find happiness" emphasizes this message.
After the second time walking down this road, something changes for Aument. She opens her eyes and sees everything in a new light, allowing her to take in all that she had been missing. This shift in perspective allows her to realize that finding happiness is not a passive activity but requires an active effort.
Overall, the song's message is that in order to find happiness, we must be willing to change, grow, and take risks, even if it means leaving our comfort zones or trying new things.
Line by Line Meaning
I walked down the road twice
I traveled the same path twice
And came back around again
And returned to where I started from
But nothing changed, it's no surprise
But I didn't expect anything to be different
Cuz I couldn't open my own eyes
Because I couldn't see what was right in front of me
I couldn't see what I couldn't realize
I couldn't recognize the things I wasn't aware of
That you've got to try to find happiness
That one must make an effort to discover joy
You've got try to find happiness
It's important to search for happiness
And everything changed, Oh what a surprise
But everything changed, which was unexpected
I finally opened my eyes
I became aware of the world around me
And I took in all that I realized
And I absorbed everything I had come to understand
That you've got to try to find happiness
That it's essential to attempt to locate joy
Yes, You've got to try to find happiness
Certainly, one must discover happiness
Contributed by Alex P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@andyp133
The Cait advert brought me here.. I hunted it down.. Love this song.. Thank you..
@goldzesm814
'I am Cait' advertisement brought me here. Such a beautiful, mellow, eerie sounding song that makes you want to put your feet up on a summers evening and listen to it watching the sunset. Stunning.
@eatwormguts
Everyone's talking about Caitlyn but im here because I heard this in the background of a Dance Moms episode and I fell in love with it and i JUST HAD to find the song.
@nicolenepinak7480
i love this song<3
@NatashaBrincatmilan92
Caitlyn ❤
@aliciacoburg155
I am here for Caitlyn Jenner! God bless her!
@YTAKORR
Caitlyn
@apzoza321
Exactly why i came looking for this song. 💓
@binkiesmom
Angel Carrizoza Me too. :)
@meganmcneil5641
really touches my heart #caitlynjenner