His EP "Go" was released in 2004; he released an album "Scream" in 2005, which was followed by the release of "Shine" in 2007.
"I had been wanting to do this for a long time," Bettens has said of his solo career. "It's a whole new challenge, and it kind of makes me feel like it's my first record. Everything has a new level of excitement to it, especially touring."
In the summer of 2006, Bettens played several of the summer's biggest European festivals, in front of crowds of more than 20,000 people. Gigging with new musicians, Bettens was thrilled with the reaction from fans. "The shows were amazing," said Bettens. "The K's Choice fans were really excited that I'm doing something different, and people who didn't know me from Ks Choice really responded to the new songs. It was way beyond my expectations."
The new songs that Bettens has written as a solo artist have also surpassed his expectations. As part of K's Choice, Bettens wrote songs with a certain sound in mind. Now, on his own, he feels more able to explore himself as an artist, taking risks and blending pop, rock and folk to create a new radio-ready sound that goes beyond anything he had done before.
Bettens takes a chance with his lyrics as well, taking a political stance and tackling issues that are important to young people everywhere. The first single from Scream, "Not Insane", has been described by Bettens as a mini-protest song, attacking people who cannot tolerate others who are different or who live alternative lifestyles.
The spirited songwriter's desire to take risks is also evident in Scream's title track. "I'd been working on these two songs, and I was really happy with the verses on one but the chorus wasn't happening. And it was just the opposite with the other - the chorus rocked, but I didn't like the verses." Bettens took the verses from the first song and combined them with the chorus from the second to create a quirky song that boasts a sense of urgency. The experiment worked just like his solo career.
Follow Me
Sarah Bettens Lyrics
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How much time I've wasted always wanting more
I doubt you'll end up where you need to be with me
I tend to run in circles, walkin in my own sea
I can run and play and dive into the ocean
I can touch the sand and feel it slip away
You could follow me, I don't know where
You could follow me, it might not be the
Smartest thing to do but you could follow me
I want you to be happier than me
I'm a poor example of a carefree human being
Here's a list of thing I wish to be
Your pillow and your blanket and your
Life time guarantee
I can love you all the way across the ocean
And I doubt that that will ever go away
You could follow me
If I stop believing there's a reason for my life,
I might as well stop trying to make
Sense of what is right,
You could follow me
But you Should follow me
The song "Follow Me" by Sarah Bettens is about the singer's uncertainty about the direction her life is headed and the insecurity she feels about being a good role model for someone else. She acknowledges that she tends to run in circles and has wasted a lot of time always wanting more, which makes her doubt whether she can lead someone else to where they need to be. Despite this, she invites the listener to follow her, even though she doesn't know where she's going and it might not be the smartest thing to do. She wants the listener to be happier than she is and wishes to be their pillow, blanket, and lifetime guarantee. The lyrics convey a feeling of vulnerability, honesty, and a desire for connection.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was featured in the television show "Queer as Folk." Another interesting fact is that Sarah Bettens is the lead singer of the band K's Choice, and "Follow Me" is on her second solo album, "Shine." The album was produced by Brad Wood, who has also worked with Liz Phair and Veruca Salt. "Follow Me" was released in 2007 and received positive reviews from critics. The song has a mellow, acoustic sound with a simple melody that allows the lyrics to shine.
Chords: Am, F, C, G
Verse:
Am F C G
Someday I'll stop trying and I'll know
Am F C G
How much time I've wasted always wanting more
Am F C G
I doubt you'll end up where you need to be with me
Am F C G
I tend to run in circles, walkin in my own sea
Chorus:
Am F
You could follow me, I don't know where
C G
I'm going, you could follow me
Am F
You could follow me, it might not be the
C G
Smartest thing to do but you could follow me
Verse:
Am F C G
I want you to be happier than me
Am F C G
I'm a poor example of a carefree human being
Am F C G
Here's a list of thing I wish to be
Am F C G
Your pillow and your blanket and your lifetime guarantee
Chorus:
Am F
I can love you all the way across the ocean
C G
And I doubt that that will ever go away
Am F
You could follow me
C G
If I stop believing there's a reason for my life,
Am F
I might as well stop trying to make
C G
Sense of what is right,
Am F
You could follow me
C G
But you Should follow me
Line by Line Meaning
Someday I'll stop trying and I'll know
At some point, I'll quit trying and finally realize how much time I've wasted wanting more in life.
How much time I've wasted always wanting more
I've lost considerable time constantly hoping for a better life, even though I've got everything I require.
I doubt you'll end up where you need to be with me
I am highly uncertain if being with me will lead you to your destination.
I tend to run in circles, walkin in my own sea
I wander aimlessly and turn around in the same place, lost in my thoughts.
I can run and play and dive into the ocean
I am capable of engaging in adventurous activities like running, playing, and jumping into the sea.
I can touch the sand and feel it slip away
When I touch sand, I experience it slipping away from my grasp.
You could follow me, I don't know where
I'm going, you could follow me
You could follow me, it might not be the
Smartest thing to do but you could follow me
I'm unsure about which direction to take in life, but you're welcome to follow me if you like, yet it may not be your best idea.
I want you to be happier than me
My desire is for you to experience more happiness than I do.
I'm a poor example of a carefree human being
I'm not good at being stress-free or enjoying life as it comes.
Here's a list of thing I wish to be
Your pillow and your blanket and your
Life time guarantee
I'd like to be your source of comfort and security, someone you can rely on forever.
I can love you all the way across the ocean
My love for you knows no bounds and stretches beyond the ocean.
And I doubt that that will ever go away
I suspect my love for you will never diminish over time.
If I stop believing there's a reason for my life,
I might as well stop trying to make
Sense of what is right,
You could follow me
If I lose my purpose in life, I'll give up the idea of finding the right path, yet you can still follow me if you want.
But you Should follow me
Nonetheless, you really should think twice before following me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SARAH BETTENS
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Jaded Hart
on Turn Around
Beautiful song! Tried to find with lyrics, but couldn't.