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.
It's Alright
Sarah Bettens Lyrics
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You know I tried
I tried
And I don't know the reason why
But it feels right
If I told you now that
I've never felt this honestly alive
There will come a time
When it's alright
It's alright
It's alright
It's alright
And I'm scared as hell to go
So please don't say you know
That I took the easy road
Cause I've got nowhere else to go
If I told you now that
I've never felt this honestly alive
And I promised you that
There will come a time
When it's alright
It's alright
It's alright
It's alright
I've got nothing left to give
Is that how you want to live your life?
Don't strive for something real
Ohhhh
If I told you now that
I've never felt this honestly alive
And I promised you that
There will come a time
When it's alright
It's alright
It's alright
It's alright
The lyrics to Sarah Bettens's song, It's Alright, convey a sense of resignation and acceptance in the face of an impending goodbye. The first line, "Baby this is my goodbye," sets the tone for the rest of the song, as Bettens acknowledges that she has tried her best but is now ready to move on. The second line, "You know I tried, I tried," emphasizes her effort to make things work and not leave the relationship without giving it her all. However, she then admits that she doesn't know the reason why she wants to leave, but it just feels right.
The chorus provides reassurance that despite the pain of leaving, things will eventually be alright. She sings, "If I told you now that I've never felt this honestly alive, And I promised you that, There will come a time, When it's alright, It's alright, It's alright, It's alright." In these lines, Bettens suggests that leaving the relationship has allowed her to feel truly alive and that there will be a time when everything will be okay.
The bridge of the song reveals Bettens's fear of leaving and being judged for her decision. She confesses, "I'm scared as hell to go, So please don't say you know, That I took the easy road, 'Cause I've got nowhere else to go." Through this, she hopes that her partner will understand that her decision wasn't taken lightly and that she has no other choice.
Overall, the message of the song is one of acceptance and hope. Even though leaving a relationship can be difficult, it's important to remember that it's okay to move on, that things will eventually work out, and that sometimes letting go is the best thing to do.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby this is my goodbye
I am ending things and leaving for good.
You know I tried
I put effort into making this work.
I tried
I gave it my all even though it didn't work out.
And I don't know the reason why
I am not sure why this didn't work out.
But it feels right
Even though I don't understand why, my instincts tell me this is the right decision.
If I told you now that
I've never felt this honestly alive
I am experiencing an intense feeling of aliveness that I have never felt before.
And I promised you that
There will come a time
When it's alright
It's alright
It's alright
It's alright
I am hoping that someday everything will be okay and we will move past this.
And I'm scared as hell to go
I am frightened to leave and uncertain of what lies ahead.
So please don't say you know
Please don't assume that you understand what I am going through.
That I took the easy road
This was not an easy decision for me to make.
Cause I've got nowhere else to go
Leaving was my only option, I have no other place to turn.
I've got nothing left to give
I am emotionally and mentally exhausted.
Is that how you want to live your life?
I am asking you to consider if this is the kind of life you want to have.
Don't strive for something real
Don't focus on trying to achieve something that isn't meant to be.
Ohhhh
An expression of emotion, emphasizing the previous statement.
Contributed by Arianna P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jaded Hart
on Turn Around
Beautiful song! Tried to find with lyrics, but couldn't.