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.
She Says
Sarah Bettens Lyrics
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From the every day that's always just the same
She says, she wants to find a better way
She needs to throw the perfect picture away
She runs and runs behind the sun
You're not getting out of here, you're not getting out of here
When it all comes down someone's gonna have to save you
When it all falls down back to where your mother raised you
She says she doesn't need someone
she doesn't need anyone to tell her who she is
She knows she doesn't sing her own song
She wears he shoes but they don't really fit
She goes and goes but still she knows
You're not getting out of here
You're not getting out of here
When it all comes down someone's gonna have to save you
When it all falls down back to where your mother raised you
What a way to die
It's like the walls are caving in
It's like you're happy to be no one stuck inside
When it all comes down you are going to have to face you
When it falls down you will be the one to save you
When it comes down
When it all falls down
Back to where your mother raised you
What a way to die
The lyrics of Sarah Bettens's song She Says talk about a woman who wants to escape her mundane life and find a better way of living. She needs to break free from the perfect picture society has painted for her and find her identity. She runs and hides behind the sun, possibly indicating that she is trying to escape from her own reality. The repetition of the line "You're not getting out of here" suggests that she is trapped in her own life and doesn't know how to escape it. However, she knows that someone has to save her when everything falls apart.
The chorus of the song talks about the consequences of ignoring your true self and living up to other people's expectations. The line "back to where your mother raised you" may signify that getting in touch with her roots and the person she once was could be the answer to finding her true identity. The line "what a way to die" could be taken literally as death or metaphorically as living a life that isn't fulfilling.
The verses talk about how she doesn't need anyone to define her and how she isn't living her own life. The line "she wears her shoes but they don't really fit" suggests that she is trying to be someone she is not, which is why she needs to find a better way of living.
Overall, the song is about finding true identity and breaking free from societal norms that restrict people from being their true selves.
Line by Line Meaning
She says she wants to take a holiday
She desires to step back from her routine and take time off to relax.
From the every day that's always just the same
She feels that her daily life is repetitive and monotonous.
She says, she wants to find a better way
She longs for a new and more satisfactory approach to life.
She needs to throw the perfect picture away
She acknowledges the limitations of having an idealized vision of life and wants to let go of it.
She runs and runs behind the sun
She chases an elusive goal or an unattainable desire.
You're not getting out of here, you're not getting out of here
She may feel trapped or stuck and unable to escape her current situation.
When it all comes down someone's gonna have to save you
She believes that when things go wrong, there will be someone who can offer help or support.
When it all falls down back to where your mother raised you
She understands that her upbringing and family may still play a role in her life, especially during difficult times.
What a way to die
This line suggests a sense of regret or dissatisfaction with how things have turned out.
She says she doesn't need someone
She realizes that she is capable of being independent and doesn't require constant validation from others.
she doesn't need anyone to tell her who she is
She recognizes that her sense of identity comes from within rather than from external sources.
She knows she doesn't sing her own song
She understands that her life may be influenced or shaped by others, and she may not feel entirely in control of it.
She wears he shoes but they don't really fit
She may feel as though she is living someone else's life or that her current circumstances are not right for her.
She goes and goes but still she knows
Despite her efforts, she is aware that things may not always work out the way she wants them to.
It's like the walls are caving in
This line creates a sense of confinement or pressure, as if she is trapped in a difficult situation.
It's like you're happy to be no one stuck inside
This could suggest a feeling of apathy or resignation towards her current circumstances.
When it all comes down you are going to have to face you
She will eventually have to confront and take responsibility for her own choices and actions.
When it falls down you will be the one to save you
She is the only one who can pull herself out of difficult situations and overcome challenges.
When it comes down
This line suggests that there will be a critical moment or turning point in her life.
When it all falls down
This line implies a sense of impending crisis or disaster.
Back to where your mother raised you
This line may suggest a retreat to familiar or comforting environments when faced with difficulties.
What a way to die
This line repeats, emphasizing the sense of regret or disappointment with how things have turned out.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SARAH BETTENS, GREG WELLS, KARA DIOGUARDI
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Jaded Hart
on Turn Around
Beautiful song! Tried to find with lyrics, but couldn't.