SARAH BLACKWOOD grew up listening to her father’s rock and roll record collection. When she was twelve years old, her father handed her an acoustic guitar, taught her the basics and the rest, as they say, is history. Her style is influenced by old country and rock music. She’s a sweetheart with an acoustic guitar singing about love, demons she has faced, and different times in her life that have brought her down. These moments faced picked her up and made her create the songs what they are today. Also known as the front-woman for The Creepshow, Sarah has toured all across the world and has honed her live show to an exact and heartwarming science.
Picking up where “Way Back Home” left off, Sarah Blackwood’s sophomore solo album “Wasting Time” is an intensely personal collection of beautifully-crafted, roots country songs that also touches on elements of gospel, pop and soul. Where her debut was a stripped down, raw acoustic album, “Wasting Time” raises the bar by adding an incredibly talented roster of players, friends and family. Sarah’s one-man band Daniel Flamm (Heartbreak Engines, Sewer Rats) came in from Germany to add vocals, lead guitar, banjo and piano. Producer Gianni Luminati lends a hand with percussion, ukulele, mandolin and bass. Other guest musicians include brother Ian Blackwood, father Mike Blackwood, bandmate Sean “Sickboy” McNab and Lee Williamson on lapsteel.
“Wasting Time” showcases Sarah Blackwood’s undeniably passionate and sincerely honest songwriting style that is as touching as it is inspiring.
What the press is saying:
“This is a solid record, one of stark, solitary power. Blackwood excels at writing songs that while infused with pathos, aren't downers, and those that speak to universal experiences without seeming trite.” – The Hour
“…all great tracks on an album of acoustic gems.” Toronto Music Scene
“There’s an untouched feeling to Way Back Home in that it sounds at time like a collection of homemade demos, but really its more like an old, faded photograph capturing Blackwood and her emotions in the rawest form.” – Vue Weekly
Go Ahead
Sarah Blackwood Lyrics
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Go head say say whatcha wanna say
I don't really wanna play
The games that you wanna play
No way no way no way
You over there thinkin that
You can break me down
Cos i aint the type of a girl
That will be hurt by what you say
What you say?
If you think that i will fall
Go ahead
And try to push me down
No i wont fall
No i wont fall
Go head do do whatcha wanna do
Go head say say whatcha wanna say
I don't really wanna play
The games that you wanna play
No way no way no way
Go head do do whatcha wanna do
Go head say say whatcha wanna say
I don't really wanna play
The games that you wanna play
No way no way no way
Who do you think you are
Sayin what you've said to me
whatcha tryna do?
If you think that i will fall
Go ahead
And try to push me down
No i wont fall
No i wont fall
Go head do do whatcha wanna do
Go head say say whatcha wanna say
I don't really wanna play
The games that you wanna play
No way no way no way
Go head do do whatcha wanna do
Go head say say whatcha wanna say
I don't really wanna play
The games that you wanna play
No way no way no way
No no no no
I wont fall
No no no no
I wont fall
No no no no
I wont fall
No no no no
I wont fall
Go head do do whatcha wanna do
Go head say say whatcha wanna say
I don't really wanna play
The games that you wanna play
No way no way no way
Go head do do whatcha wanna do
Go head say say whatcha wanna say
I don't really wanna play
The games that you wanna play
No way no way no way
Go head do do whatcha wanna do
Go head say say whatcha wanna say
I don't really wanna play
The games that you wanna play
No way no way no way
Go head do do whatcha wanna do
Go head say say whatcha wanna say
I don't really wanna play
The games that you wanna play
No way no way no way
In "Go Ahead," Sarah Blackwood sends a message to those who try to bring her down. To the ones who enjoy playing games, she claims that she does not want to play them. She advises them to go ahead and do what they want to do and say what they want to say, as she won't be affected by it. She emphasizes that she is not the kind of girl who will be hurt by their comments, so they can go ahead and try to push her down if they think she will fall. Ultimately, she repeats that she won't fall and that she won't play the games that they want to play.
The track is an anthem of empowerment and a call for self-confidence. Blackwood urges listeners to embrace their own self-worth and not let anyone tear them down. The lyrics encourage us to stand up for ourselves and not let others' negativity overtake us.
Line by Line Meaning
Go head do do whatcha wanna do
Feel free to do whatever it is you want to do
Go head say say whatcha wanna say
Go ahead and speak your mind
I don't really wanna play
I'm not interested in participating
The games that you wanna play
The activities you want to engage in
No way no way no way
Absolutely not
You over there thinkin that
You are under the impression that
You can break me down
You believe you can weaken me
Oh no
That is not going to happen
Cos i aint the type of a girl
Because I am not the kind of person
That will be hurt by what you say
That can be emotionally affected by your words
What you say?
What exactly are you trying to communicate?
If you think that i will fall
If you believe I am vulnerable
And try to push me down
And attempt to knock me off balance
No i wont fall
I will not be defeated
Who do you think you are
What makes you believe you have the authority or power to act this way?
Sayin what you've said to me
Communicating the things you have told me
Whatcha tryna do?
What are you attempting to accomplish?
No no no no
Absolutely not
I wont fall
I will not be defeated
Go head do do whatcha wanna do
Feel free to do whatever it is you want to do
Go head say say whatcha wanna say
Go ahead and speak your mind
No way no way no way
Absolutely not
No no no no
Absolutely not
Go head do do whatcha wanna do
Feel free to do whatever it is you want to do
Go head say say whatcha wanna say
Go ahead and speak your mind
No way no way no way
Absolutely not
Go head do do whatcha wanna do
Feel free to do whatever it is you want to do
Go head say say whatcha wanna say
Go ahead and speak your mind
No way no way no way
Absolutely not
Go head do do whatcha wanna do
Feel free to do whatever it is you want to do
Go head say say whatcha wanna say
Go ahead and speak your mind
No way no way no way
Absolutely not
Contributed by Sarah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Charlie
on Sweet Thing
Uke tabs please!!!