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
Lonesome Rider
Sarah Blackwood Lyrics
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I've been missing you for far too long
I feel so blue haven't you heard
I am the lonesome rider hear the lonesome rider's call home
Reaper where have you gone
See the lonesome rider carry on
His pain so blue haven't you heard
Just feel all the love I'm giving you
I'm back from the war I've been missing you
Where have you gone my baby blue
I'm here all alone I've bleeding too
Reaper please take him home
He's been wandering for far too long
He feels so blue haven't you heard
He is the lonesome rider it's the lonesome rider's call home
The dark reaper led the cowboy ahead into his final sunset
The dawn soon to come a cold wind will blow
He's on his way home
My love never will be apart
And we'll feel the sadness peeling from our fate
The day has now come where we belong together again
Farewell so long
Rita I'm not alone
I can see you waiting in the doorway of our little cabin home
I feel so new haven't you heard
I was the lonesome rider and the lonesome rider is home
The song "Lonesome Rider" by Volbeat featuring Sarah Blackwood is about a cowboy, who is referred to as the "lonesome rider," who has been missing someone named Rita for a long time. The lyrics convey the cowboy's sense of loneliness and longing, as he desires to be reunited with Rita. He feels blue and bleeding with pain in her absence. The cowboy is so desperate to be near Rita that he even calls out to Reaper to take him home.
As the song progresses, it is revealed that the cowboy has returned from war to find himself waiting for Rita. The reaper takes the cowboy home, where he finally rekindles his bond with his love. The lyrics strongly suggest that the cowboy had been on a long journey and that he has found his home with Rita.
The lyrics of the song are emotional and evoke a sense of agony and heartache. The song's melody is also very gripping, and the vocals of both singers, Volbeat and Sarah Blackwood, intertwine beautifully to create a great listening experience. The song's lyrics are open to interpretation, and each listener may interpret it in their way, but they are ultimately about finding a home and someone to belong to.
Line by Line Meaning
Rita where have you gone
The singer is wondering where Rita, a person he misses dearly, has gone.
I've been missing you for far too long
The singer has been missing Rita for a long time and feels like it's been too long since he's seen her.
I feel so blue haven't you heard
The singer is feeling sad and wants Rita to know.
I am the lonesome rider hear the lonesome rider's call home
The artist identifies himself as the Lonesome Rider, and he feels like it's time to go home after wandering around.
Reaper where have you gone
The artist is now addressing Death and asking where he has been.
See the lonesome rider carry on
The Lonesome Rider is continuing to wander despite his sadness.
His pain so blue haven't you heard
The singer wants Death to know that the Lonesome Rider is very sad.
He is the lonesome rider it's the lonesome rider's call home
The artist reiterates himself as the Lonesome Rider and feels that it's time for him to go home.
Just feel all the love I'm giving you
The artist is telling Rita to feel the love he has for her.
I'm back from the war I've been missing you
The artist has returned from the war and has missed Rita very much.
Where have you gone my baby blue
The singer is asking Rita where she has gone and is referring to her as his “baby blue’’.
I'm here all alone I've bleeding too
The artist is alone and feeling hurt just like Rita.
Reaper please take him home
Now the singer is asking Death to take him home.
He's been wandering for far too long
The singer has been wandering around for too long and feels like it's time to go home.
The dark reaper led the cowboy ahead into his final sunset
The Lonesome Rider is pictured as a cowboy who is being led into his final resting place by Death.
The dawn soon to come a cold wind will blow
The artist is referencing a new beginning after the Lonesome Rider’s death.
He's on his way home
The Lonesome Rider is heading home.
My love never will be apart
The singer and Rita's love will always be together.
And we'll feel the sadness peeling from our fate
The sadness they feel will go away now that they’re together.
The day has now come where we belong together again
The day has finally come for them to be back together.
Farewell so long
The artist is saying goodbye to everything because it's time for him to leave.
Rita I'm not alone
The artist tells Rita that he’s not alone anymore.
I can see you waiting in the doorway of our little cabin home
The singer can see Rita waiting for him in the doorway of their home.
I feel so new haven't you heard
The artist feels renewed and wants Rita to know that he has changed.
I was the lonesome rider and the lonesome rider is home
The singer identifies as the Lonesome Rider and is now finally home.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL POULSEN, ROBERT CAGGIANO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@melodylane57
Rita, where have you gone
I've been missing you for far too long
I feel so blue, haven't you heard
I am the lonesome rider, hear the lonesome rider's call home
Reaper, where have you gone
See the lonesome rider carry on
His pain's so blue, haven't you heard
He is the lonesome rider, it's the lonesome rider's call home
Just feel all the love I'm giving you
I'm back from the war, I've been missing you
Where have you gone my baby blue
I'm here all alone, I've been bleeding too
Reaper please take him home
He's been wandering for far too long
He feels so blue, haven't you heard
He is the lonesome rider it's the lonesome rider's call home
Just feel all the love I'm giving you
I'm back from the war, I've been missing you
Where have you gone my baby blue
I'm here all alone, I've been bleeding too
The dark reaper led the cowboy ahead into his final sunset
The dawn soon to come a cold wind will blow
He's on his way home
My love never will we be apart
And we'll feel the sadness peeling from our fate
The day has now come where we belong together again
Farewell, so long
Rita I'm not alone
I can see you waiting in the doorway of our little cabin home
I feel so new, haven't you heard
I was the lonesome rider, and the lonesome rider is home
Just feel all the love I'm giving you
I'm back from the war, I've been missing you
Where have you gone my baby blue
I'm here all alone, I've been bleeding too
@niklasbecker5364
Rita where have you gone
I've been missing you for far too long
I feel so blue haven't you heard
I am the lonesome rider hear the lonesome rider's call home
Reaper where have you gone
See the lonesome rider carry on
His pain so blue haven't you heard
He is the lonesome rider it's the lonesome rider's call home
Just feel all the love I'm giving you
I'm back from the war I've been missing you
Where have you gone my baby blue
I'm here all alone I've bleeding too
Reaper please take him home
He's been wandering for far too long
He feels so blue haven't you heard
He is the lonesome rider it's the lonesome rider's call home
The dark reaper led the cowboy ahead into his final sunset
The dawn soon to come a cold wind will blow
He's on his way home
My love never will be apart
And we'll feel the sadness peeling from our fate
The day has now come where we belong together again
Farewell so long
Rita I'm not alone
I can see you waiting in the doorway of our little cabin home
I feel so new haven't you heard
I was the lonesome rider and the lonesome rider is home
@mounirramia9880
Volbeat is the only band to mix sadness, romance, blues, country and rock in their songs. What an underrated band for sure!
@victoriasutton8340
100%
@N0sf3r4tuR1s3n
Well they're a modern rockabilly band, so yes, rock country and blues are standard fare.
@aaronh248
only Volbeat could mix old school country / blues with todays metal. With his fantastic metal voice its just perfection.
Volbeat is indeed my favorite band these days. greatness
Oh and that womans Voice is fucking fantastic. holy
@amadeus9373
I don't get it, why don't they do more songs like this one? This song is really perfect!
@aaronh248
+Amadej Tusek they have quite a few songs that mix old school sound with rock. Sad Mans Tongue, Doc Holliday to name a few
@maddog5859
I think the word you're missing at the end is SHIT!
@thomasgrauel8897
I didn't see the last part of the comment and thought you meant volbeat was shit then I saw the rest and I totally agree I was about to burn you at the stake.
@PaladinMika
Yep, I'm also a bit disappointed they didn't make more of songs like this particular one.
@reev64
Michael Poulsen is by far the best Rock singer i have heard in the last 2 decades. His live performance is completely amazing. Only been listening to Volbeat for about 5 yrs, the more I listen the better they sound. At 56 yrs old I thought I'd heard the best vocalists yet, but Mike is superior to them all. Keep Rockin guys. Cheers, Ontario, Canada.