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
My Mistake Baby Boy
Sarah Blackwood Lyrics
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Well I'm missin' you
And I'm wonderin' where your thoughts cross into mine
And hunnay, I see you and your mysterious eyes
So sweet and dark, was it a mistake
When I said I had to go away
Cause I love you
I'm right beside you every night
And I'm thinkin' bout the times we had
When we were together
My heart is bleeding over you
Should I wait?
Baby boy,
Well the thought of you elsewhere
With another girl it breaks me into fear
Of losin' everything in a single moment
Did I let go and think we'd find a way
To be together someday
Cause I love you
And you don't even know that
I'm right beside you every night
And I'm thinkin' bout the times we had
When we were together
My heart is bleeding over you
Should I wait?
Baby boy I've been missin' you
Did I make a mistake
When I said I had to go away my darling
Can we be together someday?
Cause I love you
And you don't even know that
I'm right beside you every night
And I'm thinkin' bout the times we had
When we were together
My heart is bleeding over you
Should I wait?
Darling... shhhh...
In Sarah Blackwood's song "My Mistake Baby Boy," she expresses deep feelings of love for a man who seems to not even know she exists. Blackwood sings, "Cause I love you, And you don't even know that I'm right beside you every night." Throughout the song, she questions whether she made a mistake in leaving the man and wonders if they can be together someday.
The lyrics suggest that Blackwood is struggling to move on from this man and is haunted by his memory. She is tortured by thoughts of him with another woman, and the idea of losing everything in a single moment is terrifying to her. She appears to have strong regret about leaving him and questions if it was a mistake.
The song captures the intensity of unrequited love and the pain of longing for someone who doesn't reciprocate your feelings. The lyrics convey a sense of helplessness and heartbreak, as Blackwood's love for this man consumes her. Overall, "My Mistake Baby Boy" is a poignant reflection on the complexities of love and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby boy,
Addressing the person she loves
Well I'm missin' you
Expressing her longing for the person she loves
And I'm wonderin' where your thoughts cross into mine
Wondering if they feel the same and if they share the same thoughts
And hunnay, I see you and your mysterious eyes
Appreciating the person's mysterious eyes
So sweet and dark, was it a mistake
Wondering if it was a mistake to leave
When I said I had to go away
Referring to a past decision she made to leave
Cause I love you
Expressing her love for the person
And you don't even know that
Feeling unrequited love
I'm right beside you every night
Being physically present but emotionally distant
And I'm thinkin' bout the times we had
Reflecting on the good times they shared
When we were together
Speaking of a time when they were together in the past
My heart is bleeding over you
Feeling heartbroken because of the person she loves
Should I wait?
Asking if waiting for the person to come back is worth it
Well the thought of you elsewhere
Feeling jealous and fearful
With another girl it breaks me into fear
Feeling afraid of losing the person to someone else
Of losin' everything in a single moment
Feeling like everything could be lost in an instant
Did I let go and think we'd find a way
Questioning if she made a mistake by leaving and thinking they could find a way back to each other
Baby boy I've been missin' you
Reiterating her feelings of missing the person
Did I make a mistake
Questioning if she made a mistake by leaving
When I said I had to go away my darling
Referring to the past decision she made to leave
Can we be together someday?
Expressing hope for a future where they can be together
Darling... shhhh...
Comforting the person she loves
Contributed by Vivian V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Abby Sherwin
I can't stop listening to this. You're great. Keep up the great work. From a fellow Canadian musician!
PhilNY15
Amazing song, beautiful voice. This is art, this is music. It doesn't just move you it shakes you up and nothing is ever the same again. Its like living under an opaque film and then having it removed and seeing the sun in all its brilliance. You are gorgeous as well. Love the tats!
Julia Costa
Voz perfeita...
Korey Bell
love this! its absolutely perfect! :)
Samuel Sinclair
Wow amazing. Voice Sara love your melodies keep them up truly a gift you have to share :) !
Alix Occhiuzzi
Sarah, your voice is absolutely STELLAR, keep doing what you do.
jimwarner5150
Sarah, this song is amazing! The whole CD is fantastic, but this song is really a standout. Love The Creepshow too (even though you really need to play in Ohio more)! Really liked your Van Morrison vid. Any chance you might do one of Dylan's "You Belong To Me"? I would love to hear your take on that! Best of luck to you and the guys in the band! (Had a few drinks with the Rev last time you were in Cleveland. Great show!)
W_R_A_D
Big fan Sarah = ) and I LOVE what you've done to your arms! Keep it up!
AinoIrina
This just blows me away every time.. Can't get enough.. :))
minusman92
I love the stuff you do in creepshow. But your voice is amazing. I enjoy listening to this also.