Sarah Buxton grew up in Lawrence, Kan., and became actively involved in mus… Read Full Bio ↴Sarah Buxton grew up in Lawrence, Kan., and became actively involved in music as a child by learning piano, playing flute and joining a children's choir. She sang Patty Loveless' "Blame It on Your Heart" at a talent show as a junior in high school. As she learned more about music, she became interested in songwriters and began writing poetry. After graduation, she met one of her musical idols, Stevie Nicks, who encouraged her to pursue music, which meant a move to Nashville.

Buxton enrolled at Nashville's Belmont University and started a Southern rock band called Stoik Oak, which toured the region for three years. After an 18-month engagement, she married the band's guitarist when she was 22. However, they divorced shortly afterwards. She also felt discouraged about finding a place for her unique-sounding voice in the music business but found further encouragement from one of her friends, John Rich of Big & Rich. She asked her publisher to set up some co-writing sessions, and she became more confident in her approach to singing and songwriting. Buxton is expected to release her debut album on Lyric Street Records in 2007.

Sarah Buxton's debut album is slated for release by Lyric Street sometime in 2007, but it has been delayed several times.

Her single, "Innocence," was released, but did not burn up the charts. One of the album's tracks, "Love Is a Trip" was used by ABC to promote its "Men In Trees" drama series last summer/fall.

Buxton has been featured on many albums as a backup singer. These albums include Kenny Rogers' album Water and Bridges; Cowboy Troy's Loco Motive; and John Corbett's eponymous debut album. She has an album of her own coming out in 2007. Keith Urban also sings a version of her song "Stupid Boy" (which Buxton co-wrote) on his album Love, Pain & the whole crazy thing. The album also features Buxton singing backup on the track "Tu Compañía".

For Real
Sarah Buxton Lyrics

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These are the eyes I know
These are the lips I kiss
These are the hands I hold
I live for this

This is the life I want
This is my only hope
That we'll share the days together

When we grow old

I don't wanna run away
I don't wanna drift away
I don't wanna fade away
I don't wanna hide away
Not when I feel the things I feel
I don't wanna lose you babe
I don't wanna hurt you babe
I just don't wanna hear you say
That you'll never go away
That's what it's like to be in love,
For real

This is the bed we share
This is the safest place
This is where we come
To end the day

Feels like a fairy tale
Feels like a fantasy
But baby most of all
Feels like it's meant to be

I don't wanna run away
I don't wanna drift away
I don't wanna fade away
I don't wanna hide away
Not when I feel the things I feel
I don't wanna lose you babe
I don't wanna hurt you babe
I just don't wanna hear you say
That you'll never go away
That's what it's like to be in love,
For real

That's what it's like to be in love,
For real
That's what it's like to be in love,
For real
That's what it's like to be in love,
Oh for real
That's what it's like to be in love,
Hey, hey, yeah
That's what it's like to be in love,
For real

That's what it's like to be in love,
For real

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sarah Buxton's song "For Real" express the joy and contentment that come with being in a secure, committed relationship. Buxton sings about the familiar and beloved features of her partner - their eyes, lips, and hands - and how they make her feel alive. She also speaks about the life they share, the hopes they have for the future, and the comfort they find in each other. At the same time, the song conveys a sense of vulnerability and fear of loss. Buxton doesn't want to run away or fade away, and she doesn't want to hear that her partner will leave her. The repetition of the line "That's what it's like to be in love, for real" reinforces the idea that this love is not superficial or temporary but rather a profound and enduring state.

Overall, "For Real" is a celebration of the beauty and depth of romantic love, as well as a recognition of its potential fragility. The lyrics encourage listeners to pursue love with open hearts and minds, while also acknowledging that doing so requires vulnerability and the possibility of pain.

Line by Line Meaning

These are the eyes I know
I recognize these eyes and they belong to the person I love.

These are the lips I kiss
I enjoy kissing these lips and it's a special part of our relationship.

These are the hands I hold
Holding hands is a simple but meaningful way to connect with my significant other.

I live for this
Being with my partner and sharing these experiences together is what gives my life meaning and purpose.

This is the life I want
Living a life with my partner is what I aspire to and what I desire above all else.

This is my only hope
The hope of being with my partner is the only thing that matters to me and drives me forward.

That we'll share the days together
I want to spend my life with my partner and share all of life's experiences with them by my side.

When we grow old
I envision a future where my partner and I grow old together and continue to love and support each other throughout our lives.

Feels like a fairy tale
Being with my partner and sharing these experiences feels like something out of a storybook or a fantasy come true.

Feels like a fantasy
Being with my partner and the life we're building together feels too good to be true, almost like a dream or a fantasy.

But baby most of all
Out of all the things I feel and experience with my partner, this is the most significant and meaningful to me.

Feels like it's meant to be
My love for my partner and our shared experiences feel like they're destined to be, like it's all part of a greater plan or purpose.

I don't wanna run away
I'm committed to this relationship and I don't want to escape from it or give it up easily.

I don't wanna drift away
I don't want our relationship to become distant or for us to lose our connection over time.

I don't wanna fade away
I don't want our love to lose its intensity or for us to grow apart.

I don't wanna hide away
I don't want to keep my love for my partner a secret or hide it from the world.

Not when I feel the things I feel
My emotions and feelings for my partner are too strong and real to be hidden or kept private.

I don't wanna lose you babe
The thought of losing my partner is terrifying and I don't want to imagine a life without them.

I don't wanna hurt you babe
I love my partner and would never want to cause them pain or hurt them intentionally.

I just don't wanna hear you say
There are certain things I'm afraid to hear from my partner, particularly if it means they might leave or our relationship might end.

That you'll never go away
The idea of my partner leaving me is too painful to bear and I'm afraid that they'll leave and never come back.

That's what it's like to be in love, For real
These are the feelings and experiences that come with being in a real, authentic, and meaningful relationship with someone you love deeply.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB DIPIERO, SARAH BUXTON

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