Jarosz emerged on the scene in about 2003 as someone to watch. Jamming on stage with bluegrass icons named Grisman or Skaggs, she played her mandolin with a sure touch and real joy. It looked and sounded comfortable in her twelve-year-old hands. She started writing songs on the guitar, took up the banjo, and won a bunch of awards. While her instrumental talents are formidable, let's make one thing clear: Sarah is a singer. She's just flat got it. Her voice is velvety smooth, agile, and powerful. With subtle use of colors and effects, she inhabits her songs the way a fine actress does her role. Overall, her music feels good, avoids over reaching. Nothing's contrived.
Her schoolteacher parents have raised her well, providing the skills, support, and freedom to become the confident artist that she is. Beautiful, talented, and just a little mysterious in a wholesome, Wimberley Texas hill-country kinda way, Jarosz is at home in this world. She knows what she's about and is ready to get out there and make her mark.
My Muse
Sarah Jarosz Lyrics
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In a place of wonder
I want to wander
With you, my muse
In a dream of carousels
On waves in caravels
Collecting seashells
I peruse and conjure
Sit and ponder
Then go under
The blanket of your words
The way I feel
The things I sing
The songs I write
The joy you bring
To me my muse
Stillness surrounds me
But you have found me
And I have found you
My muse
In a night of silence
I'm settled by your sounds
In a dream of quiet
Contentedness surrounds
I peruse and conjure
Sit and ponder
Then go under
The blanket of your words
The way I feel
The things I sing
The songs I write
The joy you bring
To me my muse
Delightfully exhausted
Willingly this way
Always yours, always yours I'll stay
With you, my muse
In "My Muse," Sarah Jarosz sings about the creative power of love and how it acts as a catalyst for her imagination. The song describes her mind as a playful and imaginative place where she wanders with her muse. She talks about the inspiration she has derived from her muse, which has led to her writing beautiful songs. The first two stanzas evoke a dreamlike experience by using imagery of carousels, waves, and seashells as a beautiful metaphor for the muse's inspiration.
Throughout the song, Jarosz highlights how her muse has the power to ground her in reality, to calm her mind, and inspire her to approach the creative process with more intention. The last stanza emphasizes how exhausting but rewarding the creative process can be, and how her muse keeps her inspired, always allowing her to remain willingly devoted and ready to write the next song.
Overall, "My Muse" speaks to the transformative power of love and how it moves us, inspires us, and encourages our creativity.
Line by Line Meaning
I spin around in your love
I am completely engulfed in your love and am swirling around in it.
In a place of wonder
Being with my muse makes me feel like I am in a magical land of curiosity and amazement.
I want to wander
I have a desire to explore and travel the world, always by the side of my muse.
With you, my muse
I only want to be with my muse, no one else can replace them.
In a dream of carousels
My mind conjures up images of a world full of fun and sweetness, like that of carousels.
On waves in caravels
I sail on ships, exploring and drifting on the waves, feeling free and unfettered.
Collecting seashells
My muse and I pick up cherished items on our adventures, things that bring us joy like seashells.
For you, my muse
These things are meant for me to share with and bring pleasure to my muse.
I peruse and conjure
I take the time to carefully look at and imagine things, to create a world of imagination.
Sit and ponder
I relax and think deeply about things, shaping them in my mind until they feel just right.
Then go under
I allow myself to dive deep into my creative world, losing track of time and merging with my ideas.
The blanket of your words
My muse's language and expressions become a comforting and familiar cover that embraces my creations.
The way I feel
I experience unbridled emotions and sensations that bring depth and richness to my art.
The things I sing
I create music that I pour my soul into, transforming feelings into tangible sound.
The songs I write
These songs are my expression of my creativity and love for my muse.
The joy you bring
My muse is a source of boundless happiness and pleasure - this is what I attempt to capture in my art.
To me my muse
My muse is central to my creative identity and my art is my way of honoring them.
Stillness surrounds me
I am peaceful and quiet, surrounded by serenity.
But you have found me
My muse has been able to seek me out during this still moment of calm.
And I have found you
I have discovered my muse during this moment of stillness and calm.
My muse
I am talking and addressing my muse here.
In a night of silence
It is a quiet, peaceful night and there are no noises around.
I'm settled by your sounds
The only sounds I want to hear and experience are those of my muse.
Contentedness surrounds
I am completely satisfied and happy with my muse at my side.
Delightfully exhausted
I experience the happy and relaxed feelings that come from spending time with my muse.
Willingly this way
I am happy and willing to give myself completely to my muse.
Always yours, always yours I'll stay
I am committed to my muse and will always be theirs, loyal and true.
With you, my muse
My muse is central to my creative identity and I only want to be with them forever.
Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: SARAH JAROSZ
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