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1) Sarah Kelly is an American Christian musician.

“What I really want, above all else, is for the songs I write to communicate emotional honesty,” Sarah Kelly explains. “A song is a way to speak, a voice beyond what you can normally say in life. This music gave me voice when I had none, and my prayer is to do the same for others.”

This is so much more that just a great sophomore release for Sarah Kelly. Where The Past Meets Today, releasing on Gotee Records this August 15th, is a collection of her most sincere longings, a musing about pushing through life’s hardest battles. The Grammy-nominated Kelly has now risen to the surface of the musical community as a singer-songwriter with determination on this record.

And it is this new level of sincerity that has proven to be the final piece in Sarah’s puzzle, a puzzle that has been growing artistically since she learned to play piano at a very young age. When asked, she will tell you her niche’ on the new album is where Keith Green meets Led Zeppelin--”earthy vocals with classic rock moments.” As much as these two artists would have nothing in common at first thought, this is a great description of Where The Past Meets Today. It is raw, gritty, determined, and powerful. Her voice soars delicately over grand piano on select tracks (as Green would), and roars in moments where guitar, bass and drums drive songs with heightened energy (as Zeppelin did). The result is dynamic and transforming, and many outside the CCM community have taken notice.

Producer Mike Clink (Guns N’ Roses) is at the helm of the album, crafting songs with Sarah in the heart of Los Angeles. Jane’s Addiction’s Chris Chaney adds instrumentation. Slash even makes an appearance, to round out the all-star cast of players that includes Lincoln Brewster and Nick Lashley (Alanis Morisette). Writers include James Michael (Alanis Morisette, Meatloaf) and Marti Fredrickson.

“It’s so amazing to be able to work with all of these artists; it’s like a fantasy. They have been able to push me so far beyond my boundaries musically, and just being in this environment in L.A. has had a huge impact on the songs. I am truly proud of this work; I feel like I have a been a part of a record that is so much larger than just me.”

Many of the tracks on Where The Past Meets Today were inspired by some very difficult experiences for Sarah, experiences which she had to confront in the process of creation of these songs. “Out of Reach,” one of the focal tracks, was born out of a live show that ended with an amazing twist.

Sarah was performing with her band at a city festival in the midwest for a mixed audience of college students and young adults in 2005, one year after the release of her debut album Take Me Away. It seemed to be a normal show as she sang her songs, but something was restless inside of her. Then, in the middle of her set she stopped the show. Gripped by heavy emotions, she began to share the story behind this new song. As she spoke she reached down to her journal, which was lying next to her onstage, and ripped a page out of it. Sarah then began to read her most secret, haunting moments to the crowd. It was the first time she would ever acknowledge her abusive past to the public. Not one single person uttered a sound as she continued to tell her story. Moments passed. Her band just stood there in silence, not knowing what to do. When she had finished speaking, she asked the crowd one question: “Is there anyone out there who has experienced these things as well?”

Over twenty young ladies began walking forward to the stage independently of one another, and several men as well. She didn’t give an altar call to prompt them, and she didn’t even preach. They just came. The entire place was paralyzed, still. Instead of leading into a song, she went down to the crowd, praying with each and every one of them, asking God to heal their wounds. She ended her show at that point and did not play another song. It was the single most powerful ministry experience she has ever had before or since. She confesses in the song, I never knew how good life could be. So this is peace. I'm out of reach of yesterday. Far away. And I see life, yes I see life. Ahead not behind.

“I lived in place of quiet fear for so many years, keeping silent about the cycle of abusive relationships in my life. I found that my only outlet for honesty was in music. It was the only place where I felt true joy. When I started to experience that release in the songs I wrote, played, and performed, I woke up and realized that I didn’t need to live that way. Once I started being honest with myself healing and peace followed.”

Her words emit deep courage, and it is a courage that she plans to impart into those who need it; these are words to that will call the bruised and broken back to health in relationship with their creator. In the song “Between the Lines” the listener is comforted by one simple phrase that contains a profound insight: Beauty is broken. Sarah explains the meaning behind this phrase: “Many times the beauty in something is actually in the flaw. The song is about pulling your mind out of the problem, and seeing that you are unique. It's the flaws, the problems that are making you who you are--respect the brokenness and be okay with it.”

Since the release of her first album, Sarah has been touring and pouring into the lives of others without rest. She plans to continue touring heavily through 2006, though her heart for young people today extends far beyond just performing in front of audiences. Whenever she has free time, she teaches piano to as many as she can, hoping that the gift of music can have as much of an impact in youth culture as it has in her own life. At present she has nearly 900 piano students. She is truly an example of Biblical healing who will, no doubt, continue to lead others to the same experience.

“I want to see people of every class, age, and background to be able to have the opportunity to play music or have it be in their lives. I want to take any success I have and filter that into affecting change and transformation. My music career is just a means to an end to teach kids how to allow the Lord to speak to them through song . This is an all-consuming passion, and it’s why I have been placed here in this position.”

2) Sarah Kelly is the lead singer and songwriter for Australian trio The Red Sun Band. She also performs solo.

3) Sara Kelly Is an Australian singer/songwriter who sometimes sings for Bebo Guru.

Matter of Time
Sarah Kelly Lyrics

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And I choose to trust You
Even through the fire
And even when my eyes can't see
Yes, I know Your right beside me

And I will always praise You, Lord
No matter what may come
'Cause You are always faithful to me

So I will dream and I'll believe
That what You've promised
Soon I will see, yeah, soon I will see

And it's just a matter of time
'Til I see Your face
'Til I dance in Your presence
And sing out Your praise
It's just a matter of time
Till I hear You say, ?Well done?

And I surrender, to Your will
To Your ways, to Your plan
All I have and all I am, all I am

So I will dream and I'll believe
That what You've promised
Soon I will see, yeah, soon I will see

And it's just a matter of time
'Til I see Your face
'Til I dance in Your presence
And sing out Your praise
It's just a matter of time
Till I hear You say, ?Well done, well done?

And it's just a matter of time
'Til I see Your face
'Til I dance in Your presence
And sing out Your praise
It's just a matter of time
'Til I hear You say, ?Well done, well done?

It's just a matter of time
It's just a matter of time

It's just a matter of time
It's just a matter of time

Overall Meaning

The song "Matter of Time" by Sarah Kelly is a powerful expression of faith and surrender to God's will. The first verse speaks of choosing to trust God even in difficult times, when we may not see the way ahead clearly. The singer knows that God is always present, and this gives her the strength to praise Him in all circumstances. The chorus speaks of the hope and confidence that come from believing in God's promises, and eagerly anticipating the day when we will see Him face to face.

The second verse speaks of surrendering to God's will and plan, acknowledging that He knows what is best for us. The singer gives everything she has and is to God, trusting that He will lead her on the right path. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the idea that it's only a matter of time until we will see God's face and hear Him say "Well done."

Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of Christian faith, filled with hope, trust, and surrender. It encourages listeners to keep their eyes fixed on God, even in times of trials and hardship, and to trust in His plan for their lives.

Line by Line Meaning

And I choose to trust You
I make a conscious decision to have faith in You

Even through the fire
Even when I face extreme trials or tribulations

And even when my eyes can't see
Even when circumstances seem bleak and I can't perceive a way out

Yes, I know Your right beside me
I believe You are always with me, supporting me

And I will always praise You, Lord
No matter what happens, I will consistently exalt You

No matter what may come
Irrespective of the challenges I face

'Cause You are always faithful to me
I trust in Your consistency and devotion to me

So I will dream and I'll believe
I will have vision and faith in Your promises

That what You've promised
The things You have spoken to me

Soon I will see, yeah, soon I will see
I will soon witness the manifestation of these promises

And it's just a matter of time
It is simply a question of when

'Til I see Your face
Until I behold Your countenance

'Til I dance in Your presence
Until I revel joyfully before You

And sing out Your praise
And celebrate You with song

Till I hear You say, ?Well done?
Until You commend me for my efforts

And I surrender, to Your will
I submit completely to Your desires

To Your ways, to Your plan
I trust in Your design and approach

All I have and all I am, all I am
Everything that constitutes me

It's just a matter of time
It will happen, it is inevitable

It's just a matter of time
It is merely a waiting game

It's just a matter of time
The timing is not a cause for concern

It's just a matter of time
It will come to pass

Lyrics © FUN ATTIC MUSIC, LLC
Written by: ADRIAN DOMINIC WALTHER, JEREMY HUNTER, MICHAEL J. PAYNE, SARAH JEAN KELLY

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