She is known for the emotional sound of her ballads. Some of her most popular songs include "Angel", "Building a Mystery", "Adia", "Possession", "Fallen", "I Will Remember You", and "World on Fire". Her best-selling album to date is Surfacing, for which she won two Grammy Awards and four Juno Awards.
Her first album Touch was released in September 28, 1988, recorded in 1987-1988, Vancouver, Canada. The album received both critical and commercial success and included the hit song Vox. During this period she co-operated with Tom Ferris and Dean Russel of Moev, who discovered her as a singer. She contributed backing vocals their 1990 album Head Down and embarked on her first national concert tour as an opening act for The Grapes Of Wrath, another Tom Ferris's band.
Her second album Solace (1991) was a real breakthrough in Canada, spawning the hit singles The Path of Thorns (Terms) and Into the Fire and being certified double platinum for sales of 200,000 copies in Canada.
In 1994 her third album Fumbling Towards Ecstasy quietly became Sarah's international breakthrough, scaling the charts in a number of countries. In the United States, the album was a steady seller that stayed in the middle ranges of the pop charts for almost two years.
Sarah's fourth album Surfacing, released in 1997, brought her international success, selling over 11 million copies worldwide. Still in the spotlight from the album, Sarah launched the highly popular Lilith Fair tour, which helped launch the careers of several well-known female artists.
Her next record Afterglow came out in 2003; it contained the singles Fallen, Stupid, and World On Fire. It was her first album of new material in six years. Sarah took a few years furlough to start a family with her husband and drummer, Ashwin Sood.
Her Holiday album Wintersong came out in October 2006. The album consists of eleven new recordings of well known Christmas songs as well as seasonal favorites interpreted by Sarah. The title track Wintersong is an original work of Sarah.
McLachlan's first studio album of original material in seven years, Laws of Illusion, was released on June 15, 2010. It features 10 new songs in addition to the previously released tracks "U Want Me 2" and "Don't Give Up on Us. The first single Loving You Is Easy was released on April 23, 2010. It was followed by Forgiveness, released on June 30, 2010.
Answer
Sarah McLachlan Lyrics
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I will be there for you while you take the time
In the burning of uncertainty, I will be your solid ground
I will hold the balance if you can't look down
If it takes my whole life, I won't break, I won't bend
It'll all be worth it, worth it in the end
'Cause I can only tell you what I know
When the stars have all gone out
You'll still be burning so bright
Cast me gently into morning
For the night has been unkind
Take me to a, a place so holy
That I can wash this from my mind
The memory of choosing not to fight
If it takes my whole life, I won't break, I won't bend
It'll all be worth it, worth it in the end
'Cause I can only tell you what I know
That I need you in my life
When the stars have all burned out
You'll still be burning so bright
Cast me gently into morning
For the night has been unkind
The lyrics to Sarah McLachlan's song "Answer" express a comforting and supportive sentiment to another person. The singer tells the person that they will be the answer when they are feeling lost or uncertain. They promise to be a grounded presence that can help the person navigate through difficult times. The singer acknowledges that life can be tough, but says that they won't break or bend in their commitment to being there for this person. The chorus highlights the importance of having people we care about in our lives for their support and presence during the darkest moments.
The second verse suggests that the person may be struggling with a difficult decision or memory that they wish they had handled differently. The singer offers to help this person find peace or forgiveness, exhorting the other person to move forward and not let the past hold them down. The song's imagery in this verse with the phrases “Cast me gently into morning” and “Take me to a place so holy” implies a sense of leaving the troubled past behind and moving forward towards something more positive. The song encourages listeners to have faith and not give up, despite the difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
I will be the answer at the end of the line
I'll be there for you at the end of your struggles.
I will be there for you while you take the time
I'll be with you during your journey, no matter how long it takes.
In the burning of uncertainty, I will be your solid ground
In times of confusion, I'll be your anchor.
I will hold the balance if you can't look down
I'll help you stay steady even when you can't face your fears.
If it takes my whole life, I won't break, I won't bend
I'll never give up on you, no matter how hard the journey is.
It'll all be worth it, worth it in the end
The struggles we face together will all have a purpose in the end.
'Cause I can only tell you what I know
I can only share with you what I've learned from my own experiences.
That I need you in my life
You are an essential part of my life.
When the stars have all gone out
Even in the darkest moments.
You'll still be burning so bright
You will continue to shine through the darkness.
Cast me gently into morning
Help me move past the struggles of the night with kindness.
For the night has been unkind
The darkness has been challenging.
Take me to a, a place so holy
Lead me to a place of peace and healing.
That I can wash this from my mind
Where I can let go of past pain and find clarity.
The memory of choosing not to fight
Let go of regrets about choosing not to engage in conflicts.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sarah Ann Mclachlan
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I will be the answer at the end of the line
I will be there for you while you take the time
In the burning of uncertainty I will be your solid ground
I will hold the balance if you can't look down
If it takes my whole life I won't break I won't bend
It'll all be worth it worth it in the end
'Cause I can only tell you what I know
That I need you in my life
When the stars have all gone out
You'll still be burning so bright
Cast me gently into morning
For the night has been unkind
Take me to a place so holy
That I can wash this from my mind
The memory of choosing not to fight
If it takes my whole life I won't break I won't bend
It'll all be worth it worth it in the end
'Cause I can only tell you what I know
That I need you in my life
When the stars have all gone out
You'll still be burning so bright
Cast me gently into morning for the night has been unkind
Ron McCarty
I will be the answer
At the end of the line
I will be there for you
While you take the time
In the burning of uncertainty
I will be your solid ground
I will hold the balance
If you can't look down
If it takes my whole life
I won't break, I won't bend
It will all be worth it
Worth it in the end
Cause I can only tell you what I know
That I need you in my life
When the stars have all gone out
You'll still be burning so bright
Cast me gently
Into morning
For the night has been unkind
Take me to a
Place so holy
That I can wash this from my mind
The memory of choosing not to fight
If it takes my whole life
I won't break, I won't bend
It will all be worth it
Worth it in the end
'Cause I can only tell you what I know
That I need you in my life
When the stars have all burned out
You'll still be burning so bright
Cast me gently
Into morning
For the night has been unkind
S
This song is about true love. True love takes time, many people aren't willing to wait for it.
She is saying to this man she truly loves:
I will love you, I will be there for you, I will be the rock you can stand on when everything in life is going crazy or turning bad, no matter what. She is saying, I will love you all my life, regardless of age or time.
The night is unkind because loving someone unconditionally, giving entirely of yourself not expecting anything in return, is hard.
She needs him in her life though, because she can't imagine a life without him.
This song is absolutely beautiful. I really relate to this song. I feel it inside. It echoes deep within me.
Thank you Sarah for sharing the gift of your music.
Debbie Ritter
Answer -- Lyrics
I will be the answer at the end of the line
I will be there for you while you take the time
In the burning of uncertainty I will be your solid ground
I will hold the balance if you can't look down
If it takes my whole life I won't break I won't bend
It'll all be worth it worth it in the end
'Cause I can only tell you what I know
That I need you in my life
When the stars have all gone out
You'll still be burning so bright
Cast me gently into morning
For the night has been unkind
Take me to a place so holy
That I can wash this from my mind
The memory of choosing not to fight
If it takes my whole life I won't break I won't bend
It'll all be worth it worth it in the end
'Cause I can only tell you what I know
That I need you in my life
When the stars have all gone out
You'll still be burning so bright
Cast me gently into morning for the night has been unkind
Anthony Jennings
A true artist. No stupid gimmicks, crazy costumes, lewd behavior. Her voice is haunting. Everyone else pales in comparison.
Ernie Holland
Check out Eva Cassidy. The most beautiful voice of all time.
Grey C
Amazing!!!!!
Abdelhak bnu hashim
You opened my eyes a little bit about music by your comment.
Margaret Donelli
I’ve been grieving for my late husband who passed away years ago...
It’s so hard to let go 😢
I need to say thank you to Sarah for your music...
It is helping me with the process of letting him move on and letting me start over... Thank you 🙏
Andrewsgirl1963
@mike geithman this poem is absolutely beautiful. You are an amazing writer. I just lost my daughter and the pain is unreal, but your words really comforted me.
mike geithman
3 years ago you posted a message .I hope you read this one day. I would like to share a poem of mine. " Inner glow " A light and its fire are never apart, embraced by the love of one final spark, the warmth we shared now ashes set free, are burning like embers deep inside me, time seems to take more than it give, but leaves something behind forever that lives, the memories of you that never get lost, they find their way some tears are the cost, while gazing at clouds whoever knew, I'd feel your warmth as the sun breaks through, not even this sorrow nor depth of a pain, can take the love I've already gained, loneliness finds a heart that's cold, and touches its darkness with nothing to hold, but the faith that's held within my soul, knows only my God has complete control, when life seems to have more than its way, hope reaches out for another new day. God bless you Margaret.
panicholson
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Brian Bunning
The year this album came out my father passed away. I found comfort in this song. He raised 3 girls and 6 very gentle men " boys averaging 6ft" .
This song reminds me of him. He was the rock of my family.
I'm proud of his ability to send his children into the world doing no harm to others and taking care of them selves and our loved ones.
He lived his life being an example to his children. And an amazing example he was.
Thank you Sarah. This song soothed me in one of the most troubled times in my life.
Michelle Clark
Same my father is my rock also