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.
Ben's Song
Sarah McLachlan Lyrics
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I was dreaming of my true love's power
Who will bring a light to stoke the fire
Fear not, for you're still breathing
On a winter's day
I saw a life blood drained away
A cold wind blows on a windless day
Hear the cry for new life, the morning's flame
You were the brightest light
That burned too soon in vain
Who will bring you back
From where there's no return
Fear not for you just dreaming
On a winter's day
I saw the life blood drained away
A cold wind blows on a windless day
On a windless day
On a windless day
Ah
The lyrics of Sarah McLachlan's song "Ben's Song" are an emotional and bittersweet exploration of loss, grief, and hope. The first verse begins with the singer deeply immersed in a state of despair, describing the "darkest hour" and dreaming of their loved one's power to bring light to their life. The lyrics then turn to a more hopeful tone, reassuring the listener not to give up as they are still breathing.
The second verse describes a winter's day where the singer saw life drain away, but despite the cold wind blowing on a windless day, there is still hope for new life and the morning's flame. The chorus reflects on the loss of a bright light that burned too soon in vain, asking who can bring the loved one back from where there is no return - but ultimately, the lyrics affirm that there is no need to fear, for their loved one is still dreaming.
Overall, "Ben's Song" paints a heart-wrenching picture of grief and loss, but ultimately offers hope and the promise of new beginnings through the morning's flame.
Line by Line Meaning
On the hills of fire, the darkest hour
In the most difficult of times, in the most daunting place
I was dreaming of my true love's power
I longed for the strength and protection of my beloved
Who will bring a light to stoke the fire
Who will bring hope and support to reignite our passion and perseverance
Fear not, for you're still breathing
Do not despair, for you are still alive and have the ability to endure
On a winter's day
During a time of hardship and coldness
I saw a life blood drained away
I witnessed the loss of vitality and energy
A cold wind blows on a windless day
Even in the absence of any external turbulence, the chill of despair can still consume us
Hear the cry for new life, the morning's flame
Listen to the call for hope and rejuvenation, the spark of a new beginning
You were the brightest light
You were the shining beacon of hope and inspiration
That burned too soon in vain
However, your brilliance was extinguished prematurely and without purpose
Who will bring you back
Who will revive your spirit and reignite your flame
From where there's no return
From a place of no escape or hopelessness
Fear not for you just dreaming
Do not be afraid, for you are only experiencing a nightmare and can wake up from it
On a winter's day
During a time of hardship and coldness
I saw the life blood drained away
I witnessed the loss of vitality and energy
A cold wind blows on a windless day
Even in the absence of any external turbulence, the chill of despair can still consume us
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sarah McLachlan
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@paraladohorizonte8282
Uma voz que se ouve com suavidade e se sente na alma!...
@xirisx1988
Wow, amazing those first notes. I love her voice.
@patbirder
Still gives me chills.
@IrinaldoSoares
Bela canção! Isto sim é música de qualidade!
@AC-ld4np
I've had this album since it came out, and this song still brings me to tears every time I hear it. A song of catharsis for me. Being a guy, you know, with all those pent up emotions, it's a good release.
@piscesrunner863
Andrew Corrigan Nice to read your comment...It's refreshing and sweet. We women love that.
@berenicemaristela9755
piscesrunner 💕😇🌜
@nelsonamaral334
Totally understand... It has that same effect on me
@EchoesDaBear
I think Sarah has more songs that have made me cry than any other artist (and it's not a bad thing) - she has a way of touching my soul & tapping my emotions! This was the first song of hers to do that to me...still does.
@skylermummert24
This makes you cry this is trash lol