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.
Changes
Sarah McLachlan Lyrics
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Could not conceive we'd ever be done
But I feel you drifting, you don't have to hide from me
I just keep hoping you let me in
Maybe I, I can't help but talking, I am here for you
Time passes on by and the way we love changes
Let it keep us from falling
Would you dance with me now?
The candle burned down, we stumbled around in the dark
And I can feel you slipping away
The band keeps on playing, the world keeps revolving
Around all the static, the noise in between
And we need to hear that song again, let the love shine through
Time passes on by and the way we love changes
And we're learning to waltz through the waves like everyone
Let it keep us from falling
Would you dance with me, dance with me now?
New walls, new ladders, none of this matters
We can't walk on water, we can only do better
If it's not forever, if it's time to go I will always remember
I want you to know
When you held me in your arms and said,
Let the love shine through
Time passes on by and the way we love changes
And we're learning to waltz through the waves like everyone
Let it keep us from falling
Would you dance with me, dance with me now?
Would you dance with me, dance with me now?
The lyrics to Sarah McLachlan's Changes convey feelings of heartbreak and the struggle to hold onto a love that is slipping away. The lines express disbelief and confusion at the sudden change in the relationship, and a desire to keep the bond alive. The singer acknowledges the barriers between them but hopes the other person lets her in. She asks for a chance to dance together and keep them from falling apart. The metaphor of waltzing through waves showcases the learning process of adapting to changing circumstances and finding a way to stay together despite inevitable evolution.
The song emphasizes that change is a natural part of love and that willingness to adapt can make relationships stronger in the long run. It also touches on the power of music in bringing people together and soothing hearts. The imagery of a candle burning down, stumbling in the dark, and the world revolving represent the passage of time and the uncertainty of the future. The use of repetition in the phrase "let the love shine through" reinforces the message of hope and the importance of communication.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't believe that you're walking away from us
I never imagined that you would leave me and us behind
Could not conceive we'd ever be done
I never thought we would break up
But I feel you drifting, you don't have to hide from me
I sense distance between us, you can be honest with me
I just keep hoping you let me in
But I still want to be close to you and share your feelings
Maybe I, I can't help but talking, I am here for you
Perhaps it's just me but I want to be there for you
Time passes on by and the way we love changes
Love transforms as time goes on
And we're learning to waltz through the waves like everyone
We have to adjust and adapt like everyone else
Let it keep us from falling
Use the changes to avoid failure
Would you dance with me now?
Can we face these changes together?
The candle burned down, we stumbled around in the dark
Our sparks faded, we lost our way
And I can feel you slipping away
I feel you slipping through my fingers
The band keeps on playing, the world keeps revolving
Life goes on even when our love falters
Around all the static, the noise in between
Despite the distance and distraction
And we need to hear that song again, let the love shine through
We need to reconnect and revive our love
New walls, new ladders, none of this matters
The obstacles don't matter
We can't walk on water, we can only do better
We're not perfect but we can improve
If it's not forever, if it's time to go I will always remember
If our love doesn't last forever, I'll still cherish the memories
I want you to know when you held me in your arms and said
I want you to know that when we were close
Let the love shine through
You inspired me to let our love thrive
Would you dance with me, dance with me now?
Can we dance together and revive our love?
Would you dance with me, dance with me now?
Can we dance together and revive our love?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sarah McLachlan, Pierre Marchand
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Jaded Hart
on In The Arms Of The Angels
This will surely make you cry! Everyone can identify with this song! Hear it you won't regret it. And maybe you'll remember!