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.
Fumbling Towards Ecstacy
Sarah McLachlan Lyrics
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I'm not frightened anymore
It's my heart that pounds beneath my flesh
It's my mouth that pushes out this breath
And if I shed a tear, I won't cage it
I won't fear love
And if I feel a rage, I won't deny it
Companion to our demons
They will dance and we will play
With chairs, candles, and cloth
Making darkness in the day
It will be easy to look in or out
Upstream or down without a thought
And if I shed a tear, I won't cage it
I won't fear love
And if I feel a rage, I won't deny it
I won't fear love
Peace in the struggle
To find peace
Comfort on the way
To comfort
And if I shed a tear, I won't cage it
I won't fear love
And if I feel a rage, I won't deny it
I won't fear love
I won't fear love
I won't fear love
And if I shed a tear, I won't cage it
I won't fear love
And if I feel a rage, I won't deny it
I won't fear love
I won't fear love
I won't fear love
And if I shed a tear, I won't cage it
I won't fear love
The verses of "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy" by Sarah McLachlan reveal a sense of self-acceptance and embracing one's emotions, whether it is a tear or rage. The first verse contains a powerful message about letting go of one's fears and turning towards strength, as the singer notes that their fear has left them and they are no longer frightened. The singer then acknowledges their heartbeat and breath, the physical sensation of being alive, and how they are not afraid to express themselves.
In the second verse, the singer refers to their "companion to our demons," which is the act of coming to terms with and facing one's inner struggles. The singer accepts the pain and darkness that life can bring by symbolizing it with "chairs, candles, and cloth / Making darkness in the day." They reveal that it is easy to go one way or another without much thought - this can be read in both a positive and negative light. On one side, it's powerful to follow instinct and intuition without letting fear control us. But on the other side, it's also easy to lose oneself in the madness of life.
The chorus, repeated multiple times throughout the song, reinforces the singer's decision to accept their emotions and not be afraid of love, heartbreak, or anger. It seems to suggest that peace and comfort come through accepting and acknowledging our emotions, rather than denying them or trying to put them in a cage. It is a beautiful message of self-love, self-acceptance, and emotional freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
All the fear has left me now
I have overcome my fear and anxiety
I'm not frightened anymore
I am no longer scared or intimidated by the unknown
It's my heart that pounds beneath my flesh
My emotions are intense and heartfelt
It's my mouth that pushes out this breath
My voice speaks my truth and my experiences
And if I shed a tear, I won't cage it
I will let out my emotions and express my feelings
I won't fear love
I will embrace love and allow myself to be loved
And if I feel a rage, I won't deny it
I acknowledge and accept all my feelings, including anger
Companion to our demons
Our inner demons are a constant presence
They will dance and we will play
We must learn to coexist with our demons and not let them control us
With chairs, candles, and cloth
We can create the atmosphere and surroundings we need to confront our demons
Making darkness in the day
We can face our fears in the midst of everyday life
It will be easy to look in or out
We can observe our internal and external experiences without fear or judgment
Upstream or down without a thought
We can navigate life's challenges without hesitation or resistance
Peace in the struggle
Inner peace can be found in the midst of struggle and turmoil
To find peace
We must actively seek out inner peace and tranquility
Comfort on the way
We can experience emotional comfort and support during our journey to find peace
And if I shed a tear, I won't cage it
I will continue to express my emotions freely and without inhibition
I won't fear love
I will embrace love and all its vulnerabilities
And if I feel a rage, I won't deny it
I will confront and process all my emotions, even the difficult ones
I won't fear love
I will be open to love and all the risks and rewards that come with it
I won't fear love
I will not let my fear of vulnerability get in the way of giving and receiving love
I won't fear love
I will trust in love and the transformative power it holds
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Pierre Marchand, Sarah McLachlan
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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!