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.
Go Tell It On The Mountain
Sarah McLachlan Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
Jesus Christ is born
Down the lonely manger
The humble Christ was born
That blessed Christmas morn
Hallelujah
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
Jesus Christ is born
While shepherds kept their watch
O'er silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
There shown a holy light
Hallelujah
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
Jesus Christ is born
Down the lonely manger
The humble Christ was born
And God sent salvation
That blessed Christmas morn
Hallelujah
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
Jesus Christ is born
Jesus Christ is born
The song "Go Tell It On The Mountain" is a traditional African-American spiritual which was first published in a hymnal in 1907. Sarah McLachlan's rendition of the song brings a modern twist to the classic Christmas carol. The lyrics are a call to action to spread the news of Jesus' birth. McLachlan's version begins with a cry of joy, "Hallelujah", to indicate the good news of the savior's birth. The first verse invites listeners to share the news across hills and valleys, encouraging everyone to tell others they meet about the birth of Jesus.
The second verse takes us back to the humble beginnings of the savior in a manger. The arrival of the savior is heralded as "God sent salvation" on a "blessed Christmas morn." The third verse recalls the story of the shepherds watching over their flocks at night when an angel appeared to them in the sky, announcing the news of the savior's arrival. It concludes with a call to action, repeating the chorus to "Go tell it on the mountain."
The song is a hymn celebrating the Christmas story, a time of giving, joy, and love. While the lyrics may seem simple, they evoke powerful feelings of hope, excitement, and joy. McLachlan's version captures the classic beauty of the original tune while adding her unique style to the piece. The song is a beautiful reminder of the importance of spreading good news and coming together to celebrate the love and kindness that Jesus brought into the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Hallelujah
Expressing praise or joy for the subject of the song
Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the good news of the birth of Jesus
Over the hills and everywhere
To everyone and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the good news of the birth of Jesus
Jesus Christ is born
The message to be spread is about the birth of Jesus Christ
Down the lonely manger
The birthplace of Jesus, a humble and simple location
The humble Christ was born
Jesus, despite being the son of God, was born in a humble and modest manner
And God sent salvation
Jesus is seen as a means of salvation for humanity, as sent by God
That blessed Christmas morn
Refers to the morning of Jesus' birth, seen as a moment of divine blessing
While shepherds kept their watch
Refers to the story of shepherds being the first to receive news of Jesus' birth from angels
O'er silent flocks by night
The shepherds were watching over their flocks of sheep during the night
Behold throughout the heavens
A vision of angels appearing in the sky, signaling the birth of Jesus
There shown a holy light
A bright and divine light that symbolizes the presence of God
Jesus Christ is born
The message to be spread is about the birth of Jesus Christ
Hallelujah
Expressing praise or joy for the subject of the song
Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the good news of the birth of Jesus
Over the hills and everywhere
To everyone and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the good news of the birth of Jesus
Jesus Christ is born
The message to be spread is about the birth of Jesus Christ
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sarah Mclachlan, Traditional, Pierre Marchand
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
April Nolan
beautiful soul...beautiful child of God
Douglas Boyd
Beautiful job! Fantastic.....
blameitonablackstar
I love all these uploads with the fireplace, it makes it feel cozy even in Hawaii. Thanks for your beautiful songs!!!
Mixed Up Melodies
Wow! What a awesome video! Going to get back to pursuing my own dreams from all the inspiration. 🎯🥁💞😮
Sally M
Love this version. Sounds like Emmylou Harris singing @ 42 seconds.
peze80
@Doug Lubbers-Moore Thanks again for checking that out! Merry Christmas!
Doug Lubbers-Moore
@peze80 Just looked up the other two leads. Devon Portielje is part of a Canadian indie band called Half Moon Run and Martha Wainwright is a Canadian-American singer and the sister to singer Rufus Wainwright.
peze80
@Doug Lubbers-Moore Thanks a lot. I don't know any of those names...so is Emmylou the only other "star/celebrity" on the track? And the others are "just" backup/studio singers?
Doug Lubbers-Moore
@peze80 Other lead vocals include Devon Portielje and Martha Wainwright. Also, Conner Molander, Dylan Phillips, and Issac Symonds are credited as vocalists.
peze80
@Doug Lubbers-Moore OK, that's great! Thanks for your super quick reply!! But who else is on here? There's a male voice too, at least, might be more...