Sarah McLachlan (born Sarah Ann McLachlan January 28, 1968 in Halifax, Nova… Read Full Bio ↴Sarah McLachlan (born Sarah Ann McLachlan January 28, 1968 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada) is a Grammy-winning musician, singer and songwriter.

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.

Intro
Sarah McLachlan Lyrics

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Loving you is easy, loving you is wondrous and pure
I shout it from the roof tops
How long must I wait till I see your smile

Might of been the moonlight
Caught up in the sparkle in your eyes
So we gotta know I should go slow
But its not in me to wait

Cause I'm alive I'm on fire
Shine like a star burst into the sky

Oh the fiery of desire
You burn so bright electrify
You line me up you take me higher

I've been down a long road
I've become a stranger to myself
Digging in my heals and hoping time
Might be kinder if I waited out

Nothing came from wondering
I've became so small and insecure
Didn't know the cost of all I lost
Until I finally fresh and new
(Again with you)

I'm on fire
Shine like a star burst into the sky

Oh the fiery of desire
You burn so bright electrify
You line me up you take me higher

Loving you is easy
Loving you is wondrous and pure

I shout it from the roof tops
How long must I wait till I see your smile

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Intro" by Sarah McLachlan are a declaration of love and desire for someone that the singer has strong feelings for. The first verse sets the tone for the song with the lyrics "Loving you is easy, loving you is wondrous and pure. I shout it from the rooftop. How long must I wait till I see your smile." These lyrics are straightforward and direct, expressing the joy the singer feels about their love for this person.

The second verse expresses the singer's desire for this person, even though they know they should go slow. The lyrics "Might of been the moonlight, caught up in the sparkle in your eyes. So we gotta know I should go slow, but it's not in me to wait" convey a sense of urgency and passion. The chorus reinforces this idea with the lyrics "Cause I'm alive, I'm on fire. Shine like a star burst into the sky. Oh the fiery of desire, you burn so bright electrify. You line me up, you take me higher." These lyrics are full of energy and excitement, showing the depth of feeling the singer has for this person.

The final verse is more reflective, with the lyrics "I've been down a long road. I've become a stranger to myself. Digging in my heels and hoping time. Might be kinder if I waited out. Nothing came from wondering. I've became so small and insecure. Didn't know the cost of all I lost until I finally fresh and new. (Again with you)." These lyrics show the singer's past struggles and how they've grown from them. They also emphasize the importance of being with this person and the positive impact they have on the singer's life.

Overall, the song is a powerful expression of love and desire. The lyrics are full of emotion and convey a sense of urgency and passion.

Line by Line Meaning

Loving you is easy, loving you is wondrous and pure
Loving you comes easily to me, it feels extraordinary and innocent.

I shout it from the roof tops
I proclaim my love for you loudly and publicly.

How long must I wait till I see your smile
I eagerly anticipate seeing your smile, and it feels like a long wait.

Might of been the moonlight
Perhaps it was the moonlight that made me feel this way.

Caught up in the sparkle in your eyes
I am mesmerized by the brightness in your gaze.

So we gotta know I should go slow
I am aware that I should take my time with you, but I cannot help but rush.

But its not in me to wait
Waiting is not something that comes easily to me.

Cause I'm alive I'm on fire
I am passionate and full of life, and it shows in my actions.

Shine like a star burst into the sky
My passion and energy are radiant and fervent.

Oh the fiery of desire
The intensity of my desire for you is like a fire.

You burn so bright electrify
Your presence and love for me are electric and vibrant.

You line me up you take me higher
Your love for me inspires and elevates me to new heights.

I've been down a long road
I have experienced hardship and difficulty in my life.

I've become a stranger to myself
As a result of my struggles, I feel disconnected from who I once was.

Digging in my heals and hoping time
I am resisting change and hoping that time will bring clarity and resolution.

Might be kinder if I waited out
Perhaps waiting patiently would lead to a more favorable outcome.

Nothing came from wondering
I realized that just wondering and waiting was fruitless and unproductive.

I've became so small and insecure
My struggles have made me feel small and uncertain of myself.

Didn't know the cost of all I lost
I was not fully aware of the consequences of my actions, and what I gave up in the process.

Until I finally fresh and new (Again with you)
Only when I am with you do I feel rejuvenated and renewed.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TIMOTHY BURGESS, JONATHAN THOMAS BROOKES, MARTIN VICTOR BLUNT, MARK VINCENT COLLINS, ANTHONY PAUL ROGERS

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