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.
Little B
Sarah McLachlan Lyrics
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I will always love you more, than you love me
I will treasure these years, of our borrowed time
As much as I want it, I know you’re not mine
Goodnight, moon, giving trees
Love you forever, pirate seas
Remember these moments, as you grow
Heart of the jungle and dragon’s lair
Just remember someday, how much your daddy cared
Into your dreams, I will watch you drift
Your memories of this, will be my greatest gift
Goodnight, moon, giving trees
Love you forever, pirate seas
Remember these moments, as you grow
A few more cuddles, before I let you go
In Sarah McLachlan's song, "Little B," the singer is addressing their child, who they call "Little Bee," as it is time for them to go to bed. The first two lines of the song, "Time for bed, Little Bee, Little Bee/I will always love you more than you love me," immediately conveys the intense love and protectiveness the singer has for their child. They recognize that their love might not ever be matched, but that doesn't stop them from feeling it so strongly.
The singer also acknowledges that their time with their child is limited, or "borrowed." They know that the child is not theirs forever, but they want to cherish every moment they have with them. They speak to the child about "remembering these moments, as you grow," and they want to give them "a few more cuddles before [they] let [them] go." The sense of loss and bittersweetness is palpable, as the singer knows they will have to let their child go someday and that they will have to rely on their memories to sustain them.
In the latter half of the song, the singer continues to speak to their child about their future. They mention "heart of the jungle and dragon's lair," perhaps referring to the child's imagination and the adventures they may have, but emphasize that the child should always remember "how much [their] daddy cared." The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the singer's eternal love and the importance of holding onto the moments they have together, recognizing that even those will eventually pass.
Line by Line Meaning
Time for bed, Little Bee, Little Bee
It's time to sleep, my dear child Little Bee.
I will always love you more, than you love me
My love for you is unconditional and forever, regardless of how you may feel about me.
I will treasure these years, of our borrowed time
These moments we spend together are precious and I will always cherish them.
As much as I want it, I know you’re not mine
I understand that you have your own life to live and I cannot control your choices and decisions.
Goodnight, moon, giving trees
Goodnight to the natural world around us that we must appreciate and cherish.
Love you forever, pirate seas
My love for you is as deep and vast as the seas and oceans, and it will endure forever.
Remember these moments, as you grow
As you mature and move forward with your life, always remember the happy moments we shared and how much I love you.
A few more cuddles, before I let you go
Let's have a few more cuddles before you go to sleep, a simple expression of love and affection.
Heart of the jungle and dragon’s lair
Explore the world and take risks, be bold and courageous like a fierce dragon in an exotic jungle.
Just remember someday, how much your daddy cared
One day you will understand how much I have done for you and how much I love you, even if you may not appreciate it right now.
Into your dreams, I will watch you drift
I will keep watching over you and protect you even in your dreams.
Your memories of this, will be my greatest gift
The fondest memories of us together will be the most precious and valuable gift that I can receive.
Contributed by Charlie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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!