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.
Love Come
Sarah McLachlan Lyrics
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Let the beauty of you enter in
For I have hungered for a tender touch
A long and lonely time
I've seen much more than I want to
So much anger so much pain
A line is drawn and lives are torn apart
The wounds too hard to hear
Love has taken me in
Lifted my load
And in this empty place a wonder grows
A dream of some kind of peace
I could hold up as true
I never knew anything about love before you
You call and I come running
I can sense the flood before it breaks
And I'd do anything to dry your tears
To let you know you're safe
Love has taken me in
Lifted my load
And in this empty place a wonder grows
A dream of some kind of peace
I could hold up as true
I never know anything about love before you
Love come light up the shadows
Let the beauty of you enter in
For I have hungered for a tender touch
A long and lonely time
In Sarah McLachlan's song "Love Come," the lyrics invite love to come and bring light to the shadows of the singer's life. The singer describes a past filled with pain and anger, where lines were drawn and lives were torn apart. But with the arrival of love, the singer feels lifted and at peace. The singer declares that they never knew anything about love before this person entered their life.
The song conveys a sense of vulnerability and openness to love. The singer acknowledges their longing for a "tender touch" and the weight of loneliness that they have carried for a long time. However, the arrival of love offers a sense of hope and the possibility of healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Love come light up the shadows
Love, please shine your light on the darkness that surrounds me.
Let the beauty of you enter in
Please bring your loving and beautiful essence into my life.
For I have hungered for a tender touch
I have been desperately longing for affection and tenderness.
A long and lonely time
I have been feeling isolated and alone for an extended period of time.
I've seen much more than I want to
I have witnessed too much pain and tragedy in my life.
So much anger so much pain
There is an overwhelming amount of anger and emotional distress in the world.
A line is drawn and lives are torn apart
Divisive conflict can lead to dire consequences for all involved.
The wounds too hard to hear
The scars of trauma and conflict can be too painful to discuss.
Love has taken me in
Love has brought me comfort and security.
Lifted my load
Love has lightened the burden of my struggles.
And in this empty place a wonder grows
Despite the past pain, my heart is expanding with the potential of love.
A dream of some kind of peace
I envision a future where conflict is replaced by unity and understanding.
I could hold up as true
This dream is something I truly believe in and will strive towards.
I never knew anything about love before you
Before experiencing love, I had no understanding of its transformative power.
You call and I come running
I am completely devoted to responding to your needs.
I can sense the flood before it breaks
I am in tune with your emotions and can anticipate your reactions.
And I'd do anything to dry your tears
I am willing to go to great lengths to comfort and support you.
To let you know you're safe
My ultimate goal is to provide you with a sense of security and protection.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: 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!