Upon graduation from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Sarah Sharp wasted no time in heading across the pond to chase her dreams. On the streets and in the clubs of London, she cut her teeth as a performer and honed her craft at songwriting. Once back in the states, she chose the Austin music scene to start her career and jumped in full force.
Sharp cooked up a weekly jazz gig, garnering much praise from the local music press, which also led to her being voted a Top Jazz Musician in Austin. Concurrently, the release of her 2002 EP Out of Nowhere had acquired a radio following on coveted local Austin radio such as KUT and KGSR.
In December 2003, Sarah teamed up with renowned engineer/producer Dan Workman, whose credits include the biggest names in modern music from Beyonce to ZZ Top. With the addition of composer/arranger, Kevin Ryan, the production team set out to create a tour de force of modern pop, Sarah Sharp’s debut album – Fourth Person.
Sharp’s voice is beautifully descript and distinctly charismatic, complimented by music for the thinking person. Her unique talents offer "a cure for those who cringe at the phrase singer songwriter," while brandishing a style that’s generous with its hooks and blessedly devoid of the brooding insight of typical ‘smart pop.’
Throughout 2004, Sharp tested the waters with performances across the country and reviews of Fourth Person have been excellent. Amplifier Magazine calls it "a richly orchestrated and dynamically produced album of enormous depth and substance," while the Austin Chronicle says of Sharp, "maintaining a one-woman Lilith Fair must be exhausting."
Rated by the Austin Chronicle Critics' Picks as “one of the Top Texas Albums of 2004,” Fourth Person was picked up by Redeye Distribution and released internationally on March 8th 2005. Several performances during the 2005 SxSW Music Conference in Austin turned out to be a seminal turning point in this artist’s career. After garnering two Austin Music Awards for Best Pop and Best Jazz artist, Sarah Sharp scored a star position as Music Supervisor on indie film Drop Dead Sexy, starring Jason Lee and Crispin Glover, which premiered on March 12th at SxSW Film Festival. Sharp has also seen the debut of her music on the silver screen with the inclusion of album track “Blame It On The Night” in the film’s soundtrack.
Sarah Sharp will tour extensively in the U.S. and Europe throughout 2005. In the word of noted UK journalist, Oliver Gray, “This is an artist whose day has come.” Don’t miss out!
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Be Still
Sarah Sharp Lyrics
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You can slow me down
I don't dare move
When I feel you come around
Your shadow engulfs me from behind
But you can haunt me anytime
I'll take whatever I can feel of you
Compared to your pace
And I'm just trying to last
Your shadow engulfs me from behind
But you can haunt me anytime
I'll take whatever I can feel of you
In Sarah Sharp's song "Be Still," the lyrics demonstrate a feeling of surrender and submission to love. The opening line, "I'll be still for you," suggests that the singer is willing to slow down and take a moment to appreciate the person they are addressing. The second line, "You can slow me down," shows a sense of trust and control that the person has over the singer. The line "I don't dare move" signifies a sense of awe and wonder that the singer feels towards the other person. The lyrics "When I feel you come around/Your shadow engulfs me from behind" demonstrate a physical and emotional impact that the other person has on the singer.
Despite the intensity of their feelings, the singer seems to understand that this love may not be permanent, and they are willing to take and appreciate whatever they can get from the other person. The lines "But you can haunt me anytime/I'll take whatever I can feel of you" are particularly evocative. There is a sense of desperation and acceptance here, as if the singer is resigned to the fact that this love may not last forever, but they are willing to accept whatever they can get.
Overall, "Be Still" is a powerful love song that captures the intensity of emotions that come with falling in love. It is a reminder that sometimes, the best thing you can do is be still and appreciate the moment for what it is.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be still for you
I'll calm down and be patient for you
You can slow me down
You have the power to make me relax and take it slow
I don't dare move
I'm afraid to make a move without you
When I feel you come around
I'm aware of your presence as soon as you arrive
Your shadow engulfs me from behind
You have a dominant and protective presence that surrounds me
But you can haunt me anytime
I'm willing to let you control me and stay with me always
I'll take whatever I can feel of you
I'll embrace anything I can experience from being with you
Everything's too fast
The world is moving too quickly and it's overwhelming
Compared to your pace
In contrast, your energy and tempo are more subdued and peaceful
And I'm just trying to last
I'm struggling to keep up with the frantic pace of life and need your guidance to survive
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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