Slean recorded her first EP Universe (1997) at the age of nineteen. Since then she has completed a series of albums including: Blue Parade (1998), Night Bugs (2002), and Day One (2004), The Baroness (2008) and the double album Land & Sea (2011).
Night Bugs was her first major label album, co-produced by Slean and Hawksley Workman, and released by WEA in Canada and Atlantic Records in the United States. It was heavily inspired by cabaret music.
In September 2004, Slean released her fourth album, Day One. Here Slean's piano takes a less important spot for the first time in her career. The focus is more on beats, rhythms and guitar, which shines through in the album's first single "Lucky Me". The up-tempo title track "Day One", and "Mary", a song about Slean's grandmother, were released as the second and third singles.
In October 2006, Slean released a mostly-live album, Orphan Music, which consists of songs recorded live at Toronto's Harbourfront Theatre and the Vancouver East Cultural Centre. Other new tracks featuring Slean and the piano were recorded at DNA Recording Facility in Toronto and Kensaltown Studios in the UK.
Also in 2006, she contributed two tracks ("Us and Them" and "Comfortably Numb") to Pink Floyd Redux, a modern 12-track tribute to Pink Floyd.
Her sixth album The Baroness was released March 2008. An EP with outtakes from the album, entitled The Baroness Redecorates, was released in December of the same year.
Another set of B-sides was released in December 2010. For Beauty Lives, fans could vote for their favourite previously unrecorded track. The ten top songs were recorded especially for the collection.
Slean released the double album Land & Sea in September 2011. It is a concept album, where the songs on Land represent grounded topics and are generally more poppy, while the songs on Sea are more ethereal in subject matter and feature classical arrangements.
Slean released Metaphysics in 2017.
For photos and additional information check out Sarah Slean's official website, www.SarahSlean.com.
Blue Parade
Sarah Slean Lyrics
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The blue parade
They're throwing snowflakes and
Singing my name
In deep blue voices
I hear them say,
There's good love out there
Just you wait...
Hold on, I'm coming
Don't let anybody in
He don't read stars now 'cause he's getting old
So busy neutralizing
So much it leaves me cold and
How could you lie
How could you leave?
And take of my body, my hands,
My deep blue dreams...
Hold on, I'm coming
Don't let anybody in
Hold on, I'm ready
Lock your doors and wait for me
Now leaves are falling
From the mercy tree
The blue surrounds me
So I can get some sleep, and
Katie calls, and she'll say
'There's good love out there
Just you wait
You wait'
Oh, hold on, I'm coming
Don't let anybody in
Oh, hold on, I'm ready
Lock your doors and wait for me
The song "Blue Parade" by Sarah Slean is a melancholic and introspective tune that explores the idea of waiting for good love to finally arrive despite the difficulties that one may encounter along the way. The blue parade mentioned in the lyrics appears to be a metaphor for the passing of time, as the singer hears them coming, throwing snowflakes and singing her name. The deep blue voices of the parade seem to represent the inner voice that urges the singer to hold on and wait for love, which is promised to arrive eventually.
The second verse of the song takes a darker turn, as the singer confronts the fact that the person she used to rely on for guidance and support is no longer available. The person in question is either dead or has grown old and indifferent, and their absence leaves a gaping hole in the singer's life. She implores them not to let anybody in and reveals her vulnerability by describing how they took away her body, hands, and deep blue dreams. It is as if the singer is stuck in a state of emotional limbo, unable to move forward or find peace until the promised good love finally arrives.
The final part of the song brings a sense of closure as the singer finds solace in nature and the support of her friend, Katie. The leaves falling from the mercy tree symbolize the passing of time and the inevitability of change, while the blue that surrounds the singer denotes a feeling of calm and acceptance. Katie's assurance that good love is waiting out there provides a glimmer of hope and a reason to hold on a little longer.
Overall, "Blue Parade" is a poignant and meditative song that speaks to the difficulties of waiting for good love and the importance of finding support and solace along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear them coming
Sarah is aware of something about to take place.
The blue parade
The snowflakes Sarah hears are a spiritual representation of a parade. The parade is representative of the group of people she has been waiting for. It stimulates a feeling of liberation and freedom within her.
They're throwing snowflakes and
The snowflakes tossed by the blue parade represent the purity and bliss in her life.
Singing my name
The blue parade is singing beautifully to celebrate her and welcome her to a new stage in her life.
In deep blue voices
The color blue represents calmness and order. Her ears pick up on the same serenity coming from the chorus of the blue parade.
I hear them say,
Through song, the blue parade speaks to Sarah's heart, soothing and calming her inner negativity.
There's good love out there
The parade assures Sarah that there is love in her future, and she should be optimistic.
Just you wait...
The blue parade tells Sarah something good is coming, and there's a need for patience.
Hold on, I'm coming
Sarah recognizes her past is holding her back, but she promises to make it back to a place of optimism and positivity.
Don't let anybody in
Sarah needs to hold onto the newfound positivity and discourage negativity from infiltrating her thoughts.
He don't read stars now 'cause he's getting old
The 'he' in the song refers to someone who predicted negative outcomes in Sarah's life beforehand but can no longer read the stars now. The stars represent Venus and Saturn, which signify love and wisdom, respectively.
So busy neutralizing
Instead of acknowledging the importance of love and wisdom, the 'he' in the song became passive and dismissed crucial aspects of life.
So much it leaves me cold and
His lack of enthusiasm and empathy drained her completely.
How could you lie
Sarah never imagined the 'he' in her past could lie to her, creating more distress and mistrust.
How could you leave?
'He' left Sarah after making promises that he couldn't fulfill, causing her to lose faith in his beliefs.
And take of my body, my hands,
Sarah offered herself to the 'he' in her past, giving herself to him entirely without reserve, but he took advantage of her trust.
My deep blue dreams...
Sarah's blue dreams represent her aspirations: to be loved, to be successful, and to have a rich life, but it was all crushed by the 'he' in her past.
Now leaves are falling
Sarah's past is over, and finally, her troubles are diminishing.
From the mercy tree
The tree is 'merciful' and is remedying the damage caused to Sarah by the 'he' in her past.
The blue surrounds me
The serenity and comfort Sarah gets from the 'he' in her present surround her entirely, making her feel helplessly safe.
So I can get some sleep, and
Sarah hopes that the blue atmosphere enveloped around her will bring her pleasant sleep and dreams, allowing her to wake up the next day feeling summoned and inspired.
Katie calls, and she'll say
Katie who represents someone close to her, is calling. It symbolizes encouragement, solace, and unconditional love.
'There's good love out there
Katie, through her words, is assuring Sarah that love, a beautiful type of love, still exists out there, and that Sarah will come out on top in the end.
Just you wait
Katie promises Sarah that it's just a matter of time before she finds true peace and happiness.
Oh, hold on, I'm coming
Once again, Sarah assures herself that she's going to come out of this situation, promising to be diligent and patient.
Don't let anybody in
For a final time, Sarah reminds herself that she must keep out negativity and mistrust of others to maintain her newfound positivity.
Oh, hold on, I'm ready
Sarah reminds herself that she needs to embrace everything that comes her way, and she's determined to change her life's course.
Lock your doors and wait for me
Sarah tells herself that she needs to be patient, wait for the right chances, and lock out all the negative aspects of her life to create a space of positivity within her being.
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muby subulwa
belíssima musica!!
Rokzane
Wow....this is insanely beautiful!!
AskCHRISSY
Cannot find this album anywhere…found it with my dads belongings