An accomplished soprano, Sasha received her vocal training at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. With an edgy sophistication and an artist’s desire for freedom, Sasha eventually rebelled against the constraints of the tight-laced opera scene, and left behind her established career as a classical performer.
She began collaborating with pop producer Frank Fitzpatrick and redefined her performance. She unveiled her new sound at top venues in New York and Los Angeles, and performed for over 8,000 people in Europe’s largest nightclub, Club Privilege in Ibiza, Spain.
She received overwhelming acclaim from U.S. and European club audiences and was soon asked to record the theme song to the film Princess Mononoke; the critically acclaimed, Holy Smoke, starring Kate Winslet; Modigliani, starring Andy Garcia; and most recently, the end credit song to Kettle of Fish starring Mathew Modine and Gina Gerson. Her song “Miles Away” was chosen as the theme song for the 2005 Toronto Film Festival. Her alluring rendition of “Angeli” was featured in Victoria Secret’s Fall 2006 campaign.
Sasha sings for top designers and celebrities at events like the re-opening of Bulgari’s flagship store in Beverly Hill’s, and for the launching of their new jewelry lines in Cannes, Paris, Basel, Sao Paolo, Rome and St. Petersburg. She performed for Maserati at The Four Seasons, and different fashion designers including Caroline Herrera and Richard Tyler, Max Mara, and Narciso Rodriguez. Sasha’s most recent appearance was for the Whitney Museum’s annual charity gala this past October.
Sasha Lazard’s debut album, The Myth of Red, was released on Higher Octave Music//EMI and made a remarkable impact on Billboard’s Hot Dance Chart and Billboard’s Classical Crossover Chart. Sasha has completed an acoustic CD entitled “Moonfall” which is available on CDbaby.com/sasha Lazard. She is at work on a follow up album to The Myth of Red, working with producers BLISS and collaborating again with Frank Fitzpatrick and David Tobocman. The EP will soon be available on CD Baby.com.
Sasha most recently recorded a duet album with soprano Shawna Stone entitled “Siren” for Manhattan Records/EMI. SIREN was produced by Peter Asher and Frank Fitzpatrick and will be released on March 5, 2007. Sasha and Shawna will be appearing in March in a PBS special entitled “Heavenly Voices.
Miles Away
Sasha Lazard Lyrics
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Miles away
Another day, I’m holding out
There’s only so much more I can take
Floating through time so easily
Though I feel so tired I’m awake
And it won’t take that long
And I can’t wait to be with you again
Miles away
When there’s no road I can lead you
Miles away
Wherever I’ve gone I can breath you
Miles away
Just ask the hours for lead us so straight
Miles away
Closer we feel though we’re miles away
Another day we all begin
I can feel you want closing in
Just as the night wants to an end
Every touching part I was sent
And it won’t take that long
Absensce makes the heart stronger
And I can’t wait to be with you again
Miles away
When there’s no road I can lead you
Miles away
Wherever I’ve gone I can breath you
Miles away
Just ask the hours for lead us so straight
Miles away
Closer we feel though we’re miles away
Miles away
When there’s no living without you
Miles away
However strong I still need you
Miles away
Who will us promise there’s time everyday
Miles away
Closer we feel though we’re miles away
Miles away
Miles away
Miles away
When there’s no road I can lead you
Miles away
Wherever I’ve gone I can breath you
Miles away
Just ask the hours for lead us so straight
Miles away
Closer we feel though we’re miles away
The first verse of this song speaks about holding on despite feeling tired and exhausted. The singer is floating through time which represents a feeling of being lost, but they still hold out. They mention that absence makes the heart stronger, which implies that the distance between the singer and their loved one is probably physical. They are separated, and the singer is looking forward to being reunited with their loved one. The chorus emphasizes the physical distance between the singer and their loved one. It talks about how despite the distance, they can still feel close to each other. The singer feels that they can’t lead their loved one to themselves, but they can still breathe their essence no matter the distance. The second verse emphasizes the desire to be with their loved one despite closing the gap being a challenge. The singer mentions that every part of them was sent to their loved one, implying that they wouldn't be whole without them. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing that despite the distance, they feel close together, and each passing hour leads them closer to being reunited.
Line by Line Meaning
Miles away
Repeatedly emphasized distance between two people
Another day, I’m holding out
Day by day, I try to endure this separation
There’s only so much more I can take
I'm reaching my limit of coping with the distance apart
Floating through time so easily
Every day seems to blend together with effortless motion
Though I feel so tired I’m awake
Despite feeling drained, my emotions are still very much active
And it won’t take that long
The longing ache will subside sooner than expected
Absence makes the heart stronger
The distance is actually building a stronger bond
And I can’t wait to be with you again
Just imagining a reunion brings joy and anticipation
When there’s no road I can lead you
When a physical path to each other is blocked
Wherever I’ve gone I can breathe you
Your essence follows me wherever I travel
Just ask the hours to lead us so straight
Time will guide us on a straight path towards each other
Closer we feel though we’re miles away
The distance isn't hindering our emotional closeness
I can feel you want closing in
I sense that you're wanting to be close to me
Just as the night wants to end
As sure as daybreak follows the night
Every touching part I was sent
Every time we've touched, it has been unforgettable
When there’s no living without you
When life without you is impossible to fathom
However strong I still need you
Even though I'm strong on my own, I still need you
Who will promise us there’s time everyday
Who can guarantee we'll have time for each other every day?
Contributed by Owen R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.