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Sarah
Sherrié Austin Lyrics
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It's been this way for a while
Got nothing good to say
Friends are calling
But you don't pick up the phone
You don't wanna laugh
You tore your diary in half
Your days are cloudy
And you spend your nights alone
Sarah, you'll find the sun
A little rain falls on everyone
Oh Sarah, come out and play
It's a big ol' world, it's a brand new day
You don't want to dance
The music holds no romance
You can't find the beat
Your heart is heavy
And love is a sad, sad song
You don't want to sing
The words, they don't mean a thing
You've lost the melody
The party's over
And maybe you've stayed too long
Sarah, you'll find the sun
A little rain falls on everyone
Oh Sarah, come out and play
It's a big ol' world, it's a brand new day
Oh, oh, it's never easy letting go
Oh, oh, healing a heart can be so slow
Sarah, you'll find the sun
A little rain falls on everyone
Oh Sarah, come out and play
It's a big ol' world, it's a brand new day
In Sherrié Austin's song "Sarah," the singer is addressing someone who is experiencing emotional pain and isolation. The lyrics describe a person who is unwilling or unable to engage with the world around them, who has lost interest in things they used to enjoy, and who has become isolated from their friends and family. The first stanza sets the tone by describing the person's refusal to smile or talk to their friends. The singer implores Sarah to come out of her shell, promising that she will find happiness again and that there is a big, exciting world waiting for her.
The second half of the song explores some of the specific ways in which Sarah has withdrawn from the world. She doesn't want to dance or sing, and even the music that used to bring her joy now sounds empty and meaningless. The metaphor of love being a "sad, sad song" suggests that Sarah may have recently experienced a painful breakup or loss. The repeated refrain of "Sarah, you'll find the sun" reinforces the idea that Sarah is in a dark place right now, but that things will get better if she can find the courage to leave her room and rejoin the world.
Overall, "Sarah" is a compassionate and empathetic song about depression and the struggle to find hope in difficult times. Its gentle, folksy melody and reassuring lyrics make it an uplifting anthem for anyone who has ever felt lost or alone.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't wanna smile
You refuse to display happiness on your face
It's been this way for a while
It has been a noticeable amount of time since your demeanor changed
Got nothing good to say
You have nothing positive to contribute
Friends are calling
Your loved ones try to reach out to you
But you don't pick up the phone
You choose to not acknowledge their attempts to connect
You don't wanna laugh
You have lost interest in finding amusement
You tore your diary in half
You destroyed written records of your thoughts and feelings
You never leave your room
You isolate yourself from the world
Your days are cloudy
Your mind and outlook are filled with despair
And you spend your nights alone
You have no companionship in your darkness
You don't want to dance
You have lost the desire for rhythmic movement
The music holds no romance
You cannot find a connection to the melodies
You can't find the beat
You cannot catch the rhythm that moves others
Your heart is heavy
You carry an emotional weight that burdens you
And love is a sad, sad song
Your perceptions of romance are sorrowful
You don't want to sing
You lack the willingness to vocalize
The words, they don't mean a thing
You do not find significance in the lyrics you hear
You've lost the melody
You can no longer identify the song's tune
The party's over
You believe your social life is dormant
And maybe you've stayed too long
Perhaps you have prolonged your negative feelings
Sarah, you'll find the sun
Sarah, hope exists for you
A little rain falls on everyone
Everyone experiences challenging times
Oh Sarah, come out and play
Sarah, embrace the opportunities that present themselves
It's a big ol' world, it's a brand new day
There are endless possibilities for a fresh start
Oh, oh, it's never easy letting go
The process of releasing the past is arduous
Oh, oh, healing a heart can be so slow
Mending emotional wounds is a gradual process
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Jaime Kyle, Sherrie Austin, Will Rambeaux, William Rambeaux
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