Guitar player, lead singer, and songwriter, Abisha Uhl has an ear for pop, a mouth for rock, and an attitude for punk. She first picked up a guitar at age 13 in Okinawa, Japan where she lived until she was 18 and moved to the US. She began listening to Michelle Branch and Vanessa Carlton, which led to her becoming a solo artist in the Minneapolis area and eventually becoming a founding member of Sick Of Sarah. Her lyrics speak maturely and sometimes humorously of love, loss, and often nothing at all, but regardless of the topic, Abisha will sing every song like it’s the greatest thing anyone’s ever heard.
Lead guitarist and back-up vocalist, Katie Murphy was always involved in some type of musical endeavor growing up in south St. Paul, MN. She began teaching herself piano at 15 years of age and acoustic guitar when she was 16. Always looking to advance her skills, she picked up the electric guitar early on during the course of Sick Of Sarah's construction, per the band’s request, and has since found that flexibility and creativity are the keys to her performance. Katie lists Jewel and John Fogerty as her biggest musical influences.
Jessie Farmer originally from Peoria, IL, decided on music as her passion at the tender age of 7 when a piano was introduced into her home. She learned both the guitar and drums after that. She found success as the touring bass player for prominent Minneapolis punk rock band, Babes In Toyland in 2000. Jessie had sworn off the bass just before she was approached by lead singer Abisha to play in her new band. Jessie cowrites many of SOS’s songs. Influenced by Joan Jett and the Mamas And The Papas, Jessie brings a natural, seasoned rock tone as the bass player and back-up vocalist.
Drummer Brooke Svanes began playing drums when she was 11 years old and since then has become a meticulously skillful drummer. She has been in bands all through her teen years in Bismarck, ND and now calls Minneapolis her home. She may look at ease behind a set, but do not be fooled by her calmness; you are guaranteed to feel her Sleater-Kinney influence as well as a decade of practice in every beat she makes.
You may have noticed there is no one named Sarah in the band. The namesake for the band is in fact a Sarah—the lead singer's former roommate who stated one day she was just plain sick of her own name. It caught the girls' ears and then caught on.
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One night stand
Sick of Sarah Lyrics
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I'll make you wonder now.
Give your fingertips a break.
I'll take you under.
I'll make you wonder now.
I'll make you wonder.
Give your fingertips a break.
I'll take you under.
And when it starts back into night,
You’ll ask me if I want to play.
Come and chase me through the night and
Feel this fine line escalate.
I'll make you wonder.
I'll make you wonder now.
Give your fingertips a break.
I'll take you under.
I'll make you wonder.
Let me whisper melodies.
Pull me in a little more.
Pull me close, serenity.
If you can’t stop me,
No you’ll do it.
Now you’ll do it.
No you do it again.
And when you wake up
In yesterday's makeup,
You left me with the message,
"Can we still be friends?"
And when it starts back into night,
You’ll ask me if I want to play.
Come and chase me through the night and
Feel this fine line escalate.
I can’t believe you’re,
I can’t believe you’re gone.
I can’t believe you’re,
I can’t believe you’re gone.
You were my little favorite feeling.
Let's sing la-la-la-lala.
You are my new favorite feeling.
You are my new favorite feeling.
Singing whoa-aoh-aoh.
I catch you at the right time.
Not my feeling, not my feeling.
If you can’t stop me
No you’ll do it,
Now you’ll do it,
No you do it again.
And when you wake up
In yesterday’s makeup,
You left me with the message,
"Can we still be friends?"
And when it starts back into night,
You’ll ask me if I want to play.
Come and chase me through the night and
Feel me taste your breath away.
I can’t believe you’re,
I can’t believe you’re gone.
I can’t believe you’re,
I can’t believe you’re gone.
The lyrics to Sick of Sarah's song One Night Stand center around the allure and excitement of a one night stand, intertwined with the inevitable pain and regret that can come with it. The song starts off with the singer flirting with their potential partner, promising to make them wonder and taking them under their spell. The lyrics then shift to the actual night of the one night stand, with the singer describing the passionate moments shared between them and their partner.
However, as the night draws to a close and morning breaks, the tone of the song changes. The singer expresses disbelief and sadness that the intimate connection they had with their partner is over, and they are now left alone. The lyrics "Can we still be friends?" suggest that the singer may be hoping for more than just a one night stand, and that they are grappling with the potential heartache that can come with casual hookups.
Overall, the song seems to be a cautionary tale about the dangers of one night stands, and the emotional toll they can take on individuals. The lyrics showcase the excitement and passion that can be found in these types of encounters, but also highlight the painful aftermath and sense of loss that can linger long after the night is over.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll make you wonder.
I will intrigue and fascinate you.
I'll make you wonder now.
I will make you question and ponder at this moment.
Give your fingertips a break.
Take a break and let me take charge for a while.
I'll take you under.
I will lead and guide you into deep sensations and feelings.
And when it starts back into night,
As night falls once again,
You’ll ask me if I want to play.
You will inquire if I am willing to indulge in a game.
Come and chase me through the night and
Pursue me through the darkness and
Feel this fine line escalate.
Experience this delicate threshold increasing.
Let me whisper melodies.
Allow me to softly sing tunes to you.
Pull me in a little more.
Draw me in closer to you.
Pull me close, serenity.
Bring me near and experience peacefulness.
If you can’t stop me,
If you cannot resist me,
No you’ll do it.
You will still give in.
Now you’ll do it.
Now you will carry out the act.
No you do it again.
You will repeat the action once more.
And when you wake up
After you awaken
In yesterday's makeup,
Wearing the makeup from the day before,
You left me with the message,
You gave me the communication
"Can we still be friends?"
"Can we maintain a platonic relationship?"
You were my little favorite feeling.
You were my cherished emotion.
Let's sing la-la-la-lala.
Let us joyfully sing together.
You are my new favorite feeling.
You are the emotion I now adore the most.
Singing whoa-aoh-aoh.
Singing out loud with excitement.
I catch you at the right time.
I found you at the perfect moment.
Not my feeling, not my feeling.
This is not my emotion, not mine to claim.
Feel me taste your breath away.
Let me devour your breath with pleasure.
I can’t believe you’re gone.
I cannot fathom that you have left me.
Contributed by Ella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.