MacLean is the daughter of accomplished actress, Sharlene MacLean and Danny Costain, a singer and dancer from British Columbia. She was also influenced greatly by her step father Marty Reno, a songwriter/guitarist, best known for his recording work with Canadian recording star Gene McLellan.
Nettwerk Records discovered MacLean singing on a ferry between Victoria, B.C. and Salt Spring Island. She signed to Nettwerk Records in April 1995 after moving to Vancouver to record her song "Let Her Feel the Rain" for Lit from Within, a Nettwerk Records benefit compilation for rape crisis centers. Her first live appearance in Vancouver was at Nettwerk Record's 10 Year Anniversary Show at the Vogue Theater.
In October 1995 MacLean went to San Francisco to record her debut album Silence at Brilliant Studios with producer Norm Kerner.
In 1997 MacLean released a five-song EP of live, remixed and re-recorded songs called "If You See Me".
MacLean's second full length album was called "Passenger". It was recorded in New Orleans and produced by Malcolm Burn (Daniel Lanois) and then husband Bill Bell (Tom Cochrane, Danko Jones). It was released in October 1999 by Nettwerk Records in Canada and Capitol Records in America.
From 2002-7 MacLean collaborated with fellow artists Kim Stockwood and Damhnait Doyle. The resulting group was named Shaye. Their debut album "The Bridge" was released in October 2003 on EMI Canada. "Happy Baby" the lead single, was nominated for Single of the Year at the 2004 Juno Awards and won the Canadian Radio music award
Tara MacLean's third full length release Wake was released on the 22nd April, 2008.
If I Fall
Tara MacLean Lyrics
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It took so long to get here
Now I'm saying things I swore I'd never say
And I'm afraid again
I thought I had it in me
I used to be so sure
There I was stronger than ever
And here I am blaming the hurt
I will find a way back to my hands
I'm the only one who can help me find my feet again
Sweet little fighter
Sweet little scar
Sweet little fire
In my heart
It seems so easy now
Everything I dreamed about when I was a child
It looks like a good thing's here
And I think I'll stay for a while
And if I fall, I will find a way back to my hands
I'm the only one who can help me find my feet again
You came in screaming
And never stopped to listen to your one and only prayer
A place for you somewhere
Sweet little fighter
Sweet little scar
Sweet little fire
In my heart
And if I fall,
I will find a way back to my hands
I'm the only one who can help me find my feet again
And if I fall,
I will find a way back to my hands
I'm the only one who can help me find my feet again
And if I fall,
I will find a way back to my hands
I'm the only one who can help me find my feet again
The song "If I Fall" by Tara MacLean is about the struggles and fears of life. The lyrics speak of feeling confident and strong at one point, but then becoming fearful and uncertain when faced with a difficult situation. The lines "It seems so far to go, It took so long to get here" suggests that the journey to get to this point has been a difficult one. The singer also acknowledges that she is saying and feeling things she never thought she would, and is afraid of what will happen next.
Despite these fears, there is a message of hope throughout the song. The refrain "And if I fall, I will find a way back to my hands, I'm the only one who can help me find my feet again" suggests that the singer is determined and resilient enough to overcome anything that may come her way. The line "Sweet little fighter, sweet little scar, sweet little fire, in my heart" reinforces this message, implying that the singer sees herself as a survivor and is proud of the scars and experiences that have made her who she is.
Overall, "If I Fall" is an empowering song about dealing with life's struggles and the importance of resilience and self-reliance in times of hardship.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems so far to go
The distance between where I am now and where I want to be feels daunting.
It took so long to get here
I have worked hard to get to where I am, and it has taken me a long time to do so.
Now I'm saying things I swore I'd never say
Despite my initial promises to myself, I find that I am expressing thoughts and emotions I thought I never would.
And I'm afraid again
Despite my progress, I am still anxious and scared about what the future might hold.
I thought I had it in me
I believed that I had the strength and resilience to handle any challenge that came my way.
I used to be so sure
I was once confident and certain about what I wanted and how to get it.
There I was stronger than ever
At some point in the past, I was incredibly resilient and strong.
And here I am blaming the hurt
Now, however, I find myself taking my pain out on others rather than facing it head-on.
And if I fall, I will find a way back to my hands
Even if I stumble or fail, I know that I have the strength to pick myself up again.
I'm the only one who can help me find my feet again
I know that I am the only one who can truly help myself recover from setbacks.
Sweet little fighter
Despite my struggles, I am determined to keep fighting and pushing forward.
Sweet little scar
My past experiences, while painful, have become a part of me and have helped me grow stronger.
Sweet little fire in my heart
Even during my darkest moments, there is a spark of hope and strength within me.
It seems so easy now
What once felt incredibly difficult or daunting has become more achievable or understandable to me.
Everything I dreamed about when I was a child
My childhood aspirations are finally within reach or becoming a reality.
It looks like a good thing's here
A positive change or opportunity has presented itself in my life.
And I think I'll stay for a while
I am happy and content with my current situation and plan to stick around for a bit.
You came in screaming and never stopped to listen to your one and only prayer
Other people in my life are so consumed by their own pain or anxieties that they fail to see the bigger picture or to seek help and support when they need it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TARA MACLEAN
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@kglin1401
It seems so far to go
It took so long to get here
Now I'm saying things I swore I'd never say
And I'm afraid again
I thought I had it in me
I used to be so sure
There I was stronger than ever
And here I am blaming the hurt
And if I fall, I will find a way back to my hands
I'm the only one who can help me find my feet again
Sweet little fighter
Sweet little scar
Sweet little fire
In my heart
It seems so easy now
Everything I dreamed about when I was a child
It looks like a good thing's here
So I think I'll stay for a while
And if I fall, I will find a way back to my hands
I'm the only one who can help me find my feet again
You came in screaming
And never stopped to listen
To your one and only prayer
A place for you somewhere
Sweet little fighter
Sweet little scar
Sweet little fire
In my heart
And if I fall, I will find a way back to my hands
I'm the only one who can help me find my feet again
And if I fall, I will find a way back to my hands
I'm the only one who can help me find my feet again
And if I fall, I will find a way back to my hands
I'm the only one who can help me find my feet again
@endezeichengrimm
Because;
1. Radio is controlled by he media companies. Now more than ever. The stuff on the radio is not an accident. What is programmed is done on purpose.
2. There have been slutty music videos since the 80's. That is nothing new.
3. There are tonnes of talented female musicians NOW. You just won't hear them on the radio or MTV.
Complaining about what is in the mainstream is a waste of time. Go on the internet and find music you like.
@lisascott2841
One of my all time faves since the day it was released! You're blessed to have such an awesome, talented mom like Tara ❤
@debbiegardiner8273
Such a great artist and so underrated!! I miss her and wish she would release a new album. It has been so long since her last.
@maninthebuff
She just released a new album this week. "Atlantic Blue"
@debbiegardiner8273
Wow. Thanks for letting me know. That is wonderful news and I just read she did it through Pledge Music. Pledge Music and Kickstarter have been helping a number of artists and bands who haven't released new music in years come back and Lila McCann is another singer that has just released new music after a long absence and it is good artists have sites like that to help them. :)
@stellagrand6947
She's my mum. It's true. She did, and she is playing live in PEI at the guild. Xoxo-Stella
@yvonneyvr
I actually first heard of her song "Settling" on a really popular Taiwanese TV drama called Meteor Garden. Then just totally fell in love with her voice and songs on Passenger. After a while, they used the same song for the most anticipated Joey and Pacey kiss on Dawson's Creek. Good times👍
@barbaragerenstein4851
Last time I listened to this was 20 years ago and I still know the lyrics , loved this
@kglin1401
It seems so far to go
It took so long to get here
Now I'm saying things I swore I'd never say
And I'm afraid again
I thought I had it in me
I used to be so sure
There I was stronger than ever
And here I am blaming the hurt
And if I fall, I will find a way back to my hands
I'm the only one who can help me find my feet again
Sweet little fighter
Sweet little scar
Sweet little fire
In my heart
It seems so easy now
Everything I dreamed about when I was a child
It looks like a good thing's here
So I think I'll stay for a while
And if I fall, I will find a way back to my hands
I'm the only one who can help me find my feet again
You came in screaming
And never stopped to listen
To your one and only prayer
A place for you somewhere
Sweet little fighter
Sweet little scar
Sweet little fire
In my heart
And if I fall, I will find a way back to my hands
I'm the only one who can help me find my feet again
And if I fall, I will find a way back to my hands
I'm the only one who can help me find my feet again
And if I fall, I will find a way back to my hands
I'm the only one who can help me find my feet again
@ct8537
Why does this only have 70k views!
One of my favorites ever since it was released until now…
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@michalsalat8438
So evocative and memorable. Thanks again to the friend who introduced me to Tara, Mae Moore, and a bunch of great Canadian artists.