Tegan and Sara were born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They initially played… Read Full Bio ↴Tegan and Sara were born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They initially played as PLUNK and lacked a drummer and bass player. In 1997, they used their school’s recording studio to record two demo albums: Who's in Your Band? and Play Day. They had three demo albums called Orange Demo, Yellow Demo, and Red Demo. In 1998, they made an early breakthrough by winning Garage Warz Battle of the Bands, a local music competition in Calgary. Since then, the two have toured with Neil Young, Rufus Wainwright, Kaki King, Northern State, An Horse, The Pretenders, Ben Folds, The Killers, Louis XIV, Rachael Cantu, Cake, Gogol Bordello, Hot Hot Heat, Ryan Adams, Veda Hille, Little Birdy, Iron On, Little Brazil, Death Cab for Cutie, Weezer, City and Colour,Angels & Airwaves and Girl in a Coma. They also performed a show at Sarah McLachlan's Lilith Fair. They are signed to Neil Young's Vapor Records in Canada and to Sire in the United States as their previous label, Sanctuary Records, is no longer releasing new music in the United States.

When they were competing in Garage Warz, they were known as "Sara and Tegan" because that is how their mother registered them on the competition forms. The competition was held at a local bar/club in Calgary, and since the twins were only 17 at the time, they were actually not able to go inside without adult supervision. Their first album, Under Feet Like Ours, was initially released under the name "Sara and Tegan"; copies are now a sought-after commodity among their fans.

While both twins are similarly involved in vocals and playing instruments, the singing of the lead melody usually goes to whichever twin wrote the particular song. The two usually did not sing together on their early albums, however, they do on their later albums and in concert.

They are known for their onstage banter; their stories and commentary about their childhood, politics, life on the road, etc. have become an indispensable part of their live shows.

Their fifth album, The Con, was released on July 24, 2007. It was co-produced by Chris Walla. Jason McGerr of Death Cab for Cutie, Matt Sharp of The Rentals (who was with Weezer during The Blue Album and Pinkerton), Hunter Burgan of AFI, and Kaki King appear on the album.

Tegan and Sara recently released their sixth album, Sainthood, on October 27, 2009.

I Can't Take It
Tegan & Sara Lyrics

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So move, yeah move
So move, yeah move
I've got no where to go
I've got no where to go
So move
Don't move so slow
Don't move so slow
Don't move so slow

Don't move so slow
So move, yeah move
I've got no where to go
I've got no where to go
So move
Don't move so slow
Don't move so slow
Don't move so slow
Don't move so slow
I can't take it
I can't take it
I can't take it
I can't take it
I can woah woah woah woah
I can woah woah woah woah
I can't take it
I can't take it
I can't take it
I can't take it
I can woah woah woah woah
I can woah woah woah woah

I can woah woah woah woah
I can woah woah woah woah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tegan & Sara's song I Can't Take It are quite simple and repetitive, but with a powerful message. The song is about feeling stuck in a situation and wanting desperately to move forward. The repeated chorus of "I can't take it" expresses the frustration and urgency of the situation.

The first verse starts with the words "So move, yeah move", which can be interpreted as a call to action. The singer is asking someone, possibly themselves, to take action and move forward. The next line, "I've got no where to go", suggests a feeling of being trapped or lacking options.

The second verse repeats the same pattern with the added line "Don't move so slow". This could be directed at someone who is slowing them down or hindering their progress. The repetition of "I can't take it" throughout the song drives home the singer's desperation and desire for change.

Overall, the lyrics to I Can't Take It convey a sense of frustration and desperation in a simple yet effective way. The repetition of the chorus gives the song a sense of urgency and power, urging the listener to take action and make a change.

Line by Line Meaning

So move, yeah move
The singer is urging someone to move quickly.

I've got no where to go
The singer has nowhere to go and needs the other person to move out of the way.

Don't move so slow
The singer is frustrated with the other person's slow pace.

I can't take it
The artist is at a breaking point and cannot handle the situation.

I can woah woah woah woah
The artist is expressing their emotional distress through nonsensical sounds.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SARA KEIRSTEN QUIN, TEGAN RAIN QUIN

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