The duo has released nine studio albums so far: Under Feet Like Ours (1999), This Business of Art (2000), If It Was You (2002), So Jealous (2004), The Con (2007), Sainthood (2009), Heartthrob (2013), Love You to Death (2016) and Hey, I'm Just Like You (2019). They also issued the live album/DVD Get Along in 2011 and their memoir High School in 2019.
Tegan and Sara initially played as Plunk in 1995, 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.
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, The Pretenders, Ben Folds, The Killers, Rachael Cantu, Vivek Shraya, Cake, Gogol Bordello, Hot Hot Heat, Ryan Adams, Veda Hille, Little Birdy, Iron On, Little Brazil, Bryan Adams, and Weezer, and they 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. Their first album, Under Feet Like Ours, was initially released under the name "Sara and Tegan". 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 hardly sang together in the recordings of their early records, but they started to more on their later records and when live.
On their 2004 album, So Jealous, the two lend their unusual voices and simple guitar riffs to power pop ballads about love and emotional, haunting songs such as "Walking With a Ghost".
The fifth album, The Con, released July 24, 2007, showed a shift in style towards darker tunes compared to the relatively upbeat indie pop of So Jealous. The singles "Back in Your Head", "The Con" and "Call It Off" were issued to support the album. The twins toured the album for over a year and a half.
Their sixth studio album, entitled Sainthood, was released on October 27th, 2009, to generally positive reviews. The album included the singles "Hell", "Alligator", "On Directing" and "Northshore".
Tegan and Sara also collaborated with many other artists, including Tiësto for the single "Feel It in My Bones" (from the album Kaleidoscope, 2009), and Morgan Page for the single "Body Work" (from the album In the Air, 2012).
"Closer", the first single from their seventh album was produced by Californian pop producer Greg Kurstin. The song was made available for download September 25, 2012. On 29 January 2013, Tegan and Sara released their seventh studio album, Heartthrob.
The duo's eighth studio album, titled Love You To Death, was released on 3 June 2016. The lead single Boyfriend was released on 8 April. Greg Kurstin returned as the producer.
On October 20, 2017, the duo released a compilation album titled Tegan and Sara Present the Con X: Covers, to celebrate the tenth anniversary of The Con. The compilation contains covers of each song performed by various artists, as well as a previously unreleased demo “Miami Still”, performed by the duo. The proceeds of the record and subsequent tour benefitted the Tegan and Sara Foundation, which raises money for self-identified women and girls in the LGBTQ community.
The duo released their memoir, High School, on 27 September 2019. It recounts their childhood and adolescence growing up in Alberta in the 1990s as well as their musical beginnings. The book debuted at number fifteen on The New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction best-sellers list. Along with the book, Tegan and Sara's released their ninth studio album, Hey, I'm Just Like You, which contains re-recordings of unreleased demo songs that the duo recorded as teenagers. The record was produced by Alex Hope and is the first Tegan and Sara record produced, performed, engineered, mixed, and mastered by a team of all women. The band embarked on a US, Canada and UK tour to promote the book and album, playing mostly acoustically, reading excerpts from the book and incorporating old video footage from the band's teenage years.
The current live touring band members include Ted Gowans (guitar; 2004-present), Jasper Leak (bass; 2012-present), John Spence (keyboards; 2012-present), and Adam Christgau (drums; 2013-present). Former live touring band members include Johnny Andrews (drums; 2006-2010), Shaun Huberts (bass; 2007-2010), Dan Kelly (bass; 2007), Chris Carlson (bass; 2001-2005), Rob Chursinoff (drums; 2001-2005) and Jason McGerr (drums; 2012).
Official site: http://www.teganandsara.com
06 more for me
Tegan and Sara Lyrics
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Time to get a real job
You gotta stop having fun
So I got a real job
I'm working nine to nine
I'm making five bucks an hour
'Til the day I die
And it's filled just fine
Got a straw inside of me
With the strongest wine
I'm one third passion
I'm two thirds pride
Said I used to have a life once
He said I used to like your smile once
Singing silence to the world
But the stars kept marching
He said silence to everyone
I said I'm still talking
Have you got some more
Deep inside of you
I'll always have more for me
I take a little more for me, baby
I got a picture of the way
The world has summed me up
If I could have one wish
I sure wish that
I had never grown up
I got a picture of the way
I looked when I was three
I came out laughing, screaming, dancing
I used to be free spirited
Now I'm just free of sleep
I got a burning passion in my throat
I got a burning passion inside me
I got a job that wastes my time and gift
I got a life that needs a serious lift
And all the things I wanted
Yes all the things I want
Go on and on and on and on
On and on and on and on
Well I go on
Silence to the world
But the stars keep marching
Silence to everyone
But I kept talking
Have you got some more
Deep inside of you
Yes I'll always have more, more me
He says all the things I want
They go so I, I take a little more
The song "06" by Tegan and Sara is a reflection on the transition from carefree youth to the harsh reality of adulthood. The lyrics express frustration with the pressures of growing up, getting a "real job," and conforming to societal expectations of what it means to be successful. The singer reminisces on their free-spirited past and longs for the innocence of childhood. The line "Got a straw inside of me, and it's filled just fine," implies that the singer is "numbing the pain" with alcohol. Despite the pressures and disappointments of adulthood, the singer is still speaking out and seeking more for themselves.
The chorus repeats the phrase "silence to the world, but the stars keep marching." This suggests a feeling of being swept along by forces beyond one's control, but also a determination to keep moving forward despite the challenges. The singer acknowledges that they have a burning passion inside them that is not being fulfilled by their current job or life situation. However, they are still hopeful and seeking more for themselves.
Overall, the lyrics to "06" are relatable to anyone who has experienced the difficulties of adulthood and the longing for simpler times. The song's message is one of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Had a bad day, as bad as they come
My day has been extremely difficult and overwhelming
Time to get a real job
I need to work in a more traditional job
You gotta stop having fun
I must stop enjoying myself and focus on work
So I got a real job
I found a job that fits societal expectations
I'm working nine to nine
My job requires me to work excessively long and exhausting hours
I'm making five bucks an hour
Despite the effort I put in, I am being paid a meager wage
'Til the day I die
I will be stuck in this grueling job for the rest of my life
Got a straw inside of me
I have a catheter inside me
And it's filled just fine
It has been inserted correctly and is functioning properly
With the strongest wine
It is filled with a potent alcoholic beverage
I'm one third passion
A significant part of me is made up of my drive and desire
I'm two thirds pride
The majority of my being is made up of my self-esteem and ego
Said I used to have a life once
At some point in the past, I had a fulfilling life
He said I used to like your smile once
Someone who used to be close to me no longer finds my joy and happiness endearing
Singing silence to the world
I try to convey my thoughts and feelings through music
But the stars kept marching
Despite my efforts, life goes on and things keep moving forward
He said silence to everyone
Someone close to me believes that I should keep quiet and not express myself
I said I'm still talking
Despite their opinion, I will still speak my mind
Have you got some more
Do you have any additional things you want to say or share?
Deep inside of you
Do you have any deep feelings or thoughts that you want to express?
I'll always have more for me
I will always have more of myself to give and share
I take a little more for me, baby
I am taking care of myself and making sure my needs are met
I got a picture of the way
I have an image in my mind of how things are
The world has summed me up
The world has formed an opinion of me
If I could have one wish
If I had the chance to change something
I sure wish that
I really want to
I had never grown up
I wish I could be carefree and youthful again
I got a picture of the way
I have a memory of myself when I was younger
I looked when I was three
I remember how I appeared when I was a child
I came out laughing, screaming, dancing
As a child, I was full of energy and joy
I used to be free spirited
I used to be more carefree and spontaneous
Now I'm just free of sleep
Nowadays, all I have is insomnia and restlessness
I got a burning passion in my throat
I have a deep desire that I am unable to vocalize
I got a burning passion inside me
I have a strong desire to pursue something
I got a job that wastes my time and gift
My current job is not fulfilling and does not utilize my skills
I got a life that needs a serious lift
My life is not where I want it to be and requires improvement
And all the things I wanted
All the things I desired and hoped for
Yes all the things I want
All the things I still desire and hope for
Go on and on and on and on
They seem endless and unattainable
Well I go on
But I continue to persevere and move forward
Silence to the world
I try to convey my thoughts and feelings through music
But the stars keep marching
Despite my efforts, life goes on and things keep moving forward
Silence to everyone
Someone close to me believes that I should keep quiet and not express myself
But I kept talking
Despite their opinion, I will still speak my mind
Have you got some more
Do you have any additional things you want to say or share?
Deep inside of you
Do you have any deep feelings or thoughts that you want to express?
Yes I'll always have more, more me
I will always have more of myself to give and share
He says all the things I want
Someone close to me knows what I desire
They go so I, I take a little more
But I will keep striving for what I truly want
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sara Keirsten Quin, Tegan Rain Quin
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