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
100x
Tegan and Sara Lyrics
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Like a fool holding on too long
Let it crumble, let the whole thing fall
You were someone I loved
Then you were no one at all
It was cruel of me to do what I did to you, did-did-did to you
It was wrong of me to hurt such a big part of you, part-part of you
I swear I tried to leave you
At least a hundred times a day
I swear I tried to tell you
A thousand times, a different way
I need out, on my own, I don't wanna live this way
I need out, on my own, I don't wanna live this way
I swear I tried to tell you
At least a hundred times a day
You went silent watching as I packed
Rehearsed the words you hoped would get me back
Shout it out and let your whole world fall
I was someone you loved
Then I was no one at all
It was cruel of me to do what I did to you, did-did-did to you
It was wrong of me to hurt such a big part of you, part-part of you
I swear I tried to leave you
At least a hundred times a day
I swear I tried to tell you
A thousand times, a different way
I need out, on my own, I don't wanna live this way
I need out, on my own, I don't wanna live this way
I swear I tried to tell you
At least a hundred times a day
Oh I told you, that I, I needed out
And I, I couldn't stay
Couldn't stay here one more day
Oh I told you, that I, I needed out
And I, I couldn't say
Couldn't tell you one more way
I swear I tried to leave you
At least a hundred times a day
I swear I tried to tell you
A thousand times, a different way
I need out, on my own, I don't wanna live this way
I need out, on my own, I don't wanna live this way
I swear I tried to tell you
At least a hundred times a day
The lyrics of Tegan and Sara's song "100x" depict the intense emotional struggle of a relationship that has reached its breaking point. The singer reflects on their own flawed actions and the consequences they have had on their partner. The opening lines acknowledge the singer's realization that they have been holding on to the relationship for too long, despite knowing deep down that it was not right. They admit that their actions have caused the complete collapse of the relationship, transforming their partner from someone they loved into someone who is now no one to them.
The chorus reveals the singer's internal battle to leave the relationship, stating that they have attempted to do so at least a hundred times a day. They express their regret for the pain they have caused their partner and their constant yearning to find a different way to express their feelings. The need for independence and the desire to live life on their own terms becomes increasingly apparent.
In the second verse, it is evident that the partner has watched silently as the singer gathered their belongings, perhaps hoping that their actions would prompt a change of heart. The lyrics describe the partner's attempt to shout out and let their own world crumble, reflecting their desperation and longing. However, despite being someone the partner once loved, the singer acknowledges that they have become no one to them.
Finally, in the last verse, the singer emphasizes their repeated attempts to communicate their feelings to their partner. They express their yearning to be released from the confines of the relationship and their unwillingness to continue living in such a way. The repetition of the phrase "at least a hundred times a day" reinforces the intensity and desperation to convey their desire for freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been crazy thinking I was wrong
I've been consumed by doubt, believing that I was at fault
Like a fool holding on too long
Like a naive person, I clung to something that should have ended sooner
Let it crumble, let the whole thing fall
I accepted the inevitable collapse, allowing everything to collapse
You were someone I loved
Once, you held a significant place in my heart
Then you were no one at all
Now, you have become insignificant and irrelevant
It was cruel of me to do what I did to you, did-did-did to you
I acknowledge that my actions towards you were heartless and merciless
It was wrong of me to hurt such a big part of you, part-part of you
I deeply regret hurting such a significant aspect of who you are
I swear I tried to leave you
I genuinely attempted to separate myself from you
At least a hundred times a day
Numerous times throughout each day
I swear I tried to tell you
I genuinely attempted to communicate with you
A thousand times, a different way
In countless variations and approaches
I need out, on my own, I don't wanna live this way
I crave freedom and independence; I cannot bear to continue living like this
You went silent watching as I packed
You silently observed as I packed my belongings
Rehearsed the words you hoped would get me back
You practiced the words you thought would convince me to return
Shout it out and let your whole world fall
Express your emotions loudly and liberate yourself from the consequences
I was someone you loved
Previously, I held a special place in your heart
Then I was no one at all
Now, I have become insignificant and unimportant to you
Oh I told you, that I, I needed out
Oh, I repeatedly informed you that I needed to leave
And I, I couldn't stay
And I, I was unable to remain
Couldn't stay here one more day
I couldn't bear to spend another day in this place
Oh I told you, that I, I needed out
Oh, I repeatedly informed you that I needed to leave
And I, I couldn't say
And I, I couldn't express
Couldn't tell you one more way
I couldn't find another method to communicate this to you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JESSE SHATKIN, SARA KEIRSTEN QUIN, TEGAN RAIN QUIN
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Zevon Karlyall
I've been crazy thinking I was wrong
Like a fool holding on too long
Let it crumble, let the whole thing fall
You were someone I loved
Then you were no one at all
It was cruel of me to do what I did to you, did-did-did to you
It was wrong of me to hurt such a big part of you, part-part of you
I swear I tried to leave you
At least a hundred times a day
I swear I tried to tell you
A thousand times, a different way
I need out, on my own, I don't wanna live this way
I need out, on my own, I don't wanna live this way
I swear I tried to tell you
At least a hundred times a day
You went silent watching as I packed
Rehearsed the words you hoped would get me back
Shout it out and let your whole world fall
I was someone you loved
Then I was no one at all
It was cruel of me to do what I did to you, did-did-did to you
It was wrong of me to hurt such a big part of you, part-part of you
I swear I tried to leave you
At least a hundred times a day
I swear I tried to tell you
A thousand times, a different way
I need out, on my own, I don't wanna live this way
I need out, on my own, I don't wanna live this way
I swear I tried to tell you
At least a hundred times a day
Oh I told you, that I, I needed out
And I, I couldn't stay
Couldn't stay here one more day
Oh I told you, that I, I needed out
And I, I couldn't say
Couldn't tell you one more way
I swear I tried to leave you
At least a hundred times a day
I swear I tried to tell you
A thousand times, a different way
I need out, on my own, I don't wanna live this way
I need out, on my own, I don't wanna live this way
I swear I tried to tell you
At least a hundred times a day
janine mp
I must say these dogs are the finest actors I've seen in any music video. Really nailed the emotion. I shed a tear or two.
Austin Bradley
Know this feeling. Tegan and Sara have a really good way of digging deep into your emotions with their lyrics. I started crying
Will Williams
such a heartfelt song and video too! why would people laugh at the dogs?! they are incredible...so vulnerable. I love the raw emotions underneath the current
Jenni
This song is about me trying to leave my apartment to go to work and having to leave my dog alone.
Chelle Law
Hahahaha!!
say mai
+Jenny L 2333333333333
Laura
same
IglooDweller
+Jenny L No way for an animal to live tbh.
beau devisser
O M G I love this
Eric Ray
This works in a Big Way. Your voice is strong and musical and you sing with a subdued passion that makes your voice all that more compelling. Your voice has a stunning array of beautiful colors. Fantastic! I am pressing the like button right now!