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
Proud
Tegan and Sara Lyrics
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I make my mark and fight for tomorrow
Finally I've got something
Something I can raise my voice for
Fine tell them who you really want
Fine well you'll get yours and I'll get mine
Proud I'm proud to be proud to see
I'm proud to be proud to be me
They said tell me oh you've got to tell me
Freedom's rough
So we take our stand and fight for tomorrow
Finally we got something something we can
Bring down the house with
Fine tell them who you think you are
Fine tell them fine is what you are
And when you finally figure out what it is you need
You better think of me
No no no no
When I get up
I feel the rhythm in my fingers
I get up - I hear the rhythm in my laughter
Take a second look
You might find that I am stronger
Take a second look
You might find that you are stronger
Imagination inspiration
It's only fair that I tell you
I plan on leaving here tonight with my pride
It gets me every time with my pride
I'm proud to be I'm proud to be me
The song "Proud" by Tegan and Sara is all about overcoming obstacles and being unapologetically yourself. The lyrics are about standing up for what you believe in and making your mark, even if it's a difficult and exhausting journey. The first two lines of the song, "Freedom and blood, I make my mark and fight for tomorrow," talk about the struggle for freedom and the cost that comes with fighting for it.
The chorus of the song, "I'm proud to be proud to see, they said proud, I'm proud to be proud to be me," speaks to the idea of being proud of who you are, despite any adversity you may face. Tegan and Sara are celebrating their identity and encouraging their listeners to do the same. The bridge section of the song, "When I get up, I feel the rhythm in my fingers, I get up - I hear the rhythm in my laughter," is a testament to the power of music to uplift and inspire.
Overall, "Proud" is a song about being true to oneself and fighting for what is right. It's an anthem for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or faced discrimination. In the face of adversity, the message of the song is clear - be proud of who you are and stand up for yourself and your beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
Freedom and blood
Facing the harsh realities of life and the struggles it presents
I make my mark and fight for tomorrow
Taking a stand for the future by fighting for change in the present
Finally I've got something
Finding hope and purpose in the fight for a better tomorrow
Something I can raise my voice for
Having a cause worth speaking out for and advocating for
Fine tell them who you really want
Asserting oneself and claiming what is deserved
Fine well you'll get yours and I'll get mine
Standing strong in the face of opposition and believing that justice will be served
Proud I'm proud to be proud to see
Expressing joy in witnessing progress and accomplishment
They said proud
Acknowledging the significance of pride and its impact on identity
I'm proud to be proud to be me
Celebrating and embracing individuality
They said tell me oh you've got to tell me
Requesting an explanation and understanding of the personal significance of pride
Freedom's rough
Recognizing the difficulties and challenges that come with fighting for freedom
So we take our stand and fight for tomorrow
Choosing to stand up and fight for a better future despite the challenges
Finally we got something something we can bring down the house with
Achieving a significant victory that can inspire and empower others to join the fight for change
Fine tell them who you think you are
Asserting oneself and refusing to back down
Fine tell them fine is what you are
Acknowledging one's worth and value
And when you finally figure out what it is you need
Encouraging introspection and self-discovery
You better think of me
Acknowledging the role of support and encouragement in personal growth and empowerment
When I get up
Waking up to a new day and embracing the opportunities it presents
I feel the rhythm in my fingers
Feeling energized and inspired
I get up - I hear the rhythm in my laughter
Finding joy and excitement in the challenges and opportunities ahead
Take a second look
Encouraging others to reconsider preconceived notions and biases
You might find that I am stronger
Challenging others to recognize one's strengths and capabilities
Imagination inspiration
Embracing creativity and passion as sources of motivation
It's only fair that I tell you
Acknowledging the importance of honesty and transparency
I plan on leaving here tonight with my pride
Asserting the right to be proud of one's identity and accomplishments
It gets me every time with my pride
Feeling a strong emotional connection to one's sense of pride and identity
I'm proud to be I'm proud to be me
Reiterating the importance of embracing and celebrating one's individuality
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SARA KEIRSTEN QUIN, TEGAN RAIN QUIN
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HushMah Mouth
God I love these girls.
Prerana Chatterjee
Cute........ and more importantly..... BADASS 🖤🤘