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
Take Me Anywhere
Tegan and Sara Lyrics
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Proud, just like my mother planned it
Short on all the things I don't want
I'm full of love and longing
Take me by the hand and tell me
You would take me anywhere
You would take me anywhere
And still, 'cause I don't want to move a thing
In hopes that you'll fit right into me
And all the things I don't want, they're full
Of love and longing
Take me by the hand and tell me
You would take me anywhere
You would take me anywhere
Take me by the hand and tell me
You would take me anywhere
You would take me anywhere
And it goes
It's like a come on, come on to me
And it goes
It's like a come on, come on to me
And you
You say you don't see any part of me
To love in all this mess and I know
You take the good and all the bad
That comes with me
Take me by the hand and tell me
You would take me anywhere
You would take me anywhere
Take me by the hand and tell me
You would take me anywhere
You would take me anywhere
And it goes
It's like a come on, come on to me
And it goes
It's like a come on, come on to me
And it goes
It's like a come on, come on to me
And it goes
It's like a come on, come on to me
In Tegan and Sara's "Take Me Anywhere," the singer describes herself as being "full of love and longing" and looking for someone to "take [her] by the hand and tell [her] you would take [her] anywhere." She presents herself as bright and proud, reflecting how her mother wanted her to be, but also admits to being short on the things she doesn't want. The repetition of the phrase "take me anywhere" throughout the song suggests a desire for adventure, a willingness to take risks, and perhaps most importantly, a desire to be fully understood and embraced by another person.
The song's chorus repeats the phrase "take me by the hand and tell me you would take me anywhere," emphasizing the importance of physical touch and reassurance in a relationship. The singer admits to being hesitant to move or change herself too much, hoping instead that someone will fit right into her life. She recognizes that there may be parts of her that are difficult to love, but believes that the right person will accept all of her flaws and imperfections.
Line by Line Meaning
Bright, just like the stars above me
I feel vibrant and radiant, like the stars shining in the sky.
Proud, just like my mother planned it
I am confident and self-assured, just as my mother intended for me.
Short on all the things I don't want
I have everything I need and want, and am not lacking in anything.
I'm full of love and longing
I carry a deep desire for connection and affection, and my heart is filled with love.
Take me by the hand and tell me
Lead me and guide me, and express your feelings to me directly.
You would take me anywhere
You are willing to accompany me to any place or situation, and support me fully.
And still, 'cause I don't want to move a thing
I am comfortable and content with the way things are right now, and hesitant to change anything.
In hopes that you'll fit right into me
I am wishing and expecting that you will seamlessly become a part of my life and fit in perfectly.
And all the things I don't want, they're full
Even the aspects of my life that I don't desire or enjoy are filled with love and emotion.
Of love and longing
All of my experiences and desires are driven by a deep emotion and passion.
And it goes
Continuing on with the same sentiment or energy.
It's like a come on, come on to me
I am beckoning or inviting you to approach me or show your interest.
And you
Referring to the person being addressed.
You say you don't see any part of me
You express a lack of understanding or recognition of who I am.
To love in all this mess and I know
Despite the chaos and disorder in my life, I am still worthy and deserving of love.
You take the good and all the bad
You are willing to accept and embrace every facet of my being, both positive and negative.
That comes with me
All of my attributes, qualities, experiences, and emotions that I bring to the relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sara Keirsten Quin, Tegan Rain Quin
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