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
falling asleep
Tegan and Sara Lyrics
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I'm falling asleep in your arms
I'm falling asleep
I'm falling asleep in your arms'
I never
If I believe that everything that everything is fine
If I believe that everything that everything is just fine
Well here I am
On my knees
Falling asleep
I'm falling asleep in your arms
Will you catch me
Will you catch me
Falling asleep
I'm falling asleep in your arms
Falling asleep
Will you catch me
Will you catch me
I'm falling asleep in your arms
Will you catch me
Will you catch me
Falling asleep
I'm falling asleep in your arms
If I believe that everything is fine
Just fine
Falling asleep
I'm falling asleep in your arms (goodnight' ya!)"
Tegan and Sara’s song ‘Falling Asleep’ is a beautiful, heartfelt ballad that speaks about finding comfort and safety in the arms of someone you love. The song starts with the repetition of the lines “I'm falling asleep in your arms”, conveying a sense of security and intimacy between the singer and their lover. The singer expresses their vulnerability by saying that they are “on [their] knees”, possibly indicating how their lover brings them to a place of supplication and surrender. As the chorus progresses, the singer asks their lover to catch them as they fall asleep, emphasizing their dependence on them for emotional and physical support. The line “If I believe that everything is fine” suggests that the singer might be struggling with some inner turmoil but feels reassured and grounded in their partner’s presence.
The song’s use of repetition and subtle variations in melody creates a dreamlike atmosphere, almost as if the singer is drifting off to sleep. The music itself is simple yet impactful, with the focus being on Tegan and Sara’s voices and the delicate guitar strumming that draws the listener in. The song’s use of imagery – falling asleep, being caught – paints a picture of tenderness and intimacy that we can all relate to.
Overall, ‘Falling Asleep’ is a beautiful composition that speaks to the deep-rooted human need for love and connection. Its simplicity and honesty make it a timeless addition to Tegan and Sara’s discography.
Line by Line Meaning
Falling asleep
I am becoming unconscious
I'm falling asleep in your arms
I am becoming unconscious while being physically close to you
I never
I have not and do not
If I believe that everything that everything is fine
If I choose to believe that all is well
If I believe that everything that everything is just fine
If I choose to believe that all is exactly as it should be
Well here I am
I am present in this moment
Beside you and I'm falling
I am next to you and losing consciousness
On my knees
In a position of submission or reverence
Will you catch me
Can I rely on you to support me or keep me safe
Falling asleep
I am becoming unconscious
I'm falling asleep in your arms
I am becoming unconscious while being physically close to you
If I believe that everything is fine
If I choose to believe that all is well
Just fine
Exactly as it should be
Falling asleep
I am becoming unconscious
Will you catch me
Can I rely on you to support me or keep me safe
Will you catch me
Can I rely on you to support me or keep me safe
I'm falling asleep in your arms
I am becoming unconscious while being physically close to you
Falling asleep
I am becoming unconscious
Will you catch me
Can I rely on you to support me or keep me safe
Will you catch me
Can I rely on you to support me or keep me safe
I'm falling asleep in your arms
I am becoming unconscious while being physically close to you
Falling asleep
I am becoming unconscious
If I believe that everything is fine
If I choose to believe that all is well
Falling asleep
I am becoming unconscious
I'm falling asleep in your arms (goodnight' ya!)
I am becoming unconscious while being physically close to you and saying goodnight
Contributed by Brooklyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mari Aro
I love all their songs. However, for times of reflection, this raw type of lyricism is so unique and emotive. I can't thank you enough for posting this; you've given me years of happy memories.
hijulie88
My god, I'm 25, this song brings back my 16 year old highschool memories... Just beautiful.
Cleve Nickerson
Wish this was on spotify
Arkanix
These Demo's are like little nuggets of crystalized goodness floating in brilliant juice.
ocean1110
wow, this is one of my favorite t&s songs ever, where'd you get that tape?!?!
whw524
ahhhh its sara and tegan that just flipped my world around for a couple seconds...woah
ramonegirl9
I think "yellow demo" is their best.
Haley Jeffers
i love them. love them. so much loveeee.
malloryluc
I love that comparison!
Javacity
wow this is a really old comment but...I have Days and Days..if you still want it...I'd like to also take this time out to say that I'm a fan of alot of people/bands and I really value being a T&S fan in a different way...we're fucking awesome!!!