Van She formed when Nick Routledge [vocals, guitar], Matt Van Schie [bass], Michael Di Francesco [synths] and Tomek Archer [drums] all responded to an ad in Sydney’s Drum Media and arrived at an audition for a vocalist for a doom metal band with influences including Sepultura, Entombed, Black Skull and Phil Collins to find the whole thing was a sham. You could call it the result of Satan at work, or you could call it fate.
Since the chance meeting Van She have been playing out and about around Sydney, headlining their own shows and supporting the likes of The Presets and Wolf & Cub.
They’ve also been in the studio, the fruits of which we now see in the shape of a 6 track, self titled EP. Opener Mission acts as a gloomy but punchy entry point into the Van She world, while Kelly is like the epic, lovelorn cousin to The Presets’ Girl And The Sea. Sex City throbs and blips like a restless adolescent, and Survive is the greatest post post punk tune to make use of slap bass. Kelly Reprise blisses out for just a few seconds before Here With You brings us to a beautifully textured, melancholic close.
Sarah
Van She Lyrics
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She was 21, 21, time to play this game of chance
Danger, look what you've got to lose little darling
Sarah, this is just one romance
Danger, those feelings will hurt you
Danger, dreamer girl yeah
Sarah, Sarah
Attracted like a banker to a cash advance
There was 21, 21, reasons to take a back stance
Angel, listen to your friends little darling
There's no, reason to be afraid
Danger, those feelings will hurt you
Danger, dreamer girl yeah
Sarah, Sarah
Dreamer girl yeah
Oh yeah, ya oh oh oh yeah
Never letting go, never leave her name alone, but it's not for you
Sarah, Sarah
Danger, those feelings will hurt you
Danger, dreamer girl yeah
Sarah, Sarah
Dreamer girl yeah
The song "Sarah" by Van She is about a young woman named Sarah, who is at a turning point in her life. At 21 years old, she is ready to take on the game of chance that is romance. The lyrics suggest that Sarah is a dreamer, someone who is attracted to the excitement and risk of love, but also someone who is vulnerable to getting hurt. The chorus repeats the word "danger," warning Sarah of the potential fallout from her choices.
The song compares Sarah's attraction to romance to a banker's attraction to a cash advance. In both cases, there are reasons to be cautious and considerate of the consequences. The lyrics advise Sarah to listen to her friends and be mindful of what she stands to lose. Despite this caution, the song acknowledges that the pull of romance can be hard to resist, and that Sarah may be tempted to take risks that could lead to heartbreak.
Overall, "Sarah" is a song that explores the complexities of love and the risks that come with opening ourselves up to it. It is a cautionary tale that encourages listeners to think twice before diving headfirst into a new relationship. At the same time, it acknowledges the allure of love and the excitement that comes with taking a chance on someone new.
Line by Line Meaning
Coming from the wind, swept up on romance
She was enticed by love and took a chance
She was 21, 21, time to play this game of chance
She was at the perfect age to explore love and adventure
Danger, look what you've got to lose little darling
Love can be risky and may come with consequences
Sarah, this is just one romance
This relationship is just one experience, not the end-all be-all
Attracted like a banker to a cash advance
She was drawn to love like how someone is drawn to money
There was 21, 21, reasons to take a back stance
She had many reasons to be cautious in love
Angel, listen to your friends little darling
Her friends are trying to protect her and give her advice
There's no, reason to be afraid
There's no need to be scared of exploring love
Never letting go, never leave her name alone, but it's not for you
She's unforgettable, but not meant to be pursued by all
Sarah, Sarah
Reinforcing her name and identity in the song
Danger, those feelings will hurt you
Continuing to emphasize that love can come with pain
Danger, dreamer girl yeah
Warning her that being a dreamer can make her more susceptible to heartbreak
Dreamer girl yeah
Acknowledging her as an idealist and romantic
Contributed by Adeline N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.