Sarah McLachlan Quotes

A collection of quotes by Sarah McLachlan.

Sarah McLachlan is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician born on January 28, 1968, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She rose to fame in the 1990s with her emotional ballads and ethereal voice, becoming one of the most successful female artists in the genre of adult contemporary music. McLachlan's music is characterized by heartfelt lyrics and introspective themes, often exploring topics like love, loss, and self-reflection.

Her breakthrough came in 1993 with her album "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy," which earned critical acclaim and established her as a prominent singer-songwriter. The album's single "Possession" became a significant hit and showcased her unique vocal style. McLachlan achieved even greater success with her 1997 album "Surfacing," featuring the iconic singles "Building a Mystery," "Adia," and the Grammy-winning song "Angel," which earned her widespread recognition and catapulted her to international stardom.

Beyond her music, McLachlan is also known for her philanthropic work. In 1997, she founded the Lilith Fair tour, a music festival showcasing female artists. The event aimed to promote and celebrate the contributions of women in music while raising funds for women's charities. McLachlan remains highly respected within the music industry, praised for her artistic integrity and unwavering commitment to her craft.

Throughout her career, Sarah McLachlan has sold millions of albums worldwide and received numerous accolades, including three Grammy Awards. Her soulful voice and emotionally-charged songs continue to resonate with fans globally, cementing her status as a beloved and influential artist.

I pull you from your tower, take away your pain. Show you al

I pull you from your tower, take away your pain. Show you all the beauty you possess, if you only let yourself believe.

Sarah McLachlan

I'm so tired, but I can't sleep...standing on the edge of so

I'm so tired, but I can't sleep...standing on the edge of something much too deep...funny how I feel so much but cannot say a word...we are screaming inside, oh, but we can't be heard...so afraid to love you, more afraid to lose...clinging to a past

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Peace in the struggle to find peace.. comfort on the way to

Peace in the struggle to find peace.. comfort on the way to comfort. And if I shed a tear I won't cage it I won't fear love. And if I feel a rage I won't deny it...I won't fear love.

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Happiness is like a cloud, if you stare at it long enough, i

Happiness is like a cloud, if you stare at it long enough, it evaporates.

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I've learned to trust myself, to listen to truth, to not be

I've learned to trust myself, to listen to truth, to not be afraid of it and to not try and hide it.

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I'm really lucky that my record companies have been patient

I'm really lucky that my record companies have been patient with me and leave me alone and give me the time to make it right in my mind.

Sarah McLachlan

It's all kind of a big illusion: the white picket fence and

It's all kind of a big illusion: the white picket fence and the perfect marriage and the kids. Check that box off, check that box off, and move forward.

Sarah McLachlan

It's a very romantic sentiment, but to think that you would

It's a very romantic sentiment, but to think that you would die if you didn't write, well, I would definitely choose to not write and live.

Sarah McLachlan

I was trying to uphold what I thought feminism was as best I

I was trying to uphold what I thought feminism was as best I could by supporting women, by trying to create an opportunity to get women to get together, play music together and celebrate the fact that we are having great success making music on our own and together.

Sarah McLachlan

I think often sadness is a great place to get songs from.

I think often sadness is a great place to get songs from.

Sarah McLachlan

I have a full life: I have two amazing kids, I have great fr

I have a full life: I have two amazing kids, I have great friends, great family. And right now, that's plenty for me to manage. A new relationship just seems like way too much work.

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Time is a beautiful thing. It's like when you meet an old lo

Time is a beautiful thing. It's like when you meet an old lover on the street six years later and they don't look so ugly anymore.

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Trying to force creativity is never good.

Trying to force creativity is never good.

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I'm not one to sit and wallow - I would rather figure out a

I'm not one to sit and wallow - I would rather figure out a way around so I can move past it and be at peace with things. I don't like bad feelings gnawing away at me.

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I think sometimes all you need is to hear someone else say t

I think sometimes all you need is to hear someone else say the same thing that you're going through to realize that you're not alone. I try to put some sense of hope into the songs, into whatever the situation is so that it's not just dirt, drudgery and a life of misery.

Sarah McLachlan

Coming to terms with the fact that my marriage was a failure

Coming to terms with the fact that my marriage was a failure was devastating and very difficult.

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I spent a lot of years on the road, and what happens is you

I spent a lot of years on the road, and what happens is you find out who your real friends are and you find out where your strengths and weaknesses lie in communication. I've had the same friends for 20 years now and I can count them on one hand.

Sarah McLachlan

I didn't get hugely famous really quick. It was a slow, grad

I didn't get hugely famous really quick. It was a slow, gradual process, so I was able to sort of grow into myself and figure out who I was and what I wanted without the glaring spotlight on me telling me who I was.

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It's an amazing luxury to say I'm 31 years old and I'm gonna

It's an amazing luxury to say I'm 31 years old and I'm gonna take a year off. That's pretty amazing.

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