And I have the sense to recognize that Sarah Mclachlan’s “Do What You Have To Do” is similar to The Police’s Every Breath You Take, in that it sounds like a love song, but it is really a song about something else entirely. In the case of the Police, the song is about a stalker. “Do What You Have To Do” is about a codependent relationship. The narrator has a deep desire for her lover but she recognizes that there are aspects of it that appear unhealthy. Where there once was love, now she feels like she cannot exist without him/her. She feels like she exists only for this love. In her mind she knows this love is not healthy but she cannot physically separate. To “do what you have to do” could mean anything from leaving to enduring to committing suicide. Sarah McLachlanMclachlan has a voice that sounds beautiful—so that if you accompany that with a slow piano almost any song might sound like a love song. Plus, she does those so well. The piano, plus the strings plus Sara’s voice creates a very moody environment. Vocally she is restrained. This is a good thing. Sometimes she can go a bit overboard on other songs with the runs, but here she delivers a great performance. What ravages of spirit And I have the sense to recognize that Every moment marked And I have the sense to recognize that A glowing ember I know I can’t be with you And I have a sense to recognize but Songwriters: Sarah Mclachlan / Colleen Wolstenholme Post navigationThe best pop, folk, punk & rock songs. Song Meanings, Lyrics, & Rankings.
What ravages of spirits, And I have the sense to recognize, Every moment marked, And I had the sense tro recognize, Glowing ember, burning hot, And I have to sense, to recognize, Sarah McLachlan
Sarah McLachlanSarah McLachlan (7 fans) Sarah McLachlanSarah Ann McLachlan, OC, OBC (born January 28, 1968) is a Canadian musician, singer, and songwriter. Known for her emotional ballads and mezzo-soprano vocal range, as of 2009, she has sold over 40 million albums worldwide. McLachlan's best-selling album to date is Surfacing, for which she won two Grammy Awards (out of four nominations) and four Juno Awards. In addition to her personal artistic efforts, she founded the Lilith Fair tour, which showcased female musicians. The Lilith Fair concert tours took place from 1997 to 1999, and resumed in the summer of 2010. Since 2006 she has also been known as a highly visible supporter of the ASPCA, as well as various other charities. more » Year:19973:47217 Views Playlists:#1 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!What ravages of spirit Conjured this tempestuous rage Created you a monster Broken by the rules of love And fate has led you through it You do what you have to do And fate has led you through it You do what you have to do And I have the sense to recognize that I don't know how to let you go Every moment marked With apparitions of your soul I'm ever swiftly moving Trying to escape this desire The yearning to be near you I do what I have to do The yearning to be near you I do what I have to do And I have the sense to recognize that I don't know how to let you go I don't know how to let you go A glowing ember Burning hot And burning slow Deep within I'm shaken by the violence Of existing for only you I know I can't be with you I do what I have to do I know I can't be with you I do what I have to do And I have sense to recognize but I don't know how to let you go I don't know how to let you go (I don't know how to let you go) The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.comWritten by: Sarah Mclachlan, Colleen Wolstenholme Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind |