Path of Thorns (Terms)

Sarah McLachlan

About Path of Thorns (Terms)

The Path of Thorns (Terms) is a hit song by singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan from her album, Solace. It was her first top-forty chart hit in her native Canada, and the 50 millionth song purchased from the iTunes Store. The original music video for this song shows a couple dancing but is distinguished by the fact McLachlan was filmed performing the song nude.


Year:
1993
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I knew you wanted to tell me 
In your voice there was something wrong 
But if you would turn your face away from me 
You cannot tell me you're so strong
Just let me ask of you one small thing 
As we have shared so many tears 
With forever our dreams we planned a whole life long 
Now are scattered on the wind

[Chorus]
In the terms of endearment 
In the terms of the life that you love 
In the terms of the years that pass you by 
In the terms of the reasons why 

Through the years I've grown to love you 
Through your commitment to most would offend 
But I stuck by you holding on with my foolish pride 
Waiting for you to give in
You never really tried or so it seems 
I've had more than myself to blame 
I've had enough of trying everything 
And this time it is the end

[Chorus] 

There's no more coming back this way 
The path is overgrown and strewn with thorns 
They've torn the life blood from your naked eyes 
Cast aside to be forlorn

[Chorus] 

Funny, how it seems that all I've tried to do 
Seemed to make no difference to you at all

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Sarah McLachlan

Sarah 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 »

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Written by: SARAH MCLACHLAN

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"Path of Thorns (Terms)" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan, released in 1991 as the third single from her second studio album "Solace."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No. 13 in Canada and reached No. 15 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Song Duration
"Path of Thorns (Terms)" runs for 5 minutes and 51 seconds, making it one of McLachlan's longer songs.
Songwriting
Sarah McLachlan wrote the song herself, emblematic of her style which frequently involves her in all elements of her music from writing to production.
Genre & Style
The song can be classified under the genre of adult contemporary/pop, showcasing McLachlan's signature raw vocals and piano melody.
Lyrics & Theme
The lyrics of the song talk about the challenges and struggles in a relationship, in which despite sincere efforts, things do not work out as expected. As is characteristic of much of Sarah's work, the song serves as an emotional outlet, dealing with themes of loss and unrequited love.
Album Success
"Path of Thorns (Terms)" played a significant role in the success of McLachlan's album "Solace" which is considered to be the album that first gained her significant recognition in the American music industry.
Music Video
The music video for "Path of Thorns (Terms)" features McLachlan playing a piano in a forest, the nature theme often seen in the singer's music videos reflects her personal love for the environment.
Live Performances
McLachlan has frequently included "Path of Thorns (Terms)" in her concert setlists due to its popularity and emotional intensity that translates well to live performances.
Record Label
The song was released under the record label 'Nettwerk' and 'Arista', the same record companies responsible for distributing McLachlan's early albums.
Pop Culture
Though not as globally renowned as Sarah's hits like "Angel" or "I Will Remember You", "Path of Thorns (Terms)" holds a special place among her fans and is often regarded as one of the highpoints of her early career.
Production
The song, like the rest of the "Solace" album, was produced by Pierre Marchand, who worked very closely with McLachlan throughout her career. Their collaborations produced some of her biggest hits.

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