Path of Thorns (Terms)
Sarah McLachlan
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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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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."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 13 in Canada and reached No. 15 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
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Song Duration"Path of Thorns (Terms)" runs for 5 minutes and 51 seconds, making it one of McLachlan's longer songs.
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SongwritingSarah McLachlan wrote the song herself, emblematic of her style which frequently involves her in all elements of her music from writing to production.
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Genre & StyleThe song can be classified under the genre of adult contemporary/pop, showcasing McLachlan's signature raw vocals and piano melody.
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Lyrics & ThemeThe 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.
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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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Live PerformancesMcLachlan has frequently included "Path of Thorns (Terms)" in her concert setlists due to its popularity and emotional intensity that translates well to live performances.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label 'Nettwerk' and 'Arista', the same record companies responsible for distributing McLachlan's early albums.
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Pop CultureThough 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.
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ProductionThe 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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