The 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 fervor 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 Though 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 much 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 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 all the reasons why 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 all the reasons why Funny, how it seems that all I've tried to do Seems to make no difference to you, at all Ah, ah
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Written by: SARAH MCLACHLAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Album Release"The Path of Thorns (Terms)" is one of the tracks on Sarah McLachlan's second studio album, "Solace," which was released in 1991.
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Song PopularityThis track was one of her first to achieve global recognition, peaking at number 12 on the Canadian Singles Chart.
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GenreIt falls under the genre of Pop and Rock, yet it is also considered a part of the folk-pop subgenre.
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Song LengthThe track duration is 5 minutes and 51 seconds, which is quite lengthy compared to mainstream pop songs.
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Song WritersSarah McLachlan is the sole writer for "The Path of Thorns (Terms)" reflecting her personal sentiments in the lyrics.
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Song ThemeIt is a melancholic song that discusses navigating difficult routes in life and love.
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Live PerformanceSarah McLachlan often plays this song during her live performances and it remains one of the favorites among fans.
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Commercial SuccessDespite its profound lyrics and the popularity it gained, "The Path of Thorns (Terms)" did not make the Billboard 100 charts.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Path of Thorns (Terms)" was directed by Mark Jowett and taken in black and white, reflecting the delicate and introspective nature of the song's themes.
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Album Recognition“Solace,” the album which features this track, was the one that solidified McLachlan's reputation as a talented singer and songwriter in the music industry. It is considered as a critical step in her career journey to international fame.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, demonstrating its strong influence and widespread popularity.
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