Sara's Song
Rachael Sage · Public Record [2003]
Don't know what you were thinking
when you looked at me and smiled.
Should've seen this boat sinking
but my heart was beating wild.
Don't know what I was doing
it's not like I'm unattached.
When you asked me for my number should've
just shook my head and laughed.
Say a prayer for me Sara 'cause I've got it good
And if I could I would go back in time
And I would spare you this fickle heart of mine
Don't know what you were thinking
When you asked me for a dance
Should've just turned my back on your
Figments of fine romance
Can't say what kept me talking
When I should've held my peace
Could've just kept on walking
Pheonix upon her knees now
Say a prayer for me Sara 'cause I've got it good
And if I could I would go back in time
And I would spare you this fickle heart of mine.
Tragedy makes you stronger
Poetry breaks it down
Wisdom was a surprise I never
Counted on from this town
You to me speak in rhythms
And I hear your music loud
Oceans of necessity - bandaging up my doubt
Don't know what you were thinking
when you looked at me and smiled.
Should've seen this boat sinking
but my heart was beating wild.
Don't know what I was doing
it's not like I'm unattached.
When you asked me for my number should've
just shook my head and laughed
Say a prayer for me Sara 'cause I've got it bad
And if I had the chance I would
And I would spare you this fickle heart of mine
when you looked at me and smiled.
Should've seen this boat sinking
but my heart was beating wild.
Don't know what I was doing
it's not like I'm unattached.
When you asked me for my number should've
just shook my head and laughed.
Say a prayer for me Sara 'cause I've got it good
And if I could I would go back in time
And I would spare you this fickle heart of mine
Don't know what you were thinking
When you asked me for a dance
Should've just turned my back on your
Figments of fine romance
Can't say what kept me talking
When I should've held my peace
Could've just kept on walking
Pheonix upon her knees now
Say a prayer for me Sara 'cause I've got it good
And if I could I would go back in time
And I would spare you this fickle heart of mine.
Tragedy makes you stronger
Poetry breaks it down
Wisdom was a surprise I never
Counted on from this town
You to me speak in rhythms
And I hear your music loud
Oceans of necessity - bandaging up my doubt
Don't know what you were thinking
when you looked at me and smiled.
Should've seen this boat sinking
but my heart was beating wild.
Don't know what I was doing
it's not like I'm unattached.
When you asked me for my number should've
just shook my head and laughed
Say a prayer for me Sara 'cause I've got it bad
And if I had the chance I would
And I would spare you this fickle heart of mine
Sara's Song
Rachael Sage's "Sara's Song" stands as a poignant centerpiece on her 2003 album *Public Record*, showcasing her signature blend of folk and country influences. The track exemplifies Sage's ability to weave personal narrative with atmospheric instrumentation, characteristic of her work alongside contemporaries like *Smashing the Serene*. Released during a period where her discography explored themes of introspection and rural life, the recording captures the raw emotional texture that defined her early career. As part of her broader catalog from the late 1990s and early 2000s, the song reflects a commitment to acoustic storytelling that resonated deeply with audiences seeking authentic musical expression.