I sort of feel like music saved my life when I was young. This is the one thing that I knew I was good at

I sort of feel like music saved my life when I was young. This is the one thing that I knew I was good at

Sarah McLachlan is a Canadian singer-songwriter who has touched the hearts of millions with her soulful music. Her lyrics are often introspective and deeply emotional, reflecting her own personal struggles and triumphs. McLachlan has been open about her battles with depression and addiction, and how music has been a lifeline for her during some of the darkest times in her life.

In an interview, McLachlan once said, “I sort of feel like music saved my life when I was young. This is the one thing that I knew I was good at.” These words resonate with many of her fans who have found solace and comfort in her music. McLachlan’s hauntingly beautiful voice and poignant lyrics have a way of speaking directly to the soul, offering a sense of catharsis and healing to those who are struggling.

Growing up in Halifax, Nova Scotia, McLachlan discovered her love for music at a young age. She began playing the guitar and writing songs as a teenager, using music as a form of self-expression and therapy. As she navigated the ups and downs of adolescence, music became her constant companion, a source of strength and solace in times of turmoil.

McLachlan’s breakthrough album, “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy,” released in 1993, catapulted her to international fame. The album’s raw and vulnerable lyrics struck a chord with listeners, many of whom found themselves relating to McLachlan’s struggles with love, loss, and self-discovery. Songs like “Possession” and “Good Enough” became anthems for a generation, capturing the essence of the human experience in all its complexity.

Throughout her career, McLachlan has continued to use her music as a platform for social activism and philanthropy. She founded the Lilith Fair music festival in the late 1990s, which showcased female artists and raised millions of dollars for women’s charities. McLachlan’s commitment to using her voice for positive change has inspired countless fans to do the same.