Miller-Heidke, Kate - Sarah Lyrics






1997 Livid Festival
Me and Sarah my best friend
Stripy tights and fairy wings
As safe as safe can be

We drank the gin we'd snuck in
Danced to Ben Folds Five
I turned around to Sarah
Couldn't see her anywhere
As safe as safe can be

Oh Sarah, I didn't mean to let you down
But you left me on my own, Sarah
Why didn't you scream?

I went to all the stages
And to the St John's stand
The man said 'you just missed her
Stay - maybe she'll come back again'
I sat and watched the crowds

My father came at midnight
We searched 'til half-past four
I was half hysterical
My father wasn't sure
He called for the police

Oh Sarah, I didn't mean to let you down
But you left me on my own, Sarah
Why didn't you scream? Why didn't you shout?
Sarah, I hate it that I let you down
But you left me on my own, Sarah
Why didn't you scream? Why didn't you shout?
Why didn't you shout?

The next day the sergeant
Found her blue dress in the creek
Her parents were so angry
They put the blame on me

Then a fortnight later
Sarah knocked upon their door
Her mother asked her 'Where've you been?'
And she said
'I don't know, I don't know, I'm not sure.
I'm not sure, I can't remember anything at all.'

Oh Sarah, I didn't mean to let you down
But you left me on my own, Sarah
Why didn't you scream? Why didn't you shout?
Sarah, I hate it that I let you down
But you left me on my own, Sarah
Why didn't you scream? Why didn't you shout?





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  1. R.... J....

    1997 that’s when I came into existence

  2. K.... K....

    This song gives me goosebumps every. single. time.

  3. T.... ....

    my god I would be scared if I found out I had been missing for 2 weeks and couldn't remember anything like shit how can't you remember that

  4. �.... �....

    I ve been listening this song 2 last months. I trust it.

  5. j.... w....

    A friend told Kate the story of Sarah at a sleepover and apart from what's in the song that's all I know. I had a chance to meat her once and ask the question but got nervous....buggerit.

  6. M.... ....

    That is some heavy reality shit there. So impacting and scary for missing friends

  7. K.... J....

    This is the only song I've ever heard of Kate Miller-Heidke. That's why I was so surprised today when I learned that she will represent Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest!

    K.... J....

    I had the same with this song and the song: The TIger inside will eat the child (I recommend this song! Especially the music video). I had to check her name (which is an unusual one) 3 times. She has been my hidden music gem for a very long time.

  8. F.... M....

    Poor Sarah. I feel so bad for her....

  9. D.... ....

    I just dont get this and why people like it...I tried but this sounds like a strangling dolphin. I just cant lol!

  10. A.... B....

    why didn't you scream is victim shaming to me

    A.... B....

    She was just desperate to find her. Saying she left her on her own meaning how hopeless she felt all alone trying to figure out and only wishing Sarah reached out some how some way cuz she would of been there if she new..

  11. Z.... P....

    Such a compelling song, absolutely beautiful (I should reiterate that I mean the song and not the underlying event)

  12. N.... R....

    if anyone wants to know what happened she got kidnapped and drugged then got taken home again

  13. A.... M....

    My friend Sarah and I are currently fighting, i dont know what i did wrong :( im listening on this on repeat

  14. R.... E....

    girl put on drugs ... in a drin maybe ... takes me back to my 20ies and I and a guy met a girl that was in a strange mental state ... first I thought a bit manic ... in the end she turned back to normal and was glad that we brought her home :) some days later we met but she did not recognize me any more.. Maybe she was lucky she met these two guys before someone gave her more

  15. c.... ....

    its 2017 and still scary and perfect n maybe sad.

  16. E.... D....

    my name is Sarah and this is so me I would definitely strip down, disappear for a while, then forget about the whole thing

  17. S.... R....

    My name is Sarah and this song is like me in real life

  18. A.... F....

    Frightening. Confused. Centred. Very well done.

  19. g.... ....

    This song makes my hair stand on end.

  20. A.... ....

    What is this song about? It feels scarry but it is fking so good. :D
    And who is here in 2017?

    A.... ....

    Cpt. J .Sparrow me

  21. U.... ....

    Great song. But if it were true, she would be 16 by the time of the festival. A bit old for stripy tights and fairy wings, eh?

    U.... ....

    Ü B E R M E N S C H // 1 7 9 7 really? People can dress how they want.

  22. b.... ....

    Such an intense song. I love it so much, as horrific as it was, im just glad Sarah survived

  23. A.... G....

    A friend messaged me the link to this last night. Beautiful and deeply unsettling!

  24. M.... S....

    No clue.

  25. M.... S....

    Fire your producer. Could be so good but shit music backing. I would produce you so much better u would be massive. Hit me up if you want.

  26. G.... A....

    I love this so much. Anyone know any songs similar to this?

    G.... A....

    I also would like to know

    G.... A....

    A lot of country songs have the same narrative style, but usually lack the musical dominance

    G.... A....

    Meg and Dia - Yellow Butterfly gives me a similar feeling.

  27. S.... ....

    I'm right here... new favourite song.

  28. D.... T....

    "I want to believe!"

  29. J.... B....

    Spooky as fuck!

  30. H.... D....

    OMG, what's Sarah's last name?

    H.... D....

    She is real! Look it up +Sky Captain. It's a 100% true story.

    H.... D....

    oh damn it is, well i guess i was wrong, but that was an old story

    H.... D....

    True, but I still tried finding out more cause it's so interesting.

    H.... D....

    It's not really Sarah, It's Jesus.

    H.... D....

    Heidi Dupre what do I search up

  31. H.... D....

    Am I the only one who searched for all the answers on Sarah's story online?

    H.... D....

    I did too!

    H.... D....

    Did you find anything? I'm so curious but just can't seem to find anything

    H.... D....

    Late reply but here is a very short interview of Kate talking about the story behind it:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgrJZa2sFq8
    Basically, it wasn't Kate that went through this incident but rather a friend of hers from school, whose friend went missing at a big music festival. It doesn't really say much more than the song, though.

    H.... D....

    Heidi Dupre she went missing at a music festival

    H.... D....

    I saw Kate Miller tonight

  32. w.... t....

    "DANCED TO BEN FOLDS FIVE" NICE

  33. W.... ....

    Is kate singing the operatic backing vocals? I know she was an opera singer back in the day, met one of her mates who studied with her when I was studying at the Melbourne Opera Studio.

    W.... ....

    Weillfanatic Yes, it's Kate singing the operatic background vocals.

    As an aside, it's very possible that the friend you met is the same one who helped her polish said vocals for this song.

    W.... ....

    she still does operas ... even made it to the Met with Death of Klinghoffer/Dancing Girl

  34. T.... G....

    This song is so haunting... I love it!!

  35. J.... H....

    This is so beautiful and moving. I can't stop listening to it.

  36. M.... B....

    I havent had a song move me like this in a long time. This song stirs so many emotions while listening to it.

  37. A.... A....

    This is one of my favourite songs. It has a compelling story and wonderful lyrics. I wish songs like this was on more mainstream radio stations instead of the crap that usally is. This song is beautiful and I have it on a constant repeat.

  38. J.... O....

    ...this song is art

  39. L.... M....

    I cried every time I listen to this song #emo and proud

  40. C.... T....

    This song is beautiful.

  41. S.... ....

    i can understand the lyrics but i don't understand what the meaning of the song, can someone please tell me?

    S.... ....

    +SMK It's basically of a girl who goes missing at a festival she went to with her friend without screaming or shouting, then they find her blue dress in the creek and think she's been murdered or hurt and she comes back but has amnesia, basically not remembering what happened to her so no one knows what happened or where she went.

    S.... ....

    +Mara Heart thank you

    S.... ....

    +SMK how?

  42. K.... G....

    my favorite song, it has so much meaning in it

  43. R.... A....

    Someone needs a violin version of this

  44. S.... D....

    3:31 holy crap.. that note... i got goosebumps!
    I really want to know what happened to Sarah... O.o
    Such a powerful and haunting song.....

    S.... D....

    +Si Donnelly-Dean, my thoughts exactly! I'm wondering wth happened to Sarah. Maybe taken and raped.

    S.... D....

    What was the note?

    S.... D....

    she was packed raped on a day that was only ever going to fun for her

    S.... D....

    it was a G right above the staff/stave

    S.... D....

    Si Donnelly-Dean she went misssing at a music festival

  45. E.... ....

    Brillant :)

  46. S.... C....

    Such a powerful song

  47. J.... O....

    Was expecting something or someone to jump out and scare me out of the cubby house at the end or something lol

  48. j.... w....

    Haunting.

  49. a.... w....

    wow this is a true story that creeps me out. and i hate driving at night so that adds to the creepiness lol. but its really good! and i have a friend named sarah who recommended it to me actually so... weird haha.

  50. H.... K....

    This song scares me.
    1) Because it's a true story.
    2) One of my best friends is called Sarah. @Sarah Leong
    3) Because the music video gives off a sad mood (its just sad!)
    DX

    H.... K....

    @Sarah Leong I did but they aren't working now so in an hour.

    H.... K....

    that is freaky

    H.... K....

    @Eowyn Ady ikr

    H.... K....

    *shiver*

    H.... K....

    i just re watched it

  51. B.... J....

    SARAH why didn't you scream? 

  52. b.... s....

    A beautifully worded song presented perfectly. I think you are going from strength to strength. One of your finest songs really. Your voice is so sexy as you are too. 

  53. C.... Z....

    What a powerful and scary song!  :o

  54. r.... ....

    POP Master piece. I love it. Thanks!

  55. S.... H....

    It scares me because my name is "Sarah".........😶

    S.... H....

    Sarahhh!! Won't you tell me your name?
    I've been waiting here for hours
    In the garden by the flowers
    You're so shy
    So just open your eyes
    The boys all form a line
    To be written out in time
    A long, long, long, long time ago.... ;)

    Hi :)

  56. J.... C....

    @insolunar so going missing for a fortnight, losing your clothes and not remembering what the hell happened to yourself isn't creepy? 

  57. L.... ....

    My name is sarah... This is creepy.

  58. x.... ....

    ... I showed my best friend, Sarah, this song. :3 It's her fav song now.

  59. V.... C....

    It happened to her best friends best friend when they were younger

  60. L.... S....

    Where did you hear that?

  61. L.... S....

    I heard this song during a performance at my university (Contemporary Students) and it haunted me the whole day, and after I listened to the official version I had a nightmare.

  62. d.... ....

    its not sad, its disturbing

  63. w.... ....

    Your very gifted Kate, your story telling through lyrics are so strong and powerful, especailly in this song, and your voice and pitching only adds to the drama and powerful emotions of the song..

  64. S.... ....

    It scares me too but I think it scares me because it's true

  65. i.... n....

    i love this song but is scares me for some odd reason

  66. B.... P....

    Her voice, omg.

  67. H.... K....

    So so so sad:(

  68. t.... ....

    Oh my god!! I just came back from her concert and she was SO GOOD! I loved this song and seeing her sing it live was amazing! :) and yes this is a true story so so sad!!

  69. t.... ....

    It has been proven that she was raped, repetedly....... this song bought up all the hurt, the pain in me ......... :'( r.I.p rachelle

  70. t.... ....

    made me cry.... :'( when I was 10 I had a friend, her name was rachelle, one rainy afternoon her dad wasn't at the school to take her home, my mum offered her a ride but rachelle wanted to wait, so we left. That night we Got the call. Rachelle was missing. She had been taken from a local bus stop where she went to get a bus home..... a week later rachelle's body was found in a ditch at the park, she was bloody & bruised, her long brown hair cut to a rough bob, but most horrific, she was naked.

  71. c.... r....

    this gives me shivers

  72. T.... S....

    It is absolutely amazing how Kate can sing from anyone's point of view :D <3

  73. T.... S....

    HOLD UP Nevermind :3 It is, but it happened to one of her own friends.

  74. T.... S....

    Does anybody know if this actually happened?

  75. T.... S....

    Oh my gosh yeah :P

  76. R.... ....

    This is so hauntingly beautiful

  77. G.... P....

    Are You serious?

  78. s.... ....

    goddam what a shitty video

    s.... ....

    slowfuse is that all you care about.

  79. T.... ....

    I just came back from Kate Miller-Heidke show, she is so amazing!! I have a photo with her and an autograph. She is so amazing and does so much original stuff while performing. this is one of my favourite songs! she sounds so much better live!!

  80. C.... D....

    Does this remind anyone else of Slender Man ?

  81. S.... B....

    I can't live another day without knowing what happened to sarah!! If you are reading this i have probably already died of curiosity.

  82. a.... 5....

    read the lyrics :P
    basically from what i gathered, her friend had been taken and probably drugged of some sort and has now came back after two weeks.

  83. s.... ....

    Nobody cares...

  84. m.... ....

    This song makes me cry every time I here it

  85. I.... M....

    yeah it was! how good was she!?

  86. e.... ....

    I keep expecting something to jump out onto the road

  87. I.... M....

    Saw Kate perform this song last night at a festival! haven't stopped listening to this song since

  88. Z.... R....

    Every time i hear this song, i get haunted and scared. And cry a little! Bravo!!!

  89. I.... A....

    i heard this song for the first time when i was in a flight, and i really loved it!

  90. M.... ....

    @1ninat0 her mum sent her away?? O_O

  91. s.... j....

    Sarah, that's my name too O____O..

  92. S.... ....

    For some reason, I feel it's worse that she came back not remembering 2 weeks of her life.

  93. V.... ....

    So glad Sarah came back alive...I was expecting the worst.

  94. M.... N....

    This song is so powerful I cried.

  95. B.... ....

    i wonder if that is footage from searching for sarah???

  96. S.... W....

    i know right my names sarah too

  97. V.... W....

    Beautiful Song. can't imagine what it would feel like to be Sarah or her friend. Kate is an amazing singer <3