Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: singer-songwriter
Song Meaning of “An Arrow” by Sarah Blasko
An Arrow is a song by Sarah Blasko that speaks to the challenges of self-reflection. It speaks to being brave enough to look into our past and recognize our mistakes, so that we can move forward with greater understanding and resilience. The lyrics ask us to look for the wisdom in our failures and disappointments. The chorus goes: “Oh, why we defy what the story shows, and how an arrow can break through the pattern of the wind? If we can lay down our armor and live in the truth of our sorrow, nothing would break us so quickly, nothing will break us, so quickly.”
The song is a reminder that if we embrace our vulnerabilities we can become stronger and resilient in the face of sorrow and disappointment. It is an invitation to let our old stories, pain, and wounds break us open to grow more deeply in our understanding. We are urged to trust that our mistakes and disappointments will bring us new wisdom, and that our courage to look into our shadows will help us to find acceptance and grace. Sarah Blasko invites us to trust the power of arrows to break through and show us the renewal that is in our reach.