Brave
Sara Bareilles · Other Songs - Sara Bareilles
You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
You can be the outcast
Or be the backlash of somebody's lack of love
Or you can start speaking up
Nothing's gonna hurt you
The way that words do
When they settle 'neath your skin
Kept on the inside
No sunlight
Sometimes a shadow wins
But I wonder what would happen
If you say what you want to say
And let the words fall out
Honestly, I want to see you be brave
With what you want to say
And let the words fall out
Honestly, I want to see you be brave
I just want to see you
I just want to see you
I just want to see you
I want to see you be brave
I just want to see you
I just want to see you
I just want to see you
I want to see you be brave
Everybody's been there
Everybody's been stared down by the enemy
Fallen for the fear
And done some disappearing
Bowed down to the mighty
Don't run
Stop holding your tongue
Maybe there's a way out of the cage where you live
Maybe one of these days you can let the light in
Show me how big your brave is
Say what you want to say
And let the words fall out
Honestly, I want to see you be brave
With what you want to say
And let the words fall out
Honestly, I want to see you be brave
And since your history of silence
Won't do you any good
Did you think it would?
Let your words be anything but empty
Why don't you tell them the truth?
Say what you want to say
And let the words fall out
Honestly, I want to see you be brave
With what you want to say
And let the words fall out
Honestly, I want to see you be brave
I just want to see you
I just want to see you
I just want to see you
I want to see you be brave
I just want to see you
I just want to see you
I just want to see you
See you be brave
I just want to see you
I just want to see you
I just want to see you
I just want to see you
I just want to see you
I just want to see you
Brave - Sara Bareilles
Sara Bareilles' 'Brave' stands as a defining anthem of the early 2010s pop-jazz era, showcasing her signature blend of soulful vocals and intricate piano arrangements. Released as a standalone recording, the track exemplifies her ability to craft emotionally resonant melodies that bridge the gap between R&B sensibilities and mainstream pop accessibility. The song's production features a warm, organic sound that highlights her vocal range and phrasing, establishing her reputation as a versatile artist capable of delivering both intimate ballads and upbeat tracks. 'Brave' remains a staple in her discography, often cited as a key track that helped solidify her status as a leading voice in contemporary American music during its formative years.