I Choose You

Sara Bareilles · The Blessed Unrest [2013]

Let the bough break, let it come down crashing

Let the sun fade out to a dark sky

Can't say I'd even notice it was absent

'Cause I could live by the light in your eyes



I'll unfold before you

What I've strung together

The very first words of a lifelong love letter



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Tell the world that we finally got it all right

I choose you

I will become yours and you will become mine

I choose you

I choose you



(Yeah)



There was a time when I would have believed them

If they told me you could not come true

Just love's illusion

But then you found me and everything changed

And I believe in something again



My whole heart will be yours forever

This is a beautiful start to a lifelong love letter



CHORUS



We are not perfect

We'll learn from our mistakes

And as long as it takes

I will prove my love to you



I am not scared of the elements

I am underprepared, but I am willing

And even better

I get to be the other half of you



CHORUS



I choose you

I Choose You

From her 2013 album The Blessed Unrest, Sara Bareilles delivers "I Choose You," a soulful ballad that exemplifies her signature blend of jazz-inflected R&B and pop. Recorded in the mid-2010s, the track showcases her powerful vocal range and emotive delivery, serving as a centerpiece on the critically acclaimed record. The song reflects themes of commitment and partnership, delivered with a warm, intimate production style that became a hallmark of her work during this era. As part of her broader discography, the recording stands as a testament to her ability to craft personal, resonant music that resonates with listeners seeking genuine emotional connection.