little voice was the closer she's ever gotten. unfortunately she shifted to a little less interesting pop music... even though she still came up with songs like once upon another time which were totally great. I wish she did something more leaning towards blues too tho. such a shame
Meakame is right, it's about a crush of hers that's not happening. If you search her name and come round soon, there should be a clip titled "sara bareilles talks about grammy and sing "come round soon" from 4 years ago where she mentioned briefly the source of the song. I can't include link here, it's a great piano rendition too. Love that old version. What's amazing is the transformation this song has taken throughout the years and it just gotten better and better. She's beyond talent.
HELLO talent! So unbelievable. There's a lot of passion and intensity in this song. More than most of her other songs. I agree with Kelly... would love to know the story behind this song.
Most songs are an amalgam of experiences, so it's probably not about only that. But I read something way back about the impetus for the song being her parent's divorce. So I interpret all the 'daddy' and 'play throw and catch' references as literal, though they're probably metaphoric as well. It just really makes more sense to me as an absent parent-child relationship, but who knows? And no doubt the meaning has changed for her over time...Whatever was behind it, she definitely went there.
She recently broke up with her long-term boyfriend. I'm guessing that's behind the amazing intensity of this song... just watching it from behind the screen, I could FEEL her anguish and see the pain in her glistening eyes.
Thanks for the info. I'll take your word for it about the crush. Can't remember where I saw the interview about the divorce, but as I said it was a looong time ago, back in Little Voice days. Anyway, doubtful she was getting all teary-eye about a college crush at Radio City...Could have been the recent break-up, although it seems like she's the one who did the walking away. So I guess it will remain a mystery, which is as it should be--the woman deserves a private life, lol.
I seriously wonder whether there have been any unsuspecting parents who have brought their kids to one of her concerts, because Sara's live performances aren't really family friendly
But the song was originally written about her father, and he was in the audience for this. I think his presence at such a milestone event and the nature of their relationship over the years is more likely the source of all the emotion.
Wow, is that true? I'm honestly curious. I would never have guessed, given the lyrics of this song... I thought it was about a guy who was toying with her feelings.
wow she needs to make a blues album
little voice was the closer she's ever gotten. unfortunately she shifted to a little less interesting pop music... even though she still came up with songs like once upon another time which were totally great. I wish she did something more leaning towards blues too tho. such a shame
Best performance of this version, hands down
This is the best and most emotional performance I've ever seen from her!! OMG!!! Love this so much!
she is an amazing musician and songwriter..really talented with the guitar..and shows so much range and depth with this song
Meakame is right, it's about a crush of hers that's not happening. If you search her name and come round soon, there should be a clip titled "sara bareilles talks about grammy and sing "come round soon" from 4 years ago where she mentioned briefly the source of the song. I can't include link here, it's a great piano rendition too. Love that old version. What's amazing is the transformation this song has taken throughout the years and it just gotten better and better. She's beyond talent.
This is just. This is it. Forever. This video. My god.
this has got to be one of my favorite live versions. so freaking good!!!
I jut fell in love so hard.
Aaron Snyder so hard that spelled "just" wrong.
Oh I fell hard long ago
she really is a true rockstar
Why is she so great!
OMG!!!! SARA IS JUST TOOOOOOOO COOL!!!!
HELLO talent! So unbelievable. There's a lot of passion and intensity in this song. More than most of her other songs. I agree with Kelly... would love to know the story behind this song.
Incredible performance ❤️
You deserve way more attention than any singer nowadays SARA!!!!!!!!!
This the highlight of the night for me!
2021 still hits omfg
Perfection!
Thank you for sharing this !
Most songs are an amalgam of experiences, so it's probably not about only that. But I read something way back about the impetus for the song being her parent's divorce. So I interpret all the 'daddy' and 'play throw and catch' references as literal, though they're probably metaphoric as well. It just really makes more sense to me as an absent parent-child relationship, but who knows? And no doubt the meaning has changed for her over time...Whatever was behind it, she definitely went there.
BELT THAT E5
Omg so good!!!
Yeah, that makes sense. And you're absolutely right - I really agree with you. She went there. Boy, she went there.
It's like the Black keys have this really feisty, soulful little sister.
Who needs angels anyway?!?
we do that's why we watch Sara B. she said three years after
Genius
She recently broke up with her long-term boyfriend. I'm guessing that's behind the amazing intensity of this song... just watching it from behind the screen, I could FEEL her anguish and see the pain in her glistening eyes.
As soon as I got to the video I skipped to 3:15.....You could say I was a bit terrified. lol.
Pretty voice tho.
Thanks for the info. I'll take your word for it about the crush. Can't remember where I saw the interview about the divorce, but as I said it was a looong time ago, back in Little Voice days. Anyway, doubtful she was getting all teary-eye about a college crush at Radio City...Could have been the recent break-up, although it seems like she's the one who did the walking away. So I guess it will remain a mystery, which is as it should be--the woman deserves a private life, lol.
I seriously wonder whether there have been any unsuspecting parents who have brought their kids to one of her concerts, because Sara's live performances aren't really family friendly
But the song was originally written about her father, and he was in the audience for this. I think his presence at such a milestone event and the nature of their relationship over the years is more likely the source of all the emotion.
no it not about her father
I want to have her baby. You can't be a true Sara fan and not want to have her baby. It's kind of a thing.
Wow, is that true? I'm honestly curious. I would never have guessed, given the lyrics of this song... I thought it was about a guy who was toying with her feelings.
I wish I knew the story behind this song...
I just peed
easy way to ruin a great song :S
Wdym?