Brave
Sara Bareilles Lyrics

You can be amazing
Everyone has the potential to achieve great things

You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
Words carry power and can be used for good or bad purposes

You can be the outcast
Some people may feel like they don't fit in with others around them

Or be the backlash of somebody's lack of love
Others may take their frustrations out on you when they're feeling upset or unloved

Or you can start speaking up
It's possible to find your voice and speak out for what you believe in

Nothing's gonna hurt you the way that words do
Words can have a lasting impact on a person's feelings and emotions

When they settle 'neath your skin
Negative words can linger and cause pain long after they've been spoken

Kept on the inside and no sunlight
Holding in negative feelings can make them fester and grow

Sometimes a shadow wins
Negative thoughts and feelings can sometimes overcome positivity

But I wonder what would happen if you
Imagine the possibilities if you were to overcome those shadows and fears

Say what you wanna say
Speak out and express yourself

And let the words fall out
Don't hold back, let your feelings flow

Honestly I wanna see you be brave
It takes courage to speak out and stand up for what you believe in

With what you want to say
Speak your truth, even if it may be uncomfortable or difficult

Everybody's been there, everybody's been stared down
We all face difficult situations and obstacles in life

By the enemy
This could refer to anyone or anything that poses a challenge or obstacle

Fallen for the fear and done some disappearing
Sometimes fear can hold us back and we may want to hide from it

Bow down to the mighty
Some people may feel powerless in the face of certain situations or people

But don't run, stop holding your tongue
It's important to face our fears and find our voice

Maybe there's a way out of the cage where you live
We may feel trapped or stuck in certain situations, but there may be a way out or a way to change it

Maybe one of these days you can let the light in
There's always hope for brighter days and new possibilities

Show me how big your brave is
Prove to yourself and others how much courage you have

Innocence, your history of silence
Remaining silent may not always be the best choice

Won't do you any good
Holding in our thoughts and feelings can be harmful to ourselves

Did you think it would?
Questioning the effectiveness of keeping quiet

Let your words be anything but empty
When we speak out, we should do so with purpose and meaning

Why don't you tell them the truth?
Be honest and open about your thoughts and feelings

See you be brave
Encouraging someone to find their inner strength and speak out boldly