After graduating from UCLA in 2002, Bareilles performed at local bars and clubs. She issued two demos of mostly live tracks in 2003: The First One in April and The Summer Sessions in October.
In January 2004, Bareilles released her first studio album, Careful Confessions. She signed a contract with Epic Records' A&R executive Pete Giberga on April 15, 2005. The remainder of the year and early 2006 was spent writing and reworking songs for her upcoming album.
Her debut major-label album Little Voice came out on July 17, 2007.
Opening Up
Sara Bareilles Lyrics
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And all the carbon copy of where I've already been
Days keep coming one on one, and they keep coming
Don't know what I wish I had
But there's no time now
For thinking things like that
I've got too much to do (too much to do)
Opening up, letting the day in
Pour you a cup and say, "Hello, how ya been?"
Looking around, seeing the same things
It's comforting how some things never change
Never change, never change, do they?
I wouldn't call this place a happy end
But I've been 'round the block and just came back again
Could be worse, so make it work, no place is perfect
Hey, no good in the outside world
Because I feel too much and find it usually hurts
I like the way most of the days look exactly the same
Opening up, everyday starts
Over a cup, served with, "Hello, how ya been?"
Welcoming in, whatever the day brings
More of the same things
Check the clock, tick, tick, tock
Don't stop, serve with a smile, hurry up
Fill the coffee cup, and then in a while
Take a breath, when you need to be reminded
That days like these, we can only do the best we can
And do it all again
It's the heartbeat, the center, the lifeline, you enter
Opening up, letting the day in
Pour you a cup and say, "Hello, how ya been?"
Looking around, seeing the same things
It's comforting how some things never change
Never change, never change and never change
In this song, Sara Bareilles speaks about the monotony of everyday life and the struggle to find meaning in it. She begins by saying that each day is like the rest and feels like a repetition of things she's already done. She acknowledges that there is no time to think about what she wishes she had in life because there is always too much to do. She then talks about the importance of opening up to let the day in and finding comfort in the fact that some things never change. She notes that even though where she is at the moment may not be ideal, it could always be worse and that "no place is perfect." She talks about finding a sense of contentment in the routine of serving coffee and seeing the same people every day. She speaks about the necessity of doing the best one can and then starting anew the next day.
The lyrics to this song are quite poignant and insightful, and they can be interpreted in several ways. It could be taken as a commentary on the loneliness and frustration that comes with working a job that doesn't fulfil your potential. The song's message seems to be that sometimes one must find comfort in routine and take pleasure in the simple things in life. It is similar in theme to the song '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton, which talks about the monotony of working a 9-5 job.
Line by Line Meaning
The day starts like the rest I've seen
Every day is similar to the last one, nothing seems out of the ordinary.
And all the carbon copy of where I've already been
Every day feels the same, it's as if life keeps repeating itself.
Days keep coming one on one, and they keep coming
Each day passes one after another, never stopping.
Don't know what I wish I had
I lack clarity in my thoughts, struggling to decide what I truly desire.
But there's no time now
I am too busy and have too much to do to spare a moment to think.
For thinking things like that
I don't have the mental capacity to give attention to anything other than my work.
I've got too much to do (too much to do)
I am preoccupied with a lot of work that needs to be done.
We've got too much to do, too much to do
All of us are occupied with a lot of work that needs to be done.
Opening up, letting the day in
Starting the day with a positive attitude and being receptive to whatever comes your way.
Pour you a cup and say, "Hello, how ya been?"
Making a small gesture of kindness to someone by offering them a drink and asking how they are doing.
Looking around, seeing the same things
The surroundings remain unchanged and familiar, giving comfort.
It's comforting how some things never change
Having a sense of solace in the fact that some things remain constant.
Never change, never change, do they?
Wondering if things will always stay the same as they are now.
I wouldn't call this place a happy end
The current situation is not my ideal situation but it's better than nothing.
But I've been 'round the block and just came back again
I have gone through various experiences and situations and have found myself back in the same place where I started.
Could be worse, so make it work, no place is perfect
The situation could be worse, so I should try to make the best of it and accept that perfection doesn't exist.
Hey, no good in the outside world
The outside world is no good, as it causes too many emotions and feelings which can be overwhelming.
Because I feel too much and find it usually hurts
I am a sensitive person who feels emotions deeply, and often these feelings cause pain.
I like the way most of the days look exactly the same
Finding comfort in the regularity of everyday life, where there are no surprises.
Opening up, everyday starts
Each day is a new beginning with endless possibilities.
Over a cup, served with, "Hello, how ya been?"
Sharing a cup of coffee and asking how someone is doing, even if it's a small gesture, can make their day.
Welcoming in, whatever the day brings
Embracing whatever comes my way with an open mind.
More of the same things
Expecting the same routine as usual without any major changes.
Check the clock, tick, tick, tock
Feeling the pressure of time ticking away.
Don't stop, serve with a smile, hurry up
Even under pressure, keep going and serve others with a smile and urgency.
Fill the coffee cup, and then in a while
Finish the tasks at hand and then move on.
Take a breath, when you need to be reminded
Pause and take a deep breath when feeling overwhelmed to remind yourself to stay calm.
That days like these, we can only do the best we can
Understanding that some days are harder than others, and all one can do is their best.
And do it all again
Repeating the cycle each day, while keeping a positive attitude.
It's the heartbeat, the center, the lifeline, you enter
Referring to coffee as the heartbeat, the center, and the lifeline that connects people together.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sara Bareilles
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taylor knopf
Lyrics:
The day starts like the rest I've seen
And all the carbon copy of where I've already been
Days keep coming one on one, and they keep coming
Don't know what I wish I had
But there's no time now
For thinking things like that
I've got too much to do (too much to do)
We've got too much to do, too much to do
Opening up, letting the day in
Pour you a cup and say, "Hello, how ya been?"
Looking around, seeing the same things
It's comforting how some things never change
Never change, never change, do they?
I wouldn't call this place a happy end
But I've been 'round the block and just came back again
Could be worse, so make it work, no place is perfect
Hey, no good in the outside world
Because I feel too much and find it usually hurts
I like the way most of the days look exactly the same
Opening up, everyday starts
Over a cup, served with, "Hello, how ya been?"
Welcoming in, whatever the day brings
More of the same things
Check the clock, tick, tick, tock
Don't stop, serve with a smile, hurry up
Fill the coffee cup, and then in a while
Take a breath, when you need to be reminded
That days like these, we can only do the best we can
And do it all again
It's the heartbeat, the center, the lifeline, you enter
Opening up, letting the day in
Pour you a cup and say, "Hello, how ya been?"
Looking around, seeing the same things
It's comforting how some things never change
Never change, never change and never change
Sung Yul Taylor
This girl doesn't write songs: SHE MAKES MUSIC MAGIC EVERY TIME. She's so talented I can't stand it.
Howard Mann
like Paul McCartney before he died
emsiewemsieful
this lady is completely under rated. just so talented
Ria NLMB
ABSOLUTELY!
Luc Loos de
Corrie brokken la mamma
Sung Yul Taylor
She really needs to be 20 times more famous. She sings, produces, writes all her lyrics, does showtunes, etc. SHE IS PURE TALENT.
Anthony B.
I wish Sara would make a video for this. It's a happy and jolly song.
Gery S.
+Anthony Banzuela I'm sure, it will come
fey fey
+Gery S. I'm not so sure since Door number three and bad idea got a lot more views which is sad since this is way better. But I hope you are right.
hi hungry i'm dad
Well, she made a musical for it. Guess that's close enough :)