

"There's a video that's kind of gone viral online of a children's cancer ward in Minnesota," she said. There's empowerment, and then there's something more - the idea that a song has the power to truly touch someone's life. Since releasing the Blessed Unrest single back in April, Bareilles has entertained a steady stream of fans stopping to share their own "Brave" stories. Related: With 'The Blessed Unrest,' Sara Bareilles Finds Inspiration - And Aspiration - In The Stars "But I didn't really realize that it was going to connect in the way that it did, and it's really amazing to watch this song sort of take on a life of its own."


"The messaging of the song felt anthemic to me personally," Bareilles said of the song, which she wrote not only for her friend, but also as a way to address her own demons.
