Brave

About this song

Brave is the lead single from The Blessed Unrest and is an upbeat pop song co-written by Sara Bareilles and Jack Antonoff of Fun. Bareilles has said it was meant as a message to a friend who was struggling to come out as gay. The song has inspired many people, and the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital made a music video for it. Hillary Clinton used it frequently during her 2016 presidential campaign.

What it's about

Bareilles has described the song as a message of encouragement about facing personal struggles and trying to be stronger than one's weaknesses. It was written with a close friend's coming out in mind.

Fun facts

• Sampled in 1 other song, like “redd by christtt”.
• Covered 5 times, including “Brave by Evynne Hollens”.
• Written by Jack Antonoff and Sara Bareilles.
• Produced by Mark Endert.
• Recorded at House of Blues Studios.