I've always loved/admired Sara for her grace and down-to-earth demeanor, but this song makes me have a whole new kind of respect for her. I think everyone can agree they have felt this way once or twice in life.
If songwriters wanted to talk about people they didn't like, they would soften it up and try to use poetic terms but Sara just plain out says it. This song is raw, yet simple.
I love these people who are talking about how she is such a good role model and that she shouldn't use that language. I believe she is an amazing role model BECAUSE she uses cuss words in her music. She is fighting against natural and becoming a true one of a kind. And if her language shocks you, you clearly don't realize that really that is who she is. She is also a big drinker, too. She openly jokes about her language and drinking. But these two factors don't mean she isn't a good person.
My boyfriend broke up with me because he lost interest in the relationship and needed to be alone... with another girl. "That guy's an asshole." Perfect song!
I'm OK with swears in songs, but only when cleverly put. If a song is really emotional and really calls for it, than that's fine. But when you have one of those that just 3 minutes of "f*** this" and "f*** that," it's just uncreative. Then there's something like this that is just pure genius.
I am terribly slow, cece a. Would you mind telling me what point is your reference? I don't really see her pointing at anything...and, by the way, I can't find "lolll" in the dictionary. Help a brother out, here. Fantastic smile!
PinprickSociety I think she meant that the profanity was meant to be shocking, it's even in the lyrics: "I see I've surprised you with some of my words". and ***** 's "lolll" means "laughing out loud", or just that she thought something was funny, in case you legitimately didn't know.
Thank you once again Sara for voicing my thoughts so elegantly, and with such poise. These are the only words to express my day to day. I have so many customers that need me to serenade them with this song. I may have to start pulling a piano around with me so that I can sing this to everyone I encounter. Thank you sara.
This is my song right now! Although I can't sing along to 25% of it aloud, it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. And let's give this picture of Sara a round of applause!
Sometimes I can be perfectly sweet Got this sugary me stuffed up in my sleeve And I talk of ponies and rainbows and things And I'm just who you want me to be But like most creatures down here on the ground I'm composed of the elements moving around And I grow and change and I shift and I switch And it turns out I'm actually kind of a b**** But that only happens when I get provoked By some piece of s*** a**hole we all sadly know And I sit and I write while reminding you all That mean songs are still better than going postalAnd that guy's an a**hole That girl's a b**** Baby it's natural No gettin' away from it So sing it out with me And then let it go F*** that guy he's just an a**hole Oh a**hole A**hole A**holeI see I've surprised you with some of my words And I… I see I've surprised you with some of my words And I know that surprises, while fun, still can hurt And I hate to think that I ruined the day Of the dick and the queen of the high horse parade But I'm sick and tired of your poisonous ways Your toxin wasting perfectly good space And I say what I think 'Cause it's more economic than drugs or a drinkThat guy's an a**hole That girl's a b**** Baby it's natural No gettin' away from it So sing it out with me And then let it go F*** that guy he's just an a**holeAnd I won't let him in Under my skin You're a sad sack of s*** That's pathetic Just a festering sore Who will never be more than that If I don't let itAnd that guy's an a**hole That girl's a b**** Baby it's natural No gettin' away from it So sing it out with me And then let it go F*** that guy he's just an a**holeThat guy's an a**hole That girl's a b**** Baby it's natural No gettin' away from it So sing it out with me And then let it go F*** that guy he's just an a**hole
wow love the new sara who just says just what she really means, I love how she's expressing her feelings now for everyone in the world to hear! Yay!!!!
I roll down the windows and turn this up loud when I'm in midtown traffic and the other drivers are all tourists or cabbies or grandpas on their Sunday drive. It's remarkably cathartic to sing along at the top of your lungs. It makes you almost happy in a way when the dick in the next lane cuts you off.
Sometimes I can be perfectly sweet Got this sugary me stuffed in my sleeve And I talk of ponies and rainbows and things And I'm just who you want me to be But like most creatures down here on the ground I'm composed of the elements moving around And I grow and change and I shift and I switch And it turns out I'm actually kind of a bitch But that only happens when I get provoked By some piece of shit asshole we all sadly know And I sit and I write while reminding you all That mean songs are still better than going postal And that guy's an asshole That girl's a bitch Baby, it's natural No gettin' away from it So sing it out with me And then let it go Fuck that guy, he's just an asshole Oh, asshole, asshole, asshole I see I've surprised you with some of my words And I know that surprises, while fun, still can hurt And I hate to think that I ruined the day Of the dick and the queen of the high horse parade But I'm sick and tired of your poisonous ways Your toxin wasting perfectly good space And I say what I think 'Cause it's more economic than drugs or a drink That guy's an asshole That girl's a bitch Baby, it's natural No gettin' away from it So sing it out with me And then let it go Fuck that guy, he's just an asshole And I won't let him in Under my skin You're a sad sack of shit That's pathetic Just a festering sore Who will never be more than that If I don't let it And that guy's an asshole That girl's a bitch Baby, it's natural No gettin' away from it So sing it out with me And then let it go Fuck that guy, he's just an asshole That guy's an asshole That girl's a bitch Baby, it's natural No gettin' away from it So sing it out with me And then let it go Fuck that guy, he's just an asshole
I played this song tonight while driving with the windows down and as I was driving I passed a man running on the sidewalk as the song went "That guy's an asshole". I died! This song is perfection. Love every word, every chord, every second. Sara, keep it up! You touch so many hearts with every song you write :)
So my boyfriend had a huge fight and I was crying and jamming my spotify... all of the sudden this song came on and turned my frown upside down. 🤣🤣 couldn't have heard this perfect song at a better time in my life!!! Now...its our song LOLOLOLOL
Oh Ben Folds... look at the influence you've had on our innocent little Sara! :) Love BOTH of these artists. I think their collaboration is one of the hottest out there. Quality musicians writing quality, witty, snarky music. Love it.
Sara I been to a lot of countries in this world in my jobAn seen smiles on people faces when they listening to music on the radio for that the only thing sometimes they get for free. The music lifts there spirits an put smiles in there hearts which shows on there faces. This keeps them to hope that things will get better So you do more then you know, good music is really a international language that touches people hearts. For music brings people together when it brings them joy into there life.
Well said. In fact, this is a very role model-y song: It's saying don't hurt yourself with drugs because you're angry/hurt and don't violently take your anger out on others, just brush shitty human behavior off and drive on.
this song brings a tear to my eye it's so beautiful and deep and seriously reminds me of an anti-valentines day party full of drunken, hurt, souls and this is why it's perfect
Well said. On the rare occasions when I was feeling bad and came across as rude or unfeeling, I've apologized immediately. And that still didn't excuse my behavior.
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I've never heard asshole sung more beautifully. 💕
"as whole"**** lmao
Denis Leary competes
My boss LOVES Sara Bareilles. She listens to this whenever she has a rough day with customers at work.
I have a cool boss.
Madeline Armstrong you have a very cool boss I do this at work and my team join in with it
Mark Rowley Unfortunately, my cool boss is no longer with me. My current one fits this song to a T though. 😒
Hahahahaha 🧡 we love a cool boss
I hum this song when I am pissed. No one knows. Lol
I'd get on well with your boss
I've always loved/admired Sara for her grace and down-to-earth demeanor, but this song makes me have a whole new kind of respect for her. I think everyone can agree they have felt this way once or twice in life.
There are so many people I dedicate this song too.
Anthony Pero so thats a compliment?? Lol
Me too! My Narcissistic X husband, and his Narc mom!!! Totally LOVE IT! ♥️❤️♥️😜
I was never so surprised by a song, I serously couldn´t stop laughing, this is so great!
Check out "I Hate" by Passenger. Definitely not like "Let Her Go".
Only she could've done something like this!! She makes swearing so elegant and graceful 😄😄👌🏼👌🏼 and the title is just so clever 😊
I know!! I clicked on this expecting something like her “One Sweet Love” song, and I got something so very, very different 😂😂😂😂
Sara Bareilles is my musical therapist.
Can we also appreciate that in the last forty or so seconds of this song, we have Sara singing the word "asshole?"
This is seriously the soundtrack to my life.
This song has totally picked up my spirits after another crazy, nearly defeating day at work.
If songwriters wanted to talk about people they didn't like, they would soften it up and try to use poetic terms but Sara just plain out says it. This song is raw, yet simple.
Ah, fantastic and even funnier when it's not expected. This song definitely has a place. Thanks Sara.
listening to some of Bareilles awesome music and then i stumble upon this gem. Never heard it before, it is now my favorite song. hilarious.
The anthem of anyone that works in customer service and retail.
I was not expecting this
I love these people who are talking about how she is such a good role model and that she shouldn't use that language. I believe she is an amazing role model BECAUSE she uses cuss words in her music. She is fighting against natural and becoming a true one of a kind. And if her language shocks you, you clearly don't realize that really that is who she is. She is also a big drinker, too. She openly jokes about her language and drinking. But these two factors don't mean she isn't a good person.
My God, compare this song to the title track of the album... it's incredible the emotional range that Sara Bareilles can cover XD
My dad emailed me this song with the caption "Maybe for the school talent show?"
Love this so much!
UM THE VIEWS ARE TOO LITTLE??? THEY DON'T JUSTIFY HOW PERFECT THIS SONG IS??????
Fuck all the people that don't watch this video, they're just assholes. ;)
^^
maybe everyone's just too busy listening to it on loop on spotify hehe
Always so great to get something out of your system.
Probably not a song I should listen to in the car with my 5 year old... its catchy and she started singing it....
I dedicate this song to my period.
She made the word 'asshole' sounded so classy... hahaha This is art.
My family bonds over singing this song...so good I love it!!
My boyfriend broke up with me because he lost interest in the relationship and needed to be alone... with another girl. "That guy's an asshole." Perfect song!
😂😂😂😂😎👍
oh my god there needs to be a music video of this .. pure genius
I'm OK with swears in songs, but only when cleverly put. If a song is really emotional and really calls for it, than that's fine. But when you have one of those that just 3 minutes of "f*** this" and "f*** that," it's just uncreative. Then there's something like this that is just pure genius.
Up until the last sentence I thought you were dissing Sara..
No sense of humor, eh? Guess not.
Marni Besley me too
I can't believe I heard those words come out of her mouth!
i think thats part of the point… lolll
I am terribly slow, cece a. Would you mind telling me what point is your reference? I don't really see her pointing at anything...and, by the way, I can't find "lolll" in the dictionary. Help a brother out, here.
Fantastic smile!
PinprickSociety I think she meant that the profanity was meant to be shocking, it's even in the lyrics: "I see I've surprised you with some of my words". and ***** 's "lolll" means "laughing out loud", or just that she thought something was funny, in case you legitimately didn't know.
Clare Maguire
I legitimately did know; but, thank you, love.
Thank you once again Sara for voicing my thoughts so elegantly, and with such poise. These are the only words to express my day to day. I have so many customers that need me to serenade them with this song. I may have to start pulling a piano around with me so that I can sing this to everyone I encounter. Thank you sara.
my new anthem
This is the best song ever
Perfect lyrics and 100% relatable for anyone who works or has worked in the service industry.
This is my song right now! Although I can't sing along to 25% of it aloud, it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. And let's give this picture of Sara a round of applause!
Sometimes I can be perfectly sweet
Got this sugary me stuffed up in my sleeve
And I talk of ponies and rainbows and things
And I'm just who you want me to be
But like most creatures down here on the ground
I'm composed of the elements moving around
And I grow and change and I shift and I switch
And it turns out I'm actually kind of a b****
But that only happens when I get provoked
By some piece of s*** a**hole we all sadly know
And I sit and I write while reminding you all
That mean songs are still better than going postalAnd that guy's an a**hole
That girl's a b****
Baby it's natural
No gettin' away from it
So sing it out with me
And then let it go
F*** that guy he's just an a**hole
Oh a**hole
A**hole
A**holeI see I've surprised you with some of my words
And I… I see I've surprised you with some of my words
And I know that surprises, while fun, still can hurt
And I hate to think that I ruined the day
Of the dick and the queen of the high horse parade
But I'm sick and tired of your poisonous ways
Your toxin wasting perfectly good space
And I say what I think
'Cause it's more economic than drugs or a drinkThat guy's an a**hole
That girl's a b****
Baby it's natural
No gettin' away from it
So sing it out with me
And then let it go
F*** that guy he's just an a**holeAnd I won't let him in
Under my skin
You're a sad sack of s***
That's pathetic
Just a festering sore
Who will never be more than that
If I don't let itAnd that guy's an a**hole
That girl's a b****
Baby it's natural
No gettin' away from it
So sing it out with me
And then let it go
F*** that guy he's just an a**holeThat guy's an a**hole
That girl's a b****
Baby it's natural
No gettin' away from it
So sing it out with me
And then let it go
F*** that guy he's just an a**hole
IT'S LIKE SHE KNOWS
wow love the new sara who just says just what she really means, I love how she's expressing her feelings now for everyone in the world to hear! Yay!!!!
I roll down the windows and turn this up loud when I'm in midtown traffic and the other drivers are all tourists or cabbies or grandpas on their Sunday drive. It's remarkably cathartic to sing along at the top of your lungs. It makes you almost happy in a way when the dick in the next lane cuts you off.
very well said. couldn't agree more.haha
this song deserves so many more views than it's currently got!
Reason #274289 to love Sara: EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS SONG.
Truth. Before I knew he produced it, however, I recognized some of his flair in the sound. Big fan of both.
When you are just over everyone and everything so you listen to this song.
Lauren Fuchs ME. Every day of my life.
i'm in love with this song...
The tambourine is such a nice touch
Sometimes I can be perfectly sweet
Got this sugary me stuffed in my sleeve
And I talk of ponies and rainbows and things
And I'm just who you want me to be
But like most creatures down here on the ground
I'm composed of the elements moving around
And I grow and change and I shift and I switch
And it turns out I'm actually kind of a bitch
But that only happens when I get provoked
By some piece of shit asshole we all sadly know
And I sit and I write while reminding you all
That mean songs are still better than going postal
And that guy's an asshole
That girl's a bitch
Baby, it's natural
No gettin' away from it
So sing it out with me
And then let it go
Fuck that guy, he's just an asshole
Oh, asshole, asshole, asshole
I see I've surprised you with some of my words
And I know that surprises, while fun, still can hurt
And I hate to think that I ruined the day
Of the dick and the queen of the high horse parade
But I'm sick and tired of your poisonous ways
Your toxin wasting perfectly good space
And I say what I think
'Cause it's more economic than drugs or a drink
That guy's an asshole
That girl's a bitch
Baby, it's natural
No gettin' away from it
So sing it out with me
And then let it go
Fuck that guy, he's just an asshole
And I won't let him in
Under my skin
You're a sad sack of shit
That's pathetic
Just a festering sore
Who will never be more than that
If I don't let it
And that guy's an asshole
That girl's a bitch
Baby, it's natural
No gettin' away from it
So sing it out with me
And then let it go
Fuck that guy, he's just an asshole
That guy's an asshole
That girl's a bitch
Baby, it's natural
No gettin' away from it
So sing it out with me
And then let it go
Fuck that guy, he's just an asshole
MICA SHOW thank you
i thought it sounded a lil broadway at first then boom! love this
I played this song tonight while driving with the windows down and as I was driving I passed a man running on the sidewalk as the song went "That guy's an asshole". I died! This song is perfection. Love every word, every chord, every second. Sara, keep it up! You touch so many hearts with every song you write :)
This is my anthem. Nuff said.
BRILLIANCE EXEMPLIFIED!!
I love the art by which you put real honest words into beautiful songs
So my boyfriend had a huge fight and I was crying and jamming my spotify... all of the sudden this song came on and turned my frown upside down. 🤣🤣 couldn't have heard this perfect song at a better time in my life!!! Now...its our song LOLOLOLOL
Oh Ben Folds... look at the influence you've had on our innocent little Sara! :) Love BOTH of these artists. I think their collaboration is one of the hottest out there. Quality musicians writing quality, witty, snarky music. Love it.
If my life had a sound track, this would be the first song!
You're a toxin wasting perfectly good space!! I love this song more and more each time I hear it...
I love this song. Sara Bareilles is a genius.
Sara I been to a lot of countries in this world in my jobAn seen smiles on people faces when they listening to music on the radio for that the only thing sometimes they get for free. The music lifts there spirits an put smiles in there hearts which shows on there faces. This keeps them to hope that things will get better So you do more then you know, good music is really a international language that touches people hearts. For music brings people together when it brings them joy into there life.
We love everything Sara does, but this song is perfection. Heather dedicates this to her in-laws/sister-in law!!
You know who else can make swear words so lovely? Regina Spektor. Its a talent i admire in artists.
Almost cried lol this is kinda beautiful
I'm cracking up. My week's been okish, so this made my week so much better. XD I was cracking up so hard! Good work, Sara!
I can't stop laughing at the lyrics in the song, such a great juxtaposition to the melody and 1st verse! hahaha brilliant!
Well said. In fact, this is a very role model-y song: It's saying don't hurt yourself with drugs because you're angry/hurt and don't violently take your anger out on others, just brush shitty human behavior off and drive on.
this song brings a tear to my eye
it's so beautiful and deep
and seriously reminds me of an anti-valentines day party full of drunken, hurt, souls
and this is why it's perfect
YES! She preformed this song in LA last year and I loved it! I am so happy it will be on this album!
Amazing feeling better already 😊
This has got to be my new favorite song
I have just discovered this song! I'm so grateful for it! Sara, you're amazing, more than amazing!
This song just fills my heart!
Such a perfect song!
slicznie
Brilliant writer and singer
beautiful lyric
Can't stop singing this.
This song has the most awesome lyrics ever.
Well said. On the rare occasions when I was feeling bad and came across as rude or unfeeling, I've apologized immediately. And that still didn't excuse my behavior.
Fits so many days at work.............................................
so damn true..
Love this girl!
Love this song she so Talented !!
This is amazing. I'm totally singing this.
Thank you. That's all. Just.. Thank you. Now to memorize these lyrics.
could not love this song more.
Now I have a reason to smile when someone gets on my nerves. So many different kinds of swear words, yet what a beautiful voice.
i never knew cursing someone can be expressed so nice and lovely~
😂😂😂😂.this is The Art of Lyrics...Genius!!!
Wow!!! I can't believe what I'm hearing!! Just W.O.W
this song is everything
this is the best song ever!!!!!
She's probably the best soulful singer that can make curse words sound so perfect :)
this is Sara'stongue on a daily basis!!!! I really love her...wish more artist whole be more like her....VERSITILE:)
Brilliantly done Sara! Love it!
She nailed it with this one! I love it!
I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH!!! It is so hilarious but true and inspirational at the same time!! BRILLIANT!
Sara Bareilles is AMAZING!
this song is really quotable.
So cathartic ❤❤❤
This song makes me so happy
This song is so perfect
This is such a great song. It makes me smile so much.
Such awesome therapy.
I DIDNT KNOW SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON COULD MAKE SUCH A GOOD SONG 😂😂😂
you are not alone! Cheers!
has to be my new favorite song for crappy days!!!!!!!