The thick grey clouds settle heavy on the tree tops and the woman on the airplane loud speaker is telling us about trying to get out of here on time, and I just keep thinking about how i don't really want to leave. But I do. But i don't.
We had our last show of the year last night at the beautiful Paramount theatre in Seattle. We stayed a block away and got to feel the hustle and bustle of the tourist ridden downtown area. The city is sprinkled with christmas lights and horse-drawn carriages as bundled up people laden with packages spilled out onto the streets from the shops and warmly lit buildings that lined the avenues. As beautiful as the surroundings were, we were fairly down-trodden going into the show, just feeling a bit beat up. It's been a long (incredible) year, and an even longer week, and to be honest our energy was so low, just getting through the show would have felt great. But oh my god, the audience was sent from the heavens above. They were so interested and supportive and loving and it felt incredible. We played four songs, and they cheered at all the right moments and roared with applause in between songs, and jumped to their feet at the end. And I stood there, dumbstruck and once again, amazed at how insanely magical this all can be.
I don't know if I'm feeling nostalgic as the year is ending (most likely, yes) but it was such a sweet ending to these past few weeks and months of almost daily flights and shows and different city after different city. I know i get to go home today. I know my little christmas tree is waiting for me, no lights yet, and probably no water anymore, but that's beside the point. This year has been full of wonderful moments and experiences that i could never have projected in a million years. There are so many faces that stick in my brain that i get to think of and remember...knowing it all stems from the connections that get made through music. As I'm heading home for the holidays the best gift in the world is to know that this whole ride continues and I actually get to be on it. I'm honored to be a passenger for as long as it'll have me....and I'm so deeply grateful to all of you for your support and amazing energy that is the biggest part of this whole thing.
I hope that this year has been a year of growth and change and wonder for all of you, and that the next one brings more of the same beautiful things.
Happy Holidays.
love love love love,
s
posted by Sara Bareilles at 1:09 PM 
I just recently heard some of your music and its that good music that you are glad to have stuck in your head and creeps up on you and makes you smile. wishing the best of luck to you and looking forward to hearing more music.
Happy Holidays, Josh
hey! my friend and i do a blog in which we review albums of recent music and of past albums. We just did a release of you first album and we wanted to let you check it out and see for yourself. Thanks for the great music!
our blog link is: http://thagoodlifereviews.blogspot.com/
I too love your lyrics, beat, and honesty. At least that's what I said in my blog today. I can't believe you are self-taught. You ever coming to Florida?
Hey, I'm sitting here in Ireland and got the best present ever... the little voice album! It's not available here, but it should be! Saw you in d bowery, nyc, in july and hope you make it across the pond in the new year. Wish you every success, happy christmas and thanks for the music!!!
Marie
I received your album from a relative in WA, I must say that I found your use of piano and vocal abilities very refreshing. I've known many talented musicians, and all got their asses kicked by the music industry. I'm glad that you're succeeding and seem to be having fun in the process. Promise to use your powers for good.
-Thomas/CA
Hi Sara,
I recently heard your big hit "Love Song" over the air and bought 'Little Voice' because it is such a great song, I couldn't wait to hear more of your tunes. Track four is my favorite, it has profound lyrics and a romantc message which makes it a great song to get stuck in your head and makes me think about a/the person out there that I might bump into, or that cute, and intriguing woman I'm nervous to strike a conversation with and yet could possibly ask out.
I hope you make it back up to the Great Northwest soon, I'm bummed I missed your concert. Isn't the Paramount a cool place? I love seeing performances there! I hope you enjoyed some R&R over the holidays, travel safely, and I'm looking forward to hearing new music! Take care, God Bless.
~Sincerely,
Michael
Just saying HEY from Eka / Tuna (Eureka/Fortuna) California! I was stoked when i found out you where from Eureka. That is really sweet!!
-Miranda
Dear Sara! How strange the life is... I've heard your voice only a few hours ago - by coincidence - on the internet accuradio.com and since this moment I am totally broke? happy? crying? in love?... with your voice, the lyrics and the music. The more I browse your site the more I feel touched with your personality. Thank you for being there and for the postive emotions!
I live in Poland - do you have any plans to visit Europe? You are so beautiful and talented - I hope you'll maintain all this despite the money which is arriving, I believe... :) God bless you! I would be delighted if you could drop me a few words to: jaziomek@poczta.onet.pl
Have a nice day! Jaroslaw
hy sara i'm juliana from brazil and i loved your music "love song"
(discovery the few minutes behind in the mtv ;D), so congratulations for your music, and i hope that someday you sing here! Happy new year for you and your songs ;DD
hi sara!
i feel awfully weird -- it seems like i'm the only one commenting who's been listening to you for longer than the past five minutes. but listen i do.
i'm really excited for you to be doing all this fun crazy touring stuff and i'd really like to go to one of your shows sometime -- let me know when you're in or around ohio and i'll be there!
hope your 2008 is fantastic!
exes and ohs and all the best wishes,
melania
Truly a refreshing album! Thanks for the great music and best of luck to you and the guys in 08.
yes! saggi and my name as well, we are just destined to be great, i love the song.....i don't think i can sick of it even if i tried
Xoxox
best of luck
~Sarah
I love your song "love song" its the best song out right now.Just to let you know what i think....You have great music and a great voice,you have good songs out.
I love your music keep it going?!?!?
sara your music is great! it help me with a hard time in life thanks
Sara, I just listened to your song 'gravity' and then came home and stumbled upon your page here, and I just want to say two things; A) You are beautiful, B) I have never had a song touch me so deep, I had to pull over while driving because I was in tears. You are one of a kind! Best of luck with your future! And thank you.
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