Song of The Week: "Come Round Soon"

Song of the Week: "Come Round Soon" by Sara Bareilles

Live version:

This bluesy song comes off of Sara Bareilles' first album, Little Voice. It is presumed to be written about how Sara was expecting her father to return to her family after a divorce. The song reveals her vulnerable side, but also has some bits of sassiness (such as the second verse). And, the high note after the bridge is just amazing (especially in the live version!)

Lyrics:

I could use another cigarette
But don't worry daddy, I'm not addicted yet
One too many drinks tonight and I miss you
Like you were mine

All your stormy words have barely broken
And you sound like thunder though
You've barely spoken
Oh, it looks like rain tonight and thank God
'Cause a clear sky just wouldn't feel right.

He's taken and leaving
But I keep believing
That he's gonna come round soon
(He'll come round soon I know)

You may be my final match
'Cause I chase everything when you play
Throw and I play catch
It never took much to keep me satisfied
But all the bullshit you feed me you miss me
You need me
This hungry heart will not subside

He's taken and leaving
But I keep believing
That he's gonna come round soon
Until I see him again
I'm staying, believing
That it won't be deceiving
When he's gonna come round

Well I may seem naive if I cry as you leave
Like I'm just one more tortured heart
These cracks that I show as I'm watching
You go aren't tearing me apart
I may seem naive if I cry as you leave
Like I'm just one more tortured heart
These cracks that I show as I'm watching
You go aren't tearing me apart

The angels said I'd smile today
Well who needs angels anyway?

He's taken and leaving
But I keep believing
That he's gonna come round soon
Until I see him again
I'm staying, believing
That it won't be deceiving
When he's gonna come round soon

Now he's taken and leaving
But I keep believing
That he's gonna come round soon
Until I see him again
I'm staying, believing
That it won't be deceiving
When he's gonna come round soon
He's gonna come round soon
He's gonna come round soon

I could use another cigarette