Uncharted

Sara Bareilles

About Uncharted

"Uncharted" is a song written and recorded by the American singer Sara Bareilles. The song was produced by Neal Avron. It was the second single of her album Kaleidoscope Heart.


Year:
2010
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No words, my tears won't make any room for more
And it don't hurt
Like anything I've ever felt before
This is no broken heart
No familiar scars
This territory goes uncharted

Just me in a room sunk down in a house in a town
And I don't breathe
No, I never meant to let it get away from me
No, too much to hold
Everybody has to get their hands on gold
And I want uncharted

Stuck under the ceiling I made
I can't help but feeling

I'm going down
Follow if you want I won't just hang around
Like you'll show me where to go
I'm already out
A foolproof idea, so don't ask me how
To get started, it's all uncharted

Each day I'm countin' up the minutes
'Til I get alone, 'cause I can't stay
In the middle of it all, it's nobody's fault, but I'm
So alone, never knew how much I didn't know
Oh, everything is uncharted

I know I'm getting nowhere
When I only sit and stare like

I'm going down
Follow if you want I won't just hang around
Like you'll show me where to go
I'm already out
A foolproof idea, so don't ask me how
To get started, it's all uncharted

Jump start my kaleidoscope heart
Love to watch the colors fade
They may not make sense
But they sure as hell made me

I won't go as a passenger, no
Waiting for the road to be laid
Though I may be going down
I'm taking flame over burning out

Compare
Where you are to where you want to be
And you'll get nowhere

I'm going down
Follow if you want to or just hang around
Like you'll show me where to go
I'm already out
A foolproof idea, so don't ask me how
To get started

I'm going down
Follow if you want I won't just hang around
Like you'll show me where to go
I'm already out
A foolproof idea, so don't ask me how
To get started, it's all uncharted

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Sara Bareilles

Sara Beth Bareilles ( /bəˈrɛlɪs/ bə-REL-is; born December 7, 1979) is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. She achieved mainstream success in 2007 with the hit single "Love Song", which brought her into the number one spot on the Billboard Pop 100 chart. She has sold over 1 million records and over 4 million singles in the United States alone and has been nominated for a Grammy Award three times. In the third season of NBC's The Sing-Off, Bareilles was a celebrity judge alongside Ben Folds and Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men. In February 2012, VH1 placed Bareilles in the #80 spot of the Top 100 Greatest Women in Music. more »

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Written by: SARA BAREILLES

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Song Background
"Uncharted" is a song written and performed by American artist Sara Bareilles. It was released as the second single from her second studio album "Kaleidoscope Heart" in 2011.
Lyrics and Themes
The song’s lyrics touch on fear and the unknown, a familiar theme in Sara Bareilles's music. It encourages listeners to embrace the unknown and take risks, to go into the "uncharted".
Chart Performance
It reached Number 13 on the Billboard Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks chart and was also a moderate hit in Canada, peaking at Number 62. Its highest chart position was Number 10 in Belgium.
Music Video
The music video for "Uncharted" includes cameos from a number of well-known musicians, including Adam Levine, Josh Groban, and Ingrid Michaelson. They creatively use webcams and video cameras to sing along to the lyrics of the song.
Songwriting Process
Sara Bareilles has stated that she wrote "Uncharted" after feeling stuck and uninspired, not knowing where to go next with her songwriting. The song was a way for her to express that fear and uncertainty but also a call to push onwards and embrace wherever the journey may take her.
Critical Acclaim
"Uncharted" received positive reviews from the critics. They highlighted its catchy pop melody and inspirational lyrics. It has often been described as a standout track on the album "Kaleidoscope Heart".
Awards and Nominations
Although "Uncharted" did not win any awards, Bareilles's album "Kaleidoscope Heart", which includes the song, won the award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical at the 54th Grammy Awards.
Live Performances
Bareilles has performed "Uncharted" live on multiple occasions including on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. It remains a fan favorite on her tours.
Usage in Media
"Uncharted" has been used in various media outlets. It was used in promos for the ABC show "Cougar Town" and has also been featured on the television series "One Tree Hill".
Impact
Despite being released over a decade ago, "Uncharted" remains relevant and popular among fans. It has over 50 million streams on Spotify, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
Release Information
"Uncharted" is the second single from Sara Bareilles' second studio album "Kaleidoscope Heart," which was released in 2010.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart and number 6 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart.
Song Inspiration
Sara Bareilles has shared that the song was inspired by her experience of feeling stuck and frustrated in her career. The term 'Uncharted' refers to not knowing what’s coming next and venturing into the unknown.
Music Video
The music video for "Uncharted" features multiple celebrities, including Ben Folds, Adam Levine, and Jennifer Nettles among others. Each one is seen lip-syncing or dancing along to the song - this was done instead of featuring Bareilles herself throughout the video.
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics. Some praised the song’s catchy melody and relatable lyrics, while others highlighted Bareilles' vocal performance.
Live Performances
Bareilles has performed "Uncharted" live multiple times. One notable performance was during the "VH1 Unplugged: Sara Bareilles" concert in 2011.
Songwriting
Like most of her songs, Sara Bareilles wrote "Uncharted" herself. She stated that the songwriting process was therapeutic and helped her navigate through feelings of self-doubt and uncertainty.
Popular Covers
The song has been covered by many artists and featured in multiple television shows. It has also become a popular choice for reality show auditions, such as American Idol and America's Got Talent.
Promotion
The song "Uncharted" was effectively used in a promo for the popular ABC medical drama "Grey's Anatomy".
Backing Vocals
Indie pop singer-songwriter, Phoebe Bridgers is credited as a backing vocalist on the song.

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