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About She Used To Be Mine
"She Used to Be Mine" is a song written by American singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles for Waitress, a musical stage adaptation of the 2007 film of the same name. It was recorded by Bareilles for her fifth studio album, What's Inside: Songs from Waitress (2015), and was released to digital retailers as its lead single on September 25, 2015. The song was recorded by Jessie Mueller for the cast recording of the Broadway production of Waitress in 2016, and performed by Mueller and Bareilles at the 70th Tony Awards. more »
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It's not simple to sayMost days I don't recognize meThat these shoes and this apronThat place and its patronsHave taken more than I gave themIt's not easy to knowI'm not anything like I used be, although it's trueI was never attention's sweet centerI still remember that girlShe's imperfect, but she triesShe is good, but she liesShe is hard on herselfShe is broken and won't ask for helpShe is messy, but she's kindShe is lonely most of the timeShe is all of this mixed up and baked in a beautiful pieShe is gone, but she used to be mineIt's not what I asked forSometimes life just slips in through a back doorAnd carves out a person and makes you believe it's all trueAnd now I've got youAnd you're not what I asked forIf I'm honest, I know I would give it all backFor a chance to start over and rewrite an ending or twoFor the girl that I knewWho'll be reckless, just enoughWho'll get hurt, but who learns how to toughen upWhen she's bruised and gets used by a man who can't loveAnd then she'll get stuckAnd be scared of the life that's inside herGrowing stronger each day 'til it finally reminds herTo fight just a little, to bring back the fire in her eyesThat's been gone, but used to be mineUsed to be mineShe is messy, but she's kindShe is lonely most of the timeShe is all of this mixed up and baked in a beautiful pieShe is gone, but she used to be mine
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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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6 facts about this song
Song Composition and Inspiration"She Used to Be Mine" is a song written by Sara Bareilles and performed by Jessie Mueller. - It was inspired by the main character of the musical "Waitress," based on the 2007 film of the same name. |
RecordingsThe song was originally recorded by Sara Bareilles for her album "What's Inside: Songs from Waitress," released in 2015. - Jessie Mueller's rendition of the song was featured on the original Broadway cast recording of "Waitress," which came out in 2016. |
Themes and LyricsThe song explores themes of regret, personal growth, and nostalgia. - It tells the story of a woman reflecting on a younger version of herself and the difficult circ*mstances that have led her to become a different person. |
Chart Performance and Reception"She Used to Be Mine" became a popular single from Bareilles' album, reaching number two on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. - Both versions of the song have been praised by critics. Bareilles was lauded for her emotional songwriting and Mueller for her powerful performance. |
In Music and Popular CultureThe song has become one of Bareilles' most well-known and celebrated works. - It has been covered by several artists in concerts and on television shows like "American Idol" and "The Voice." - It also made appearances in various television shows including "Orange Is the New Black," underscoring emotionally intense scenes. |
Awards and RecognitionSara Bareilles was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for "What's Inside: Songs from Waitress," which includes "She Used to Be Mine." - Jessie Mueller's performance in "Waitress," particularly her rendition of "She Used to Be Mine," helped her earn a Tony nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical. - The song was also nominated for the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Score. |
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