Little Black Dress

Album: The Blessed Unrest (2013)
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Songfacts®:

  • Bareilles told VH1 that this song reveals the difficulty she faces showcasing her authentic self in the world of entertainment. "I feel people's pain maybe more than I need to sometimes, because it can be very crippling," she said. "This song started as a love letter to the lost."

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