Sara Bareilles - Brave (official Video) -

The video and song have taken on a "life of their own" beyond their original intent:

Filmed in Los Angeles , the video features real people of various ages, races, and sizes dancing "shamelessly" in public locations like libraries, shopping malls, and bus stops. Cultural Impact and Legacy Sara Bareilles - Brave (Official Video)

Co-written with Jack Antonoff , the song was motivated by a close friend’s difficulty in coming out as gay. Bareilles wanted to encourage them to "say what you wanna say" and find their voice. The video and song have taken on a