I feel like because motherhood has been such an "obligation" for women, through my life I have been exposed to a lot of "you don't need to be a mother" messaging, which often shows the chaos and stress of having children. Or, alternatively, very trad-wifey or otherwise shallow-feeling "being a mother is great, it's perfect, children are the meaning of life". I feel like this is the first time I actually believe in someone telling me they like to be a mother, without it feeling fake or cynic. And it's a nice, warm feeling. Thank you for this song!
Even if motherhood was rare, you always grow up surrounded by people who are the product of people who want kids. You're always raised by people who want kids. So it can't become 'normal' not to have kids, even if it was the norm. (*Apply asterisks whenever appropriate, I didn't want to include qualifiers like 'mostly' etc.)
@@FlapMeister I am not sure I understand what point you are trying to make, but I'll try to reply. Yes, I grew up surrounded by people who wanted kids and had kids. But I don't really feel like that generation really had a "choice", it feels like for most of them it was "the thing that you do".
@altertopias yes, and my point is that it will always seem like 'the thing to do' even if more than half of people didn't do it. Because every generation is by definition the product of people who did it. And in your twenties and thirties you'll hear some people go against the grain, and after that, it's irrelevant again. So it can't ever feel normal not to want to have kids, even if it was completely normal. It's not something that can be normalized. It's just math. (This mechanism is sadly also why we'll have to have pride events for LGBT people forever, because traditional families reproduce at a higher rate).
@@FlapMeister I don't understand how that's relevant to my comment, though. Also, regarding your last comment, being queer/LGBT is not inheritable as far as we know. There have been queer people (or at least, queer behaviour, as sexual behaviour hasn't always been thought as an orientation) all throughout history, and there will continue to be.
I have NO idea why this was recommended to me (honestly, probably because of the word "boob"), but I'm 100% in love with whatever algorithm that guided me here. I called my wife over to watch it with me after about a minute and we were both laughing and crying with joy. What a beautiful, hilarious, and joyously accurate song. "Happiest I've ever been" indeed. Alana, I hope you get all the recognition you deserve!
Some linguist mentioned the rxtonct " oobies" on some island over a hundred years ago. The AI was spying; it was programmed that boobies are always titties. Go AI.
If a mark of good music is its ability to fill the audience with the feelings of another, than congratulations on this sucess. I'm not a maternal person. Adult woman, but childfree and happy to be. This ode to motherhood made me feel *your* joy. I felt the warmth in your chest as if it belonged to me.
I was going to say something similar - I'm a trans man who was never so happy as when I got my hysterectomy and was childfree by choice long before I transitioned, but this gave me such a lovely connection to womanhood and a spark of joy for you and all the women like you who find so much happiness in a life of motherhood. Fantastic music!
I'm not a mom but we need more songs that tell the story of motherhood - it's such a big part of so many women's lives, and you don't hear about it much unless you are a mom. Love this!
My baby is 17 now, but this took me back to those halcyon days that were full of messy days and magical joy. Enjoy those sweet years while you have them, Mamas. You won't believe how fast they become only memories of a truly beautiful chapter in your life.
From the thumbnail and title -- and an artist unknown to me -- I did not expect to like this but I clicked anyway. What a wonderful, positive, hilarious video accompanying a wonderful, positive, hilarious song. Good going, Ms. Wilkinson!
What an amazing job of taking very universal feelings and expressing them in very specific experiences that really work even for people who don't have those particular events in their life.
Such a sweet song, and I love your sense of humor. I could see this as an epilogue song for the musical Waitress. I'm so glad to have found your music.
My babies are old now - this song took me right back to those feelings of pure, wild JOY and quiet POWER I felt, in the best moments with my young ones. Brilliant and beautiful! Thank you ✨✨✨
I have no idea why this popped up in my suggested videos, but it was a very fun video to watch on a tuesday evening. My partner has already sent it to another friend :)
I usually ignore music recommends, assuming they're young punk/pop teens whose music I've outgrown long ago. Within 5 seconds this was musically/harmonically creative, lyrically dazzling, and beautifully sung and shot. Truly nice work Alana & crew. And kids too.
This was amazing. It's good to see that people can actually make something creative. When I pressed it I was expecting it to be some ai thing, but I am happy to see some human art, with effort behind it (of which paid off by the way!).
Thank you so much for this comment! Can't imagine AI flashing a boob at the postman yet, but who knows what we're in for hahaha I hope that human art survives the AI weirdness :)
I don't know why it recommended me this, but I love it. Your voice is incredible, the lyrics, and this music video's aesthetic. There are notes of early Sia, Nataly Dawn, Lykke Li, Meghan Trainor, a hint of Tori Amos maybe. So cool. I can't wait to see what is next!
i shared this song with my partner because she's shared similar stories with me about being a mom before we met when our kids were tiny. It gave her a big dumb smile just like me, we both love this so much!
It's amazing that I get to live in a time when a woman can artistically express her feelings and personal experiences as a new mom. That amount of joy is absolutely contagious!
Make sure to vote blue, so we can keep our women joyous and free. I don't want a silent, sex-on-demand, non-opinionated, ditsy woman. I want one that makes me laugh and calls me on my bullshit. Keep the hatred of the red hat away from our social experiment.
This is beautiful! Other people said "this must be what of feels like to be kne of the first 300 people to see gangdam style" and "the return to simcerity has begin" I fully agree Non spiritually, we are all conmected, and i whole heartedly believe this will create strong ripples that affect the world in a wonderful way. Please Continue making this type of stuff
really incredibly sweet song - just discovered yesterday. congrats on crafting such a gem! looking forward to hearing this blow up. I would pay good money for a split EP with Alana Wilkinson and Tom Rosenthal (and maybe Wolfie's Just Fine too...sincerity supergroup?)
Addendums: 1. Every mom who has listened to this song loves it. 2. I just sent this to one of the psychologists in my division who's doing a workshop on breastfeeding today; 3. I think this should be La Leche League's theme song. (It's not just affirming--it's a terrific song!); and 4. I've listened to more of your songs, and I love your music. #spreadingtheword
This was surprisingly sweet and completely hilarious. I make metal music but sometimes the algorithm gives me interesting other music to listen to and I was not disappointed with this tune. My own wife would get a kick out of this song and relate completely.
Be honest. You didn't search for this. The algorithm gods blessed you with it. It's 6:30 in the morning here and I don't know what I watched, but it's going on my travel playlist
I am so glad this showed up in my feed. I am going to have to check out more of her music. ❤ Also, let me know if you need any extras for any more food fights. 😂😂
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I'm confused...i'm a single man with no kids and have just been imbued with feelings of motherhood...this is what good songwriting is all about...wow
Also have an emoji for your top choice word “Imbued!” 🎉
That's how you state it. Everybody!
Yes, you’re “confused”.
You've heard of Mom and Pop shops, but get ready for Mom Pop - coming to your local record shop
@@christineantal5045 yaaaaaassss!
Bars.
This is a Mom Pop Bop!
I don’t know why this was recommended to me but I genuinely love it so much
exactly the same boat. still loved it :P
Same, same, same! Good use of the word “boob” in a non-titillating video.
I feel like because motherhood has been such an "obligation" for women, through my life I have been exposed to a lot of "you don't need to be a mother" messaging, which often shows the chaos and stress of having children. Or, alternatively, very trad-wifey or otherwise shallow-feeling "being a mother is great, it's perfect, children are the meaning of life".
I feel like this is the first time I actually believe in someone telling me they like to be a mother, without it feeling fake or cynic. And it's a nice, warm feeling. Thank you for this song!
@@altertopias wow that’s really special. Thank you so much for sharing x 💛🙏🌞
Even if motherhood was rare, you always grow up surrounded by people who are the product of people who want kids. You're always raised by people who want kids. So it can't become 'normal' not to have kids, even if it was the norm. (*Apply asterisks whenever appropriate, I didn't want to include qualifiers like 'mostly' etc.)
@@FlapMeister I am not sure I understand what point you are trying to make, but I'll try to reply. Yes, I grew up surrounded by people who wanted kids and had kids. But I don't really feel like that generation really had a "choice", it feels like for most of them it was "the thing that you do".
@altertopias yes, and my point is that it will always seem like 'the thing to do' even if more than half of people didn't do it. Because every generation is by definition the product of people who did it. And in your twenties and thirties you'll hear some people go against the grain, and after that, it's irrelevant again. So it can't ever feel normal not to want to have kids, even if it was completely normal. It's not something that can be normalized. It's just math. (This mechanism is sadly also why we'll have to have pride events for LGBT people forever, because traditional families reproduce at a higher rate).
@@FlapMeister I don't understand how that's relevant to my comment, though.
Also, regarding your last comment, being queer/LGBT is not inheritable as far as we know. There have been queer people (or at least, queer behaviour, as sexual behaviour hasn't always been thought as an orientation) all throughout history, and there will continue to be.
The return to sincerity has begun boys
@@LiquidDemocracyNH 🥹💛
I welcome it with pride. It's been a long time coming. ❤
Thank god.
I have NO idea why this was recommended to me (honestly, probably because of the word "boob"), but I'm 100% in love with whatever algorithm that guided me here. I called my wife over to watch it with me after about a minute and we were both laughing and crying with joy. What a beautiful, hilarious, and joyously accurate song. "Happiest I've ever been" indeed. Alana, I hope you get all the recognition you deserve!
Exact same situation here. Thank you UA-cam gods. Great tune and the cinematography in the vid it *chefs kiss*. Thank you for Alana!! 😂😂😂😂
And great work as well Richard!
Some linguist mentioned the rxtonct " oobies" on some island over a hundred years ago. The AI was spying; it was programmed that boobies are always titties. Go AI.
Same!
You and I both
Am I suddenly a fan of mom-core? In all seriousness, good storytelling through beautiful song delivery
If a mark of good music is its ability to fill the audience with the feelings of another, than congratulations on this sucess.
I'm not a maternal person. Adult woman, but childfree and happy to be. This ode to motherhood made me feel *your* joy. I felt the warmth in your chest as if it belonged to me.
Wow, this comment is really special. Thanks for feeling it 💛
You said this in such a wonderful way. I'm 57 and child-free but had the same reaction. It's really lovely as well as funny.
You want to state then insurance over your than. Love
Thats~What~We~Meant~To~Accomplish. Have the ability to shoot with your titties. It makes for great~times! Pew!
I was going to say something similar - I'm a trans man who was never so happy as when I got my hysterectomy and was childfree by choice long before I transitioned, but this gave me such a lovely connection to womanhood and a spark of joy for you and all the women like you who find so much happiness in a life of motherhood. Fantastic music!
This felt so sincere and emotionally resonant while being so playfully joyful. Thank you for sharing your art with the world ❤️
@@BasementMinions thank you for such a thoughtful comment 🥹💛
If I were Jeremy, I would have said I love you back.
Ha! Bless you 😂💛🙏
For real!! Wtf, Jeremy?!
I'm not a mom but we need more songs that tell the story of motherhood - it's such a big part of so many women's lives, and you don't hear about it much unless you are a mom. Love this!
My baby is 17 now, but this took me back to those halcyon days that were full of messy days and magical joy.
Enjoy those sweet years while you have them, Mamas. You won't believe how fast they become only memories of a truly beautiful chapter in your life.
It's a cliche but it's true: the days are long but the years are short.
Sooo true! As a parent that is an understatement. a good one I mean. ❤
From the thumbnail and title -- and an artist unknown to me -- I did not expect to like this but I clicked anyway.
What a wonderful, positive, hilarious video accompanying a wonderful, positive, hilarious song.
Good going, Ms. Wilkinson!
@@kimwjustice well, thanks for giving it a chance! 😊
What an amazing job of taking very universal feelings and expressing them in very specific experiences that really work even for people who don't have those particular events in their life.
🥹🥹🥹
Such a sweet song, and I love your sense of humor. I could see this as an epilogue song for the musical Waitress. I'm so glad to have found your music.
Sometimes UA-cam randomly recommends a gem.
I'm so glad I clicked on this when it randomly showed up for me. Such a catchy, endearing song and a great video. Made my day!
My babies are old now - this song took me right back to those feelings of pure, wild JOY and quiet POWER I felt, in the best moments with my young ones. Brilliant and beautiful! Thank you ✨✨✨
Love this song!! Also: Total 90s play school, women’s weekly cookbook vibes and I’m here for it.
@@jackandtheaxes THANK YOU FOR THE WOMENS WEEKLY BIRTHDAY BOOK REF! 🥹 I feel so seen 💛❤️💙
This came up on my front page. Thankyou UA-cam. This is GOLD HAHAHAH! Great tune great voice :D
Hahaha amazing! Thanks for staying to watch hahaha
@@AlanaWilkinson Thankyou for keeping the spirit of heart on the sleeve lyrics alive, this is so much fun
This song is such a ray of sunshine and really made my day. Thank you for creating it! Earned a subscriber, & solidarity from another new parent!!
@@AnnikaAwsome oh that’s wonderful. Thanks for your kind words x 💛
I have no idea why this popped up in my suggested videos, but it was a very fun video to watch on a tuesday evening. My partner has already sent it to another friend :)
@@davidgillespie2822 haha! Love that. Thanks for sharing! 🍊💛
I have no idea why this popped up in my feed but it warmed my sweet little heart. Cute video and song!
The imagery of pulling a modern day Lactatio Bernardi in a cafe was practically holy 😂 👏 what a fun song!! ❤
@@giveemelle7862 😂😂
I usually ignore music recommends, assuming they're young punk/pop teens whose music I've outgrown long ago. Within 5 seconds this was musically/harmonically creative, lyrically dazzling, and beautifully sung and shot. Truly nice work Alana & crew. And kids too.
@@MrTayloreh thank you 🙏☺️
Wow! Clicked to see if it was about motherhood. Delighted!
Fantastic song and video. Women create the world!
yeah but they can't get to the female boxing finals anymore
Oh, Love! Right!
This is a very well put together video. Really makes me remember the early 90s.
deadly stuff, congratulations!! on the song and the baby. this has to be going viral
Thank you legend! Appreciate it! :D
This was amazing. It's good to see that people can actually make something creative. When I pressed it I was expecting it to be some ai thing, but I am happy to see some human art, with effort behind it (of which paid off by the way!).
Thank you so much for this comment! Can't imagine AI flashing a boob at the postman yet, but who knows what we're in for hahaha I hope that human art survives the AI weirdness :)
Holy~Mackerel. I'm~The~Giant. ~Drew~
One of the best videos I’ve ever seen. So balanced. Congratulations on nailing the colors and sounds and feelings.
@@christophercarnes5225 wow, thanks so much 💛
Genuinely thrilled that UA-cam recommended this, and looking forward to going through your other songs. Perfect song and video, no notes.❤
And here I was thinking Chappell Roan would be the best new artist I discover in 2024. LIKED & SUBSCRIBED.
@@johnnyonline 🥹🥹🥹
I don't know why it recommended me this, but I love it. Your voice is incredible, the lyrics, and this music video's aesthetic. There are notes of early Sia, Nataly Dawn, Lykke Li, Meghan Trainor, a hint of Tori Amos maybe. So cool. I can't wait to see what is next!
1.44k subscribers? That’s….interesting…. This is a very beautiful song, and this channel is about to blow up
Love it!!! I haven’t had a boob out for 26 years but I remember it all too well ! Shout out to Tom the clown!!
haha, GO TOM!!!
i shared this song with my partner because she's shared similar stories with me about being a mom before we met when our kids were tiny. It gave her a big dumb smile just like me, we both love this so much!
So well written and performed! Genuine and endearing as well. This is going into my rotation right between Death Grips and John Prine.
It's amazing that I get to live in a time when a woman can artistically express her feelings and personal experiences as a new mom. That amount of joy is absolutely contagious!
Make sure to vote blue, so we can keep our women joyous and free. I don't want a silent, sex-on-demand, non-opinionated, ditsy woman. I want one that makes me laugh and calls me on my bullshit. Keep the hatred of the red hat away from our social experiment.
Thank you for sharing, my day is better for hearing this song!
This was on my home page! No clue why, but I'm so glad I clicked! Love!
The number of first time moms I've known who needed this song is extraordinary!
I don't know why this made me cry, I guess I needed this 😭😭😭 incredible song about motherhood thank youuuu
@@NicoAtNight 🥹💛
This is a beautiful piece. Really dig the aesthetics/tones of this music video. Also such a pretty voice.
This is bloody clever!! Well done Alana. Subscribed!!
I love this song and your voice is a pure joy to listen to. Just subscribed to your channel. ❤
This is beautiful! Other people said "this must be what of feels like to be kne of the first 300 people to see gangdam style" and "the return to simcerity has begin"
I fully agree
Non spiritually, we are all conmected, and i whole heartedly believe this will create strong ripples that affect the world in a wonderful way. Please Continue making this type of stuff
The algorithm does wonderful things again. 😊 This song is brilliant and very humorous.
This is truly entertaining!! So playful yet authentic I’m in love with your creativity ❤
A beautiful and hilarious take on motherhood, my evening really needed this, thanks.
Yooooo…. That’s awesome. Well written, well performed, great video. I super hope this makes you take off. You’re a great singer.
@@VincentPeer thanks for your lovely words 💛💛💛
This is the mom's anthem for sure. 😭 It's relatable as hell.
This is wonderful. Also, calling it now. This is gonna BLOW UP. Love how funny and genuine this is ❤
had to click on this video because of the title haha, brought so much joy to my morning 🥰
Ha, love that! Hope you took some boob out energy into the rest of your day! 😂💛
Oh my goodness I love this!! Its so upbeat and quirky but so very relatable. 💕
Ha! We’re everywhere! 😂🍊
Mum's are champions for what they face and go through. Putting it all in song is mint :)
Love it! and I've watched the video like 10 times in the last hour... sent a link to my friend... his wife has a 3 month old now, so many surprises =)
Ha, thats wonderful to hear! :D
really great art. thank you!
This is awesome. Such a unique song and visuals
Watching this with my whole shirt off
@@BlueBeetle1939 HAHAHAHA I wish I could heart this comment more than one time hahah 💛💛💛💛💛💛
really incredibly sweet song - just discovered yesterday. congrats on crafting such a gem! looking forward to hearing this blow up. I would pay good money for a split EP with Alana Wilkinson and Tom Rosenthal (and maybe Wolfie's Just Fine too...sincerity supergroup?)
This is so cool. You opened the door to this genre of music. I love it.
UA-cam recommendation, and I love it! ❤Thank you for sharing! I will be listening to this again. ☺
THIS IS SO HEARTWARMING & YOUR VOICE IS SO STUNNING WOW
How come this song is so fun, but it makes me cry every time I listen to it.
Such a fun song! The dancing reminds me of the ladies from mamma mia, so cute!!
@@kw43562 omg yes!!! Love that 😊👏💛
a blonde woman in that outfit dancing like that, obvious mamma mia vibes, it wasn't intentional??
Like other people I wasn't really expecting this in my recommended but you have a really beautiful voice!
Omg I LOVED this song! I’m so glad UA-cam recommended it to me! ❤️
What the hell did I just watch?
Boxed wine + too much time = this song.
Hahaha sounds like a match made in algorithm heaven! 😂
FANTASTIC
This is just such a fun song! Thanks.
Oh my gosh, I really like this! Totally relates and I can't get enough of the video and voice. Thank you universe 🙏🌌
I liked, subscribed, and posted this song as soon as I heard it. Fresh, fun, and fantastic!!!!! 💖
Addendums: 1. Every mom who has listened to this song loves it. 2. I just sent this to one of the psychologists in my division who's doing a workshop on breastfeeding today; 3. I think this should be La Leche League's theme song. (It's not just affirming--it's a terrific song!); and 4. I've listened to more of your songs, and I love your music. #spreadingtheword
This was surprisingly sweet and completely hilarious. I make metal music but sometimes the algorithm gives me interesting other music to listen to and I was not disappointed with this tune. My own wife would get a kick out of this song and relate completely.
aww you got me crying at how wholesome this is and the voice is just amazing such a nice rich warm tone love it!
Thank you ❤
This is so fantastic!
This is so good! My wife is a dulah and is playing it constantly! Thank you!
@@psycoticdew7 love to hear that!
Heartwarming lyrics and storytelling 🙌 need more music in the world like this ✌️
You made me laugh out loud, Alana! Nice song! Keep singing and writing, lady!!
Thats a lovely fun song, i like it so much!! Really wish yoh more recognize
Love the instrumentation!
Congratulations 🌈❤️😊 loving the song!!
Beautiful ❤
this is going to be Big, Huge!
absolutely incredible song
"I'm a million colours I've never even seen"...sublime ❤
This gave me goosebumps! So wonderful, charming, endearing, empowering, ugh im in love!
@@extremelynormalperson 🥹💛
❤Hilarious and very possibly true. Love it!😊
This was so earnest and sweet it brought tears to my eyes. I'm a new fan!
This is incredibly great! What a tune. Makes my heart sing. ❤
Amazing voice. Very awesome!
Be honest.
You didn't search for this. The algorithm gods blessed you with it.
It's 6:30 in the morning here and I don't know what I watched, but it's going on my travel playlist
@@MrShroomz84 😂💛
this is a wonderful song and you have a beautiful voice. thank you for your contribution
Thank you, you made my evening with this song.❤
Will share it.)
Oh that’s awesome, thanks for letting me know! ❤
absolutely brilliant, obsessed
This was such a delight - funny, charming, calming, and joyous. Absolutely wonderful ❤ Thank you for sharing 🎉
amazing melodies and songwriting!! I wish you get the attention and fame you deserve
Nearing two years nursing - this is officially my celebration song!
@@thriftstorejunkee YAYAYAYAAYY! Go YOU mama! X
love it. had so much fun watching this video.
I am so glad this showed up in my feed.
I am going to have to check out more of her music. ❤
Also, let me know if you need any extras for any more food fights. 😂😂