Something interesting about this movie is how these peoples’ gifts are gifts to the family and the community, but to those that hold them they’re responsibilities
I feel like it's pretty relatable even in the real world. People with talents for example are seen as people who were born with a gift that gets better and better, which will ultimately improve the image of society, whether that's through art, music, acting, engineering, science, medicine. But to those people individually they see it as something that pressures them due to the societal expectations. It's pretty interesting.
another thing is that immediately after, she protects mirabel from the hurling boulders forcing them to be pushed back to earth- with rocks and concrete as a juxtaposition from clouds and floating in the sky. she’s showing mirabel that while everyone’s living their perfect life with their amazing powers, she was forced to be strong for everyone and handle everything that no one sees. every pressure every crack every burden every problem, all the responsibilities because she’s the oldest and she’s reliable and she’s perfect. everything stacks up higher and heavier with every realization, and soon she’s carrying the weight of not just herself and her family, but the whole house, then the whole village and the mountains that surrounds it to protect them. and she’s not allowed to have any cracks, any breaks, and no mistakes. so no pressure!
And right after that, as the burdens keep piling up, we see how Luisa is tearing up, she's about to cry as she still holds up the burdens and prevents them from touching Mirabel; and at the same time, Mirabel's face grows more and more horrified as she realizes how much her sister is suffering and struggling as she shoulders that heavy weight. This song (and the movie as a whole) is extremely well-made and puts lots of attention to details. It's awesome.
When my sisters and I went to watch this movie in cinema, my younger sister (she's the middle sister) and I cried. We have a 6 year difference between us, but when I moved out, she learned the responsibilities I had because they were dumped onto her. We cried, understanding just how it feels to have to be the stronger person in the house. When we were younger, my parents fought a lot and I had to be the one to comfort and look after them, at a very young age. We see ourselves in Louisa and, we felt so seen in this song
"give it to your sister, it doesnt hurt, and see if she can handle every family burden. watch as she buckles and bends but never breaks" damn those lyrics hit hard man. you can literally see her tear up while singing those lyrics
i have to think that the animation for the last verse had to pull out and get silly and exaggerated because if anyone heard "give it to your sister and never wonder, if the same pressure would have pulled you under" in a straight, serious delivery... well, growing up in the midwest I know a lot of people who would have to Forget this song ever happened 🙃
I love the animators for making a strong and “buff” female character while also making her graceful and vulnerable. I think a lot more people can identify with her character
yep i have watch someone guess encanto characters (I think his name is jackson wilds ) and he said she seems strong but soft inside. like her character design is simple but works
I love how the visuals of the entire song have her putting herself between Mirabel and the dangers. It emphasizes the point of the song, but it's also just really sweet.
It’s so cute watching the beginning of the movie and just seeing how close they r even before this song. Like when she mentions both of her sisters during The Family Madrigal Luisa gives her a thumbs up and when she is told to put a piano upstairs she all look out so I just think it’s sweet
Has anyone else noticed how even as much as she struggles to carry everything, she still manages to carry it, EXCEPT her door? I feel like that's symbolism as how her gift is the heaviest burden to her. (This is when she says "a light wind blows")
Never related to a disney song more than this one.. this one hit really deep. Made me cry when i first heard us.. this whole movie made was so relatable.
The pain and fear in her face as she lies and says she's okay really, really hits hard, especially to someone like me who only survived this long thanks to an amazing older sibling just like her.
To think that she never complained, never blamed her younger sibling for having to deal with the "heavy stuff" and instead she just peacefully accepted her role as the big sister looking out for everybody, she really deserves the "Best Big Sister" award for all what she's done for the family.
I love the double meaning of the line at the end: "No cracks, no... breaks." meaning there are no breaks in *her* but also that she never *gets* a break from the pressure and responsibility. Lin-Manuel Miranda is a lyrical genius.
I have listened to Hamilton so much I can hear his little signatures in his other songs, like when Luisa (Sorry if I got her name wrong) sings "I'm pretty sure I'm worthless, if I can't be of service!", or "I think about my purpose, can I somehow preserve this!?", I can just tell it's Lin-Manuel's handiwork and I love it.
Omg. Lin-Manuel was involved in this?! Of course he was. I thought I recognized his work when Delores tells Mariano. about her feelings- I got Hamilton vibes for sure.
The biggest reason I like a lot of the disney songs, is cause they have an actual meaning and the lyrics aren’t just an afterthought to a funky beat. This one in particular has a great message.
the part that gets me every time is you can see how scared she looks but she’s still doing everything she can to protect mirabel. just reminds me a lot of having to put a brave face on for my younger siblings when i was suffering so much.
It reminded me when we were in this poor ranch at night and the bathroom was a whole outside. I was 8 and my little brother was 5 and he needed to go to the bathroom. I remember that while I was never afraid of the dark and “ghosts” as kids usually are, I was terrified of the bugs. But my father told me to get my little brother to the bathroom in the middle of the night and it was all pitch dark. My brother obviously was really scared, so I put up a strong and brave facade just to get my brother all the way and back to the house safe. I even remember when he asked me “Are you scared?” And I, incredibly scared of the animals that could be roaming the place, told him “No, it’s fine”.
I know how you feel I was my mother's, my twin's and my baby sister's therapist. I had to put on a brave face when they told me their problem and sadly I had to take care of my sisters. While my mom punches the wall I had to be the one to protect my sisters and try to calm down my mom
I've listed this song plenty of times and just now it really hit me "If I can't take it, who am I?"... As a mother with 2 little kids who stays home to make sure that the kids grow up well and as a wife whos her husband work 2-3 jobs just to make it till the end of the month, trust me there's a LOT of pressure... Knowing that if either of us fall, we all fall...
i love how luisa’s physical appearance seemingly has nothing to do with her gift. even as she starts to lose her magic, her muscles never actually go away. it really just shows how much pressure she was under to constantly train and get stronger for those around her
YES EXACTLY!!! And if you noticed, when there were pictures of everyone as little kids, when their gifts were just given to them. Louisa was a normal little girl, she wasn't buff or anything, all that was her training
Apparently the character artists really had to fight to keep Luisa's design. Disney originally wanted her to be a typical Disney girl, but the artists insisted on having her be muscular to show that women can have different body types. Plus I really like that even though Luisa is buff, she's still quite feminine. She's my favourite character...plus I'm an elder sibling too so I might be a bit biased.
@@jdprettynails That was one of my favourite aspects of her too. Yeah she's buff and tough but she still wears a nice dress and does her hair up all pretty. She still has a lot of the stereotypical "pretty girl" features and traits while being an absolute powerhouse and her personality is just "I'm the big sister, it's my job to be reliable. I don't care if it's hard I'm gonna look after you".
@@wendillon92 OMG i feel the same way towards my little sister even if she doesn't understand how I feel I try to protect and look after he with all I've got.
@@jdprettynails while the sight of tipical Disney girl just casually carring boulders is amusing to me i understand why they designed her like this, still i hope we get a series of encanto, i want to see a flashback with tween luisa just casually Pushing boulders.
I like how you can see her smiling at times, proud of her strength and her ability to protect Mirabel and the family, but also how much it weighs on her. Like, you can be proud but it doesn’t mean you deserve to be constantly doing everything.
2:48 this part gets me EVERYTIME i start getting emotional , just shows her warrior mentality on no matter what comes her way She’ll overcome it When she lifts it def adds to the emotional feeling
It's to represent how crushing the weight of her power is because of peoples' expectations of her. That's why it blows away and she's suddenly soaring free from carrying anything and is instead carried by something else.
I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to realize that Luisa is associated with donkeys because they’re beasts of burden, and that’s how people treat her.
As a woman with a fairly deep, androgynous voice, I just want to say how surprising and nice it is to get a female character and a song that don't shy away from sounding strong and somewhat masculine, without that being the butt of a joke or the defining characteristic of that person. It's the first time I've ever been like, "hey, that animated woman sounds like me, but she's singing something beautiful and sensitive in her normal voice and that's not being treated as weird"
I love this song especially because of how relatable it is. I am the oldest like Luisa and know how it feels to have to stay strong, and not cry. I've always thought that crying is a sign of weakness and now never cry infront of anyone. And when I do its after a long period of time. I too have a deep voice for a girl. And the way Luisa sings this makes me wonder if anyone else in the family could've sung it so beautifully. Ive always thought my voice sounded weird because it was deeper than most girls but this song reminds me that, that has nothing to do with it. Even if you can't sing high doesn't mean your can't be amazing.
As a woman who was constantly bullied by the fact that I had a "non-feminine" voice throughout school ages,mother of god didn't I had an instant love for Luisa's voice and character in general
Her voice is Beautiful, it's a tone of voice I hear often in women around me as a latino and I think it's great to hear a voice like hers being represented and not used as a joke
You live or work in a weird area where that seems to be a problem to you. Well, maybe not a problem, just how you maybe see the world. Where I'm from, We love women like that here and always welcome them, it's not even a rarity here.
I love how she is not the stereotypical "strong dumbass" character, she actually has a personality, is mentally well rounded (for the most part lol, girl is suffering from some severe anxiety in this song) and not just a brainless fighting machine, she has a struggle and an arc throughout the movie and even has her own solo song number. She is overall a legitimate character and not just a mindless buffoon used for action or as the butt of the joke Very empowering for strong women and extremely refreshing
@@davidharshman7645 yeah most strong characters in cartoons are either mean, disgusting or an imbecile, so its refreshing to see a muscular woman that is both strong, feminine and well rounded
Was digging for this comment! It’s way too common in media for strong men in to be idiots and strong women to be just straight up mean but Luisa is just perfection as far as writing goes
If there was a sequel or a series, I want them to give her a boyfriend. Not some wiry weak man or a super strong one, either. Just a normal man being ok with her strength without being threatened. It wouldn’t even have to be the main storyline, just in the background as they have a normal relationship with neither being a joke.
the cinematography is absolutely astounding here. every movement, every angle of view, just _wow._ it adds so much more emotion on the top of this superb piece, if that's even possible!
I like how she still likes feminine things like wearing dresses and dreams about unicorns. A lot of the time were told you either have to be masculine or feminine you cant be bth but its nice to see characters who are both
My heart broke throughout the song as I thought of my older sister who definitely is a lot like Luisa, having to shoulder so much on her own. Thanks Ate for everything you do, I'm so grateful to have someone like you in my life 🥺
This song really is an anthem for the older sibling. You're stuck between the burdens of your parents and younger siblings. You become the work horse of your parents while simultaneously being the protector and guide of your siblings. It really can make you feel worthless or like a screw up when unable to meet those expectations. Because usually your given a look of disappointment and not of understanding. "No mistakes, no breaks."
I was a young carer for my mum when I was 15 before she died and after that we moved in with my dad and he was never there I did the cooking the cleaning made sure my lil sister had lunch ect... This song is a banger and I identify with it so much 😍
My mom was sick when I was 9 and passed when I was 14 and something in me knew at 9 that I would be taking over her role in the family. My family even called me a “mini-mom”. I didn’t go out with friends out do anything and with everything going on and all this Covuu it d business I still feel like I’m in a motherly position even though my siblings are grown up now and my dad has remarried. It just feels like all my siblings were actually my kids the way I worry and fret over them.
"I'm pretty sure I'm useless, if I can't be of service" It's crazy how abuela made Luisa think that she's nothing without the super strength. Glad that Alma managed to get by at the end💀
[Luisa:] I'm the strong one, I'm not nervous I'm as tough as the crust of the earth is I move mountains, I move churches And I glow, 'cause I know what my worth is I don't ask how hard the work is Got a rough, indestructible surface Diamonds and platinum, I find 'em, I flatten 'em I take what I'm handed, I break what's demanded, but Under the surface I feel berserk as a tightrope walker in a three-ring circus Under the surface Was Hercules ever like, "Yo, I don't wanna fight Cerberus"? Under the surface I'm pretty sure I'm worthless if I can't be of service A flaw or a crack, the straw in the stack That breaks the camel's back What breaks the camel's back? It's Pressure like a drip, drip, drip, that'll never stop, whoa-oh Pressure that'll tip, tip, tip 'til you just go pop, whoa-oh-oh-oh Give it to your sister, your sister's older Give her all the heavy things we can't shoulder Who am I if I can't run with the ball? If I fall to Pressure like a grip, grip, grip, and it won't let go, whoa-oh Pressure like a tick, tick, tick 'til it's ready to blow, whoa-oh-oh-oh Give it to your sister, your sister's stronger See if she can hang on a little longer Who am I if I can't carry it all? If I falter Under the surface I hide my nerves and it worsens, I worry somethin' is gonna hurt us Under the surface The ship doesn't swerve as it heard how big the iceberg is Under the surface I think about my purpose, can I somehow preserve this? Line up the dominoes, a light wind blows You try to stop it tumblin', but on and on it goes But wait, if I could shake, the crushing weight Of expectations, would that free some room up for joy Or relaxation, or simple pleasure? Instead, we measure this growing pressure (pressure) Keeps growing (pressure), keep going (pressure), 'cause all we know is Pressure like a drip, drip, drip that'll never stop, whoa-oh Pressure that'll tip, tip, tip 'til you just go pop, whoa-oh-oh-oh Give it to your sister, it doesn't hurt and See if she can handle every family burden Watch as she buckles and bends but never breaks No mistakes, just Pressure like a grip, grip, grip, and it won't let go, whoa-oh Pressure like a tick, tick, tick 'til it's ready to blow, whoa-oh-oh-oh Give it to your sister and never wonder If the same pressure would've pulled you under Who am I if I don't have what it takes? No cracks, no breaks No mistakes! No pressure!
the fact that Luisa looks stressed and nervous but when she notices that Mirabel is scared she immediately acts differently. it’s amazing how such a small detail can tell a lot about the character holy hell thanks for the likes 😳
Yup. Or that split second she Mirabel's glasses get knocked off kilter, Luisa is all over it, carefully making sure Mirabel is safe and ok before she turns around to face something else. Just... Perfect split second moment showing just how much she super cares for all of her family and just wants to protect them.
I was listening to the song while I was going through the comments and while I was reading the line in the song I am pretty sure I'm worthless if I can't be of service in the song it said it exactly on the right time😂
The pain in her eyes statting at 2:35 was so real i felt it. Shes strong, she holds everyone up no complain but in her eyes shes afraid and sometimes insecure and sometimes she just needs somebody to hold her up too This song is too real 😢😢
It's never talked about but luisa is literally 19, she's still a kid and she has to basically be the knight of the family. Not to mention they get their gifts when they're 5 so she's had to be "the strong one" ever since she was a little girl. I feel like that's one of the reasons her relaxing scene in this is unicorns and pink clouds, because she never had a real childhood. Something else I noticed is at 2:36 she looks more like a little kid than she does in the whole movie and I think they did that for a reason.
The other really telling moment of how she’s still just a kid herself with all this pressure on her is how she calls the older generation of their family the “grownups” in the next part 🥺 like so telling that she feels all this weight on her but doesn’t even view herself as an adult yet.
I love how Luisa's character is a representative of older sisters who have families who are tough on them because they're older and they expect so much of them. It's really hard, and as an oldest sister, I'm not the type to complain, I just pick up all of my sibling's messes and clear up all of their mistakes because I'd be blamed for it. I can't show any weaknesses because they'll think I'm over exaggerating. I can't cry because they'll say it's an excuse. No matter how stressed I am, I keep going. Regardless of how negative my thoughts are if I were to disobey what they say or what to do. If anything happens to my hermanos, I have to take full responsibility from them. She's indeed very strong, and not just from a physical standpoint.
I think it's the same for other siblings too. I was the youngest but I was expected to watch out for my siblings as the only girl and keep them out of trouble. If they got in trouble we were punished together. I was expected to carry the emotional burdens of my siblings as well as both my parents (for whatever reason, they put a lot of heavy things on me from a young age, toting me around to attend 'adult' talks.) As well as maintaining the complicated dynamic of family secrets, who to mention what too and don't ever mess it up or everyone will blame you and your family will fall apart.
Yea same here, I may not be a girl, but I am the oldest with an active military parent. It really is pressuring. I can really relate, especially with the resting part.
@@chriserony I was the middle child and the second of two girls. But both my siblings were troublemakers and I was the responsible one so I got all the burdens. My mom treated me like a therapist, my siblings treated me like a maid, a tutor, a cook. This song makes me feel so seen.
Now, this is the only song that made me cry. Like full-on sob (dos orugitas I felt bad and teared up but didn't cry) Surface Pressure hit a little too close to home. As an older sibling definitely. I'm 19 as well (like Luisa) with two little brothers but all I've heard since I was little was. "Set an example" "You're the first born so be a good example" "You're setting a bad example" and so much more pressure-inducing phrases that began flooding back as soon as I saw this: "Do better for your brothers." "Don't give them a bad name." "Don't do this. Do that." and so on and so on. It is definitely painful when they come back and haunt you.
The thing that humors me is that when they go to the different places even though she is making a song about how much pressure she has Mirabell still does what she says happens, look at Louisa for help
The vocals here were amazing the emphasis the voice actor was able to portrays it was like she was actually catching the weight. It was amazing on this persons part. We need to find out who it was
I am not the older child rather the youngest one, and i think thats what my older brother feels. But i can still feel much of it, the pressure under being the perfect kind of child. This song just hits hard
The physical weight of everything actually isn't the thing that weighs her down but the expectation and fear of failure. She can handle anything thrown at her except when it comes to her family . I love this movie for the simple fact that they were able to portray the imperfect aspects of family perfectly. 👌👌
Yall people are rude as shit. Op was just saying what they got from the song. Nothing at all wrong with them wanting to share it with others. Good grief 🙄
This song reminds me so much of my own mother, also named Luisa, but that's not the whole reason. She was actually born the youngest of 7 kids, half of which were almost adults when she was born, so she got the short end of the stick every time, and a lot of the problems caused by other members of the family ended up falling onto her shoulders, but instead of crumbling, she took the responsibility that no one wanted to take just to keep things stable. She was also very slight and tiny when she was young, which she hated, so she worked out a lot and got pretty buff, which she was always very proud of throughout her years of military service (another example of her willingness to protect and help those that would never see her do it or even care). I love you with all my heart, Ma. You're the strongest woman I'll ever know ❤
@@feysandthings8675 yes, I know what you are talking about, I have one sister and two cousins and they feel like siblings to me and I am the oldest of the four of us and all the pressure to be the good one falls on me
As the youngest, I couldn’t help but think of my older sister.. and honestly sobbed hard last night jamming to this. she takes care of two kids and everyone in my immediate family looks at her like she’s not enough. But I’ve always looked so high up to her, never haven’t.
This song hits really hard and especially the line where she said "I'm pretty sure i'm worthless if I can't be of service." This song is one of the best in the movie in my opinion. Luisa is one of the more underrated characters in the movie but she goes through so much and I think it's really unfair.
she is a good singer with incredible control over her voice. It is my first time listening to this after my students recommended this to me, she is definitely one of the best singers out there. From India to USA and everywhere in between. God bless young lady. I would love to have a video of her singing without the background music, It will be really useful for everyone trying to improve their singing.
This is my favorite song in the entire movie. But I do wonder why this song didn't get the award that it deserve. It's catchy as hell and it can be emotional for a lot of people in the world!
“But wait, if I should shake, the crushing weight of expectations - Would that free some room up for joy…” I love how that line then moves into the part with her donkey dance number, showing a lighthearted moment within this stressful song; there is stress under the surface, but under that is this fun and joyful person looking to break free. How sweet - I love this song!
Lighthearted - but not for a second after they fall from the clouds. Look at Luisa's face as she stares, resigned, down at her younger sister's horrified expression. Luisa's face shows her suffering but inability to ask for help - her entire self-worth based on performative strength.
I like how her voice is deeper and stronger when she talks about her strength but when she speaks about her fears and vulnerabilities, her voice softens like when she says pressure like a drip.
I love the character voice actor/singer. It's not the usual and it fits. It makes this song hit even harder. It fits her character with the masculine ans feminine touches.
Mirabels expression through the song really fits for how disconnected with her family she is. She’s literally confused for like half the song, not understanding the lyrics until after the relaxation bit, where she realizes how troubled Luisa actually is; not being able to relax and always having to work hard for the family.
I'm just glad her motief goes with donkeys/mules, the go to animals associated with carrying all the heavy burdens across reliably. The fact that they are making her carry even the donkeys really highlights how much work and expectations she must've been under.
I love how they made a woman this big physically strong woman. It gives the world a visual of the role a lot of women really play in the family, the ones that hold everything up, who holds everything together doing 100 things at a time. The image the world usually gets is of Atlas holding the world up but oftentimes it's women who do it silently and without complaint, keeping a straight face for our loved ones and not letting them know that their needs and demands are breaking our backs. Pressure indeed.
sounds like a personal issue in your relationship if your work at home isn't balanced or you do everything alone, my gf and I do it together as it should be, and we both go work too
@@RoyTheBlacksmith I'm not talking about in romantic relationships although that could apply. The movie is talking about families and generations of what is expected out of each family member. For example Isabella was expected to marry and produce more children with gifts. It didn't matter if she loved him or not. The message abulea kept giving about sacrifice for the family is passed down to women in a way a lot of men don't understand which you kind of exhibited by assuming I was speaking of a romantic relationship.
@@DeeDee-fv2sv could it also be because Abuela's direct relatives, except Camilo and Bruno are women? I think they were all pressured in a way, but we focus more on Mirabell, of course cause she is the protagonist, and her sisters. But the pressure made Bruno leave the Family. And well, I think that's just the fact of having a gift that put the characters in distress in a way and not their gender.
@@mirandaminattasosa81 I see your point, but when you look at the grandchildren Camillo is just allowed to be young and have fun, doing small tasks like shape shifting and babysitting so the children don't cry. Luisa's name is literally being called every 2 minutes by someone and it's wearing her down. Isabella is expected to be perfect, marry the most perfect man in town, and make gifted babies. Nobody cared if she loved him or not. Bruno had pressure, but was allowed to escape because his power threatened the image of their perfect utopia. Could you image any of the women leaving for a decade without abuela missing the use of their powers for their people?
The way your phrased your text just made it sound like you had personal bad experiences or something and I just thought you were venting about it in some way. Are there issues in your country regarding these topics? I'm not english so I just understood you had experienced bad family or relationship situations
I feel a lot of people (first borns especially) can really relate to this. We have to shoulder so much more being the oldest. We have to take care of the younger ones and the pressure is constantly on us, we have to shoulder the burdens given to us by the family simply because we were born first. At least it was that way for me and a lot of people I know. That is most likely why her gift is strength. No coincidence.
Literally, unironically, one of the best, and probably the most relatable song Disney has produced in decades. Me, a millennial man, married, in the midst of adulthood, feeling SEEN by a Disney film, was not something I thought I'd be saying.
people talk about "we don't talk about bruno" but this song is a real masterpiece. it was made for the movie and for a specific character but it's so relatable it makes you empathize and feel her burden at a spiritual level (i cried my eyes out during this scene). i don't have siblings, i'm an only child and i swear i could feel her pressure but also how strong (mentally) she was if she had to endure those moments of weakness by herself during all her life.
Both songs were written by none other than Lin-Manuel Miranda...creator and writer of Hamilton, In The Heights, and several songs from Moana...including "How Far I'll Go"
Honestly it helped me significantly to sit down and talk about what was going on with my brothers and how difficult some things were but it didn't mean I didn't like my position in the family either. It's made me who I am I just needed help once in a while too. They talked about their issues as youngest and middle too. I've gotta wonder if any younger siblings saw this and had it click for them.
@@brattrox2939 yes, my older sister is carrying everything in the family. This song clicked me like a bullet and now im helping her with more chores so she can have more free time.
Every time I watch this I notice more and more. Hercules literally runs away and Louisa slays the monster. When she says “a light wind blows” it’s literally a tornado. More illustrations of how she’s always the one that has to solve the problems no one else wants to deal with and then she minimizes just how hard it all is for her to keep the peace. I love this song so much.
It’s a mark of a great song/character when so many people can see themselves in them. Giving a voice to what many older siblings have felt before…and doing it with a heck of a beat. 👏👏👏
@@artimation4710 I've listened to this song over and over and honestly I'm still learning about Luisa's character. One part I found interesting is when she mentions that the "ship doesn't swerve has it heard how big the iceberg is". I think she's talking about how their Abuela might be noticing that something is wrong with the miracle but pretends that nothing is wrong. If the "ship" was the family then Abuela would be the captain that is stubbornly not swerving away from the Iceberg. I don't know if that's exactly what she meant but that's what makes it such a cool song! It's got a lot of depth to it.
@@artimation4710 Also another thing to notice is you pay attention throughout the movie, Luisa is asked to do pretty much everything. Even when she doesn't necessarily need to be the one to do it. There's Mirabel, Mirabel's Dad, and Mirabel's uncle that could easily help but they still ask Luisa to do most everything. Anyway thanks for letting me rant! I adore Luisa's character 😁
This is definitely my song despite being the youngest. I'm seen as the competent and independent child so I grew up having to deal with things by myself, shouldering responsibilities beyond my age and even being my brother's keeper (my brother was spoiled and coddled by my mom and grandma). I always felt like I couldn't act out, or ask for help or not be competent because it was expected of me. I pretty much shocked my whole family when I finally got the courage to say I needed to talk to someone (outside the family) about all the issues and stress I've been carrying.
I think this song is relatable for everyone! As someone with no siblings, but have been in abusive situations their entire life and feeling responsible for looking after your family despite it not being your job. You feel so responsible for everyone!
I was a carer for both my parents before they died. I'm now looking after my uncle. Only child but I had to be the srong one. I couldn't break because if i did everyone else would.
@@Squishy2531 I’m sorry, I know it’s unfair for all of it to fall on you. But.. idk.. Not everyone is this strong, I wasn’t strong enough to take care of my dad.. and I wasn’t strong enough to be something for him. But I’m glad that people like u exist, cause we need you!!
Maann the part where the boulders are falling on Luisa and she's struggling to keep them up and Mirabel watches in horror because she finally realizes how heavy of a burden her big sister is carrying. Everything about that scene is so fucking moving it brought me to tears because it speaks to the reality so many people face and seeing Mirabel finally see that and understand is so amazing because that rarely happens for people in Luisa's position no matter how much they wish for that.
When i first watched encanto this song became my favorite . It mirrored the same pressure im feeling to the point of overthinking what i should do in the future to help my family, making me lose my dream because i need to be practical since I'm the eldest. I sometimes get jealous to my younger siblings they just get to focus on their dream and just expect me to help them
Small detail, but I love when Luisa fixes Mirabel's glasses after the iceberg. It just goes to show how much she puts into helping and protecting people, from moving houses, to fixing someone's look.
And directly afterward when she takes a moment to relax, Mirabel nearly loses her glasses in the floaty cloud area. Having to scramble to get them back for herself.
Loved the part where Luisa smiled and adjusted Mirabel's glasses after saving her from the iceberg. Shows how much she cares and worries for her sister.
I loved it during the last drip drip drip verse where she's holding all the rocks in front of maribel, her expression is not angry, it's hopeless. It caught me off guard.
I love how Luisa is a more realistically strong looking female. It’s obvious both to her gift and her own wishes that she really trained hard to be strong and her more square jaw and everything allows her to look stronger without just being “a man with tits and mascara” that you see a lot when people want the “buff chick” character. I also love how she seems to like to wear skirts and be pretty and is still feminine despite all that. Normally people go the tomboy route and then I just wonder “why wasn’t this character just a man?” They took time and effort to make her a strong woman, not just slapping the gender into a different character for diversity.
Shows that want diversity should handle their “diverse characters” like this, give them purpose, emotions, make them human, not just for representation cus im just so tired
This song is very inspirational. I know there are some people out there who feels like they have to be perfect and know everything. I used to think of it like that on myself. 😭😭😭 Some other people also feel very pressured! Anyone can relate to that? I can. It’s like pounds of homework holding you down. I feel that Encanto is a very inspiring and amazing movie. The words in this song is super beautiful and… hard to ignore. It also comes with a lesson. You don’t have to be perfect just to be loved! 🥰 Very inspiring! 😄
The lesson in this movie doesn’t only teach the ones with powers but as well as Mirabel. Everyone else thought they had to be perfect because of their powers while Mirabel thought she was useless to the family because she had no powers. :(
As an older sister, this song just hits home. I’d do anything to protect my younger sister. But the stress gets to be a lot being the oldest and being told you can handle it.
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i know the deep pain when you are the old one and you start to crack and you just want a little break but people tell you : " no, you can do this, just don't worry." as if it's a problem of self confidence. it's not, I'm just getting tired.but no one understands and then i am looked as the moody one,the edgy one.
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that hug that Mirabel gives after Surface Pressure is adorable
I find Luisa’s little pout when she admits to having felt weak so adorable too. She’s tries to act like a tough bear but actually is just a teddy bear
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I love it so much! I also thought it was such a tender touch when Luisa puts Mirabel's glasses back on while taking on the world ToT
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Something interesting about this movie is how these peoples’ gifts are gifts to the family and the community, but to those that hold them they’re responsibilities
“With great ability comes great accountability” - Jeff Davis
@@brianlilly3364 No no no it “with great power comes great responsibility” - uncle Ben
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Omg yes
@@djtaylorsversion7927 if you haven't yet seen Into the Spider-Verse, you're missing out.
I feel like it's pretty relatable even in the real world. People with talents for example are seen as people who were born with a gift that gets better and better, which will ultimately improve the image of society, whether that's through art, music, acting, engineering, science, medicine. But to those people individually they see it as something that pressures them due to the societal expectations. It's pretty interesting.
I love how Mirabel looks at Luisa at 2:27. There’s no fear even though they’re floating in mid air, all she sees is safety and love in her sister ❤️
because it's what she wanted mirabelle to see.
Reminds me of Heaven. There's no worries and that's what I think Luisa's referring to
another thing is that immediately after, she protects mirabel from the hurling boulders forcing them to be pushed back to earth- with rocks and concrete as a juxtaposition from clouds and floating in the sky.
she’s showing mirabel that while everyone’s living their perfect life with their amazing powers, she was forced to be strong for everyone and handle everything that no one sees. every pressure every crack every burden every problem, all the responsibilities because she’s the oldest and she’s reliable and she’s perfect.
everything stacks up higher and heavier with every realization, and soon she’s carrying the weight of not just herself and her family, but the whole house, then the whole village and the mountains that surrounds it to protect them.
and she’s not allowed to have any cracks, any breaks, and no mistakes. so no pressure!
And right after that, as the burdens keep piling up, we see how Luisa is tearing up, she's about to cry as she still holds up the burdens and prevents them from touching Mirabel; and at the same time, Mirabel's face grows more and more horrified as she realizes how much her sister is suffering and struggling as she shoulders that heavy weight.
This song (and the movie as a whole) is extremely well-made and puts lots of attention to details. It's awesome.
Song.
When my sisters and I went to watch this movie in cinema, my younger sister (she's the middle sister) and I cried. We have a 6 year difference between us, but when I moved out, she learned the responsibilities I had because they were dumped onto her. We cried, understanding just how it feels to have to be the stronger person in the house. When we were younger, my parents fought a lot and I had to be the one to comfort and look after them, at a very young age. We see ourselves in Louisa and, we felt so seen in this song
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it happened to me and my sister too (I'm the middle sister)😭
"give it to your sister, it doesnt hurt, and see if she can handle every family burden. watch as she buckles and bends but never breaks" damn those lyrics hit hard man. you can literally see her tear up while singing those lyrics
i have to think that the animation for the last verse had to pull out and get silly and exaggerated because if anyone heard
"give it to your sister and never wonder,
if the same pressure would have pulled you under"
in a straight, serious delivery... well, growing up in the midwest I know a lot of people who would have to Forget this song ever happened 🙃
my heart breaks for her each time i watch just wanna give her a massive hug
Under the surface was hercaluse ever like yo I dont wana fight creberus
I can't listen to that part without tearing up myself
I tear up when i hear thst it hits so much harder when u realize how true it is
I love the animators for making a strong and “buff” female character while also making her graceful and vulnerable. I think a lot more people can identify with her character
Luisa hardcore defies all known stereotypes with this one song.
yep i have watch someone guess encanto characters (I think his name is jackson wilds ) and he said she seems strong but soft inside. like her character design is simple but works
@@Lombarsi Lmao what, it's stylized
@@Lombarsi You seemed to miss "Shutting the Fuck Up Because No One Cares 101" in high school
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I mean are you even alive if you are an older sister and NOT feeling this song in any part of your being? MASTERPIECE 🙌🏼
I don't Have siblings, but i can feel this whole song
“And I glow, ‘cuz I know what my worth is.” I love that part ! 💕
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Same! But then she's like, "I'm pretty sure I'm worthless if I can't be of service", and I'm like, "no, wait, not like that!!!"
I love how the visuals of the entire song have her putting herself between Mirabel and the dangers. It emphasizes the point of the song, but it's also just really sweet.
I think since Mirabel doesnt have a gift, she will hurt herself the most among the family so she must be protected.... I guess?
It’s so cute watching the beginning of the movie and just seeing how close they r even before this song. Like when she mentions both of her sisters during The Family Madrigal Luisa gives her a thumbs up and when she is told to put a piano upstairs she all look out so I just think it’s sweet
Her being in danger is sweet yeah
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@@edizgunes yeah that was the point. Smh
"I’m pretty sure I’m worthless if I can’t be of service”
That hits hard as someone who loses their power a little while later in the movie
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Yeah i'm pretty sure thats how everyone in society feels these days.
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Love how Luisa protects her little sister through the whole song. 💓
This song is perfect and her voice is incredible. Best new Disney movie ever. Thank You Disney
“And never wonder, if the same pressure would’ve pulled you under” That’s the line that resonates with me.
Same. Kills me every time.
Same, it's the line I basically repeat to myself every day
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Yep
I can't find when she says that
Has anyone else noticed how even as much as she struggles to carry everything, she still manages to carry it, EXCEPT her door? I feel like that's symbolism as how her gift is the heaviest burden to her. (This is when she says "a light wind blows")
Oh my gosh, you’re right! I hadn’t noticed that, but it’s such a cool detail!
That's a really great observation!!
I caught that too
OH GOD YOU'RE RIGHT,love the details in this movie
I see u brotha,Disney did good on this movie
Never related to a disney song more than this one.. this one hit really deep. Made me cry when i first heard us.. this whole movie made was so relatable.
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The pain and fear in her face as she lies and says she's okay really, really hits hard, especially to someone like me who only survived this long thanks to an amazing older sibling just like her.
To think that she never complained, never blamed her younger sibling for having to deal with the "heavy stuff" and instead she just peacefully accepted her role as the big sister looking out for everybody, she really deserves the "Best Big Sister" award for all what she's done for the family.
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I love the double meaning of the line at the end: "No cracks, no... breaks." meaning there are no breaks in *her* but also that she never *gets* a break from the pressure and responsibility. Lin-Manuel Miranda is a lyrical genius.
I think that's the line that gets me the most.
I have listened to Hamilton so much I can hear his little signatures in his other songs, like when Luisa (Sorry if I got her name wrong) sings "I'm pretty sure I'm worthless, if I can't be of service!", or "I think about my purpose, can I somehow preserve this!?", I can just tell it's Lin-Manuel's handiwork and I love it.
Yes it's the perfect double meaning
also for how the house has cracks and spoilers.. how the town cracks and mountain breaks at the end.
Omg. Lin-Manuel was involved in this?! Of course he was. I thought I recognized his work when Delores tells Mariano. about her feelings- I got Hamilton vibes for sure.
The biggest reason I like a lot of the disney songs, is cause they have an actual meaning and the lyrics aren’t just an afterthought to a funky beat.
This one in particular has a great message.
Fun fact . The inspiration for Lin Manuel Miranda was his sister. That man is a genius the music for this movie is incredible
totally agree
yes his sister amy santiago
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the part that gets me every time is you can see how scared she looks but she’s still doing everything she can to protect mirabel. just reminds me a lot of having to put a brave face on for my younger siblings when i was suffering so much.
It reminded me when we were in this poor ranch at night and the bathroom was a whole outside.
I was 8 and my little brother was 5 and he needed to go to the bathroom. I remember that while I was never afraid of the dark and “ghosts” as kids usually are, I was terrified of the bugs. But my father told me to get my little brother to the bathroom in the middle of the night and it was all pitch dark. My brother obviously was really scared, so I put up a strong and brave facade just to get my brother all the way and back to the house safe.
I even remember when he asked me “Are you scared?” And I, incredibly scared of the animals that could be roaming the place, told him “No, it’s fine”.
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I know how you feel I was my mother's, my twin's and my baby sister's therapist. I had to put on a brave face when they told me their problem and sadly I had to take care of my sisters. While my mom punches the wall I had to be the one to protect my sisters and try to calm down my mom
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I've listed this song plenty of times and just now it really hit me "If I can't take it, who am I?"... As a mother with 2 little kids who stays home to make sure that the kids grow up well and as a wife whos her husband work 2-3 jobs just to make it till the end of the month, trust me there's a LOT of pressure... Knowing that if either of us fall, we all fall...
"Give it your sister, it doesn't hurt and see if she can handle every family burden." As someone from a broken family, this hits like a truck...
This is the line that gets me too
I can't never sing it all without cracking 😢
i love how luisa’s physical appearance seemingly has nothing to do with her gift. even as she starts to lose her magic, her muscles never actually go away. it really just shows how much pressure she was under to constantly train and get stronger for those around her
YES EXACTLY!!! And if you noticed, when there were pictures of everyone as little kids, when their gifts were just given to them. Louisa was a normal little girl, she wasn't buff or anything, all that was her training
Apparently the character artists really had to fight to keep Luisa's design. Disney originally wanted her to be a typical Disney girl, but the artists insisted on having her be muscular to show that women can have different body types.
Plus I really like that even though Luisa is buff, she's still quite feminine. She's my favourite character...plus I'm an elder sibling too so I might be a bit biased.
@@jdprettynails That was one of my favourite aspects of her too. Yeah she's buff and tough but she still wears a nice dress and does her hair up all pretty. She still has a lot of the stereotypical "pretty girl" features and traits while being an absolute powerhouse and her personality is just "I'm the big sister, it's my job to be reliable. I don't care if it's hard I'm gonna look after you".
@@wendillon92 OMG i feel the same way towards my little sister even if she doesn't understand how I feel I try to protect and look after he with all I've got.
@@jdprettynails while the sight of tipical Disney girl just casually carring boulders is amusing to me i understand why they designed her like this, still i hope we get a series of encanto, i want to see a flashback with tween luisa just casually Pushing boulders.
I feel like Disney actually noticed the world around them and made it into a song and I honestly love that. :)
you just made me cry. (I submitted ideas for this song.) Thank you
@@erinh9267 wait you did? how?
@@nemo2179 I reached out to the writing staff; you can just email production companies ideas :)
@@erinh9267 pretty sure you're not supposed to send unsolicited ideas to production companies
@@MammaMia oh, do you mean if you want to work in the industry and be paid?
I like how you can see her smiling at times, proud of her strength and her ability to protect Mirabel and the family, but also how much it weighs on her. Like, you can be proud but it doesn’t mean you deserve to be constantly doing everything.
2:48 this part gets me EVERYTIME i start getting emotional , just shows her warrior mentality on no matter what comes her way
She’ll overcome it
When she lifts it def adds to the emotional feeling
Imagine watching this with your kids and they are jammin' while you're crying.
Holy crap. Your right. The expectations of parents…
wow, were you there when I watched it with my kids?
Y'all must be good parents lol- My oldest sister was the one getting teary
Same. Tear up every time and my son is just like mom this song is fun.
Right? As an oldest sister and a mom, this song hits hard. Still love it though.
The fact that Luisa can lift everything except her own DOOR is just pure perfection.
Holy shit that's such a good detail, I didn't even notice
it shows she is a caring and selfless person that is able to carry others but her wants and needs
It's to represent how crushing the weight of her power is because of peoples' expectations of her. That's why it blows away and she's suddenly soaring free from carrying anything and is instead carried by something else.
Ya thats sus man
Wtf
I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to realize that Luisa is associated with donkeys because they’re beasts of burden, and that’s how people treat her.
As a woman with a fairly deep, androgynous voice, I just want to say how surprising and nice it is to get a female character and a song that don't shy away from sounding strong and somewhat masculine, without that being the butt of a joke or the defining characteristic of that person. It's the first time I've ever been like, "hey, that animated woman sounds like me, but she's singing something beautiful and sensitive in her normal voice and that's not being treated as weird"
I love this song especially because of how relatable it is. I am the oldest like Luisa and know how it feels to have to stay strong, and not cry. I've always thought that crying is a sign of weakness and now never cry infront of anyone. And when I do its after a long period of time. I too have a deep voice for a girl. And the way Luisa sings this makes me wonder if anyone else in the family could've sung it so beautifully. Ive always thought my voice sounded weird because it was deeper than most girls but this song reminds me that, that has nothing to do with it. Even if you can't sing high doesn't mean your can't be amazing.
As a woman who was constantly bullied by the fact that I had a "non-feminine" voice throughout school ages,mother of god didn't I had an instant love for Luisa's voice and character in general
Her voice is Beautiful, it's a tone of voice I hear often in women around me as a latino and I think it's great to hear a voice like hers being represented and not used as a joke
You live or work in a weird area where that seems to be a problem to you. Well, maybe not a problem, just how you maybe see the world. Where I'm from, We love women like that here and always welcome them, it's not even a rarity here.
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I love how she is not the stereotypical "strong dumbass" character, she actually has a personality, is mentally well rounded (for the most part lol, girl is suffering from some severe anxiety in this song) and not just a brainless fighting machine, she has a struggle and an arc throughout the movie and even has her own solo song number. She is overall a legitimate character and not just a mindless buffoon used for action or as the butt of the joke
Very empowering for strong women and extremely refreshing
She manages to be strong and large while still being VERY feminine. She is really well animated and voiced.
@@davidharshman7645 yeah most strong characters in cartoons are either mean, disgusting or an imbecile, so its refreshing to see a muscular woman that is both strong, feminine and well rounded
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It’s way too common in media for strong men in to be idiots and strong women to be just straight up mean but Luisa is just perfection as far as writing goes
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If there was a sequel or a series, I want them to give her a boyfriend. Not some wiry weak man or a super strong one, either. Just a normal man being ok with her strength without being threatened. It wouldn’t even have to be the main storyline, just in the background as they have a normal relationship with neither being a joke.
the cinematography is absolutely astounding here. every movement, every angle of view, just _wow._ it adds so much more emotion on the top of this superb piece, if that's even possible!
I remember crying the first time I saw this in theaters. This is such an amazing movie
Just recently seeing the movie, and cried my eyes out! Playing the songs on repeat lol
She’s my favorite character. They did her right by giving her a fantastic song.
Agreed. She’s literally the best character
Hate to be that guy but..... Nvm she also my favorite character too
She's my second favorite because Bruno is my first favorite.
I like how she still likes feminine things like wearing dresses and dreams about unicorns. A lot of the time were told you either have to be masculine or feminine you cant be bth but its nice to see characters who are both
Same shes my fav to
My heart broke throughout the song as I thought of my older sister who definitely is a lot like Luisa, having to shoulder so much on her own. Thanks Ate for everything you do, I'm so grateful to have someone like you in my life 🥺
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Another Filipino, also, good on your sister.
@@animator6105 that one eldest ate in the family being breadwinner and all
Luisa isn't even the oldest
She trying soo hard to prove herself to her family
How she wished she could just relax without any pressure
It's like it never stops
"watch as she bends and buckles but never breaks" this one lyric hits me straight in the heart
This song really is an anthem for the older sibling. You're stuck between the burdens of your parents and younger siblings. You become the work horse of your parents while simultaneously being the protector and guide of your siblings. It really can make you feel worthless or like a screw up when unable to meet those expectations. Because usually your given a look of disappointment and not of understanding. "No mistakes, no breaks."
I was a young carer for my mum when I was 15 before she died and after that we moved in with my dad and he was never there I did the cooking the cleaning made sure my lil sister had lunch ect... This song is a banger and I identify with it so much 😍
My mom was sick when I was 9 and passed when I was 14 and something in me knew at 9 that I would be taking over her role in the family. My family even called me a “mini-mom”. I didn’t go out with friends out do anything and with everything going on and all this Covuu it d business I still feel like I’m in a motherly position even though my siblings are grown up now and my dad has remarried. It just feels like all my siblings were actually my kids the way I worry and fret over them.
I’m a older sibling and you just described me 😰🥺
im an older sister and the "give it to your sister and never wonder if the same pressure would have pulled you under" makes me cry every time
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"Was Hercules ever like yo, I don't wanna fight Cerberus??" That line always gets to me.
I mean technically he didn't actually fight Cerberus he just threw him a ball and then got permission from Hades go bring him to the surface
I'll fight Cerberus for you Bry
"I'm pretty sure I'm useless, if I can't be of service"
It's crazy how abuela made Luisa think that she's nothing without the super strength. Glad that Alma managed to get by at the end💀
[Luisa:]
I'm the strong one, I'm not nervous
I'm as tough as the crust of the earth is
I move mountains, I move churches
And I glow, 'cause I know what my worth is
I don't ask how hard the work is
Got a rough, indestructible surface
Diamonds and platinum, I find 'em, I flatten 'em
I take what I'm handed, I break what's demanded, but
Under the surface
I feel berserk as a tightrope walker in a three-ring circus
Under the surface
Was Hercules ever like, "Yo, I don't wanna fight Cerberus"?
Under the surface
I'm pretty sure I'm worthless if I can't be of service
A flaw or a crack, the straw in the stack
That breaks the camel's back
What breaks the camel's back? It's
Pressure like a drip, drip, drip, that'll never stop, whoa-oh
Pressure that'll tip, tip, tip 'til you just go pop, whoa-oh-oh-oh
Give it to your sister, your sister's older
Give her all the heavy things we can't shoulder
Who am I if I can't run with the ball?
If I fall to
Pressure like a grip, grip, grip, and it won't let go, whoa-oh
Pressure like a tick, tick, tick 'til it's ready to blow, whoa-oh-oh-oh
Give it to your sister, your sister's stronger
See if she can hang on a little longer
Who am I if I can't carry it all?
If I falter
Under the surface
I hide my nerves and it worsens, I worry somethin' is gonna hurt us
Under the surface
The ship doesn't swerve as it heard how big the iceberg is
Under the surface
I think about my purpose, can I somehow preserve this?
Line up the dominoes, a light wind blows
You try to stop it tumblin', but on and on it goes
But wait, if I could shake, the crushing weight
Of expectations, would that free some room up for joy
Or relaxation, or simple pleasure?
Instead, we measure this growing pressure (pressure)
Keeps growing (pressure), keep going (pressure), 'cause all we know is
Pressure like a drip, drip, drip that'll never stop, whoa-oh
Pressure that'll tip, tip, tip 'til you just go pop, whoa-oh-oh-oh
Give it to your sister, it doesn't hurt and
See if she can handle every family burden
Watch as she buckles and bends but never breaks
No mistakes, just
Pressure like a grip, grip, grip, and it won't let go, whoa-oh
Pressure like a tick, tick, tick 'til it's ready to blow, whoa-oh-oh-oh
Give it to your sister and never wonder
If the same pressure would've pulled you under
Who am I if I don't have what it takes?
No cracks, no breaks
No mistakes!
No pressure!
the fact that Luisa looks stressed and nervous but when she notices that Mirabel is scared she immediately acts differently. it’s amazing how such a small detail can tell a lot about the character
holy hell thanks for the likes 😳
For me, it seems as if she feels that she has to be tough around the family, so everyone believes she can handle the weight of everyone’s pressure
Yup. Or that split second she Mirabel's glasses get knocked off kilter, Luisa is all over it, carefully making sure Mirabel is safe and ok before she turns around to face something else. Just... Perfect split second moment showing just how much she super cares for all of her family and just wants to protect them.
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if luisa was real she would be an amazing sister
"I am pretty sure I am worthless if i can't be a service"
That line is so sad she is so powerful but the pressure on her makes her feel so terrible 😕
No pressure
ITS PRETTY COOL BUT I LIKE THE SONG THO
I was listening to the song while I was going through the comments and while I was reading the line in the song I am pretty sure I'm worthless if I can't be of service in the song it said it exactly on the right time😂
@@Abstract007 it's just an emoji chill.
More Pressure
This is probably the most relatable song for every adult human being ever (and for many kids, too, unfortunately)
The pain in her eyes statting at 2:35 was so real i felt it. Shes strong, she holds everyone up no complain but in her eyes shes afraid and sometimes insecure and sometimes she just needs somebody to hold her up too
This song is too real 😢😢
It's never talked about but luisa is literally 19, she's still a kid and she has to basically be the knight of the family. Not to mention they get their gifts when they're 5 so she's had to be "the strong one" ever since she was a little girl. I feel like that's one of the reasons her relaxing scene in this is unicorns and pink clouds, because she never had a real childhood. Something else I noticed is at 2:36 she looks more like a little kid than she does in the whole movie and I think they did that for a reason.
2:36 is such an intense moment like I can feel all her emotions 🥺
The other really telling moment of how she’s still just a kid herself with all this pressure on her is how she calls the older generation of their family the “grownups” in the next part 🥺 like so telling that she feels all this weight on her but doesn’t even view herself as an adult yet.
Great take 👍🏿
2:36 I wanna hug her she looks like a baby
I love how Luisa's character is a representative of older sisters who have families who are tough on them because they're older and they expect so much of them. It's really hard, and as an oldest sister, I'm not the type to complain, I just pick up all of my sibling's messes and clear up all of their mistakes because I'd be blamed for it. I can't show any weaknesses because they'll think I'm over exaggerating. I can't cry because they'll say it's an excuse. No matter how stressed I am, I keep going. Regardless of how negative my thoughts are if I were to disobey what they say or what to do. If anything happens to my hermanos, I have to take full responsibility from them. She's indeed very strong, and not just from a physical standpoint.
I think it's the same for other siblings too. I was the youngest but I was expected to watch out for my siblings as the only girl and keep them out of trouble. If they got in trouble we were punished together. I was expected to carry the emotional burdens of my siblings as well as both my parents (for whatever reason, they put a lot of heavy things on me from a young age, toting me around to attend 'adult' talks.) As well as maintaining the complicated dynamic of family secrets, who to mention what too and don't ever mess it up or everyone will blame you and your family will fall apart.
You’re right actually, because Luisa’s a middle child of the family, relating to siblings elder, younger, and between
I relate to this comment a lot cuz im a older sibling and my mother babys my sister too much lol
Yea same here, I may not be a girl, but I am the oldest with an active military parent. It really is pressuring. I can really relate, especially with the resting part.
@@chriserony I was the middle child and the second of two girls. But both my siblings were troublemakers and I was the responsible one so I got all the burdens. My mom treated me like a therapist, my siblings treated me like a maid, a tutor, a cook. This song makes me feel so seen.
Now, this is the only song that made me cry. Like full-on sob (dos orugitas I felt bad and teared up but didn't cry) Surface Pressure hit a little too close to home. As an older sibling definitely. I'm 19 as well (like Luisa) with two little brothers but all I've heard since I was little was. "Set an example" "You're the first born so be a good example" "You're setting a bad example" and so much more pressure-inducing phrases that began flooding back as soon as I saw this: "Do better for your brothers." "Don't give them a bad name." "Don't do this. Do that." and so on and so on. It is definitely painful when they come back and haunt you.
The thing that humors me is that when they go to the different places even though she is making a song about how much pressure she has Mirabell still does what she says happens, look at Louisa for help
Out of all the bangers Disney makes, this one hits the hardest
What the hell
Yeah, it really makes you reflect on your mental and emotional well-being, and how family can really put that kind of stress on you.
Plus her voice is absolutely gorgeous and makes the song even better
Well, of course, it's Lin Manuel Miranda
nah this sucks
its the way she sings this- her voice is so unique, nothing ive ever heard before. perfect for luisa
amazing how she switches between strong and unbreakable to fragile and worried
The vocals here were amazing the emphasis the voice actor was able to portrays it was like she was actually catching the weight. It was amazing on this persons part. We need to find out who it was
@@dismalruins2629 the singer's name is right in the title....Jessica Darrow.
Yeah, her voice was deeper in the strong parts and lighter in the "I want to break free" section, audibly reinforcing the visuals.
Listen it in spanish.
This is truly what anxiety feels like. You're strong indeed but actually getting crushed under pressure which is made by yourself
I am not the older child rather the youngest one, and i think thats what my older brother feels. But i can still feel much of it, the pressure under being the perfect kind of child. This song just hits hard
The physical weight of everything actually isn't the thing that weighs her down but the expectation and fear of failure. She can handle anything thrown at her except when it comes to her family . I love this movie for the simple fact that they were able to portray the imperfect aspects of family perfectly. 👌👌
thats the whole point of the song
I know you're trying to be profound but this is not some hidden meaning, it's explicitly explained in the song
@@opanawalkman8246 we know -_-
no shit sherlock.
Yall people are rude as shit. Op was just saying what they got from the song. Nothing at all wrong with them wanting to share it with others. Good grief 🙄
That “drip drip drip” line is so catchy. This song is simply amazing
Right? That's the part that I replay too much...
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Its grip not drip
@@bugsnaxserotonin it's both
The donkeys are just adorable! 😍
This song reminds me so much of my own mother, also named Luisa, but that's not the whole reason. She was actually born the youngest of 7 kids, half of which were almost adults when she was born, so she got the short end of the stick every time, and a lot of the problems caused by other members of the family ended up falling onto her shoulders, but instead of crumbling, she took the responsibility that no one wanted to take just to keep things stable.
She was also very slight and tiny when she was young, which she hated, so she worked out a lot and got pretty buff, which she was always very proud of throughout her years of military service (another example of her willingness to protect and help those that would never see her do it or even care).
I love you with all my heart, Ma. You're the strongest woman I'll ever know ❤
As the oldest amongst my siblings, this song really hits home for me.
Same here
@@feysandthings8675 yes, I know what you are talking about, I have one sister and two cousins and they feel like siblings to me and I am the oldest of the four of us and all the pressure to be the good one falls on me
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I cried when I first heard this
As the youngest, I couldn’t help but think of my older sister.. and honestly sobbed hard last night jamming to this. she takes care of two kids and everyone in my immediate family looks at her like she’s not enough. But I’ve always looked so high up to her, never haven’t.
This song hits really hard and especially the line where she said "I'm pretty sure i'm worthless if I can't be of service." This song is one of the best in the movie in my opinion. Luisa is one of the more underrated characters in the movie but she goes through so much and I think it's really unfair.
“You might feel worthless to one person, but you are priceless to another. Don’t ever forget your value.” -Quote
Remember the line when someone asked her to move a RIVER. Like common people giver her a break!
Underrated
likes 2 get rid of the devil number
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she is a good singer with incredible control over her voice. It is my first time listening to this after my students recommended this to me, she is definitely one of the best singers out there. From India to USA and everywhere in between. God bless young lady.
I would love to have a video of her singing without the background music, It will be really useful for everyone trying to improve their singing.
This is my favorite song in the entire movie. But I do wonder why this song didn't get the award that it deserve. It's catchy as hell and it can be emotional for a lot of people in the world!
“But wait, if I should shake, the crushing weight of expectations - Would that free some room up for joy…” I love how that line then moves into the part with her donkey dance number, showing a lighthearted moment within this stressful song; there is stress under the surface, but under that is this fun and joyful person looking to break free. How sweet - I love this song!
I laughed when I noticed that the donkeys are wearing purple glitter eye shadow when they're riding in them through the sky XD
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Lighthearted - but not for a second after they fall from the clouds. Look at Luisa's face as she stares, resigned, down at her younger sister's horrified expression. Luisa's face shows her suffering but inability to ask for help - her entire self-worth based on performative strength.
I like how her voice is deeper and stronger when she talks about her strength but when she speaks about her fears and vulnerabilities, her voice softens like when she says pressure like a drip.
Thats a nice detail. She seems metaphorically strong because her literal strength, but under all of that she's actually a lot more soft
her saying drip drip drip drip in the song is just an unexplainable satisfaction
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I love the character voice actor/singer. It's not the usual and it fits. It makes this song hit even harder. It fits her character with the masculine ans feminine touches.
This clip made me go and watch the movie. I love that there are actual proper lessons about family in there.
I like how she protects Mirabel from any dangers, like she’s still a child inside.
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Mirabels expression through the song really fits for how disconnected with her family she is. She’s literally confused for like half the song, not understanding the lyrics until after the relaxation bit, where she realizes how troubled Luisa actually is; not being able to relax and always having to work hard for the family.
Love how you can watch this clip hundreds of times and still see something new.
I think Luisa is my fav because she is so pressured but she puts her siblings and the rest of the family first
I'm just glad her motief goes with donkeys/mules, the go to animals associated with carrying all the heavy burdens across reliably. The fact that they are making her carry even the donkeys really highlights how much work and expectations she must've been under.
Woah I didn't think about this. Thank you for this insight
That's cool and all, but the donkeys look so...... sus
I didn’t even catch that. Thank you, it makes this even better.
.... you know what? Now that you said it...🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
@@--Avi-- Huh, I thought it was pretty obvious. Why else would beasts of burden be accompanying the song of the daughter treated like one?
I love how they made a woman this big physically strong woman. It gives the world a visual of the role a lot of women really play in the family, the ones that hold everything up, who holds everything together doing 100 things at a time. The image the world usually gets is of Atlas holding the world up but oftentimes it's women who do it silently and without complaint, keeping a straight face for our loved ones and not letting them know that their needs and demands are breaking our backs. Pressure indeed.
sounds like a personal issue in your relationship if your work at home isn't balanced or you do everything alone, my gf and I do it together as it should be, and we both go work too
@@RoyTheBlacksmith I'm not talking about in romantic relationships although that could apply. The movie is talking about families and generations of what is expected out of each family member. For example Isabella was expected to marry and produce more children with gifts. It didn't matter if she loved him or not. The message abulea kept giving about sacrifice for the family is passed down to women in a way a lot of men don't understand which you kind of exhibited by assuming I was speaking of a romantic relationship.
@@DeeDee-fv2sv could it also be because Abuela's direct relatives, except Camilo and Bruno are women? I think they were all pressured in a way, but we focus more on Mirabell, of course cause she is the protagonist, and her sisters. But the pressure made Bruno leave the Family. And well, I think that's just the fact of having a gift that put the characters in distress in a way and not their gender.
@@mirandaminattasosa81 I see your point, but when you look at the grandchildren Camillo is just allowed to be young and have fun, doing small tasks like shape shifting and babysitting so the children don't cry. Luisa's name is literally being called every 2 minutes by someone and it's wearing her down. Isabella is expected to be perfect, marry the most perfect man in town, and make gifted babies. Nobody cared if she loved him or not. Bruno had pressure, but was allowed to escape because his power threatened the image of their perfect utopia. Could you image any of the women leaving for a decade without abuela missing the use of their powers for their people?
The way your phrased your text just made it sound like you had personal bad experiences or something and I just thought you were venting about it in some way. Are there issues in your country regarding these topics? I'm not english so I just understood you had experienced bad family or relationship situations
I feel a lot of people (first borns especially) can really relate to this. We have to shoulder so much more being the oldest. We have to take care of the younger ones and the pressure is constantly on us, we have to shoulder the burdens given to us by the family simply because we were born first. At least it was that way for me and a lot of people I know. That is most likely why her gift is strength. No coincidence.
Literally, unironically, one of the best, and probably the most relatable song Disney has produced in decades.
Me, a millennial man, married, in the midst of adulthood, feeling SEEN by a Disney film, was not something I thought I'd be saying.
people talk about "we don't talk about bruno" but this song is a real masterpiece.
it was made for the movie and for a specific character but it's so relatable it makes you empathize and feel her burden at a spiritual level (i cried my eyes out during this scene). i don't have siblings, i'm an only child and i swear i could feel her pressure but also how strong (mentally) she was if she had to endure those moments of weakness by herself during all her life.
Both songs were written by none other than Lin-Manuel Miranda...creator and writer of Hamilton, In The Heights, and several songs from Moana...including "How Far I'll Go"
True. This song is way better then the bruno song . Needs more views then what it has now .
Bruno is the more musical song and if Encanto is made into a live theater version will be amazing, but this has so much more meaning and feels.
@@FreedomFighter2112 this is the most "him" of all the songs, at least his love for complicated assonance and internal rhyme
@opzz xsin you literally just copied and pasted an earlier comment, didn’t you?
Its amazing how they managed to depict something most people don't want to talk about in such a casual way
@Emily An its a hard knock life
Honestly it helped me significantly to sit down and talk about what was going on with my brothers and how difficult some things were but it didn't mean I didn't like my position in the family either. It's made me who I am I just needed help once in a while too. They talked about their issues as youngest and middle too.
I've gotta wonder if any younger siblings saw this and had it click for them.
@@brattrox2939 yes, my older sister is carrying everything in the family. This song clicked me like a bullet and now im helping her with more chores so she can have more free time.
@@kyarameruneko2282 thats sweet 🥰
Has anyone else cried while listening to this song😪. No Disney song has ever hit me so deeply as this has.
Who am I if I can't carry it all....
That line along with the "drip drip drip" of pressure. Feel these lines. Damn,
Hell of a song.
The line: "Give it to your sister it doesnt hurt and see if she handle every family burden!" Truly hit home even tho im an only child :(
same bro..
Indeed
@@articifial_lungs7862 like..I always feel like im a birden to my fam so..
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Same but just a smidge harder bc I'm the oldest of 2 siblings and I'm a girl so not trying to compare but yea
2:33 Luisa's face when she looks at Mirabel at the end of the line is soul crushing
I noticed the same, she's in between asking for help and the resignation that it'll always be like this :(
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Agreed, that's the moment that hits the hardest for me every time
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I am 35yrs old and this is my anthem right now. Listening while kids are sleeping.
no wonder it's one of the best movies ever made...this song helped me a lot❤
Every time I watch this I notice more and more. Hercules literally runs away and Louisa slays the monster. When she says “a light wind blows” it’s literally a tornado. More illustrations of how she’s always the one that has to solve the problems no one else wants to deal with and then she minimizes just how hard it all is for her to keep the peace. I love this song so much.
I realt like domino doors, where she is weighed down by her door in the front. Which I things symbolizes her powers, and others expectations for her.
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It’s a mark of a great song/character when so many people can see themselves in them. Giving a voice to what many older siblings have felt before…and doing it with a heck of a beat. 👏👏👏
im mixed on this song the lyrics are confusing but I also like the clever reference to greek mythology
@@artimation4710 I've listened to this song over and over and honestly I'm still learning about Luisa's character. One part I found interesting is when she mentions that the "ship doesn't swerve has it heard how big the iceberg is". I think she's talking about how their Abuela might be noticing that something is wrong with the miracle but pretends that nothing is wrong. If the "ship" was the family then Abuela would be the captain that is stubbornly not swerving away from the Iceberg. I don't know if that's exactly what she meant but that's what makes it such a cool song! It's got a lot of depth to it.
@@artimation4710 Also another thing to notice is you pay attention throughout the movie, Luisa is asked to do pretty much everything. Even when she doesn't necessarily need to be the one to do it. There's Mirabel, Mirabel's Dad, and Mirabel's uncle that could easily help but they still ask Luisa to do most everything.
Anyway thanks for letting me rant! I adore Luisa's character 😁
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She's not the oldest I don't think?
Every older brother and sis feels the same... What a wonderful song
This is definitely my song despite being the youngest. I'm seen as the competent and independent child so I grew up having to deal with things by myself, shouldering responsibilities beyond my age and even being my brother's keeper (my brother was spoiled and coddled by my mom and grandma). I always felt like I couldn't act out, or ask for help or not be competent because it was expected of me. I pretty much shocked my whole family when I finally got the courage to say I needed to talk to someone (outside the family) about all the issues and stress I've been carrying.
I think this song is relatable for everyone! As someone with no siblings, but have been in abusive situations their entire life and feeling responsible for looking after your family despite it not being your job. You feel so responsible for everyone!
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I was a carer for both my parents before they died. I'm now looking after my uncle. Only child but I had to be the srong one. I couldn't break because if i did everyone else would.
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@@Squishy2531 I’m sorry, I know it’s unfair for all of it to fall on you. But.. idk.. Not everyone is this strong, I wasn’t strong enough to take care of my dad.. and I wasn’t strong enough to be something for him. But I’m glad that people like u exist, cause we need you!!
I agree wholeheartedly.
Maann the part where the boulders are falling on Luisa and she's struggling to keep them up and Mirabel watches in horror because she finally realizes how heavy of a burden her big sister is carrying. Everything about that scene is so fucking moving it brought me to tears because it speaks to the reality so many people face and seeing Mirabel finally see that and understand is so amazing because that rarely happens for people in Luisa's position no matter how much they wish for that.
Yes, that's the scene that got me too. The realization for Maribel, and the look of "do you see?" in Luisa's eyes. 😥
The line that got me was and always will be 'Give it to your sister, it doesn't hurt, and see if she can handle every family burden.'
@@shanelldickens3115 I also feel like her look screams "Please help me, I can't handle all this on my own" and that hits as a truck
This is the exact part that breaks me down every single time. The look in her eyes 🥺
Oh my GOSH is this relatable
It's kinda cute how Mirabel smiles at Luisa when she sings "Give it to your sister, your sister's older"
When i first watched encanto this song became my favorite . It mirrored the same pressure im feeling to the point of overthinking what i should do in the future to help my family, making me lose my dream because i need to be practical since I'm the eldest. I sometimes get jealous to my younger siblings they just get to focus on their dream and just expect me to help them
Small detail, but I love when Luisa fixes Mirabel's glasses after the iceberg. It just goes to show how much she puts into helping and protecting people, from moving houses, to fixing someone's look.
I had to go back to that part. That is a sweet and so true.
Came to comment this 👏🏼 older sister move
And directly afterward when she takes a moment to relax, Mirabel nearly loses her glasses in the floaty cloud area. Having to scramble to get them back for herself.
I love the big sister
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Loved the part where Luisa smiled and adjusted Mirabel's glasses after saving her from the iceberg. Shows how much she cares and worries for her sister.
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She's so sweet. She does that at the same time as she says, "I think about my purpose. Can I somehow preserve this?"
I like how at 2:42 you see Mirabelle try to help Luisa when the rocks tip but she can't and Luisa holds it up for her.
they really hit the ball out of the park with this song.... it's catchy, fresh, and it's legit motif of the cartoon, while being fully relatable..
I love the fear and determination on Luisa's face. The animators did a hell of a job animating her inner struggles.
They also did pretty well with abuelas crying during the caterpillar song at the end
I loved it during the last drip drip drip verse where she's holding all the rocks in front of maribel, her expression is not angry, it's hopeless. It caught me off guard.
@@andrewjankowski528 just the resignation in her face. It was amazing
I love how Luisa is a more realistically strong looking female. It’s obvious both to her gift and her own wishes that she really trained hard to be strong and her more square jaw and everything allows her to look stronger without just being “a man with tits and mascara” that you see a lot when people want the “buff chick” character. I also love how she seems to like to wear skirts and be pretty and is still feminine despite all that. Normally people go the tomboy route and then I just wonder “why wasn’t this character just a man?” They took time and effort to make her a strong woman, not just slapping the gender into a different character for diversity.
Shows that want diversity should handle their “diverse characters” like this, give them purpose, emotions, make them human, not just for representation cus im just so tired
Exacto!
I noticed this too and thought it was amazing! Encanto really showed expansion in so many ways from the standards, and it's amazing.
Exactly!
I also love how her size and/or muscles was never mentioned as a negative either.
This song is very inspirational. I know there are some people out there who feels like they have to be perfect and know everything. I used to think of it like that on myself. 😭😭😭
Some other people also feel very pressured! Anyone can relate to that? I can. It’s like pounds of homework holding you down.
I feel that Encanto is a very inspiring and amazing movie. The words in this song is super beautiful and… hard to ignore. It also comes with a lesson. You don’t have to be perfect just to be loved! 🥰
Very inspiring! 😄
The lesson in this movie doesn’t only teach the ones with powers but as well as Mirabel. Everyone else thought they had to be perfect because of their powers while Mirabel thought she was useless to the family because she had no powers. :(
The actors and others make it so interesting with its animation and unique story.
The songs in Encanto are so good can really describe the character’s feelings. I just can’t stop thinking of Encanto as inspiring! 😊
I get chills everytime I hear this song! So many intense emotions. It's so beautiful!
As an older sister, this song just hits home. I’d do anything to protect my younger sister. But the stress gets to be a lot being the oldest and being told you can handle it.
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i know the deep pain when you are the old one and you start to crack and you just want a little break but people tell you : " no, you can do this, just don't worry." as if it's a problem of self confidence. it's not, I'm just getting tired.but no one understands and then i am looked as the moody one,the edgy one.
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Except she isn’t the oldest. She’s the middle child and that hits harder than being the oldest .
Same dude, im the oldest of three girls and the child of immigrants, and I 100% cried during this song.