Maddie Zahm - You Might Not Like Her (Official Music Video)
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- "You Might Not Like Her" by Maddie Zahm from her debut EP 'You Might Not Like Her', out now via AWAL.
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Directed by Gus Black
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LYRICS
If you would’ve told me
I’d throw away my purity ring
In the middle of an airport
My younger self would laugh
Would never believe that
It’s against everything that we stood for
She’d hate that I've smoke weed
And cuss frequently
And she’d try to convert
Everyone I call a bestie
You’ll throw shots in the dark
Then blackout at a bar
There will be good and there will be bad parts
Someday you’ll kiss a girl and you’ll panic
Some guy will break your heart and you’ll feel manic
Then You’ll learn to let people have their opinions
And talk about your traumas and like the body you live in
Someday you’ll learn to keep your own secrets
Say you’re doing okay and really mean it
You’ll lose your faith a bit
And question if she’s you
And for awhile you might not like her
But I do
Somedays feel like whiplash
One eighties and you’ll hate that
You’ll label yourself just to take it back
Convince yourself you’re not bi
Cause you’re way too into guys
And the first time you have sex you’ll cry
You’ll sometimes skip meals
And numb how you feel
And you’ll miss the old you but here’s the deal
The good girl you were was really fucking bad at being real
Someday you’ll think you disappoint your parents
But they’ll love you not despite but regardless
Then you’ll learn to let people have shitty opinions
And talk about your traumas and like the body you live in
Someday you’ll learn to keep your own secrets
Say you’re doing okay and really mean it
You’ll lose your faith a bit and question if shes you
And for awhile you might not like her but I do
CREDITS
DIRECTOR: Gus Black
PRODUCERS: Kelly Norris Sarno, Ashley Whelan, Gus Black
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Tim Toda
1ST AC: Jorge Olortegui
STEADICAM: Garet Lee Jatsek
2nd AC: Kody Newton
1ST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: McKena Vigilant
2nd ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Ashley Whelan
PRODUCTION MANAGER | ASSOCIATE PRODUCER: Jacob Brumfield
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR: Tashia Yeates-Brumfield
GAFFER: Pat Metzler
BEST BOY: George Hysmith
KEY GRIP: Bill Zuehl
GRIP: Dan Misner
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: Nichole Stull
SET DRESSER: Coral Clark
WARDROBE: Amanda (Mariko) Hipperson
ASSISTANT WARDROBE: Amanda Fitch
KEY HAIR & MAKE UP: Carolina Ballesteros
ASSISTANT HMU: Amanda Woods
STILLS ASSISTANT: Lauren Withrow
PA’s: Toni Hagan, Dre Denise, Nate Hardy
CASTING: Lynn Pattnosh, Catrine McGregor & Madalyn VanValkenburgh
BTS: Elizabeth Findley
LABEL: AWAL
VIDEO COMMISSIONER: Bianca Bhagat
SENIOR DIRECTOR, PRODUCT MANAGEMENT: Sarah Goodman
ARTIST MANAGEMENT: Christian Stavros and Heather Kolker
CAST
5 YR OLD MADDIE: Wynter Woods
12 YR OLD MADDIE: Jillian Anderson
19 YR OLD MADDIE: Laney Olson
MOM/DAD: Elicia & Robert Zahm
BOY IN CAR: Isaac Flake
THERAPIST: Shana Tavares
BULLY 1: Zion Gomes
BULLY 2: Jaxon Katseanes
BULLY 3: Rex Adams
KID IN POOL 1: Dutchin Stull
KID IN POOL 2: Nyah Woods
KID IN POOL 3: Olivia Woods
KID IN POOL 4 : Ozzy Marlatt
FREAK ALLY GIRL: McKenna Esteb
YOU MIGHT NOT LIKE HER
WRITTEN BY: Maddie Zahm, Carlee Chappe, Rabbit, Adam Yaron
PRODUCTION: Adam Yaron, Maddie Zahm
MIX ENGINEER: Matt Huber
MASTERED BY: Joe LaPorta
MASTERED AT: Sterling Sound
RECORDING ENGINEER: Adam Yaron
CELLO: Tiger Darrow
VIOLIN: Chase Potter
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I honestly have very few words to describe how I feel right now. My coming out story was pretty messy as it normally is even coming from a very progressive home. When we began filming my classic, Northwestern, Patagonia loving, attention hating dad asked if id cast he and my mom as themselves to give him the chance to respond the way he wish he could've and wanted to. That moment between my parents and I is a one take, real coming out and I am so honored and grateful to have had that moment with them. I will cherish this video forever because of that. I don't know how long I get to do this artist thing, but I will never stop waking up in awe that a soon to be teacher from Idaho found herself through music. I love you all.
You have created an absolute masterpiece. I’m so glad I found you on TikTok! You have inspired me and so many others with your music, Maddie. THANK YOU💓
I think you're amazing Maddie. Thank you for sharing real feelings and real moments with us. You're so brave 💕
THANK YOU. 🥰
You are amazing, Maddie! This song is everything 🥹
Thank you for sharing this with us it means a lot.
Body issues,questioning your sexuality,and religious guilt and misogyny.This song is so true it hurts.
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Same girl as a lesbian girl this song hit hard
Facts
The minute she started running with her younger self, bye. I absolutely lost it & started sobbing. The little girl was smiling the whole time, & the adult you was more serious. And that analogy just hit me like a truck. I’ve never had a song\music video affect
Me the way this one does. Absolutely beautiful. ❤️
Yup that's when I lost it as well. This was really deep and beautiful.
Jesus loves her, and I do too. ❤️
Yes!!!
Yes! Instant tears with that part
Yup, big sobs!!! Glad I was alone in the house, lol! 😭😭😭
Just think of all the young kids that are gonna hear this song and realize that it’s okay to love themselves, just the way they are. Maddie, you are the person that younger you needed. And you’re the person that a bunch of younger people need. Thank you for sharing your story. This video is beautiful.
I have 3 daughters. 1 is 2 so she doesn't understand yet. But my 6 & 8yr old learned the words to this song right a long with me! & now we play it on repeat in the car & sing it at the top of our lungs! It gave me & my younger self sooo much validation & it's teaching my littles that being urself is 100% ok & amazing!
@@sheilabliss6810 aww that’s awesome! I’m so glad you’re able to help them learn this at a young age!
She’s the person my inner child needs.
My daughter sent this to me … she’s a lesbian and never been with a guy… she had a purity ring (I had it made personally for her.) this song hit me like a ton of bricks. As parents, we need to be better! Maddie thank you for sharing your story. I love you 💕
Hearing you say this with so much humility, gentility, grace, and LOVE for your child, and compassion for yourself, feels incredibly healing to me and it seems that you and your daughter have a relationship of love. I pray strength and humility for you both and thank you for operating out of love!
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Thank you ❤
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I hope you and your daughter are doing well a year later. On behalf of all the kids in the world, thank you. This made me tear up.🩷
This made me sob. The scene where she’s crying eating cut me deep and “you’ll say you’re doing ok and really mean it”. I don’t think you understand how many of us are realizing we aren’t the only ones who dealt with these things because of your song. Thank you, from my younger self who needed this, just thank you.
honestly SAMMMMEEE😇
I want to say the same thing, but change "my younger self" to "my current self" because I just discovered last year that I'm bi, and my parents still don't know, they will never accept it... however I still don't like myself, and I know I will hate alot of the stuff my future self will do, but I came to terms with it I guess... for now
Me too at the same part
It's taken me so long to be okay with the way I look or how I act. I've just started saying "Im okay" instead of "Im fine"
I've never "counted down" to a single release before. This song is everything I didn't even know that I needed to hear. So validating... I'm not alone. Today's plan is to listen to this on repeat and cry ALL of the tears, for the most beautiful form of therapy
SAME!!! counting down a release of a song has never been so important to me
SAME! Crying all the tears!
What she said 👆🏻😻 i am obsessed and have to start my day watching this and sobbing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ♥️
Same here. I literally had a calendar event!
gey pro pa gan da.
Every single time I hear “you’ll kiss a girl and you’ll panic” I start bawling my eyes out. Definitely a comfort song
I cried through the whole thing but the pinned comment about the parents absolutely crushed me. This hit me right in the core. Thank you for sharing this, you’re singing for all of us so we’re a litte less alone ❤️
said the robot to the humans
Yeah same, sobbed the entire video - and the parents part got me too😭
Edit: insåg efter jag svarat att det var SaraSongBird som kommentera - älskar dina videor och din musik❤️❤️ (följer dig på insta också☺️)
Okay, I was scrolling through the comments and liking ALL of them. My heart swells with joy that so many women are hearing this song and taking joy in who they are. You're a gift to the world, Maddie.
This song is a gift to every person that grew up in a religious home. I needed this song in 1983. Also Maddie, this song will save lives. Blessings to everyone person who relates to this song. Let us cry and smile and sing the words LOUD with you Maddie.
I’m sorry you didn’t get what you needed back then:(
Hi Diana 👋 How’re you doing?
I needed this song in 1970, but not because I was in a religious home but because I was in a society that only whispered about homosexuality and the only representations in the movies were coded and tragic, leading one to believe that loving someone of the same sex was entirely taboo, something not to be revealed, and a life sentence of being closeted and miserable. (Public discourse did not get really ugly until 1977 with Anita Bryant and her Save the Children campaign.)
This song is a gift. This music video is impossible not to cry to. I think a lot of us relate to it, even if our stories aren’t the same. It’s incredibly powerful. THANK YOU! ❤️❤️😭
Exactly. I’m non-binary trans but most of it feels so similar.
I feel like this song shows many of us relate to it well at some point or all points of it. She is an amazing singer and storyteller and I am a huge fan now
“Someday you think you disappoint your parents, but they love you not despite but regardless” this particular line really stood out to me and tied this whole song together.
I came out as bisexual to my mom a few months before she passed away. I’m so glad that I had the chance to share that part of myself before it was too late. Thank you for accepting me mom. And thank you for this song you are amazing Maddie Zahm.
Among many things, I wish I had a chance to discover my bisexuality before my mom died. I will never know how she would have felt about it
🙏🏽🥹
This song brings me to tears. I can’t even imagine how many kids, teens and adults needed to hear this. This world can be so cruel, it’s people like you that we NEED
I'm not even bi or lesbian but i'm bawling my eyes out in the middle of the night watching this video. I think it's a very beautiful song that everyone can relate to even though they're not in the same position as Maddie. I can feel every kind of emotions that she's trying to convey through this song. A very very beautiful art❤️
Same here! I’ve seen the lyric video of this song, but the video is just 😭🥺😭🥺
Same here I’m not a part of the LGBTQ+ community but I’m a huge supporter and as someone who has struggles with self esteem and body image it’s relatable to me.
Same. Sobbing wishing I could tell my young self it’ll be okay… 40 years later. 😢
@@BrookeKnight561Practice, practice, practice! As you are practicing you are also training your brain to make new neuron connections.
Havent bawled at a music video like this in years.. truly the anthem for “healing your inner child”
lyrics for the song
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I’m an ally and although I’m straight, I still resonate so deeply with this song. Being your authentic self after being raised with religious trauma is SO freeing and healing. Thank you :)
I hadn't really thought about the religious experiences I was raised with as being "trauma", but... I've been searching for a phrase to describe my experience and "religious trauma" sums it up perfectly. Thank you for this puzzle piece.
This is exactly what I’ve been feeling. I cry almost every time I hear this song because I relate so deeply to certain parts of it. It’s nice to know others are finding comfort and healing in this song 💕
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Religious trauma is a crazy trip, I’m glad your healing❤️❤️❤️
@@OuchingTigerLimpingDragon If you’re not part of a deconstruction group, there are a number online. Religious trauma is often a theme.
This is an absolute masterpiece song and this video... wow, literal chills. This song is going to help so many people out there Maddie. I can't imagine what it's like trying to navigate those waters, as if growing up isn't hard enough already. But this is going to get so many people to see a light at the end of the tunnel. This is SPECIAL, you are special. Thank you for this masterpiece
the fact that you had your parents in this video is so touching as well, cannot get over this video
gay propaganda.
@@libertas-goddessofliberty5664 “goddess of liberty”. I guess not liberty to be who you are and be true to yourself? Get out of here, troll
@@XoXbeachbabeOxO doesn't change the fact that it's propaganda. calling me a troll doesn't make this bs less propagandistic.
@@libertas-goddessofliberty5664 May I ask how exactly it's propaganda other than allowing people to be who they are without the fear of being stoned to death for being who they are?
The transition in tone from Fat Funny Friend to this song is so clear and heartfelt. A lot of self reflection, struggle, and progress happened between the two, and it gives me encouragement.
Former Mormon kid here. I can’t thank you enough for this song. ❤️ I’ve had it on repeat for like an hour now. Cathartic would be an understatement.
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Former Mormon hugs 🥰
Ex-mo digital hugs! 💜 Hope this comment brings you back to listen again... This is powerful for so many reasons - sending love your way too. 💜
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I have NEVER resignated with a song like this in my life. The lyrics. The music video. The entire story. Thank you for making my inner child feels so seen and so validated. I know this song was healing for you but I hope you know how healing it is and will continue to be for millions of people.
Hi Cassie 👋 How’re you doing?
I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR YOU SHARING YOUR GIFT WITH THE WORLD! ❤️🙌🏻
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My therapist had me write a letter to my younger self to address how I had felt about how "she" let us go through so much. All I could say was how proud I was for how strong "she" had been. And how sorry I was that I had been so mean to "her". I feel like this song showcases those feelings of "you can't see it now but I can promise it gets better"
It was never a child’s fault 🙏🏽🥺
"Thank you" doesn't feel adequate enough. But Thank you for writing and performing this song, it means everything.
As someone who's struggled with my weight, sexually and mental health it was absolutely amazing that a song could resonate with me at 36, openly pansexual and my 19 year old panromantic asexual son so much. We absolutely love it. ❤️
This song is so healing in a way I can’t even put into words. I just played this on repeat and sobbed for my younger self. It’s like you wrote this song specifically for me. I’m not fully out yet but this is my first pride month I’m celebrating. Thank you for this song💛🏳️🌈
lyrics for the song
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May you have an absolutely wonderful pride. I still remember mine from some years ago, it was chaotic and hyper and i wanted everything and nothing. I hope you may experience just that. A chaotic but wonderful pride experience. (:
@@princessmanitari4993 thank you :)
CONGRATULATIONS!! welcome to the family 💕🏳️🌈
When little Maddie came out i sobbed for my childhood self
How healing. For me. For my younger self. Healing for my young daughter. And for the woman she'll grow in to. Generational healing sung by a beautiful soul. Wow.
"My younger self would laugh"
"Would never believe that"
"Its against everything that we stood for"
These words really touched my heart, I know for sure that my younger self would really feel ashamed to know this is who I turned out to be. But I'm also really proud of myself, at least I don't lie, I keep my promises and I try to keep it exciting. So thank you for this song Maddie. Great job my love, I'm so proud of you!
And we all here for you gurl!!!
🤗✨🦋🌸
lyrics for the song
ruclips.net/video/B3F5kvY_ndk/видео.html
Same 🤕
All the shots with her past "selves" geez! Where are the tissues?! Maddie you're so amazing, brave, and such a beautiful soul! The artistry and storytelling help so much to heal from my own traumas. Thank you!
I started crying immediately the first time you said, "someday you'll kiss a girl and you'll panic". It was all an emotional landslide after that. I hated myself for so long because of my body and the fact that I liked girls as much as I liked boys. By the end of your song I was bawling in my car in the driveway just blown away that someone put into words something that I hadn't yet been able to.
Thank for this❤️
My daughter is 13 and she’s never had to come out because it’s just always been known and accepted, by me, at least. For all those struggling out there, you are perfect just the way you are. I could never imagine my daughter for one second not feeling accepted for who she was. It’s heartbreaking to even think about. Sending everyone who’s scared or hurting right now a huge, comforting hug. Happy Pride 🌈❤️
Amazing mamma...❤️ that's how it should be . I'd hate to think my kids couldn't tell me anything ...as a parent all you want is your child to be happy, safe,loved
@Nicole MacDonald Thank you so much for that. I'm also 13 and queer but my parents aren't really accepting of me but it makes me happy to know that there are parents out there who are. Your daughter is very lucky and Happy Pride!
what if she's just straight u nutbag.
@@poppysedge Hi Lisa 👋 How’re you today?
"One day you'll learn to keep your own secrets..."
I have never sobbed listening to a song before but this line cut right through my soul.
lyrics video for maddie zahm
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I was a bit confused by this lyric could you explain the meaning? The part right before this “Then you'll learn to let people have their opinions
And talk about your traumas
And like the body you live in” is a list of positive changes but then “Someday, you'll learn to keep your own secrets” seems like a negative/sad thing, growing up and having to keep secrets/hide things about yourself. It goes right back to positive after that with “Say you're doing okay and really mean it” so I wasn’t sure if it’s supposed to be positive and I’m misinterpreting it, or it’s supposed to be ups and downs, or something else . Would love to hear your thoughts since it resonated with you so much! If you’re open to sharing :)
This song made me cry so bad in the best way possible.
Where was this gem hidden till now?
How can we make it viral, so everyone could accept themselves
The way I broke down screaming when you started running through life with your child self. I never heard this song like I did today when I watched the video. Thank you for reminding me that I need to do the work that I've been avoiding.
The line "you'll learn to talk about your traumas" hits VERY close to home. I mean the entire song does but especially that line
This song hits so different because it’s the first time I’ve been able to truly sing a song and fully relate as a lesbian. This kind of song would have inspired me to come out, it’s the kind of music I wish I had when I was younger, it’s pure magic. What’s even more magical is the raw vulnerability Maddie had to have in order for the world to now have this incredible music. I will be forever indebted to you, Maddie, because the world didn’t just want this song, we NEEDED this song…to heal from what we put ourselves through to find who we truly are. The sleepless nights when I was younger, beating myself up over not being pretty enough, and wondering if I was bi, or gay, or just scarred from childhood trauma or too fat to be likeable to men so women was a better alternative. I wouldn’t wish that on anyone, but those nights and that little younger me’s perseverance is why I am still here, why Maddie is too. This song is so emotional, and will always hold a very, very, very special place in my heart. Thank you, Maddie. ❤️
lyrics for the song
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As someone who also identifies as a lesbian and wondered if I was bi, I totally concur that songs like this one would have helped me come out if available in my youth. Instead, thinking I was bi, but suspecting I was a lesbian, had me taking the “lifeline” my boyfriend offered (the only person I’d come out to at a time when no one was out). It wasn’t a lifeline; he was seen as the perfect man to the world around him and would rage at home, and yet, I’d come to love him as one does with a trauma bond and stayed way too long.
If only I’d felt free to date women and discover that while I’m bi-sexual, I’m not bi-romantic, and being sexual with men (even kissing them), though it can be great, also feels off, while being with women feels like all is right in my universe. I now understand lesbians who sometimes have sex with men, not that I’m interested (because I’m not). Being attracted to men, liking men as people, enjoying looking at attractive men, even enjoying having sex with them doesn’t make me bi. It makes my pheromones bi. lol
We all need representation and the time and space to explore who we are and who we want to be in the world.
Gosh, I just really love this song. It's so inspirational.
This song is honestly the most relatable song I’ve ever heard and for once I feel proud of who I am and not ashamed. This song will constantly be on repeat for an eternity. Thank you Maddie
lyrics video for maddie zahm
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I feel the same....
This is honestly one of the most incredible songs I’ve heard in a long time. Never felt so understood.
lol you 100% have to be a bot.
“You might not like her but I do” I love you so freaking much Maddie this song is so emotional and it made me cry so hard❤
On repeat and I’m crying. This song is deeply healing, it’s literally like an energetic shower and instant alignment with our highest selves.
She running with her little self smiling makes me incredibly happy and I can't explain why
lyrics for this song
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I love how she references her old songs in the video it just shows how connected she is with her music love your music it made me love me for who i am
This song described my whole life in 3 minutes. I sob my heart out everytime I hear it, because it really hurts, but at the same time I'm so happy to hear it cause I know there's people who understand this completely..
You have saved lives with this song, Maddie. Thank you from all of us who have needed this song for years before you were inspired to write it. I hope that it speaks to countless people who needed it.
This makes me want to come out to my parents. Raised Christian, parents still are both devout, I’ve dropped hints but they have made it clear they don’t accept gay or bi. Scared but I’ll keep replaying this in hopes to get some courage
You've got this beautiful.
When I came out my parents did not react well but now years later they love me and tell me they are proud of me. They love my girlfriend and are there for me the best they know how. It hasn't been easy but never give up hope. They might just surprise you. *hugs*
quite late, but i did wanna say this - if you aren't ready, you aren't ready. and that's totally ok !! everyone and their environments are different. you don't ever have to tell them if you don't wanna. just stay safe luv
I'm sorry you haven't been able to come out to your parents. I cannot imagine the internal struggle you face each day. My husband and I were raised in a very strict Pentecostal church that preached against LGBTQ+. They preached hell, fire, and brimstone. It was hard to hear and to understand as they also told us our God was a loving God. Our son came out to us at age 14. It was difficult for us as a family because everything we were ever taught about the Bible and LGBTQ+ mean that our son wasn't going to heaven. We knew our son wasn't evil. We knew he was a child of God. He was such a sweet young man. God created him! He was born the way that God created him as well. We could NOT accept that our son was going to hell, according to the church. We knew we LOVED our son with ALL of our heart regardless of what we were taught. He was and still is a child of God! It hurts my heart trying to imagine what he went through before coming out to us. I am so proud of him that he felt he could come to us. I pray that you will be able to come out to your parents. Perhaps you have a close friend or relative that will be with you when you tell them. I heard a saying once that really resonates with me since our son came out. I'm certain it will with your parents as well. "Be careful who you hate. It just might be someone you love." That hit me right in the heart! It really humbled me and made me feel ashamed for the years that I believed what was taught to me. It is so easy for us to condemn someone and say we disagree or dislike their lifestyle, but when you have to live it, it's an eye opener! We ended up leaving that church and supporting our son. We've never looked back. When you come out, I pray that your parents will realize that nothing has really changed. You are STILL their loving daughter. You've simply decided to trust that their love for you will not change because of your honesty.
@@tortugagirl65 tl;dr thanks for being an amazing person
I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this song ❤
It's a year later
@@lamarjackson7405 lol nw 2yr
It’s 2 years❤
its two years later
Don't know how long it's been, but I want to remind u of this great song! All the best to u!
I feel like your gonna rock the world with this song. The fact you are able to talk about these raw and unspoken emotions you ,and so many others, felt as a child in such a beautiful way is astounding. The lyrics from the snippet describe how much I wish I could apologise to my younger self, I put her through hell, i now realise that once I had left the people who bullied me, I became my own bully, and I wish I could give my younger self another chance to see the world in a happier way. And I wish I didn’t put her through what happened, she was just a child, so innocent yet her mind was so corrupted all because she didn’t look like the others girls and she didn’t act like the other girls. I hope your song can bring me a sense of closure on that painful time in my life and hopefully help me to open up a new chapter, I can’t change the past but the future is mine to decide, and I’m never going to waste that choice again. Thankyou Maddie for having the bravery to write this song, I can’t wait. 💜
I feel like this song was written by me to me. Thank you so much for this 😭
I just got done tearing up over "Fat Funny Friend" and then this song came on and now I'm just sitting here sobbing. This is ME. This is what I'm struggling to express to my new therapist without running over time in sessions. My parents sadly are still at the "loving me despite" stage and I'm working on 'radical acceptance' that I'll never get the acceptance I want from them. And my past self would've tried to convert my current self and everyone I value. I also left toxic purity culture, and so much more in this song. Girl, THANK YOU. 😭
Show the therapist these songs? I’ve heard of therapists reacting well to media in sessions when it concisely expresses the client. Good luck! 💛💛💛
@@Emily-gx6ddAgreed! as a therapist, I have shared Maddie’s songs to my clients 🤍
as a teen who is struggling with body image , constantly thinking that im disappointing my parents... this song gives me so much comfort that things will get better
I relate so much with the line “some day you’ll kiss a girl, and you’ll panic.” I hated myself for years because of who I was, and it’s sad to me that the world makes people feel this way. I hope some day, by the time my kids are that age, they won’t panic and feel terrible about who they are if they realize they’re not straight, and I’m glad people are slowly moving closer to acceptance. Teenagers have enough to worry about without feeling like the world hates them for who they are. I love this song and hope it helps more people love everyone for who they are.
I think Elyse Myers expressed this sentiment better than I ever could, but you truly have no idea how much this song and this message is going to affect a generation of people who need it. You are truly a gift to this world and I can’t thank you enough for delivering this song.
This song will always resonate with me. ❤️ When I was a teenager I struggled to find out who I was and who I wanted to be, which led to a lot of breakdowns and confusion. I was and am a self-harmer, as I’ve gotten older I’ve come to the understanding that I most likely always will be. Even though I’m not cutting anymore, the thoughts are still there and I when I get upset I pinch and bite and punch myself to feel better…I’ve gotten so much better and it’s been a long journey of healing. I consider myself happy now but boy is it so easy to fall back into that place. I used to think my parents were out to get me but now I understand how much they love me and were trying to protect me. This song reminds me that it’s okay to struggle because everyday is a gift and no matter where life will take me, I’ll always be me and that’s what matters. ❤️ Stay strong and happy everyone, life is a journey!
1:45 "I've drawn out in sharpie where I'd take the scissors." I can't tell you how many times I've listened to both of these songs and never noticed that she included the visual of another songs lyrics in this video. Absolutely breathtaking storytelling.
my friend said that i should listen to this song, and im sobbing so much. i really went to very similar experiences as you. the line "convince yourself you're not bi cause you're way too into guys" really hits me. im still struggling with knowing who i am and this label thing. im also trying to not care about people's opinions and that they talk about traumas but i will accept that someone will like my body someday but i have to like myself first. also, i feel really heard and seen, i always thought that no one could have been through similar or the same experiences that i did. this is a really emotional song that i identify with it 100%. thank you so much, your music moves people. again, i need to say: i finally feel heard and seen. thank you maddie
I'm so proud of you. You have written something that has touched the hearts of so many. What a beautiful anthem for pride and what a healing gift for all of us.
This song is so moving and really touches the heart of a sad little girl that’s been lost deep inside. I started crying before the video even started, and continued all the way through. Thank you for gifting us with this song that expresses so much of the pain from the past, the hope for the future, and all the times in between . Thank you.
I didn't think I'd cry so much listening to this song, thank you so much Maddie for writing and releasing this beautiful song! I love you and your music
That part when she runs with her younger self is so beautiful!! The music, the scene, the vocals, they all go together to create such A powerful moment. Its amazing to me how so many emotions can be evoked through music.
My goodness, all your songs...I keep crying....thank you, for helping me know I'm not the only one
I’m literally in my therapist’s waiting room trying not to SOB. This was so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your life. It’s going to help so many people and I’m so excited to hear what you release next.💕
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Hi 👋 Amanda, How’re you today?
I came out to my parents today. Your music is doing so much more than you realize for so so so many people.
I don’t know how to convey how much this song means to so many people, in the past 4 days I’ve had over 7 people point this song out to me and say this lyric or this lyric means something. But the truth for me is, it means so much, every word hits and as a lesbian growing up in the Catholic Church I had so much fear, and when I came out I was met with nothing but support from my family, despite having the fear in me. Thank you for expressing what so many other have tried, so easily. Thank you Maddie. I can’t wait to see what other genius you come up with
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3.11 broke my heart, the way her younger self is looking at the counselor
Maddie! 2.4 million views! I’m in tears for you. Thank you for your music.
This literally had me go from crying about how much I could relate, to sobbing happy tears for you. I love this and felt it resonate in my soul. Just like Fat Funny Friend did for both my brother and I. 🥺❤️ We love you so much. If nothing else, you will always have all of us standing behind you to support you.
I’m straight, but this song has me bawling. I was always the big kid so I related to that aspect so much. (And being a non-Mormon in Utah so I was always the “deviant.”) Wasn’t til I hit 30 that I became comfortable in my skin. This song will help so many people, not matter what they’re going through. God, the idea of being able to hug younger me is making me feel all the feels. 😭 Thank you for your bravery and your art.
I hate being a bi non mormon in utah, so many kids just hate you for it
I’m just learning now. I’m straight, but I’m bi curious. I’m trying to love myself for the first time at 27… I just tell people I’m 30 at this point haha. I’m glad there are people who relate, who are on the same path in life… maybe a different one but to societies standards… ya know? Should have a perfect life right now… NO EXCUSES. 😭🙄 I have to remind myself those people don’t have the amount of empathy or emotional intelligence as some of us. And good for them. Lucky them… they don’t have hidden mental trauma… or most likely do and are either able to hide it or lie to themselves.
Sending love!! 💚
@@NeptuneChildASMR was so nice seeing this comment! I initially commented two years ago and checking back in with my headspace is really interesting. At 27 I was still so lost, so you’re already doing better than I was! Especially having empathy for the ones who are “lucky” enough not to understand.
But honestly, my 30s have continued to be the very best years of my life. I’m 35 now and I feel more at home in my skin, head, body, etc than ever. I finally figured out my own fashion and sense of style and love seeing my reflection!
But when I was a kid 35 seemed WAY older than it actually is. I don’t know if there’s ever actually a “figuring it out.” We all just hopefully continue to grow and learn and love.
Sending so much love your way! It seems like you’ve got your head in the right place. 🥰
@@thegirldevon Wow. Thank you so much for you comment, you have absolutely no idea how meaningful your words are to me right now. 💚 thank you beautiful stranger! 😂💜💜💜
I haven't been this excited for something in a very long time. For me it's about masking in another way to fit in and constantly failing at it, the TikTok reels already set me free. Thank you for writing this song and saving lives, Maddie!
This song gives me healing tears.
I’m at a point where when I am watching this instead of imagining talking to my childhood self I am imagining my older self talking to me where I am now . I’m 22 but it doesn’t mean we ever stop growing as people and I just wanted to comment this because it’s not a way I’ve ever listened to this song before.
This is the only song that caused me to start sobbing in my car. I never thought a song could encompass the battles that I have been dealing with since I was 15. Thank you for creating something so vulnerable and inspiring. This is beautiful.
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The song that can heal generational trauma & start a wave of people healing their inner child. I'm in awe of this masterpiece
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I can't tell you how often I sing this at the top of my lungs. I am so proud of us. Thank you for this masterpiece.
I needed this song when I was 13 but it’s healing parts of me at 32 years old.
I wasn’t even raised Christian. I’m Jewish but I feel the pain you went through and cry every time I watch this. I also got involved with Pentecostals for physical healing and had to de brainwash after a decade.
At 41s I completely broke, started sobbing and couldn’t stop till I finished the whole video! For the last 2months I wasn’t ready to watch this video but I’d listened to the song multiple times. Today I decided I was ready to bc your song popped randomly into my head. I feel so free after watching your video! Thank you and please never stop creating! You’re healing to me and many others! Your music is healing!
This song is the most relatable song I’ve ever heard and is the definition of the frase music heals. I’m sobbing from how relatable and raw it is. You are truly inspiring and I’m so glad you decided you release the song. I hope I can grow to be as brave as you and learn too heal and be myself without feeling the need to fake who I am to please someone else. Thank you so much for releasing the song it it truly beautiful🫶🏼
I'm sobbing very hard whenever I hear this song. It's so healing for my inner child in a way I can't even express with words. I was so hard with this little kid, and I still am sometimes. But I'm getting better at being nice to myself.
This song changed my life. I had been crushed by my faith for a long time and was only too afraid to leave. This song stopped me from telling myself I was unclean and unworthy anymore. Now idk where my faith is but I am finally at peace for the first time in my life
Hiding this in the comments because I just need to ramble for a minute. I love this song. It touches me so deeply and hits so, so intensely, especially when she sings "but they'll love you not despite but regardless." I cry every time. I figured out who I was - who I liked - when I was 13 and officially adopted the queer label soon after. It's been over a decade and I'm still proud. I only came out to my mom a few years ago though. It wasn't easy and she's still not happy about it. Some days I don't care, some days it aches deep in my soul that she doesn't love me 100% for who I am. My father is a priest. He's never going to accept me for who I am, so he doesn't know yet. Or at least, I haven't told him myself. I have a friend whose parents adore them and know them and they didn't have to come out at all. Just brought their girlfriend home and answered honestly when they asked. And their parents are so in love with each other and supportive of their children and I'm so, so overjoyed that my friend has such a lovely family. I feel joy in their presence. But some small part of me wishes for that kind of love too. The unconditional kind, the genuinely unconditional kind. Not the I-have-to-teach-you-to-love-me-again kind of love. I wish it was easy for my mom. I'm still me. Always have been. And I want someone to love. And to yell it from the rooftops, cliche or not. I just don't understand how people can hate others for simply being who they are. It wasn't a choice. It's who I've always been. I wish I'd had a childhood where I could've confessed to that girl in high school and would've been nervous only for rejection, not for homophobia and isolation. I wish I could just say it casually to new acquaintances and not prepare myself for weird looks or strange questions. I wish it was normalized!! I don't understand why it's confusing to people. You like one gender or the either or neither or all. It's not complicated, I promise.
I used to dream of my future partner as a kid. Most of us did, I think. And I still wonder now. But there's so much more uncertainty now. Maybe the "list" of what I'm looking for is just too much. Being queer is easy. Being queer in this world is hard. I'm proud to be me and I'm hopeful for the future but I'm just a little sad right now.
Anyways. That's all. If you read this, thank you. I hope you have peace in your life and pride for your identity and safety on your journey through life. I love you, wherever you are. Be well.
I came out when I was 16. As a guy make with moderately conservative parents, 2:45 hits so hard to me. I remember feeling sick to my stomach after my dad left the room when I told my parents I was gay. It took him quite a while to accept me for who I am. Was super happy when he came to our towns Pride this year.
this is literally me, although i am stilll 16 and not sure if my family will embrace this part of me
@@andrewstewart8798 I’m 22 now and don’t regret coming out to my parents at all. Yes, it’s going to seem scary, but that’s ok. I always told myself that if people don’t like me for who I am, that’s not my fault. People resist change, it’s natural. I felt all this weight lifted off my chest when I told my parents that I was gay. My advice to you is sit them down and express to them how you feel.
I didn’t know how much I needed this song. My coming out was messy and premature and I mourn for my younger me because she never got to be who she wanted to be. And I wish I could sing this to her and tell her everything is going to be ok
I cried when I heard this song. It really spoke to me . Especially the line " talk about your trauma's and like the body you live in" I am learning to do that and this song I've adopted as an anthem. Thank you for writing it! ❤
I seriously teared up when she started running with her younger self
I've struggled with body image issues, and depression, but your music shines a light in the darkness that so many people need. You are a gift, and a hero for sharing your story.
My mother. Me. My sisters. We all cried and sat together. Thank you Maddie. You put words and music to a struggle that was so hard to explain. Truly. Thank you
This is gonna be the song of the summer 💜 congratulations on your comming out Maddie , thank you for sharing such great and relatable songs with us 💜💗💙💚💛🧡❤ happy Pride
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It already is 🌈😍❤️
Every time I watch this video I sob so much,I'm on my journey of acceptance,trying my best to move myself,avoiding toxic people. This song and video has a very special place in my heart
oh my god how i aspire to get to this point in life. things might suck right now but i know it’s always darkest before the day and i have to keep going to see this all pay off
Music is such a great thing. As an autistic woman. Sometimes communication is very hard for me. Music literally lets me feel what I cannot put into words. Thank you for letting me feel this.
I stayed up for the release of the song and I waited for the video release and I can't explain enough that it was worth it. I didn't think a song would ever make me feel the release and acceptance from within like this song has. Thank you so much for making so many people feel the feelings that it's ok to be gay or you or how ever you identify. I don't think I can say it enough but this is my lifeline right now.
I’ve never full on sobbed because of a song and mv before, but I relate to this so much and it’s just so beautiful to see. Beyond words how much this means to me.
I can only hope this envelopes the hearts of those who experienced these HUGE feelings. The validity in the words spoken. The validity in themselves. The healing to come and the healing that has already happened. I know I’ll be screaming this one everyday for 5ever. So much love to you Maddie. I wish you all of the happiness, fulfillment, and peace in your ongoing journey. Thank you for sharing the most vulnerable parts of yourself and the growth that you’ve had. 💓💕
My friend showed me this song a couple weeks ago and it made me hysterically cry and my sister sent me this earlier today and I realized I hadn’t listened to it since my friend showed it to me
For some reason hearing the whole song and the last “I love her regardless” always hits me
I’m late identifying ftm trans and it hits hard that younger me would be proud of who I am today regardless of what we look like and regardless of every thing we’ve been through I still love her and who she was and what a great man we’ve turned into. We’re trying to be better than our family members to our nephew. My eldest nephew knew me as both a girl and eventually a boy and my youngest has never met me but he’ll meet me happier and healthier than my eldest knew me and I’m happy for that.
This song makes me cry every time and I know it’s not sad tears but “im happy thinking she’s happy wherever she is I think she’d be happy with who we are now”
This song describes really well how I feel. I am starting therapy soon, this gives me courage to talk about all the stuff.
This makes me cry every single time. No matter how many times I listen/watch it. 😭😭😭 Talk about speaking from the heart and to your people! This is just perfect.❤️ Thank you!
I've listened to this absolute masterpiece of a song a million times and each time I come back thinking, "maybe this will be the time I can listen to it all the way through _without bawling my eyes out,_ " but I'm wrong every single time. I don't know what this song is speaking to in me, but it is being received _loud and clear_
I have never cried to a video like this. Maddie, this song is going to change people’s lives and most importantly save them. If I could go back and tell my younger-self these things, I would have found my voice a lot earlier. You are blessed 🤍
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There's something inside me that still longs for that at 3:00. I started crying and my soul started bleeding. He may not like him, but I do because I'm healing.
you become who your child self would feel safe with. whenever you think bad about yourself, remember who you’re talking to