Aimee Mann and her amazing , say, fancy bitter-sweet style , make us feel well in our sadness and smallness , but not to stay there comfortably . In a way , her songs have a kind of mágical healing power that free us from that “smallness” and make us believe in ourselves again . Listening to her I always feel strength to move out from the darkness and go ahead ! Thanks , Aimee!
Also a long-time fan. A little hard to picture the spikey-haired Aimee from the past given how she’s “grown up” over the years. Still love listening to her after all of these years!
Quite possibly one of the most underrated artists ever. She is truly awesome beyond words. Loved her music since the first song I ever heard. LOST IN SPACE. ❤
Wikipedia has her at 47. I'm 46, and for those afraid of 31, cheer up. My life is much better now than it was fifteen years ago. I now have a wonderful daughter, wife and job that I didn't have the day I turned 31.
@@DerekKristopher-es7vi LMAO. Just. Crickets. The truth is that we are all on different paths and life is a novel with major plot twists sometimes. The key is not to identity with the time-space reality of 3D. That is temporary and an illusion. Time speeds up as we age, too. One day you're 31 and all of a sudden you're 51! It's all good and it is exactly where you need to be--whatever that means for you. That person's experience is unique to them so even if everything is hunky dory, it's different than for you.
Oh, now I was thinking 'Why's she uploading this video again' and then I realised you're uploading it from your official channel now. About time youtube is gifted with your presence, I say! Not sure whether I'm talking to Aimee herself or a manager, but I might as well add how much the world needs more artists with the same capability you have for music! When I was admitted to hospital a couple years ago your songs really helped me getting through that harsh time. :)
Just love this video, it is visually perfect with the lyrics. I think it hits home for those who have already done the 30/31 thing and moved on. I discovered Aimee Mann about ten years ago and loved her music. Then had a bit of a health issue and here I am ten years later playing catch up. There is just something about her music that brings me back to an era in music when the melody and harmonies of a song really mattered. Thank you, Aimee Mann, for sharing your music with the world. You are a glass of champagne amongst a sea of Red Dog.
SO FUNNY! I wonder how many takes you needed to do this with out rolling on the floor laughing. Morgan Murphy is brilliant! TUTU, Mustache and Pussy Cat, crazy! Keep rocking Aimee.
It's a good video. The best thing about it is that Aimee Mann obviously doesn't take videos too seriously - as long as we like the music and can see her singing the song - anything else she happens to throw in the video is fine - goofy stuff works fine, too.
Came to do a forensic analysis to ensure there were 31 candles on the cake--had to use some pretty difficult image processing. But couldn't help but notice that was a pretty good drawing of Florida.
Lol, that girl is Morgan Murphy, a friend of hers, I believe. She's a hilarious comedian. You should check her performances on Jimmy Kimmel here on youtube.
Hahaha what a brilliant video! SO funny... I watched it the other day and was like hmmmm but now I think it's brill. My favourite song from Smilers too AMAZING
Ha ha that's a funny video and looks like it probably took about a hundred takes to pause for laughter... A great song for those of us way past 21, 25, 29, 31 etc etc. It's been exactly 21 years since I first heard Aimee sing, I feel old now boo hoo (not!) Any chance of revisiting Scotland sometime soon please Aimee and band ?
Gotta say it... me: “fiffffff-ty nine today. Whaaat a thing to say. Margaritas in the afternoon. Aimee Mann making a cocoon...” Not really the cocoon part Aimee, but I am 59 today and THANK YOU for your wonderful music.
I thought that at first and you know what? It did! Try listening to it, late at night, wearing a cardigan, drinking a nice cup of tea and on some good headphones. Especially in wintertine, Smilers will warm you up something rotten.
I guess us getting married and running off to Calgary to watch the Flames, raising 2.3 kids, and a dog (of your choice) is out of the question? Hey, it never hurts to ask. In my head I have 50/50 chance. (serious now) I really dig your writing and music style. If I had a vote? Hall Of Fame. Be well. -Just L.
@@rgm2020 if that's you in the photo... You dont look so young and naive to not know what is obvious to almost everyone...people are having sex with whoever they want...whether they're married or not... it's called ObamaNation
The place to turn is Jesus Christ who offers forgiveness for all of the sins of those who will truly believe. Redemption and justification through his blood so that you can be saved from the just judgement that we all deserve. Turn to Christ who offers eternal life.
Everything this woman does is perfect genius works of art
She has a unique and pretty voice 😁😇💘😇🎤🎶🎵💯
Aimee Mann and her amazing , say, fancy bitter-sweet style , make us feel well in our sadness and smallness , but not to stay there comfortably . In a way , her songs have a kind of mágical healing power that free us from that “smallness” and make us believe in ourselves again . Listening to her I always feel strength to move out from the darkness and go ahead ! Thanks , Aimee!
yes! Couldnt express it better!
Ben Maker happy you feel that way, too! She is great!
So well said. Perfect.
H Goodin it’s great to share the same feelings about Aimee!
You hit the nail on the head...
It's my 31st birthday today and of course I'm listening to this song over and over again! 😊🎶
I am 31 today - I have been waiting for this day since I was 19 and first found this song so I could post this song today. 💜
Happy belated birthday!
Good song i love the lyrics and the beat.and of course I love the beautiful and gentle and soft and sweet voice of Aimee Manns 😊💘🎵🎶🎤🎤🌷💐🎹😊😁
One of my favorite artists since 1985. Bachelor No. 2 my personal favorite. A genius.
Also a long-time fan. A little hard to picture the spikey-haired Aimee from the past given how she’s “grown up” over the years. Still love listening to her after all of these years!
I love this song.
💯🎵🎶😇🎤😊🎹🎸🎻
Quite possibly one of the most underrated artists ever. She is truly awesome beyond words. Loved her music since the first song I ever heard. LOST IN SPACE. ❤
Wikipedia has her at 47. I'm 46, and for those afraid of 31, cheer up. My life is much better now than it was fifteen years ago. I now have a wonderful daughter, wife and job that I didn't have the day I turned 31.
Thank you for saying this, I'm 32 and things aren't so great. I see you posted this 11 years ago, any updates?
@@DerekKristopher-es7vi LMAO. Just. Crickets. The truth is that we are all on different paths and life is a novel with major plot twists sometimes. The key is not to identity with the time-space reality of 3D. That is temporary and an illusion. Time speeds up as we age, too. One day you're 31 and all of a sudden you're 51! It's all good and it is exactly where you need to be--whatever that means for you. That person's experience is unique to them so even if everything is hunky dory, it's different than for you.
You must be hitting 60 now. How's life now?
I'm 31 today... and this is the best song for today.
I'm sorry to hear that
Agreed brother.
Oh, now I was thinking 'Why's she uploading this video again' and then I realised you're uploading it from your official channel now. About time youtube is gifted with your presence, I say! Not sure whether I'm talking to Aimee herself or a manager, but I might as well add how much the world needs more artists with the same capability you have for music! When I was admitted to hospital a couple years ago your songs really helped me getting through that harsh time. :)
31 yesterday! Best regards from Brazil
So like Aimee in a video to find a way to make it winningly funny, in a song that's so soul-crushingly depressing. (See also "Labrador")
Just love this video, it is visually perfect with the lyrics. I think it hits home for those who have already done the 30/31 thing and moved on. I discovered Aimee Mann about ten years ago and loved her music. Then had a bit of a health issue and here I am ten years later playing catch up. There is just something about her music that brings me back to an era in music when the melody and harmonies of a song really mattered. Thank you, Aimee Mann, for sharing your music with the world. You are a glass of champagne amongst a sea of Red Dog.
I can't believe I'm only just now discovering you and your music. Awsome lyrics,great talent and my favorite new channel. Thank you for sharing.
Brazil loves you Aimée! You make the difference for me in this world and in my life.
Brazil has decided you’re cute.
Wow another amazing song by her majesty
SO FUNNY! I wonder how many takes you needed to do this with out rolling on the floor laughing.
Morgan Murphy is brilliant! TUTU, Mustache and Pussy Cat, crazy!
Keep rocking Aimee.
I'm late to the party. Did this goddess ever write a bad song?
No
I love her so much.
Her writing is insanely great.
So glad to find her again. Her friend is awesome in this video
That is Bobcat Goldthwait's daughter. If you don't know who he is, just look it up. All will make sense.
@@Barefoot433 Best kept secret. Had no idea anyone would have sex with him. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA makes sense, he's pretty cool.
I’m 31 today, thanks Aimee. ❤
how'd she keep a straight face with morgan around? awesome! love it!
I love her. My, how her voice does carry.
such pioneers. they knew kitties sells everything even then
Only Aimee could look gorgeous with a mustach.
She is a pretty blonde.😊
truly one of my favorite videos of all time!
It's a good video. The best thing about it is that Aimee Mann obviously doesn't take videos too seriously - as long as we like the music and can see her singing the song - anything else she happens to throw in the video is fine - goofy stuff works fine, too.
Came to do a forensic analysis to ensure there were 31 candles on the cake--had to use some pretty difficult image processing. But couldn't help but notice that was a pretty good drawing of Florida.
the perfect song doesn't exi-
I'm WAY older than 30, but still love this song
Another Japanese album please? You don't know how many of us are glad that you exist.
Lol, that girl is Morgan Murphy, a friend of hers, I believe. She's a hilarious comedian. You should check her performances on Jimmy Kimmel here on youtube.
The shirt says "Snövit", which means Snow White in Swedish. Where could she have got a Swedish Snow White Disney t-shirt?
GREAT SONG AIMEE !!!! I LOVE IT
Love amiee Mann style and word Smithing play her albums most days ....
My 31st birthday was Aimee's 48th, and that was also the day I heard this song for the first time.
What kind of beautiful song …🫠😊😘
This is an amazing video plus an amazing song !!
I was 31 today, 25 years ago. I never thought my life would be any different. But it is and I don’t know what to do. Lol
Hahaha what a brilliant video! SO funny... I watched it the other day and was like hmmmm but now I think it's brill. My favourite song from Smilers too
AMAZING
Snövit=snow white in swedish ( the T-shirt)
Great song. Nice to hear the inspiration for the song - at the Carolina Theatre show Saturday night.
Ha ha that's a funny video and looks like it probably took about a hundred takes to pause for laughter... A great song for those of us way past 21, 25, 29, 31 etc etc. It's been exactly 21 years since I first heard Aimee sing, I feel old now boo hoo (not!) Any chance of revisiting Scotland sometime soon please Aimee and band ?
Gotta say it... me: “fiffffff-ty nine today. Whaaat a thing to say. Margaritas in the afternoon. Aimee Mann making a cocoon...” Not really the cocoon part Aimee, but I am 59 today and THANK YOU for your wonderful music.
The indie Joni Mitchell. This album is great - and all the songs continue to grow on you. Love the keyboard sounds going on here.
Aimee I love you :) You made my life in the 80's!!! You playing bass on Voices Carry!!! Please respond back ! :)
This is coolest video! The ending made me laugh)))
I thought that at first and you know what? It did! Try listening to it, late at night, wearing a cardigan, drinking a nice cup of tea and on some good headphones. Especially in wintertine, Smilers will warm you up something rotten.
please come to boston... for the springtime
For me songwriting in this order Dylan , Zevon, Mann.
I like your list
@@DerekKristopher-es7vi where's townes van zandt tho :(
great video. totally adds to the song.
Ya this song is totally getting progressivley better as I listen to it more.
Your songs is really good sincerely
love the "snövit" t-shirt...
The subject of this song would now be mid 40s and moving swiftly into their midlife crisis.
43 to be exact. Assuming they shared Aimee Mann's birthday, that would make that person's birthday September 8, 1977.
I hope people check in here when it’s their time
Ihr seid ja klasse..ich hab mich unterhalten gefühlt..euch einen lieben Gruß von ...Aimee Liebe
Crazy Mann!!
Wow thank you.
it was my anthem when i turned 31 in march :)
wow awesome again
hahahahhahahaha I love it!!! me fascinó!
Excellent!
@chibiuk what do you mean; I'm from england so im sure on this?
Feeling this today, and I'm a lot older than 31.
The beautiful girls do not know how hard it is to hava a face shaved. some other organic points. ...LOVE
Daniel Huber I think shaving legs and armpits, not to mention waxing a wee mustache, provide some insight.
You got a point!
That made me feel so awkward...
Love the song. The video's cool, too...
And her T-shirt has "Snövit" = Snow White in Swedish(!?) :)
Happy Birthday Mike - 31 Today!
Hey, isn't this an older video? I've seen it on TH-cam before months ago.
How... just how can this even get 20 thumbs down!! WTH!!
I guess us getting married and running off to Calgary to watch the Flames, raising 2.3 kids, and a dog (of your choice) is out of the question? Hey, it never hurts to ask. In my head I have 50/50 chance. (serious now) I really dig your writing and music style. If I had a vote? Hall Of Fame. Be well. -Just L.
I think you have a zero percentage chance in my head, Meglo
@@tesselllation I agree. Never thought I did. Name calling was uncalled for I think.
I quite like Aimee's public persona and music, but man, she is the epitome of "hipster." I'd bet money she has lived in Silverlake.
i think it's digitally recorded, cause anolog more expensive but maybe i'm wrong ;)
The only way this video could be better is if Aimee, or her friend, smashed the lit cake with that acoustic at the end. Great song and video though!
Nice🌹💥❤️❤️❤️👏💪
Who is the wacky chick walking around?
I think its her lesbian lover
@@rgm2020 if that's you in the photo...
You dont look so young and naive to not know what is obvious to almost everyone...people are having sex with whoever they want...whether they're married or not... it's called ObamaNation
lol
brilliant video
❤❤❤
nice voice
great
Aimee said she doesn't on Lewis Black's Root of All Evil. So probably just the redhead.
omg haaaaaaaaaaa!
aimee can do no wrong!
frizzy girl looks like steven wright!
Who let Carrot Top in the video? 😁
I like Aimee Mann 🫐👧
Is that Allen Collin’s sister ?
Kitty is Cute
The place to turn is Jesus Christ who offers forgiveness for all of the sins of those who will truly believe. Redemption and justification through his blood so that you can be saved from the just judgement that we all deserve. Turn to Christ who offers eternal life.
Oh stop, you sound desperate.
are you talking about playback ?
RED NOSE DAY IN MAY 2017
Thirty Years Today....
(Birthday Experience)
Actually Your Music has resonated with me as a Teenager (Voices Carry) into My thirties.... helping me maintain
is she playing music with carrot top?
31 Today? Yeah, and the rest love.
@chibiuk lol kk np
41 today. smh
31 is way too early to worry about how your life is turning out