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. :)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ?
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.
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.
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.
@@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
“31 Today” is an autobiographical song by singer-songwriter Aimee Mann. The lyrics sum up the disappointment and self-concern of many 20- and 30-somethings. “I thought my life would be different somehow I thought my life would be better by now” Man’s disillusionment is her own feeling, but she’s also criticizing her peers for focusing so much on themselves and the twenty-something angst that has now become thirty-something ennui. 💚🎶💜
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.. didn't get it.. who was that other girl? is she the one who won the contest to appear in aimee's next video? wasn't she supposed to help sing too then .. ?
Funny, I thought the video was perfect and on the money. It was like the child in us that doesn't quite mature until we are in our 30's if at all. Then 31 rears it's ugly little head and we sit up and realize, "Hey what the hell? How did I wind up here? When do I start doing the adult thing - when does it happen?". I remember that realization back when I hit my early thirties. All of a sudden that decade long process of experimenting and trying on different places, different jobs, different social circles began to fall away. It was like waking up from a long dream and realizing that the great party is over and life just got a whole lot smaller.
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 😁😇💘😇🎤🎶🎵💯
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 😊💘🎵🎶🎤🎤🌷💐🎹😊😁
It's my 31st birthday today and of course I'm listening to this song over and over again! 😊🎶
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...
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 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!
31 yesterday! Best regards from Brazil
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. ❤
I love this song.
💯🎵🎶😇🎤😊🎹🎸🎻
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?
Wow another amazing song by her majesty
I'm 31 today... and this is the best song for today.
I'm sorry to hear that
Agreed brother.
Brazil loves you Aimée! You make the difference for me in this world and in my life.
Brazil has decided you’re cute.
I love her so much.
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.
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. :)
such pioneers. they knew kitties sells everything even then
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.
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 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.
Only Aimee could look gorgeous with a mustach.
She is a pretty blonde.😊
Her writing is insanely great.
I love her. My, how her voice does carry.
Love amiee Mann style and word Smithing play her albums most days ....
truly one of my favorite videos of all time!
What kind of beautiful song …🫠😊😘
GREAT SONG AIMEE !!!! I LOVE IT
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")
I’m 31 today, thanks Aimee. ❤
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.
Great song. Nice to hear the inspiration for the song - at the Carolina Theatre show Saturday night.
I'm late to the party. Did this goddess ever write a bad song?
No
how'd she keep a straight face with morgan around? awesome! love it!
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.
please come to boston... for the springtime
The shirt says "Snövit", which means Snow White in Swedish. Where could she have got a Swedish Snow White Disney t-shirt?
This is an amazing video plus an amazing song !!
I'm WAY older than 30, but still love this song
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
the perfect song doesn't exi-
The indie Joni Mitchell. This album is great - and all the songs continue to grow on you. Love the keyboard sounds going on here.
Ya this song is totally getting progressivley better as I listen to it more.
great video. totally adds to the song.
This is coolest video! The ending made me laugh)))
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
@chibiuk what do you mean; I'm from england so im sure on this?
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 ?
Crazy Mann!!
Your songs is really good sincerely
My 31st birthday was Aimee's 48th, and that was also the day I heard this song for the first time.
Another Japanese album please? You don't know how many of us are glad that you exist.
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.
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.
love the "snövit" t-shirt...
@chibiuk lol kk np
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.
Excellent!
Aimee I love you :) You made my life in the 80's!!! You playing bass on Voices Carry!!! Please respond back ! :)
wow awesome again
Ihr seid ja klasse..ich hab mich unterhalten gefühlt..euch einen lieben Gruß von ...Aimee Liebe
For me songwriting in this order Dylan , Zevon, Mann.
I like your list
@@DerekKristopher-es7vi where's townes van zandt tho :(
it was my anthem when i turned 31 in march :)
Snövit=snow white in swedish ( the T-shirt)
Wow thank you.
❤❤❤
I hope people check in here when it’s their time
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
Nice🌹💥❤️❤️❤️👏💪
hahahahhahahaha I love it!!! me fascinó!
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.
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!
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.
great
Feeling this today, and I'm a lot older than 31.
That made me feel so awkward...
Love the song. The video's cool, too...
🎸🎻🎤🎵💯🎶😇🏆🥇🏆🎖️
Happy Birthday Aimee.
Is that Allen Collin’s sister ?
nice voice
I like Aimee Mann 🫐👧
i think it's digitally recorded, cause anolog more expensive but maybe i'm wrong ;)
“31 Today” is an autobiographical song by singer-songwriter Aimee Mann. The lyrics sum up the disappointment and self-concern of many 20- and 30-somethings.
“I thought my life would be different somehow
I thought my life would be better by now”
Man’s disillusionment is her own feeling, but she’s also criticizing her peers for focusing so much on themselves and the twenty-something angst that has now become thirty-something ennui. 💚🎶💜
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.. didn't get it.. who was that other girl? is she the one who won the contest to appear in aimee's next video? wasn't she supposed to help sing too then .. ?
omg haaaaaaaaaaa!
Thirty Years Today....
(Birthday Experience)
Actually Your Music has resonated with me as a Teenager (Voices Carry) into My thirties.... helping me maintain
beautiful song....why cheapen it with this "video"?
Funny, I thought the video was perfect and on the money. It was like the child in us that doesn't quite mature until we are in our 30's if at all. Then 31 rears it's ugly little head and we sit up and realize, "Hey what the hell? How did I wind up here? When do I start doing the adult thing - when does it happen?". I remember that realization back when I hit my early thirties. All of a sudden that decade long process of experimenting and trying on different places, different jobs, different social circles began to fall away. It was like waking up from a long dream and realizing that the great party is over and life just got a whole lot smaller.
lol
brilliant video
are you talking about playback ?
How... just how can this even get 20 thumbs down!! WTH!!
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.
RED NOSE DAY IN MAY 2017
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.
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!
is she playing music with carrot top?
Aimee said she doesn't on Lewis Black's Root of All Evil. So probably just the redhead.
Who let Carrot Top in the video? 😁
frizzy girl looks like steven wright!
Kitty is Cute