I am an old, old man and this song brings me to tears within one single verse. You have a written a song worthy of your daughter, and worthy of all the mothers and daughters of the world. No one would have criticized you for keeping it a secret for just you and her, but you for shared it with the rest of us. Thank you for that.
Oh dear, kind loving Brian K..your words brought tears to my eyes within a single sentence! thank you for letting me feel the love you put into your comment.
My mom used to sing to me when I was a small girl, and I can still hear her voice when I listen. Thank you, for the tears, the memories, the smiles when I see the love between you. God bless the precious love you all share.
My 5-year-old daughter's name is also Evangeline, and when you sang "When we chose your name, we knew you'd fight the power, too." I almost died. We went to the Women's March together last year, and I hope every day that she understands this line. Way to make this non-crier cry!
Brandi Carlisle is married to a woman, and they adopted their daughter. So the part "you are not some accident where no one thought it through" they're saying they chose to and fought to have a daughter. "The world has stood against us, made us mean to fight for you." Again, another thing saying basically, a lot of people are against same sex marriage, let alone same sex couples adopting. And then "and when we chose your name, we knew you'd fight the power too", I think she just means that when they picked her name it sounded like a strong powerful name and that they know their daughter will also fight for their rights to love one another.
@@shelbykennedy4496 the name Evangeline comes from the Greek Euangelion and that was what I was asking. I know she's Christian, (and yes, I knew her orientation, marital status, and I pieced the same-sex parents adoption struggle together as well) but I'm not sure what power an "Evangeline" is meant to fight based on her name
My first born is named Evangeline. She is 15 this year. This is such a beautiful song! I cant stop listening. It's so powerful. Shows where I was at the time she was born in a snowy upstate NY. How far I have come with her and now 4 more. This song has lifted me in such a way. New meaning to my motherhood. Evangeline WILL fight the power. Lots of love to your Evangeline and beautiful family.
Brandi, my daughter is 6. Born April 2018. This song has been her song her entire life. Her name fits perfectly when you say "Evangeline," but I sing that she is fair and spunky, because she has never been quiet. Thank you for this song
My life has not been easy and I never wanted children. In the end I decided to have a child. My daughter, my beautiful daughter who gave meaning to everything. She is 14 now and she is the light of my life. This song was very touching 💖
So beautiful. I don't understand how anyone hives this a thumbs down. What could you possibly find wrong with this? Brandi is a genius song writer, has an amazing voice and singing to her daughter. Flawless.
As someone with bad mother issues this really makes me cry, sometimes I feel like I haven’t got a mother, she’s just a woman who tried to raise me and I really wish I had a mother, a real one like Brandi is for Evangeline
I’m sorry you didn’t get to experience that love, and I’m sorry that something in her life also kept her from experiencing that love for you. I am certain that she is the poorer for it, of the two of you.
We have six children, three of each. . . and I have that one. . .the one that broke everything fragile that had the misfortune of coming into her grasp. I love this, my heart is touched and amazed. She expecting a baby girl soon, and I hope she gets a free-spirit like herself, that can't avoid a mud puddle, can only use plastic dishes, is not afraid to change her own oil, hunt her own game, grow flowers in the house. May the world embrace every Evangeline, no matter what her name is.
I'm in the delivery room with my wife right now. We tossed around a few names for this girl, including Evangeline. Then, while driving, we came across this song. That was it. In a few hours time, I will be the father of Evangeline :)
that was incredible Brandi and so is Evangeline! She just sat there so sweet listening to her dear Mama. So sweet. I have tears of joy! Thank you Brandi for your beautiful song!
The immense love from this song alone is so overwhelming but seeing this video made me a big mess. We are all blessed by your pure heart, Brandi Carlisle.
Such a beautiful song and such a beautiful mom and daughter. I can honestly say I have never known a greater joy in my life than being a parent, holding my children and now grandchildren to my chest as I rocked them to sleep. They are the greatest treasures in my life.
I’m about to become a first-time mom to a little girl. I’ve been fighting it really, really hard, wondering when I’d feel a big feeling that wasn’t “hard” or “bad.” This song randomly came on my Spotify and I started sobbing at work and was totally overwhelmed with new emotions for the first time. I got my degree in opera and have felt so closed off to music since leaving school. So thanks for helping to peel back the layers . It feels good to know even if it’s hard, I’ll get there. Going to continue being patient with myself and have grace.
Today I joint the community of parents so deeply moved by your song Brandi - humbly honored to raise these precious souls. Yes the tears streamed down my face and my daughter is named - Evangeline.
You've captured exactly how I feel about being a mother. I may have carried my children around with me (for far too short a time) but they gave me life, not the other way around.
Welcome to the end of being alone inside your mind Tethered to another and you're worried all the time You always knew the melody but you never heard it rhyme She's fair and she is quiet, Lord, she doesn't look like me She made me love the morning, she's a holiday at sea The New York streets are as busy as they always used to be But I am the mother of Evangeline The first things that she took from me were selfishness and sleep She broke a thousand heirlooms I was never meant to keep She filled my life with color, cancelled plans and trashed my car But none of that is ever who we are Outside of my windows are the mountains and the snow I hold you while you're sleeping and I wish that I could go All my rowdy friends around accomplishing their dreams But I am the mother of Evangeline They've still got their morning paper and their coffee and their time They still enjoy their evenings with the skeptics and their wine Oh but all the wonders I have seen I will see a second time From inside of the ages through your eyes You were not an accident where no one thought it through The world has stood against us, made us mean to fight for you And when we chose your name we knew that you'd fight the power, too You're nothing short of magical and beautiful to me I would never hit the big time without you So they can keep their treasure and their ties to the machine Cause I am the mother of Evangeline They can keep their treasure and their ties to the machine Cause I am the mother of Evangeline Ooooh...
This song just makes me melt inside every time I hear it on 89.3 The Current here in Minnesota. First time seeing the video...and I'm a mess. It feels like a Dolly Parton song with Kris Kristofferson lyrics. A wonderful tune. Thank you for making music, Brandi Carlile.
J.T. Appreciate that your post was a year ago. Check out Brandi's and Dolly collaborations from The Cover Stories to the recent 2019 concert I Will lways love You they did performed together at. As my friend, Dr Bob, said when he sent me the link - 'Two of my favourite stars'. www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiUjsLN4onkAhUMzaQKHd2bAEsQwqsBMAF6BAgJEAc&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DdRIW78vtQeQ&usg=AOvVaw3yyjOJ6UEwhVB9dErEDjtN Love, Steve.
I have two little girls, one is almost four (May 6th) and one is 1.3 years old. Neither are named Evangeline, but they are all of everything in this song, and if we consider that Evangeline means "good news", then they are that to me. I adore this song. Gosh...Just love it.
Brandi, that was absolutely beautiful. Love that you shared this with all of us, the bond you have with your precious little girl. Love it. Continue doing great things.
Just got the CD & listening to it now. I'm not a parent & have no intention to ever be one. Despite never wanting kids or even liking them that much this gets to me. That right there is the power of your music.
Beautiful song, beautiful lyric...took me back to my daughters at Evangeline‘s age...they’re adults now...but my love, that you express so well, still remains the same...thanks Brandi.
Oh my goodness. Thank you. Thank you so much for something real. You and your daughter are both extremely blessed. I am just honored to have heard your sweet song. Wow. ❤️❤️
omg Brandi i am and have always been a huge fan and i thought i belong to you live with your wife was the ultimate but this, this is magical....blessings to your family from mine, my beautiful and partner have a 13 year old son and here in australia we have just passed same sex marriage so such a positive time for my family...thanks for this beautiful example of love xx
My daughters middle name is Evangeline I heard this song and it described her to a T. I cried so hard. I will learn it and sing it with my whole heart to my Evangeline. Thank you❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Oh Brandi - you can do absolutely no wrong. Whether it is your rich voice; or deep, yet subtle and powerful lyrics - your music is always so refreshing and honest. So proud to have been a fan of yours since your first album - you just keep getting better.
I played this for my last mammogram Thank you so much for your music... it meant the world to me... even more special due to being a bit of a beautiful unloved daughter... xoxoxo I have great books for my healing journey and great tunes ❤️
Love your music! Thank you for your amazing energy, so freely shared with our universe. The universe needs more freely shared love. Big hugs from NorCal.....
You can just feel the warmth of this video
I am an old, old man and this song brings me to tears within one single verse. You have a written a song worthy of your daughter, and worthy of all the mothers and daughters of the world. No one would have criticized you for keeping it a secret for just you and her, but you for shared it with the rest of us. Thank you for that.
Oh dear, kind loving Brian K..your words brought tears to my eyes within a single sentence! thank you for letting me feel the love you put into your comment.
This is my mother’s favorite song she says I represent me so well
that is such a killer comment Brian, just magical, and I hope Brandi sees it one day ;-)
Every time I hear it I cry earlier. I didn't get to the first line of lyrics this time.
Well said. I am grateful for both this song and your eloquent expression of how powerful this song is.
This always makes me cry the happiest tears
Absolutely beautiful...
The "Come 'ere buddy" and "Momma's gonna sing you a song" at the beginning of this... Uch, it gets me every time, and I love it so much.
My mom used to sing to me when I was a small girl, and I can still hear her voice when I listen. Thank you, for the tears, the memories, the smiles when I see the love between you. God bless the precious love you all share.
My 5-year-old daughter's name is also Evangeline, and when you sang "When we chose your name, we knew you'd fight the power, too." I almost died. We went to the Women's March together last year, and I hope every day that she understands this line. Way to make this non-crier cry!
Can you explain this some more? I honestly don't quite get the line. Does the name Evangeline have some significance when it comes to the patriarchy?
I would like to hear the connection too
Brandi Carlisle is married to a woman, and they adopted their daughter. So the part "you are not some accident where no one thought it through" they're saying they chose to and fought to have a daughter. "The world has stood against us, made us mean to fight for you." Again, another thing saying basically, a lot of people are against same sex marriage, let alone same sex couples adopting. And then "and when we chose your name, we knew you'd fight the power too", I think she just means that when they picked her name it sounded like a strong powerful name and that they know their daughter will also fight for their rights to love one another.
@@shelbykennedy4496 the name Evangeline comes from the Greek Euangelion and that was what I was asking. I know she's Christian, (and yes, I knew her orientation, marital status, and I pieced the same-sex parents adoption struggle together as well) but I'm not sure what power an "Evangeline" is meant to fight based on her name
My 8 year old sister is named evangeline :)
This is everything a music video should be
100% AGREE!
My first born is named Evangeline. She is 15 this year. This is such a beautiful song! I cant stop listening. It's so powerful. Shows where I was at the time she was born in a snowy upstate NY. How far I have come with her and now 4 more. This song has lifted me in such a way. New meaning to my motherhood. Evangeline WILL fight the power. Lots of love to your Evangeline and beautiful family.
Someday she will look back at this with deep appreciation and amazement. As we do, right now. Thanks for being.
When Evangeline mouths the words/her name near the end--so sweet! This is such a beautiful video.
Stunning. Thank you Brandi xx
Brandi, my daughter is 6. Born April 2018. This song has been her song her entire life. Her name fits perfectly when you say "Evangeline," but I sing that she is fair and spunky, because she has never been quiet. Thank you for this song
My life has not been easy and I never wanted children. In the end I decided to have a child. My daughter, my beautiful daughter who gave meaning to everything. She is 14 now and she is the light of my life. This song was very touching 💖
So beautiful. I don't understand how anyone hives this a thumbs down. What could you possibly find wrong with this? Brandi is a genius song writer, has an amazing voice and singing to her daughter. Flawless.
I’M NOT CRYING, YOU ARE
Who am I kidding
I’m absolutely crying
This is the cutest thing to exist
YOU are!
I'm definitely crying, too!
Same
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Yea, me too. 😊
I LOVE THIS!!
Wish my mom could of heard this...I am crying...I miss her...and yes I am Evangeline
As someone with bad mother issues this really makes me cry, sometimes I feel like I haven’t got a mother, she’s just a woman who tried to raise me and I really wish I had a mother, a real one like Brandi is for Evangeline
My mother left when I was quite young so every time I hear this I cry for a mixture of how adorable this is and how I’ve never had what they have
I’m sorry you didn’t get to experience that love, and I’m sorry that something in her life also kept her from experiencing that love for you. I am certain that she is the poorer for it, of the two of you.
We have six children, three of each. . . and I have that one. . .the one that broke everything fragile that had the misfortune of coming into her grasp. I love this, my heart is touched and amazed. She expecting a baby girl soon, and I hope she gets a free-spirit like herself, that can't avoid a mud puddle, can only use plastic dishes, is not afraid to change her own oil, hunt her own game, grow flowers in the house. May the world embrace every Evangeline, no matter what her name is.
This tickled my old soul. Thank you so much. You too Tempest
I love Brandi's records, but she has a knack for topping them in her live videos. No better example than this gem.
I could listen to Brandi all day long.
We all know Brandi can sing, but WOW, her guitar playing is fantastic! I wish that she would get recognition for her picking skills.
I'm in the delivery room with my wife right now. We tossed around a few names for this girl, including Evangeline. Then, while driving, we came across this song. That was it. In a few hours time, I will be the father of Evangeline :)
❤
that was incredible Brandi and so is Evangeline! She just sat there so sweet listening to her dear Mama. So sweet. I have tears of joy! Thank you Brandi for your beautiful song!
What a blessed little girl to have you for her mother. Such a beautiful and tender song for your precious Evangeline 💖
Pure Love, Pure Motherly Magic. I miss my Mom everyday, she's been gone since 1995. I was adopted and she said I wasn't an accident either.
The immense love from this song alone is so overwhelming but seeing this video made me a big mess. We are all blessed by your pure heart, Brandi Carlisle.
Wow! Sure a pure display of a Mother's powerful love.
Such a beautiful song and such a beautiful mom and daughter. I can honestly say I have never known a greater joy in my life than being a parent, holding my children and now grandchildren to my chest as I rocked them to sleep. They are the greatest treasures in my life.
When Evangeline mouths the words with Brandi near the end, it breaks me up every time. ❤
Incredible song!
What a beautiful tribute to your daughter and to the pride you have as her mother. Very sweet.
I’m about to become a first-time mom to a little girl. I’ve been fighting it really, really hard, wondering when I’d feel a big feeling that wasn’t “hard” or “bad.”
This song randomly came on my Spotify and I started sobbing at work and was totally overwhelmed with new emotions for the first time. I got my degree in opera and have felt so closed off to music since leaving school. So thanks for helping to peel back the layers . It feels good to know even if it’s hard, I’ll get there. Going to continue being patient with myself and have grace.
Her voice is so unbelievably great.
Today I joint the community of parents so deeply moved by your song Brandi - humbly honored to raise these precious souls. Yes the tears streamed down my face and my daughter is named - Evangeline.
My 87 year old mother absolutely loves your music, and this music makes me think of her. :)
As a Papa of a beautiful granddaughter this song makes me cry.
Her kid just settles down and listens when she starts to sing. Amazing!
A friend of ours who is expecting her first child recommended we listen to Brandi Carlile; so glad we did!
I'd never heard this,but what a beautiful tribute to moms.I'm crying. Thank you......
i love how she immediately focuses when the singing begins. beautiful. 💜
Her voice is so chilling. I love this song so much.
From the first time I heard this song, I knew how special it was. .. .now even more!
This is so beautiful. My wife and I are trying to get pregnant currently and this made me cry. I absolutely love it.
Just beautiful. I remembered to thank the good Lord for my son and grandchildren. Thank you
You've captured exactly how I feel about being a mother. I may have carried my children around with me (for far too short a time) but they gave me life, not the other way around.
Exactly!
Welcome to the end of being alone inside your mind
Tethered to another and you're worried all the time
You always knew the melody but you never heard it rhyme
She's fair and she is quiet, Lord, she doesn't look like me
She made me love the morning, she's a holiday at sea
The New York streets are as busy as they always used to be
But I am the mother of Evangeline
The first things that she took from me were selfishness and sleep
She broke a thousand heirlooms I was never meant to keep
She filled my life with color, cancelled plans and trashed my car
But none of that is ever who we are
Outside of my windows are the mountains and the snow
I hold you while you're sleeping and I wish that I could go
All my rowdy friends around accomplishing their dreams
But I am the mother of Evangeline
They've still got their morning paper and their coffee and their time
They still enjoy their evenings with the skeptics and their wine
Oh but all the wonders I have seen I will see a second time
From inside of the ages through your eyes
You were not an accident where no one thought it through
The world has stood against us, made us mean to fight for you
And when we chose your name we knew that you'd fight the power, too
You're nothing short of magical and beautiful to me
I would never hit the big time without you
So they can keep their treasure and their ties to the machine
Cause I am the mother of Evangeline
They can keep their treasure and their ties to the machine
Cause I am the mother of Evangeline
Ooooh...
This song just makes me melt inside every time I hear it on 89.3 The Current here in Minnesota.
First time seeing the video...and I'm a mess.
It feels like a Dolly Parton song with Kris Kristofferson lyrics.
A wonderful tune.
Thank you for making music, Brandi Carlile.
J.T. Minnesota MINNESOTA CREWWW
J.T. Appreciate that your post was a year ago. Check out Brandi's and Dolly collaborations from The Cover Stories to the recent 2019 concert I Will lways love You they did performed together at. As my friend, Dr Bob, said when he sent me the link - 'Two of my favourite stars'.
www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiUjsLN4onkAhUMzaQKHd2bAEsQwqsBMAF6BAgJEAc&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DdRIW78vtQeQ&usg=AOvVaw3yyjOJ6UEwhVB9dErEDjtN
Love, Steve.
Je viens de découvrir cette merveilleuse chanteuse...
Maintenant, elle m'accompagne dans mes journées.
Une berbère marocaine en Haute Garonne.
this made me cry...... seeing you can be a lesbian and be a wife and a mother is so beautiful and joyous
This is a wonderful expression of young motherhood, and exactly how I feel (I have two young daughters.) Thank you Brandi. This is "real" music.
I love, because of artists like.Brandi. I am not crying. I am breathing. Thank you woman.
The sweetest thing I have ever seen!
You ROCK BRANDIE!!!
Your little 1 is super lucky!
😘
Oh my, this just says everything that I feel about my children. Thank you Brandi for putting it into words.
I am 67 years old, but I wish Brandi was my mom, or my lover, or my sister. Just wanna hug her.
I have two little girls, one is almost four (May 6th) and one is 1.3 years old. Neither are named Evangeline, but they are all of everything in this song, and if we consider that Evangeline means "good news", then they are that to me. I adore this song. Gosh...Just love it.
Brandi, that was absolutely beautiful.
Love that you shared this with all of us, the bond you have with your precious little girl.
Love it.
Continue doing great things.
This is the kind of song that makes me can't wait to be a mother 😄 what a precious moment
Just got the CD & listening to it now.
I'm not a parent & have no intention to ever be one.
Despite never wanting kids or even liking them that much this gets to me.
That right there is the power of your music.
I'm not a huge Brandi Carlile fan (at least I wasn't) but I think this is the best album ever released in the history of music. Wow.
I respect your opinion but I’d like to know how come you weren’t a fan?
My 4 year old is named Evangeline. What a special song! Thank you! 💜you’ve always heard the melody but never knew the rhyme!💜
This is such a beautiful song!! And her daughter is adorable!
I've never listened to anything more beautiful.
Oh good lord, Brandi! This had me in tears! This song moves me so deep every single time I hear it
There are not enough superlatives to describe this song or video. I love it.
Beautiful song, beautiful lyric...took me back to my daughters at Evangeline‘s age...they’re adults now...but my love, that you express so well, still remains the same...thanks Brandi.
Oh my goodness. Thank you. Thank you so much for something real. You and your daughter are both extremely blessed. I am just honored to have heard your sweet song. Wow. ❤️❤️
Wowowwwwwww this brought me to tears. The sweetest thing ever, and how she kissed her at the end... my heart is exploding!💜💜💜💜
I'm not a mother nor father and will never be one but I enjoying this moment watch this. Great song, Great people and lots of love.
Evangeline - a beautiful & powerful name for an equally beautiful child.
This video breaks my heart in the best possible way.
This song is awesome, It makes me cry every time. Reminds me of my niece who recently had a beautiful baby girl. Thank you !!
Tears. So sweet. Beautiful family. I am so proud of you! Thank you for your lyrics. I love everything!!💜💖💜💖☝✌💋
Brandi is just amazing. That voice.
The best thing on youtube
Nothing but love! Thank you for sharing - your thoughts, your music, your talents and your family. Much love to you and your family!
I'm a soon to be mommy, my aunt sent this to me. This beings me joy, can't wait to hold my baby.
omg Brandi i am and have always been a huge fan and i thought i belong to you live with your wife was the ultimate but this, this is magical....blessings to your family from mine, my beautiful and partner have a 13 year old son and here in australia we have just passed same sex marriage so such a positive time for my family...thanks for this beautiful example of love xx
My daughters middle name is Evangeline I heard this song and it described her to a T. I cried so hard. I will learn it and sing it with my whole heart to my Evangeline. Thank you❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Is there a more beautiful song, or performance, or video, on TH-cam? I think not. Tears.
Her voice is just off the scale, it’s so beautiful
Tears... every.single.time
That’s stunning. Just stunning.
My daughter's name is Evangeline and we listen and love this song together. It speaks so truly to what being a mother is like ♡
So beautiful. I'm crying thinking of my son. Thank you, Brandi!
Oh Brandi - you can do absolutely no wrong. Whether it is your rich voice; or deep, yet subtle and powerful lyrics - your music is always so refreshing and honest. So proud to have been a fan of yours since your first album - you just keep getting better.
She’s beautiful and so is this song. ❤️
Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing your music and life with the rest of us!
Beautiful, pure talent...this is adorable.
I am the mother of Evangalene!! Love this song and so happy to relate this to my little girl!!!
I played this for my last mammogram
Thank you so much for your music... it meant the world to me... even more special due to being a bit of a beautiful unloved daughter... xoxoxo
I have great books for my healing journey and great tunes ❤️
Brandi you are a wonderful mother, and a beautifully talented person.
Love your music!
Thank you for your amazing energy, so freely shared with our universe.
The universe needs more freely shared love.
Big hugs from NorCal.....
This song made me tear. My babies name is Evangelina. I can relate to this song so much. I love it!
I have an Evangeline too, and this song brings tears to my eyes. Thank you.
This is beautiful. In every sense of the word. Beautiful.