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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 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.
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.
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.
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
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...
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!
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
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.
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 💖
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.
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 :)
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thank you for this Brandi. This was exactly what I needed to hear as I approach my baby's first birthday. I'm so grateful for you sharing this with all of us.
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. ❤️❤️
Is this not Brandi and her shared daughter with her wife ?. I don't know any details nor are they mine to investigate but if that is Evangeline or "Eva" as you say, then I believe this to be Brandi and Catherine's daughter, and that is a family.
The little girl is Evangeline Ruth Carlile, daughter of Brandi Carlile and Catherine Shepherd, they got married in 2012, and had another baby, Elijah, a few days ago :)
El Smith Oh yeah sorry I am just friends she visits me sometimes and I know that she got a new baby brother wich is super exiting and soz i didnt know if it was cathrin or kathleen. Have a great day
Wait, can you clarify, I am just confused with what you originally said and I don't know what you're telling me now. Are you telling me that you are personally friends with Brandi and Katherine, and that you want for us to know that the child in this video is not Brandi's child?. That is what I read it as, if by technicality we are discussing who carried the baby - then no Brandi did not (and it is certainly beginning to feel like I am infringing on privacy even saying so). But what I got from you was that, this is not Brandi's kid and that it is only Katherines kid, and that is when I would come to say that - I don't care who carried the baby, they are married and that they are both the proud mothers of this child and their new baby Elijah.
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.
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
I love this so much! Not only does your voice sound like home, your sincerity rings true in everything you sing! Thank you for sharing your amazing gift!
Beautiful Heartsong. You're daughter doesn't understand everything, I can see. But the song goes into her heart. Also wonderful how she kisses you, and looks around "Can I play now". That's Kids.
