FIRST TIME REACTING TO | LEE ANN WOMACK "I HOPE YOU DANCE" REACTION

[@lindanearing4710]

It makes me emotional. It just as much as says "live every day as if it's your last." Life is a gift. Live it to the fullest. Wonderful reaction. It's obvious music means a great deal to you. You always immerse yourself in your reactions. Great job, as usual.

[@brittreacts]

thank you so much!! have the day you deserve!

[@lisadavenport2390]

This song gets me every time Britt especially the ocean line

[@jamesday9701]

@@brittreacts Another great Lee Ann Womack song you should check out is "I'll Think of a Reason Later". It's fun little sassy kind of song.

[@jamesday9701]

@@brittreacts If you really want to use your concealer catcher, check out the official video for this song. It features her two real life daughters. Also, when the youngest one in the video walks, Lee Ann's reaction is real because that was her daughter's actual first steps.

[@daleb1279]

I think this song makes a lot of people emotional. The official video is even more touching because she had her very young two daughters in the video when it was filmed. Very sweet song.

[@anitanino8435]

Agreed it's an emotional song and the video makes you cry since he daughters are in it.

[@sallyatticum]

It always makes me cry.

[@johnbarton1690]

Agree official video is a must see

[@aprilbrooks5750]

My mom (before she passed) chose this song to be played at her funeral. I realized a while afterwards that this was her final message to her family and especially my brother and myself we continue to live our most fulfilling life. She'd hoped we'd dance. ❤️❤️❤️

[@ildaguimarey6391]

Please go find the video of her singing this song with her daughters dancing! This is to her children, enjoy every moment of life, keep your faith, always enjoy the wonders of this amazing world and if you have a hard moment on life's journey I hope it is followed by joy. I hope you find love - its such a great message to your children. Just came upon you Britt and am loving your appreciation of all these great singers Kenny, Sheena, Dolly, Eva so much talent, songs performed with so much soul - enjoy your journey!!

[@SilverbladeDagger]

When this song was pretty new (was released in 2000), I sang it to my niece when she was probably 4 or 5 years old, to get her to go to sleep. She asked me what all the words meant, so I told her they are bits of advice to put in her heart, hold in her mind, and act on when necessary. She didn't really get it, but for me, it was the best advice I could give her to tell her how much I love and care for her. She's now going on 24 years old on March 22nd, she's engaged, and she has a daughter that just turned 1 a few days ago. She remembered that moment when I sang to her, remembered the song, and said she gets it now. That fills my heart! Hopefully, she'll sing it to her daughter when she's old enough to keep it in mind and take the advice to heart!

[@kennethw7831]

A wonderful message in this song. We wish this for all our children.

[@brittreacts]

truly!!

[@marycooper5991]

A mother’s wish for her daughter. Experience life in all ways.

[@katttmandoo]

My mother died when I was about 21, she dedicated this song to me at my high school graduation… I cannot listen to this without crying my eyes out. She’s been gone since 2005 and I miss her every day.

[@bluewolf63]

I am right there with you! This was one of my Mom's favorite songs. We lost her to cancer in 2013, and I still cry whenever I hear this song (and a few others)!

[@markthompson8656]

@@bluewolf63 I didnt cry at my moms funeral. but I am now.

[@scottkerber1680]

I used to video dance recitals for several studios, and two of them used this song every year for a farewell dance for those "graduating" or "aging out" of the studio. It was always one of the high points of the program, and led to many tears from dancers, instructors and (of course) parents and other family and friends. For having heard this song soooo many times as a result, I still love this song.

[@onefiftee13]

This is a very popular song for mother/ son dances at weddings.

[@brittreacts]

i can see why !!

[@angeleyesall]

ITS A MOTHER SINGING TO HER CHILDREN

[@chrisneuhaus7188]

A beautiful metaphor for life. Don't sit it out, always choose to, to do, to try, to take a risk, always choose to dance. 🤩This little song is incredibly deep, and her singing quality just adds to it. I do believe it is her song.

[@gk5891]

The official video with her daughters really gets to you.

[@Trump2024Kentucky]

Yes, it absolutely should make you cry. Fight, Fight,Fight!!! 🇺🇸Trump 2024 ✅ She did not write it but it was her song to sing.

[@amostruelove]

This is a letter song from a mother to her child is the way i hear it

[@christienegrete7616]

She wrote this song for her daughter ❤

[@christienegrete7616]

Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane do a beautiful cover to this song for Saint Judes Children's Hospital...

[@jakerazmataz852]

Dance like no one's watching, sing like no one's listening, love like you've never been hurt.

[@garrymoore2161]

Lee Ann Womack wrote this song. In the official video when she recorded it, the young girls dancing are her daughter's. If she never wrote or sang another song in her life, she has secured her place among music's greats.

[@olliehays3206]

Lee Ann Womack did not write the song. It was written mainly by Tia Sillers, a Grammy award winning songwriter who grew up going to Bluebird Cafe and was heavily influenced by legendary writer Don Schlitz. I think she is a bit of a recluse.

[@just1mansopinion]

Some of the greatest lyrics ever written in a song. One of the most perfect parent song, to a graduating or wedding child, ever! Cheers\=/\=/

[@Nanasue462]

As a drama therapy assistant, I used this song to encourage my mentally ill patients AND we Danced!

[@firedoc5]

Lee Ann Womack, Patty Loveless, Martina McBride, Deana Carter, Pam Tillis, and of course Reba, were all top female country artists of the late 80's and 90's. There was a cover of the official video that showed a woman in a wheelchair dancing to this song that is also very emotional. I've only seen it once, but it was amazing.

[@ed.z.]

Great list! I’d add another who performed in many genres: the lovely Linda Ronstadt who I saw in the 80s and she was phenomenal. The opening act was The Nevel Brothers her pop duet with Aaron was excellent.

[@firedoc5]

@@ed.z. Linda was my first album cover crush.

[@bluewolf63]

That is a great list, and I would also add Kathy Mattea, Holly Dunn, Suzy Bogguss, Terri Clark, and the Judds, just to name a few.

[@georgehucks2560]

This was my sister's favorite song. She passed away May of 2012. Every year on her Birthday June 2nd and on the day we laid her to rest May 26th I go to her grave and play this song for her. Continue to rest in peace my wonderful and Beautiful Sister Dottie.

[@southrnbygrace]

The first time I heard this song I was driving thru the mountains on vacation with my husband and two small sons. I had to pull over because I was crying so hard.....so YES, your reaction is perfect!

[@brittreacts]

that is such a sweet story !!

[@tammybennett6897]

This to me is one of the most beautiful songs ever written and performed. I love your reaction to this video. I usually cry myself when I hear it. Lee Ann Womack actually sang this song at Maya Angelou's funeral.

[@edmc1000]

You are not alone as it touches all our hearts when we hear this song.

[@8tomtoms8]

Definitely one of my all time favorite Lee Ann Womack songs... You should definitely check out the official video to this song which has Lee Ann's daughters in it.....

[@judithoden]

My son and I danced to this at his wedding. Now 15 years later he has a wonderful life and so much ahead for him and his family. A great way to live your life. Love this song.

[@hollylewis6631]

This was the song that was played at my daughter's graduation. She attended a school for teen mothers. The graduating class had 13 beautiful, strong young women. These girls worked hard to offer their children the best life they could. This song brings back those sweet memories.

[@staciemoisa4884]

My mom bought this song for me, it was a book with the lyrics, and a pocket with the CD. Now that she has passed, the lyrics mean that much more to me. Great advice for everyone, but our deepest hope for our children.

[@gretacarrick5934]

I bought it for my son.

[@Smith.S.sStocHasticSs]

SAME!!

[@tpete1963]

Emotional, yes. Lee Ann Rocks!!

[@vickybrackin7483]

This song was played at SO MANY graduation ceremonies!! The official video has her own daughters in it too!! SO GOOD!!

[@jamesbaty1735]

The true beauty of country music is the emotional connection with the listener. Laugh, cry, or simply dream it's all there.

[@kevinvernon5851]

The official video as previously mentioned is very heart wrenching and beautiful, well worth watching as a follow up.

[@susanpeterson9947]

I’m past 70 now and I’ve heard this song a million times, but today it made me full-on cry. I think because I know my daughter is going through a rough patch, and we always want our babies, no matter how old they are, to be happy. 💙💙💙

[@jeffdetmer4681]

Britt I would strongly recommend that you (for your own enjoyment) watch the offficial video of this song. Lee Ann has her 2 little girls in the video and it is wonderful. It was written by Mark Sanders and Tia Sillers.

[@HollerMa71]

She wrote this for her daughters. I think that this is what we all wish for our children. It's beautiful

[@pattyvanberkom4345]

You are not alone this song gets me everytime… so uplifting

[@brittreacts]

it is truly beautiful

[@brigid4815]

When my oldest daughter graduated high school all the teachers sang this to the students at graduation ceremony. It was beautiful!! ❤️🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@johnk275]

The official videos are ALWAYS best

[@loriq3529]

I chose this for my son's wedding dance with me. We were out to lunch a few weeks earlier and I still hadn't chosen a song. This came on the radio and I started blatting. This was our song.

[@brittreacts]

that is such a sweet story! it is really a beautiful song!

[@StacyRee]

This is one of the songs that will be played at my funeral. ❤ I just love how it encapsulates my thoughts and feelings toward my kids, family and friends. 💯❤💯

[@thattiktokguy]

When my daughter left for a college in a far away state, I listened to this often and cried every time. I know she did as well.

[@sharleencronje8132]

One of the most beautiful songs of Lee Ann Womack is a cover she did of Vern Gosdin's 'Chiseled in Stone'. Going down that rabbit hole will hit you right down in the feels.

[@marcieharreld286]

Of course its emotional....its an emotional moment for any mother....she wrote this for her children!!💜💜💜💜🎶🎼🎵🎸🥁🎹🎤🎙🎧🤘

[@mariannesigley9086]

I love the official video to this. Really gets the heart strings going. She has her daughters in it.

[@queenlori7426]

Use to sing this to my kids!!! Song with words to live by!!

[@Freyaislove]

We where at a Fair ground..and seen here sing .she autographed my daughters pocket book it was a awesome concert..Shes so beautiful ❤️

[@keliwadsworth7466]

Yes, get all up in your feels.😊 I feel like it’s a message to your kids.

[@lizedwards8]

Britt, I love how your reactions are so honest and so real and raw. I think you’re really enjoying the storytelling that country and the balance like this have to offer! Thank you for being you with no apologies! ❤

[@Gashouse69]

When my eldest daughter, now 30, graduated from Elementary school the entire 6th grade class sang this. There wasn't a dry eye in the room.

[@Caroline-gw8fi]

Lee Ann Womack has an angelic voice like Dolly Parton and it deeply touches the soul.

[@jealousjelly]

Lee Ann has always been one of my favorite country singers. A beautiful voice and a very nice lady.

[@renee176]

Life lessons! I cry every time I listen to the words of this song. A parent wanting the best that life has to offer for their child... priceless!

[@aprilsmith4552]

I always cry through this whole song lol. It was for her daughters. I think of my kids every time I hear it ❤️

[@whitneyfoster7272]

This beautiful song makes me cry, each and every time I hear it.💗

[@quintondees4501]

Yes, this song makes everyone cry, it's beautiful

[@rickwelch8464]

My mother before she passed, heard this song and contacted all three of her children on the same day and said this is my message to you all.

[@brittreacts]

aw that is so incredibly sweet!!

[@l2iowacowgirl893]

I the music video her daughters dance in it so sweet

[@arhpartridge2208]

Yes it is supposed to make you emotional and introspective and reassess your perspective in life. This came out in the late 1990’s and was huge. In her music video she had her daughters dancing I believe. It’s even more moving watching the young children dancing. Also this is a lovely reaction. Im enjoying your reactions. Keep it up. 🥰👍🏻

[@sheliaspringer7389]

Yes! This is a crying song! Everytime that I hear it, I get very emotional. Life is very short...we should ALL dance, given the opportunity! Wonderful reaction! I loved the song and your reaction!

[@gottabeemee]

How can one NOT be moved by these lyrics?? The lyrics are so REAL, and apply to ourselves or to loved ones...Advice that would impact a child or grandchild greatly but grownups aren't immune from the impact. Britt, I'm impressed that you DID let yourself be impacted by the lyrics!!! you actually DID "react". You have my respect for being honest, GENUINE. One of your very best! BTW, Gladys Knight also did a cover of this, featured in the Tyler Perry movie "The Family That Preys" (its played near the end at a funeral). Thnx for this reaction, it was as real as it could be. PEACE!!

[@MsV3]

Awe, I sent this song to my oldest daughter when she graduated from high school leaving for college. 😭😭😭

[@stephenhuber1219]

The video has her daughters in it along with Sons Of The Desert on backing vocals

[@chrismontgomery3396]

It is her song. The original version has Tim and Drew Womack (no relation to her) from Sons of the Desert singing BGVs on the chorus.

[@snagglejag1977]

Don't feel bad... I always feel emotional when I hear this song.

[@jessicamgallion8977]

This one gets me every time. A girl in my graduation class sang this at our High school graduation.

[@wesleylogan8860]

Britt go watch the official video. Lee Ann is stunning in that video.

[@latheragels4216]

Watching this amazing song move you only reinforces my preconceived notions of your strong moral character young lady. Keep being you! 💓💓

[@cherylwilkinson3228]

It is an emotional song. It says exactly what I want for my three granddaughters.

[@cherylwilkinson3228]

@Ray Smith I'm doing well, how are you?

[@cherylwilkinson3228]

@Ray Smith I'm from the southern United States.

[@flashN3o]

Britt, the first time I heard this song I thought of my daughter. Now that she's 13, we sat and listened to it together. At the end she cried and then I cried. The message in this song is incredible!!!

[@lisadavenport2390]

Yes it always makes me cry because it came on the radio first time I was alone after burying my only brother who was only 24 yrs old & it so reminded me that is what I know he would say to me because he loved life but I also know we will see each other again in heaven

[@earlwillis1155]

Yes, cry. Singing it to her daughters.

[@TedC5203]

You really gotta watch the video for this. You'll love it.

[@glennspreeman1634]

so much wise philosophy to show your kids done with sincere love.

[@patmac5884]

I think that you are becoming a country fan Britt🥰….the messages are usually simple but powerful…

[@tinajustvig5921]

This song meant so much to me when my husband passed away when he was just 42. I knew this song meant that I wasn’t supposed to give up on life. I remarried and now I have lost my second husband to cancer. I’m still feeling small when I stand beside the ocean. 😢

[@dawnmclees]

My heart goes out to you I feel your pain.

[@nancymunroe3672]

This song makes me cry EVERY TIME I listen to it.

[@ashleywomac2665]

I love this song, my mother in law told us to play this at her memorial service, so now I always think of her when I hear it. She is greatly missed. She was an amazing person, I was so lucky to have such an amazing mother in law.

[@cindyvaughn4547]

You need to watch the video with her two daughters dancing in it..and yes it's normal for it to make you cry it's a very emotional song for alot of people. ❤

[@gnoelwc]

humility and reliance on faith in God - "I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean"

[@rangerew]

I had this song played at my wife's funeral. It was one of her favorites and seemed to fit.

[@knew3355]

The answer to your question is unmistakably yes, absolutely makes you emotional. As I get older, the background lyrics (you can miss them if you don’t know to listen for them) hit me even harder - “time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along, tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone?”.

[@marycooper5991]

I lived in Los Angeles for a few years. I enjoyed going down to the ocean in the fall, without the crowds. I will never forget standing on the shore, looking at the vast ocean. And I did, indeed, feel very small. It wasn’t a bad feeling. Rather, it was very peaceful.

[@danielfarrell574]

This song has always made me think of a parent that is dying of a fatal disease like cancer talking to her or his child about life and how they made it to that point without being angry or bitter at the world, by accepting the things they cannot change and by all means change the things that they can and they will always be happy in life.

[@joyvincent7877]

I cry every time I hear this one, so yes, its a tear jerker!

[@Perfect_Blend]

It is a beautiful song with such meaningful lyrics. It can apply to parents to their kids, or to loved ones....just beautiful!

[@kaydee63]

I'm not sure why, but it seems that whenever I hear this song, I always get something in both of my eyes...

[@chrishowell6549]

I've heard this song so many times before. Appreciated it just as many, but I know nothing about her and this is the first time I've heard her live, and wow...She is SO good! What a great voice.

[@singlechristiancowboy]

The B.V.s say "Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along. Tell me who wants to look back on those years and wonder where those years have gone?"

[@gretacarrick5934]

Yes, most definitely you should feel emotional! I used to sing this song to my son all the time.

[@anway1953]

Yes! I've heard it so many times I couldn't count and it gets to me every time. She won a Grammy for this song.

[@BruceMagee]

It makes me cry, too!

[@louisewakelingsmith13]

As a Mum…. Yes it makes me cry. It is what I wish for my babies….

[@georgeiftime6615]

Beautiful reaction ❤Makes me cry too this song,is such a deep song and such a beautiful amazing voice ❤

[@olliehays3206]

Just brilliant writing by Tia Sillers. Like you pointed out, the rhyming is brilliant. A lot of wisdom dispensed with simple words.

[@clintcrowder5957]

I have to admit that she was my first celebrity crush growing up mainly because of her beautiful voice

[@chuckles5163]

BRITT, THAT IS WHAT MUSIC IS SUPPOSED TO DO,,,MAKE YOU FEEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cog4life]

The official video is so beautiful with her daughters. ❤

[@MaureenBaker-k5p]

yes, i've cried to this song many times. the video is really nice and will probably hit you harder.

[@janiewindle946]

I cry every time I hear this song.

[@danielc.8875]

Britt i like you because you have an open mind on music and life in general, and you dont care about race or religion. It shows your intellegent and have a good heart. Your husband is a lucky man. God bless you dear.