"I Feel Personally Attacked!" | Tim Minchin "Lullaby" [REACTION]

Tim Minchin doesn't disappoint with his musical and comedic abilities. In this song "Lullaby" he does a perfect job at encapsulating how I feel sometimes as a parent.
It's hard and I love my babies, but this song hit different for me! Let me know what you thought below and let's share some parenting stories!
#TimMinchin #Lullaby #Reaction

[@DebraBing]

Tim does a comedy piece on stage where he talks about his wife's dark humour, and how he wants to go check on the baby one night and she says no, coz if she's dead we might as well at least enjoy the end of the movie before we find out. 😂

[@rhi4025]

It's at the end of his "If i didn't have you" uncut version

[@DebraBing]

@@rhi4025 👍

[@victoriac4317]

My son is 10 now. When he was a baby, this song LITERALLY put him to sleep🤣🤣 I’m a good mom, I promise lmao

[@JustJmax]

😂😂😂 listen, I'm not here to judge any parent for how they calm their babies!! I'm just glad you were able to find something to help him sleep! You go mom!!

[@5Seed]

I sing this to my bub too some nights. Keeps me calm haha

[@melanieslack8645]

That’s the best!!! 😆

[@bevieux]

Same here, I swear I'm not a monster either 😅! In our defense English isn't our main language so the little sh... treasure? never knew what the song was saying. The rhythm and tone are still very much a lullaby and that's all babies care about. He felt loved, I felt better, everybody wins.

[@victoriac4317]

@@bevieux it put him to sleep, and satisfied me! Win-win! 🙌🏻😂

[@LisaD-fy8xy]

For context the dingo reference originated from a event that happened here in Australia in the 80s. A family while camping had their baby disappear and they claimed a dingo came and took their baby. They faced scrutiny by the Australian public for years with many believing they murdered their own child and I believe they were even convicted, until many years later evidence was shown to indicate that yes, a dingo likely DID take/kill their child. The mother's name was Lindy chamberlain if you would like to look up more info on the story.

[@bline5891]

Lindy Chamberlain spent 3 years in jail and that was one of our worst examples of "Trial by media" with the case creating more dingo "Experts" than could ever be produced from all the universities of the world combined!

[@blakecameron9458]

The name of the baby was Azaria. even now it is still a devisive topic in Australia

[@Jacob_Junge]

_They faced scrutiny by the Australian public for years_ Not just the Australian public, it became a global media circus, and Lindy Chamberlain was ridiculed and denigrated around the world to the point where "a dingo ate my baby!" became a universal punchline to jokes about trying to avoid responsibility. After she was pardoned and released from prison there was a pretty good movie about the whole thing in 1988, A Cry In The Dark, that got Meryl Streep a Best Actress award at Cannes for playing Lindy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5e4q4WpbKyMnK8

[@xymonau2468]

That terrible line made into mockery must stab at Lindy's heart. She was set up by police, unqualified forensic people were brought in. Even a Scotsman who had never seen a dingo in his life claimed a dingo couldn't possibly take a baby by the head - which, of course, it can do easily, and DID. Every person in the campground that night knew she was innocent, and said so. The "evidence" in her trial was so obviously ridiculous that I was completely shocked when they convicted her. One of the jurors apologised to her after and said they were influenced by the media. She forgave them. She was never allowed to grieve her six week old daughter's horrific death, and then she was pregnant when imprisoned, and the baby had to go to her husband, and her church members helped him with the kids. When she got out, she had to regain the family. In the meantime her husband had slept with another woman, and they divorced. Not only did they suffer, their children had to go through it all.

[@satihadadog5903]

It took them over 30 years to get compensation and vindication for what was done to them. Numerous inquests and commissions and what-not. There is a good podcast series called A Perfect Storm that talks about it

[@JoeJBuddha]

Just remember: This is all in his head. As a parent, I can attest to the validity of his lyrics.

[@lovelunar6185]

I LOVE the fact one kid got 'white wine in the sun', the other got this... :')

[@neilt6480]

It's the same kid in both songs.

[@sharonmontgomery4408]

I love Tim Minchin. I have watched a few Americans react to this video. Every time your reaction makes me hoot like a loon. My boys are 24 and 30 now but I can totally identify with everything he is saying. :)

[@Petticca]

"My heart says I love you, but my brain's saying f you" - This line is amazing. It's so simple and it is relevant to anyone who has someone they love, but JFC right now? Yeah, I could probably trip them at the top of the stairs.. I wouldn't, but, ya know.

[@majbrat]

LoL we have all had THOSE days with our kids. It's so frustrating lololol his humour is awesome! For a self taught pianist, he is awesome!!!

[@elthamborn5411]

As a father of 8 this songs sums up a lot of sleepless nights. I fell of the chair watching this. It is so wrong and true at the same time. Love it and love my kids lol.

[@GrahamChapman]

Father of EIGHT?! First of all, that's a hell of your own making; if you won't learn from your mistakes then repeating them is all on you and you have no right to complain. Secondly, I'm holding people like you personally responsible for the overpopulation-associated problems of our world -- including the good chunk of the ongoing climate breakdown (which you've put your children into the world with perfect timing to experience the brunt of, btw). ಠ___ಠ

[@tomtom21194]

​@GrahamChapman way to be an arsehole on a comedy video Graham. How do you feel about the projected population collapse now?

[@nauticaldaydreams]

Australian humour is brutal. God bless him. He totally sums up the circus that can be parenting. 😀👍👍

[@leobold11]

I've sang this to my daughters and my niece when they were babies to get them to go to sleep. In the proper tone, you can sing any song and it'll be soothing Still doesn't mean my ex wife and sister didn't get mad at me while laughing

[@Dr_KAP]

Antihistamines are commonly given to babies to help them sleep! You’ve just learned that some of Tim’s stuff is simply pure comedic!! Everyone has their favourites! Confession and Dark side are my favourites by far along with Thank you God and Storm! Mainly because most of these have “deep” meanings and are more intellectually challenging/thought provoking. Lullaby is a good laugh though especially for us parents! Thanks for another great reaction mate.

[@JustJmax]

I had no idea that babies were given that to sleep! Some parent I am lol 🤦🤦

[@ThatChris24]

Have never had that being a thing. Might be used as an aid but definitely not doctors prescribing it.

[@Dr_KAP]

@@ThatChris24lol well he’s Australian and parents have used them for decades here- especially on our 16 hour flights 😂

[@amandamandamands]

@@Dr_KAP Yes but you are recommended to try it out first before the flight as there are a minority where it will make them more hyperactive instead - last thing you want on a flight.

[@Dr_KAP]

@@amandamandamands correct I would always recommend this- this was simply an explanation to help the reactor understand what Tim was referring to in his song 😉

[@donkfail1]

If you want more Tim with parent related material, watch If I Didn't Have You - Full Uncut Version for some parental stuff in the talk after the song. It's a fantastic song too, so the story time after is just a bonus for this video. Also, one of his few not so comical ones is White Wine In The Sun. Moves me to tears even when it's far from Christmas.

[@bigs1546]

Funny because it is true - and universally thought by parents around the world.

[@MariuszWelna]

"Sloth", "outstanding woman" and "Mitsubishi colt" are musts. He is brilliant

[@Mewvision]

That is why this song is so powerful and comical. We’ve all been there. If you don’t have kids you will learn this! Thank you so much for reviewing this. I have been suggesting this far and wide as it is my favourite Tim Minchin song. The lyrics and the brilliant piano that escalates exactly as a parent’s anxiety escalates to the frenzy of frustration where we start to have wicked thoughts we know we won’t action then suddenly dissipates when they finally settle. It’s a brilliant song from a brilliant performer.

[@slashv2]

"is he still making stuff right now?" very much so, he took a "break" from his standup to write and direct a bunce of musicals in the UK, but happy to report that he just finished his Tour with a brand new standup show...

[@deviouskris3012]

Don’t forget season 2 of upright being approved.

[@JoelWende]

It’s not really a stand up show. Yes, it’s funny because Tim is naturally funny, but it’s a collection of all his music from silly to serious! I heard Tim on a podcast recently (Lawrence Kraus’ podcast) and Tim said he hasn’t written a new comedy song (not counting Cardinal Pell - Tim considers that political) since 2010!

[@gettingkilt]

He also wrote the award-winning West End/Broadway version of Matilda and later Groundhog Day. He is toning down the comedy lately for more subtle things.

[@Tanatie]

I love how the song descends into madness with the discords

[@jenniferjacobs228]

Genius Tim always gets to the very truth of the matter...we love him so much....he is a true blue Aussie....You have to know he doesn't mean a word of it..his daughter is beloved...hahahahaha This is a case of if you don't laugh you'll cry..lol...

[@ForbinKid]

Tim came to fame in the "God Delusion", "God is not Great", "End of Faith" era around 2005. He wrote a lot of songs and performed at the Reason Rally in Washington. All the songs were great if you weren't afraid of being hit by lightning.

[@jackwhitbread4583]

Tim was around long before 2005 Js

[@emcsquared8681]

I was at the reason rally and he was amazing.

[@DavidGowers]

This man is a fucking gift! And yeah, he's still working, he's actually just recently-ish had a song come out called Lonely Tonight (which is just beautiful) and a little while ago had a hella funny (maybe just from an Aussie perspective, though) track come out called House Fyre as a collab with Briggs. He's a bit more active in musical theatre, though at the moment I think? A few that I'd highly suggest you check out would be You Grew On Me, If I Didn't Have You, Thank You God, The Pope Song, Cont (if you can find it), White Wine In The Sun, Not Perfect, and the aforementioned Lonely Tonight and House Fyre. Fun fact: apparently Bo Burnham has cited Tim as one of his major influences.

[@allisonbergh4429]

I think a lot of people miss out on HouseFyre, great suggestion! He did some really fun stuff during lockdown, since it interrupted his first tour in YEARS. That show (Back), which I saw both before and after the pause, was filmed and will eventually be released and it’s FANTASTIC 🥰

[@viniciusfdavid]

I can`t understand why you don`t have more followers. Great react! I love Tim, and loved your reaction. Greetings from Brazil.

[@katiel7166]

The best reason to rewatch Lullaby is to watch the cellist struggling and failing to keep a straight face.

[@TukikoTroy]

Yup, all parents have been there. My own daughter is going through it now... And I try so hard not to feel smug.

[@JustJmax]

I commend your ability to suppress the "I told you so" sensation (if you have been able to thus far)! Congrats to your daughter!

[@SH-qs7ee]

Yeah, I'm completely child-free, mostly because my own mother said "I hope you have children who are exactly like you were", and I'm not willing to risk it...

[@denisbryce8746]

We love our kids, but I think we can all relate to this. Hahaha

[@old_grey_cat]

It might be worth listening again, and concentrating on the accompanying musical composition. A musically literate friend has described it as like a 3 Stooges skit, with the parts of the orchestra moving at apparent cross purposes, but never truly chaotic and discordant, more and more rapidly reaching the coordinated end. An auditory rule-breaking, like the filmic rule-breaking of tilted camera angles and warped perspectives, to indicate someone's insanity. Minchin's music has as many references and playful twists on tradition as does his poetry. The depth of his talent in some ways shows more in his lighter pieces than serious pieces, because our analytic skills are not so hobbled by our emotions. This piece dances the knife edge between light and dark, so might have distracted viewers from the composition.

[@MartinArscott1]

My daughter screamed ALL night, every night for the first 12 weeks. The first time I heard this sing I wet myself laughing, it's just so relatable, I remember the 4am drives up the motorway blasting out Iron Maiden just to get away from it for an hour. Not Perfect is a nice song of his that's oddly thought provoking

[@MTG_Scribe]

If you like this one, you really should listen to the full, uncut version of If I Didn't Have You.

[@emzcrowl613]

Tim is still super active. He's a jack of all trades, just research him. Definitely catch his graduation speech. It's phenomenal!

[@carolynh8866]

Even without the comedy, he is a legend on the keys. Wow

[@grizzlynad]

you should listen to Tim's 'canvas bags', it's an awesome earworm, & White Wine in The Sun, written for his kid - it's so moving.

[@someonefromcanada2668]

Your reactions are great. The pausing and rewinding, the commenting! You are awesome. I subbed after 2 videos! Also father of 2 here. Yeah it hurts to think these thoughts are shared amongst other human beings… but we end up being good parents after all I would say.

[@JustJmax]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I think it's important to remember that, at the end of the day, we are all humans with complex emotions and that is okay! You are doing great as a parent and your kids love you, that's all that really matters.

[@coreenavenn4235]

He's a genius and Australian treasure. He has won multiple awards for his writing of he score & lyrics of the stage musical Matilda. His Pope song is very controversial but as a parent Yiu will get it

[@Sydneysider1310]

Agree with all you’ve said except you don’t need to be a parent to get the Pope song. Just in touch with your humanity 💫

[@coreenavenn4235]

@@Sydneysider1310 the disgusting acts by men against children is universally despised. And yet people still go to church.

[@sybilbird]

A couple of my favourite tim minchin songs is inflatable you and the peace song. Funny as!

[@zararobnett8284]

Lmao 🤣 We experienced that first time watch together :) as a parent of four kids, that made me hysterically laugh

[@cindyshawver9986]

wow, i subbed to you so fast !!.....ur smart, funny and you have such a dirty little laugh......i love that !!.....LOL

[@troystewart7730]

This is a brilliant example of how good his piano is- he plays Yamaha because he says they are faster while others have more depth in tones. This is also an example how he weaves 3 songs together into 1- somehow. And for you- wanna be rock star- kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpvPaKd5fpeVm5I Tim sings to you

[@785boats]

I would love to hear your dear wife's reaction to this song.

[@HaveMonkeyWillDance]

We have all imagined smashing our fist into that screaming maw...but amazingly, virtually none of us do it and then they grow up and steal petrol money. You just don't do it, but oh, how you'd like a Dingo to do it for you sometimes. Cracking song. Cracking reaction.

[@coma13794]

Thank you, Nick Kroll, for another great TM reaction!

[@JustJmax]

😂😂

[@richardwilson5560]

You laughed way to hard. (Me too.) Thanks for a great reaction!

[@JustJmax]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@Jenifer_R_]

Honest, actual REAL TIME reaction!!! This is rare, people!! Savour it!!

[@kcrot2566]

Tim is a genius

[@gailseatonhumbert]

He was a new father when he wrote this one🙂

[@Chumber3403]

It was his second child though

[@dragon_toad]

Some of his stories about parenthood - never seen my mother agree with a comedienne more in her life

[@abekane7038]

I hope Confessions is on your list, it's one of his (in my opinion) three best songs along with the two you've already had a listen to

[@clowdymoon7464]

He just had a little baby by that time. Also, the Dingo story comes from a real story where a mom went to jail acused of murder because her little baby dissapeared and she said that a "dingo took it. This was only proven to be true when another Dingo tried to eat another baby.

[@sssigsauer2266]

In Texas a lot of parents have used beer and small amounts of whiskey in baby bottles. Course that was years ago, don’t think many do it nowadays anymore. They used beer more than anything and only in extreme occasions. Like it was Friday, or Monday possibly Wednesday no other choice Thursday or was that Tuesday. Anyway it hardly ever happened. I’m passed my 60’s and no I don’t have any children but yes I do know that it happened luckily I don’t like beer really, now whiskey.......😂😂😂😂 have a great weekend folks and best wishes to you all and Greetings from West Texas land of Sun , Fun and Sand.

[@jemxs]

There is no subject Tim won't go to! Hasn't been doing much comedy stuff lately been composing musicals and last year released a more straight up music album..which is really good. Has been doing some comedy performances recently in Australia. The world is his oyster so can choose when and what he likes.

[@jackwhitbread4583]

Tim retired from comedy 10 years ago, he doesn't like to be pigeon holed so he moved on a decade ago, he wrote the music for 2 Broadway musicals has a more serious studio album out and has just finished filming the 2nd season of his hit TV show upright, well worth watching btw thought the show was incredible. He sometimes still performs some of his comedy songs but you won't be getting any new comedy material from Tim

[@jenhalbert3001]

yeah, Tim is a genius on the piano

[@Davey_bfg71]

Somebody once said “God makes ‘em so cute so that you don’t kill you and makes ‘em so small that they don’t kill you!” 😆

[@annedunne4526]

I think all us parents have felt like this.

[@ksay7649]

Such a cute giggle at 5.17

[@Joshualuv13]

Omg ...I think everytime I hear this ! 😂So wrong but yet so right all at same time !

[@kathymacdonald2243]

Tim wrote the music to Matilda the musical. You should check out the school song

[@elthamborn5411]

A dingo stole my baby is real. A dingo entered a tent and took its prey.

[@elizabethdale616]

Yeah he's still active. I listened to this video at 12am while feeding the baby. First time I revisited it as a parent and it hits so much HARDER now!! He wrote the music for the matilda musical, played Judas in Jesus's christ superstar, and last year ( i think) he released his first album of original material that wasn't from a previous ahow

[@Bushranger28]

I like all his stuff, but Drowned is great for a non-comedy song.

[@Mewvision]

STORM, STORM, STORM!!! And the dingo reference google Lindy Chamberlain. Also Tim wrote the music to Matilda the musical which is awesome!

[@picklemat4619]

Dingo ate my baby is a real thing. A baby got ripped from a tent and a mother said it was dingoes. She ended up in jail for it and was later realised and also found evidence of baby clothes in a dingoes hideout

[@jameshogue2007]

I'm not a parent so this didn't hit me as one of his funnier ones, still funny, but 'Inflatable You' funny it is not. also you may enjoy 'Not Perfect' a clever and only slightly funny song that has become one of my favorites. 'Darkside' (awesome version) is a must as is 'Storm' (non animated version). Hope these are on the list! So many more too!!

[@li22ietopper26]

He's back in Australia with his family and yes, he is still writing

[@lemonade3809]

Ain't parenthood grand 😂 my only child died 10 months ago and I laugh. She also would have laughed her .^÷$ off. Missed showing her this. Bad me.

[@kyeburger00]

So glad you laughed at this. So many people can't see the humour. Like your said though, been there Tim

[@janeenharris3074]

I told my daughter to listen to it when she was pregnant, to give her a heads up on what you go through. She did, and thought I was depraved. Her baby is 10 months old now, and she sees the funny side. You have to live it to understand it.

[@chrismorris76]

Listen to the whole of Tim’s Matilda musical… 🙂

[@stevecampbell9670]

I remember Jeremy Clarkson saying that a Mazarati was like a toddler. "It's quite annoying most of the time but if anyone tried to take it from you, you would kill them."

[@johan.ohgren]

Stephen Lynch also has a "lullaby", you should check it out.

[@lynette.]

You will be able to play this to your kids.☺️🤗

[@larsgrass1899]

Azaria Chamberlain was killed by a dingo in Australia, it's really tragic, and it's sad that's now a meme.

[@sibertiger1970]

Her name was Azaria

[@larsgrass1899]

@@sibertiger1970 thank you! I had the wrong name in my head.

[@larsgrass1899]

@@sibertiger1970 I can't believe I made this comment a year ago

[@sharonrodgers1136]

Watch the cellist he can't stop laughing

[@MrLocomitive]

My favourite is "Thank you God".

[@zorgbarbarian2523]

If you are looking for a Tim Minchin musical that has a deeper meaning you should check out "15 minutes". It also has some pretty good dancing.

[@glacieractivity]

I like that man a lot

[@goldboy150]

Woody Allen Jesus, 3 minute song, dark side and storm are musts.

[@B3thBakes]

You grew on me is a great one if you haven't seen it yet😂😂

[@AussieGirl235]

KZbin doesn’t automatically give you the highest definition. You have to select it in the settings of that video

[@clintonburr852]

The dingo taking a baby is a real thing

[@jackwhitbread4583]

Not really, many more people are killed by domestic dogs than dingos in Australia. The Dingo poses very little threat to humans

[@clintonburr852]

@@jackwhitbread4583 I didn’t say it was a common occurrence but it is in reference to an actual particular dingo attack on Lindy Chamberlain’s child

[@sclark9011]

Comedy is looking at self and life, we can all identify with sleep deprivation from our little angels, sadly the woke police and cancell culture bullies are trying to make us not laugh at ourselves or geniuses like Tim Minchin. check out his education credibilty and music skill not only with performing at the piano but writing songs and musicals as well !!! well done Tim we love you man !! your quick wit and inteligent humour is hilariously funny. thanks mate keep up the good work !!!.... oh you're welcome don't minchin it.😉

[@user-zr6ee6lb9m]

Literally noone is trying to stop you listening to tim minchin. The obsession with cancel culture is as tedious as the thing itself

[@racheljoseph1221]

I sent this to a friend of mine who is expecting his first child with his wife and he thought it was hilarious.

[@MrLocomitive]

BTW He's a self-taught pianist!

[@troystewart7730]

Here is Tim doing stand up. About this topic - babies- new babies- he talks about his wife’s humour kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGGrf6htbNlma5Y

[@urjuhh]

Tim wrote this "to the second half of his two children" or something like that 😛

[@phil-anthrophist3960]

Yes a dingo really did take a baby

[@biancamartin1414]

Tim minchin is way too talented. Please try one of its beat poem (Storm is fantastic).

[@christyzeeaquarianated2600]

Storm is pure genius!

[@kcinsti]

Thank you for being honest. There is no shame in vulnerability, we're flawed creatures, constantly trying to balance base instinct with the understanding evolution grants us.

[@colmastro4373]

Tim minchin- storm, thank you god and the pop song are by far his best. Storm is incredible Lulaby is terrible, he's even said it was a stupid comedy song he made in 5mins

[@WeirdGuy4928]

Have you heard of Dan Bull? If not, I would love to see you react to him. He's a British rapper, doing mostly video game raps. I would recommend his Civilization epic rap or South Park Stick of Truth rap.

[@JustJmax]

Never heard of Dan Bull, but will absolutely check him out. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@stebaker7736]

Please give thank you god a reaction too. You won't be disappointed 👍

[@emcsquared8681]

Thank you god is a must hear from Tim

[@MrDawe15]

Please, check out Storm from Tim Minchin

[@ruthbarrett770]

I don't know if you have seen this, really ties in to the whole tired parents thing. And Catherine Tate is a legend, especially Nan. Enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4CTh6muib2gr7M

[@ValerieKerr11]

I'm really surprised that nobody has questioned the line about singing "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da in the exact voice of Ringo", a reference to an old Beatles song from 1967.

[@elbruces]

Nothing to question there.

[@fredakharlo9062]

Chamberlains' baby was taken by a dingo, mother went to prison, released miscarriage of justice.

[@rosmeeker1964]

The painting...needs to come up on the right side...just a tad. Please?

[@Krieghandt]

Don't forget his Biblical masterpiece: My Neighbor's Ass

[@darthshrek1]

I found this video because I was looking for reactions to Tim Minchin. I would really like to see you react to a music group called Jinjer. They have a song called Pisces I HIGHLY recommend. Anyway, interesting reaction. Not subscribed yet, we will see how you react to Jinjer.

[@JustJmax]

Thank you for the suggestion, I will be sure to add Jinjer to my list. I hope to see you again!

[@TitanSummers]

Any Parent who says they have never had these thoughts just a little bit ARE LIERS.

[@crazyratlady3026]

🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂🥰🥰🥰

[@mattd7828]

Yup, hilarious, but pretty straight forward (apart from the epic music). Every parent knows. I guess there might be a twist on the final line... we love our kids more as they grow, which is also closer to looking dead via old age. Y'know, in case you have to flip the explanation to avoid sounding like a psycho dad to an 8 yr old. Also, I'm hoping you figured out how to blur your playback so you can do some Bo Burnham.

[@JustJmax]

Didn't realize I'd need to blur his videos. I just finished editing one, I'll have to go back and adjust the playback

[@mattd7828]

@@JustJmax Some may not require it, I've seen some reactions do that, though.

[@dawnmccormick9387]

You guys should just listen without interrupting so much.

[@thesuburbansings]

ugh. Dude, you go too heavy on 'reaction video face' when there is nothing happening.

[@JustJmax]

Noted, thanks for the feedback!