Jessica Darrow - Surface Pressure (From "Encanto")

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[@VsAngeel]

ok

[@unapersonad5768]

Great.

[@LumityTrioE2]

Aight cool

[@Clararached324]

Ooooh 👌

[@rachelplumley8767]

More Camilo please . . .

[@elmerthewizard]

"I'm pretty sure I'm worthless if I can't be of service." Yeah, that line hits home.

[@funtimepichustudios]

Big time

[@nativeoutdoors1780]

Ehh it's mostly true just is what it is

[@pixiestxNyomouf]

Yep, and I'm still suffering with it. This gives me hope

[@funtimepichustudios]

@@pixiestxNyomouf Same

[@randomman7212]

this whole entire song hits way too close to home for me lmfao

[@eternaltae]

I just love how throughout this song she's protective of Mirabel, like how she fixes her glasses its just a small but cute lovable gesture 🥺

[@dwadarcywuaguilar.4530]

And that she saying she's not strong enough Cause it show that she doesn't want to fail or fall down on her knees You can hear the tone of voice her voice that she doesn't want to fall down

[@kittykirterria5439]

I was hoping I wasn't the only that noticed that

[@mokmok564]

@TommyGaming 🅥 why are you pretending to be someone you're not

[@LexiDango]

Dang it I was going to comment that lol

[@lovinavargas-carriedo2698]

She takes care of her and immediately blocks her from any threat. Even the "keep Going" feels like it's advice for maribel. The rest of the song is catharsis but that moment is for her sister.

[@annabethdiana5857]

“Watch as she buckles and bends but never breaks…no mistakes” why am I so emotional every time this line comes?

[@slayyy9758]

same!

[@M_Noeli]

Same!

[@Nala2]

Same!

[@pupandruff]

same!

[@ku8721]

You'll always make mistakes... but never catch a break.

[@BlueBerry20071]

The short, happy break before the main chorus comes back is genuinely depressing. It represents that indescribable feeling so well. You get a moment to rest, only to immediately be put back under stress again. You're so used to it by that point that you don't even feel anything but an "ok..." anymore.

[@ndzalln]

The last clip where she literally has the entire weight of the WHOLE town on her shoulders! Such a powerful song. Really makes you think about your own family and the roles people have.

[@noelssamdez97]

true

[@jeaninatheneko86]

And the sun Guess Luisa carries the whole solar system Applaud this goddess👏👏👏

[@ThePa1riot]

She compares herself to Hercules but the song keeps comparing her to another figure. Atlas. Weight of the world literally on her shoulders in several segments of the song.

[@mpirerecords2204]

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[@yellowcrusader8585]

For real I relate to her strugle my dad had multiple heart attacks when I was a kid and being the only boy I kinda got all the responsibility

[@spaghetits1338]

I am OBSSESSED with the “drip drip drip” and the “no cracks, no breaks, no mistakes” at the end. This song is so good

[@its.kay.rose.]

same here

[@aleeka7489]

FRR

[@shoukokomi1258]

I Agree ! :)

[@feychin373]

SAMEE

[@hollyscreativeart4976]

Same omlll

[@alelitb]

I am the oldest sister and this song gets me every single time and brings me to tears. It's sad to see how families put a lot of burden and expectations into a brand new little life. That is why many of us, the oldest siblings out there have in common feeling unheard, not validated, unseen, as if you were going to solve all the family issues yet you have in your power to work on this, transform it, and let it go to prevent passing, as much as you can, to next generations. Personally, this song and let it go from Frozen are two really powerful songs with great lyrics.

[@MATERIALFORCE122]

Yeah I'm The oldest sibling in my family and I relate to most of the things she's singing

[@flawincode2175]

Me too except I am an only child and I still can relate

[@Avatarlover08]

i’m the youngest and have 2 older brothers so in a way i can somewhat relate to all 3 sisters

[@travelmanners]

Same I relate so much I cried the whole time.

[@captainngoose]

Just a reminder here that Luisa is the middle child lol

[@braddivens5179]

This song is absolutely brilliant in that it takes a character that could be a 1-dimensional, the super physically strong character and then gave her an insane amount of depth in a single song.

[@Tophatism]

Its like...the entire theme of the movie. They even spell it out in the end. Everyone is more than their abilities.

[@chrispixel]

​@@Tophatism I really like that. Also, it shows in how Abuella is one of the most important characters, but doesn't show any powers.

[@king4bear]

Would have preferred way more time with the character honestly

[@sadiajama4494]

Mmhmm

[@ko7577]

She has as much depth as a narcissistic martyr who views human interaction and self-sacrifice as a curse.

[@angel-hu3bp]

"See if she can handle every family burden" Holy shit that hit hard.

[@alherx999]

it does hits home

[@rebecasiqui1315]

It really does this part got me real bad I started bawling :,)

[@BigMama2Nini]

This whole song hits me so hard. I'm salty that a Disney movie called out my deep thoughts 😛

[@fayepatrice1672]

@@BigMama2Nini I was too. I couldn't believe I was crying at a Disney movie...

[@jelly6077]

This line got me SOBBING

[@rinokumura678]

I absolutely LOVE the detail of the final 'domino' Luisa is struggling to hold up is her own door, showcasing the tremendous weight of it and how hard it is to carry the responsibility of having one of the strongest gifts in her family. Feeling the need to protect everyone because of it, especially her younger sister Mirabel. She may be able to move mountains and churches but nothing is heavier than the burden of having your beloved town and family rest on your shoulders.

[@nightbane2889]

Similar I like the scene from 2:30 on! Red for danger as the pressure piles on with the saddness and fear on her, blue for safety as she protects them all as she is confident and unwavering. It really shows how she is feeling compared to what she shows and does.

[@J.Blazer]

@@nightbane2889 Adding on to this: the blue there representing safety is ironic, as the blue appears with their house, and that's what nearly puts her under, more than any of the other things she lifts. It shows even more so that while she protects her family from danger, the biggest danger to her is them, and the pressure they place on her. I know that's what the entire song's about, but they show tell it again, all of it, right there with the colors and house.

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[@shrebbz89]

1000th like 👍

[@chase_theweeb3129]

Yo i made an oc on a game (on roblox called gacha online) And my gf says : That oc looks like Rin Okumura : And i looked him up and it did XD

[@nikkiu.2148]

2:43 "Give it to your sister, it doesn't hurt, and see if she can handle every family burden." too relatable

[@Izzylizy123]

it is so good that time i love it

[@ko7577]

"Family is burden" - Disney No wonder they're crumbling

[@richiewrites7874]

​@@ko7577 ?? thats not what the line meant at all ?? it states that every burden that the family carries was being carried by the eldest, not that the family is burden itself. how did u manage to completely change the message . if there r financial problems , THATS the burden to the family

[@Lily-dj9ji]

​@@ko7577 Disney is NOT saying family itself is a burden, it is the things that happen in a family that are burdensome NOT that family itself is burden, how slow are you?

[@MrBombermann27]

every Asian relates

[@SomeWhatAnimations]

"I'm pretty sure I'm worthless if I can't be of service" That line is like a gut punch every time.

[@ssloom3971]

You mean 0:48 ?

[@amyartlover]

I love how she's protecting Mirabel throughout this song. She even fixes her glasses

[@octoking8113]

Can I get a time stamp for that?

[@fizzysooda4772]

@@octoking8113 1:53

[@octoking8113]

@@fizzysooda4772 thx. Much appreciated! 😊

[@laurenc4138]

I know it’s so precious, even while telling her how hurt she is she can’t ever stop (in her eyes, and because of Abuelas influence) she’s still helping while being vulnerable. The hug at the end was so precious, my favorite part in the movie tbh.

[@Annie_Annie__]

And when Mira looks uncomfortable or scared by Luisa’s strength and the burden she’s carrying, that’s when Luisa starts dancing. Even though she’s still singing about her burdens and struggles, she’s doing a fun dance as if to show Mirabel “see, it’s okay. We’re having fun” even though the fun part is all on the outside. It’s just for show to make Mirabel feel better.

[@cecefernandes5657]

2:33 I love that during this whole part Mirabel really sees past everything and has a connection with her sister. You can see in her face how devastated she is to see her sister under so much weight. But then Luisa breaks into dance and makes it fun again as not to worry Mirabel because this whole time she's been protecting her both physically and emotionally.

[@ganbarazan]

I truly believe that the house didn’t give Mirabel a gift because she didn’t need one: her innate empathy is the greatest gift to her family.

[@a.g.demada5263]

@@ganbarazan good point 👍

[@ten5h1]

I think my favorite part is after the song when Mirabel just hugs her and says she does too much.

[@puppycatsbee]

@@ten5h1 oh definitely! mirabel's such a lovely character

[@amarethedog873]

such a lovely detail omg

[@jeoncoconut4858]

as an eldest sibling here, I remember trying not to cry here since my sister and brother are watching Encanto with me so I don't want to show them that I'm being affected by this song since I don't want to put guilt on them, I especially relate to the lyrics "give it to your sister, your sister's stronger" we're always expected to be the strong one, I remember how my aunt told me in the hospital that I can't cry or breakdown infront of my dad or my siblings even tho I'm literally dying inside when my mom died. it hurts how my mom was already buried but I still couldn't cry and only brokedown when I no longer can't hold it, I cried on my friend's shoulder in a school toilet when I returned after missing months of class because I got told that I might need to repeat my whole school year (fortunately my History teacher helped me reaching out to my other subject teachers)

[@apkanne]

Hope you are hanging in there, I'm sorry you have gone through so much and just hope you are feeling like you can cry / talk when you want and need to.

[@_blanc]

I’m sorry for your loss, you are incredibly strong and I don’t think it’s wrong to show weakness you aunt isnt right and shouldn’t say that

[@SomeWhatAnimations]

a know it’s probably obvious but the visuals and idea of physical “pressure” are amazing representations of what mental pressure really feels like. This song and Luisa’s whole character profile is so relatable and I think that’s why everyone loves this song so much. It’s so common to feel this pressure and the physical representations of it really get the point across.

[@amandawarren9839]

"Give it to your sister it doesn't hurt and see if she can handle every family burden" and " I'm pretty sure I'm worthless if I can't be of service" are the lines that absolutely slay me

[@gtucci02]

For me it’s those but also “give it to your sister and never wonder if the same pressures could’ve pulled you under” 😦

[@Rae-qo8lx]

I always cry everytime I listen to that part

[@jiminsjams4028]

I crying rn😢

[@bignoob819]

That reminds me off my sister

[@MeMeC283]

Felt - i love how i see myself in so many characters 😫

[@ZXBoY14]

Watch as she buckles and bends but never breaks, no mistakes" and "give it to your sister and never wonder if the same pressure would have pulled you under" both those lines and how they were delivered were simply phenomenal.

[@YungTripp]

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[@Frostfern94]

As well as the bit JUST before that first one. "Give it to your sister, it doesn't hurt and see if she can handle the family burden"

[@sianni1122]

That's facts 💯 👌🏽

[@Starmfbee305]

Por donde estás p it rd go o ok go if fooo

[@scorpiusjoecrux2039]

Appeals to me

[@ster950]

I don’t now if anyone’s said this, but I LOVE the animation during the musical numbers. It’s just buttery smooth, and I love the visual language that shows how she’s buckling under the pressure on the inside, while the lyrics are mostly her trying to keep things together on the outside.

[@staringcorgi6475]

It has life and passion unlike wish

[@goldengriffon]

As the eldest and "responsible one", who always seems to be running around putting out fires and is first to be looked to for solutions to problems, this hit hard.

[@jd_knight90]

I'm the eldest, not just of my parents but of the whole generation for my family, I was expected to be responsible. This song is like everything I felt all in that short number

[@M_Noeli]

Frr us oldest siblings always have it the hardest (just my opinion) 😢

[@ko7577]

@@jd_knight90 Oh my God, you were expected to be responsible and care for other people? What a burden that must be lol

[@ko7577]

@@M_Noeli Actually, middle children have it the hardest and later on in life have the most trouble. The oldest is usually held up as an example to them and viewed as more of a "golden child."

[@Lily-dj9ji]

​​@@ko7577 it varies between families who's treated lesser, my family, my mom used to abuse my youngest brother the most thank goodness we are out of that house now 🙏🏻

[@plushqueen504]

The facial expressions in this movie are everything to me. They do a really good job of enhancing and enforcing the idea and mood of the scene.

[@oladipupoolowabi9316]

I know right especially in we don't talk about Bruno pepe facial expressions shows so muchhhh and i hardly see anyone talking about it

[@path5657]

I agree!! The body language is amazing as well! Facial expressions and body language are most important parts of communication so it's amazing to see it done so well in animation. Makes them seem way more realistic!

[@bonniedykstra6722]

I know right, it’s really well made

[@johnschwalb]

This movie is a masterclass on cloth simulation. The way all the dresses flow. The shirts rincle and stretch. I can not get over the fabrics in this movie.

[@reygallegos4912]

I love movies that you can watch it several times and see something different each time. This movie was well made.

[@DakuJTenshi]

Oddly enough, i appreciate this song more as a younger sibling. It genuinely reminds me of my older siblings about the pressure they feel as the oldest and the ones who have the weight of our parents' expectations on them constantly. How often they protected the younger siblings from feeling such things

[@lordtoast344]

I like how further into the song she seems more confident or happier because all that worry she had,she was able to talk it out and feel relieved to get it out of her chest

[@zombified.ragdoll]

I love how she carries her sister like she's a baby while avoiding the geysers

[@vandemark1760]

And boosts up into the sky like friggin' Superman. Pretty awesome

[@homohours9947]

thats how you carry babies ? 😭💀

[@mellymologist9399]

@@homohours9947 yes

[@ashnasingh4182]

@Skou Lou ddddd

[@zen4realfightman426]

More like a football

[@Ishma3l]

“Watch as she buckles and bends but never breaks…No Mistakes” 🔥

[@request4727]

I love that scene

[@Exoticghost-rk6rw]

No mistakes joe mana

[@flopisthebest]

@@Exoticghost-rk6rw made me crack up idk why

[@Exoticghost-rk6rw]

@@flopisthebest thanks it just fits somehow

[@flopisthebest]

@@Exoticghost-rk6rw yes

[@amithpandit4043]

This song is so relatable. Give the songwriter an award already!

[@kalebcarrillo6069]

Love how this song reaches out to so many people, especially older siblings as you’re expected to take care of your younger siblings when you’re parents aren’t around while also needing to deal with school and a job in some cases. It feels like too much and as if a single mistake will ruin everything so you push yourself into a situation where you feel as if you’re carrying your family on your back

[@jellyli436]

the whole song is meaningful and deeply touches the heart, the pain and everything thats under our mask. Luisa's face at the end. Seriously, broke my heart.

[@trippssardines6708]

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[@MEEITSME]

I cried listening to it cause I related to it so hard lmao

[@catherinele2260]

for me, it wasn't the ending face but the one at 2:36 that gets me- where she's looking at her sister as she's slowly losing her grip on the rocks piling on her. It's like her little moment of weakness before snapping out of it and putting on her strong face again as the friggin house falls on her.

[@jellyli436]

@@catherinele2260 yes its that part that i cried at qwq it hits so hard and when she said "give it to your older sister, it doesnt hurt".. it hurts.

[@catherinele2260]

@@jellyli436 yeh Q~Q It hurt me too. I cried too many times watching that movie ;u;

[@thehellhoundsarehere6744]

Honestly, this song had the best delivery. Kudos to Jessica Darrow!

[@TheNugettinage]

This and We Don't Talk About Bruno are by far the best two songs in the film

[@Aqabal]

Yes

[@chocoramuwu9735]

@@TheNugettinage agree

[@notcelestial]

@@TheNugettinage you mean the two worst songs

[@annexox9116]

@@notcelestial wdtab is amazing so is surface pressure

[@ConstructiveGamingZone]

The “No Pressure” at the end always brings me to tears disney is truly marvelous musically😢

[@KatEmAll]

“Give it to your sister and never wonder if the same pressure would have pulled you under” hits me every time. This song alone got me to watch this movie.

[@aliciawilliams566]

Same, I heard this song first on Facebook, I watched the movie immediately after watching the song. I love her character, she is incredibly relatable. All of them are relatable in one form or another.

[@shelbycadwell9140]

That line immediately reminded me of the family funerals we've been to where my grief took a back seat so I could be there for my brothers. I'm not physically strong at all, but I'm definitely the one who can put aside my own issues to get things done. And ik that when my parents die (hopefully in the long distant future), it'll be the same way.

[@moirayzabelle5260]

same 😭

[@izarramarisol9288]

Ya know it’s probably obvious but the visuals and idea of physical “pressure” are amazing representations of what mental pressure really feels like. This song and Luisa’s whole character profile is so relatable and I think that’s why everyone loves this song so much. It’s so common to feel this pressure and the physical representations of it really get the point across.

[@flo6051]

Yes! I also love how, even tho it's her song and we are seeing *her* internal struggles, she still puts Mirabel as a priority in every step and tries to keep her safe, for she's protecting her not only from physical harm but also from her mental burdens

[@izarramarisol9288]

@@flo6051 yes! She’s such a good representation of protective siblings too!

[@breevonnebenan794]

BRUH.

[@ryangamble6697]

Yeah, I think we can all relate to it, but at the same time I feel like this is a good song to workout to.

[@naz_sgf]

If I ain’t got the hardest video out right now yu can have my baby mama no cap!!!!!! m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYqugZuuhZ1lp7c

[@dazedandblazed666]

This is one of the most powerful songs to come out of a Disney film, to me. It chokes me up- there's so much to take in and ur given slight relief before made to essentially bottle it back up, and my heart goes out to the many people experiencing that same generational trauma.

[@ko7577]

1940s generational trauma: World War II and 50 million deaths worldwide 1950s generational trauma: Vietnam war 1960s generational trauma: race riots, segregation, Vietnam 1970s generational trauma: Rolling blackouts, high crime rate, Vietnam 1980s generational trauma: The worst inflation in the country's history and the financial death of the working class 1990s generational trauma: Race riots, terrorism, high crime rate 2000s generational trauma: 9/11, Afghanistan and Iraq wars, recession 2010s generational trauma: COVID-19 2020s generational trauma: Helping little sister with math, being asked to do dishes, and "responsibility that cuts into Fortnite time"

[@chrysta4433]

Emotional throughout the whole song. I cry when the stones fall. 😭😭

[@IZabellaArtZ]

the beautiful face expressions when shes taking on the rocks and then the house. the fear in her eyes as she looks at her sister, asking for help, but then she realizes she has to handle it herself- so she looks away. its fucking beautiful..

[@Jennifer-ok6cv]

The look in her eyes at the end was so powerfully animated.

[@trippssardines6708]

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[@sephpratt9493]

Yes! So many beautiful details!

[@incaseofamnesia6380]

I don't think it's her asking for help. It's her realizing the fallout if she isn't strong enough, i.e. her sister's demise. She can't stop because her family depends on her. So she's able to find the strength to do what she's always done.

[@MayFraser7]

@@incaseofamnesia6380 Honestly, I tear up at this spot every time. Like the anxiety and weight she has to carry, and the fear of the fallout. Ugh! Such a real thing!

[@deceasedsalmon825]

When she looks at Mirabel, her face usually gets softer, and it hardens when she faces threats or things she needs to carry. I love how it adds to the song and how she makes herself look brave and tough towards everything, but can show how she feels to her sister.

[@155chipmunkz]

Luisa may have incredible strength but she's still a human with emotions.

[@theSheighani42]

I also love how as she's singing you HEAR where she's human, normal voice instead of the grough (gruff + rough) voice she normally uses. And when it cracks right before the song, showing where she's the person inside rather than this invincible persona she normally has

[@snowysea3942]

Fr she’s probably one of the best big sisters in Disney history she really tries to be the best sister she can

[@mirandarae7678]

Ll

[@Zxolot1]

Who’s here in 2024? Edit:Yeah this is the most liked comment I’ve ever gotten

[@CoolGuyepicguy1]

Me

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me!!

[@_fish_ka]

Ja!!

[@annmarie8012]

Hola

[@OliviaCrain-cp1zx]

Me

[@TheShadowgirlaa12]

She's tough and strong but she loves her family and protects them. She always nice to her sisters and when someone asks her something to do she replies so sweet. I want more of her!!

[@Leviathandk]

Everyone does. That's whats causing the pressure ;)

[@starsfornafisa]

@@Leviathandk so true

[@zibodniro]

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[@jessicaxrabbitxx]

This song just hits in all the spots...one of the best Disney songs ever. Big sister anthem.

[@notmyrrodrick4387]

@@mikhailvissarionovich7706 loll someones mad

[@Posyopues2007]

@@mikhailvissarionovich7706 don't tell me you were offended by the comment re a Disney song?! 🤣🤣 XDDDD

[@Posyopues2007]

@@johnlon8505 bro he just called another guy literal 13 year old edgy boy that sounds like he was angry and spoke without thinking, he didn't even say why.

[@notmyrrodrick4387]

@@johnlon8505 is this a copy pasta? I'm not reading that lmao

[@Posyopues2007]

@@johnlon8505 Said by the guy who copies and pastes an entire bible to summarize a feeling and if your comments are memes you know they're not funny.

[@DarkCrimson957]

I love how in almost every shot pretty much she was protecting her little sister. Really pushing home how much she is there for her family "in service" to them as her only purpose, and that scene where she's holding her over the steep cliff and it cracks translates to me that doing that is breaking her, constantly dragging her down to save everyone, to hold them up. Pressure in other words. Its a really good song made better with good visuals.

[@rjtimmerman2861]

Hands down favourite song of the movie.

[@nevrsarcastic2915]

One of the most telling things is that even while she’s singing about struggling to be good enough, in the clip she’s still only focused on protecting Mirabel (from falling things and such) I know it isn’t a part of what actually happens in the story, but it shows just how dedicated she is to her family.

[@bluedarkdarklin2552]

She even clapped goddamn Cerberus to protect Mirabel. Like, bro, I want a big sis like that.

[@xsargantxshaftx7997]

@@bluedarkdarklin2552 my big sis is like that 😭

[@milicia93]

@@bluedarkdarklin2552 I have 2 big sisters like her

[@tanjiro6522]

Haha my sister would kill every god and creature in the world to 0protect me😀

[@ayelenacosta4899]

She also actually takes the time to put on Mirabel's glasses for her just before the doors start falling

[@demiboy6143]

Can we just talk about how emotional the part where everything falling on her is and how worried Maribel is but she knows it’s not something she could do. It just hits so hard 😩

[@christianjohnson4186]

I know right

[@SwiftKey1t]

I love how during the song, even though Luisa is letting out her insecurity and stress of being the strongest one in the family, she still keeps Mirabel safe. Its quite cute and its genuinely sweet to see. Despite her being tired and stressed and everything, she doesnt take it out on Mirabel. She saves her from danger with her strength, aka what shes stressed and what shes pressured about, which I find genuienly heart wrenching. Its bittersweet...and i love it Oh, not to mention how despite her brute strength, she's gentle to Mirabel, like how she carefully adjusts her glasses.

[@johnpoulos2004]

"Who am I if I can't carry it all?" that's the line that hit hard

[@ko7577]

Well if people can't carry it all, they end up homeless, starving, and alone, so I hope this character realizes that what she's experiencing is just... life

[@averyjames0501]

​@ko7577 your mummy probably didn't teach you mental health is a thing did she honey?She didn't tell you that people often have mental issues and not only physical ones, conditions that they just can't deal with alone, and they get treated for them huh? How about you go to a psychiatrist to find out? And solve that shtload of issues you've got going on? Who hurt you hun? Educate urself before you come back here, you're pitiful

[@imaginationlord]

Everyone is understandably in awe of her appearance, being feminine with big muscles, but what stood out to me was her voice. Having a character with a deep voice that is still celebrated in song and isn't at any point the butt of the joke is so rare, I love it so much.

[@JillWouters]

Yeah me too! Her voice was the first that took my attention and that made me come back to listen the song again and again. I also love the glotal stop when she says moun'ains. Strong, buff, but still feminine. I love Luisa too. I loved the endscene where she's slung in a hammock and offered a drink, like "Here girl, you damn well deserved this. Enjoy."

[@bboops23]

As a deep voiced woman this stood out so much. Alto women are the villains or the old maids. Not the reliable, beloved sibling. My whole life I've had one Disney song that wasn't a guys part I could sing and it was Ursula who was based on a drag queen. That's what people think of my deep voice. There are a handful of songs by some of the mezzo-soprano princesses that I can sing, but those are few and far between and often have a high note that kills it. But here's a true alto song by a character who's not elderly and not evil.

[@thatjeff7550]

Even moreso, when she sings about her confidence, her voice is deep. When she's singing about her dreams and fears, it's higher. So confidence is shown as deep, anxiety as high.

[@murrfeeling]

I think, historically, people have pigeonholed female vocal ranges . It took a long time to recognize the value of black gospel song styles that defy the "rules" of mainstream vocal training. This and Lego Movie 2's Not Evil (Tiffany Haddish) both push the limits, being great songs with female vocalists that don't have the "standard female vocal" delivery.

[@arctrog]

@@murrfeeling i mean over the years deeper male voices have been pushed out of the industry too, at least in terms of standalone music.

[@flowerfaerie8931]

Can we just appreciate how amazing Luisa’s choreography is here? The way she moves is almost hypnotizing.

[@j4r3d29]

You’re weird

[@j4r3d29]

@@melissal.lanier4823 it’s a cartoon

[@crocpot6606]

@@j4r3d29 it's just appreciating the animation and fluidity of the movements ! nothing weird about that :D

[@j4r3d29]

@@crocpot6606 But you don’t have to be so weird and cringey about it

[@marioluigi911]

The hips when she bumps the rocks away. Amazing

[@user-fy5ep5ve1j]

2:20 ''This growing pressure, keeps growing keep going, Cause all we know is'' Im so obsessed with that part😋

[@welcome2pominville29]

This song has no right to go as hard as it does. Absolute banger.

[@diamondplayz2145]

True

[@Ella_catt]

Too true

[@ShortHax]

“I’m pretty sure I’m worthless if I can’t be of service” Even as someone who has no siblings, this hit hard

[@lipepsene]

I USED to fell like that, but them I realized nobody really cared, my siblings were even more independent than me, then I decided to live selfishly: I decide what I want to do and I measure my own worth, as the saying goes: “before you take care of others you have to be able to take care of yourself”

[@RocketPooch]

Same. I'm also an only child, and I constantly put others above myself and do everything I can to help other people because I think it's what I should do, and I only feel satisfied with myself and my actions if it's benefiting someone else and helping or making them happy.

[@sayo_uwu637]

I’m the younger sibling but I’ve gotten hit by it anyway

[@eieiross]

i feel you

[@jarred1015]

as an only child I feel you. I make one tiny mistake my dad goes beserk and I get damaged emotionally. I wish they would inflict the pain physically cause that would heal. These things made me develop depression and sometimes I just dont eat. One day I got hurt really bad emotionally and i didnt eat. Skipped breakfast, skipped snack,skipped lunch and ate like a tiny portion when it was dinner. I just wish my parents would be happier and proud of me.

[@qqqqqqqqqqqq121212]

Luisa’s face is just so impeccable throughout this song, it moves so seamlessly from brimming confidence to harrowing anxiety and back again - just watch her face, it’s sooo good!

[@alisalevenseller2796]

Sometimes her voice even sounds like it’s going to crack with tears from the stress. So well done.

[@daisyli9597]

Yes!

[@spasskeks]

After years it still hits so hard to hear this song and makes me tear up. Absolute masterpiece

[@D05015]

It's not only a really good beat. its deep meaning and the emotions too that makes it perfect. A lot of people can relat to it easily

[@different_angle1742]

The "No mistakes" After she gets up after being crushed gives me chills

[@davidharshman7645]

Not to mention Mirabela's look of horror as she realizes just how much her sister has constantly pressed onto her...those back to back images are striking.

[@machineofthe6thriver430]

The line that always gets me is “watch as she buckles and bends but never breaks” showing how people view her as being invincible since she has super strength, and may even, not abuse her but push a lot onto her because she’s able to take it, but this expectation makes her constantly worry of a threat that she can’t defend, or being overwhelmed by so much that she’s unable to keep it up. Such a good song.

[@gengarfluid]

@@machineofthe6thriver430 That, and "give it to your sister and never wonder / if the same pressure would've put you under;" how they take her physical strength for granted, and treat it as a representation of her own mental health. She's 19, but it's clear she's been handling the burdens of adults since childhood.

[@Error_Detected404]

For me it’s the No Mistakes at the end

[@unknownhermit5897]

I love how this song not only talks about physical strength, but mental strength as well and constantly having to feel like you need to be strong on both ends of the spectrum.

[@MLaak86]

And the fear that it won't be something big that'll break you, but a build up of things you'd easily manage individually.

[@benjones2381]

And gender roles, and roles in Latino families.

[@sm1purplmurderedme583]

ikr i love it

[@user-jp2kw5yg8y]

the way this is one of the thematically best songs Disney has ever made

[@SomeWhatAnimations]

this is my favorite song from the movie. I love how she talks about stress and pressure.

[@caroldevaney7630]

I love the way she smiles at Mirabel. Like, this hurts, it's awful, I won't let you go through that, I'll protect you little sister.

[@izzyjp_]

Bro😭

[@iamluciaaaaaaa]

ikr :(

[@_JustJoe]

I relate to Luisa so much

[@friendlystoryphantom2043]

Okay, that got me a little choked up. Dude! I'm in class!!

[@cutenessoverload96432]

omg =..C

[@emixmilanesa]

I really love the emotion that Luisa's VA puts in the lyrics, she's not just singing, she's feeling the whole song in every verse

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

She started the song a bit strange like she was trying to keep the too artificial spoken voice from other dialogue. But it eventually gets going and she is great.

[@boohooter23]

@@sarasamaletdin4574 that spoken singing thing has a term! It's called recitative

[@Gramamanamanees]

I wonder if Lin had input/direction on the VAs as they sang the songs because I got a lot of the same vibes as hamilton from this movie during the singing parts. Building from spoken word to singing, emoting the lyrics, etc. Dropping the consonant sounds and throwing the voice into the nasal cavity during the hercules verse then immediately jumping into hyper syncopated syllables just sounds so much like Lin-Manuel's work

[@shaurya_cfc]

Put in the work, put in the hours

[@Takazoro]

2:37 gotta be my favorite part

[@Hartz_Art]

Love this song, as the young sibling it makes a person realise some things about your oldest sister. I also loved how the donkey were afraid then were dancing along near the end. 😂

[@Unchained74]

This whole song is nothing but bars. And great message of how many deal with struggles and keep going. two of my favorite bars is : "Diamonds and Platinum, I find'em and flatten'em. and Pressure's like a drip drip drip that'll never stop. Whoa! Pressure that'll tip tip tip til you ready to pop! Luissa killed this..man

[@taleoftwowolves74]

"Under the surface, was Hercules ever like 'yo I don't wanna fight Cerberus'" This line has a major effect in my opinion cause its an entertaining and deep metaphor about having huge things expected of you with no regard over whether its what you want

[@alexthompson9516]

It's a little clunky, but it works.

[@laurenszandstra1832]

And still pick up the sword and shield and still be able defeating the Cerberus

[@kyracaral1804]

And the thing is? Hercules almost certainly didn’t want to fight Cerberus. The only reason he set out to do the Herculean Tasks he became so famous for is cuz the Greek gods had Hercules suffer years of servitude at the hands of some dipshit king who wanted Hercules to fail.

[@thekinginyellow7777]

@@kyracaral1804 I think we're overthinking it.

[@menelik6635]

@@thekinginyellow7777 that's the REAL fun part

[@wagesofsinn3881]

I love that this song isn't just about her being physically strong, but apparently the family has been placing every burden and problem directly on her shoulder to the point that she feels obligated to handle all of it, not just physically but emotionally too.

[@TrueWizardry]

Dude... the Grandma is a terrible person, and realistically, these girls would grow up with an IMMENSE amount of trauma.

[@J-manli]

@@TrueWizardry Abuela isn't being intentionally malicious. She does genuinely care for her family, but like many older people in the real world who grew up during tough times, that fear of losing everything you built and returning to those "dark days" can cloud your judgement and perspective. A simple but common example being how a grandmother who lived off of very little food growing up having the tendency to fatten up her grand children whenever they visit. Their deep rooted fear of not having enough food to go around can spur them to keep overfeeding their grand kids as an understandable, but unhealthy expression of love.

[@aircoolguy5218]

That’s exactly how it is for me I pushed myself too far I tried to take in all of my loved ones problems because I’m a man… I’m supposed to do that, right? Well I guess not because now I’m a complete wreck… lol I remember when I was an extreme nationalist I used to compare it to France vs the US mentality of “NEVER SURRENDER” and “I SURRENDER” well, I guess I’m the French because I surrender.

[@wagesofsinn3881]

@@TrueWizardry From my perspective the issue with Abuela is that she's so obsessed with this positive opinion people have of her perfect and superpowered family that she puts the needs of the people above the needs of any individual. She doesn't even see her family as people anymore, but as powers and services that they can provide. If you notice their powers have very little to do with what they're expected to do for the town, at least with Luisa and her sisters. The oldest daughter can make plants at will. She can solve world hunger with a flick of her finger and all Abuela sees her as is a flower maker and someone pretty to marry off so that she can have great grandkids at some point. Luisa is super strong and super durable so she literally functions as a work horse for everyone in town even stuff that they could be doing for themselves. And because the main character is powerless she's seen as a burden and not even part of the family. Abuela didn't even bother having a room for her made the hard way because her powers didn't manifest in a way that gave her one magically. The way the village views her family is so important to her that when a door opening happens she invites the entire village and has this massive speech about using their gifts to benefit the the people of the village. Abuela is just horrible and that horrible-ness eventually destroys the the house which is used symbolically to represent the family. As you can see in Luisa's song the heaviest thing that nearly crushes her is the house specifically which as I stated is symbolic of the family.

[@wagesofsinn3881]

@@J-manli Intentionally or unintentionally malicious she's still despicable as a person. We can view this by looking at the powers themselves and how they function. On Luisa's side of the family her mother and sisters all have powers based on servicing people. the mother heals people with her cooking, the older sister can grow plants for beautification (though her major contribution to the family according to Abuela is that she's beautiful and easy to marry off, not her power). Luisa is a literal work horse for everyone else in the town (which is why they place her alonside donkeys which are also "beasts of burden"). And of course the main character has no power and is therefore seen as useless. Then you have Antonio's side of the family. All of which are specifically dedicated to gathering information which allows Abuela to remain in control over the village. Shapeshifting, super hearing, talking to animals, and of course the mother's near random weather powers based on emotions. Then you have Bruno. His power was to tell the future, but he usually foresees disasters or negative events, he doesn't change the future or control anything, he just sees what's going to happen and even that's usually just a possibility. This isn't something that Abuela can market off of so she ends up shunning him and treating him badly because he doesn't benefit her directly. That makes Abuela a straight up villain, she might not be as obvious as other Disney villains, but she's manipulative and horrible.

[@AmyAmeliaRoseYT]

This is my favorite song from the movie. I love how she talks about stress and pressure.

[@ko7577]

I love how she talks about stress and pressure as if she's the only person on earth who has them

[@idawuhlmaus1815]

As a mother who has always to be the strong one of the family I totally feel this song.

[@dingoparadox3737]

The facial expressions starting at 2:34 as she holds the rocks really emphasizes how she feels and how it affects her. 10/10 song

[@DigitalGirl10]

Frfr her eyes scream HELP. I GIVEN MY ALL 😢

[@jasmingovers4403]

Dude that's when I completely lose it with tears! It just hits so hard, me being being the oldest and having Latin American roots.. Specially being first generation, the family expects so much..

[@karimaa2257]

😭

[@soumyadipXplore]

That's exactly what I was abt to write..

[@victorqwilleran3331]

@@DigitalGirl10 not just the way her eyes plead for help, but the way she turns her head in shame after having expressed it completely cuts me.

[@LunaMoonArt748]

I love how, even though Luisa is struggling with all of her pressure, she still, through the song, cares for Mirabel. Always catching the rocks before they fall, standing in front of the boulders, stopping to adjust her glasses, etc. It just shows her character and how good of a sister she is.

[@vbernaber2008]

Yes

[@chesterdonnelly1212]

Yes everyone would like a big sister like Luisa

[@bi-lociraptor6322]

I need a sibling like her

[@animeforlife40]

Ikr i wish i had siblings like her

[@Ejay321]

.

[@PeterPorker-sh4pc]

"See if she can hang on a little longer" That hits where it hurts😭😭

[@applepie23692]

"This growing pressure keeps growing, keep going." I love this sentence, both in its meaning, and Jessica's own voice. And the dance moves throughout the songs, are amazing. The fact that they were done by real dancers as a model.

[@mikaylaaa026]

The fact that this movie isn't so shy about showing the problems of seemingly perfect characters since it's a kid's movie is the very reason why so many people love Encanto. I hope Disney keeps making more characters like this

[@YungTripp]

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[@agnese3275]

"give it to your sister, it doesn't hurt and see if she can handle every family burden" made me ugly cry in the movies, the writing in this song is impeccable.

[@elyrrha2607]

considering it was written by lin manuel miranda (hamilton, 21 chump street, in the heights, etc…) yep!

[@FreedomFighter2112]

All the lyrics for Encanto’s 8 songs were written by Lin-Manuel Miranda…creator and writer of Hamilton the Musical and In The Heights musical and movie. The music for Encanto was composed by Germaine Franco, an award-winning Mexican-American composer.

[@krystaljiles]

That line out this song played in my head over and over and over.

[@rwylmm]

Interestingly, when Lin Manuel Miranda wrote that song, he had his older sister in mind!

[@peachgirlx]

The second time I heard it was when it hit me. Those lyrics play in my head over and over. Today I send my mother this song... She still doesn't get it. Unlike the movie my family doesn't get a happy ending with a reunion. I ran away from them before I wasted more years of my life alone and broken for people who don't see me or my struggles. They just expect things of me because I'm family. 😭

[@harrissbisby903]

Every one is talking about the music and its great but the animation is absolutely perfect for this song

[@LaraTonco]

This make me cry everytime...

[@mysticeye4525]

Can't say she's my favourite Disney character ever, but she is probably the best written I have seen. Love this movie.

[@Cheesecake_666]

Agreed best written, but still behind Meg on my top 10.

[@jem_jaqovich]

shes my favourite but i dont watch disney movies so idk any better chars and in my opinion theres probably no better one (in MY opinion, i dont care if its wrong to you or anyone else)

[@Bluumdting]

What about sing 2

[@Bully_who_made_goblin_Jr_cry]

She’s my fav Disney character for sure

[@epic5394]

I like Mirabel most

[@coyotedragon2395]

“I’m pretty sure I’m worthless if I can’t be of service” holy crap that hits me like a ton of bricks every time I hear that line 😭

[@Malackhee]

How you feel about this track? Been workin for a minute, honest feedback is all I ask. 👑❤️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJatloiOppuZrLs

[@dre7635]

@@Malackhee thats gay, this is better kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqSng5-knN6WrLM

[@ip_141]

Ikr? It just hits different 😭

[@Malackhee]

@@dre7635 you have to insult to promote. You’ll never win that way

[@OO-bh8jg]

@@Malackhee neither will you lol

[@friedaweyh1964]

As the oldest sister, that had to deal with depression and the damage my parents inflicted to the Psyche of me and my sisters. This is the story of my life

[@WitheredLeviathan]

Honestly, I think that EVERY older sibling feels this way xD So much pressure to keep the family together, pressure to protect the siblings, etc. Take your pick

[@maxinegaralde6138]

2:33 The look on her face here made my heart break. No matter how strong a person really is we all have our breaking point and sadly this is hers. Children around the world can relate to this.

[@lkaiser407]

Exactly! I love the red part the most because of the emotions she lets out for this little moment, before she is smiling again. Also: i love the contrast to her, having such a large (beautiful) body, a dark voice and this big responsibilty and beeing so soft to her little sister when she puts her glasses back on.

[@Aqabal]

Definitely

[@Fauxvids]

Children around the world can move churches? Why wasn't I given this ability bro what?!

[@everlyscott4596]

2:36 more precisely

[@irisnovaskz]

@@Fauxvids no-😭

[@ouran1290]

"Was Hercules ever like 'Yo, i don't wanna fight Cerberus?'" For real. This song is so relatable. My favorite Disney song to date.

[@xblox1]

so you're saying that the "Was Hercules ever like 'Yo, i don't wanna fight Cerberus?'' is the relatable part?

[@ouran1290]

@@xblox1 not wanting to do something but still doing it.

[@xblox1]

@@ouran1290 yeah i know it was a joke :)

[@chbforlife1277]

This is not one of any of my friends favorite songs, but totally disagree

[@royalaza]

@@xblox1 yes. I am Hercules i can confirm

[@brisnispirs3]

this movie made justice to show how beautiful Colombia really is ,good job disney

[@Lazurikittie]

2 years later and Luisa is still my favorite character in any movie and this song still makes me tear up

[@user-wd9bq4tt8l]

“Watch as she buckles but never breaks”. That line hit me hard.

[@unrivaledlukesalazar]

NO MISTAKES

[@kaiahjaeger1124]

Just pressure like a grip grip grip and it won’t let go! Woah!

[@kubzscoutsfan1]

@@kaiahjaeger1124 pressure like a tik tik tik til it’s ready to blow! Woah!

[@fabiwwz_]

@@kubzscoutsfan1 Give it to your sister and never wonder!

[@KellyofWinxClub]

@@fabiwwz_ If the same pressure would've put you under

[@thetoastie5108]

I like how realistic this character is she feels real she feels just like a child marked as “gifted” they do the best but they can’t do everything

[@antonfrancis8238]

it screws you in the head

[@toadconqueror4293]

I believe that's the moral of Encanto.

[@Almost_Eazy...]

I believe that this is the best song out of all the others in Encanto ong 🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥

[@promegaxproductions85]

"Give it to your sister and never Wonder, if the same pressure would pull you under???" This is my favorite line 🥺🥺🥺🥺 as a man I feel this way about my younger siblings I'd rather go through the pain so that they don't have to and they know that they can always give it to me and I'll help ❤

[@eieiross]

“I’m pretty sure I’m worthless if I can’t be of service” this hit so hard, i literally cried like a baby

[@auggiemain]

Personally, I think the reason we see that Luisa is constantly protecting Mirabel in this song is because she never wants her to feel how Luisa thinks shed feel without her gift (worthless). The difference between Luisas relationship with Mirabel and Isas relationship with Mirabel is really cool to see. Luise clearly loves Mirabel so much and wants to her/protect her, whereas Isa sees Mirabel as "getting off easy". She doesnt have a gift, so Isa sees that as he not having to provide anything for the town or family. This movie is so good.

[@ameliacurtis2009]

That hit home

[@RetroYoungen]

And just to add, you have to think for everything Luisa is going through (the idea she's only useful for what she can provide) she can relate to that "worthless" feeling; her strength isn't really "hers" but for the benefit of everyone around her. There's a kindred spirit there, and being the older sibling, a protective instinct (obviously.) So, so much depth. And as the younger siblings myself, I can see Luisa in my sister a bit: stronger than she ever should have had to be. ❤

[@loveelleee]

like Luisa, Isa is pressured to be perfect. And she sees Mirabel being free and easy to mess around because she has no gift and responsibility.

[@ameliacurtis2009]

@Ban this youtube YES! I feel much like that. I feel like I can never show my brother that I am weak, even though he already knows that, but I feel that he feels that double. Because though he is the "baby" of the family, he is the strongest (mentally, and emotionally) and he doesn't want us to see him in his weakness, and he is condoling us and giving therapy!

[@pyr0phoenix]

Now that you mention it, Isa didn't care if Mirabel got smacked around in the early part of her song lol. The more you think about this movie, the better it gets

[@Mstea0149]

Never has there been a song I relate to more. Pressure that'll never stop. Watch as she buckles and bends but never breaks. The strong are lonely workers.

[@ElGreaseMan]

I get emotional every time I watch this.

[@matthewjhoncuesta331]

it's "if I could shake this crushing weight of expectations would that free some room up for joy or relaxation" for me

[@bigben1081]

I have listened to this song and “we don’t talk about Bruno” almost every day since I saw the movie. The visuals, lyrics, and background music in both songs is quite incredible

[@RianaAnais]

Yes this is now my favorite Disney soundtrack

[@-nkunimdiedarkwa-6948]

Me too!

[@coronaflv873]

X2

[@CyberTitan-dy3gy]

I think they're as sensational as Moana's songs when they first came out

[@fireismyflag]

X3!!! Lin Manuel Miranda composed Encanto's and Moana's songs BTW

[@JanaVerseveldt]

This song had me bawling. I did NOT see that coming from this movie. But as the older sister of a sibling with ASD, and always experiencing the pressure of being the oldest and the 'good girl', this song had me shook. When she was singing "give it to your sister, your sisters older", I broke.

[@Strawberrycaqe]

Isn't luisa the middle child?

[@JanaVerseveldt]

@@Strawberrycaqe She is. But that's not the point. She is put in the position of protecting the whole family and bearing the burdens the others can't (or won't).

[@alisalevenseller2796]

@@Strawberrycaqe Yes, but she’s still an older sister. I’m one of the younger siblings, but I’m still an older sister. I just have a few older sisters of my own. This song still hit me hard. Now I’m trying to get my eldest sister to watch it. I want her to know that someone understands what she’s going through.

[@babybluehashyo]

@@alisalevenseller2796 watch the movie with her instead of just the song, it'll hit harder

[@naimachaudhry8330]

@Jana Groenendijk same as the eldest I literally felt this entire song and couldn't stop crying 😭

[@ferretqueen2908]

As a "gifted kid" who struggles with severe pressure and perfectionism, I relate to this song so hard :(

[@meinctutweh4103]

You never learned how to learn I assume?

[@ferretqueen2908]

@@meinctutweh4103....huh?

[@Awesome_Pichu]

I think its sad she says, "I glow cause I know what my worth is", just shows how bad things are in the encanto that her abuela tells her the worth of her gift

[@supperxpl2506]

I love both of Mirabel’s sisters songs, they really show the disadvantages of being special, so much expectation is on your shoulders and sometimes the pressure can be too much

[@TheRawrnstuff]

"We don't talk about Bruno" is also about pressure and expectations, from a different perspective. Those expectations led Bruno to abandon his gift and hide away. Bruno directly asserts this as the reason he smashed the vision; "There was no clear vision, but [he] knew how it was going to look, because [he's] Bruno, and everyone always assumes the worst".

[@YungTripp]

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[@supperxpl2506]

@@YungTripp that is sooooo dirty, pretty smart though

[@imaniscott8535]

I thoroughly love this song! Finally I can rewatch the scene over and over!

[@nxbula7540]

We’re in the same boat! I was rewatching the scene we were given over and over.

[@dwadarcywuaguilar.4530]

With no copyrights yeeeaaaah!

[@tjwhite8774]

You need to see Dr stone singing scene

[@ld8495]

💯

[@saimamerzougui7981]

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[@angelolvera6269]

Never truly appreciated the struggles my oldest sister has to go through 🥺. Truly one of my inspirations ❤

[@halfboltedon9162]

As the oldest brother (30 yo) , I have a younger brother (25) and a pre teen sister. This song hit home, specially the “I’m pretty sure I’m worthless, if I can’t be of service.” with parents who do not speak English, and having to learn everything on my own. On a funny note… that eye twitch is so real 😂 specially when stress hits

[@bogogaming7736]

The moment at 2:43 absolutely wrenches my gut every single time. “Give it to your sister, it doesn’t hurt. And see if she can handle every family burden” as you can see the tears she’s holding back while the crushing weight of the boulders emphasize the crushing weight of expectation that she’s been holding back. It’s not only extremely gut-punching, but just purely an extremely relatable feeling and it just… wow

[@privshinobi5026]

i agree

[@lisatc266]

It's the ending for me 3:05 when she says "Give it to your sister and never wonder If the same pressure would've pulled you under". Abuela especially never allowed her to be vulnerable.

[@wishbelle]

@@lisatc266 Oh my god yes. This line really almost made me cry, its so sad

[@LindaBellaOTSM]

Story of my life 😩😩 I have that part on replay too

[@oinsson116]

Especially how gently she places her away from harm, regardless of how imminent the danger is. Without question, almost as if it were muscle memory, she puts herself in-between her sister and harm.