Raveena - Mama

[@purpleburps]

Such a gorgeous representation of the immigrant relationship between mother and daughter. Proud, guilty, heartbroken and in love.

[@Dulevion]

its universal. ♥

[@sunflower2187]

Yes, I adore my mother she does so much for me and I plan to do the same for her 💞

[@Ana_D.C.]

Trully and honest RESPECT!! 🔥💘✊🏽✊🏿

[@purpleburps]

@A/X would love to hear :)

[@agorachills]

@A/X you don't have to be so condescending. But okay.

[@Vida_Binaural]

This really touched me. Had me shedding tears. Immigrant moms really do so much for us

[@XCurvyBarbieX]

me too!!! so beautiful!

[@Mo-yn7mu]

Sayeni Foreal! I’m forever grateful for my mom’s sacrifices❤️

[@sxxnicuhh7529]

Sayeni Her mom is my mom’s good friend!! It probably sounds untrue but Raveena is the daughter of my moms close friend

[@sunflower2187]

They really do, they deserve all the love 💞

[@silentskies]

I aspire to be half the woman my mother is. I love her so much.

[@ohmy_]

“What kind of tears did you cry on your wedding day”

[@manamealane]

That hit me hard

[@misticspear]

I FELT THAT

[@windstennotsukai]

Literally came down to write the same quote ouff! So good

[@tah.loaf_ah]

I love seeing more and more minorities pushing the boundaries in all areas. We really are our ancestors wildest dreams.

[@growintoyourmanifestation]

Straight up facts! ❤️💯

[@helloheleen]

i got chills reading this. what a gift to choose all the lives we want to live ❤️ bittersweet but i want to do it all for them

[@mars2101]

It's great seeing a south Asian artist. You rarely see many

[@gagagagaga631]

Anastasia A That’s south asian

[@rockemack]

In South Asia you do

[@TroublezDouble]

Its just nice to see someone embrace their culture/style and not be afraid that it doesnt 'fit' with trends at the moment. Its beautiful! And i hope she inspires more people !:)

[@xenam3817]

Anastasia A omg please stay in school. Xoxo

[@luhem]

HELL YEA

[@mosesart.47]

I think she just healed the world with this one...

[@714steven]

Moses Lawson BRUHH♥️♥️♥️

[@Mysticfanmliving79]

This one is really a healing one for my heart yep...

[@shantaybearcakes7069]

That made me cry real tears. Lost my mom last year. Our relationship was soo complicated but also beautiful. God I miss her so fucking much

[@11mariah11]

shantay bearcakes I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤️

[@blank1505]

shantay bearcakes .....sending you love and light

[@traciecromartie9566]

Me too. This song has touched me in so many ways.

[@ggjones2517]

My mom died 2 years ago. I loved her, and hated her at the same time. I really miss her though. ❤

[@raschied2929]

I am so sorry Shantay. I can only imagine how difficult it must have been. Sending you all ❤️

[@MB-gb2zp]

Literally cried watching this. I lost my mom and baby sister and step dad all in a fire when I was two. Left with so many questions of her life before she had me and what she was truly like. Always wishing I had just one memory to hold on to. This song is truly beautiful touched my heart 💜. Everyone should love thier mom and show them love everyday not just mothersday you never know how little time you have.

[@MistahShootrES]

Karen rose oh my god how are you now? I hope you’re doing alright after all that... not many people can understand what this is like.

[@SoulGemzEnt]

❤❤❤

[@rameshsharma4422]

Holy shit... I am so sorry for that... I hope you are doing well...

[@Thatbitch_93]

Oh my goodness. I hope you've been able to love your life to the fullest even if they're not here with you in person. ❤

[@bobbycastaneda9091]

You are in my prayers!

[@taye6164]

As a mom finding a balance between chasing your dream and stabilizing yourself and your child is tough. S/o to Raveena for this song! And All the selfless MOTHERS out there. Don’t give up your dream!

[@lilmonsta6701]

You did that. Shout out to your grandmama and yo mama. The thumbnail of 3 generations is strong women. Is fan-tas-tic

[@danielfabri734]

This is such a gorgeous song and that line, "What were you before you knew your man" or something like that is always so intriguing to me, because my mum had my first brother in her twenties so I could imagine all the things she wanted to do, but never got to because of mine siblings and I... :/

[@monowavy]

don't be so intrigued as much as you should be grateful for her incredible sacrifice... have a good day... ;)

[@danielfabri734]

@@monowavy of course I am and I always will be. I hope that I will be able to give back at least a fraction of what she did for me

[@abbyj7164]

Daniel Fabri the line that got me was “what kind of tears did you cry on your wedding day?”

[@danielfabri734]

@@abbyj7164 well my parents are in a rocky relationship so it didn't really "hit me" as much but I can only imagine how much it must be relateable to someone, such as you of course :D

[@abbyj7164]

@@danielfabri734 It's not really as relatable to me as it is intriguing. I know in South Asian culture arranged marriages are common. Not that I know whether Raveena's parents had an arranged marriage or not, but that line brought me there. Even just marriages where the bride is young--such as child brides or the bride kidnapping that happens in countries like Kyrgyzstan. Just really makes you wonder and puts things into perspective...I'm definitely privileged and grateful for my circumstances.

[@valvalvalval25]

Your culture is so pure and vibrant in the way yall portrayed it in this video. Love seeing the diveristy of women in this. Thank you dear, happy mothers day to the beautiful strong women in your life that helped shaped you 💖

[@bckazee]

As a mother i dont look at anything i did for my baby as a sacrifice. Shes a gift from god and she made my life so full and I'm a better human because of her. She's literally the best thing ive ever done.

[@Thato]

All aboard the feels train.

[@MistahShootrES]

Thato :’

[@almedakay4146]

:)

[@sputnikaguya]

Lyrics: Looking through your photos I imagine all of your dreams I will always wonder Who you really were before me What did you lose? I hope, nothing too soon Mama, who were you Before your man Know you had some of those Bigger plans 1989 on 85th and Lefferts Ave CVS lipstick, you would Go to school and work at the bank Many men were chasing But you'd never have it that way What kind of tears did you cry On your wedding day? Mama, who were you Before your man Know you had some of those Bigger plans Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh Ooh Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh Ooh ❤️

[@gmailjed]

ananya sharma it’s , “Mama, who were you before we met” the lyrics are on Apple lyrics.

[@sanisiddiqui]

Thank you!!!!

[@daniellecastillo3992]

Reading this just made me cry.. god bless my mother and my grandmothers

[@sputnikaguya]

@@daniellecastillo3992 same :)

[@alexarkadios9108]

85th and lefferts ave? I live by there omg.

[@Thegerita25]

I’m a cuban immigrant living in Mexico with my mother and sister, i love how this song made me think of my grandmother who’s still in Cuba with my family

[@rothehitman]

4:05 The chuni getting stuck in the door gave me some nostalgia. Love you Mum

[@bee-ep9qz]

As a southasian girl raised by immigrant parents, this song means the world to me. I wasn't sure how I felt about Raveena's discography at first, it's just not always my vibe, but I love and support her despite that because we have a commonality that is unique. And I enjoy that dreamy voice so much.

[@melanim9943]

Before I knew it, I was crying. My mom lives in the other side of the world. I was feeling totally fine, watched this video, and really cried. Amazing... it's so rare to come across music that moves you to tears

[@user-zg8je6bx7p]

Has anyone cried to this song or are you not normal

[@aloevera420]

I cried yesterday listening to this song. I cried again reading the lyrics. Today I cried another watching the video. This whole song makes me wish I was never born so my mom can pursue the dreams she had before having me.

[@lostinkyoto8444]

What a beautiful way to self express yourself; It's raw and true. I feel bad for existing too, I made a pact with myself to create as little suffering in the world- as much as I can to let people be themselves unfiltered. I hope you are doing great, and are staying safe. Matt

[@DW-op9ow]

I just love that the song is about the woman your mama is/was...that you care enough to wonder...it’s easy to feel like a completely different person after becoming a mom and it’s beautiful that you acknowledge she had dreams and strengths before you, even though i’m sure being your mom is her favorite accomplishment.

[@shack6000]

Her music is so peaceful & angelic ❤️

[@dontcaretbh]

Absolutely beautiful. She will always give you a meaningful visual.

[@nesiannnblue2197]

Raveena the lyrics to your song have touched me. My mom dropped out of school after grade 10 because back in the pacific islands in the 1960s education wasn't a priority for women. Women were seen as homemakers and caretakers. 5 years later she had an arranged marriage to my dad at the age of 21. She never pursed her dreams. She sacrificed them to raise 6 children and made sure we all completed our education. Shout out to my mom and all the amazing women out there that sacrifice everything so their kids can have a better life with more opportunities

[@Jenmag1]

Who is cutting onions??

[@iam1self]

Jen haha i say this too !!! I ready it like did i post this.

[@KareemPinkston]

I…. Literally cried…. Uncontrollably. I’m not too sure WHY. But I think it’s because this song transcends ego by honoring the struggles and life & times of a mother; as she has given life to her daughter (reflectively).

[@rachelle8894]

I remember when I hit high school, I suddenly realized even if I had my own gripes with my mom, she dedicated her whole life to raising me out of love. Granted, it wasn’t perfect, but that doesn’t mean I’m not grateful for what she sacrificed to see me thrive

[@MeganRara]

The most BEAUTIFUL video ever!!! Made me tear ❤️

[@halduvo]

this is so delicate

[@JaynnC]

She made her mama proud with this song right here. ❤️🎵

[@lina-vb3id]

this song will always speak to me as the daughter of immigrant mom who had to endure an emotionally traumatizing and abusive marriage. she is definitely one of the strongest women i know, thank you so much for sharing this song raveena 💘💘.

[@arcie3716]

As a daughter of an immigrant, all of this touches my heart. I wonder what kind of life my mom would’ve been if the odds were for her.

[@BerryAnn]

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers, really appreciate everything you do. We love you.

[@xenam3817]

I’m in literal tears 😭 I am so glad I found you, Raveena.

[@nyahtangry5856]

thank you for creating this video raveena, i have never seen my culture represented in american music and its a feeling i can't explain.

[@aimeevang3145]

Representation matters!! 💜

[@netimarneto6473]

Well that went right to my soul

[@AJChaka]

Much love to all Mothers in the World! Blessings to all of you from Dallas, TX

[@AustinRichards-c2w]

I don’t even know my mom this song helps me grieve thank you or idk I still have questions

[@adriannagarcia2966]

Bro 2 minutes in and I’m bawling tears. This is so beautiful

[@JcFabuleux]

You heal my soul Raveena, please make more music ❤️

[@nymoonlight]

Oh gosh… this made me cry in the middle of hot summer day in Korea. this is beautiful…

[@jfungee136]

I wish my umma could hold me and smile at me and be proud of me the way Raveena’s mom does

[@traciecromartie9566]

Im am crying so bad right now. Im crying cuz I will never know what it feels like to have a mother, that sacrificed there dreams for me, cuz she left my father when i was 8mo old & my 2 sisters that were 2,3 in the care of my father. My father was my mother & my father,& he sacrificed EVERYTHING for my sisters & i. Watching this vid. I just realized how much im in pain, that my mother wasn't/isn't in my life.

[@swirlandtwirl5417]

We all lucky to have a Loving Mothers and Fathers.

[@austinrichards1740]

I’m crying

[@nityas7798]

This song literally makes me cry 😭

[@acceptinglife6491]

This made me tear up... Made me think about who my mom was when she was my age

[@amournihaj]

Everything about this song and video is impeccable. Amazing job as usual. 🧡

[@pratimasingh9261]

Warning: I am here to overshare on social media. Made me cry so hard today. My Nani is in hospital with COVID pneumonia and she raised my sister and I while our parents were working multiple jobs as my mom finished school. Seeing how devastated she is about Nani has hurt so bad. I have many deep and long standing disagreements and hurts with my mother but I’m really ready to let it all go. Thanks Raveena for music like this that speaks to the more complex emotions that kids of immigrants have. It’s comforting to know we’re all in it together.

[@milkteaplease9518]

I’m so happy to receive new music! My new sunday relaxation

[@FikxNasir]

The aesthetics level of this song and her voice though 😭💛

[@poojaghangal9449]

Indian girl😁.. proud of u ... So sweet voice..

[@sunflower2187]

"CVS lipstick" that struck me so hard, my mama gets all her lipsticks there 💗

[@sarahgk8]

you're really about to make me cry in the middle of class. this is so beautiful.

[@imalam64]

Crying watching this and thinking of my Dadi and Nani. Thanks so much for this Raveena.

[@Dontesnwantvs]

This is auch an important lyrics. Im really happy you could convey such a story that people might relate to in a song. It’s unusual and real. I really love it.

[@yasmo8259]

I cry whilst listening to this honestly

[@tinaavdalyan5860]

always feelin calm after hearing raveena

[@ahnaliesemaria]

Everything about this is the definition of priceless.

[@synesthesia.aesthetic]

I hope my daughter thinks of me this way when she's older. Raveena was a really cute baby

[@ohraine]

Im not crying! You’re crying!

[@DaniielaBr]

Gracias por esto. Estoy llorando pensando en mi mamá 💖 tantos sentimientos juntos

[@morrisonmusic9861]

Who else smiles when hearing good music?

[@taylorblair9676]

This really had me crying. damn. just stunning...

[@KC-nh3mp]

this song makes me cry. So beautiful

[@_knps_]

Raveena. Thank you for writing this song. You mom is as beautiful as you. Your granny is such a sweet lady.

[@iamleven4008]

THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING IVE HEARD IN THE PAST 5 years!!!

[@RawringZombiee]

This is so beautiful as always. Thank you 🌸🌹🌸🌹 Lovely mothers day already

[@KreKre99]

The youtube ad brought me here. I couldn't even hit the skip button. Beautiful song ❤️❤️

[@ggjones2517]

As i was listening to my Tony Sway playlist i was getting ready to go out for the evening and chill with friends. The song i was listening to ended, and i was waiting for the next song. An ad pops up, and i hate ads so as i reached for my controller to skip it, this beautiful woman appears siting infront of a beautiful background followed by a beautiful melody (00:10). Than i hear one of the most silky smooth voices i ever herd. As i continue watching i realized that i was stuck in a pose still reaching for my controller. I have never had an experience like that before from an ad, and that's why im here. You are way too talented for me to have not herd of you. You're so captivating, and your voice is like a cold breeze on a hot summer day. Subbed! 10✨ 🎶🎶❤😍

[@0nPl4n3te4rth]

Girl, you got me out here crying full on tears! This is way too beautiful. Love you so much

[@lmca08]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😢😢 why am I crying .. probably cuz it reminds me of my mom and grandma. Proud daughter of an immigrant mom

[@DI-xe7mu]

Sound of positive Universe. Love forever

[@ggjones2517]

I miss you momma.😭 Rest in peace......... ❤

[@beingearnest123]

this hit me straight in the feels

[@veezee91]

I’m crying. I love my mom so much 😩 She came to this country alone and worked so hard to give my sister and I a better life.

[@monayfromdabay]

Raveena your music is a healing vibration for this world! i listen to you almost everyday, you are seriously my eternal mood. Thank you for being you and for letting other desi girls like me relate.

[@thatgirlchan]

I truly admire you Raveena

[@Kuya1991]

Shout out to all the mama's out there holding it down for us. You the real MVP.

[@linarthadarwis2016]

Finding your music is the highlight of my day. Keep making your beautiful music and touch more souls. Love you.

[@samiranborah3785]

This song deserves so much recognition

[@MaryJenevieve]

This song makes me so emotional, raveena’s such an angel ❤️

[@Sara-zu2zc]

RAVEENA THIS IS SO BEAUTIFULLL I APPRECIATE YOU SO MUCH

[@BornToBBleu]

So moving and so fresh at the same time. Bless up to everyone specially our amazing mothers. The ones that are still here

[@gretchenkies9607]

This is a beautiful tribute on becoming not only a mother but a daughter. Its me and my mom again. Becoming a mother myself iI know the sacrifice of Selfhood. However, I know the love gained is greater than any dreams lost .Bravo 👏

[@user-wu2ke]

imagine being that wonderful and have that angel voice.... this is to amazing, eye got tears of joy! thx for this wonderful feeling!

[@bricklithium6865]

This one and “Petals” got me deep in my feelings

[@peopoleful]

I am so mad this song doesn’t have more views 😭😭❤️❤️❤️

[@marioavila1235]

I called my mom after watching this video just 2 talk N tell her how much I loved her.........Cherish your mom

[@11YoursTruly11]

She's so young , so talented, so ground to earth, Represents so many things 🎈🎈🎈

[@heyimalvin]

Raveena, your life is beautiful. It shows through your work and I am in awe. Thank you

[@risa2729]

i love raveena's mama because she gave me raveena

[@davev1]

I teared up watching this. So beautiful. Love to all mothers.

[@pinkwhisper808]

I can’t stop crying. I miss her so much.

[@media1critter]

Happy mother's day

[@rosalindavany]

Happy Mother’s Day to ur mom raveena!🍓🌻✨💖

[@bellafawzi4694]

This video is so beautiful.. and so is the song .. my great grandfather was also Indian.. this video reminds me of him.. thank you Raveena .. :*

[@beanah06]

my mother is an immigrant and she does SO MUCH. like... I really felt this music sis, and it rare to see a southern Asian artist. I hope you go big💕💕💕

[@DearMrsWings]

I love you mum.

[@ble45678]

God bless our mothers🤲🏼♥️