Jennifer Jeffries: Heartbreaking Song About Mental Health "You Were A Child" - American Idol 2024
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Jennifer uses music as her therapy session, and her original song "You Were a Child" is about watching some of her 8 siblings struggle with mental health. Jennifer feels like music saved her, and she wants her songs to help other people the way they've helped her.
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AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC.
American Idol 2024
Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series, for the historic 22nd season.
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Someone needs to take her off the show and put her in a studio. She needs to get her music out there. Absolutely incredible.
@TheMichellephoto
Ай бұрын
I found her music on Apple Music ❤
@sciencetest8
Ай бұрын
@@TheMichellephoto must check it out.
@MISNM0
Ай бұрын
Second!
How wonderful is her soul. So much wisdom and empathy. In times of war, hatred, and false people, she restores faith in humanity.
@sciencetest8
Ай бұрын
Beautiful comment, and I agree 100%
"And you hate who you are, even worse - who you're not" hit me right in the feels. love your voice, song creativity and passion!
@rebeccaleanne22
2 ай бұрын
Me too I cried at that part!
@matthewkeesler1871
2 ай бұрын
That part changes you. I agree
@bornflippy1
2 ай бұрын
Straight up gutted me. and the shakiness of her voice just added to the effect. She means those words, and for many of us they hit so close to the bone.
@ancopenh
Ай бұрын
🤍↑☯️↓🖤
@dredre2235
Ай бұрын
“so you write these songs” the fact this girl is 17 blows my mind
Her mother's heart breaks with pain and bursts with pride all at once
@Jsizzle6809
2 ай бұрын
Yea those shots of her mother were powerful
@cts9915
2 ай бұрын
Yup. Exactly.
@happydaysrcoming8792
Ай бұрын
Yes because it’s very personal and they have been through a lot as a family, my family is the same we are just all much older.. I am 53. I wanted her to win American Idol.
@Jsizzle6809
Ай бұрын
@@happydaysrcoming8792 she may not have won but people definitely know who Jennifer Jeffries is now. We all saw the talent pour out in those first two original songs she performed
she hasn't even started singing and i've given the video a thumbs up and almost started ugly crying ... there's something special about her
@samuelkemeshi
2 ай бұрын
Yes! Exactly how I felt ❤
@tdonnell99
2 ай бұрын
she's so pure.
@daughterofaking9003
2 ай бұрын
She’s incredible!!!
@MISNM0
2 ай бұрын
I FULLY AGREE! She isn't at her personal zenith yet like everyone who gets to be allowed to unfold she will come into it and it will be something to behold. I REALLY think she's going to offer the world some meaningful messages and I'm excited to hear them. Love her❤
@rachelsavard851
2 ай бұрын
@@carterisweird9570 are you saying you agree with my comment, that there's something special? i think its an incredible humble and vulnerability component we sense
Shes an old soul to that body. That tone is one of a kind. One of my favourite
@MISNM0
2 ай бұрын
❣
@ancopenh
Ай бұрын
☀️🧬🌕
@sciencetest8
Ай бұрын
The pain and sincerity in her voice made me well up. Depression is horrible, so I connected with her immediately. I like old souls partly because I have been told since I was 15 that I am an old soul. Too bad it also comes with pain and suffering. Jennifer, you will be a huge success. Seek it with everything you have.
@MISNM0
Ай бұрын
@@sciencetest8 I just sent them and now don't see them. This is happening a lot.
@sciencetest8
Ай бұрын
@@MISNM0 it has been happening to me too. Can you please try one more time if you are not too busy.
Ohhhh She was born to be a pure musician 👩🎤
This gives me chills! There is a Joni Mitchellesque type virtuosity to her writing and performing. The fact she is 17 is borderline frightening.
@sciencetest8
Ай бұрын
My thoughts about Joni also.
I love her raw, folksy vibe. So authentic. Reminds me of a cross between Janis Joplin and Joni Mitchell.
@sphinxkat
2 ай бұрын
Yes she sounds like she's been transported from the past...a very mature song writer
@courtneycoley8487
Ай бұрын
And June Carter!!
What an amazing young songwriter. A real poet.
its so imperfect, rough aroound the edges & raw. the imperfections is what makes this so damn beautiful
w/an original, You Were A Child, she took her time with that intro, got comfortable, came in with that incredibly different tone. Another personal lyric, connected emotion. Intense focus. She let it speak. - So You Wanna Be A Singer
@seniordavidmanderson9232
2 ай бұрын
Amen, to the young lady. You go girl, well done.
@Sara_Sky_Sutton
2 ай бұрын
@@seniordavidmanderson9232 She's awesome
@iamhumanfirst2020
2 ай бұрын
@robertantonnyc - You bettah come for that vacant idol judges seat with these critiques 😇
@robertantonnyc
2 ай бұрын
lol. Who's vacant? @@iamhumanfirst2020
@iamhumanfirst2020
2 ай бұрын
@@robertantonnyc Katie Perry will not be there next year so they have replace her. 😞
As a father who has a child who suffers from mental disorder, this song really hits home. Those lyrics really cut through, especially with her beautiful tone. I can't wait to hear more from her
@MISNM0
Ай бұрын
.... your post spoke to me. If you'd like any resources I have some good ones.
@sciencetest8
Ай бұрын
@justsef, I hear you.
You are witnessing GREATNESS...
This girl is incredible, what a talent to reach in to our hearts with real life. Love her voice
She's a clear top 3. We've been waiting for an authentic voice that strays from the pure pitch-perfect style.
@janjamesramos247
2 ай бұрын
doesn't work for me.
@two-sense
2 ай бұрын
Absolutely agree! What a welcome change. And not just the voice, her writing skills are incredible.
@BabyJesus66
2 ай бұрын
Ghay@@janjamesramos247
@zayi8153
2 ай бұрын
@@janjamesramos247solid input. youre clearly hurting just keep your head up, life will get better.
@Jsizzle6809
2 ай бұрын
This is real music. No poppy nonsense
Emotional and moving, folk creativity off the chain.... destined for success
@autk
2 ай бұрын
She made it through!
her voice is something else wow
The only one who brought me to tears. I cannot believe she is gone. I hope to buy her album soon. Jennifer, you have millions of fans for life. Go get 'em.
I don't know which I like more; Jennifer's writing skills which are over the top, or her incredible and unique voice which sends shivers down my spine. Absolutely amazing!! Jennifer, please don't change or let the machine eat you.
@MISNM0
Ай бұрын
Her writing is beyond her chronological age to be sure. 💗
She has 0 competition, one of a kind voice original music that’s outstanding I can’t wait to see her perform again and again just amazing I’m lost for words
@brittanyrowland6534
Ай бұрын
She reminds me a lot of Tyler Childers. Incredible voices.
This gal is really really good, let's take care of her y'all. She says it in a way most of us can't
@ancopenh
Ай бұрын
Amen to that. She has entered into the belly of the beast *Hollywood* 🪄👁️ Her Wisdom shall carry her Home...
@janetsnipes6563
Ай бұрын
As long as Hollywood doesn't change her
That song would seriously go number 1 its so authentic
Her lyrics, voice and delivery really hit me - I was left speechless and breathless from the first note... I could just play it over and over. Lovely A++
@courtneycoley8487
Ай бұрын
Me 2
@sciencetest8
Ай бұрын
I have played it over and over.
Jennifer, you are uniquely amazing. Keep doing what you’re doing. The world needs someone like you.
@HeartChannelInsights
2 ай бұрын
Yeah.
@MISNM0
2 ай бұрын
Facts❣❣❣❣
This is on another level.
Jennifer reminds me of an old folk song singer. She is really good.
@bullzeyez3236
2 ай бұрын
A female version of Neil Young.
This young woman is a true original artist totally connected to her soul. I just feel her. What a gift!
@HeartChannelInsights
2 ай бұрын
100%!
I’d buy her music! Keep real and writing! She’s a winner already❤️
@dragonflysalomon
2 ай бұрын
Yes.. from France
@jacobstewart6973
2 ай бұрын
Me too!!
When she is just standing there before she even begins there already is something about her. Something that makes me stop and really intensely watch and listen. And boy was her song captivating!
She is so raw so real and the guitar riffs so good. Amazing performance
My favorite this season! Her voice is mature beyond its years with a hauntingly beautiful tone that is the most unique not only on idol, but that I’ve heard in such a long time. Also, these lyrics are spot on and beautifully written leaving listeners wanting more. Stay true to yourself. I agree with Katy, you’re a star!
@sciencetest8
Ай бұрын
@kassiford, I so agree with you. I hope she does and album soon. I listen to her everyday. Too bad the judges do not appreciate uniqueness and choose cookie-cutter music. They alll sound the same.
This might be my favorite Idol performance ever, hope she wins.
She hit me hard. I'll keep up with and support this beautiful soul
Man, this girl is something else! Her tone is a little bit hard to hear but that can be worked out. But she needs a record deal and a career ASAP. Unreal talent!
I'm buying whatever she puts out. Can't wait.
@sciencetest8
Ай бұрын
me too. I pray that she will soon do one. I want to listen to her for hours.
I predict this will be a soundtrack song in a movie. Love her unique voice. Beautiful job !!! Bravo 👏❤
Wowwwwwwwwww my new favorite. What a healing gift, phenomenal voice and very smart, beautiful and relatable songwriting
I’ve never heard a voice like that. That’s unique. I see her in the top 10
@eyebo
2 ай бұрын
If you like her voice, you might also enjoy Iris Dement. She has a very similar tone and style. I especially love her song "Our Town". I'd love to hear Jennifer Jeffries sing it someday.
Her lyrics are so powerful, and I love her voice singing them. So much raw honesty- she’s brilliant and way beyond her years.
Hands down best performance of the night. A couple others were outstanding but this was in class by itself.
Her voice is an instant cry ❤
Her voice is so unique ❤
@aurenitapedrazzi5036
2 ай бұрын
Sorry, I can’t keep be up with friends I know for years never mind online friends. We live in dangerous Internet friendship era, I like to choose mine different ways, never online. Thank you !
“You hate who you are, even worse who you’re not” Yowch that hurt
@sciencetest8
Ай бұрын
yah, it sure did
Her voice is so mature and so raw... giving all the feels. ❤
Jennifer, you just do you! YOU ARE SO UNIQUE. AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL SOUL IS REFLECTING ON YOUR SONGS OR THE WAY YOU SING. KEEP WRITING PLEASEEEEE
Brilliant - she doesn't need Idol anymore after this :)
Dang that one was powerful. Her voice is haunting and beautiful ❤
Jennifer ❤❤ American Idol… Please nurture this beautiful human. I could listen to her all day long. First time listening to this, I couldn’t focus on the words. The sounds were an extraordinary emotional journey. Then I listened again… this time to the words and I was crying all over again.
Her voice, presence, and lyrics are so beautifully unique. Her voice is strange but in a way where I keep wanting more
My new favorite singer songwriter. Absolutely amazing.
Just something about Jennifer that’s pure and remarkable… her voice is liquid gold but more importantly is the emotions that her lyrics and performances carry.
She broke my heart. I love her voice
Jennifer is so amazing. I think her style of music is the 60st.
Unique voice. Beautiful tone. Awesome original song. Yeah. She’s going through.
You could feel it from the opening line- what an amazing songwriter. So moving
“You hate who you are and you hate who you’re not”. That hit DEEP.
She is my American Idol. I hope you win Jennifer Jeffrey's 🏆
Jennifer Jeffries- You've had my attention since your mind numbingly good audition. I can't freaking believe how much you bring to the table by way of talent and heart. You're bigger than this contest or platform. Please grow in your confidence and exercise those wings. You're the real deal.
@linds_1285
2 ай бұрын
This!!! I couldn’t have said it any better.. she is captivating.
@MISNM0
2 ай бұрын
@@linds_1285 Honestly thank you for w your affirmation. It means more than it should and its really soothing to see something nice in reply.
@sciencetest8
Ай бұрын
agree all the way
Jennifer not only do you have an incredible gift YOU ARE an incredible gift to us all. That was amazing Thank you for Sharing yourself with the world. You speak volumes for so many.
I love the blend of an exceptional singer who is also a responsible songwriter/lyricist!
If I could like this a million times, I would. (Karen Dalton vibes for me. Love love love love love)
Brought a tear to my eye! Fantastic!
she could win for real she so good
@kirstycotton946
2 ай бұрын
I think she’s definitely got the voice to be the winner too
This girl is a gift for American idol, Top 5 material for sure!
@amirrhodesve791
2 ай бұрын
really? her voice is kinda bad. idk what everyone else is hearing.
Tremendous the world needs your music!
Absolutely brilliant and beautiful song- one of a kind singer songwriter Hope she wins the season! Love her voice
So raw, country folk type music, beautiful voice! She’s got my vote.
Wow it’s as if she were in the 60’s that voice & brilliant lyrics what an emotive persuasion fills me with light & dark, pain & joy raw talent …. Brilliant 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
I’ve never had a song that I felt so connected to before. I hope she gets the attention she deserves
She is amazing!. Her soul pours out into her music. No messing around, so authentic.. oh. She will get signed no matter who wins the show
i need an album of this. incredible
Your Enough.... Whoever you are out there.... Your Enough ❤❤❤
Wow, incredibly unique and talented. Her voice and tone is so special.
Her song writing is crazy good ..
I've listened to this probably 15 times since yesterday. So moving, fantastic lyrics, incredible gravitas to the vocals. Hitting me right in the chest.
Natural beauty she is ❤
She is so pure and herself, Just a normal every day girl with a guitar and
THIS WEE GIRL CAN TOUCH EVERYBODY'S HEART WHAT A GREAT SONGWRITER AND ABSOLUTELY LOVELY PERSON BEST WISHES KINNON.
I have listened to this over and over
Total impact, when she sings! Just makes you listen, cause there is no escape.
Can’t stop listening to this song
Your voice expresses raw emotion and your songwriting is beautiful! I want to see you go far❤
Such a unique tone and voice , needs to make a record
This year is so amazing. So many artists being allowed to put their original music forward. Beautiful song Jennifer! ❤
I don't know if she's the best but she's my favorite.
Winner.....mesmerizing voice, beautiful beautiful song....Best performance by far...❤
Insane songwriter and such a unique artist!
Come on thats gotta be one of the best goth songs ive ever heard in my life she is a legend in the making.
Wow, this year idols Is so emotional and genuinely singing from their heart.
Aw she gave me goosebumps. Her voice is very unique.
She got me. Over here crying 😭😂😭😂. ❤ Her.
@nf3982
2 ай бұрын
A sobbing mess. She is powerful. 😭
@dbrentski4800
2 ай бұрын
me too
Her voice and her ability to write such moving songs really take me back to my first time hearing Iris Dement. Jennifer Jeffries is a name for the ages with talent like hers!!!
Glad they gave us the context of the song. Gifted and powerful
This is an earth angel who has god-given talent to make people happy. Her gift is to sing and to fill people with that spirit from up above! She's my American idol and I'm rooting for her till the end! If she doesn't win it doesn't even matter. Her voice touches me. She's an old soul with a great gift and an excellent beautiful message! Full of love and that's what it's all about! 💗
Shes awesome! Nice to see a 100% unique voice and not just another wannabe Whitney Houston. Id buy her album for sure.
Wow, very moving, honest, vulnerable.
This broke my heart - I felt all of your emotions in that song, in every expression, you could see the hurt. So touching and I can relate. Anxiety and Depression can not be understood unless you feel it yourself. Relatable. Thank you so much, you have an amazing talent.
@sciencetest8
Ай бұрын
Also have depression, and this broke my heart too. I want her to make an album soon. I would be in line to buy it.
She sings from her heart...she sings from her soul with so much feeling...you feel each word. Amazing
The way she puts music to her words. The unique qualities of her voice. Her amazing talent for writing songs. She’s already an American Idol, she doesn’t need confetti and the Hollywood influence that will try to change her. She’s a female Zach Bryan and I hope she continues to just be her. 🫶💜🫶