We can all agree that parenting isn’t easy.
It’s a journey filled with challenges and rewards, but an inspiring journey nonetheless.
Some are so inspired they create art out of the experience.
A Utah woman’s rendition of Leonard Cohen’s timeless song ‘Hallelujah’ has taken the internet by storm, captivating millions not because of her amazing voice but because the lyrics she used were so relatable.
Shannon Abbott is truly blessed.
Living back then in the small town of Payson, Utah, Abbott is blessed with a singing voice that can turn any judge’s chair in the Voice.
Not only that, Abbott is also blessed with a beautiful baby.
But life as a mother isn’t just about how people romanticize it would be.
It is filled with tiring and restless days, never-ending chores, and getting physically hurt.
To express this rollercoaster of emotions, Abbott took to singing.
She shared her rendition of the iconic song “Hallelujah” on her Facebook page.
However, she spiced up and altered the lyrics to reflect her demanding role as a stay-at-home mom, which genuinely encapsulated the trials and joys of raising young children.
Abbott’s video garnered remarkable attention, captivating the hearts of 2.7 million viewers on the social media platform within just over a week.
Abbott sang like an angel, showing off her substantial vocal range.
She breathed new life into Cohen’s classic piece, but what launched her to virality was the lyrics she wrote for the song.
The lyrics portrayed her bustling mommy lifestyle. She sang, “It’s a dirty job, but someone’s got to do it.”
Her performance struck a chord with countless parents who found familiarity in her honest portrayal – it’s a tell-all, sharing rewards, frustrations, and the not-so-glamourous side of parenting.
Embracing the power of social media, Abbott shared her thoughts alongside the video.
She said she has always enjoyed the original ‘Hallelujah’ while acknowledging its eccentric lyrics.
“I have always loved the song ‘Hallelujah,’ but the lyrics to the original version are weird! So I changed them to fit my stay-at-home mommy life!” she wrote.
“I am thrilled and humbled that this heartfelt song, which I initially wrote for a modest talent show in our little town, Payson, Utah, has managed to bring so much joy to people worldwide.” She also added, expressing her appreciation for the support she got from parents around the world.
Currently, the video she uploaded on Facebook has 3.5 million views.
Her popularity may have changed overnight, but Abbott remains grounded.
She reiterated that her day-to-day life remains unchanged despite her song’s virality.
She shared that she has spent most days caring for her baby, clad in pajamas, without makeup, and sporting messy hair.
“Today, I wiped a million boogers and was pooped on. How’s that for glamour!” she said, as quoted by the Daily Mail.
Despite these rather inconvenient interactions, she said that she wouldn’t change any of it – except for the part where she was pooped on.
Watch how this mom became viral with her relatable lyrics in her parody of “Hallelujah.”
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