Parents’ heartfelt ‘Just a Mom’ song goes viral—and moms everywhere feel seen

If you’ve ever uttered the phrase “I’m just a mom”—while simultaneously crushing a to-do list that rivals a Fortune 500 CEO’s—then Audrey & Nathan’s new viral song will hit you right in the feels. The TikTok songwriting duo, childhood sweethearts turned late-night lyricists, have penned an anthem that’s turning the quiet sacrifices of motherhood into a moment of raw, relatable beauty.

The song, which has racked up over 2.2 million views, highlights the emotional (and often invisible) load of parenting—all the tasks, the love, and the exhaustion that come with raising a tiny human while feeling like you’ve somehow lost a bit of yourself.

The lyrics? Prepare to tear up and text this to every mom friend you know.

“I’m Just a Mom” by Audrey & Nathan

I filled the dishwasher then
Got the baby out of bed
I made the breakfast and
I got us dressed before we left

I went on a walk downtown
I’ve been worried about my looks
She fell asleep when we got home
I organized all of her books

It’s just another day
On this little island that we made
I set the chicken out to make something
Everyone will hate

I make appointments and I
Find the remote that she misplaced
I keep the baby in the right sized clothes
And shoes to make her brave

I text the family back and
Take all the pictures on my own
I plan the birthdays and
I know what everybody wants

I fed the baby every night for 13 months
To make her strong
But when someone asks me about me
“I’m just a mom.”

I’m just a mom.

‘Just a Mom’ hits a chord

Audrey & Nathan’s lyrics resonate because they so perfectly capture the quiet, unseen work of motherhood. From coordinating appointments to remembering everyone’s shoe sizes, moms are often the architects of their family’s lives. Yet, when asked about themselves? Many default to: “I’m just a mom.”

The song gently asks: Why do we minimize something so massive? And why does it often take a viral TikTok for the world to notice?

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More than “just a mom”

Being “just a mom” means being the planner, the caretaker, the fixer, the finder, the photographer, the worrier, and the biggest cheerleader all rolled into one. It’s holding everyone else’s needs while often putting your own on pause. It’s feeding a baby for 13 months, cleaning up dishes no one noticed, and organizing books during nap time—while wondering when you’ll get a moment to breathe. It’s the beautiful, critical work of building up the next generation, only to feel like you are invisible and unimportant to the ‘outside’ world.

For many, this song is a reminder: what moms do matters. It’s not “just” anything. It’s everything.

Sharing the mental load

The good news? Conversations around the mental load of motherhood—the constant, often invisible labor that keeps a family running—are becoming louder. More partners are stepping up. More families are finding tools, like shared calendars and systems to lighten the load.

But viral moments like this one also remind us that recognition matters. Moms shouldn’t have to go viral to hear that their work is seen.

Audrey & Nathan have given us more than a song—they’ve given moms permission to feel seen, validated, and maybe even understood. So send that video to someone who needs to see it. And if you’ve ever said, “I’m just a mom,” take a moment today to realize that “just” doesn’t belong in that sentence. You’re raising humans, building lives, and holding your family—and yes, society—all together.

And that? That’s everything. 

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