Some songs take shape quickly. Others need time, a few wrong turns, and the willingness to admit that an idea you love is not quite working. For Markoe, “Everyday” came together through that second kind of process. What started as an unfinished song called “Tiny Toes” eventually became a deeply personal tribute to motherhood, built around the small moments that can mean everything to a parent.
The journey was not straightforward. Markoe first explored the instrumental in January 2025, drawn to the warmth of its ukulele sound. Inspired by Billie Eilish’s “Party Favor,” she initially imagined something more playful. She experimented with different lyrics and melodies, eventually developing “Tiny Toes,” but the song never quite felt right. After performing an early version at an open mic and feeling disappointed by the response, she decided against releasing it.
Rather than force the song into shape, Markoe stepped away. The breakthrough came months later, while journaling about the love she feels for her sons. Putting those feelings into words gave her a new direction, one that the earlier versions had been missing. The title changed, the lyrics were rewritten, and the song finally found something meaningful to say.
What makes “Everyday” personal is the way it approaches motherhood through ordinary experiences rather than grand declarations. Markoe recalls thinking about her sons’ first pictures, the moments they fell asleep on her, the first time they told her they loved her, and the pride she feels when they repeat something she has taught them. These moments may seem small to someone looking in from the outside, but for a mother, they carry memories and feelings that nobody else can experience in quite the same way.
The song also acknowledges the pressure that comes with raising children. Love does not make every day easy, and Markoe wants other mothers to recognise that they can be doing an amazing job even when things feel difficult. Her message is not about being a perfect parent. It is about giving yourself grace and appreciating the moments that pass before you realise how much they mean.
That idea extends into the music video, which takes inspiration from Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s “Stuck With U” video. Markoe wanted mothers to contribute their own moments with their children, allowing the visuals to become part of the story rather than simply illustrating the lyrics. The intention is to make viewers feel included, understood, and reminded of their own experiences.
Creating “Everyday” has also changed how Markoe sees her own life. She says the song has reminded her to be less hard on herself and to savour the time she has with her boys while they are still young.
After months of uncertainty, “Everyday” became a reminder of why the song was worth finishing. Markoe found its meaning by returning to what mattered most to her, and that honesty gives the release its emotional weight. For mothers who sometimes overlook their own efforts, it offers a gentle reminder: the little things count, too.
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