All About the “It’s Very Important That You Do This” TikTok Trend

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Look back on choices that led to positive changes with this sweet trend

Co-authored by Devin McSween

Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Fact Checked

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What is the trend?

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Variations

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How to Do the Trend

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If you’ve been on TikTok recently, you may have seen people posting about the “It’s Very Important That You Do This” trend. In this newest trend, people post about choices that they’ve made that led to wonderful, positive changes in their lives. Still curious to learn more? In this article, we’ll explain what this trend is all about, share some of the variations on the trend, and tell you how to participate in it, too!

“It’s Very Important That You Do This” Trend

In the “It’s Important That You” TikTok trend, users post about a decision they made that led to a positive change. The trend includes text that says, “In your 20s, there will be a [blank]. It’s very important that you [blank].” It also uses an audio of Billy Joel’s “Piano Man” and Fleetwood Mac’s “Silver Springs.”

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What is the “It’s very important that you” TikTok trend?

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In this trend, people reflect on decisions that led to positive changes. The “It’s Very Important That You” TikTok trend is a sweet and sentimental way for users to look back on a choice that ended up making a huge, positive impact on their life. For instance, they might have gone to a university where they met their best friends, or switched careers and found their passion. People usually share videos or photos of themselves before and after the decision with text that follows this format: “In your 20s, there will be a [blank]. It’s very important that you [blank].”^{[1]
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- The choice the TikTok user made can be super small or dramatic and major. For instance, check out these examples of the trend:
  - This video by @www.avahelsley.com
  - This slideshow by @ashlynjolies
  - This video by @gracienielson
  - This video by @mythical
  - This slideshow by @sarah_verm1313
  - This video by @carloandsarah
- Most videos use the same audio by @luvkacchan, which is a mashup of Billy Joel’s “Piano Man” and Fleetwood Mac’s “Silver Springs.” Both songs are introspective and slightly melancholic, which adds to the emotional weight of this trend and the wistfulness of looking back in time (though this trend is mostly positive!).
  - Lindsey Buckingham, a member of Fleetwood Mac (and the inspiration behind “Silver Springs”), even posted a video of the “It’s Very Important That You” trend that uses the audio!

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Variations on the Trend

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Some TikToks share life advice. Some people use the “It’s Very Important That You” trend to reflect on advice that they’re glad they learned in their earlier years. While the poster may have had to go through heartbreak, discomfort, or other negative situations, they’re ultimately glad that they’ve grown from them.
- For example, check out these TikToks:
  - This video by @mchinchar4
  - This video by @averymendillo
  - This video by @michlmadd96
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Some TikToks share what the user wishes they had done, instead. Some TikTok users take the “It’s Very Important That You” trend in a more negative way to share warnings or advice they wish their younger self had taken. Instead of their decision leading to something positive, it ended up not being the best decision in the long run.
- For example, check out these TikToks:
  - This video by @theycallmebitney
  - This video by @kaylaa_chaos
  - This video by @tabithaswatosh
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Some TikToks are lighthearted and funny. Not everyone takes the “It’s Very Important That You” trend in a sentimental or introspective way! Some people share choices they made that led to funny situations, or simply share decisions they’re glad they made, but maybe didn’t change their whole entire life (like decorating choices).
- For example, check out these TikToks:
  - This video by @catherinejohnson716
  - This video by @r_i_o_r_d_a_n
  - This video by @tayalou.b
  - This slideshow by @shxward
  - This video by @mackenziemarie123

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How to Do the “It’s Important that You” Trend

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Take some time to get a little introspective about your life and what brings you joy in it, whether that’s something “big,” like your relationship, friendships, or career, or something “small,” like your fashion sense or favorite snack. Then, think about how this joy came into your life: did you move cities, change jobs, take a class, or have a fun night out with your friends? Try to pinpoint a single decision you made that led to this positive change in your life.^{[2]
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For instance, if you met the love of your life on a solo trip, you might show yourself taking off in the airplane, and then you and your partner together. Or, if you discovered a song that changed your life, you might post a photo of yourself browsing records in a record store and then include a picture of the band.
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Add text and audio over the videos or photos. Whether you post a video or slideshow, use the “In your 20s, there will be a [blank]. It’s very important that you [blank]” format to complete the trend. For instance, you might type something like, “In your 20s, you’ll have the opportunity to travel to Japan. It’s very important that you go on this trip,” or “In your teens, your friend will invite you to a Lorde concert. It’s very important that you go.” Then, simply add the audio by @luvkacchan!^{[3]
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- Feel free to play around with the text format as you need. For instance, it’s okay to phrase the beginning like, “When you are 19,” “During sophomore year,” or “One day you will.”