I'm not sure if this has already been shared in the comments, but when this song was done his father was dying from stage 4 kidney disease (he had already donated one of his kidneys) and James thought he was truly saying goodbye to his father so the emotions in this song are real. Fortunately after this song came out a distant relative saw it and donated a kidney which saved his father's life. The story goes that when James recorded this song there was not a dry eye in the room and James father said why is everyone crying I'm still alive.
Last Christmas I held my dad's unconscious hand while the nurses wheeled his hospital bed down the hallway from ICU to a hospice room where he passed 16 hours later was a tough one. This song hits too close to home. RIP Dad. He was a good man.❤
R.I.p dad It’s been a few years since you left But it still hurts I know we will meet again The pain has pushed me towards a dark place I hope I have the strength to pull away from this evil thing called addiction 😢😢😢
Father and son relationships are often complicated, and there is a lot that goes unsaid. This song just brings it out of us. And you know it's so real because everybody feels it, man or woman. Thanks for your reaction, guys. ❤
Yes those tears are real… his father was sitting next to him the whole time, and that is his real father…. I don’t know if you guys know the story behind this song, but thank God it has a happy ending ! Because a distant relative in Australia seen the video reached out to James Blunt and donated one of his kidneys to James’s father ! His father had stage four kidney disease, and only had about six months to live if they couldn’t find a match so besides being an incredible song ! It has an amazing story behind it … Being from Bensonhurst Brooklyn ! Where if you weren’t tough you couldn’t survive I’m not ashamed to say I cry every time I watch this video
I lost my dad in may 2024. Although he knew how much I loved him I wasn’t able to get the words out in his last hours. Never miss the opportunity to tell someone you love them ❤
@@clampo7235 You were already grieving, and that's perfectly fine. You can be sure he understood, that's how life works. Grab your strength in knowing you were there, able to say goodbye and allow him to go. ❤️
James Blunt wrote the 2 saddest songs I've ever heard. This and "The Girl That Never Was." Monsters resonates with me so much cause my dad recently died from Dementia after 6 years. Every bit of this song hits hard.
korn takes the role on saddest and most painfull song for me. its not a song ppl listen to for enjoyment its a let out of pain from the singer the song is from Korn and it called Daddy please be prepared cause the singer was the one experiencing this as a kid.
The song and the story behind it had a impact around the world as the donor register was inundated with donors signing up. It found a distant cousin for his father and many others worldwide so literally chased the monsters away for them and so many other families too. All the proceeds from this song to this day are ALL donated to the Help The Heroes Charity of Great Britain which helps our veterans get what they need,mentally physically and otherwise as both Colonol Charles Blunt ( his father) and Captain James Blunt were both in the British military and the line about not being father and son & being two men saying goodbye was something his father started when he started deployments which carried on as a beautiful tradition between the two when both were then being deployed. It's truly a beautiful song .
Aww this really is an emotional one and I should have probably pre-warned you, but I think it would have taken away some of the impact. I first heard this a little while after my step-dad passed away (I didn’t ever know my real one) and I was in pieces, but it felt like everything I wanted to say was encapsulated in this song. I think others have explained the back story, but yeah, his dad was dying of stage 4 kidney disease and they hadn’t been able to find a donor up to this point, so it was a goodbye message from JB to his dad. Thanks to this song, a distant relative came forward and was a match, so his dad survived. It was actually a poem written by James’ sister that he converted into a song. Apparently everyone filming this was in tears, other than James’ dad who made a joke asking “why are you all crying, I’m still here” Masterpiece of a song imo and thank you for your genuine and beautiful reaction. ❤❤
Thanks so much for this(i think)🤔🥲 When i get alerts for reactions to this song,i rarely ever watch them anymore,i just don't put myself through it any longer,but seeing as it's Jasmine and Connor,i made an exception. I could tell at the beginning of the video that they had no idea what was coming,and thought to myself,whelp,the tone is about to take a nose dive very quickly,and sure enough......Cheers again my friend,Happy New Year,and the very best wishes for 2025❣
@@RENegadeMaster77 it’s definitely one of those songs I love/hate to listen to, I pretty much only go back to it through reaction channels now tbh it definitely gets me in the feels every time 🥲 I hope you had an awesome Christmas and the absolute best New Year mate, all peace, power and love my friend ❤️
It sounds like your step dad was your real one. I'm not the biological father of my son but I am the only father. My wife and I are also the only mother and father our (adopted) daughter has ever known. I am also the only father my biological sons have ever known. The stupid saying "blood is thicker than water" means nothing unless you are a narcissist man-child. My love for them all knows no bounds and I've been blessed beyond measure by the privilege of knowing them (all adults now).
@@gatekeeperbubba2946 @ShanLiB you’re absolutely right and we did all see him as our dad; he never wanted us to call him dad (not in a horrible way) it’s very long winded but it was said in a humble way, he wasn’t able to have kids of his own due to a motorbike accident and was paralysed, but the wheelchair was the last thing you noticed about him tbh. He was his huge personality not his disability. The funniest bloke in the room, always had a group of people around him laughing with him no matter whether it was a wedding reception, a wake or even just a supermarket! I guess what I’m saying is that we all considered him our ‘real’ dad, but he preferred the term ‘step dad’, honestly the best man I’ve ever known. We were blessed to have him in our lives.
James and his father Charles, were both former officers in the British military. I heard that James donated all the proceeds from this amazing video to the UK charity 'Help For Heroes' who do so much incredible work with and for ex-servicemen and women. What a lovely thing to do. Well done that man. 🙋♂
My husband got to say goodbye to his dying father...I did not, he was in car accident in VA, I was in Alaska...flew red cross emergency, but he passed in icu...never take for granted your loved ones; life is indeed too short😪🙏
I remember reading somewhere that after the video shoot was over, his father asked why everyone, the camera men the director, why are they all crying? James was really crying in the video, he was not acting, that has to be one of the most raw, emotional songs and videos ever produced. His father had a terminal illness, but I think he fought it and beat it, that’s why he was there with him. I could be wrong, but I’m like 95% sure about those facts. Awesome reaction and Jasmine don’t feel bad, I’m a grown man and I still cry every time I hear this song.
Crying yes but James was in full control. His father forgot to put his hand on- to James , James looked at his father , looked down to his arm and his father responded. 3:48
@@BrianAltomari he was still sick during this shoot. That’s why everyone was so upset. But they DID end up finding a donor and he is still alive now but at the time they filmed this, he was still terminal.
This song is applicable for any loss of some one who was important to you as you grew up. I home hospiced my mom during covid through Stage 4 cancer. We had time for our good byes through talks, smiles and hugs. But that day of passing, that last light, that last kiss to their brow saying goodnight. Im here for you. This song rings the tears from you in a good way. A form of tribute to their importance in your life and heart. James Blunt is a brilliant underrated underappreciated singer songwriter. So glad i rediscovered his music this year. Looking forward to seeing him in Boston for his Back to Bedlam 20th anniversary tour in 2025
when this popped up i had to watch i knew it would get Jas thought Connor might go to. Happy new year to you both and Hugo lets hope this year brings us all peace and love. I'm a dreamer MAN💌♥
The girl that never was - official video by James Blunt is definitely one you should react to. James does a phenomenal job with lyrics and just putting raw emotion into his music.
Sending man love Conner 🤜 Lost my Dad in 2021. Healthiest man I know and has heart attack at 62. I was there quick and was doing CPR but I already knew it was too late but with the whole family watching over me I continued for 45mins.
James is one of the best in expressing emotions. One song that impressed me much is "Carry you home", but there is also the more recent "the girl that never was". All the best from the Netherlands!
Think of Not only your dad but grandfather's or plier brothers. His sister wrote it . James simply took her poems and turned into a heart wrenching feeling. That seems we all can relate too on a different level.
James has another song from a personal experience of his called, “The Girl That Never Was”. The video is both beautiful and relatable to many people. Another great song called, “Carry You Home”, was inspired by a personal experience and is very meaningful and powerful! The official music video is incredibly well done and extremely memorable!❤
With James and his dad being military men, the ‘we’re two men saying goodbye’ was their way of saying I love you before they went to fight. Blunt snr was dying and this song was james’ raw untouched way of saying goodbye. Thankfully a distant relative saw this and came forward to be a donor in time and his dad is fine. We definitely need more emotional ‘sung in the moment’ songs, coz producers still wanted this auto tuned and cleaned up but James insisted it stayed as it is. Why mess with perfection?
The first time I watched this song video I was just a devastated mess. I've seen it many many times both rewatching it and seeing others react to it and it still makes me well up, and sometimes still a hot mess. My dad passed years ago and we had a bit of a complicated relationship anyway. So to the girl being full of tears don't worry you aren't alone. And to the guy don't worry about tears let them fall when they come men can cry even though we are told our whole life otherwise. Try his song "The Child that never was" if you haven't already. Yes that tears my heart out also.
What's sadder than the song is James has previously said he and his dad have never had an emotional open chat before , added with the overwhelming emotion in his thoughts and songs his dad and him both served in the forces , to not have shared that with his dad is 😥 , though I believe words are not neccesery to convoy love or emotions words add details to the raw feelings
His father was dying of stage 4 kidney disease after previously being a donor himself, this video actually saw a viable kidney sourced, and his father is doing well
Same here. Every time. My Dad had pancreatic cancer which is pretty much the worst as it's not easily diagnosed and by the time it is there is not much besides chemo. He survived another year and a half. He died in 2007 and I miss him every day. Make sure you tell your Dad you love him now. You can't late.
This song always gets me because I lost my dad in a car accident when I was 5 years old he was in his early 20s and last year I lost 2 uncle's 1 auntie and my stepdad sorry I'm late to watch your reaction I've seen people reacting to this hundreds of time I just couldn't bring myself to watch it until now Great reaction love from the UK That was his dad he dad lived because of this video he got a donor and James blunt and his dad were in the British army
You missed at the last second of the vid his dad patting his arm. Check out more of James' stuff. He's a brilliant songwriter, at his best when he writes about his lived experiences. His song "No Bravery" is about what he saw during the Kosovo War in the 90s when he was deployed there with the British Army under NATO. The music video includes his own video footage that he shot during that deployment.
Très belles réactions pour tous les 2 👍. Cette chanson est sublime mais tellement triste 😭. James Blunt est un artiste qui sait faire passer des émotions à ses fans, auditeurs 🥺👏. A+ 💞
Thanks for your true and honest reaction! This is one powerful song! The closeup of the face reminds me of Sinead O'Connor "Nothing Compares To You", have you listened to or reacted to this song before? would be curious on your thoughts of it! Keep up the good work!
@@AdamBazille The close up of the face totally reminded me of her song!! Its also a beautiful song that she made famous, Prince originally wrote it and it kind of bombed until she sang it!
@@timg764I'm from Minnesota, lived across the street from Dezzy Dickerson's parents...My mom went high school with him.. (He was the guitar player in the Revolution- Prince's band at the height of Purple Rain) played with his kids when they'd visit. We were all 7-10 years old. Met PRINCE multiple times as a kid when he'd visit there. Crazy time. Being a kid I just thought it was normal! 😂😂 "Nothing Compares 2 U" has so much meaning to me you'll never know. PRINCE was a genius. 💜💜💜💜
I felt bad laughing knowing a cry was coming but as soon as I saw that deep sigh ( 1:28 ) I couldn't help but crack up. Like, "Dammit, you guys are gonna make me cry." lol It's a rough one though to get through for sure.
I was fortunate in that I was able to have a comparable conversation with my dad before he passed. But this song was therapeutic. Not even sure how I came to know about it, I think it was a reactor channel. So just make sure you keep the air clear with those you love, you just don't know how long you'll have them for.
Haven't seen emotional Conner with a F-U type line since Jenny & Screech! 😂😂 That's how I know it got him! ....... What a great emotional song and reaction too. #RoadTo100K ❤
thissong reminds me of my dad when he died, we never said any of this stuff, maybe we should have, but he was too tough to talk tolike this, james does it well
Its a great song to help us in being real with our loved ones. Maybe if this song was around before my dad jumped off a pier early hrs of a misty morning into the harbour of our town..i might have played it to him. He might have never jumped. Im think it would have alerted him to the deep pain he still held over his dads unexpected passing & my young sisters self inflicted passing. Oh boy..We all have lots of pain in us..its so very hard for many.. I do know Jesus as my Saviour who has helped become whole .and He has used music to touch my soul as well.
This song is not just for sons and fathers, it's also for daughters and fathers. My father passed in the early 1990's after I was his primary care person, in his home, for years. His last days were horrific. His last emergency room visit I prayed to God for my father's death, not out of hate or anger or any selfish reason, I was begging God with tears streaming down my face to take my father's pain and suffering away. To release my father from his worn out used up body. My father passed away in less than 24 hours later. That's when I experienced grief beyond explanation, for the first time in my life, until my mother passed 3 yrs later.
Wow, thank you for sharing something so personal and heartfelt. Your story is powerful, it’s clear how much love and care you gave to your father, and how hard those last moments must have been. I can’t even imagine the strength it took to make that prayer out of pure selflessness. That kind of grief is so heavy, and it stays with you. I’m so sorry for your losses, both your dad and your mom. It means a lot that this song connected with you on such a deep level. Stories like yours remind us why we do what we do, thank you for trusting us with this. Sending you so much love.
@DoubleTakeJC We go through pain of all kinds in this world always for a reason. That reason is to share, at the appropriate time, to help others on this journey called life. I appreciate your response so very much and your reaction to this incredible song. It immediately pierced my heart with honest words, music and visuals. Because your channel popped up on my TH-cam feed, I have found you and a talented new artist, for me!! Have a blessed New Year 2025 from a new American fan, Patty R. 🇺🇸
I think the whole kidney cancer story was already shared, but James and his father were both mitlitary and his father said goodbye to him before a mission with 'we're just two grown man saying goodbye', so that is where this comes from, because I found the phrasing strange first time listening to this. Oh and James was in trouble for disobeying a direct command, but basically saved the world doing so. Could be the 'mistakes' line, but I'm not sure. Greetings from Germany, really enjoy your reactions.
Everyone except his dad was crying during the making of this video. His dad at the end of the video said "Why is everyone crying? I am still here". His dad got the transplant he needed, and is alive today.
Maybe I am a monster but this song amuses me. When I hear it I can not help thinking of the bit in the video where James has to remind his dad to hold his arm (at about 3:50 in this reaction).
If you would like another James Blunt song that is just as emotive, but in a different way, look at 'The Girl That Never Was'. Quite a recent song, too.
This one got me too. My dad had “monsters” and took his own life, so I feel the song deeply. Please have a look at Dimash Qudaibergen if you have not already, considered by many to be best male voice on the planet right now. SOS 2021 Digital Show. th-cam.com/video/AUARjexCTlQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=q_fD0NicK__zphOI Dimash also covers Lose Control by TS with Chantè Moore, here is the link. th-cam.com/video/ugEBRmsuVaY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=g__nxfXcbFfXwgrZ
This is so weird. I didn't search this song just came on my feed. My dad passed away 22years ago this January 10 coming up. I miss him so much. He was 37 when he passed. 2 days before his birthday. I'm 37 now and have 4 kids too and cannot think of me dying and leaving my kids behind. I'm scared of dying
Well10 years ago I didn't go to the hospital when my dad was fighting for his life...(I couldn't handle it) if I had these words in my head I would have said them to him!!! every time I here this song I have clean eyes after!
"Just two grown men saying goodbye" are supposed to the words his father used, as a senior officer to his son (in the Blues & Royals) as he deployed on active service with NATO to Kosovo. Brits are not great a public displays of affection. This was an extremely raw, single take, sitting next to his then dying father who had never heard it. You can see how uncomfortable he was! But, thanks to this song, a happy ending. You probably should not watch "The Girl that never was" JB really deals with trauma by writing about it.
Oh, and to answer why people want to see the reactions of emotional music… it is the bare truth of being human. We like to see that other people are as human as we are.
The day will come to us all. Mine was a long time ago. Last words was "OK!" And mine was anger at God! And since I was raised to twist my toughg 10 times before I spoke. It became years before I did. Do not be me. Get help. My anger was all that I had left. Could have turned bad. But I must say looking back might have only seen my steps in the sands of time. But all along he was just stepping in my own steps so not to be forgotten. Most never met my dad but all saw him in my eyes. I was raised by older parents of whom also was raised from older minded generations. I took care of my mom as last request to my father. A man that you could not say no to. If my dad had shown up to an Italian wedding many would have kissed his hand. But he was the builder. Yet all he needed to be a movie star would been a Leather jacket and a convertible sports car. Not the best looking guy but just that guy that had that look. 20 years late while we put my mom to his resting spot. I finally got the words out. Once for him to give him a heads up that she be looking for him and second one for their be at peace. Came back to pour an expenceive battle of wine and share a word.... never got to tell him how much I loved him. It was never a word that was shared in our home...... no wonder I am still a mess....
I'm not sure if this has already been shared in the comments, but when this song was done his father was dying from stage 4 kidney disease (he had already donated one of his kidneys) and James thought he was truly saying goodbye to his father so the emotions in this song are real. Fortunately after this song came out a distant relative saw it and donated a kidney which saved his father's life. The story goes that when James recorded this song there was not a dry eye in the room and James father said why is everyone crying I'm still alive.
Thank you for clarifying so sad😢
Last Christmas I held my dad's unconscious hand while the nurses wheeled his hospital bed down the hallway from ICU to a hospice room where he passed 16 hours later was a tough one. This song hits too close to home. RIP Dad. He was a good man.❤
with all sincerity, i am so sorry for your loss. i hope you make peace with it as soon as you can. much love to you and yours🙂🙂🙂❤❤❤
@@davidperkins6752 Thanks David, it's much appreciated.
This must have been a difficult Christmas for you then. Platonic hug for you.
@@JeffSparrow87 Thanks Jeff, it comes and goes. Songs like this don't help, lol. At least he's not suffering anymore.
@@Kirby-Ic3y23My brother. I know. ❤😔❤️
I held my Dad's hand when he passed away 30 years ago. I'm 76 now but this song just tears me up!
Just over 50 years ago I held my father's hand as he passed from terminal cancer. I was 17. This song always brings that moment back.
Your life paralleled mine. Dad died of liver cancer (self-inflicted) when I was 17; it was 1968. 57 years haven't much changed the emotions.
R.I.p dad
It’s been a few years since you left
But it still hurts
I know we will meet again
The pain has pushed me towards a dark place
I hope I have the strength to pull away from this evil thing called addiction
😢😢😢
@@josiahdragswolf7657 keep fighting the fight 💪
Father and son relationships are often complicated, and there is a lot that goes unsaid.
This song just brings it out of us. And you know it's so real because everybody feels it, man or woman. Thanks for your reaction, guys. ❤
This one is deep. Even if some people haven’t been there yet, they will. 😢
Yes those tears are real… his father was sitting next to him the whole time, and that is his real father…. I don’t know if you guys know the story behind this song, but thank God it has a happy ending ! Because a distant relative in Australia seen the video reached out to James Blunt and donated one of his kidneys to James’s father ! His father had stage four kidney disease, and only had about six months to live if they couldn’t find a match so besides being an incredible song ! It has an amazing story behind it … Being from Bensonhurst Brooklyn ! Where if you weren’t tough you couldn’t survive I’m not ashamed to say I cry every time I watch this video
I lost my dad in may 2024. Although he knew how much I loved him I wasn’t able to get the words out in his last hours. Never miss the opportunity to tell someone you love them ❤
@@clampo7235 You were already grieving, and that's perfectly fine. You can be sure he understood, that's how life works.
Grab your strength in knowing you were there, able to say goodbye and allow him to go.
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@ thank you for this, very kind words ❤️❤️
James Blunt wrote the 2 saddest songs I've ever heard. This and "The Girl That Never Was." Monsters resonates with me so much cause my dad recently died from Dementia after 6 years. Every bit of this song hits hard.
korn takes the role on saddest and most painfull song for me. its not a song ppl listen to for enjoyment its a let out of pain from the singer the song is from Korn and it called Daddy please be prepared cause the singer was the one experiencing this as a kid.
Such a powerful song. Happy ending. His dad lives because of this song.
The song and the story behind it had a impact around the world as the donor register was inundated with donors signing up. It found a distant cousin for his father and many others worldwide so literally chased the monsters away for them and so many other families too. All the proceeds from this song to this day are ALL donated to the Help The Heroes Charity of Great Britain which helps our veterans get what they need,mentally physically and otherwise as both Colonol Charles Blunt ( his father) and Captain James Blunt were both in the British military and the line about not being father and son & being two men saying goodbye was something his father started when he started deployments which carried on as a beautiful tradition between the two when both were then being deployed. It's truly a beautiful song .
By the way I love your reaction. It’s very sincere, and like I said in my first comment I don’t think it’s possible to watch this video without crying
Aww this really is an emotional one and I should have probably pre-warned you, but I think it would have taken away some of the impact. I first heard this a little while after my step-dad passed away (I didn’t ever know my real one) and I was in pieces, but it felt like everything I wanted to say was encapsulated in this song.
I think others have explained the back story, but yeah, his dad was dying of stage 4 kidney disease and they hadn’t been able to find a donor up to this point, so it was a goodbye message from JB to his dad. Thanks to this song, a distant relative came forward and was a match, so his dad survived. It was actually a poem written by James’ sister that he converted into a song. Apparently everyone filming this was in tears, other than James’ dad who made a joke asking “why are you all crying, I’m still here”
Masterpiece of a song imo and thank you for your genuine and beautiful reaction. ❤❤
Thanks so much for this(i think)🤔🥲 When i get alerts for reactions to this song,i rarely ever watch them anymore,i just don't put myself through it any longer,but seeing as it's Jasmine and Connor,i made an exception. I could tell at the beginning of the video that they had no idea what was coming,and thought to myself,whelp,the tone is about to take a nose dive very quickly,and sure enough......Cheers again my friend,Happy New Year,and the very best wishes for 2025❣
@@RENegadeMaster77 it’s definitely one of those songs I love/hate to listen to, I pretty much only go back to it through reaction channels now tbh it definitely gets me in the feels every time 🥲
I hope you had an awesome Christmas and the absolute best New Year mate, all peace, power and love my friend ❤️
It sounds like your step dad was your real one. I'm not the biological father of my son but I am the only father. My wife and I are also the only mother and father our (adopted) daughter has ever known. I am also the only father my biological sons have ever known. The stupid saying "blood is thicker than water" means nothing unless you are a narcissist man-child. My love for them all knows no bounds and I've been blessed beyond measure by the privilege of knowing them (all adults now).
Love transcends blood no matter what anyone says. They chose to love you because you deserved it. That’s enough. Sorry for your loss my friend.
@@gatekeeperbubba2946 @ShanLiB you’re absolutely right and we did all see him as our dad; he never wanted us to call him dad (not in a horrible way) it’s very long winded but it was said in a humble way, he wasn’t able to have kids of his own due to a motorbike accident and was paralysed, but the wheelchair was the last thing you noticed about him tbh. He was his huge personality not his disability. The funniest bloke in the room, always had a group of people around him laughing with him no matter whether it was a wedding reception, a wake or even just a supermarket! I guess what I’m saying is that we all considered him our ‘real’ dad, but he preferred the term ‘step dad’, honestly the best man I’ve ever known. We were blessed to have him in our lives.
shakes you to your core.
It breaks my heart everytime I hear this song 😢
This one kills me! Love the message so much.
James and his father Charles, were both former officers in the British military. I heard that James donated all the proceeds from this amazing video to the UK charity 'Help For Heroes' who do so much incredible work with and for ex-servicemen and women. What a lovely thing to do. Well done that man. 🙋♂
Wow, just….wow! 😢
My husband got to say goodbye to his dying father...I did not, he was in car accident in VA, I was in Alaska...flew red cross emergency, but he passed in icu...never take for granted your loved ones; life is indeed too short😪🙏
I remember reading somewhere that after the video shoot was over, his father asked why everyone, the camera men the director, why are they all crying? James was really crying in the video, he was not acting, that has to be one of the most raw, emotional songs and videos ever produced. His father had a terminal illness, but I think he fought it and beat it, that’s why he was there with him. I could be wrong, but I’m like 95% sure about those facts. Awesome reaction and Jasmine don’t feel bad, I’m a grown man and I still cry every time I hear this song.
Crying yes but James was in full control. His father forgot to put his hand on- to James , James looked at his father , looked down to his arm and his father responded. 3:48
@@BrianAltomari he was still sick during this shoot. That’s why everyone was so upset. But they DID end up finding a donor and he is still alive now but at the time they filmed this, he was still terminal.
Beautiful lovely
This song is applicable for any loss of some one who was important to you as you grew up. I home hospiced my mom during covid through Stage 4 cancer. We had time for our good byes through talks, smiles and hugs. But that day of passing, that last light, that last kiss to their brow saying goodnight. Im here for you. This song rings the tears from you in a good way. A form of tribute to their importance in your life and heart. James Blunt is a brilliant underrated underappreciated singer songwriter. So glad i rediscovered his music this year. Looking forward to seeing him in Boston for his Back to Bedlam 20th anniversary tour in 2025
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when this popped up i had to watch i knew it would get Jas thought Connor might go to. Happy new year to you both and Hugo lets hope this year brings us all peace and love. I'm a dreamer MAN💌♥
amazing reaction❤️
This song is a gift to the world.
The girl that never was - official video by James Blunt is definitely one you should react to. James does a phenomenal job with lyrics and just putting raw emotion into his music.
Here is a good one and VERY special live performance.
Chinchilla-Fingers live on HUNGER TV👌
It is a beautiful sad song that most people will relate to. Good honest reaction
💜💜💜💜💜💜💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖YOU GUYS , FROM SYDNEY AUSTRALIA XOX
Sending man love Conner 🤜
Lost my Dad in 2021. Healthiest man I know and has heart attack at 62. I was there quick and was doing CPR but I already knew it was too late but with the whole family watching over me I continued for 45mins.
James is one of the best in expressing emotions.
One song that impressed me much is "Carry you home", but there is also the more recent "the girl that never was".
All the best from the Netherlands!
Think of Not only your dad but grandfather's or plier brothers.
His sister wrote it . James simply took her poems and turned into a heart wrenching feeling. That seems we all can relate too on a different level.
Great reaction guys,thanks very much,it's a heavy one for sure,but it's beautifully perfomed by James and ultimately,something positive came from it.🙌
First Christmas in 43 yrs without my dad. This songs hits hard asf
Sorry for your loss.
Same 43 here as well. ❤🩹
Ugh. This song. Not many make me emotional. But I cried when I watched this the first time.
I've watched several reactions to this and cry everytime. 😢
Such a moving song. Especially with the video.
James has another song from a personal experience of his called, “The Girl That Never Was”. The video is both beautiful and relatable to many people. Another great song called, “Carry You Home”, was inspired by a personal experience and is very meaningful and powerful! The official music video is incredibly well done and extremely memorable!❤
The song literally saved his father’s life as a donor was found because people getting tested increased and a distant relative was a match
I honestly think this song hits all sons no matter if they're daddy is alive or not, because we all know it's coming. Beautiful song, great reaction.
I hear you with that brother. My dad is still here thank god but this moment isn’t far away. This song tears me up something else. 🫶🫶
Thank you guys for your sincere reaction!
With James and his dad being military men, the ‘we’re two men saying goodbye’ was their way of saying I love you before they went to fight. Blunt snr was dying and this song was james’ raw untouched way of saying goodbye. Thankfully a distant relative saw this and came forward to be a donor in time and his dad is fine. We definitely need more emotional ‘sung in the moment’ songs, coz producers still wanted this auto tuned and cleaned up but James insisted it stayed as it is. Why mess with perfection?
The first time I watched this song video I was just a devastated mess. I've seen it many many times both rewatching it and seeing others react to it and it still makes me well up, and sometimes still a hot mess. My dad passed years ago and we had a bit of a complicated relationship anyway. So to the girl being full of tears don't worry you aren't alone. And to the guy don't worry about tears let them fall when they come men can cry even though we are told our whole life otherwise.
Try his song "The Child that never was" if you haven't already. Yes that tears my heart out also.
What's sadder than the song is James has previously said he and his dad have never had an emotional open chat before , added with the overwhelming emotion in his thoughts and songs his dad and him both served in the forces , to not have shared that with his dad is 😥 , though I believe words are not neccesery to convoy love or emotions words add details to the raw feelings
His father was dying of stage 4 kidney disease after previously being a donor himself, this video actually saw a viable kidney sourced, and his father is doing well
i m crying with you. hugs from germany ♥
OH!! Also, go watch James Blunt's "The Girl That Never Was". Beautiful!
It would be great if you could react to Sam Tompkins doing Hero live at Hammersmith.
yeh thats a great performance
This song makes me cry every time. My dad has been fighting cancer for a couple of years. I feel so fortunate to still jave him in my life.
Same here. Every time. My Dad had pancreatic cancer which is pretty much the worst as it's not easily diagnosed and by the time it is there is not much besides chemo. He survived another year and a half. He died in 2007 and I miss him every day. Make sure you tell your Dad you love him now. You can't late.
This song always gets me because I lost my dad in a car accident when I was 5 years old he was in his early 20s and last year I lost 2 uncle's 1 auntie and my stepdad sorry I'm late to watch your reaction I've seen people reacting to this hundreds of time I just couldn't bring myself to watch it until now
Great reaction love from the UK
That was his dad he dad lived because of this video he got a donor and James blunt and his dad were in the British army
This was done in one take in James Blunts house at the end everyone was in tears , Blunt Snr said "why are you lot crying im still here"
My dad died when I was 17, he drove semi for a living and he died while he was on the road. I never got to say good bye. This song hits so hard.
ITs one of the top reaction songs ever on youtube.
You have to listen James Blunt "girl that never was" too!
You missed at the last second of the vid his dad patting his arm. Check out more of James' stuff. He's a brilliant songwriter, at his best when he writes about his lived experiences. His song "No Bravery" is about what he saw during the Kosovo War in the 90s when he was deployed there with the British Army under NATO. The music video includes his own video footage that he shot during that deployment.
Très belles réactions pour tous les 2 👍. Cette chanson est sublime mais tellement triste 😭. James Blunt est un artiste qui sait faire passer des émotions à ses fans, auditeurs 🥺👏. A+ 💞
Talk about a relatable song...
I played this at my dads funeral last year, I miss him so much
Thanks for your true and honest reaction! This is one powerful song! The closeup of the face reminds me of Sinead O'Connor "Nothing Compares To You", have you listened to or reacted to this song before? would be curious on your thoughts of it! Keep up the good work!
I've been requesting Sinead O'Connor "Nothing Compares 2 U" for months! I really hope DoubleTake eventually reacts to it! TRUST ME! ❤
@@AdamBazille The close up of the face totally reminded me of her song!! Its also a beautiful song that she made famous, Prince originally wrote it and it kind of bombed until she sang it!
@@timg764I'm from Minnesota, lived across the street from Dezzy Dickerson's parents...My mom went high school with him.. (He was the guitar player in the Revolution- Prince's band at the height of Purple Rain) played with his kids when they'd visit. We were all 7-10 years old. Met PRINCE multiple times as a kid when he'd visit there. Crazy time. Being a kid I just thought it was normal! 😂😂 "Nothing Compares 2 U" has so much meaning to me you'll never know. PRINCE was a genius. 💜💜💜💜
@@AdamBazille He was an amazing song writer and singer!!!
@@timg764💯 right he was! DoubleTake has done some PRINCE reactions. Check them out. Stay up Tim. ✌🏻💜💜💜
A poweful and emotional song that would bring tears to a glass eye. Another song he does in the same vein is The Girl that Never Was. Great reaction.
Search another of his called "The girl that never was"
Agreed that one is another where a box of tissues is required.
I felt bad laughing knowing a cry was coming but as soon as I saw that deep sigh ( 1:28 ) I couldn't help but crack up. Like, "Dammit, you guys are gonna make me cry." lol It's a rough one though to get through for sure.
Beautiful song...no doubt about it... You guys have to listen "My girlfriend is getting older" of Ricardo Arjona From Guatemala.
I was fortunate in that I was able to have a comparable conversation with my dad before he passed. But this song was therapeutic. Not even sure how I came to know about it, I think it was a reactor channel. So just make sure you keep the air clear with those you love, you just don't know how long you'll have them for.
This song came out a few days after my dad died...I finally can listen without balling 5 years later.
His father was waiting for a kidney transplant, not long after he got one he passed away. This is his father in the video
I lost my dad a month after I graduated high school back in 1999. Still to this day, it really affects me...😢😢😢
Haven't seen emotional Conner with a F-U type line since Jenny & Screech! 😂😂 That's how I know it got him! .......
What a great emotional song and reaction too. #RoadTo100K ❤
thissong reminds me of my dad when he died, we never said any of this stuff, maybe we should have, but he was too tough to talk tolike this, james does it well
I wouldn't go so far as to call it a fetish.... but I love watching emotional reactions. Especially when people cry. It reminds me to be human.
Bit of an avid watcher of reaction videos and being British it was refreshing to see a video that wasn't over the top.
James Blunt:
The Girl That Never Was
Carry You Home
No Bravery
and Dark thought
Its a great song to help us in being real with our loved ones.
Maybe if this song was around before my dad jumped off a pier early hrs of a misty morning into the harbour of our town..i might have played it to him. He might have never jumped. Im think it would have alerted him to the deep pain he still held over his dads unexpected passing & my young sisters self inflicted passing. Oh boy..We all have lots of pain in us..its so very hard for many..
I do know Jesus as my Saviour who has helped become whole .and He has used music to touch my soul as well.
This song is not just for sons and fathers, it's also for daughters and fathers. My father passed in the early 1990's after I was his primary care person, in his home, for years. His last days were horrific. His last emergency room visit I prayed to God for my father's death, not out of hate or anger or any selfish reason, I was begging God with tears streaming down my face to take my father's pain and suffering away. To release my father from his worn out used up body. My father passed away in less than 24 hours later. That's when I experienced grief beyond explanation, for the first time in my life, until my mother passed 3 yrs later.
Wow, thank you for sharing something so personal and heartfelt. Your story is powerful, it’s clear how much love and care you gave to your father, and how hard those last moments must have been. I can’t even imagine the strength it took to make that prayer out of pure selflessness. That kind of grief is so heavy, and it stays with you. I’m so sorry for your losses, both your dad and your mom. It means a lot that this song connected with you on such a deep level. Stories like yours remind us why we do what we do, thank you for trusting us with this. Sending you so much love.
@DoubleTakeJC We go through pain of all kinds in this world always for a reason. That reason is to share, at the appropriate time, to help others on this journey called life. I appreciate your response so very much and your reaction to this incredible song. It immediately pierced my heart with honest words, music and visuals. Because your channel popped up on my TH-cam feed, I have found you and a talented new artist, for me!! Have a blessed New Year 2025 from a new American fan, Patty R. 🇺🇸
I feel you Patty. Thank you for sharing. ❤🩹
It hits harder when you have lost a parent. It's a beautiful, bittersweet song.
James donated all profit from this song to Help for Heroes and British Legion charities . Good man 😊. The song the Girl that never was , oh my 🥲
Hey guys if you thought that song was sad try watching James Blunts the girl that never was . It will get you both trust me
Cried gain...this time with you...thanks!
I think the whole kidney cancer story was already shared, but James and his father were both mitlitary and his father said goodbye to him before a mission with 'we're just two grown man saying goodbye', so that is where this comes from, because I found the phrasing strange first time listening to this. Oh and James was in trouble for disobeying a direct command, but basically saved the world doing so. Could be the 'mistakes' line, but I'm not sure. Greetings from Germany, really enjoy your reactions.
This song gets me everytime.. lost my father 6 years ago and I miss him every day 💔
I hear ya ❤🩹
Lots of love to you🤍
You should check out Elvie Shane my boy great song
SO BEAUTIFUL SONG....
Everyone except his dad was crying during the making of this video. His dad at the end of the video said "Why is everyone crying? I am still here". His dad got the transplant he needed, and is alive today.
his dad was diagnosed with cancer...but because of this songs release they found a donor ...and he was saved..
Maybe I am a monster but this song amuses me.
When I hear it I can not help thinking of the bit in the video where James has to remind his dad to hold his arm (at about 3:50 in this reaction).
If you would like another James Blunt song that is just as emotive, but in a different way, look at 'The Girl That Never Was'. Quite a recent song, too.
Don't forget youtube throws up next video suggestions before the video finishes. You missed the ending.
Have you listened to him sing The Girl That Never Was or Goodbye My Lover?
We have heard goodbye my lover but not the other
Extra points for the X-men sweatshirt !!!
This is definitely one good way to test out how waterproof your make-up is.
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He wrote this for his dad was was very ill at the time it’s a very sad catchy song, but in the end his dad was ok
This is so weird. I didn't search this song just came on my feed. My dad passed away 22years ago this January 10 coming up. I miss him so much. He was 37 when he passed. 2 days before his birthday. I'm 37 now and have 4 kids too and cannot think of me dying and leaving my kids behind. I'm scared of dying
Well10 years ago I didn't go to the hospital when my dad was fighting for his life...(I couldn't handle it) if I had these words in my head I would have said them to him!!! every time I here this song I have clean eyes after!
"Just two grown men saying goodbye" are supposed to the words his father used, as a senior officer to his son (in the Blues & Royals) as he deployed on active service with NATO to Kosovo. Brits are not great a public displays of affection. This was an extremely raw, single take, sitting next to his then dying father who had never heard it. You can see how uncomfortable he was! But, thanks to this song, a happy ending. You probably should not watch "The Girl that never was" JB really deals with trauma by writing about it.
Oh, and to answer why people want to see the reactions of emotional music… it is the bare truth of being human. We like to see that other people are as human as we are.
The day will come to us all. Mine was a long time ago. Last words was "OK!" And mine was anger at God! And since I was raised to twist my toughg 10 times before I spoke. It became years before I did. Do not be me. Get help. My anger was all that I had left. Could have turned bad. But I must say looking back might have only seen my steps in the sands of time. But all along he was just stepping in my own steps so not to be forgotten. Most never met my dad but all saw him in my eyes. I was raised by older parents of whom also was raised from older minded generations. I took care of my mom as last request to my father. A man that you could not say no to. If my dad had shown up to an Italian wedding many would have kissed his hand. But he was the builder. Yet all he needed to be a movie star would been a Leather jacket and a convertible sports car. Not the best looking guy but just that guy that had that look. 20 years late while we put my mom to his resting spot. I finally got the words out. Once for him to give him a heads up that she be looking for him and second one for their be at peace. Came back to pour an expenceive battle of wine and share a word.... never got to tell him how much I loved him. It was never a word that was shared in our home...... no wonder I am still a mess....
You should listen to his song "The girl that never was"
james recorded this in 1 shoot.... no retakes, nailed it the 1st time
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