James Blunt "Monsters" Reaction - Well, now I'm an absolute mess! 😭😭😭
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- One of my long time supporters, subscriber and now Patron - Ms Diane, made a special request of me last month - to do a first time reaction to James Blunt "Monsters" in honour of her late father who's birthday it would have been... 🥺❤️ Always an honour to react to your requests but this was a special one...
Now she did warn me it was a bit of a tear jerker but I don't think I was quite ready for just how much, especially given the context and the fact it was my first time watching any James Blunt... well I thought best to put a trigger warning because wow... this got me right in the gut!
Big love to all the dad's out there and again, happy heavenly birthday to yours Di! 🥹💖
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James Blunt "Monsters" - • James Blunt - Monsters...
I appreciate you noticing and pointing out how James, despite saying we're just two grown men, still calls him Daddy. And that goes both ways, at the end of the video, Dad pats James on the arm, just like a Daddy does, to say, "Well done, son."
Ahhh thank you for your comment Paul! Appreciate that buddy 💛
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He refers to them as two grown men instead of father and son to make the pain more bearable at the possible loss of loosing his dad. If he just refers to him as a grown man, he might just be able to cope
So glad he was ok in the end!!
Even more heart-wrenching is that the phrase "We're just two grown men saying goodbye" is what James and his dad used to say to each other just before either one of them got deployed to fight somewhere (both were in the army, where you're trained early on to keep your emotions in check,) as a way to ease the pain and fear that one of them might not come back. I'm so glad his father survived in the end!
@Room2703Reacts The reason james wrote this song is because his Dad was dying on kidney failure and needed a transplant to survive.
When James served in the British military and went to Kosovo, his Father, who also had served his whole life went to sat goodbye and to make it less formal and less emotional so James could go to war in the right state of mind, his dad said to him, " I'm not your Father, you're not my Son. We're just two grown men saying goodbye."
This video was made while they believed his Dad was dying and after the release of the video a distant relative came forward and was tested, indeed matched and was able to give a kidney to save his life.
Hope this helps?! ❤
If you don’t cry a bit the first time you hear this, you have no soul. I did.
Yes, that was his father in the video; it was all filmed in one take, and that was the first time his father had heard that song. He was terminally ill at that point with stage 4 kidney cancer, but fortunately a donor was found after this video went viral, and he survived.
James Blunt often writes about his real-life experiences, and another I can recommend is 'Carry You Home,' which was written about an event during his time serving in combat. I won't spoil it any more than that, but you'll probably need the tissues for that one too - it's a beautiful song.
There aren't many songs about a positive relationship between a father and son. So this is part of the reason I think it hits so hard aside from the lyrics and performance being simply beautiful.
I think you're making a really important point - I agree
That was no auto tune and only one take. James’s father Charles allowed him to do this with him because he only had weeks left and it was for James to have. Everyone in that room was crying at the end except Charles. He told them he wasn’t dead yet. You cannot sing some notes when you really cry but no one cared.
James is a prolific song writer and He got the idea from a poem his sister wrote. If this song hadn’t been released then a first cousin also named Charles that no one knew wouldn’t have come forward and been a match. His Dad deserved that because he donated one of his kidney’s years ago because he is a rare match, James and his sisters were not matches. Charles was doing well last we heard.
After his Dad was better James did this in another video playing the piano and it isn’t the same. It is the raw emotion that made this so great. Thank you.
James dad was actually dying from kidney disease & this was his tribute & farewell to his dad. Thankfully his dad received a donor kidney & is doing okay now. If this song doesn't get to you emotionally, there is something wrong with you. This song resonates with me as I was my dad's caregiver for 5 years until he passed away a few years ago.
I didn't know who James Blunt was until a week ago. I will never will forget who he is now. I am a great grandfather now and this is the saddest song that I have ever heard...
I loved how you showed genuine compassion in your review. That made it even more beautiful. No doubt it was an emotionally charged song. I've listened to it many times now and I still cry every time.
I would like you to do a reaction to Lucy Thomas singing "Evergreen" and one more called "Hallelujah". Both are amazing.
I look forward to listening to you often, I think you are a fine young man.
Hi Luke . I’m Denise from Yorkshire only just found you. Love your reaction to James’s song. It’s just heartbreaking 💔 one take so emotional. My dad passed away in 1988 ,but the pain never goes away. My dad was in so much pain he was praying to God to take him. He really suffered so much. He passed away In the middle of the night. My sister called round to tell me . I sat in the room with him on my own for about an hour. I was talking to him all the time even though I knew he had left us . I still miss my dad so much 😢😢Great Reaction 💞💞Denise from Yorkshire 😢😢🙏🙏🙏
He wrote this song when his Dad was going to die from stage 4 kidney failure. Luckily, after he recorded it,a cousin who was a match stepped forward and donated a kidney and his father recovered. This wrecks me every time I hear it also. Thanks so much for your heartfelt insight. ❤❤❤
A very honest reaction, loved it.
I really appreciate an artist who can emote in their work, Yebba (Abigail Smith) - My Mind live, is something that will have you riveted ✌🏻
Beautiful heartfelt reaction 💗.I just lossed my daddy in January, even though im a female this hits home for me .Ill always be Daddy's little girl.🌹
When my dad passed I just immediately started working because I wasn't ready to deal with the fact he was gone.. several months I kept the cracks from showing then one day in the warehouse this song came on the radio and I just broke down.. any time I hear this song it gets me
The love between a father and son is the greatest thing in the world.
It's a day I'm dreading. Time's passing too quickly and I need to make an effort while he's still with me.
The critical takeaway from this song is to never wait to tell your parents, and really everyone you know and love, how much they have blessed you and how much they mean to you. I was there for both my mom and dad's final breaths. They died 11 days apart. Our relationsip was not good though i tried and tried and tried. I loved them both but i finally realized i was their great disappointment in life and they let me know that on their deathbed. But still i was there taking care of them until the end. The sing hits me in a slightly different, not wholly different way than it did for James. I could never say the words to my dying Dad he did. My dad and i just didn't have that kind of relationship. But i loved him. Even after he died and i was waiting for them to come take his body away i couldn't say the words. I tried so hard but i just couldn't speak. I live with that regret and self-loathing to this day and its been 8 years. I pray that no one else will make that mistake. Even if its hard do it. Have the conversation don't leave it unsaid.
There are different ways of telling him/them. Your actions spoke louder than your words by being there. But if you feel you have left something unsaid perhaps you could say it out loud as if you were speaking to him or his photo. Whatever works works for you
Most honest reaction I've seen on this song. Most overdo it or avoid it like the plague.
What a wonderfully genuine and honest reaction. Thank you! It's an insanely moving song. I think about my parents every time this song comes on and I bawl my eyes out every time. Ha! Thanks again. Hope you have a great day!
Well said young man. Still got mine, he's about to be 91 but the dread of that moment is still there.
Cry every time I listen to this. Moving and emotional tribute to his dad. God bless he was saved and alive. Great reaction.
Yeah sooo happy (and unexpected to be fair) that this actually had a positive end to it all... amazing! Thanks so much for watching along with me! 💛
Your reaction is one of the best have seen for this song. Very thoughtful
What an amazing song!! the lyrics are SO moving.
I loved your reaction. You truly understood what he was saying. I took care of my mama for six years before she passed in 2017. I was holding her hand when she passed. I will always treasure my time with her and that I was there when she left.
James was a captain in the british military and fought in the kosovo war. His father ( in the video) was a colonel. They had both served and when they would get deployed, they would tell each other they were just 2 grown men saying goodbye. His dad had stage 4 kidney disease and dying, but after the video a distant relative came forward and donated a kidney and he survived. The video was taken in one shot as James stated he wouldn't be able to do more than one take, so it's completely real and raw.
I lost my mom and my dad 3 months apart, my dad coming up on 4 years. The video has me bawling every time.
I think we as people who love to watch reactors, like to connect sometimes, & showing vulnerability with us, does that......thank you for being vulnerable & raw with us ❤
You seem like a caring human being. Well done for being you❤❤
The hard breathing out is how I try to stop myself from crying too 😂 Great reaction. Thank you for being open with us out here trying to feel less alone after losing someone.
Haha I'm glad to see my technique (which clearly fails lol) is universal! So thank you for making it a safe space to share my reactions! ❤️❤️❤️✨️
I've watched many reaction videos to this song. Your words have nailed how I feel about it - big love fella!
The song you remember is "You're beautiful" which is his biggest hit. Next is probably "Goodbye my lover" but he has so many other good songs.
Emotional songs - Carry you home, No Bravery, same mistake...
More upbeat ones - Bonfire heart, love me better, the greatest
Just to name a few.. James is generally passionate in his music regardless of the song he appears to put his heart into his music
Yessss! That's the one - I shared this on Patreon before here and Di did tell me in the comments.... I definitely will check out some of his other stuff now, thank you! 💛
@@Room2703ReactsNo Bravery is a must see if you react to more James Blunt.
They were both in the British Army his father Cornel and James a Captain both had illustrious careers ❤
The duet with Iam Tongi was performed on American idol it was the final stage of American Idol. Iam did this song for his audition. Unfortunately Iam lost his dad, but it was Iam's dad that got him into music. James appeared on American Idol specifically to sing this song with Iam. Obviously not a dry eye in the house. Unbelievable moment. Just a bit of background.
This will be my next one because I was already drawn to that performance and even more now you've given context - thank you! 🥹
いつも見てますが曲を止めずに最後まで聴いたのは初めてでした。英語は解りませんが、この曲は何度聴いても涙なしではいられない素敵な歌だと思います。😢💞
It's amazing how music transcends language! I'm glad you found a connection with the song; emotions know no boundaries! Thank you for watching with me! 💖
Whenever I hear this song I cry my heart out ❤ besides the fact that it's such a beautiful song, you know Luke I never got to say goodbye to my father and unfortunately because I was so far from him that he passed being all alone😢😢I will never ever forget 😢😢 that. I'm heartbroken and always will be. Thank you Luke for the honor you gave my father❤
I am so touched by your words and just can t stop crying . That was so emotional and I surely understand the Guilt you must feel to have been far and so couldn t Say good bye.......
This happens to many of us.....
I send you a Big HUG ❤❤
GREAT song and AWSOME Reaction of Our incredebly Sensitve Luke 😢😢❤
Thank you for your kind words ❤
Diane, you are more than Welcome
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This happened to me for my Dad that I adored ...
Couldn't Say Good bye
Now he is next to my mummy, Guivat Shaoul,
Jérusalem.
I know , Diane, you live in this BEAUTIFUL Country , where I Come often .
I will be surely there soon.
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Look at his face. Hes so full of sorrow. 😢😢😢😢
This performance was live singing to convey the emotions.
You had a great interpretation of the song. I had noticed that too how he still called him Daddy. I heard that they were both military men and whenever James was leaving on deployment he and his father would say that line that I am not your son, you're not my father, we're just two grown men saying goodbye upon his departure. But deep down that was his Daddy. I am sure others will explain the circumstances that lead James to write the song but I had to tell you that you were the first reactor I heard mention that.
Thank you so much for watching with me and for sharing your thoughts too! I really appreciate it! 💖✨
There really is no "preparation" for this piece.
Oi Luke, essa foi forte. Impossível não sentir nada.😢
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I am auditioned with this song 2mo after his Dad passed from the same illness James Blunts Dad suffered with.
Great reaction
Lovely reaction! I would be concerned about the heart of a person that could watch that video and not feel emotional.
Luke,
Dropped by this video by chance .....
Now just can t help it , but i can t stop crying. .....
This song, I didn t know , and your Amazing. So Touching reaction just got me .....who couldn't be overwhelmed by this , only people with no ❤....
Your sensitiveness that made me discover you , a few months ago, when I wanted to see reactions of GH cover of " Jesus Me Guia E " song that made me discover Gabriel ' s Gospel Universe . A song that stroke my Hears, my Heart and my Soul when I don't understand Portuguese ....
Voilà, Luke, parts of my feelings to your words and reaction to this heartbreaking song .
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Bless you my dears.... it really is an emotive song - cut me right from the beginning especially given Di's story with it all... 😭💖
Good breakdown. 👍
Very tough song especially if you care about your parents
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Great reaction and even more importantly great commentary and breakdown. First time here (here for reactions to this specific song) and I'm impressed. The song you were thinking of 'hes sat on a raft' must be 'Youre Beautiful' where hes sat on an iceberg or ive-covered cliff, which he jumps off at the end. Other powerful songs by him are 'Goodbye my lover' and 'No Bravery' both of which i would highly reccommend and also love to see your reaction to. Regardless i will be watching this space and checking out your other vids
The whole video I wanted to shout: bro! Don't fight it!!! 😅
James Blunt is enormously underrated. You should do Carry You Home and No Bravery. His career in the forces and how he potentially stopped ww3 happening. And he has the best twitter banter
Heyyy 👋🏾😋 thanks so much for watching with me! I definitely do need to watch some more of him so will add those to my reaction list for sure, thank you! 😊 and who doesn't love some Twitter bants lol that platform is so ridiculous now 🤣
I suggest watching a monster song covered by Cakra Khan which is very different
Great reaction !! Tears are just strength leaking out. Have a great weekend
Have to say, this was completely gutting wasn’t it? Wow!
nice hair it took until the end before i realized that wasn't a hat, thick ass hair lol definitely no balding in your family
Looooooool! Well, thank you very much 🤪❤️
Fantastic reaction. You should check out his song "No Bravery" that he wrote about what he experienced in the Kosovo war in the 90s while serving in the British Army under NATO. It's brutal but so good. James is a legendary songwriter and will always make you feel something, whether that's joy, sadness, or anger. #subscribed
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Oh wow that one got me 😢 I had only seen the one where he was playing the piano. My father passed in 2016 pretty fast from cancer (6 weeks from diagnosis) and we had a great relationship and had time to say our goodbyes, I had to pause the video to cry.
Ahhhh, sending you the biggest virtual hug 🫂❤️ this song is so beautiful, the video so aptly captured that sentiment and I think it would make anyone think about their own relationships with their parents... thank you for sharing that and sending love your way ❤️✨
I respect your reaction, you have a big heart. ❤. Blessings.
I cried. Beautiful song. Thank you. ❤❤❤❤
Emocionante 😢
This song breaks you no matter how tough we think we are
Brautiful reaction 💕
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I know... so beautifully sad 😭💖
This is a tough one.😢
Thank you
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Cakra's cover of this song is unmissable
I’ve never heard of this but decided to watch because of you and what can I say? Ummm I’m just done!😢😢😢
Terry... I was not ready, even WITH a warning! Wow... what a song 🥹💔
Wasn't able to say goodbye to my dad.
I'm so sorry to hear that... but I'm sure he would have known how you felt for each other ❤️✨️
@@Room2703Reacts no he didn't know me. Was very sensitive, and took any criticism to heart. He grew up in an orphanage and we had a person, my sister, who was physically and mentally disabled. We disagreed on her treatment. He not very forgiving. Didn't forgive his dad, his sister, or me. But I feel like it was his lose because I did love him.