When James was sitting next to his father, he was unaware that this song would save his father. I believe one of his cousins heard the song and took the test to see whether his was compatible, which he was. This saved his father's life.
I’m a career combat medic with multiple tours in Iraq with the infantry, I’ve watched war hardened men cry while I was trying to keep our brothers alive so when people say it’s weak to cry they have no clue.
@@devildoc4257 thank you! I had the opportunity to work with/drink with Corpsmen at Camp Pendleton and in Iraq (with the Air Force PJs during the invasion too but that was more of a vacation 😂) much respect brother, I will check it out. We all need to have each other’s backs and if you ever need to shoot the shit I’m around until I’m pushing daisies 😂
When this song was released, Colonel Blunt had already been a kidney donor.. then, when he was diagnosed with Kidney Disease,he was of course Stage 4 because he did not have his other kidney to rely on. After the song release, with the video, a distant Cousin of the Colonel’s came forward to be tested for potential kidney donation. They were a match & saved his life. The song was written & performed with all proceeds going to the British Forces Charity ‘Help for Hero’s’. James followed in his Father’s footsteps & became Captain in the British Army. Back in 1999, when his Father was deployed to Kosovo, James said to his Father ‘I’m not your Son, you’re not my Father, we are two men saying goodbye’. As Soldier to Soldier rather than Son to Father.
James and his father were both high ranking officers in the British army, James a Captain and his father a Colonel, you don't show emotions or weakness, as we say in England a stiff upper lip. His father agreed to be in this video, which makes it more heartbreaking, it was recorded in one take... All moneys made from this song James gave to British veterans charities..
@@joztwicklol yeah, my parents are british and when I was telling my dad about this he was like “I can understand his dad, I’d be so uncomfortable with something like that!” I’ve only ever seen my dad cry once and it was my fault
James said in an interview afterwards that while making the video James and all the crew were balling their eyes out and his father was there just chillin’ and enjoying the moment with his son.
For all you who serve-James’ father (here in the video) is Colonel Charles Blunt and James was also an army officer. The line “😢I’m not your son you’re not my father we’re just two grown men saying goodbye” was what James said to his father as he left for his first tour ( when they both knew James could be killed). At the time of recording this video they both believed Charles was about to die. Everyone in the studio was crying except Colonel Charles, who was comforting James as you can see. He said “Why are you all crying, I’m not dead yet”. It was after this video went out that a distant relative saw it, and he was a match for a kidney ❗️
@@terryhogan327 Mate, that's intense, as horrible as it is, I feel a connection to you. My father was the strongest and most competent person i'd ever known, a universe in which his life is thrown away in such a slow and painful process seems nothing but wasteful to me. I was so angry at life for a long time, i'm not half the man he is or was... he was a provider and a protector in as many ways as you could imagine, he turned so many wayward teenagers into productive members of society, but he kind of failed with his own two boys... I shouldn't say that, he gave us every opportunity, but we took it for granted... the values were passed on; though and I hope I can pass them on to my children...
Just before my father passed.. he told me he was afraid… ‘It’s my turn to chase the monsters away’ reminds me that He had made me feel secure all my life and at the end I couldn’t help him 😢❤
I truly think that this song and video with all of the raw emotion is arguably the best song written. Then the video, I have watched it about 30 times when people react and I still cry because I lost my mom and dad young. So this video and the song fits. I was with both of my parents when they passed. I was holding their hands. I told my dad that I will be alright cause I was his only girl, I loved my daddy so much! Anyway I told him that I would be ok he needs to go. 45 seconds later he was gone. I had to watch my mom bleed to death. I can’t unsee that. She had a blood disorder and she was on a blood thinner for a blood clot. And she started bleeding internally and then it started coming out of her eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. They had to tape her eyes shut. It was the worse thing that I have ever witnessed in my life! My mom was a wonderful person she was a mom that loved her kids and husband more than anything! She was as close to a saint and I mean that. I was holding her hand it was still warm so I felt safe and then it went cold. I have never got over either death. People used to ask me what my biggest fear was and I said it was losing my parents. They were my everything! So please anyone that reads this please love you mom and dad because when they are gone that emptiness is so hard. I miss them more than I can say. So Tom thank you for reacting I am really happy that you could feel this song.
And they say there's a god. My mum and dad died within 5 months of each in 1999, mum had dementia, dad died first and mum kept asking for him, she was in a psychiatric home and it was horrendous, I was told by social services I couldnt look after her she needed 24 hour care, she died of a broken heart, it took me 7 years to accept they'd gone, I cried every day for 7 years and still do with memories. No we never get over it, we just carry on. I'm so sorry for your losses 😪
James has such a unique voice and this was a very emotional performance. When he recorded the song there was no matching donor so James expected his dad to die. After the recording the whole team was crying but not not his dad. He said: "Why is everyone crying, I'm still here?" The producers wanted to edit out the cracks in James' voice but he refused because he wanted it to be 100% real and honest. Monsters is one of the saddest songs I know. Another one is "How could you leave us" by NF. He wrote the song after his mom died from an overdose of pills.
He actually did this song for his dad, his dad is in the video with him. He wanted to share his emotions while he still had him. At that point his cancer was terminal and this was a goodbye note to his dad. When this song was released a distant relative came forward and ended up being a match and now his dad is doing well. Just shows magic is real
Just a slight correction, not that it is very important. Dad had kidney failure and, being a donor himself, only had one and was dying because they could not find a matching kidney. After this video a distant cousin - named Charles, as it happens, like Daddy Blount (James uses Blunt as an artist), came forward and donated a kidney
I have NOT SEEN ONE person not watch this and not cry! It shows life is short and not let one day go by without telling those you love how much you care! You have to be so strong to do this song before your dying father! James is what a real strong man looks like!
Tom, at the time he recorded this, there was no hope for his dad recovering because they couldn't find a matching doner. As someone else said, this song saved his life when a distant cousin saw it & ended up being a match! He & his dad both served in the British Royal Army so this had to be difficult for both being "hard butt" soldiers! More male reactors wept over this than females - "Patrol Gaming" (he had to leave for several minutes), "Birdman's Place", Vocal Coach, Adam Mishan, "The King Family", Lucas Hassel & many more! My eyes have "leaked" every time I've watched this even knowing that his dad is still alive! His raw emotion is just gut wrenching! Let's have some more gorgeous Home Free Christmas or their silliness & Have a Merry Christmas!
The Patrol Gming reaction was very emotional, since the song was very similar to his story, and the story he shared about his dad was very touching. I first heard this song when I got in the car in the hospital parking lot after spending the night with my dad. We had talked all night and had said everything to one another that we wanted to say, and he died about 2 weeks later. When I got in the car that morning and heard this song, I started bawling like a 225 lb baby. It still really gets to me.
I knew James as a young boy as my then husband served with Charlie Blount. Charlie was/is a great man and watching this broke my heart. So happy Charlie is good now. X
This song is so heart-tugging and emotional that it's hard to watch. Honestly, you could fit this song to either parent. That this song saved his dad's life is proof of how powerful music is.
This isn't a typical song, so it doesn't need a typical reaction. Emotions need to be felt and expressed and I feel that this song acts as a catharsis to sooooo many people.
I don’t believe I’ve ever heard a more accurate song that covers the distress we feel at the end of a parents death. Having been present for both of my parents (both from cancer), long before this song was released I am still surprised that it still feels so raw. Despite a military career (1978-2008 Royal Marine) my first reaction to this video was uncontrollable tears. My father, a veteran RAF pilot of WW2 would understand as he tried to explain, the evening he died, that even bootnecks are allowed to cry. Thanks dad, I’ll be seeing you soon if my prognosis timeline is accurate.
Oh no. I am so sorry for you. I hardly know what to say to make this better. I hope you are loved, not alone and at peace, whenever that time is. Please take care of yourself, the best you can. Love and light my dear, from East Anglia. xxxx
@@DawnSuttonfabfourthank you for the kind thoughts. Yes, I’m not alone having met and married a woman just as I was diagnosed. Even though I tried to insist that it wasn’t right for her to take me on it turns out that she’s far stronger, emotionally speaking, than anyone I know. The weirdest thing though is that I only knew that she was a doctor, started out as a GP, but was now working as the Palliative Care Consultant at a nearby hospital and hospice, the latter being the place I’ll end up at if it gets too much for her keeping me at home. I’ll admit that if I hadn’t met her at the time there’s no doubt that I would have followed in the footsteps of a few mates that couldn’t cope with ptsd and civilian life. Hopefully that sounds like a win or happy ending? All the best.
@@Lord_Ronin_The_Compassionate It sounds wonderful to me my Lord. I am happy for you; few who are sick and alone find another soul that will take them in. It sounds like you thoroughly deserve to have such a kind, compassionate woman, who loves you and who is loved in return. None of us know how short or long our journey is but surely to be loved along the way, whether the beginning, middle or closer to the end, is better than to travel it alone. I wish you both peace and happiness together. To be truly loved is the most marvellous thing we humans accomplish. If only it were more widespread these days. Thank you so much for letting me know.
@@amanday.2822 thank you for the thoughts. As for my loved ones I’m the first to admit that I’m rather spoilt, which makes me uncomfortable as there are people in far worse situations than I, but as explained earlier, my wife can be very sensitive/stubborn in equal measure. I feel as though I’m depriving others in the hospice (my room is now booked) that would benefit from Pam’s expertise, as she’s just taken a leave of absence to keep an eye on me, but apparently I’m not being honest with myself because I don’t feel as bad as the medics explain. I suppose the fact that the hospice room being booked for the New Year 2023 should be a pretty a fairly obvious indication that things are quickly coming to a head, but meanwhile I’ll try to use the usual Royal/Bootneck motto of “cheerfulness in adversity” and carry on joking regardless (assuming I’m awake). Again, thank you for your kind words to some weird stranger on the internet, it’s always appreciated, David S. Burley in Wharfedale.
What an Emotional song. James did an Amazing job writing this and signing this to his Dad. Thankfully his Dad found a matching Kidney and the proceeds went to help others❤
Tom, you said a very important thing, (without realizing it I think), the fact that James's father agreed to be in his sons tribute song to him shows his dad was chasing his sons monsters away still, (or also). So, bottom line his dad was there for his son, and his son was letting his dad know he was there for him. The love between father and son may not always be obvious, (stiff upper lip and all), but there is an unspoken bond of mutual love non the less.
Agreed. this was a hard pill for my silverback gorilla dad, to allow his son to be the caregiver. It was a horribly sad and long battle for alpha, where there was no one in the pack that wanted to assume it like he did. This is a perfect tribute to the words they felt weird saying past at a running past the other kind. The day to day my brother handled and my dad accepted, in between these weird struggles between our parents becoming our charges,
This song hits you like a truck, such a beautiful, powerful song, i cry almost every time I hear this song I lost my older brother 8 months ago to covid, he was my first hero and had such an influence on me As well as his music career, James Blunt is also a war hero, well worth researching his time in Iraq
For those of us who have lost their fathers, what would all of us give to have one more chance to talk to them one more time and have a opportunity to have a conversation with him like this, I know I would. Don't feel bad. I seen hundreds of reactions to this and I haven't seen anybody who didn't cry. It just means you're a loving caring individual. Never run away from your emotions.
Just the best song he has written. I recently saw James do Monsters live at a venue near my home. He's an amazingly talented, funny man. Love your reaction ... and thankfully James' dad is still with us xx
My face melted like yours, I cry every time I hear it. Worse thing is ,we know if it ain't it's gonna happen to all Watch it again now and again just to remind yourself not to waste your time you have with those you love Good job mate. Mogs
This is one of those songs that isnt from the heart It is from the deepest part of ones soul and you can see it in Jame's eyes. That alone speaks more than words can express Beautiful doesnt cut it ♡
When james wrote this song , father was pretty ill , father being in video was not planned , but he came in the end when he was I bit better , and the father was wondering why all the staff were crying , he said , I’m still here !! Bless him ❤️❤️❤️
Well done, Tom! You got the context right. The family had a difficulty to find a donor, because the closest family members were not eligible and time was running out.
Amazingly, this was done in one take because James knew he would only be able to manage it one time. When they were done, everyone in the studio was in tears. And the father said something to the effect of “Why is everyone crying? I’m not dead yet!”
All adult men cried while listening to this song. There is a special bond between a son and his father. But this one can also easily be “I am not your daughter, you are not my mother, we are just to grown up women saying good bye.”
This kills me every time I hear it! Such raw emotion! It’s so hard to let the people that we love know how much we love them and how much we will miss them when they are gone! Incredible! ❤️💕💯
Lost my dad to cancer. I was there to take him to his appointments and was with him when he died and was able to hold his hand and tell him I loved him. This song is a gut punch. Miss him so god damn much.
Hi Tom, most folks don't notice his dad actually grips James arm to 'comfort 'him' near the end of the recording, so shows his dad is still in charge doing what dads do best. Now if only it had been like that for me and my dads non relationship. Dammed. Cheers DougT in UK
I will never forget the day my aging daddy turned to me and said, "you are my hero". Brought me to my knees. He had always been my hero. Difference, I am a girl.
The power of simple words between loving family members never ceases to amaze me. Simple words if spoken by others wouldn't be so powerful, but with those we love, so so meaningful.
The story goes that James' record company tried to get him to use 'Auto-Tune' but he refused because he wanted this amazing song to be recorded exactly as we see it, full of emotion. This was the first time he'd sung the song to his dad, so I can understand his emotions nearly getting the better of him towards the end. It's an amazing song and I really don't know how he managed to do it so beautifully.
Today, my family and I were given the devastating news that my mother has stage 4 liver and lung cancer. I had to stay strong for my siblings as I lived with my mom for the last 20 years. I kept it all in, and then I watched this video and reaction. I lost it ....I am sobbing right now and can't stop. That's enough TH-cam for today.
Beautiful reaction video Tom. I have watched many for this song and all of them men reviewing. Each and every one of you became speechless through emotion. Not taking away from anyone who is a daughter or mother but a father / son relationship is on another level. It is a silent love and respect.
Charles had himself donated a kidney in the past. After the filming Charles was the only one with dry eyes and he asked, why is everyone crying? I'm still here!
His Dad was Brit ex-military, as is Blunt. Expressing emotion is verboten. HAVING emotion is encouraged...you just can't show it. Except perhaps in a most wonderful song of pure love and respect and tenderness. Heart-rending and SO enjoyable. Cathartic. Bravo, James.
I lost my dad last month, the 2 songs that mean a lot to me are this and Alter Bridge - Blackbird. This song for when he was suffering, i just wanted him to go. Blackbird for when he died....The Lyrics: Let the wind carry you home, Blackbird fly away, may you never be broken again.
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 2 years ago.
Tom, thanks for your video. There is another two really tough emmotional songs by James Blunt. "No bravery" he official video, also done live and the emmotions on his face are as incredible, it really hits you, and also "Carry you home". I hope you'll give them a try. Thanks again from Mexico.
We all have dads and we all understand the inevitability of death. This exquisitely emotes the pain and helplessness of losing a parent but also losing someone sooner than the fullness of their life span. What a cathartic release and homage to the love between them.
This song gives everyone the opportunity to reflect on those that mean this much to them; that have taken some sort of significant role for them during growing up (be that dad, mum, step parents, adoptive parents, grandparents or special people that have contributed in a meaningful way to them becoming the adult that they are); that have "helped deal with those "monsters"....and now the roles are reversed. Upon reflecting it gives you the opportunity to make the most of those relationships, if the person is still alive; to mend fences....and if they're gone, to remember, with gratitude how they helped build, and clear, the path you could travel. James is an amazing singer, songwriter and performer who holds nothing back. Crying is good for you. You are human. It reminds you that you are alive and able to feel. I miss my Dad....we had our battles, but e really was a very fine man. I miss my Mum immensely and my step dad too. Let people know how important they are while you have he chance.
When James was sitting next to his father, he was unaware that this song would save his father. I believe one of his cousins heard the song and took the test to see whether his was compatible, which he was. This saved his father's life.
I’m a career combat medic with multiple tours in Iraq with the infantry, I’ve watched war hardened men cry while I was trying to keep our brothers alive so when people say it’s weak to cry they have no clue.
Thank you from an 8404 fmf corpsman. I feel your pain. Listen to walker McGuire they call me doc u think you will like it.
@@devildoc4257 thank you! I had the opportunity to work with/drink with Corpsmen at Camp Pendleton and in Iraq (with the Air Force PJs during the invasion too but that was more of a vacation 😂) much respect brother, I will check it out. We all need to have each other’s backs and if you ever need to shoot the shit I’m around until I’m pushing daisies 😂
@@johnraygun9868 I got you six as well. If you need anything I'm here.
@@devildoc4257 ty brother!
My respect for your service ... may this find you healthy and happy
I've cried a 1000 times watching this song - the first 500 because of sadness, the last 500 because of the pure beauty of the song and it's message.
When this song was released, Colonel Blunt had already been a kidney donor.. then, when he was diagnosed with Kidney Disease,he was of course Stage 4 because he did not have his other kidney to rely on. After the song release, with the video, a distant Cousin of the Colonel’s came forward to be tested for potential kidney donation. They were a match & saved his life. The song was written & performed with all proceeds going to the British Forces Charity ‘Help for Hero’s’.
James followed in his Father’s footsteps & became Captain in the British Army. Back in 1999, when his Father was deployed to Kosovo, James said to his Father ‘I’m not your Son, you’re not my Father, we are two men saying goodbye’. As Soldier to Soldier rather than Son to Father.
James and his father were both high ranking officers in the British army, James a Captain and his father a Colonel, you don't show emotions or weakness, as we say in England a stiff upper lip.
His father agreed to be in this video, which makes it more heartbreaking, it was recorded in one take...
All moneys made from this song James gave to British veterans charities..
That in itself is a beautiful story on a side note.
Lyricaly hes dumb as a post.
Funny thing was the camera men were all crying and the director and James, and his dad was sat there like ‘what’s wrong, I’m still here’. Love it 🇬🇧
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@@joztwicklol yeah, my parents are british and when I was telling my dad about this he was like “I can understand his dad, I’d be so uncomfortable with something like that!” I’ve only ever seen my dad cry once and it was my fault
It is one of the rawest songs I have ever heard. I cry each time I hear it. Pure emotion
James said in an interview afterwards that while making the video James and all the crew were balling their eyes out and his father was there just chillin’ and enjoying the moment with his son.
So proud of him as a soldier & a musician. ❤ 🇬🇧. Thorough video 👏
For all you who serve-James’ father (here in the video) is Colonel Charles Blunt and James was also an army officer.
The line
“😢I’m not your son you’re not my father we’re just two grown men saying goodbye”
was what James said to his father as he left for his first tour ( when they both knew James could be killed). At the time of recording this video they both believed Charles was about to die.
Everyone in the studio was crying except Colonel Charles, who was comforting James as you can see. He said “Why are you all crying, I’m not dead yet”.
It was after this video went out that a distant relative saw it, and he was a match for a kidney ❗️
Big Shoutout to all those that have gone through such an emotional experience as this one! What an incredible message!
I have lost my dad and my husband and my grandson! I am just so grief stricken I don’t don’t what else I can get through anymore!
@@terryhogan327 Mate, that's intense, as horrible as it is, I feel a connection to you. My father was the strongest and most competent person i'd ever known, a universe in which his life is thrown away in such a slow and painful process seems nothing but wasteful to me. I was so angry at life for a long time, i'm not half the man he is or was... he was a provider and a protector in as many ways as you could imagine, he turned so many wayward teenagers into productive members of society, but he kind of failed with his own two boys...
I shouldn't say that, he gave us every opportunity, but we took it for granted... the values were passed on; though and I hope I can pass them on to my children...
Just before my father passed.. he told me he was afraid… ‘It’s my turn to chase the monsters away’ reminds me that He had made me feel secure all my life and at the end I couldn’t help him 😢❤
Visceral
This is a song about a sons heart is breaking knowing his father is leaving this life and how much he showed his son in life especially LOVE!
I have watched this video at least a dozen times and cry every single time, so don't feel like you are the only one.
I cry too... every time.
My dad died at just 57 years old... way too soon.
R.I.P. Daddy 🌹
I miss you. ♡
Me too
I truly think that this song and video with all of the raw emotion is arguably the best song written. Then the video, I have watched it about 30 times when people react and I still cry because I lost my mom and dad young. So this video and the song fits. I was with both of my parents when they passed. I was holding their hands. I told my dad that I will be alright cause I was his only girl, I loved my daddy so much! Anyway I told him that I would be ok he needs to go. 45 seconds later he was gone. I had to watch my mom bleed to death. I can’t unsee that. She had a blood disorder and she was on a blood thinner for a blood clot. And she started bleeding internally and then it started coming out of her eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. They had to tape her eyes shut. It was the worse thing that I have ever witnessed in my life! My mom was a wonderful person she was a mom that loved her kids and husband more than anything! She was as close to a saint and I mean that. I was holding her hand it was still warm so I felt safe and then it went cold. I have never got over either death. People used to ask me what my biggest fear was and I said it was losing my parents. They were my everything! So please anyone that reads this please love you mom and dad because when they are gone that emptiness is so hard. I miss them more than I can say. So Tom thank you for reacting I am really happy that you could feel this song.
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And they say there's a god.
My mum and dad died within 5 months of each in 1999, mum had dementia, dad died first and mum kept asking for him, she was in a psychiatric home and it was horrendous, I was told by social services I couldnt look after her she needed 24 hour care, she died of a broken heart, it took me 7 years to accept they'd gone, I cried every day for 7 years and still do with memories.
No we never get over it, we just carry on.
I'm so sorry for your losses 😪
Oh Lizzy I am so sorry for your losses xx 😓
💕 to u my dear🦋
James has such a unique voice and this was a very emotional performance. When he recorded the song there was no matching donor so James expected his dad to die. After the recording the whole team was crying but not not his dad. He said: "Why is everyone crying, I'm still here?" The producers wanted to edit out the cracks in James' voice but he refused because he wanted it to be 100% real and honest.
Monsters is one of the saddest songs I know. Another one is "How could you leave us" by NF. He wrote the song after his mom died from an overdose of pills.
He actually did this song for his dad, his dad is in the video with him. He wanted to share his emotions while he still had him. At that point his cancer was terminal and this was a goodbye note to his dad. When this song was released a distant relative came forward and ended up being a match and now his dad is doing well. Just shows magic is real
Just a slight correction, not that it is very important. Dad had kidney failure and, being a donor himself, only had one and was dying because they could not find a matching kidney. After this video a distant cousin - named Charles, as it happens, like Daddy Blount (James uses Blunt as an artist), came forward and donated a kidney
I have NOT SEEN ONE person not watch this and not cry! It shows life is short and not let one day go by without telling those you love how much you care! You have to be so strong to do this song before your dying father! James is what a real strong man looks like!
Tom, at the time he recorded this, there was no hope for his dad recovering because they couldn't find a matching doner. As someone else said, this song saved his life when a distant cousin saw it & ended up being a match! He & his dad both served in the British Royal Army so this had to be difficult for both being "hard butt" soldiers! More male reactors wept over this than females - "Patrol Gaming" (he had to leave for several minutes), "Birdman's Place", Vocal Coach, Adam Mishan, "The King Family", Lucas Hassel & many more! My eyes have "leaked" every time I've watched this even knowing that his dad is still alive! His raw emotion is just gut wrenching! Let's have some more gorgeous Home Free Christmas or their silliness & Have a Merry Christmas!
The Patrol Gming reaction was very emotional, since the song was very similar to his story, and the story he shared about his dad was very touching.
I first heard this song when I got in the car in the hospital parking lot after spending the night with my dad. We had talked all night and had said everything to one another that we wanted to say, and he died about 2 weeks later. When I got in the car that morning and heard this song, I started bawling like a 225 lb baby. It still really gets to me.
I knew James as a young boy as my then husband served with Charlie Blount. Charlie was/is a great man and watching this broke my heart. So happy Charlie is good now. X
When he wrote and recorded this song, his dad was dying so this emotion was real
So emotional! Also love his live performance off “ goodbye my lover”💪🏻
This was filmed in 1 take, everyone on set was in tears and at the end of the song his dad said I'm still here I haven't gone yet
It's one of those things you really can't do more than 1 take with
It's just too much and that's what makes it that much more beautiful
This song is so heart-tugging and emotional that it's hard to watch. Honestly, you could fit this song to either parent. That this song saved his dad's life is proof of how powerful music is.
Thanks for listening before you judge 🙏. Everyone needs to hear to the end to understand the role reversal this song represents ❤
This isn't a typical song, so it doesn't need a typical reaction. Emotions need to be felt and expressed and I feel that this song acts as a catharsis to sooooo many people.
I don’t believe I’ve ever heard a more accurate song that covers the distress we feel at the end of a parents death. Having been present for both of my parents (both from cancer), long before this song was released I am still surprised that it still feels so raw.
Despite a military career (1978-2008 Royal Marine) my first reaction to this video was uncontrollable tears. My father, a veteran RAF pilot of WW2 would understand as he tried to explain, the evening he died, that even bootnecks are allowed to cry.
Thanks dad, I’ll be seeing you soon if my prognosis timeline is accurate.
Oh no. I am so sorry for you. I hardly know what to say to make this better. I hope you are loved, not alone and at peace, whenever that time is. Please take care of yourself, the best you can. Love and light my dear, from East Anglia. xxxx
@@DawnSuttonfabfourthank you for the kind thoughts. Yes, I’m not alone having met and married a woman just as I was diagnosed. Even though I tried to insist that it wasn’t right for her to take me on it turns out that she’s far stronger, emotionally speaking, than anyone I know. The weirdest thing though is that I only knew that she was a doctor, started out as a GP, but was now working as the Palliative Care Consultant at a nearby hospital and hospice, the latter being the place I’ll end up at if it gets too much for her keeping me at home.
I’ll admit that if I hadn’t met her at the time there’s no doubt that I would have followed in the footsteps of a few mates that couldn’t cope with ptsd and civilian life.
Hopefully that sounds like a win or happy ending?
All the best.
@@Lord_Ronin_The_Compassionate It sounds wonderful to me my Lord. I am happy for you; few who are sick and alone find another soul that will take them in. It sounds like you thoroughly deserve to have such a kind, compassionate woman, who loves you and who is loved in return. None of us know how short or long our journey is but surely to be loved along the way, whether the beginning, middle or closer to the end, is better than to travel it alone. I wish you both peace and happiness together. To be truly loved is the most marvellous thing we humans accomplish. If only it were more widespread these days. Thank you so much for letting me know.
Best wished to you. I’m glad to see that you’re happy and surrounded by people you love.
@@amanday.2822 thank you for the thoughts. As for my loved ones I’m the first to admit that I’m rather spoilt, which makes me uncomfortable as there are people in far worse situations than I, but as explained earlier, my wife can be very sensitive/stubborn in equal measure.
I feel as though I’m depriving others in the hospice (my room is now booked) that would benefit from Pam’s expertise, as she’s just taken a leave of absence to keep an eye on me, but apparently I’m not being honest with myself because I don’t feel as bad as the medics explain.
I suppose the fact that the hospice room being booked for the New Year 2023 should be a pretty a fairly obvious indication that things are quickly coming to a head, but meanwhile I’ll try to use the usual Royal/Bootneck motto of “cheerfulness in adversity” and carry on joking regardless (assuming I’m awake).
Again, thank you for your kind words to some weird stranger on the internet, it’s always appreciated,
David S.
Burley in Wharfedale.
My father is my Hero. He passed from cancer in 2016. This video really hits home for me. It breaks me down to tears every time. RIP Dad. 🙏
Sorry for your loss mate 🙏
@@Zenzenster Thank you, kind sir.
What an Emotional song. James did an Amazing job writing this and signing this to his Dad. Thankfully his Dad found a matching Kidney and the proceeds went to help others❤
Tom, you said a very important thing, (without realizing it I think), the fact that James's father agreed to be in his sons tribute song to him shows his dad was chasing his sons monsters away still, (or also). So, bottom line his dad was there for his son, and his son was letting his dad know he was there for him. The love between father and son may not always be obvious, (stiff upper lip and all), but there is an unspoken bond of mutual love non the less.
Agreed. this was a hard pill for my silverback gorilla dad, to allow his son to be the caregiver. It was a horribly sad and long battle for alpha, where there was no one in the pack that wanted to assume it like he did. This is a perfect tribute to the words they felt weird saying past at a running past the other kind. The day to day my brother handled and my dad accepted, in between these weird struggles between our parents becoming our charges,
i have never listened to this song and not cried. even knowing his father survived. it makes me miss both my parents every time i see it.
This song hits you like a truck, such a beautiful, powerful song, i cry almost every time I hear this song
I lost my older brother 8 months ago to covid, he was my first hero and had such an influence on me
As well as his music career, James Blunt is also a war hero, well worth researching his time in Iraq
For those of us who have lost their fathers, what would all of us give to have one more chance to talk to them one more time and have a opportunity to have a conversation with him like this, I know I would. Don't feel bad. I seen hundreds of reactions to this and I haven't seen anybody who didn't cry. It just means you're a loving caring individual. Never run away from your emotions.
If you didn't get emotional I'd worry about you. Well done. We were all crying with you.
Just the best song he has written. I recently saw James do Monsters live at a venue near my home. He's an amazingly talented, funny man. Love your reaction ... and thankfully James' dad is still with us xx
My face melted like yours, I cry every time I hear it.
Worse thing is ,we know if it ain't it's gonna happen to all
Watch it again now and again just to remind yourself not to waste your time you have with those you love
Good job mate.
Mogs
This is one of those songs that isnt from the heart
It is from the deepest part of ones soul and you can see it in Jame's eyes. That alone speaks more than words can express
Beautiful doesnt cut it ♡
No words .... just let it go Man im with you xx
Love Peace and HUGE RESPECT xxx
I think this video prompted a donor to volunteer, so this song saved his dad’s life.
When james wrote this song , father was pretty ill , father being in video was not planned , but he came in the end when he was I bit better , and the father was wondering why all the staff were crying , he said , I’m still here !! Bless him ❤️❤️❤️
Watching my brother saying goodbye to our father ...then hearing this ....😢... Wow 😢
me too. every word of the whole thing. my dad and my twin brother in the last 2 yrs of his life
Well done, Tom! You got the context right. The family had a difficulty to find a donor, because the closest family members were not eligible and time was running out.
Heartfelt reaction, now go love your four sons even more!!!! ❤️ To a blessed holiday! 🌲
Amazingly, this was done in one take because James knew he would only be able to manage it one time. When they were done, everyone in the studio was in tears. And the father said something to the effect of “Why is everyone crying? I’m not dead yet!”
Your reaction made me cry. I love this song and your take on this was beautiful.
Tuffnuts but compassionate heart. Need more men like us & Blunt. This song breaks me.
Beautiful reaction. The video was done in 1 take and it was the first time his dad heard it. Absolutely stunning ❤❤❤🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵
Great reaction. 👍 No Bravery by James Blunt is another quality song with depth.
All adult men cried while listening to this song. There is a special bond between a son and his father. But this one can also easily be “I am not your daughter, you are not my mother, we are just to grown up women saying good bye.”
I watch these reactions to the songs I love all the time, it’s just good to see people react the same way that I do.
This kills me every time I hear it! Such raw emotion! It’s so hard to let the people that we love know how much we love them and how much we will miss them when they are gone! Incredible! ❤️💕💯
I've seen this a dozen times, and my Dad is alive and well, but this still makes me cry like a baby.
Beautiful reaction. Take care of your boys. They're lucky to have you and you to have them.
The song belongs to us sons and fathers. He gave us all the words to experience the feeling of loss of our fathers
It's being genuine. In the UK forces guys understand our forces life. James is one of ours, sorry sir. Fantastic singer and songwriter.
Great reaction video. The more you actually think about song and the interaction between the two of them, the more impressive the whole thing becomes.
Lost my dad to cancer. I was there to take him to his appointments and was with him when he died and was able to hold his hand and tell him I loved him. This song is a gut punch. Miss him so god damn much.
Thank you for your brilliant reaction
What a beautiful tribute to his Father!
James Blunt - not just an amazing songwriter/singer but also a man that probably prevented WW3.
Great reaction to what has to be the most emotional song I've ever heard.
This song transcends time and space. Everyone has lived this song.
Still hits me ,watching listening to this 😢😢😢😢.Ben, 40 years now my Dad passed...❤
If this song doesn't reduce you to a mess of emotions, I don't know what to say....
Hi Tom, most folks don't notice his dad actually grips James arm to 'comfort 'him' near the end of the recording, so shows his dad is still in charge doing what dads do best. Now if only it had been like that for me and my dads non relationship. Dammed. Cheers DougT in UK
I keep wanting to yell at the reactor - "Don't quit yet - wait til the very end." The dad's grip on his son's arm sums it all up and adds closure.
Thanks Tom!! 🥰👍 Loved that you did it! ❤️ That was the reason not to request this in live 😢😢And the father is alive 🙂
I will never forget the day my aging daddy turned to me and said, "you are my hero". Brought me to my knees. He had always been my hero. Difference, I am a girl.
The power of simple words between loving family members never ceases to amaze me. Simple words if spoken by others wouldn't be so powerful, but with those we love, so so meaningful.
@ D Woodrum That is a wonderful comment... How blessed you & your dad are, to see the hero in each other!
Sure do miss my Dad 😢 James did
A masterful job with this one.🎉
The story goes that James' record company tried to get him to use 'Auto-Tune' but he refused because he wanted this amazing song to be recorded exactly as we see it, full of emotion. This was the first time he'd sung the song to his dad, so I can understand his emotions nearly getting the better of him towards the end. It's an amazing song and I really don't know how he managed to do it so beautifully.
Wow - give them their flowers while they are still here.
Today, my family and I were given the devastating news that my mother has stage 4 liver and lung cancer. I had to stay strong for my siblings as I lived with my mom for the last 20 years. I kept it all in, and then I watched this video and reaction. I lost it ....I am sobbing right now and can't stop. That's enough TH-cam for today.
I’m so sorry❤
🧡. THIS IS A TOUGH ONE. James made it through it to deliver his best.
this song still hits me.. And I have heard it MANY times now..
Beautiful reaction video Tom. I have watched many for this song and all of them men reviewing. Each and every one of you became speechless through emotion. Not taking away from anyone who is a daughter or mother but a father / son relationship is on another level. It is a silent love and respect.
You have to watch Iam Tongi's American Idol audition and just tonight Iam and James did a duet of Monsters... tearjerker.
Charles had himself donated a kidney in the past. After the filming Charles was the only one with dry eyes and he asked, why is everyone crying? I'm still here!
loved your reaction to this old boy…you’re a
good soul
I love your emotional reaction, and your willingness to share it with us…thank you…
Don't feel bad my friend it's hard 2 listen and not get u so emotional that u tear up just goes to show that you have a heart
You have a new sub...please don't be afraid to show your emotions, we feel them with you. Thank for the great reaction!
James is a top fella, as real as they come.
Much love and respect from The UK
Has anyone ever told u that u look alot lk Tom Hardy u have the same beautiful eyes wow its crazy
Ironically there was a Monster drink commercial in the middle! The part that hits me the hardest - while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud.
It's Ok to cry it's takes a real man to cry
His Dad was Brit ex-military, as is Blunt. Expressing emotion is verboten. HAVING emotion is encouraged...you just can't show it. Except perhaps in a most wonderful song of pure love and respect and tenderness. Heart-rending and SO enjoyable. Cathartic. Bravo, James.
His father survived the operation.
Everyone behind the camera was crying and his dad could not understand why.
Speechless ... just tears! WOW Thanks Tom
I lost my dad last month, the 2 songs that mean a lot to me are this and Alter Bridge - Blackbird.
This song for when he was suffering, i just wanted him to go.
Blackbird for when he died....The Lyrics: Let the wind carry you home, Blackbird fly away, may you never be broken again.
You say that you've never seen raw emotion like this. Try Stay by Sugarland but have tissues handy. Beautiful song but, like this one, cuts hard.
Loved your reaction. Let's just say, I hear you.
not such a tuffnut, don't worry nearly every man who reacted to this was touched, some it brought them to tears!
imagine when the first time this song was aired, it must be so good that it made the whole America crying
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 2 years ago.
I know how he feels My wife of 52 years is in dialysis with little hope of a donor ! I cherish every day with her !
Tom, thanks for your video. There is another two really tough emmotional songs by James Blunt. "No bravery" he official video, also done live and the emmotions on his face are as incredible, it really hits you, and also "Carry you home". I hope you'll give them a try. Thanks again from Mexico.
Bless you, mate.
We all have dads and we all understand the inevitability of death. This exquisitely emotes the pain and helplessness of losing a parent but also losing someone sooner than the fullness of their life span. What a cathartic release and homage to the love between them.
4:40 Me too, dude! (No bullsh*t)This is the only song that has ever made me cry like an infant. 😂
His dad reaching over and touching his son kills me every time.
Excellent reaction, Tom.
Glad you enjoyed it
I jus watched dis ..ur sad little face I jus wanted 2 spuezzze ya lol big hugs from Ireland..n I bet ur d best best dad ...I can tell ur a mighty dad
This song gives everyone the opportunity to reflect on those that mean this much to them; that have taken some sort of significant role for them during growing up (be that dad, mum, step parents, adoptive parents, grandparents or special people that have contributed in a meaningful way to them becoming the adult that they are); that have "helped deal with those "monsters"....and now the roles are reversed. Upon reflecting it gives you the opportunity to make the most of those relationships, if the person is still alive; to mend fences....and if they're gone, to remember, with gratitude how they helped build, and clear, the path you could travel. James is an amazing singer, songwriter and performer who holds nothing back. Crying is good for you. You are human. It reminds you that you are alive and able to feel. I miss my Dad....we had our battles, but e really was a very fine man. I miss my Mum immensely and my step dad too. Let people know how important they are while you have he chance.