James Blunt - Monsters (Official Music Video)
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- The official music video for James Blunt - Monsters
Taken from the fifth studio album 'Once Upon A Mind' released in 2019, which featured the singles, 'Cold', 'Champions', 'I Told You', 'Monsters', 'The Truth', 'Halfway' and 'The Greatest'
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James Blunt is an internationally acclaimed multi-million selling artist known for his powerful performances, distinctive voice and a knack for crafting melodic, contemporary pop songs.
His catalogue includes 2004's 'Back to Bedlam', which became the one of the best selling albums of the Noughties, as well as albums All The Lost Souls, Some Kind Of Trouble, Moon Landing, The Afterlove and Once Upon A Mind, which have spawned hits such as 'You're Beautiful', 'Goodbye My Lover', 'Wisemen', '1973', 'Stay The Night', 'Bonfire Heart', and ‘Monsters.
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Just watched a Hawaiian boy sing this song after losing his father 2 months ago. He sang it beautifully as it is the most amazing & beautifully written song.what a tribute to any Father thank you 🙏🏽
Omg he was amazing!!
Tongan*
😭😭😭 Same
I've never heard this song before watching it on America Idol. Absolutely beautiful.
@@kellydavenport7959 omg me either, just incredible and brought everyone to tears 😭
This song breaks me up. I'm 71, and while my children have moved on to their various careers, my youngest has made it his priority to watch over me. He refuses to take anything in return and is just happy I wake in the morning. He is an unexpected blessing as I always thought i'd die alone. ❤
God bless your son Sir ❤
😮stay strong and healthy❤
You are very lucky to have your son taking care of you. I wish i could help my mom like that after my dad passed away in May this year😢 i still miss him a lot and i really would like to have my mom with me but she lives so far away😢 we just video call each others a bit everyday. It is harder for her cause she is alone now😢 she lost her soulmate😢 they have been together for 48years together😢
congratulations to your son, I'm in health care in Ireland and work with old people, I love mi job...
Congrats on raising beautiful family. You’re a Wonderful Dad!
I know the story behind this song but having stage 4 cancer myself and little time left , listening to this i wonder what my 17 year old son must be going through internally . The line ‘while you’re sleeping ill try to make you proud’ has me in tears , as only a few weeks ago my son came to me saying he wanted to quit college because he wasn’t enjoying the course but was afraid to because he thought I wouldn’t be proud of him and felt he’d be letting me down. I told him , he could never let me down, and life has a way of working out. Chase love , chase happiness, material things mean so little in the long term. Most importantly I reassured him that i always have and always will be proud of him. On a lighter note , I’m of to see James play in Manchester on Friday , can’t wait .
This moved me very much, as it kind of reminds me of my father who died last year of cancer. That line in particular always gives me the biggest gut punch, but at least it always reminds me of how we joked around and laughed till the very end and i guess that´s what matters. I hope you´re having a great time at the concert
Best of luck and you can kick cancer ass. I want you to come back to this reply in 6 months when you're still here.
You're an amazing dad and person. The world loved having you here. I'm most certainly sure you've made your mark. You will be welcomed to the next dimension with open arms. Don't be afraid. You were/ are loved great sir. Thank you for sharing this
Much love man!
How are you feeling today? Stay strong. Much love.
My dad is actually dying right now. He has maybe days left. I had never heard this song until right now. As I'm listening to it I'm sitting here sobbing. As the oldest of 3 daughters and mother of 2 sons, one who has only known my dad as a father figure his entire almost 22 years of life and the other who hasn't had a chance to know him in his almost 5 years of life, it will very soon be my turn to chase the monsters away. Thank you for this beautiful song. I still don't know how to say goodbye.
Be strong. Your dad knows you love him. God bless
@@winniefong4820 thank you so much. He passed away just a few days after I found this song. With all of his daughters and family surrounding him.
@@vanessahawkins9006 your dad is resting in God’s home.
I’m so sorry. 😢 I lost my father last year 2023 accident riding a motorbike while camping. This song broke me when I saw iam tongi sing it :(😢
❤
My dad is fine, my life is ok, and I'm still crying. This song is so beautiful
Me too
Same!
Same man
Same.
the future is inevitable
Thank you for this song. I sang it to my Dad last week while in final stages dementia & cancer. He smiled so beautifully and we both shed tears. He passed away this morning. I will forever have this special moment with him.
Thinking of you!
Two
Who are you
may he rest in peace
May his memory be eternal and he rest in peace. And may memories comfort you, and the promise of eternal life bring you hope.
My Dad was a WWII veteran who was part of the liberation of France from the Nazi's. Poor guy had PTSD from the war and was an alcoholic. I grew up hard since my mother had undiagnosed mental illness and was abusive to me - she abandoned me emotionally and mentally. My Dad was never there emotionally for me or participated in my life, but he worked his ass off every single day so we would have clothes, food, and a roof over our head no matter what. It took me years (he died in 2004) after his death to realized just how hard he worked and stayed with my difficult mother so I would have some semblance of a family no matter how dysfunctional it was growing up like that in Los Angeles in the 1970's. This song made me shed tears that I never shed for years and kept stuffed away. Thank you for this song James Blunt - many souls have been touched by your music. RIP Dad - Robert David McLean - Staff Sergeant US Army - WWII European theatre.
My respect , they go through a lot more than we think , I am crying along with you , my in law is 81 also veteran with PTSD that i learn the hard way , can't explain details but I still love him because he is another patriot that did what took for his country ( I am Mexican and I know love patriot symbols is a must here and there ) his name is Gerald... And now all I can do is sit down and listen for the 200 time the time he was deployed to Alaska when still an American territory , I know is long time but it means al lot for him ..
Beautiful beautiful beautiful, like my daughters!!!
War changes a person completely. Men dont talk about it, bcz they have to appear strong and with no one to talk to they resort to alcohol, their trauma stays with them. He showed his love to you in the way that he knows
My dad passed away last year, he had Alzheimer's, on the surface he didn't know who I was , but I know in his heart he knew how much I loved him. I am a father of two, don't ever leave your children without love. There is nothing in this world more important...
I will make you proud Dad ... rest in peace, I love you ...
My hero passed away the same time be cause of stroke 😢😢😢😢😢😢73 but i was far 1000 miles away its hurt me badly that I couldn't be there for his last words 😢😢😢
Bless you and your family, I don't know you but I bet your dad will be the proudest father 🫶💙
My dad has the same, Alzheimer its hard to see from the sideline how your dad lose his life
A mí pasó algo parecido,mi padre falleció en plena pandemia,y no pude despedirme de él,porque no se podía viajar por ninguna forma y está canción me ver cuan fragil somos y que nuestros padres tienen vida eterna aquí en la tierra.
lost my dad in 2021 on friday the 13th of august still hurts, i hope you are doing ok dude
I lost my dad today. He died in hospital 16 days after contracting the Covid-19 virus. I struggled to watch this song before this happened because of how gut wrenching it is but now I find myself putting it on repeat. Now on an emotional rollercoaster. I feel like I only ever saw his mistakes when he was alive and now that he has died, I find myself only seeing mine. I was angry with him for a long time for his without realising that by holding on to the hurt, I was making my own. I regret not forgiving him and letting him know it was ok. Maybe I am listening to this song to punish myself, who knows...
Please don't punish yourself - he wouldn't want that - just forgive yourself and in doing so find peace. So sorry you have lost your dad.
Stuart Tomlinson sorry to hear about that. I’m sure your father just wants what’s best for you and to not hurt yourself but heal and grow. Take care buddy.
I’m so sorry friend, it’s not fair.
Don't do it, don't punish yourself. I hope you can feel better.
I'm so sorry for your lost.
Sorry for your loss. I am mother of three, they've hurt me a lot, but I've forgave them and understand. Sure your old man understood you and was happy just for having you. Forgive yourself, friend
Just listened to a boy from Hawaii sing this song on American Idol; he lost his dad 2 months ago. All the judges were in tears, I'm crying. I hope the kid wins! He was PHENOMENAL!
I'm here because of that guy on tonight's episode. Amazing performance.
Same here!! I have never heard this song before, and it was beautiful! I had to look it up to hear it again. Hope he goes a long way in this competition!
I came here as well after watching Idol..that kid was amazing. I'm a 51 yr old man crying like a baby.
He brought me here
That's what brought me here.
I can't listen to this song without crying my eyes out. I lost my dad last July after a torturous battle with ALS. Watching the strongest man I knew slowly lose control of all physical aspects in his life absolutely killed my soul. He did have have the final say in finally ending his suffering and while we will miss him so much forever, he was given one final bit of control back to his life. Miss you so much dad.
Stay strong man I’m sorry for your dad 💔🫶
@@yougame2408 Thank you brother that truly means a lot.
My deepest condolences. Ik the pain of losing a parent. 🥹
Me to 😢😢😢😢 I never thought it is much hard and painful like this
I am so sorry to hear about your parents, I have both of mine so I can't say I know how it feels, but I am still very sorry, stay strong all of you.❤💖
I just lost my dad on Sunday April 7th 2024. I never heard this song till today, my aunt shared it with me so it can be played at his viewing. This is a great song and will forever stay in my heart.
Im so sorry for your loss😢 I wish you will have the best till the rest of your life!
hope you’re okay dawg 👍🤍
So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with u and your family
Sorry for your loss. Hold fast the memories, he will always live...in your heat. God Bless,😢
I’m so sad you lost your dad, I lost my mum when I was 9 and still think about her. It always stays in your heart.
Just watched Iam Tongi and James Blunt performed this song live. That’s what got me here. What a powerful and emotional song!
Same,still crying 😢
Me too
well Iam just won American Idol
Me too!
Same, had to look this up after
That young kid, Iam Tongi from Hawaii, was incredible singing this song! His delivery of the song tore at my heart strings. I predict this song will become a hit, if it wasn’t already, by the many requests to hear it over the airwaves and on line! Just look at how quickly so many has responded already. Beautiful song, touching lyrics and and an even better performance by Iam!
This is what brought me here. I was dying with his performance. Sooooo sad!
He had me in tears!!!! So wow!!
Always love James blunt but didn’t hear this song until Tongi sang it on AI. Now I’m crying all over again watching jame’s version singing. I lost my dad in 2014 and man it hits hard
What took me looking for this song!!!
dude I'm crying right now
I lost my dad, who was in service with the British army, two days before my 11th birthday. I never got to speak to him as an adult man, or get to say goodbye to him before we lost him. If I had been given that chance, this is how I would have wanted to. Two friends sharing the last of the time they had together and comforting each other. Beautiful lyrics and raw emotion in your performance, thank you!
I was 12 when my Father passed in 1976 and he was ill for two years, also served RN WWII and then MN,
A friend sent me this song while I was training at the gym. I put the weights down and I started to weep, missing my father. May your soul continue to rest peacefully daddy.
A few weeks ago I lost my beautiful amazing son he was only 28 he had a massive heart attack and I played and sang this song to him while he lay on a life support machine. Unfortunately we lost him to irreversible brain damage. He was an amazing son and never took drugs and was never in any trouble. I will be playing this song at his funeral in early 2024.😢
I feel that there is no point in living anymore the pain is too much to bare. I want to say a big thank you to James blunt for writing this song it will live with me until its time for me to go and be back with my beautiful boy so then I can hold him and then no one can ever break us apart ever again. I Love you my beautiful son Nathan you will always be in my heart and soul.
And due to my sons death two people have been given a second chance of life because we donated his organs.
Love you son and I miss you so much I want the pain to end.
RIP Nathan, May You Rest in Peace.
Stay strong sir.
RIP Nathan. That’s the name of my son. He gave people another chance at life. Good man 😢
RIP, to him and stay strong 🌹🕊🤍.
I'm so sorry I'm in pain from my loss , ty for lamenting
I'm sorry James, I couldn't make it all the way through your beautiful song - I lost my father last year and just couldn't endure the grief your song brought right back to me. I will listen again, but not today.
Same! Dad in Feb last year. Mom in May. This is heart wrenching!
💕💕💕
🖤🦋
I wanna cry becouse of this
Stay strong ❤️
I lost my dad a month ago yesterday. He had been sick, all of his best friends had already died, his mother, My Grandmother Had recently died. He was miserable and I'm glad for him that he's gone but I miss him so much. He was a Vietnam veteran and one of the first black men to serve as an Army Ranger in combat. 10 pastors were in the Pulpit funeral and they all characterize him as a trusted friend, the church was so full that he had to turn people away. I am so proud of my dad, but it still hurts........ I love you Dad and I really miss you
I wish my dad would be here to see the man I have become. All those hard times, every hard decisions I had to make, every hope lost, every doubt I had! I wish he was there to hold my arm, pat my shoulder, look me straight in my eyes and say, "do not worry son, you have got this."
I lost him a long time ago, when I was just a little boy, in 2000, it feels like yesterday and yet a lifetime away. Thank you for this song, at least I can cry for him in my solitude.
I just woke at 5:55 am to find this video waiting for me.
He told me the hardest part about leaving me was that my life was falling apart and I needed him more than ever.
I watched him fight for two days, as he moved between the two worlds...his face alternating between expressions of bliss and fight. In the end, it was just the two of us. I held his hand, as I studied every last detail of the hand that toiled through WWII and the family life that followed. The determined provider, the passionate lover of his clan. And as I did, I told him to take his time...to go when he wanted to. "You lived your entire life on your terms Dad, I want you to die the same way. I'll be here until you're ready." It was 5:55am when he left.
That was 20 years ago...and 20 minutes ago.
Thank you James. ❤
Woah, lovely.
very moving. 555 = angel number (repeating #s)
That was so emotional...may God bless his soul
May he rest in peace😔❤
God bless
"No need to forgive, no need to forget. I know your mistakes and you know mine" that really hit me like a truck. My father passed away this morning. He was still strong the night before and all happened so fast. I admit that we have an irreparable relationship because he was absent during our adolescence. He came back during the pandemic because he has no place to go but my mom welcomed him with open arms. That's why I have this rage because he has the nerves to come back after what he did to us. After he died, I didn't know what to feel. But this song made me realize that my old man deserves his peace. I know that he may not be perfect but I'm freeing my hatred is the least that I could do even though he's gone. So, cherish every moment of your days with your loved ones. Reconnect broken relationships. You don't know when's the last time you'll see them. "Let there be no darkness in your heart."
You are a good man
Condolence po😢
Rip
Well Said Bro
So sorry for your loss. I needed to read that though. Thank you.
Everytime I hear this song I just start sobbing. And my dad is okay! I think the thing that touches us most in this song is the fact that so many people have had a complicated life with their father. In my case it was the paradox of my father providing for his family, but because of that he was almost never at home when my brother and I were kids. It hurt me but it hurt my dad aswell. Only later in life we were able to talk about how much we misses eachother in those years. That's why I think the strongest lyrics in this song are "No need to forgive, no need to forget, I know your mistakes and you know mine"... That part just hits me right the feels every single time.
I hope everyone can talk to their dad about their father-child relationship before it is too late if they want to do that. For me it was a blessing.
The rawness of this song and video...absolutely beautiful. I lost my father several years ago and I can't help but lose it every single time I hear it. Thank you James for having the guts to share such a powerful story through song.
My dad just passed this afternoon. A friend sent me this. What a beautiful song. My dad suffered from immense back pain since I was a child following a bad car crash, and while I’m comforted knowing that his pain is over, it hurts so bad that he’s gone. We took him in our house and cared for him the past 8 years. I’m going to miss that man.
He is now pain free ....I'm praying for you....and for him🙏🏻♥️♥️♥️🙏🏻......🇩🇪
I am so sorry for the pain you are going through. We have the legacy of our fathers burning inside of us ... I hope that is something that will comfort and carry you through.
WOW you and your family have been such a Blessing to him. Now he's watching over you...
My condolences to you on the passing of your dear father.
If he didn't know Christ, his pain has only just begun.
My father died just a few weeks ago, and somebody told me I cried like a baby at his funeral. This song just helped me realise that I didn't. I cried like a man.
Never be afraid to cry it just shows how much you love someone or something ❤
Send you a hug... sorry for your loss.
all good mate ❤
🙌🏻 Exactly. May your dad Rest Peace. Sorry for your loss. 🌹
be strong, King. x
This is truly what a man feels from the deepest corner of his goddamn heart. To love his father, to make him proud, to take the mantle into his own hands and lead the way without being judged or hurt. But, what I truly took away from this song is the truth - that we all feel the same way about fathers. They are our heroes and we are never prepared to lose them even if we know that they won't be here one day. That void will never be filled and no amount of guilt, pain, anguish, grief, can take that part away. I am grateful to James Blunt for delivering this flawlessly. It was an emotional powerhouse striking gold on every note. You have made your father proud. You have made us all proud and you have inspired us to make our fathers proud.
My dad unfortunately passed yesterday morning 8:15 am from cardiac arrest I gave him CPR got a heartbeat back the ambulance came and he had another cardiac arrest they said they was taking him to the hospital with blues and twos so I raced up the motorway within 15 minutes I got a call I wish no one ever gets I’m the second son I was never taught how to shave,fight,tie a fishing line, even pour a beer properly but I never left him alone and I’m proud to say I was their till the end and this song tears me apart if your dad is still about regardless of the situation just make the effort please!❤️❤️
My deepest condolences hun thus too shall pass cry if you feel like you are human and you have just lost someone special but one day at a time ❤
@@andreafrankson3190 thank you for taking the time to read that I really appreciate that ❤️
I hope that your dad will live in you all your life, you wll have these memories always and time will soft your grief . I went trough this years ago. Some music, some smell brings him to life, Animo, amigo !!!!!
I cried reading ur comment and I wish you have a wonderful life alongside ur fathers memories ❤❤
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for being strong and being there for your dad. God bless you.
Most people don't know the story of this song...that is James' dad next to him, he is dying of stage 4 kidney disease. I took care of my dad his last year, till the end...I have never cried so hard listening to this song...Thanks for your story and the emotional release, James
Carter Gregg it’s a very sad story. The great thing about music is that it tells a story. In this case (according to his latest interview) they may have found a kidney donor because of this video. Fingers crossed 🤞.
One of the most beautiful song that i heard
I made the mistake of watching this for the first time on a train home after work........welling up in front of commuters.
Omg did you guys hear the amazing news!😍 he could be safe and healthy with luck🙏🙏
His dad is currently in hospital receving a kidney transplant , lets all think of him and his recovery
This honestly broke me. My Dad raised me on his own after my Mom and twin sister died in a car accident when I was 2, and I could not have asked for a better, kinder, wiser and more wonderful parent. He passed almost 11 years ago and I still miss him every day, but it is my sister's turn with him now. Thank you for this it is beautiful.
Oh my, that just broke my heart and made me start to cry “it’s my sister’s turn with him now”. My heart goes out to you, you’ve been through a lot of painful loss.
What a beautiful thing to say James. I am sure your sister will be happy she got her father back and they are so proud of the love you hold in your heart.
But it’s my sister’s turn with him... Oh Lord, what a beautiful soul you have. 😭💗
Onward may you walk, into his great footsteps.
Somebody sent me this song and almost started crying. My granddad pasted away in Corona in May he was like my father .
I think of my dad all the time,he was my best friend this song makes me cry for him. His wish for me was to see me get sober before he died so i did and still sober
I hope he's proud.
Good job he is proud of you
I truly understand what you mean. My grandfather was my father in every sense of the word....one thing I am definitely proud of is that he passed away after I got sober. Proud to say that I still am- even after his passing, which I was always concerned might be the one thing that could possibly cause me to relapse. Love you pawpaw
As a 26 year old man who has recently reconciled a life of bitterness with his father, this song is on some other level of emotion. ❤ Great writing.
I didn't get a chance to say goodbye to my dad.
He passed away in 2014, in his sleep.
6 years this year, and I still catch myself picking up my phone to text or call him about something funny that's happened, or just to chat. Then I remember he's gone. It's the strangest thing.
If you're fortunate enough to still have your father (or for that matter, any other parental figure you regard as highly) just tell them you love them. ❤️
Rip 🙏❤️
Virtual hugs coming your way! *hugs you* it's all alright...
My dad is 95 and has dementia. We never got on, he wasn't a good father to me and he messed me up.
Now, he's a frail old man who has little memory. He's funny, friendly and I see him several times a week. He's always pleased to see me. It's quite strange. I hug the man goodbye each time I leave, that same man who used to beat me black and blue into my early twenties.
It's all really strange, that I now enjoy his company and he enjoys mine. I don't know how long he has left but I'll be sad to see him gone.
This was a hard video to watch, but oh so beautiful ❤
Respect James X
Jikan ...
You made me drop some tears.. Bless you and your family ! Peace
Bless you for your open and loving heart. I hope it helps you heal somewhat to be able to have this time with him.
Jikan oh my goodness that had me in bits...I’m glad you’re a better person than you’re father was, that you’ve shown how you can turn a terrible childhood in a positive adulthood...you’ve become the difference in the chain of events. I’m heartened that you’ve gone past everything to be kind, forgiving and caring. Bless you
I seem to recall serving with a Capt Blount in BATUS and whilst I never met him again we were in Kosovo at the same time. From what I remember he was a very polite and respectful man, he certainly turned out to be great singer and song writer.
Just sent this to my 2 sons who lost their dad 5 years ago.. we were married for 44 years he went to bed and was taken home to be with the Lord… we had our great granddaughter here & she remembers that evening .. since he’s been gone we had two more great grandchildren 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
Good Lord, what would we do without James Blunt these days?!?
Music has turned into a characterless, commercial industry.
James Blunt is one of the few original musicians with character, writing his own songs, with meaning, singing them with passion.
I love you James Blunt. Even more than the Cantina Band...
May the force be with you!
Yours, Obi-Wan
James Blunt has the high ground.
He is the chosen one
Thats why I love him. He has the originality that is missing these days
Liar!
Help Cassandra and her family who's going through tough times fighting these monsters. There's a comment down below by her father Ernest Lehti. You can help the funding just by hitting like button on that comment (now that comment is way down below with 500+ likes). I am a stranger to them just like you who came to listen to this heartbreaking song.
Here's the link to the funding www.gofundme.com/f/cassandra-lehti-liver-transplant
If you’re lucky enough to still have your father alive.
Hug him now.
Call him now.
Say that you love him.
Say that you care for him.
Say thank you for all you’ve done and sacrificed.
Say everything you wish you could.
….coz you might not have the chance later.
To all the fathers out there.
The unsung heroes.
I'm 21 and lost my dad to suicide after his long struggle with mental health, I found this song shortly after his funeral and it just speaks to me, I feel like this song was made for me, yes it is very sad and emotional but the lyrics are just a perfect description of a relationship between father and son. This song is absolutely amazing, so deep, so powerful, it helps me to release my emotions when I am feeling overwhelmed or just having a down day. I can't say how much this song has meant to me and how much it is helping me through my grief but I would like to thank James blunt for this from the bottom of my heart. Truly beautiful.
Hugs. I hope you find strength to carry on...you are loved
@@smileylady485 appreciate it, 🙏 I am strong and will get through this, time heals xxx thankyou ❤
Haydn, I can’t imagine what you are going through. I am glad you can take solace in this beautiful song. It’s amazingly powerful and people take great meaning from it. Love and hugs to you
Sending you lots of love. Hoping you can can find peace. Be happy xxx
Hayden it's not unusual to find that one song that hits home. Twenty four years ago I was leaving the hospice where my father was after midnight. He just couldn't put that cigarette down. As I pulled from my parking spot this song played. It still affects me today. Dad passed with his kids there he didn't consciously know we were there but I think on another way he knew.
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James blunt is brave for showing such deep emotions. The most honest music video I have ever seen.
Have you watched Jennifer Nettles sing 'Why don't you stay'? Heartbreakingly honest also.
I'm crying
Ahha
Awwwww
How about "goodbye my lover?"
Some people hear this and feel all the feels for their great fathers.
I hear it and cry because i have no idea what it's like to have a father. I'm jealous of anyone who has a good dad.
Such a beautiful voice! When this song came out, my son told me that when he heard it it reminded him of our relationship and he would always be there for me, so i looked it up listening to it i cried. He is in his 40s and i am his mum ( shock) his dad and i have been married for 50 years but he knows my secrets and i know his. It’s not always dads and sons. I have daughters whom i love dearly and would give my life for but they are daddies girls. My son and i just get each other we always have. So i praise you dads that are close to your sons who know each others secrets without judgement, and just love each other, it’s a bond that can’t be broken.
@blugypsy You all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw
My father is alive, everything is fine in my life, but I’m listening to this song alone in a bar while the wife and kids are away, and I’m tearing up.
This is the most beautiful heartfelt song I’ve heard in a while.
Gashanovic D same
mane stfu
Paper Planes you idiot
You might be realising you’re not immortal you’re only human and have a child & wife. Try & live everyday to the fullest 🌟
Unseen footage. th-cam.com/video/vPzeRORKORA/w-d-xo.html
I lost my Dad on 21st January 2020, his funeral was this Friday 7th Feb . He was 84 Years young. Fit and healthy but caught Pneumonia and went in just three days... When I was in hospital, as he was dying I remember listening to this song and it sums up exactly how it feels to lose your guiding light. It was my job to comfort him through to the end and I now know what a truly broken heart feels as he was my rock for nearly 50 years. Sleep Well DAD XX
Paul you were and are blessed with such a father. Mine, like the majority, did irreparable harm to all he touched .
Mike Phillips I don’t know which is worse, to be honest. My heart goes out to you as I do seem to have been blessed with wonderful parents, for the most part.
My heart goes out to you
... "Sorry for your loss", is all we have to offer. Truly sorry, but, TIME, time will heal the heart but the scar you will want for lifetime because it is that scar that will remind you of the deep love you shared and although it may not seem like it now, in time, you will love the memories that that scar brings back.
1998- My 3 sisters were with our Mom when she took her last breath at home, in bed, when the cancer proved to be stronger than her body.
2009- My brother, sisters and I were with my Dad in the recovery room after his second open heart surgery where we were told his heart wasn't strong enough to keep going. We stood there as they disconnected the life support and we watched him leave us and ascend into heaven.
Time, time is the only thing that heals a broken heart. That in no way means you won't break down and cry when the memories come flooding back.
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Paul
I'm so so very sorry 💔
In January 2019
I lost my Dad (78 years young) after a tragic trip on his stairs 😔 which led to bleed on the brain.
I lost my sister to suicide. 6 years ago also.
Death is so painful , I'm not sure if you feel fearful even though you're grown? There's something about losing a parent.
I'm not coping with the losses myself at the moment at all
Ill be thinking of you x
last week i lost my father, i showed the hawaiian boy singing this song about a year a go. he loved it so much.... now hes gone i can only think of this song, we played it during his cremation, right after i did my speech. for some reason i couldnt cry and only smile. i mis him so so so much, it feels like he knew i was going to play that song for him so it just felt good. this will forever be our song....
So sad
Today my father passed away at 3:17a.m. He didn't tell me how he felt for many times, but today, he says things he had never said before. I LOVE YOU, DAD! I hope you are in a better place now.
I'm so sorry. You dad is looking after you darling.
😭
Sorry
Sorry for your loss, stay strong.
I never heard this song until I saw Iam Tongi audition...and then I had to come and hear the original. Both version so beautiful, I can't stop crying. Thank you for honoring dads with such a beautiful, heartfelt, song. I loss my father years ago....and still I remember and miss him.
Your story is the same as mine, I can't stop crying.
We are made strong by our fathers. Can't help but shed a little tears while listening to this gem.
Same here. I can't believe I had not heard it until Iam Tongi sang it on Idol. Heartbreakingly beautiful song.
Same with me, and both Tongi and Blunt shredded me!!! My husband has been ill a couple years now and we almost lost him a little over a year ago, and we have 2 teenage sons. Showed them the 2 separate versions and they lost it!!!😢😭 Fathers are indeed beautiful men ❤️ we wish we could keep forever 💙
so did I and i really felt for the song😢
My father passed away in December 2013 , aged 79 ., his funeral was held in Morden (South West London) .
By the time we got home by car , it was near midnight . Shattered and tired , I sat down and wrote this :-
I came to see you today, as I looked down where you lay
I tried hard not to shed a tear, and was lost to what to say
You looked so peaceful lying there, as I whispered my goodbye
I kissed your forehead, I asked you to open up your eyes
I looked around the Chapel Of Rest feeling alone there at your side
No way of hiding Dad, the tears again I cried
But I had to leave you lying there, for soon your last parade
I think you were the greatest man, that God had ever made
There were friends and family, and Mum was trying to be strong
To be with you just one more time , the man she'd loved so long
Your funeral went so very well, although rain came down outside
I think it was tears from heaven, as the angels looked down and cried
We miss you Dad, we always will , but no longer are you in pain
Don't know when it will be dear Dad, but one day we'll meet again
I looked down at your coffin., not knowing what to do
I kissed you on your forehead, and said "Dad I love you"...
This is so beautiful, you brought me to tears again. I'm sure your Dad is looking down to you from heaven ❤❤❤❤💐
Beautiful ❤️
Am guessin either u or ur father was a cold stream guard much respect from a fellow Irish guardsman
Dad was .., and I followed him down the drill square ...
Unseen. th-cam.com/video/vPzeRORKORA/w-d-xo.html
Guardo lassù...in quel pò di stelle che riesco a vedere, nascoste dalle nuvole che non vogliono lasciarmi in questi giorni di primavera...
Ci sono emozioni , che solo un cuore può sentire, sono silenziose , sottili ma lasciano immersi in un fantastico ricordo , di quello che poteva ma non potrà. Mai più se non nei sogni, quelli inimmaginabili di un figlio che aspetta
Aspetta un abbraccio, un sorriso, una rassicurazione che solo un padre può dare.
Non esiste perfezione in un rapporto tra padre e figlio. Nessuno è perfetto, nessuno fa tutti i giorni cose giuste. Neppure l 'illustrissimo signore
Oggi è un giorno di rinascita, o dovrebbe esserlo, cosi si dice in giro.
Oggi è un giorno nuovo..non solo per me, ma per chiunque abbia amato , ma sopratutto perdonato.
Perché fare bene è facile, perdonare , perdonarsi è una virtù che non lascia spazio a rancori.
Il tempo invecchia i corpi, li degrada della forza dei giorni migliori ma nulla può contro i sentimenti. Quelli non invecchiano mai, e non risulteranno mai sbiaditi dimenticati in un angolo del nostro vivere.
Oggi per tutto quello che sono, anche nelle sconfitte lo devo a te.
Questo dolore immenso mi ha reso più fragile di fronte ai mostri che ho visto, combattuto e ahimè dovuto convivere.
Siamo belli e brutti allo stesso tempo.
Trovare uno specchio non serve. Chi se ne frega di quello che pensa la gente.
Nessuno mi hai dato quello che mi sono preso
Solo, con le mie forze, ma senza mai abbandonare la speranza di ritrovarti.
Ad aspettarmi. Con un sorriso, con il tuo introvabile ottimismo che mi ha fatto sognare
e disperare.. ma ho pur sempre sognato
Questo rimane oggi
E questo custodirò sempre.
Tra te e me oltre tutto.
Senza di te non sarei questo Luca, ma sopratutto non sarei il padre dei miei figli.
Il padre che avrei sempre voluto. Per me , x loro
Per te, i miei figli per il bimbo che verrà tra poco che tu non vedrai ma da lassù vedrai e spero capirai. In silenzio. Come piaceva a te.
Essere padre è stata la conquista più grande della mia vita.
Ah quasi dimenticavo. Quest'anno finalmente il bologna sta spaccando dei c..I!!
Grazie ❤️
I lost my Dad last year. We all suffered during that time due to his dementia. I lost my cool a few times because he was always confused. I didn’t grieve after the loss because I was so worn out. Thank you for this song! No other song hit the mark for me. This year I can remember the good times and finally grieve for my Daddy.
@bethtate You all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw
You all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw
@bethtate6310 You all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw
@bethtate You all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw
Man...I'm a tough guy, or so I thought. I drive a big truck for a living and miss out on so many family things. My dad passed away 12 years ago and I miss him. I just now, for the first time, heard this song and am parked for the day...sitting in the sleeper berth with a soaked t-shirt from, uncontrollably, crying like a baby. I'm not ashamed though...I loved my dad. This song really hit home.
You're a good man Rick Daughenbaugh. I lost my dad about 9 months ago, we didn't have as close of a relationship as I would have liked, I cried so much it broke my heart open. I think thats what a good cry can do, even for us tough guys.
❤
Respect mate
Lol gayyyyy
@@92subi92 Be kind. You only have 1 life. ❤
My dad passed in 2012 from cancer and I miss him so much. As I was watching American Idol tonight a young man told the story of losing his dad two months ago and he sang this song for his dad and I know his dad would be so proud of his son.😥🙏👼
What a beautiful song, I wish I had heard it sooner, but I know in my heart it was meant for me to hear today. Thank you for writing this song. ❤️🤗🙏
Beautiful song and message. I've been crying since hearing it last night on America Idol. It speaks from me to my Dad. I love you so much Daddy and miss u 😘 💓
Losing once Parent(s) is exruciating!! Los my Dad when i was just 15 Months old. Never knew him. They say time heals!! But they are horribly wrong. You just learn to live with the Pain
Then songs like this comes up, and before you know trying to swollow is painfull as the emotions sets in!!
But then you move on, because that my friend is unfortunately Life.
So Sorry for your loss of your dad!! May he Fly with the Angels!!
Smiling from heaven
My father passed away 3 years ago today
I came across this song listening to America got talent
The hawain boy gave a beautiful performance
Feel like dad's looking down at me and sent me this song
Lost my father too Halloween 2012. Fck cancer
"I'm not your son, you're not my father, We're just two grown men saying goodbye. No need to forgive, no need to forget, I know your mistakes and you know mine."
This part took my world for a moment.
Dad passed in march. I played this song amongst all spiritual songs during his trials and tribulations. I played this one last time for him at his wake as I can’t by catholic law play at his funeral. It was beautiful and I cried so hard. I will forever listen to the song and replay it in my head as the song from my dad‘s wake and funeral. I miss him so much, and I feel lost in the short weeks that he has passed, but the song really gives me comfort because I know it hit every point For how he and I interacted and took care of each other throughout our lives. I miss him so much and if I could give him one more hug on his bony frame, let him know how much I love him on this earth I would. I’ve been lost these past few weeks as I don’t know what to do With my time because it was all devoted towards him. I condensed my job hours into a weekend of 40 hours so I could be there throughout the week to take care of him now all I do is ride my electric bike which I did throughout his convalescence, I drove through the heat. I drove through the mile temperatures, and I drove through the absolute freezing cold, but I did it all for him, and I promised him I would lose weight and getting in shape by commuting to his house from my house, which is about 30 miles. Now at this point I ride so I can have wind in my face and a moment of silence and remembrance I have to get away from my wife and my child to get that type of piece. I know that sounds awful but it’s true. Now I’m trying to, get dad‘s house in order which was my house growing up that makes me sad because eventually I’ll have to sell it and of course now I faced with changing his phone number or cancel it and I know this sounds weird, but that was like a legacy towards me as I knew that number since1982. Can’t just throw it away so I feel like I have to keep it going and I think I might change my cell phone number to that number if I’m allowed. Anyways, not to drag it on, but I feel lost. I’m sad. I miss my father. I wanna hug him and I wish that the last 2 1/2 years weren’t as brutal. Message to anyone reading this take care of your own. Be there for them prepare make sure that they’re taken care ofmoney invest in insurance policies and do what you have to do because you don’t want them dying in a strange place you want them dying and they’re most happiest place, which is most likely their home the place that they worked hard for my advice. I have a clear conscience, knowing that I had my mother and father die and their best place ever.
This video went from 3M views to 25M views in days thanks to IAM TONGI on American Idol singing this beautiful song. I hope James Blunt sees his performance it was heartbreaking and beautiful. The lyrics are amazing and I love James Blunts writing skills on this song dedicated to his father who is in this video.
amazing Tongi performance and enhancement.
In this video, James Blunt has his father while Iam Tongi just lost is father.
@@lucylewis7708 that was already stated and obvious
James blunt lives in the United kingdom,england... I don't know if he will see
@@ricg4938 he's definitely going to see if he hasn't already especially when his video views plummeted to double digits bc of this kid
“Lyrics” 😞
Oh, before they turn off all the lights
I won't read you your wrongs or your rights
The time has gone
I'll tell you goodnight, close the door
Tell you I love you once more
The time has gone
So here it is
I'm not your son, you're not my father
We're just two grown men saying goodbye
No need to forgive, no need to forget
I know your mistakes and you know mine
And while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud
So, Daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
Don't be afraid, it's my turn
To chase the monsters away
Oh, well I'll read a story to you
Only difference is this one is true
The time has gone
I folded your clothes on the chair
I hope you sleep well, don't be scared
The time has gone
So here it is
I'm not your son, you're not my father
We're just two grown men saying goodbye
No need to forgive, no need to forget
I know your mistakes and you know mine
And while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud
So, Daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
Don't be afraid, it's my turn
To chase the monsters away
Sleep a lifetime
Yes, and breathe a last word
You can feel my hand on your arm
I will be the last one
So I'll leave a light on
Let there be no darkness in your heart
But I'm not your son, you're not my father
We're just two grown men saying goodbye
No need to forgive, no need to forget
I know your mistakes and you know mine
And while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud
So, Daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
Don't be afraid, it's my turn
To chase the monsters away
Is it not 'my hand on your arm' and not 'own'?
@@meesamagill1193 yes
Thanks
Thank you! The pain is real!😢
@meesa magill Thanks, edited.
I rarely tear up from songs but my goodness. Especially after seeing a Hawaiian boyo's heartfelt song for his daddy. Iam Tongi's audition, brought me here and hearing James' voice just cranked the water works, making me think how I can be a better son
My dad was never in my life, but the universe blessed me with a grandfather who married into my family. I was only 13 when I met him, but he changed my whole life.
He became my hero, he became my role model I desperately needed
Back in 2019, he began his long slope into alzheimers. He was transferred into a memory unit away from my grandmother. As his alzheimers progressed, I lost him a little bit more each day. Every time after I'd visit him, I'd sit in my car and scream my voice away.
We lost him in 2022. But I never stopped visiting him. He was always there for me in hard times, why would I be absent from his?
So anyone with a loved one with memory loss, please, be there. It matters more than you know.
"James has revealed his father Charles Blount is doing well after receiving an organ donation following his fight with stage-four kidney disease(2020). After a desperate search for a donor last year(2019) (the You're Beautiful singer was not a match), James told The Times that a cousin is - 'now a very, very close cousin!" -just FYI for anyone wondering. So happy for you and your Pop !
Thank you for the update on his dad I was wondering how he was.
Thank you for that and very glad to hear the good news
So glad to hear dad is doing well
@@christinelee2026 His dad are Living ?
Bless him. I have been waiting for 8 years for a kidney transplant.
I'm a father of two beautiful little boys, who have yet to reach their teens,
I probably won't be around for when they both become teens,
when they both go to high school,
I won't be around when they both get their first jobs, first real girlfriend,
When/if they ever marry,
I can relate to this song,
I can't close my eyes, as I don't know if I will ever be able open them if I do.
Love you
My little boys,
Whilst you are still here make sure your sons know how much you love them.
Even if they don't understand now one day they will
God bless you and be a light over the boys
Late stage, rare, inoperable cancer here. Just got the news that I am going to be a Grandma. Idk if I'll get to meet him, or her. It's sad. Currently making funeral arrangements and getting things in order. I hope you get to see them grow up.
God bless you and your little boys ❤️ I pray for you🙏 you are amazing father 💕
Llll
my father was never there for me but its beautiful to see other good fathers who are there when it matters
My father and I have never really gotten along he’s made choices in the way he treated me growing up and still treats me today as his caregiver, that pushed me away emotionally as a child and causes me to keep my walls up now as an adult trying to do the right thing and help him as he gets older. This song put a lump in my throat for sure wish I could have that kind of comfort with my father.
Never heard this song before until I heard Iam Tongi singing it on American Idol, he sung it beautifully. What a beautiful song.
Same here ❤️
Just saw it yesterday... had to check out James Blunt's ... really pulls at your heartstrings 😢
Same here.
Same. I guess we're all here for the same reason, then.
@@turquesa8668 It doesn't pull at your heartstrings. It rips your heart out entirely! I've watched the Hawaiian boy at least six times and never without remembering my own dad who died in front of me at 16, and losing it. I think it's one of the best songs about a parent EVER. I don't really love Blunt's voice but damn, what a songwriter and it doesn't get much more real than this. Thank you both for bringing it to life.
My father died from prostate cancer complications on 03/16/2021. Due to the pandemic I will not be able to visit his funeral as I am miles away, 8,500+ miles away. The last time I saw him alive was in December 2019. Rest in Peace, Pa. See you on the other side. Please guide me. If your father is alive and you are reading this, promise me that you will hug him. If you can't hug him, at least call him and tell him you love him.
I'm so sorry. I'm sure he is watching and seeing this. He will be there waiting for you.
i'm sorry for your lost
Sorry for your loss 💙
Sorry for your lost, this morning i received a phone call that my uncle died for exactly the same reason. Im living far away from home and the whole family kept this as a secret for more than 5 years from me. He was like a father to me, i lost my dad when i was less than a year old. I feel your pain
I wish i couldve called him one last time
Oh, before they turn off all the lights
I won't read you your wrongs or your rights
The time has gone
I'll tell you goodnight, close the door
Tell you I love you once more
The time has gone
So here it is
I'm not your son, you're not my father
We're just two grown men saying goodbye
No need to forgive, no need to forget
I know your mistakes and you know mine
And while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud
So, daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
Don't be afraid, it's my turn
To chase the monsters away
Oh, well, I'll read a story to you
Only difference is this one is true
The time has gone
I folded your clothes on the chair
I hope you sleep well, don't be scared
The time has gone
So here it is
I'm not your son, you're not my father
We're just two grown men saying goodbye
No need to forgive, no need to forget
I know your mistakes and you know mine
And while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud
So, daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
Don't be afraid, it's my turn
To chase the monsters away
Sleep a lifetime
Yes, and breathe a last word
You can feel my hand on your own
I will be the last one
So I'll leave a light on
Let there be no darkness, in your heart
But I'm not your son, you're not my father
We're just two grown men saying goodbye
No need to forgive, no need to forget
I know your mistakes and you know mine
And while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud
So, daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
Don't be afraid, it's my turn
To chase the monsters away
Just lost dad on April 13th, very suddenly. He was 56 (I’m 33).
He found Iam Tongi’s version and showed me around Thanksgiving and I simply read the lyrics, and didn’t have the heart to listen to it because I could see how emotional it was.
My relationship with dad was rocky (I came out at 19 and was raised Southern Baptist), but the last few years of his life were better as I became older and understood him more and he understood me more.
This song choked him up because he probably envisioned the time coming for him to chase the monsters away for Pappaw but instead I’ll chase them away for both of them.
"The song Monsters is really about the change of relationship with my father. You can hear that I'm singing it in a way that is as raw as I possibly can, you know, there's no auto-tune on this, and so, there's a real rawness and a naivety in the performance, that at times, I think my record label would have liked me to have smoothed over but I wanted it to be as honest as it could be."
James Blunt
*try not to cry
*cries
Genuine Guy x
James Blunt does not need autotune in his songs and no special effects or fancy things in his video's.
That's how good he is!
That's one of the reasons why we love him for ages!
He is the best singer alive.
@@agatiq No but he has used autotune in some of his songs,
@@michaelhawkins7389 I listened to him live and he sounds pretty awesome so even there are some songs with some seconds of autotune - I don't care. It wasn't probably ancillary to his decision. His voice is amazing so he doesn't need that and that's normal the production from the sound stuff corrects it a bit
@@michaelhawkins7389 sometimes autotune is needed. even the best occasionally have to
James Blunt wrote this amazing song..and I'm very thankful he did.. It's healing my broken heart.. Sadly...My parents both passed away a long time ago but STILL HURTS like it was only this morning.
From reading other comments here, it's clear that MANY good people needed to hear this song. Not just for the lonely left behind...but the great RESPECT and LOVE..when those we love the most MUST take those last final steps alone..into their future.
It's so endearing, so healing, for us ALL!
I truly think that THIS SONG is one of the GREATEST SONGS EVER WRITTEN!
And as wise as our good Daddys already knew... they were examples paving the way.. the path... for us to be brave too.
Perhaps we all have been thru so much there's hardly words for it..but maybe we all need to cry a little to let go of the pain.. then get back to it again.. with a little lighter load...
Thank you, James Blunt
for writing this song and for caring for our hearts..
Truthfully,
Nancy in Texas USA 🇺🇸 ♥️
Back in February of 2009, I lost my dad. He had pneumonia and congestive heart failure, and his body was shutting down. I remember telling him that he'd done everything he could do to raise my brother and me. I told him that it was ok to go whenever he wanted to go. Just about an hour later, we were with him when he took his last breath. He was so very peaceful. Hearing this song reminded me of that conversation, and I'm glad I was there for him. I was with my mom the day she died as well in 2014. I told her I loved her. Those were the last things I said to my parents, and I have no regrets. My cards were on the table with them, and they knew how I felt. Thanks for this beautiful song to remind me of this bittersweet memory.
I wasn't able to say goodbye to my dad as he died with a heart attack while in Spain on holiday..but dropping him off at the airport and while walking back to the car..something came over me..to go back to the airport and stay
with him for while longer with a coffee ..as we waited for the departure to Malaga..so glad i did...it turned out to be my last goodbye as he died 4 days later ..so miss him..what a beautiful song 💗
So sorry for your loss. This song is so powerful.... x
I cried when I read your comment. I felt something so I called my father on that Sunday and he passed away on Monday. It's ten years ago but suddenly, it felt like yesterday.
My dad was in hospital after a heart attack and I went to see him in hospital every night for 16 days. The final night before he came home I decided, I would take a night off, that was until about 1 hour before visiting time ended. I had this need to see him. I got on the bus and traveled to the hospital and got there 5 minutes before the end of visiting time. I remember the smile on his face when I walked upto his bed.. he came home the following day while I was at work and died in his chair. I so wish I could have chased all the monsters away...
I love this song! Mahalo for placing your hand on Iam’s arm giving support while singing your amazing song with him. It was so touching…I couldn’t control my tears 🦋
❤
Best part ❤
Same 🙏❤
❣️❣️🤗
Damn! I lost my dad last November, just in my birthday, after a long and torturous disease, I've never listened this song until today and I can't stop crying. We are two grown men saying goodbye, dad. I miss you everyday so much.
First time hearing this! I am absolutely blown away! I wasn’t sober when my dad passed and I didn’t really get to say goodbye! What a beautiful feeling to say it through your voice!! ❤️🩹
My son sent this to me. We went through a terrible period in his life in his late adolesence and early twenties. He made lots of mistakes, so did I. However, I always told him there was no man I ever loved more than him, and tried to show it as well. As his prefrontal cortex developes, he is living his life as a husband and father by the example he is most familiar with, me! My experience is that "tough love" is toughest on the one dispensing it. That he sent this to me means the world to me! Oh by the way, I am a healthy 65 y.o., and he is now 30, but the sentiment expressed in this song is so extremely pertinent to our situation!
No need to forgive
No need to forget
I know your mistakes, and you know mine
And while you are sleeping, I will try to make you proud
God bless you, James Blunt!
Beautiful , you did well ☺️
I hope all is well with you and your son :)
thank you for sharing your emotion, sir
I hope things work out between you and your son, I would give the world to be able to spend just one minute with my dad again.
@@kaka2354 This song just expressed so much of what has happened between my son and I. He is being a fantastic father to his six children! Last Saturday he and I had a "bury the hatchet" ceremony. He was helping me build a deck, and we phyically burried the hatchet in one of the post holes! This song just expressed so much that was so appropriate to our situation!
Here is a video to see my son in "action". The first minute, and at the 6:45 mark: th-cam.com/video/s6HuMBcyq04/w-d-xo.html
My dad passed this morning after nearly 4 years battling cancer. He was winning until just short of 2 months ago. I only discovered this song by chance a few weeks ago..it sends my into absolute tears everytime...I got to say goodbye, and I love him and miss him so much already
🙏🏻
Your heart will always be forever 💔, eventually time does lesson the sharp pain and dulls it into a ever-lasting ache ❤🩹🙏
love from malaysia 💛
May God heal your heart ❤
My condolences to you and your family. Stay strong
I lost my dear father 4 months ago; Maybe because I'm Iranian, I couldn't understand the words well, but I felt this beautiful song! Appreciate your fathers before it's too late Sasan from Iran

Papa, meninggalkan kami yang masih sangat kecil tepat 8 oktober, tepat di tgl 10 saya merayakan ulang tahun tanpa sesosok ayah😢 2 hari setelah kepergiannya🙏
Sending your love, papa.
Doakan kami yang masih berziarah didunia 😇
Man, I watched and listened to so many David Kushner's songs lately, that I get acustomed to his voice and how he looks. A young man with an old man's voice
But seeing James Blunt with a much more older and wiser looks, I expected him to sound like David Kushner.
But when I hear his voice, it was higher pitch, and bring back so many memories with "You're Beautiful"
He's like the opposite to David.
Love to both of 'em tho🫶🏼
And I love both of 'em give such an emotional song and music videos, you can really feel it.
My youngest son sent this to me tonight. I have been in tears for 15 minutes. Being a Father has been the greatest achievement of my life.
Yes watching my son born n grow into a man nothing comes close to it, yes I cried never listened to my dad never told him or my mum how much i loved them both gone a long time back ,gb to everyone who is hurting struggling speak to someone i didn't should have.
It's a breath of fresh air seeing your post... Too many daddies can't articulate emotion.... I just wish mine was one who could....😔
@@fyreandicewolf fyreandicewolf 'cats in the cradle happened to me it wasnt gonna happen to my son it didnt.you have some beutifull vlds on your my stuff list.
I'm 53. I lost my father suddenly in 2013. He wasn't one to show emotions. He never told me he loved me. Even when I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma Cancer at age 20 in 1989. And almost died because of it 3 times. That's just how his parents raised him and his 3 brothers and sister.
But I know he did love me. I know me having cancer tore him up inside. My mother told me about it. BUT it would have been so beneficial to have heard it. However he thought he was doing the right thing by showing strength.
I made the conscious decision when my son was born, he would hear those words from me. I was going to break THAT cycle.
My son will be 23 in November. And to this day, whether it's on the phone or in person, the last thing he hears from me before he hangs up or walks out the door, is the words, I Love You.
And he says it back to me.
@@heatmiserscottyblaze
Thank you for the story
I'll say I love you to my dad and to my future children
I really love how they are sitting so close to each other. James Blunt doesn't need any flashy or hyped music videos. He just sits there and sings with true emotions. A true singer.
I unfortunately am not blessed with a life with a loving father. I wish I could have the strength to love him, but this gives me a window of what true paternal love can be. For that I am very grateful for this. Thank you, and I am truly sorry for those have lost their father.
I have no words to say how beautiful, sad and touching this song is for me. The lyrics are very deep and grip the guts. Losing a loved one like your father must be an absolutely terrible, trying thing. I still have my father but I'm afraid of losing him and my mother too. I wish no one to go through this ordeal that unfortunately we all must undergo one day or another. Peace to all and strength and courage to all those who are going through this or who have gone through this.
One of the most underrated artists in history, he should be remembered as a legend, at least I will. His songs marked all my youth
Franco David ChangHim well said my man
He really is underrated this reminds me of my step dad but to me my real dad I lost him about 10 years ago and he was a singer and loved this guy
sad
My brother died in February 2020. Hum to say my heart is broken doesn't come near.
The thing I like best about this song, is it just reminds everyone that celebrities are still human and have feelings like anyone else. You can't lie about that emotion.
Loved the way he expresses the relationship between a son and his father..
James, it's a beautiful song, and very emotional. I could feel your pain, in the face of helplessness. Don't stop trusting God, never lose hope.
Not just a son. I lost my father in 2018 to cancer, and the last week of his life it really was as he sings. No longer father and child but just 2 adults. Even more painful knowing, in our case, we couldn't chase the monster away. Being there, right at the end you really are willing them to just fall asleep and go peacefully so the monster cannot torment them anymore.
@@Wirgleys236 I had only a couple hours notice that my Dad was going. I wish it had been two grown adults but I felt like he was still Daddy and I was going to be lost without him. I was not lost, I went on with life. It is 9 years now... I miss him so much.
Thank you James, how many things I wanted to say and I didn't know how, thank you for the exact words, when listening to this song I was able to bring out what I had inside in a very clear and exact way...only those of us who lived it understand it...a pain that hurts every molecule of your heart and never goes away.
I just lost my father, and we were very close. We were like buddies. Now I feel like the world is crashing down on me, and I don't know what to do. I am leaving this message as a reminder that the world can be cruel. I know that I have to move on, but it's hard to see the path forward right now.😥😥😥
LYRICS
Oh, before they turn off all the lights
I won't read you your wrongs or your rights
The time has gone
I'll tell you goodnight, close the door
Tell you I love you once more
The time has gone
So here it is
I'm not your son, you're not my father
We're just two grown men saying goodbye
No need to forgive, no need to forget
I know your mistakes and you know mine
And while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud
So, daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
Don't be afraid, it's my turn
To chase the monsters away
Oh, well, I'll read a story to you
Only difference is this one is true
The time has gone
I folded your clothes on the chair
I hope you sleep well, don't be scared
The time has gone
So here it is
I'm not your son, you're not my father
We're just two grown men saying goodbye
No need to forgive, no need to forget
I know your mistakes and you know mine
And while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud
So, daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
Don't be afraid, it's my turn
To chase the monsters away
Sleep a lifetime
Yes, and breathe a last word
You can feel my hand on your own
I will be the last one
So I'll leave a light on
Let there be no darkness, in your heart
But I'm not your son, you're not my father
We're just two grown men saying goodbye
No need to forgive, no need to forget
I know your mistakes and you know mine
And while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud
So, daddy, won't you just close your eyes?
Don't be afraid, it's my turn
To chase the monsters away
Thanks
I lost my Father in October. I ordered the album and was really excited to hear the new music. On my way to work this song came on and I lost it. I had to pull over because I was so emotional and just took the words into my heart. I have never had a song hit me in this way and I listen to it often because I need to feel that emotion no matter how tough it is. Thank you James for creating this amazing song through your pain and giving me something to hold on to.
Stay strong 😔💕
We’re with you!
Your dad is in my prayers 🙌🏻
Hold on tomorrow is another day brother
I understand how you must have felt. My daughter, Amy Wadge, co-wrote this song with James Blunt and I know it means a great deal to both of them.
@@michaelwadge5999 Its an amazing song. Tell her that it has helped someone and that I really appreciate it.
Such a wonderful song, I lost my father 2 years ago to dimentia and asbestosis, he was an amazing man who worked hard his entire life to support his family, he was loved by all and is terribly missed, this song helped me deal with him fading away and remains one of my favourite.
Losing your Dad is tough, this song helps so much, thanks James.
Oh dear Gods. Thank you. I said goodbye to my father last year (Cancer) and we had that last conversation before the medication for pain took over his ability to communicate. Okay, he'd been a jerk. But this was NOT the moment for that. All I wanted was to let him know it was okay now. At this moment; all I was concerned about was his comfort. Yes, I'm in therapy. NOW is time to go over all that stuff and clean out the attic, as it were. Yes, I cried...but sometimes in real life it's just necessary.
Beautiful song.
My dad is in hospital tonight, his last night on this earth. He's 90 and there's the fight but no more strength left in him to take on this final illness. I'm devastated. Goodnight dad xx
kevcal hugs ... I lost my Dad in Jan. There are no words.
He passed away 630 this morning, I wasn't with him unfortunately, but spent all day yesterday holding his hand and playing some of his favourite music. He couldn't show he could hear, but when my daughter dropped something on the floor he jumped. Proof I think that hearing possibly is the last sense to go; so words of love and comfort at that time *are* worth it x
kevcal so sorry for your loss!
You brought be your tears. My Dad was only 64 when he died. He was in a coma so I never got to say “goodbye” either. It’s haunted me ever since. 😢
kevcal I’m so very sorry for your loss.
This is possibly the most beautiful song I have ever heard. I also loved the duet James did with Iam Tongi on American Idol. I lost both my mom and dad to Covid 2 years ago this week. They died within 3 days of one another, and I had to make the choice to pull the plug and let them go peacefully, or leave them on life support. I remember telling dad it was ok to let go, and not to worry, that mom was already waiting for him in Heaven. I have to say, it was the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life. This song makes me cry every time I listen to it, I can only imagine what James must have been going through when doing this music video. Thank God his father made it and survived his ordeal.
Cheer up, we have to work on making those parents proud who have gone ahead of us.
Thank you for sharing, wishing you all the best 🙏🏻
Sorry for you're loss ! May they RIP.
It's really heart wrenching what you had to go through. I can understand your pain as I lost my dad similarly. Stay strong brother. I know the tears will never leave us but we march ahead in life to live it to full and make them proud.
Jesus save us all. I watched my husband die of cancer at the early age of 44 with a three year old daughter needing him. …..and me too. Death is so final.
This reminds me of my dad, whom I lost in November of 2021, after a long fight with infection of the spine and this helps me mourn him and has me a 30 yr old British man to cry, cheers James for making shedding tears as a man for your dad not so taboo.
It hits me hard because i never had the chance to make my father proud...9 years later and i still miss him to bits
Head up bro its a hard loss ♥️
3 years ago for me, love him and miss him everyday... Still hurts everyday. All we can do is be heroes for the next generation.
I lost my Dad a couple days ago after his long, but too short battle with Alzheimer's.
This song...... I sat with Dad as he drew his last breath, felt as his heart beat one last time. Oh, Mr. Blunt; this song. I have no words, Sir, but I'm typing this through sobs and tears.
Tim Brock Alzheimer’s and dementia are some of the worst monsters. I’m so sorry for you loss.
Tim Brock sending love and hugs 🙏🙏
such a monster of a disease :(
I don't know you personally but I hope you stay strong brother ❤
sorry for your loss. may your dad rest in peace..🙏
"Its my turn to chase monsters away." This hits me so hard.
I'm crying right now from it ;~;
Not many song lyrics pack a punch like that into just 7 words.
Jessica Guilbeau my too
I feel it too. When I was young, i was scared of the dark. My dad would sit with me every night until I fell asleep. He did this for years, until I wasn't scared of the dark. Now my father has Terminal bone cancer, and all I can do is watch. As a result, a lot of this song hit me. Sleep well father... "it's my turn to chase the monsters away"
"Oh, I'll read a story to you; only difference is this one is true" did it for me
My dad (daddy) as he always teased me which I should call him passed away this morning with his family by his side. I came across this video because my one brothers sent it to my other two brothers. I’m the only girl a daddy’s girl so this hits hard also. Even though it’s for father’s and sons’s. I’m completely devastated because we really close. I miss him so much already. He was only 63 years old.
this song hits all men in that nerve that is just primal. the passing of the torch from father to son is something that cant be fully described. it is such a scary thing for both parties. the father is so used to be the shield and the son is so used to being the back up. when that torch is handed off it can be so much and so heavy but it is a burden all men must bear to protect their loved ones. i learned this when my adoptive dad passed away and i had to watch my adoptive mother pass away from brain cancer while i was powerless to help. now as a young man growing up in the harsh and cruel world, their isnt anything i wouldnt do to protect my family and fight the monsters off for my siblings, hopefully one day when i pass the torch i will of prepared my son properly to be a man i will be proud of.
I lost my father couple weeks ago. He has cancer...I played and sang this song to him while he lay on a agony. His last days were really suffering....Since than i listen this song all the time.... I Love you, Dad and i miss you every single moment
Take care. A big hug for you.
@@Sunny-uo2dx, thank you ❤️❤️❤️
I’m sorry for your Loss. Stay strong Ivan
Your Dad loves you...
blessings