The irony of being a parent is that it's your sole job to prepare your kids to be resilient and strong before you leave this world, I try to impart that every day to my kids. The heartbreak is that when they can walk away, you know you've done your job right.
Im sure I speak for alot of people here but, the vulnerability is appreciated. Far to often reactors over act for clicks. It's so nice to see a genuine person showing how a song can truly hit them.
Thank you, my friend. You can rest assured, I will never over act. Too many people will be able to tell, and I am far from fake. I just can't fake it...I would be too obvious. And I wouldn't want to. Music means too much to me.
This is such a beautiful song .. 💔As James B is not seen as cool 😎 enough ... some ppl give it a thumbs down without even listening to it .... Now to the reaction channels...I can,t be bothered with fake reaction videos . For a start you can,t like everything ! I have yet to see one where someone says . No I didn't like it which sadly reminds me . The money behind it all . There are several channels now that only play requests from people giving presents or money . What about the subscribers who have been around from the beginning but can,t afford to send $ . Anyway I am not getting at you personally... I Just found your channel as I need to do some un subscribing and find channels who treat everyone (with or without money equal ) 🌍✌
You ARE NOT being a little baby.You are being a loving son who has the capability to express that love even after your father passed,and I know with the genuine emotions you show,your father made you feel loved too.Know that I can promise he sees everything you accomplish and he is indeed proud of the man you have become.
I lost my mum suddenly when i was 14 and never got to say goodbye or that i loved her. i was able to say goodbye to my dad and that i loved him as i held my dads hand a few years ago as he took his last ragged breath ... it totally came as a shock as from 1st diagnoses to death from cancer was just 6wks.... i'm a mother and i tell my kids every day how much i love them .... this song totally kills me coz it takes me back to that room with me holding my dads hand telling him it's ok me being strong for him when all i wanted was to stop it from happening and wake upfrom the nightmare
Amen brother!! Lost my dad 12 years ago now, and I miss him more everyday. My children have all since become adults and have moved into their own lives. I sure could use him these days, as my own kids move on and move away!
This is just as powerful for a mother daughter...my mom is gone 11 years and as you said its never gone you just get used to living with the loss...I miss her every minute of every day...I too sat at her bedside as an adult...and it was MY TURN to chase the monsters away....THANK YOU for your honest emotion beautiful reaction!! much love man!!!
I lost my farther 27 years ago and heard this song for the first time today and haven’t stopped crying yet. It’s ok for guys to cry ....always love you dad
I am so so sorry for your loss...No matter how many years it's been, it always feels like yesterday. Trust me, he's still watching over you. God Bless you guys. Much love to ya.
Never in a thousand years could I gather the strength to sit next to my dad and sing such a song for him. At least I think that now. Maybe if this situation comes down on you... you will think and act differently. But according to what I've heard his dad is much better now. May he have many more years ahead of him.
Birdman I told you about cutting onions at my house man 😭 😭 Your dad is looking down and is proud of you man! Great tribute and song. You really be educating me on these songs. I be going into them blind not knowing what to expect and you be having all the facts! Keep being you man! You next on the 100k train! You to solid bro!
Thank you, my brother. I wouldn't be here without you. I really appreciate all you've done to help, and the kind words in this comment. Means a lot. As always, much love to ya, my friend.
I listened to this song today and almost immediately called home just to hear my parent’s voices. If there’s any reason to, it’s laid out right here in this song.
I am 54 years old and my wife and I moved from New Hampshire to Louisiana to take care of my elderly father. I spend every day with him and don't want to even think about the day I don't have him around. This song made me cry. Great reaction
I lost my dad when I was 13 and im 14 now every time I hear this song I ball my eyes out, especially because I didn’t get the chance to say goodbye or even see him because we didn’t have the best relationship at the time
They'll be a lot you might realise about him as you get a bit older, more you'll naturally understand and relate to. I hope your life is filled with love and your heart is wholesome heading forward, brother.
You are so fortunate to have been able to be at your dad's bedside when he passed. I lost my dad in April 2020 to Covid-19, he died alone. This breaks my heart, but the last time I was able to visit him we left nothing unsaid. Peace to you my friend.
I am so so sorry for your loss. That is horrible. No one should have to go that way. I will pray for you. I'm sure your father is watching over you and is with you. Much love to ya.
This song hits hard.I lost both my parents in separate car accidents years ago. And last year, my wife amd i lost our youngest daughter to a car accident. I never got the chance to say good bye. What i would do for just those couple seconds to tell them how much i love them and goodbye. ❤❤❤
Lost my father 19 years ago... it hurts every day, you just get used to the pain, as you said! This song makes me cry every time... and it's not really a song - it's a masterpiece built on raw emotion! Stay strong, brother... Peace!
Loved how you shared the background to the song before the reaction I've never seen anyone do that with this song I've watched and I'm not kidding you about 15 reactions and yours has touched me the most so thank you so much for being vulnerable with us. I've lost my mother and father and it hits me hard every single time I hear it especially when someone cries. When men cry it gets me even more
I'm so sorry for your loss. Absolutely horrible feeling to lose a parent. It's not something you can explain to anyone. You have to feel it. I wear my heart on my sleeve, so I go into these very vulnerable. I can't help it...lol
"We're gonna have some fun today" - reacts to one of the most emotional songs ever made about a dying father and his son... Don't worry, I didn't know what to expect the first time either, believe me I had the same reaction, and have ever since.
I lost my father over 5 years ago and don't think I really dealt with it fully. I saw this video and listening to the lyrics I don't mind saying I bawled my eyes out. I miss my dad a lot but that cry I had made me feel a bit better. I like to think he was there crying with me and knows how much I miss him. Great song and video and genuine reaction. thanks for sharing.
This is everything that every son wants to say to their father. I held my dads hand till he took his last breath. And i feel all of this. This is what i listen too when i need a release. I ball my eyes out and get out all those feelings i hold in on a daily basis! Dads are their sons hero's!!! And its perfect for it!!!
Very true I weep openly and without shame with this song, the pain just becomes something you push to the back of your mind, every so often it comes to the forefront of your thoughts hits you like a freight train you never forget those little details. I stood next to my dad when he took his last breath petting his hair letting him know: its ok to let go and be free and it's not goodbye its ill see you later, graduated to his Reward on July 11, 2011 at 10:38 am.
Amen. I am so so sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is not something that can be explained to someone. It's a pain you have to experience to understand. God Bless you guys. Much love to ya.
@Birdman's Place never apologise for your emotion. Your feelings got me feeling. I needed a little cry. It's been a while. I thank you for that. Love from Scotland. Ps.. check out his album - Back to Bedlam. The heart from that album is nothing you've seen. Take my word on this.. his dad.. Blunt Snr. Is doing well. They both served in the same rank in the Royal army. James Jnr felt music was his calling.. We all agree. We don't just thank him for his music and lyrics but his service. I'm Scottish. We appreciate it. #WeFeelYou
Lost my dad in 2010 to Mesothelioma. An 8 month battle that was never going to end well. Man this hit me hard. Thankful I got to say goodbye before he went to sleep one final time here on earth. The pain never gets better, you just get better at living with it.
Hey Birdman I also was also at my grandfathers side when we decided to turn the life support off. He raised me and I still think of him almost daily and that was 25 years ago....this song has got me cutting onions.
Lost my Father many years ago but my Mother left only 14 months ago. This song ripped me apart. I remind myself that God loves me so much he gave me parents that loved me as He does. What a blessing I was given.
Man, it's perfectly OK to cry when you watch things like this, there's no shame involved, in fact, reactions like yours bring us all together because we share those emotions, especially when it comes to our own parents and the acceptance of theirs and our own mortality. This is such a beautiful and powerful video and we can all see how hard it was for James to make it. God bless him and thank God his dad is OK now having received the transplant he so desperately needed. Our parents and our children are all so precious to us and it's heartbreaking to think we may have to face situations like this, but love is eternal and indestructible and that's what always have to cling on to.
My dad died 12/26/22....after a five yr long battle with Alzheimer's.. I miss him so much, but this song is beautiful and really expresses not only how I'm feeling but how all of us feel when we lose someone close, whether it be a parent or any loved one... I'm sorry for your loss brother🙏 I miss you Daddy.... Love you forever❤️🙏
I just discovered your channel. This reaction destroyed me. I lost my dad 10 years ago. You're right... It doesn't get better you just get used to it. I miss my dad every day. This song is beautiful.
James and his dad were both military men and the line about it just being two men saying goodbye is what his father would say to him whenever james would go away on deployment x
I am so sorry, Andrea. It is a horrible thing to deal with. All you can do is do everything you can to make sure she knows how much you love her. Don't let her go without knowing that. I will pray for you guys. God Bless you. Much love to ya.
I lost my mother to Cancer and got a privet moment at her bedside just the two of us. We had our problems but I got to tell her I loved her and I am forever thankful for it. Don't apologize for showing emotions it means you are human.
I love you man, I was with my dad when he breathed his last breath. So, just like you I still feel the pain 12 years later. Thank you my brother in arms, you are brave.
Thank you, my friend. I appreciate the kind words. It's hard..really hard. You just don't know the pain until you experience it. At least they're looking over us. Much love to ya.
Damn. God Bless you, my brother. So sorry for your loss. I can only imagine. I don't even want to think about losing my Mom now that my Dad is gone. You are a good son. Much love to ya, my friend.
My father died in 2014. I got the news on my birthday july 29th he was not.going to make it. A week later he was gone. I was there with him when he passed. The pain never ends you just learn to deal with it. And now lucky for me my beautiful little girl was born july 30th 2018 and has given me strength to get thru those hard days. Dad i miss you everyday and i talk about you to my daughter all the time. Your memories will never fade. I love you dad
This is so old I’m sorry. But I didn’t have the privilege of saying goodbye to my dad. He drowned while I was at school when I was 15. And you said “it doesn’t get better you just get used to it” I’ve been saying that for so long… that hit me so hard when you said it. It’s been years now.. but here I am still crying over my dad. I just wish he was here. I hope you’re doing well!
So so sorry for your loss. I know the feeling...it's horrible. It can't be explained to anyone who hasn't felt it before. But I am so glad you got to tell him how you feel. That always is good closure. Thank you for your support. Much love to ya.
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your Beloved Father. I'm using my other half tablet. My baby sister was battling pancreatic cancer! We were driving to California from Waukegan, Illinois. Our first 15 hour drive we had our first stop of long drive. We went out to get dinner my phone was left at our hotel room charging. Came back a lot of messages and phone rang. My Mama told me Our Mooshie just past. My Mama said just before her last breath she Smiled. I missed that last smile the next 2 1/2 days drive was the worst but my other half was my rock. My other sister was on a flight from Juneau Alaska she received the news she was by herself. She was there a few hours late. I was days away. Didn't mean to take away your loss. Thank you so much for listening JoAnn Sigby. And FUCK CANCER! While battling cancer. Again Thank you for listening
During the makings of the video which was done all in one take with everyone on set in tears, his dad said to him " Dont cry son am still her". This song breaks me every single time i hear it.
U aint a baby ur a human who feels thats a beautiful thing to be that shows me how special ur family is to u that James Blunts words touch u in a way that pretty much touch us all that have love for a parent or parent figure..beautiful reaction ♥️
God Bless you Bird Man. Your father is proud of you. I know you can feel his presence. But so true let your loved ones know how much you love and appreciate them. Much love to you.
Thanks so much for showing and sharing your emotions! It means so much to not cry alone cause of such a huge loss! So I am sorry and deeply feel your loss as well ❤
nearing 3 years ago I lost my father to leukemia. I was at his side through a few days of ICU to hospice, every time I told him "I love you" he would reply instantly no matter how weak "I love you too Hu-bud"....his name for me. He had no strength to be able to really be aware of anything, but my wife later said she never saw anything like it. I got a chance before it was to late to say I was proud to be his son and he said the same of me and I recorded it audibly. This song hits me hard as well, it is straight from the heart.
I feel that, my friend. God Bless you, and your father. At least you know you have a guardian angel right now, and he's no longer in pain. Much love to ya.
With Father’s Day around the corner, thinking of you. Will give an extra “hey man” to the Heavens that day to Birdman’s Dad. Great job. I cried too when I heard this & your gave poignant feedback.
😢😢😢 wow...I lost my dad in 2020 to colon cancer and this song takes me back to the last few weeks of his life. Holding his hand and singing to him while he slept. He was my best friend. If you have your father... give him his flowers and love him like crazy. Take pictures and videos. Hug him like crazy. Kiss him on the forehead and do everything you can for him.
That one hook line “I’m not your son, you’re not my father, we’re just two grown men saying goodbye”, is what his father said to James when he deployed in the army. His dad is military too… I love that!
It really got me. I just heard about the song, and just had to give it a shot. I think I was the first reactor in the US to do it. I could be wrong. But yeah...it hit me so hard. Harder than any other song has.
Real men cry. Thank you for showing that. We are all human and we cry. I lost my mother to cancer 4 weeks after being diagnosed. Sorry for your loss brother.
Thank you. I really appreciate that. Means a lot. God Bless you, and I am so sorry for your loss as well. At least you know she is in heaven with no more pain, and is watching over you. Much love to ya.
It never really gets better.. my dad left when I was just 2nd year HS. Now, I'm an adult with a family of my own(3 kids), and every time I hear this, it still stings and brings the water works.
I only learned about this song thru American Idol with Iam Tongi' audition. Earlier today I saw James Blunt performed it live with Iam. Sobbing throughout the performance, including me. My dad passed away 3years ago and I said those goodbyes to him. 2 hours later, he went with Lord. That's why all these emotions are relatable. 😪
My father passed away when I was 8 months pregnant. I didn't get to say Goodbye or that I loved him. They hid the operation from me. I was very angry with my family for hiding it from me. He was my hero. I miss you so much Daddy
I cried too when I heard this song 🎶the third time when I was new to this song 🎵🥺😢😭😣jus thinking of my dad n how he’s a hard worker😞n all that of jus being a father n how imma miss that when he gets too old to when god calls him to heavenly home 😇🕊🏠😭
So glad you decided to upload this in the end. I know you sat on it a little while. You're the only reactor who mentioned the arm pat which also got me as well. So sorry to hear about your Daddy but guaranteed you made him proud 💞
Yeah..I'm glad I did too. I figured in the past I have had people tell me I helped them through things with reactions like this, so if it helps one person, it's worth it. And thank you so much for that. I really appreciate it. Much love to ya.
James Blunt fan here and as many times as I heard this song and watched the video the pain in god voice and his eyes just reduces me to tears and I agree that pat on the arm just breaks me. I’m happy to report his dad did get a transplant and seems to be doing well. Thank you for your honest reaction🙏🏻
I too sat with my dad and held his hand while he passed. He smiled at me while I said “I love you” and he took his last strangled breath. I feel you. I was his daughter and he was my father, I didn’t care about his mistakes and his absence, and his alcoholism. There was nothing to forgive and nothing to forget. I made my Daddy proud and I know exactly how you feel. ❤️❤️❤️
This song totally "wrecked me". My dad passed due to lung cancer. We found out the weekend after Father's day & he didn't quite make it til Labor day. Some songs just totally wipe you out emotionally.
Your dad is looking down on the on smiling from ear to ear deeply proud of you & who you are with your family, friends and your success. My mum lost her battle few years ago Tina terminal illness and I fully know what you're still going through & songs like these bring the Onion tears out of me which is ok cause we're all human and it shows we ain't afraid to show our emotional side. Much love & hope you & your family are all safe & well♥️
First off, I am so so sorry for your loss, my friend. You can't explain the pain of losing a parent to someone. The only way to feel it is to experience it. Secondly, thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it. Much love to ya.
I was abandoned by my biological dad twice... the first time when I was 2, when my mom and dad got divorced and he left home... And the second time when I was 16, I found out about him and went to meet him, he told me that I wasn't his son anymore so never want to see me again. I never talked about him after that again until I heard the news that he passed away from a heart-attack. But I was lucky that my mom re-married to a yakuza (Japanese mafia) guy and he took care of me and loved me like I was his real son. He was always there in every step of my life and told me how proud he was of me... until he passed away also. He was my real dad to me even though we didn't share the same blood... Birdman, I want you to listen to a song called "He didn't have to be" by Brad Paisley if you haven't yet. That song hit me as much as James' "Monsters".
That one is actually already on the list, my friend. I am very happy that you had a father figure in your life after your biological father decided not to be one. God Bless your stepfather. Thank you for the request and support. Much love to ya.
I feel this one. I'm sorry tp hear about the loss of your father. I lost my dad to cancer in 2015. I didn't get to stop and see him as much as I wanted and a couple days before the weekend I was going to see him I got a call that they had taken him in the ambulance. We lost him that morning. I rushed there. I hope and feel that he heard my mother, sister and me tell him how much we loved him and would miss him and I would make him proud before he was gone. I regret not being more open with my dad. We were both stubborn reserved men. I make sure to always tell me children I love them and show affection often. I know my dad loved me we just didn't express it vocally very much at all. And yes this song makes me ugly cry every time I hear it.
I know your pain, it will be 4 years in may tha t my son passed away aged 32 the pain is always with me I cannot put into words how much I miss him, but when my time comes I won't miss him anymore, I'll be with him, all the best from the UK.
God Bless you, my friend. I am so sorry for your loss. I have lost my father, yes...but I can't imagine losing a child. No parent should have to bury their child. Much love to ya.
Yep... My Dad passed away from cancer 4 months ago. I feel so honored and blessed and happy that I was able to take care of him during his final days. I fed him and bathed him and cleaned him up... It was extraordinarily hard work, but I wouldn't trade a single second of that time I had with him. I wish I could have been sitting with him and holding his hand as he passed away, but he died in his sleep during the night... but that's ok... we said to each other what we wanted to say and he knew exactly how much I love him and I know how much he loved me. So, I can definitely relate to this song.
Dude this song hit me. This is the only way I was able to handle my father's passing. I had to treat it like, "I'm not your son. You're not my father." or I wouldn't have been able to get through. I'm sorry you lost your father.
We're crying with you
He chased the monsters away, as he promised. Someone came forward after his plea for a donor. Dad is doing well.
That is awesome. Really hoping it stays well and takes. Thanks for the support and info. Much love to ya.
What?!?! Oh, that is SO amazing to hear!!!
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Great news since if I have understood correctly, James and his sisters were adopted and couldn't provide a kidney for their father.
@@GrafindeKlevemark they are not adopted they just weren't a match. What James has said is, 'you would think we were adopted'.
This is the song that men deserve, it's such a beautiful tribute to the relationship between Father and grown son.
I couldn't agree more. It is an amazing song, and an amazing tribute. It's so emotional and open. I love it.
The irony of being a parent is that it's your sole job to prepare your kids to be resilient and strong before you leave this world, I try to impart that every day to my kids. The heartbreak is that when they can walk away, you know you've done your job right.
@@andycopland3179 That is so beautifully put.
@@littlewoodimp I wasn't as eloquent as I could be, but it worked 😂
Absolutely!!! 💯
How is showing your pain anything other than brave.
Thank you...I appreciate that. Much love to ya.
Never apologize for showing emotions! I cried right along side you!
respect
I can't stop crying while watching this video...
Im sure I speak for alot of people here but, the vulnerability is appreciated. Far to often reactors over act for clicks. It's so nice to see a genuine person showing how a song can truly hit them.
Thank you, my friend. You can rest assured, I will never over act. Too many people will be able to tell, and I am far from fake. I just can't fake it...I would be too obvious. And I wouldn't want to. Music means too much to me.
This is such a beautiful song .. 💔As James B is not seen as cool 😎 enough ... some ppl give it a thumbs down without even listening to it .... Now to the reaction channels...I can,t be bothered with fake reaction videos . For a start you can,t like everything ! I have yet to see one where someone says . No I didn't like it which sadly reminds me . The money behind it all . There are several channels now that only play requests from people giving presents or money . What about the subscribers who have been around from the beginning but can,t afford to send $ . Anyway I am not getting at you personally... I Just found your channel as I need to do some un subscribing and find channels who treat everyone (with or without money equal ) 🌍✌
Yip the reaction channels are becoming lucrative to some . They have become really fake !
You ARE NOT being a little baby.You are being a loving son who has the capability to express that love even after your father passed,and I know with the genuine emotions you show,your father made you feel loved too.Know that I can promise he sees everything you accomplish and he is indeed proud of the man you have become.
Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it. Much love to ya.
Indeed!
"...it never gets better. You just get used to it." It's now 17 years since my dad passed away, and I still miss him every day.
Amen, my brother. And I'm sure you always will. I have only had a couple years, and it's not getting better.
I lost my mum suddenly when i was 14 and never got to say goodbye or that i loved her. i was able to say goodbye to my dad and that i loved him as i held my dads hand a few years ago as he took his last ragged breath ... it totally came as a shock as from 1st diagnoses to death from cancer was just 6wks.... i'm a mother and i tell my kids every day how much i love them .... this song totally kills me coz it takes me back to that room with me holding my dads hand telling him it's ok me being strong for him when all i wanted was to stop it from happening and wake upfrom the nightmare
Amen brother!! Lost my dad 12 years ago now, and I miss him more everyday.
My children have all since become adults and have moved into their own lives. I sure could use him these days, as my own kids move on and move away!
26 years for me I was 13 songs like this break my heart every time it just says what I feel every day and makes me cry
Both my big brothers, my protectors, died within no time! I can barely breathe from crying! ***** But love James Blunt and heartfelt Reactions! XO
You‘re not a baby! You are a real man! Thank you!
This is just as powerful for a mother daughter...my mom is gone 11 years and as you said its never gone you just get used to living with the loss...I miss her every minute of every day...I too sat at her bedside as an adult...and it was MY TURN to chase the monsters away....THANK YOU for your honest emotion beautiful reaction!! much love man!!!
I lost my farther 27 years ago and heard this song for the first time today and haven’t stopped crying yet. It’s ok for guys to cry ....always love you dad
I am so so sorry for your loss...No matter how many years it's been, it always feels like yesterday. Trust me, he's still watching over you. God Bless you guys. Much love to ya.
When his dad pats him at the end, I am totally destroyed. What I wouldn't give to have my dad pat me like that one more time...
I couldn't agree more. Same here. 😪
Debbie Lee exactly!! I wait for that part every time! I watched my Dad pass three years ago. I’d give anything to spend some time with him again.
Debbie
Yes.
1000% agree and the fact that James could not look at him he had to turn away so he could finish the song
This is a beautiful song indeed, and you are a beautiful soul. Your dad is so proud of you. Never forget that.
Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it. Much love to ya.
Never in a thousand years could I gather the strength to sit next to my dad and sing such a song for him. At least I think that now. Maybe if this situation comes down on you... you will think and act differently. But according to what I've heard his dad is much better now. May he have many more years ahead of him.
I know such fortitude and love
Birdman I told you about cutting onions at my house man 😭 😭
Your dad is looking down and is proud of you man!
Great tribute and song. You really be educating me on these songs. I be going into them blind not knowing what to expect and you be having all the facts! Keep being you man! You next on the 100k train! You to solid bro!
Thank you, my brother. I wouldn't be here without you. I really appreciate all you've done to help, and the kind words in this comment. Means a lot. As always, much love to ya, my friend.
it took just 00.30 huhuhu
OH MAN You're a wonderful person. I can see that your heart is big. I was crying with you. I'm sorry you had to lose someone you love.
I listened to this song today and almost immediately called home just to hear my parent’s voices. If there’s any reason to, it’s laid out right here in this song.
Amen....I couldn't agree more. Such an amazing song.
I am 54 years old and my wife and I moved from New Hampshire to Louisiana to take care of my elderly father. I spend every day with him and don't want to even think about the day I don't have him around.
This song made me cry.
Great reaction
My dad died in 1990, and I was one of his two caregivers the last few years of his life. 32 years later, this song brings everything rushing back.
I lost my dad when I was 13 and im 14 now every time I hear this song I ball my eyes out, especially because I didn’t get the chance to say goodbye or even see him because we didn’t have the best relationship at the time
They'll be a lot you might realise about him as you get a bit older, more you'll naturally understand and relate to.
I hope your life is filled with love and your heart is wholesome heading forward, brother.
Maybe part of your Bucket List : Make My Dad Proud! xo
I’m here because of Ima Tongi American idol audition, and this hit me hard. 🙏🏾
10:50 - "It's my _turn_ to chase the monsters away." :-) [He has an English accent].
Being open with your emotions is in my opinion, a sign of true strength, well done.
Never apologise for it.
Very much agree!!
One of the best songs ever written by the best artist in human history.
You are so fortunate to have been able to be at your dad's bedside when he passed. I lost my dad in April 2020 to Covid-19, he died alone. This breaks my heart, but the last time I was able to visit him we left nothing unsaid. Peace to you my friend.
I am so so sorry for your loss. That is horrible. No one should have to go that way. I will pray for you. I'm sure your father is watching over you and is with you. Much love to ya.
The most heartfelt, beautiful song that I have heard. Sorry for your personal loss too.
James's Father managed to find a donor and had the transplant last week ....fingers crossed it went well
Oh yeah..I heard about that. Am definitely keeping my fingers crossed. Thank you so much.
No need to worry about crying
I must have listened to monsters 50 times
I cry like a baby every time.... Such a beautiful song😢😢😢
Me too everytime without fail ❤get me thinking bout people I lost it don't get easier 5 years on
This song hits hard.I lost both my parents in separate car accidents years ago. And last year, my wife amd i lost our youngest daughter to a car accident. I never got the chance to say good bye. What i would do for just those couple seconds to tell them how much i love them and goodbye. ❤❤❤
Dude you need to move to Amsterdam or something and buy bicycles with bad luck like that.
@@cookeymonster83really?
So sorry for your loss 😔🩵
I'm sorry for your loss
Lost my father 19 years ago... it hurts every day, you just get used to the pain, as you said! This song makes me cry every time... and it's not really a song - it's a masterpiece built on raw emotion! Stay strong, brother... Peace!
I lost my father in an aviation accident and everyday I pray he is proud of me and my kids, I miss him eternally, this song just tears me apart.
"It never gets better. You just get used to it." That is real life right there. I hate and love this.
" I hate and love this "....yep,couldn't have said it better
Loved how you shared the background to the song before the reaction I've never seen anyone do that with this song I've watched and I'm not kidding you about 15 reactions and yours has touched me the most so thank you so much for being vulnerable with us. I've lost my mother and father and it hits me hard every single time I hear it especially when someone cries. When men cry it gets me even more
I'm so sorry for your loss. Absolutely horrible feeling to lose a parent. It's not something you can explain to anyone. You have to feel it. I wear my heart on my sleeve, so I go into these very vulnerable. I can't help it...lol
"We're gonna have some fun today" - reacts to one of the most emotional songs ever made about a dying father and his son... Don't worry, I didn't know what to expect the first time either, believe me I had the same reaction, and have ever since.
Yeah....it hit me pretty hard...obviously...lol
Its a COMPLETE MASTERPIECE JAMES BLUNT HAS A VOICE IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR WOW AND WOW AND AMAZING
I lost my father over 5 years ago and don't think I really dealt with it fully. I saw this video and listening to the lyrics I don't mind saying I bawled my eyes out. I miss my dad a lot but that cry I had made me feel a bit better. I like to think he was there crying with me and knows how much I miss him. Great song and video and genuine reaction. thanks for sharing.
I am so so sorry for your loss. Yes...it's so hard...and it doesn't get easier, I'm finding. Thank you for the kind words. Much love to ya.
This is everything that every son wants to say to their father. I held my dads hand till he took his last breath. And i feel all of this. This is what i listen too when i need a release. I ball my eyes out and get out all those feelings i hold in on a daily basis! Dads are their sons hero's!!! And its perfect for it!!!
Very true I weep openly and without shame with this song, the pain just becomes something you push to the back of your mind, every so often it comes to the forefront of your thoughts hits you like a freight train you never forget those little details. I stood next to my dad when he took his last breath petting his hair letting him know: its ok to let go and be free and it's not goodbye its ill see you later, graduated to his Reward on July 11, 2011 at 10:38 am.
Amen. I am so so sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is not something that can be explained to someone. It's a pain you have to experience to understand. God Bless you guys. Much love to ya.
Bro, this got me. Ive heard this a million times. This reaction got me.
Thank you
Thank you bro. I'm sorry...it just kicked the hell out of me. I felt every word he spoke.
@Birdman's Place never apologise for your emotion. Your feelings got me feeling. I needed a little cry. It's been a while. I thank you for that. Love from Scotland.
Ps.. check out his album - Back to Bedlam.
The heart from that album is nothing you've seen. Take my word on this.. his dad.. Blunt Snr. Is doing well. They both served in the same rank in the Royal army. James Jnr felt music was his calling.. We all agree. We don't just thank him for his music and lyrics but his service. I'm Scottish. We appreciate it.
#WeFeelYou
Lost my dad in 2010 to Mesothelioma. An 8 month battle that was never going to end well. Man this hit me hard. Thankful I got to say goodbye before he went to sleep one final time here on earth. The pain never gets better, you just get better at living with it.
Amen, my brother. I couldn't have said it better myself. Same here. I sat at his bedside. I was honored. God Bless, my friend. Much love to ya.
Hey Birdman I also was also at my grandfathers side when we decided to turn the life support off.
He raised me and I still think of him almost daily and that was 25 years ago....this song has got me cutting onions.
I know I’m way late here, but I want you to know that all I wanted to do is hug you.❤️
Lost my Father many years ago but my Mother left only 14 months ago. This song ripped me apart. I remind myself that God loves me so much he gave me parents that loved me as He does. What a blessing I was given.
Man, it's perfectly OK to cry when you watch things like this, there's no shame involved, in fact, reactions like yours bring us all together because we share those emotions, especially when it comes to our own parents and the acceptance of theirs and our own mortality. This is such a beautiful and powerful video and we can all see how hard it was for James to make it. God bless him and thank God his dad is OK now having received the transplant he so desperately needed. Our parents and our children are all so precious to us and it's heartbreaking to think we may have to face situations like this, but love is eternal and indestructible and that's what always have to cling on to.
My dad died 12/26/22....after a five yr long battle with Alzheimer's..
I miss him so much, but this song is beautiful and really expresses not only how I'm feeling but how all of us feel when we lose someone close, whether it be a parent or any loved one...
I'm sorry for your loss brother🙏
I miss you Daddy.... Love you forever❤️🙏
I just discovered your channel. This reaction destroyed me. I lost my dad 10 years ago. You're right... It doesn't get better you just get used to it. I miss my dad every day. This song is beautiful.
James and his dad were both military men and the line about it just being two men saying goodbye is what his father would say to him whenever james would go away on deployment x
We don't have much time left with my mother, so this song just made me ball 😢😢
I am so sorry, Andrea. It is a horrible thing to deal with. All you can do is do everything you can to make sure she knows how much you love her. Don't let her go without knowing that. I will pray for you guys. God Bless you. Much love to ya.
@@BirdmansPlace Thank you so much. Much love ❤❤
@@andreajoy55 You are more than welcome, ma'am.
I lost my mother to Cancer and got a privet moment at her bedside just the two of us. We had our problems but I got to tell her I loved her and I am forever thankful for it. Don't apologize for showing emotions it means you are human.
I love you man, I was with my dad when he breathed his last breath. So, just like you I still feel the pain 12 years later. Thank you my brother in arms, you are brave.
Thank you, my friend. I appreciate the kind words. It's hard..really hard. You just don't know the pain until you experience it. At least they're looking over us. Much love to ya.
Great reaction. Seeing you cry made me cry too.
This song kills me,i took care of both my parents and was there when they took their last breath.
Damn. God Bless you, my brother. So sorry for your loss. I can only imagine. I don't even want to think about losing my Mom now that my Dad is gone. You are a good son. Much love to ya, my friend.
I feel you.
My father died in 2014. I got the news on my birthday july 29th he was not.going to make it. A week later he was gone. I was there with him when he passed. The pain never ends you just learn to deal with it. And now lucky for me my beautiful little girl was born july 30th 2018 and has given me strength to get thru those hard days. Dad i miss you everyday and i talk about you to my daughter all the time. Your memories will never fade. I love you dad
Rest in peace my baby girl. 5-13-19 dady love you.
Amen. God Bless you guys. Much love to ya.
This is so old I’m sorry. But I didn’t have the privilege of saying goodbye to my dad. He drowned while I was at school when I was 15. And you said “it doesn’t get better you just get used to it” I’ve been saying that for so long… that hit me so hard when you said it. It’s been years now.. but here I am still crying over my dad. I just wish he was here. I hope you’re doing well!
My father died 3 years ago ... I got to tell him I love him ... and goodbye x
So so sorry for your loss. I know the feeling...it's horrible. It can't be explained to anyone who hasn't felt it before. But I am so glad you got to tell him how you feel. That always is good closure. Thank you for your support. Much love to ya.
@@BirdmansPlace Yeah, not a great feeling ... and thank you x
@@VegasBabe Yeah.. it's really not. :( You are very welcome, ma'am. God Bless.
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your Beloved Father. I'm using my other half tablet. My baby sister was battling pancreatic cancer! We were driving to California from Waukegan, Illinois. Our first 15 hour drive we had our first stop of long drive. We went out to get dinner my phone was left at our hotel room charging. Came back a lot of messages and phone rang. My Mama told me Our Mooshie just past. My Mama said just before her last breath she Smiled. I missed that last smile the next 2 1/2 days drive was the worst but my other half was my rock. My other sister was on a flight from Juneau Alaska she received the news she was by herself. She was there a few hours late. I was days away. Didn't mean to take away your loss. Thank you so much for listening JoAnn Sigby. And FUCK CANCER! While battling cancer. Again Thank you for listening
During the makings of the video which was done all in one take with everyone on set in tears, his dad said to him " Dont cry son am still her".
This song breaks me every single time i hear it.
U aint a baby ur a human who feels thats a beautiful thing to be that shows me how special ur family is to u that James Blunts words touch u in a way that pretty much touch us all that have love for a parent or parent figure..beautiful reaction ♥️
God Bless you Bird Man. Your father is proud of you. I know you can feel his presence. But so true let your loved ones know how much you love and appreciate them. Much love to you.
Thank you, ma'am. I really appreciate that. And yes..I can. As always, I appreciate your support, and your kind words. Much love to you well.
Cried right along side you men !!! So epic song
I breakdown,wail every single time😭😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔💔
Such a beautiful song, isn't it. Hits your emotions hard.
Every single time. Every single time! Why do I keep watching these reactions?! 😅
Thanks so much for showing and sharing your emotions! It means so much to not cry alone cause of such a huge loss! So I am sorry and deeply feel your loss as well ❤
nearing 3 years ago I lost my father to leukemia. I was at his side through a few days of ICU to hospice, every time I told him "I love you" he would reply instantly no matter how weak "I love you too Hu-bud"....his name for me. He had no strength to be able to really be aware of anything, but my wife later said she never saw anything like it. I got a chance before it was to late to say I was proud to be his son and he said the same of me and I recorded it audibly. This song hits me hard as well, it is straight from the heart.
I feel that, my friend. God Bless you, and your father. At least you know you have a guardian angel right now, and he's no longer in pain. Much love to ya.
So sorry for your loss! The song makes me think about the passing of the torch!
Cryed like a baby watching your reaction. You're a great guy.
With Father’s Day around the corner, thinking of you. Will give an extra “hey man” to the Heavens that day to Birdman’s Dad. Great job. I cried too when I heard this & your gave poignant feedback.
True and honest reactions are why I watch videos like this. Thank you.
I appreciate that. Thank you so much for the kind words. Much love to ya.
😢😢😢 wow...I lost my dad in 2020 to colon cancer and this song takes me back to the last few weeks of his life. Holding his hand and singing to him while he slept. He was my best friend. If you have your father... give him his flowers and love him like crazy. Take pictures and videos. Hug him like crazy. Kiss him on the forehead and do everything you can for him.
That one hook line “I’m not your son, you’re not my father, we’re just two grown men saying goodbye”, is what his father said to James when he deployed in the army. His dad is military too… I love that!
Best reaction video for this song, I cry every time I watch it, from someone who couldnt say goodbye and have stage 5 kidney disease. Its gets to me.
Of all the reactions to this song I've watched yours hit me the hardest. Right in the feels, dude.
It really got me. I just heard about the song, and just had to give it a shot. I think I was the first reactor in the US to do it. I could be wrong. But yeah...it hit me so hard. Harder than any other song has.
Iam Tongi just made the whole world cry with this song. Sending love and gratitude ❤
I cried all the way through it! Well it's over and I'm still crying. Wow!!
Yeah...it will tear you up for sure...
Real men cry. Thank you for showing that. We are all human and we cry. I lost my mother to cancer 4 weeks after being diagnosed. Sorry for your loss brother.
Thank you. I really appreciate that. Means a lot. God Bless you, and I am so sorry for your loss as well. At least you know she is in heaven with no more pain, and is watching over you. Much love to ya.
It never really gets better.. my dad left when I was just 2nd year HS. Now, I'm an adult with a family of my own(3 kids), and every time I hear this, it still stings and brings the water works.
Beautiful reaction on a beautiful song. Thank you for posting this.
I only learned about this song thru American Idol with Iam Tongi' audition. Earlier today I saw James Blunt performed it live with Iam. Sobbing throughout the performance, including me. My dad passed away 3years ago and I said those goodbyes to him. 2 hours later, he went with Lord. That's why all these emotions are relatable. 😪
My father passed away when I was 8 months pregnant. I didn't get to say Goodbye or that I loved him. They hid the operation from me. I was very angry with my family for hiding it from me. He was my hero. I miss you so much Daddy
Dang... really wish I could reach through and hug you.... momma in me I guess. ❤️
Awww...very sweet of you. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Much love to ya.
I cried too when I heard this song 🎶the third time when I was new to this song 🎵🥺😢😭😣jus thinking of my dad n how he’s a hard worker😞n all that of jus being a father n how imma miss that when he gets too old to when god calls him to heavenly home 😇🕊🏠😭
So glad you decided to upload this in the end. I know you sat on it a little while. You're the only reactor who mentioned the arm pat which also got me as well. So sorry to hear about your Daddy but guaranteed you made him proud 💞
Yeah..I'm glad I did too. I figured in the past I have had people tell me I helped them through things with reactions like this, so if it helps one person, it's worth it. And thank you so much for that. I really appreciate it. Much love to ya.
@@BirdmansPlace much love back atcha
James Blunt fan here and as many times as I heard this song and watched the video the pain in god voice and his eyes just reduces me to tears and I agree that pat on the arm just breaks me. I’m happy to report his dad did get a transplant and seems to be doing well. Thank you for your honest reaction🙏🏻
I appreciate you brother it has been 29yrs and I cried like a baby as it was yesterday.
I still do the same, my brother. Most definitely. Much love to ya.
What a beautiful, heartfelt reaction.
Sing your song. He'll hear it. He knows, Birdman. He knows.
Thank you for your reaction! I share your tears. October 2022 marks 6 years ago. No, it never gets easier 😪
Seeing men showing emotion is so nice.. and very much appreciated
I too sat with my dad and held his hand while he passed. He smiled at me while I said “I love you” and he took his last strangled breath. I feel you. I was his daughter and he was my father, I didn’t care about his mistakes and his absence, and his alcoholism. There was nothing to forgive and nothing to forget. I made my Daddy proud and I know exactly how you feel. ❤️❤️❤️
This song totally "wrecked me". My dad passed due to lung cancer. We found out the weekend after Father's day & he didn't quite make it til Labor day. Some songs just totally wipe you out emotionally.
Your dad is looking down on the on smiling from ear to ear deeply proud of you & who you are with your family, friends and your success. My mum lost her battle few years ago Tina terminal illness and I fully know what you're still going through & songs like these bring the Onion tears out of me which is ok cause we're all human and it shows we ain't afraid to show our emotional side. Much love & hope you & your family are all safe & well♥️
First off, I am so so sorry for your loss, my friend. You can't explain the pain of losing a parent to someone. The only way to feel it is to experience it. Secondly, thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it. Much love to ya.
I was abandoned by my biological dad twice... the first time when I was 2, when my mom and dad got divorced and he left home... And the second time when I was 16, I found out about him and went to meet him, he told me that I wasn't his son anymore so never want to see me again. I never talked about him after that again until I heard the news that he passed away from a heart-attack. But I was lucky that my mom re-married to a yakuza (Japanese mafia) guy and he took care of me and loved me like I was his real son. He was always there in every step of my life and told me how proud he was of me... until he passed away also. He was my real dad to me even though we didn't share the same blood... Birdman, I want you to listen to a song called "He didn't have to be" by Brad Paisley if you haven't yet. That song hit me as much as James' "Monsters".
That one is actually already on the list, my friend. I am very happy that you had a father figure in your life after your biological father decided not to be one. God Bless your stepfather. Thank you for the request and support. Much love to ya.
I feel this one. I'm sorry tp hear about the loss of your father. I lost my dad to cancer in 2015. I didn't get to stop and see him as much as I wanted and a couple days before the weekend I was going to see him I got a call that they had taken him in the ambulance. We lost him that morning. I rushed there. I hope and feel that he heard my mother, sister and me tell him how much we loved him and would miss him and I would make him proud before he was gone. I regret not being more open with my dad. We were both stubborn reserved men. I make sure to always tell me children I love them and show affection often. I know my dad loved me we just didn't express it vocally very much at all. And yes this song makes me ugly cry every time I hear it.
All I can say is Damn
Yeah...definitely.
I know your pain, it will be 4 years in may tha
t my son passed away aged 32 the pain is always with me I cannot put into words how much I miss him, but when my time comes I won't miss him anymore, I'll be with him, all the best from the UK.
God Bless you, my friend. I am so sorry for your loss. I have lost my father, yes...but I can't imagine losing a child. No parent should have to bury their child. Much love to ya.
It only takes a few seconds to hear this song before you're bawling
For some reason im just seeing this. Man you have me bawling i can see your pain. Its coming up on 10 years dince I lost mine.
Yep... My Dad passed away from cancer 4 months ago. I feel so honored and blessed and happy that I was able to take care of him during his final days. I fed him and bathed him and cleaned him up... It was extraordinarily hard work, but I wouldn't trade a single second of that time I had with him. I wish I could have been sitting with him and holding his hand as he passed away, but he died in his sleep during the night... but that's ok... we said to each other what we wanted to say and he knew exactly how much I love him and I know how much he loved me. So, I can definitely relate to this song.
I cried too Birdman’s Place
Dude this song hit me. This is the only way I was able to handle my father's passing. I had to treat it like, "I'm not your son. You're not my father." or I wouldn't have been able to get through.
I'm sorry you lost your father.
Beautiful reaction ❤❤❤