Just wow.. seeing them do this together was the PERFECT ENDING. The song that touched souls and made the world cry. I’ve never been moved so much by a song/performance. We’re so proud of you Iam ❤️🇹🇴
How James Blunt used the words of the song and actually put his hand on Iam's shoulder to bring him back and show he was there with him. Epic. A Class act.
Blunt is a veteran and professional, of course he can keep his emotions in check. Tongi is a boy who just lost his father, the emotions were overwhelming for him, even for the crowd and judges. But what Blunt did there, carrying the young Tongi through the song and comforting him afterwards… now that’s character. Blunt doesn’t get enough credit. Two beautiful souls on that stage.
You know I never really liked James blunt. I thought he was corny because of his main song, but as I look back and as I explore all of his music, that man is a treasure. An army vet, a wonderful human being in general. Wish I could get to meet him.
This was obviously very hard, emotionally for James. You can see his jaw quiver and his hands tremble. Imagine writing a song about losing your father, he's then spared, and you later are asked to help an 18 year old, who just lost his father, perform it for the world. Bravo to both of you for pushing through and moving us all so deeply!
Watched an interview about James video of this song & how it wasn’t planned for him to cry in it esp w/dad sitting there but he started to crack & they left it in video. He truly understood & was almost at a breaking point himself in this. ❤️❤️
Can we just appreciate the greatness and professionalism of James Blunt? The man is a master of holding his emotions while giving a very heartfelt performance.
Absolutely, and let’s not forget Iam is a boy and his dad died months ago. So to be able to pull this performance off at all was a great feat for both of them. James was shaking too.
@@laurenball1392 it's the power of music. Kudos to that relative who heard it, made contact to test and was a match then he donated. Such a powerful story not lost on us all..
So true, but I felt a story within a story as well. Like, James Blunt was like symbolic for an uncle or something that was narrating the struggles of Iam, and Iam was the first person view of such a great loss. That hand on the arm and that energy of support he was giving was almost radiating off of him. Kinda a stupid comment but I say stupid stuff when I feel this so deeply.
@@james2578This guy made a “funny” comment to get likes.. didn’t work.. so now he made a new account to say “beautiful, beautiful!” As in.. “get it!?” I’m high and this song kills me.
James Blunt spontaneously changed the lyrics of Monsters. The original had the line, "You can feel my hand on your own" but he changed it to "you can feel my hand on your arm", responding to the moment, the moment to give Iam emotional support. Fair play to him.
Actually, I think he always said "on your arm" at least in the music video. That was a super precious moment because as I mentioned in my own comment, James' dad did the very same thing to him in the music video when he got upset.
Thank you James. I was too emotional and wanted to jump into my screen to hug IAM at that moment and his face is a face a parent can't handle and needs to protect. This is what Iam was this season, open and real for all the world to see. Some people don't get that. It wasn't about perfect notes or turning into someone else...Iam kept true to his Real self...childlike innocent magic. Thank you Iam for this beautiful moment ❤ love you always xx Love Megan too and all the contestants who were young and so very talented and inspiring all with different and unique gifts hay blew us away this season. Just amazing!!! ❤🎉
I was not ready for that, I lost my dad at the age of 20. It was tough, I was developing a relationship as a young man with him. As I listened to this performance, I never felt more closer to him. Truly a heart felt moment. Thank you for guys for the memories and tears. It was much needed. As I have a son of my own, it’s a song I’ll grow with and eventually showing my boy.
James Blunt found someone who experienced the lyrics itself. Iam Tongi expressed the song word by word, line by line and verse by verse. Thanks to both amazing artists (James and Iam) .
He only had couple months to grieve for his father before his first audition and to stand there in the finals singing side by side James Blunt is a dream. A dream once dreamt by Iam and his father! So proud of you Iam! TONGA stands with you ❤️🇹🇴
I feel happy his Mama signed him up. He could gone on living without a purpose with the loss of his best friend his Dad but she kept him busy knowing how much difference he could make in his life to heal those through his music as they in turn helped him release all what he kept bottled up inside. Love you Iam. Great job!
While I am so thrilled for Iam to have won American Idol, I also really hope he has the opportunity to grieve for this father. This finale performance goes to show he is human, he is 18-years-old, and he needs time to heal. Thank you Iam for bringing your music to millions of people to see. I will be a Iam Tongi fan for life.
I think American Idol was his therapy and allowed him to grieve, and touch everyone’s heart because we all grieve at some point. Ian. made his purpose on the show to honour his dad, and that alone makes him the winner .
Very true. In the audition, he said it was only a couple months ago that his father had passed, add on a couple more considering the length of the show and all the shenanigans that come with it - it is still very fresh. It's his father after all. I lost a grandparent and that took years to finally accept and realize that he was gone. Now a father, whom he'd shared and played music with..... I don't even wanna imagine.
When even grown men are crying around the world. Thank you James Blunt for your tearjerking song and thank you Iam for bringing this to the world. This song will be remembered forever in many tributes, funerals, final bedside moments. It's brought the world a little closer because we all feel this moment eventually, and together we can overcome our sadness and remember the meaningful moments of our lives.
You can see the emotional pain on Both of their faces. They are both doing the best they can to muscle their way through this song together. Thank you James and Iam for blessing us with this incredible song.
@@teauesera9236 It's also the compassion that James Blunt provided to Iam when he was crying, the hand on his arm, an emotional moment that they both shared together. The world can learn a lot about how we can treat others who are in need of compassion, help, and empathy. We can heal everyone if we try.
James Blunt showed his class by hugging Iam and giving him a kiss on the cheek. For all those who have lost a father, relative, or close friend, may this song give you the strength and comfort to find peace in your heart.
I am a guy and tears came down my cheeks it felt like it was raining in my house most guys r watching sports and I am watching Iam and James blunt sing monsters
It’s funny you say this, because lots of fans from the other contestants thought Ima didn’t deserve to win, that the girl sang better. A true e artist connects with the entire audience.
I tought the audition was heart-wrenching but this triggered a lot spectrum of emotions. James did an amazing job trying to bring back Iam and filling the gap when needed.
I asked myself why Blunt wasn’t crying with Iam, but then after a while I realized he had to be strong for Iam. He had to step into that father figure role and do what Rodney would have done for his son in that moment.
I love how uncomfortable James is. You can just tell that this song tugs on every string of his. He is just trying to make it through for the boy. That is courage. Being so scared and anxious that you are shaking, but you hold it together because someone else depends on you. A true man. A real man.
I mean, imagine dumping your heart and pain into a song, to then have to sing it again and again and again, then to sing it on stage with another stranger who you know is relating directly to the feeling you put into that song. You could tell James was fighting onion ninjas
@@AdolfTrumplerbecause he wrote this song as a tribute believing his dad was terminal but his dad ended up surviving. To sing it next to an 18-year-old who actually fully relates to his song. There is also a body language expert who broke down the video and James is making a face you physically can’t make unless you are experiencing deep sadness.
James Blunt gets all the respect in the world from me for doing his damnedest to carry this performance and be a rock for that young man. That young man gets a ton of respect for pushing thru... Just amazingly emotional and beautiful performance...
I heard James Blunt donates the proceeds from this song to charity for kidney transplant patients . God bless him for this and Iam for making this song known throughout the world
I loved how he did this whole show his way. He represented the Pacific Islander/reggae genre and proved that it doesn’t matter what genre or who you are as an artist, you can be successful on this show
Iam was always polite, genuine, and humble. He laughed hard with the other contestants. He made us cry; made us feel, and made us all proud. Rodney is proud!!!
Keyon, iam is not an artist (and maybe never will be). This performance shows it very clearly. As person (and son) he has feelings / emotions and can / need to express them. But as an artist (and singer) one should express its own feelings through the song / musically (not through crying). As difficult as it is.
@@margusmagi6703 Iam is obviously not a professional you genius. He's an amateur singer trying to prove himself. He has shown that he has enough singing talent to at least start making music on bigger stages. Now that he won, he'll then be coached on how to be a professional singer (all things considered). Keep in mind, he's only 18 yrs old. He brought exactly what America was looking for to this show; raw talent, humility, and authenticity.
Watching this for the millionth time. Do you guys know that the song actually says put my hand on your hand. When he put his hand on Ian and sang that and it's face was discombobbled and he was shaking, that was it for me. I became a pool of tears. 💓
I told myself I wasn't going to cry, but that didn’t work. James Blunt did a good job keeping it going and helping him with the tears. That is a really beautiful song.
I was bawling. I don’t blame Iam for losing it a bit. Imagine losing your father who inspired you to sing, singing this song at an audition and now you are singing it on national TV with James Blunt… Hes about to win it all and in the back of his mind he probably just wishes pops could see it. 😢
@@JW-qf2fx No. It is James' song. Every time he sings it, and in the official music video, he says "arm." I think people may have just misunderstood him due to his accent. I know pretty much every lyric site says "own" and Iam also sang "own" in his audition, but James would be the authority on the correct lyrics, since it is his song. It was sweet though when he reached out to Iam. By all accounts, James seems like a pretty great guy.
Imagine falling in love with a song you heard and it becomes a big part of your life and then to get the chance to sing the song with the original artist. He did better than I would’ve. ❤
This is what the world desperately needs to be reminded of....the real treasures of our lives is not chasing gold or land or power or ego, but relationships, memories and love... Just love Thank you James and thank you Iam.... Just beautiful ❤
His mom. She sees him crying and holds herself together to be strong in front of him when inside she weeps. She grieves the loss of her husband and breaks seeing her son sad. Yet still she puts on a brave face for her son’s sake. My heart goes out to both of them. Beautiful performance. May Iam’s frowns be outnumbered by smiles ❤ congrats, well deserved win 🥇
Very well said,I believe the same thing...they are both very strong individuals..yet very strong at keeping one another together knowing their hearts are breaking everytime this song is sang or played...but james and iam did a really really good duet together..both sharing similar experiences..except one did lose his battle..my heart breaks for them..May God bless Iam and the rest of the Tongi family and give them the strength to grieve and try to move on and take their "Monster away"..❤ and peace...#TEAMTONGI
I laid my hand on my father’s arm when he passed from his long battle with cancer. This song touches me deeper than any other song. This young man and James crushed it.
The raw emotion from Mr James Blunt is what really sent Iam over. Two different styles of singing but both heart felt & gut wrenching. Thank you Mr Blunt for helping Iam get through this song. Lets Go Iam!!! Cheeehooo Tonga STAND UP!! ❤🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴
Beep bop... I'm the Philosophy Bot. Here, have a quote: "The struggle itself towards the heights is enough to fill a man's heart. One must imagine Sisyphus happy" ~ Albert Camus
The maturity in Iam has shown, he’s evolved in every performance from being a shy kid to being an American Idol Legend! Everyone watch this season because of him!! Including the whole state of Hawaii!
I chose to watch this. I chose to feel it. I chose to love this duo for every second they sung. I chose to make it through along with James and Iam. Together, they indeed made the whole world cry and remember a thousand memories with their fathers.
Iam tongi quote with Rolling Stone about this performance: “It finally hit me at that moment,” Tongi tells Rolling Stone. “My dad always told me that I’m gonna make it one day and that he probably wouldn’t be around to see me be successful.” “When I was on stage, I was crying because I was thinking about when he said that to me. He was hoping this for me since the beginning,” he adds.
At 49, James Blunt is old enough to be Iam Tongi’s father. Seeing them sing this and experiencing the shared emotions over their own fathers (James’s father who was saved by a transplant, and Iam’s father who did die), and James reaching out to Iam as he is overcome momentarily… Extraordinary moment and extraordinary song.
Heard the song for the first time today in a playlist on the way home, I lost my old man back in 2018 to a stroke at 1:57am on Monday morning and that memory of him taking his last breath will never stop playing over and over in my head and this song brought it full circle in pure vividness so bad I had to pull over to cry. But it also made me realize he may be gone but he'll never be forgotten as long as we keep his memories alive.
“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...” 🎶 ❤️
Love how Iam took us to the depths of personal connection and loss while James helped him navigate the water works, both shaking with emotion. Touched to the core.
Thank you James Blunt for performing "Monsters" with Iam Tongi. This performance will always be remembered for its authenticity, humanity and beauty. When James changed the lyrics as he touched Iam's arm-my goodness. You both make the world a better place.
Wow, yes. He did change the lyrics! How perfect was that? What a beautiful song and an unforgettable performance. I love both of these incredible artists.
I'm not sure how he changed the lyrics, as the song is "feel my hand on your arm" which is the line he sang in this performance. In the music video of the song when this line is sung his dad touches James' arm.
Super emotional, you could feel Iam's struggle during this performance. Love that Jelly Roll was with mom... and how when Iam looked at James, James turned to him in support and helped him thru the song... love this!
For sure. Some people lost their mothers, so mommy while you're sleeping, I am trying to make you proud. Just close your eyes and rest. Oh lord. This is deep.
This must have been so overwhelming for Iam😢with the man who wrote the song, the symphony in the background, his dreams coming true, the memory of his father, the arm embrace. It was beautiful and emotional. Heartfelt ❤
James Blunt is the most underrated singer and songwriter of all time. He is so intense and beautiful. I loved this version with Iam Tongi... so touching!
I’ve watched 3 versions of this song in a row and cried at each one loosing my dad when I was 10 was hard, such a beautiful moment from these two and luckily had the pleasure of meeting James and his dad
Just rewatched James's original version then a couple of solo performances. He puts out 100% every time he sings it, no matter the venue. He did the same thing singing with Iam. In the original, his dad put his hand on his arm at the same place James put his on Iams. His dad's comforting pat at the end of the original was the hug James gave Iam. Such an experience -- not a performance but an experience -- magical, real, transcendent, heart breaking and life affirming. Thank you James.
Didn't think a performance could make me cry as much as Iam Tongi's audition on American Idol. I was freakin wrong!! Iam Tongi and James Blunt singing Monsters together 😭😭Even Katy Perry couldn't hold back her tears this time! Congratulations Iam Tongi!! 😭🇹🇴🤙🏽❤️
The reason this song hits hard is because grown men don’t relay their emotions of saying goodbye very loudly. Let alone, saying goodbye while your father is on his death bed, which this song is about. If there was one song that makes grown men cry, this is it!
@@antoniojaramillo4854 Me too. But I gotta say - grown men need to learn how to show their emotions more. There are too many tough guys that never show what's deep in their hearts.
I had to do it back in 2018, he was still young just 50 but cancer won. You just know inside when it's time and it was more of a long silent stare trying to get a lump out your throat. I'd never be able to sing this song i can barely watch it.
Realizing how many times Iam probably heard this song in his room while thinking about his father, and seeing how him seeing James sing the chorus live broke him down….what a performance man, Bravo to both of them.
So much love for IAM . I knew the first show when he came on he was the winner no doubt. No words can express this young man’s voice. He has brought so much happiness every week waiting for Sunday and Monday just to hear him and watch his million dollar smile. He carried his self AS his self. Forever I will be a IAM TONGI fan. Fan for life!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Unforgettable moments to Remember, I am 85 yrs old and love this brilliant young man. He truly is a Legend, an is an inspiration to the world. God Bless Hin, his Family and Friends. Mahalo for making him the Winner. Aloha from Ohio. May Rodney RIP. ❤❤❤
A truly good person will speak truth, act with truth, and stand for Truth. A truly good person is not afraid to think from their heart; therefore, allowing nonconformist decisions, viewpoints, and perspectives to lead their life. By following their heart, they stand with their conscience, like IAM !!
Next time James is touring in your area, BUY TICKETS. One of the most amazing live performers I've ever seen. Leaves it on the stage every night. Just incredible stuff.
Absolutely agree! James' writing of this song and the outpouring of the love he has for his dad and that he shares with us when he sings this song, is beyond moving and soul touching! Iam described it beautifully in an interview, when he described James' voice as "sounding like heartbreak", which is what he said made him break down while performing with James. James' performance here is so supportive and compassionate, which made me respect him so much as both a person and an awesome performer. The combination of their voices here is breathtaking! I would love to see James' perform live! I hope James can come and tour in America, hopefully on the East Coast!
My grown son had to say goodbye to his father. Your song captured their last moment together. Thank you for your gift of sharing this song and message ❤
I mean who has ever given their friends the mic like he did at the end? He just loved his friends & was cool to share the spotlight. So loving & what a good heart!
Witnessing this in person was one of the most emotional things ever
And seeing you sitting there with his mama was one of the most touching things ever 💕
I can only imagine. Iam needs you
Iam and Jelly Roll new single???😅 but who am I to wishful think❤
Jelly roll, appreciate the JRE pod!
love you jelly
Props to James Blunt for pushing Iam through this song.
It was phenomenal. Glad my mom made me watch this
Just wow.. seeing them do this together was the PERFECT ENDING. The song that touched souls and made the world cry. I’ve never been moved so much by a song/performance. We’re so proud of you Iam ❤️🇹🇴
I keep watching / listening to this performance over and over... so beautiful
Such raw emotion... still feeling so much love for you kid...you'll be ok Iam
@@wolvesan me too
How James Blunt used the words of the song and actually put his hand on Iam's shoulder to bring him back and show he was there with him. Epic. A Class act.
Ik this is unrelated to the comment but it’s at 420 likes as I’m seeing this. I also completely agree though, beautiful song
@@blaynesmith69dumb ass comment to relate this to 420
This year I don't know who won in 2023 didn't care to watch it how can I when I'm tongi us still ringing in the air
Even better: he is changing the text from "my hand on your own" to "my hand on your arm", isnt he?
@@DigitalWoozaawoooow, I didnt catch that! Incredible! Thank you for pointing it out❤
It's like his father came through James to help him ❤
Love this comment 🫶
Wow. 😭 Nice comment, made me gulp
Omg this is beautiful ❤️
Wow 🥹
when was the last time i cried😢
Blunt is a veteran and professional, of course he can keep his emotions in check. Tongi is a boy who just lost his father, the emotions were overwhelming for him, even for the crowd and judges. But what Blunt did there, carrying the young Tongi through the song and comforting him afterwards… now that’s character. Blunt doesn’t get enough credit. Two beautiful souls on that stage.
Bingo! You’re exactly right!!
I watch this performance three or more times a day and cry. I love these two.
Two grown men singing, trembling, feeling what they say. Such a beautiful duet ❤
I don’t think being a “veteran or professional “ has anything to do with it. But everything else you say is on point. ;)
You know I never really liked James blunt. I thought he was corny because of his main song, but as I look back and as I explore all of his music, that man is a treasure. An army vet, a wonderful human being in general. Wish I could get to meet him.
The arm touch was such a subtle “you’re doing this, we’re almost there”
This singular comment pulls at my heart unlike any other goodness me
"Come on now you have this and I'm with you" wor James is an absolute treasure
When I saw that I was extra moved further into my feels. Damn what a moment. ❤
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Well look how quick he shoots a look at James 😢 I think he was signaling to him that he was falling apart.
This was obviously very hard, emotionally for James. You can see his jaw quiver and his hands tremble. Imagine writing a song about losing your father, he's then spared, and you later are asked to help an 18 year old, who just lost his father, perform it for the world. Bravo to both of you for pushing through and moving us all so deeply!
Watched an interview about James video of this song & how it wasn’t planned for him to cry in it esp w/dad sitting there but he started to crack & they left it in video. He truly understood & was almost at a breaking point himself in this. ❤️❤️
That is courage my friends!
Just so beautiful the both of them l can't find the words.....😢😢😢
James is hero.
Losing
That look to James at 1:16 was literally 'bro, i need you 💔' and James understood the assignment 100% did not miss a beat ❤️🥹
And then the hand on your arm moment. He knew Iam needed that.
I also need that right now. Not the same thing but a hug. I was always a James Blunt fan but he is a real one.
Can we just appreciate the greatness and professionalism of James Blunt? The man is a master of holding his emotions while giving a very heartfelt performance.
This is such an underrated comment. Professional doesn’t do James enough justice. Not all superhero’s wear capes.
He's an amazing artist and performer
Facts. Look at his body language, you can tell he understood he had to help Iam get through this song
He is a military man so he knows a few things about how being strong.
Absolutely, and let’s not forget Iam is a boy and his dad died months ago. So to be able to pull this performance off at all was a great feat for both of them. James was shaking too.
Probably the most emotional and heartfelt performance
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You can see how much their dads’ meant to them during this performance. They truly sang from their hearts.
James Blunt's father is fortunately still living after receiving a Kidney transplant.
This song saved James dad. A distant relative seen the video and went to see if they were a kidney match. They were and he is alove and doing well.
@@laurenball1392Wow!!!
Absolutely AMAZING ❤❤❤❤
@@laurenball1392 it's the power of music. Kudos to that relative who heard it, made contact to test and was a match then he donated. Such a powerful story not lost on us all..
You have to love James Blunt for the love and compassion he shows Iam Tongi.
James carried Iam through but you can't help but notice James is shaking and hurting as well! So heartfelt!
I'm glad I wasn't the only one that noticed that. He is fighting to keep it together.
So true, but I felt a story within a story as well. Like, James Blunt was like symbolic for an uncle or something that was narrating the struggles of Iam, and Iam was the first person view of such a great loss. That hand on the arm and that energy of support he was giving was almost radiating off of him. Kinda a stupid comment but I say stupid stuff when I feel this so deeply.
James try so hard to keep his emotion in line, what a gentlemen
Poor guy was terrified. Big stage
@@lockgamdon’t apologize. It didn’t sound stupid. It sounds like poetry. Keep sharing your words ❤
Props to James Blunt for being so compassionate and professional. Stepping in where he was struggling. Beautiful.
james blunt cant help but be beautiful
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He’s beautiful
He’s beautiful
He’s beautiful, it’s true
@@james2578This guy made a “funny” comment to get likes.. didn’t work.. so now he made a new account to say “beautiful, beautiful!” As in.. “get it!?”
I’m high and this song kills me.
Still the most beautiful and compelling moment in the history of this show.
Blunt was a British army captain
James Blunt spontaneously changed the lyrics of Monsters. The original had the line, "You can feel my hand on your own" but he changed it to "you can feel my hand on your arm", responding to the moment, the moment to give Iam emotional support. Fair play to him.
Actually, I think he always said "on your arm" at least in the music video. That was a super precious moment because as I mentioned in my own comment, James' dad did the very same thing to him in the music video when he got upset.
It’s always been on your arm?
Thank you James. I was too emotional and wanted to jump into my screen to hug IAM at that moment and his face is a face a parent can't handle and needs to protect. This is what Iam was this season, open and real for all the world to see. Some people don't get that. It wasn't about perfect notes or turning into someone else...Iam kept true to his Real self...childlike innocent magic. Thank you Iam for this beautiful moment ❤ love you always xx Love Megan too and all the contestants who were young and so very talented and inspiring all with different and unique gifts hay blew us away this season. Just amazing!!! ❤🎉
still crying ❤
@@teresaglover6684 me too 😭
I was not ready for that, I lost my dad at the age of 20. It was tough, I was developing a relationship as a young man with him. As I listened to this performance, I never felt more closer to him. Truly a heart felt moment. Thank you for guys for the memories and tears. It was much needed. As I have a son of my own, it’s a song I’ll grow with and eventually showing my boy.
James Blunt is not just a great artist. He's a great personality.
He's a great human being.
And great story teller
he is such a great man and son
and how he put so much in this performance… not just do the standard job
Absolutely right, good observation
I love how James Blunt handled and carried the song for him. Huge respect.
even when u can see that is it also hard for himself.
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James Blunt did a great job!! He was having a hard time keeping it together also great song❤
I do too....Mahalo....
@@doantranvan1844okay? I bet you're funny at parties 🤣🤣🤣
James Blunt found someone who experienced the lyrics itself. Iam Tongi expressed the song word by word, line by line and verse by verse. Thanks to both amazing artists (James and Iam) .
James Blunt has too, he wrote this song for his own dying father 😢
Yea james song literally wrote this for his dying father. I think their emotions were clearly in the same place
@@bevkelly9896James blunt’s dad actually ended up surviving! He made a public plea for a transplant after the music video and it worked
@@bevkelly9896 his dad is fine lol
Yeah I saw his Dad is still alive!! It's great news, but I totally thought he'd passed away.
This will never be topped as one of the most emotional duets EVER. Absolutely Amazing.
He only had couple months to grieve for his father before his first audition and to stand there in the finals singing side by side James Blunt is a dream. A dream once dreamt by Iam and his father! So proud of you Iam! TONGA stands with you ❤️🇹🇴
I feel happy his Mama signed him up. He could gone on living without a purpose with the loss of his best friend his Dad but she kept him busy knowing how much difference he could make in his life to heal those through his music as they in turn helped him release all what he kept bottled up inside. Love you Iam. Great job!
I'm thinking Iam's Dad was smiling in Heaven.
Samoan stands with you too
God Bless You 🇼🇸🇦🇸🇫🇯
I mean he could wait till next year..still would win but..
It was beautiful.
While I am so thrilled for Iam to have won American Idol, I also really hope he has the opportunity to grieve for this father. This finale performance goes to show he is human, he is 18-years-old, and he needs time to heal. Thank you Iam for bringing your music to millions of people to see. I will be a Iam Tongi fan for life.
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Remember Iam stated he expresses his emotions through music.
I think American Idol was his therapy and allowed him to grieve, and touch everyone’s heart because we all grieve at some point. Ian. made his purpose on the show to honour his dad, and that alone makes him the winner .
Very true. In the audition, he said it was only a couple months ago that his father had passed, add on a couple more considering the length of the show and all the shenanigans that come with it - it is still very fresh. It's his father after all. I lost a grandparent and that took years to finally accept and realize that he was gone. Now a father, whom he'd shared and played music with..... I don't even wanna imagine.
When even grown men are crying around the world. Thank you James Blunt for your tearjerking song and thank you Iam for bringing this to the world. This song will be remembered forever in many tributes, funerals, final bedside moments. It's brought the world a little closer because we all feel this moment eventually, and together we can overcome our sadness and remember the meaningful moments of our lives.
Beautiful performance and beautiful comment. Thanks for sharing!
Moving comments. The world is a little better because of this song and tribute to father’s and son’s around the world.
You can see the emotional pain on Both of their faces. They are both doing the best they can to muscle their way through this song together. Thank you James and Iam for blessing us with this incredible song.
@@teauesera9236 It's also the compassion that James Blunt provided to Iam when he was crying, the hand on his arm, an emotional moment that they both shared together. The world can learn a lot about how we can treat others who are in need of compassion, help, and empathy. We can heal everyone if we try.
@@hankakah4180 He even altered the lyric to try and keep Iam grounded. Pretty incredible stuff.
James Blunt is a REAL ONE in my eyes for this..
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James Blunt showed his class by hugging Iam and giving him a kiss on the cheek. For all those who have lost a father, relative, or close friend, may this song give you the strength and comfort to find peace in your heart.
I lost my dad 33 yrs ago plus all my uncles .it doesn't stop hurting
Yes James is a good person
Lost my father 2 years ago still hurts because I never got to say goodbye 😥😢
It's heartbreaking to lost a Dad I'm 16th when my dad died 💔 😢
Lost my dad to Cancer 3 years ago, this song is amazing ❤
When a singer can make everyone cry, you know they are a true artist. So many of us have cried right along with Iam.
I am a guy and tears came down my cheeks it felt like it was raining in my house most guys r watching sports and I am watching Iam and James blunt sing monsters
I cried so hard, I had to watch again becuase I couldn't hear them singing..still 🤧
I didn't.
@@Harpoon2theRescue and...
It’s funny you say this, because lots of fans from the other contestants thought Ima didn’t deserve to win, that the girl sang better. A true e artist connects with the entire audience.
I tought the audition was heart-wrenching but this triggered a lot spectrum of emotions. James did an amazing job trying to bring back Iam and filling the gap when needed.
I love this
So much better than beer in my hand or whatever they were singing
Especially since the verses were altered and the two probably didn’t have much time to practice. James is from England I think.
I asked myself why Blunt wasn’t crying with Iam, but then after a while I realized he had to be strong for Iam. He had to step into that father figure role and do what Rodney would have done for his son in that moment.
I love this so much❤
well done James Blunt for supporting through the song. one of the most UNDERRATED singers ever
who’s says james blunt is underrated i’m from the remotes side of india near china border arunachal pardesh and we all know him here very well
Nobody thinks James is underrated. He's world class.
I love how uncomfortable James is. You can just tell that this song tugs on every string of his. He is just trying to make it through for the boy. That is courage. Being so scared and anxious that you are shaking, but you hold it together because someone else depends on you. A true man. A real man.
I think he is overcompensating and overdoing it to push through the emotions so he can get through the song for everyone
Tbh I think he's also quite intimidated by that young man beside him
I mean, imagine dumping your heart and pain into a song, to then have to sing it again and again and again, then to sing it on stage with another stranger who you know is relating directly to the feeling you put into that song. You could tell James was fighting onion ninjas
@@AdolfTrumplerso he doesn't cry
@@AdolfTrumplerbecause he wrote this song as a tribute believing his dad was terminal but his dad ended up surviving. To sing it next to an 18-year-old who actually fully relates to his song. There is also a body language expert who broke down the video and James is making a face you physically can’t make unless you are experiencing deep sadness.
James Blunt gets all the respect in the world from me for doing his damnedest to carry this performance and be a rock for that young man. That young man gets a ton of respect for pushing thru... Just amazingly emotional and beautiful performance...
Indeed but go watch his audition of this song if you didn't already have...
@@ceofficial936 yes his audition was nice but nothing compared to James blunts actual song, check that out if you didn't already have indeed haha
I heard James Blunt donates the proceeds from this song to charity for kidney transplant patients . God bless him for this and Iam for making this song known throughout the world
His Audition had me teary eye but this performance alongside James Blunt Got me sobbing I felt this in my soul
Absolutely incredible. Shout out to James blunt, what a class act.
The older I get, the more I realise what a true musical genius James Blunt is. This was incredible ❤
In agreement 💯
Same lol haha
Agree
This. So fucking much! Having a child makes you a big fucking pushover pile of mush and james blunt definitely ticks boxes 🤣🤣
Same here mate.
I loved how he did this whole show his way. He represented the Pacific Islander/reggae genre and proved that it doesn’t matter what genre or who you are as an artist, you can be successful on this show
Iam was always polite, genuine, and humble. He laughed hard with the other contestants. He made us cry; made us feel, and made us all proud. Rodney is proud!!!
Well said ❤ yes Iam has made all Polynesians proud!
A proud Melanesian here. Much love from PNG
Keyon, iam is not an artist (and maybe never will be). This performance shows it very clearly. As person (and son) he has feelings / emotions and can / need to express them. But as an artist (and singer) one should express its own feelings through the song / musically (not through crying). As difficult as it is.
@@margusmagi6703 Iam is obviously not a professional you genius. He's an amateur singer trying to prove himself. He has shown that he has enough singing talent to at least start making music on bigger stages. Now that he won, he'll then be coached on how to be a professional singer (all things considered). Keep in mind, he's only 18 yrs old. He brought exactly what America was looking for to this show; raw talent, humility, and authenticity.
Watching this for the millionth time. Do you guys know that the song actually says put my hand on your hand. When he put his hand on Ian and sang that and it's face was discombobbled and he was shaking, that was it for me. I became a pool of tears. 💓
You don’t need to lie. That’s not the lyrics. Smh
This might be the most powerful performance I’ve ever seen. Thank you
This was a perfectly imperfect performance. The moments where they broke made it a million times more epic.
I told myself I wasn't going to cry, but that didn’t work. James Blunt did a good job keeping it going and helping him with the tears. That is a really beautiful song.
😢😢 same here 😢😢
You set yourself up for failure. I knew I was crying!
❤❤ same here!! I agree JB did a good job keeping it going.🎉
James was awesome showing Iam support everyone was crying.
I didn't even bother to tell myself that... I already knew....😭😭
How can you watch this and not cry? Im a 45 yr old man and i cant imagine the day i have to go thru this. This is absolutely amazing.
I was bawling. I don’t blame Iam for losing it a bit.
Imagine losing your father who inspired you to sing, singing this song at an audition and now you are singing it on national TV with James Blunt… Hes about to win it all and in the back of his mind he probably just wishes pops could see it. 😢
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Oh he does! I bet his dad sees it all! 🕊️🙏☁️
Uhhhh… me too… I’m a blubbering mess rn.
Hey @Jesse A I'm Jesse B, nice to meet you
100% AGREE.
The single most intense and powerful moment on idol history! Wow
Amen..
For sure.
Maybe tied with Kelly’s piece by piece performance
100%
Not.Even.close.
I loved it When Blunt sang “You can feel my hand on your arm” at 1:30 as he put his hand on his arm… powerful moment 😢
And the real lyrics are "feel my hand on your own', he changed it just for this moment. King move.
Got him through the song 😢
Yeah amazing moment for sure. It gave me chills
@@JW-qf2fx No. It is James' song. Every time he sings it, and in the official music video, he says "arm." I think people may have just misunderstood him due to his accent. I know pretty much every lyric site says "own" and Iam also sang "own" in his audition, but James would be the authority on the correct lyrics, since it is his song. It was sweet though when he reached out to Iam. By all accounts, James seems like a pretty great guy.
Should be nominated for an award for best live performances.
Imagine falling in love with a song you heard and it becomes a big part of your life and then to get the chance to sing the song with the original artist. He did better than I would’ve. ❤
CONGRATULATIONS IAM!!! SO PROUD OF YOU!!! SCREAMING ALL THE WAY FROM HAWAII!!!
So glad he wins, well deserved!
Yayyyyyyy ❤❤❤
Congratulations Iam Idol winner
Before Trending #1 again, Iam King of Trending
He is in Hawaii braddah 😂
This is what the world desperately needs to be reminded of....the real treasures of our lives is not chasing gold or land or power or ego, but relationships, memories and love... Just love
Thank you James and thank you Iam.... Just beautiful ❤
Never cried more in a season for one person. I love Iam.
Tongi & Blunt you make our world more beautiful. Thank you for this great duet.
The touching moment was when they embraced, James kissed Ian's cheek. That's a brother from another mother moment and a lesson to all.
I‘ve never seen a more powerful song than Iam Tongi And Jame Blunt🥺 singing together!🤙🏽 Monster
His mom. She sees him crying and holds herself together to be strong in front of him when inside she weeps. She grieves the loss of her husband and breaks seeing her son sad. Yet still she puts on a brave face for her son’s sake. My heart goes out to both of them. Beautiful performance. May Iam’s frowns be outnumbered by smiles ❤ congrats, well deserved win 🥇
My music is good yall
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Very well said,I believe the same thing...they are both very strong individuals..yet very strong at keeping one another together knowing their hearts are breaking everytime this song is sang or played...but james and iam did a really really good duet together..both sharing similar experiences..except one did lose his battle..my heart breaks for them..May God bless Iam and the rest of the Tongi family and give them the strength to grieve and try to move on and take their "Monster away"..❤ and peace...#TEAMTONGI
I laid my hand on my father’s arm when he passed from his long battle with cancer. This song touches me deeper than any other song. This young man and James crushed it.
The raw emotion from Mr James Blunt is what really sent Iam over. Two different styles of singing but both heart felt & gut wrenching. Thank you Mr Blunt for helping Iam get through this song. Lets Go Iam!!! Cheeehooo Tonga STAND UP!! ❤🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴
Agree it was amazing
Up the T’z🇹🇴✨🫶🏽
Beep bop... I'm the Philosophy Bot. Here, have a quote:
"The struggle itself towards the heights is enough to fill a man's heart. One must imagine Sisyphus happy"
~ Albert Camus
The maturity in Iam has shown, he’s evolved in every performance from being a shy kid to being an American Idol Legend! Everyone watch this season because of him!! Including the whole state of Hawaii!
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James Blunt is such a great person. Supporting and helping Iam with their emotional performance. Truly a kind, gifted Professional.
I chose to watch this. I chose to feel it. I chose to love this duo for every second they sung. I chose to make it through along with James and Iam. Together, they indeed made the whole world cry and remember a thousand memories with their fathers.
I love how James took over when he saw him crying
Iam tongi quote with Rolling Stone about this performance: “It finally hit me at that moment,” Tongi tells Rolling Stone. “My dad always told me that I’m gonna make it one day and that he probably wouldn’t be around to see me be successful.”
“When I was on stage, I was crying because I was thinking about when he said that to me. He was hoping this for me since the beginning,” he adds.
WHO CUT ONIONS HERE AHHHHH
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Iam deserves this win. He's so amazing. I cried tears I didn't know I had.
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Absolutely love James Blunt. His eccentric enthusiasm often heals a broken soul. Adore Iam. Sending more happy vibes his way.❤
I don't believe any other performance has ever touched so many hearts.
At 49, James Blunt is old enough to be Iam Tongi’s father. Seeing them sing this and experiencing the shared emotions over their own fathers (James’s father who was saved by a transplant, and Iam’s father who did die), and James reaching out to Iam as he is overcome momentarily… Extraordinary moment and extraordinary song.
Heard the song for the first time today in a playlist on the way home, I lost my old man back in 2018 to a stroke at 1:57am on Monday morning and that memory of him taking his last breath will never stop playing over and over in my head and this song brought it full circle in pure vividness so bad I had to pull over to cry.
But it also made me realize he may be gone but he'll never be forgotten as long as we keep his memories alive.
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@@Thiccness_Is_Delicioussorry dear 😢
This will be recognized as one of the iconic performances of American Idol -- ever
What about Bikini Girl!
James Blunt carried that young man to the finish line and it was absolutely legendary.
This is probably the most emotional, heartfelt performance in American Idol history. Iam, your mom and especially your dad is very proud of you.
It is... it really is.
I agree
and piece by piece by Kelly Clarkson. Can't remember which season tho.
Hands down, definitely!
@@realdex yes I was thinking the same.
“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...” 🎶 ❤️
Love how Iam took us to the depths of personal connection and loss while James helped him navigate the water works, both shaking with emotion. Touched to the core.
Anyone who has lost their father this hits home. For those who still have their father....tell them you love them!
In tears listening to this. Although 20 years wasn't enough he lives on forever. I've never met another soul quite like his
I lost him 27yrs ago 😭💔
Lost mine just a few months ago and this really hits home
Lost my father December 15th 2019 I will never forget. Time doesn't heal it just hides the scars and pain.
Lost mine 1-27-10 at 7:00 in the morning it hits hard
Thank you James Blunt for performing "Monsters" with Iam Tongi. This performance will always be remembered for its authenticity, humanity and beauty. When James changed the lyrics as he touched Iam's arm-my goodness. You both make the world a better place.
Wow, yes. He did change the lyrics! How perfect was that? What a beautiful song and an unforgettable performance. I love both of these incredible artists.
I'm not sure how he changed the lyrics, as the song is "feel my hand on your arm" which is the line he sang in this performance. In the music video of the song when this line is sung his dad touches James' arm.
@@justme307 the original lyrics are “you can feel my hand on your own”
Sad I'm sorry for his loss this was the best performance Last night
@@t.roberts, yes, when I looked up the lyrics that is what it says.
Super emotional, you could feel Iam's struggle during this performance. Love that Jelly Roll was with mom... and how when Iam looked at James, James turned to him in support and helped him thru the song... love this!
No tears left, Iam is so authentic and such love for his dad ❤ May God protect you and bless you always Iam❤
Not a dry eye in the world! We love you Iam and James Blunt!
That’s fact
For sure. Some people lost their mothers, so mommy while you're sleeping, I am trying to make you proud. Just close your eyes and rest. Oh lord. This is deep.
Mr blunt is such a class act. He helped Iam through this. Then again, Iam helped him get the number one spot on iTunes tonight …well deserved.
Before this video, I didn't even know if I liked James Blunt. Now, I love James Blunt!
Then you should listen to the girl who never was. That is the mother of all respect for what James blunt can do
U are beautiful
You are beautiful - I heard this song via radio all the times, and all shops in UK back in 2007-2008, and 1973….love him since then
@@debbiegademan4032The Girl Who Never Was, Monsters and No Bravery are all absolute masterpieces of vulnerability. ❤
This must have been so overwhelming for Iam😢with the man who wrote the song, the symphony in the background, his dreams coming true, the memory of his father, the arm embrace. It was beautiful and emotional. Heartfelt ❤
What a beautiful full a circle moment. Rest In Peace Rodney..
Tremendous courage it took for IAM to sing this song under such pressure!!!
We are proud of James blunt , such a great artist and he helped Tongi through such a sad performance 🇬🇧
I am awed by the fact Army Captain Blunt married to the house of Duke of Wellington, what a gentleman
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Finally someone saying what it is between a farther and son. Beautiful
hollywood ending for Iam.. so well deserved. It's super rare for artists to hit the soul like Iam does - glad I got to experience it
James Blunt is the most underrated singer and songwriter of all time. He is so intense and beautiful. I loved this version with Iam Tongi... so touching!
When Back To Bedlam came out I must have listened to it nonstop for like 6 months.
Love the guy
Love James for what he did awesome
Yes i don’t understand how he’s not more mainstream in America specially after he released “same mistake” good god that’s a powerful song as well.
He can’t sing
One of the most beautiful songs of all time. Beautifully written song by James and AMAZING performance from Iam. RIP Rodney!
I’ve watched 3 versions of this song in a row and cried at each one loosing my dad when I was 10 was hard, such a beautiful moment from these two and luckily had the pleasure of meeting James and his dad
Just rewatched James's original version then a couple of solo performances. He puts out 100% every time he sings it, no matter the venue. He did the same thing singing with Iam. In the original, his dad put his hand on his arm at the same place James put his on Iams. His dad's comforting pat at the end of the original was the hug James gave Iam. Such an experience -- not a performance but an experience -- magical, real, transcendent, heart breaking and life affirming. Thank you James.
Yes! Thank you @jamesblunt for comforting and supporting Iam @wtongi ❤️❤️❤️
Wow, beautifully said.
Very much so.
My wife picked this kid to win the whole thing from his 1st audition..way to go kid love his performances all season
So did my Brother, what an unforgettable night. My Tears are still streaming.
We "All" knew from that 1st audition that Iam was and is the World's Gift ❤
DAMN ! This brings a grown man to his knees. Incredibly emotional. Congratulations to Iam on his win of Idol Season 21 !
James blunt shows how brilliant an artist he is through this!
Wow! Wow! Wow! You can feel every word that both of them sing….Both feel so deeply!!! 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️. One of the most powerful Idol performances ever!!!!!
For Iam to perform this song while his emotions are still SO raw takes amazing courage and dedication.
Wow.
Didn't think a performance could make me cry as much as Iam Tongi's audition on American Idol. I was freakin wrong!! Iam Tongi and James Blunt singing Monsters together 😭😭Even Katy Perry couldn't hold back her tears this time! Congratulations Iam Tongi!! 😭🇹🇴🤙🏽❤️
I cried to this song… I remember my own father. I love you, Dad!😢🙏❤️❤️❤️
The reason this song hits hard is because grown men don’t relay their emotions of saying goodbye very loudly. Let alone, saying goodbye while your father is on his death bed, which this song is about. If there was one song that makes grown men cry, this is it!
Yup...it did 😢😢
@@antoniojaramillo4854 Me too. But I gotta say - grown men need to learn how to show their emotions more. There are too many tough guys that never show what's deep in their hearts.
I had to do it back in 2018, he was still young just 50 but cancer won. You just know inside when it's time and it was more of a long silent stare trying to get a lump out your throat. I'd never be able to sing this song i can barely watch it.
@@CharlieRootsMusic I’m very sorry for your loss and hope you’re doing okay ❤
The Living Years by Mile and the Mechanics has a very similar message about a man dealing with his father's death.
Realizing how many times Iam probably heard this song in his room while thinking about his father, and seeing how him seeing James sing the chorus live broke him down….what a performance man, Bravo to both of them.
The most anticipated performance of the evening did not disappoint. Iconic beyond words.
James hold him like I’m here for you buddy ❤️❤️❤️😢
So much love for IAM . I knew the first show when he came on he was the winner no doubt. No words can express this young man’s voice. He has brought so much happiness every week waiting for Sunday and Monday just to hear him and watch his million dollar smile. He carried his self AS his self. Forever I will be a IAM TONGI fan. Fan for life!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
AMEN 🌌🌠✨🙏💖
Unforgettable moments to Remember, I am 85 yrs old and love this brilliant young man. He truly is a Legend, an is an inspiration to the world. God Bless Hin, his Family and Friends. Mahalo for making him the Winner.
Aloha from Ohio. May Rodney RIP. ❤❤❤
A truly good person will speak truth, act with truth, and stand for Truth. A truly good person is not afraid to think from their heart; therefore, allowing nonconformist decisions, viewpoints, and perspectives to lead their life. By following their heart, they stand with their conscience, like IAM !!
Yup this is gonna be #1 trending for WEEKS! Congrats Iam! You won for the whole of Polynesia 🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴
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Āe, tika tō kōrero!! Kia ora, within the Pasifik rim o AotearoaNZ 🇹🇴🇳🇿🇹🇴
Next time James is touring in your area, BUY TICKETS. One of the most amazing live performers I've ever seen. Leaves it on the stage every night. Just incredible stuff.
I can definitely agree 😊
I hope to see James Blunt live one day.🥰
Absolutely agree! James' writing of this song and the outpouring of the love he has for his dad and that he shares with us when he sings this song, is beyond moving and soul touching! Iam described it beautifully in an interview, when he described James' voice as "sounding like heartbreak", which is what he said made him break down while performing with James. James' performance here is so supportive and compassionate, which made me respect him so much as both a person and an awesome performer. The combination of their voices here is breathtaking! I would love to see James' perform live! I hope James can come and tour in America, hopefully on the East Coast!
I will. Following him on all social media now so hopefully he comes somewhere near me in the US (ATL)
My grown son had to say goodbye to his father. Your song captured their last moment together. Thank you for your gift of sharing this song and message ❤
I mean who has ever given their friends the mic like he did at the end? He just loved his friends & was cool to share the spotlight. So loving & what a good heart!
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