My dad died unexpectedly in my arms. I watched the light fade from his eyes, trying to revive him. I kept telling him "I love you dad, come back". I hope he heard my final words to him. I wish I had 1 more day. 😢
@waynevanbiezen9869
Жыл бұрын
Sorry for loss from the bottom of heart. From Perth Australia
@Cobalt_Dragon0716
4 ай бұрын
❤
@johnnyappleseed738
3 ай бұрын
I am sure he felt your warmth and love
@dnorfed
3 ай бұрын
I can assure you that your dad heard your voice, sorry that you lost your dad that way, in your arms, that’s gotta hurt big time , that memory
@AnyoneCanChange
3 ай бұрын
Wow I’m so sorry for your loss! I can’t imagine and I hope you find peace asap! God bless
@shpp1
10 ай бұрын
I seen my tough-guy husband break down in tears twice in my life ..day our son left for college... and one afternoon just driving along i-95 when this song came on.. looked me in the face and he said pretty sure my father just sent that to me.. his father had died 2 years prior and this was just a week after our son was born. My husband has since passed also and I can't listen to this song without bawling my eyes out. Beautiful...
@susansuzen1644
3 ай бұрын
I cried over your post ... Blessings
@DeadEyeFoxx
Жыл бұрын
It's been 35 years, and it still gets me every time 😔💙
@Littlebigbot
Жыл бұрын
Yeah 38 for me. There are so many question I still have but the answers are lost to the ages.
@hollycipriani6895
Жыл бұрын
Same here😢
@fridaylong2812
Жыл бұрын
Only 18 years for me, but we lost Mom and Dad 10 weeks apart. We knew she was going to be leaving, but he wasn't even sick. I think her dying broke his heart. This song is hard to listen to...
@quark6766
Жыл бұрын
Same here, every single time.
@PeteHentges
11 ай бұрын
Nearly 20 years since my Dad passed and this track still has me shook to the core
@kareng4658
Жыл бұрын
This is such a beautiful song, it's made me cry for decades. Your dad is still here, no matter what differences you have, call and tell him how much you love him. My dad and I had MANY differences but when he got sick I told him thank you for going to every softball game, every concert, everything when I was a kid. He passed away a week later. Man, I'm so glad I had the chance to tell him. We aren't all that lucky.
@jacobissac
Жыл бұрын
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@michaelasay8587
Жыл бұрын
Glad u had a good Dad...my Dad left me and my sister and moved away with a new woman. I feel sorry for my sister who just wanted a father.
@kareng4658
Жыл бұрын
@@michaelasay8587 I'm so sorry. Yes, we didn't get along but at least he was there.
@michaeldolan9980
Жыл бұрын
So sorry for your loss. I lost both my parents in the last 2 years myself. Like you I had my differences with my Dad but was all forgotten and forgiven as he got older. Dad went before Mum and though they where deforced for years, One day my siblings and I went to visit his grave and my Mother decided she would like to go too. to pay her respects, she liked the cemetery so much that she decided that's where she wanted to go too, and so both my parents are in the same place now. I was much closer to my mom if I'm honest, one of the best lasting memories of our time together was me taking her to the Queen musical "we will rock you" she was a huge Freddie Mercury fan and loved every minute of it
@michaelasay8587
Жыл бұрын
@@michaeldolan9980 I haven't been to any of my families graves...missed my sister's funeral...crazy shit but I'm not going to blame everything on myself anymore...wow, u helped me dude! Are you in that crazy US? I got out 6 years ago, thank God. I'm barely alive over here but I don't thinl of be alive over there. Is Biden dead yet
@user-tn1zl2dk3v
6 күн бұрын
I appreciate this song soooooooo much!!! My mother passed away about 4 yrs ago. My dad passed away just 3 months after. I was born in 1952. ( there was 5 of us kids) We were in a small town in southern Illinois,,,, of 5,200 population. They were like the perfect ‘Leave it to Beaver’ parents of the ‘50’s. During my childhood I never hear them even argue one time!!! Like all kids, I took them for granted! But,,, because of this song I made sure that i told them all that I needed to say to them about how GREAT they were as parents & how proud I was that I was there son!!! Altogether thier family grew to nearly 150 kids, grand, great grand & great-great grand kids,,, before they passed! Thank you,,, Mike and the Mechanics!!!!!!!
@larrymcauley3152
Жыл бұрын
Lost my Dad to alzheimers. I still had his living years to tell him, but he was already gone. He didnt know who any of us were. Mom continued to make chocolate chip cookies every day for him and carry them to the nursing home. He didnt remember her, the absolute live of his life, but the smell of those cookies triggered something in his brain and he would gobble them down like a child. It was Moms link to him even if he couldnt speak.
@jawsparkyfourfive
Жыл бұрын
Thats beautiful!
@user-vv7pj3oh9u
21 сағат бұрын
My Mom passed away also from Alzheimer’s but before that my sister and I visited her every week, after a few years she had no idea who we were, but I made a cassette of the music she always liked, I put the headphones on her and played it, the smile on her face and then she called us by our names! Music solves everything!
@469buck
Жыл бұрын
I can't imagine anyone voicing this other than Paul Carrack. He's just perfect.
@lauriemartin490
Жыл бұрын
My father was a Vietnam Vet who came back broken and angry and he eventually became a violent drunk and my parents got divorced a couple years later. We didn't take PTSD seriously back then, but we never had a chance to rebuild a connection with him because he cut us all off emotionally and financially and we just moved on from him. The couple times I talked to him as an adult, he criticized me and told me he was ashamed of me. I learned of his death when I randomly googled him and found he had passed away years prior. In spite of all of that, I wish I had had an opportunity to thank him for serving our country well and try to forgive him. I harbored hate for him for most of my life and it's taken so long to resolve that within myself. An honest conversation with him would not have changed the past, but it could have healed me much sooner.
@andyjackson304
7 ай бұрын
This was one of my dads favorite songs. He passed away in May of 2022. My dad was 48 when I was born and 88 when he passed, but I feel blessed and cherish the 40 yrs that I got to spend with him.
@reneclayton5421
2 ай бұрын
My dad passed in 91 a year after this song was released, I was 12 at the time. My family sheltered me from seeing him while he fell ill. So it hits hard when he sings the lyrics, 'I wasn't there the morning my father passed away' I miss you daddy❤
@thekingcobra63
Жыл бұрын
I still cannot get through this song without tears since it first came out.
@GrandmasGonnaFlip
Жыл бұрын
My Dad was 32 when he lost to cancer, I was 12. I still miss him daily 51 years later. He was a wonderful man and a perfect human. I never met anyone that had anything but great things to say about him. If ya'll still have your father make sure he knows how much he means to you.
@dalesanders1260
Жыл бұрын
I just posted about losing my dad to cancer when I was 12. He was 30. We have a very similar story. Sorry for your loss, even though it was so long ago.
@leglessinoz
Жыл бұрын
My dad simply didn't make home from work one day. I was 17 and it's nearly 50 years ago. Luckily I had told my parents how I felt about them.
@GrandmasGonnaFlip
Жыл бұрын
very sorry for your loss too, hard losing a parent, especially so young. @@dalesanders1260
@stilettoheelslover
2 ай бұрын
I tear-up every time I hear this now-a-days. I lost my Dad to cancer 8 years ago, and I still miss him every single day. If I had known how quickly he was going to pass, I could have done so much more for him in those last few days. He deserved it. I beg you: treasure every day you have with him, as they are limited.
@gerryhatrick6678
11 ай бұрын
Dad has been gone 19 years. A week before he passed away we did have that deep conversation and it was one of the greatest gifts I ever received. He gifted me with the time to have that talk while he was still alive. Love you dad....miss you.
@danielhughes3677
Жыл бұрын
I love this Song because it reminds of my Dad who died in 93 I was 17 miss you Love you Dad .....till we meet again Someday......
@kirstenwahl4671
11 ай бұрын
I was eight month's pregnant with my dad's first grandson when cancer took him from us at age 65. I wasn't there that morning when he passed away and I did feel his spirit and hear his echo later that year in my newborn son's tears. But luckily, I did get to tell him what I needed to say and I'm so grateful for that. Twenty years later and that new born is a wonderful young man who dad would have been so proud of. Say it! Say the thing you need to say, tell him that you love him while he can still hear it, and say it at every opportunity. To your mom too. None of the quarrels mean anything when you come down to that bottom line, the only thing that matters is that you love one another.
@rlmaz1111
Жыл бұрын
MY Father passed away 5 months ago after a long battle of dementia - I will forever love my wife for pleading for me to make mends with my mom a few weeks before she passed away 6 years ago... with my Father, I was there many many nights by myself at ICU and Hospice just talking to him and seeing in his eyes the hurt and pain of all the lost years we wasted for not seeing eye to on things. I was there along with my 4 brothers when he passed away.. My Brothers and I still do not see eye to eye on many things but I thank them for us all being able to get together for the last few weeks so my dad could see us all in the same room with him. We still have lots of things to sort through, but I made it a point to be there for my father on his last days of life....My wife told me to listen to this song when my mom was passing away.... it opened my eyes and i promised myself to be there for her and for my dad regardless of not seeing eye to eye on religion, family and other critical stuff that happened.... If you have your parents, cherish them, as they will be gone in this cycle of life and you want no regrets..
@nates9029
6 ай бұрын
Sorry for the loss of both your mother and father. Glad you were able to reconcile with your mother before she passed. I hope their memory is a blessing to you.
@davebrownlee8506
Жыл бұрын
My dad died in 2000 suddenly age 60 . Thought I’d have time. Song still can make me cry.
@CharleneRoozRE
Жыл бұрын
This song literally came out the week my Dad passed away. The very first time I heard it was when I was getting dressed for his funeral. It totally wrecked me. Still does, 34 years later. 😢
@tazmayle4934
Жыл бұрын
I lost my dad last summer, so this song hits hard! There is definitely a lot I wish I would have said or done.
@DukeOfChirk
Жыл бұрын
Ditto…… to lung cancer and dementia. Miss him more every single day.
@neilbarber2771
Жыл бұрын
Sorry for both you're losses 🙏
@richardmodglin3900
Жыл бұрын
I'm 62, and my dad is still with us so far. However, this song sobers me right quick as it is a reminder of the inevitable. I realize how blessed I am to have him around for so long. I will be lost when he goes. Great reaction!
@joannbarrow9690
Жыл бұрын
I cried when I listened to this song long before my father died, and now seeing the song's title is all it takes. My father died nearly 20 years ago, and it hurts as much as it did then.
@fredjones7675
Жыл бұрын
lead singer is Paul Carrack ..... had hits with 3 bands (The Living Years, How Long with Ace, and Tempted by the Fruit of Another with Squeeze, plus a single of his own) .... quite a complete body of work for an "unknown"
@marsanchez2500
Жыл бұрын
Those that appreciate music, know exactly who Paul Carrack is, he is a a generational talent!
@leonc.6592
Жыл бұрын
@@marsanchez2500I personally consider Paul as one of the top greatest vocalists of the rock era ever. Along with Lou Gramm from Foreigner.
@davidchapman2213
Жыл бұрын
Cool Running by Mike and the Mechanics with Paul Carrack was great as well.
@Faltor895
Жыл бұрын
@@davidchapman2213Silent Running, fyi
@davidchapman2213
Жыл бұрын
@@Faltor895 My bad. Thank. I think Cool Runnings was a movie. Don’t know why I typed that since I’ve never even seen the movie, lol.
@deanabennett8461
6 ай бұрын
My dad actually loved this song. He was always pure country music. I still miss him after 9 years. 😢
@bridgetmccracken1381
Жыл бұрын
23 years since my Father passed and 37 since my Mother, not a day goes by that I don't miss them and long for the day I will be reunited with them
@jasgem76
Жыл бұрын
My dad died just before Christmas last year. He and i didnt have a great relationship and in his final years I was in constant dilemma as to how much energy to put towards trying to repair that relationship. The damage was not because he did anything wrong, we were just two very different people with very different ways of showing love. This song really speaks to me ❤
@kenhayhurst374
Жыл бұрын
Almost 25 years since my dad passed. We had a great relationship. He, like us all, had faults, but overall was a good man. There is always more that could have been said. Just treasure the good as much as you can.
@irisheyes9808
Жыл бұрын
Lost my dad 40 years ago when I was 4,Wish I had to get to know him 💙
@LiQuiD451
Жыл бұрын
so nostalgic! to me the song has always meant to always tell people you love that you love them before its to late to do so
@joeymcbrayer
Жыл бұрын
My grandfather passed away in an auto accident in 1990. My mom chose this song to be played at his funeral. So, this holds a special meaning to me for that reason.
@sheilavanbuskirk1112
Жыл бұрын
This was played at my father-in-law’s funeral.
@danjmcs
Жыл бұрын
Such a brilliant song and fantastic vocal performance by Paul Carrack. Gets me Every. Time.
@gloriafields1899
Ай бұрын
I grew up in the 60's and 70's. I love this song. It has no much meaning. I knew you would get teary eyed when you heard it. A powerful song !!
@kevinfarrell3121
Жыл бұрын
You said Bacharach correctly. One of the greatest songwriters of the last 70 or so years. He recently passed away
@gazza8127
Жыл бұрын
Right on Sebs, the song has served it's purpose if it motivates the listener to say what needs to be said. Mike & the mechanics is basically Genesis bassist/guitarist Mike Rutherford's solo project. The lead vocalist here is the amazing Paul Carrack, one of Britain's greatest R&B/Soul singers. The original line up also featured another incredible vocalist, Paul Young who sings lead on two other great tracks from their mid 80's debut album: Silent running & All I need is a miracle. Also check out a later little heart warming gem, Beggar on a beach of gold, cheers
@daveloboda1769
Жыл бұрын
One of the most moving songs ever, Paul Carrack's voice is perfect for it.
@deborahdennehy9937
Жыл бұрын
Came out in 1988, written by B A Robertson & Mike Rutherford (white suite & guitar). This chart was hit around the world. I was 28 yrs old when this came out & cried so much. I'm from the UK too. 💝💝💝
@tomwhortan6148
Жыл бұрын
My career suffered because I prioritized being dad, I have zero regrets.
@RobbieBise
Жыл бұрын
I lost my dad a few months ago to complications due to cancer. My dad and I, mostly on my part, had a falling out for over 5 years. He had a hospital visit near where I now live. My husband almost literally pushed me out the door to go visit him. I had only planned on staying long enough to hear how he was and what the doctors were saying. His first words when I came into his room were, " Hey, son. I'm glad you came to see me. I'm sorry I hurt you." All of my defenses were shattered and we spent the next four and a half hours talking about and healing the rift between us. During our conversation, this song came up. My high school choir performed it at my baccalaureate, and it was as clear a memory to him as if it were yesterday. This song has become very special to me since. Thank you for this reaction.
@nates9029
6 ай бұрын
I am so sorry for your loss but am glad that you were able to reconcile with him before he passed. May his memory be a blessing to you.
@danielsimpson9893
Жыл бұрын
So many great songs from this period…Genesis, Sting, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel. All great rabbit holes for you to explore.
@bobbiemarsden4340
Жыл бұрын
The one thing I love about your reactions is that you literally read the words that were written for the songs! I believe you have a beautiful soul❤
@waynejones1054
Жыл бұрын
Paul Carrack - a fantastic singer. The other singer with this band was Paul Young, now sadly deceased. Great reaction.👍👍😊😊
@mufuliramark
Жыл бұрын
I think you’ll find mate that Paul young will be offended that you say he died…..he’s still rockin’ and rollin’
@waynejones1054
Жыл бұрын
@@mufuliramark You're referring to a different Paul Young! The Mike & The Mechanics Paul Young, who formally sang with Sad Cafe, sadly died on 15 July 2000. Great loss.
@mufuliramark
Жыл бұрын
@@waynejones1054 Ooops, my bad. 👍🏻
@waynejones1054
Жыл бұрын
@@mufuliramark It's confused me more than once😄
@cyndianderson7056
5 ай бұрын
I lost my dad a couple of years ago. I lived out of town, and didn't see him that much. We didn't see eye to eye on a lot and I usually felt worse having talked to him, as he was judgy and I never felt good enough. But I loved him. So much. And I regret not seeing him more often. He passed away and I wasn't there and I will die regretting that. Call your dad. Talk to your dad. Tell him you love him. Don't fool yourself thinking you'll talk to him tomorrow. This song just guts me.
@darrenmiller6927
Жыл бұрын
Genesis was jammed pack with super talented people, Mike Rutherford, Phil Collins, and Peter Gabriel - just more of their great solo work.😊
@Coowallsky
Жыл бұрын
Steve Hackett, Tony Banks, Anthony Phillips
@michaelcole3998
8 ай бұрын
This song makes me think about how much ive wanted a better relationship with my Father but also reminds me how important it is that im there for my kids to support them, love them and enjoy being with them.
@paulsharp8359
Жыл бұрын
cared for my father through his cancer he died at home and i was by his side reasuring him i would look after the family. we still think about him and remember the fun and good times.
@tammyparsons5656
Жыл бұрын
You have a beautiful heart, and it's sweet to see the music touch your soul. Your reactions are a blessing ❤
@stellaluna4671
Жыл бұрын
Daddy , I miss you. I saw my Daddy take his last breath. It was painful. But I know that I know I showed him love and respect. A man of honor was he.
@mikekremposky
Жыл бұрын
Lead singer is Paul Carrack… he’s awesome! Sings another song with Mike and the Mechanics called Silent running.. another band called Ace is a song How Long and also another good one he sings is with Squeeze called Tempted
@all4one06
4 ай бұрын
Despite over a quarter of a century, “The Living Years” still bring tears! My day wasn’t the best dad (having left me in my youth only to return when l was an adult.) We didn’t see eye to eye, but during the last 5 years of his life, i helped nurse him and we had a marvelous relationship from then until his death! This song 🎶 isn’t the song to listen to when you’re in sorrow and going through problems (as l am now). God bless you brother! Great review!!!!!
@carlottabrown7388
4 ай бұрын
❤Touching and tears! ALWAYS HAVE LOVED THIS SONG!!
@kimcutts6153
Жыл бұрын
Great reaction. Lead singer is Paul Carrack, hes just great. He was in another group back in the 80s called Ace, the song is "How Long Has This Been Going On", great song too btw. ❤🎼 On a different note....Has anyone ever told you, you look just like Jimmy Fallon? 😮
@mickroser5106
Жыл бұрын
My dad passed away before this song came out. I first heard this song on an episode of Oprah and I immediately wrote a letter to my mum to tell her how much I loved her and appreciated all the things she did for me. It was a cathartic moment and I immediately felt better and my relationship with her was amazing after that. Sadly she passed away , but it gave me comfort that I’d said everything I needed to. I still tear up when I hear it but they’re happy tears. Luv ya.
@markwells6222
3 күн бұрын
my lovely dad passed away 1 month before my son was born always bring tears to my eyes i love this song
@agentooe33AD
6 ай бұрын
Me and my dad were estranged for a very long time. A month, he contacted me out of the blue, saying he was not well and that he had been reading his bible. WE exchanged a few emails, and told him to keep me updated. I just got the call today that he passed away. I've been listening to this song all evening, and wanted to reach out, and tell you and everyone else, forgive your father for whatever he's done, and repent to him for any of the wrongs you've done. You never know when your time is coming. I hope my dad will make it to heaven on the day of judgment, and everyone reading this will come to know and be baptized into Jesus Christ, so that this life is not the end for you. God bless everyone!
@nates9029
6 ай бұрын
So sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my mother when I was 14 so I can certainly empathize with you. Glad you were able to reconnect before he passed. May his memory be a blessing to you.
@mrbumble2986
11 ай бұрын
Beautiful heartfelt reaction Sebs, I don't know anyone who wouldn't be affected by this song the same way as you. Paul Carrack has an amazing voice and nobody could have done this better and the lyrics are just achingly beautiful. The kind of song that makes me wish I'd known my Dad. Thanks for your reaction, it means a lot.
@frank.reilly5510
Жыл бұрын
My father was diagnosed with cancer in 1989. This song was on the radio at the time so I knew about the song and the meaning behind it. We got the phone call from the hospital to come and say our goodbyes. I was aware of the meaning of this song so that night I took the time to share words with my father. I told him how I learn to walk in his shoes . as me and my girlfriend and my daughter got into our car. My girlfriend started the car and the radio came on, this song started from the queue I swear. I cried all the way home. My father passed away that night. Thank you for sharing this.🙏
@tracyjohnson8057
Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh I love this song. It's beautiful and yes that singer was born to sing it. I sing everytime, but not out loud because it always brings me to tears and nobody not even me wants to hear all of that lol.
@quintondees4501
Жыл бұрын
This one is timeless, fantastic song
@donaldbeard6231
Жыл бұрын
My precious father went away in 1970 😢 and i couldn't understand why. He probably had things he couldn't get over and couldn't see anyway out except to take his own life. Today i understand completely because i faced the same thing in my life when i came to a turning point. I prayed for God most high and he answered my prayers and i went to rehab in Tupelo mississpi . Praise God most high I've been clean and sober for 40 years ❤ thank you for your reaction to this beautiful song. It still tugs at the heart whenever i heart it ❤😊
@rayswanson986
Жыл бұрын
I heard the song for the first time two days after my dad passed away on his 57th birthday in 2019. I was driving and this song had me thinking and crying. Someone knew I needed it most at that moment. Great reaction, man. Thank you
@catfishandcoleslaw
Жыл бұрын
One of the purest reactions to this great song on YT. Fantastic job.
@RushfanDave
Жыл бұрын
My father is still alive. We had a great relationship until I was 14 or so. I was selfish and thought he didn't understand what I was going through. I really didn't listen to much of what he said. We distanced somewhat for about 15 years. Not bitter, just distanced. Cordial. Once I had children of my own, I began to understand more from a parent's point of view. I've had a lot of great talks with my dad since then. I've made a lot of apologies (that he says are unnecessary). I can't imagine what it would have been like if he had died before I could tell him that, although I still don't think he was always right, I understand everything now and I wish I had been a better listener then. After all, he always just wanted the best for me. Gonna go call him now...
@mikenastasi8927
Жыл бұрын
Rush is my favorite band
@christinepotter855
Күн бұрын
The most beautiful song ever written
@kennethohnemus3192
Жыл бұрын
I miss my dad every day. But I am fortunate enough to have made my peace with my parents so I got to know them as adults.
@lsmith992
Жыл бұрын
There is so much meaning within this song. That line about the echo within his baby's new tears. Isn't it so wonderful? The singer is Paul Carrack and his voice is so full of soul .
@Faltor895
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it is. Then you watch the current Grammys with a satanic performance and wonder how popular music went from this to that.
@genozuzek7401
11 ай бұрын
My dad is still alive, but he wont talk to me. It eats me up. I spent two decades as a junkie, avoided prison snd death.. and i just wantto say im sorry, and i love him. If you see this dad.. PLEASE... we cant end it like this.
@1719456
8 ай бұрын
I just subscribed to your channel, because I appreciate your introspective style of reacting. Paul Carrack is an underappreciated artist. He has a voice for the ages. Soulful & flawless. I had the great good fortune of sitting at my Father's bedside & telling him what a great Man & Father he was as he drew his last breaths at 93 years old. My brother & I are the Men that we are, because of the Man he was.
@tellyshonestreviews1293
3 ай бұрын
for someone who has listened to this song religiously and had the chance to talk to my father in his living years but failed, I say do it NOW ! I should have called my father and talked to him more. I was planning to see him again with his grandson after 15 years then friggin Covid hit. by that time everything was cleared for travel (17 years), I kept postponing my plans for months til I got the news that my father passed due to a massive stroke. I wasted my chance and opportunity so don't tempt fate. JUST DO IT NOW ! tonight if you have the chance.
@chrisfisher6633
Жыл бұрын
Hi Seb - Chris in the UK here - i love yuor channel as you put so much into it. I am sure you have been told but the singer on Living Years is Paul Carrack - from Yorkshire England - a truly incredible singer and still in his 70's doing it - try an earlier incarnation in ACE called "How Long" - incredible late 70's vocal
@annieo9468
Жыл бұрын
I've seen several 'reaction' vids to this song...and not one of them mention the shared responsibility of communication. The children's voices to begin...then later the 'older' voices...alternating at first...then blending together. A message to both parents and children, to open up the dialogue. This song is pure gold. It has the ability to touch those with good relationships with their parents AND those who don't. It touches us all in one way or another.
@annsteiger3531
Жыл бұрын
Saw them sing this in concert in 1989 or 1990. Such a heartfelt song❤❤
@steveeverett1736
Жыл бұрын
yes, it's a father to son song, more importantly, it's a song that shows how one generation talks to the next.
@kathrynjohnston794
Жыл бұрын
An amazing song and its meaning is timeless
@bonniethompson2019
Жыл бұрын
My dad died in 2020, and I can honestly say he knew in the living years how much I loved him
@richardhoward6564
6 ай бұрын
Hi Seb. My Father passed in 2015, my Mom in 2020. A couple of Years before either of them passed, I wrote them each a personal Letter and Gave it to each of them. I told them how much they each Meant to me, throughout the years, and how blessed I was for having Each of them as my Parents. I did that to show them how grateful I was for them, and perhaps when life was getting them down, they could have My Words and Feelings with them and Read my Words and feel Me, and know My Love for them
@tanyapearcy2524
Жыл бұрын
such a powerful song, gets me everytime
@martinbynion1589
11 ай бұрын
You expressed perfectly the true heart of the emotions that this song invokes, Sebs. Thank you so much
@paulgseymour1376
Жыл бұрын
First notes brought tears to my eyes.
@roosterblood
Жыл бұрын
My father loved this song and myself and him listened to it very often in his car. I think it was a cd. I kept it in my head watching him die over a few days. It really helped me through and reminded me I needed to tell him what I needed to tell him before the end.
@TheBlaster54
Жыл бұрын
Sebs, I lost my dad a couple of years ago. I’m now a dad and a grandfather. Whenever I hear this song tears flow down my face. I greatly miss my dad and my grandfathers. I make it my mission to adhere to their teachings and to endeavor to emulate being the kind of men they were.
@cattsunn
Жыл бұрын
I love Paul's voice. Mike's story is so very relatable.
@danacasey8543
Жыл бұрын
Oh, I'm in tears! I am so glad I had "that conversation" with my dad before he passed. He was my hero and I was always so afraid that I didn't live up to his expectations. He was the strong and silent type (a career US Navy officer and fighter pilot) with a heart of gold. I told him that her was my hero, and he told me that he was proud of me. He's been gone for 14 years and I miss him every day.
@threekidzmom04
Жыл бұрын
66 years old and I cry every time!!
@Eddie-cq9ll
Жыл бұрын
I loved my Dad and miss him so very much since he passed away in 1974. Both he and my mum came from the generation that fought through the Second World War and being born in 1953 I greatly appreciate the sacrifice their whole generation made on our behalf. To me, they are the greatest of all generations.
@gregzerby7168
Жыл бұрын
You have a beautiful spirit bro..I love your honest reactions
@kathyellison332
Жыл бұрын
Always loved this song!
@colingoode3702
Жыл бұрын
I was there when my dad died from asbestosis. I spoke to him hours earlier before he was put into a morphin coma. His last words to me were "we made a good team didn't we"? We did. He was my rock in my early years & I miss miss him so much. 10 years later my mother passed & she missed him even more than I did. Parents are so important role models.
@aeromedical6776
8 ай бұрын
I lost my Father when I was just 33 (he was 59 when he passed). We had a very strained relationship up until I joined the Army at age 23. Our relationship greatly changed at that point (for the better). My regret is that for those last 10 years I was always stationed very far away from my folks and only got to see them once or twice a year. Then, before I knew it, he was gone. I often agonize over the fact that we didn’t get much time in the living years and there is so much I didn’t get to tell him.
@lindaroselevin2191
Жыл бұрын
I haven't heard it for a long time. It is a great song and he sings it beautifully. My Dad and I talked and had a great relationship. I was lucky to have said I love you to him aweek before he died.
@DonnaLWood
Ай бұрын
I saw Mike + Mechanics in 1988 in Warrensburg, Mo. (CMSU). The Escape Club opened up. Mike was also in Genesis.
@wimpieniemann1833
10 ай бұрын
I lost my dad on the 9th of July this year.....this song is exactly how our relationship was...never told him the things I had to say....I have a terrible time forgiving myself....
@rhondaharmon724
Жыл бұрын
My generation of baby boomers come from parents who could not communicate. My husband lived this same scenario with his father who is now gone. My father and I were thick as thieves and he passed in 2019 after living to 90. I lived next door as he began his downhill turn until he passed. My father became my husband’s father and my dad was who my husband mourned. We still mourn his quiet wisdom, but I have his stories taped so we can still hear them. Make peace with your parents is all I can say.
@lisahodges9489
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite songs ever. I’m so glad you found it & appreciate it. ❤
@kerrihennebury7616
7 ай бұрын
I had the opportunity to see my dad the day before he passed away, and I didn’t. It’s a massive regret that nags me to this day. But my dad knew that I loved him and that I was so proud of him. That’s a comfort.
@moonlightsista
Жыл бұрын
One of the best for me. First time heard it when I was younger......chills. This song made me not have regrets when my father passed.
@tonymak9213
11 ай бұрын
Lost my dad almost 30 years ago, and still tear up thinking about the things we might have talked about, but didn't. Maybe if there's an afterlife, we'll catch up then, my only hope.
@marke8323
Жыл бұрын
I used to listen to this song and dread the thought of my father passing and then a few years ago, he died in my arms. Part of me died with him and I miss him every second of every day...
@dalesanders1260
Жыл бұрын
I'm 67. I lost my dad at 12 of Leukemia. At 12 I didn't know anything about expressing your love for your family. I had less than a year and a half with him, since I was raised by an aunt and uncle until my dad asked me to live with him and a step mom at 11. I have three children and the line about the new born baby's tears kills me.
@johndavids4780
Жыл бұрын
It is amazing to me that though it does make logical sense to finally realize in our hearts that everyone actually has feelings, not just you. Man, how lost are we that we aren't so as close as we all could be and should be.
@drh92119
6 ай бұрын
I'm glad my dad and I left no words unsaid. Love my dad so much. This song makes me sad for my son. He needs to hear this song. I've tried reaching out to him to no avail and the sad thing is I don't even know why he hasn't talked to me in 2 years. We were always so close then he got married it it's like I don't exist. I'm his mother!
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