Thee isn't a man walking who, having watched this, isn't in tears. His dad had 1 month to live when he sang this to him. Having donated one kidney, his dad only had one and no match available. The producers wanted to repitch his voice, where it breaks, but James wouldn't let them. All the money made went to veteran's charities. It's good to cry, we love you for it.
@Iron-Waffle
Жыл бұрын
My Mom passed on January 16th, she was 54. She lost consciousness on November 29th 2022, due to an obstruction in her airway. She never woke back up. There was severe brain damage and other complications, I was by her side everyday till she passed. When James says "Don't be afraid, it's my turn to chase the monsters away", everyday doctors told me she wouldn't wake up, I just tried to make her comfortable and let her know she wasn't alone. I realized how hard it might be for a parent to comfort their child, you tell them everything will be ok, when sometimes things aren't ok. You tell them there's no monsters in the closet, but the monsters are in our head, doubt, fear, regret and shame. Don't waste time with your loved ones. Life is short so LOVE them.
@lanaknott5166
Жыл бұрын
Beautifully said...sorry for loss😢
@neilbarber2771
Жыл бұрын
Sorry for you're loss 🙏
@carlamay1384
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your sharing your sad loss of your mother. Bless you.
@karenselnes7915
Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about your mom😢 i just lost my dad 3 weeks ago, its still hard to accept that he is not here anymore😞😢 i never got to say goodbye coz he died suddenly in his sleep and this song hits so hard… i love listening to the song and the lyric and get me to cry coz i think about my dad and that i miss every single day😢 he was going to be 70 this year😢
@aliciacast963
Жыл бұрын
So touching and so sad!
@albarn100
Жыл бұрын
James blunts dad had stage 4 kidney problems functioning at only 11%. This song was made as a eulogy as the thought was it was near his time to go. The up to date report is in 2020 James's dad got a transplant and is thankfully still alive today.
@carlamay1384
Жыл бұрын
His song made his father go in peace and love. How nice.
@gailmckerrow1450
Жыл бұрын
@@carlamay1384his father is still alive
@annettelane
Ай бұрын
This song saved his life a distant relative tested and matched he got a kidney transplant .He previously had donated on of his
@nyneeveanya8861
Жыл бұрын
Never heard that song before. But my God, it touches me and everyone who has ever had to lose a beloved parent. Made me cry.
@carlamay1384
Жыл бұрын
I know it does. I've been listening to it off and on all day. It's nice James is back again. I have always liked his singing. I cried too.
@terryjackson8773
Жыл бұрын
@@carlamay1384 Absolutely agree... I whispered "it's okay... and you can go now" as I held my Dad's hand as he died. He was a most wonderful father. I miss him every day. 💔
@tonimcnamara2806
Жыл бұрын
So emotional. It shook me❤
@johnflynn6140
Жыл бұрын
wow, that is one hell of a powerful song, a statement to a father from the love of a son.
@deborahbarchard5957
Жыл бұрын
It's a shame so many reactors stop this video too soon and miss the end where James' father pats James lightly on the arm. Gets me every time.
@VampireGlam13
Жыл бұрын
Yes I agree made my heart ache to see that. And I wish reactors would wait for it to be over.
@susiebrown5836
Жыл бұрын
No matter..a parent will continue being the parent even when they are in jeopardy
@DEWDLES
Жыл бұрын
Me too 😢❤
@ardentynekent2099
Жыл бұрын
I've only seen one person watch through to the end -- and that was a mistake. What I've seen a lot is "tough guys" who, for whatever reason, don't like James or his music. So they just don't react. I guess they're immortal.
@carlamay1384
Жыл бұрын
I notice all those little things. Sure knows how to share his true feelings to us.
@jennywren7822
Жыл бұрын
Both James and his father were high ranking officers in the British army, James a Captain in the tank division and his father a Colonel, James actually saw action in Kosovo. Yes his father was terminally ill here, he only had one kidney, and it was failing, after being a live donor himself, when James was told, he wrote this song. You can see how close they were, by the tears, no acting, its all real. As the comment below after this video was released a distant cousin came forward, and unbelievably with the same name Charles Blount, was tested and a match, James and his siblings weren't, his father was on the donor waiting list but really there was no hope, both Charles's are very brave men, the operations were done and his father is still alive. James changed his name to Blunt when he started his singing career because he thought Blount was too posh. You missed the end where his father pats him on his arm. Well done ❤
@juliaforsyth8332
Жыл бұрын
Blount family with many generations of military doings. A lot of Blounts figured in British history.
@carlamay1384
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing that with us.
@allycatspreparedlife5313
Жыл бұрын
His dad rubbing his arm and soothing his thumb overs James arm gets me.
@tonimcnamara2806
Жыл бұрын
What a great voice. Love all his songs.
@johnathonandrew8952
Жыл бұрын
James actually prevented WW3. While on a mission in Kosovo he was ordered to take back an airport from the Russians by an American Officer. He refused and it was then acknowledged by a senior British Officer that he made the right decision as it prevented WW3
@madlcraftzandina
Жыл бұрын
For me his father’s reaction touched me more. Very subtle but really touching.A little shaken head, pats on the arm ,like saying everything will be fine son
@dawncochrane1898
Жыл бұрын
Yup yup yup and we're all crying with you! Great reaction, honest and raw. First time I watched it I felt sucker punched like I had the breath knocked out of me!! It's truly one of the most beautiful, loving, tender (and I might add "deceptive") songs I have ever heard. Deceptive because with the title "Monsters" you cue it up wondering what the heck this song is about?! But no one, no one, no one could ever have guessed the gut-wrenching depth of emotion that this songs brings about. Well-done James Blunt. Well-done.
@carlamay1384
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I can say it's been on my mind all day. I thought of my father too and other loved ones. It's ok at cry.
@MrEvenStranger
Жыл бұрын
I listened to this song for the first time yesterday and it destroyed me! I bawled, blubbered - you know, real ugly crying. Great song!
@fluoxetoon
Жыл бұрын
I first heard him sing this for the Festival of Remembrance concert in 2019, and I cried so much. Since childhood, my biggest fear was my dad dying. If I'd known back then that I'd actually lose him just over 3 years later, I'd turn off the TV and go and hug him and never let go. I still listen to this song sometimes and have a good cry, it just hurts so much more now.
@debbie5290
Жыл бұрын
This Man is Absolutely Amazing. I've listened over and over and over, cry everytime. I'm a woman. My dad is still with me. But to hear a son do this, kills me.
@lunaumbra
Жыл бұрын
That was beautiful. That transition from being a child and then when parents get old you take on the parental role. If we're lucky, our parents looked after us and when they become frail we look after them. Great song! ❤
@LadyBeeV
Жыл бұрын
My God how touching, this song brings up so many memories for me. I lost my beloved grandmother 31 years ago of breast cancer however she had it 15yrs before she told me or sort any treatment and yes that broke me because she raised me. Grandma was not only my grandmother but my friend as well she was my mother and for me, this song reflects her in every way. This is such a beautiful song. It's been 31 years since my precious grandmother passed but it still feels and at times as if it was yesterday. Rest Easy Grandma❤❤. Forever Loved and never forgotten.
@pcankar
Жыл бұрын
So raw and pure. So real and touching.
@debbers
Жыл бұрын
I love seeing grown men cry and watching men react to this video brings it on nearly every single time! I love seeing men cry because it shows they are human and have feelings! Great reaction fellas! This was my first time sitting in with you today and I want to thank you for allowing me to do that, it's not easy having folks watch you at your most vulnerable but you guys did it so well!
@debbers
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the heart fellas!
@juneweyman8482
Жыл бұрын
Morning, James was in House Hold Calvary with my husband in Hydepark Barracks london, we hade a high-rise living quarters in the barracks, he was a captain, all our husbands hansome, but James was so good looking us wives struggled not kip knapp him lol. I was the Cornels photographer, I have hanging in our lounge a photo of the full regiment on our Late Queen golden jubilee that i took, even though thier was a top photograper mine was the best.because so many soldiers, you can see all the faces in my photo and James is in front row, I'm so proud of what I achieved that day my heart burst with pride of these brave men. There will never be a photo like mine ever again, mine was done with pure passion and pride of our men. I have a spare incase someday to have framed like mine with the sqaudrens cap badge and the regiments.
@guildfly51
Жыл бұрын
God i remember this one. Brings me to tears every time
@gottabeemee
Жыл бұрын
Two reactors, one honest & brave in his masculinity to let his feelings take front row center... Thank you for your honesty and sincerity... And weren't ashamed at all to spill a few tears .. as for the other .. all he could do was laugh it off nervously... This song was filled with angst and pain... Impressive indeed, and he faced the camera & shared his love for his father.... Beautiful lyrics...
@carlamay1384
Жыл бұрын
it's not bad to cry when you feel pain. That means you have a kind heart.
@Dickneeds
Жыл бұрын
First time hearing this song. So emotional. I just lost my wife of 51 yrs last Nov. Just changing a few words in the lyrics it fit her and I perfectly. James Blunt is wonderful.
@kaylariad
Жыл бұрын
The lyrics say 'I'm not your son, your 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'. "It's an incredibly emotional song and one that tells him he's much more than just a father - he's my friend and I love him dearly," Blunt said.Feb 4, 2020
@jeanniecooper7390
Жыл бұрын
That's a wicket song 😢 wow, powerful. That's what it all comes down to. I 24yr when daddy with cancer, and wanted me to stay with him until he went each night. I wanted to go out, but stayed,! Daddy never left me alone until he died, I wish I had more time, he chased all the monsters the away, he kept me safe 💔
@carlamay1384
Жыл бұрын
Just reading what you wrote made me want to cry. This young man has a way to touch a person's heart. I remember first seeing him years ago on TV Like him then as I do now.
@kendrabutler3670
Жыл бұрын
Thats a very DEEP SONG!!! I CRY EVERY TIME I PLAY IR
@endlessrage4062
Жыл бұрын
It’s so apparent towards the end that James can’t hold on looking at his dad…. He probably knew he’d just break down and not be able to finish. Breaks my heart every time, especially after loosing my old man 2 years ago…..
@susanbehlke6164
Жыл бұрын
Beyond beautiful....it touches every nerve... Thank you.
@angiehay4938
Жыл бұрын
I'm sitting here crying and wiping my tears away. That was so heart felt....
@KarlaWright-u5l
Жыл бұрын
❤ such a beautiful song . I’ve played it over and over. and I cry every single time I listen to it. and James has such a beautiful voice.❤😢
@deborahsboone
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@joanhall365
Жыл бұрын
Love this song ❤️ my goodness no one can sing like him
@roguemerlin1969
Жыл бұрын
\o/ That was his father who had stage 4 kidney disease. Everyone on the studio was crying and his father looked around and asked why they were crying, that he was still here.
@maryfisher8732
Жыл бұрын
Omg...what a song....im a blubbering wreck listening to it...
@ralphey8189
Жыл бұрын
Powerful!! God has blessed me with a father and He has blessed us both with everything in between my birth and his passing which makes life so rich. This song breaks my heart too, and I've lived the sentiments.....i know your mistakes and you know mine...there's no more need to forgive and no need to forget. When my dad lay dying, i held his hand knowing it wouldnt be long before his strength was gone and he breathed his last. I remember cherishing the warmth of his hand, knowing it was the last of his own body's heat. My dad was a great man....not perfect and complete with flaws that are inconsequential now....yet he was a great man.
@joannehaskew5398
Жыл бұрын
Today I heard this for the first time.......its gut wrenching .😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪 I miss my Dad so much even though it's been 24years .
@simonerizzo3584
Жыл бұрын
I always loved James blunt and his songs I never heard this one and I will never forget to day exactly the date 15th June that is the fitht year that my father has passed away so dear dad in heaven I like to dedicate this song to you such abutiful song dedicated to a special father like you 😢❤
@juliahenry5878
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful so touching
@ellenpalmer8571
Жыл бұрын
I had never heard this song before American Idol. Now I have listened to it many times. It always makes me feel teary and think of my father.. I miss him all the time. Thank you to Tonge for introducing it to me. And especially thank you James Blunt for writing it and singing it so beautifully.
@sassykaren7587
Жыл бұрын
WoW what a powerful, and emotional song. This really pulled at my heart strings! 😢
@TinaBerghermtrueblood
Жыл бұрын
Bless this song ! I'm still crying 😢
@deborahd7321
Жыл бұрын
This song is soooooo brilliantly written, and bringing out your emotions is so profoundly meaningful to us all.❤ I lost my beautiful dad nearly 25years ago and it only takes a thought or a song to make me cry for him. Thankyou James from an ex soldier to another ex soldier.
@sueferguson7288
Жыл бұрын
OMG....brought tears to my eyes!!!
@michaelflascher360
Жыл бұрын
For the one I lost, miss you old man. See you soon.
@paulamaggard6499
Жыл бұрын
His father was dying (stage 3 or 4 renal failure) & they hadn’t been able to find a donor. Through the release of this song (awareness), a donor was found & he’s doing well now. (Note: someone stated he is back to not doing so well.)
@jeffstevens4262
Жыл бұрын
Actually, no he isn't. Apparently he's not doing quite so well these days. His kidney is functioning at around 11%, which is quite a dangerously low level.
@Spaghatee
Жыл бұрын
It was actually a distant relative that saw the video and came forward to donate.
@rosiered3403
Жыл бұрын
@@jeffstevens4262 I was so happy thinking he was doing well 😪
@ferrisulf
Жыл бұрын
@@jeffstevens4262 Ah man, I'm so sorry to hear that
@PrinceRagus
Жыл бұрын
@@Spaghatee not true kzitem.info/news/bejne/speZ2ZqesqZ4ZmU
@DomRivers67
Жыл бұрын
Remember people that grief is the price of love, you wouldn't want to NOT have grief....because it would mean you didn't have the love....and you did, and wouldn't have it any other way would you.
@susanbischoff2559
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for being such Beautiful Men. It’s so refreshing to see Real Men show their emotions! God Bless You Both!!!
@laurelpowell5471
Жыл бұрын
Oh My God. Tears following. So touching.
@KookyxTaco
Жыл бұрын
First things first... I have a very deep respect for you guys to do the things you love and show the world that you can NEVER be to old to show your younger and softer side. As a man of 28 short years this song destroyed me. I have no relationship with my Father but the man I call Dad is amazing. I will show him this and it's because of you. Thank you both from the bottom of my heart and thank God i stumbled onto this video. P.S. I broke at the first chorus... Couldn't help it.
@OldMenPlayGames
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Zachary. It really does mean a lot.
@ninaanns7226
Жыл бұрын
Simply beautiful 💕
@petenicholson1623
Жыл бұрын
very emotional song, got me in the feels!!
@AngelaPirone-q4p
Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness, I can listen to James 24 hours a day seven days a week and never get tired of his voice. I can’t say that about any other artist out there. He has such a beautifully unusual voice, and I love it and I love him. God bless you.♥️
@karatekai6384
24 күн бұрын
Oh that was 🥲sad , honest and beautiful. 😍
@williamburdon6993
Жыл бұрын
Everyone should start their day out with a song like this, that reminds us of the wonderfulness yet frailty ,of life and our loved ones. I think we would be better for it.
@ninjahaz0180
6 ай бұрын
I've never heard this song before, absolutely wrecked me
@michellespencer8838
Жыл бұрын
This hit me so hard my mother faught pancreatic cancer becuz she worried about me and we didn't have a good relationship I loved her but I the end the hardest thing I'm my life was when I front of my sister's she pulled me in and said Michelle I wanna die 😢😢I was so dumbstruck all I could say was mom you do what you have to do we'll be ok we're adults that was a horrible thing I hated her for so long doing that to me but in the end almost 30 yrs later I understand she wanted to know I forgave her and I'd be ok 😢😢😢😢😢rest in peace mom I miss you 😩🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🕊️🕊️🕊️
@thewealduk9802
Жыл бұрын
Bless you.
@yzahavana2435
Жыл бұрын
I couldn't hold up my tears 😭 its really touchable,,i love this song,hope got an fully HD MUSIC VIDEO PLEASE
@victorr460
Жыл бұрын
Both Blunt and his father served in the military and when James's was sent to Kosovo it has been reported that when his father said goodbye, his dad said, "you are not my son and I am not your father, we are just two grown men saying goodbye ".
@faithaudreyparas6937
Жыл бұрын
We can see the love and respect to his father. ❤️👍
@eileenmcgahan5917
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Made me cry so much it's so beautiful your dad must be so proud. God bless you James and may your dad RIP 💔
@GodofIsrael70x7
Жыл бұрын
This song of James is so powerful😢
@laurenurban3942
Жыл бұрын
Never heard this before. It’s very nice.
@BobBob-hr5be
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely wonderful song.
@kathykeeley352
Жыл бұрын
Real feelings about a child trying to reassure an adult.
@janecourtenay3676
Жыл бұрын
This blows my mind! ❤❤❤
@evelynodwyer9567
Жыл бұрын
I wish the passing of my mum could have been the same with these sentiments played out 😢 So much left unsaid.
@FluffyChaosSheep
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the amazing reaction video
@jeridougherty2044
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful ❤❤❤
@passionfruitprincess
Жыл бұрын
It broke me too, Blubbered like a baby. But it's because I don't have a loving nurturing father & really wish I had a normal father. The one I have isn't.
@1000silverplatinum
Жыл бұрын
It’s my song tht I relate too as my so an his father love this song as I know how my so feels
@DH-.
Жыл бұрын
Tear jerking song of the century is mustard man - CKY
@darachoco
Жыл бұрын
Good song and makes me feel sad. Rest in love dad❤
@trenthaskins3435
Жыл бұрын
I lost my son December of 2021.....man..this got me.
@donnaricardo2109
Жыл бұрын
I was brought up with Simon and Garfunkel, I loved the original Sounds of Silence. However when I saw and heard Disturbeds remake I was in awe, I literally cried, it was stunning
@RobynLocke-t8t
Жыл бұрын
My god that is enormously great ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@brianpierson1322
Жыл бұрын
If you don't shed a tear you're not human.
@wesmatron
Жыл бұрын
James Blunt repeatedly kicks me in the feels so hard.
@johnstobbs9835
Жыл бұрын
Every time I listin to this song it makes me so sad. My sister died of cancer and now I have it but I won’t let this beat me with songs like this 😂😂 this keep me fighting
@jackiedoocey8798
Жыл бұрын
I heard this song when we were parting with a loved one he's son played this song to help him past with ease as past he did rest in peace Dennis O Leary
@tm13tube
Жыл бұрын
I Am Tong sang this on the voice. His father died two months earlier.
@jimmysimms2399
Жыл бұрын
Thank you guys for not talking over the beautiful song.
@Johnboy-jx9fz
Жыл бұрын
I just listen to the song and that truly broke me miss u dad yr loving son
@kendrabutler3670
Жыл бұрын
I get it!!! Im gonna replay it❤
@carlamay1384
Жыл бұрын
James Blunt, he sure knows how to sing from his heart.
@milagroswilliams6211
Жыл бұрын
omg, this made me cry..
@johncharley9791
Жыл бұрын
Such a moving song at the final moment of a strongly connected relationship, but I never had that treasured connection between father and son, I never knew him, who he was or what he was about, equally he knew nothing about me either, we were so far apart. I got on with life, joined the armed forces and created a new life. But wished I had that close connection and have said goodbye in a similar way but sadly that was just never going to happen..
@mermaidsoul
Жыл бұрын
Oh Lloyd watching u all i wanted to do was give u a hug! U broke my heart! But instead i liked and subscribed for y'all❤
@lillybee2877
Жыл бұрын
My dad was like that.he never really talked about the war and what he went though
@sandraford1926
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely a lovely song tares at the heart ♥
@lindacaudill3043
Жыл бұрын
Heart touching ❤
@joannephillips3557
Жыл бұрын
Jesus, been almost 3years since my Dad died, I never said goodbye and have carried that guilt, and have not truly wept for a man I never felt worthy of being his child, and now I am gutted...cos my pride kept me from the best Dad and I threw away my last chance to tell him I loved him, and ask him to forgive my foolish pride... I don’t think I will ever forgive myself that! I miss him so much...
@williamsillivent6859
Жыл бұрын
I haven't seen my dad in 20yrs.and I probably won't before he? But who knows what God has in-store for us?
@kathypilchman3657
Жыл бұрын
Oh good God this song Wow wow
@MsPunky001
Жыл бұрын
Story is he wrote this to his father when he was dying of kidney failure, then he came back as a match and gave him a kidney.
@buddybarnes9804
Жыл бұрын
Love cannot ever sing any better 4:52
@raoSENSEI
Жыл бұрын
you fucking genius...James Blunt...
@fahrifz1882
Жыл бұрын
best duo!
@iammatteonino
Жыл бұрын
It’s weary hart break song.just a beautiful
@brianallen2857
2 ай бұрын
Brilliant song very close to hart
@debbievillanueva977
Жыл бұрын
Remembering my mother😢😢😢😢
@kendrabutler3670
Жыл бұрын
I canstop crying
@aliciagogue9091
Жыл бұрын
Wow my uncle jose Quitugua Guam military heaven pray ilu him reapect to god pray beautiful yr voice song yay ❤ cry him.
@carolynmurtaza1180
Жыл бұрын
This was done in 1 take, no auto fills....nothing. Everyone behind the camera were crying at the end.
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