It was a therapy session! First time hearing Monsters by James Blunt

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    A very emotional song, Monsters by James Blunt is about his father who was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney disease. Burch shares his emotional connections with this video and loss of his father and mother. Visit @JamesBlunt #jamesblunt #cancer #monsters #reaction
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  • @flickeringboxofficial
    @flickeringboxofficial  Před 7 měsíci +15

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    • @JG-fv9bv
      @JG-fv9bv Před 7 měsíci +2

      Try ..... James Blunt. ."No Bravery"

    • @PrimoDaGho5t
      @PrimoDaGho5t Před 7 měsíci +1

      Iam Tongi sang it in the audition to American idol and went on to win

    • @Barriecarp
      @Barriecarp Před 2 měsíci

      1​@@JG-fv9bv

    • @GaryG1974
      @GaryG1974 Před 2 měsíci +2

      WOW!!! Do not apologise for being real!!! You were so right!!! Never say goodbye! Always say, "I love you" or "bye for now" or "speak to you later", but NEVER "goodbye"!!! ♥

  • @denisbryce8746
    @denisbryce8746 Před 4 měsíci +1

    None of the direct family were compatible for a transplant, but, with the popularity of this song & the publicity of this song brought an unexpected twist when a distant cousin (Charles Blount) the same name as James Blunt's Father, came forward & was a compatible match for Charles & he is now living comfortably at home with his wife (James Mum). Also, after the recording of this video, Almost all the crew were in tears & sobbing. In his typical English Stiff Upper Lip attitude, Charlies said, why all the tears, I'm still here. Haha

  • @lifeavoidit
    @lifeavoidit Před 7 dny +2

    The fact that they did not react to the whole video says a lot. I was in tears after the first verse.

  • @jeffstevens4262
    @jeffstevens4262 Před 7 měsíci +427

    James and his father were both officers in the British military, and despite being very close, were never overtly emotional with each other, and when this amazing video was made, James's father had only recently been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney disease, so this video ( done in one take) was a very tough one for James to complete, and we can see the slight wavering of his voice on occasion. He refused to use 'Auto Tune' because he wanted everything to be 100% real and genuine. I heard he donated every penny of his royalties of this song to the brilliant UK charity' Help For Heroes' who do so much great work for ex-servicemen & women, which was a lovely thing to do. God bless him. ❤ 👍 🙋‍♂

    • @TLTSofit
      @TLTSofit Před 7 měsíci +10

      wow, thank you for that. it sure adds so much value to the story/video blessings

    • @cindyl4325
      @cindyl4325 Před 6 měsíci +6

      I read that the reason behind the lyrics is that when James went off to the military his father, who as you said was not overtly emotional and didn’t want an emotional goodbye, said “you’re not my son, I’m not your father, we’re just two grown men saying goodbye “….so this was his turn to say goodbye and he said the same.

    • @jackerz91
      @jackerz91 Před 5 měsíci +1

      What a legend

    • @Ouichef21
      @Ouichef21 Před 4 měsíci +1

    • @jjkcharlie
      @jjkcharlie Před 4 měsíci

      SAS

  • @docholliday5439
    @docholliday5439 Před 5 měsíci +5

    James father had donated a kidney in the past so he only had one kidney. His father had a rare blood type and they where having no luck finding a match for him. There is good news though. After the video was released his father found a donor match and he is alive today... Miracles do happen! 🙏🤠🌵🌵🌵🇺🇲

  • @Lb_Collects
    @Lb_Collects Před 3 měsíci +40

    It's honestly the phrase "It's my turn, to chase the monsters away" that get's me. Like a full circle of life moment, where your dad looks after you, scaring the monsters away under your bed.
    To the sad realisation that your dying father is probably terrified of the darkness, the unknown... the monsters. And it's your turn to make him feel secutre, and chase the monsters away.

    • @texasnewt
      @texasnewt Před 2 měsíci +1

      Aye.

    • @logical1510
      @logical1510 Před měsícem

      That, as well as the cycle where you, the son, may be in a situation where you're going to chase the monsters away for the children of your own. This song is so sad, yet it celebrates life and death in a beautiful way.

  • @AriaOnEdge
    @AriaOnEdge Před 7 měsíci +103

    That part "I'm not your son, you're not my father, we're just 2 grown men saying goodbye" was terrible. i'm already in tears

    • @flickeringboxofficial
      @flickeringboxofficial  Před 7 měsíci +13

      Everytime it gets me

    • @sk0nz
      @sk0nz Před 7 měsíci +14

      Think thats what they said too each other when they went off to military duty.

  • @williamoreilly5836
    @williamoreilly5836 Před 7 měsíci +4

    james blunt is such a misunderstood artist and should be so much more recognized. Youre beautiful is a great one too

  • @Willee64
    @Willee64 Před 7 měsíci +349

    I lost my wife of 37 years in July to vascular dementia. Watching her decline over her last 3 years didn't make it any easier for me. I was holding her hand and watched her take her last breath. I got to say goodbye.

    • @williamyates694
      @williamyates694 Před 7 měsíci +13

      Be thankful for that time. I had to work for the bills and missed her her last breath. Not saying the pain is different. But I will ALWAYS feel bad that I wasn't there at the last moment. I hope your doing well.

    • @powermedal3578
      @powermedal3578 Před 7 měsíci +8

      I'm so sorry you lost your wife, and my heart goes out to you.
      *One beautiful and perfect fine day, when everything is just right, you'll see her again ...

    • @Willee64
      @Willee64 Před 7 měsíci +4

      ​@@williamyates694Thank you!

    • @Willee64
      @Willee64 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@powermedal3578Thank you!

    • @johnhurtme
      @johnhurtme Před 7 měsíci +5

      My mother and father were married for 38 when her dementia convinced her that he was leaving, he wasn't and she filed for divorce, two years later I moved in to take care of her. For 7 long lears I had to witness it rob her of everything she was. My devout Catholic mother that I was grown before I heard her say more than $#!+ and damn in my life, on the morning she passed (the 16th of this month will be 4 years ago) she called me a goddambed son of a b!+ch for getting her out of bed. May you find comfort and solace. It is a cruel disease to recover from even being near

  • @brikke_lars
    @brikke_lars Před 23 dny

    Your dad seems like a really kind man. ❤️😊

  • @KR-is8dz
    @KR-is8dz Před 6 měsíci +2

    Good news a distant cousin came forward and it was a kidney match for his dad . He survived .🙌🏻

  • @anitaherbert1037
    @anitaherbert1037 Před 5 měsíci +2

    It's a relief to know this song helped saved James dad's life. A relative saw the song and donated his kidney.

  • @FuzWuz64
    @FuzWuz64 Před 29 dny

    My dad's been gone for 5 years and this song makes me cry every time 😢 mom is 91 now and I have become her monster chaser.

  • @johnhignett7707
    @johnhignett7707 Před 7 měsíci +2

    His Dad had already donated a kidney himself. following this a Kidney donor was found for his dad, and also found out the kidney doner was a distant relative. during this recording of this everyone was crying but except his Dad. the transplant worked and his Dad is still alive.

  • @dylanqioniwasa
    @dylanqioniwasa Před 2 měsíci +2

    Talking about passed loved ones; my Nan never forgot who I was, even though she forgot others in our family, my Nan never forgot who I was! ❤

  • @STANSTAN42
    @STANSTAN42 Před měsícem +2

    My dad passed away awhile back but I cry Everytime I hear this song because it puts me right back at hospice.

  • @jimbailey1261
    @jimbailey1261 Před 5 měsíci +18

    My mom lasted a long time after a stroke, 11 years actually and she passed in her sleep in 2015. Towards the end she needed help walking, standing and eating. One day I was helping her back into bed. I picked her up (she was about 80 lbs. at this point) and asked if she wanted to dance. She chuckled a little and weakly said "We can dance tomorrow". I laid her down and covered her with her blanket, told her I love you and she said it back. Those were her last words to me. I cry more telling that story than I did when she passed. I knew it was coming to that and I was just so relieved that she was no longer in any pain and struggling every day just to see tomorrow. She was a very proud woman and I know she felt ashamed for needing the help to do things that she used to do herself. I always reassured her that it was my turn to take care of her. I don't wish upon anyone to watch their parents slowly pass BUT it was the biggest honor in my life to help her when she needed it the most. Love your parents and love each other. Tell them you love them.

    • @rocknroll20024
      @rocknroll20024 Před 3 měsíci +1

      You'll see her again someday and you'll dance with her again. I'm sorry about your loss

    • @MNW0705
      @MNW0705 Před měsícem

      😢😢😢

    • @janewestcountry5131
      @janewestcountry5131 Před měsícem

      The love between you and your mum shines through...what a great relationship you had....hugs my friend from across the pond...❤

  • @eriklewis791
    @eriklewis791 Před 7 měsíci +2

    My parents died suddenly, within 1 day of each other while I was in the Army. I never got to say goodbye, I'm sorry, I love you, I'll miss you. Say it all, often.

  • @lokolad3541
    @lokolad3541 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Burch - Don't Ever be Sorry for showing your True Emotions. You are a real, genuine good Man.
    👊💛👍

  • @user-tw5xd7ny1y
    @user-tw5xd7ny1y Před 7 měsíci

    Dean Lewis's How do I Say Goodbye, is another tear jerker

  • @metalmark1214
    @metalmark1214 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Alexis reminded me of the saying "Don't let the sun go down on your anger" ie resolve your issues with someone because it might be too late without you knowing it.

  • @richardnadin
    @richardnadin Před 4 měsíci +1

    Don't ever apologise for showing your emotions. It's good to talk and remember

  • @RodRuth
    @RodRuth Před měsícem +3

    Excellent reaction folks...Thank you...Well done.

  • @nickwhite5119
    @nickwhite5119 Před 5 měsíci +1

    One of the world most powerful songs.

  • @angrygrim1394
    @angrygrim1394 Před 3 měsíci

    I lost my Dad young at 16... And most of my family through out the years.. Life hasn't been the same.. No more family parties.. etc it never gets easy....

  • @Danny_R_
    @Danny_R_ Před 7 měsíci +152

    When this video was released his dad as you know was dying of stage 4 kidney disease. So you can live with only one kidney but his dad had already donated one of his kidney and only had one kidney left.
    A distant cousin saw this video and reached out to the family. he got tested and tested positive to be a donor to James blunts dad.
    He got transplant and his dad is now alive and well.
    Amazing!
    Such a powerful song. Gets me every time..

    • @thesweetone8968
      @thesweetone8968 Před 7 měsíci +4

      I lost my Dad in 2010. I have never listened to this song without crying. And I miss him as much today as I did the day he passed.

    • @Danny_R_
      @Danny_R_ Před 7 měsíci +3

      @@thesweetone8968 Im sorry to hear that ♥ Thankfully i still have my dad around but I'm dreading the day its time..
      I did lose my best friend in 2011 and recently lost my grandmother.. I miss them.
      Haven't listened to this song without at least getting teary eyed. Also seeing James blunt like that is heartbreaking. Their is just so much emotion in this song.
      There are not many songs that make me feel like this or even cry. Only song i can think of is 2 pacs - Dear mama.

    • @thesweetone8968
      @thesweetone8968 Před 7 měsíci +3

      @Danny_R_ thank you for those kind words. I don't envy you having to face that sad day. Make the most of the time you have left. Prayers for you.

    • @Danny_R_
      @Danny_R_ Před 7 měsíci +3

      @@thesweetone8968 Yea After my grandmother passed (Grandad passed 7 years ago.) so my dad lost both his parents.. Since then i been trying to spend extra time with him. I now also live like 3 min drive from him so its easy to visit.
      My mom on the other hand lives pretty far from here and i don't see her as much as i want. But she is looking for a new place thats closer to me. So im very happy about that.

    • @eileenbaran7040
      @eileenbaran7040 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Yes so true all of what you said.

  • @SeuraRei
    @SeuraRei Před měsícem +1

    I honestly cry ever since the very first time I heard this song,😢❤ it's really amazing how it's sang and the emotions real,I could feel and feel everything and it's meaning❤.

  • @eddyowens7746
    @eddyowens7746 Před 7 měsíci +4

    I lost my wife 9 years ago this coming July I find her in the kitchen floor she had a massive heart attack she was 50 years old. That was the hardest loss I have ever experienced in my life. And still today I have never recovered from that.

  • @rosemariediamond5948
    @rosemariediamond5948 Před 7 měsíci +29

    The phrase he says about “I’m not your son, your not my father , we’re just two grown men saying goodbye “ is something his dad used to say to him whenever he left when he went away for his military service. A very emotional song and reaction

  • @user-gr7ik1pu6y
    @user-gr7ik1pu6y Před 7 měsíci +4

    Wow what a great reaction and song i lost the love i my life and my unborn duoghter couse of a drunk driver never got to say goodbye its hard still hurts

  • @user-wn8mg2jh1d
    @user-wn8mg2jh1d Před 7 měsíci +2

    Dang EVERYTIME . Thanks Guys

  • @lokolad3541
    @lokolad3541 Před 7 měsíci +1

    James Blunt's newest song 'The Girl That Never Was' will break your heart. 😢

  • @womanhearmeroar601
    @womanhearmeroar601 Před 17 dny

    My first time hearing this, bawling my eyes out

  • @janewestcountry5131
    @janewestcountry5131 Před měsícem

    So many stories of heartbreak and loss. 😢 💔...I lost my own dad and then my mother 6 months later. It took me a long, long time to find any sort of peace. I did find peace but that doesn't stop me from missing them dreadfully. 😢

  • @Paul-fq4mm
    @Paul-fq4mm Před 4 měsíci

    I raise my son on my own he just turned 13 and I love him more than life itself. I heard this and balled I hate to have to leave him behind one day. I hope if nothing else in the world we get to be together again.

  • @DAMHoo
    @DAMHoo Před 7 měsíci +55

    Trust me guys I cried like a baby watching this. Hits home

  • @coreywheatcroft1374
    @coreywheatcroft1374 Před 7 měsíci +6

    I lost my old man at 12 due to kidney failure I'm 25 now. There's not a single song that compares to this.. can't wait to catch up again 🤘🏻🤘🏻 until then please rest easy

  • @marcsegarra3102
    @marcsegarra3102 Před 3 měsíci

    Grateful my dad is still here I became my dads primary caregiver after he got diagnosed with dementia tho i never had a great relationship with him during my teens i managed to repair it when i became an adult im not ready to say goodbye when that day come or when the dementia fully takes over this song made want to spend every day with him and continue to make him proud

  • @aprilphillips3404
    @aprilphillips3404 Před 7 měsíci +53

    It was on American Idol. Iam Tongi sung this song for his audition AND, I believe the finale he also sung the song again, only with James Blunt the songwriter. That was a tearjerker for the whole audience as well as the judges were all in tears.

    • @christopherderoy3153
      @christopherderoy3153 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Iam actually lost his father to Kidney disease and James dad made it. The finale performance where Iam performs with James is one of the best live performances I’ve seen. Iam lost it and James had to sing him through and “be there” for him. It was very emotional. I’d advise a watch

  • @duncanwyer2460
    @duncanwyer2460 Před 7 měsíci +1

    🇬🇧 Norfolk reports for duty two great soldiers from my home county met them both , his song carry you home also hits home.
    A few seconds more and you would have seen his dad pat his arm
    This was done in one take and at the end the whole crew were in tears his dad said what’s wrong I’m still here ! Military upbringing and stiff upper lip .

  • @DRKHEART13
    @DRKHEART13 Před 3 měsíci

    I listen to this song and it hits me from the other direction. My father died in 2004 but we did not have a good relationship. This song hits me in the fact that I hope I have done a good enough father to my son that he will feel this way when it is my time.

  • @cb-lk7jo
    @cb-lk7jo Před 7 měsíci

    😢lost both my parents within a year of each other..such a beautiful song

  • @Timoeltejano
    @Timoeltejano Před 7 měsíci

    Warren Zevon "Keep Me In Your Heart."
    It gets he every time. He knew he was dying and wrote this song

  • @wingandhog
    @wingandhog Před 5 měsíci +1

    My dad who was a Korean and Vietnam War veteran passed away from pancreatic cancer nearly 3 years ago. We watched a vibrant, strong man who loved every minute of his life, waste away and die. We never knew what he did in Korea because he NEVER talked about it. My uncle told me after he died. Vietnam couldn't be hidden, because he did three tours while my sisters and I were growing up. I was close to my dad and followed his footsteps in the military. I miss him every day.

  • @marcbiff2192
    @marcbiff2192 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Most people in the UK take the mick out of James Blunt,but he takes it on the chin with self deprecating humour,he is a very decent bloke and deserves all praise he gets for this song.

  • @WolvenHeart1
    @WolvenHeart1 Před 7 měsíci

    What you are saying is true. My brother was killed in a car accident when he was 20 ans i went down a bad path that that took around 20 years to climb out of. When my Dad passed he was 85 and had Dementia for the last couple years of his life. He knew his kids and his main speaking was asking us if we ate ok. It shows where his main thing in life was is out well being. We spent the last week of his life everday in his hospital room just beiing a family again singing and laughing and saying goodbye. This song reminds of the night before he passed I whispered in his ear the it's ok, we'll look after mom. (She's a tough old farm gitl, even at 90 she still drives gardens and probably take us to the shed if we get out of line, lol)

  • @fahszybear92
    @fahszybear92 Před 7 měsíci +14

    I took care of my father for a year and to watch him slowly die destroyed me

    • @flickeringboxofficial
      @flickeringboxofficial  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Right there with ya. You have to stay positive for them but inside the storms are raging

  • @glennshepherd5862
    @glennshepherd5862 Před 7 měsíci +7

    I lost my dad Christmas 2020. When he was alive I would always say “I’ll see ya later Dad”. And when he was unconscious on his deathbed, I said to him “I’ll see ya later Dad”. Even though I knew I wouldn’t. 😢 I like to think he still heard me.

    • @Joseph_Riccio_AZ
      @Joseph_Riccio_AZ Před 7 měsíci +1

      Lost my father this past April. I went through the same ending. I do so hope he heard.

    • @Janeswhitfield
      @Janeswhitfield Před 2 měsíci

      You will

  • @sarahealey1780
    @sarahealey1780 Před 7 měsíci +1

    It doesn't matter how long you have to prepare yourself for a loved ones passing it's always to quick and always a shock xx

  • @sarahhartmann8162
    @sarahhartmann8162 Před 7 měsíci +1

    the fact that every live show ive seen where james blunt performed this he was full with tears and emotions, that's why he is the best artist I know

  • @rickybuhl3176
    @rickybuhl3176 Před 6 měsíci +1

    "Mike and the Mechanics - The Living Years" does a pretty good job of covering the alternative.

    • @Jack2009son
      @Jack2009son Před 5 měsíci +1

      Man, almost forgot that one, what a great song.

  • @Peelywalley
    @Peelywalley Před 7 měsíci

    As a man in my 40s and not depressed but contemplating suicide. Thanks for this, life is what it is

  • @colinmorgan7771
    @colinmorgan7771 Před 7 měsíci

    F ME..lost my dad to stage 4 lung cancer after fighting throat cancer for 18 months i really felt his pain and loss wow cant stop crying shit.

  • @cmat3272
    @cmat3272 Před 7 měsíci +13

    So you should look up the story after the song came out- the dad needed a kidney transplant and from what I understand a cousin was made aware from the video and was a match to donate a kidney and now his dad is doing well.
    Had the kidney transplant in 2020.
    Still tear up almost every time I see the video though - when it was filmed it truly was a goodbye video and you can see it all over his face how understandably difficult it was to make.

  • @cltsfn1976
    @cltsfn1976 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Music is the best therapy.

  • @marklovelace297
    @marklovelace297 Před měsícem

    Song breaks me every time, but I need it!

  • @wolfgang4136
    @wolfgang4136 Před 7 měsíci +9

    Ok I wasn’t planning on crying today but good Lord that’s a good tune👍👍👍

  • @goondabosslm
    @goondabosslm Před 6 měsíci

    My wife lost her dad and not a day goes by without her thinking of her dad. Its been hard for her and I can't imagine with me losing my mom and dad if i don't go earlier.

  • @JSumma27
    @JSumma27 Před 7 měsíci +19

    I consider myself fairly tough but I’ve listened to this 5000 times and never made it through without crying

  • @KarenFisk-gz5cr
    @KarenFisk-gz5cr Před 2 měsíci

    Lost my dad to dementia 😔❤️ when you brought this out ❤️ it said it all really 😔❤️

  • @ralphanderson3316
    @ralphanderson3316 Před 7 měsíci +4

    I cried. I watched my mom die of cancer after one year of treatment. I was crushed. I then was my fathers caregiver in his last five years with Alzheimer's. He was on his bed while I was next to him., After giving him a sponge swab with water in his mouth , he opened his eyes and turned his head and looked at me. I knew he was saying goodbye. I said hi dad, you're gonna be fine. He then closed his eyes. He passed within 5 minutes.

  • @JAMESHOPKINSIBXCNC
    @JAMESHOPKINSIBXCNC Před 7 měsíci +1

    When my Dad passed away my sister was never around until the very end and she missed her chance to make that transition and to this day she blames my mother for his death. She is still in denial 20 years later.

  • @brianvw2724
    @brianvw2724 Před dnem

    This was obviously a tough one.
    Thank you.

  • @amyw6808
    @amyw6808 Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing your vulnerability. I think it’s important for men to cry. I’m glad those days of “men don’t cry” are becoming a thing of the past.

  • @LeeWelch-rl2zp
    @LeeWelch-rl2zp Před 3 měsíci

    Hi to both of You, love your videos. Birch although you said losing someone may be easier when it happens suddenly, it is never easy. I found my father in laws body ,ten years ago. My wife still suffers today. I have regrets about my Grandad, I left him in South Africa over 20 years ago, I moved to the UK. I am 48 and he died when I was 24, I still kept a promise I made to him at the airport to look after his 'little girl'. He was talking about my Mom. It's still difficult but hopefully I make him proud. Love to both You and Alexis, it's good to cry xx

  • @mizbmbr
    @mizbmbr Před 7 měsíci

    I feel it's how old they are, my brother was 44 when he died of cancer and that was the hardest lost I have experienced. I have lost both parents but my brother was the hardest.

  • @jydeinden
    @jydeinden Před 7 měsíci

    I kind of know James´s feelings even thou it wasnt my dad, but my granddad.. we kind of lost him very fast... he got sick, the ambulance drove him in to the hospital, and 2 months later he was dead..
    I dont think I will EVER see that strong a pain in my fathers eyes again.. It hit "home"´
    And no we never got to tell him how much we loved him, and for LONG time when I had my worst nightmares, I was dreaming about my grandfathers eyes.. and that one time he tried to say something to us, but because he had a tube in his mouth, he couldnt say anything.
    I can still to this day allmost cry, when im getting a kind of flashback, back to the moment I KNEW I had to say goodbye for good, and how I walked very very slowly into this room, and when I should say the words, I just couldnt, I ran out from the room crying.

  • @sammyrichardson7305
    @sammyrichardson7305 Před 7 měsíci +1

    If you are lucky enough to still have your loved ones then hug them and tell them you love them. If this doesn’t make you emotional I don’t know what will

  • @user-vp8mu5fj7o
    @user-vp8mu5fj7o Před 7 měsíci +1

    So interesting bit of info, James blunt was a Captain and served with the NATO peacekeeping force in Kosovo and finished out his time in the military as a member of the Life Guard Regiment in the British Household Cavalry, his father served in 3th/18th Royal Hussars as a cavalry officer before becoming a helicopter pilot and colonel of the Army Air Corps.

  • @RSH132
    @RSH132 Před 4 měsíci

    I lost my father to suicide when I was 9 this song brings to tears every time I hear it. Great reaction❤️

  • @imtijamir8054
    @imtijamir8054 Před 6 měsíci +1

    First time I saw a man really proud about his crying. 😢.

  • @capmultser
    @capmultser Před měsícem

    It's never about how someone dies, it's how they lived and the love and memories they leave behind.

  • @shaunsowter
    @shaunsowter Před 7 měsíci +2

    My Nan passed away about a week and half ago more or less from old age as she was 100 yrs old. She had been ill for a while

  • @user-tb2rt7uj7q
    @user-tb2rt7uj7q Před 4 měsíci

    That was awsome, they told me my dad was asking for me i knew what time it was. My son had just passed away he was shot three times and there i was staring down at my father, but i told him i loved him hugged him kissed him and he passed a month later i lost my brother, all my childhood i always tried to make my dad proud and i desperately wsnted to hear him say i love you, he finally did, im not hurt or have feelings in a negative way im just glad he finally gets to live

  • @simonchambers5228
    @simonchambers5228 Před 7 měsíci

    I will never know how this feels because off my mum I never knew my dad he died when I was 14 I had no one proud of me but I have my own children now and I have never been so proud off my sons and daughter I tell them everyday how much, I give them everything I never had or experienced

  • @ACETATEjunkie
    @ACETATEjunkie Před 6 měsíci

    to quote a line from the three pines tv show " grief is just love with nowhere to go"

  • @UrMom-vs7bo
    @UrMom-vs7bo Před 7 měsíci

    Every damn time with this song.

  • @neilperry2224
    @neilperry2224 Před 7 měsíci

    I'm sorry for your loss, and your mother grief.
    I too lost my parents , my mother 03, and my father in 21 during that lovely time of 'lock-in.'
    Mother to the Big C, and my father to the battle of his immune system, sepsis.
    Oh having half his right leg off , just like his brother, and we lost his older brother in 21 6 weeks later .
    And I've just gone through 6 mnths + of relapse of my own medical condition.
    The show it was on , was American Idol, and it was sung by a proud Hawaiian , who won American Idol 23 and list his father 2 mnths before he auditioned for the show.
    James Blunt was/is a war hero , he served in the Queen Elizabeth the 2nd horse cavalry in the racial murdetinf cesspool of Kosovo.

  • @jasontapp8312
    @jasontapp8312 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I bawl like a baby EVERY time I hear this song. I am 48 and lost my dad in January 2022 and then my mom in March 2022. My dad and I didn't have a good relationship growing up, so we missed a lot of time together. I finally managed to forgive him in the last few years of his life and we had some long talks together. We missed a lot because of the past...but at least we had closure in the end. I miss them every day.❤❤

  • @MrNiccholas
    @MrNiccholas Před 7 měsíci +15

    Man, I bawled my eyes out the first time I heard this song. I'm very, very close with my parents. My Dad will turn 60 in June. My Dad and Mom are two of the strongest, hardest working people I've ever known. Over the last two years I've seen a change. I've seen them growing older. Nothing drastic, but they are both slowing down. Last year my Dad had a rollover accident on his way into work at 3 in the morning. I got a call from him in the back of the ambulance telling me he rolled and needed me to go get Mom and drive her to the hospital. I was petrified. I've never made the 15 minute drive to their house faster, it took me 7 minutes. Dad was okay, no serious injuries just banged up. It really affected me. For the first time I really thought about losing one of them. It was short thereafter I heard this song. I've since had deep conversations with both my parents. I dread the day I have to say goodbye in this life, but I know there is nothing unresolved between us.

    • @_ManuJ
      @_ManuJ Před 7 měsíci +1

      Same, the thought alone makes me cry. I love them so much and I'm so greatful for the love they have for me, its hard to know I will lose them one day. And it will hurt like nothing else Ive ever felt before... Scary.. but also beautiful, cause the pain equals the love Ive been blessed to experience.

    • @MrNiccholas
      @MrNiccholas Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@_ManuJ Well said. I've heard it said "The amount of pain you experience when losing someone is an indication of the love that you had for them."

  • @gaalanonim4503
    @gaalanonim4503 Před 7 měsíci +15

    The first "It's my turn to chase the monsters away" breaks me apart every time, not gonna lie. And - as egoistic as I tend to be - I can't help but feel jealous. Because I'd have loved to feel that way about any of my family and I sadly do not. So I'm coming back to this song and similar ones from time to time to feel something.
    Great reaction, guys. It's nice to share an emotional moment with complete strangers, neither one judging the other, since they don't know anything about each other.

  • @metalmark1214
    @metalmark1214 Před 7 měsíci +8

    I had both. A mother that died of cancer over a long period. My father died died suddenly of an MI. Both were hard. They say time heals all wounds but it doesn't, it just lessens the wound.

  • @therealmasonbrown
    @therealmasonbrown Před 3 měsíci

    This song saved his dad

  • @youbestbequiet
    @youbestbequiet Před 7 měsíci

    I lost my wife of 30 years Nov 25th, 2020 to a botched surgery. She was mt first and only love and it's taken me these past almost 3 year to just start living somewhat again. I almost lost everything. I have no memory of most of the time up till this year. I think I just sat in the house and watched the same tv show over and over 24/7. I couldn't listen to music or watch most tv because everything reminded me of her.I watched Psych over and over only because she hated it and I knew it wouldn't bring up any memories. I don't know it thats crazy but somehow I survived. I didn't think I was going to. Anyway, we find strength we didnt know we had when we are pushed beyond human limits.

  • @anessalyn1035
    @anessalyn1035 Před 6 měsíci

    In January of this year my son lost his son ( my grandson) , our little guy was only 12. It happened so fast, he said he had a headache and his chest hurt. He was gone before the medics arrived. I don't know if being able to say goodbye would have helped in any way. My deepest condolences about you dad.

  • @mikecho8008
    @mikecho8008 Před 7 měsíci

    Whoa , I’m 51 dads 89 and battling cancer. With previous heart problems already. This is the first time hearing this song and it’s not just hitting me it’s crushing my heart ..

  • @thiefgold0913
    @thiefgold0913 Před 7 měsíci +7

    My dad past in 1994 and it still gets to me even now.

  • @Lunabracco
    @Lunabracco Před 6 měsíci

    I have always said never say goodbye i always say bye for now ...or see you later or see you soon , so i agree with everything you say ... Loved your reaction ❤

  • @Ponyboy1976.
    @Ponyboy1976. Před 7 měsíci +13

    I have my mom home having end of life care,this song hits me so hard right now!!

  • @Evenstar-sb7pu
    @Evenstar-sb7pu Před 7 měsíci +2

    Try James singing with Iam Tongi . This is the one you are referring to. It’s even more brutal if you see the interview with Iam about the loss of his dad, who was his best friend.

  • @xoxH3L3Nxox
    @xoxH3L3Nxox Před 4 měsíci +2

    Respectfully I disagree with the nurse about long illnesses being easier on the families. My dad passed from mesothelioma in 2022 and I grieved twice. I grieved while he was alive because I was essentially watching the man who raised me lose who he was. He was a very independent and active man who suddenly had to ask someone to do almost everything for him and even had to take a break climbing the stairs. I then grieved again when he actually passed because what little remained of him was suddenly gone. Honestly I wouldn't wish a long illness on anyone, it would have been much easier if it was sudden. There might have been regrets but that's a part of life.

  • @madisonlindsley6391
    @madisonlindsley6391 Před 4 měsíci

    My grandpa had 3 types of stage 4 terminal cancer. He was give 8 to 12 months with meds to feel comfortable or 12 to 18 with chemo to have more time. He chose chemo but it made him sick and he passed away with in two months of us finding out.

  • @drewbosack303
    @drewbosack303 Před 6 měsíci

    This is a work of genius.

  • @jordan7091
    @jordan7091 Před 7 měsíci +8

    Pretty amazing he did this in one take without any sort of autotune or voice manipulation. Raw emotion, hats off to him for being so vulnerable and ending up getting a donor for his dad

    • @voiceofdamo2237
      @voiceofdamo2237 Před 7 měsíci

      Yeah you can tell its one take from the moment he prompts his dad to touch his arm.

    • @Heathen.Deity.
      @Heathen.Deity. Před 2 měsíci

      It was also the first time his dad had heard any of the lyrics or melody. They were his genuine initial reactions. The pat on the arm got me almost as much as the lyrics.

  • @axelusul
    @axelusul Před 4 měsíci

    James Blunt is a very talented guy, listened to his music before he became "famous" he toured with Elton John years ago and got a copy of his CD then. Lost my father last year in 3 months from being notified after 10 or more years of ill health that he was at stage 4 Heart Failure. I would like to say we were able to have the "death" and family about he deserved, but because he and subsequently we caught covid after being in Hospital,no. As he got worse he ended up on a covid ward, with NO visitors. We finally were allowed to see him after 5 weeks, by which it was too late my dad had gone and he was hallucinating. The doctors finally admitted he was dying of Stage 4, although staff would not admit it and joked about it, saying "where had we gotten this from?", when in fact our GP had told us. We guessed this and understood the smoke and mirrors the NHS "had to" do just for wards and staff to function. I joke not the situation was traumatic, we were not able to be with him when he died or visit him or could any of his friends or dozens of nieces and nephews who loved him, as all my local hospitals were "full" and no one could visit the covid wards. So we had to travel to a different County, my father was a great man, a father to many, a friend and great company and a hard worker and respected by those who worked or were given jobs through him. His funeral was filled to bursting the church had many outside paying respects as he was genuinely loved and would to his own deprement help anyone. We were very close, loved each other deeply and I did everything I could to protect him during these black times. But I never knew of this song, the video or James dads situation. To be honest I and my mother cannot look back or dig too deeply into what happened. All I can say it was soul destroying, exhausting and frightening, some of what went on people would not believe. To be honest the fact my mother survived and I did not crack is a miracle, neither of us can unpack what happened it is too much to bear. Even now with the parallels to what happened in the song, some literally identical I have not cried since the day he died, but my stomach is in knots and my throat is straining. I have to pack that in the past and move forward, the grief would destroy me and the way we were dealt with was criminal. For my moms sake we both just have to leave it. A strange incident happened recently, I never dreamed of him. Though he is with me always and I speak to him, about 4 months ago after tests for my health. Just before waking one morning, I heard his voice and him telling me to "brace myself" for some tough times were coming. I was having health problems myself and awaiting results. These pointed my GP to order a MRI, day after I got a call to say, I had a brain tumour. I did not tell anyone about my dad preparing me, but knew instinctively this was no coincidence so was sort of prepared. Even from the other side he was looking out for his son.

  • @Cherokee9898
    @Cherokee9898 Před 7 měsíci

    My grandfather passed a month ago and I’ll never stop regretting not calling one more time. He passed suddenly. Never take your family for granted and take the time because one day you won’t have time.

  • @noelleparris9451
    @noelleparris9451 Před 6 měsíci

    The pat his dad gives him at the end is so beautiful. There is so much beauty in this song and recording. I miss my parents every day.

  • @nathanielchapman1829
    @nathanielchapman1829 Před 7 měsíci +15

    I am currently watching my Grandfather battle cancer, and he has been given months to live. He has been more of a father to me, which makes this incredibly hard for me to see him this way. Hearing this song just brings me to tears because I'm just not ready to say goodbye, and I fear that time is coming sooner than I'm ready for.

    • @flickeringboxofficial
      @flickeringboxofficial  Před 7 měsíci +4

      You are never ready Nathaniel. Cherish the moments you have left and leave nothing on the table. That is the best medicine for you and your Grandfather, love. Very sorry you are both going through this but be strong for him.

    • @janewestcountry5131
      @janewestcountry5131 Před měsícem

      Nathaniel, it's going to be tough. 😢 Cherish the time you have left to tell your grandfather about the difference he made to your life. ❤ Honour him by always remembering the love you shared ...kind regards from England ❤

  • @art2736
    @art2736 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Never heard this song until after my dad died May 30th. I spent 7 days in the hospital with him he was fully aware and conscious. We had almost the same conversation as the lyrics of this song. He tried to apologize, I wouldn't let him. He had nothing to apologize for. He was my dad and I loved him.

  • @jamesbrophy7116
    @jamesbrophy7116 Před 7 měsíci

    ❤ I lost my dad 10 years ago and think of him every day.this song had me in tears half way through the first verse beautiful song.hitz the fight nerves for a cry.miss you dad.see you some day.hope I've made you proud.xxxx