Jamal, can you please react to Brian Wilson presents SMiLE? The album is a true masterpiece, and I have been asking for so long. I know it will blow your socks off Jamal. It is so freaking incredible
Love when you find a good song. Beth hart reaction was excellent please please listen to koko Taylor especially insane asylum with willie dixon you will love it keep great music alive peace and love mate
I see others have commented that this was a tribute to his very ill father who he thought he was going to lose. His condition had deteriorated dramatically and they believed he would die before a donor was found so this was James’ goodbye to his dad. It was done in one take, the emotion is absolutely real. His producers wanted to correct the few places where his voice cracked alittle and James refused, wanting it to be authentic. I have requested this song over the last year and am so happy you did it. Thanks so much. ❤️
Magnificent request. I adore this song. I believe that it is because this video went viral that more testing was done and the distant cousin, also named 'Charlie Blunt' learned of this, was tested, was a match, and gave a kidney. Pretty darn incredible!
His dad used to be colonel in the British army, James was a Captain on tanks in Bosnia before turning to music. James is a lovely, fun personality and a supreme singer songwriter. Humbling
James dad was actually dying from kidney disease & this was his tribute & farewell to his dad. Thankfully his dad received a donor kidney & is doing okay now. If this song doesn't get to you emotionally, there is something wrong with you.
This song of James Blunt’s, “Monsters” was a heartfelt tribute to his father. The emotional track reflects the deep bond between them and a touching farewell. In the music video for “Monsters,” James Blunt sings directly to the camera, his eyes welling up with tears...The video is so powerful because sitting beside James Blunt is his real-life dad, Colonel Charles Blount. who was a former cavalry officer, battling stage 4 chronic kidney disease. The song captures the raw emotions of facing mortality and saying the things one wants to say to a loved one before it’s too late 💗 I can never get through this, without crying..........
I think that he was easing his father into death gently. His father, like a lot of fathers who came into your bedroom and "chased the monsters" away, and now it was the son's turn. You are such a good guy Jamal it breaks my heart that you suffered so much as a child.
James said he wanted this video to be unedited! He wanted people to see how he felt! Thank goodness not long after this video a family member donated a kidney to his dad❤ Great reaction🎉
My favorite line is it's my turn to chase the monsters away, this was mostly a dad thing, checking under the bed and in the closet and telling your child no monsters here or yelling monsters get out, so your child could sleep without fear
I don't know if anyone else has mentioned this, but I just wanted to add that, to the best of my knowledge, James and his dad never had any kind of falling out or estrangement or anything, the only 'difficulty' they had was that they've both served in their country's military and his dad is an old-school kind of military man and was rarely/never openly affectionate. I don't believe he ever withheld affection or anything, he just wasn't as demonstrative about it as others may have been. EDIT: the point I was getting to, but forgot because Depression Brain, is that the "I'm not your son, you're not my father" is simply meant to show that they're no longer just that to each other, they're two grown men who see each other as equals beyond being father and son
This song also raised a lot of money for charity. James Blunt is such a lovely man. What a great reaction you did on this song. Really enjoy watching your opinions on songs.
Definitely a heartfelt song. I had no father, he slide out of the family one night and that was all there was to that. I never forgave him, never will for hurting my mother and us siblings but we managed. I'm glad he was there for his father.
My father passed in April. Sadly I haven't shed a tear. I didn't have a good example of a father but I made sure my children know they are loved. This video always touches me deeply; to see the love these two men had for each other.
James Blunt showed what type of a man he is with this video. It is an example of being truly strong in every sense of the word. I hope to be that kind of man when my own father is about to pass away. One of my favorite parts of the song is when his dad pats his arm at the very end. It is like he is saying, "You did a great job, son." but trying to wait until the cameras aren't rolling. It's a sweet and personal gesture.
James Blunt has revealed his father Charles Blount is doing well after receiving an organ donation following his fight with stage-four kidney disease. After a desperate search for a donor last year (the You're Beautiful singer was not a match), James told The Times that a cousin - 'now a very, very close cousin!
I never knew about his fathers condition. Its a very sad ending too lose a parent. I lost both within 2 years of each other. My mom and dad were 2 years apart in age and died 2 years apart. My mom had a heart attack. My dad had Alzheimer's. I can say i told my mom i loved her and always asked her everyday if she was ok, could i get you anything. Called her every day or seen her every other day. By the grace of God we somehow didn't contact each other the day she died. As heart breaking it was i would have probably had a heart attack trying too revive her if i would have shown up and found her lying face down on the bathroom floor. And my father left when i was 4 years old, left my mom with 3 children and one on the way. He was in and out of our lives but he didn't even know who i was in the end. Life is hard and has its ups and downs..ya know? Great song by James Blunt. Always liked his voice
This tears me up and makes me think of my dad...my childhood hero...and how his last year seeing how his health declined before my eyes. It's so hard seeing your parents, once so strong being so sick and weak. My dad has been gone 7 1/2 years and I still miss him so much. Love all your people while you still have them with you.
At the end of the video the only dry eyes was Charles Blount. He said why is everyone crying? I'm still here! The producers wanted to correct the vocals, but James wanted the flaws! Another heartbreaking song is Glenn Campbell's last song after he was diagnosed with Alzheimers, I'm Not Gonna Miss You. czcams.com/video/yrIW5RpvBnM/video.html
Check out Glenn Cambell in the documentry "The Wrecking Crew". Its on CZcams. He was part of a core group of studio musicians in the early 60's. Great documentry.
I've just watched 2 hours of men reacting to this, I've never seen so many beautiful men in my life, so many tears, check out the mash-up, only real men cry 😢 💙🕊🇦🇺✌.
Lost my dad on the last day of february this year. During the grieving I looked through youtube clips just to do something. Stumbled upon the music video, throught nothing of it and started watching it. Man...Rough times, lots of tears. Love your stuff, love your positive attittude. Have a wonderful day.
This song destroys me every time I hear it! My Dad died from lung cancer in '01. I was 23 at the time. These lyrics were my life for the last four months of my father's life. I closed his eyes when he died and was a pallbearer at his funeral. It was the hardest most soul crushing time of my life and I'm still not over it. I miss him every day. This song makes me cry every time and I'm not ashamed to admit it. RIP Dad.
To me, this song is about the importance of saying what needs to be said to the ones we love while we have the chance and the importance of letting them hear it before it’s too late and you’re left with the painful regret on your own. And for a short while, putting aside the differences that may have kept us from telling each other the things that help us both live and die in peace. Be humble and kind and show the ones you love just how much you love them. ✌️
you are correct. In my case, it was the opposite, my mother was emotionally abusive to me. I'm so happy that during and after therapy, I was able to talk to her and find out why she said some of the things she did, and let her know how much she had hurt me when I was a girl. My therapists helped me to understand she just did not have it in her to love me. Like not having blue eyes. Therefore, I guess the modern saying is "I had closure". Although, many things are never closed.
When James released Goodbye My Lover, my wife and I had just divorced. I've never listened to that whole song. My last GF had passed suddenly in her sleep at the age of 35 earlier the year Monsters was released (2019,) so the first time I heard this song, that was still fresh. It still hurts like I can't describe, but it isn't as raw. So, I heard this song and yes it's about his father but it's also about saying goodbye to someone we care about. I never got that chance. I think I first saw this video not long after it was released and I couldn't do it. I just couldn't. I still can't. Around that time my father was diagnosed with some pretty debilitating conditions. He's doing better, but he's also 77 years old. This song is rough. James has 2 songs that I just can't listen to, and that shows how powerful music can be. ~Be Blessed
I lost my 17 year old granddaughter to a drunk texting driver. I could so relate to what you said about people who are elderly and they die but you never expect to bury your grandchild. I think about all the life she missed out on because someone chose to drink and get behind the wheel. I really love watching all of your reactions! God bless you!
grabs a tissue or tissues. if you've lost a parent you just can't not feel this song. I just lost my mom in July and at times it's unbearable. Mostly I've adapted to the changes of her being gone. I lost my dad when I was like 20, but losing my mom, hurt more than anything. You don't realize at some point your mom or dad becomes your best friend. Yes, tell them you love them before you lost that chance.
"tell them you love them"I am sure they knew, now honor them by remembering the good times. I know from experience that's easier said then done, but it will get better over time
I lam so sorry for your loss . I lost my mum to cancer on 16th March this year . I never got the opportunity to tell my mum how much I loved her or how much she meant to me . Since she passed I have spent almost every single day locked away in my room . I hate the world for taking her , she was genuinely one of the nicest caring helpful people you could ever ask to meet . Thank you for letting me tell you . I find it hard to approach people and open up . Thank you again and God Bless .
Yes such a powerful yet beautiful song. Cancer took my dad from me in 2010. He chose not to do treatments because he said theyd kill him faster so we just enjoyed the times we had together which was 5 years from the time he found out he had it. In that time we talked about everything and had no secrets. the last 3 weeks in the hospital was the worst. I told him on his last day that he didnt have to stay anymore and a few hours later he left. that was the hardest day I have ever felt. so ye this song hits me pretty hard anytime I watch it, but I can't NOT watch it. thanks for a great reaction bud. Be well
Lost my darling mum 3 weeks ago, I found her passed away in bed. It was totally unexpected. Yes she was 81, but so full of life despite various illnesses. It was the worst day of my life. After the emergency services had been, they asked me If I wanted to sit next to her. I put my hand on her arm. Kissed her goodbye. This song is SO poignant to me now, even though I've heard it many times. I'm so lost at the moment, I know it will get easier, but I loved her so so very much....
I love your channel Jamel. I’m a 55 year old Scotsman living in Thailand and my dad passed away 10 years ago from leukemia. Every time I hear this song I cry like an absolute baby🙏🏼
This is indeed both beautiful, and immensely sad. I lost my dad when I was in the military, USAF Tech Sgt - came home to surprise the family on leave, in full dress uniform, only to find he was in the hospital dying. I never took off that uniform until he was gone, I was too busy barking orders at the nurses because it was all I could do to help him. I think I scared the heck out of those poor nurses, but he got MUCH better care after I arrived. It still hurts, though it's been 30 years. I suspect I never really allowed myself to feel that loss due to my own career at the time, because this song absolutely destroys me. I was his eldest daughter, not his son; but we were both fully adults, just saying goodbye in the best way we could. While I kind of terrorized the staff, I know he's proud of me for doing what I did to help him. He was a soldier once too, just like James Blunt and his dad (which is why he referred to being grown men, not father and son - family relationship dynamics change dramatically when you serve in the military).
Your right, both him and his father were both Army officers. He recorded this song in one take and would not allow them to edit it so the emotions stayed in the song. This was the first time he had sung the songs. It's the most beautiful living tribute to his father. James Blunt is an amazing singer. Glad you enjoyed it. I do not have a relationship with my father he is 77 now and this song nearly made me reach out to him to have 1 last conversation with him but I knew he would reject it. His only gift to me was to never let history repeat itself and I raised 4 amazing kids with love patience and kindness and never raised a hand to any of them. Glad I broke the cycle.
My heart hurts beyond words hearing how your father would reject you reaching out to him. Bless you for stopping the cycle…pray for healing n peace for ALL!
I saw your upload Jamel, I liked your video but I cannot watch this or hear this song ever again it hurts, it leaves me too raw yet too much it overwhelms me, I played this for my grandfather on April 23, 2021 when we had to take him off life support due to complications from Covid in the ICU he never woke up but i hope he understood. Thanks for giving this a listen.
I've watched many reactions to this song, most people cried, but for you to point out, that just from a thumbnail, you pointed that out, I appreciate you for that. Thank you!
I cried like a baby the first time I heard this and I've cried several times since Such a beautiful, sad, emotional song James Blunt is also a war hero, well worth looking into
Although my father is still alive and healthy, this song gets to me. My mom was her dad's caretaker for the last few months of his life, and I respect her so much for having the strength to do so with such grace and honesty. I can't imagine what it would be like to deal with this, and god willing I won't have to for a long long time. Such a beautiful song.
I just came across you videos the other day. Started watching you, because you are very down to earth and you look like a sweet heart. Can't wait for more videos. :o)
This song means so much to me. My dad just passed and I tried to keep the monsters away. He kept the monsters away for me. When our parents have an illness we honor them to take care of them . I love you Dad
This song is so painful for me. The last time I saw my father alive, I was walking out of the front door while an old school Marine was weeping like a child begging me to stay. I left him alone in a big house. I was in the Army and had to return to my unit because we were deploying. He passed away three weeks later.
You have to see his live performance of Goodbye My Lover. He’s also a highly decorated British Airman, I think. Yes, that is his real father. Nothing in life can prepare you to say goodbye to our parents.
My mother passed 4 months ago from cancer. I was the one who told her to go to Jesus...minutes later she flew away. This song has been such a connection to my heart. God bless you and your reaction....my mom was a single parent...but as a believer I'm never alone.💜😢
James was a Captain in the British Army and a tank commander in KOSOVO and also part of the Queens personal bodyguard, his Father was a Colonel in the British Army.
My dad was my best friend. We had our ups and downs. I lost him a bit over a year ago. It is crushing. I Miss that dude so much. This song is crushing to me.
Jamel I truly hope you hit the 1,000,000 subscribers mark because u definitely deserve it. You're definitely one of the best. Great reaction to a great song
Charles Blunts Fathers Kidneys was functioning at 11% when James wrote this song (at deaths door basically) before the miracle with his cousin when they heard the song and stepped up and was compatible (O+) amazing song and story, breaks me each time having lost my dad a 3 years ago.
I never heard this song. My dad past away from cancer in 2002😢 This brought me to tears sure am glad my pop and I had a really good relationship 😢 We used to love to watch baseball games together 😊❤ 🙏
The song made me cry. That last pat on his arm damn near broke me, though, because it makes me think of my Dad, who's in his late 70's. I sent him the song. He will understand.
When they made this video, James's father had only recently been diagnosed with the kidney cancer. This was the first time James had sung this to his dad and that's why he's so emotional. This was done in one take, which is incredible. I don't know how James managed to hold himself together. Both men were former officers in the British military. Thankfully, a donor was eventually found for his dad.
"I'm not your son, you're not my father" was what thry said to each other when one of the other were deployed..James was a Captain and his Dad was a Colonel...
Taken from an old Reddit post that has now made it's way even onto funeral websites. Having lost my mother when was ten and my son three years ago and like he says a host of other folk over my many years, best friends etc...but what I have learned is that I was so very honored and blessed to have loved and been loved by so many good people and this horrendous grief comes on the flip side. May you all find as much peace as possible until you and your beloveds meet again. “Alright, here goes. I’m old. What that means is that I’ve survived (so far) and a lot of people I’ve known and loved did not. I’ve lost friends, best friends, acquaintances, co-workers, grandparents, mom, relatives, teachers, mentors, students, neighbors, and a host of other folks. I have no children, and I can’t imagine the pain it must be to lose a child. But here’s my two cents. I wish I could say you get used to people dying. I never did. I don’t want to. It tears a hole through me whenever somebody I love dies, no matter the circumstances. But I don’t want it to “not matter”. I don’t want it to be something that just passes. My scars are a testament to the love and the relationship that I had for and with that person. And if the scar is deep, so was the love. So be it. Scars are a testament to life. Scars are a testament that I can love deeply and live deeply and be cut, or even gouged, and that I can heal and continue to live and continue to love. And the scar tissue is stronger than the original flesh ever was. Scars are a testament to life. Scars are only ugly to people who can’t see. As for grief, you’ll find it comes in waves. When the ship is first wrecked, you’re drowning, with wreckage all around you. Everything floating around you reminds you of the beauty and the magnificence of the ship that was, and is no more. And all you can do is float. You find some piece of the wreckage and you hang on for a while. Maybe it’s some physical thing. Maybe it’s a happy memory or a photograph. Maybe it’s a person who is also floating. For a while, all you can do is float. Stay alive. In the beginning, the waves are 100 feet tall and crash over you without mercy. They come 10 seconds apart and don’t even give you time to catch your breath. All you can do is hang on and float. After a while, maybe weeks, maybe months, you’ll find the waves are still 100 feet tall, but they come further apart. When they come, they still crash all over you and wipe you out. But in between, you can breathe, you can function. You never know what’s going to trigger the grief. It might be a song, a picture, a street intersection, the smell of a cup of coffee. It can be just about anything…and the wave comes crashing. But in between waves, there is life. Somewhere down the line, and it’s different for everybody, you find that the waves are only 80 feet tall. Or 50 feet tall. And while they still come, they come further apart. You can see them coming. An anniversary, a birthday, or Christmas, or landing at O’Hare. You can see it coming, for the most part, and prepare yourself. And when it washes over you, you know that somehow you will, again, come out the other side. Soaking wet, sputtering, still hanging on to some tiny piece of the wreckage, but you’ll come out. Take it from an old guy. The waves never stop coming, and somehow you don’t really want them to. But you learn that you’ll survive them. And other waves will come. And you’ll survive them too. If you’re lucky, you’ll have lots of scars from lots of loves. And lots of shipwrecks.”
I'm 51 years going on with a similar history and Brother it always hurts but the best we can do as Men and Fathers and now myself a Grandpa is to make the most of this short time we have to give our loved ones the best. Damn it but I do cry listening to that song Bro.
My father was far from perfect while I was growing up, neither of my parents were. At the end of the day, they're both only human, but I never really knew their struggles until I was an adult. They did the best they could. I learned to forgive and move on and we have the best relationship now. This song is so real.
I lost my mother in 2013 and my father in 2017. I didn't have a positive relationship with either of them, although I tried. This song speaks to my heart. "We're just two adults saying goodbye" wrenches the tears from my eyes. I'm glad that you covered this Jamel, thank you.
I think the essence of the song is that too many people, when they loose a family member, regret not having a chance to say “ I love you”. Many people are too scared, or are in denial to say what they really want to say until it’s too late. This song is about paying a tribute to your loved one whilst you still have a chance.
Jamel, my brother, I’ve obviously never met you. But I feel like I know you. You’re such a good, kind and caring person. You’re an inspiration. God bless you and your loved ones brother!!!
Let me add just one thing. It was the release of the song and this video that actually caused the distant cousin to find out about the need for a kidney. The video was released on 1/7/20 and the kidney transplant operation took place on 1/29/20. That shows you the power of social media.
James was in the Military in England and he was told he could not get home in time to see his father before his father died. That is the timeframe in which the song was written😢
I ugly cry whenever I hear this song, I had to chase away a monster from my dad. For 2.5 years before he died, he had someone in his life that figuratively a monster. Than 10 years after he died, I was still trying to chase this monster away.
Ive heard this a few times and I bawl everytime. Today would have been my dads 67 birthday , we lost him almost 10 years ago. So today this is even harder to hear.
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Jamal, can you please react to Brian Wilson presents SMiLE? The album is a true masterpiece, and I have been asking for so long. I know it will blow your socks off Jamal. It is so freaking incredible
Love when you find a good song. Beth hart reaction was excellent please please listen to koko Taylor especially insane asylum with willie dixon you will love it keep great music alive peace and love mate
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My Dad was shot and killed when the was 8, hard life followed... Love to ya Brother...
Welcome in all, here is your box of tissues at the door.
😭😭😭😭😭😭
No truer words were ever spoken. Thank you I needed that laugh after hearing this beautifully torturous song.
Dang song hit me square in the feels every damn time. Went through like half a roll of paper towels
I see others have commented that this was a tribute to his very ill father who he thought he was going to lose. His condition had deteriorated dramatically and they believed he would die before a donor was found so this was James’ goodbye to his dad. It was done in one take, the emotion is absolutely real. His producers wanted to correct the few places where his voice cracked alittle and James refused, wanting it to be authentic. I have requested this song over the last year and am so happy you did it. Thanks so much. ❤️
Also, it was at the beginning of the pandemic, so there was extra stress being added by lockdowns
So glad they didn't "correct" it.
Magnificent request. I adore this song. I believe that it is because this video went viral that more testing was done and the distant cousin, also named 'Charlie Blunt' learned of this, was tested, was a match, and gave a kidney. Pretty darn incredible!
There’s an interview with James where he said it took five takes because he was getting so choked up.
It's a distant cousin who heard this song and an interview. Found a way to make contact, was tested and fortunately he was a match.
You don't listen to this song, you live it with James Blunt. For me the lesson is...have the courage to say goodbye before it is too late.
Happily his dad recovered but the scene when his dad comes into view is an absolute gut punch. Vulnerable is so right.
His dad used to be colonel in the British army, James was a Captain on tanks in Bosnia before turning to music. James is a lovely, fun personality and a supreme singer songwriter.
Humbling
James dad was actually dying from kidney disease & this was his tribute & farewell to his dad. Thankfully his dad received a donor kidney & is doing okay now. If this song doesn't get to you emotionally, there is something wrong with you.
Thank you for the information, God Bless
I didn't know his dad was still alive! That's awesome. Yay!
@@thefullnomad6543after the song came out a distant cousin came forward and was found to be a match. So his dad got a kidney and is still alive
This song of James Blunt’s, “Monsters” was a heartfelt tribute to his father. The emotional track reflects the deep bond between them and a touching farewell. In the music video for “Monsters,” James Blunt sings directly to the camera, his eyes welling up with tears...The video is so powerful because sitting beside James Blunt is his real-life dad, Colonel Charles Blount. who was a former cavalry officer, battling stage 4 chronic kidney disease. The song captures the raw emotions of facing mortality and saying the things one wants to say to a loved one before it’s too late 💗 I can never get through this, without crying..........
I think that he was easing his father into death gently. His father, like a lot of fathers who came into your bedroom and "chased the monsters" away, and now it was the son's turn. You are such a good guy Jamal it breaks my heart that you suffered so much as a child.
James said he wanted this video to be unedited! He wanted people to see how he felt! Thank goodness not long after this video a family member donated a kidney to his dad❤ Great reaction🎉
My favorite line is it's my turn to chase the monsters away, this was mostly a dad thing, checking under the bed and in the closet and telling your child no monsters here or yelling monsters get out, so your child could sleep without fear
I’ve always loved James Blunt. Being as big as he is he is still very underrated.
His father had already donated a kidney, then found himself needing one. So happy they found that cousin because of this song/video❤️❤️❤️
This was written for his Father who was diagnosed with end stage kidney disease. This one gets me every time. Thank you peace ✌️
It was cancer. A family member donated one of his kidneys . His father has recovered and is now well. They have a fantastic father son relationship
@@sallybannister6224 it wasn't cancer, it was kidney disease
@@DavidGowers James Blunt just did a parady of an earlier video to ask people to donate to fight cancer.
@@Caperhere good on him
I just lost my dad in July. This song is destroying me.
I don't know if anyone else has mentioned this, but I just wanted to add that, to the best of my knowledge, James and his dad never had any kind of falling out or estrangement or anything, the only 'difficulty' they had was that they've both served in their country's military and his dad is an old-school kind of military man and was rarely/never openly affectionate. I don't believe he ever withheld affection or anything, he just wasn't as demonstrative about it as others may have been.
EDIT: the point I was getting to, but forgot because Depression Brain, is that the "I'm not your son, you're not my father" is simply meant to show that they're no longer just that to each other, they're two grown men who see each other as equals beyond being father and son
Good explanation, many misinterpreted that part
Perfect. Thank you for putting this into words so thoughtfully xxx
That is one of my favorite lyrics in this song. The meaning is truly missed by so many.
Miss you Dad. More than I ever thought I would. More than I ever thought I could.
So happy your demons let you go.
I wish mine would.
❤❤❤
James said the song isn't between a son and father. It's between two adults who love each other, despite the relationship.
This song also raised a lot of money for charity. James Blunt is such a lovely man. What a great reaction you did on this song. Really enjoy watching your opinions on songs.
Definitely a heartfelt song. I had no father, he slide out of the family one night and that was all there was to that. I never forgave him, never will for hurting my mother and us siblings but we managed. I'm glad he was there for his father.
My father passed in April. Sadly I haven't shed a tear. I didn't have a good example of a father but I made sure my children know they are loved. This video always touches me deeply; to see the love these two men had for each other.
Same.
I'm sorry :(
And ditto
James Blunt showed what type of a man he is with this video. It is an example of being truly strong in every sense of the word. I hope to be that kind of man when my own father is about to pass away.
One of my favorite parts of the song is when his dad pats his arm at the very end. It is like he is saying, "You did a great job, son." but trying to wait until the cameras aren't rolling. It's a sweet and personal gesture.
James Blunt has revealed his father Charles Blount is doing well after receiving an organ donation following his fight with stage-four kidney disease. After a desperate search for a donor last year (the You're Beautiful singer was not a match), James told The Times that a cousin - 'now a very, very close cousin!
The cousin’s name was also Charles Blount.
I never knew about his fathers condition. Its a very sad ending too lose a parent. I lost both within 2 years of each other. My mom and dad were 2 years apart in age and died 2 years apart. My mom had a heart attack. My dad had Alzheimer's. I can say i told my mom i loved her and always asked her everyday if she was ok, could i get you anything. Called her every day or seen her every other day. By the grace of God we somehow didn't contact each other the day she died. As heart breaking it was i would have probably had a heart attack trying too revive her if i would have shown up and found her lying face down on the bathroom floor. And my father left when i was 4 years old, left my mom with 3 children and one on the way. He was in and out of our lives but he didn't even know who i was in the end. Life is hard and has its ups and downs..ya know? Great song by James Blunt. Always liked his voice
This tears me up and makes me think of my dad...my childhood hero...and how his last year seeing how his health declined before my eyes. It's so hard seeing your parents, once so strong being so sick and weak. My dad has been gone 7 1/2 years and I still miss him so much. Love all your people while you still have them with you.
At the end of the video the only dry eyes was Charles Blount. He said why is everyone crying? I'm still here! The producers wanted to correct the vocals, but James wanted the flaws! Another heartbreaking song is Glenn Campbell's last song after he was diagnosed with Alzheimers, I'm Not Gonna Miss You.
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Check out Glenn Cambell in the documentry "The Wrecking Crew". Its on CZcams.
He was part of a core group of studio musicians in the early 60's. Great documentry.
Please, please watch this with Glen Campbell. It's the last song he sang as he was losing his memory. Showcases his life too.
yep his dad is old school UK military.. stiff upper lip and all. so this was james showing his emotion for his dad
Or Johnny Cash's version of "Hurt"...
WOW ! I gotta say, this is 1 of the most sincere reviews I’ve seen anybody do !! Thank you brother !
Jamel is the real deal. ❤️
I've just watched 2 hours of men reacting to this, I've never seen so many beautiful men in my life, so many tears, check out the mash-up, only real men cry 😢 💙🕊🇦🇺✌.
James sings raw,honest emotions in the most touching and heartfelt way. I've watched this video many times, and it never gets easier to watch.
Lost my dad on the last day of february this year.
During the grieving I looked through youtube clips just to do something. Stumbled upon the music video, throught nothing of it and started watching it.
Man...Rough times, lots of tears.
Love your stuff, love your positive attittude. Have a wonderful day.
I lost my dad in 1997 and this still makes me cry. Have fun in Valhalla Daddy. I'll see you there someday
This song destroys me every time I hear it! My Dad died from lung cancer in '01. I was 23 at the time. These lyrics were my life for the last four months of my father's life. I closed his eyes when he died and was a pallbearer at his funeral. It was the hardest most soul crushing time of my life and I'm still not over it. I miss him every day. This song makes me cry every time and I'm not ashamed to admit it. RIP Dad.
Love much lose much! May love fill your heart again, to fill at least a part of the whole left in your heart! ❤️
To me, this song is about the importance of saying what needs to be said to the ones we love while we have the chance and the importance of letting them hear it before it’s too late and you’re left with the painful regret on your own. And for a short while, putting aside the differences that may have kept us from telling each other the things that help us both live and die in peace.
Be humble and kind and show the ones you love just how much you love them. ✌️
you are correct. In my case, it was the opposite, my mother was emotionally abusive to me. I'm so happy that during and after therapy, I was able to talk to her and find out why she said some of the things she did, and let her know how much she had hurt me when I was a girl. My therapists helped me to understand she just did not have it in her to love me. Like not having blue eyes. Therefore, I guess the modern saying is "I had closure". Although, many things are never closed.
I cry every time I listen to this-
When James released Goodbye My Lover, my wife and I had just divorced. I've never listened to that whole song. My last GF had passed suddenly in her sleep at the age of 35 earlier the year Monsters was released (2019,) so the first time I heard this song, that was still fresh. It still hurts like I can't describe, but it isn't as raw. So, I heard this song and yes it's about his father but it's also about saying goodbye to someone we care about. I never got that chance. I think I first saw this video not long after it was released and I couldn't do it. I just couldn't. I still can't. Around that time my father was diagnosed with some pretty debilitating conditions. He's doing better, but he's also 77 years old. This song is rough. James has 2 songs that I just can't listen to, and that shows how powerful music can be. ~Be Blessed
I can't listen to this without crying. Lost my Dad when I was 5, so never really knew him and this hits me.
I lost my 17 year old granddaughter to a drunk texting driver. I could so relate to what you said about people who are elderly and they die but you never expect to bury your grandchild. I think about all the life she missed out on because someone chose to drink and get behind the wheel.
I really love watching all of your reactions! God bless you!
So very sorry for your terrible loss. 💕
So heartbreaking. May peace be with you.
I wished I could give more than a thumbs up. Hearts... lot's of hearts 💕🥰
Music touches the heart in many different ways.
Watching from France, sorry for my English. I am very emotional about this song and I appreciate so much your comments... 🙏
grabs a tissue or tissues. if you've lost a parent you just can't not feel this song. I just lost my mom in July and at times it's unbearable. Mostly I've adapted to the changes of her being gone. I lost my dad when I was like 20, but losing my mom, hurt more than anything. You don't realize at some point your mom or dad becomes your best friend. Yes, tell them you love them before you lost that chance.
God Bless
Lost my mom and February to covid, lost my father 3 1/2 years ago to suicide. It it's been tough but we move on. Bless you.
"tell them you love them"I am sure they knew, now honor them by remembering the good times. I know from experience that's easier said then done, but it will get better over time
I lam so sorry for your loss . I lost my mum to cancer on 16th March this year . I never got the opportunity to tell my mum how much I loved her or how much she meant to me . Since she passed I have spent almost every single day locked away in my room . I hate the world for taking her , she was genuinely one of the nicest caring helpful people you could ever ask to meet . Thank you for letting me tell you . I find it hard to approach people and open up . Thank you again and God Bless .
@@pollyboy1817 there are stages to grieving and believe me I understand the anger part. i am so sorry for your loss.
Yes such a powerful yet beautiful song. Cancer took my dad from me in 2010. He chose not to do treatments because he said theyd kill him faster so we just enjoyed the times we had together which was 5 years from the time he found out he had it. In that time we talked about everything and had no secrets. the last 3 weeks in the hospital was the worst. I told him on his last day that he didnt have to stay anymore and a few hours later he left. that was the hardest day I have ever felt. so ye this song hits me pretty hard anytime I watch it, but I can't NOT watch it. thanks for a great reaction bud. Be well
Lost my darling mum 3 weeks ago, I found her passed away in bed. It was totally unexpected. Yes she was 81, but so full of life despite various illnesses. It was the worst day of my life. After the emergency services had been, they asked me If I wanted to sit next to her. I put my hand on her arm. Kissed her goodbye. This song is SO poignant to me now, even though I've heard it many times. I'm so lost at the moment, I know it will get easier, but I loved her so so very much....
💕💕💕💕 So sorry for your loss. 😢
The whole song is so emotional and touching but when he uses the word "daddy" is when I tear up for real.
I love your channel Jamel. I’m a 55 year old Scotsman living in Thailand and my dad passed away 10 years ago from leukemia. Every time I hear this song I cry like an absolute baby🙏🏼
By the way sent from my own sons account and not mine.
Great reaction to a very emotional song. Particularly when you know story behind the song. This song gets to me every time.
This is indeed both beautiful, and immensely sad. I lost my dad when I was in the military, USAF Tech Sgt - came home to surprise the family on leave, in full dress uniform, only to find he was in the hospital dying. I never took off that uniform until he was gone, I was too busy barking orders at the nurses because it was all I could do to help him. I think I scared the heck out of those poor nurses, but he got MUCH better care after I arrived.
It still hurts, though it's been 30 years. I suspect I never really allowed myself to feel that loss due to my own career at the time, because this song absolutely destroys me. I was his eldest daughter, not his son; but we were both fully adults, just saying goodbye in the best way we could.
While I kind of terrorized the staff, I know he's proud of me for doing what I did to help him. He was a soldier once too, just like James Blunt and his dad (which is why he referred to being grown men, not father and son - family relationship dynamics change dramatically when you serve in the military).
Your right, both him and his father were both Army officers.
He recorded this song in one take and would not allow them to edit it so the emotions stayed in the song. This was the first time he had sung the songs. It's the most beautiful living tribute to his father.
James Blunt is an amazing singer. Glad you enjoyed it.
I do not have a relationship with my father he is 77 now and this song nearly made me reach out to him to have 1 last conversation with him but I knew he would reject it. His only gift to me was to never let history repeat itself and I raised 4 amazing kids with love patience and kindness and never raised a hand to any of them. Glad I broke the cycle.
My heart hurts beyond words hearing how your father would reject you reaching out to him.
Bless you for stopping the cycle…pray for healing n peace for ALL!
@@jld4870 aw thank you for your kind words. We all have things in our lives we can't change but learning from them is the biggest lesson. x
@@truthseeker3618 Your welcome! Yes the key is to learn how to do n love better!
Thank you for sharing. Your understanding of this is heart felt.
I saw your upload Jamel, I liked your video but I cannot watch this or hear this song ever again it hurts, it leaves me too raw yet too much it overwhelms me, I played this for my grandfather on April 23, 2021 when we had to take him off life support due to complications from Covid in the ICU he never woke up but i hope he understood. Thanks for giving this a listen.
🥺Such a beautiful..yet sad song- 😢. I love and miss you soooo much Daddy- ❤️🙌🏻
I've watched many reactions to this song, most people cried, but for you to point out, that just from a thumbnail, you pointed that out, I appreciate you for that. Thank you!
Keep up the great videos! Both your channels are awesome.
I cried like a baby the first time I heard this and I've cried several times since
Such a beautiful, sad, emotional song
James Blunt is also a war hero, well worth looking into
I would recommend reacting to "No Bravery". A song about James Blunt in Kosovo when he was serving in the British Army.
Although my father is still alive and healthy, this song gets to me. My mom was her dad's caretaker for the last few months of his life, and I respect her so much for having the strength to do so with such grace and honesty. I can't imagine what it would be like to deal with this, and god willing I won't have to for a long long time. Such a beautiful song.
All his music is fabulous, check out some more of it!
I've seen this video several times and it totally eats me up. I'm glad you recognize the vulnerability it takes to write and sing this song.
I just came across you videos the other day. Started watching you, because you are very down to earth and you look like a sweet heart. Can't wait for more videos. :o)
Oh man! Why would you do this to yourself?! 😭 I love James Blunt. My favorite song by him is Same Mistake, but all his songs are touching. ❤
incredible performance. very touching
This song means so much to me. My dad just passed and I tried to keep the monsters away. He kept the monsters away for me. When our parents have an illness we honor them to take care of them . I love you Dad
This song is so painful for me. The last time I saw my father alive, I was walking out of the front door while an old school Marine was weeping like a child begging me to stay. I left him alone in a big house. I was in the Army and had to return to my unit because we were deploying. He passed away three weeks later.
You have to see his live performance of Goodbye My Lover. He’s also a highly decorated British Airman, I think. Yes, that is his real father. Nothing in life can prepare you to say goodbye to our parents.
I have not been able to get through this song without crying. You feel every word every note.
SO BEAUTIFUL ❤
I watch your reactions to songs over and over!! Thank you for your words of honesty and love always! Cheers
Very few songs bring me to tears but this one does EVERY...SINGLE...TIME
When his father does go, James won't have any regrets for things not said.
My mother passed 4 months ago from cancer. I was the one who told her to go to Jesus...minutes later she flew away. This song has been such a connection to my heart. God bless you and your reaction....my mom was a single parent...but as a believer I'm never alone.💜😢
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Lost my dad when I was 19. Miss him every single day. ❤❤❤❤
James was a Captain in the British Army and a tank commander in KOSOVO and also part of the Queens personal bodyguard, his Father was a Colonel in the British Army.
My dad was my best friend. We had our ups and downs. I lost him a bit over a year ago. It is crushing. I Miss that dude so much. This song is crushing to me.
Thank you for opening up about your past. ❤❤ And much appreciated the advice you give.
Jamel I truly hope you hit the 1,000,000 subscribers mark because u definitely deserve it. You're definitely one of the best. Great reaction to a great song
Charles Blunts Fathers Kidneys was functioning at 11% when James wrote this song (at deaths door basically) before the miracle with his cousin when they heard the song and stepped up and was compatible (O+) amazing song and story, breaks me each time having lost my dad a 3 years ago.
I never heard this song. My dad past away from cancer in 2002😢 This brought me to tears sure am glad my pop and I had a really good relationship 😢 We used to love to watch baseball games together 😊❤ 🙏
The song made me cry. That last pat on his arm damn near broke me, though, because it makes me think of my Dad, who's in his late 70's. I sent him the song. He will understand.
When they made this video, James's father had only recently been diagnosed with the kidney cancer. This was the first time James had sung this to his dad and that's why he's so emotional. This was done in one take, which is incredible. I don't know how James managed to hold himself together. Both men were former officers in the British military. Thankfully, a donor was eventually found for his dad.
This made me cry for sure as I watched my own father pass away. James sings this so eloquently and with such emotion. thx for sharing Jamel :)
"I'm not your son, you're not my father" was what thry said to each other when one of the other were deployed..James was a Captain and his Dad was a Colonel...
Taken from an old Reddit post that has now made it's way even onto funeral websites. Having lost my mother when was ten and my son three years ago and like he says a host of other folk over my many years, best friends etc...but what I have learned is that I was so very honored and blessed to have loved and been loved by so many good people and this horrendous grief comes on the flip side. May you all find as much peace as possible until you and your beloveds meet again.
“Alright, here goes. I’m old. What that means is that I’ve survived (so far) and a lot of people I’ve known and loved did not. I’ve lost friends, best friends, acquaintances, co-workers, grandparents, mom, relatives, teachers, mentors, students, neighbors, and a host of other folks. I have no children, and I can’t imagine the pain it must be to lose a child. But here’s my two cents.
I wish I could say you get used to people dying. I never did. I don’t want to. It tears a hole through me whenever somebody I love dies, no matter the circumstances. But I don’t want it to “not matter”. I don’t want it to be something that just passes.
My scars are a testament to the love and the relationship that I had for and with that person. And if the scar is deep, so was the love. So be it. Scars are a testament to life. Scars are a testament that I can love deeply and live deeply and be cut, or even gouged, and that I can heal and continue to live and continue to love. And the scar tissue is stronger than the original flesh ever was. Scars are a testament to life. Scars are only ugly to people who can’t see.
As for grief, you’ll find it comes in waves. When the ship is first wrecked, you’re drowning, with wreckage all around you. Everything floating around you reminds you of the beauty and the magnificence of the ship that was, and is no more. And all you can do is float. You find some piece of the wreckage and you hang on for a while. Maybe it’s some physical thing. Maybe it’s a happy memory or a photograph. Maybe it’s a person who is also floating. For a while, all you can do is float. Stay alive.
In the beginning, the waves are 100 feet tall and crash over you without mercy. They come 10 seconds apart and don’t even give you time to catch your breath. All you can do is hang on and float. After a while, maybe weeks, maybe months, you’ll find the waves are still 100 feet tall, but they come further apart. When they come, they still crash all over you and wipe you out. But in between, you can breathe, you can function. You never know what’s going to trigger the grief. It might be a song, a picture, a street intersection, the smell of a cup of coffee. It can be just about anything…and the wave comes crashing. But in between waves, there is life.
Somewhere down the line, and it’s different for everybody, you find that the waves are only 80 feet tall. Or 50 feet tall. And while they still come, they come further apart. You can see them coming. An anniversary, a birthday, or Christmas, or landing at O’Hare. You can see it coming, for the most part, and prepare yourself. And when it washes over you, you know that somehow you will, again, come out the other side. Soaking wet, sputtering, still hanging on to some tiny piece of the wreckage, but you’ll come out. Take it from an old guy. The waves never stop coming, and somehow you don’t really want them to. But you learn that you’ll survive them. And other waves will come. And you’ll survive them too. If you’re lucky, you’ll have lots of scars from lots of loves. And lots of shipwrecks.”
It is his father who was dying, happily the DAD got a donor that saved his life.. All is well...
I'm 51 years going on with a similar history and Brother it always hurts but the best we can do as Men and Fathers and now myself a Grandpa is to make the most of this short time we have to give our loved ones the best. Damn it but I do cry listening to that song Bro.
Thank you for this. Jamel you are a blessing and a treasure for this humanity. God Bless.
I was 26. My dad was 62. I didn’t have the best relationship with my dad either. Bless you.
My father was far from perfect while I was growing up, neither of my parents were. At the end of the day, they're both only human, but I never really knew their struggles until I was an adult. They did the best they could. I learned to forgive and move on and we have the best relationship now. This song is so real.
I lost my mother in 2013 and my father in 2017. I didn't have a positive relationship with either of them, although I tried. This song speaks to my heart. "We're just two adults saying goodbye" wrenches the tears from my eyes. I'm glad that you covered this Jamel, thank you.
I think the essence of the song is that too many people, when they loose a family member, regret not having a chance to say “ I love you”. Many people are too scared, or are in denial to say what they really want to say until it’s too late. This song is about paying a tribute to your loved one whilst you still have a chance.
I try and watch all the reactions to this video. It’s just so emotional.
I love watching you, been watching you for a while now.
SUPERB
My Mom recently passed away in my arms and I sobbed to this song.
Jamel, my brother, I’ve obviously never met you. But I feel like I know you. You’re such a good, kind and caring person. You’re an inspiration. God bless you and your loved ones brother!!!
Love your reaction, you're really listening to the lyrics, yeah that's his dad
Beautiful reaction. Such a heartbreaking experience. That´s the purpose and power of music. To reach us on so many levels.
Closing in on a million subs my man! You 100% deserve it
Let me add just one thing. It was the release of the song and this video that actually caused the distant cousin to find out about the need for a kidney. The video was released on 1/7/20 and the kidney transplant operation took place on 1/29/20. That shows you the power of social media.
James was in the Military in England and he was told he could not get home in time to see his father before his father died. That is the timeframe in which the song was written😢
OMG...first time hearing this. I sat with my dad while he was dying. I am sobbing...
Beautiful. Thank you for bringing this to me.
I ugly cry whenever I hear this song, I had to chase away a monster from my dad. For 2.5 years before he died, he had someone in his life that figuratively a monster. Than 10 years after he died, I was still trying to chase this monster away.
Ive heard this a few times and I bawl everytime. Today would have been my dads 67 birthday , we lost him almost 10 years ago. So today this is even harder to hear.
My father is my Hero. He passed from cancer in 2016. This made me cry. 😪
Tore my heart out. Beautiful.