Singer/Songwriter reacts to JAMES BLUNT - MONSTERS - FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!

[@Kimberly-dn4mc]

This may sound petty to many, but thank you so much for commenting on the pat on the arm that his dad gave him at the end. That gesture in of itself is so touching and powerful to me. You're the first person that I've heard even mention it, so thank you.

[@creinicke1000]

I've seen a couple folks comment on it.. "that's what my used to do".. But so many cut it off before that last second and don't even see it much less notice it. The father putting his arm on his.. as it says in the lyrics indicates to me it's something his dad has always done.. men don't always say "I love you".. but they do Pat on the arm to say it.

[@Kimberly-dn4mc]

@@creinicke1000 I was speaking with my husband about that very thing, that most people stop watching, and they miss the little tap on the arm, as it appears the video has ended. I agree about men not always saying "I love you," but they do pat on the arm, or back, to show their love. It's a precious thing to see.

[@jennywren7822]

@@Kimberly-dn4mc James and his father Charles Blaunt were both high ranking officers in the British army, his father a Colonel and James a Captain. As we all know with a position like that no weakness or emotion is shown, so the hand on the arm and the pat at the end are signs of love the pat is also well done. His father too helping him with this video is wonderful to watch. A beautiful heartbreaking song and so well sung and delivered.....

[@julie8100]

I have always liked that too

[@stephanietip]

A real dad will ALWAYS BE a dad no matter what.Giving love and support when you're in pain.

[@queenrosered]

His dad almost died of stage 4 kidney disease. He was on a transplant list but had a rare blood type. The GOOD news is at the 11 hour, they found a match and Dad is now doing fine! ❤

[@KxngKunta626]

@BradSteele

[@berniemckenna3487]

The donor was a distant cousin also called Charles Blount that heard the song and came forward all proceeds of the song went to help for heros charity

[@lunapuella2611]

My Dad had dementia and was unconscious for almost 3 weeks before he passed away. I sat every day with him talking, singing (very badly) and reading poetry to him until he left because I was afraid there was monsters in his subconscious. This song makes me think of that and cry every time I hear it.

[@catgiles3268]

I lost my mother to Alzheimer’s. I was with her until her last breath. I was fortunate because only an hour after I left my Dad’s side, he passed away. I absolutely love James Blunt’s music. This is beautiful!

[@maureenlouisemcilkenny1377]

💙💙💙

[@marilynselwyn5053]

Much love and respect to you for loving your dad so much

[@stuartcowley3818]

I found my dad in the morning in his bed, it broke me that I couldn't do anything, he passed doing the night. I still see the visions in my head today, and that was 4 years ago. I cry every time I hear this song.

[@BradSteele]

That must have been awful, Stuart. Hope you’re doing okay!

[@MommaBird52]

They said the only dry eyes in the room were Charles Blount. He asked why is everyone crying? I'm still here!

[@eamonndoyle4753]

The tap on the arm at the end got me, all our lives we seek our parents approval, sometimes something as small as that tap on the arm is enough to let someone know you love them, especially children.

[@nathanyoung5530]

I love the line “I’m not your son, your not my father, we’re just two grown men saying good bye” only to then be completely made irrelevant by the total and complete panic and return to just being a little boy of “so daddy won’t you just close your eyes.” From grown man, to little boy afraid for his dad.

[@terminallumbago6465]

It’s also what James’s father said to him before he left to go to war (James, like his father, was a military officer before his music career).

[@marywashburn4164]

Perfect, Perfect Perfect. You nailed it.

[@burgaweddie1]

The lyrics say 'I'm not your son, your not my father, we're just two grown men saying goodbye. No need to forgive, no need to forget, I know your mistakes, and you know mine'. "It's an incredibly emotional song and one that tells him he's much more than just a father - he's my friend and I love him dearly," Blunt said.Feb 4, 2020

[@RoddiPrime]

Hi Brad this a really moving song written by James Blunt to his Father who was sat next to him in the music video he had been diagnosed with with stage 4 chronic Kidney Disease and none of the family were/had a match. James Blunt wrote "Monsters" to "express his feelings about his father and his illness, almost as if it's a touching farewell to his father".[6] In an interview with Good Morning Britain James Blunt said,[5] Really that has been an amazing moment. Because when you realise your father's mortality it's a great opportunity to say the things I'd like to say to him. So I have written a song called Monsters for him. In the same interview he made a plea for type O kidney donors to step forward. I think a distant cousin came forward and was found to be a match with James's father and in Jan 2020 he had a Kidney transplant I think his father is doing OK now. I know all proceeds for the song are being donated by James Blunt to charities Help for Heroes and British Legion as like James his father was a soldier in the Armed Forces.

[@mljrotag6343]

Yeah, that closing line "don't be afraid, it's my turn to chase the monsters away"...just kills me.

[@tgtan]

The look on your face as you realized the meaning of the words is so genuine and sincere.

[@ian_bradley]

I'm in tears every time I watch or listen to this song! There's a story about it and I see others have commented on it!

[@scottderechinsky9896]

My father is my Hero. He passed from cancer in 2016. This video has me balling every time. RIP Dad. 🙏

[@davidens8204]

mine passed in 2014 I miss him everyday

[@nadinewoel2639]

The hand that James' father puts on his arm speaks volumes ❤

[@lynnzajicek]

This is just so beautiful! I cry every time I hear it! My dad is now gone and I hope I helped keep the monsters away before he went!

[@deborahdennehy9937]

At the time his father had kidney failure & James Blunt wrote & sang this song with all his heart. Thank God a cousin of th family managed to give him a kidney which is so lovely to know. xx

[@anessalyn1035]

James Blunt’s “Monster” is a song in which the singer is addressing his father. Indeed it is true-to-life. And as of the release of this track, it appears that the death of James’ dad, Charles Blount, is imminent from stage 4 kidney failure. So being unable to express how he feels about the situation through conventional wording, James has instead decided to put his emotions into this song. No one matched but after this video, a distant cousin matched and donated a kidney. This video is hard to watch especially if you have lost a parent. His dad appears in the video which makes it more emotional.

[@lauraduffy9055]

The transplant was successful.

[@Bubbs1234]

I lost my dad a yr ago. He was in England, myself in Canada. I couldn't even go to his funeral because of vaxx mandates. This song makes me a blubbering fool eveytime.

[@lucylewis7708]

Charles Blunt went for his first walk after the kidney replacement operation the day before James Blunt did an interview..

[@wendypop1113]

his dad not dead

[@marvin834]

This song always gets me dirty snotty crying thinking about my dad. Good news is though, this song actually saved his Dad's life and got him the kidney doner he needed just in time. Good man James, a credit to your old man 👏🏻

[@arnoldhancock5104]

It really gets to me when his Dad patted him on the arm after the song was over. Most reactors stop the video before that part

[@Debikayz]

Beautifully Pure & Sad at the same time. I feel this song to my very core, always brings me to tears. Bravo to James. Thank you for these sincere lyrics.👍👏👍👏👍

[@FinarfinNoldorin]

His father had never heard this song until James sang it to him. At the time, his father could not find a kidney doner and had stage four cancer. He was dying, and the love they have for each other is breathtaking. Thank God, a doner was found. This was the most powerful song I have ever heard. My mother passed from cancer and also had demintia/Ahlzheimers...it is such a painful journey to take with someone you love so deeply. I felt every one of Jame's tears.

[@jeffstevens4262]

This was the first time James had sung this to his dad, who'd only been recently diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer. James' record company tried to get him to use 'Auto-Tune' but he refused because he wanted this to be 100% real, pure and genuine. This was the first and only take and it was recorded exactly as we see it. I have no idea how James managed to keep himself together although his voice does waver slightly at the end, but I think we can all forgive him for that.

[@michael2992]

It was done in one take with his father there. All genuine reactions from both.

[@TracyH13]

Such a beautiful song, sung perfectly

[@lilianhowley7525]

Thank you for waiting with switching of, that moment in the end always breaks my heart a little, , most reaction videos miss it.. ♥

[@alisonrandall3039]

James donated all the proceeds from this song to the British Legion and help the heroes two charities that help ex service personnel when they leave the Army, Royal Navy and RAF. As he was an officer in the Household Cavalry. When they filmed this James was crying and production team were as well. His dad couldn’t understand why they were crying and he said I’m still here.

[@ravenmasters2467]

Nice reaction and analysis. I'm so glad you didnt miss the arm pat at the end (most do) and that you commented on it.

[@patriciaewing8164]

Every song James sings is Powerful, raw and emotional 😭💔💔😭

[@carrielaliberte3255]

Loving reaction. 💜 Thank you. Such a heartbreaking song, with all the truths. 😢

[@KarenDay-me8ri]

James’ dad was dying from stage 4 kidney disease . He only had one kidney as he had previously donated one . He only had a short time to live as a donor could not be found. This is his dad in this video and was the first time his dad heard the song . After the video was released a distant cousin came forward to be tested and was a match so he donated a kidney to James’ dad. His dad is doing well the last I heard. James and his dad were both military men and feelings were not always shown. James did a wonderful job on this video. His feelings about his dad were very real.

[@johnathonandrew8952]

This was done in one take. Apparently the whole room was in tears apart from his dad who just asked why are you all crying I'm still here

[@carolynmurtaza1180]

His dad had stage 4 kidney disease and this was him telling his dad how he felt. You can feel the emotion in his voice. It was done in one take, and everyone there was crying except his dad. The transplant was a success. The record people wanted to add Auto-tune but he refused. I can just picture at the end James crying in his dads arms.

[@stephenmorgan9852]

It's powerful mate, you did it justice. I seen it a lot, still gets me

[@liveformybabies1190]

Video was shot in one take. James refused to let the director touch up the pitchy areas and wanted it raw and real

[@allisonnancholas9620]

His dad had stage 4 kidney failure when James wrote this and a donor couldn't be found. After the video was released a distant cousin came forward who was a match. He donated all the profits from this song to Help For Hero's a UK veterans charity (both him and his dad were in the military)

[@ernestmac13]

As someone who has lost my two siblings and both parents, thus song touches me deeply.

[@billpo]

So sorry man….

[@marksmith-pz5yx]

a hug no words

[@barrywood7322]

Apparently after filming the whole crew were crying he turned around and said “what’s up I’m still here”

[@brian52763]

This was quite literally the first time he sang it for his father!

[@creinicke1000]

Loved your song.. thanks for introducing me to your music.

[@MsZepfreak]

James Blunt is such a unique singer but, he was also a Captain in British army. A man of many talents. ❤

[@garrymoore2161]

James Blunt, at the time he recorded this, fully expected to lose his father soon. Already by then, roles were reversing but he was not quite ready to go there His role was no longer son but ”Lets just say we're two grown men saying goodbye ". I held my Dad's hand as Altzheimers took him. By then, he did not know me but he held fast to my hand as long as he could hold on. I have no doubt that James Blunt held himself together only because he wanted to get goodbye said. What a powerful, powerful message. Tore at my heart.

[@applepie1155]

cool to show, my dad die 2003 hes was sick alot and i forgive him 1 month ago , cause he hit me alot when im young

[@fendyoasis8933]

That pat in the end was his dad saying that’s ok son and still love u.

[@larrywright4539]

His father had donated a kidney, then his kidney started failing him. James wrote this as a farewell, and there was only one person in the room with dry eyes - his father. After the video was released, a distant cousin (named Charles Blount) was found to be a match and successfully donated one of his kidneys.

[@mzliz1249]

Wow! You and your band sounds great! 🙌🏼🔥🔥🔥

[@wrigglyjoe]

I actually just came here looking for the song but I thought I'd give your reaction video a go. You got it! Everything you said was how I felt watching it. An ya music sounds decent too. Subscribed. Nice one bud

[@candilunsford2878]

Words just fail and it’s hard to type around the tears. I lost my dad to cancer in 2014 and mom three years later to pneumonia. His words say it all.

[@bartonbagnes4605]

A beautiful tribute to his father.

[@mizmera]

I think deep down in all of us... we all wish that we make our dads proud.

[@birgittalagerstrom6264]

OMG Beautiful! ❤💞 And I loved your song in the beginning.

[@suzannebastien2918]

I love this song, even if I cry everytime I hear it...

[@stephenmorgan9852]

It's real man, every time I watch you guys watching this I cry.

[@dawnemami3089]

Love this song … but it reminds me of my dad … and break down in tears 😭

[@sonicfoxxmusic4281]

Dude, The very date you published this youtube...26/October/2021, my Father lost his battle with life. Here I am, watching your amazing reaction comments on James Blunt's wonderful song....how else can I thank you...how about some words I read out at my Father's funeral...he was a warrior...his Father passed away on The Repulse(WW2)..both hero's to me. Regards, Sonic Foxx:Songwriter and singer of GHOSTED by The Crue" and lyricist of every single song on SONIC FOXX MUSIC. Enjoy....great channel by the way. Verse 1. A great man, Moved on gently, My evening's thoughts, May never be the same again. Pre chorus. He passed away, Barely noticed , at all, by many Yet that man to me, shall forever be, As he flies to heaven, Never five feet seven, But ten feet tall. CHORUS. HE WAS OUR FATHER, A REAL GIVER, AND THOUGH I'D RATHER HE HAD LIVED, AS HE HAD SO MUCH MORE TO GIFT, AS A MAN WHO SOUGHT OUT PEACE, HE HAS NOW LEFT HIS CREASE, IT'S A TOUGH JOURNEY, FROM A STRONG MAN TO A WITHERED SHELL, ALONG THAT PATH, TO NOT..END UP IN HELL, BUT HELL NEVER VISITED HIS RADAR, OH NO, OHHHH NO, MY FATHER PAID HIS DUES TO GOD AND JESUS, AND RESPECTED ONE WIFE THROUGHOUT WHAT, SOME CALL OR REFER TO AS.... LIFE, LIFE, LIFE... HIS LIFE IS OURS TO REMEMBER NOW. VERSE 2 An old boy, Died late today, And my sunny morns and afternoons, WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN, Pre-chorus. He passed away, Barely noticed , at all, by many Yet that man to me, shall forever be, As he flies to heaven, Never five feet seven, But ten feet tall. CHORUS. HE WAS OUR FATHER, A REAL GIVER, AND THOUGH I'D RATHER HE HAD LIVED, AS HE HAD SO MUCH MORE TO GIFT, AS A MAN WHO SOUGHT OUT PEACE, HE HAS NOW LEFT HIS CREASE, IT'S A TOUGH JOURNEY, FROM A STRONG MAN TO A WITHERED SHELL, ALONG THAT PATH, TO NOT..END UP IN HELL, BUT HELL NEVER VISITED HIS RADAR, OH NO, OHHHH NO, MY FATHER PAID HIS DUES TO GOD AND JESUS, AND RESPECTED ONE WIFE THROUGHOUT WHAT, SOME CALL OR REFER TO AS.... LIFE, LIFE, LIFE... HIS LIFE IS OURS TO REMEMBER NOW. BRIDGE to FINAL CHORUS. GOODBYE FATHER, GOODBYE OLD FRIEND, WE KNOW, FOR YOU, THIS NOW'S THE END, YET, SOMEWHERE, BEYOND THAT BEND, WHO KNOWS, MAYBE SIR, WE'LL MEET UP AGAIN, FOR NOW HOWEVER, MAY A STAR GLINT UP ABOVE, AS, EVERYBODY SENDS YOU UP THEIR LOVE. FINAL CHORUS REPEATED. The end...or is it??? I dedicate these lyrics to a future song to my Father, Ivor Parsons. Miss you already POP....David. COPYRIGHT(2021..SONIC FOXX MUSIC). GISC.

[@shilohauraable]

Just Amazing. ❤️

[@tarzanisno1]

🧡. THIS IS A TOUGH ONE. James made it through it to deliver one of his best.

[@amandatwisener]

His dad was a kidney donor who ended up with kidney failure himself...in need of transplant. He said this was his ulagy before...after this video released he asked his fans to test and he got a transplant!!!

[@420people]

It’s kinda weird… I feel like I watch these videos to affirm the fact that it’s ok to be a male and express any sort of emotion. Then I realize. I’m making a comment on a video that’s been seen by thousands, of a man deciding this might be the emotional climax of his life. Yaaaa. I signed up for the right emotional profile at birth. And stupidly proud of it.

[@justlinsu]

All monies from the sale of this song was donated for Medical Research into Kidney Disease. Both Father and son have served in the UK military. His dad was saved due to having found a donor for him through it's release. Praise God.

[@cloggy010]

never stops to amaze me

[@melindabaker710]

one take ... no auto tune ... powerful ....

[@getdavo1]

The pat on the arm at the very end to me is the whole video. The tragic condition is happening to his father but its his father patting his sons arm to comfort him at the end instead.

[@stevejeanetminnick1809]

What a great tribute! You should do "Would Have Loved Her" by Chris Bandi

[@MartinScheuerJr]

Great reaction vid and I went and checked out your stuff man. Great music! Keep up the good work.

[@madsrn]

The fun part is that james talked about this on tv saying that after they made the video, his dad was like "Why are you crying, im sitting right here". Thats the typical army dad reaction lol

[@iainrees1171]

A funny story about the video, everyone on set was crying their eyes out, apart from his Dad who just said to him, I'm still here Son, also the part when he says hold my arm, his Dad was to hold his arm, but James had to nod to him to do it, after they finished the video James looked at his Dad and said 1 job Dad, 1 job and you failed, and they both hugged and laughed, then everyone on set laughed as well.

[@Matt_Chalice]

Dad was the only one out of all the crew that didn't cry

[@WelshAmethystGirl087]

I love your reaction to this song, I also love your new video it sounds awesome

[@jamardunn3126]

I get the same vibe when I hear skin by rascal flats

[@chaosdromanah8620]

This song hits hard

[@sarasweightlossjourney1432]

Damn! Just the way you welcome us at the beginning got me to subscribe to you I haven't even seen your reaction yet lol

[@cameronpickard7456]

great reaction heartfelt

[@Harvestersz]

Maybe rewind after you pause? When you stop singing a song, you usually pick up a few bars back rather than at the exact note you stopped at.

[@בלהאלגריסי]

שיר מהמם מאוד מרגש.עוצמתי❤❤❤אהבתי את התגובה שלך🫶🫶🫶

[@anthonybranco]

My turn to chase the monsters away. My dad and grandfather were both targeted by community watch. And now I am. He died in 2000 and I continue chasing monsters away. So yeah, this song hits hard.

[@TopGun86]

Great reaction man new to channel

[@kimbunchalastnames5357]

maybe the only one of his songs that could stand with this was one of his first -- "no bravery." he served with the UKs armed forces in kosovo, captain of a recon team, and the things he saw scarred him for life. his father was an army colonel, and james has wondered if his father felt like james let him down, leaving the service and going into modern music. i hope that, with this song, james can convince him that he had, and has, nothing to worry about.

[@sharronbevan6425]

Wow your face watching this so caring

[@jenniferjacobs228]

I cry every time I hear this song...

[@lithiumx9371]

I wished my dad did that tbh. I'm happy for all those ppl who had a great father. I didn't. He was a bad man. Still hurts like a bitch and can't leave it behind

[@stephanietip]

I thought today will be the day I will get through this song without crying.Yet again,I was wrong

[@quarantinethis8981]

Dude its a hard track. Proper in the feelings.

[@mikeymikeFType]

A moments silence for the gnat please. However on a serious note, this song really does provoke real emotions.

[@laureltaylor4535]

Incredible.

[@skylagaaia6615]

At the 11th hour a kidney donor was found after James released this video… The funny thing is, the donor turned out to be the dads brother…👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@mahdibaghdadi3953]

trop cool comment tu parle de l artiste tu le décris et sa musique en même temps

[@patriciaclark8751]

One take on this song. He wanted it to be real. 💙

[@paulmason6474]

They were both in the army where you are supposed to keep a stiff upper lip and show no emotion. Heart tugging

[@SaraMunoz-l1s]

Reason Father sick he is slowly dying and this song was sung for his dad .

[@josephgeekie]

Both served in the British forces and see death as a different view than the normal civilian.

[@MommaBird52]

Ironic that you mentioned Alzheimers. I am making this request from my favorite reactors. November is Alzheimers month so could you please react to Glenn Campbell's final recording after being diagnosed with Alzheimers in his early 70s? It is I'm Not Gonna Miss You dedicated to all affected by this horrid disease.

[@carolynbrowning6194]

His dad was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney disease. He got a kidney transplant and is doing well. James wrote this song after his dad was diagnosed. But your right " heartwrenching"

[@chelseamason4792]

OMG! I saw the pain in his eyes😢😭🤧😧

[@elizastonereliza3545]

James Blunt dad is battling with cancer. He tribute this song to his Dad .

[@notasbignow1]

His father had kidney problems he needed a transplant which his father did get thankfully he was fine but Hames wrote this song 🎵 thinking his father was going to die to say how James felt about his father

[@garrymoore2161]

I'm not your son and you're not my father but I'm not ready for our roles to reverse. We're just two men saying goodbye. But daddy you once kept the monsters away so I could sleep. Close your eyes; it's my turn to keep the monsters away. The tears flowed as I remembered dad who died too young from early onset Alzheimer's

[@queenbee2371]

Monsters .... a living eulogy x

[@simonayers550]

Fortunately his dad got a Kidnney transplant. But at the time, his dad had months to live.

[@poplap9241]

His best song is "TEARS AND RAIN".

[@cfukuhara1157]

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