FIRST TIME HEARING JAMES BLUNT - "Monsters" | REACTION & ANALYSIS

[@cathy8070]

Awesome reaction. Everyone should listen to this song. The world would be a far kinder place 🇨🇦♥️🇨🇦

[@jamietrafton158]

Anton I think you are a beautiful person as well. The fact that you can see these things in James Blunt, shows me you are a good man that see people. That’s a good quality in my book. I’m moved by your words as well as James.

[@janeenr]

James and his Dad are both former British army officers, who have both seen active service. This is his Dad sitting with him. He was dying from stage 4 kidney failure. For an Army officer to openly show such raw emotion is so brave. He showed so much vulnerability doing this. Thankfully a donor was eventually found and James' Dad survived. James donated all proceeds of this song to a Veterans charity. Such respect for them both. ❤

[@cherrylsagan63]

The donor was a distant relative who happened to see the video on KZbin. He contacted the Blunt family and said he would give one of his kidneys if it was compatible. It was a perfect match and Col. Blunt is doing well, thank God and the distant relative.

[@scottishpensioner2447]

Not only was Col. Blunt dying when this video was shot, he had donated one of his own kidneys already! What an amazing family. The line "I'm not your son you're not my father , we're just two grown men saying goodbye" was what James said to his father when he left for his first tour (when both of them knew James might be killed).

[@marksproston67]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@riawaikerepuru2239]

A beautiful healing song xx

[@scottishpensioner2447]

Perfectly said - it is a MASTERPIECE. By now you know more of the story - and you were right seconds into the song, this was real!

[@floralaxissunbro4800]

That pat on the arm from his father at the very end is a testament to a parent's ability to be there for their child to the very end. 💪

[@HaveMonkeyWillDance]

Been at odds with my father most of my adult life. Listened to this bloody song and phoned him immediately to say I loved him. You nailed it, man. This song just exudes healing where healing didn't seem possible. Kudos.

[@waynedein8024]

I can relate had rough time with my dad but to this day I still miss him .... no matter how we fell out till the end I still wish for one more time to say goodbye 💔

[@TreasureHuntingNana]

I am so happy for you x

[@ellenbuczkowski8527]

This song is a MASTERPIECE written and sung by James Blunt and what an incredible voice ❤

[@tabathahagan6913]

So happy for you and your dad, never have regrets, you only get one chance....❤❤❤❤

[@jamietrafton158]

Thank you so much for sharing some of your story of growing up with your dad. I can relate. I’m glad the toxic behavior stopped with you for your kids. That shows again what a wonderful person you are. Your story is very powerful the way you explain it and you helped me to understand Nars a little better. I’m sure you’ve helped many. Thank you. God bless you and your family.

[@cathy8070]

This song is so impactful. His music is spectacular 🇨🇦♥️🇨🇦

[@paulmason6474]

Hugs to you from Manchester UK and to everybody who has had a loss

[@dizzylizzybeth]

James, when he was crying his dad was patting his back. They both went to the Army. I am so happy his is still alive. This song is arguably the best sad song but loving, song ever written! I lost my dad and my mom and when I saw this I had to watch you react. I cry every time!!!

[@judithmacdonald4001]

Thank you for this video!❤😢

[@alfredkar]

Goodbye my lover is my personal fave.

[@JimbalayaJones]

Greetings from 🇩🇪 Great reaction. It was my pleasure to cry with you. Take care

[@mimille59390]

Oh he has a song called Bravery about when he was a soldier for the UK. It is a song you MUST hear !

[@steveakhurst7845]

I Agree

[@kiwigirljacks]

Yes!!!

[@brianhopkins6643]

Amazing song

[@rog2224]

Yes, I agree. It reminded me of the stories my dad never quite told about his time in the Balkans just after WW2...

[@meppiedekock3321]

he wrote this song to his dad that had stage 4 kidney failure. This man James is every dad's dream. his love to his father is so precious. in this song he is trying to tell his father I know you are my fater but i am a grown man now so now we are equal and i still love you.

[@davidwhitby980]

This song saved his dads live. Done in one take no auto tune and one take.

[@eugeniabrandenburg7094]

Listening to you discuss your father and grandfather relationship is very interesting view point. I had not seen ot that way. Thank you

[@sharonscurti8024]

I love love love James Blunt ❤️. Your Beautiful, Goodbye My Lover, Unstoppable, 1973, Wise Men, Tears And Rain, Cold, I've been a huge James Blunt fan since his debut album "Back to Bedlam in 2004.❤️.So many incredible songs.

[@mimille59390]

Yes !!!! What an album... So beautiful.

[@betmo]

back to bedlam and all the lost souls were the best ones!

[@tsnide34]

Same. Too bad, like with so many other acts, the US masses like to forget about them if one song gets played too much.

[@michelleschulz4903]

This is an incredible song. Makes you really think about the loved ones in your life. Don't take them for granted. Tell them now what you have to say, that you love them. Don't wait.

[@jasnapusec3578]

💔

[@angelbritos2039]

And by the way you mentioned James Bay, I highly recommend you react to his song Hold Back The River!...

[@jeremyturner4950]

James Blunt was a soldier before he came back to the UK and began his artistic career. It messed him up quite a bit. He kept his pain inside for a long time before finding his catharsis in song.

[@suemontague3151]

Great reaction mate, #realmendocry 🇦🇺

[@saracarrollyoutube]

Loved your reaction and thoughts on this song. It was as beautiful as the song.

[@melindabaker710]

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

[@GenXJoker]

I liked and subscribed to this channel because I love this reaction. Also cute guys with beards are my kryptonite, so win/win.

[@johnthegreek5836]

Great emotional song that I feel that touches everyone that hears this song or watches this video

[@elenaphipps8255]

We all should strive to break the cycles. No parents came with instructions how to be a parent. We can be a better parent or person from the last. Thank you for sharing your story. There is always time to heal, even if it’s only for yourself. Anger is pain. Take your father on your new journey. ❤

[@jimsteele3423]

Most Beautiful song brings tears to your eyes

[@cloggy010]

top!

[@defaultsweethrt]

You should listen to Goodbye My Lover. Holy jeezo!!

[@colingregory7464]

He was a tank commander? In former Yugoslavia during their troubles and they made him strap his guitar to the outside

[@brileygabriel4949]

THIS song broke EVERYONE bruh!

[@gaylordfreeman4924]

Anton, I would say this is the best review of the song yet. You nailed it!!!!

[@lclark6854]

James is a very emotional performer. Try watching a live performance of Goodbye My Lover.

[@jonathangoll2918]

Other commenters have given you much of the lowdown. The Blounts - that's how it really should be spelt - are one of the oldest military families in England, going back to at least the fourteenth century. Both James and his father will have been brought up to the traditional English "stiff upper lip", which makes it all the more moving. James was a Captain in the British Army, playing quite an important part in the Kosovo Intervention about 1999.

[@WelshAmethystGirl087]

Omg James blunt is the funniest guy ever, his first hit got him alot of flack over the years but his twitter responses are hilarious he says the most brilliant things

[@garrymoore2161]

We live in a world where people grieving a loss lose our. The man grieving feels he must be strong and hold his emotions in check. His wife may lean on him, draw strength from him, and not grieve so heavily herself. Now along comes a man revealing the hidden depths of our grieving. He can change world.. Men need not be the rock but instead reach out to woman and grieve with her. Woman need not avoid grief by leaning on man. We can begin the healing and strengthen our bonds by both allowing themselves to openly grieve. Thank you for this video.

[@carollittle1059]

This is a true story as his dad had stage 4 caner and James said if he cries,, keep the rolling the tape.. A real tear jerker! Lost both my parents 3 months apart, 9 years ago. Tuffest year of my life as my brother was out of state working. Thank God it was old age and they weren't in pain and they had a living trust made up and I was on everything financial ad we had made cremation arrangements all ready done 6 months before.

[@janetbreckon8211]

A lot of people pause it before that part comes up. The Pat his daddy gives him.

[@joyceharkin3641]

You wouldn't know it from this video, but he is actually incredibly funny in interviews.

[@CursiMusic]

very sad video. gets me everytime. first time, I was really ugly crying.

[@calmit23]

James Blunts tweets are so funny. His sense of humor is sharp and his voice is amazing

[@sandrapaterson8678]

😭😭😭❤

[@meppiedekock3321]

Please react to James Blunt - The girl that never was. Then you will see he is a true artist and write songs that is close to his heart

[@annemariemcnamara8756]

James is authentic. This is a very special song. A song we all can relate to an yes what you said about James is true, he touches an connects an he does it naturally because he is real love his spirit

[@davidhumiston6500]

This one gets me every time and I've seen it probably a dozen times.. great reaction looking forward to more

[@briandaniels8945]

This song was special man, came out a year after my dad passed and helped w the grief I had no clue how to handle

[@AliceBanks-d7o]

His dad is still alive

[@MsPunky001]

He wrote this to his father when he was dying of kidney failure, then he was a match that saved his life.

[@Peter-oh3hc]

Always glad to watch this and feel sad for the reactors. Thank you

[@jennywren7822]

James is telling his father, he'll be with him till his last breath in the last verse, and he won't be alone, the monster to me is death.....

[@bobbyboko6317]

He has a great sense of humour and likes to take the piss out of himself

[@efcdom1878]

I only discovered this song today too. A roller coaster of emotions thinking his dad had died and then learning his fortunes changed. I see James' sense of humour hadn't deserted him saying "the song would have been commercially more successfully if he had popped his clogs!"

[@k.vn.k]

Call your dad now, say you love him. You have this chance now, don’t wait till you regret it.

[@jillmayer9501]

It's funny after my father died I started referring to him as "daddy" again (a word largely ruined by society lol) - but I think it was possibly because I reverted back to feeling like a child who missed their father. I don't imagine James' refers to his father as "daddy" in person (not judging if he does) - but I do love that he refers to him as daddy in the song. Makes me feel connected - even if it's just in my head lol

[@wordswritteninred7171]

Nothing else would have worked. The word daddy encompasses so much! And in this song, not son, not father, yet, daddy. So poetic!

[@susanconnolly4931]

Saying Daddy is still used in the UK by some by Adult children ❤

[@andyh682]

As someone who lost both their Mum and Dad to breast cancer, i can remember being at both my parents bedside in hospital and just always thinking they would get better. My mum was 1st and although we loved each other and i knew she knew that, we never said goodbye before it was too late for her to understand me. You always think its not going to get to this point and its always a difficult subject to broach. Similar with my dad, however when do you actually say to your father its ok to go. I heard this song today and I've listened to it ALOT. Its obviously stirs alot of emotion everytime I hear it. Its simply fantastic and strangely healing. Thanks James!

[@Powler29]

Dude! You have to react to James blunt - no bravery! A super underrated song. And you can see in his face he’s hurt by what he saw in the military. You have to see it if you haven’t already.

[@gypsyroadhog]

And sure the company wanted him to add auto tune but James refused wanting it to sound raw and emotional the way it was meant

[@allenbecks20]

Please could you do a video to his song The Greatest.

[@janelllovell5202]

James didn’t want to sing this in a studio because he wanted it to be real, real emotions which we saw in his eyes…. I believe it was in one shot too. He’s back story is he was in the army and drove tanks they wouldn’t let him take he’s guitar inside so he had it strapped to the outside lol he’s father also served. Thankfully his dad is doing well now.

[@zuzo3970]

He was in the military

[@Alice-hp6yb]

Not an actor, this is authentic, Mr Blunt senior. As other comments say this was a horrendous time for them both. Also must add they have always had a very close relationship, not an estrangement. Please check James out further.

[@romystumpy1197]

Truly sincere masterpiece,and i feel people shouldnt cover it,as its like they are trying to sing it better idk

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

James Blunt is kind of like Sinead O'Connor

[@jenniferewing4504]

WARNING : EMOTIONAL AND SAD !

[@jason4547]

My father was the monster

[@anessalyn1035]

This song is about his dad,who was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney failure. With no donor available, his dad wasn't expected to live. After this video a distant cousin came forward, was a match and save Mr Blunt Sr. That's his dad in the final part of the song. Mr Blunt spent 2020 in isolation due to COVID so he wouldn't come in contact with anything that would have put his health at risk.

[@foots-qt4pk]

What really hit me about the story behind this song is that dad had donated a kidney in the past because he has a rare blood type. James wasn't a match when dad's remaining kidney began to fail. But, because of the song, their distant cousin became aware of the issue and got tested. So, in a beautiful way, by writing this song, James really did chase the monsters away.

[@julesr5802]

Oh wow!! Still crying

[@lyncohn9505]

I just watched James discussing this, it wasnt a distant relative, he was on the donor list and a match was found

[@minneyruth]

​@@foots-qt4pk beautiful 😢😢❤❤

[@Dawn1891]

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 a little and James refused, wanting it to be authentic.

[@mom23mangos34]

Actually I read in an interview with James it was about 3 takes.

[@Lunal73]

How lucky James was to be able to say all this to his father before it was too late. We should all take the time to do the same.

[@dizzylizzybeth]

This song is one of the best songs ever written in my opinion. I lost my mom and dad along time ago but hearing him sing about this took me back to me being at their death beds. I was holding their hands and rubbing my dads bald head. I miss them sooo much! But yes this song hit me hard. One of the best songs ever written! I love James Blunt!!

[@pataustin5946]

I couldn't agree more thank you

[@scottishpensioner2447]

I had the same reaction although its now 23 years. Every time i hear and see it the hairs stand up on the back of my neck. The first time - tears.

[@flumbz5266]

Never heard this song before, but this had me in tears, lost my Grandad a couple of months ago who was basically a dad to me, he helped fight my demons away but he died suddenly and I never got to say goodbye

[@pamstuckey8349]

Beautiful thoughtful reaction

[@nickyd6457]

Crying 😢 xx

[@TripletDad3]

Both he and his father were British military officers, so they had problems expressing their feelings for each other. This song was his way of laying everything out there when he thought his dad's death was imminent. James Blunt is also very funny and may have prevented World War 3 when he was a captain in the British Army in Kosovo and was ordered to attack the Russian army. He refused the order, and a British General backed him up and told him to stand down. Check out the video for No Bravery for a look at his time in Kosovo. For a happy Blunt song, check out Stay the Night. It's a great song.

[@samed4u2nv]

Thank you for reacting to this video and thank you for sharing your story

[@jeffstevens4262]

James, like his father before him, was a Commander in the British military. I heard he donated every penny of the proceeds of this amazing song, to the UK charity 'Help For Heroes' who do do so much fantastic work for British ex-servicemen and ex-service women. God bless him for that.

[@Killakatnage89]

It’s based in the town he came from

[@grahamlowe314]

He was a general

[@hootie6787]

@@grahamlowe314 nope, his father was a colonel, James was a captain.

[@chrisoultram9458]

I saw him in Manchester uk wonderful xx

[@carolfraughton2781]

He's not trying to convey a msg. He's speaking from the gut.

[@leolipar1688]

Surprised you haven't heard of James Blunt, we're in the farthest corner of the earth, the Philippines, but we knew him well, the singer behind 'You're Beautiful' 😍😍

[@scottjohnson1170]

It is a masterpiece of a song, perfect call.

[@kathynorris7235]

This song came from this man's soul. He said the things to his father that most of us don't get a chance to say before they leave. You're right this is a masterpiece of a song. Emotion like that can't be faked

[@alisongunther6486]

If you think you don't like James Blunt, watch this...

[@noeleencampbellhutchinson9864]

This song was done in one take no filters he has an incredible voice listen to beautiful amazing song ❤

[@shaundsypal]

You have no soul if tears aren't falling during this epic masterpiece of anything ever written or sung. Thank you again for doing yet again another one of my favorites. Needed this one tonight. 🙏❤

[@andrewthach1989]

Can you do James Blunt-The Greatest

[@eleniprovia7667]

James hit me right in the heart with this one... wow. His eyes tell me everything. Very, very expressive. Very, very real. True artistry!

[@lancelary9124]

I cry every time and also have to literally suppress a wail. My dad is 75 and I’m so lucky to still have him around. Imagining saying goodbye to him kills me. My dad is the person who introduced me to music. I’ll be forever thankful. He’s the greatest.

[@emmaevelynchiu]

thank you for sharing your own story, very inspirational

[@LadyDoe17]

Almost spot on! Except a pod cast with James would be great fun! He has a wicked sense of humour and a quick wit. Great reaction, lovely song. Try “your beautiful “.

[@carolespinoza8469]

Beautiful 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶💔💔💔💔

[@melissaleigh5220]

Army officer

[@riaanbehr7976]

Wow. I don't know how I missed this video. You and James got me bawling like a baby over here. This is a MASTERPIECE!!! ❤️

[@BrianAustin-rm1ef]

Brother, you aren’t human if this song doesn’t bring you to tears. This one destroyed me the first time I saw it. I still have my father, but lost my mom to cancer at 11 yo. I wish I had been old enough to find the words to tell her how I felt. This song hit me both as a son and parent to three kids knowing they will be facing this one day. One of the most authentic, vulnerable videos I have ever seen. The courage just to sit there and let your emotions flow for the world to experience, especially in our society where men are expected not to show emotion. Such mad respect for James Blunt. Incredible. Nice reaction, and thank you for sharing your story as well. I’m sure your willingness to share helps more people than you realize.

[@jamietrafton158]

I love all the things you just pointed out about James Blunt. I agree with you. I love that you can feel and see his emotions.

[@stephenmorgan9852]

Good job mate, you know the story by now. It's a killer, most face it

[@RooniP]

What you said about your dad makes a lot of sense...thank you for sharing, it encourages others to be open and honest too...God bless you and your dad on your journey to healing...in the name of Yeshua...Amen

[@sgtsnafubohica15]

I lost my Dad 13 years ago and think of him daily. He was my best friend, when i lost him i was stationed in Germany, i woke in the middle of the night knowing something bad happened. When i opened my email there it was. My Dad just passed five minutes earlier. The hardest part was telling my daughter, when she broke down i could not keep my military bearing. I felt helpless and couldnt take her pain away.

[@ginahiebert6561]

Beautiful song and great reaction, James certainly makes emotional, deep songs. You should check out his new song 'the girl that never was' official video, I think it came out just a few months ago. Thanks and have a blessed day!

[@marcelotto6825]

James Blunt is a prolific song writer and singer. I have all his CD's and can truthfully say that isn't a song that I dislike. But he will will probably be remembered for his first world wide hit: You're beautiful

[@betmo]

me too