First Time Hearing James Blunt | Monsters Reaction

[@FTBREACTS]

Tried to finish it y’all but I recently lost my pops and this song started to hit heavy. We didn’t have the best relationship so the lyrics hit home…See y’all on the next one 👍🏽

[@meadowlarkb.427]

❤

[@janecatterson4554]

Condolences 🙏 ❤

[@docratih7337]

Condolences 🙏🙏

[@helengunter378]

You need to grieve friend, I had to for my dad, not for the trauma and distance but for the dad I wanted, I see your sadness

[@Loverofnature76]

I'm so sorry for your loss and your sadness😢 thinking of you 💗

[@jeffstevens4262]

Both James and his father are former officers in the British military (tank Commanders I believe). Everything about this remarkable video is absolutely real. No Auto-Tune and no rehearsals. This was recorded exactly as we see it and this was the first time James had sung the song to his dad. To be honest, I don't know how he managed to hold himself together as well as he did.

[@s.c.6367]

His dad was a chopper pilot James blunt was a tank commander

[@jeffstevens4262]

@@s.c.6367 Many thanks for the 'heads up'.!

[@stephenmorgan9852]

Done in one take, and everyone was crying there, respect to the blunts dad and son

[@sandyleewhite]

I think we as people who love to watch reactors, like to connect sometimes, & showing vulnerability with us, does that......thank you for being vulnerable & raw with us ❤

[@debrablumrogers5096]

Im so sorry for your loss...You did a great reaction, i could tell it hit close to home for you ,but its okay for a man to cry.And im saying to you ' He knows " you cared truly he does.Much Love 💗

[@FTBREACTS]

Thank you for your words. I appreciate that. Also I’m happy you enjoyed the reaction.

[@Jonwallachio]

His father was a Colonel in the British Army. James was a Captain in a front line recon unit. When James went to serve in the Kosovo War, his father was saying goodbye not knowing if he'd be injured or killed. He said "let's just pretend you're not my son, I'm not your father, we're just two grown men saying goodbye". James was repeating it back to his dad now that the roles were reversed.

[@michaelhrivnak9463]

He was always present. When we grow up, the relationships turns closer to friendships among equals,

[@youngthing12]

James and his father were both military men. James was actually a tank commander in the first gulf war. When he was being deployed, his father would say: "You're not my son, I'm not your father, we're just two grown men saying goodbye...". This song breaks me every time I hear it. The video was shot in one take, because James wanted the emotion to be raw and genuine. His father was diagnosed with grade 4 terminal kidney disease and this was written as a goodbye. In a positive irony, the song was so popular, it got the attention of a distant relative who turned out to be a match for a kidney donation and his dad is now doing great. His father spent 2020 in isolation, James has a very loving relationship with his father and says his father is his hero…

[@timgilmam9170]

Very sorry for your loss!

[@scottyburnett8980]

I've always taken "I'm not your son, you're not my Father, we're just two grown men saying goodbye" as him trying to make it easier for the both of them. Great reaction sir

[@FTBREACTS]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@oduinn7948]

Same, very much "we're just two grown men, you don't have to be the rock and the lighthouse keeping the waves and darkness at bay right now".

[@sandraback7809]

@@oduinn7948 I think the same. The added poignancy is that the son can’t help saying, ‘Daddy….’ and at the end, the ‘Daddy’ reaches across and puts his hand on his son’s arm to comfort him. Once a parent, always a parent❤️🥰🥹

[@lisamayreed6399]

Hugs❤

[@s.c.6367]

Love James blunt . Reaction BLACKPINK please your subscriptions will go through the roof.

[@ginblanco6648]

Everyone cry’s the first time ❤

[@josephgeekie]

They both served in the British Military. where views on death are different than the norm!

[@kathymckeown2207]

Great reaction. First time I couldn't stop crying.x

[@Alexander0189]

Well done man, you cannot get more raw than that. Sometime we’re so afraid to show our true selves, you did 100000%. I’ve only just found your channel randomly but I’m glad I saw this, it just popped up in my recommended. Hope you’re doing ok, stay strong.

[@FTBREACTS]

thank you for your kind words, and thank you for watching I’m glad you found me.

[@debtrethewey-tervree9928]

Authentic reaction. Ty for that. ♥️

[@alyn927]

Well done you held it until the end. I have watched so many reactions to this but invariably end up just watching the video instead of the reaction to it. An amazing song thankyou

[@poodlegirl55]

That point where his Dad puts his hand on his arm always gets me. So glad his Dad recovered and they get more time together. I read that after the song was done his Dad looked around at all the crying people in the studio and said what are you crying for? I didn't die. Nice reaction.

[@1031irishqueen]

Both James and his Father served in the military...James was a Captain and his Father was a Colonel..whenever one was dispatched, his father would say to him: Your not my Son, I'm not your Father, we're just 2 men saying goodbye.."

[@davidclarke2513]

James dad had donated a kidney some years ago then recently had stage 4 kidney failure in his remaining kidney but since the recording a distant cousin came forward who was a match so his dad is still alive.

[@peggyp5844]

Super powerful

[@lynnedavidson4772]

Both men have military experience. the 'I'm not your son ... just two men" refers to moving past rank and being able to respect each other as individuals - grown men.

[@onionsssplays9095]

I can see this one hit you hard, it smacks me right in the feels everytime I hear it and I still have my father. It just makes you think and appreciate things a bit more. Awesome genuine heartfelt reaction mate 👍

[@FTBREACTS]

Right, there was a moment there where I was gonna share my thoughts at the end there but I knew if I said one word about it…It was gonna be over. Some folks wanted me to keep going but I wasn’t 100% comfortable sharing that side as of yet. Thanks for your comment and you feedback here😊

[@janecatterson4554]

OK. Hi. Thank you. I just found you. Reaction to Queen at live aid. May I be so bold as to suggest a reaction to freddie mercury and monsserat cobelia Barcelona. Opening for the Barcelona Olympics. I probs made some spelling mistakes. 🙃

[@paolaroca2537]

Both of them were in the UK Army forces, being his dad also his superior. When James went to war, his dad told him that line: I´m not not your son, You arenot my father; we´re justo 2 grown men sayin goodbye. He took it as a farewell phrase when his father was about to die

[@terioliver1934]

My first time hearing this also; I had the same reaction!

[@FTBREACTS]

How can you not be moved by this right….Great Song

[@terioliver1934]

I buried my brother Friday morning. The new Freddy Mercury song dropped and I about list my mind!

[@agamermom0014]

Song is hitting a little harder now than it did when I first heard it. The thought of losing my dad is hard, but in early July of this year I lost my mom... which makes this song even harder and more important for me to listen to now. I didn't completely understand how it feels to lose a parent back then, I do now.

[@jasonleonard6302]

Love this guys reactions..keep up the good work young man

[@dianedarby442]

I always interpreted that phrase "I'm not your son, you're not my father, we're just 2 grown men saying goodbye" was his way of making saying goodbye easier - a little more removed than father and son. . . but I must say, most people that react to it see it more like you do - a father and son at odds. Sorry for your loss! xox

[@SunShine-qk4rb]

😢❤

[@debtrethewey-tervree9928]

One thing that bothers the shite out of me is when the person/people who are supposed to be giving us an authentic reaction WHILE they are watching this video PAUSES IT THE MINUTE IT GETS TO THE POINT THAT THEY'RE showing their true reactions to the video! ESPECIALLY THE MEN! I've noticed, and particularly so with this song since I've probably watched at LEAST 100 or more of these reaction videos on the song alone they find the need to pause it in hopes that they can regroup or pull themselves together right when the song is making them emotional and they don't want to cry as a response to the video, so they pause it.....too often they pause it! But see the thing is, the lyrics actually get heavier as you are listening to it, SO IT'S DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU PAUSE it in hopes to stop yourself from showing too much emotion! This song will NOT ease up, if anything, the lyrics get even deeper. SO LEAVE IT BE AND SHOW US YOUR TRUE REACTION while you're watching it start to finish with zero interruptions. Because afterall, THAT is WHY it is called a REACTION video! So pausing it, even once, defeats the entire purpose of the video. YES, viewers want to know what/how you're feeling, BUT NOT WHILE WATCHING IT! ONLY AFTER you've watched the whole song. I KNOW I am not the only one who feels this way. MANY viewers want to see your reaction while listening and watching the video. No pausing to give your point of view, no pausing to break down the video, no pausing it to explain the video to us because, duh, WE ALREADY KNOW ABOUT THE VIDEO and it is WHY we are asking you to do a reaction to it. So just please watch it without interrupting it so that your viewers will see your TRUE reaction to it. I have only seen 2 out of the 100+ reaction videos of this song where the people didn't cry or at least tear up while watching it. 99% of them full-out cry (or tear up) during it. It's not a true reaction video if you're trying to control your emotions while watching it since that defeats the purpose of it being a reaction to it. I shouldn't even have to say this, because it should be an automatic understanding of why these are called REACTION VIDEOS. (FYI: IF you feel the need to reply or send me a message please make peace with the fact that I will never read it or even see it. I refuse to do the back and forth debate on my comments and I just don't want anyone wasting their time).✌❤

[@Eat-Meat-Live-Strong]

Is pausing the video not a reaction. That was a lot words to say nothing. (FYI. I would love to waste your time). If you do not have much time, no problem, just a small interaction will do.

[@Mamawaffa]

Our parents teach us about everything in life. Except how to live without them. Sorry for your loss Sir, I understand completely💔

[@FTBREACTS]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@MotherNatureschild3]

😢😢😭😭😭😭🙏🙏💞💞🕯🕯🔥🔥

[@davidcruse6589]

Its OK mate the song says it all for its self Yes it'll sneak up on you when you think you have control Leaving us speechless

[@Daniel_Goddard]

I take the line to mean he's saying to his father don't worry you did a good job you don't need to worry about your son anymore I will be OK I'm a man now.

[@ajnabial-finlandi416]

"I'm not your son you're not my father" is their inside "joke". When Blunt Jr left to fight in Kosovo, his father said goodbyes to him as a army officer and a comrade, not as a father.

[@johnyohnke7714]

I don't think this song needs any commentary. Appreciate your reaction, but song speaks for itself. Personal for me recently.

[@billiardball9650]

its beutifull but if you can listen to this song with a dry eye i dnt know you cant be human

[@stephanieritter9285]

I'm not your son your not my father just 2 grown men saying goodbye as they both deployed to war... It's what they always said to each other in case one didn't make it home...

[@tiacalhoun3841]

This is a tough one, haven’t seen a reaction that hasn’t teared up yet….sorry about ur dad, praying for ur strength and acceptance

[@joanna400]

I'm not a fan but it's powerful.

[@gabrielbock967]

Dam is the right word.Can't write anymore...to ...sorry😢😢

[@anessalyn1035]

very sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is so hard, I lost my mom and the grief overtakes you. With Blunt's video, his dad had stage 4 kidney failure and needed a donor. Blount Sr donated a kidney a few years ago and his remaining kidney was failing. After this video was posted a distant cousin was tested and a match. With the lockdown in 2020, Blount SR spent all of it in the hospital so that his new kidney wouldn't be compromised by any germs. As far as I've seen Senior is doing fine. All the emotion James put through this song is so real. When he wrote it, he knew he was going to lose his dad and the song was to help him say goodbye. Miracles happen sometimes. But you never know when the last time you saw someone could be the last time. Tell the ones you love, that you love them, and say it often.

[@mzluna313]

The roles are reversed in this song. He reads him a story, folds his clothes and chases the monsters away. Parents always want to be strong in their children's eyes. This song is letting his dad know that it's okay.

[@pidxxx]

When James and his dad filmed this, it was the very first time his dad heard it and James wanted the producer to leave the tears in because of its powerful message that resonates with so many of us. James’s dad had stage 4 kidney cancer and luckily a distant relative was a match and donated their kidney, thankfully James’s dad is in good health today but this song hits such a powerful cord.

[@gabrielbock967]

Thank you for this info ❤

[@kolarain5986]

That has to be the realest reaction I've seen in a long time! I like to thank you so very much for sharing!

[@HappyPsychoBunny1]

Check out James Blunt's song "Goodbye My Lover".... You'd like it too.... I prefer the live version...

[@marksanders8028]

Please react to Mr. Charles Bradly singing the song ( Changes). Thank you. Great reaction on ( Monsters).

[@thebravesoul]

BEAUTIFUL reaction 💜

[@marhvd4197]

why do americans talk so long and much. stopped watching. not to do with such a number.

[@faithaudreyparas6937]

👍♥️👍♥️👍♥️

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

☮️💙💙💙😢

[@M.B.ChalliesNZ]

James was in the British Army, He was one of The Queens Guard. He served during the Baltic War. His father is also a lifelong military man.

[@alastrineo2066]

Give Jethro Tull Aqualung a listen

[@somthingbrutal]

james's dad was dying at this point, but this video was seen by a distant relative in Australia who turned out to be a match for a transplant

[@staceypeters1585]

My reaction too brother!

[@catherinealderman4448]

Great reaction. 😢

[@jillfield3102]

Bless you .👍💖🇬🇧

[@greeneyesinfl9954]

This one gets me every time.

[@lauraroe2632]

James blunt is a British singer . He was in the army before becoming a singer . His dad fell really poorly with stage 4 kidney disease he was dying at the time of this song but luckily they found a match so he’s seems to be doing well with the transplant. James is a brilliant singer he writes his own songs . Cool reaction 👍

[@ntracefan]

That is James’s real dad and the first time his dad heard the song. His dad was dying from stage 4 kidney disease. He only had one kidney as he previously donated one . A match could not be found and he was not going to live long. When this video was released a distant cousin saw it and came forward and was a match . He donated a kidney and is doing well now. James and his dad both were military and not always easy to show their feelings. The song is more about the roles being reversed as he is now the one chasing the monsters away, reading the stories and the one doing the comforting. My dad was not in my life but I think this song can refer to anyone you are close to that you are losing or have already lost.

[@FTBREACTS]

Glad everything worked out 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@TripletDad3]

A lot of people here posted part of the story or got some of it right and some of it wrong, but you got it all right in your comment. 👍

[@ntracefan]

@@TripletDad3 , thank you

[@jennywren7822]

@@FTBREACTS It's the monsters of death, we're all afraid of the unknown and leaving this earth. The last verse is telling his father he'll be with him till his last breath, and he won't be alone...

[@ocasio3024]

It’s a very difficult song to listen to bro! Great reaction man…. Peace

[@rebeccastarovich6079]

Every time I hear this song someone seems to be peeling onions nearby.

[@patshee9172]

I think they grew up very close...like by he end of life they were just mates. And hes saying goodbye to one of his mates.

[@barrywood7322]

It’s said that when the filming stopped everyone was crying, and his dad turned around and said what’s up with you all I’m not dead yet.

[@stephenmorgan9852]

I cry every bloody time, it's a killer, I couldn't talk either. Makes everyone think about mum's and dad's and petty rows. And how short life is, but ain't no escaping the pain

[@antriggjackman6274]

His Dad did not die but was dieing of Kidney failure it was his way of saying goodbye plus the old man in the video was his Real Dad.

[@zerozerohero7189]

I think when he says I'm not your son and you're not my father he means that when someone is dying that's close to you you both are in tune with your spirit and not in the flesh

[@digittbr1688]

I think it makes it easier on men if they have a disconnect to help coping with the loss of a father. Women do it their way and men have their own way as well. He is basically telling his dad that he'll be ok and will be able to handle things.

[@Alecxzsander19]

Thx for being real...

[@dudleydyer9224]

I read the "I'm not your son, you're not my father" As James accepting his fate that he was going to (luckily it was not the case) lose his father and reassuring him that James was ready to fill his shoes in taking care of the family

[@johnpearce1985]

IT GET'S YOU RIGHT IN THE HART DON'T CARE WHO YOU ARE

[@FTBREACTS]

Facts 🙏🏾🙏🏾🎯

[@patriciacloix71]

😭🙏💖

[@FTBREACTS]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@kayhardy2871]

Thoughtful reaction ,👍 Is this song / video unique in its bravery in showing this much deep emotion and truth in a relationship between 'two men' , or is there something else I wonder, James donated all royalties to Help for Heroes

[@i_think_i_am_lost]

The lyrics "I'm not your son, you're not my father, we are two grown men saying good bye." Is about the handing over the "man of the house" title. That his father won't have to worry about passing, because now its the son's turn to protect the family.

[@sharronbrennon899]

That whole line of: I’m not your son you’re not my father we’re just two grown men saying goodbye. Is meant to mean he’s not a child anymore and the dad no longer needs to be his protector/ father. They are two grown men looking at each other as equals and saying goodbye

[@jaytucker8834]

Very emotional and poignant for me as my elderley father is really poorly at the moment, bought tears to my eyes

[@jeffstevens4262]

God bless your father Jay.

[@FTBREACTS]

Stay strong my friend you got this🙏🏾✊🏽

[@carrielaliberte3255]

❤to you. So sorry for what you are going through. Yes, it is a good song... raw and powerful. Try to Keep strong.💗

[@patmcneil8616]

I really appreciate your honest and open response to watching this video.

[@FTBREACTS]

Thanks for you feedback and for watching 🙏🏾

[@SGI999]

Thanks mate for this. It was difficult for you. So sorry for your loss and sadness. Peace to you.

[@FTBREACTS]

Thanks you 🙏🏾

[@robmoranl1968]

Your silence speaks volumes,total respect

[@FTBREACTS]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@biancayazypereiraakaziky5448]

No matter what life is short

[@FTBREACTS]

Right can’t seem to escape

[@jimjohns9051]

Life is easy and sometimes it isn’t… I wasn’t lucky. I lost my father at 25 and I was there to say goodbye. I hope everyone reading knows, life can go very fast. ❤

[@FTBREACTS]

👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽❤️❤️❤️🎯

[@Yyyyyy5]

When I hear “ I’m not your son your not my father we’re just two grown men saying goodbye” I think what he is saying as a son and father grow older sometimes they don’t say,” I love you anymore” because they are both grown. That’s what I gather.

[@maureenlouisemcilkenny1377]

So very sorry for your loss 🙏

[@FTBREACTS]

Thank you🙏🏾

[@anderslekander5508]

I have heard this song many times and crying every time, if you don't cry you don't have a heart ♥

[@stephenmorgan9852]

Amen to that

[@sassyjintheuk]

Bless u. So hard when we lose anyone. But when your parents pass, for me there are no words. Except this song. Exactly hits home. James is a very kind, funny, witty & deep, talented man. Former Special Forces (SAS) UK I think. Thanks again 4 your v genuine reaction.x😊💕

[@haexan]

'I'm not your son, you're not my father, we're just two grown men saying goodbye' is taken from something his father told him when they both served in the military. Their both former officers, and don't usually show much emotions =)

[@ColinRichards1]

I'm currently losing it. I'm caring for my mother in MS hospice....

[@Aprilmomof2]

This reaction got me to sub. 💓💗💞sending love and healing energy your way.

[@FTBREACTS]

Let’s go 🤘🏽 Welcome April

[@claireybears8439]

Family / parent relationships are often complicated. What we want in in relationships and what the reality is are sometimes,most times, two very different things. When they finally leave, whether you were close or not, it still hurts. Take care, loved your reaction. This song is a gift to humanity 💔❤️‍🩹

[@paulhadfield7909]

this song is amazing, it says exactly how i felt when my dad died

[@s.c.6367]

Emotional song. Him and his dad both were in the military he was a tank commander his dad was a chopper pilot if I'm not mistaken.

[@warpocmuse]

the "2 friends..." thing.... I see it as father and son yeah, but now the son is a man in his mid 40's. By that point the Dad is more like a friend, sure he's still your father, but you understand him now more like a friend and your relationship moves more that way. In fact if you wind time even further forward. A son might even have to start caring for the dad as you perhaps would a child....man kinda depressing lol

[@raylv6962]

Missed the point entirely. Such a shame Oh well.

[@gancsi244]

Loved your reaction. Real and raw.

[@rebeccalebeck9180]

Beautiful reaction!❤

[@viclee4417]

hi, would you like to do a music video reaction for Nene Zheng Naixin "All About That Day" Official Music Video? she got 7.3m views within 10 days and trending top 1 in thailand music industry. kinda hot now. Just need to blur the MV will do. thanks :)

[@anthonyallsop4944]

His dad and himself where both in army James Blunt shared a heartbreaking story of his father's battle with stage four chronic kidney disease. As of June 29th 2020l, James Blunt has confirmed that: His father is "looking well" following his kidney transplant in January from James himself

[@stevewalsh4850]

61 years old and cry every time, I guess it means I’m human, ya, it hits deep