*First Time Hearing* James Blunt- Monsters | This hit me HARD | Didn’t expect this 😔

[@monajohansen8764]

He refused to use autotune and he refused. He wanted it to be raw, real. Everyone on the set were crying but his father. He said, "why are you crying? I'm still here" James is so underrated. He's a brilliant musician and a wonderful human being

[@carolburns7221]

Yes it's his real dad in the video

[@DavidWilson-fr6fm]

This guy don't need no auto tune

[@cathy8070]

Wholeheartedly agree 🇨🇦😊

[@SherryBurke-f1s]

James wrote this song when he thought his dad was going to die. He had stage 4 kidney disease. Miraculously, a donor was found in time to save , as far as I know, his dad is still alive and now well. A beautiful song which pulls at your heartstrings. I've recently lost both my parents and cherish every moment I had with them. I thought we'd have more time. You always think there'll be more time. Life is short. Appreciate every day.❤

[@justinhardwick4047]

' he refused to use auto tune and refused ' What?

[@jillosler9353]

Both James and his father are ex-soldiers who have seen action. Because he was an Officer some people sneer at him - but I think he is wonderful. That is his father sitting by his side; dying it was believed because a donor couldn't be found to give him a kidney transplant. The biggest miracle of this heartbreaking song is that a distant relative on the other side of the world heard the song and learned the reason behind it. He offered to be tested and was a SUCCESSFUL donor! James's father is still alive. 💞

[@husker22chad63]

I’m not familiar with the significance of him being an officer (in the military?). Especially after reading the comment of @G T. Can someone explain for me? I would appreciate it greatly.

[@GeoffGummer]

James was a tank commander in Iraq (and also a friend of Bear Grylls). He (as a British officer) refused an order to attack Russian (who were allies) by a US Officer at an air field. He is a really really amazing, self deprecating, and humorous guy.

[@shaneo2589]

@@husker22chad63 the point is both men were strong and proud individuals who had never expressed love for each other before. This song was the first time.

[@jillosler9353]

@@husker22chad63 No significance other than inverted-snobbery sadly. An officer and speaks properly is enough for some people to make nasty comments about him.

[@kevn9002]

@@GeoffGummer He was in Kosovo not Iraq

[@lunapuella2611]

My dad was unconscious for 3 weeks before he died 5 years ago. I spent every day with him talking, reading poetry, holding his hand, playing music and singing (badly) to him. I was terrified in case he was locked into his subconscious with nightmares and I wanted him to have peace. This song takes me right back there. I hope i kept his monsters away as he always did for me as a child.

[@lunapuella2611]

@Christhorpe Junction Yes. I don't think it will ever go away. I think it changed me forever. I'm sorry you went through that too. I don't think I really understood how it feels till it happened to me with both of my parents.

[@hiloboy4life2002]

💗

[@kevcall]

Same for me but over only a few days.. Sad times. Played music for him

[@randal_gibbons]

Thank you for sharing that.

[@cathy8070]

I’m sure you did 🇨🇦😊

[@heidicross7255]

That is Jame's Dad sitting next to him in the clip. Jame's Dad was dying of Kidney disease and James wrote this to him as a goodbye as they could not find a matching kidney donor for his Dad. Every tear is real, as James thought he was going to lose his Dad very soon. When this was release, a distant relative saw the clip and got tested. He was a match for Jame's Dad and because of this song....Jame's Dad is still alive due to him getting the life saving kidney transplant.

[@TripletDad3]

The very first time I heard this song was when I got into my car in the hospital garage in the early morning after spending the night with my step-dad in intensive care. He had just had a heart attack and they found that also had stage 4 lung cancer, so we both knew what that meant. Although he was my step-dad, he never treated me as anything but his son and he had been in my life since I was 4 years old. We both knew he was dying, and I got to tell him how much I appreciated him and how much he meant to me and how I appreciated him for beingthe dad he didnt have to be, and he told me how much he loved me and was proud of me. I'm so glad we got to talk that night. When I got in the car that morning, this song came on as soon as I turned the key. I just sat there and listened, and I was completely wrecked. I'm a 6'2" 220 lb man and I was sobbing while listening to this song. It was so incredibly sad but also cathartic for me. It's one of the most heartfelt songs ever written and I appreciate James Blunt for writing it.

[@louismario5522]

Im sorry for your loss he must of been a big part of you life I’m sorry you’ve lost that

[@cathy8070]

Me too 🇨🇦😊

[@AngelinaSkye1695]

Wow! My dad died in 2011 and was unconscious when I got to the hospital. He was 64 and had a heart attack while at work. Not long before that he also found out he had cancer but died before his follow up appointment where he would have been told it was stage 4 lymphoma.

[@Kailan_Moala]

🙏❣️😭😭😭

[@rickybuhl3176]

Shout out to the step Dads.

[@HeryPurnama]

"I'm not ur son n u're not my father we're just two grown men saying goodbye".. so deep , and i started to cry..

[@kimberlystark3944]

So many people miss the meaning of this lyric. ❤😢❤

[@paulapapaconstantinou5998]

Mr. Blount senior used to say this to James when he was going to war, both were military officers. James was a captain and was pivotal in the conflict in Bosnia.

[@icebear5554]

No song has ever hit me like this every time I listen to it.

[@stuartbrierley103]

Same. Its beautiful and horrible at the same time. Incredible song.

[@kitrodriguez992]

It's this song and tears in heaven by clapton that gets me all the time.

[@Lamm139]

"Hurt" by Johnny Cash and "Voilà" by Emma Kok also hit me every time I listen to them. But all three songs in a different way.

[@Danny_R_]

Yea.. It's literally a fridge to the face everytime.

[@lonesurvivingcourier1670]

Same here. I'm lucky my dad is still with us, but this song reminds me I'll have to say goodbye to him one day.

[@lkamer1]

Him and his father both were officers in the British army and when they deployed his dad would say your not my son I’m not your father we’re just two grown men saying goodbye as a way of kind of keeping their emotions in check and saying I love you. That’s why he incorporated it into his song.

[@camara1194]

wow.

[@kevcall]

I was in this position a couple of years ago and this song destroys me every time. Love your parents and tell them how you feel; you'll miss them every day when they're gone..

[@swayjaayy7631]

I just lost my father last week and you’re right. I didn’t think it was going to be so hard and all I want is for him to come back

[@kevcall]

@@swayjaayy7631 you'll always miss him which shows how much you loved him. The pain lessens over(some) time but you'll have times when it comes back to the fore again. Just remember that your parents would never want you to be unhappy. Go easy on yourself, time is a healer but it takes considerable time(in my case anyway) to accept the loss. Just remember that the pain you feel is because you loved them so much.

[@timcorcoran9786]

The bit where dad puts his hand on his arm always gets me. This is the farewell I wish I got with my father. RIP dad

[@sandratjoa9082]

Wow this is hard to hear. Never heard of James Blunt before. I'm taking care of my aging parents. Grateful for my time with them now even when they drive me crazy everyday. 😂 Good reminder to tell our parents we love them while we still can. Thanks, Cliff. Have a great day to you and everyone. Stay safe.🙏❤

[@paulmason6474]

He has some wonderful songs to explore. Enjoy

[@latentgamer5762]

He's got some great upbeat songs I'm sure you know if you google it. But this is the song.... that's for sure.

[@slap_A_flamingo]

Dude..my dad is still with me but I was crying like a baby the first time I heard this. Made sure I told him the next day he's a legend.

[@simonmccluskey1635]

Absolutely flawless!! So raw and real

[@DonnaPoynton.]

Only heard this song a couple of months ago,I cried like a baby I lost my Dad 10 years ago to cancer my dad was only 60,He was diagnosed 13 days before he passed it was so quick we had no time at all,so glad James still has his dad xx Thanks cliff x

[@markwilken2492]

Cancer survivor here. Hope you’re doing ok, darl. x

[@DonnaPoynton.]

@@markwilken2492 yes I’m ok and it’s very kind of you to ask and i am so glad you beat that awful disease best wishes for the future x

[@francesdellaquila8570]

Lost my father to murder still hurts.

[@DonnaPoynton.]

@@francesdellaquila8570 That is awful I am so very sorry ❤️

[@Microplancakes]

Goodness!!! Holy cow!! Not many songs make me cry, seriously, but this one got me big time!! I'm a bit late to this reaction, but better late than never!!!

[@nobbisjunior]

I would recomend "Goodbye my Lover" since u have heard "You're Beautiful". Great voice and a great artist

[@psychokitty9325]

Also "High" and "Tears and Rain" such under-rated songs and 2 of my favourites! 💜

[@carolcarol3938]

James Blunt has a very unique voice and is a great musician. He has a very interesting backstory as far as both his career and this song (in particular go).....worth reading up on. When you listen to some of his other tracks like "You're beautiful" and "Goodbye my Lover", you'll probably/possibly recognize him. He's a man of many talents. A former reconnaissance officer in the Life Guards regiment of the British Army, he served under NATO during the 1999 Kosovo War where he rose to the rank of captain. His father, a colonel in the British Army Air Corps ,was also a military helicopter pilot. James got his pilot's license at age 16. He gained an army-sponsored place at the University of Bristol, where he first studied aerospace manufacturing engineering and then subsequently moved on to the study of sociology. He graduated with a BSc in sociology in 1996. This was all prior to his music career. "In 1999, he served as an armored reconnaissance officer in the NATO deployment in Kosovo. Initially assigned to reconnaissance of the Republic of Macedonia-Yugoslavia border, Blunt and his unit worked ahead of the front lines directing forces and targeting Serb positions for the NATO bombing campaign. His unit was given the assignment of securing the Pristina International Airport in advance of the 30,000-strong peacekeeping force; however the Russian army had moved in and taken control of the airport before his unit's arrival. American NATO commander Wesley Clark ordered that Blunt and his unit forcibly take the airport from the Russian contingent, but Blunt refused to comply. There were less intense moments during Blunt's Kosovo assignment. Blunt had brought along his guitar, strapped to the outside of his tank. At some places, the peacekeepers would share a meal with hospitable locals, and Blunt would perform. It was while on duty there that he wrote the song "No Bravery". A keen skier, Blunt captained the Household Cavalry alpine ski team in Verbier, Switzerland, eventually becoming champion skier of the entire Royal Armored Corps. He had extended his military service in November 2000, and after an intensive six-month army riding course was posted to the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment in London, England. During this posting, Blunt was interviewed about his responsibilities on the television program "Girls on Top", a series highlighting unusual career choices. He stood guard at the coffin of the Queen Mother during the days of her lying in State and was part of the funeral procession on 9 April 2002. Blunt left the army on 1 October 2002 having served six years. Yes, it's his Dad in this...that's another story. His musical career includes many top 10 and number 1 hits, including Grammy Awards. He is funny, talented and a great musician.

[@sallybannister6224]

MMMMMmmm Are you related, or obsessed ? you chose not to write about his Dad and the actual song which was the subject to start with. 🤔 ?

[@carolcarol3938]

@@sallybannister6224 Are you blind or illiterate... everyone else has already commented on the song being about his Dad's illness (and I did suggest that looking at the video with his Dad in it would be more impactful and give a better picture of the story)

[@xhogun8578]

@@sallybannister6224 👎

[@annroberts7935]

Have you listened to "Cry"? That one gets me every single time I listen and I listen to it often

[@annroberts7935]

@@sallybannister6224 He is simply enlightening someone who didn't know James Blunt or his music. Many people have spoken about his father. But this is not the only song that James has sung which is strongly emotional

[@savyman2376]

I just recently sang this to my Dad in the week leading up to his passing, it could have been written for us Thank you wonderful James Blunt.

[@philhardy6470]

James Blunt, was a Captain, in the British Army. This song is written about his dad, who had a chronic Kidney disease, which nearly killed him. All proceeds from this song, went to the British Legion. For the Veterans. He’s a great singer. Also yes to your question, it is James Blunt, who sang your beautiful, your reaction, was the same as mine, shed few tears myself.

[@kierankelly6319]

When you see someone having a spiritual experience right before your eyes .... 💓

[@chaweewanthompson6273]

James is one of the best artists. xxx

[@iantravis5385]

More James. Blunt please.... beautiful tribute to his Dad... love. 🐨🇦🇺🦘

[@bonkey12]

It doesnt matter how many times i hear this song.. It always brings tears to my eyes. Its a sad but beautiful song.

[@avarismimi]

Stunning,beautiful,Bravo James Blunt💙

[@Ryan-kc7ig]

Broo made me ring my dad and tell him I love him, awesome song!

[@valeriea475]

Every single time his dad comes in and the pat at the end.. it gets me :( They said everybody there that day was in tears watching it.

[@wlam205]

Thanks for all your videos hope this finds ya well my man.

[@richardmain6610]

I cant finish this song without welling up bring a grown man to tears you know its a belter Absolute class song I do know when my father goes this will be played at his funeral !

[@W4ll_fl0w3r]

Oh sunshine... you sure about doing this one... it's anything but easy!! ..just so you know James Blunt's father Charles, himself a kidney donor, was diagnosed with stage four chronic kidney disease. JB wrote "Monsters" to "express his feelings about his father and his illness, almost as if it's a touching farewell to his father". But his dad pulled through!!!! He didn't pass!!❤️❤️❤️

[@W4ll_fl0w3r]

Even knowing that though this one destroys me... ever time...

[@TheTexasCowboy56]

I read that after the surgery everyone was in his hospital room or something crying, and he just being calm said. "Why you all crying I'm still here?" Which is a dad move to do.

[@frizzlethecat2084]

Thanks for telling us - I would have been heartbroken otherwise.

[@lozzibear1989]

@@TheTexasCowboy56 it was during the filming of the music video. It was done in one take and everyone was crying, and his dad said it then.

[@maryannprzybycien2013]

I cry every time I hear this. I took care of my mom for three years before she passed, two years ago. Thankfully she passed in her sleep. She was 91.

[@AndieO]

This song breaks me every time I hear it. My dad's been gone since 2013. The man in the video is his dad. He was in renal failure and wasn't given great odds. Luckily a donor was found in time. But this speaks firmly to losing your parents. Hugs to you and your family.

[@WendyUpenieks-ti1ip]

I am a 70 year old mom with 4 children 7 grandchildren you look just like my grandson Danny. I don't have much time left and none of my grandchildren speak to me I cried my eyes outs looking at you 😔I wish you were my baby Danny and he would hold me just one more time 💔

[@jasonmurkin3364]

As I write this I'm sitting in hospital watching my 81 year old father close to passing away. I don't expect him to last the weekend. I found this song last week. I love you Dad x

[@Whippy99]

Sending you love from the UK 🇬🇧❤️

[@billpo]

I feel for you Jason…I was in a similar position years ago…stay strong bud…

[@jasonmurkin3364]

Thank you for your messages. He passed away on Sunday. At least he is at peace now.

[@Whippy99]

@@jasonmurkin3364 I’m so sorry for your loss. May your father rest in peace.

[@lauraroe2632]

Sending love to you and your family I lost my dad 4 years ago I never got to say good bye to him I didn’t make it in time

[@doloreshamilton6475]

James Blunt always makes me cry! I love You’re Beautiful. So glad you reminded me about him. He’s on KZbin!❤

[@sirdove81]

Thanks for introducing me to a new artist! As you said it's an amazingly relatable song. Looking forward to more

[@vivienneclarke2421]

I've been a fan of James Blunt for about 12 years. This tho.. gets me every time,especially now as I care for my 93 yr old mom,who is bedridden with advanced Alzheimers.........😭😭😭

[@harrygreb8427]

I cry every time I watch this. Was never a James Blunt fan until I heard this and now I appreciate his songwriting. Felt his pain as I sat and watched my dad due from a brain tumour.

[@texastrader1]

Many years ago I heard a song by James Blunt. I had never heard of him, but I was an instant fan. He sings with so much emotion. Check out some of his earlier work. Fantastic singer!

[@karengray662]

Lovely reaction at a time when I’m feeling particularly depressed. I haven’t told anyone else that, so thank you

[@petergraham6624]

It was James Father,James his father is Colonel Charles Blount, a man with a distinguished military career that has seen him inhabit the ranks of the 13th/18th Royal Hussars as a cavalry officer before becoming a helicopter pilot and colonel of the Army Air Corps. Blount (which is where James’ Blunt stage name comes from) was clearly a huge inspiration to his son who followed his father into military service, a long-standing tradition in the Blount family which reportedly dates as far back as the 10th century

[@barbaramelville337]

May he rip😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@Ja.ck19]

@@barbaramelville337He didn’t die! He had a transplant a few weeks after this video was filmed and survived.

[@Lb_Collects]

It's the emotive "it's my turn, to chase the monsters away". That gets me. Not only makes it a full circle - life and death, but, emphasises the vulnerability of you as a kid, and your dad afraid of death. It's just sad, but a beautiful lyric.

[@Pilutta100]

This man sounds exactly the same live. Just amazing.

[@tarzanisno1]

❤. You were absolutely correct that James deserves an award just for his ability to express his emotions in this video while still holding it together enough to deliver it so very well.

[@diannebernau3293]

I haven’t heard this song before (even though it made me cry) so thank you for doing a reaction to it. I lost both my parents to cancer (mum 25 years ago and dad 18 years ago) and this song brought it all back to me. I am glad James’ father was able to get a transplant to save his life. I only wish I could have saved my parents’ lives too. May they Rest In Peace. 🥰💔🕊🇦🇺

[@PSLusa]

Keep strong everyone! Thank you for this Cliff.

[@annettelane]

Yes he sings your beautiful

[@jamescgarrett6356]

Thank you for not constantly pausing. Way too many “reaction” videos do just this. I appreciate your honest reaction. My own father is going through something similar and I just hope that I can be this strong for him. Keep well

[@skybueg469]

We don’t give men, fathers, husbands enough credit for having feelings and love and hearts. I have not seen a version of “ my auto response” where the person didnt sob. The producers wanted James Blunt to use AutioTone and he refused. This video they did in one shot (ish) It was the first time his dad heard this song. You can hear his voice crack at the end. This is love. This is grief. This is life. Look up the sweet kid from American Idol “Toki” it’s amazing

[@dephii6908]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who heard this first thing in the morning. I was bawling at 6am at work....such a beautiful song.

[@kirstyoneill6609]

This hurts my heart, I think about my granda when I hear this song, such a powerful one xx 😭❤️❤️ xx

[@TylerAtkins64]

My father died from brain cancer 3 months ago, my mife and I had our first son(my fathers first grandchild) 2 weeks ago, he never got to meet him but my son has his name, this song tears me up everytime I listen to it, amazing song, great reaction

[@judydempsey3957]

Ok…… Cliff…..I started crying the minute James open his his mouth…….Just beautiful voice and haunting as well…Judy D

[@thejoelrooganexplosion2400]

Yo Cliff Beats! You make your father proud my man and you know it

[@paulbradford8240]

We have seen 'The Captain' three times, twice at the same small venue in Carcassonne. You got to concerts to hear great music, dance and have fun with friends and family, yet suddenly, he comes out with a song that hits you so hard that you cry. Not just once, but two to three times at the most recent gig. He has had a lot of abuse in the past over his voice and songs, but there are many people who delight in the way he is. You can see the emotion in the man as he sings this song. It's something you often see at the concert too. Those screens show everything! Keep it up sir, just don't write an album of soulful songs, as great as it would be, I don't think I could handle it emotionally.😅

[@lindalee-brown5539]

I haven’t heard this before. It’s beautiful 💙

[@dadumurga]

I second your statement " This man deserves an OSCAR" , I was literally bawling my eyes out.

[@lesterbottomley7641]

Thing is Oscars are for acting but this video is 100% authentic, no acting needed

[@stevecody9878]

Perfect reaction! Thank you 👍

[@GMWILD87]

Late to this reaction but love this song I held my grandfathers hand as he passed who was my father figure my whole life I was his primary caregiver till the day he died and this song came out a year after the first time i heard it i bought it and still put it on every playlist I have from phone to tablet I cry still heRing it but it's a cathartic one that everyone need once in a while.

[@scottwoodward123]

So glad you did this one, watched all the other reactions to it didn't think you'd do it. Another brilliant reactions

[@jamesmulanax1424]

Yup. A tearjerker. Ways I wish I could relate to my dad except he was the monster. Beautiful and heartfelt song. I am glad James was able to sing to his dad. A memory for sure.

[@GenXJoker]

This song hits me deep in the feels. Me and my mom were my dad’s caretakers during his battle w/ cancer, and I can’t exactly remember when we went from being father and son to two grown men, but it did indeed happen.

[@roberthaines1227]

My dad passed 20 years ago from cancer at 65. I helped with his care near the end and was the last person to speak with him before he slipped away early one June morning. This song just wrecks me every time.

[@patriciaewing8164]

This hits everyone hard 😥 I’ve watched this so many times and it still hits me hard 😓 I see you looking strangely when his dad came into the picture, his father was dying of stage 4 cancer but got a kidney after this song went out. This was made in one take and the only person that wasn’t crying by the end was James dad, in fact he said why’s everyone crying I’m not dead yet 😥 I think he was saying in the song that they were equal but also that he was there for him always 😥❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@73kevdoc]

Great reaction - very honest and heartfelt! Yes...a beautiful song indeed. I'm going through the same as James' Dad was; I need a kidney transplant too - can't listen to this without crying. You have a new subscriber. Keep it real 👌

[@sharonhatzenbuehler4591]

So sorry to hear this, hope things work out for you

[@philipdeclue1658]

This one hits to close to home thanks for taking the time to react to this I dig your channel keep up the good work buddy 👍

[@MJRTunes]

Great emotional video. He did sing "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye, My Lover." Unfortunately, the US market wasn't smart enough to release more albums.

[@TheTexasCowboy56]

I heard they wanted to add autotune to this music video cause of James voice cracking but he said no. Which I love cause it make it more raw and show just how hard this is for him to sing.

[@jeffstevens4262]

I've heard this many times, so I'm sure it's true. I also heard many times that James donated all the proceeds of this beautiful song to the UK charity Help For Heroes, which does such amazing work for ex-servicemen & servicewomen. As James and his father were both previously officers in the British military. I think this says an awful lot about the kind of guy James is. God bless him.

[@lk-music]

Yeah from a producer's perspective his voice is 'all over the place', not so much with the pitch itself, so nothing auto-tune would fix, but other aspects that a producer would offer to 'correct' or enhance using tools like equalisers, compressors, de-essers and perhaps even combining vocals from several takes, but if touching up the vocals means losing the emotion that's a bad idea for this song. I'm sure the debate in the studio would have been very short.

[@tilly8221]

James is a bad ass dude, my military mates all tell me story's about him 🇦🇺❤️👍

[@TheTrwebster]

Yes, he did "You're Beautiful" I hadn't heard this and I cried... Thanks for your reaction. This works for mothers and daughters too.

[@johnnyjohnny5131]

I loved your reaction. Lots of love to you sir

[@debtrethewey-tervree9928]

To me him saying "I'll read a story to you, only this one is true" is telling me this is a real event that he is and has or will be dealing with and that is also relatable to the ones listening who have parents that at some point they will be dealing with something similar even if it isn't until down the road even if the specifics are different, it's still relatable. ♥️

[@frizzlethecat2084]

Jeesh! Okay, I never heard this one (even though James Blunt was pretty regularly on the radio) - possibly because it would cause lots of accidents on the roads from all the people tearing up. I'm crying, too. Gonna go play cards with my parents now and have some good time with them. (also, thanks to all the comments who told me the dad didn't die - makes me a lot better, lol!)

[@kimcutts6153]

He is his double too. Yes that was and still is his dad. And you are right about thatt song "Beautiful". It was James. ❤

[@annroberts7935]

The first time I saw this almost broke my heart. I have long been a James Blunt fan but this one was different. So raw. So real. So I went and did some reading and found that James wrote this song for his own father, who is ill with end stage renal failure. It hit home even more when I showed it to my son, who recently moved back home to help care for his own aging ill father. My son bawled. This song even more represents are life now than most. My husband is suffering from dementia and slowly he is becoming the child and my son becoming more the father. James Blunt is a song writer who is not afraid to affect your deepest emotions....

[@christygill1632]

Both of my parents are gone and i was by their side when they each passed on so this one hits home deeply to me. I can't listen to it without pouring tears! ❤❤😭😭❤❤

[@Rainbow-yh6ov]

Such an incredibly perfect song. And watching the video, seeing him next to his father, while, at this time, he was going to die. I can’t believe James even got through it without breaking down completely. Your reaction was truly from the heart, and I loved how real It was, and how much it moved you. I can’t honestly imagine anyone hearing this song, and not relating to it in some way. I lost my father when I was 19 and he was in every way one of the best people I have ever known. Thank you for opening yourself up to this reaction.

[@paolageraci]

James Blunt...you are beautiful... body and soul 👍❤️

[@_gr1nchh]

A lot of reactors look away from the video and go into thought mid song. This will make you start thinking about stuff you wished you didn't say or do when you had the chance. Or stuff you did say or do that you wish you could take back. I'm very blessed to still have both of my parents, but I know the day will come when I have to go through what this song says. I'm not prepared for it not one bit. But this song makes me be a better son, I always remember this any time there's an opportunity to spend time with my mom or dad. I always remember the feeling I get when I first heard it of not wanting to have that regret that I didn't spend as much time with them as possible. I'll have plenty of time to play a game or watch youtube videos or go hang out with friends. I won't always have that time to hang out with my parents and this song is a sobering reminder of that.

[@hajenster]

Finaly a real man with feelings And i comes from one who never cries 🙈 great

[@BrbReactions]

30 years old and that "Daddy" hits dumb hard every time. He taught me everything about being a man. In 4 years I will have out lived him. Although he passed when I was 8 I watched and learned from him everyday. Miss you pops.

[@deejayturtle]

89 comments already so I'm gonna assume you got the back story on this and won't repeat it. This is a fantastic song. I've told you before I been writing since I was 12 and this shit, this shit is good. Funny MrLboyd just did this tonight though he did a live version for copyright reasons. Me n a cple other ppl been getting reactors to do this song. Great song. Great reaction. Keep doin you @Cliff Beats , you do it well.

[@judyrogers9313]

I really enjoyed watching your face Thru this whole reaction. ❤️

[@joanmatthews2570]

Such an unusual voice. James Blunt is amazing

[@harryholbrook3751]

Thanks man for being real stay true man

[@lmachain1]

Holy shit I was not ready for this.

[@nerdywordyprincess8499]

Between this one and Voiceplay's newest cover of I Can't Make You Love Me, I don't know how much more feels I can take. ❤️

[@lemonade3809]

I held my daughter's hand as she took her last breath. 33yrs 9 months 3. Bowel cancer. This and Rebbekka Bakken True North. Her, my Amy's home, will be sold in the next 2 weeks. The grief and anger is coming back. I can do this. I don't want to but I must. When I came home True North was the song I listened to and I shall now.

[@DavidGowers]

For ALL the shit he's copped about his song Beautiful over the years, the man has some fucking talent. He's also got a great sense of humour about the shit he's copped (recently threatening to release MORE music on Spotify if they didn't deplatform anti-vaxxers), but this song and No Bravery show perfectly how deep his material can go...MUCH respect for him here. Also, one of the more powerful things about this song is that I read somewhere that James' dad is your typical 'stiff upper lip' type of military man who's never been overly demonstrative of his emotions (though he apparently never actually withheld love or anything, he just had that typical-British way of showing it), and so James was somewhat the same with his dad, so this song is a HUGE outpouring of love

[@sabrinakay4100]

My mom just died 2 years ago. This song kills me. The father, my son and the Holy Ghost by Craig Morgan is another tough one

[@CliffBeatsOfficial]

I’m sorry for your loss but I bet she’s watching over you and wanting the best for you. All we can do is cherish the moments we have with everyone. This all goes by so quick 🙏 ❤️

[@TheOfficialCritShow]

This broke me. So I actually don't even know if my dad is alive or dead. But the depth of what this man says in this song...brings out the best and worst memories. N it gave me this feeling that regardless of circumstances, it's okay. There for me, not there for me, hug me when you see me or the last time I saw you, you didn't even know who I was....regardless...it's okay. We had our few moments n those moments carry a legacy behind them that will never be forgotten. I apologize for the soap box ish but this shit cut deep. Beautiful artistry from someone's heart that is drenched on their sleeve 🙌🏼

[@shelleyphilcox4743]

James Blunt is one of the greatest storytelling artists of our time.

[@andrewkeith1448]

Never heard of James blunt is mind blowing.

[@feralgrandad4429]

Please check out his song "No Bravery." it's based on his service in the Army and being in the War in the Balkans.

[@suez366]

Thanks for mentioning the gravitas of this video and song!

[@Lunabracco]

Yes he, did, do that song your beautiful!

[@mariagrant2072]

It was a very powerful song - don’t know how either of them didn’t break down when James sang it for his Dad sitting right next to him - guess their love for each other was as powerful as the song ❤️👍🏿

[@lindagraveline1040]

It is a beautiful heartfelt song. It is his father in the video. His father had cancer and it was so nice he survived it. You are correct James also did “You’re beautiful”

[@madcat528]

Well, that got me crying! 😪

[@MrSammotube]

James was a tank commander in the British army. His dad was also ex-army - I believe he got life-changing surgery and is still with us.

[@thejoelrooganexplosion2400]

Wild thing to sesh at random.. 7 in the morning. Ya madlad This one hits me too man

[@johnbullen5400]

Dam! Reading the comments# At first I thought it was about his time in the army, The song seemed to be about a fallen brother in conflict. But now reading the comments ⤵️ It's very very raw and stunning