Home Free Made Me Cry AGAIN!! | Don't Laugh At Me - Home Free | Acapella Reaction/Analysis

[@officialmortius]

Hey everyone! In case you missed the community post, my recording computer broke yesterday 😭 Please check out the community post for more info, but if you’re able to help contribute to a replacement, please consider visiting www.buymeacoffee.com/officialmortius 💙💙💙

[@charleneclaassen]

Oh no. What a schlep. Hope you are able to replace it soon.

[@darrenadolph626]

Mark was the original singer, the lady singing harmony with them is his daughter

[@pacificnorthwest7456]

Not his daughter my friend

[@heathlee5698]

Think its his wife...?

[@arianafaustini42]

@@pacificnorthwest7456 Yes, it's his daughter Macey

[@nanadeborah8717]

Kudos to JennaLee for her beautiful artistic interpretation of the song in American Sign Language. My daughters are deafblind and I signed songs to them when they were small and had more vision. The speakers were put facing the floor so they could feel the vibrations. And we danced.

[@june4976]

You're totally right, the world needs more smiles. I remember the day that I saw the proof of the saying "A smile lights up a gloomy day". I was in the bus, on my way to my father's house, and my fiance was about to join me after work. I was happy about it, and I tend to smile a lot. Then a stranger came and sat in the 4-seat square I was sitting in, right diagonally across. Since it was dark outside, the window was like a mirror, and I could see him without directly looking at him. I saw he was down about something, he made a face three miles long. But he also looked out of the window, and had to see my face in it. So, I just tried. I smiled and smiled, broadly, and made sure that our eyes met in the reflection every now and then, and saw when he noticed. The ride was about 10 minutes, and after a while, he couldn't help but smirk a little. Then I turned to the inside of the bus again, and he remarked "You seem in an especially good mood today!". I just shrugged my shoulders, happy to have ripped him out of his mood at least for a bit, and answered: "Yes! I'm on my way to my dad, and my significant other will come soon, too! What could be better?", and then he really smiled. Only things you have can bring you happiness, not things you want. Be content with what you have, as long as it's everything necessary to survive, and don't fret if you can't have a bigger house, car or wardrobe. If you only see what you don't have, you'll feel envy and hate for everybody who has, and haughtiness for those who don't have what you have. If you are content with what you have, both of those negative feelings aren't necessary, and you can freely help others without restricting who you are.

[@ramonarichardson7904]

YES the girl is signing in sign language. I’m a professional sign language interpreter and I spotted her signing in the very opening part showing her signing. Love ❤️ this!

[@katrinaprescott5911]

My favorite part of the lyrics is the bridge, "I'm fat, I'm thin, I'm short, I'm tall, I'm deaf, I'm blind... Hey , aren't we all?" It is a reminder that everybody has something that they are uncomfortable with about themselves and we should recognize ourselves in others.

[@AlwaysAndForever7]

Oof I didn’t think this song could get more emotional but Home Free did it 😭💜

[@beckiramsey9561]

Thank you for your wonderful reaction and your beautiful comments from the heart!❤ I never could understand why people bully others! If you can’t be nice then just leave them be!🙂❤️

[@KeatingChick]

Mark Wills, not Willis. He recorded this back in 1998. That's his daughter that comes out at the end and sings. Thanks for the reaction!! You need to go back and listen the complete message at the end.

[@mjackson780]

Yep, you cut off the end too quickly, they weren't finished.

[@dagmar.6954]

Thanks for your reaction! This song has a very powerful message to a very serious subject. Love that Home Free isn't afraid to tackle the issue of bullying.

[@dianeritthaler7792]

They won awards for this one. Well deserved ❤

[@christyeckert3115]

I've watched this video so many times and it breaks me everytime. To have Mark then his daughter come in with Austin it's just beautiful.

[@amandalindsay8920]

There’s a lot of emotion in that song. *wipes eyes* thank you for sharing your reaction & analysis of it.

[@MagicMomma]

Such a touching song. I’ve loved it since it was released by Mark Wills. I do have to say that Mason cutting out “this” was hilarious!

[@lucyFV]

Another reason why I love Home Free. They really care! ♥️

[@sandyblack2687]

Little acts of kindness NEEDED!!!!

[@AlwaysAndForever7]

This song has been making me cry for 25 years - prepping the water works now 😭💜 Mark Wills is the original artist btw

[@sallymaria]

Great to see you back reacting to Home Free, and with so many good things to say. One of the reasons I became a die-hard fan of Home Free was the kindness they've showed over the years. If you like acapella and guitar, one day you really should listen to People - a beautiful Jeffrey East original that Home Free collaborated with him on. I believe someone said that the young woman in the video and the studio was dance signing to the original at a performance where Mark Wills saw her, and asked her to perform it with him in future, including at the Opry. Nate, who also appears in the video and the studio is a content creator on TikTok and the CEO of 21 Pineapples, who sell funky shirts partly to support Downs Syndrome causes.

[@chericeevans9990]

Or Home Free singing Jeffrey East's song Understand (especially if trying to figure out when Tim breathes during the first verse).

[@sallymaria]

There's no guitar in that one though? Only in the live Tim, Jeffrey, Chatham version. It's a great song, and I'm sure Mortius will react to it, he's just behind because of doing Halloween music in October.

[@chericeevans9990]

@@sallymaria True, a couple of songs on their new album have instruments though. I think So Long Dixie has guitar, Save the World has piano, and I do not remember if Stargazer Lilies has instruments (it is another favorite from that album).

[@sallymaria]

@@chericeevans9990 Nothing on Stargazer Lillies - it's the collab with Texas Hill, Givin' Up On You that's the other one with instruments. We'll get videos for them all eventually, I'm sure.

[@mooboy2000]

You definitely weren't the only one crying on this one. As a kid I was went through that, constantly bullied, but I think I consider myself one of the lucky ones because I grew from it, learned from it. I've spent my life always trying to be there for others, help them with issues they couldn't get through on their own, being a support for anyone who just needed someone to listen, even a shoulder to cry on because I knew how it felt, so this song and video were extremely emotional for me. Thank you for doing a reaction for it.

[@denisemagnuson8366]

This is one of my favorite country songs. Yes she was doing sign language. My parents raise me & my brother to be kind and respectful for all kinds of disability. Because my brother is deaf and I am a slow learner. So if I can make someone happy, I will do it. With a smile 😁 and a wave 👋. Thank you for understanding me. ❤️ 🤟

[@babyfry4775]

Such a sweet song with a powerful message. There was more at the end but you cut it off a little early. Mark has a beautiful voice. Boys did a good job again. Thank you for your reaction!😀

[@mitchellb4551]

this song is a tear-jerker, hugs to everyone.

[@robertdocholliday66sadler]

the lady in the blue dress is Mark Wills real daughter , joining in on the high notes with austin.

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Love your reaction to this one!! Mark's daughter has a beautiful voice and added so much to the song, I am glad they included her. I could easily be wrong here, but the sign could have been included as a visual for the lyrics, showing some of the many ways were are different.

[@GardeZardUSMC]

YES! I've been waiting for Mortius to do this reaction. Absolute Gold.

[@vvoof2601]

11:50 a wild Mortius owl appears.

[@creationsbychancecan]

This brought back bad memories as I was bullied as a child. They do such a good job and Mark's voice is so smooth. I am really glad that we are having more conversations about this. Kindness is cool and we and our children need more of it. Thank you for your genuine reaction Mortius

[@markgaudry7549]

Your compassion is wonderful. I am glad you work with special needs people. Your hear will really warm and help them. God bless you.

[@gracefiles2268]

I agree the world needs kindness. That's why I try my best to be kind to everyone that I meet because you never know what they are going through.

[@denise_landry]

Been waiting for your reaction Mortius! Thanks. 🖤🍟

[@vickiadkins9844]

Missed you!!This is such a great song!! They have 2 new songs out, Understand and Save The World!

[@MommaBird52]

You missed one of the best parts - Nate saying spreading love one funky shirt at a time, followed by THAT’S A WRAP!

[@tassilo5949]

These guys manage to convey a great message perfectly here. A very emotional video, love it. A very good reaction, thanks!

[@bethcoussou]

I always get chills at certain parts of the song and video! Loved your reaction! Great props to Austin’s chops! Lol I love that technique, too, with the break in instrumental, especially during Wayfaring Stranger. This one was really good, too!

[@edithdavis2848]

Hard song to listen to. Mark wrote this for his daughter as she was bullied. She's the beautiful lady who comes out and sings harmony at the end. Home Free did a marvelous job with Mark and this song. Yes she is doing sign language.

[@aquarega716]

Not his daughter, my friend, but his wife

[@arianafaustini42]

@@aquarega716 Actually, eidthdavis2848 is correct. Mark replied to another commenter's video (because they had said some of the higher harmonies were Austin) and said she was his daughter Macey

[@staceysmith8173]

I think you will love all of their originals on their new album So Long Dixie I love this song I have since the first time I heard Mark Perform it live

[@fergpm]

I've been dying to see you react to this!

[@fergpm]

And as I fully expected, you reaction was even better than I had hoped for.

[@Broomrider1492]

Makes me cry every time.

[@BoilingDietCoke]

The video made me shed tears when I first saw it, I protected kids from being bullied in the 90's. I was the popular sports kid, and had an older brother who bullied me. Love is there, here, everywhere. Bless you all.

[@Natasha-ty7oo]

I originally thought she was doing ASL at first too but others have said she was just dancing her style.

[@nancyholter5646]

no, she was 'singing' in sign; it is a style of sign language.

[@Natasha-ty7oo]

@@nancyholter5646 Thanks I was right at first then, I took sign in college but only remember a bit

[@ASLLover666]

it's asl but i think some of it may be modified asl. i questioned it to

[@joycefears2046]

She is indeed doing American Sign Language (ASL). When signing music the signs are more exaggerated and move to the music.

[@kareng1894]

This lovely song always has me in tears. Thank you ^_^

[@peggybischoff2672]

Thank you for another great reaction. A smile in any language works wonders. It is so rewarding to pass along a smile, it can make my day, and the person receiving it can totally have a change to their day.

[@coastermaniacs]

verrry powerful

[@scottthomas6134]

I have always loved this song. It was one of his biggest hits. Mark Wills is an amazing singer!

[@marshac7738]

As a neurodivergent parent of a neurodivergent child, I've not seen the problem of bullying improve a bit in an entire generation 😢 but I wholeheartedly appreciate Mark Wills and Home Free for spotlighting the issue. This topic--and song--always make me cry...my heart hurts for our kids 💔

[@lisataylor2789]

If you think a talking and waving to strangers is great move to WV. We smile and ask strangers how they are, we hold doors for others. Its a different world here. Love your reactions. I have watched you for months now

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Yes the girl is singing in sign, my son is deaf and I sang/signed for our deaf church, warmed my heart to see them using real signs.

[@aaroncoffman88]

I encourage you to checkout Mark's original video to this song. This song has made me cry for years but this song and Sawyer Brown's "They Don't Understand," are two songs that shaped my life. They remind you we are all fighting difficult battles and to be kind to all.

[@lucyFV]

Hi Mortius! I have been looking for you! I wish you could have seen the ending. Thanks for your reaction!

[@maryschaffer3918]

We all knew what your reaction would be when that part of the video came, and you did not disappoint us

[@keithrodman9318]

Loved it! Reaction, analysis and soap box all. Have to admit that I had a few tears in my eyes as well. Thank you for all you do!

[@danieltilley4187]

Hey Mortius I thank you so much that you work with special needs people. This song hits a special place in my heart. Because I also worked with special needs people it was the least paying job I did but it was my most loved job. It made me feel really good to know I was teaching them to do jobs that other people said they could not do. But I knew they could. And I would not let anyone put them down. God bless you.

[@gk5891]

Been looking forward to you doing this one!

[@valeriefischer8791]

Your right a smile and wave can change a person day yo never know what anyone is going thru

[@karina4t]

The song amazing, the video awesome.... You explaining what you see and hear and telling how you experienced the meesgae got me... You are amazing ♥

[@JoanN63]

A beautiful collaboration with Mark Wills a great singer and my favorite group Home Free in the background sounds fabulous. A beautiful song and video with a sad subject and important message. I know what bullying is. Not by children, but by the teachers. I never told my family and thought I could handle it all. Now I am almost 59 years old, and only 2 years ago did I find out what bullying has determined my life. It's so good that it's getting attention. Because bullying has to end. Think about what you're doing to someone like that.

[@jessicahedman3048]

a wonderful song with a powerful message!

[@rollingmetal949]

Aaaand I am crying again

[@richb313]

Great and appropriate reaction to a great song.

[@kylefrandsen2665]

I hope you go back and watch it to the end. You kept it together better than I did. I have a son on the autism spectrum - greatest human you could ever hope to meet... if you just take the time.

[@debrabouchez4270]

Mortius! Are you alright sugar plum? You have such a heart! Bless you

[@NanaKaren1953]

Sometimes, Mortius, a lyrical and emotional reaction is enough - we don't always need the technical. Good job. Nana Karen UK

[@davelister2]

Hi Mortius, another song that employs your favourite technique multiple times and is a fantastic song in its own right and has some pretty amazing vocals as well is AC/DC ‘Thunderstruck’ any of the live versions are fine. They’ve been around for nearly 50 years and still have a ton of power in their voices.

[@debbienorris7307]

Enjoyed your reaction very much

[@zacharyharwell351]

A small bit of hope for Mortius: Something that puts that "small act of kindness" into perspective is that everyone is always going through something; EVERY act of kindness you see is the same thing. Took a while to notice that, but even those who seem blessed have something plaguing them Don't forget to be kind to your fellow Man people; we're all we've got

[@jill9837]

😀we love and appreciate you Mortius

[@tonyb980]

Someone in a previous reaction video predicted your response when they hit the high notes as the others dropped out. I was waiting for your response just to see if they were right. 😂. They were.

[@SBQDawn]

Nate is the CEO of 21 Pineapples so go there and Buy the Funky Shirts or some other product over there

[@Stari27]

I've loved this song since I heard Peter, Paul, and Mary sing it

[@charleneclaassen]

Yes! Mortius back with HF

[@coletedeux]

With or without video, this song brings tears to my eyes every time I hear this. BTW, the lady who comes out at the end in the blue dress is Mark's daughter.

[@charleneclaassen]

HF SAVE THE WORLD. Austin original off their new album is going to surprise you.

[@aegontargaryen8965]

Don't ever apologize for being emotional. 43yo straight white male and when tears are needed I cry just like everyone else.

[@jbc_8110]

Everyone always misses the obvious, those kids were taking his lunch because they didn’t have a lunch. They were also hurting

[@shilohauraable]

I love the young lady doing the lyrics in sign language! 💖

[@wadebowenfan6743]

Yup imagine listening to this for the first time in the car on the radio. Yes I had to pull over because tears were streaming down my face and I was afraid I’d get into a car accident.

[@michael2rutherford238]

Wow. I just saw the Don't Laugh at Me video for the first time the other day. After watching a few reactions that came out shortly after the original, I went looking for the Morti-reaction and noticed there wasn't one. Wondered where it was.

[@officialmortius]

I was doing just Halloween themed stuff for all my October videos, which is why it took so long to get to this one :) But it was worth the wait!

[@susansundaram6737]

The beautiful neighborhood scene in your background is nice. However, when there are so many people in the video it would be nice if what you are reacting to was a larger portion of the screen. Yes, as with a number of Home Free videos one must listen until the very end. Thanks for your reaction though it was hard on you. So glad all the stress in is lessening. Be well.

[@galerios1]

When I was in the Army I once went to a gas station and was met with a homeless veteran sitting outside begging. He asked me for spare change but I never carry cash and I told him so. I went into the store, bought my beer and then bought a few sandwiches from the deli. I walked out and gave him the sandwiches. In return I got a very smelly but heartfelt hug. He told me he hadn't eaten in days and everybody just walked past him without looking. Don't be the cheap asshole that just walks by and does nothing. At least buy a sandwich.

[@franblakely6361]

Home Free has done concerts that they have had Signers on the side for the hearing impaired.

[@laurat2509]

The actor who played the "boy with glasses" Is a actually the CEO of 21 Pineapples, and sells fabulous Hawaiian shirts like those he wears here.

[@sallyread7032]

I was bullied in in the grade school for having RED hair. I remember crying all the time. I am 69 yrs now. I can't color my hair anymore because of my health. My husband of 47 yrs loves my RED hair. I still don't like color red. Sometimes it takes a lifetime to get over being bullied, sometimes you never get over it. Thank you Home Free for putting it front and center. Anyone that is being bullied & those that have been needs to know someone cares.

[@ronaldschweitzer1110]

I thought it would be rough on you. Such a great moving song.

[@wadebowenfan6743]

Pappy D Reactions called it!! He said he couldn’t wait for your reaction, Mortius!!! You have to go check out his reaction to this one!!! 😂😂😂

[@SBQDawn]

Sing Language has Dialects therefore depending where you grew up and learned sign it will look different subtil like a regional accent

[@darrinleroy4869]

Five Finger Death Punch "Wrong side of heaven"

[@cindyr.522]

That woman singing with Mark is his daughter, Macey. He said on HF channel in the comments. And yes this song makes me cry. I have CP, I was made fun of in school, called names.

[@ramonarichardson7904]

Mortius - you should react to Anna Hawkins- Wayfaring Stranger! Incredible vocalist and the cinematography collaboratively with her vocals / lyrics will blow your mind! ❤

[@rmoenmjea]

Oh jeez, I'm like early early. Pretty excited for this one

[@simonkids5]

Thank you so much! That’s my beautiful son, Nate!

[@barrywood7322]

In the UK Northerners will talk to anyone, Southerners won’t talk to anyone. There a joke about giving a warning to southerners about a strange northerner talking to people on the bus.

[@oldschoolpop8428]

Mortius, please listen to Austin's cover of Tears in Heaven!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Unbelievably beautiful!!!!!!

[@DennisKovacich]

Many people with special needs who have difficulty speaking for various reasons have done better with sign language. She definitely signed “day” as you recognized, and signed “god’s sight” when they sang “In god’s eyes.” In the bridge when they sang “I’m blind,” she put her palms over her eyes. That not the ASL sign for “blind,” but it could be either an artistic interpretation or the proper sign in another sign language.

[@DyvmSlorm]

While it might not have as amazing vocals, you would appreciate Tom Macdonald's most recent song, Fighter. Yes he has controversial songs, can be political (though in reality he is a centrist) but this one specifically, is one the world needs to hear and I think you would appreciate it.

[@rcrawford42]

I don't see any difference in friendliness here than before the pan.

[@BoilingDietCoke]

As a Captain for sports as a kid I'd pick the last first. I know, no one will believe me. I swear on my life I did and would we still win.

[@ice2cool7z]

she is actually signs the song

[@JasmineStPeter]

I smile and wave all the time. And if I see a girl looking down I make sure I complement her on anything and everything I see beautiful on her. Don’t do it to guys because it could be taken the wrong way and then I’d have to run lol

[@mercedesgilbert1570]

You should do Man of Constant Sorrow by Home Free and One Voice by Home Free featuring Billy Gillman they are amazing