James Blunt : Monsters (2019)

So here it is... a beautifully understated live performance by James Blunt at the Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance 2019 in the Royal Albert Hall.
When it's uploaded complete, this bitter-sweet song is blocked for copyright reasons, but this hybrid slideshow/video mix is hanging on in there...
"Let there be no darkness in your heart"
Original 2019 slideshow: • James Blunt : Monsters...
#JamesBlunt #Monsters

[@mpoole3]

Lost my dad 20 years ago... it still feels like yesterday.

[@elfena5438]

My dad had a mental illness. We did not get along. Wished I chased the monsters before he passed with lung cancer. We never said goodbye. I cry every time I hear this song.

[@debbiegademan4032]

When you are happy, you listen to the melody. When you are sad, you listen to the lyrics. Those lyrics will come one day. I will come back here then.

[@phoenixrebornd]

well said. see you then

[@robstaniforth7175]

One of the most underrated song writers of all time. One of the very few who are better live than on a record too. He sings to.somebody that's why he so amazing

[@mso6jx]

My daddy closed his eyes today. Another two grown men have said goodbye, the time is gone. Sleep well Opa, love you x

[@esam8368]

My apologies to you sir. Your dad is in a better place now and I hope you cope with your lost

[@stominem]

MHSRIP

[@brianpeters1326]

I’m so sorry for your loss. My dad has been gone for nine years now. It’s hard every day.

[@mccannon1000]

My dad's gone a year and a half.. the saying isn't true time doesn't heal

[@AndrewGreen-oy2dd]

❤

[@geekhan559]

31 years, and i still miss him. See and hear him always 😢 goodnight pops. retired now am i on the back side of life myself will see you one day

[@FERNANDOAMENDIVIL]

“EVERY real man cries, … especially with this one.”

[@travis1441]

I'm a 36 year old man with 3 kids and have no shame admitting I cry to this song everytime

[@jydeinden]

I love the respect people have for him, and his powerfull song... no noises, no phones...

[@markbrave]

To all dads in heaven,RIP

[@clintonwood3985]

❤❤❤

[@phillipfairbrass3575]

Time to chase the monsters away,,thats what a lot of dads used to say at bedtime, and then to say its my time, what a incredible piece of music and lyrics,,it is a very sad song thats resonates through your loss of the man you called dad, RIP, all dads

[@youngthing12]

24 Years ago and it still hurts 😢 Beautifully sang and beautiful words ❤️😢

[@jasonbrassett8130]

You know its a sad song when you cry even though your dad’s alive and well!

[@sashamcculloch6155]

I feel this comment so much

[@potthelosttraveler8967]

yeah.. true

[@tankista101]

Greatest voice on Earth !

[@Arrowed_Sparrow]

I'm amazed he held it together so well. I can't hear this song without weeping like a baby, so there's not a chance in hell I could sing it.

[@bernhardschweighofer143]

Oh man, I cry for my Dad every time I hear this. Nearly 3 years since he died😢

[@geraedogonzalez3235]

Rip your dad❤

[@vanessahuman7607]

My dad's been gone since Christmas day 1993

[@aafong1121]

My dad passed 9 mths ago due to cancer. This song relates deeply. Rest well, Pa.

[@m2lazy4u]

My mom died 4 months ago 3 days before her 95th birthday. She was doing great, said something funny. Closed her eyes and died while I was singing Danny Boy. I come from a family of joke tellers. My sister and brother came to the hospice and my younger sister said mom was so desperate to get away from me singing she had to die to have me stop. Seriously being alone in the room while my mom passed the greatest and most personal.thing I've done. Farewell to my great Irish mom

[@EvenYourMomHatesYou]

Sorry for your loss ❤️

[@steevrd]

Sorry for your loss... Its been 17 years since mine loss his battle to cancer. 😢 💔

[@worz678]

Love to all. I'm a dad of only 41. Listening. I have stage 4 lung cancer in the brain. I have a 1 year and 3 year old daughter. I can't begin to explain. Hold onto everything and everyone xxx

[@snb768]

Stay strong brother..❤

[@1pvieira]

Im really sorry to hear that you’re sick.keep strong and spend as much time with your girls,family.God Bless you and your family

[@worz678]

@@1pvieira thank you 1p. Xxxx

[@worz678]

@@snb768 yeeeees bud. And thanks.

[@ianlogan6280]

Like my dad 🥺 stay strong brother. Keep fighting, you got this ❤

[@MrSpeedyduck]

I gotta say, everytime James Blunt sings, everyone listens. Period!

[@isisnmagic1812]

I cry every time i hear this song and i a grown man in his late 50's , any song that can do that to who hears it is a powerful song.

[@sergejmaher144]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@fraze1976]

My dad has had dementia for almost ten years and this song resonates with me. I’m no fan of James Blunt, but I’m so thankful he wrote and sung this.

[@jenferdapar5116]

this song hits me hard. Lost my father 3 month's ago. i miss you dad. 😢

[@masterblaster1844]

James Blunt is one of human kinds treasures. His songwriting reaches within our souls and causes them to feel.

[@ginakarst-el2kh]

His music is emotional. Where have I been, wish I would have been following him. Just love his music. Listening now.

[@jimduffy1967]

Beautiful song ,sung by a wonderful singer songwriter , well done captain blunt,and I'm not a military person but this guy James blunt is fantastic.

[@shawnoconnell2270]

Good lord. James blunt is so spectacular. As a father and son this song crushes me every time. Brilliant

[@evolutionstationmusic2559]

Criminally underrated artist

[@bellemarquez8776]

I agree.

[@susanstokes-wt2gb]

This is the first song I ever heard of James. I've been hooked every day after .love you James it's beautiful thank you 💕🤗

[@parkaarpencil7856]

Ohh,u’ve got a long way back to go then! U wont be disappointed

[@SimbaRobyn]

You’ve definitely heard ‘you’re beautiful’ if you were alive in 2004. I’m not even joking

[@susanstokes-wt2gb]

@@parkaarpencil7856 thank you I'm looking forward to seeing much more and finding all his music

[@corinnesimpson233]

One of the most beautiful and emotional song I have ever heard💖💕💖💕💖💕💖

[@Spartacus45]

My mum and dad separated when I was five and I never saw him again. Whilst in the army I told myself that once I was out and home I'd search for my dad. I left the army in 2000 and tried to find him, unfortunately he had died two years prior from leukaemia. This still guts me today as there were so many things I wanted to ask him. Don't put off what you can do today and love your family with all your heart!! Sleep well Dad and Mum too!! 🙏

[@The-CoffeeMan]

Sorry.

[@maxaazerty]

we don't know each other but know that you are an incredible person, sorry to hear that, and know that he would be proud of you today, stay an amazing person and I wish you the best for the rest of your life.

[@jenniferbailey5914]

My Dad is almost 95…..I don’t wan to say goodbye. This song makes me cry because I know one day I will have to.

[@geekhan559]

enjoy what time you are granted tell him you love him him everyday god bless

[@phillipwinger5096]

Love you Dad. Miss you.

[@cindyh8017]

Love this song. The tears are healing to me. Too many losses in 2021. 4 losses in one year literally feels like your heart is breaking in two.

[@lisalewis8189]

Cindy, you are amazing. My prayers for your continued strength and comfort

[@melitasampson6435]

Cindy H I’m so sorry for your losses

[@kathwallace1811]

Healing thoughts to you 🙏

[@antisfelix6461]

😭😭

[@oswaldfrans4007]

2023 if you grown up without a father this hits differently

[@butterflygarden9098]

Beautiful. The choir adds a heavenly element, sounds like angels singing. 😇

[@420people]

Any song is better with a choir. Fact. This song by itself its absolute perfection, though. It’s a message we all have a tough time swallowing… and it’s sung with ALL the emotion. He never short changes an audience.

[@markbarlow102]

Absolutley outstanding and touching lyrics. Don't think the world was ready for James when he first came on the scene as a performer. They certainly know now!

[@douglaslang2218]

“It’s my time to chase the monsters away.” This line of finality that takes you back to the memories of being tucked in my dad… to a time when you hoped things were eternal. I believe in eternity but regardless of what you believe in or do not, the effect is real either way. Love is real regardless of what you believe.. and love is something that nothing can touch.

[@markbrave]

Sometimes a song comes along that simply means so much

[@HuyNhocRapper]

I always love your voice James. The first song i heard of you is Beautiful. Its so long time. Maybe 2006-2007.

[@GL-ls1eo]

It's been 25 years now that I have taken over chasing these monsters away.

[@davidholtzman5047]

Have no idea how he can sing this song when it’s clear how personal it was to him its a beautiful sorrowful song my soul broke open from this song while dealing with dad’s dementia

[@wenglishsal]

WOW .. so emotional, for many reasons.. Just WOW, my heart is hurting, my cheeks are wet, but I remember my Dad and smile

[@barbaramay7162]

This is a beautifully sad song. To all our beloved fathers who have passed 😪❤

[@swenwimmer5839]

Krass, wie ehrlich dieser wundervolle Sänger ist! In jedem einzelnen Song, den er jemals "erzählt" hat, kommen mir als mann die Tränen...

[@douglaslang2218]

He’s an empath. I have felt all of his major songs.

[@cliffianbustamante9913]

One of his best live performance of the song... Absolutely touching... 👏👏👏

[@FloridaTesfay]

He is so talented, love this song

[@wongken6255]

the performance of James Blunt Monsters in Royal British Legion's Festival is the best among all video in youtube.

[@katiegeorgeripia]

For everyone out there who has lost someone they love more than life I am so very sorry for your loss and I send you my absolute blessings and love for the future ❤️❤️❤️

[@eduardopueblaborboa6797]

Amazing song and better singer!

[@EvenYourMomHatesYou]

Simplistic and gorgeous

[@christopherdrinkwater8892]

Oh, before they turn off all the lights I won't read you your wrongs or your rights The time has gone I'll tell you goodnight, close the door Tell you I love you once more The time has gone So here it is I'm not your son, you're not my father We're just two grown men saying goodbye No need to forgive, no need to forget I know your mistakes and you know mine And while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud So, daddy, won't you just close your eyes? Don't be afraid, it's my turn To chase the monsters away Oh, well, I'll read a story to you Only difference is this one is true The time has gone I folded your clothes on the chair I hope you sleep well, don't be scared The time has gone So here it is I'm not your son, you're not my father We're just two grown men saying goodbye No need to forgive, no need to forget I know your mistakes and you know mine And while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud So, daddy, won't you just close your eyes? Don't be afraid, it's my turn To chase the monsters away Sleep a lifetime Yes, and breathe a last word You can feel my hand on your own I will be the last one So I'll leave a light on Let there be no darkness, in your heart But I'm not your son, you're not my father We're just two grown men saying goodbye No need to forgive, no need to forget I know your mistakes and you know mine And while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud So, daddy, won't you just close your eyes? Don't be afraid, it's my turn To chase the monsters away

[@zsoltbelakovacs2257]

I wonder if it is possible to listen to this without crying - at least for us, who have already lost our father.

[@davidfountaine3218]

I certainly can't . Played it first time today and it brought back so many happy memories.

[@skaliente]

It's impossible.

[@Harry-ck5rw]

❤Yes ,it's impossible .

[@terrymuqler8560]

Very single times I'm listening to this song I'm cry like baby, almost 13 years my father passed away, but I'm feel like it's happening yesterday tho, now your and my memory left behind, miss you so much daddy

[@collinnc2001]

It hurts like hell, I know too well

[@linahuenger4279]

​@@collinnc2001ich James Blunt Konzert. 2024 März Hamburg

[@ann-marierigby5967]

Such a beautiful song. And such a respectful silent audience. Not sure how I missed it when it was originally broadcast.

[@rcruzvee3989]

I miss you Dad🙏❤️

[@LennyRoach-qy6hd]

⁠the month this song come our was the month my dad got diagnosed with terminal cancer. 8 weeks later he was gone. This song really hits 😔

[@SimeonTenis-ci5gj]

Oh really sorry 😔😐

[@sergejmaher144]

❤❤❤

[@SimeonTenis-ci5gj]

He's my favorite singer ♥️♥️

[@jenniferodonnell6815]

It's not often I can remember the very first time I heard a song but this was it for me 3 years ago. So powerful

[@paulodingle2142]

Can’t watch this without thinking of my dad and the tears come such a beautiful song

[@susanstokes-wt2gb]

So beautiful ❤💕👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💞🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗love you James

[@kaifenske5841]

i found no words! Wow wow wowowowowow...Tears tears tears.

[@arminjuritz4390]

I heard this Song yesterday for the first time at the NO BORDER FESTIVAL IN ITALY and I cried for the first time after my father died 10 years ago... THANK YOU FOR THIS EMOTIONAL SONG❤️❤️❤️

[@markbrave]

To all dads in heaven RIP

[@bunkertons]

I don't know how he can perform this song without weeping.

[@collinnc2001]

Doing theater, I can sadly relate… there’s a line I have “the inside of me is weeping, while on the outside I’m screaming”

[@Alienwarez567Epic]

I am a grown man crying to this song

[@ElRey23x]

miss my grandpa terribly, rest easy my old english

[@william46199]

For me, the best of the best.

[@wahbiubaidulloh233]

So underated singer

[@marcobuek3086]

That guy got me everytime...and I have a tick skin..

[@mohdredzuanabuhalipah572]

so pure and sincere

[@neilduignan9835]

This was one of the most captivating performances I’d ever seen. James Blunt is masterful. 😭

[@Harry-ck5rw]

❤❤❤He's thé best , this is so good .

[@kevincrowley6991]

No words just tears

[@tonderaigwarega3129]

I love my Father 💞

[@danicoblis3839]

Brilliant

[@roccomarciano6099]

So talented 👏 a song from the heart its ok to cry 🙏

[@johnathanscott8009]

This sounds exactly the same as the music video a lot of singers can't make their songs sound as good as the studio quality live very few are capable of that and I'm new to James but damn can he sing and has amazing lyrics too.

[@TheTexasCowboy56]

The director or producer I forget who wanted to added like auto tune or whatever on the video to make James sound better. He told him no I want it as raw as it can get.

[@johnathanscott8009]

@TheTexasCowboy56 I'm glad he did very few can pull it off

[@lizacabrera4584]

Amazing. Im lucky enough to have heard this in this lifetime. I super love this guy.

[@michelemijat8260]

I cry thinking of all the young men like myself that died I ww1 even if I didn't know them ❤

[@tiresamercruy8206]

This is such a beautiful and special song. My goodness.

[@user-bb8ul6xf5j]

This means everything to me

[@tiburomendoza1979]

No conocia esta cancion, solo vi un video de un concurso, y me llamo la atencion, para que la abri... llore como niño l recordar mi viejo...

[@duckey499]

I bet everyone in that building crying

[@siesta2]

one of the most beautiful songs I know, thank you for it

[@beatarosiak4249]

Beautiful James...💘

[@BARKFIELD25]

Goodnight Dad - Love you and miss you lots xx

[@lennyg3684]

Hey Mountain and Surf, you need to fight man with every bit of strength for those Kids!! I will pray for you to gains strength and courage!

[@mfmmoran4848]

❤Preciosa canción,recuerdo con ella el momento del adiós a mi padre ahora hará un año y 7 meses y se me saltan las lágrimas ,guardo ese recuerdo con tristeza ,amor y sobre todo doy gracias por estar junto a el .Toda mi vida seriguira presente en mi vida.❤Gracias por canciones como está que te hacen aún más sentir y aceptar esa perdida❤

[@stevengrayson1853]

Wow what a performance and what a venue to perform it

[@africatwinadventures]

RIP DAD....

[@edwardswerdna6158]

RIP Dad

[@bobbiemarsden4340]

Brilliant ❤

[@short_Bling]

What a song❤

[@daniellenz2519]

Was für eine Atmosphäre. Still stehen und hören. So ein ein Künstler kommt vielleicht nie wieder

[@Iceman0505]

What a voice !! 🙌🏻

[@mannies3]

So beautiful ❤️ thank you 🙏

[@leticiadreyes6724]

I missed my father, his now in heaven🤟🙏🙏

[@estellewadsworth4187]

I miss my dad he was the love of my life❤

[@andiwiguna8082]

I miss you so bad, Dad 😭😭😭

[@MikeRotch23]

His voice is very direct, it’s astounding!

[@jonathanvincent4960]

Anyone else sitting at their desk balling like a little girl? Just me? Cool.