James Blunt - Monsters - First Time Reaction !!

[@dianedarby442]

His father was diagnosed with advanced kidney disease prompting him to write this song. Subsequently a donor was found and he has since recovered. The video was done in one take as it was too emotional to do another. Stunning song and performance - loved your heart-felt reaction.

[@goanddo2371]

Extra-cool part about that... it was a distant cousin that learned of the situation because of the song, so he was tested and was the first/only one they found who was a match; he donated a kidney and saved James' father's life.

[@dianedarby442]

@@goanddo2371 Wow. . . . I didn't know that. Makes it even more special!

[@cathy8070]

Wholeheartedly agree 🇨🇦😊

[@MariuszKondrak]

​@@goanddo2371there is more to that..James father donated his kidney before. Next thing is that the line im not your son... Is a militarny british saying. They both served and about the fathers kidney James was told on a mission in kosovo

[@masterwolfishentertainment]

When my dad died I just went straight to work and tried to act as if nothing was different, then one day in the warehouse this song came on and I broke down.. I don't care how hard, brave or cool people think they are this song should get you emotional everytime.

[@jackiedavies6956]

my farther was an addict any thing for another drink he has passed now and i remember little nuggets of my childhood when i loved him so very much. the good days . He was flawed like us all. i love and miss him still,

[@slap_A_flamingo]

Im a 36 year old and the last time i cried was about 8 years ago. With only three exceptions. The birth of my children, the death of my mother and hearing this bloody song!!! Gets you ever time. It's the "i know your mistakes and you know mine" bit. Hits like a tonne of bricks!

[@ImageOnIt]

Read the description of the song. His father was dying from kidney failure and was at 11% function with no available donors. Blunt wrote the song to say his goodbye to his dad, played it privately for his dad, then asked his dad if he would sit in on the one take video. The video was released, blew up the charts, was heard by a distant cousin who was moved to get tested and was found to be the only compatible donor, which ultimately saved Blunt's father's life.

[@shirleygordon3793]

The lyrics ‘We’re just two grown men saying goodbye’ is what they said before deployment. James was a captain and his father was a colonel in the forces.

[@paolofilipponi7738]

I haven't had a lovely relationship with my father, due to his strongest character... we only don't found a common point of view. I hadn't be able to cry, when he passed. This song broke me to tears after eight years, I thank Mr Blunt for the beautiful song, and you for your, emotional, sincere and pure reaction.

[@cathyrichardson8747]

As a nurse.. I had to call the ambulance for my father...he had COPD ...He lived 11 more hours

[@tinaharris5063]

I'm a daughter that watched her father die of lung cancer and this song makes me cry every time I hear it...I was already a fan of James's music, but this only made me love him more

[@antonettolbert907]

I love you James sweetheart..sweet voice..sweet face ..I love the way you stood by Iam on American idol I hv so much respect you no one could help him better than you...I cry my eyes out ♥️♥️♥️♥️🇯🇲

[@stevemartin9740]

I've spent the last 2 hours watching reactions to this song and enjoyed this much more than any other one. Thank you for letting the song play and letting the experience play out well done sir I'm now a subscriber

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@chrisy8989]

I don't really know any James Blunt songs so it's the first time I've heard this. My dad's been gone 28 years and this song still hit home. Thanks for the reaction, Hap. 💕

[@Amy_just_loves_music]

My first time too. My mom is very sick so this hit hard.

[@chrisy8989]

@@Amy_just_loves_music ❤

[@darlenefragale6550]

His father had donated a kidney and then had kidney failure in the remaining kidney. He recovered because of a distant cousin getting tested after hearing the song, donated a kidney. This is the first time his father heard the song. Look close and you will see emotion in his fathers eyes.

[@LynnMartin-q3p]

My Dad passed in 2002,Out of 8 of us, everyone always said,"You're just like your DAD!!!Yes I was,As a kid we Done lots together,watching Hockey Night in Canada🇨🇦,berry picking,counting pennies for him to roll at the kitchen table,etc!He always picked up for me!Miss Him Lots,Ist man I ever Loved and keeps missing you DAD,Always!!❤Lynn😢

[@gracek4309]

Ur story hit me so hard... made me feel so sad that I no longer be able to build that bonding time w/ my dad too. 😔

[@MondoRockGP]

James is certainly a bit aged, like everyone else. You see him with short hair because he is also an army captain. His life is something special, with moments like this, of suffering.

[@trudywolfe2795]

I cry every time I hear this song. My dad passed when I was 19. I miss him every day. ❤❤❤❤

[@anessalyn1035]

After just loosing my 12 year old grandson I've realized that there is just not room in your heart for anything negative. Memories and love is all I have room for. 12 years is not long enough to make a lot of memories but the ones I have I treasure. ❤❤

[@Amy_just_loves_music]

Very sorry for your loss 😔 you seem to have a great attitude towards such a loss. I agree, treasure memories ❤️

[@jillmcilwain2633]

💔🎶💥 Damn it, that was deep. I understand that James wrote that song as a farewell to his Father, who was diagnosed with kidney disease. It is a eulogy to his Father,, who is still alive,, but his kidneys are only at 11%. He wanted to tell his Dad that he loves him and is a friend, not just a Father. Wow, that was heart-wrenching and was emotionally draining. Lovely and touching reaction Hap. Beautiful choice Debra. Peace J ✌ ☮ 💕🦂.

[@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 ❤

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thanks kindly 🎵

[@julianna1946]

His father was dying of stage 4 kidney disease and needed a transplant when he recorded it. James and his sister were not a match. But later a cousin with the same name as his dad was a match. So he is still alive 3 years later. During the song james said he and his father never had an emotional conversation and here was james singing and crying, his dad was patting him and saying What are you crying for I'm here. Wonderful song.

[@denikennedy6675]

A beautiful song, written and sang not only from his heart but from the depths of his soul. This one got me!! A very deep emotional reaction, Hap, loved it! 💜🎵 thanks, Debra 🥰

[@debra7105]

Such a beautiful song. James makes you feel everything with his voice. Add the video, hard not to shed a tear. Most people can relate, james just has the talent and ability to express it. Thank you Hap for the wonderful reaction to such a beautiful song.

[@annacrowley7426]

His father was dying. James, wrote this. It went viral. It was seen by a distant cousin who saw it and gave a kidney and saved the father's life.

[@cathy8070]

This song is simply a tearjerker. I’m so sorry for your loss 🇨🇦♥️🇨🇦

[@gracek4309]

This song moved me so much. I miss my dad. Thanks for sharing ur thoughts. Ur interpretation was beautifully crated.

[@ritacall5588]

hes wonderful

[@angelawilhoit7474]

Thank you James for writing this song and to Iam for making this song his own... Love them both, congrats to Iam for winning American Idol... So glad that James was there to comfort Iam even though it made him cry more. This is an emotional song for ANYBODY so it's hard to sound really professional when you're heart is breaking and you're about to lose it. People really shouldn't be so critical... Times are tough for everyone,just be nice and lift others up... 🙏

[@ardentynekent2099]

It's really, really ok to cry. Good men do.

[@noelleparris9451]

I loved your response, the respect 👏🏾

[@sumerfluffy]

😢 beautiful beautiful song..... Soulful reaction HAP 💕🥰💕

[@dianeritthaler7792]

I found out about this song through Iam Tongi on American Idol. 😢 Iams Dad passed away a couple months before his audition 😢 James Blount is going to be on American idol tonight as well.🎉

[@BigFanOfManyThings]

Isn’t it crazy that they still wanted to run this through auto-tune before release? Like, dudes! He sings a song from the heart and about something deeply personal and you still want to polish an already wonderful voice for the market?! all the money went to ‘help for heroes’ ❤

[@ShirleyHickman-oy7go]

Beautiful 😢❤️😢

[@andreasoledadarguello7249]

I didn't have the chance of saying good bye to my dad, he passed away from the morning to night so this song is Hard but at the same time beautiful to listen 😢❤

[@jimbennett8036]

I know your feelings I was out of town when my father went into the hospital the last time. Two of my brothers came to get me. We arrived just fifteen minute to late. That was in 1979 and I still feel the pain.

[@JonRamirez-d1t]

His dad had stage four liver cancer. He needed a new liver. Luckily he was able to find a donor after James wrote this song. It was a goodbye song but he ended up finding a donor and he got a new liver. He’s still alive.

[@melissaphillips3088]

It just touches your heart .Such a moving song . James is so good that you can visualize his words so well. Heart breaking and so true for many people everyday . Thanks Hap for such a lovely video💕

[@VUM.M]

Omg, that was emotional and James conveyed the lyrics with his beautiful haunting voice in a way that goes even more to the heart. And when he was seen with his dad at the end of the video, I couldn't hold back my tears😥 . Yes, time has passes by and things change, but in the end, it doesn't matter what the relationship is and what mistakes each one made. Now it's James' turn to chase away the monsters... Incredible story telling, heartwrenching and so was your reaction HAP. Lovely choice, Debra🥰🙋🏻‍♀.

[@VinceAdamsTraining]

I am going through this right now. My father is in rehab from where he will never leave. The years have ravaged his mind, and I know it is only a matter of time when he will no longer know who I am. Time is a thief that robs us of who we are. I think of my own son, and my biggest fear is someday not knowing who he is.

[@kmach1000]

My favorite line is "it's my turn to chase the monsters away"❤

[@debra7105]

Mine too

[@steviesellers]

His dad was seriously ill , james sister wrote a poem and james wrote this song based on the poem . very brave and emotional

[@lisareeves2448]

It Definitely moved me❤

[@bella-xp7qd]

His father donated a kidney years ago, then he ended up with kidney disease in his only kidney. After this video was released, a distant relative got tested and was a match.

[@joymaxs2874]

Didn't even know this song existed, but this surely hit me hard and it will remain so emotionally in my heart. I was so impressed how he was able to carry on with the notes so clearly even though he was very emotional. 😢 He's got the lovely crystal voice. I loved your reaction to this song. Your interpretation covered what i was thinking after listening to the song. Thank you.

[@carlamay1384]

Yes it was a true good bye. He will no longer have his father in the near future. I can't stop crying it always makes me feel of my dear father.

[@dianeritthaler7792]

I sure do miss my Dad❤🎉😢

[@Amy_just_loves_music]

This caught me off guard. What a beautiful song. Emotional. Great choice, Debra. Awesome reaction, Hap ❤ ✌️ ☮️ 🎶

[@lauraautry6992]

A beautiful song that brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it 🤗

[@summerrayne42]

During the time that they were waiting for a donor, they thought his dad wasn’t going to make it, so James wrote this song. James’ dad is named Charlie Blunt, and crazy enough, the donor was a distant cousin of his dad’s and his name was Charlie as well. So, it was a perfect match😎👍!

[@andrewthach1989]

Miss you bro

[@user-vt2js6ut8x]

James Blunt wrote that song for his dad who passed away from 4 kidney disase and James sings that song from once upon a mind James Blunt made the Album and I love your stories

[@pennicholette1354]

Not a son, but a daughter. My father died when I was 17. He bravely fought pancreatic cancer for three short months. It was so quick. That was thirty years ago and I miss him and mourn for him like it was just yesterday. "I know your mistakes, and you know mine." omg that hits so hard.

[@nikkijohnson983]

I also lost my father to pancreatic cancer when I was 19. He was diagnosed my senior year in high school and given 4 months to live. He survived almost a full year after being diagnosed. I know my family was one of the fortunate ones when it comes to pancreatic cancer. I’ve heard so many stories of how quick it is for other families. Breaks my heart that you (and others) didn’t get more time. I’m 41 now and hearing this song for the first time. It’s simply fantastic and embodies every emotion I felt at that time in my life. James Blunt literally wrote a masterpiece.

[@ammaaanddaaa]

My dad is fine, but I cry so much when I listen to this song.

[@adriennecrosby4105]

His father used to say to him when either one deployed We're just 2 grown men saying goodbye

[@amyvickers2488]

Powerful ❤

[@Happynana4]

James Blunt omg , his dad was very ill and he thought his dad was going to die . His dad when he was a child ( James) that is was scared of monsters in his room . He is telling his dad he will drive the monsters away so his dad could pass peacefully. His good bye but he survived ❤

[@alanwhetstone3922]

Gets me every time

[@kevinconnor1279]

What a great tribute to his father.

[@jessedeanda7209]

Beautiful reaction ❤❤❤

[@anniebelle2820]

Saying goodbye to a parent is so very hard. Kudos to Mr. Blunt for making it through the song. God blessed James Blunt's family with more time when his father received a kidney donated by a relative who saw the video. I think of and miss my daddy every day, and would give up a lot for just one more day with him.

[@LynnMartin-q3p]

Me Too! Miss my DaD!❤

[@ikhwanchin2998]

Dear Brother, Monster is the song that written and dedicated to his illed father before his father passing away. 😢😢😢😢😢 Great song and emotional music❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Raghnaid]

He didn't die, he's still alive!

[@LynnMartin-q3p]

Thank God,his DaD found a donor!A Distant cousin,Charles!His DaDs name also!It was a perfect match!When death seemed near,James had to Say or Sing a song,a tribute,Done in 1 take,too emotional but as you can see at the beginning of Monster,James tears!His DaD looking & listening to him,sooo touching it moved Everybody,even Me!A very close family indeed,but Strong! seeing they belonged to the Military when they were younger!It's in the Blood!!!A tremendous voice,Mr.James Blunt and this Special song really Do Come from the HEART❤️🇨🇦

[@richardsoper777]

Wow you have done well for your first reaction video. Well done

[@susanechevarria4320]

Watch IAM TONGI who sang this song on his audition on AMERICAN IDOL. TONIGHT IS THE FINALE AND HE will probably WIN! He decided this song to his father also that loss his life to cancer too. 😢❤

[@gandalfshakur8235]

There are songs missing from are world culture vernacular.Just when we couldn't think of anything new to add, this opened up a window to family reconnecting and reconciling before such fade-aways become clearly inevitable. Compared to anything produced by modern day artists, this is the most important new (content) song I've heard.

[@lisareeves2448]

OMG 💔❤️

[@somthingbrutal]

another really powerful song by james blunt is No Bravery about his time during the Bosnian civil war

[@debtrethewey-tervree9928]

GREAT VIDEO!! I KNOW it's a very difficult song, ESPECIALLY since it only builds and builds with every word and EVERYONE (who listens to it without pausing it more than once) has a difficult time holding back any emotions they're feeling. But YOU showed us an authentic reaction and not constantly pausing it to collect yourself like many do, which in my book takes away from the authentic reaction. AWESOME VIDEO!!! TY.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thank you so much!!

[@בלהאלגריסי]

שיר מהמם מאוד מרגש ועוצמתי❤❤❤אהבתי את התגובה שלך🫶🫶🫶

[@heidicross7255]

It was his goodbye song to his father, who was dying from kidney disease and they could not find a donor who matched his father. Because of this video, a distant relative came forward to be tested and matched. James's father is alive because of this goodbye song, so there are so many more emotions added to the ones we felt during the song.

[@wolke9270]

At the first time I listened to this song, I had no idea, I would find myself all in tears a few minutes later...

[@barbseven1828]

❤

[@87ventus]

Hi great reaction. This song kills me though gotta admit " father of mine' by Everclear fits me more.. about a father who abandons his child..but to see what real love between a father and child is..gives me hope.✌

[@RobertPinkney-z6u]

Its hard video to watch if youve lost your dad

[@snjezanasiklic8934]

Yes, it is

[@Amy_just_loves_music]

I can only imagine 😢. My mom, my best friend, is going ❤

[@weldonbailey1005]

Amen.

[@2psycho888]

Or if u jus lost a loved one in general

[@seanmiddleton6852]

Yer it is

[@jbs454]

My mom died 10 years ago and wish this song was around and my step father in 1990 and my dad in 1972, it is never easy dealing with death.

[@timbrunson8965]

It's my understanding that his sister wrote this poem and James was so moved he put it to music. Shows what a great job their father did raising his children.

[@KajunMoo70]

Actually, James co-wrote this song with Amy Wadge and Jimmy Hogarth. His sisters were not involved with writing it.

[@marygriffiths2950]

👏👏👏👏👏😭😭😭

[@janicewright6213]

His father was dying of kidney failure so he wrote this song for him. His father got a new kidney and survived.

[@geekhan559]

It a hard video to watch doesn't matter if you've lost a Mother or Father

[@tbexecutioner5392]

They talk about giving flowers to the one who mean the most to you before they pass. Well this is about as good as that gets.😢

[@eileenbaran7040]

Yes retied officer just like the rest of his men. Then Dad can't gind a donor his time us limited. The video goes out and hmmm a distant family watches it, gets tested and is a match for his father and donates a kidney

[@mtbelly1972]

You should look at Iam tongi on American Idol singing this. It's absolutely brilliant.

[@steelersgoingfor7in2024]

Earned a sub for actually reacting and listening.

[@debra7105]

Hap is the best, great commentary every reaction.

[@firstnamelastname9013]

👏👏👍👍

[@LadyGator1983]

This is an extremely tough video to watch. However, having been a caretaker for my Great-Grandmother, grandmother, mother and daddy. 💔💔💔

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thanks for sharing!

[@sampanther8854]

That got to me very deep 😔😍

[@nanner3200]

DAMN! I shouldn't have watched this today. I lost my dad to Alzheimer's 7 years ago. Today was (would have been) his birthday. As his main caregiver I chased many monsters away and there were many moments that seemed like good-bye. A very long good-bye.

[@Joe-ch1si]

Wow really deep

[@terridostal1348]

That was a hard one to listen to. Wish I told my father I loved him before he passed.

[@Donna-u1d]

His dad was very I’ll when he wrote

[@glenwoodward58]

Can you do motorhead 1916

[@nonamedontcare9695]

James Blunt is what we call a ONE HIT WONDER then fizzle out into oblivion...

[@gaynorhead2325]

Not true at all he has produced many albums and still tours to packed audiences! He is so underrated.

[@Sharon-eg7kn]

GUESS YOUR ONE HIT WONDER MEANS YOU'VE BUT LISTENED TO MONSTERS, THE GIRL THAT NEVER WAS, CARRY YOU HOME ETC ETC. I WOULDN'T CALL HIM ... ONE HIT WONDER IT'S DISRESPECTFUL

[@Joe-ch1si]

Can see he was hurting bad 😊

[@lindakimmel5333]

😅 10:17 ❤

[@ReallyFarFarAway]

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[@essji2024]

Love James blunt but in this case I prefer IAM tongis cover of this song ❤

[@SunShine-qk4rb]

Such An awesome song but so very hard to listen to ❤😢

[@tonihall4881]

H

[@korinalacount2664]

Iam Tongi won American Idol last night based on this song,he sung it for his auditions and sang it with James Blunt last night when he won American Idol,18 year old teenager from Hawaii,his dad did die,in my opinion sings it better

[@masterwolfishentertainment]

When my dad died I just went straight to work and tried to act as if nothing was different, then one day in the warehouse this song came on and I broke down.. I don't care how hard, brave or cool people think they are this song should get you emotional everytime.

[@lisareeves2448]

❤️

[@lindakimmel5333]

😅 10:17 ❤