James Blunt - Monsters (REACTION)

[@danielsdad3651]

Oh son...Daniel....Friend. I Love you too! You know I watch all your reviews! This was my 1st time hearing this wonderful touching song and I'm so glad it was with you. As I was listening I started tearing up and became over whelmed with emotions that words could not do justice. Reminds me of a song you did call "The leader of the band". I'm truly blessed to realize how proud of you I am while I'm awake! Understanding the transition of moving passed you calling me Father and me calling you Son. Thank you for reviewing this song. It meant a lot to me.

[@DiconDissectionalReactions]

Love you dad, glad you saw this video:) You're the best, talk to you soon!

[@wfemp_4730]

Wow, that's beautiful. Even now I struggle expressing my love for my father, because he was raised in a family didn't really express their feelings for one another, and he's not one to expressing his feelings directly.

[@deborahvernarelli6394]

Daniel, you are blessed with a wonderful family..parent, siblings..the love is so apparent between you all..I've lost my dad and father in law within months of each other in 2000 from cancer and my mother-in-law now has late stage dementia..the song has so much meaning to so many..God bless you, your family and all you lovely people who are feeling this song ❤

[@MommaBird52]

Dad, he had the transplant from a cousin and both are well!

[@gamer197730]

You two blessed my heart so much! I love when the youth are not ashamed to tell their parents that they love them on a public place. My family and I are the same way!

[@ryana3679]

The dad patting his arm at the end gets me. It was him saying "good job son", "proud of you", "you are okay", "I love you" all in one gesture.

[@jbentz1966]

I didn't know you reviewed this. Recently came to prominence. Thanks for doing it.

[@robyneyahya8651]

Both James and his father both served in the British Army and the culture of the army and being English meant that they did not freely share their feelings or emotions between each other though James said he always felt loved by his father. So when his father said that he had stage 4 kidney disease and that James and his siblings were not matches he decided to write this song so that his father would know how much he loved him. James has also said that this is the song he is most proud of. It wasnt until after the video and song came out that a donor was found and the father is recovering. Apparently all that were at the video recording was crying except for the father... who said... I am not dead yet!

[@manctwo-wheeler9341]

🤣🤣🤣 Typical stiffer upper lip of the English. Blunt's dad deserves a medal! I'm also yet to receive something closer than a handshake from my dad. Everything unsaid is understood, Blunt should know that.

[@Katehowe3010]

A complete prick of a man, responsible for this millenniums answer to "The Lady In Red". Extremely surprised you had any time for this total dirge!

[@jacquiehenry5049]

I have watched dozens of reactions to this video. Your’s is the most moving and insightful of any I have seen.

[@christinestromberg4057]

I fell in love with James Blunt's voice the first time I heard him singing You're Beautiful. He writes beautful songs. And this is another one.

[@Xamontt]

The record label wanted him to use autotune to remove the breaking in his voice because of his emotions and he said no, did it in one take.

[@ilariatremolada379]

"Love you dad if you're watching this" So sweet ❤️

[@Lightmane]

Hi you 😀

[@ilariatremolada379]

@@Lightmane Ciao! 🙃

[@laureltaylor4535]

James Blunt is a brilliant artist. This song is just greatness.

[@Katehowe3010]

No he's not. He's a plumb mouthed irritant that should seek alternative employment!

[@DOCTORxxxDEATH]

Best reaction review I have ever seen, and I have seen hundreds. Excellent. Thank you for doing such an amazing review...

[@liampalmer8729]

You’d think him writing this masterpiece is the greatest achievement…. It’s his ability to sing it without breaking down completely. Half way through I’m sporting a snot bubble and am crying like a child

[@bigredfella13]

I ugly cried the first 50 times I heard this......

[@Katehowe3010]

Grow a pair you music hater!

[@lilywater3408]

All James Blunt is awesome!! 👍👍👍💗💗💗 check out James Blunt you're beautiful, good bye my lover and of course...all the rest..

[@Fitgirlkate]

I dont think any song has hit me as hard as this song. I cried like a baby.. And still get emotional every time I hear it😭😳

[@bigredfella13]

It hits you like a mack truck I've listened to this hundreds of times and cried most of them

[@Katehowe3010]

What's wrong with you imbeciles?

[@sharonvincent4238]

It’s a beautiful way to say goodbye to someone you love. No need to forgive, no need to forget, you know the mistakes you’ve made in the relationship, complete understanding and acceptance and love

[@marycampbell8855]

Brilliant! Brings me to tears every time, especially these lines: I will be the last one So I'll leave the lights on, Let there be no darkness in your heart. Masterpiece

[@jimtuell4076]

Thank you so much. I knew you would react strongly to it, because you care - I mean, you REALLY care.

[@curtadams7406]

I am so glad that I checked this out, never having heard of James Blunt. The lyrics were perfectly crafted, and while the video certainly enhanced the effect, I think I would have been just as moved without it. If featuring this video caused just one son or daughter to have that long overdue conversation with a parent and tell him/her how much they have meant, you have performed a valuable service. Too late for me to do this, don't wait until it's too late for you!

[@Yosef1952]

Wow. Sometimes you gotta let that pain out, and this number expresses that powerfully. I'm feeling that my defenses are particularly low today. Guess I needed this.

[@ilariatremolada379]

Take care 😊

[@philiphalpin1997]

You tell by my Avatar that I'm a metal head, but this song hit home hard, I lost my dad in 2006, the night before my wedding, it wasn't totally unexpected as he was in a hospital suffering from cancer, but still a big shock he went when he did. Miss you Dad.

[@littleflick]

This song makes me ugly cry. I lost my Mum just over 10 years ago. I miss her so much. I’m so glad we got to spend time together the last few months.

[@SuperMatt2112]

This I think was one of your best reaction videos, Thank you, and Thank your dad for being awesome, true, loving and caring, it's so very awesome to see. you are both blessed with the other

[@scottderechinsky9896]

My father is my Hero. He passed from cancer in 2016. This video brings me to tears every time. RIP DAD. 🙏

[@KennyChesney-u8z]

You have a new subscriber. You are a young man, but an old soul. I love listening to you. Thank you for your reaction. Listen to "I'll Carry You Home" . It's about a soldier making sure his bud's remains get home.

[@jeffstevens4262]

Yes, that's his dad with him in the video. When he says 'I'm not your son, you're not my father' it was because he wanted to say his piece not as a son, but as one human being to another. I heard this was the first time James had sung this song to his father, so you can understand the emotion and the tears. Both men are former officers in the British military. I also read somewhere that James refused to use 'Auto-Tune' despite the record company insisting, and what you see is a wonderful example of raw reality. What a beautiful song, delivered so amazingly and so powerfully. Thank God his father managed to find a donor for his kidney which was full of cancer and his condition was diagnosed as terminal.

[@victoramorimguerra765]

Magnific overview and understanding. Poetry is a long road without a right or wrong. Thank you for your analisys. Regards from Angola, Luanda.

[@eileendobbs8009]

I can't handle this song with the video because I know that's really his father in the video with him

[@BennoWitter]

James Blunt is special. His "Back to Bedlam" album is one of those rare albums where every single song is great. As a sample I really recommend this live version of "Goodbye my Lover". No special effects, no autotune, just his voice and him playing piano plus a ton of emotions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2jQlqWngKiojck

[@susannariera]

agreed. He's a legend, also a really funny man, his tweets are hilarious!

[@californiadreaming567]

It’s wonderful and I just saw an interview and his dad had a kidney transplant 10 days ago successful

[@californiadreaming567]

I hope he never autotunes his voice. It’s the cracking that makes it even better

[@Lunal73]

I can just imagine how many times they had make this video (I’m sure he had broke down many times. I wouldn’t have the strength to sing to my dad, I applaud this is strength but I couldn’t do this. The role reversal is amazing, the natural process of life. Parents brought us up, now is the time for us to carry the legacy to our children. Love, Lu

[@kelvinloeb812]

I read that they did it in one take with the film crew all crying. James Blunt recounted the story saying the only on not crying was his Dad

[@ladymandynz1]

They did it in one take and James refused to let them autotune his voice.

[@bigredfella13]

The video was shot in 1 take

[@bigredfella13]

@@kelvinloeb812 his dad's reply was "why everyone crying? I'm still here" lol

[@johnmcelroy5804]

So intensely personal and intimate, yet universal. How he managed to get through singing that is beyond me.

[@michaelwilliams6062]

Great review 👏 I too am going to tell my father I'm proud of him and I love him, something I have never done. 🙏

[@daveking9393]

Holy s***. Loved it! Voice sounds familiar... No nothing of this artist can't wait to see more. Very powerful. Thanks

[@sidecardog5244]

Had a couple of radio hits in the early 2000’s. You’re Beautiful and High. His first two albums are legit masterpieces.

[@daveking9393]

@@sidecardog5244 I'm sure I've heard him The voice sounds so familiar I can't wait to check out more I'm living under a rock sometimes I think

[@daveking9393]

@@sidecardog5244 oh yes, just listened to Beautiful... Definitely know that one. Listening to High now... New to me. My wife and I had our first kid in 2001 and our second and 2003, That decade is kind of lost for us

[@dianeritthaler7792]

So many sons and Father's can relate to this. As a woman I miss my Dad as well..I was blessed to have a great one.❤ James did an Amazing job writing this and singing this to his Dad. God bless them both.❤❤🎉

[@Lightmane]

My dad died in 2004 at the age of 88. My mom died in 2007 at the age of 87. I miss them both so much, but if I had died first I know what I'd want them to do, and that's partly what guides me.

[@tjmctube]

You really get the message, but you're also the first person I've seen to keep themselves together listening to it. I still can't.

[@wwk68tig]

Wow. I love your life observations, Daniel......you and your father are two of the luckiest men I know. Thanks for post.

[@Stiffspeed]

This song gets me every. Single. Time. Great reaction as usual.

[@frankspring5145]

My dear Mr. "Dicon Dissectrional": Many, many thanks for you bringing James Blunt's classic song, "Monsters" to a larger audience. As I have posted previously on various KZbin sites about this extraordinary composition: If for whatever reason one does not "get it" you need to rethink all those many facets that you may be using to define yourself as human. So much love, trial, pain and acceptance in the song -- and, really in the end, so MUCH to be celebrated and cherished.

[@anthonwest9541]

Beautiful, powerful song and video. Great review!

[@hedgeapplerow]

I truly appreciate your total review on this song. It helped clarify the message for me. Thank you for that. New fan!

[@kenwithrow9032]

I lost my mom in 05 to cancer! And I miss her everyday. I had to sit and watch her waste away! So I know how he feels. It's hard when ya lose someone ya love and having watched what it did and how it affected my dad. So I try to talk to him everyday! Cause my dad was, is, and always will be my hero. God bless ya little brother.

[@Gigigirl1952]

You have grasped the truth of this song ❤ I have watched content creators twice your age that were not able to critique this emotionally correct. Great job 👏

[@bobbyboko6317]

This song made me realise how talented James Blunt is , he is also a very funny man who takes the piss out of himself , check out his interviews ,. Thoughtful reaction , Cheers

[@SnKKS]

Your reaction and dissection was brilliant thank you. Would love to see you react to James' song No Bravery 🙏

[@Lunal73]

You’re welcome 😉 I’m the one who requested it. You’re beautiful. Love, Lu

[@sidecardog5244]

Thank you.

[@jgilbertify]

I was with my pops when he passed.... I looked over to the cabinet where his clothes hung and thought .... he will never wear them again... that really broke my heart...................

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

This was devastating. I couldn’t finish it. I think I have issues.

[@dalem8332]

Sad emotional and beautiful! Wow! 🎼🎶🎵♥️🇨🇦

[@californiadreaming567]

Can’t stop playing it and crying. I sent it to my two sons because their father died a few years ago

[@jamessceeles4397]

I noted that someone had commented in another reaction that Charles Blount had only one kidney as he had previously donated a kidney. Both strong admirable British military men.

[@brendaflowers5627]

I never heard this before and my heart has just been ripped from my body. Last year I lost my only sister due to neglect in a rehab facility. I'm 72 and she was 83 big age difference but I loved her dearly. She had rheumatoid arthritis and broke a bone in her foot and because of Covid surgery was not recommend. Her doctor said rehabbing the foot was better. She was sent to rehab and my two nieces kept calling me to get the rehab place to let them talk to her or see her and was denied. I'm in a different state do I could not get on a plane to get there because I have pulmonary disease and is high risk for Covid. When she was finally taken to hospital after 4 weeks in rehab she had a stage four bedsore on her back and gangrene on the foot to be rehashed. The hospital decided to amputate the leg in order to save her life but she died a few hours before the surgery. I'm very upset that I wasn't able to get those monsters in the rehab place away from her maybe I would have had the chance to say goodbye. I miss her terribly .

[@debrafujioka9792]

I loved your reaction to this beautiful song.

[@marilynseptember21]

I said to myself, I will listen to this song over and over again until I harden.....nope those onions being cut would not let me stop crying no matter how many times it plays....

[@richardsmith3004]

I love your videos young man, keep up the good work!

[@deborahdennehy9937]

My father passed away from cancer & obviously will never forget it. We had our arguments but also happy times thank goodness. That is James Blunt's father by the way. xx

[@dangray]

Wow, a smart commentator, and so young. I'm very impressed!

[@davidhatton6731]

You really should check out his Back to Bedlam album...it's awesome...It contains the song that put him on the map "You're Beautiful"

[@barbarabrafford7102]

I love this album so much. Every song on it is a gem. When it first came out I saw a one minute commercial for the cd. I immediately went into town and bought it. Oh my what an emotional feast it was.

[@annettelane]

Loved the review

[@Moonbeamchild8]

Loved your reaction/review. Very thoughtful.

[@narrieta]

“Monsters” by James Blunt PUBLISHED OCTOBER 19, 2019 “As one can deduce by listening to the chorus, James Blunt’s “Monster” is a song in which the singer is addressing his father. Indeed it is true-to-life. And as of the release of this track it appears that the death of James’ dad, Charles Blount, is imminent. So being unable to express how he feels about the situation through conventional wording, James has instead decided to put his emotions into a song. And outside of the general sense of sadness that is relayed, there are two main sentiments James seems to expressing. One is that when his father does depart, he wants there to be peace (i.e. forgiveness) between the two of them. But more to the thesis of the piece is that James is ready to take on the responsibility of being the man of the family. In fact even before acknowledging the addressee as his father, Blunt instead establishes himself as another ‘grown man’, i.e. his equal. And the title is based on the idea of him telling his father that he should not take the worries of the here and now into the afterlife. For in light of all that is transpiring it is now James’s “turn to chase the monsters away”, as in deal with the major issues which are facing the family”. Updated January 17, 2020 James Blunt has revealed his father Charles Blount is doing well after receiving an organ donation following his fight with stage-four kidney disease. After a desperate search for a donor last year (the You’re Beautiful singer was not a match), James told The Times that a cousin - ‘now a very, very close cousin!’ - came forward for the job.

[@the_judge_8262]

Has anyone mentioned James' time in the army and his time serving in Kosovo yet ?

[@maz41617B]

Don't be afraid . It,s my turn to chase the monsters away . It is so moving ! 😭🌍✌

[@thingsarewhattheyseem334]

Amazing!

[@EL_Duderino68]

I like the way you went over the lyrics.

[@glennvanzandt3011]

The best analysis of this song that I have heard. Excellent reaction.

[@KennyChesney-u8z]

You are such an intelligent young man. I know your parents are so very proud of you. Please listen to Jammes Blunt's You're Beautoful and 1973.

[@mariannegoldweber1577]

His dad had kidney failure and the chances for a transplant were slim. But after this video his dad did get a transplant. And is hopefully giving him renewed hope. Thank you for your candid review. I've never heard a song that affected me emotionally as much as this one has.

[@sidecardog5244]

First listen for me. But I’m a huge fan of JB’s first two albums (Back to Bedlam and All the Lost Souls). Recommend Tears and Rain, One of the Brightest Stars. Ps, Routine by Steven Wilson is also a great emotional song. The video is amazing.

[@rtwbikerider]

I just want to add that the first viewing of Routine should be the official animated video. The live version recorded in an empty Royal Albert Hall is great for a second viewing.

[@neilbarber2771]

I love that you went through the lyrics and explained what it would mean . Thank you 😊

[@go234ko96ts5]

What an emotional song with such far reaching lyrics. So important is a strong father and song relationship that many do not have which is unfortunate. Cherish the times you have.

[@Glenner7]

Wow

[@cherrylsagan63]

You should react to James’ song “Carry You Home”. It got me through the days after my little sister died from Stage 4 colon cancer that had spread throughout her body. I was with her during her chemo and stayed by her side as she laid on her deathbed. She died early on the morning of October 28, 2009.

[@samhain1894]

Another official video to watch is The Greatest.

[@bigredfella13]

Apart from his music, it's well worth looking up James Blunts military service, he is a war hero and some say he averted world war 3 while serving in iraq I have huge respect for James for both his music and service Hes also a black belt in putting down twitter trolls 🤣

[@Lunal73]

Hi Dan, long time. My mom passed away July the 06, 2022. I haven’t talked to her for the last 14 years for stupid reasons. I was sure I was going to be happy when she died. I was so wrong. I was at work and my cousin she told me the news. I went to a limbo state and when I went to my manager I totally broke down. All the lost time hating her but with her passing things went so clear enough. If there’s an after life I wonder if she forgave me. I know I have to forget myself but there’s so much pain that life can not erase. Take care. Love, Lu ❤

[@Joe-kt8nt]

Great reaction.

[@francoislamarche7500]

If any of your analysis are that intelligent, I'll be a big fan of yours

[@markchaffee4571]

Good evening, Daniel. I stopped to watch your reaction as a young male to a song addressing some of the tough dynamics between sons and fathers...one of the most problematic relationships in family networks. I'm 67, former prof in sociology, and work in cultural development now. I found it interesting how you took James' voice...and made it relating things his father felt...rather than hearing James' assertion of letting go. "I....I...won't read you your wrongs or your rights.' is where you begin to assert 'mutual understanding'. I would urge you to step back and listen to this again. 'They' aren't speaking...i.e., father and son...but 'I' is speaking...the son. We have no knowledge of the level of whatever emotional roller coaster Life has been between them. His father has been battling kidney disease...suggesting setting of...hospital, hospice. 'They' turn out the lights...would be son's visiting father in a place of demise...hospital, hospice...etc. In stepping away from reading someone's 'wrongs or rights' is son's assertion...of laying down the sword and accolades that judgment brings between. Notice that the father isn't saying he won't also do it. It's the son saying...'enough...the time is gone'. And if you follow the very real tears of James singing...you can see...he's struggling with closing a space that he has felt for however long. "I'm not your son. Your not my father. We're just two grown men saying goodbye". Can you hear the son asserting the 'stage' he wants his father to understand that as the father's son...James wants his dad, invites his dad...to join him on that stage? Not that they both feel the same thing or can...but asserting a definition into the transition space that calls to his father to let go...and join him in the solemn equality imposed by Death's presence? No need to forgive, no need to forget.' Hear James assert the space he wants his dad to understand that is true, in this moment for James? True...as invitation to the father to join him. I attended a memorial service over the weekend for one of my closest friends that died of COVID almost a year ago. COVID claimed him after having reached basically dead by CTE, the disease that wastes old athletes who grew up using their heads as battering rams to get to college and the pros. I shared with my 94 yr-old father that I would be traveling for the memorial, one of my friends my father admired, and shared some greater time with my father as we checked on each other...with my father slowly exiting the planet in a senior depression in which he is so conscious of everyone is gone...and nothing seems to reignite his curiosity and sharp-wit. We adjusted our relationship and its openness, decades ago after the death of my mother. Our relationship is very powerful today...and yet, despite the decades of recovery...there's still a gap...still judgment...he brings easily forward in his ignorance of my life and how I live. I opted to respond to you because I've counseled/coached/listened to a lot of males who had relationships of struggle with fathers...and I could feel almost an innocence in how, a number of times...you asserted some presence of equality...some motion of both actors doing something similarly. I would urge you to listen to how you listen through valued images you might hold...such as what a great relationship between parent and child might look like...as opposed to just hearing, listening, reading...what the author's voice might be saying. Son's seldom pass through childhood, young adulthood, or adulthood...with a father not hanging in the background...judgment ready. I chose to study and 'coach' in this area...because the mess between males so shapes the death of children in the world...and that's despite how much males assert they love their kids...the omnipresence of violence suggests we have a lot of pretty words...innocent images...and understand little what we're actually doing in a world where children are treated like trash. I offer this...because I can see you're moved...and want to contribute. I think you might find the experience even more moving when you hear the author in his letting go...and invitation to right relationship. mark

[@foots-qt4pk]

"before they turn off the lights"..In hospitals and Nursing Homes, they turn of the hall and ancillary lights in the evening. So Im thinking the father is hospitalized and the son is at his bedside.

[@terminallumbago6465]

Another great song by him (and easily my favorite song of his) is “No Bravery”, where he talks about the things he saw and experienced while serving in the Kosovo War.

[@spacefanatic]

His dad was diagnosed with kidney failure and needed a transplant. James Blunt wrote this song for him. Luckily his father received a kidney in time and I think is doing well.

[@בלהאלגריסי]

שיר מדהים.מהמם.מאוד מרגש❤❤אהבתי את התגובה שלך🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@annedunne4526]

It was popular to poke fun at James Blunt at one stage. Then he got in on taking the p.ss out of himself and he's very funny doing it.

[@geoffos42]

This is true; his Twitter put-downs are classic! :) Example: Twitter troll: "James Blunt just has an annoying face and a highly irritating voice" James Blunt: "And no mortgage" :)

[@rudolfo963]

James' last name is actually spelled "Blount" just as his father's is. As a performer, he chose the simpler spelling so as not to confuse his fans about pronunciation. In actuality, the different spellings are pronounced in exactly the same way. James Blunt is NOT related to Emily Blunt as stated by me earlier. The two have met a joked around about how many times they are asked that.

[@zoso-Esquire]

love the t shirt lad,

[@dawnblaynee7983]

Great reaction for that you have a new sub 😁 Shout out to James he's a top man. Love and respect from the UK Have you checked out Lewis Capaldi? He's another great artist that captivates and draws you in.

[@tomfire1972]

My first thought was "He is too young for this". I was wrong. Sorry.

[@scifimonkey3]

Too many people only get around to expressing their feelings in a eulogy when it’s too late. All that matters is what you say when people are alive so however difficult it is to open up to your loved ones, get on and say it now!

[@MommaBird52]

In December he received a transplant from a cousin, both are doing well.

[@jessdati1]

YOU...are one smart kid!!! js...

[@georgewodicka4839]

This was a tough one.

[@richardchilton7311]

Two songs on this theme that you should listen to: Mike + The Mechanics The Living Years (kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5nVZ2eDrb6jnc0 ) and Chris de Burgh The Son and The Father kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZmtqa2AZd-Vmc0

[@25dimensionsfrancis42]

Just as a footnote. James Blunt as a Captain during the Serbia Kosovo war may have help prevent WW3 ,in that when ordered by the American senior General Clark to "remove the Russians " from the occupied airport Blunt refused and said "he would not have his men start WW3 " he was backed up later by the British General Jackson . Do not think it would have started WW3 but would you bet your life on it.

[@Lunal73]

A little recommendation: “Spirit in the Ski” by Norman Greenbaum. You can thank me later 😉😂

[@mattpotter8725]

How have you not heard of Ed Sheeran??? You really need to go and listen to his duet version of his song Perfect with Italian opera star Andrea Bocelli. It really is perfect!!! Great response to this song, by a great artist. I would suggest checking out his songs Carry You Home, Same Mistake, Goodbye My Lover, and of course his breakthrough hit You're Beautiful. He has a unique voice I think and send to be a good guy. In fact all of his album Back to Bedlam and much of his second album, if not all of it, All The Lost Souls, are with checking out. Many of his songs I would say are heartfelt. Not quite like this one, I don't think anything could quite so that, but in other ways. He served in NATO Forces in Kosovo after the breakup of Yugoslavia in a unit ahead of front lines locating and targeting Serbian forces for NATO bombing raids and notably said he would have refused an order to forcibly take Pristina Airport from the Russians after an order by the American NATO Commander of operations if his superior British General hadn't already refused the order on the ground that it might start WWIII!!!

[@justme1111]

If you have never listened to ed sheeran you definitely should his got a huge catalogue of great songs but to stay with a similar type of fear market I recommend either super market flowers or opening hours, sad but beautiful

[@lindalebo2185]

I need a transplant but he still alive

[@brileygabriel4949]

Once a man... twice a child..

[@sreypovchun663]

Kid just go hug you're dad