“Monsters” | Iam Tongi Homecoming Concert

[@CarolynMartin-t5h]

First time American idol kept me on the edge of my seat really put tears in my eyes

[@boinunemi1766]

I lost my Father, my brother, my daughter and few days back my mom 😭 This song is soo perfect..... Gave me strength....

[@arelyarriaga9334]

Extremely sorry for your loss, sending you a big hug! 😢

[@timfletcherroofing]

Praying for you bro. I will light a candle for you when i get chance. Stay strong and stay around people. You will be your own worst enemy in a quiet room. X

[@sedouard2275]

Oh my Gosh! Iam so sorry and May God bless you!

[@tekenaotobo9483]

So sorry dear

[@deionb3651]

Life takes thats what it means to be alive. To struggle against the odds crying and yelling at it till the very end. Till its your turn to shrug and laugh. Im sorry for your terrible loss but please from a stranger struggle and gp against the odds.

[@twilyumz]

I feel like Rodney is smiling down on his baby boy. The absolute strength of his momma is astounding. I know how it feels to suddenly be a single parent and she’s handling business. Has all of my votes.

[@685squad2]

Awww😘😘😘😘 You dear dad is looking down on you, he is sooo proud of you Iam😘💚💚💚 Bless your beautiful pure soul💚💚

[@leeroydipi1913]

❤

[@jeganathannair6677]

He had an amazing father and he also still has his extraordinary mother.. This is why it is very important for parents to be the best example for their kids

[@vcj8096]

I'm saying. She is strong

[@jlexusjlexus8214]

Of course. Heaven is real

[@donnaledune8994]

I never heard this song till he did his audition. Now I love it! Way to go IAM

[@kf9346]

same!

[@tommadras4519]

same

[@ggtr34]

🤚

[@pinealglandeyestgaming245]

Same here.

[@vanessamufari2124]

Same here

[@lanuakumimchen5725]

SEE HE IS STILL GENUINE. HUMBLE AND REAL.

[@itsivybianca0526]

I love how iam mom supported him when he is cracking and let him go when he finally spread his wings and get up! You are amazing mom! You raised a next american idol

[@franciscolopez3229]

You said it so perfectly well. And it's true, your mother or father, they teach you and guide you how to get up and walk and eventually to let you go and to be on your own and that is in life in general.

[@minkruijvekamp2870]

I was looking for a reaction like this. You're absolutely right. It's inspiring to see.

[@RedDevil-zy5ov]

Not just an American icon but a world icon. Support from across the pond

[@maximilianoribeiro9423]

Aqui no Brasil tem um dizer popular muito conhecido que diz; As coisas que amo, deixo-as livre, se voltarem é porque as conquistei, se não voltarem é porque nunca as tive. Essa música na voz dele ficou melhor do que a original. Viajei na letra lembrando do meu pai que perdi quando eu tinha apenas 8 anos de idade, mas me lembro de cada momento ao lado do meu velho pai.

[@dusanpodolski8782]

Jaký americky idol??? Je to kluk z Hawaii....a ušacky koloniste si Hawai jednoduše vzali...

[@nancy9891]

Iam is amazing. I am an old woman who cannot get enough of his angelic voice. How he can even sing this with his family around him is impossible. He needed his mother to calm him. It was beautiful and the whole song. He has all of my votes!

[@rnittygritty]

Me toooo...amazinggg

[@sophiehearthi6998]

i lost my father 3 weeks ago and i cried every time listening to Iam singing “ Monster”😢😢😢

[@gladysboteler5735]

@Nancy you are not alone! I think this is the first time I have felt this way about an American Idol contestant. Sure there have been favorites on the other shows. Nothing compared to this guy Iam. He brings his own style and he is one of a kind. This 60 year old from North Carolina loves some Iam ! I hope he can pull this win out.

[@msupallnitethevamp]

His rendition of this song is Amazing. I also am up in age and he ima you touch my soul every time you sing sing.I lost my husband 2 months ago and my son cried his heart out after hearing ima singing this song then said “ I’m glad I still have you mama I was lost for words. You have got my vote definitely and I’m from Northern Calif.

[@sammieeden7450]

​@@sophiehearthi6998 be strong Sophie .

[@gamalielvazquez]

Gosh! You can tell how hard it is for him to sing this song yet he sang it beautifully when he auditioned. The strength of this young man!!!

[@mpec9405]

I have listened to this song a 100 times and I still cry every time I hear it. James Blunt wrote a song that makes grown men cry.

[@jwillzthrillz]

Touching the hearts of millions!!!!!!!! Mahalo for all of the aloha!!!!!! ❤❤❤ When the world needs it most, here you are!!!!!!!

[@lilym2432]

Well said, I love it 👍

[@daynahiga2613]

I can help but cry. His love and pain lives through his voice ❤

[@paulidagibson6903]

Well said. Thank you Iam. You’re humility, and your life makes you Americas Sweetheart. We’re rooting for you and praying for God’s blessings upon you..Stay being you.

[@deboracristinaantunes1306]

Muito lindo!!!! Amo❤

[@victorcm5635]

Remembering his dad 😭😭😭

[@MariaRojasMagallan-tc5rs]

This is the best and saddest song I ever heard. It made me cry and tore my heart away. Iam deserves to be the next American Idol. I never heard a song that made me cry like that.

[@AnneLiberman-k1n]

I swear instantly his voice is beautiful

[@TennesseeYaya]

The song that touched the soul of the world. Supporting from Tennessee!! Go Iam!

[@tsubasaozora7655]

Supporting from Portugal

[@iamgalaxies]

HUGE SUPPORT FROM NASHVILLE

[@jm844]

This Young Man not only captured the hearts of Americans, He captured The Hearts Of The World. from Canada< We love You Iam.

[@ChampOlight]

I love this guy. Anytime I want to feel or feel centered, I watch Iam spilling his heart, and it reminds me, yes... this is the humanity I want to belong to.

[@hulahoney70]

Oh man, each time he sings this, his heart will heal...😢

[@debg8622]

I still cry every time he sings monsters! His voice is so magical! So deep! 😭 Crying for my kids who didn’t have a father figure in their life!😭

[@ShakerMaker1980]

You sound strong enough to provide whatever they may have missed out on. Love to you mama ♥️♥️♥️

[@gmc911er]

@DebG cherish every moment in their life 😢 We are all here as one community supporting one another in these hard times ❤

[@debg8622]

@@ShakerMaker1980 Thank you so much.❤😭

[@debg8622]

@@gmc911er Thank you so much❤️‍🩹

[@melkysiburian5278]

We have God, who become a True figure of every man..

[@gregorydryden7865]

wow amazing experience, His father's passing actually catapulted his son Iam into national spotlight with "monsters" song. It was God ordained, He took Iam's father home to glory and God used it also give Iam a voice with loving emotion that has touched the hearts of millions. God is good and His mercy endures forever

[@nailaui2344]

Amen! 🥹🫶

[@Bellafran100]

SO BEAUTIFULLY SAID

[@Likemike_34]

Amen

[@glendersonblack1401]

Beautifully said brother

[@topnotchpinas4244]

That's wat real magic is all about death is a illusion

[@cece354]

This performance is even more emotional than his audition. Wow Iam you bring tears to all of us who needed a good cry. Thank you so much. God bless you and good luck in your journey!

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie3]

😭

[@AngelDelatorre-u6r]

The performance with James blunt is amazing!

[@ripekatainui2659]

My gosh IAM Tongi I'm in my late70 I no how hard it must be for u to sing this song can feel your loss I no what it's like to loose a Aroha love one u bring tears to my eyes everytime I listen to u sing u nail every song u sing can't wait 2 see when your album comes out God bless u on your musical journey your late dad mum and all your whanau family will be proud off u your a credit to all off them and the world is a better place cause your in it true what Katie said the judge

[@lisamaldonado]

I love how when he was struggling to start his mom and then others came by his side to support him. ❤❤❤😢

[@lisalogan8587]

Thank you, Mommy, to touch his back and get Iam back on track. This is where Iam's started. He he sang this song with much confidence. Rest in peace Rodney ❤❤ You accomplished your journey.

[@DebbieFord-i7l]

This song always makes me cry

[@ellenmatagi6040]

❤❤❤TEAM IAM TONGI ALLL THE WAYYYYY ❤❤❤

[@ashpole59]

Vote vote vote. Dont assume it will be close race. He cant win if we dont vote.❤

[@anniewood-x1r]

He’s americas hurricane he is going to go so far he’s a star in every way we love him

[@Dawn-oy6vh]

Almost EXACTLY as it happened as I spoke to my father(11-28-21). . .Had NO IDEA he was going to "pass" merely 5 hours later, but, we got ENOUGH SAID and almost DITTO "the words to this song"...Sure is frightening, ALMOST, if that makes sense, to hear this song NOW. Thanks , Ia.m. you have strengthened my faith once again!

[@yvonnedelories4780]

God bless you Iam and your family!!❤

[@mollyaiolupotea5048]

Just can’t get enough of this guy you are so loved Iam Tongi ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@ashpole59]

Make sure and vote!!

[@elishajohnwilliam7015]

Just a boy who still needs his Dad around 🥺 forsho his dad is proud and standing next to him cheering on that stage ❤️❤️❤️ team IAM TONGI 😍‼️

[@ejtruth4637]

Why in gods name do I keep watching this over and over. I cry more and more each time I do. Iam I understand and know that pain, losing my mom in my 20s and almost 20 years later knowing going thru health issues kidney transplant, dialysis with my dad. The pain is so real and trust me when I say your dad is with you every step you take and is beaming with joy for you. Rodney along with it seems like the entire world is soooo proud of you, I can’t thank you enough for sharing your story and your dad with us. I can’t forget about James blunt putting his hand on your arm and the embrace at the end. I wish I could hug you myself and tell you how with time the pain eases doesn’t go away but eases. Your parents did an amazing job ❤️

[@Brenda.206]

So beautiful to see Iam with his inter-generational family onstage along with friends & loved ones… This got me crying 😭 again and ❤ that crowd of supporters also sang with Iam! ‘loved seeing the babies in the background being attentive to Iam’s heart warming yet powerful voice that touches many souls ❤🙏🏽❤️🌺

[@RobertoGrandesHistorias]

Iam, Greetings from Colombia. Rodney is very proud of yopu where ever he is.... Blessings to all your family..

[@Nitefoxx]

Bless his beautiful soul! 😭💞

[@elviecadelina9048]

very touching song, how much IAM Tongi missed his Dad. I was crying too as I am grieving with my brother passed last year🥲🥲❤️❤️

[@robertvasquez4661]

Man., beautiful!

[@valeriemccormack7375]

Cant stop crying from beginning to end.😢 God Bless you Tongi🙏🏼 So much love in your heart💖 Praise God Always Aloha🙌🎵🎶

[@rubywarren5923]

A wonderful young man You really touched my heart with you song Sending Love to you and you family. Ruby from Vernon Fla

[@GoddessCRNA_BGM]

Omg sending the biggest hug from Indianapolis, in baby you have something very special inside of you. We are so honored to be able to enjoy what your Father cultivated in you growing up. Its is an absolute privilege to watch you bare your beautiful heart to... the world. Know your Daddy is looking upon you with the proudest smile a father could have for his son. He knew you before you even came into this world. ❤❤❤Continue to be a blessing to others. Just thank you❤❤❤❤❤

[@htownnz1]

So beautiful ❤

[@MaryBrown-cn2uu]

This guy is super amazing. 😮

[@madeanesolomon6913]

Super proud of this young man 🙏🏽🎉

[@ashpole59]

Vote vote vote. Dont assume he will win. He wont win if we dont vote. 🤟❤

[@pinkster46]

My husband absolutely LOVES this song!! So do I!! 🌈❤️❤️

[@rmmea5539]

Iam this song , you fractured my heart with sadness as you missed your dad, hugs and LOVE ❤️ AND PRAYERS for you and your family 😊

[@VinianaGuttenbeil]

Love you the idle young and beutiful voice

[@antising8834]

A lot of people outside the USA have been following American Idol just to see and hear Iam perform. He already has a huge fan base all over the world. He is an exceptional human being with a unique voice that touches everyone. As the judges say : A magical phenomenon. I loved ALL his performances. Especially when he did Don't let go and Cool down. Amazing songs. Why have I never heard of these songs before ?

[@rachellykles5602]

I love you Iam you are an angel sent from the heavens. To heal anyone who hears your voice. I lost my belief in angels, heaven anything spiritual. When i lost my son last year. Death is cruel an rude. It took my boy he was 22 and at work. He had a heart attack... It made me question everything i believed in. You are truly helping my heart heal. Thank you watching from Adelaide, Australia ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Lilion00]

Sending you love and hugs 🫂 ❤ I am so sorry for your loss, that's huge ♥️

[@wellnative1]

So sorry for your loss. Sending love n healing 💖🌷

[@rachellykles5602]

Thank you Gazelle an Wellnative1 I appreciate the sentiments I truly do... It's awesome Iam got the win... Arohanui (Lots of love!!!)

[@alexrosario423]

💉💉💉 The government is allowed to murder our children because we believe them and let it happen. God rest his soul, I hope you find peace.

[@jenamijewel]

I just want to hug him and tell him how much he has captured soany peoples hearts with his voice and his ora

[@calvinnishimura605]

Iam makes us proud to be from Hawai’i…🤙🏼

[@joebasketballhighlights]

I feel like this is Iam's song now and I love James Blunt. Some songs belong to certain artists. This is his.

[@RBFR01]

Everytime my man sings this song his dad is right there with him and is why it hits so hard.

[@ocean-mist]

I was looking forward to hearing Iam sing the complete song and it was as touching and beautiful as I imagined. I can't wait to see him win the title of American idol in three days!

[@moonchild645]

One incredibly talented young man. I have faith hes going to win the whole show and even if he doesnt, he definitely has a career in music already. He will go far! Sending all my love from Seattle! 🎶 🌺

[@JRock-vf4fw]

Simply amazing! ❤

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie3]

We cry with you Iam. You've touched all of us and broken our hearts. I lost my mom 3 years ago, so I cry buckets when you sing this song. Your family is so beautiful. ❤ Edit: I am so happy you won!! Yessah!!!!🌴🏝🌊

[@ivancastillo8662]

I love IAM ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Wes-u3j]

I am just amazed that he can make it through the song whenever he performs it. If i starting singing along, the tears just flow, cause the song has so much meaning

[@mermaidofaloha]

I melted when Lillie put her hands on Iam, bringing Rodney’s spirit to ground their son and keep this dream and legacy moving in the right direction.♥️🙏

[@DSmith-tx5pz]

Oh god, every time I watch him sing this song I cry ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Love you Iam!

[@craigmitchell604]

Cried again. Expect to cry again…again. A blessed soul.

[@fredoala2735]

Millions the world over are so moved to tears...a great song sung with so much value, emotion, feeling and and love. Too good you are Iam. AGT Crown awaits you.

[@fredoala2735]

American Idol Crown awaits you Iam.

[@gailhawthorne8856]

I know he so wished his dad was here to see this! Congratulations Iam! Your dad is smiling and embracing you right now! ❤️

[@leilaniregister898]

This young man has a beautiful voice,and he has a beautiful family. I am sure your dad is sing with you in heaven and smiling on you . Aloha my friend

[@pauletteobrien5200]

Love Joe he songs this song and I still cry when hear him sing. I resonate his feelings as my dad died of lung cancer. Love this guy.

[@kisanyo253rufes2]

IAm must remembered his dad and how he wish his here with him🥹..❤ thank you IAm for being strong and finishing it🥰. I know you're still grieving(((hugs))))

[@jameshoward8219]

Amazing

[@judylivengood7386]

God is looking down on you and your journey and he will always be by you side and your journey. Keep up the good work.❤😂

[@heinerperdomo]

How can anyone not love this kid? 😢😢😢

[@franciscojrodriguez1420]

The strong bond between a father and son is unbreakable and it is limitless, it lives on through it all.

[@59menaiwangnewmai18]

He’s the cutest and the has the most sweetest soul❤

[@ANDRELAGUERRE1143]

Congrats Uce🤙🤙

[@madelenefreitas8442]

Your singing Monster at your Concert hit a nerve. I'm was raised in Sunset Beach ( still have the property in my trust) and this song brought so much memories with my Dad.

[@14arianne]

I just know your dad is up in heaven, cheering you on and is very, very proud of you…like all of us here in the island! Team Tongi🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@marymixon2306]

Lord Reigns and Lord Have Mercy!! Congratulations IAM Tongi ❤🎉 This song 🎵 truly is Amazing and filled with emotions.

[@DaParty3473]

Thanks Mama....beautiful Iam

[@suebrody]

Every time I hear this I start to cry😢. What a magnificent singer and storyteller. Iam FTW😊

[@bangharrison7944]

What beautiful song that is Iam .I was thinking about my dad pass way 23 years ..thank u for that song .may God bless u and your family ...

[@LokiHelFrey]

Love from Indonesia❤❤❤

[@1stunnuhhawaiian647]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Lovely 😍 well done Iam tongi love ❤️ You boy 💯

[@aaronching5129]

Bruddah Iam u make Hawaii so proud. I miss the islands and my family being up in Washington state as well. Thank you to God, your family, and your gift. Mahalo my bruddah and congrats 🤙🏽🍻

[@stevenrafters7817]

Im 73 yrs old and i have never been moved like this man moves me. You are absolutely wonderful!!!

[@user-penknee]

We are right there with Iam crying because the lyrics touch us deep to everyone who's lost a loved one especially a parent. This song is perfect when it sung by Iam.. voice of an angel ❤❤❤

[@gloriaohara3213]

Too beautiful he really should win

[@Kylsamu]

Not even James Blunt himself did justice to this song the way you have!!!❤ You're amazing to listen to... You touched hearts around the world. Continue doing you ❤ Much love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@jbravo0173]

Those beautiful little babies in the background. The circle of life at its finest. Much love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@redan030303]

💜 way to go IAM....what an angelic and velvety voice! What a great blessing ! You are so loved , you have great soul and an amazing talent ! Dad is proud of you and watching over to you and family. BRAVO! You have my vote from day one of audition. You are the winner of American idol 2023! To me me and to much more people too. Keep your music going and stay as you are, humble and true! Love you IAM, like many others do🫶👏👏👏👏

[@bryanpureza2923]

Hug from me bro'. I feel you and don't ever stop singing. You just got it! Love every single song u sang. Love your story and I'm still grieving too. I haven't grieve until I saw you from your first auditioned. Thank you and your Dad is so proud of you!

[@victorcm5635]

Thanks for sharing

[@deankoch7305]

Of course, your dad is proud and you are now an accomplished man at 18. Have a great life Iam.

[@Blessedbloomingrose-ep5xi]

This song has reconnect a lot of people with their loved ones who has passed on. Wow wow wow lots of deep emotions

[@ladyela9283]

😢😢😢😢😢 because he's so talented, and seems to have taken it all in stride, it can be easy to forget he's only 18, and the love and bond he and his dad had (and probably still have) is so deep still. This made me cry, also. Father, bless Iam, Lord, in Jesus' name! AMIN!!

[@tmahue9541]

Make me cry 😭❤

[@mirekbaryla8629]

Ile razy słucham jego muzyki poprostu płacze ze wzruszenia jest kochany

[@Tonicecille]

I love how his Mom comforted him then set him free. She's an amazing & strong lady. I don't know how she does it. I'd be bawling every time Iam sang this song. Iam you have touch the hearts everywhere in this world. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Rodney is beaming with pride watching from above. You have made his wish of you being in American Idol come true. Sending love from one islander to another...❤❤❤

[@analosatimoteo8357]

❤💝Awesome, thanks Iam🥰💕🙏

[@jerffersonalmeida1796]

Very good!

[@Cheryl-y9y8m]

Here in Minnesota... we love you and yours ...good luck

[@billydavidsonvip]

One day we will all look back on some of these videos, and know at that point musical history was changed forever, just as Elvis did when he first started. Amazing job, young man! Keep singing.

[@sandykrech7595]

So sweet and so beautiful.

[@erlendwillassen4027]

Always wanted to travel to Hawaii, I will make sure when I do, I get to witness this gem. Aloha mai Norewai.

[@andrewbull3537]

As soon as he started singing .....my tears started to fall , iam YOU madevthis song so special....thanks 👍. Peace out ✌

[@itzM5]

Iam's ability to make this song so beautifully emotional is nothing short of amazing.