THIS BROKE OUR HEARTS!!! MARTINA MCBRIDE - CONCRETE ANGEL (REACTION)

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[@nicolezuidema8070]

I’ve never listened to this song without bawling. I wish I could save every child from situations like this

[@marcusking332]

Same for me, because no child deserves to be abused. They are our future and carriers of our family and bloodlines.

[@daveshaffer324]

Same for me I wish I could save them all

[@jennb5884]

This is a true story Tina McBride's niece it's hard to think that somebody didn't see something and they couldn't have helped..😢

[@jasmineburks9153]

Amen

[@mrguitar5051]

Me too! :(

[@geoffbruce2824]

Grown man, former military veteran, seen and done some sh*t, this song brings tears every time. The day it doesn't is the day they put me in the ground. Others that crush it on a similar topic line: John Michael Montgomery - The Little Girl and Jason Michael Carol - Alyssa Lies.

[@tarynkirchen5961]

Luka by Suzanne Vega is kind of hard too :(

[@jeffarbuckle4615]

Thank u for your service @geoffbruce2824

[@greeneyelove2003]

Our greatest failure as a society is our failure to protect the most vulnerable amongst us.

[@beverlycarrizosa16]

The little boy was her angel.❤

[@erinmontgomery4983]

It is the best song but heartbreaking.

[@terereynolds698]

My brothers and I grew up in the 60's and 70's, back then child abuse was considered a family thing, but the authorities would become involved if you were starving your child, if they were beaten so badly, they had to go to the ER or like in this case, the child was beaten to death. Back then we kids didn't have rights, if we told a teacher what was going on, our parents would be called which led to an even worse beating, so we kept quiet.

[@cathybrookeburt2616]

This is such a tragic story, yet ends knowing she is now an angel, & safe. Check out Martina's other hit song s, like 'Independence Day' & a more fun song 'This one's for the girls'' or her amazing song about Cancer sufferers, 'I'm gonna love you through it'. Just beautiful.

[@thedonleroy]

I saw the line "Sometimes she wishes she was never born" got to you. That's what gets me every time I hear this song. No child should ever have to feel that way. It's heartbreaking.

[@JustKelso1993]

That and 'a broken heart that the world forgot' will always make me cry.

[@MayraB2020]

I cried the first time I saw this video. It's horrible how this is true. Breaks my heart.

[@janiceschwab4321]

I reported many students in my years of teaching. It is so painful. Better to report and be wrong, than to ignore the situation and have been right.

[@pixied1028]

This video made me wonder because teachers are mandated reporters, why did she ignore obvious bruises from an adult hand? I realize it fits the story. Are they only mandated reporters some places or across the USA? I am from Illinois where they are. Again, ppl i know this is a video the teacher not asking fits the story of the song. I just feel had she reported it the child may not have died. Teachers can be heroes when they report, get a child out of a potentially fatally abusive home, saving their lives. Please tell me had u seen her same dress, sad looking, bruises and probably a poorly packed lunch as well you would report her mother? Thanks for being a hero even if there are times u are wrong as you said the kids it saves matters. Once its sorted out the truth comes out of the innocent ones. Thanks for all you do.

[@PettyPatty.TM.]

​@@pixied1028you gotta remember the time this came out and even areas the kids go to school. Hell even in 2023 in some areas teachers hesitate in reporting because they know the parents or the parents have connections in the community.

[@MariJeanMelissa]

In Florida tachrs are mandatory reporters. bjt there is a disconnect i fffollow thru. You make an 800 call but never know.

[@doyouliketacosiliketacos5139]

​@pixied1028 when I came to school I didn't have clean clothes and my shoes were so worn down they were mainly ducktape and glue and 3x too small. My socks had blood on them from my feet. No teacher ever helped

[@MariJeanMelissa]

@@doyouliketacosiliketacos5139 I'msorry. I pray you made a good life

[@rosacranmore1287]

Love the reaction. Awesome song. You should try The Little Girl by John Michael Montgomery.

[@shainarobb5473]

Thank you so much Martina McBride for sharing this song

[@wendyhayes6071]

This song is a hard reminder of my own childhood..My Dad was an abusive alcoholic & he beat & tortured me, my Mom, little brother & our pets..I went to school everyday, after being beat, before school..I went to school with covered bruises & never told a soul, that school was my safe place.

[@melissawilliams6324]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@beebzielinski5216]

So sorry you had to go through that😢

[@davids2cents594]

almost the same only difference my dad wasn't an alcoholic kinda wish he had been might have gave me the excuse i needed to think he didn't hate me

[@ortiz022]

I’m so sorry…

[@8tomtoms8]

You all should react to more Martina McBride songs... "God's Will", "Anyway", "A Broken Wing" "Where Would You Be" are just a few to check out but there are many more..

[@stephanietip]

Working emergency there are not many things that affect you more than hearing a child begging not to be sent back home.

[@emmamurphy9955]

You and your husband have huge hearts i can see that in your reaction

[@colton29eva]

Kills me that someone would hurt a child.. 😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@countryroad9827]

Dang how did I miss this? I get up and look at what yall have done today. Lol

[@janiemariemitchell9966]

I just love you guys❤

[@kris3242]

My momma survived this. Her father never went to prison tho as he was a hero since he served in the navy. Had medals n whatnot. He went nuts tho n mom was his punching bag. Worst yet was when she fought back she was the one who got arrested even at age 11. Time were messed up even then. But she never let anyone keep her down. She even ran safe houses for kids out of our homes. Said she always wished she had someone to turn to n wanted to be that person for other kids. She is a true firecracker n a free spirit but has a heart of gold n I'll never forget her lessons

[@rosemariediamond5948]

Martina always knows how to touch your heart with her unbelievable amazing voice. Please continue on her journey

[@bigmeaney555]

I've seen this video like 50 times and lose it every time 😢

[@janicepowell2188]

Martina McBride is my favorite singer and the song is a good one even though it is a hard video to watch

[@christianbowser2434]

"If you're having a rough day let's turn it around... Plays Concrete Angel by Mcbride ❤

[@robinwilliams5254]

The boy is an angel

[@thehonestwoodcutterbradywe8011]

You said it..Martina sings like an angel.one of the finest female voices I've ever heard.you need to check out some more of her songs.she deals with some deep subjects

[@leslieoneal4464]

Anything by Martina is A1!! She's got some pipes on her and she always sang songs with deep meaning or for a cause. If you wanna hear more of her beautiful vocals, try these: "Anyway" (great video!!!) "In My Daughter's Eyes" (one of the most beautiful songs ever written, IMHO) "I'm Gonna Love You Through It" (another wonderful video, but might need tissues!) "Broken Wing" "Independence Day"

[@youmayneverknow7829]

Unfortunately this is a true story based off Martina McBrides niece Angela Carter

[@laurieschulte3025]

not true

[@lisaray9944]

This isn’t a true story

[@youmayneverknow7829]

@@laurieschulte3025 look it up

[@youmayneverknow7829]

@@lisaray9944 look it up

[@laurieschulte3025]

@@youmayneverknow7829 i've met Martina numerous times and she says it is NOT true. I'll take her word.

[@RobertRRay]

Warning this song WILL make you cry....plus you'll get so mad that you'll scream...and want to beat someone up....

[@rhondalandrum8667]

All these years later and this song still gets to me!! 😭 You must listen to Jason Michael Carroll's, "Alyssa Lies".

[@georgewilliamsiii4677]

Soon as i heard yall say good energy good music. I was like.. yea.. maybe.. im sad already. Lol. Beautiful song and Mcbride is amazing as always. But this is a, I wanna cry right now, kind of song.

[@oldtexastechman9144]

The little boy was her angel

[@audreyricci6383]

He also died from parental/ caretaker abuse.

[@robinhatcher8021]

I was an adult and child protective services social worker for Alabama for 25 years. I didn't have any in my caseload die on my watch, because I got them out in time, but I remember 2 cases while I was on call that I had to respond to where the kids died. I'll never get them out of my mind. I didn't know about them till that night, but I still blamed myself for not knowing earlier. Wasn't my fault, but I just felt so bad about it. I've been retired for 12 years now. After doing that job for 25 years, I was exhausted, plus, I developed MS during it and stress makes MS so much worse. I still have nightmares about those 2 kids I couldn't save. I say this, parents, LOCK UP YOUR GUNS AWAY FROM KIDS, AND ALSO, DONT SLEEP WITH YOUR LITTLE BABIES IN THE BED WITH YOU. 1 child (2 yo), died from gunshot from his 4 yo brother. They were playing army and the gun was loaded. In other case, a 6 week old baby girl smothered because her parents put her in bed with them and one rolled over on her in their sleep. Both cases were terrible accidents that could have been prevented. So I dream of those sweet concrete angels. Thank yall for your reaction. May God bless you always. ❤❤

[@sallymcmurray949]

Me too, but in Arizona. It's a job that see's way too much for any one human being.

[@robinhatcher8021]

@@sallymcmurray949 Yes it does. I have had so many folks say to me that they didn't know how I did that job. My answer is always the same: Our clients need us to be their voices but I don't know how I did it for 25 years. Now that I'm retired, I can look at the full moon and smile because I know I'm not on call anymore. I always ended up being on call during a full moon and for anyone who doesn't believe that a full moon doesn't effect human behavior is DEAD WRONG. I was a dementia specialist/trainer for mental health and that was one thing we trained on. Since our bodies are made up of such a great bit of water, just like the moon controlling the tides, it controls our behaviors in the same way. I'm sure you noticed that plenty of times too. Thank you for your service. ❤️🙏

[@charleanneeichler2028]

Mel. Your reaction during the video.......... I am still crying. Real reaction to the meaning of this song.... I love your heart. Thank you for this.

[@delorespetree3243]

Thus song brings tears to my eyes

[@laurieharshaw7788]

My childhood was like this, luckily my mom got us out before it was to late.

[@catherinetodd5163]

Happy you got out. Keep going 😊

[@IILockNLoadII]

Wow - First time hearing this song - beautiful but so sad and brought tears to my eyes. Peace.

[@carolbrown605]

❤Beautiful somg

[@cindeesmith7211]

Shes amazing. You should listen to her song gods will

[@kevinsharpjr]

100% ❤❤❤

[@erinmontgomery4983]

Agreed

[@coryb6810]

If this song doesn’t bring a tear to your eyes, something is wrong with you!!

[@daviddepoe7942]

A lot of reactors miss that the boy throughout the video is an angel there watching over her and waiting to bring her home to heaven.

[@hiloboy4life2002]

this one always gets me and im a grown man!

[@lorigrif262]

I cry every time I hear this song. This happens way too often.

[@rulesforthee7215]

I couldn't tell you how many times i've heard this song in my lifetime!... it gets me each time though😢

[@RogerMcCauley-s1e]

I've heard this song hundreds of times, and I still can't hear it without tearing up. Thank you for sharing this.

[@ahub87]

This song always hits me hard because that was my life for 4 years. I’m just lucky I made it out.

[@erinmontgomery4983]

I’m so glad you got out b

[@oopsdidItypethatoutloud]

People say it's not a true story about her neice as she didn't write it. It was written for her and is dedicated to her neice who died of abuse Aparently If it's not, let the legend flourish. Seeing her sing it puts it right in your face and that can't be a bad thing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ CAN IT!

[@michaelrees1376]

The tombstones represented the other "Concrete Angels," the kids that greeted her at the end. She finally flew to a place where she's loved.

[@diannaellis4708]

It's said that she wrote this song after her niece passed because of child abuse.

[@TNgirl546]

This is not true. Do your research before posting

[@crystalsmith4919]

I actually used to believe this as well but turns out it's just some rumor someone started that kinda became believed as "truth"

[@diannaellis4708]

You never know what to believe. It still makes me cry when I hear it

[@Melly01]

This is untrue. Martina did not write this song. The writers are Stephanie Bentley and Rob Crosby. It may be based on a true story, but it's not Martina's niece.

[@catherinetodd5163]

Yeah this is fake. As said above, Stephanie Bentley wrote the lyrics to this song after she read an article about a woman who had killed her daughter and she became inspired to write about this abuse. One google search could have told you that or one where you find zero news articles about it or any charges or even a murder trial so I echo the person above about the need to research what you read on the internet. Her niece is still alive and her sister, I believe, if I remember correctly, is a successful CEO and businesswoman. Unless she retired by now since these rumours/lies and gossip have gone on so long. Sad indeed.

[@snyper1982]

This song makes me sad every time I hear it. But me being an atheist I feel like it is even more sad. I believe every moment of life is precious because this life is all we have, and every time a child dies it is made even more tragic because they got to live such a short life. I feel like the whole heaven and angels is a comforting thought. I wish I could believe. I just can’t.

[@Wrexxxx]

Martina has a powerhouse voice. Broken Wing is stellar if you haven’t heard it before. Amazingly strong voice.

[@shainarobb5473]

I wish I could save this child

[@jazzmaan707]

The little boy, was an angel, waiting for her to cross over.

[@amykienitz6311]

She wrote this for her niece who was a victim of abuse and lost her life. Such a powerful message.

[@catherinetodd5163]

Not true and Martina didn’t write this song. A woman named Stephanie Bentley wrote the lyrics after she read a newspaper article about a woman who had killed her own daughter. It isn’t autobiographical or even biographical. Her niece is alive and well, btw. This is fake. Sorry you and so many others were duped by these rumours/lies and gossip.

[@brianstites3761]

Another beautiful song you should listen to is Patty loveless how can I help you say goodbye!?

[@crystalpistey-lyhne3406]

I 💜Singer &Song!😱😭🎵🥰😇🎛🖥💔

[@scottdonohue3379]

As a father & grandfather to girls this song makes me cry and at the same time it makes me want to put the head of every child abusing piece of trash out there’s head through the nearest wall. Strange how sometimes things that are truly deep and real can bring about 2 emotions out of you that are so opposed to each other.

[@ki4aep]

Thank GOD I survived this crap... I literally had an evil stepmother who like slamming my head into anything she could find.. Cops came and did nothing.. but this was back in the late 70's before it was okay to say ANYTHING

[@brianstites3761]

You should react to Patty loveless how can I help you say goodbye, and react to Steve wariner two-tear drops & Holes in The floor of heaven. And Tim McGraw if you're reading this. Very good songs.

[@shainarobb5473]

Angela was Martina McBride’s sister and niece that she didn’t survive the abuse

[@catherinetodd5163]

~ sigh Just rumours/lies and gossip, sorry.

[@sabredesatanas518]

This song always makes me cry.

[@zxjockey]

If you haven't already done it, I don't see it in your videos, take a run at "Alyssa Lies" by Jason Michael Carroll. It's just as hard.

[@lunarose698]

What made me mad about this was the teacher could've easily prevented this by calling the cops. The fact she didn't do anything just triggered me...

[@nonnaprotog1626]

This video makes me so angry every time I see the teacher look and walk by. SAY SOMETHING! Silence = death!

[@michaellazzeri2069]

AS A LITTLE KID-----------WHEN MY MOM DRANK, SHE BECAME3 A MONSTER--------A TERROR------I HAVE NEVER KNOWN ANYTHING CLOSE TO THE TERROR OF MY MOM, WHEN SHE DRANK. ---------SHE TRIED TO KILL ME 3 TIMES THAT I REMEMBER ----------IN MY TEENS I WAS HOSPITALIZED WITH ULCERS , SUFFERING FROM REAL PTSD-----------AND I HAVE NIGHTMARES TO THIS DAY, OF HER COMING AT ME, TRYING TO KILL ME. SO-----HOW DOD I COPE ? HOW DOES A 5--6--7 YR OLD KID COPE ? i LIVED IN MY OWN WORLD. ----------MUSIC & SPORTS--------WHEN SHE DIED, I HAD FORGIVEN HER , BECAUSE I UNDERSTOOD, SHE DID THE BEST SHE COULD, & SHE WAS AN ALCOHOLIC. BUT THE NIGHTMARE IS WITH ME TILL I DIE. -------CANNOT STOP IT NOW. --------MJL, 77 Y/O

[@robinmcpherson7981]

True story. Took the songwriter 2 years to be able to write song. So sad.

[@bradkirchhoff5703]

You guys should react to Sara Mclachlan. Angel, I Will remember you and others. Those 2 for sure

[@MarisolVelez-vg3xl]

Everytime I hear is song I 😢😢 so much..... Feel the song hit me hard

[@daviddepoe7942]

For one with a more positive ending I recommend John Michael Montgomery "The Little Girl".

[@sheliahtahaalaoui1035]

Please is you see something, please say something. I was a 5 year old praying to die each night. Please intervene.

[@billyw.garrison1334]

Why does any type of abuse is allowed to exist? I feel that they experience a pain that doesn't have to happen & they're not protected ! Why doesn't GOD snap His fingers to stop the abuse before it happens? In My opinion, that's one free will that should never be given to anyone !

[@satanictaffy]

Was he not getting what was going on? I mean, he's sitting there, hand in the air, going "YES!"...like he's not seeing the absolute horror this little girl's life was.

[@jaimesonjackson3774]

Showing emotion makes a better reaction channel just saying good job...

[@Juan-vj4gu]

She flys to a place where she loved congrete angel songs twlls you she becomes a angel

[@susananderson1495]

I tried to see your Independace day video and I guess You fub block it. It's a great video and song. thansk for trying. Yea I know I spelled wrong on purpose. This is a great video and don't know why in the world they would block.

[@bradenevans514]

Please call in neglect and abuse. Stop defending adults. Please

[@Josh-pw4eh]

There is a great singer called tamyra gray .. a song ( good old days.) Check it out it's awesome

[@natalieshannon7659]

Here is another sad song. "Alyssa lies" by Jason Michael Carrol. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH3LZqmYd7Gjrqs

[@benberger2423]

Also “If your reading this” One last time and Heathers wall are powerful songs also

[@lindsaylong6292]

You should watch her music video "God's Will." ❤

[@agordon7369]

Check out “broken wing” if you want to hear her belt out some of her best vocals.

[@RaymondRiggsRoadhouse]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@sierawhite5789]

Another song similar to this you should here is Alyssa Lies by Jason Michael Carroll

[@sandiakers5262]

😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔

[@colbynelson5107]

God sent his only son for us some people are mean and it’s hard because they don’t understand that we have to love each other and be happy when times are hard and tough

[@nanettenewell8172]

This song is about martian nice that was killed by Martina sister

[@tammycosby4495]

I’ve heard this song and watched this video so many times but it’s still a gut punch every time. I can’t decide if the worst part is what that one little goes through or realizing that the little boy is an angel sent to help her through what was going to happen, and then all the other kids they run over the hill with, knowing they’ve all been through something similar.

[@kitcat71474]

The problem is the people who see the signs but turn a blind eye and do nothing about it!!!

[@heatheradams2301]

This song is about her niece who died at only age 7 by her own mother

[@MayraB2020]

You should do a reaction to Carrie Underwoods Just a Dream

[@cherokeedean2217]

There's a special place in hell for people who abuse innocent children

[@frankhylla3818]

There is no excuse for a adult to take a child’s life

[@Juan-vj4gu]

Her dreams give her wings flies to a place where she loved lyrics says she dies

[@Teresia12]

The little boy is her angel. He's not alive. He takes her in the end to play with the other angels

[@sandrapetro3047]

This is about her sister in law and niece

[@virtualatheist]

I thought teachers were mandatory reporters?

[@Juan-vj4gu]

You guys shut it off there a help line at the end of video display it

[@-taylord2am-473]

You guys have to react to Alyssa Lies.

[@davidyerkey7425]

Jesus loves ALL the little children 🙏

[@donnacrossley3139]

You should listen to Alyssa lies it about the same as this song

[@pixied1028]

Martina Mcbride her niece was beaten to death by her mother from what I understand. This song was made about her, and to bring the topic out for people to help children. Bless you MM 🙏 ♥ 🙌 💖

[@catherinetodd5163]

Not true. The woman who wrote the lyrics said she was inspired to write it after reading an article in the newspaper about a woman who had killed her daughter. This isn’t McBride’s biographical story. Her niece is still alive and well and her sister is a successful businesswoman, not in prison. Just rumours/lies and gossip.