**SUPER EMOTIONAL** James Blunt - Monsters Reaction

[@Coiletron]

"Fuck you, James Blunt." Best and realist reaction I have seen for this song. I nearly cried the first time watching it and saw many many reactions. 😂

[@jeffstevens4262]

As a former officer in the British military (same as his dad) James donated all the proceeds from this amazing song to the UK charity 'Help For Heroes' who do so much great work for ex-servicemen & women. God bless him. 🙋‍♂

[@That90sKidReacts]

I love when artists give back to our service men and women, means so much to those families i myself donate to Wounded Warriors Foundation. They are a lot like "Help for Heroes" dont forget to like, subscribe, share and donate if you can all proceeds go to help me keep doing these reactions.

[@thebobsful]

This man with a "high voice" was in charge of 30,000 NATO troops in Kosovo. When the US General told him to overrun the airport, which was guarded by 300 Russian troops, he refused and likely prevented WWIII. Don't be too quick to judge. Both James and his Father come from a long military tradition. Both are hardcore British stiff-upper-lip military types.

[@travisrussell9166]

His dad was dying of kidney failure, so he did this song, and thru the song he found a donor that donanted a kidney and his dad is still living now

[@larrywright3132]

His father’s name is Charles, and after releasing this song, a distant cousin turned out to be a match for a donor, who coincidentally is also named Charles Blount. That’s his father in the video, and the only person in the studio with a dry eye.

[@dawncochrane1898]

I loved your reaction, it mirrored mine. What’s interesting about this song is that you’re listening along…and his story starts to unfold…… And all of us watching begin to crumble. It’s not even a choice. It’s a visceral reaction. I think that this is important song. I agree with what you said, everybody should hear this. Put away your petty crap and re-learn what is important in life. It’s your people. Now go love them.❤

[@davidricks7128]

First time I heard this was 3 days after my father passed away after he fell and hit his head he passed from a bleed to his brain it still gets me every time I hear it but I know my dad is at peace

[@micheletrainor1601]

This song and the story behind it made a lot of people sign up to the donor register around the world and because of it his father was saved as were many other people around the world. All the proceeds from this song were donated to the Help the Heroes charity of great Britain which helps take care of our veterans and their families as both Colonol Charles Blunt and Captain James Blunt were both in the British army. The line i am not your son your not my father was something they would say to each other before deployments. Please watch Iam Tongis audition for American Idol singing this as its a truly incredible rendition of this song. Absolutley beautiful. ❤ At the ending of the filming of this video there was not a dry eye in the room apart from Colonol Charles Blunt who turned to everyone and said Why are you all crying? Am not dead yet " to which everyone started to laugh.

[@nonyabiznes248]

Brother my dad was my best friend I also have horrible depression and anxiety. Last year he woke up feeling bad, he ended up having brain cancer and I lost him within a month. I honestly didn't think I was going to survive the drowning grief. You survive it somehow because we have other people depending on u..

[@JLC48]

I lost my Dad in '84 when I was only 23. I didn't get to say goodbye. All these years later my love for him is as full and strong as it ever was...I just adored him. This song hits hard and I can't listen to it without it ending in tears. Btw....he was a proud Navy man and served during WWII and was present at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked.

[@janeenr]

James and his Dad Charles are both former British Army officers who both saw active service. (James a Captain, Charles a Colonel) Charles was dying from stage 4 kidney failure at the time of this filming. Thankfully a kidney donor was eventually found for Charles. James sang this as a tribute to his Dad. For a soldier to show such raw emotion and vulnerability is very brave. Charles, was very stoic. (British stiff upper lip, don't show emotion). So for him to put his hand on James' arm was very touching. This song was recorded in one take. All proceeds from this song were donated to veterans charities. So much respect for James.

[@בלהאלגריסי]

שיר מהמם.מלא רגש.ומאוד עוצמתי❤❤❤❤אהבתי את התגובה שלך🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@jonschroedinger8360]

Watching this music video a few days ago I immediately texted my Dad and asked him if the next time he is in town we can drive down to where he grew up and he can drive me around telling stories of what he experienced in different places in the area (down around where he grew up). We don't get that chance forever. He was happy to be asked to do so. I'm excited to learn.

[@NataliesGrave]

Great reaction. So hard not to be human and be vulnerable. Home run!

[@paulsutubification]

My heart breaks for all those who never did have a hero in their father, I am one, but so happy for y’all who did! No jealousy, just broken hearted because this is the real reason our country is in the trouble it’s in.

[@kelvinlambert4249]

Everyone ugly cries to this one ❤

[@That90sKidReacts]

Agreed 100%

[@colinwhitfield8627]

"I'm not sure, his voice is kind of high" a few moments later...........

[@LeahJ-hf3nk]

Hi, this is my first time watching your channel and I've just subscribed, your reaction was not only heartfelt and and honest, you talking about depression and anxiety, helps raise awareness and gives people like me a way to relate. Your an amazing person, thankyou for reacting to this amazing song. ❤

[@MommaBird52]

Charles Blount had donated a kidney in the past, now diagnosed with stage 4 kidney failure this was a tribute to him. After the video release a distant cousin, also Charles Blount came forward to donate. After the single-take taping of this video, the only dry eyes in the room were Mr. Blount's. He asked "why is everyone crying? I'm still here!"

[@That90sKidReacts]

Thats a strong man right there

[@minneyruth]

Blunt

[@MommaBird52]

@@minneyruth James Blunt, Charles Blount. Likely changed spelling for correct pronunciation.

[@minneyruth]

@@MommaBird52 thank you 👍

[@jennywren7822]

​@MommaBird52 James changed his surname to Blunt because he thought Blount was too posh for his singing career, after he left the British Army as a tank captain...

[@bobbiemarsden4340]

This song Hit me hard I lost my father but he wasn't alone he died in my arms😢

[@jessdati1]

liked & subbed...your feelings exactly like mine...thanks for the great reaction...

[@anahkrap]

It’s funny because during the filming everyone was crying except his dad. “He’s like I’m still here wtf?”😂

[@marthainsalaco9266]

What a great Song and a beautiful reaction to it❤❤❤

[@garyspeed6992]

When that superhero goes fella, they're gone forever - hang in there!

[@melwin7777]

I first heard this song on October 18, 2019, which would have been my mom's 77th birthday but she died at age 43. I cried over this song then and it still makes me cry now, over 4 years later. It's a tough song to listen to, but I'm so glad James Blunt wrote this. He's a former military man, but he's also a man who's not afraid to show his emotions to the people he loves, and I love him for that.

[@krisvandewalle5560]

great video

[@bryancollins5064]

Sweet reaction. Seems like a good guy.

[@hoggjohnson5586]

I lost my mother when i was 13 to a car accident, my older brother 1 1/2 years older than me to heart failure when he was 36 and lost my father to cancer a few years ago, i to this day still battle my own sanity. I am 56 now and will never get over any of them. I still need them, just a phone call would really help me. This song tore my insides out.

[@carbine5378]

James’ voice is very haunting which only added more emotion to this beautiful song. The man is a poet and you should listen to his other material🦘🇦🇺

[@eriklewis791]

I never got to say, I love you, I'm sorry, I proud to yours, to my parents as I feel. They both died suddenly while I was in Army AIT training. Say I love you often, forgive and ask for forgiveness often. The lost chance could be the last chance.

[@SnKKS]

Such a relatable song. Thanks for reacting! 👍

[@christophermeadows5069]

I've watched probably every reaction to this video. When you said fuck you James Blunt, you said what every other reactor wanted to say. Great honest reaction. This one definitely pulls the heart strings.

[@theresecourtois4485]

I UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT ❤

[@ricardoperez-nd2es]

I ALREADY LOST MY DAD -MY BEST FRIEND BRO I FEEL YOU GOD BLESS

[@heybro48]

I know many people are viewing this video now... I have been reminded of my father's where 3 siblings were with him at 2.10 am in the morning. I remember his last smile and he closed his eyes. When my mother died I was in England and returned the day before Thanksgiving. Death is such a vital part of life. It is a sacred time for me; a precious time for me.

[@That90sKidReacts]

Beautifully put.

[@cathy8070]

I howled with laughter when you said you didn’t like Blunt’s voice tone. I thought just hang on buddy this song is going to blow your socks off. And it did not disappoint 🇨🇦♥️🇨🇦

[@youngthing12]

Extremely emotional ❤👍🏻😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@torylourdes4804]

This is a beautiful song and tribute. Not enough people "feel" today, it's ok to let it touch us and feel it deeply, even with my depression it's cathartic to one's soul.

[@butterflymama0838]

What you said at 4:30 is so true. I have had 4 major losses in my life since 2020. My 30 year old daughter passed in Jan, 2020 while in prison, my favorite aunt passed away July '21, my grandma Jan. '22 & my mom July '22. The only one expected was my aunt. She was 58 and had terminal COPD. She was in hospice. The way you describe your dad is EXACTLY how I feel about my dad. He has been so lonely, sad, and depressed this past year since mom died. She had an accident at home and fell. She started bleeding out in my dad's arms while waiting on the ambulance. She was 70. My heart is numb all the time. This song is just amazing!

[@betmo]

❤️❤️❤️😭😭😭

[@marshaneedham880]

This is my first on your page.. I just lost my mom and she was my best friend. It's the worst feeling ever. My dad was hard also. Thanks for crying with me. ❤

[@ingenielsen1724]

Wonderful reaction ❤💖🌹🌺thank you 🌹💖💖

[@minneyruth]

😢❤

[@dochubbell]

This song reminds you not only of loss, but of our own human mortality. When you are young, life seems like it will go on for longer than it really does. All of a sudden you are your parents age and you realize suddenly that your parents have become more fragile to the point to where you feel like the parent to your parents. Your reaction and your own personal story shows you were not afraid to show your own vulnerability. Kudo's to you.

[@elainedixon1954]

Makes me cry everytime

[@sjwl83]

You were talking about depression and anxiety, and I totally understand that. The pain of losing loved ones, the old wounds that never heal, just scab over for a while. The fear of losing the loved ones we have left and the hopelessness of knowing loss is inevitable. It hurts and it's terrifying and it breaks some of us. I totally get it, and I wish you and your dad may more years of joy.

[@philjomidad2298]

if we consider ourselves of average intelligence, this is something so painful it’s something we probably would proudly endure

[@delphilungwyn5308]

I love this song,,,I was a merchant mariner for 10 years. Thank you for your service soldier. ❤⚓🤘

[@mistybowman63]

I know what you mean about your father is your best friend/hereo/everything..everything you said about your dad is how i feel about my mama.. She just got out of the hospital yesterday with pneumonia, and im not afraid to say that when i wasnt there with her i was lost.. Thank God she came bac to me.. Thank you fornthos reaction and for your words ❤

[@pamstuckey8349]

Thank you for your beautiful reaction

[@patmcneil8616]

I love your honest and open reaction

[@MrNiccholas]

I felt and feel your reaction to the depth of my soul. My parents are my best friends. There has never been a time in my life I felt I couldn't talk to my Dad. Right now my parents are playing a very important role in my life. July 11, 2022 I was in a rollover car accident and suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury. It was not initially seen as the Doctors originally labed it as a concussion, but as the weeks turned to months I struggled more and more. Eventually I was referred to a neurologist who did tests and imaging and found that sections of my brain are dead. I have very little short term memory. I forgot so much and I have relied heavily on my parents to help me with appointments and remembering the doctors instructions. I have sticky notes all over my condo. I have to use check sheets some weeks to even remember to eat and take my medications. If I lost my parents right now I'm not sure I would survive.

[@lanaknott5166]

It’s sounds like you have a pretty special relationship with your dad, I can see why this song resonates with you. Your reaction is so sincere and heartfelt.🥺❤️

[@ellyncarr3150]

I lost my dad in December of 2018 and then Mom in October of 2021. It's hard to explain how I felt afterwards, other than to say than I felt like an orphan. I do also suffer from depression and anxiety, and I am not scared to say that the loss of my mother sent me into a deep, deep dark hole that it has taken me a LONG time to crawl out of, so I VERY much appreciate you acknowledging that in your reaction to this song. For context, I was my mom's sole caregiver for the 14 years after my dad's death up until hers, so losing her was definitely catastrophic to me, and made it extremely difficult for me to find a new identity beyond caregiver after her death, and also beyond daughter, because I no longer have a living parent. 😢

[@ikhwanchin2998]

My Dearest Brother Greetings from MALAYSIA I m your 64 yrs old fan Thanks fo or reacting to James Blunt. It was such emotional songs. I loved you great personality and charming. I loved you Brother. Have you react to Gabriel Henrque, the Whitsle King of Brazil. Gabriel is a great multi talented singer. He is now on AGT and will perform his live show on 19/9. Kindly pls react to Gabriel. You will be blown away. LOVE from MALAYSIA to you🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mef123321]

Having someone you love die is absolutely heartbreaking but equally heartbreaking is watching someone you love die. My mom died from Alzheimer’s and watching her forget all of us and slowly die killed us all, at least emotionally. Your loved one becomes a shell of themself and they disappear while we’re here watching and agonizing. Death is almost a relief. Then once they do die you mourn them all over again. I only watched my mom with Alzheimer’s but this happens with many other illnesses. Please don’t think I’m trying to say one illness is worse than another, I’m just using my situation as a reference. Love to all the people who are suffering with terminal illness or any illness and the loved ones who take care of them and love them.❤

[@TrishaFreitag]

I've broken down while singing. It takes a lot of control to keep going. You can see him almost biting his lip to keep from losing it.

[@AK_J.Reed24]

Yep!!! I couldn’t stop listening to it, but I was ugly crying knowing this would happen far too soon. I’m not ready & won’t be ok either

[@dianeritthaler7792]

He only could do it once with his Dad sitting there 😢.

[@dreamer33ish]

I’m terrified of losing my Dad! Losing my mum was absolutely awful and the feeling of being left dominated my life for years! I’m the eldest of 9 children,7 surviving, and having to support my dad and siblings,while dying myself inside,was the most hardest and frightened times in my life! My beloved Dad is 89 years old and in pretty much in good health… So I try to make him feel loved and my siblings also… my advice is love in the Living Years…and remember it’s too late when their gone! X

[@RooniP]

Thank you for sharing your reaction

[@Nora-jt9zy]

Thank you for a very honest and heartfelt reaction. You stopped the video a couple of seconds early. James father was just about to put his hand on James’ arm as a sign of “good his son. And mr. Charles is not a man who shows his emotions easily from what I understand. Both he and James was in the military, and I have read that they used to say “I’m not your son, you’re not my father” and vice versa when one of them were about to go on deployment somewhere. So that phrase is very personal to the two of them.

[@richardsoper777]

Amazing reaction. Stay strong

[@2eleven48]

Bless you, mate. Yeah, the song hits hard.

[@robinbeerman4726]

So beatiful.

[@cathy8070]

🇨🇦♥️🇨🇦

[@besping]

When my baby sister died I discovered the drowning in “a tsunami of grief “.

[@deborahdennehy9937]

James Blunt is an incredible man, & at the time of the video he thought his father would die, but fortunately they found a doner (in the family) for his father. Yes it is certainly heartbreaking as my father died when I was 30yrs old & he died of cancer which was obviously heartbreaking. It was in 1990, still breaks my heart. 💔💔

[@Catherine.Dorian.]

James blunt had the song called You’re Beautiful

[@lizwyatt8041]

If you still have your parents spend as much time as you can with them because you never know how long you will have them trust me. Iv lost both of mine . Before the age of 40 .

[@danielsernajr4079]

Hey brother you and I are going through the same thing since you talked about anxiety and depressions to losing our dads.

[@Sonie75]

Thanks for your honest reaction to this amazing song ❤

[@danielsernajr4079]

Brother there is a young man from American idol that's only 18 years old. He sings monsters from james blunt. His name is iam tongi.

[@elenaphipps8255]

Thanks!

[@brandonwright5614]

James blunts dad didn't die he's next to him in the video

[@stephanie3230]

Another great song about losing a father (with another happy ending) is How Do I Say Goodbye by Dean Lewis. That video is great with home videos.

[@Bilixs9]

I have both parents dead.. I used to hospice my father at home. Music was something that gave me strength. Everyone has their time and I don't think death is a terrible thing it's like Lennon said when you step from one taxi to another..

[@c0nstant.elevati0n]

The f you james blunt cracked me up.. I feel yaa 😂😂

[@bella-xp7qd]

His sister wrote this as a poem, James turned it into a song. This is the first time his Dad heard it. There was not a dry eye in the room, except his Dad. He said I'm not dead yet. Done in 1 take. I lost my mom, 10 days later my husband, a few years later my dad.

[@KajunMoo70]

Not sure where anyone is getting that his sister was involved at all because she wasn’t. There were two co-writers but neither were his sister.

[@bella-xp7qd]

@@KajunMoo70 multiple people have posted it. Thanks for the correction

[@markfogg4622]

This is a poem written by his sister, James wrote this with powerful emotional music and connection ❤

[@gabriellasvensson4384]

No one is ready for this song. Even though both my parents are still alive this still hurts. Beautiful reaction and thank you for sharing it. F*** you but also Thank you maybe 😅? /Gabbi

[@debtrethewey-tervree9928]

I've watched at least 80+ reaction videos to this particular song & I think it's because it's just filled with SO MANY emotions that every single person watching relates to at some point in the video if not the entire video & I always try to see when & what is being said that they are just fully showing their emotions. The only thing that bugs me, & many viewers too, is the excessive pausing of the video. I think once is ok or twice if they're very short pauses & that they are not being used just so the person can collect themselves or pull back on the emotions they're feeling & that's because reaction videos are just that, REACTION videos. We WANT to see your true 100% (or at LEAST 90-95%) AUTHENTIC REACTION TO THE WHOLE video. Talking can wait until it's over. I just find that, & in regards to this video especially, that what we're seeing is authenticity that comes WITH emotions, ALL emotions you're feeling, nothing watered down. I can also tell you that I have only seen maybe 5 of these videos (for this song) where no tears were shed....only 5. This song never let's up. It only builds & builds with each word having a greater impact on the person(s) watching as the song goes on. These are obviously just my opinions on the importance of making a very impactful reaction video that shows the authenticity of the person(s) emotions WHILE they are watching it, & afterall THAT REALLY IS the point of these types of videos. TY for the video!❤ (FYI: IF you feel the need to reply &/or send me a message PLEASE make peace with the fact that I do not read or even see them. I just do not care to do the whole back & forth debate thing since I prefer to just watch more videos than spending time reading & responding to past comments that I've left).✌💕

[@belindalopes6774]

You got that he was close to his dad anyway.

[@belindalopes6774]

My older brother and I got to spend some time with our dad later on in our lives, but our youngest brother didn't.

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

Can't stand people pausing the video again and again just listen to the full song and then comment on the video??

[@That90sKidReacts]

Cant, youtubers have to pause throughout the video in order to qualify for monetization. Im sorry you disnt enjoy the reaction.

[@That90sKidReacts]

The youtubers that do what your talking about have sponcors that pay them so money through youtube doeant really matter they are getting paid either way but the small and starting out youtubers must adhear to guidlines set forth by the youtube algorithem and monetization guidlines.

[@ardentynekent2099]

"Boy! That's a weirdly high voice. I don't know if I like it." Says that 90s kid. I love his voice; I love his lyrics; I love his passion. To reduce James to a high voice just seems unkind.

[@That90sKidReacts]

Lol, easy... To be fair the song had just started and i loved the lyrics. Although i still think his voice has a weirdly high tone and vabrato, i feel like it would grow on me if i listened to it more i'm just not a huge fan of mainstream pop and hip hop. I like some though Ed Sheeran, New Justin Beiber, Lewis Capaldi and khalid i can ride with but thats about it. Lol

[@sharongaskell]

Thank you Arden for saying what I was thinking. James has an amazing ability to create an experience not a performance. He is a brilliant poet, composer with a wicked sense of humor. Watch Carry you Home... for upbeat watch Bonfire Heart etc.. he has soo many. Watch him in concert..all his songs are amazing, unique. I love his voice as do his legions of fans. He never let's up.

[@rosesherman3966]

Listen to Im Tongi version from American Idol.

[@That90sKidReacts]

Will do

[@r.g.1409]

Yea! Tongi is brilliant but.......... He sing a song written by and sung by James Blunt. Only ever can there be one Monsters song because it originally came from the heart and sole of one that had both the words and thoughts put together. James is not a 'copy' of another. His is what he is, within himself. He comes from three generations of families that have been to war. That war-zone deployment included himself. He is not a pretender.

[@Phillylullaby77]

@r.g.1409-You probably didn't know that this 18 yr. Iam Tongi lost his dad only about 5- 6 mos. ago. He died of kidney disease after years of dialysis. James Blunt's father was facing death from the very same disease. Iam chose this song knowing full well it's meaning--EVEN MORE SO BECAUSE HE JUST LOST HIS FATHER! James' dad was only saved a few years ago because his song was released and a very distant relative responded and donated a kidney. JAMES THOUGHT HE WAS GOING TO LOSE HIS FATHER, BUT IAM ACTUALLY lost his. Watch the actual finale American Idol performance of Iam with James. You would know by watching them together that this was not just a performance, but a shared passionate grieving as James hugged and kissed Iam at the conclusion as a father would try to comfort a child. You couldn't fake that. Iam WAS NOT A PRETENDER. By choosing it as his audition song, this young man has touched the world and given comfort to others who are grieving. He developed a worldwide fan base who watched him for months and saw him as a truly gifted communicator. He is himself, choosing his own songs, walking out in his flip flops and shorts--a humble young HS student just loving to sing and trying to make his father proud. This is what his dad wanted him to do.

[@xonnadarkangel]

this was done in one take because it was to hard on him and the crew.

[@sarahdlp524]

“I don’t like his voice, it’s kind of high” … 20 seconds later bro is fighting for his life …

[@hazelmiller417]

Do not comment before you listen

[@kristianturner6391]

hows that weirdly high voice you arent a fan of?

[@jennywren7822]

He was trying not to cry, thats why, have you ever tried to sing crying, its very hard and sometimes out of tune. His father had heard the words but not the song, this is the first time and he was sitting next to his son from the beginning, James had just found out his father was terminally ill. his sister wrote a poem and James did the rest he adores his father... A reactor on here pleaded for money not on a reaction, an up to date post, he couldn't pay this and he couldn't pay that. I havent seen him since, whether he's still reacting l don't know.... I thought at the time he shouldn't be doing this...

[@kylekevin3565]

You spoke too soon 😢🫢🤔🥱

[@pilbomags488]

Is he blind?

[@nolame100]

Yea, and you didnt like his voice!!!!! Shame on you man, give people a chance, instead of not liking them because of there voice!!!! 11

[@homoerectus6953]

we know mate, its just the perfect song to allow us men to cry, he did well.......... sending my love mate.

[@donjoslyn4054]

I’m 63 and now lost both of my parents now. It happens to all of us unfortunately . The pain last forever you just get use to it . The void is ever present . But after a while you Remember only the good and happy things and the scar helps blunt the agony . ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

[@davidricks7128]

First time I heard this was 3 days after my father passed away after he fell and hit his head he passed from a bleed to his brain it still gets me every time I hear it but I know my dad is at peace