😢This Is Tough!😢 Videographer REACTS to Nova Rockafeller "Did Your Best" - FIRST TIME REACTION

Man, made me think about my Dad.
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[@RushfanDave]

This song was written about her parents and her grandparents. They shot the video shortly after her grandmother died with Parkinson's. The pain on their faces is raw. I love Nova and Tom mainly because of their genuine songs and the vulnerability they show. Real songs about real people, real emotions and real consequences. Thank you for the awesome reaction. #HOG4EVER

[@joeesparks7]

Same here!

[@BeachLvr]

They are truly authentic & allow themselves to be vulnerable humans.

[@deannawalker7022]

This is about different family members. Her grandma died just before she shot this that's why it's shot physically by someone and her emotions are real in this. My favorite Nova Song. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@joeesparks7]

OMG that not easy to hear

[@deannawalker7022]

@@joeesparks7 I get so teary-eyed with this one too😭😭😭

[@joeesparks7]

@@deannawalker7022 yeah impossible not to

[@Gulicktheemu]

This is Nova’s tribute to her family. Just 2 days after recording the song, Nova got a call that her grandmother, who had Parkinson’s, had died of a heart attack. Just a week after grandma’s death, they made this video. The emotional pain is real and easily felt. She made this video before the rona shutdown, sitting on it for over a year. I’m so glad she finally released it. #hangovergang for Nova 🤘🏻🤘🏿🤘🏼🤘🏽

[@gregory6592]

Yes, about her family, her mom left her dad, her dad was a part time musician, her Grandma had Parkinsons, this was written but her Grandma died soon after, Nova didn't release the song for a year after. Nova now has a relationship with both her parents. #NovaRockafeller #HOG UK

[@joeesparks7]

Dang thats so deep

[@shellybmya]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Joe E. I lost my father a couple of years ago and he left a very big hole in my heart. This song is about Nova's family. The first verse is about her uncle, mother and father. The second verse tells the story of both sets of grandparents. Nova lost one of her grandmothers to Parkinson's right around the time she was shooting this video so the emotions and tears are real. 💔 #NovaRockafeller #HangOverGang

[@timstarnes8587]

#HOGarmy This is about her grandparents and her parents. Novas grandparents have passed,and her g-ma actually passed while she was filming this video. Her dad us still alive, but has some sort of terminal illness. He was in the beginning of Tom's video "I Wish". He was the one who said, "I wish I wasnt sick". Nova doesn't speak about her mom, so I've always assumed she has passed.

[@JenniferCox1111]

Nova’s mom is still alive. She talks about her from time to time. I believe she was with them last Christmas.

[@joeesparks7]

Yeah thats what they saying...i couldnt imagine

[@mac4522]

I lost my dad 6 years ago to lung cancer at 62. I spent the last 93 days of his life in an ICU room holding his hand. My mom was back at home in another state fighting breast cancer. I thank god she was with me when he passed. It still feels like yesterday!! Your story about your dad just broke my heart all over again. I am so very sorry for your loss. I thank God I was blessed with great supportive parents that always had my back. So many do not!! I shared my dad with many friends that did not. Music is my daily down time & reflection of wonderful memories. Thank you for being strong enough to share such hard and personal memories. It is heartbreaking, but also helps me with my daily nightmare of waking up realizing I will not talk to him.

[@MyrtleBchsweeper]

All of her songs are about life and her personal story . She’s a beast . ❤ thanks for the reaction and for your channel. HOG forever .❤❤❤

[@MegsD79]

Joe E, the song makes me cry but listening to your story brought out ALL of the onions!!!💖💖 Idk the entire story but I want to say this song is about her entire family and they were at her grandmother's wake. Not 100% but I'm pretty sure that's what happened

[@joeesparks7]

Yeah im typing thru onions now...I forgot this is where I talked about it, but reading the comments and responding got me choked up again!

[@truckinleprechaunscottcask9747]

This song catches me every time. To lose any family member is tough. Lost the man I called dad just over a year ago. All I want is one more conversation. Nova killed this song, great reaction!

[@sherrywoodruff-pn5wj]

I lost my mother when I was 16 and my dad in my 20s it’s never easy no matter your age. I’m in my 60s now. My parents never got to know my children and watch them become awesome people.

[@joeesparks7]

That part hurts for me too

[@rodneybever9583]

I tear up every time i hear this song. The passion in her voice has a way of pulling out every feeling you have inside and forces you to feel it. Such power and passion in a small package. Every day i think of the daughter i havent seen since she was six.

[@steinsway10]

That's what real music does, Sorry for your loss. Much love from Arizona.

[@joeesparks7]

I appreciate you!

[@rbb04201]

I lost my father on February 27th 2015 ...... I can tell you this from experience. They never leave you because you will hear their words for the rest of your life and eventually you'll smile about the funny stuff , and his words will probably save you some day if they haven't already.

[@onofriogriseta8491]

Sorry, Bro. Losing our parents is difficult. Lost my dad to cancer 21 years ago, and it seems like yesterday.

[@joeesparks7]

Like f'n yesterday...sorry for your loss my friend

[@JasonBrown-qm7pp]

I understand what you are going through man. I lost my father 15 years ago, and it is still a pain I carry. The one thing I will say is to this day, I still remember a dream I had a few months after he passed, vivid as real life. My father told me he was proud of me, to carry on, and to live a life of integrity. Those are words I carry with me to this day. I have no doubt he visited me in that dream, and watches over me still.

[@Halmak3]

Sorry for your loss...my father passed 32 years ago. Lost my mom last year, nine months after my sister passed. They all seem like yesterday. Make sure that you all tell your family members that you love them everyday. It kills me that I didn't get to with them, but I do to the ones that are still here with me now. Sending love out to all that have lost someone. #NovaRockafeller #GangGang

[@ZombieChris1]

This song proper gets me in the feels and it’s perfectly performed by Nova, Your reaction at the end and talking about your family is so real and thank you for sharing that with us! I remember when my Dad took not well unexpectedly and when we were told he was going to die I just remember whispering to him that he didn’t need to fight anymore, everyone was here and if he wanted he could go. Just heart breaking stuff

[@ElainetheGARugrat8815]

This was such an emotional time for her and her family when her grandmother passed. She brought all of the emotion she was feeling to this video. I felt this so much more when Tom released shorts about keeping Nova's spirits up during this time. It was so amazing how he partnered with her during this time! #Novarockafeller 💕💕 ❤#HOG ❤

[@vinny2195]

This is pure artistry. Tom & Nova know how to draw the audience into a story. ❤‍🔥

[@lorifurlow7684]

This song breaks me and heals me at the same time. It’s beautiful. It’s opening up to seeing the humanity in our parents, grandparents and siblings which allows forgiveness and we heal. I lost my dad too. It’s still hard. I hope you feel the blessings in your pain and in time it heals you 🙏🏻

[@gregorypaul9955]

Nova is such a beautiful soul,,,she is so genuine,,,i love her music.

[@troyworkman]

Thank you for reacting to this one. It’s the one I wanted you to react to most, because I knew you’d react the way you did. I still can’t watch this video without crying. The one thing I want to tell my father who died over 25 years ago is “I understand now. You did your best. And I appreciate that.”

[@gregory6592]

I know how you feel, my father passed 25 years ago and it's amazing how much you think of him after all this time, what you want to say, share, talk about. The songs that get me are Tom's - I Wish, Cat Stevens - The Cats In The Cradle, Mike and The Mechanics - Living Years, and Monster by James Blunt, I can't listen to any of them if someone is in the room. #NovaRockafeller #HOG

[@joeesparks7]

Yeah I dont think Ill get "get over" it

[@MegsD79]

This one makes me cry every time!❤❤

[@joeesparks7]

How can it nor ya know! Thanks Blue Ranger

[@joerawlings2824]

My favorite Nova song. The story telling, the feeling..

[@kellyhouse4263]

Thanks for sharing. Loss is so hard, and grief for everyone is different. I became a widow with a 2 yr old at the age of 21. Hardest thing I had to face. Followed by hard losses over the years. Time helps but it never fully goes away. The pain lying dormant to surface when we least expect it. Music is my therapy. I don't know where I would be without it! Life is precious and too short! ❤️🤟

[@tedlitschauer9061]

We are here for you my man

[@joeesparks7]

Thank you Ted

[@Chronically_Kimberly]

You have a beautiful heart, Joe. I so enjoy your reactions.❤ I know your Pops is so damn proud of you.❤ I still have 3 of my 4 parents. 2011 was a devastating year for me but even more so for my mom. My Step-dad passed away from stage 4 lung cancer. He didn't tell us he had it. He didn't want to do the treatments. We didn't find out til a few days before he died. Then, 9 months later, my baby sister died at 24 from an accidental overdose. And 3 weeks after that, my maternal grandmother passed away. My husband was deployed that year so I was taking care if our kids alone. I couldn't (well didn't allow myself to) grieve because I had to be strong for my mom, who was absolutely falling apart. So now, i have something called Delayed Grief, where now, I'm just stuck in grief because I didn't learn how to do it freely. My sister's anniversary just passed on 12/11. Christmas is always so hard for me but I know that the only way she truly dies is if I let her memory die. Always tell those you love how you feel because you just never know.❤ All of that to say this, I'm sorry you lost your dad. Truly. Talk about him to anyone that will listen and he'll live on forever.❤ Merry Christmas to you and the fam.❤💚🤍

[@Chronically_Kimberly]

P.s Nova did a stellar job on this one. Our parents and grandparents are just people just trying to do their best.❤

[@pfcampos7041]

I lost my father too and this song always gets me.I feel the same way you do about wishing you said those things while they were still with us. But I talk to dad every day and I know he hears me. And I am sure your dad is still with you too.

[@LaceyMediaProductions]

I'm crying right along with you. I love this song so much. I interpreted differently, As so many do. But the message is the same. You're more than the wars. You lose. That sticks with me all the time.

[@user-td9st4xe7z]

Aw man, Nova always pulls at our heartstrings but I really wish I could give you a hug through the screen😩 Prayers your way and hoping you and your family have a wonderful holiday season 💕💕

[@MarvRoberts]

Tom wouldn't be here without Nova. He's said it in Discord. She saved him from himself.

[@jabbazabba23]

Every time a song comes up that has to do with losing someone, I think of you big dog. Always praying for peace for you.

[@kerrylewis2581]

Sorry about your Dad Mr. Sparks. Love your reactions

[@joeesparks7]

Thank you Kerry....I appreciate it!

[@NintendoJames79]

I'm sobbing at my desk, so touching, and then when Joe E starts to tear up... I lost it. 😭

[@bubbydos111]

I get you and I understand. Lost my mom when I was 6 she died in front of me and my 2 older sisters. My dad raised us as best he could. Then 7 years later he decided to marry a woman who flat out told me and my middle sister she wanted to be married just didn't want anymore kids. So over the years that situation made for strained relationship and 5 years before my dad died I just cut all ties. I did get to go see him when he was sick but I will never forgive myself for not telling what this song says. Please forgive the guilt later is an awful thing

[@carmenmartinez4227]

😢 crying. Got hit by the song and your open thoughts. Thanks. As I was so close to go from Earth, I tell my love ones every day that i love them and that they are great the way they are. Much love to all of you ❤🇪🇦🙏

[@sherrywest134]

In Tom’s song I Wish Nova is in it and the man that comes after her who wishes he wasn’t sick is her dad.

[@saijahillamaaria]

Beautiful reaction.Thanks for sharing not only your professional observations but also your authentic, raw thoughts and emotions. I'm sorry for your loss. Obviously I gave the video a thumbs up, and would have subscribed to the channel, if I wasn't already a subscriber. I'm looking forward to seeing more from you, as always. Greetings all the way from Finland, and all the best!

[@konradkanuckle5920]

Dont want to open up, but the words you said in the reaction.... When my daughter born ( broke up girlfriend )....I quit tech school/college to go work in a meat packing plant and as a waiter/bartender. I use this song as a selfish uplift for myself. Think my kiddo is starting to understand the past/hardships at 34. Took her mom to court twice...visits 4 hours her place every two weeks, next at age 5 for weekends. Used to drive 2 hours down, 2 hours back on friday and again sunday. Never thought I'd be in her life....but destination wedding in Jamaica, got to walk her down the beach....funny/sad thing her mom who made life so difficult didnt show!....Gotta great relationship with my squirt and she loves me!!! From west coast Canada 🇨🇦, peace.

[@christymurphy6571]

This is a tough one for me. I haven't reached forgiveness for my childhood yet. One day I will.

[@joeesparks7]

Understandable

[@TheAbraham9580]

Beautiful reaction beautiful song. So sorry you don't have your father anymore. I know what it's like to loose someone you love .💗

[@Blackwaterjack]

This song hits so damn hard, i lost my father last year out of the blue still fucks me up

[@2digitalsoldier]

This song makes me cry no matter how many times i hear it

[@lauraclark427]

Hang in there. It's always going to hurt but it won't always be so fresh. I lost my mom 23 years ago. All love. ❤

[@dawnpatterson8708]

Here for you. ❤🤗❤

[@joeesparks7]

DawnP ur the Truth!

[@zzblzmn]

This really never touched me like this before . But I lost my dad in late november . First time I listened to this song since then.

[@lisadavenport2390]

Joe E Sparks 😢 I love you ❤️‍🩹Biggest hugs 🫂. It is so hard to lose your family like that. I’m so so sorry about your dad. God bless you Joe E

[@sherrywest134]

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my pops in May. He was 80 and had dementia for the last 10 years. Miss him!

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

I am so sorry you lost your dad - I lost my mum ten years ago and it’s hard

[@erinhawks6602]

God bless you, Joe E. Praying for you and your family. Losing a parent is horrible. #HOG

[@Saffa_in_Aus]

Yup, felt that brother, down south Western Australia atm spending the last Christmas period with my beautiful and amazing mum, my ex had the heart to allow my 2yo boy to be with his ouma also 💔 but great full to see her so happy to have him here 🥰😌

[@guystephens2881]

Lost my dad ,covid finished him off in nursing home. Had to look through exterior window. They wouldn't let us in because everyone had covid.

[@joeesparks7]

Im sorry you had to go thru that

[@Ikkyu142]

Joe, found you through one of your friends vids. Your great. Loosing your dad is hard as hell. It crushed me for a while. It will always hurt, but its a pain you become comfortable with. #HOG

[@DavidAcosta-iv9od]

Condolences to You brother I feel your pain God Bless

[@randallbatson]

Parkinson's - Grandma Guitarist - Terry Paholek her dad Carpet - brother Deadbeat dad - Grandfather Infidelity - innapropiate to assume who it is but I think I know Motorcycle death - uncle???? Backstory: Nova hadn't seen her entire family at one place for 10 years, she missed them, and wanted to pay tribute and say I missed you through this track. She sat on this track for a year because she was intimidated as to what her fans would think of her new music. After encouragement from Tom and the fan base she decided to make a video and 2 days before the shoot she found out her grandmother died from a heart attack. Tom wanted to cancel the shoot, and Nova wanted her true emotions to come out. If you see a YT short of them dancing in front of a changing room at a store, Tom is doing his best to give her cheers while she is going through her emotional pain. I'm sure she knew he was the one, but shortly after that is when she put the pressure on him to propose, and she asked H.O.G. fanbase to put the pressure on. After a health event Nova had, the discussion stopped for some reason. See how these stories steamroll?

[@sharonsanderson8855]

So very sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers from South Carolina 🙏🥰🙏

[@beldarana3108]

I was right there with you thinking of my mom. 😢 Gotta put on playlist!! #NovaRockafeller 💕 #HangOverGang 💕

[@HoldenTreasure]

Love your reactions. It appears your Dad raised a good son Sure he's proud of you. #HOG4Life

[@falloutcycle1550]

Sorry for your loss. I know its difficult. Both my parents have passed. My mom from cancer in 2006 and I soooo miss her everyday and my dad died this year from alcohol toxicity. Honestly, the family i have left seems to be dwindling every year. I still have my husbamd and my boys and that gets me through but some days are really hard.😢

[@Sannoz]

I also cry everytime i hear this song, Great Reaction my friend! #HangOverGang

[@courtneyjack5211]

This is one of my favorite Nova songs 💜

[@kevinkarbonik2928]

The kid was her brother, the "cheater" was her mother, the "rock star" was her father, the 2 elderly people are her grandparents.

[@michaelhrivnak9463]

It's tough, no matter how long you've had them, no matter their ages. But they know how you felt about them.

[@jennywight9119]

This one always gets me a little teary eyed 😢

[@KrisThroughGlass]

I almost never watch this video, because I can't afford the emotions it brings up in me. I made an exception for you. I'm sorry to hear about your father. It's ok to mourn and get emotional with certain songs. Novas Dad is still alive but someone else from her family died shortly before the video shot (I can't remember who, maybe a grandparent). My dad passed away about 10 years ago. I don't think about it often but I still have moments wear a overwhelming sadness crashes over me without a warning. I can't even think about losing my mom, who's over 80. She's the only person who cares about me. Great... Now I'm crying. I know why I'm usually avoiding this song.

[@AustinB505]

I feel you bro. My dad passed away 3 years ago. September 2020. Feels like yesterday. 💔

[@nsx9512]

Sorry for your loss mate, touching reaction! #HOG4eva

[@boshi700]

I feel for you brother, lost my father to cancer, 2 days after my 10th birthday 47 years ago.

[@Ph4n_t0m]

Sitting here watching this through blurred vision... Hmm need to have my eyes checked... Nope. It's the onions again. I seem to have monthly subscription to those pesky onions...

[@darcieturner5423]

The song 'he was a good man' by dirt miller, who was recommended to be by ren, is an ammmmazing tribute to his father, i had it on repeat for quite a while when i first heard it xo

[@GregSears-bd9sp]

Nova, great video and song.great reaction joe.

[@bluharkness3921]

I rarely watch reactions to this song because I cry every time😢 HOG 💕

[@SickGirlRocks]

❤ God bless fam I’m sorry 😢 we were my father in laws hospice care the last 2 weeks of his life. I’ve never been through anything so difficult in my life

[@tomshuffleton1165]

Great heartfelt reaction brother!

[@robperry5293]

They could make a hit feature movie; Tom can act for sure & I'm sure Nova could too. With their creativity they wouldn't need to do a remake of a remake of a crappy movie. I lost both my parents years ago, still got that hole. Nothing major but I would like a do over on a number of things. You do great reactions Joe E.

[@stacygoodwin1134]

You never "get over" losing your parents, you just have to learn a new way to live without them. Its tough!!

[@terrizylawy4334]

She is talking about her family I believe.

[@joeesparks7]

thank you

[@terrizylawy4334]

@joeesparks7 another great reaction like always btw. I think this was written right after her Grandma passed. You had me tearing up too, sending hugs. #HOG

[@bhtenn1]

Beautiful reaction ❤

[@aymee7136]

It's about her family

[@joeesparks7]

ok bet!

[@hotcheto1416]

I loved this thank you!!❤❤

[@shamrockzk]

I was one of those who sacrificed my music career for love and family but I am not regretful

[@looneytube2325]

I’m pretty sure she opens the song talking about a brother. Then goes right into her mother being the cheater. Then to her father giving up his possible music career. I know the Parkinson disease is about her grandmother whom passed away just days before this video was recorded. Then I think she is referring to her grandfather that died regretting not knowing his daughter, on his deathbed. I’m not sure if it was her father that died in the crash or if she went to maybe a step father. I thought her mother passed away and her father was still living. Somebody please correct me if I am mistaken. Either way this has always been my favorite song of Nova’s. I get goosebumps every time I hear it. 💔❤️‍🔥

[@johnwilliford7958]

Much love

[@amberbeee899]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@gerrygardner]

Yup, my dad gone sine 06 to lung cancer. Seems like yesterday

[@kathyborthwick6738]

❤#HangOverGangFamily - Nova is so real & raw! Great analysis! 🔥🔥🔥

[@julesr5802]

When you are ready, check out, James Blunt’s song, Monster. 😢❤

[@Gulicktheemu]

I wanted to send this in a DM but I did not see any links to your socials. I can say, beyond any doubt in my mind, that your dad knows how you feel. How do I know this - from personal experience. My father had surgery on the first Saturday of November, 2001. The Friday night before, I was uneasy. Saturday night, I had a dream that shook me to the core. My great grandfather (my father’s favorite person in the world - he passed in 1968), gave me a message in my sleep. He told me my father was going to die and that Carol, his wife, needed me to help her understand. On Sunday, my dad woke from a nap, in the hospital, and told Carol that he saw a bald-headed man coming to greet him and he did not know what to think, especially since this bald headed man looked so very familiar - he was not close enough for my father to recognize him. The first thing I did when I woke from my dream, was to catch a flight from Wisconsin to Oregon. Flying right after 9/11 was nearly impossible but it was the easiest flight I have ever arranged. I got to Oregon early Monday morning, knowing that my dad had a bad reaction to the anesthesia and passed away on Sunday. Carol was severely distraught and talking about self-deletion. I spent a lot of time talking with her and I told her that my dad’s favorite person in the world was there to help him make that transition. She told me how my dad had described this man, I knew who it was and, somehow, I had his picture in my wallet. She looked at it and said he looked exactly as my dad had described him. I stressed over not being there for my father before he left. Anyway, 6 months later, I had some significant abdominal surgery. A few days later, I was heading south and the doctors were not sure what was wrong. When I was at my lowest point, I heard my father saying: “I’m sorry I have been around but Carol needs me more. You know where I am and right now, I’m here for you. You need to know that it will be ok and you will make it through.” The next day, the doctors were flabbergasted at how I was recovering. I was there for Carol when my father needed me to be. He was there for me when I desperately need him to be. I promise you, your father knows whats in your heart. #hangovergang is more than an army, we are family. 🙏🙏🙏

[@kathyborthwick6738]

Beautifully explained 💚

[@JessiexWhite]

to good

[@Saffa_in_Aus]

🔥🔥🔥

[@jbs2763]

Damn ninjas chopping onions

[@treymckirahan7631]

🙏🏻

[@nancysmith1371]

Toms got a new video coming Friday! 😮😅

[@tanya41277]

❤

[@BeachLvr]

Both Tom & Nova have high IQs. I didn’t get the “I didn’t Tom was smart enough” comment.

[@shanendoahnokes84]

❤🙏❤🙏🙏❤

[@StaceyMaeCattitudeCrafters]

You have to do james blunt "Monsters".

[@Indianatanner]

[@joeesparks7]

My man!!!