THIS SONG SHOULD BE A WAKE-UP CALL FOR ALL OF US! Mike + the Mechanics - The Living Years

[@lindamerrett6600]

I always cry to this great song, my dad died far too young and I wish I could have told him how much I loved him.❤️❤️❤️

[@k17reactions]

@@lindamerrett6600 I do understand. Losing mine at 11 when he was only 51 was way too freaking soon! Cancer sucks! I still cry on occasion. Time doesn’t take away the hurt, it just makes it more manageable.

[@joergen11111]

every generation...listen and hear......and say what you have to say in lifetime.......nothing is forever....perfect messages in a great song ....timeless!

[@k17reactions]

Also, "It's too late when we die." Such a beautifully written & performed piece. Thank you so very much for your comment!!!

[@ronmullard5718]

Tony Banks is the one you missed from Genesis....(keyboards).....this is a hard hitting message as tomorrow isn't promised....

[@k17reactions]

Thank you for that information.

[@sasapejcin3568]

Hard to listen without crying even my both parents thanks god are still alive!

[@k17reactions]

Thanks for the comment. Yeah, I lost my dad in 1980 when I was 11. My mom died in 1999. I was a huge mama's boy. The pain never goes away, it just becomes easier to cope! And to hold out faith that I might see them again. Thanks again.

[@sasapejcin3568]

@@k17reactions So so sad! My condolences! I'm also mama's boy! Can't imagine losing her one day!That is my biggest fear!

[@angelbulldog4934]

Now that I'm older than Methuselah, I understand this song so much better. Makes me grateful beyond measure how close I was to my dad. We were never at odds, even when I did stupid teenage stuff. He was the finest man I've ever known. Some say that southern women are hell to get along with cuz nobody treats us as well as daddy did. There's a seed of truth in that.

[@k17reactions]

I was the same way with my mom & dad. I didn't get enough time with my dad. I have to live with regret for losing my brother & uncle when we were on bad terms. I hope that someday, someplace I finally get to apologize to them. But, if Heaven is as glorious as the Bible says, I may not be thinking about that at that moment. Thank you for the comment.

[@angelbulldog4934]

@@k17reactions Heaven is more glorious than our frail little human brains can imagine. I'm ready to see it any time now. I'm so sorry. May His peace and blessings be yours. 🙏🏼

[@davem9208]

Thank you for reviewing this song as I think there is a strong message in it. A few minor points on the video that may be of interest is that the choirs, I have heard, never actually met each other during its filming, so were filmed separately and were just edited together. When you ask about the videos' filming location, it was in the English county of West Somerset, near Porlock Weir, and the church at the end is called either of two things, Porlock Church or St Beuno's Church, the latter showing Welsh connections. The UK postcode for that church is TA24 8PQ, so even from the States, you could look it up.if you wanted to. Finally, keeping with the songs' family feeling, the young boy shown was Tom, Mike Rutherfortds' 8-year-old son.

[@k17reactions]

@@davem9208 You’re welcome. I’ve unfortunately suffered with major depression & PTSD most of my life due to some child abuse I went through for 11 years. For years I considered myself an embarrassment to my family so I started staying away from them. In my warped way of thinking, I thought I was doing them a favor by staying away from them. However, the brother 9 years older than me, who I was real close to, got offended & we never spoke again. He dropped dead from a heart attack in 2020. I never got to tell him I’m sorry or I love you. I think that’s what this song is about! Also, I love talking to people from other states or other countries. It’s really fascinating to learn about others. Thank you again.

[@k17reactions]

I would like to thank all of you for viewing this video (as well as other videos.) I've only really been uploading reactions for about 2 weeks & never expected to have a video with over 800 views. Now I give credit to Mike + the Mechanics for producing such a great song with a solid message for all of us. Thank you again!!!

[@davewillcox5349]

Remember when Dad died, thahkfully great pals, and hearing this on my train from funeral to back home. Cried my eyes out and was comforted by strangers. We humans are good.

[@k17reactions]

I don't know your beliefs, but I hang on to the fact that I will have another chance to see them one day. I don't know everything or what the future holds, but like you said, we humans are good. I've always believed in the 95%/5% model. 5% of any group makes the other 95% look bad. When I was a paramedic & ran calls in the projects, almost all the people I dealt with were good human beings doing the best they could do in life. Thanks for the comment. It means a lot.

[@barbaramelville337]

😢😢😢so sorry for your loss 🙏🙏

[@anitawright7169]

My father passed away in January 0f 1989, this song came out in December of 1988. I was not there the day that he died. This song holds a very deep meaning for me. Love your reaction!

[@k17reactions]

This is a powerful song that should make people examine their lives. I examined mine.

[@evanirvana500]

My dad was a raging alcoholic who made the house a hell but later on I took care of him until he passed, in the end I couldn't park him in a nursing home. But in so doing I made peace with him. I guess I forgave him as his dad was way worse and I think he thought bc he wasn't like his father then he was ok. Just learning different perspectives, as the song says. I admire your faith, sir. I'm an atheist, but I support anyone whose beliefs gives them peace and direction. My way does same for me.

[@k17reactions]

Thank you for sharing that. I have 8 siblings. In the family I was adopted into, I was the youngest of 7. When I figured out who my bio mom was (she was somebody I thought was my cousin as well as her 2 sons. So, I became the oldest child of three. Anyway, in the family I grew up in, both of my brothers died, the last one being on July 26th of this year. I've lost 2 of my sisters & the other 2 are in poor health. So, in the next 1-2 years, I'll be the only one left. I also appreciate the respect for my Christian faith. One or the other or both of us could be wrong about what comes after our death. But, as a Christian, we are told to share the gospel with others. It DOESN'T say to harass anyone. Christians are the biggest threat to Christians! Thanks again.

[@barbaramelville337]

😢😢so sorry for your broken 💔💔

[@k17reactions]

@@barbaramelville337 I wish we could all just skate by in life without having to deal with the tragic parts but it’s not to be. Thank you!

[@johnhigham6525]

It's my sister in laws hotel where they filmed the song

[@k17reactions]

Thank you for your comment. One thing I'm pleasantly surprised at is having some people that somehow are connected to a song. They have memories that the song brings back or, like you, know something specific about how or where it was filmed or recorded. I assume it was filmed in England. The outdoor shots make me think British. Another song I've done, the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, had 2 different people comment with stories of actually remembering the wreck. Thank you again.

[@TheOverlord2010]

Ren is great one to check out "Hi Ren" would be a good start, also check out the mighty "Lovebites" an all female metal band from Japan, outstanding musicians,, they sing in English.

[@k17reactions]

Well, I didn’t put any in my last 2 videos.

[@andreshernandez1180]

Since you’re asking for opinions, I think the background music while you talk is unnecessary. You’re already listening to a song, playing other music while that song is paused is distracting and changes the mood, you were talking about your dad passing away and the music was all wrong, it might as well have been a beer commercial.

[@k17reactions]

Hey, I can always use opinions. I'll be the first to admit that I don't know everything. I will say, when I started out, I didn't play any background music. Then I had a few people, including one of my sons, tell me I need background music. Do I need to completely get rid of it or make sure the music matches the mood? Thanks again!

[@andreshernandez1180]

@@k17reactions Then maybe the background music can stay before and after the reaction when it can no longer change the mood.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

This song creeps up on you and slaps you in the face.

[@k17reactions]

I am officially slapped!!!

[@Coolrockndad]

Like your shirt. Trump 2024.

[@k17reactions]

Thank you. I had one person tell me they weren't going to subscribe to my channel because I wore my Trump T-shirt. They said that I shouldn't alienate half the country. I got to thinking, that still leaves me about 175,00,000 to subscribe. I like those odds. Thanks again.

[@robk5159]

Sorry....I cannot subscribe to a Trump supporter, if you want more subs don't go out of your way to exclude half the country.

[@k17reactions]

@@robk5159 Thank you for your comment. I understood beforehand that it might trigger some people. Triggering people wasn’t my hope but I’m also a person who is very open & honest. I will tell someone just about anything. For instance, I went through sexual abuse from the age of 4-15. I let it control me for over 40 years. It was about 5 years ago that I was able to let it go. Since then, I do talks to various groups sharing my story very open & honestly. Reaching people who are hurting is worth my time. Sorry to get off on all that. I respect your opinion & your choice not to subscribe. And I thank you for being respectful in your message.

[@robk5159]

@@k17reactions I'm sorry to read about your past, one can only guess at the emotional scars that would leave.....however it makes me question your support for a man adjudicated as a sex abuser, have you no empathy for those who were molested by a man who boasted openly to Billy Bush about the pleasure he takes in abusing his victims?

[@barbaramelville337]

😢😢my father passed away when I was 5 yrs old 😢😢😢😢