@@InfiniteSnake Don't worry about that, snake. Live your life to your best. Live life and TRY to leave good memories behind you. After all, once those memories fade. Like I once read. After we die, the 2nd or 3rd generation, after us, will just see us as semi unknown names scribbled on the back of old photos. So don't worry, mate! Live your life!
I lost my dad when I was 20, 17 years ago. We all go through this. The same pain. That’s why I can’t understand people hating other people. There’s a million things that divide us. Politics, ethnicity, religion… Yet I can empathize with anyone who cries with this song without knowing a single thing about them. Life is filled with shit and we’re all trying to find our way through it. How tf is that not enough to see each other as brothers and sisters fighting together against the pains of life?
That really is his father,who at the time of this song,needed a kidney transplant to avoid his death but couldn’t get a donor,but almost too late,a relative came forward to donate his kidney and james blunts dad survived. Powerful vid though,done in one take at James’s request.
It should also be noted the reason his father needed the transplant was because he had previously donated a kidney and was down to one. This song and the press it got is why the distant relative reached out. When they finished shooting the video the crew were beside themselves with tears. James' dad said "Why are you all crying I'm still here" or something to that effect.
My dad died 24 years ago of kidney failure when I was 16’ he was 47 listening to this song was quite emotional . Then I started reading the comments about his dad needing a kidney then it really hit home
I lost my dad a little over 4 years ago. He taught me car repair, self reliance, how to be a good man and how to be a great husband. Everything I am is due to his teachings. I am still devastated and trying to deal with the fact that he isn't a phone call away when I need advice. This song destroyed me the first time I heard it.
You're very lucky. My father was a cheater, an embezzler, and a manipulator that finally fully vanished from my life when I was 17. Told his whole side of the family to cut off me, my brother, and our mother...... for literally no reason at all. He taught me everything not to be in a man I guess, but I'm in my late 40s, a disabled Marine veteran who's longest relationship was 3 years. 2 kids with an ex wife that I struggle to have a relationship with because frankly between my father and the military I'm just fucking numb a lot. I try to care. I try to feel, but a lot of the time I just fucking can't. I can't even say I'm depressed. I just kind of.... am. If that makes any sense. I just feel detached kind of and forever alone. 🤷🏻♂️
Sorry you had such a creepy Dad. My Mother a lovely women passed last year. I miss her so much. My Dad was similar to your but he didn't take off. His abuse feed me up for live. He is a narcissist. They also make nastiness to other family members or friends so they look good and we look like crap. My Dad turned many of relatives away from me with his twisted lies. I am also disabled, I suffer from depression and CPTDS. I rarely hear from my siblings. I also physically disabled which makes socializing and keeping friends hard. My Dad taught me not to trust others, that people can be two faced. My Mom was my best friend and it very hard with her gone. All I can say is if you need help make sure to ask for help. Feeling numb isn't any fun. I gone through that many times. Please think about getting some conseling. It can help to talk about it. It hard going it alone. My family doesn't even invite me to holidays. I know that I did nothing to them to be cold towards me. I am trying to find family in those who actually care about me. I not doing so great right now but I am hanging in and continue to do my therapy. I have to to go on with life even though my trauma tells me to isolate. I just doing baby steps. My thoughts are with you.
@@RoughRaiders13bro, be happy that you can't feel...I always wish I was of those people who are numb... Having panic attacks for nearly 25 years, I feel too much...we all got issues...instead of hating your dad, and loathing his existence, he did teach you in a way... Keep your head up bro, and thanks for your service...
This song always hits hard. I did hospice at my home for my mom’s last 3 day, & now my dad is 97, I help care for him along with my sisters. Taking care of a loved one those days before they die is an honor & privilege, and absolutely gut wrenching at the same time. Miss my mom so much, she was my person.
I am glad your father is still here. What a long jorney to have been able to travel together and those memories will stick with your forever. I lost both of my parents in 2022 at the age of 30. They almost got to see me graduate from university, and when I did it felt such a hollow victory. It changes you. Things that used to matter suddenly no longer matter at all and things that you took for granted or did not care for suddenly become the most valuable things you could have. I miss my parents dearly. Next week is mothers day and I drove 2h to go and put a few candles and flowers to their grave. I cried, a lot.
I took care of my mom. I understand. I went through anxiety after her passing. Waking up and just not knowing what to do. There was no Oatmeal to make and cup of coffee with 1 sugar. All the daily hustle...just gone. It took me 3 weeks to realize I actually had hobbies before I was a caretaker. But I would gladly go back and do it again. If anything to just say the things I didn't say when I should have.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I never knew my biological father. But, I was raised by my much family who loved me. Though my step-dad and I have a hard time communicating, I love him, and I know that he loves me. We just communicate differently. I just don't how I will handle it when he passes away. I had a hard enough time when my mother's father passed away.
So glad you caught the "pat" at the end of the video. So many people miss the subtle gesture that has so much power and meaning behind it. Lovely reaction, thanks.
you're a sweet soul Aileen . 18 months ago i'd a heart attack in front of my wife and daughter , they rushed me to hospital in the car where i had a full cardiac arrest in A&E . doctors said i was clinically dead for a few mins , skilled medical staff got me back , saved my life , the pain for me was my loved ones watching it all , i now have a little granddaughter i love her dearly . my goal is to live long enough for her to remember her Papa
Lost my dad 4 yrs ago. He was 90. Lived a full life. Before he passed i lost a brother who was my mentor through life. He was 63. Also lost 2 other brothers and a sister. All between 2019 and 2023. This song made me cry and remember all of them. I still have 4 brothers and 2 sisters and we are very close. My mother is still living but unfortunately she has really bad dementia and doesn't remember any of us. I pray for everyone and hope you all love and cherish your loved ones.
To add a bit more context james served in the British army as a captain during the kosovo war in the Balkans and his father is a retired colonel and both men come from the tradition of stiff upper lip officers
From what I understand the “we’re just two grown men saying goodbye” line is what they would say to each other when they were being deployed. I’m not sure how true that is but it makes sense.
Amazing reaction. I was raised at a time when men were supposed not to cry. If you felt a teat coming, you get up and take.a walk. But this s9ng does bring a tear every time I hear it does bring a tear. My dad was a rock the first time I saw my dad cry when my brother was killed in an accident . It destroyed my mom. I felt I had to be strong for the family , so I buried it. That was a mistake because it led me down a dark path of anger and drinking. I am 21 years sober now, sometimes being a rock leads to several being left in your head. We lost Pops in 2021 he had COPD and dementia so at 85 he passed. The greatest thing was my brother's and sister, along with nieces and nephews all came during the 2 weeks he laid in palliative care. We had so many laughs living old times. Singing and joking, remembering our experience. Our family is spread throughout Canada, so it was healing to have that time with each other. This song brings heartache and learning to cope, so it does bring a tear. I guess I went from Rockhead to an old softy.
I lost my father in October and while I had heard this song before I had purposely been avoiding it because I knew what it would do to me. Watching it here again with you was comforting. You always show so much care and empathy in your reactions. Thank you for that and please know that we appreciate you.
And nobody comments about his service in the British armed forces in the war in Bosnia. He served for a few years. The guy isn't just a singer, he's a war hero as well. And as a veteran from the U.S.A., I commend you Mr. Blunt. God bless you and your family. ❤❤
As was his father Colonol Charles Blunt. The line about being two men saying goodbye is something that they would say to each other before deployments. 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. Thank you for your service too and for the sacrifices you,your brothers in arms and families all gave for us. From the uk massive respect.
‘Chase the monsters away’ is such a powerful phrase, that’s all us men do for whole lives. Don’t care what anyone says men are a force to be reckoned with, one that needs love and affection just as much as women.
Hi Aileen Greetings from England 🇬🇧 James Blunt wrote this song about his father who had Stage 4 Kidney Disease and this song was to express the emotions he was feeling about his fathers illness and thankfully his father had a successful Kidney transplant and thats his father with him in the video and Jmes Blunt is such a great songwriter and his song "YOUR BEAUTIFUL" is such a heartfelt love song and you should really check out this song Aileen you will love it.
While "You're Beautiful" is indeed a great song, it's far from a "heartfelt love song" - James Blunt confirmed it's about a junkie stalking a woman on the London Underground...
I was a caregiver for both my parents. My dad died in 2015. He was a marine who fought in WW 2 and was a police officer for 37 years and I watched him waste away for 2 years before he died and luckily I was able to talk to him the day before he passed. It's been 9 years and I still think about him and how he instilled in me to be a good person and to be polite and respectful to everyone.
Years ago I bought his first album after hearing "You're Beautiful" by him. Every single male I knew tried to ridicule me. I have always wondered why. Now I know. James Blunt has an unusual talent. He is one of those rare men (Ren is another) who has the capacity to sing directly from the heart. Naturally, women love that. The men, not so much. The inability to express the heart is a male curse that women usually have to pay the price for. I can't imagine listening to a cover of this. When they finished this recording the whole studio was weeping except for his Dad who said, "Why are you all crying? I'm not dead yet." He is a military man. It seems he survived his immanent death.
I love the tears and honesty of your reaction, Aileen, I'm a grown man of 64 and this always moves me to tears, as I think that it would anyone with feelings. By the way, that was his Father in the video, he was dying as he couldn't get a kidney transplant, luckily right near the end a distance relative was found and agreed to donate a kidney and James' Father was saved.
My wife of 40 years died last year and I came across this song right after, it now has a special place in my heart now its hard to listen to but it is a very moving song.
My father in law passed away three years ago, One of the last things he said to me was "Take care of my family for me." That broke me. I promised him I would, and I'm trying my best.
I lost my Dad 19 years ago & this song gets to me every time. Thankfully his Dad got a kidney & survived. I read that at the video shoot everybody was crying except for his dad. His dad is supposed to have asked "Why is everybody crying? I'm still here".
Your reactions are definitely something to behold. The way that u are able to feely display ur vulnerable side to people is worthy of our gratitude. It takes a lot to make me cry but for some reason watching u break down and share ur inner light is a true gift and i wish to thank you for it. I love you and not in a creepy way. In the way that u freely show us ur humanity
Beautiful song, my mum passed last year n the guy that brought me up aww my life isnt my dad but hes my father n i love him for everything but end of the day HE is my dad n i love you more than ever ❤❤
I've never heard this song before but I needed to hear it. My dad passed away a few years ago and this one really hits me in the feels. I stayed home with the kids while my wife and mom were with him at the hospital in the end. He didn't let go until he heard me one last time on the phone, letting him know that it was ok and that I would take care of us all for him.
i lost my grandma back in 2017 and it really spiraled me down for a bit, but over the past year ive become way happier in life but deep down i still miss her and i wish i could here her voice one last time, this song really touched me on this subject and im happy more people are reacting to music with alot of emotions
My dad left us on December 8, just a little short of six months ago, after a long illness. I’ve never heard this song until today. When he got to the line “it’s my turn to chase the monsters away” I was completely overcome. I had to pause the song to allow what I was feeling.
If this song does not make you cry you are soulless, Honestly this song hits me every time i hear it, its like the first time all over again. I lost my dad when I was younger and some of this hits home.
This is a Beautiful song, straight from the hart and soul of a son to a father. Really really formidabel lyrics... Its life its love its beauty its sorrow...
I have avoided listening to this song for almost 2 years now. I lost my father on August 29th, 2022. We lived about 7 hour's drive away from each other, and he suffered a heart attack the night before. He was kept alive on life support until I could get there. But only his body was alive, he never regained consciousness and I was given the task of authorizing his removal from life support. It was devastatingly surreal. I miss him every single day. Rest in peace, I love you Pops. 💔
James Blunt also did a video of a song called ‘Carry You Home’ that is beautiful and was inspired by a personal experience of his. It’s a very meaningful and memorable song ❤ (Have tissues handy)😊
This song simply destroys everyone. Countless tears have been shed across the reactor world. Even those that don’t cry have to pause and take it slow because it weighs so heavy on the heart.
James Blunt so talented, as a war hero, funny, a good guy, writer/singer and this song I think many of us can relate to. I lost my dad 15 years ago I held his hand as he passed an even though this song was written many years after and about someone else's dad it still to me feels very personal and will for many others. RIP Dad ❤🩹😥
Hi Aileen, so many reactors do not get this song thinking the father and son do not get on. You were spot on with your comments. A pleasure to watch you even if you do bubble at the emotional stuff
This one hits me hard as Fck. My Dad walked out on my mom when I was only two. Worked over seas in the military so I never really seen him but maybe once a year. Fast forward. He moved back to our home town later in life. He tried really hard to repair the relationship between us but my anger wouldn’t allow it. Just as we started to talk he was diagnosed with cancer. Me and my brother and sister were right by his side but within months he was gone. There’s not a day that goes by that I WISHED I had forgiven him sooner. It kills me and haunts me everyday of my life. Dad I’m so fcking sorry!!! I love and MISS you EVERYDAY. See you again Dad. 💔💔💔
One of my favorite songs by him is "James Blunt - Wisemen (Official Music Video)." James Blunt's story is pretty amazing. He has sold over 20 million records worldwide. Prior to releasing his first album, he was an officer in the British Army eventually rising to the rank of captain.
I didn't see your text. Sorry, I just texted about his service in Bosnia. But I am a veteran from the U.S.A. and he is a bad ass from Britain. Love the fact that he's a veteran and then went on to all of this success.❤
It’s a powerful song and I think of my dad every time I hear it. For me it’s sad but comforting. One of the best songs ever written imo ❤️🙏🏽 Your reaction is so genuine and thanks for sharing this video
I love your genuine and heartfelt reaction to this song,I bawl my eyes out pretty much every time. Another (rough one) you really should check out is James's song, The girl that never was.
This song hits so hard....too close to home. When my father was dying and we knew it was time to let him go, one of the last words I told him was "Don't worry dad, you did your job and you did an incredible job, you can rest easy knowing I've got it from here." I had to be strong for him in that moment to put his mind at ease so he could die with some level of peace. Even 8 years later, I'm crying over losing him and this song takes me right back to that moment.
Strength to your heart. It never fades, just gets easier to deal with. Grief is like the waves on the shore, one moment you are dry, next moment you feel out of your depth. Try to remember, he was lucky to have you and you him.
During the pandemic I was diagnosed with Meningitis & Encephalitis, and was placed into an induced coma. Was not told until a few weeks ago, that every day I was in hospital and not allowed visitors that my autistic son would play this on repeat. This song now and will forever hold a special place in my heart.
I usually use sadness to get the best of me and for the last year I've been all too happy and being lazy and comfortable, but now you got me all pump and wanted to do more with my life. Being busy keeps me distracted from my broken heart.
Loved the song and loved the video, and I appreciate you sharing the experiences you have had. We are all in this together and it is so helpful to share our stories. The song itself gave me vibes of Hallelujah, particularly the Jeff Buckley performance.
James scared away the monsters with this song. Because after hearing this song a distant cousin heard it and donated a kidney transplant that was a match. This song will make the toughest man cry. Don't apologize for crying. It shows you are human and have empathy.
It's so good to see new people finding this song. It resonates with everyone and is such a powerful message. Enjoy every minute you have with your friends and loved ones. You never know when they will be gone. Beautiful reaction ❤
James Blunt is a great talent. He became famous through his song “Your Beautiful”, however I would recommend checking out “Goodbye My Lover”, such a beautiful song. Also, he’s known for being hilarious on Twitter, exceptionally dry humoured and sarcastic.
Lost my mom in 2017, my Dad in 2022. Played this song at his funeral. People always forget how important small things are until they are gone. Enjoy it while you can, cause before you know it, it all changed.
The empathy in you is strong. It is written in your face and the subtle ripples that cross your face. Though sadness crosses your face and tears are near.... It makes you even more stunning.
This broke me to my soul. I lost my father to suicide and not a day goes by where I don't miss him. I will carry the guilt that I couldn't save him. Love you Daddy.
This song hits me from a different direction than most. I lost my father years ago but we didn't have a good relationship. This song, for me, speaks to the future and the hopes that I have been a worthy enough father for my son to feel this way when it is my time.
I'm 53 years old, and I'm the father in this video. I'm dying from stage 5 renal failure. This song tears me apart every time I hear it, for it makes me face my own end. How do I tell my wife and children how and what I feel. It hurts more than anything I've ever known. Thank you.
I’m sending a huge hug from Seattle. This 53 yr old knows you are stronger than you realize. Thank you for sharing and for your vulnerability. Please take care. Love and hugs from Stacy. ❤
A ridiculously beautiful song. This came out at the time I lost my father. It was an easy dedication to my best friend. I still cry my eyes out every time I hear it. I love you, Pop. Miss you so damn much. ❤❤❤
This song hits hard , lost dad in February and although i heard the song before, the words hit me like a hammer, your reaction was like mine but i was driving at the time and pulled over and had a meltdown
Thank you for sharing this experience with us. Such a powerful song, the lyrics are heartbreaking. And right from the start, 'The time has gone" is such a simple and devastating line.
This is without a doubt the most emotional and heartfelt song I've ever heard. If you had an awesome dad and mom for the matter, with a deep and meaningful relationship, this will bring you to tears, men and women alike. I was with my dad when he passed at 90 years old and I remember thinking, "I'm taking care of you dad till the end, you have nothing to fear. Him being a devout Christian, I was so happy after he passed that he would be welcomed into God's Kingdom....thanks for playing this.....❤❤❤❤
There’s this Samoan guy that went on American idol I believe and sings this song at his audition. He literally lost it at the end of his audition. His father was his inspiration, sadly his father did die. You should look for him and watch his performances. Every song he sings. He puts it all on the table. You will love the story line behind his singing. I am Tongi is his name. I love that you are real. Showing your emotions just makes you that much more beautiful!! Keep on keeping on! Monster from Texas
This song saved his dad’s life. After James & his sister found out they wasn’t able to donate a kidney to him. They wrote this song & performed it it helped them find a donor. Goodbye my lover. Is great song.
It is the story that most of us must have at some point, letting go of our parent(s), so it's a universal truth that we'll all face that sadness. Whether you had a good or bad relationship with your parent, it is still can be sad to see that time waits for no man or woman.
This song really hits home like no other. Possibly my 2nd time hearing it, if anything, and getting home tonight after work I had to play it for the reaction. I lost my dad going on 4 yrs at the end of this month to various health conditions being of Hispanic blood. The detail of this loss gets harder to explain if ever it comes up. Overall thank u for sharing ur tears with us Aileen. U have a wonderful soul ❤❤
Your emotions to this made me too remember my dad who i lost not long ago, which was devastating for me so thank you helping to remember my dad 😢😢❤❤❤😢😢😢.
You're really putting yourself out there, Aileen. You showed a great deal of vulnerability in reacting to this song and you didn't hold back. Thank you. I noticed at the end, you seemed to have come to the realization that there was some brightness to the last verse, like a resolution or resolve that makes us smile in the face of such darkness. Bravo, young lady.
james blunt are such a good interprete, this song are heartbreaking and so beautifull at the same time, i have lost young my big brother so i imagine if it's was not my dad but him. Aileen thx you to be connect with your emotion your such a beautifull human inside and outside
When I heard this song for the first time a couple of years back, that night I jumped in my car and drove 300 miles to visit my parents to tell them I love them and that every day I live to make you proud.
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This is the shittiest part of getting older.
Watching your parents pass, especially when it’s a long & painful process, is rough.
As a father to my son it makes me sad that I will inevitably let him down and cause him pain when I pass.
@@InfiniteSnake Don't worry about that, snake. Live your life to your best. Live life and TRY to leave good memories behind you. After all, once those memories fade. Like I once read. After we die, the 2nd or 3rd generation, after us, will just see us as semi unknown names scribbled on the back of old photos. So don't worry, mate! Live your life!
Some lose their parents young sadly.
@@InfiniteSnake You will not let him down. It is hard but time heals all hurts. He knows you love him and he loves you.
True, worst is watching you outlive your parents. Always be grateful.
I lost my dad when I was 20, 17 years ago. We all go through this. The same pain. That’s why I can’t understand people hating other people. There’s a million things that divide us. Politics, ethnicity, religion… Yet I can empathize with anyone who cries with this song without knowing a single thing about them.
Life is filled with shit and we’re all trying to find our way through it. How tf is that not enough to see each other as brothers and sisters fighting together against the pains of life?
Trooper. 4 real.
I hope all is well with you.
That really is his father,who at the time of this song,needed a kidney transplant to avoid his death but couldn’t get a donor,but almost too late,a relative came forward to donate his kidney and james blunts dad survived.
Powerful vid though,done in one take at James’s request.
It should also be noted the reason his father needed the transplant was because he had previously donated a kidney and was down to one. This song and the press it got is why the distant relative reached out. When they finished shooting the video the crew were beside themselves with tears. James' dad said "Why are you all crying I'm still here" or something to that effect.
@@kvoltti omg i didnt know that part of it thanks for the information
okay, now I get it. Thanks for the background.
Actually came forward because of this video ❤
My dad died 24 years ago of kidney failure when I was 16’ he was 47 listening to this song was quite emotional . Then I started reading the comments about his dad needing a kidney then it really hit home
I lost my dad a little over 4 years ago. He taught me car repair, self reliance, how to be a good man and how to be a great husband. Everything I am is due to his teachings. I am still devastated and trying to deal with the fact that he isn't a phone call away when I need advice. This song destroyed me the first time I heard it.
You're very lucky. My father was a cheater, an embezzler, and a manipulator that finally fully vanished from my life when I was 17. Told his whole side of the family to cut off me, my brother, and our mother...... for literally no reason at all. He taught me everything not to be in a man I guess, but I'm in my late 40s, a disabled Marine veteran who's longest relationship was 3 years. 2 kids with an ex wife that I struggle to have a relationship with because frankly between my father and the military I'm just fucking numb a lot. I try to care. I try to feel, but a lot of the time I just fucking can't. I can't even say I'm depressed. I just kind of.... am. If that makes any sense. I just feel detached kind of and forever alone. 🤷🏻♂️
Your daddy sounds amazing! He lives inside you!
Sorry you had such a creepy Dad. My Mother a lovely women passed last year. I miss her so much. My Dad was similar to your but he didn't take off. His abuse feed me up for live. He is a narcissist. They also make nastiness to other family members or friends so they look good and we look like crap. My Dad turned many of relatives away from me with his twisted lies. I am also disabled, I suffer from depression and CPTDS. I rarely hear from my siblings. I also physically disabled which makes socializing and keeping friends hard. My Dad taught me not to trust others, that people can be two faced.
My Mom was my best friend and it very hard with her gone. All I can say is if you need help make sure to ask for help. Feeling numb isn't any fun. I gone through that many times. Please think about getting some conseling. It can help to talk about it. It hard going it alone. My family doesn't even invite me to holidays. I know that I did nothing to them to be cold towards me. I am trying to find family in those who actually care about me. I not doing so great right now but I am hanging in and continue to do my therapy. I have to to go on with life even though my trauma tells me to isolate. I just doing baby steps. My thoughts are with you.
Same here lost my day April 8th 2020 and he taught me everything I know. Miss him everyday. One day we will meet them again
@@RoughRaiders13bro, be happy that you can't feel...I always wish I was of those people who are numb... Having panic attacks for nearly 25 years, I feel too much...we all got issues...instead of hating your dad, and loathing his existence, he did teach you in a way... Keep your head up bro, and thanks for your service...
This song always hits hard. I did hospice at my home for my mom’s last 3 day, & now my dad is 97, I help care for him along with my sisters.
Taking care of a loved one those days before they die is an honor & privilege, and absolutely gut wrenching at the same time.
Miss my mom so much, she was my person.
Respect and love for you. It's hard, I know.
I am glad your father is still here. What a long jorney to have been able to travel together and those memories will stick with your forever.
I lost both of my parents in 2022 at the age of 30. They almost got to see me graduate from university, and when I did it felt such a hollow victory. It changes you. Things that used to matter suddenly no longer matter at all and things that you took for granted or did not care for suddenly become the most valuable things you could have. I miss my parents dearly. Next week is mothers day and I drove 2h to go and put a few candles and flowers to their grave. I cried, a lot.
I took care of my mom. I understand. I went through anxiety after her passing. Waking up and just not knowing what to do. There was no Oatmeal to make and cup of coffee with 1 sugar. All the daily hustle...just gone. It took me 3 weeks to realize I actually had hobbies before I was a caretaker. But I would gladly go back and do it again. If anything to just say the things I didn't say when I should have.
I can assure you they are always with you.
Good luck & God bless.
my dad died 2 years ago and this song still makes me cry like a little baby bless you Aileen and RIP dad
I'm so sorry for your loss. I never knew my biological father. But, I was raised by my much family who loved me. Though my step-dad and I have a hard time communicating, I love him, and I know that he loves me. We just communicate differently. I just don't how I will handle it when he passes away. I had a hard enough time when my mother's father passed away.
I lost my dad 2 years ago too. This song breaks me every time I hear it. I miss him so much
Me too mate, 2 years ago. It's rough. Loved my Dad. He was the only person I could really talk to. Hope you're doing ok.
So glad you caught the "pat" at the end of the video. So many people miss the subtle gesture that has so much power and meaning behind it. Lovely reaction, thanks.
you're a sweet soul Aileen . 18 months ago i'd a heart attack in front of my wife and daughter , they rushed me to hospital in the car where i had a full cardiac arrest in A&E . doctors said i was clinically dead for a few mins , skilled medical staff got me back , saved my life , the pain for me was my loved ones watching it all , i now have a little granddaughter i love her dearly . my goal is to live long enough for her to remember her Papa
One of the best reactions, when someone gets emotional it shows how human they are
Thank you for acknowledging the pat at the end. That to me is the most brutal part of the whole thing.
Lost my dad 4 yrs ago. He was 90. Lived a full life. Before he passed i lost a brother who was my mentor through life. He was 63. Also lost 2 other brothers and a sister. All between 2019 and 2023. This song made me cry and remember all of them. I still have 4 brothers and 2 sisters and we are very close. My mother is still living but unfortunately she has really bad dementia and doesn't remember any of us. I pray for everyone and hope you all love and cherish your loved ones.
To add a bit more context james served in the British army as a captain during the kosovo war in the Balkans and his father is a retired colonel and both men come from the tradition of stiff upper lip officers
Yes he said in an interview it was the first time he realized is rock his father wasn't immoral
He had a guitar with him in his tank/
From what I understand the “we’re just two grown men saying goodbye” line is what they would say to each other when they were being deployed. I’m not sure how true that is but it makes sense.
@@cydrychI heard that too. It’s a way to both recognize each other as equals and detach yourself from the emotional gravity of the situation.
@@corneliusantonius3108 strapped to the outside of his tank as his crew would not let him have it inside - not much room!!!!
This song would bring a tear to a glass eye, one of the most pure and raw songs l have ever heard , a true master piece.
What a sweet lady .
Wonderful turn of phrase, Edmond.
@@wtimmins thanks, its a common phrase we use here in lreland ,not sure about the rest of the world
Amazing reaction. I was raised at a time when men were supposed not to cry. If you felt a teat coming, you get up and take.a walk. But this s9ng does bring a tear every time I hear it does bring a tear. My dad was a rock the first time I saw my dad cry when my brother was killed in an accident . It destroyed my mom. I felt I had to be strong for the family , so I buried it. That was a mistake because it led me down a dark path of anger and drinking. I am 21 years sober now, sometimes being a rock leads to several being left in your head. We lost Pops in 2021 he had COPD and dementia so at 85 he passed. The greatest thing was my brother's and sister, along with nieces and nephews all came during the 2 weeks he laid in palliative care. We had so many laughs living old times. Singing and joking, remembering our experience. Our family is spread throughout Canada, so it was healing to have that time with each other. This song brings heartache and learning to cope, so it does bring a tear. I guess I went from Rockhead to an old softy.
I lost my father in October and while I had heard this song before I had purposely been avoiding it because I knew what it would do to me. Watching it here again with you was comforting. You always show so much care and empathy in your reactions. Thank you for that and please know that we appreciate you.
And nobody comments about his service in the British armed forces in the war in Bosnia. He served for a few years. The guy isn't just a singer, he's a war hero as well. And as a veteran from the U.S.A., I commend you Mr. Blunt. God bless you and your family. ❤❤
As was his father Colonol Charles Blunt. The line about being two men saying goodbye is something that they would say to each other before deployments. 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.
Thank you for your service too and for the sacrifices you,your brothers in arms and families all gave for us. From the uk massive respect.
People have commented on his military career and James served with NATO forces in Kosovo, not Bosnia. So, two errors from you.
‘Chase the monsters away’ is such a powerful phrase, that’s all us men do for whole lives. Don’t care what anyone says men are a force to be reckoned with, one that needs love and affection just as much as women.
In my lineage the monsters have mostly been internal
Hi Aileen Greetings from England 🇬🇧 James Blunt wrote this song about his father who had Stage 4 Kidney Disease and this song was to express the emotions he was feeling about his fathers illness and thankfully his father had a successful Kidney transplant and thats his father with him in the video and Jmes Blunt is such a great songwriter and his song "YOUR BEAUTIFUL" is such a heartfelt love song and you should really check out this song Aileen you will love it.
While "You're Beautiful" is indeed a great song, it's far from a "heartfelt love song" - James Blunt confirmed it's about a junkie stalking a woman on the London Underground...
@@Eleziumit's true. Inwas that junkie
This song gets me every time. I miss my dad so much. Lost him to cancer 16 years ago. It's harder now than bit was then.
You're Beautiful by James Blunt is another beautiful song, pun not intended.
I was a caregiver for both my parents. My dad died in 2015. He was a marine who fought in WW 2 and was a police officer for 37 years and I watched him waste away for 2 years before he died and luckily I was able to talk to him the day before he passed. It's been 9 years and I still think about him and how he instilled in me to be a good person and to be polite and respectful to everyone.
The Girl That Never Was by James is one of the most emotional too..
Agreed. Another tear-jerker.
The good news is that it is not his ‘late’ father. His dad found a donor and got a kidney transplant and survived. Great reaction.
Sadly, he did still pass away earlier this year.
@@michaelmemmelaar4937 oh, my bad. I didn’t know. Thanks for the info.
@@michaelmemmelaar4937 I cannot find anything on Google telling this. Do you have a link to an article or video about him passing away?
@@michaelmemmelaar4937 Really? I cannot find any proof of this anywhere?
Beautiful reaction ❤
I lost my father a few years back and this just breaks me down every time man.
Gonna have to make today Therapy Thursday going off the title/thumbnail alone 😭 Big hugs to you already before watching you have the emotions hit 🖤
You seem to be such a wonderful person.
We all really need people like you in this world.
Fantastic reaction.
Years ago I bought his first album after hearing "You're Beautiful" by him. Every single male I knew tried to ridicule me. I have always wondered why. Now I know. James Blunt has an unusual talent. He is one of those rare men (Ren is another) who has the capacity to sing directly from the heart. Naturally, women love that. The men, not so much. The inability to express the heart is a male curse that women usually have to pay the price for. I can't imagine listening to a cover of this.
When they finished this recording the whole studio was weeping except for his Dad who said, "Why are you all crying? I'm not dead yet." He is a military man. It seems he survived his immanent death.
He himself was a captain in the British army.
I love the tears and honesty of your reaction, Aileen, I'm a grown man of 64 and this always moves me to tears, as I think that it would anyone with feelings. By the way, that was his Father in the video, he was dying as he couldn't get a kidney transplant, luckily right near the end a distance relative was found and agreed to donate a kidney and James' Father was saved.
Who doesn't love Aileen Senpai?! One of the purest hearts! Keep being you and never stop! Thank you for being so real ✌️❤️
My wife of 40 years died last year and I came across this song right after, it now has a special place in my heart now its hard to listen to but it is a very moving song.
My father in law passed away three years ago, One of the last things he said to me was "Take care of my family for me." That broke me. I promised him I would, and I'm trying my best.
I lost my Dad 19 years ago & this song gets to me every time. Thankfully his Dad got a kidney & survived. I read that at the video shoot everybody was crying except for his dad. His dad is supposed to have asked "Why is everybody crying? I'm still here".
Your reactions are definitely something to behold. The way that u are able to feely display ur vulnerable side to people is worthy of our gratitude. It takes a lot to make me cry but for some reason watching u break down and share ur inner light is a true gift and i wish to thank you for it. I love you and not in a creepy way. In the way that u freely show us ur humanity
I lost my son to suicide, so of course I always cry when I watch this video. I agree with all your comments. Well done young lady. 💕💕💕
Beautiful song, my mum passed last year n the guy that brought me up aww my life isnt my dad but hes my father n i love him for everything but end of the day HE is my dad n i love you more than ever ❤❤
I've never heard this song before but I needed to hear it. My dad passed away a few years ago and this one really hits me in the feels. I stayed home with the kids while my wife and mom were with him at the hospital in the end. He didn't let go until he heard me one last time on the phone, letting him know that it was ok and that I would take care of us all for him.
i lost my grandma back in 2017 and it really spiraled me down for a bit, but over the past year ive become way happier in life but deep down i still miss her and i wish i could here her voice one last time, this song really touched me on this subject and im happy more people are reacting to music with alot of emotions
I lost my mum in 2017 and my dad in 2020 this song when i 1st heard it made me cry my heart out
My dad left us on December 8, just a little short of six months ago, after a long illness. I’ve never heard this song until today. When he got to the line “it’s my turn to chase the monsters away” I was completely overcome. I had to pause the song to allow what I was feeling.
I thought I was the only one with this level of emotions. You got me sobbing. Fantastic reaction
you are not alone.
If this song does not make you cry you are soulless, Honestly this song hits me every time i hear it, its like the first time all over again. I lost my dad when I was younger and some of this hits home.
I couldn’t agree more. It’s got to be the most emotional song ever.
This is a Beautiful song, straight from the hart and soul of a son to a father. Really really formidabel lyrics... Its life its love its beauty its sorrow...
I have avoided listening to this song for almost 2 years now. I lost my father on August 29th, 2022. We lived about 7 hour's drive away from each other, and he suffered a heart attack the night before. He was kept alive on life support until I could get there. But only his body was alive, he never regained consciousness and I was given the task of authorizing his removal from life support. It was devastatingly surreal. I miss him every single day. Rest in peace, I love you Pops.
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you can't not cry at this video, hits hard
If this song doesn't rip out your Soul, then there's not one there to take. 😢
James Blunt also did a video of a song called ‘Carry You Home’ that is beautiful and was inspired by a personal experience of his. It’s a very meaningful and memorable song ❤ (Have tissues handy)😊
This song simply destroys everyone. Countless tears have been shed across the reactor world. Even those that don’t cry have to pause and take it slow because it weighs so heavy on the heart.
James Blunt so talented, as a war hero, funny, a good guy, writer/singer and this song I think many of us can relate to. I lost my dad 15 years ago I held his hand as he passed an even though this song was written many years after and about someone else's dad it still to me feels very personal and will for many others. RIP Dad ❤🩹😥
What a beautiful reaction. You're a sweetheart Aileen, bless your beautiful heart
Hi Aileen, so many reactors do not get this song thinking the father and son do not get on. You were spot on with your comments.
A pleasure to watch you even if you do bubble at the emotional stuff
This one hits me hard as Fck. My Dad walked out on my mom when I was only two. Worked over seas in the military so I never really seen him but maybe once a year. Fast forward. He moved back to our home town later in life. He tried really hard to repair the relationship between us but my anger wouldn’t allow it. Just as we started to talk he was diagnosed with cancer. Me and my brother and sister were right by his side but within months he was gone. There’s not a day that goes by that I WISHED I had forgiven him sooner. It kills me and haunts me everyday of my life. Dad I’m so fcking sorry!!! I love and MISS you EVERYDAY. See you again Dad. 💔💔💔
One of my favorite songs by him is "James Blunt - Wisemen (Official Music Video)." James Blunt's story is pretty amazing. He has sold over 20 million records worldwide. Prior to releasing his first album, he was an officer in the British Army eventually rising to the rank of captain.
I didn't see your text. Sorry, I just texted about his service in Bosnia. But I am a veteran from the U.S.A. and he is a bad ass from Britain. Love the fact that he's a veteran and then went on to all of this success.❤
It’s a powerful song and I think of my dad every time I hear it. For me it’s sad but comforting. One of the best songs ever written imo ❤️🙏🏽 Your reaction is so genuine and thanks for sharing this video
I love your genuine and heartfelt reaction to this song,I bawl my eyes out pretty much every time. Another (rough one) you really should check out is James's song, The girl that never was.
Such a beautiful but heartbreaking song from an amazing artist and person, never be sorry for emotion
My Mom stayed at my place for her last 2 1/2 years. I held her hand as she went to sleep. This song brings back all the feelings.
This song hits so hard....too close to home. When my father was dying and we knew it was time to let him go, one of the last words I told him was "Don't worry dad, you did your job and you did an incredible job, you can rest easy knowing I've got it from here." I had to be strong for him in that moment to put his mind at ease so he could die with some level of peace. Even 8 years later, I'm crying over losing him and this song takes me right back to that moment.
Lost my dad 8 months ago. This song just tears my heart out.
Strength to your heart. It never fades, just gets easier to deal with. Grief is like the waves on the shore, one moment you are dry, next moment you feel out of your depth. Try to remember, he was lucky to have you and you him.
Yes, that pat at the end...😔❤❤😥
One of the most beautiful sad songs I know.
I know no other song that cuts this deep. This is something most of us will need to deal with, the loss of a loved one. It never gets easy.
I lost my father when I was 12 to ALS. He saved my life three times and I couldn't save his. He was my best friend. This song hits too hard.
During the pandemic I was diagnosed with Meningitis & Encephalitis, and was placed into an induced coma. Was not told until a few weeks ago, that every day I was in hospital and not allowed visitors that my autistic son would play this on repeat. This song now and will forever hold a special place in my heart.
I usually use sadness to get the best of me and for the last year I've been all too happy and being lazy and comfortable, but now you got me all pump and wanted to do more with my life. Being busy keeps me distracted from my broken heart.
Beautiful, heartfelt reaction Aileen. This one always gets to me. Another James Blunt that gets to me, for totally different reasons is "No Bravery"
Ditto, no bravery gets me every time
Loved the song and loved the video, and I appreciate you sharing the experiences you have had. We are all in this together and it is so helpful to share our stories.
The song itself gave me vibes of Hallelujah, particularly the Jeff Buckley performance.
James scared away the monsters with this song. Because after hearing this song a distant cousin heard it and donated a kidney transplant that was a match. This song will make the toughest man cry. Don't apologize for crying. It shows you are human and have empathy.
It's so good to see new people finding this song. It resonates with everyone and is such a powerful message. Enjoy every minute you have with your friends and loved ones. You never know when they will be gone. Beautiful reaction ❤
James Blunt is a great talent. He became famous through his song “Your Beautiful”, however I would recommend checking out “Goodbye My Lover”, such a beautiful song.
Also, he’s known for being hilarious on Twitter, exceptionally dry humoured and sarcastic.
Lost my mom in 2017, my Dad in 2022. Played this song at his funeral. People always forget how important small things are until they are gone. Enjoy it while you can, cause before you know it, it all changed.
Lost my mom in February this year. It hits close to home.
The empathy in you is strong. It is written in your face and the subtle ripples that cross your face. Though sadness crosses your face and tears are near.... It makes you even more stunning.
This broke me to my soul. I lost my father to suicide and not a day goes by where I don't miss him. I will carry the guilt that I couldn't save him. Love you Daddy.
This song hits me from a different direction than most. I lost my father years ago but we didn't have a good relationship. This song, for me, speaks to the future and the hopes that I have been a worthy enough father for my son to feel this way when it is my time.
I'm 53 years old, and I'm the father in this video. I'm dying from stage 5 renal failure. This song tears me apart every time I hear it, for it makes me face my own end. How do I tell my wife and children how and what I feel. It hurts more than anything I've ever known. Thank you.
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I dunno what to tell you dude. But have an internet hug from a stranger. I'm also a father, but I can't even imagine, my friend 😞
I’m sending a huge hug from Seattle. This 53 yr old knows you are stronger than you realize. Thank you for sharing and for your vulnerability. Please take care. Love and hugs from Stacy. ❤
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God bless you
You're James Blunt's father? Really?
Since James is 50 years old, you must have fathered him when you were 3. How does that work?
A ridiculously beautiful song. This came out at the time I lost my father. It was an easy dedication to my best friend. I still cry my eyes out every time I hear it. I love you, Pop. Miss you so damn much. ❤❤❤
I FINALLY found a song reactor who is female, intelligent, empathetic, and I LOVE your beauty and personality.
This song hits hard , lost dad in February and although i heard the song before, the words hit me like a hammer, your reaction was like mine but i was driving at the time and pulled over and had a meltdown
Lost my dad 2 years ago....still miss him every day
Thank you for sharing this experience with us. Such a powerful song, the lyrics are heartbreaking. And right from the start, 'The time has gone" is such a simple and devastating line.
Just when you thought you were safe the bridge of the song comes in🥹🥹🥹
Lost my father a year ago.. and this song still make me cry everytime.
This is without a doubt the most emotional and heartfelt song I've ever heard. If you had an awesome dad and mom for the matter, with a deep and meaningful relationship, this will bring you to tears, men and women alike. I was with my dad when he passed at 90 years old and I remember thinking, "I'm taking care of you dad till the end, you have nothing to fear. Him being a devout Christian, I was so happy after he passed that he would be welcomed into God's Kingdom....thanks for playing this.....❤❤❤❤
Is so wonderful when the music can feel your feelings, the words, the sound, everything . It made me so tender to see your reaction Aileen ❤
I lost my dad in 2013 and I'll never get over it.
There’s this Samoan guy that went on American idol I believe and sings this song at his audition. He literally lost it at the end of his audition. His father was his inspiration, sadly his father did die. You should look for him and watch his performances. Every song he sings. He puts it all on the table. You will love the story line behind his singing. I am Tongi is his name. I love that you are real. Showing your emotions just makes you that much more beautiful!! Keep on keeping on! Monster from Texas
This song saved his dad’s life. After James & his sister found out they wasn’t able to donate a kidney to him. They wrote this song & performed it it helped them find a donor.
Goodbye my lover. Is great song.
It was a relative in Australia that saw the song and was a match
It is the story that most of us must have at some point, letting go of our parent(s), so it's a universal truth that we'll all face that sadness. Whether you had a good or bad relationship with your parent, it is still can be sad to see that time waits for no man or woman.
My dad passed 3 months ago, and we didn't have the best relationship, and now it's too late to repair things. This song hits hard.
Sending you hugs Scott, 😢
It's my dad's birthday in two weeks. I was with him when he died in 2016. A long sigh, and silence. I can relate to this song on so many levels.
This song hit home after loosing my best friend and my hero, my father. Thank you for this. Miss you dad
This song really hits home like no other. Possibly my 2nd time hearing it, if anything, and getting home tonight after work I had to play it for the reaction. I lost my dad going on 4 yrs at the end of this month to various health conditions being of Hispanic blood. The detail of this loss gets harder to explain if ever it comes up. Overall thank u for sharing ur tears with us Aileen. U have a wonderful soul ❤❤
I wonder how many of us were crying along with you, specially the ones who have lost him... You're an angel Aileen.... Thousand thanks for this hymn.
Amazing that these guys are serious-badass warriors and still so real and tender. Great reaction btw.
This song hits me every time. Beautiful, endearing and honest reaction. Thank you for sharing.
Your emotions to this made me too remember my dad who i lost not long ago, which was devastating for me so thank you helping to remember my dad 😢😢❤❤❤😢😢😢.
You're really putting yourself out there, Aileen. You showed a great deal of vulnerability in reacting to this song and you didn't hold back. Thank you. I noticed at the end, you seemed to have come to the realization that there was some brightness to the last verse, like a resolution or resolve that makes us smile in the face of such darkness. Bravo, young lady.
Wow, what a song. Very emotional, had me in tears. I'm in my 40's and can relate. I will definitely huging my father extra tight.
Yeah this song breaks me. I lost both my parents and I wish so much that I could speak to the both of them again. It was so tragic how I lost them😢
james blunt are such a good interprete, this song are heartbreaking and so beautifull at the same time, i have lost young my big brother so i imagine if it's was not my dad but him. Aileen thx you to be connect with your emotion your such a beautifull human inside and outside
The pat at the end is literally the best bit of the whole music video and most reaction channels miss it.
When I heard this song for the first time a couple of years back, that night I jumped in my car and drove 300 miles to visit my parents to tell them I love them and that every day I live to make you proud.