44 year old cop here. Same. It's such a heartbreaking song especially when you know this evil exists all over and so many vulnerable children have no one to save them.
when you select this as your first Martina McBride song, you are in for some pain. I can listen to this song 1000 times and i will cry every single time.
I agree Megan also to those neighbors who heard her screams and cries from being beaten to death and just turned out the light I have just one thing to say *BUCK YOU AND I HOPE YOU ROT IN TARTARUS* !!!😡 I cannot *STAND* child abuse and I have nothing but distain for ANYONE whom beat and leave bruises on a child, let alone their own, let alone beat them til they stop breathing!!😡 I'm very protective of children and can't stand those innocent lil Angels suffer abuse and even death although I know that children go to Heaven immediately~!😡
I have a ton of respect for Martina. She uses her platform to make the world a better place in every possible way. At one point she was poised to take over the world of country music, but chose to focus on her family rather than becoming the biggest name in the industry. She chose what was more important to her, and her words were given instant credibility because of her actions. She has been gifted with the greatest voice country music has ever heard, yet realized her biggest role was with her family, not just making some extra money. She is a wonderful example of strength in womanhood. 🤘🏻❤️
The fact that we all listen to this song and react the same, no matter what race, nationality, political beliefs, age, gender, economic situation, shows that we all are way more alike than different. How we react to this story is what is important. The differences we have between us all are completely unimportant if our emotional reactions to this video are the same. Bless you all.
Martina used her platform and music to bring issues into the light that needed to be highlighted. "Broken Wing " shows Martina's full range, and" God's Will" Hug your kids is a great idea. Lovely reaction.
Concrete Angel refers not only to the resolve of the little girl. It also refers to fact that when a child dies, there is sometimes an angel either on the headstone or sometimes an angel monument placed.
One of the things that I have never forgotten about Martina McBride. Is when she donated Christmas presents with Keanu Reeves . To a shelter where foster children go when they are just removed from their parents or they leave a foster home and don't have another one for them. I happen to get back from school when her delivery showed up. The manager allowed me to read the paper while they were still bringing in boxes. The next day while I was helping wrap the younger kids presents. The delivery from Keanu Reeves showed up. They both made so many children happy.
I was a child protective services social worker for 25 years here in USA. Please, if you see something, say something! You could be ONLY one keeping a child from being hurt or killed. Many times you dont have to give your name if that part concerns you. But if you report, give firsthand knowledge. Not hearsay. And give every detail you know, no matter how insignificant it may be. Report to your county child protective agency, or call the hotline and they will refer info to correct agency. Call the police. Dont turn out your lights to wait till the screaming stops which tragically, people do for fear of getting involved remember this, when you meet your maker, do you really want to explain to him why you didnt step up to protect an innocent child or elder? I wouldn't. So please call. Blessings for doing so. Thank you.
Another important thing, just because they were a good parent don't discount what you are seeing. My nextdoor neighbor was a good mom when I moved in. Then she got into heavy duty drugs. She wasn't hitting them but she wasn't feeding them, doing laundry, providing a safe home, allowing them to sleep, having air that was safe to breath. CPS removed them. Fortunately they were removed before mom threatened to blow up the building if anyone else reported her and her new friends to the police, one of mom's guests start a fire in our building to punish those who made her mad, a week later one of her guest died of an overdose in her apartment and later that same day two men visiting had a knife fight. Had I not believed it was possible for a good mom to do a 180 those 2 little boys would have been there for all that. Instead they are living with their grandparents, have clean clothes, plenty to eat and are doing well in school again.
My one issue with this song is the line "She wonders but doesn't ask", as a teacher you are a mandated reporter. Which means that you are supposed to report suspected abuse and the bruises clearly looked like fingers.
As a retired educator I was a mandated reporter. I have made many reports over the years. Sadly in my experience nothing ever was done to protect these kids. The majority of these children continued to be abused by their parents. We sadly had a child who thru their school years every teacher that child had reported the abuse to child protective services time and time again. The school nurse reported the abuse. The school counselors reported the abuse. The principal reported the abuse. We also found out thru the courts that the child's doctor, 2 neighbors and a family member of the child also reported the abuse. Sadly this child was beaten so badly that he suffered major brain damage and a fracture neck. He now is in a wheelchair and severely disabled. He can no longer speak. He is severely developmentally disabled now from the brain injury he suffered and can no longer walk and did for himself. Her was a very bright boy before that tragic day even with all the abuse he was suffering under the hands of his mother for years. It was so frustrating to see the handprint bruises on this child's body and face. He would tell you he got a whooping because he was late coming home. Or that he did not get 100% on a test. Or whatever other excuse the mother used to unleash her anger on him. He is now sadly being taken care of in a state home. He will never have an independent future and live out his dreams because that was taken from him. His mom received only 20 yrs in prison. He received a life sentence. There was really no justice for him in the long run. I just don't understand why something was not done before this happened. I don't understand why she did not get life in prison as she robbed him of living a fulfilled life and handed him a life sentence of being disabled.
@@debbie1016 OH your story just broke my heart! That mom should have been put UNDER THE JAIL FOR LIFE in my opinion. I can't understand why your county workers didn't protect him. That's just AWFUL! I'm so sorry! Wouldn't have happened in MY county! I promise you that! I've heard so many horror stories about other CPS workers doing nothing. They should all be fired and bring in workers who care and WILL enforce the law. I'm so sorry about the child you told me about. I wish he had been my case. I would have protected him every way I could have. Heck I STAYED in court with my cases to protect them and I loved every minute of knowing that with our proof, our lawyers and judges, we weren't allowing cases to be ignored or swept under the rug. Again, I am so sorry 🙏 for that poor child and for all children and elders who are being hurt.
@@debbie1016 this is a horrific story and I agree that we live with broken child protection services systems. But I would caution you against only sharing the horrific outcomes because the system does protect some children and an adult who is considering reporting suspected abuse might decide not to if the only stories they have heard had negative outcomes.
Martina McBride's start in her music career is an amazing story. He husband, John McBride, was working on Garth Brooks sound crew back in 1989. Martina joined him, selling merchandise at Garth's concerts. Garth heard Martina sing acapella and offered her the opportunity to be his opening act of she got signed to a record company. She got signed and in 1990 she went on tour as his opening act. According to Martina, even after all these years, she still looks at Garth as her mentor. His taking her on tour have her career a major jumpstart. Her talent is undeniable. He may have helped her get started, but her vocal talent is what makes her career so successful.
This was a hard one. Love your reaction. You’re a very special guy & your reaction shows a lot about who you are. I’m glad I subscribed to your channel. I like someone with a great heart. God bless. ❤🙏🏻✝
It's a beautiful, heart wrenching song about a sad truth that goes on in a world that doesn't get recognized enough. So many turn a blind eye to things that make them uncomfortable and Martina used her songs to shine a light on it and make people take notice
Great honest reaction, I think songs like this is important and country music sings about life, the good and the bad. This song gets me every time! We all need to be more aware of the children around us , and speak up if you see something that just ain’t right.
Martina always delivers the goods. And the bads. That went darker than I thought it would go, but I applaud them for going there. Too many kids get lost to abuse and their loss is obscured by our unwillingness to get past being uncomfortable and actually get mad as hell at society that enables this. On a musical note, check out Independence Day. On a personal note, you broke me with "go and hold my kids". Please do and never stop.
Thank you sir, for showing the respect you showed for this song, video and Martina...She is known for tackling subjects no one wants to talk about,and bringing them to life in her music. She has gotten flack in the past about the subject matter and the video choices she makes, Especially for Independence Day which is about Domestic Violence, and she never caves....she does them anyway. She has one of the best voices not only in Country but i would match her range and ability to hold a flawless note against anyone in the business. I am a new subscriber now...thank you very much xo
Hi Robin, Thank you so much for joining me on this journey! It means a lot every time somebody subs to the channel as I’m still surprised that anybody wants to watch me at all! It was a very impactful song, I still get goosebumps thinking about it now so I’m looking forward to checking out more from Martina very soon! 👍🏻
This song carries such a mixture of feelings. It's beautiful, horrific, maddening,... I could add more, but I'm sure you felt them all. God save the children.
Martina is amazing. She brings to light what's silenced in the world. Independence Day is another great song. I love and respect this woman. Her voice is amazing. More importantly she's a true down to earth person. I've seen her twice. Hauntingly beautiful voice.
in the U.S. an average of 7 children die everyday from abuse. Martina has always used her amazing voice and her Platform once she became famous for serious issues such as child abuse, domestic violence, etc. Many Country artists do this as Country Music tells a story and these are stories that need to be told. Because people who are all snug in their homes with their kiddo's loved and tucked in tight each night tend to forget that their are so many children out there who never asked to be brought into this world and are beaten and neglected and treated worse than some treat stray animals. Martina has a special way of making you think about these things.
I just came upon your channel tonight. From the look in your eyes the first time you paused it I knew you were a dad too because this song cuts deep. Bless you.
I don't have kids, I never wanted to have kids - mainly because I was so afraid of being like my mother. I didn't want to ruin a child's life. Still, this song and video gets to me every time. If you have a child, unconditional love and support is what you give. Yes, kids can be a pain, just like us adults, but they are also the biggest treasure. Treat them right and the world will be a better place. ❤ Thanks for your reactions, they're really great. Trace Adkins - You're gonna miss this would be an awesome song for you to react. It's not sad, it's beautiful and just a tad bittersweet. 😊 Greetings from Finland! 🇫🇮
I'm watching this reaction 3 years later and I see you had 52K views. You just spread the information to so many people that may have need of it or know someone who does. Thank you.
You have shown genuine feelings and respect for this beautiful, heartfelt song. Most country music tells a story and Martina tells her story beautifully.💧💧👼😇🎶🎵
Country music has a way of makeing you cry sometimes. I don't care for most of it but then songs like this just hit me hard. I am always a lover of music that makes me feel. I understand what you ment about a mix of sadness and anger.
Country music artists do just go there. There are some who will say this is a true story about Martina McBride's niece, but I have never found a credible source with which to verify that information. What she does say about her music that highlights awareness of abusive relationships is this, "One way we can try to stop domestic violence is by breaking the cycle," McBride told CNN, "and the most important way we can do that is by getting the word out." She uses her platform and speaks out. Thank you for being such a kind soul ... I cry every time I see this.
Stephanie Bentley wrote the lyrics to the song in 1997. Martina’s niece would have been 2 years old when she finished but since Bentley has said it took her 2 years to write she may not even have been born when she started writing it. Bentley has also said she became inspired to write it after reading a newspaper article about a woman who had killed her daughter. It’s not autobiographical or biographical. Genealogy sites list her birth date but not a date of death as well. So no death certificates there. ( or elsewhere) I hope this helps. 😊
I remember one of the country award shows. She was performing at 9 months pregnant. So many of her songs are very emotional. This is a rough one. For something lighter.. try This One's For The Girls.
This is one of my favourite songs but I hadn't heard it in a long time. I never realized that the little boy in the video is her guardian angel. Too sweet.
Thank you for doing this reaction 💞. Far too many children suffer.... alone 😢 So wrong that this happens!:( This story shows how this little one, had an angel... by her side. No one else was protecting her. :( This angel had to take her to heaven, 😢😢😢 which I am thankful for.🙏🏻 while she’s at peace now..... she should have been at peace here! We let her down! 😩 Tough song. 😭
Me and my brothers were abused growing up. I had to see a psychiatrist when I was only 8. Me and my oldest brother watched our dad almost kill our middle brother when he was just 12. That was in 1976 and I still remember him being bloody from head to toe and crying out...."please daddy don't kill me !". I still have mental and emotional scars to today. Children are little angels on earth, please appreciate and love them. For one about spousal abuse watch her video independence day.
I’ve watched many many reactions, to this song and many others. You have the most believable reaction I’ve ever seen. Your eyes tell your feelings. Thank you for your obvious compassion
Martina’s niece isn’t dead! Oops P.S. Martina didn’t write this song, it isn’t autobiographical or biographical either. The writer, Stephanie Bentley, wrote it based on an article of a true story she read in the newspaper. Not about Martina’s family. Oops again. 😊
@@catherinetodd5163 yea you are correct... I was going off of articles I had seen that were 100% false come to find out! There are actually still hundreds of articles out there that say this song is autobiographical!
@@crystalsmith4919 Yeah it maddens me. The shear volume of false claims is staggering. Glad you were able to figure it out. It’s hard to navigate sometimes I know. I’ve had to backtrack a time or two myself. I feel sorry for her family. Though they could make a tonne if they sued everyone for slander, though it might be under libel laws when it’s in writing on UA-cam comments. Heh 😉
Thank you for the reaction to one of my all time favorite artists. Another great female country artist is Miranda Lambert. Her live 2017 ACM Awards performance of "Tin Man" is a MUST see.
I have requested "Tin Man" a number of times. Hopefully, he will get to it someday soon. Personally I think it's the best female country song released in years.
You’re request to share helplines and that type of thing to me is perfect because ya we could like the video but passing on helpful information that could help save a life is so much more important. You are a wonderful human being and thank you for being just simply you.
BTW, the little boy was an angel , she went with him in the end and her suffering was over, she was in a place she was loved with him and the rest of the child angels
Perfect reaction. Kind of like it but dont like it is exactly right. Sung by such a gorgeous voice but such a heartbreaking subject it's a hard one for sure. But I show it to my daughters as a way to start a conversation that's hard but important to help them see the importance of see something say something. Keep your reactions coming!!
Your response was true and honest that's great. It comes down to more people just being good people. Love all or at least respect all especially the little ones you can't stand up for themselves.
Perfect reaction, My Friend. Horror at the bruises, “Oh no” in your eyes at the line “sometimes she wishes she was never born”, sadness that she must DREAM of a place where she’s loved, cautious smile when she meets the boy and when they talk at their windows, then shock to ANGER when that mother (in name only) enters the room and grabs her to FIERCE ANGER when the beating is shown in the shadows. And the rest is too awful to discuss. The Boy was her Angel of friendship sent to offer her some comfort as she approached the end of her torment, and then to usher her forever into that place where she will be FOREVER loved and cherished as she deserved to be, and joined by all the other Angels who shared her fate and became loving friends in Heaven. God Bless You, Sir!
This song is very dear to Martina. That headstone is actually her nieces headstone so it has a very personal meaning. She wrote this to bring child abuse to the forefront. Once again a beautiful reaction ❤️
@@dobazajrExactly! The writer, Stephanie Bentley, saw an article in the newspaper about a woman who killed her daughter and was inspired to write the lyrics. I wish people wouldn’t keep spreading this rumour. OP, the headstone can’t be her niece’s because she’s still alive as is her nephew and their mother is a successful businesswoman.
OP The date on the headstone is 1995-2002 making her 7 years old. Stephanie Bentley, not Martina, wrote the lyrics for this song in 1997. That would have made Martina’s niece 2 years old by the time she finished writing Concrete Angel. It took her two years to write it so her niece probably wasn’t even born (or just ) in 1995 when she started writing it.
I'm right there with you feeling the anger and sadness. That baby girl deserved so much better. When this song came out it was during a push to prevent child abuse this song and Alyssa lies were very popular during that time. I'm a mandatory reporter here in the US so every time I go out I'm watching lil ones.
Your reaction is right on point and Martina McBride would agree with you 100%. Her most powerful songs have dealt with the with domestic and child abuse if you want to hear the most powerful full range listen to Independence Day. Country music singers are not afraid to go there a couple of well three of them really have taken on domestic abuse quite locally Miranda Lambert gunpowder and lead kerosene Carrie lam Carrie Underwood two Black Cadillacs church bells blown away and just for the fun of it we can never forget Miranda and Carrie something bad but yeah country music singers because of the stories they tell because of the emotions that they mine they're not afraid to go there they're willing to take on difficult subject matter and bring awareness to it.
I have just recently found your channel. You wear your heart on your sleeve and some of us really appreciate it. You have to do that to get the message of country music. I've said it a few times before, if you ever get to the states pay Tennessee a visit....
I think this is about the 4th video I have watched of your reactions. I could tell the second that you felt your heart stop. I always watch reactions to this and Independence Day. Most don't really pay attention to them but you do. I'm your newest subscriber because you do pay attention and your emotional responses. Sending warm regards from Kentucky, sir.
Thank you Laryn! Your comment means a great deal and thank you so much for subscribing! I still get goosebumps just thinking about this song! I hope you and the good folk in Kentucky are doing well?
Martina is a great singer...loved your reaction again... you should check out Martina Mcbride's duet with Pat Benatar....singing Independence Day or Hit Me With Your Best Shot...
Being a survivor of child and spousal abuse I find it very difficult to sit through songs like this, some days even impossible.
I’m a 56 year old military veteran and this song brings me to sobbing every time.
44 year old cop here. Same. It's such a heartbreaking song especially when you know this evil exists all over and so many vulnerable children have no one to save them.
Same here bother and this one isn't even a case of onion cutting ninjas this one truly pulls the tears out.
U should listen to Alyssa lies
thank you for your service
Same here it's horrible love martina ❤❤
when you select this as your first Martina McBride song, you are in for some pain. I can listen to this song 1000 times and i will cry every single time.
After this there is a part of me that is a bit apprehensive about checking out another Martina song!! But I will!! 👍
When I’m feeling down or need uplifting, I go to her song ‘Anyway’. Always brings me up, in a good way. Poignant, inspiring but not leaving me sad.
No matter how many times I hear this song...there is one line that has me in tears every time. "When morning comes it will be too late."
the line that used to always get to me was *sometimes she wishes she was never born*
I agree Megan also to those neighbors who heard her screams and cries from being beaten to death and just turned out the light I have just one thing to say *BUCK YOU AND I HOPE YOU ROT IN TARTARUS* !!!😡
I cannot *STAND* child abuse and I have nothing but distain for ANYONE whom beat and leave bruises on a child, let alone their own, let alone beat them til they stop breathing!!😡
I'm very protective of children and can't stand those innocent lil Angels suffer abuse and even death although I know that children go to Heaven immediately~!😡
I have a ton of respect for Martina. She uses her platform to make the world a better place in every possible way. At one point she was poised to take over the world of country music, but chose to focus on her family rather than becoming the biggest name in the industry. She chose what was more important to her, and her words were given instant credibility because of her actions. She has been gifted with the greatest voice country music has ever heard, yet realized her biggest role was with her family, not just making some extra money. She is a wonderful example of strength in womanhood. 🤘🏻❤️
I wish I could give a heart to this response!!! I agree 100% with your comment.
You got it. She helped change a generation.
I think she has one of the greatest voices ever, but just country. Her song is literally what I think of when I think of angel
The fact that we all listen to this song and react the same, no matter what race, nationality, political beliefs, age, gender, economic situation, shows that we all are way more alike than different. How we react to this story is what is important. The differences we have between us all are completely unimportant if our emotional reactions to this video are the same. Bless you all.
One of the most sensible comments I've seen concerning to this...
The little boy was her own personal angel.
He always knew that was the day she would die 🥺
"I like this, but I don't like this at the same time."
That's the point.
Martina used her platform and music to bring issues into the light that needed to be highlighted. "Broken Wing " shows Martina's full range, and" God's Will" Hug your kids is a great idea. Lovely reaction.
I appreciate how you are not afraid to show emotions when you do the videos.
I am a 60 yr old man I cry every time I watch this.
Concrete Angel refers not only to the resolve of the little girl. It also refers to fact that when a child dies, there is sometimes an angel either on the headstone or sometimes an angel monument placed.
Your reaction was truly heartfelt. It's beautiful to see other empathetic human beings that are genuinely moved to the power of story and song ❤
One of the things that I have never forgotten about Martina McBride. Is when she donated Christmas presents with Keanu Reeves . To a shelter where foster children go when they are just removed from their parents or they leave a foster home and don't have another one for them. I happen to get back from school when her delivery showed up. The manager allowed me to read the paper while they were still bringing in boxes. The next day while I was helping wrap the younger kids presents. The delivery from Keanu Reeves showed up. They both made so many children happy.
I was a child protective services social worker for 25 years here in USA. Please, if you see something, say something! You could be ONLY one keeping a child from being hurt or killed. Many times you dont have to give your name if that part concerns you. But if you report, give firsthand knowledge. Not hearsay. And give every detail you know, no matter how insignificant it may be. Report to your county child protective agency, or call the hotline and they will refer info to correct agency. Call the police. Dont turn out your lights to wait till the screaming stops which tragically, people do for fear of getting involved remember this, when you meet your maker, do you really want to explain to him why you didnt step up to protect an innocent child or elder? I wouldn't. So please call. Blessings for doing so. Thank you.
Another important thing, just because they were a good parent don't discount what you are seeing. My nextdoor neighbor was a good mom when I moved in. Then she got into heavy duty drugs. She wasn't hitting them but she wasn't feeding them, doing laundry, providing a safe home, allowing them to sleep, having air that was safe to breath. CPS removed them. Fortunately they were removed before mom threatened to blow up the building if anyone else reported her and her new friends to the police, one of mom's guests start a fire in our building to punish those who made her mad, a week later one of her guest died of an overdose in her apartment and later that same day two men visiting had a knife fight. Had I not believed it was possible for a good mom to do a 180 those 2 little boys would have been there for all that. Instead they are living with their grandparents, have clean clothes, plenty to eat and are doing well in school again.
My one issue with this song is the line "She wonders but doesn't ask", as a teacher you are a mandated reporter. Which means that you are supposed to report suspected abuse and the bruises clearly looked like fingers.
As a retired educator I was a mandated reporter. I have made many reports over the years. Sadly in my experience nothing ever was done to protect these kids. The majority of these children continued to be abused by their parents.
We sadly had a child who thru their school years every teacher that child had reported the abuse to child protective services time and time again. The school nurse reported the abuse. The school counselors reported the abuse. The principal reported the abuse. We also found out thru the courts that the child's doctor, 2 neighbors and a family member of the child also reported the abuse.
Sadly this child was beaten so badly that he suffered major brain damage and a fracture neck. He now is in a wheelchair and severely disabled. He can no longer speak. He is severely developmentally disabled now from the brain injury he suffered and can no longer walk and did for himself.
Her was a very bright boy before that tragic day even with all the abuse he was suffering under the hands of his mother for years.
It was so frustrating to see the handprint bruises on this child's body and face. He would tell you he got a whooping because he was late coming home. Or that he did not get 100% on a test. Or whatever other excuse the mother used to unleash her anger on him. He is now sadly being taken care of in a state home. He will never have an independent future and live out his dreams because that was taken from him. His mom received only 20 yrs in prison. He received a life sentence. There was really no justice for him in the long run. I just don't understand why something was not done before this happened. I don't understand why she did not get life in prison as she robbed him of living a fulfilled life and handed him a life sentence of being disabled.
@@debbie1016 OH your story just broke my heart! That mom should have been put UNDER THE JAIL FOR LIFE in my opinion. I can't understand why your county workers didn't protect him. That's just AWFUL! I'm so sorry! Wouldn't have happened in MY county! I promise you that! I've heard so many horror stories about other CPS workers doing nothing. They should all be fired and bring in workers who care and WILL enforce the law. I'm so sorry about the child you told me about. I wish he had been my case. I would have protected him every way I could have. Heck I STAYED in court with my cases to protect them and I loved every minute of knowing that with our proof, our lawyers and judges, we weren't allowing cases to be ignored or swept under the rug. Again, I am so sorry 🙏 for that poor child and for all children and elders who are being hurt.
@@debbie1016 this is a horrific story and I agree that we live with broken child protection services systems. But I would caution you against only sharing the horrific outcomes because the system does protect some children and an adult who is considering reporting suspected abuse might decide not to if the only stories they have heard had negative outcomes.
Martina McBride's start in her music career is an amazing story. He husband, John McBride, was working on Garth Brooks sound crew back in 1989. Martina joined him, selling merchandise at Garth's concerts. Garth heard Martina sing acapella and offered her the opportunity to be his opening act of she got signed to a record company. She got signed and in 1990 she went on tour as his opening act. According to Martina, even after all these years, she still looks at Garth as her mentor. His taking her on tour have her career a major jumpstart. Her talent is undeniable. He may have helped her get started, but her vocal talent is what makes her career so successful.
I have heard this song many many times, and its always sad, but watching your reaction made me emotional. Thank you for doing this reaction.
Country music is unlike any other genre.. its story songs. Happy, sad, inspirational, heartbreaking - it's all about the stories in country music.
The 70s 80s 90s country mostly. It's mostly sellout pop crap with no originality anymore
It’s nothing like what I expected and I’m enjoying every minute of it so far!
This was a hard one. Love your reaction. You’re a very special guy & your reaction shows a lot about who you are. I’m glad I subscribed to your channel. I like someone with a great heart. God bless. ❤🙏🏻✝
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Another great song by Martina McBride Gods Will and I always see the little boy as Will from that song
It's a beautiful, heart wrenching song about a sad truth that goes on in a world that doesn't get recognized enough. So many turn a blind eye to things that make them uncomfortable and Martina used her songs to shine a light on it and make people take notice
Martina is an amazing artists and lady. Her vocals are Just extraordinary. Her beautiful soul, that she uses to raise awareness is a true gift
Doesn't matter how many times I listen to this song, I cry everytime.
I cry like a baby every time I hear it too. You feel like crying because you have a Heart. Don't apologize. Child Abuse is REAL.
Great honest reaction, I think songs like this is important and country music sings about life, the good and the bad. This song gets me every time! We all need to be more aware of the children around us , and speak up if you see something that just ain’t right.
Martina always delivers the goods. And the bads. That went darker than I thought it would go, but I applaud them for going there. Too many kids get lost to abuse and their loss is obscured by our unwillingness to get past being uncomfortable and actually get mad as hell at society that enables this.
On a musical note, check out Independence Day.
On a personal note, you broke me with "go and hold my kids". Please do and never stop.
Martina's music is like this, she brings up subjects that people ignore and makes us face them.
You'd have to have a heart of stone not to be moved by this song. It brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it.
Thank you sir, for showing the respect you showed for this song, video and Martina...She is known for tackling subjects no one wants to talk about,and bringing them to life in her music. She has gotten flack in the past about the subject matter and the video choices she makes, Especially for Independence Day which is about Domestic Violence, and she never caves....she does them anyway. She has one of the best voices not only in Country but i would match her range and ability to hold a flawless note against anyone in the business. I am a new subscriber now...thank you very much xo
Hi Robin, Thank you so much for joining me on this journey! It means a lot every time somebody subs to the channel as I’m still surprised that anybody wants to watch me at all!
It was a very impactful song, I still get goosebumps thinking about it now so I’m looking forward to checking out more from Martina very soon! 👍🏻
I have seen that a few times before. Apparently it still makes me cry.
This song carries such a mixture of feelings. It's beautiful, horrific, maddening,... I could add more, but I'm sure you felt them all.
God save the children.
You really need to react to alyssa lies by Jason Michael Carroll. And The Little Girl by John Michael Montgomery
This 100%
2 of my favorites
Martina is amazing. She brings to light what's silenced in the world. Independence Day is another great song. I love and respect this woman. Her voice is amazing. More importantly she's a true down to earth person. I've seen her twice. Hauntingly beautiful voice.
in the U.S. an average of 7 children die everyday from abuse. Martina has always used her amazing voice and her Platform once she became famous for serious issues such as child abuse, domestic violence, etc. Many Country artists do this as Country Music tells a story and these are stories that need to be told. Because people who are all snug in their homes with their kiddo's loved and tucked in tight each night tend to forget that their are so many children out there who never asked to be brought into this world and are beaten and neglected and treated worse than some treat stray animals. Martina has a special way of making you think about these things.
I just came upon your channel tonight. From the look in your eyes the first time you paused it I knew you were a dad too because this song cuts deep. Bless you.
I don't have kids, I never wanted to have kids - mainly because I was so afraid of being like my mother. I didn't want to ruin a child's life. Still, this song and video gets to me every time. If you have a child, unconditional love and support is what you give. Yes, kids can be a pain, just like us adults, but they are also the biggest treasure. Treat them right and the world will be a better place. ❤
Thanks for your reactions, they're really great. Trace Adkins - You're gonna miss this would be an awesome song for you to react. It's not sad, it's beautiful and just a tad bittersweet. 😊
Greetings from Finland! 🇫🇮
Such a powerful song and message so Thank You Martina 🙏🏻❤️🩹
I'm watching this reaction 3 years later and I see you had 52K views. You just spread the information to so many people that may have need of it or know someone who does. Thank you.
Ive noticed martina doesnt shy away from hard subjects. Great vid
Martina always tries to bring attention to those who are suffering and to make the word aware and maybe help.
This song is old and no matter how many times I hear it I cry every time.
You have shown genuine feelings and respect for this beautiful, heartfelt song. Most country music tells a story and Martina tells her story beautifully.💧💧👼😇🎶🎵
Thank you Bessie! Never realised how much of an emotional rollercoaster country music was going to be!
Thank you for the honest reaction, I am glad to see the genuine emotion instead of acting.
I have always liked Martina McBride, but this has me in tears every time.
Country music has a way of makeing you cry sometimes. I don't care for most of it but then songs like this just hit me hard. I am always a lover of music that makes me feel. I understand what you ment about a mix of sadness and anger.
The name on stone is her niece. I cry every yi hear this song happens to much so heartbreaking. God bless everyone 🙏🙏
ALL MARTINA MCBRIDE SONG ARE VERY EMOTIONAL AND FOCUSES ON SUBJECTS THAT NO ONE SEEMS TO TALK ABOUT.
CAPS,BAD EYESIGHT 👵🇺🇸🙏💞
Thank you for your comment Brenda and don’t worry about the caps! 😂 Hope your well?
The song is heartbreaking, but you have just heard o e of the most amazzing voices in music.
One of my all time favorite songs Don't Take the Girl give it a listen
Bless you! Telling ppl to share the abuse hotlines because it's more important u r a good man * huggs *
Thank you for reacting to this song. Always, ALWAYS brings the waterworks on. 💚
I will share. Thank you for your recommendation to do so. You used your platform to help so many. Thank you
Country music artists do just go there. There are some who will say this is a true story about Martina McBride's niece, but I have never found a credible source with which to verify that information. What she does say about her music that highlights awareness of abusive relationships is this, "One way we can try to stop domestic violence is by breaking the cycle," McBride told CNN, "and the most important way we can do that is by getting the word out." She uses her platform and speaks out. Thank you for being such a kind soul ... I cry every time I see this.
It is not about her niece. Fallacy. But, it is a beautiful and heartbreaking song.
Stephanie Bentley wrote the lyrics to the song in 1997. Martina’s niece would have been 2 years old when she finished but since Bentley has said it took her 2 years to write she may not even have been born when she started writing it.
Bentley has also said she became inspired to write it after reading a newspaper article about a woman who had killed her daughter. It’s not autobiographical or biographical.
Genealogy sites list her birth date but not a date of death as well. So no death certificates there. ( or elsewhere)
I hope this helps. 😊
This video makes me cry everytime I see it. Thank you for your reaction. Lots of love from London
I remember one of the country award shows. She was performing at 9 months pregnant. So many of her songs are very emotional. This is a rough one. For something lighter.. try This One's For The Girls.
Thank you Andrea! I think I definitely might need a lighter song from Martina! Still get goosebumps just thinking about this song!
U r one of my favorites too watch!❤❤
This is one of my favourite songs but I hadn't heard it in a long time. I never realized that the little boy in the video is her guardian angel. Too sweet.
Thank you for doing this reaction 💞. Far too many children suffer.... alone 😢
So wrong that this happens!:(
This story shows how this little one, had an angel... by her side. No one else was protecting her. :(
This angel had to take her to heaven, 😢😢😢
which I am thankful for.🙏🏻 while she’s at peace now.....
she should have been at peace here! We let her down! 😩
Tough song. 😭
Me and my brothers were abused growing up. I had to see a psychiatrist when I was only 8. Me and my oldest brother watched our dad almost kill our middle brother when he was just 12. That was in 1976 and I still remember him being bloody from head to toe and crying out...."please daddy don't kill me !". I still have mental and emotional scars to today. Children are little angels on earth, please appreciate and love them. For one about spousal abuse watch her video independence day.
This can really rip your heart out!! I cry every time!
I have seen this video many times and I cry every time...
I can't imagine a heart which isn't wrenched wide open by this song.
You seem like a really really good dude. God bless ya from the South... US
Thank you so much! I try my best! ☺️
Having been an abused child this song tears me up
Love her i Got to she her perform when she opened for Garth Brooks in Dallas when i was still in high school such a perfect voice
Beautiful and sad song, love it.
I love how sincere you are with these kind of songs.
I’ve watched many many reactions, to this song and many others. You have the most believable reaction I’ve ever seen. Your eyes tell your feelings. Thank you for your obvious compassion
Try “ Whiskey Lullaby “ by Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss, the official video
Beautiful song, I promise you will not be disappointed !
Thank you for the recommendation Steve! I will check it out 👍🏻
This is a true story about Martina's neice!!! The name and dates on the headstone are real!!! 😭😭😭
Martina’s niece isn’t dead! Oops
P.S. Martina didn’t write this song, it isn’t autobiographical or biographical either.
The writer, Stephanie Bentley, wrote it based on an article of a true story she read in the newspaper. Not about Martina’s family.
Oops again. 😊
@@catherinetodd5163 yea you are correct... I was going off of articles I had seen that were 100% false come to find out! There are actually still hundreds of articles out there that say this song is autobiographical!
@@crystalsmith4919 Yeah it maddens me. The shear volume of false claims is staggering. Glad you were able to figure it out. It’s hard to navigate sometimes I know. I’ve had to backtrack a time or two myself.
I feel sorry for her family. Though they could make a tonne if they sued everyone for slander, though it might be under libel laws when it’s in writing on UA-cam comments. Heh 😉
Hello from Arkansas USA 🇺🇸
Thank you for the reaction to one of my all time favorite artists. Another great female country artist is Miranda Lambert. Her live 2017 ACM Awards performance of "Tin Man" is a MUST see.
Thank you Wanda for your comment, please consider Miranda added to the list and I look for to checking her out very soon! 👍🏻
I have requested "Tin Man" a number of times. Hopefully, he will get to it someday soon. Personally I think it's the best female country song released in years.
The real sad part is its a true story. It really happened that way.
You’re request to share helplines and that type of thing to me is perfect because ya we could like the video but passing on helpful information that could help save a life is so much more important. You are a wonderful human being and thank you for being just simply you.
BTW, the little boy was an angel , she went with him in the end and her suffering was over, she was in a place she was loved with him and the rest of the child angels
Independence day by Martina is another awareness song. She always gave a voice to the voiceless.
Music is a powerful thing. It's designed to touch your inner being. Injustices can be said in song.. you did well thru it. Much love brother.
Perfect reaction. Kind of like it but dont like it is exactly right. Sung by such a gorgeous voice but such a heartbreaking subject it's a hard one for sure. But I show it to my daughters as a way to start a conversation that's hard but important to help them see the importance of see something say something. Keep your reactions coming!!
Another wonderful reaction! Independence Day is a great song, too! Thanks!!
She's my favorite country singer
Your response was true and honest that's great. It comes down to more people just being good people. Love all or at least respect all especially the little ones you can't stand up for themselves.
Perfect reaction, My Friend. Horror at the bruises, “Oh no” in your eyes at the line “sometimes she wishes she was never born”, sadness that she must DREAM of a place where she’s loved, cautious smile when she meets the boy and when they talk at their windows, then shock to ANGER when that mother (in name only) enters the room and grabs her to FIERCE ANGER when the beating is shown in the shadows. And the rest is too awful to discuss.
The Boy was her Angel of friendship sent to offer her some comfort as she approached the end of her torment, and then to usher her forever into that place where she will be FOREVER loved and cherished as she deserved to be, and joined by all the other Angels who shared her fate and became loving friends in Heaven.
God Bless You, Sir!
This song is very dear to Martina. That headstone is actually her nieces headstone so it has a very personal meaning. She wrote this to bring child abuse to the forefront. Once again a beautiful reaction ❤️
Martina didn't write this song. However the song was based on a true event
@@dobazajrExactly! The writer, Stephanie Bentley, saw an article in the newspaper about a woman who killed her daughter and was inspired to write the lyrics.
I wish people wouldn’t keep spreading this rumour.
OP, the headstone can’t be her niece’s because she’s still alive as is her nephew and their mother is a successful businesswoman.
OP The date on the headstone is 1995-2002 making her 7 years old.
Stephanie Bentley, not Martina, wrote the lyrics for this song in 1997.
That would have made Martina’s niece 2 years old by the time she finished writing Concrete Angel. It took her two years to write it so her niece probably wasn’t even born (or just ) in 1995 when she started writing it.
Taylor you have a beautiful heart, Thank You!
God's Will is a great song by Martina, it is a great song to hear.
LOVED your reaction!! So real and I appreciate you not constantly stopping!!!!
Coming from someone who was abused by her father physically, verbally, and sexually; I relate with this song.
Martina mcbride signed with RMA records in 1991 she's amazing and a great story teller. Please check out her other music
Songs like this make you think of all those times when you wonder, "should I have said something?"
One of my favorites
Your reaction is one of the most genuinely emotional ones I've seen..
Just know me too ❤
Country music tells you a story about life, good or bad. And the good singers get you right in the feels.
I'm right there with you feeling the anger and sadness. That baby girl deserved so much better. When this song came out it was during a push to prevent child abuse this song and Alyssa lies were very popular during that time. I'm a mandatory reporter here in the US so every time I go out I'm watching lil ones.
Your reaction is right on point and Martina McBride would agree with you 100%. Her most powerful songs have dealt with the with domestic and child abuse if you want to hear the most powerful full range listen to Independence Day. Country music singers are not afraid to go there a couple of well three of them really have taken on domestic abuse quite locally Miranda Lambert gunpowder and lead kerosene Carrie lam Carrie Underwood two Black Cadillacs church bells blown away and just for the fun of it we can never forget Miranda and Carrie something bad but yeah country music singers because of the stories they tell because of the emotions that they mine they're not afraid to go there they're willing to take on difficult subject matter and bring awareness to it.
Thank you Jerri for your comment and recommendations! I will make sure they are all added to the list! Hope your well?
@@taylorfamilyreactions I've been better I've been worse what I am is content and happy please stay blessed and have a wonderful week.
Making a difference in this world 🌎 to live your life and to understand
I love this song. She also sings when God fearing women get the blues
I have just recently found your channel. You wear your heart on your sleeve and some of us really appreciate it. You have to do that to get the message of country music. I've said it a few times before, if you ever get to the states pay Tennessee a visit....
I think this is about the 4th video I have watched of your reactions. I could tell the second that you felt your heart stop. I always watch reactions to this and Independence Day. Most don't really pay attention to them but you do. I'm your newest subscriber because you do pay attention and your emotional responses. Sending warm regards from Kentucky, sir.
Thank you Laryn! Your comment means a great deal and thank you so much for subscribing! I still get goosebumps just thinking about this song! I hope you and the good folk in Kentucky are doing well?
The boy was her guardian angel :)
Martina is a great singer...loved your reaction again... you should check out Martina Mcbride's duet with Pat Benatar....singing Independence Day or Hit Me With Your Best Shot...