I know its late here, but I've been reflecting on this song a bit. And I still love it, but is it just me or does the song itself sound a whole lot like Default's Wasting My Time? I remember thinking that it sounded familiar, and thought maybe I had heard this when I was younger and shrugged it off. But I heard Default on the radio today, and now I can't shake it.
This video absolutely, just broke me. You might have noticed through watching this and other videos, I have a tattoo running down my arm, that reads Choose Life. I got it because at the time, I felt like I needed a reminder. Something I see when I look at myself, that no matter what other choices I make, to continue to choose life, and living. And this video, just brought back all of that, all at once. I wasn't even sure if I wanted to post the reaction, but here it is.
Dan, thank you for your being so open. Tough subject matter but important to us to realize that many people have been there. I am using this as an opening for discussion with my granddaughter
I could see you were beginning to struggle holding back and then I saw the whole tattoo on your arm. I am glad you reacted to the video. I wasn’t sure if perhaps you knew someone or if it may have been for yourself. I’m glad you shared with us about your struggles. You are not alone. There is no more stigma regarding mental health, and that seems to be the only positive element from the pandemic in that even people that didn’t have prior mental health issues wound up having anxieties and other issues due to it. I have my own struggles even prior to this darned COVID crud. We’re here for you, and anyone else that needs to know they’re not alone. As far as the song goes,, Billy does have a really soothing voice and Austin’s voice blended beautifully with his. That bass really was very present throughout. Adam held down a very tasteful beat with his percussion, and the rest were amazing, as well!
Never apologize. We all deal with our own levels of brokenness. So many of us are here because we dared to hope and experienced a moment of grace. Life is a gift and you only get one. Live it to the fullest.
Please DO NOT apologize. We all have been there. I know I have. I tried suicide but failed at that too. But I'm better than that now. Home free is my therapist most of the time, plus watching reactors react to there music is very comforting as well. I'm glad I'm not the only one that emotional during this song. Long story short, thanks for your reaction!!!!!
Thank you for sharing Julie. Life is so hard sometimes. Especially when therapy can be hard to come by, or when your friends lose their own battles... it can look like more of a viable choice. It was a rough song for me, but I'm not afraid of my emotions, fortunately.
No matter what you think, you are loved, you are worth it and you are appreciated! Five years ago, 6 days after we saw home free live for the first time my husband attempted. He is now not the same as he was either, and tells me he is happy he failed at one thing.
Billy Gilman was about 11 or 12 when he originally did this song in 2000, around the time after Columbine tragedy. Its the 20th anniversary of the song. He was on Team Adam on the Voice. He still performs and does Quarantunes on Facebook. So glad he is back. This song is much needed right now. He started his career young as a country artist.
Oh wow, so young singing something so powerful? I should check out his original I spose! And it is. this is needed now. When people are stuck inside, going crazy, something like this could help.
Definitely not shame. It was more just interrupting the reaction video. I never hide my emotions, I couldn't care less about who sees me crying. It's natural :)
I remember Billy Gilman as a child star with an exceptionally high tenor. Twenty years later he still has it. I also remember the original of this song and he has done a very good cover of the original and as usual, Home Free is holding back and giving the original singer the room to shine. Thanks Dan for reacting so sensitively to this one.
Billy Gilman was a huge child recording star and released this song, One Voice, when he was 12 years old. It was also on his first album. The song became a hit and was played often on country music radio. He was on The voice four or five seasons ago. He would have been 26 or 27 not 15. And please you never have to apologize for being moved buy a song. Music moves most of us. I'm sorry to hear that this particular one somehow hit close to home for you.
Raw emotion brother, glad you showed us that. Nothing wrong with showing that. Home Free & Billy hit another home run with this. Many bands wouldn't touch this, but Home Free knew there are people who need to hear this & need to use those helplines. This cuts close to home for me too. I have a cousin that committed suicide 2 years before I was born. It caused such a rift in the family, that there are 1st cousins that have never ever talked to each other. It split the family and its still split 63 years later.
I'm glad they did. People need that now. I'm sorry to hear about your cousin, Kevil. I can see that causing a rift. Especially when 63+ years ago, there wasn't just a stigma around it, people thought it was a sign of weakness, or selfishness, instead of having a conversation about why it happened. It can bring people together.
This song is hard to watch for the majority of us. I have tried several times to write something heartfelt about my cousin and just can't seem to get it right. Just know we feel the same and love to you and yours.
Thank you so much for the love, Regina. It was definitely hard. I had to stop "to react to something" early on because I was already feeling it. I'm sorry to hear about your cousin. And hate knowing so many can feel this, because of being effected by it. It's tough.
Billy made the song when he was around 11 years old. He is from Rhode Island and is a local favorite. He was on the tv show The Voice and he came in 2nd place. Great Voice!!👍👍👍
Billy does have a wonderful voice, so smooth and clear. And this song definitely hits the heart strings for lots of us. So don’t apologize. Another great singer you should check out is Brian Justin Crum and his cover of Creep. It’s phenomenal. He was on AGT a few years ago and was runner up (I think). He sang a short version on the show and did a video of the full version. P.S. Banana pudding always cheers me up too!😉
Billy released this song back when he was 10 or 12 years old. You can look up the video and hear how wonderful his voice was at that time in his life. So glad to see that him and Home Free released this version of the song.
Debbi, that's something I learned a long time ago. Growing up in a small town, with a father from a smaller town, I was always told to not cry, and told to hold it back, called 'em crocodile tears. He's grown since then, into one of the best men I know. But him telling me not to cry, pushed me to show my feelings more. I know... such a rebel. But I always wear my heart on my sleeve. Sadness, pain, love, guilt, anger... I can't hide it, and don't want to. Thanks for watching, and for the comment Debbi!
It’s ok to cry. I’ve been crying to every reactor for this song. It’s beautifully done and Billy has a beautiful voice. I tried to read your arm tattoo but I just couldn’t make it out so thank you for telling us it says choose life. So true! This song is so important especially during these tough times in the pandemic and especially for kids. There is always hope and God is here for us. We all get depressed and life is stressful but there are so many blessings too. Home Free can be silly and yet they can be so good and tackle the tough topics. We can get through this and we’ll be the better for it. Stay strong and pray. Bless you.
Its really tough, but I'm glad they did this because it is so important. And yeah, you're welcome. When I first started getting tattoo's I wanted my ink to match my personality, and what I enjoyed. So it was all geeky stuff. Then, I had a hard time with life one year. I moved to a new city for my now ex-girlfriend, knew next to nobody... I left my girlfriend, her father was head of my department at work and had me laid off, I was going back to school to be a Millwright, working 3 jobs just to pay the bills (Including working at a bar, where I was basically fighting all the time). I walked out of my apartment one day, and I didn't know if I wanted to come back, or wanted anything. I sat down on a bench in front of my building, thinking about how some of my friends that I lost due to this may have felt this way. I thought about their family, my family, my friends back home, even my ex... and how she would think it was all her fault. I thought about my jobs, school, the future, what I wanted... if anything in life. Then I got up, and went to walk to school, and the funniest thing happened. A guy walked out of a building with a big white bandage over his harm. I looked up and seen this bright red shop, with a red devil design on the sign that read: Utility Tattoo. And I knew what I wanted to do. I walked in, asked about a consultation. So I sat in with this guy, Andy. I tell him what I want, that I still wanted it to be geeky, but be a serious message. We bounced the ideas off of each other. And by the end of it, I had an appointment to come in the next day, and get a new tattoo. My thoughts that day were more of despair and reflection, and shouldering all of the pain, and dark thoughts I ever had, and fending them off. I don't think I was in real danger that day. But sitting down with Andy, and just having a conversation about the art, completely made my day. Just one little connection. One little honest conversation about something so small. And now that moment is with me forever as a reminder to make those connections, have those little honest conversations... no matter how small.
I just subscribed, my husband has suffered from depression for about 12yrs. He had been molested as a child. Some days are good, some days are bad. The only good thing is he has been retired for 11 years. If he needs a day of quiet and rest, he can have it. Thank-you from Ontario. Never apologize for your feelings.
Billy Gilman originally sang this song 20 years ago when he was only 11 or 12 years old. It was released right after the shooting tragedy at Columbine High School, the original music video is here on You Tube. It was a great success for Country Music and Billy's voice was phenomenal. It's really nice to see it released again 20 years later.
Everybody is telling me this and I still can't believe it. I'll try to check out the original eventually. My heart still hasn't recovered from this one yet though.
I think it hits home for many and the sensitive subject it's not talked about enough and I'm glad Billy Gilman and Home Free are bringing this message that there is help and there is hope.
Nice respectful reaction on a song where silence is probably the best reaction. I checked out Default's "Wasting My Time" and agree that "One Voice" sounds a lot like it though it is actually the other way around. Billy Gilman's recording of this song came out on 20 Jun 2000, more than a year earlier than "Wasting My Time" which came out 25 Sep 2001. Again, great reaction.
I hope that anyone you know has done this😂 it’s a VERY emotional song. The harmonies and beatboxing were mesmerizing 😮 Austin and Billy did an amazing job, that’s for sure❤ Great emotional reaction 🎉 I love Home Free😊
I Have Always Loved this song and Billy's Beautiful Voice!!!! I Remember when he 1st released it in May 2000, he was just 12 years old when he released it and he was the Youngest male artist in history to have a Solo Top 40 hit on the Country Charts!!!! I've been in this situation around 6 years ago and Thank God it Didn't work!!!! I suffer from PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, & Panic Attacks!!!! But You Have to Fight Through It!!!! I Know it's easier Said Than Done!!!! And Billy's voice is Still Absolutely Angelic!!!! Home Free is Amazing for doing this song with Billy!!!! Great Reaction as Usual!!!! I've Always Cried when Billy sang this song!!!! But this video is Really Very Deep!!!!
Yeah, I have a little bit of depression, and a fair amount of anxiety. I have severe speaking anxiety, among other things. It makes things hard, but holding on in and of itself can be an accomplishment to be proud of. And he really does have an angelic voice. Amazing.
Billy Gilman got a record contract when he was around 10 yrs old. He made 3 CDs. Then his voice started changing & they took his contract away. He was Voice, trying to see if he still had talent. I believe he was in his 20's. What I saw, he still has the talent. A truly amazing voice.
I wanted to jump through the screen and hug you tight!!!🤗 Never, NEVER, apologize for your true and honest emotions!!! We all felt it...thank you for sharing!!!❤️
Never apologize for ur emotions. It makes you human . This song is a very beautiful important song with a very heavy message. Crying only means ur human and its a good thing
Just as some others have said already.... DON'T apologize, you are a human with feelings and this song is powerful, and together with the video.... It hits you like a cannonball. I cry whenever i watch this video. It hits close to home. Way back when i was a kid/teenager i contemplated suicide a lot. Being bullied did that to me. Never took the step to try suicide because i was never pushed beyond what the people that i trusted could shore me up. But the thoughts of how to do it.... Those horrible thought were with me for a long time. The bullying started in preschool and stopped around ninth grade.
I am so sorry you had to go through such a difficult time before and now watching the video. This video was excellent and the fact that the guys only had the main singers in it and they felt the message was so much more important than showing their faces. Kudos to the guys! I thought the song was wonderful, Billy and Austin together meshed so very well and as always the bass and beat boxer were perfection. They, Home Free, never disappoint! And obviously, neither does Billy.
Great reaction! A beautifully done video and song. To those who struggle with life, please seek help, talk to someone, you are worthy, you are not alone. I have a suggestion, since Sunday is Mothers day, could you please react to Homefrees " Mom". Thank you for reacting to this beautiful song. Never be ashamed to show your emotion. You have our support. Please take care and you are in my thoughts.
I just saw this video for the 1st time earlier today, I'd never seen it. My Mom passed last August, so everything to do with Moms just slay me. But it was beautiful anyway!
@@chrismorin1318 I'm so sorry for your loss. It is so hard losing someone you love. It seems a little piece of your heart goes with each and every one of them. May your heart and soul heal from your loss.
I will try my best. Honest, haven't fully recovered from this one. It brought back a whole lot of bad memories, and painful feelings. It was a little triggering. I'll get through and try to get Mom done. I forgot I said I would try to do this. If I do, there will be two HF videos tomorrow, as I've already recorded and uploaded my reaction to Countryfried Pop medley... it was a well needed break after this.
@@DanFromHali I'm so sorry to hear that you are hurting and in emotional pain. I hope you can recover some peace and heal what the feelings that are making your heart feel the pain. I am sending you healing thoughts. Do not worry about the request. Just take care of yourself and get back to level footing. Thanks for replying🙂
This is Billy Gilmans song yes he was on the voice he did so good he should have won but he was a child country music star and one voice was one of his big hits as a kid so he is remaking it as a duet with home free he still sounds so good
Nope, no shame or embarrassment here. Frankly I'm surprised it took this long to find something that makes me cry on camera. I don't hide from my emotions, and always wear my heart on my sleeve. Thank you so much Roger. I feel the love.
this song always tears me up after like 15 sec already. the look in the mothers eyes and the feeling she must have after finding that note is enough for me already.
I know you probably won’t see this since you reacted to this a year ago but I appreciate your honesty and felt your anguish. On December 8, 1994 I had a dear friend choose differently and on December 3,2022 my oldest son also had a friend choose differently. As a mom, it broke my heart to see him crying. David now has his own tattoo to honor his friend’s memory… keep fighting and know that even someone who has just found your channel will always have 2 ears to hear and 2 shoulders to lean on if ever you need.
I once thought that depression was silly. That we all get down in the dumps every once in awhile and "Get over it"... Then my husband of 26 yrs dies and I found out how real it is. It was as if I lost my identity, all my goals and dreams of the future and had to start over. It hit me hard. The thing is, people need to see reactions like yours... Wake them up. My own experience the last couple years, every time I felt down, people who knew I was normally a strong person, just shook it off, "Get over yourself, Lana." "You have to be strong, Lana" "You are pushing ppl away because you're so down." I found out one thing, Dan, people kill themselves when they have no one left to listen. If friends and family would only realize that. How close so many of us come to ending it all. Thank you for sharing a bit of yourself. It is important. Oh, and I'm okay. Dug deep inside me and found the strength to get through this w/ the help of God.
Thank you for reacting to this video. As soon as I saw it, I hoped you would react. I was a fan of this song back when Billy Gilman put it out so I knew what the content was about but this is still a hard song to listen to and you had a very real and honest reaction. As far as Billy, I'm not sure what he's been up to as an adult. I hope to hear more of him. And he and Austin were so great together.
Dearheart, being a big, sensitive Bear of a man is nothing to be ashamed of; I all but ugly-cried at the end of "The Color Purple" (Damn you Steven Speilberg! I saw the ending coming and STILL fell for it!) Its one of the reasons I subscribed to your channel. Huggage to you, big guy.
Thank you for reacting...honestly and naturally... to a video that hits so close to home for so many people. That means a lot to the folks watching your channel.
Billy Gilman's originally the artist who sang this sing 2000 2001 it came out after Columbine at 11 or 12ish and was a hit for him country charts. teamed up for thus with homefree hes just adult now..and did the voice few years ago.decuded to use this as mental health awareness
Thank you very much! You never know who you might reach! God bless you for this reaction and being authentic! I appreciate you allowing us to see your heart!♥️
Thank you for playing this video. Billy Gilman had a hit with this song 20 years ago when he was just a kid. Now that you've done this video please play their video of a couple of weeks ago with Jeffrey called People. Home Free are on a run of doing very heart felt songs/videos.
I don't know if I want to do another song that hits me this hard right now (Though I just recorded a reaction to one that gave me the tears from a different group), but I will try to get that one soon.
@@DanFromHali I totally understand. Their People one is heart felt but not as deep as One Voice. Most who review it say it's what we need right now. More of a uniting video.
Don't ever apologize for showing your emotions. You're not the first or even the 10th. reactor to lose it on this video. This has always been a powerful song, but add in the video and boy...they sure do play with the emotions. My 27 yr. old nephew committed suicide 6 years ago, and we're still trying to come to grasps with it. This was a song the Billy sang 21 yrs ago, and it's even more powerful today.
So sorry to hear about your Nephew, Cindy, that's tragic. This song is absolutely beautiful though, and I really appreciate the message in both the song and video. It's timely for sure.
Another one they’ve done recently is Everybody Walkin This Land which also has a strong message to it, it’s also sounds different for them there is a message at the end.
I can not listen to this song and not cry, As a person who deals with Depression and Anxiety on a daily basis this song really hits home. I hope if someone is feeling like they don't belong. or is getting bullied or needs someone to talk to that they find that person, if you are the person who someone comes to please listen to them you might just save a life. Suicide, depression, anxiety are real and we all need someone to listen to us and try and understand what it is we need. Thanks to Homefree and Billy Gilman for this fantastic and emotional song. Dan sorry for whatever happened I know its hard to talk about but showing emotion is our release valve, God Bless you.
I think I prefer Billy Gilman's original 2000 version. It came out not long after the Columbine High School shooting massacre in 1999.Billy Gilman was about 12 years-old at the when he did the original recording back in 2000. I think it resonated more with me because the song was released shortly after Columbine and I had watched the funerals of some of the victims ( one of them open casket) on tv.This is still a beautiful updated rendition of the song.
Wow! I’ve watched you critique a Home Free video before and I enjoyed your reaction but this one sold it for me! You’ve got another subscriber here. Thank you so much for your honesty and openness. It’s a rare and precious commodity these days. Much love to you. God bless and keep you and cause his face to shine upon you! Thanks, again.
I'm a heart on my sleeve kind of guy, Christian. I'm glad you appreciate it, as others seem to as well. I always give my honest reaction, no matter how hard it could be. Thank you for coming back to watch, and of course for your reaction. It means a lot.
Thank you for choosing!! I think we’ve all been there, some fall too deep and it’s so very sad because tomorrow is a brand new day and there is the chance to start over. And the next tomorrow we might have to start again...until we get through many tomorrows and we realize we’ve made it. I’m so sorry to those who chose not to wait for tomorrow...
It's not just one choice either. It's something you have to continue to choose. And sometimes tomorrow sucks as much as today. But there are silver linings everywhere if you look hard enough, I think.
This song was sung by Billy when he was 12 years old. It is around 20 years ago or so. This is something that a lot of people need to hear right now. Beautiful voices for a meaningful song. Great reaction from you.
Billy Gilman did this song originally when he was just twelve years old. It ripped my heart out then; this new version, with Billy all grown up, still rips my heart out.
I completely LOVED your reaction to this video. I felt for you as well. I was touched by how touched you were. More people need to be moved this way. It only shows how much heart you have.
Very welcome. I don't remember hearing it when it was new. Don't know if I was living under a rock, or just too in to whatever my big brother was listening to at the time, but its a great song. I'm sorry that it's something you relate to. I've seen a lot of that on the comments of this, the original video, and other reactors. Its heartbreaking
Dan, I have watched this video about 10 times since it's release, and it gets me every time. Please don't feel the need to apologize. You are allowed to feel the way you do. God bless you sir.
Beautiful video and you had a beautiful reaction don’t ever be ashamed of your emotions! We definitely need some help down here on earth from God above! Bless everyone 🙏❤️
I'm about a year late to this party (kinda typical for me...).. but thanks for sharing. You didn't have to, because I'm sure it was hard. But it was the right choice. And thanks for choosing life. You (and I, and most everybody) don't have to, because I (and you, and most everybody) know it's hard. But it's the right choice. I hope you're well, and I hope you have a very special Christmas this year.
The lyrics of this song are powerful. The video just adds to that and really drives the message home. Don't apologize for pausing the video. So far you're the second I've seen that's had to do that.
I'm absolutely positive others did. But see for you it was a brief pause. For me... it wasn't a pause at all. it was still rolling. I couldn't bring myself to pause everything, All i could do was briefly raise my hand. so the raw footage is just minutes on minutes of me breaking down.
Please don't apologize. I guarantee there have been many reactors and viewers alike that this hit very hard. I've seen this well over 20 times now and I still feel like I've been kicked in the chest, my heart breaks every time he pulls that gun out of the desk and then the tears follow when he's safe in Mama's arms. Mental health is a huge concern and should be treated like any other health concern. We think nothing of people taking meds for high blood pressure, getting treatment for cancer, or a cast on a broken leg. The mind is just another body part that needs care whether it's counseling, meds, or a combination. If you are not ok, that's ok, but reach out! Your life matters and you are worthy of love. ❤
For me, it's not the safety that he's back in her arms, but how many other moms weren't able to experience that. That's what got me to break down. And absolutely. Mental Health Emergencies need to be a thing that are looked at as serious as anything else. Thank you so much for your comment, Chris.
The original by Billy Gilman came out in 2000 when Billy was 11 or 12 and came out right after Columbine his original video his voice is amazing at that young voice
Good for you for choosing life. And thank you for posting this. Anytime music can make you relate to your emotions and life history is a victory. Thank you for sharing your emotions and your reaction, because you just helped someone else in the process.
I agree. I find there are still a lot of people out there that don't realize how powerful pop-culture, and media can be. The right song, book, tv show, movie, video game. If you can relate to it, or have it hit you in just the right way, can truly be life saving.
Brother yes this is powerful but a message much needed. Thank you for this. With all that is going on,,, we need to spend more time listening to one another. Don't have anger because we disagree. But except one another and enbrace our gifts we hold.
Its a good message Bill. We do need to come together more. Life can definitely be hard, but sometimes it can also be as hard as we make it. If we just open up more, we might find others who are willing to help us shoulder some of the pain.
With what we are living through today (isolation, masking, contentiousness) we simply need to work that much harder to make connections. Thank you for posting your reaction. Love and support from Minnesota (almost Canada )
It's Canada enough! And yeah, exactly it Mike! When this all first it, and the bar I called home for years closed down... I didn't know what to do. We were lucky enough that our government started giving us $2000 a month (Paying for that in taxes right now, but hey, it was something). That was $2000 for rent, and groceries. I didn't need gas, or cab money, or money to go out and see a movie, or have a drink, or whatever... Halifax was completely shut down for the most part. So I invested in a cheap tower that I upgraded, a couple monitores, a fair amount of lighting, two cameras, a decent mic, desk, headset, stream deck, the whole 9. My plan was to get my communication, and friendship digitally... including sharing my thoughts and experiences through video. This kind of outlet has been a saving grace for me, and now that things have eased up a little, and I'm working again (Though a different job)... I'm still trying to do this, on a different platform, and its helping a lot. COVID-19 is a pain in the butt. I hate dealing with it. but with all the BS it's given me, I've gotten a couple new communities out of it, I've started doing this, I've met my girlfriend through this pandemic... who is my anchor, and it forced me to leave a job where I was literally getting paid to fight almost every night, and found myself something with an office and air conditioner. So silver linings in everything, Mike.
Love this collaboration. Billy has always been a champion for mental health and tells stories with his music. Hoping you have a chance to sample some of his videos. He is the antithesis of the "child star"; so glad he and Home Free have released this and it could've have come at a better time. Keep changing the world one person at a time.
And thank you for watching and commenting! I was sure people would want to see the honest reaction. Just didn't know how honest. The unedited video is 5+ minutes longer, of me just being a complete emotional wreck.
I had noticed your tattoo before and almost mentioned it previously as it has the same vibe as my email address. I am so glad I chose life and have spent the last 20ish years taking every opportunity as a youth leader/ mentor and any other opportunity that just arises fighting for life for others too. Reminding them they are worthy, loved, needed and anything opposite they tell themselves, or what other people might tell them (I was bullied) are lies. At the very least, if they are in my life, then I love them, so “nobody loves you and no one will miss you” just can’t be a truth. This video has made teary a few times already. Powerful. Especially if you’ve walked through it. I’m so glad you are choosing life, Dan. It’s precious and we have already been blessed by the fact that you did.
Thank you for sharing all of that Melissa. Life as a kid for me was tough. The school I went to was super tiny, but it always felt like either you were the bully or bullied. There was no rising above. There was just succumbing to the torment, fighting back, or making sure nobody ever wanted to torment you. It wasn't until getting to high school, when I started feeling like I was able to be more well adjusted, and learning that not everybody was the same, and not every day was a fight. People need to know that there is an end to it, and sometimes they can't find that on their own.
Actually Billy Gilman sang that song when he was young like 9 or 10 so been around for awhile,,, I understand your feelings, lost my Brother to suicide a few months ago still hard to understand,, You should react to Marcelito Pinot sing the Prayer on the Wish Bus ,,, amazing 🙂
I loved this song since Billy did it when he was 11 yrs old but the production on this video was so powerful and it tore me up. God Bless and be with you always.❤️
I was ugly crying with you, I've been lucky to never loose a family member or close friend that way but when I see stuff like this I think about my kids and how devastating it would be to lose one of them
I know its late here, but I've been reflecting on this song a bit. And I still love it, but is it just me or does the song itself sound a whole lot like Default's Wasting My Time? I remember thinking that it sounded familiar, and thought maybe I had heard this when I was younger and shrugged it off. But I heard Default on the radio today, and now I can't shake it.
Dan, It’s 2 AM in the morning, and I’m still watching your reactions! From the Central Coast of California I say “ Go To Bed! “. John. 🌺
One Voice was originally released a year before that song
Billy Gilman released this song in the early 2000’s. He was 8-10 years old at the time.
@@rhondasawyer7792 it was the year 2000 to be exact ❕❗
This video absolutely, just broke me. You might have noticed through watching this and other videos, I have a tattoo running down my arm, that reads Choose Life. I got it because at the time, I felt like I needed a reminder. Something I see when I look at myself, that no matter what other choices I make, to continue to choose life, and living. And this video, just brought back all of that, all at once. I wasn't even sure if I wanted to post the reaction, but here it is.
Dan, thank you for your being so open. Tough subject matter but important to us to realize that many people have been there. I am using this as an opening for discussion with my granddaughter
Thank you for sharing your feelings with us. There are so many people that need to know that they don't struggle alone.
Bless you.
Don't ever apologize for "feeling" anything. Just let it flow! No one worth a grain of salt would judge you for it.
I could see you were beginning to struggle holding back and then I saw the whole tattoo on your arm. I am glad you reacted to the video. I wasn’t sure if perhaps you knew someone or if it may have been for yourself. I’m glad you shared with us about your struggles. You are not alone. There is no more stigma regarding mental health, and that seems to be the only positive element from the pandemic in that even people that didn’t have prior mental health issues wound up having anxieties and other issues due to it. I have my own struggles even prior to this darned COVID crud. We’re here for you, and anyone else that needs to know they’re not alone. As far as the song goes,, Billy does have a really soothing voice and Austin’s voice blended beautifully with his. That bass really was very present throughout. Adam held down a very tasteful beat with his percussion, and the rest were amazing, as well!
Never apologize. We all deal with our own levels of brokenness. So many of us are here because we dared to hope and experienced a moment of grace. Life is a gift and you only get one. Live it to the fullest.
That's the plan. Live Life. Sometimes it's hard, gotta say. But play the cards that you're dealt, right? Even if it means bluffing until the end.
Please DO NOT apologize. We all have been there. I know I have. I tried suicide but failed at that too. But I'm better than that now. Home free is my therapist most of the time, plus watching reactors react to there music is very comforting as well. I'm glad I'm not the only one that emotional during this song. Long story short, thanks for your reaction!!!!!
Thank you for sharing Julie. Life is so hard sometimes. Especially when therapy can be hard to come by, or when your friends lose their own battles... it can look like more of a viable choice. It was a rough song for me, but I'm not afraid of my emotions, fortunately.
No matter what you think, you are loved, you are worth it and you are appreciated! Five years ago, 6 days after we saw home free live for the first time my husband attempted. He is now not the same as he was either, and tells me he is happy he failed at one thing.
I’m so glad you “ failed”. ❤
Billy Gilman was about 11 or 12 when he originally did this song in 2000, around the time after Columbine tragedy. Its the 20th anniversary of the song. He was on Team Adam on the Voice. He still performs and does Quarantunes on Facebook. So glad he is back. This song is much needed right now. He started his career young as a country artist.
Oh wow, so young singing something so powerful? I should check out his original I spose! And it is. this is needed now. When people are stuck inside, going crazy, something like this could help.
He also has another amazing song called Oklahoma from when he was 12.
@@Mikki44 oh I love Oklahoma. I bought his 1st cd when it came out and also his 1st Christmas cd. Such a beautiful voice for a young boy ,.❤️
If you didn't get emotional during this song and cry then you don't have a heart it is a very powerful song
100% agree.
Please Never be Ashamed to Show Your Emotions!!!! It just shows that you have a Beautiful Heart!!!!! Great Reaction!!!!
Definitely not shame. It was more just interrupting the reaction video. I never hide my emotions, I couldn't care less about who sees me crying. It's natural :)
@@DanFromHali That's Great!!!!
Billy released this song when he was 11 or 12.
Yes 20 years ago. I remember it was a cassette my mom bought me.
I loved it when Billy originally released it and loved it then. I love it even more now
showing your emotions is not a bad thing, hugs to you
Nah, and I tend to wear my heart on my sleeve. I'm one of those people that will ugly cry at something happy too.
Apologize? C'mon brother. It says so much about your heart. Much respect to you.
I remember Billy Gilman as a child star with an exceptionally high tenor. Twenty years later he still has it. I also remember the original of this song and he has done a very good cover of the original and as usual, Home Free is holding back and giving the original singer the room to shine. Thanks Dan for reacting so sensitively to this one.
Billy Gilman was a huge child recording star and released this song, One Voice, when he was 12 years old. It was also on his first album. The song became a hit and was played often on country music radio.
He was on The voice four or five seasons ago. He would have been 26 or 27 not 15.
And please you never have to apologize for being moved buy a song. Music moves most of us. I'm sorry to hear that this particular one somehow hit close to home for you.
Raw emotion brother, glad you showed us that. Nothing wrong with showing that. Home Free & Billy hit another home run with this. Many bands wouldn't touch this, but Home Free knew there are people who need to hear this & need to use those helplines. This cuts close to home for me too. I have a cousin that committed suicide 2 years before I was born. It caused such a rift in the family, that there are 1st cousins that have never ever talked to each other. It split the family and its still split 63 years later.
I'm glad they did. People need that now. I'm sorry to hear about your cousin, Kevil. I can see that causing a rift. Especially when 63+ years ago, there wasn't just a stigma around it, people thought it was a sign of weakness, or selfishness, instead of having a conversation about why it happened. It can bring people together.
This song is hard to watch for the majority of us. I have tried several times to write something heartfelt about my cousin and just can't seem to get it right. Just know we feel the same and love to you and yours.
Thank you so much for the love, Regina. It was definitely hard. I had to stop "to react to something" early on because I was already feeling it. I'm sorry to hear about your cousin. And hate knowing so many can feel this, because of being effected by it. It's tough.
Billy made the song when he was around 11 years old. He is from Rhode Island and is a local favorite. He was on the tv show The Voice and he came in 2nd place. Great Voice!!👍👍👍
Billy does have a wonderful voice, so smooth and clear. And this song definitely hits the heart strings for lots of us. So don’t apologize.
Another great singer you should check out is Brian Justin Crum and his cover of Creep. It’s phenomenal. He was on AGT a few years ago and was runner up (I think). He sang a short version on the show and did a video of the full version. P.S. Banana pudding always cheers me up too!😉
Billy released this song back when he was 10 or 12 years old. You can look up the video and hear how wonderful his voice was at that time in his life. So glad to see that him and Home Free released this version of the song.
You should really see the original when Billy Gillman did this when he was about 11. And his voice then....... incredible
It takes more of a man to show true emotions than to appear to have no feelings! Thank you for the reaction.
Debbi, that's something I learned a long time ago. Growing up in a small town, with a father from a smaller town, I was always told to not cry, and told to hold it back, called 'em crocodile tears. He's grown since then, into one of the best men I know. But him telling me not to cry, pushed me to show my feelings more. I know... such a rebel. But I always wear my heart on my sleeve. Sadness, pain, love, guilt, anger... I can't hide it, and don't want to. Thanks for watching, and for the comment Debbi!
It’s ok to cry. I’ve been crying to every reactor for this song. It’s beautifully done and Billy has a beautiful voice. I tried to read your arm tattoo but I just couldn’t make it out so thank you for telling us it says choose life. So true! This song is so important especially during these tough times in the pandemic and especially for kids. There is always hope and God is here for us. We all get depressed and life is stressful but there are so many blessings too. Home Free can be silly and yet they can be so good and tackle the tough topics. We can get through this and we’ll be the better for it. Stay strong and pray. Bless you.
Its really tough, but I'm glad they did this because it is so important. And yeah, you're welcome. When I first started getting tattoo's I wanted my ink to match my personality, and what I enjoyed. So it was all geeky stuff. Then, I had a hard time with life one year. I moved to a new city for my now ex-girlfriend, knew next to nobody... I left my girlfriend, her father was head of my department at work and had me laid off, I was going back to school to be a Millwright, working 3 jobs just to pay the bills (Including working at a bar, where I was basically fighting all the time). I walked out of my apartment one day, and I didn't know if I wanted to come back, or wanted anything. I sat down on a bench in front of my building, thinking about how some of my friends that I lost due to this may have felt this way. I thought about their family, my family, my friends back home, even my ex... and how she would think it was all her fault. I thought about my jobs, school, the future, what I wanted... if anything in life.
Then I got up, and went to walk to school, and the funniest thing happened. A guy walked out of a building with a big white bandage over his harm. I looked up and seen this bright red shop, with a red devil design on the sign that read: Utility Tattoo. And I knew what I wanted to do. I walked in, asked about a consultation. So I sat in with this guy, Andy. I tell him what I want, that I still wanted it to be geeky, but be a serious message. We bounced the ideas off of each other. And by the end of it, I had an appointment to come in the next day, and get a new tattoo.
My thoughts that day were more of despair and reflection, and shouldering all of the pain, and dark thoughts I ever had, and fending them off. I don't think I was in real danger that day. But sitting down with Andy, and just having a conversation about the art, completely made my day. Just one little connection. One little honest conversation about something so small.
And now that moment is with me forever as a reminder to make those connections, have those little honest conversations... no matter how small.
Austin and Billy have been friends for a long time. Austin said he was his idle when he was young
Oh that's awesome. I'm glad you commented with that.
I just subscribed, my husband has suffered from depression for about 12yrs. He had been molested as a child. Some days are good, some days are bad. The only good thing is he has been retired for 11 years. If he needs a day of quiet and rest, he can have it. Thank-you from Ontario. Never apologize for your feelings.
Billy Gilman originally sang this song 20 years ago when he was only 11 or 12 years old. It was released right after the shooting tragedy at Columbine High School, the original music video is here on You Tube. It was a great success for Country Music and Billy's voice was phenomenal. It's really nice to see it released again 20 years later.
Everybody is telling me this and I still can't believe it. I'll try to check out the original eventually. My heart still hasn't recovered from this one yet though.
I think it hits home for many and the sensitive subject it's not talked about enough and I'm glad Billy Gilman and Home Free are bringing this message that there is help and there is hope.
I'm glad as well!
Nice respectful reaction on a song where silence is probably the best reaction. I checked out Default's "Wasting My Time" and agree that "One Voice" sounds a lot like it though it is actually the other way around. Billy Gilman's recording of this song came out on 20 Jun 2000, more than a year earlier than "Wasting My Time" which came out 25 Sep 2001.
Again, great reaction.
I hope that anyone you know has done this😂 it’s a VERY emotional song. The harmonies and beatboxing were mesmerizing 😮 Austin and Billy did an amazing job, that’s for sure❤ Great emotional reaction 🎉 I love Home Free😊
I Have Always Loved this song and Billy's Beautiful Voice!!!! I Remember when he 1st released it in May 2000, he was just 12 years old when he released it and he was the Youngest male artist in history to have a Solo Top 40 hit on the Country Charts!!!! I've been in this situation around 6 years ago and Thank God it Didn't work!!!! I suffer from PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, & Panic Attacks!!!! But You Have to Fight Through It!!!! I Know it's easier Said Than Done!!!!
And Billy's voice is Still Absolutely Angelic!!!! Home Free is Amazing for doing this song with Billy!!!! Great Reaction as Usual!!!! I've Always Cried when Billy sang this song!!!! But this video is Really Very Deep!!!!
Yeah, I have a little bit of depression, and a fair amount of anxiety. I have severe speaking anxiety, among other things. It makes things hard, but holding on in and of itself can be an accomplishment to be proud of. And he really does have an angelic voice. Amazing.
Billy Gilman got a record contract when he was around 10 yrs old.
He made 3 CDs.
Then his voice started changing & they took his contract away.
He was Voice, trying to see if he still had talent.
I believe he was in his 20's.
What I saw, he still has the talent. A truly amazing voice.
Oh wow, that's insane. 10 years old?!
@@DanFromHali
Check out
Dare to Dream
Christmas Classics
One Voice.
Those where his 3 first albums
@BillyGilman & @HomeFree - Great job!! I am still waiting for something new from both of you, but I love what you've already done!!!
I wanted to jump through the screen and hug you tight!!!🤗 Never, NEVER, apologize for your true and honest emotions!!! We all felt it...thank you for sharing!!!❤️
Thank you Rebecca. That means a whole lot to me!
Billy Gilllman had a few hits as a country artist as a child & this was one of them. Look it up with him as a child.
Never apologize for ur emotions. It makes you human . This song is a very beautiful important song with a very heavy message. Crying only means ur human and its a good thing
Just as some others have said already.... DON'T apologize, you are a human with feelings and this song is powerful, and together with the video.... It hits you like a cannonball. I cry whenever i watch this video. It hits close to home. Way back when i was a kid/teenager i contemplated suicide a lot. Being bullied did that to me. Never took the step to try suicide because i was never pushed beyond what the people that i trusted could shore me up. But the thoughts of how to do it.... Those horrible thought were with me for a long time. The bullying started in preschool and stopped around ninth grade.
I am so sorry you had to go through such a difficult time before and now watching the video. This video was excellent and the fact that the guys only had the main singers in it and they felt the message was so much more important than showing their faces. Kudos to the guys! I thought the song was wonderful, Billy and Austin together meshed so very well and as always the bass and beat boxer were perfection. They, Home Free, never disappoint! And obviously, neither does Billy.
Music touches us all in so many ways. Thank you for posting your heartfelt reaction.
You aren't wrong. And this one definitely got to me. You are welcome. Thanks for watching, and for you're comment Robyn.
Billy had a hit song with this one when he was about 12. He was on The Voice a couple years ago and is in his 20's.
I cry everytime I watch it. Its very powerful and the outcome was good. Never apologize for your feelings. They are real and true. Hugs
Great reaction! A beautifully done video and song. To those who struggle with life, please seek help, talk to someone, you are worthy, you are not alone. I have a suggestion, since Sunday is Mothers day, could you please react to Homefrees " Mom". Thank you for reacting to this beautiful song. Never be ashamed to show your emotion. You have our support. Please take care and you are in my thoughts.
I just saw this video for the 1st time earlier today, I'd never seen it. My Mom passed last August, so everything to do with Moms just slay me. But it was beautiful anyway!
@@chrismorin1318 I'm so sorry for your loss. It is so hard losing someone you love. It seems a little piece of your heart goes with each and every one of them. May your heart and soul heal from your loss.
I will try my best. Honest, haven't fully recovered from this one. It brought back a whole lot of bad memories, and painful feelings. It was a little triggering. I'll get through and try to get Mom done. I forgot I said I would try to do this. If I do, there will be two HF videos tomorrow, as I've already recorded and uploaded my reaction to Countryfried Pop medley... it was a well needed break after this.
@@chrismorin1318 Sorry to hear about your loss Chris! I know that's not something one can just heal from, but her and all of us are with you!
@@DanFromHali I'm so sorry to hear that you are hurting and in emotional pain. I hope you can recover some peace and heal what the feelings that are making your heart feel the pain. I am sending you healing thoughts. Do not worry about the request. Just take care of yourself and get back to level footing. Thanks for replying🙂
This is Billy Gilmans song yes he was on the voice he did so good he should have won but he was a child country music star and one voice was one of his big hits as a kid so he is remaking it as a duet with home free he still sounds so good
Thanks for your reaction. This is what I hope to do: Share the light. A wave or a smile can brighten the world around you
Its a good hope. And you're not wrong. I like to make people laugh, be it any form of joke, or just me being awkward.
Dan, it hits close to home for alot of people! If you need to chat Home Free Fans are definitely open to chat! No shame or embarrassment!
Nope, no shame or embarrassment here. Frankly I'm surprised it took this long to find something that makes me cry on camera. I don't hide from my emotions, and always wear my heart on my sleeve. Thank you so much Roger. I feel the love.
this song always tears me up after like 15 sec already. the look in the mothers eyes and the feeling she must have after finding that note is enough for me already.
I know you probably won’t see this since you reacted to this a year ago but I appreciate your honesty and felt your anguish. On December 8, 1994 I had a dear friend choose differently and on December 3,2022 my oldest son also had a friend choose differently. As a mom, it broke my heart to see him crying. David now has his own tattoo to honor his friend’s memory… keep fighting and know that even someone who has just found your channel will always have 2 ears to hear and 2 shoulders to lean on if ever you need.
I once thought that depression was silly. That we all get down in the dumps every once in awhile and "Get over it"... Then my husband of 26 yrs dies and I found out how real it is. It was as if I lost my identity, all my goals and dreams of the future and had to start over. It hit me hard.
The thing is, people need to see reactions like yours... Wake them up.
My own experience the last couple years, every time I felt down, people who knew I was normally a strong person, just shook it off, "Get over yourself, Lana." "You have to be strong, Lana" "You are pushing ppl away because you're so down."
I found out one thing, Dan, people kill themselves when they have no one left to listen.
If friends and family would only realize that. How close so many of us come to ending it all. Thank you for sharing a bit of yourself. It is important.
Oh, and I'm okay. Dug deep inside me and found the strength to get through this w/ the help of God.
Thank you for reacting to this song. If anyone can watch this without crying or applying it to a loved one, they must be a robot.
Yup! I couldn't imagine anybody watching this without crying.
Thank you for reacting to this video. As soon as I saw it, I hoped you would react. I was a fan of this song back when Billy Gilman put it out so I knew what the content was about but this is still a hard song to listen to and you had a very real and honest reaction. As far as Billy, I'm not sure what he's been up to as an adult. I hope to hear more of him. And he and Austin were so great together.
Yeah, one of y'all told me it was coming. So it was the first thing I did when I woke up. No breakfast, no coffee, reacted to this!
Dearheart, being a big, sensitive Bear of a man is nothing to be ashamed of; I all but ugly-cried at the end of "The Color Purple" (Damn you Steven Speilberg! I saw the ending coming and STILL fell for it!) Its one of the reasons I subscribed to your channel. Huggage to you, big guy.
Thank you for reacting...honestly and naturally... to a video that hits so close to home for so many people. That means a lot to the folks watching your channel.
Billy Gilman's originally the artist who sang this sing 2000 2001 it came out after Columbine at 11 or 12ish and was a hit for him country charts. teamed up for thus with homefree hes just adult now..and did the voice few years ago.decuded to use this as mental health awareness
Billy released this song originally 20 yrs ago when he was 12.....LOVE this song and it was amazingly redone!!!!
I haven't heard the original yet. I still haven't settled down from this. I'll have to listen though.
Thank you very much! You never know who you might reach! God bless you for this reaction and being authentic! I appreciate you allowing us to see your heart!♥️
Don't ever apologize for having feelings. That's the whole point of this video. Feel what you feel and hopefully you have that one voice.
Thank you for playing this video.
Billy Gilman had a hit with this song 20 years ago when he was just a kid.
Now that you've done this video please play their video of a couple of weeks ago with Jeffrey called People.
Home Free are on a run of doing very heart felt songs/videos.
I don't know if I want to do another song that hits me this hard right now (Though I just recorded a reaction to one that gave me the tears from a different group), but I will try to get that one soon.
@@DanFromHali I totally understand. Their People one is heart felt but not as deep as One Voice. Most who review it say it's what we need right now.
More of a uniting video.
Oh Dan wish i was nearer to give you a hug, sending it virtually ❤❤
He was an adult when he was on "The Voice." He sang an amazing version of "My Way."
I haven't watched the voice in a very long time. I might do some voice stuff in the future. Billy is definitely a good singer.
I still enjoy it, but mostly the auditions are my favorite.
Don't ever apologize for showing your emotions. You're not the first or even the 10th. reactor to lose it on this video. This has always been a powerful song, but add in the video and boy...they sure do play with the emotions. My 27 yr. old nephew committed suicide 6 years ago, and we're still trying to come to grasps with it. This was a song the Billy sang 21 yrs ago, and it's even more powerful today.
So sorry to hear about your Nephew, Cindy, that's tragic. This song is absolutely beautiful though, and I really appreciate the message in both the song and video. It's timely for sure.
A VERY powerful song AND Reaction. Thank You
Thank you Ken, and I appreciate your kind words!
Billy Gilman did another song as a kid called Hero,very good song about cancer patients and survivors
I will check it out! Thanks Kelly.
Another one they’ve done recently is Everybody Walkin This Land which also has a strong message to it, it’s also sounds different for them there is a message at the end.
I can not listen to this song and not cry, As a person who deals with Depression and Anxiety on a daily basis this song really hits home. I hope if someone is feeling like they don't belong. or is getting bullied or needs someone to talk to that they find that person, if you are the person who someone comes to please listen to them you might just save a life. Suicide, depression, anxiety are real and we all need someone to listen to us and try and understand what it is we need. Thanks to Homefree and Billy Gilman for this fantastic and emotional song. Dan sorry for whatever happened I know its hard to talk about but showing emotion is our release valve, God Bless you.
I think I prefer Billy Gilman's original 2000 version. It came out not long after the Columbine High School shooting massacre in 1999.Billy Gilman was about 12 years-old at the when he did the original recording back in 2000. I think it resonated more with me because the song was released shortly after Columbine and I had watched the funerals of some of the victims ( one of them open casket) on tv.This is still a beautiful updated rendition of the song.
Never apologize for your feelings. The song touched everyone unless you have no heart. GOD bless you.
Wow! I’ve watched you critique a Home Free video before and I enjoyed your reaction but this one sold it for me! You’ve got another subscriber here. Thank you so much for your honesty and openness. It’s a rare and precious commodity these days. Much love to you. God bless and keep you and cause his face to shine upon you! Thanks, again.
I'm a heart on my sleeve kind of guy, Christian. I'm glad you appreciate it, as others seem to as well. I always give my honest reaction, no matter how hard it could be. Thank you for coming back to watch, and of course for your reaction. It means a lot.
Thank you for choosing!! I think we’ve all been there, some fall too deep and it’s so very sad because tomorrow is a brand new day and there is the chance to start over. And the next tomorrow we might have to start again...until we get through many tomorrows and we realize we’ve made it. I’m so sorry to those who chose not to wait for tomorrow...
It's not just one choice either. It's something you have to continue to choose. And sometimes tomorrow sucks as much as today. But there are silver linings everywhere if you look hard enough, I think.
This song was sung by Billy when he was 12 years old. It is around 20 years ago or so. This is something that a lot of people need to hear right now. Beautiful voices for a meaningful song. Great reaction from you.
Thank you Sharon, I appreciate that!
Nice composure! I ugly cried from the notebook scene!
I also have a pause button. Two of the times I pause to react, I actually do it to collect myself, and you can hear it in my voice.
Billy Gilman did this song originally when he was just twelve years old. It ripped my heart out then; this new version, with Billy all grown up, still rips my heart out.
I completely LOVED your reaction to this video. I felt for you as well. I was touched by how touched you were. More people need to be moved this way. It only shows how much heart you have.
Feel hugged 🤗
Thank you Ceci!
Thank you for reacting to this song. I've loved it and have related to it since the 90's.
Very welcome. I don't remember hearing it when it was new. Don't know if I was living under a rock, or just too in to whatever my big brother was listening to at the time, but its a great song. I'm sorry that it's something you relate to. I've seen a lot of that on the comments of this, the original video, and other reactors. Its heartbreaking
Dan, I have watched this video about 10 times since it's release, and it gets me every time. Please don't feel the need to apologize. You are allowed to feel the way you do. God bless you sir.
Beautiful video and you had a beautiful reaction don’t ever be ashamed of your emotions! We definitely need some help down here on earth from God above! Bless everyone 🙏❤️
I'm about a year late to this party (kinda typical for me...).. but thanks for sharing. You didn't have to, because I'm sure it was hard. But it was the right choice. And thanks for choosing life. You (and I, and most everybody) don't have to, because I (and you, and most everybody) know it's hard. But it's the right choice. I hope you're well, and I hope you have a very special Christmas this year.
Remember we are here for you if you need us we will give you all that we can you are not alone
Thanks Ron, I appreciate the kind words, my friend!
The lyrics of this song are powerful. The video just adds to that and really drives the message home. Don't apologize for pausing the video. So far you're the second I've seen that's had to do that.
I'm absolutely positive others did. But see for you it was a brief pause. For me... it wasn't a pause at all. it was still rolling. I couldn't bring myself to pause everything, All i could do was briefly raise my hand. so the raw footage is just minutes on minutes of me breaking down.
Thank you, Dan, for reaction with your raw and real feelings to this. ❤️🙏
You're welcome Carina. Thank you for coming by the share my experience, and comment.
Please don't apologize. I guarantee there have been many reactors and viewers alike that this hit very hard. I've seen this well over 20 times now and I still feel like I've been kicked in the chest, my heart breaks every time he pulls that gun out of the desk and then the tears follow when he's safe in Mama's arms. Mental health is a huge concern and should be treated like any other health concern. We think nothing of people taking meds for high blood pressure, getting treatment for cancer, or a cast on a broken leg. The mind is just another body part that needs care whether it's counseling, meds, or a combination. If you are not ok, that's ok, but reach out! Your life matters and you are worthy of love. ❤
For me, it's not the safety that he's back in her arms, but how many other moms weren't able to experience that. That's what got me to break down. And absolutely. Mental Health Emergencies need to be a thing that are looked at as serious as anything else. Thank you so much for your comment, Chris.
I feel you bro!!! My reaction every time I listen to this song
The original by Billy Gilman came out in 2000 when Billy was 11 or 12 and came out right after Columbine his original video his voice is amazing at that young voice
I just subscribed, thanks for this reaction. BG fan from Philippines!
Good for you for choosing life. And thank you for posting this. Anytime music can make you relate to your emotions and life history is a victory. Thank you for sharing your emotions and your reaction, because you just helped someone else in the process.
I agree. I find there are still a lot of people out there that don't realize how powerful pop-culture, and media can be. The right song, book, tv show, movie, video game. If you can relate to it, or have it hit you in just the right way, can truly be life saving.
Never apologize for your emotions. I cry every time I hear this. We lose too many to suicide.
I absolutely LOVED your reaction ❣️❣️❣️ So real, heartfelt
Thank you Stacy!
Brother yes this is powerful but a message much needed. Thank you for this. With all that is going on,,, we need to spend more time listening to one another. Don't have anger because we disagree. But except one another and enbrace our gifts we hold.
Its a good message Bill. We do need to come together more. Life can definitely be hard, but sometimes it can also be as hard as we make it. If we just open up more, we might find others who are willing to help us shoulder some of the pain.
I love and care about and appreciate you very much. If you need anything, we are here for you. You don't have to apologize for anything.
With what we are living through today (isolation, masking, contentiousness) we simply need to work that much harder to make connections. Thank you for posting your reaction.
Love and support from Minnesota (almost Canada )
It's Canada enough! And yeah, exactly it Mike! When this all first it, and the bar I called home for years closed down... I didn't know what to do. We were lucky enough that our government started giving us $2000 a month (Paying for that in taxes right now, but hey, it was something). That was $2000 for rent, and groceries. I didn't need gas, or cab money, or money to go out and see a movie, or have a drink, or whatever... Halifax was completely shut down for the most part. So I invested in a cheap tower that I upgraded, a couple monitores, a fair amount of lighting, two cameras, a decent mic, desk, headset, stream deck, the whole 9. My plan was to get my communication, and friendship digitally... including sharing my thoughts and experiences through video.
This kind of outlet has been a saving grace for me, and now that things have eased up a little, and I'm working again (Though a different job)... I'm still trying to do this, on a different platform, and its helping a lot.
COVID-19 is a pain in the butt. I hate dealing with it. but with all the BS it's given me, I've gotten a couple new communities out of it, I've started doing this, I've met my girlfriend through this pandemic... who is my anchor, and it forced me to leave a job where I was literally getting paid to fight almost every night, and found myself something with an office and air conditioner.
So silver linings in everything, Mike.
Don't ever apoligize for showing your emotions. It takes more of a man to show their emotions. God Bless You!
Thank you very much Anita!
Prayers for you and if it hit close to home for you well you are not alone in that.
Love this collaboration. Billy has always been a champion for mental health and tells stories with his music. Hoping you have a chance to sample some of his videos. He is the antithesis of the "child star"; so glad he and Home Free have released this and it could've have come at a better time. Keep changing the world one person at a time.
This is my first time hearing him, I'm pretty sure. It's an amazing song.
You touched my heart and you were right to share. Thank you, and God bless you!
I'm glad you enjoyed, thank you so much for your comment and kind words.
Thank you for showing your humanity
I try!
Thank you for a honest reaction. Not one that you thought everyone would want but one they felt.
And thank you for watching and commenting! I was sure people would want to see the honest reaction. Just didn't know how honest. The unedited video is 5+ minutes longer, of me just being a complete emotional wreck.
@@DanFromHali that I can completely understand. Thank you again. 😊😊
I had noticed your tattoo before and almost mentioned it previously as it has the same vibe as my email address. I am so glad I chose life and have spent the last 20ish years taking every opportunity as a youth leader/ mentor and any other opportunity that just arises fighting for life for others too. Reminding them they are worthy, loved, needed and anything opposite they tell themselves, or what other people might tell them (I was bullied) are lies. At the very least, if they are in my life, then I love them, so “nobody loves you and no one will miss you” just can’t be a truth. This video has made teary a few times already. Powerful. Especially if you’ve walked through it.
I’m so glad you are choosing life, Dan. It’s precious and we have already been blessed by the fact that you did.
Thank you for sharing all of that Melissa. Life as a kid for me was tough. The school I went to was super tiny, but it always felt like either you were the bully or bullied. There was no rising above. There was just succumbing to the torment, fighting back, or making sure nobody ever wanted to torment you. It wasn't until getting to high school, when I started feeling like I was able to be more well adjusted, and learning that not everybody was the same, and not every day was a fight. People need to know that there is an end to it, and sometimes they can't find that on their own.
Be blessed! We care.
There is never a need to apologize
Actually Billy Gilman sang that song when he was young like 9 or 10 so been around for awhile,,,
I understand your feelings, lost my Brother to suicide a few months ago still hard to understand,,
You should react to Marcelito Pinot sing the Prayer on the Wish Bus ,,, amazing 🙂
I loved this song since Billy did it when he was 11 yrs old but the production on this video was so powerful and it tore me up. God Bless and be with you always.❤️
Thank you Christine. Yeah it was a gutting song for me to react to. I had more reactions to record, but this had me sitting in reflection for a while.
I was ugly crying with you, I've been lucky to never loose a family member or close friend that way but when I see stuff like this I think about my kids and how devastating it would be to lose one of them
Billy Gilman did this song when he was very young. You should check out the original version.
Plan on it.
Thanks for the video and thanks to Home Free for bringing it back up on the song's 20th anniversary