My mom has dementia, and to her I am a stranger. My heart is so broken each time she looks at me with those empty eyes, but somehow this song makes me feel better. I will always be there for her, the one who keeps the monsters away.
I know your pain, I have lost my beautiful as sweet youngest sister, Donna to ALZ/Dementia . She presented issues at 50 and passed away on 3-18-22 at 57. Donna had the aggressive fast moving dementia/Alz that took her far too soon. My oldest sister Lucy has the longer type dementia/Alz she was diagnosed with Donna in 2016. Lucy’s now in nursing home. I have been through this horrific journey 3 times (our mom, Donna and Lucy). It’s beyond heartbreaking to watch your loved ones slip away…thee empty eyes break me. I pray you cherish your time with your mom. I’m still a mess after loosing my siblings and mom. Prayers for you and your mom💜💜💜❤️❤️👣🙏 Amen 🙏 ❤️
Very sorry to hear about your mom. My mom also has dementia. So far she always recognize my daughter and I. But i know the day will come when she won't 😢
my dad tried to commit suicide after 25 years in the army and lost 2 brothers I had to save him that night and I remember this was a song that was playing my dad is better now and is still here with us , thankyou james ❤
My 30 year old son sent this to me. Yeah, I cried hard. I'm 68 with 3 stents in my heart and COPD. I'm scared to death over Covid. I guess my son wanted to reassure me that he'll be here for me at the end. What a great man he's turned out to be.❤️✌️
My dad died 2 days ago from stage 4 cancer. I was so exhausted from sleepless nights helping him adjust his body in his bed so he could rest, and doing 12 hour shifts at work. But I'd do anything to help comfort him one more time. The lyrics just hit home for me and I still haven't been able to process it.
As a 75 year old man with prostate cancer my time is marked. I just wanted to tell you that God has a special place in heaven for you for taking care of your Father. God Bless you sir.
This breaks my heart. My dad was recently diagnosed with cancer. He's always been my super hero...n now I look at him and knowing he's weak and fighting....I'll always make you proud daddy!
Always hold that in your heart. Be his hero now. He loves you forever always remember that. I lost my dad last month to cancer and I miss him more and more each day.
It’s heartbreaking to see what cancer does to someone who has been your hero and protector your whole life. Cancer took my Dad and watching slowly kill the strongest man I know was so devastating it’s been 5 years and I still miss him so much as time goes by I just miss him more. It’s been hard for me to grasp the concept that my Dad isn’t a phone call away or a short drive down the road. I miss and love you Daddy. Until we meet again
I am 50 years old, but when the monsters attack you, you feel 5 again and you need your parents and you know they are gone, but you breathe and move on. Thank James
My step father raised me. He’s now in a senior rehabilitation facility on the verge of death. He’s scared. His true born sons pay no Attention to his last days. This song is perfect. Thank you.
I held my grandfather as he passed away, he finally said he was proud of me and who i have become. 😢 my grandfather never expressed much emotion and he only told me he was proud of me 3 times in my life and he told me right before he passed away.
I am in TOTAL TEARS as I listen to this song. I'm a lady but I loved my daddy more than anything and when I lost him, it was the most painful thing in my life. I love the lyrics to this masterpiece of a song. Thank You James Blunt!
Just heard this song on American idol, and it made my heart burn because my father passed away last year. So this song spoke volumes to me and my mother, as I felt every word. And before now, I have never heard this song before. So thank you for uploading this song, and thank you Mr blunt for the perfect song to remember my father every time I listen again.
My dad absolutely loved this song he unfortunately passed away this march 18th and it brakes my heart listening to it.He passed away from cancer at the age of 72.
My dad passed away 10 years ago I have listened to this song over and over again, I never got the chance to say goodbye due to a stupid fight, so to anyone out here reading this please make amends with the ones you love because tomorrow isn't promised, and the time to tell them you love them and goodbye will slip through your fingers. And that is a feeling you will live with forever trust me it's been 10 years and it's still just like he died yesterday it hurts so bad. Please forgive and let go! P.s I love you daddy
Mine unalived himself and I feel like I didn’t get to say goodbye… but I can look back and I know he did. It sucks and you’re 100% correct. I wish everyday I would’ve said I love you more.
To all of you that didn’t have the chance to say goodbye…..your loved one is sitting on your shoulder. They are a piece of your smile, a piece of your laughter. I ask my Father God to lift all of you with His healing hands and touch you with His love.🙏🏻
I lost my 17 year old son, he is telling me to close my eyes to see him. He is telling me not to be afraid. He is watching over me all the time now. He is chasing the monsters away from my thoughts. I love you Nicholas and soon we will be together.
Brother, Nicholas wants you to be happy, he wants you to make a great life, to make great memories , to enjoy your life, by loving the little free things life gives you, like feeling the air on ur face, smelling the flowers, waking up healthy every morning and making somebody else’s day better. Someday you will be together with him, but for the time being live your life for him and mostly for you. 🙏🏻
Beautiful song. Iam Tongi sings it from American Idol n James Blunt did a duet in a show with Iam. Iam wrote n sings ' I'll Be Seeing You. ' I'll change a few words n know past loved ones are with me, watching over me as I know someday I will be joining them.
Worst feeling on the world, im sure, but you are right. He is looking out for you from up there !! Hugs! By the way, my name is Nicolas! God bless you!!!
My dad is still alive but I wept heavily in my car listening to this song. It reminds me how short life is and how we must learn to make as much great memories with the ones we love cos they won't be around for too long. My dad sacrificed a lot for me the least I could do is to appreciate him while he's still alive.
My dad was my best friend, we did everything together. He tragically passed away one morning unexpectedly 7 years ago. Im at ease knowing I always told him I loved him and I was there for him as much as I could be. I always tell my friends to make that call, take the time to go for breakfast, always tell them you love them because you never know. Prior to losing my dad I hadnt lost any relatives. You always hear about people passing away from friends, or friends of friends relatives but you never think it will happen in your family, until it does. So cherish every minute and pick up that phone.
Yeah my dad died 9/7 and he made some mistakes and I think he died thinking he was a fuck up. If I could just hold him once more and tell him I love him and that he’s not a fuck up I would in a heart beat. You never know what you have until it’s gone. Please hold your parents tight & never take them for granted. Forgive them if it’s within your means. One day they will be gone and it will haunt you forever
I’m sitting here, beside my father who is sleeping peacefully in his hospital bed, in our lounge room. I am listening to this on repeat with my headphones, trying not to sniffle and wake him. It’s soon time for me to play it to him. 😢
My 35 year old son and I sat with his father while he died 9 months ago. He and his father had such a rocky relationship, but he sat with his hand on his fathers arm. “I know your mistakes and you know mine.” I cried my eyes out. My son is having a hard time grieving given their relationship.
Almost lost my all powerful dad over the weekend. I'm so blessed he'll be home strong soon, but I'm even more blessed I've been his son for 49 years. I've been listening to this all day and crying and not quite sure why.
Didn't take much notice of James Blunt Preferred to listen to artists like Alice Cooper and that genre But this song knocked me over Lost my dad in 2019 when he had sudden Cardiac Arrest Been lost emotionally since This masterpiece has given me spiritual closure and direction to move forward Thank you James Now forever a fan
My tears keeps falling while listening to this. I remembered my father during his last days. I have so much regrets in my heart. I want him to know how much I miss him.
I unfortunately lost my father in April this year we are singing this song at the funeral in a few days and this had made me feel better may God bless all❤
My father left me since I was 5, but still this song made me cry even though my father wasn’t a responsible person. I will be a good father to my daughter, I knew it’s hard but I will never leave her. My precious gift is her and her mum ❤❤❤
It's been 4 years since I lost my dad but still can't stop my tears whenever I come across this song. Life is just so precious and yet just so short. Uff Lord
I just lost my father on the twentieth of December! He was more than my father! He was my Hero! We played this song at his funeral! I miss you so much Dad! I love you now and forever!
Monsters can come regardless of how old we are. This song hits hard. It generates a rolling wave of grief for my deceased parents and brother, but most of all, for my beautuful 19 year old son. I yearn to be able to be his mum again and chase his monsters away. I love you and miss you, son. ❤
My husband died when my son was 21 and expecting his own child. His fathers death broke him for a couple of years. But he’s been a great Dad under some pretty hard circumstances. Every time I hear this song, it makes my heart swell with pride and ache with hurt for him at the same time.
It reminds me of my uncle who passed away last year. He always wants me to adopt me since he realise that he can't have a child. Watching him dying holding his hands was the saddest night I've experienced in my life. Thank you James blunt for a powerful song. To everyone who read this don't waste time to show the love and care to your loved ones. Times don't wait. 😔
I'm so sorry for your loss Idk what I would do without my uncle he became like a father to me after my dad passed 6 years ago when I read your comment my eyes teared up
This song truly broke me down! Tears don’t even come close to how I felt listening to this song, I lost my dad without being able to say goodbye. This song did it for me. I know he hears me, I love you Pop!
This song is perfect… I lost my father 2019… and what I did say to him at the end of his life is somewhat similar with this man… Daddy you just need to close your eyes, sleep… its my turn to take care this family … good night dad… I miss you!
Lost mine a year before this month. It hurts but we have to be the lasting pillar for the family can't let them see you break because then the whole house falls. He left you in charge and that's what needs to be done. Stay strong
To many angels look down at me from heaven rip mom, dad, grandma and grandpa G, grandma C. Great grandpa and grandma C, and great grandpa H. I felt so lucky as a kid having so many grandparents and great grandparents. Now at 32 all but my grandpa C and brother are left I miss them all.
This song was absolutely perfect for my Husbands funeral on 10th Feb 2020...my son has said his Eulogy then sat down and cried in my arms whilst we listened to this....thank you so much James
This song speaks so much volumes. So powerful so beautifully written. Such an impacting and powerful song and the vocals. Gosh one of the best of our time.
I lost my Dad to Cancer this year and my Best friend put this song on and I broke down crying listening to the lyrics. God Bless to anyone thats going through heartbreak, just don't forget your loved
Like wise,some of us ain’t got that father love In our life,but I am loved you stay strong never forget him and only remember the love and laughs he gave you,the tears come let them come it’s only right
Just heard this on American Idol yesterday and my heart broke. Lost my dad 2014 in an accident and there was no opportunity to chase the monsters away or say goodbye😢😢. We were quite close and this song brought back a lot of sweet, beautiful and sad memories. Continue to rest in peace my dear baba. Thank you @jamesblunt for this beautiful masterpiece
First time I heard it, too on American Idol...Oh how I cried...I'm balling my eyes out now... So very sorry for your loss... May he R.I.P. with the Lord..🙏❤
Lost My Da 39 years ago. I was only 21.......miss him everyday and love this song. Hits home every time I listen to it and that is very often. Love you Pops..... Thank you James Blunt!
5-15-2023 today is the first time I've heard this song and I love it. A young man from HI auditioning for American Idol sang it. It brought tears time my eyes. It is so deep.❤
I had my Dad listened to this song and he's requesting for me to sing this for him at his funeral service when the day comes. He's 76 now and my only surviving parent. ~ I don't know if I would ever pull it off since I start CRYiNG half way through! 😭
After my fathers father passed away from cancer, my dad showed me this song and I understood my dads pain when he listens to this song. It ever hurts me when I'm young and really don't think as bad when other people die but this kind of pain is just different because he's been with me all my life. Fly high, Grandpa ✝️🕊️
That part got to me as well as well as the part where he says (i’m not your son and you’re not my father we’re just two grown men saying goodbye) What he meant by it’s my turn to chase the monsters away was that it was his turn to comfort his dad in an extremely sad and scary time like his dad has done for him all his life
My dad is 80, and not doing well, he was recently put on oxygen and is also having heart issues. I can so relate to this song. Thanks for expressing in song the feelings that are in my heart.
Omg every time I hear this song, I can't help myself from crying. The song reminds me of the loved ones who has passed away and we should cherish those people who are around us. Such a beautiful song. God bless everyone.
I was 14 years old when I lost my dad. Growing up without a father has profoundly shaped my life. Throughout the years, I've yearned for a paternal figure to guide me, someone who embodies natural leadership and offers support during life's toughest moments. Now, a decade later, as I prepare to graduate with honors in engineering, I reflect on my father's legacy. Despite being a simple power station operator, he instilled in me a drive to reach greater heights. I've made it my mission to surpass his achievements, to fulfill every father's dream of seeing their son excel. Yet, the realization that he won't be here to witness my success weighs heavily on my heart.💔
Without this song 😭.. I don't even know how I would be holding on .. sometimes you don't need to lose a person for you to understand how painful it can be .. James may you always sing not for me or for them but for the souls that really crave the beautiful body voice you posses
This song makes me think of my dad. He suddenly passed away and I was never able to say Goodbye. I'd give anything just to feel the warmth of his hug again. I think about him everyday and reminisce on all the good times we had, and it makes me tear up. One of my happiest memories of him was when I finally beat him in poker, we were both laughing and he said "I want a rematch, i'll beat you next time". Hopefully there is an afterlife so we can finally have that long awaited rematch...
I am oblivious to the feeling of having a dad growing up, mine died when I was 6. So listening to this affects me more when my mom died back in 2019. That tiny pain button has been pressed, no Smashed by James, with this song.
This year is going to be 10 years since I lost my dad. And this is the hardest I’ve cried since the night he passed away. So please anyone who still has their parents with them, give them a hug and tell them you love them. Because my dad died when I was only 11 and as an 11 year old you’re not expecting to lose one of your parents. And that just goes to show you that unexpected things happen and anyone can die at anytime. That’s why you have to live in the moment and cherish your parents. So whatever argument you had with your parents or whatever you’re mad at them about, just forget all that. Because you only have so long on Earth, so make the most of it. Miss you dad🙏
This amazing song just became a "new" hit because of American Idol. I thought that I knew most of James Blunt's music, but I'd never heard this song before today.
Just heard the song now through watching American idol. I searched the song in UA-cam to read the lyrics to understand more why the judges cried hearing this song. Through enough reading the comments here, inside me I can feel the true meaning of the lyrics....
I already knew this song, when my beloved dad passed away. It was as if James Blunt had anticipated the situation. I hope my dad could feel my hand on his own during his last hours. In the end we folded his clothes on the chair. I was the last one to leave the room, so I left the light on, turned back to him and said "now it's my turn to chase the monsters away." After almost 2 years it is still very hard for me to listen to this great song.
My mom said this song reminds her of Me n my Father on his Final Day alive. I stayed by his side the entire time just holding his hand and talking to him. He passed away after a 2 week battle with Covid 19 which on top turned into Pneumonia in January 2021. I cry everytime I hear this song I was Daddys little girl. I miss him everyday hoping to see him every morning.
I lost my father 2years ago due to cardiac arrest, i just miss him, i always misses him. Thankyou for all you sacrifices pa, thankyou for your amazing word of wisdom, i am grateful to be your daughter, i thank God for giving me such amazing papa. I cried every night, because i want to see you, hear you, touch u, making fun with u. And listening to this song made me more misses u. Loveyou pa! 😭
My father passed away at 7:16 Wednesday the 21st of July. He had been in the hospital since the 4th for covid. This song means a lot to me. It’s only been 4 days since then.
With Fathers Day approaching and even though my dad abandoned me & my 3 brothers and mom to start a new life with a new woman, I still love you dad & I’ll always chase the monsters away. I know life wasn’t easy for you and I know your mistakes just like you know mine. Always 🫶🏻
My Pop passed in 2014 and I promised him I would keep mom safe so he could let go and sleep. 9 years later I still keep that promise. Mom has dementia and Parkinson’s and some days are just Hard but she is safe at home and I keep Her monsters away. As hard as it can be I know how Blessed I am by keeping my promise. Miss you Every day Pop, Love you More❤️
Came here from Iam Tongi because this song hit me when he said that this was for his father that passed. And this touched me right in my heart. RIP to all those people who lost someone love y'all brothers and sister 🤞!
This song made me feel bad, not for the same reason that everybody’s here of. I felt bad because I never felt this close to my father, he’s always been so rude and mean to me, my siblings and mostly my mom and my sister. He has a stage 3 cancer and I don’t feel a bit bad and it’s killing me that I feel that way every single day and I just can’t seem to forgive him no matter how hard I try. Here I am surviving this non fair life and hoping for everything to be okay before it’s too late to. Amazing and touching song btw ❤
Heard this song on American idol this morning, and it made my heart burn although my father passed away two years back. This song spoke volumes and made me felt every word. Have never heard this song before. Thank you for uploading.
This is deep, my daughter just played it for me. Love you all my kids and my wife. Ive been diagnosed recently with stage 4 lymphoma and this song makes me more determined to beat this, with the help of my family and above all. God's help if it is His will.
i’m listening to this emotional song and reading to all these comments who can unfortunately relate to its lyrics and who have lost their precious “friend”, “hero”… just wanted to pray for each one of your dad and i’m sure of it, they are proud of you and just don’t fall apart promise me that, love you all and take care, let those who are gone stay permanently in our hearts and memories❤️❤️❤️
We lost our dad a month ago, and yesterday I found the original song, we miss you so much dad and love you forever, thank you for being the best father we could have ever asked for. ❤❤❤
How can anyone dislike this song 💔💔
The people who thought this song was so beautiful had a tear in there eye and accidentally pressed it
@Peter Lyrics they haters that why
Because they didn't find heart button
i have no idea🤔
Maybe because it’s too real for them and I can’t blame but I still love James Blunt and his work and this song as well
My mom has dementia, and to her I am a stranger. My heart is so broken each time she looks at me with those empty eyes, but somehow this song makes me feel better. I will always be there for her, the one who keeps the monsters away.
I am deeply sorry
I know your pain, I have lost my beautiful as sweet youngest sister, Donna to ALZ/Dementia . She presented issues at 50 and passed away on 3-18-22 at 57. Donna had the aggressive fast moving dementia/Alz that took her far too soon. My oldest sister Lucy has the longer type dementia/Alz she was diagnosed with Donna in 2016. Lucy’s now in nursing home. I have been through this horrific journey 3 times (our mom, Donna and Lucy). It’s beyond heartbreaking to watch your loved ones slip away…thee empty eyes break me. I pray you cherish your time with your mom. I’m still a mess after loosing my siblings and mom. Prayers for you and your mom💜💜💜❤️❤️👣🙏 Amen 🙏 ❤️
You know in your heart that she lives you still. It is so difficult but be strong.
Very sorry to hear about your mom. My mom also has dementia. So far she always recognize my daughter and I. But i know the day will come when she won't 😢
SHARON PLEASE PLEASE REMEMBER HER HEART KNOWS EXACTLY WHO YOU ARE DEAR LADY.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR MOM..
my dad tried to commit suicide after 25 years in the army and lost 2 brothers I had to save him that night and I remember this was a song that was playing my dad is better now and is still here with us , thankyou james ❤
God bless him and you for saving him, it's hard for our veterans today
Kudos
Hope he is ok.
My 30 year old son sent this to me. Yeah, I cried hard. I'm 68 with 3 stents in my heart and COPD. I'm scared to death over Covid. I guess my son wanted to reassure me that he'll be here for me at the end. What a great man he's turned out to be.❤️✌️
How are you doing
Awww
best wishes to you friend ^^ your son is amazing and so is this song ❤️
You raised a great son and man by the sounds of it. Good health to you
Wishing you both health and happiness x
My dad died 2 days ago from stage 4 cancer. I was so exhausted from sleepless nights helping him adjust his body in his bed so he could rest, and doing 12 hour shifts at work. But I'd do anything to help comfort him one more time. The lyrics just hit home for me and I still haven't been able to process it.
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As a 75 year old man with prostate cancer my time is marked. I just wanted to tell you that God has a special place in heaven for you for taking care of your Father. God Bless you sir.
God Bless you❤
This breaks my heart. My dad was recently diagnosed with cancer. He's always been my super hero...n now I look at him and knowing he's weak and fighting....I'll always make you proud daddy!
Always hold that in your heart. Be his hero now. He loves you forever always remember that.
I lost my dad last month to cancer and I miss him more and more each day.
Listen to Dean Lewis-How Do I Say Goodbye
Stop it. You're a good, caring son. He's lucky to have you and you're doing more for him than ou realise
It’s heartbreaking to see what cancer does to someone who has been your hero and protector your whole life. Cancer took my Dad and watching slowly kill the strongest man I know was so devastating it’s been 5 years and I still miss him so much as time goes by I just miss him more. It’s been hard for me to grasp the concept that my Dad isn’t a phone call away or a short drive down the road. I miss and love you Daddy. Until we meet again
I am 50 years old, but when the monsters attack you, you feel 5 again and you need your parents and you know they are gone, but you breathe and move on. Thank James
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Tell me them monsters sir,I got you,there’s no need to take a lonely breath let’s take one together,
I feel you bro,be strong 🙏❤
I am 40 and your words are precisely exactly true
My step father raised me. He’s now in a senior rehabilitation facility on the verge of death. He’s scared. His true born sons pay no Attention to his last days. This song is perfect. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing this. True love is a beautiful gift..You are now in a special place to help others. GBY
I lost my father a few months ago to terminal brain cancer. Every word in this song rang so true to me. Thanks James.
Listen to Dean Lewis-How Do I Say Goodbye
@@VivienneTutunaru thanks for that.
Sorry for your loss.
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Sending love ❤️
I held my grandfather as he passed away, he finally said he was proud of me and who i have become. 😢 my grandfather never expressed much emotion and he only told me he was proud of me 3 times in my life and he told me right before he passed away.
I am in TOTAL TEARS as I listen to this song. I'm a lady but I loved my daddy more than anything and when I lost him, it was the most painful thing in my life. I love the lyrics to this masterpiece of a song. Thank You James Blunt!
Just heard this song on American idol, and it made my heart burn because my father passed away last year. So this song spoke volumes to me and my mother, as I felt every word. And before now, I have never heard this song before. So thank you for uploading this song, and thank you Mr blunt for the perfect song to remember my father every time I listen again.
Wishing you and your mum all the healing and positivity in the world. RIP to your dad ❤
Ruth by flower face is a song that helped me a lot, highly recommend. Make sure you have tissues on hand though
missing a dead person is like walking a path with no end, you just have to learn to live with your heavy heart for the rest of your life
There is no death only a change of form. A transition into the arms of GOD..GBY. love is a true gift.
James blunt you are truly a beautiful soul .your father must be so proud of you. My prayers are with you . God bless. Xx
My dad absolutely loved this song he unfortunately passed away this march 18th and it brakes my heart listening to it.He passed away from cancer at the age of 72.
I aam crying so hard. I wish my dad was here right now.
Me too
Me too😢😢😢
My dad passed away 10 years ago I have listened to this song over and over again, I never got the chance to say goodbye due to a stupid fight, so to anyone out here reading this please make amends with the ones you love because tomorrow isn't promised, and the time to tell them you love them and goodbye will slip through your fingers. And that is a feeling you will live with forever trust me it's been 10 years and it's still just like he died yesterday it hurts so bad. Please forgive and let go!
P.s
I love you daddy
I feel this in my soul. My dad passed last May. Been the roughest year of my life.
So true, mine dad has been gone 26 years. I listen to this song all the time.
i feel you Michael. I never had a chance to say good bye to my father either.
Mine unalived himself and I feel like I didn’t get to say goodbye… but I can look back and I know he did. It sucks and you’re 100% correct. I wish everyday I would’ve said I love you more.
To all of you that didn’t have the chance to say goodbye…..your loved one is sitting on your shoulder. They are a piece of your smile, a piece of your laughter. I ask my Father God to lift all of you with His healing hands and touch you with His love.🙏🏻
I lost my 17 year old son, he is telling me to close my eyes to see him. He is telling me not to be afraid. He is watching over me all the time now. He is chasing the monsters away from my thoughts. I love you Nicholas and soon we will be together.
Brother, Nicholas wants you to be happy, he wants you to make a great life, to make great memories , to enjoy your life, by loving the little free things life gives you, like feeling the air on ur face, smelling the flowers, waking up healthy every morning and making somebody else’s day better. Someday you will be together with him, but for the time being live your life for him and mostly for you. 🙏🏻
Beautiful song. Iam Tongi sings it from American Idol n James Blunt did a duet in a show with Iam. Iam wrote n sings ' I'll Be Seeing You. ' I'll change a few words n know past loved ones are with me, watching over me as I know someday I will be joining them.
@iz8939 thank you brother, that was beautiful.
I deeply sorry for your loss 😢
Worst feeling on the world, im sure, but you are right. He is looking out for you from up there !! Hugs! By the way, my name is Nicolas! God bless you!!!
My dad is still alive but I wept heavily in my car listening to this song. It reminds me how short life is and how we must learn to make as much great memories with the ones we love cos they won't be around for too long. My dad sacrificed a lot for me the least I could do is to appreciate him while he's still alive.
Life isn’t that short it’s just they have lived a lot before you
My dad was my best friend, we did everything together. He tragically passed away one morning unexpectedly 7 years ago. Im at ease knowing I always told him I loved him and I was there for him as much as I could be. I always tell my friends to make that call, take the time to go for breakfast, always tell them you love them because you never know. Prior to losing my dad I hadnt lost any relatives. You always hear about people passing away from friends, or friends of friends relatives but you never think it will happen in your family, until it does. So cherish every minute and pick up that phone.
Don't forget to hug your dad each and every day . I wish I could have one more day with mine
Yeah my dad died 9/7 and he made some mistakes and I think he died thinking he was a fuck up. If I could just hold him once more and tell him I love him and that he’s not a fuck up I would in a heart beat. You never know what you have until it’s gone. Please hold your parents tight & never take them for granted. Forgive them if it’s within your means. One day they will be gone and it will haunt you forever
I’m sitting here, beside my father who is sleeping peacefully in his hospital bed, in our lounge room. I am listening to this on repeat with my headphones, trying not to sniffle and wake him.
It’s soon time for me to play it to him. 😢
Praying for you both
Fuuchhhhg stay strong sir,his journey must of been long and tiresome,if he was a dad to you b the same to yours,
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It's always too early. I was right there with you around the time you wrote this. My thoughts are with you
I really miss my dad, i Cant stop crying..
My 35 year old son and I sat with his father while he died 9 months ago. He and his father had such a rocky relationship, but he sat with his hand on his fathers arm. “I know your mistakes and you know mine.” I cried my eyes out. My son is having a hard time grieving given their relationship.
I have the same relationship with my Dad. He's still alive.
I'm sorry 😢
Beautiful that your son did that. Respect for him. I pray he has peace now.
Almost lost my all powerful dad over the weekend. I'm so blessed he'll be home strong soon, but I'm even more blessed I've been his son for 49 years. I've been listening to this all day and crying and not quite sure why.
Maybe because you're just that grateful to still have him . Awesome.
Death is real. It's sad, it's scary and the pain is real. Look to Heaven and Jesus. All will be taken care of.
Didn't take much notice of James Blunt
Preferred to listen to artists like Alice Cooper and that genre
But this song knocked me over
Lost my dad in 2019 when he had sudden Cardiac Arrest
Been lost emotionally since
This masterpiece has given me spiritual closure and direction to move forward
Thank you James
Now forever a fan
My tears keeps falling while listening to this. I remembered my father during his last days. I have so much regrets in my heart. I want him to know how much I miss him.
Love transcends all. He knows. God bless you and your family.
your story is just like mine :(
I unfortunately lost my father in April this year we are singing this song at the funeral in a few days and this had made me feel better may God bless all❤
much love to the family - i bet the song was beautiful
My father left me since I was 5, but still this song made me cry even though my father wasn’t a responsible person. I will be a good father to my daughter, I knew it’s hard but I will never leave her. My precious gift is her and her mum ❤❤❤
It's been 4 years since I lost my dad but still can't stop my tears whenever I come across this song. Life is just so precious and yet just so short. Uff Lord
I just lost my father on the twentieth of December! He was more than my father! He was my Hero! We played this song at his funeral! I miss you so much Dad! I love you now and forever!
Monsters can come regardless of how old we are.
This song hits hard.
It generates a rolling wave of grief for my deceased parents and brother, but most of all, for my beautuful 19 year old son. I yearn to be able to be his mum again and chase his monsters away.
I love you and miss you, son. ❤
My husband died when my son was 21 and expecting his own child. His fathers death broke him for a couple of years. But he’s been a great Dad under some pretty hard circumstances. Every time I hear this song, it makes my heart swell with pride and ache with hurt for him at the same time.
My dad is currently in the hospital in comfort care. I needed this. Because I've been his rock for years.
Gets me everytime.......how can anyone not shed a tear.. beautiful song..
I dont. I remember and feel pride. That man does not want you to be sad. He wants you to live.
Beautiful song, full of sadness and love between a son and his father.
It reminds me of my uncle who passed away last year. He always wants me to adopt me since he realise that he can't have a child. Watching him dying holding his hands was the saddest night I've experienced in my life. Thank you James blunt for a powerful song. To everyone who read this don't waste time to show the love and care to your loved ones. Times don't wait. 😔
I'm so sorry for your loss Idk what I would do without my uncle he became like a father to me after my dad passed 6 years ago when I read your comment my eyes teared up
Dammit true words of a real man
So sorry for your loss. 😞 😔 An uncle of mine passed away too. Am always left wondering if he's still proud of me.
This song truly broke me down! Tears don’t even come close to how I felt listening to this song, I lost my dad without being able to say goodbye. This song did it for me. I know he hears me, I love you Pop!
Wish I could hug u right now… I’m in Sacramento, ca. if u need a hug I got you!
I didnt get to say goodbye to mine either 💔
This song is perfect… I lost my father 2019… and what I did say to him at the end of his life is somewhat similar with this man… Daddy you just need to close your eyes, sleep… its my turn to take care this family … good night dad… I miss you!
Lost mine a year before this month. It hurts but we have to be the lasting pillar for the family can't let them see you break because then the whole house falls. He left you in charge and that's what needs to be done. Stay strong
To many angels look down at me from heaven rip mom, dad, grandma and grandpa G, grandma C. Great grandpa and grandma C, and great grandpa H.
I felt so lucky as a kid having so many grandparents and great grandparents.
Now at 32 all but my grandpa C and brother are left I miss them all.
In due time, a family reunion in heaven. Enjoy life whilst alive. Life's short
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Sorry for your losses
I enjoyed this... I've got to say... I'm always a father and my two... will always be my sons. Even in old age. You just don't turn off being a dad.
This song was absolutely perfect for my Husbands funeral on 10th Feb 2020...my son has said his Eulogy then sat down and cried in my arms whilst we listened to this....thank you so much James
Hi Peter can you tell me who you are? Are you anything to do with James Blunt?
No, he doesn't know me
I'm from India actually.
we just lost our father. this song will gives us strength. and we know that he will guide us in heaven. we love you our dad. we will miss you.
This song speaks so much volumes.
So powerful so beautifully written.
Such an impacting and powerful song and the vocals. Gosh one of the best of our time.
I lost my Dad to Cancer this year and my Best friend put this song on and I broke down crying listening to the lyrics. God Bless to anyone thats going through heartbreak, just don't forget your loved
Like wise,some of us ain’t got that father love In our life,but I am loved you stay strong never forget him and only remember the love and laughs he gave you,the tears come let them come it’s only right
I lost my dad in October to 2 different type of cancer
Just heard this on American Idol yesterday and my heart broke. Lost my dad 2014 in an accident and there was no opportunity to chase the monsters away or say goodbye😢😢. We were quite close and this song brought back a lot of sweet, beautiful and sad memories. Continue to rest in peace my dear baba. Thank you @jamesblunt for this beautiful masterpiece
God bless you 🙏🏽
First time I heard it, too on American Idol...Oh how I cried...I'm balling my eyes out now... So very sorry for your loss... May he R.I.P. with the Lord..🙏❤
Lost My Da 39 years ago. I was only 21.......miss him everyday and love this song. Hits home every time I listen to it and that is very often. Love you Pops..... Thank you James Blunt!
5-15-2023 today is the first time I've heard this song and I love it. A young man from HI auditioning for American Idol sang it. It brought tears time my eyes. It is so deep.❤
I lost my Mom 6 months ago today and I really needed to hear this song..thank you
Hearing this song makes me cry all the time. I lost my mom 2 years ago from cancer and this song reminds me of her.
I dread the day when my dad passes away. But this song will be playing in my head and my heart that day. It’ll be my turn to chase the monsters away
One of the most potent songs I've ever listened to. If I had a dad and he was a good one this is what I would imagine would be playing at his funeral
I just found this song today and I can't stop listening to it. I lost my father at the age of 15, It is beautiful and sad. I miss your daddy ❤️
I had my Dad listened to this song and he's requesting for me to sing this for him at his funeral service when the day comes. He's 76 now and my only surviving parent.
~ I don't know if I would ever pull it off since I start CRYiNG half way through! 😭
Works the same with a daughter & father.
Thank you for writing & sharing this.
I lost my dad 10 years ago and i still miss him every single day. Thank you James ❤
After my fathers father passed away from cancer, my dad showed me this song and I understood my dads pain when he listens to this song. It ever hurts me when I'm young and really don't think as bad when other people die but this kind of pain is just different because he's been with me all my life.
Fly high, Grandpa ✝️🕊️
The part that got me right on the feels and made me cry was when he said “it’s my turn to chase the monsters away”
That part got to me as well as well as the part where he says (i’m not your son and you’re not my father we’re just two grown men saying goodbye) What he meant by it’s my turn to chase the monsters away was that it was his turn to comfort his dad in an extremely sad and scary time like his dad has done for him all his life
My dad is 80, and not doing well, he was recently put on oxygen and is also having heart issues. I can so relate to this song. Thanks for expressing in song the feelings that are in my heart.
I haven’t cried like this in a while. Beautiful song. Simply amazing. Wow ❤
Omg every time I hear this song, I can't help myself from crying. The song reminds me of the loved ones who has passed away and we should cherish those people who are around us. Such a beautiful song. God bless everyone.
I was 14 years old when I lost my dad. Growing up without a father has profoundly shaped my life. Throughout the years, I've yearned for a paternal figure to guide me, someone who embodies natural leadership and offers support during life's toughest moments. Now, a decade later, as I prepare to graduate with honors in engineering, I reflect on my father's legacy. Despite being a simple power station operator, he instilled in me a drive to reach greater heights. I've made it my mission to surpass his achievements, to fulfill every father's dream of seeing their son excel. Yet, the realization that he won't be here to witness my success weighs heavily on my heart.💔
😢❤
Just close your eyes, you know he is with you, as you listen to the heartbeat that says “I love you.”
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This song hits so damn hard. Absolutely amazing. I was with him the whole time until he was gone. And this song just hits all that.
Rest In Peace Pops. I love you so much.
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Without this song 😭.. I don't even know how I would be holding on .. sometimes you don't need to lose a person for you to understand how painful it can be .. James may you always sing not for me or for them but for the souls that really crave the beautiful body voice you posses
Lost my dad in 2017... This song gives me courage to face life again.
same😥💔
I lost my dad in 2017 too this songs just breaks me!
The same for me guys, it's hard to not feel this song reaching very deep...
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Lost my dad last year so I feel you on that one, found myself at this song as well
I play this song over and over again..this is a masterpiece..James I would give u a hug..this is straight from the heart..hope your dad gets well..
Yea, I can see your previous comments. This song really is beautiful
Yea, I can see your previous comments. This song really is beautiful
Iam Tongi brought me here. Beautiful song❤️
The lyrics, the tune is just too awesome.... Makes me teary each time I listened.. Remembering my dad😢
seriously this is a beautiful song it conveys too many feelings
This song touches deeply in heart
This song makes me think of my dad. He suddenly passed away and I was never able to say Goodbye. I'd give anything just to feel the warmth of his hug again. I think about him everyday and reminisce on all the good times we had, and it makes me tear up. One of my happiest memories of him was when I finally beat him in poker, we were both laughing and he said "I want a rematch, i'll beat you next time". Hopefully there is an afterlife so we can finally have that long awaited rematch...
Always try not to hear this song...when I did I just cant hold the tears...love u Dad (in memory) 🥲
I am oblivious to the feeling of having a dad growing up, mine died when I was 6. So listening to this affects me more when my mom died back in 2019. That tiny pain button has been pressed, no Smashed by James, with this song.
Lost my dad to dementia this year I feel every word after helping him for last 6 years breaks my heart every time I hear it
This year is going to be 10 years since I lost my dad. And this is the hardest I’ve cried since the night he passed away. So please anyone who still has their parents with them, give them a hug and tell them you love them. Because my dad died when I was only 11 and as an 11 year old you’re not expecting to lose one of your parents. And that just goes to show you that unexpected things happen and anyone can die at anytime. That’s why you have to live in the moment and cherish your parents. So whatever argument you had with your parents or whatever you’re mad at them about, just forget all that. Because you only have so long on Earth, so make the most of it. Miss you dad🙏
This amazing song just became a "new" hit because of American Idol.
I thought that I knew most of James Blunt's music, but I'd never heard this song before today.
Just heard the song now through watching American idol. I searched the song in UA-cam to read the lyrics to understand more why the judges cried hearing this song. Through enough reading the comments here, inside me I can feel the true meaning of the lyrics....
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Well said. 🙂
Same here
james fighting so hard for his dad, knowing that one day he will loose him anyway... those helplessness is heartbreaking....
This is the most beautiful song it pulls at my heart love and light to everyone
I already knew this song, when my beloved dad passed away. It was as if James Blunt had anticipated the situation.
I hope my dad could feel my hand on his own during his last hours. In the end we folded his clothes on the chair. I was the last one to leave the room, so I left the light on, turned back to him and said "now it's my turn to chase the monsters away."
After almost 2 years it is still very hard for me to listen to this great song.
My mom said this song reminds her of Me n my Father on his Final Day alive. I stayed by his side the entire time just holding his hand and talking to him. He passed away after a 2 week battle with Covid 19 which on top turned into Pneumonia in January 2021. I cry everytime I hear this song I was Daddys little girl. I miss him everyday hoping to see him every morning.
I lost my father 2years ago due to cardiac arrest, i just miss him, i always misses him. Thankyou for all you sacrifices pa, thankyou for your amazing word of wisdom, i am grateful to be your daughter, i thank God for giving me such amazing papa. I cried every night, because i want to see you, hear you, touch u, making fun with u. And listening to this song made me more misses u. Loveyou pa! 😭
My father passed away at 7:16 Wednesday the 21st of July. He had been in the hospital since the 4th for covid. This song means a lot to me. It’s only been 4 days since then.
Almost a year since your fathers Las sleep,hopefully u still staying strong and remembering his way of loving u,that sucks
I lost my father almost 6 months ago, this song and james dean how do i say goodbye hit so different now.
Love this song......Orbs passing by on the screen is so amazing while listening.
With Fathers Day approaching and even though my dad abandoned me & my 3 brothers and mom to start a new life with a new woman, I still love you dad & I’ll always chase the monsters away. I know life wasn’t easy for you and I know your mistakes just like you know mine. Always 🫶🏻
My Pop passed in 2014 and I promised him I would keep mom safe so he could let go and sleep. 9 years later I still keep that promise. Mom has dementia and Parkinson’s and some days are just Hard but she is safe at home and I keep Her monsters away. As hard as it can be I know how Blessed I am by keeping my promise. Miss you Every day Pop, Love you More❤️
Came here from Iam Tongi because this song hit me when he said that this was for his father that passed. And this touched me right in my heart. RIP to all those people who lost someone love y'all brothers and sister 🤞!
This song made me feel bad, not for the same reason that everybody’s here of. I felt bad because I never felt this close to my father, he’s always been so rude and mean to me, my siblings and mostly my mom and my sister. He has a stage 3 cancer and I don’t feel a bit bad and it’s killing me that I feel that way every single day and I just can’t seem to forgive him no matter how hard I try. Here I am surviving this non fair life and hoping for everything to be okay before it’s too late to. Amazing and touching song btw ❤
Forgiveness isn't about the other person as much as it is for yourself. Be kind to yourself and pass your kindness on. Thank you for sharing this .
This song is a golden masterpiece
James has always been an amazing singer.. I love him to bits 🥰🥰🥰
Not a singer!a artist like!!van goth.but better by far ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Heard this song on American idol this morning, and it made my heart burn although my father passed away two years back. This song spoke volumes and made me felt every word. Have never heard this song before. Thank you for uploading.
Such a beautiful song sung by a beautiful son for his father!
✌🏾🤶🏽✨☀️✨☀️✨💛🔥💛
OMG Das ist so wunderbar und zu tiefst berührend. Tränen fließen.
This is deep, my daughter just played it for me. Love you all my kids and my wife. Ive been diagnosed recently with stage 4 lymphoma and this song makes me more determined to beat this, with the help of my family and above all. God's help if it is His will.
live sir you can do it!! you can beat that fucking lymphoma your family believe in you!! god is good
🙏🙏🙏🙏God helps you
i’m listening to this emotional song and reading to all these comments who can unfortunately relate to its lyrics and who have lost their precious “friend”, “hero”… just wanted to pray for each one of your dad and i’m sure of it, they are proud of you and just don’t fall apart promise me that, love you all and take care, let those who are gone stay permanently in our hearts and memories❤️❤️❤️
I wish my dad was still alive this song just broke me emotionally I cried so hard thinking of my dad 😢. Amazing beautiful song
My big brother just died❤ and I love him even more now❤️
Having lost my father I get goosebumps everytime I hear this song such a powerful and beautiful song
My Dad passed in February. My husband and my Dad had a very special relationship. Every word is true for him.
We lost our dad a month ago, and yesterday I found the original song, we miss you so much dad and love you forever, thank you for being the best father we could have ever asked for. ❤❤❤
I lost my dad too n he was the absolute best
i lost my dad a year ago may 28th well stepdad but i thought of him as my dad because of personal reasons and this really hits home