James and his father were officers in the British Army. At the time of the making of this video his father was dying of kidney failure (having already donated one himself) and no donor in sight. Following the release of the song a distant cousin came forward and he pulled through thankfully.
That was his dad in the video and the first time he had heard the song. They recorded it in one take and at the end everyone in the studio was crying except his father. He asked them why they were crying, that he was still there. His label wanted to do a full production but he said no. He wanted to be real, no auto tune, no cuts, nothing but him singing to his father. After this video was released a distant cousin came forward who was a match. His father got a transplant and is doing well. I cry every time I watch it so don't be sorry for showing emotions. I have seen men and women break down sobbing and have to stop recording in the middle in order to get themselves together before they could finish it.
@@Wherever56 i wasn't dissing the song, its message, or the folks listening to it. just wanted to give props to those -- the chorus, the sound mixers, the janitor -- behind the scene. i'm also a bit of a stickler for details. ☺
“Monsters” was a heartfelt tribute to his father. The emotional track reflects the deep bond between them and a touching farewell. In the music video for “Monsters,” James Blunt sings directly to the camera, his eyes welling up with tears...The video is so powerful because sitting beside James Blunt is his real-life dad, Colonel Charles Blount. who was a former cavalry officer, battling stage 4 chronic kidney disease. The song captures the raw emotions of facing mortality and saying the things one wants to say to a loved one before it’s too late 💗 I can never get through this, without crying..........
James dad was actually dying from kidney disease & this was his tribute & farewell to his dad. Thankfully his dad received a donor kidney & is doing okay now. If this song doesn't get to you emotionally, there is something wrong with you. This song resonates with me as I was my dad's caregiver for 5 years until he passed away 2 years ago.
It doesn't get to me because my father was a monster. When he died I was so angry with him and always will be even though I can say I have a measure of forgiveness...enough to keep me from dissolving into nothingness.
@@cynthiacharpentier662 My father was as well. The song still gets to me because I understand where it came from. I do not miss my father but will always love and miss my mother.
This song brought me to my knees. My father's relationship with me when I was young was an abusive one. So much so that I spent many years not talking to him. My father spent the last years of his life living as a hermit in the woods of Maine. He was found outside his cabin months after his death. What was left of him at least. In our last conversation he tried to reach out to me to connect as father and son. I told him that I didn't think of him as my father. He replied "But I am your father!" I said "My father is six hundred feet tall and broke bones and walls and mothers. It's best for you that I don't think of you as my father. To me you are an older friend that I share a similar sense of humor with that I speak to once a year (if that) on father's day." Eerily similar to " I'm not your son, you're not my father. We're just two grown men saying goodbye. I knew his mistakes, he knew some of mine. I could not forgive or forget. He was my monster.
You had a lifetime with your father. While I'm extremely jealous of that fact I think there's lots of mercy in the fact when people die young. My parents died when I was 11 and they died together so I never had to witness one missing the other. I also don't have to worry how they live in this bad world every day. Even the worst situations there's always a silver lining
My darling mum (81) died two months ago today. She wasn't in the best of health but I never expected her to pass. I was in the next room. Went into see her and she'd gone.... I'd only been in an hour beforehand she was fine. She slipped away without any fuss, or drama just how she always wanted to go. After the emergency services went I sat next to her and held her arm. This song has become so precious to me. She was 3 months premature in 1939 so she didn't do bad living to 81. But the gap in my life she's left is so huge. I miss her every second of every day. Wonderful reaction xxx
There is so shame in being moved by this incredibly emotional song. While I had no relationship with my father, it translates just as well to the relationship I had with my grandfather. Many years have passed since he died, and I'd give anything to know if he is proud of who I've become.
Don't ever question if he was. I can't imagine as a father not being proud of my child. I lost my dad last year. This was tough right off the bat. He was proud of you.
I was right there with you, tears streaming down my face. My grandson lost his father when he was 14. His father did everything with him including coaching him in different sports. In our little community, we have an annual parents/coaches baseball game to raise funds for the ball diamond. His father always played. But during the last stages of his illness, he was unable to play. My grandson made a tee shirt with two stick figures labeled, Me and Dad. He wrote, "I'm playing for my dad." Needless to say, when he took the field, I and many others couldn't hold back the tears through our smiles. I think his dad was the proudest he had ever been of his son. I left out many details and names to keep it short. That young man is now with the 82nd Airborne and has just re-enlisted. Proud? You betcha!
A very powerful song for anyone, because we are all children of someone, and most of us parents to a child. It's never too late to say I'm sorry....never too late to say I made mistakes...never too late to say I forgive you. Take that first step.
You mentioned James Blunt monsters in Eminem's "When im gone" video and I havent heard this song before and oh my god did this hit me like a semi-truck.
I have my father in my life. I moved down the road from my parents so I could have my family close to my best friend and my hero. I get to see and talk to him everyday and I know how incredibly lucky I am. I love you dad.
I lost both of my parents in 2022 at the age of 30, while trying to graduate from university. It changes you. Things that used to matter suddenly no longer do, and things you took for granted are suddenly now the most important. What I would not give to see them one more time, to talk to them, to see their smiles, to hug them one more time. I miss them both so much! ;(
I’m so very sorry. It’s a strange thing to encounter abrupt changes in life that totally change your perspective. It may seem like this will change you for the worse, and in some ways, it does when it accompanies that pain but also has a chance to help you grow in character and support for others that will encounter that same path. It doesn’t make it easier, it there will be opportunities for you to help others walk this difficult road. I’m sure both your parents would want you to embrace the future full force and would want you to be happy. It may not feel like it right now since you’re younger, but our lives here are fleeting. It won’t be long before you will get to see them again. It will feel like waking from the longest dream. Blessings my friend.
In 2004, James Blunt wrote and sang 'You're Beautiful' which I LOVE until now. I've never heard of this 'Monsters' until I'm watching it on this reaction video. Oh wow, I can see the pain and the anger on James Blunt's eyes as soon as he started singing. I couldn't help but teared up as I could feel his pain. Wow, the emotion on his face is so raw.
My dad died July 17th 2021 at 9pm and I still can't bare the thought of the last time he was alive enough to acknowledge me telling him I was going home and I loved him and that he didn't need to be strong for anyone. The rush of emotional pain that swept over his face because he knew it would be the last time he would see my face. You can imagine that this experience has diminished my strength and brought me back so feeling like a child who didn't want daddy to leave.
@@larryshair it was definitely hard I still have a hard time believing that I won't be able to just call or show up and I will see him or talk to him. Thank you for your understanding and I'm sorry for your loss.
I've been watching men react to this for 3 hours, one because I have 2 grown boys, 2 because my 29 year old can barely speak to me unless he needs something atm, and I need to cry, and see men show emotion 😢 😢💞💙🕊🇦🇺.thank you, subscribed immediately 🤗🥲👍.
@@larryshair blessings to you, I seen the warmth in you before the video started and almost couldn't watch, you should be so proud of the light that shines from you 🙂🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊💞👍.
T'is me again....I do not know who "moondog" is but I will say this Larry...Your reaction was one of the best I have seen with this song. I am so happy that you did not come out saying that you were playing the "Man Card"...men cry too...as they should.. let your emotions flow..You would have to be made of stone to not react the way you did. I have seen many reactors to this song and you are the best one...really.....😂😂 Notice that I have entered an "emoji" because you told me how to do it...thank you so very much. I love watching you, as I have said before. But with this particular song, well, it does bring out the authentic person as it is a TRUE song....thanks Larry 👍👍👌👌😉😉💋💋💕💕(you have now created a monster re: emojis.....
Thank you for playing it without breaks so that we could get its' full impact. It doesn't matter whether your dad or mum is dying. It's still relevant and loving. I'm so glad his father managed to get his transplant.
Please don’t ever apologize for your emotions. This video came up because you reacted to Eminem’s song that broke you too. I found you because of Disturbed Sound of Silence. Guess what? I love you and here is a hug.
Anyone who has lost a parent feels this in their soul. It really doesn't matter in the end the mistakes we make it's still your parent. The role reversal is so true. Love this song.
Me looking for Moondog in the comments 0.0, overall I just want to say that I love your videos, they´re so genuine and emotional damaging haha. Discovered u a few years ago but came back just because you´re fantastic!
I usually don’t watch reviews of songs… but I have watched reviews on this song …. And it has left each reviewer breathless and almost without words. James blunts distant cousin was a match and gave blunt senior a kidney… back in 2020… and from what I know blunt sr is doing well!!!!!!!! Your emotions are welcoming and endearing. Thank you.
Once again, Larry is the best! Love the true, authentic reaction my man. this song stings. I feel a underlying tone of making the best of what you have before it's too late.
Thanks for your reaction to a difficult song. I lost my mom the beginning of the pandemic and this one has me in tears every time. So sorry about your dad.
I love this song. I wish I got to say goodbye to my father, he passed away 3 months ago. Me and my father had a really rocky relationship or whatever its called. My Mother and father divorced when I was like 2. Thanks to his problems with alcohol. He stuggled alot with it and it messed with our relationship. Lately he had been trying to get better and try to be around more. My brother and Sister hungout with him, but last 3-4 times i had said no. Found out after his death, that he knew he would pass away soon, and just wanted a little bit more time with us. Never take your loved ones for granted, because you never know when its the last time. ( sorry for long emotional text )
This song breaks me every single time I hear it. I CAN NOT keep from bawling like a baby, no matter where or when. And I'm lucky enough to still have both my parents. I can't even imagine how hard this hits when you've actually lost a parent. Your reaction was beautiful, strong, emotional, honest. All my love to you! ❤️
Came from the emotional Eminem video to this one based on what you said in the video. I'm ready this time with my tissues. This is what UA-cam is all about. Taking a risk with a recommended video and becoming a fan.
My father passed away in 2013 .. eight years and this song brings the tears like the day he left me .. There is a special bond between father and son .. If you have lost your father then my heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you now and forever ..
Brought tears to my eyes again... My Dad lost his battle with cancer in 2019. When the time drew near, his fear of dying became so great that I and my son had to sit by his bed with our hand on his chest. We were to wake him if he quit breathing.... In the end I had to chase his monsters away... I called a pastor whom was here in a short time. He was then at peace... I had chased the monsters away and he passed peacefully in his sleep. Very powerful song.
So hearing this song/your reaction sent me down a rabbit hole. I just learned James Blunt saved us from WWlll.... and I just listened to a bunch of songs. The Greatest about the birth of his son..... I love this. Thank you for sharing.
"I know your mistakes and you know mine". When we were young, we look at our parents like some rare humans who never makes mistake and its only after growing up that we realize our parents are just as flawed as others and we are just as flawed as they are, then you finally understand that we are all just trying our best and that's ok.
@@larryshair and I yours. Please keep up these reactions as long as you find these gems. I love the content especially when it's covering a song with such a deep and powerful meaning.
Yes, this is a good one! Hits you in the heart & you can't help but be emotional! Thank you for not editing that out. My father had Stage 4 prostate cancer & underwent chemo in late 2020. He finished right around Christmas. New Year's 2021 he was given a good report by his Dr. that the treatment had drastically reduced the cancer & he had a positive prognosis of at least 5 more yrs with us. 2-3 weeks later he started having pain in his side & back & became wheelchair-bound. After ER & dr. visits he was hospitalized & it was found the cancer had metastasized into small cell carcinoma & invaded his lungs, bones & and all organs. We lost him on Feb. 18, 2021. Here I am a year later, first hearing this song and I sobbed my heart out because it describes those last couple of days with him. I love your reaction. Stay real! 💓
Thank you so much for your comments. I’m so so sorry to hear about what you had to go through. I lost my father back in 2019 and now my father-in-law which is 91 years old was just taken to a board and care facility. I think he’s going through the dying process as he’s lost like 15 pounds in a week and weighs 140 pounds now. He has a hard time eating so I know that I’m probably gonna be losing him as well in the next few weeks. It could be hard but it’s also kind of healing to talk about it like you have. Blessings to you my friend.
Thank you for being real with your emotions. Such a powerful song. There is so little out there for this specific heartbreaking yet inevitable situation of losing a parent.
I have watched a number of people reacting to this, and for me there is one simple line that stands out and acts as a trigger, its almost a throw away line, amongst those that most people 'hear' I think it got you too, 'Time is gone'
I'm a 45 year old otr truck driver and I bawl every time I watch this video or someone react to it. I still have both of my parents, but I dread the day this happens to me. Thank you for your real reaction, it's refreshing and moving.
i love your reaction, i lost my dad in stage 4 cancer and it was the bottom for me i went under the world after that.. we were best friends and could talk off everything he was the guy that never got angry what i ever did and he was my true hero.. thank you for watching this video. you jsut got a new subscriber
I'm so sorry about your loss of your dad, but am so glad to know that if you really miss him this much, he must have been a great father. You are truly blessed. I'm sure he would want nothing more for you than to be happy. Press onward, my friend.
Just a little aded info for you. James' record company wanted him to use 'Auto-Tune' but he refused because he wanted this recording to be 100% real and genuine and what we see is the first take. It was the first time James had sung this to his dad, who only recently had been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney failure. I don't know how James managed to hold himself together for this but we can all see how emotional he was by the tears in his eyes. It's all quite amazing.
Thank you for your honest reaction! We are many who needs thus kind of reaction nowadays, just to show that we aren't alone witholding this kind of pain and the feeling of missing a person, albeit a father, a mother or an another kind of a rolemodel in our lives!
My dad passed July 25th and I only heard this song just last week. I had to pull over. I thought I was getting better, that the tsunamis of grief were mostly done, but this brought it back full force. I took care of Daddy for years, and when he passed he was so scared that I was suddenly the reassuring parent, and he the child. I was the only one that could understand him, and he was terrified. This song destroyed me.
@@larryshair Thanks, Larry. This one hurt me in a vulnerable place that I hadn't yet realized needed.armoring. I wish you well, love you and wish all the best for you and yours.
Thank you. Oh my goodness. This song reminds me of when my mom passed away. She had a brain tumour and at the end, she needed complete care. We kept her at home and took care of her ourselves. On her last day, I left work early when I was told she wasn't doing well. I made it to her side and took her hand. I whispered in her ear, telling her I was there and I told her we'd be ok and that she can go if she needs to. As soon as I spoke those words, mom took 2 more breaths and passed away. My youngest grandson was the last baby she held. So much sadness and joy all mixed together. It was such an honour to be able to drop everything (except work) and just spend that time with my mom. She didn't get super weak until the Friday before the Monday that she passed away. We had 2 months from diagnosis until that day and I AM SO GRATEFUL. We spent hours talking and laughing together. Like James said, I knew the mistakes she'd made and she knew mine - but that wasn't the time for any of that. We just loved each other. Period. She's been gone just over 3 years now and I still choke back tears but I'm glad she's free from pain. I know she's happy and healed in Heaven and I'll see her again. Earthly good byes still hurt though. Thank you for playing this song. I'd never heard it before and I still wouldn't have if it wasn't for you reacting to it. Thank you.
I first watched this video 2 or 3 months ago and I cried thinking of my own Dad. fearing ever losing him and then I remembered sitting by my Dad's, Dad's hospital bed back in 2015 and our whole Family watched him die. He was 90, he had 2 blood clots break free and hit his heart at the same time. That caused him to collapse and on his way down his head hit the counter. They revived him 3 times before he got to the hospital. But he was brain dead. My Aunt Barb was the power of attorney and had to make the decision to either let him lay there being kept alive by the Ventilator or let him go on the Heaven. So our whole family was there when they pulled the plug as they say. And he held on as long as he could. Even after he "flat lined" there was a faint heartbeat. My Aunt Donna told her Dad "It's okay Dad. You can go be with Mom" or something to that effect. So when I hear this song now I think of my own Father watching his Dad die. And it's breaking me writing all this, but I'm not ashamed to tell my opinion about anything and this is so incredibly powerful to me. I miss my Grampa Baynes so much. Thank you Larry for making this video. Men shouldn't be afraid to let other see them cry anymore. Thank you Larry for letting us see your raw reaction.
You should check out both of Iam Tongi's versions of this song if you haven't already. He was last years American Idol winner. He performed this by himself in his Idol debut and sang it with James Blunt in the finals. It was one of the most touching things I have ever seen when he broke down singing it in the finals.
I love this song, and have watched many reactions to it. Yours has to be one of the most honest I have seen. Someone would have to have a heart of stone not to react. Such raw emotion. Thank you.
This song was released a few months after I lost my Dad. My heart breaks again a little each time I listen to it. Such beautiful and moving words. Love to all those who have experienced loss. Grief is the price of love.
'You're Beautiful' is his most famous & the video has an amazing ending. All his songs range from sad to happy. A real talent & one of the funniest interviews out there.
I love this song. I cried when I first heard it but My dad past away March 11 2022, 3 days before my birthday and this is the first time i have listen to it since. Of course I criend more but ty for playing and doing a readtion on it. I haven't cried a lot since he past but I need to get it out sometimes so again ty
I'm so very sorry. I know what you're going through as I lost my dad a few years back. It does get easier, but I don't think the actual pain doesn't completely vanish. Blessings to you my friend.
Yeah, I just let my mom go a couple months ago, and yeah, this was a punch in the throat, she struggled with her demons till her final hours, I'm not a fan of his voice, but I'm drunk on the raw emotion and truth of his pain, I can still smell the room, and hear the equipment, and feel her hand in mine...
Wow, I'm so sorry, Ken. I lost my dad a few years back and my father in law a few months ago. Hang in there my friend. It can be really tough. You got this.
This is one of the most tear jerking tributes a person can do for a parent. I cry every time I hear this song because you can just feel his emotion in the words. James Blunt...Kudos to you for being able to sing such an emotional song about your dad!
His father had stage 4 kidney disease and was dying while he was waiting for a transplant when James wrote this song. His dad did get a transplant and did well and is still alive and doing OK.
I’m in my early 40s with my dad in his early 70s and I had the same reaction (also a father to two girls 10/7) as you. Brilliant song that will make millions all over the world tear up to ball! 🥹😢 The American Idol Iam cover of it is amazing/sad too. They also did a duo that was sad/touching.
Hi larryshair, This is my first time listening to your channel.... I subscribed . Well I have been a James Blunt fan since his release of "Your Beautiful" in 2004 . I have loved all his songs so much. Thank you for your warm and thoughtful reaction and comments for "Monsters"..... my dad died when I was 25 and this is the first song that I have heard that explains how I feel about my dad . I am sorry for your loss . Much appreciation for the work you put into your channel .
I ball like a baby when I watch this video because it makes me think of my dad. He had cancer and live a normal life for 7 years before going down hill. His doctor told his wife he didn't expect him to live 30 days but living 7 years with cancer was God's bless to us. He died peacefully at home with his head in my brother's lap with all his family there.
Oh my gawd. I've never heard this song before and it is so beautiful and sad at the same time. I'm sure everyone is shedding a tear listening to this. I have no idea how he could hold his composure while singing it directly to his father.
Phenomenal performance, heard it for the first time yesterday after your (When I’m gone) reaction, tears rolling down my cheeks, I suppose everyone will take a different interpretation of it depending on what’s going on in their lives right now but for me it’s clear. It’s not often you hear a song once that makes an impact like this.
Just heard this song now...TEARS r rolling here too.....every1 needs a GOOD CRY now n again....POWERFULL I lost my Dad at 12...I'm 50 now n have Son n Daughter.....man oh man....Great Song
My mum too passed away at the onset of Covid lockdown - it wasn’t attributed to Covid, but like you I thought it was (at that time testing wasn’t so good). This song tore my heart in two. Sending you my virtual 🤗
I just found your channel today and I just wanted to say that you are so amazing! You remind me of my own Dad who is the best man ever. I loved watching you. Thanks so much
I've watched a few reactions to this. I always keep an eye out for the particular reaction that a person has, particularly from guys, when they hear the first, 'i'm not your son, you're not my father...' line, and they suddenly realise what the heck they have just gotten themselves into. With guys especially, you'll often see a sudden eyebrow raise, or a glance of surprised bewilderment flash across their face, as they think: 'oh wow I didn't sign up for this...'. Which is perfectly understandable, seeing as most guys probably have no immediate plans to cry on a very public platform, on the average day . There are often even a few moments you can feel the guy thinking about turning it off . Well done to every guy who does power through, and who eventually posts their reaction to this track - tears and all. It can only do good, as hard evidence that we are all emotional beings. If anything, it weirds me out more when I don't see a guy have a strong emotional reaction to this song; although I'm sure that in those instances, that those guys will have their own reasons for having less emotional reactions - everyone has a different story. In my experience though, this track is like a perfect weapon designed in a lab, to break men down and express their emotions. And I think that that is a very good thing for people to share in. (Edit: My own dad died in pretty tragic circumstances some years ago; the first time that I listened to this song on youtube, I was shaking so hard that I had to grab the desk and chair with both arms to steady myself.)
I have a friend who was working in China and he emailed me in November of 2019 to tell me that something was happening in China and he had no idea what it was, but he was coming home that day.
This resonates with anyone who has taken care of someone who is dying. I took care of my husband before his passing, and it rings true for me. After 36 yrs of marriage, he chased away the monsters many times for me, and I for him.
James and his father were officers in the British Army. At the time of the making of this video his father was dying of kidney failure (having already donated one himself) and no donor in sight. Following the release of the song a distant cousin came forward and he pulled through thankfully.
This makes me so happy to hear!
Monsters it right song when you see the meeting you understand it’s very emotional moving
Thank you so much for sharing that!!
thats effing intense
Thank you for the deets. I'm so glad he didn't loose his father. What a gift and tribute this song was to his dad. ❤️❤️❤️
That was his dad in the video and the first time he had heard the song. They recorded it in one take and at the end everyone in the studio was crying except his father. He asked them why they were crying, that he was still there. His label wanted to do a full production but he said no. He wanted to be real, no auto tune, no cuts, nothing but him singing to his father. After this video was released a distant cousin came forward who was a match. His father got a transplant and is doing well. I cry every time I watch it so don't be sorry for showing emotions. I have seen men and women break down sobbing and have to stop recording in the middle in order to get themselves together before they could finish it.
there WAS some post-production -- they laid voices over a few lines, starting with the second repetition of the chorus.
James Blunt said himself it took 5 takes
@@Wherever56 i wasn't dissing the song, its message, or the folks listening to it. just wanted to give props to those -- the chorus, the sound mixers, the janitor -- behind the scene. i'm also a bit of a stickler for details. ☺
@@Wherever56 same. 😜
@@kimbunchalastnames5357 Y'all do know that the song first comes out before the video is done. Right?
“Monsters” was a heartfelt tribute to his father. The emotional track reflects the deep bond between them and a touching farewell. In the music video for “Monsters,” James Blunt sings directly to the camera, his eyes welling up with tears...The video is so powerful because sitting beside James Blunt is his real-life dad, Colonel Charles Blount. who was a former cavalry officer, battling stage 4 chronic kidney disease. The song captures the raw emotions of facing mortality and saying the things one wants to say to a loved one before it’s too late 💗 I can never get through this, without crying..........
"it's my turn, to chase the Monsters away!"
So so powerful lyrics!!
That's the line that gets me.
Amen ❤
Especially with James' voice, he transmit raw emotion with it
I managed to hold it together by the skin of my teeth. That was the coup de grâce.
As a son in early 40s with dad in early 70s and dad of two kids 10/7 agree 100%. This was such a tearjerker.
James dad was actually dying from kidney disease & this was his tribute & farewell to his dad. Thankfully his dad received a donor kidney & is doing okay now. If this song doesn't get to you emotionally, there is something wrong with you. This song resonates with me as I was my dad's caregiver for 5 years until he passed away 2 years ago.
It doesn't get to me because my father was a monster. When he died I was so angry with him and always will be even though I can say I have a measure of forgiveness...enough to keep me from dissolving into nothingness.
@@cynthiacharpentier662 Forgiveness is a powerful thing and so worth it.
@@cynthiacharpentier662 My father was as well. The song still gets to me because I understand where it came from. I do not miss my father but will always love and miss my mother.
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Real man with the real emotions. Bravo
This song brought me to my knees. My father's relationship with me when I was young was an abusive one. So much so that I spent many years not talking to him. My father spent the last years of his life living as a hermit in the woods of Maine. He was found outside his cabin months after his death. What was left of him at least. In our last conversation he tried to reach out to me to connect as father and son. I told him that I didn't think of him as my father. He replied "But I am your father!" I said "My father is six hundred feet tall and broke bones and walls and mothers. It's best for you that I don't think of you as my father. To me you are an older friend that I share a similar sense of humor with that I speak to once a year (if that) on father's day."
Eerily similar to " I'm not your son, you're not my father. We're just two grown men saying goodbye.
I knew his mistakes, he knew some of mine. I could not forgive or forget. He was my monster.
Currently taking care of my 91 yr old father.
This ripped me apart!!
Never knew eyes could sweat this much
THANK YOU!!!!
People like you show us younger people the right path sir.
You had a lifetime with your father. While I'm extremely jealous of that fact I think there's lots of mercy in the fact when people die young. My parents died when I was 11 and they died together so I never had to witness one missing the other. I also don't have to worry how they live in this bad world every day. Even the worst situations there's always a silver lining
My darling mum (81) died two months ago today. She wasn't in the best of health but I never expected her to pass. I was in the next room. Went into see her and she'd gone.... I'd only been in an hour beforehand she was fine. She slipped away without any fuss, or drama just how she always wanted to go. After the emergency services went I sat next to her and held her arm. This song has become so precious to me. She was 3 months premature in 1939 so she didn't do bad living to 81. But the gap in my life she's left is so huge. I miss her every second of every day. Wonderful reaction xxx
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, Claire. ***Sending hugs***
Don’t be sorry. I loved your genuine reaction. This song touches souls and has made many men cry. Respect ❤
James sings from the heart his experiences sad and happy.
“I’ll be the last one
So I’ll leave a light on” has to be one of the best written lyric ever. So good
It's amazing how 45 seconds into a song, it can bring a grown man to tears. Music is so powerful
There is so shame in being moved by this incredibly emotional song. While I had no relationship with my father, it translates just as well to the relationship I had with my grandfather. Many years have passed since he died, and I'd give anything to know if he is proud of who I've become.
I'm sure he's proud!
Don't ever question if he was. I can't imagine as a father not being proud of my child. I lost my dad last year. This was tough right off the bat. He was proud of you.
I was right there with you, tears streaming down my face. My grandson lost his father when he was 14. His father did everything with him including coaching him in different sports. In our little community, we have an annual parents/coaches baseball game to raise funds for the ball diamond. His father always played. But during the last stages of his illness, he was unable to play. My grandson made a tee shirt with two stick figures labeled, Me and Dad. He wrote, "I'm playing for my dad." Needless to say, when he took the field, I and many others couldn't hold back the tears through our smiles. I think his dad was the proudest he had ever been of his son. I left out many details and names to keep it short. That young man is now with the 82nd Airborne and has just re-enlisted. Proud? You betcha!
A very powerful song for anyone, because we are all children of someone, and most of us parents to a child. It's never too late to say I'm sorry....never too late to say I made mistakes...never too late to say I forgive you. Take that first step.
You mentioned James Blunt monsters in Eminem's "When im gone" video and I havent heard this song before and oh my god did this hit me like a semi-truck.
I have my father in my life. I moved down the road from my parents so I could have my family close to my best friend and my hero. I get to see and talk to him everyday and I know how incredibly lucky I am. I love you dad.
No worries, I'm crying too. I've never heard this song, WOW..... My father and husband are both gone now so this song hits pretty hard. Beautiful ❤️
I think this is one of the best songs that has ever been written!!! It’s so beautiful and sad. I love James!!
I lost both of my parents in 2022 at the age of 30, while trying to graduate from university. It changes you. Things that used to matter suddenly no longer do, and things you took for granted are suddenly now the most important. What I would not give to see them one more time, to talk to them, to see their smiles, to hug them one more time. I miss them both so much! ;(
I’m so very sorry. It’s a strange thing to encounter abrupt changes in life that totally change your perspective. It may seem like this will change you for the worse, and in some ways, it does when it accompanies that pain but also has a chance to help you grow in character and support for others that will encounter that same path. It doesn’t make it easier, it there will be opportunities for you to help others walk this difficult road. I’m sure both your parents would want you to embrace the future full force and would want you to be happy. It may not feel like it right now since you’re younger, but our lives here are fleeting. It won’t be long before you will get to see them again. It will feel like waking from the longest dream. Blessings my friend.
In 2004, James Blunt wrote and sang 'You're Beautiful' which I LOVE until now. I've never heard of this 'Monsters' until I'm watching it on this reaction video. Oh wow, I can see the pain and the anger on James Blunt's eyes as soon as he started singing. I couldn't help but teared up as I could feel his pain. Wow, the emotion on his face is so raw.
I never heard of this song until reactions/watching the reactions made the song even more emotional .
Me too
My dad died July 17th 2021 at 9pm and I still can't bare the thought of the last time he was alive enough to acknowledge me telling him I was going home and I loved him and that he didn't need to be strong for anyone. The rush of emotional pain that swept over his face because he knew it would be the last time he would see my face. You can imagine that this experience has diminished my strength and brought me back so feeling like a child who didn't want daddy to leave.
That is so impactful. I lost my dad in December of 2019 and it still gets me...
@@larryshair it was definitely hard I still have a hard time believing that I won't be able to just call or show up and I will see him or talk to him. Thank you for your understanding and I'm sorry for your loss.
I've been watching men react to this for 3 hours, one because I have 2 grown boys, 2 because my 29 year old can barely speak to me unless he needs something atm, and I need to cry, and see men show emotion 😢 😢💞💙🕊🇦🇺.thank you, subscribed immediately 🤗🥲👍.
Thanks so much, Megs. Blessings to you my friend. Great to have you along for the ride.
@@larryshair blessings to you, I seen the warmth in you before the video started and almost couldn't watch, you should be so proud of the light that shines from you 🙂🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊💞👍.
T'is me again....I do not know who "moondog" is but I will say this Larry...Your reaction was one of the best I have seen with this song. I am so happy that you did not come out saying that you were playing the "Man Card"...men cry too...as they should.. let your emotions flow..You would have to be made of stone to not react the way you did. I have seen many reactors to this song and you are the best one...really.....😂😂 Notice that I have entered an "emoji" because you told me how to do it...thank you so very much. I love watching you, as I have said before. But with this particular song, well, it does bring out the authentic person as it is a TRUE song....thanks Larry 👍👍👌👌😉😉💋💋💕💕(you have now created a monster re: emojis.....
lol, glad to have opened the emoji toy chest for you! Thanks again for your kind words!
Thank you for playing it without breaks so that we could get its' full impact. It doesn't matter whether your dad or mum is dying. It's still relevant and loving. I'm so glad his father managed to get his transplant.
Please don’t ever apologize for your emotions. This video came up because you reacted to Eminem’s song that broke you too. I found you because of Disturbed Sound of Silence. Guess what? I love you and here is a hug.
Awww, thanks so much! Hug back!
Anyone who has lost a parent feels this in their soul. It really doesn't matter in the end the mistakes we make it's still your parent. The role reversal is so true. Love this song.
It’s good that you show your emotions, because you are a good man and we are humans! Men should show their emotions and cry more!
Thanks Daniel!
Me looking for Moondog in the comments 0.0, overall I just want to say that I love your videos, they´re so genuine and emotional damaging haha. Discovered u a few years ago but came back just because you´re fantastic!
Damn, I wasn't ready for that tearjerking song.
That makes two of us!
Never apologize for having the courage to share your vulnerability. More men need to embrace their sorrow 🇨🇦♥️🇨🇦
I usually don’t watch reviews of songs… but I have watched reviews on this song …. And it has left each reviewer breathless and almost without words.
James blunts distant cousin was a match and gave blunt senior a kidney… back in 2020… and from what I know blunt sr is doing well!!!!!!!!
Your emotions are welcoming and endearing. Thank you.
That's the experience! The only bloger who guess the situation about this song!
Once again, Larry is the best! Love the true, authentic reaction my man. this song stings. I feel a underlying tone of making the best of what you have before it's too late.
Thanks so much for your kind words!
Thanks for your reaction to a difficult song. I lost my mom the beginning of the pandemic and this one has me in tears every time. So sorry about your dad.
Thanks so much!
When he calls him daddy… every man becomes a little boy again….
I miss my daddy so much ...thank you so much
Sir, your reaction was exactly the same as mine, this leaves me in tears. Very highly emotional song, the way James delivers it, is just brilliant!
I love this song. I wish I got to say goodbye to my father, he passed away 3 months ago. Me and my father had a really rocky relationship or whatever its called. My Mother and father divorced when I was like 2. Thanks to his problems with alcohol. He stuggled alot with it and it messed with our relationship. Lately he had been trying to get better and try to be around more. My brother and Sister hungout with him, but last 3-4 times i had said no. Found out after his death, that he knew he would pass away soon, and just wanted a little bit more time with us. Never take your loved ones for granted, because you never know when its the last time. ( sorry for long emotional text )
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad.
Your post broke me. 😭
I’ve watched a few reactions to this video and I’m yet to see a dry eye. Great song and it gets me every time.
Wow, my first time to hear this...thank you for sharing your first reaction. I am there with you. I feel it.
This song breaks me every single time I hear it. I CAN NOT keep from bawling like a baby, no matter where or when. And I'm lucky enough to still have both my parents. I can't even imagine how hard this hits when you've actually lost a parent. Your reaction was beautiful, strong, emotional, honest. All my love to you! ❤️
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Came from the emotional Eminem video to this one based on what you said in the video. I'm ready this time with my tissues. This is what UA-cam is all about. Taking a risk with a recommended video and becoming a fan.
It just doesn't matter how old we are... Love is love. Dad is dad. ❤️
Beautiful song. Beautiful, heartfelt reaction. Should come with a warning label...tissues required.
My father passed away in 2013 .. eight years and this song brings the tears like the day he left me .. There is a special bond between father and son .. If you have lost your father then my heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you now and forever ..
Agreed. I lost my father 2 years ago and this one brought it home. Blessings my friend.
Brought tears to my eyes again... My Dad lost his battle with cancer in 2019. When the time drew near, his fear of dying became so great that I and my son had to sit by his bed with our hand on his chest. We were to wake him if he quit breathing.... In the end I had to chase his monsters away... I called a pastor whom was here in a short time. He was then at peace... I had chased the monsters away and he passed peacefully in his sleep. Very powerful song.
Hi Kathy, so sorry to hear about your dad. It's so touching on how you ushered your dad to the finish line. So touching.
So hearing this song/your reaction sent me down a rabbit hole. I just learned James Blunt saved us from WWlll.... and I just listened to a bunch of songs. The Greatest about the birth of his son..... I love this. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much!
"I know your mistakes and you know mine". When we were young, we look at our parents like some rare humans who never makes mistake and its only after growing up that we realize our parents are just as flawed as others and we are just as flawed as they are, then you finally understand that we are all just trying our best and that's ok.
I just heard this song for the first on your channel. Lost my father to cancer a few years ago and this...this broke me.
This was a rough one. So sorry to hear about your dad.
@@larryshair and I yours. Please keep up these reactions as long as you find these gems. I love the content especially when it's covering a song with such a deep and powerful meaning.
Yes, this is a good one! Hits you in the heart & you can't help but be emotional! Thank you for not editing that out. My father had Stage 4 prostate cancer & underwent chemo in late 2020. He finished right around Christmas. New Year's 2021 he was given a good report by his Dr. that the treatment had drastically reduced the cancer & he had a positive prognosis of at least 5 more yrs with us. 2-3 weeks later he started having pain in his side & back & became wheelchair-bound. After ER & dr. visits he was hospitalized & it was found the cancer had metastasized into small cell carcinoma & invaded his lungs, bones & and all organs. We lost him on Feb. 18, 2021. Here I am a year later, first hearing this song and I sobbed my heart out because it describes those last couple of days with him. I love your reaction. Stay real! 💓
Thank you so much for your comments. I’m so so sorry to hear about what you had to go through. I lost my father back in 2019 and now my father-in-law which is 91 years old was just taken to a board and care facility. I think he’s going through the dying process as he’s lost like 15 pounds in a week and weighs 140 pounds now. He has a hard time eating so I know that I’m probably gonna be losing him as well in the next few weeks. It could be hard but it’s also kind of healing to talk about it like you have. Blessings to you my friend.
Thank you for being real with your emotions. Such a powerful song. There is so little out there for this specific heartbreaking yet inevitable situation of losing a parent.
Godspeed 😇 too the ones we lost 💕🌸💕
I have watched a number of people reacting to this, and for me there is one simple line that stands out and acts as a trigger, its almost a throw away line, amongst those that most people 'hear' I think it got you too, 'Time is gone'
I'm a 45 year old otr truck driver and I bawl every time I watch this video or someone react to it. I still have both of my parents, but I dread the day this happens to me. Thank you for your real reaction, it's refreshing and moving.
You seem like such a gentle soul. God bless you and your family.
Thanks so much! You are so very kind.
this is the one song that kicks in to any men. its about our dads, us and how we are, no matter what.........♥
i love your reaction, i lost my dad in stage 4 cancer and it was the bottom for me i went under the world after that.. we were best friends and could talk off everything he was the guy that never got angry what i ever did and he was my true hero.. thank you for watching this video. you jsut got a new subscriber
I'm so sorry about your loss of your dad, but am so glad to know that if you really miss him this much, he must have been a great father. You are truly blessed. I'm sure he would want nothing more for you than to be happy. Press onward, my friend.
@@larryshair i miss him so much i did loss my life of living and went under ground... thank you for replying
Just a little aded info for you. James' record company wanted him to use 'Auto-Tune' but he refused because he wanted this recording to be 100% real and genuine and what we see is the first take. It was the first time James had sung this to his dad, who only recently had been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney failure. I don't know how James managed to hold himself together for this but we can all see how emotional he was by the tears in his eyes. It's all quite amazing.
Thank you for your honest reaction! We are many who needs thus kind of reaction nowadays, just to show that we aren't alone witholding this kind of pain and the feeling of missing a person, albeit a father, a mother or an another kind of a rolemodel in our lives!
My dad passed July 25th and I only heard this song just last week. I had to pull over. I thought I was getting better, that the tsunamis of grief were mostly done, but this brought it back full force. I took care of Daddy for years, and when he passed he was so scared that I was suddenly the reassuring parent, and he the child. I was the only one that could understand him, and he was terrified. This song destroyed me.
Very hard one for me to see as well.
@@larryshair Thanks, Larry. This one hurt me in a vulnerable place that I hadn't yet realized needed.armoring. I wish you well, love you and wish all the best for you and yours.
Reversal of roles. No judgement, just acceptance of who his father was and saying goodbye!
Iv found the best channel iv ever seen someone to cry with lol james blunt hits different
Thank you. Oh my goodness. This song reminds me of when my mom passed away. She had a brain tumour and at the end, she needed complete care. We kept her at home and took care of her ourselves. On her last day, I left work early when I was told she wasn't doing well. I made it to her side and took her hand. I whispered in her ear, telling her I was there and I told her we'd be ok and that she can go if she needs to. As soon as I spoke those words, mom took 2 more breaths and passed away. My youngest grandson was the last baby she held. So much sadness and joy all mixed together. It was such an honour to be able to drop everything (except work) and just spend that time with my mom. She didn't get super weak until the Friday before the Monday that she passed away. We had 2 months from diagnosis until that day and I AM SO GRATEFUL. We spent hours talking and laughing together. Like James said, I knew the mistakes she'd made and she knew mine - but that wasn't the time for any of that. We just loved each other. Period. She's been gone just over 3 years now and I still choke back tears but I'm glad she's free from pain. I know she's happy and healed in Heaven and I'll see her again. Earthly good byes still hurt though. Thank you for playing this song. I'd never heard it before and I still wouldn't have if it wasn't for you reacting to it. Thank you.
Fathers are so important in life. If you're one be the best one you can...It will last longer than you will. I miss you dad
Well-said. Sorry for the loss of your dad. I'm betting he would want nothing more than for you to be happy.
I first watched this video 2 or 3 months ago and I cried thinking of my own Dad. fearing ever losing him and then I remembered sitting by my Dad's, Dad's hospital bed back in 2015 and our whole Family watched him die. He was 90, he had 2 blood clots break free and hit his heart at the same time. That caused him to collapse and on his way down his head hit the counter. They revived him 3 times before he got to the hospital. But he was brain dead. My Aunt Barb was the power of attorney and had to make the decision to either let him lay there being kept alive by the Ventilator or let him go on the Heaven. So our whole family was there when they pulled the plug as they say. And he held on as long as he could. Even after he "flat lined" there was a faint heartbeat. My Aunt Donna told her Dad "It's okay Dad. You can go be with Mom" or something to that effect. So when I hear this song now I think of my own Father watching his Dad die. And it's breaking me writing all this, but I'm not ashamed to tell my opinion about anything and this is so incredibly powerful to me. I miss my Grampa Baynes so much. Thank you Larry for making this video. Men shouldn't be afraid to let other see them cry anymore. Thank you Larry for letting us see your raw reaction.
Thanks so much and thanks for sharing your story. It’s actually very comforting to have songs like this. Blessings to you my friend.
You should check out both of Iam Tongi's versions of this song if you haven't already. He was last years American Idol winner. He performed this by himself in his Idol debut and sang it with James Blunt in the finals. It was one of the most touching things I have ever seen when he broke down singing it in the finals.
My mom always used to play James Blunt- Your beautiful
I love this song, and have watched many reactions to it. Yours has to be one of the most honest I have seen. Someone would have to have a heart of stone not to react. Such raw emotion. Thank you.
Thank you so much, Jackie!
This song was released a few months after I lost my Dad. My heart breaks again a little each time I listen to it. Such beautiful and moving words. Love to all those who have experienced loss. Grief is the price of love.
'You're Beautiful' is his most famous & the video has an amazing ending. All his songs range from sad to happy. A real talent & one of the funniest interviews out there.
I knew you were going to cry. You have a big heart & you actually listen to the words.Great reactions
I love this song. I cried when I first heard it but My dad past away March 11 2022, 3 days before my birthday and this is the first time i have listen to it since. Of course I criend more but ty for playing and doing a readtion on it. I haven't cried a lot since he past but I need to get it out sometimes so again ty
I'm so very sorry. I know what you're going through as I lost my dad a few years back. It does get easier, but I don't think the actual pain doesn't completely vanish. Blessings to you my friend.
@@larryshair Thank you. I didn't think not my parents would b gone by my 40th birthday but there always in are thought and hearts❤
Oh I don't know if you've done a reaction for this song but Eminem 25 to life. Good song. Just throwing it out there ty
My son has banned me from listening to this song as my dad passed last Christmas and I sob my heart out listening to it 😭
I'm so sorry to hear about your father. I hope this season brings blessings your way!
@@larryshair 💕
Damn. That was tough. That was an ordeal. A wierdly uplifting ordeal that I need.
Yeah, I just let my mom go a couple months ago, and yeah, this was a punch in the throat, she struggled with her demons till her final hours, I'm not a fan of his voice, but I'm drunk on the raw emotion and truth of his pain, I can still smell the room, and hear the equipment, and feel her hand in mine...
Wow, I'm so sorry, Ken. I lost my dad a few years back and my father in law a few months ago. Hang in there my friend. It can be really tough. You got this.
powerful song.. gets me everytime. much love to anyone reading this.
James you made everyone who listened to your song cry and felt so sad for you what a song for your father love you
Watching this one again, awesome song
This is one of the most tear jerking tributes a person can do for a parent. I cry every time I hear this song because you can just feel his emotion in the words. James Blunt...Kudos to you for being able to sing such an emotional song about your dad!
Respect to u for putting this out. I cry as a baby every thing aswell
His father had stage 4 kidney disease and was dying while he was waiting for a transplant when James wrote this song. His dad did get a transplant and did well and is still alive and doing OK.
I’m in my early 40s with my dad in his early 70s and I had the same reaction (also a father to two girls 10/7) as you. Brilliant song that will make millions all over the world tear up to ball! 🥹😢
The American Idol Iam cover of it is amazing/sad too. They also did a duo that was sad/touching.
It certainly pulls at the heart ❤ strings #realmendocry
So sorry about your Father. I'm a caregiver and this one hits hard. Do much kindness in your heart
So much kindness in your heart. So obvious. Love to you. And thank you for your honest emotions. Blessings, Patti
Thank you so much for your kind words. Hugs.
I know my reply is late, but never apologise for showing emotions, this songs get everyone.
Sir, please don't *ever* apologize for being human and vulnerable; I wager most people appreciate the authenticity of your reaction.
Hi larryshair, This is my first time listening to your channel.... I subscribed . Well I have been a James Blunt fan since his release of "Your Beautiful" in 2004 . I have loved all his songs so much. Thank you for your warm and thoughtful reaction and comments for "Monsters"..... my dad died when I was 25 and this is the first song that I have heard that explains how I feel about my dad . I am sorry for your loss . Much appreciation for the work you put into your channel .
Thank you so much and I'm so sorry about your dad. Sounds like you were too young to lose him. So sorry. ***Hugs***
If this song doesn’t hit you in the heart, what would?
I ball like a baby when I watch this video because it makes me think of my dad. He had cancer and live a normal life for 7 years before going down hill. His doctor told his wife he didn't expect him to live 30 days but living 7 years with cancer was God's bless to us. He died peacefully at home with his head in my brother's lap with all his family there.
God didn't take him from you. He gave heaven to him. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
@@larryshair Thank you. He was a faithful Christian and I will see him again one day.
His father had kidney cancer. But he got a donated a kidney. And he recovered
Oh my gawd. I've never heard this song before and it is so beautiful and sad at the same time. I'm sure everyone is shedding a tear listening to this. I have no idea how he could hold his composure while singing it directly to his father.
Phenomenal performance, heard it for the first time yesterday after your (When I’m gone) reaction, tears rolling down my cheeks, I suppose everyone will take a different interpretation of it depending on what’s going on in their lives right now but for me it’s clear.
It’s not often you hear a song once that makes an impact like this.
Just heard this song now...TEARS r rolling here too.....every1 needs a GOOD CRY now n again....POWERFULL I lost my Dad at 12...I'm 50 now n have Son n Daughter.....man oh man....Great Song
My mum too passed away at the onset of Covid lockdown - it wasn’t attributed to Covid, but like you I thought it was (at that time testing wasn’t so good).
This song tore my heart in two.
Sending you my virtual 🤗
You too, Mary 🤗
I just found your channel today and I just wanted to say that you are so amazing! You remind me of my own Dad who is the best man ever. I loved watching you. Thanks so much
My friend, this is Ryan Tucker
Hey Ryan! Good to see you here! Hope all is well. Glad to see you on the channel!
I've watched a few reactions to this. I always keep an eye out for the particular reaction that a person has, particularly from guys, when they hear the first, 'i'm not your son, you're not my father...' line, and they suddenly realise what the heck they have just gotten themselves into. With guys especially, you'll often see a sudden eyebrow raise, or a glance of surprised bewilderment flash across their face, as they think: 'oh wow I didn't sign up for this...'. Which is perfectly understandable, seeing as most guys probably have no immediate plans to cry on a very public platform, on the average day . There are often even a few moments you can feel the guy thinking about turning it off . Well done to every guy who does power through, and who eventually posts their reaction to this track - tears and all. It can only do good, as hard evidence that we are all emotional beings. If anything, it weirds me out more when I don't see a guy have a strong emotional reaction to this song; although I'm sure that in those instances, that those guys will have their own reasons for having less emotional reactions - everyone has a different story. In my experience though, this track is like a perfect weapon designed in a lab, to break men down and express their emotions. And I think that that is a very good thing for people to share in. (Edit: My own dad died in pretty tragic circumstances some years ago; the first time that I listened to this song on youtube, I was shaking so hard that I had to grab the desk and chair with both arms to steady myself.)
This is such an important song. So very relatable!
I have a friend who was working in China and he emailed me in November of 2019 to tell me that something was happening in China and he had no idea what it was, but he was coming home that day.
This resonates with anyone who has taken care of someone who is dying. I took care of my husband before his passing, and it rings true for me. After 36 yrs of marriage, he chased away the monsters many times for me, and I for him.