Takes a real man to show his emotion to thousands. Potentially millions. Good on you. Respect.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾

@TnL-nt2kd

Жыл бұрын

GOD BLESS YOU

I seldom watch when this is reacted to. To me, this is an example of a real man, his love and his strength. I hate that mental illness is so stigmatized, and the loved ones aren't well supported. They often don't understand what they are dealing with. Chris conveys the emotion, beautifully. BTW, real men show their emotions. Congrats on 15 years.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

Thank You🙏🏾

@deeair2942

5 жыл бұрын

Well said Phyllis.

@sharkbeatz313

5 жыл бұрын

Very well said...Its true that its taboo still to these days for guys to show emotion but its needed. Real men cry and real men have feelings and emotions. Be tough when needed but even the strongest need to be told they are loved.

@phyllisb4634

5 жыл бұрын

@@sharkbeatz313 Thanks. I should have clarified that i don't always watch reactions to this because it's sad and hits close to home. It really makes me respect Chris even more for dealing with this in his music.

@mumv2089

4 жыл бұрын

When Chris spoke of this video, he stated it was his vision. Picked out the actor specificity and proceeds go towards mental health awareness and treatment. Thank you Chris.

The irony is that he couldn't protect her because his job required him to protect others.. great reaction

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

Thank You🙏🏾

Bipolar. This is what loving someone with bipolar is like. My ex husband became an addict to deal with it and our daughter, who is now 17, also has it. It's the most heartbreaking thing in the world.

@kristen1441

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. It’s disappointing that other people can’t see what it it, but it goes to show how little the public is aware of mental health.

@steelergirl9197

2 жыл бұрын

@Katie Tooker Yes. The awful swings from up to down and back again. Can leave tragedy in their wake. Blessed to have an understanding husband and very supportive parents. Many is the time that I have questioned why but slowly have the acceptance that God has a plan for everyone. And He does not give you more than you can handle.

I admire Chris Stapleton so much for using his music as a platform to shine a light on mental illness. There is a video about Chris, the director and the actor discussing the ideas behind this video. The label had been pressuring Chris to make a music video and he wanted it to have a purpose. He succeeded.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾

@valariewright8516

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

This is the only video he’s ever made...it was his concept. You were right when you said bipolar. Incredibly sad.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

😔😢

@johnmyers7570

4 жыл бұрын

Been there with my wife. When it's good, it's great. When it's not, then it's not. It's a roller coaster. Much props to those who power through it. Great reaction, and I appreciate the sincerity.

Jamel, thank you for this reaction. I must admit that country music is not my particular taste. But anything that Chris Stapleton releases I will listen to. I'm a 51 year old retired FF / Paramedic and I have seen this scene play out more than I care to remember. So this video brings out a lot of emotions and I tear up everytime I watch it. We are all connected through a common thread of our fellow human beings no matter our background. Empathy is a resource we should all strive to attain. And you showed how much it effected you. Thank you once again for the reaction (as hard as it is to watch). Be well my friend!

As a bipolar living with PTSD, this hits me in the soul.

Someone should have warned you this was heartbreaking. You are beautiful. Go hug your wife, you’ll be fine.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾😔

Real men cry. You have my respect for being you.

My wife and I just had our 40th anniversary. She stayed by my side thru many deployments in the military and she has gone thru 2 open heart surgery's and has an ICD and is on 24 hr monitor. I pray every day for more time with her.

Thank you for an honest reaction to this song. Illness is illness, rather it’s physical or mental. For 50 years I’ve been actively working to raise awareness of mental illness. You are right, the video is about unconditional love.

Best reaction video I've seen. No interruption of the song and put thoughts up instead then followed the video with your thoughts. Fantastic job!

@jamelakajamal

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you🙏🏾

I have been married for 18 yrs and the first 7 yrs of that was dealing my wifes depression and anxiety issues....which in tern game me clinical depression as I Had no-one to talk to about my own issues because I had to be the strong one for my wife. Thankfully we found a doctor where we live who took control and prescribed medication and set up psychologist appointments for my wife...who is much much better now. I too was able to find a support network and work on my own demons who to be honest almost took my life as I was in as darker place as you could find....but I am doing ok, one at a time but this time I have people to call on if I feel im slipping.......great reaction video, and I am now subbed to your channel.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

GLAD THE BOTH OF YOU ARE DOING BETTER🙏🏾

Such a sad heartbreaking song😢

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

😢

I don't care how tough you may be, this video is like a punch in the gut every single time.

Imagine someone loving you no matter what. No matter what! NO MATTER WHAT! The pain they suffer as you suffer.

I’m loving your reactions! You’re emotions come through loud and clear!

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾

Chris Stapleton “Either Way” just about killed me lol

You are a good person. That's something in today's world.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾THANKS

One of the best reactions I've ever seen and thank you for your Brilliant observation! Mental illness is absolutely horrible and you nailed the topic about the song and his undying love for his wife! Great job!

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾

Brooks and Dunn “Believe”

@rowenanunn590

5 жыл бұрын

Please react to this❣❣

@rowenanunn590

5 жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes!!

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾Stay Tuned🙏🏾

@sharonw.9091

5 жыл бұрын

@@jamelakajamal It must be the video to be fully appreciated.

@korvkioskshelvete

5 жыл бұрын

Carrie Underwood: Temporary Home... Also a feels song

Wow, that yanked at my heart.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

DEEP BROTHA🙏🏾

Wow, I wish I didn't watch this at work...At least I have a door I can close for a few minutes until I regain my composure...

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾DEEP

This one really gets me too. 😢💕

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾🎸

@linzyaz920

5 жыл бұрын

@@jamelakajamal - You have such a good energy. Very humble & very appropriately serious reaction. Keep being your genuine self bc it is a breath of fresh air. God bless you & your wife. 💕🙏

You are a good man, Mr. Jamal.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾

Thanks for this reaction. This is my favorite Chris Stapleton video for several reasons. It gets me every time. It's one of the most powerful videos I've ever seen and brings awareness to a problem that many people don't talk about.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

YES SO SAD BUT MUCH NEEDED🙏🏾

It's okay bud, I cry every time I listen to this.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾

If this song didn’t bring tears down your cheeks you have never loved someone. Great song and reaction as well as insights into loyalty. Good for you to be married over 14 years. My marriage just ended about 4 years ago. It was rough...but worth it. God bless mightily.

This was my first time hearing this. I wasn't ready!

Yes sir if that one doesn't punch you in the gut, in my opinion you have no soul. I'm liking your reactions to chris stapleton more each time I see a new one. They remind me of myself when I first discovered him. I have a feeling you're going to be checking out a whole lot more videos from him just like I did. At this point I can hardly ever find one that I haven't seen already. Your reactions are pure and honest, you just give it as you feel it. You seem like a good dude. Keep 'em coming. 👍🎶🎼

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

THANKS 🙏🏾 That Touched my SOUL

Towards the end..... Every cop's worst nightmare.... Coming home to find their loved ones being loaded into an ambulance or possibly even dead 💀💀💀 I know it's just a music video, but this shows WHY I have so much respect for cops & emergency service workers around the world. What started as a real love story very quickly took a graphic turn for the worst 😱😱😱 Amazing....

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

HIT ME RIGHT IN THE CHEST!!

@ajramirez9769

5 жыл бұрын

I think he heard the call and responded to it

@TheRiclaw89

5 жыл бұрын

1 guy I work with on my fire department had to respond to his own wife she died in arms and 2 others had to respond to their own sons and so have I but my son lived theirs did not

@gerardroll6468

5 жыл бұрын

TheRiclaw89 ..... That's PRECISELY why I have the highest levels of respect & admiration for "1st responders", no matter which branch of the service they're in. The same goes for families with members serving in the military. Anyone willing to put their life on the line in their jobs to serve "community or country" DESERVES the highest respect ✊😁👍 It's the "uncertainty" of not knowing if the next job you go to may involve a family member or someone you're exceptionally close who is either close to death or actually dead is what would affect me the most 😰😰😰

@gerardroll6468

5 жыл бұрын

Aj Ramirez ..... What's that saying...... "it's part of the job"??? I'd hate to be one of the 1st responders heading to a "job" where you don't have all the details & when you get there, you find out it's your "beloved other half" or even kids who are either being treated for serious injuries, loaded into an ambulance or you find them "under a sheet". That would DESTROY me, physically & emotionally 😰😰😰

The video is powerful and Chris is the perfect one to sing this song.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾

Every time I sob! Great video but hits you in the gut! God bless you! You seem like a wonderful man in a marriage of 15 yrs when so many men that won't commit. You have great insight and empathy. What you said about taking your vows seriously, Mental illness effects millions, and admire your convictions. As a nurse, their hopelessness that they can feel, makes me pray for medical breakthroughs for improved medications.

That man now knows what country music is supposed to be.... great music, regardless of genre tells a story. It can lift you up, or break your heart....but that is what makes it great music.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

This gets me every time. Life! I lost my husband last year. Love the one you're with. Cherish every breathing moment. Thanks Bro. J for your sincere reaction.

I've seen the video many times, know the song by heart,... I knew what was coming in the video yet I still had tears streaming down my face....

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾😔

one of the few reactions to this song on youtube that actually got this song and how powerful it is. Thank you.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching🙏🏾

I lived through this when I was 18 and, I wouldn't wish this on anyone. 21 years have passed, but it never goes away.

that song gets me everytime, trying not to cry but i do every time

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

DEEP!

@Thecanadianwitch

5 жыл бұрын

@@jamelakajamal one other country song that i know that makes me cry every time is What hurts the most by Rascall Flatts. The music video makes me cry even before the song starts kzread.info/dash/bejne/aaV8ltOymZSTidY.html

I'm with you buddy 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😪

Your honest with your emotions and it shows. Thats being real and its refreshing. Your great to watch sir.

This is my biggest fear. After losing my dad to suicide. I’m afraid that I’ll come home and find my fiancé. It breaks my heart and this video had me balling my eyes out... I can’t imagine losing her she’s the love of my life and I would do anything to make sure she’s happy

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾

Bless you. I always feel so bad when people request this song and don’t give any context to it because you never know what someone who’s watching it might be going through and it could hit them really hard.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

DEEP!!

@SickGirlRocks

5 жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes

This video always makes me cry... Beautiful message.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙌🏾

This is about how much control we really have over other people; not much. We can only be there and love that person. Chris Stapleton is a lyrical and musical genius.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

Love your reaction. It is a very emotional song/video but I think it is good that Chris sings about it to lighten up people to see how hard it is for people that have phsycological problems etc. Thanks again for your reaction. ❤️

Did you see Chris in the video? He was the Bartender. This song/video gets me every time....still can’t talk about it

sometimes I cry 😢

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/ep-DypuGm7PHiag.html

It is November 24, 2021 I have been through some real "stuff" in the last 2 months. Diagnosed with Breast cancer, mastectomy, facing bankruptcy from medical bills AFTER INSURANCE.. Still need to start Chemo then radiation. I have seriously wondered if I shouldn't. My husband doesn't deserve to be saddled with my bills. Thank you Jamal, I needed to see this 2 years after you reacted. I have NEVER seen or heard this song. I will do what I can to beat this now. It will be a hard debt road to travel but we will somehow make it through. I will. THANK YOU!

I appreciate that they portrayed the husband as a police officer; because it shows they are human beings and are having human experiences, just like everybody else.

When we're growing up we're taught that big boys DONT CRY,BUT REAL MEN DO !!! 😢

This is by far my favorite Chris Stapleton song. The lyrics punch me in the gut everytime I hear it. My oldest daughter is bipolar and this video portrays the ups and downs so perfectly. Such a deep and emotional song. Just hits home with every single note the man hits. New sub here

Can you imagine being a cop and helping everyone you come into contact with but you are powerless in helping the one you love the most? Heart-breaking.

I just wanted to say, you're the first person reacting that actually got it. They're both suffering, and he's trying so hard to help her, but the illness won. It's a real fight to stay alive, to stay together. Having your person really be there can save your life. My heart breaks for people who feel like they didn't do enough, sometimes the illness is just too much. 💔❤️

Lord have mercy...got me crying with you! First time hearing this one. ♡♡♡

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

😩

This song gets me. It hits much too close to home for me too. I've been suffering from clinical depression for years, but over the past few months, my depression had taken a very ugly turn. I wasn't wanting to live anymore. I didn't have the guts to kill myself, but just hoped that I wouldn't wake up anymore. Every day was like that for me for months. I knew where I was headed, and in a small moment of clarity, rather than praying that the Lord would call me home, I prayed that he would help me, bring peace to my soul. I didn't think the Lord was listening, either that or just didn't care anymore. I didn't care about my life. Why should He? He did though. He's always there for me, no matter how much I tried to push him away. He brought my Dad back into my life. I hadn't seen my Dad since I was 5 years old. I'm 54 now, 49 years. 49 years I haven't seen my Dad. I have one picture of him and only one clear memory of him. Suddenly though, my Dad was there and a huge whole in my heart has been filled. Thank you, Lord. Without your intervention, I may not be here anymore.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾

Thank you, 😢 real men get emotional..... ❤❤❤

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

THAT WAS DEEP!!

It's like cuttin onions every time I see this video.

That is me and my husband. I'm still here after battling suicidal thoughts for eleven years and nearly succeeding once. And. He. Stayed. We will soon be celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary. I praise God that he gave my husband what he needed to love me enough to stay and help me through those horrible years of PTSD. When I see this video, all I can do is cry, and pray for those who are suffering the same as we did. I'm so glad I didn't take my life. There is so much to live for. Everything is temporary, depression and suicidal thoughts included, and change will come. If you are suffering from suicidal thoughts, we survive one moment at a time. I learned that death wasn't what I needed. Change was what I needed. I hope and pray that if this is you, you will get the help you need to stay. Get somewhere and be still. Call for help. The thoughts you have that your family is better off without you is a LIE. Please hold on. Please get help. There is only one YOU, and there is no one who can take your place.

"Come on man!" 🤭😭😭😭 first time seeing your channel and its cuz ima HUGE stappleten fan. I love your raw emotion, watching u, watch the video and break down, it was so sweet...

Depression is a hard thing to deal with, and since my mother has passed in April it's worse. One thing I'm grateful for is the almighty above. Touching video.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾

this may be the single most important piece of Chris's artistic legacy so far. His ability to communicate important emotional truth is profound. That's what he does at ll tims, regardless of the story or the emotions. The man has true soul.

* Hands Jamala stack of tissues* we are going to need them. I glad this video sheds light on Depression and what it does not only to the person fighting it, but to the family standing in their corner and helping them fight. Every now and then you just stop fighting and you end up with the end of this video. I was diagnosed with Bi-Polar manic depression with an anxiety disorder, and honestly if it wasn't for the man l beside me, would have been lost many times, he has been my rock for the past 20yrs and I know he'll continue to be my rock

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾

@kayarnold3151

4 жыл бұрын

My husband has bi-polar II and honestly, one of my biggest fears is not being able to help him anymore. Luckily the past few years have been really good. People truly don't understand what the people who have it or the people that love them go through. Sending much love to you and yours. I know the struggle. Together you can face everyday. ❤

I lived that life with my wife of 28 years. She was diagnosed with severe mental illness, Bipolar and some others. 1st time I have brought this up. I'ts a tough life to live because people don't really understand or care to understand mental illness. The stress it brings on family members. I was left alone to raise our 4 kids while she was either out partying or sleeping around or in a institution seeking help. The financial stress because medical insurance coverage is not that good for mental illness. There are many different types of mental illness diagnosis and it takes time to get proper treatment and prescriptions. And then the person has to take the meds regularly. But because of the mood swings, when they start feeling better they stop taking the meds. and things get worse.

This one was definitely hard to watch. Your reaction was on point. Keep up the good work. 😢✌🏻

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾😔

I can't believe you hit the nail on the head, you knew it was bipolar. It still makes me cry bittersweet tears. I had to leave my ex husband to save our daughter.

This song by Chris Stapleton will touch you in the feels.

Loved your reaction to this. I love the song and the video makes me cry every time! You totally 'got' this video and nothing wrong with guys showing emotion 💜 I love how you let the video play and don't interrupt. You have a new subscriber 😀

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

I love how you honestly react and give your personal experiences to show a very realistic view of this song. Keep on keeping on man .. love ya

I've spent the last 10 years living in this officers shoes, in the video. When a man dedicates his life to the one he truely loves, there are no barriers save the one's he builds himself. Thankfully, my wife has been growing slowly stronger over time and she knows, no matter what, if she needs me, I'll drop what ever I'm doing and rush to her side a fast as humanely possible. The true measure of a man is his dedication to his spouse and family. PEACE!!!!!

That's the first time I ever seen that video or heard that song. I don't listen to country. I didn't know it had changed in the fashion it has. The 90's was when I walked away from country music minus a few musicians, and bands that I grew up with. It was a decade of mostly my dog ran away, my wife left me, and my truck broke down. After seeing this it made me reflect on life. I've seen, and been through some things as a military veteran that I wouldn't wish on anyone. Sometimes that makes you feel like doing what she did. Then you have to find a way to fight those demons. That's what causes you to feel that way. It's demons. I sat by my wife's side for 3 1/2 weeks while they tried to figure out what was wrong with her. She tol me several times I could leave. However, when you've been with someone as long as we have 16 years now. You don't just throw in the towel, no matter what that person is going through. Thank you for this video. I had no choice after seeing your reaction but to subscribe and ring that bell. Thank you brotha.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

Thank You🙏🏾

I can only imagine what your thought bubbles will say when you react to the Brooks and Dunn “Believe” video.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾👍🏾

So sad. You are one heck of a person and I love you more everyday. Thank you so much, Chris Stapleton is wonderful and tells a story like nobody else. It breaks your heart. Mental illness is so misunderstood. I work in an office for neurologists and I have learned more in the past year than I ever did in my 73 years on earth.

Kudos to you for keeping your marriage together!

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾Thanks

I’ve been binge-watching your reviews on Chris Stapleton’s music tonight, but this is the one that made me hit the subscribe button and notification bell.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

Thank You Christa 🙏🏾

An amazing song about mental illness. One of my favorites. Edit: your reaction was heartfelt. Thank you for showing that to us. That is what that vow, in sickness and in health, means. Again, thank you.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

The guy saved her and saved her. But in the end he couldn't save her the last time. Song is so amazing.

My wife has been all mine since she was15 years old. Now we are in our 43 rd year. Without her my life will be me waiting to go with her.

Mental illness is real. My sweet Dan helped me heal with PTSD and depression. People always reach out to those in the struggle, we need you. Peace and love to you all.

I was going through hard days with anxiety and depression and one day I met the most beautiful girl I've ever met in my life, she was always there for me giving me unconditionally love and I really felt her love towards me... She's not with me anymore but I have the comfort of her voice still with me and has keeping me sane all this time.!

my stepson was arrested for attempted murder 2 days ago. and I buried my dog of 15 years last night. I'm a huge fan of Chris, but never have cried so hard as I did today watching this video for the umpteenth time. thanks man. Life is real. share it Brother

It takes a stronger man to let his emotions show.

"for richer and poorer, in sickness and in health" this is a sacred vow...a promise you make with god. That is the test and the testament. Today when so many marriages end in divorce I wonder if anyone takes that to heart...it is not to be entered into lightly. If you truly love someone, you will bear any burden, endure any hardship, sacrifice all that you have, all for the sake of that person even if that person cannot or will not respond in kind. I believe that is what he means by 'Fire away' ...Deep stuff.....

I Have lost People I Loved very dearly like this. You can Feel them falling away but you never know when they will try it again. I feel like i was too late to save them. I did once, was just in time, until one day she knew I was stopping by, But was already halfway to heaven. 3 days later she was gone. the other I was too late. The words "IF Only" Stay with you always. The Love you hold inside for them always. The Heartache Never leaves you. ~Prayers for all who have and are going through this. You Are Not Alone. ~ ~ We are all one, Cherish Each other well ~

As someone who suffers from a mental disorder like this one portrayed here, it is hard. I tend to avoid reactions to this song, because this one hits home. You speak the truth when you say let it out, and support each other always. Mental illness affects a huge number of people in this world, and often times it goes untreated. Either money, fear, or other factors play a role in it. Even in today's time, mental illness is viewed as something to not talk about. Thank you for sticking through this song.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾😩

Such a beautiful yet sad song one of my favorites an dude i've watched all your Chris stapleton videos you got a new subscriber!!

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾THANKS🙏🏾

Genuine reaction brother! This is one of the reasons why I stick with your channel. Because you're personality is always true to the emotion of whatever it is you're reacting to. So many others either constantly overreact or act goofy and silly when it's not only uncalled for or inappropriate. You do it right by keeping it real and true. Much respect! Keep up the good work! Peace!!☮

This on hits you straight up in the feels 😥😭😭😭😭😭😭😥

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

😭😭😭😭😭😭

If this doesn't tear your heart out and stomp on it then I don't know what will.

Seen this video many times, but at the end when he's sitting in the bar, hands shaking, holding her ring, i still lose it.

I cry everytime I hear this song. 100%. I am not a cryer, but it smashes the feels.

Nothing to be ashamed of showing true emotions. This song did to me what it did to you.

Best reaction of "Fire Away" I have seen. Oh Jamel, this is why I love you so much. You're so genuine which is rare these days. Thank you for all you do to bring light into our lives.

Thank you for being a good human and spreading the love💛✌

Real men cry! Thanks for being human! I love the reaction!

Watching you get emotional, I got more emotional. Unconditional love. Your wife is a lucky woman.

I truly love your reactions! Love that you love all kinds of music.

@jamelakajamal

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾THANK YOU

This is living and loving despite bipolar disorder, or manic depression. Fire away is I can take it...I'll handle it. I'll stand by you. Sometimes even heroes can't fix it.

🥺😢😭🤧 Wow. This video is real deep. I mean real deep. Jamel, I’ve been with my wife for 47 years, married for 40 years. She’s the love of my life. I can’t imagine my life without her. This is the first time a music video brought tears to my eyes.