Additional fun fact about this song: Taylor made the mom a co-songwriter on this song so that she will always get royalties from it.

For the record, you didn't cry alone. Now go hug your girls...☺

Ronan passed in 2011. His Mother, Maya, wrote a blog and this is where Taylor got much of the imagery. After writing it, she held into it for a while and reached out to Maya inquiring if she would be comfortable adding it on Red when it was released. Maya agreed, Taylor gave her co-writing credit. Snd all profits from the song go to fighting cancer. ❤ Beautiful Ronan lives on forever in this amazing song and in our hearts.

Thanks for the honest reaction. Taylor performed this live on a cancer fundraiser concert. She got through it, 'cause that's the professional she is, but you could tell how hard it was. Such a heart wrenching song. It kills me every time.

@12jadee3

21 күн бұрын

While she made it through her performance on the stage, she broke down as she was leaving the telethon. There are photos of her leaving in tears with her mother. This song is so heart wrenching.

@gdhaney136

20 күн бұрын

And she asked Ronan's mom before playing it, or re-recording it. She has always handled it with such grace.

@12jadee3

20 күн бұрын

@@gdhaney136 Yes, she has. She even gave Ronan's mom writing credits I believe since some of the lyrics were taken from her social media stories about Ronan's journey. So sad that such a beautiful little boy is gone much too soon.😢

@1badlibrarian

20 күн бұрын

Do you have a Patreon with more BTS stuff? Taylor Swift isn't my thing.

@Djyoutube123

18 күн бұрын

This reaction broke my heart! Your reaction is heartbreaking!! All credits to Taylor lyricism and painting a heart picture. She is amazing!

This reaction is NOT a mess. It’s genuine so it’s a beautiful reaction. BTW,I’m both an ARMY and a Swifty so I appreciate all of your reactions.

I've never not cried when listening to this song. Beautifully written words from a grieving mother, put together by a mastermind musician.

@genevieve7663

20 күн бұрын

same I cried everytime

I wouldn't trust any human who didn't have this reaction.

On a happy note 2 years later they had a baby girl, her name is Poppy Ronan Thompson. It is a song that makes one give gratitude for what they have, and not take things for granted.

@gdhaney136

20 күн бұрын

I didn't know that, thank you. Poppy Ronan is such a great name. ❤

I don’t even know how Taylor could get through singing this song! So damn heartbreaking! 😭😭😭

@StillMotion

21 күн бұрын

Because she can do it with a broken heart.

@Bremen25

21 күн бұрын

She's only done it live twice, and only because Ronan's mom was there.

If anyone can watch this and not cry...they haven't got a heart. It's so sad but so beautiful. She made Ronan's mom the co-writer so she gets royalties 😊

Pretty sure she has only sung this live twice. First at a cancer fundraiser and the other at one of the concerts when Ronans family was there. She also gave writing credit to the mother.

This is one of those songs people rarely listen to because it's so heartbreaking. Basically every reaction video for this song has plenty of crying. Ronan's 17th birthday passed recently.

If this song doesn't tear your soul in half you. don't have one..

Never apologize for crying during a reaction. Real men cry. This is one of your most sincere and best reactions.

She sang this live for a fundraiser for childhood cancer and she could barely get through it. There’s pictures of her leaving the parking lot after the performance and she’s just SOBBING. 💔

I always cried listening to this song. But now I have a 3 month old blue eyed baby boy, who's sleeping on me right now. I just covered him in tears and kisses.

I was literally yelling at the TV “John!!! Don’t do it!!!” 😢

❤ Dont fret- This is our reaction too...every singld time The Swifties LOVE Maya and Ronan.. and even though some of us have been listening to this song for several years We cry every time Ronan would have been 17 this year, his birthday just passed . Your reaction was great ❤

I cant get thru this song without crying like a baby. I just cant imagine the pain.

I guess we are crying today. This song just guts me especially combined with the video. Such a beautiful but devastating song.

@Dolly19752

Ай бұрын

I cry everytime.

@brucebrown3837

21 күн бұрын

I tell myself every time, "ok, you can do this, you've watched 13,00 reactions to this MV and have cried within the first 4 seconds of the song each time, but you can make it this time!" I'm such a failure.

@joanheld5153

19 күн бұрын

Just heard for first time. A beautiful boy , a beautiful song, with a beautiful artist, who generously wrote with her heart.❤

Thank you for reacting to this. So many refuse to do it (understandably). But as a loss mom myself, I appreciate it so much when others don't shy away because this stuff is very real and happens every day. Thank you. ❤️

@melissadavis4981

21 күн бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤

This song is so.beautiful, raw, and an amazing gif that Taylor gave Ronan’s family and loved ones. She used words from Ronan’s blog and gave his mom cowritten royalties and donations for those kids like Ronan. Taylor has done many, many things for those around her, around us, around the world but, more than any others, this is the song that made me fall in love with her beautiful heart and giving spirit. Taylor is my favorite celebrity of any others, in any medium. I honestly have NO IDEA how she was able to put this together and sing it without being a pool of tears on the ground. 💔😭💔🙏❤️❤️❤️ The live version she did at the broadcasted cancer fundraiser was after she wrote this and also when her mom had been diagnosed with cancer as well. She never sings this one live because it’s so draining on her heart and mind.

Taylor sings a lot of tearjerkers but this one really cut the cake

@CleoPearle

10 күн бұрын

For a sec I thought you meant Taylor was a jerk and that just made me say “What”

@montymartell2081

10 күн бұрын

@@CleoPearle Taylor might be a nerd but she's no jerk 😻

A genuine reaction. We understand. 💔 A beautiful song for a beautiful little boy. Taylor has a big heart. Writing this, playing it live for the cancer fundraiser & for the family. Royalties are distributed to Mum as a Co- writer. Just beautiful. 🤍

I'm so glad you were warned before watching. I had no idea the first time I watched it and I cried buckets! Just FYI, I saw an interview with Ronan's mom. She said that Ronan never lost his smile, even on the last day. Taylor put Ronan's mom down as co-writer. She used the proceeds to set up and fund the foundation.

Both of Taylor’s parents has fought cancer. Her mother several times. So Taylor unfortunately has own experience of loving someone who is sick with cancer

This is a great reaction buddy, it's honest and true. I cried right along with you. Being a mom is the most profound experience of my life, and I also thought I would never have children. I cannot imagine the pain Ronan and his family endured, but also so much love that he gave them in his short time on this Earth. Sending you a hug from a fellow care bear of a human!!

I love that you cried! I did, too.

Oh no Ronan😭🥹 I can’t stop crying every time I listen or watch this. When he performed it live, she could barely make it through without crying too. 🙏

We really need a Taylor playlist so we can find all your reactions to her. This was beautiful. Can’t ever get through this song without crying.

@EmilyExcitedlyAnalyzes

11 күн бұрын

Agree!

there's a reason this song is one of her least streamed songs. it's beautifully sad.

Imagine Taylor taking your words and making this beautiful song for you. I love this song even tho I cry everytime

I remember seeing this right after the live presentation and a video of Ronan’s Mom telling the story from the beginning until Taylor’s phone call and presentation. I really love this song, but everything about it is very heavy and made me cry a lot too.

Thanks for your heartfelt reaction. If someone is not a "horrible mess" after this story and the song, there is something wrong. No apologies necessary. Especially to the Swifties.

John..You Crying shows How much a Beautiful Heart you have. ❤ You are Amazing Human Being

It's impossible not to cry 🤍 On another note, since you have 2 daughters, you should listen to Taylor's song "never grow up"

This was beautiful and nice to see a Man show his emotions. Taylor Swift is a big hearted woman ❤❤

taylor serves us an emotional dish of humanity. john, any other reaction from you would not have been real. thank you for being vulnerable.

this is how you do a reaction video to a song like Ronan. thank you for treating it with the respect it deserves.

This is always hard, especially for parents❤️

This song makes me cry every single time. I cried before I was a mom, and I cry harder now that I am one.

No your reaction is spot on this is like the 8th time I've listened to this song and I still get extremely emotional no one on the planet is has wonderful has Taylor Swift that's what makes her so God damn beautiful ❤️

I think we were all crying with you, how can you not. Beautiful song for a beautiful little boy.

Beautiful tribute. Nothing wrong with tears. Thank you for taking it on. Most reactors won’t do it and I find it off putting. 🌻

Sending love to you and your daughters! Thanks for the reaction, it was so honest.

It's such a beautiful song.❤ Alot of love & respect to Taylor for this love and support to Ronan's family. The Taylor haters should listen to this song. Heartfelt reaction for sure.❤ Stay safe

Thanks for the genuine reaction. This song gets me every single time! Anyone who throws hate at Taylor should know this story. She literally gave the song to the family so they would benefit from it .

Please dont apologize for crying. It takes a bigger man to show emotion than to act like you dont care ❤

Hearing your reactions, I always thought you seemed to be a genuine soul. You just proved it.

@lindagraham2779

20 күн бұрын

I agree wholeheartedly.

Eyes are melting all over

this song is literally the saddest thing i have ever listened to by FAR😭😭 i’ve only listened to this song like 2-3 times just because i sob uncontrollably every time i listen to it😭

Beautiful reaction. Beautiful Taylor. Beautiful Ronan! Thank you John! And who requested this one. (Is this the foundation or contribution the rag reporters were saying that stuff about her charity and donations referenced in "intro Rep Tour")???

This is I think the 5th time I've listened to this song and every time I turn into a puddle. You're good bro. ❤

Thank you for this reaction, different people react in different ways to this gut punching song, yours is about as honest as I’ve seen. Please accept a virtual hug 🤗

This is a heartwrenching song and you did an excellent job.

I cried with you. This is why it’s one of her least streamed songs. We can’t do it 🥺

She has a similar one on Tortured Poets Department and it crushed my soul.

@jacksonlevy5464

7 күн бұрын

which is it?

And people say she only writes break up songs.

If it hadn’t touched you’re heart, you’d have to be a dead man! ‘Cos no one with a beating heart could fail to feel heartbroken at this beautiful tribute. Beautiful boy, beautiful song, heartbreaking reason for it having been written.

Just chiming in to say I never could deal with this song the whole way through until today because that was real, raw, and do not apologize for it please thank you kind sir

I sob every time! I don’t know how she sang it. Taylor wrote it from Ronan’s mom’s diary and posts keeping everyone updated. ❤ just a beautiful tribute

No matter how much I listen to any of her "my favorite songs" this one Ronan to me is just the most amazing song, it just gets me everytime

If the reaction WASNT a cry fest….. then I would worry. You’re right, how can someone see this video, hear the song and not cry. Thank you for such a vulnerable reaction

And now I’m bawling in the gas station parking lot. Why did I watch this! Knowing full and well what song it was! Thanks for the reaction. Makes me wanna walk into my son’s school and hug him!

First time hearing this, cried!

I lost my 15-year-old daughter Leora to cancer in 2003. The first time I heard this song was no different than every time I hear this song😩💦 It touches my heart so deeply and helps more of that pain pour out of my eyes. One of the million reasons that I love Taylor is her ability to affect people just by writing. Thanks for reacting to this, John. It was really beautiful and makes a mom like me feel seen🥹❤️‍🩹

Thanks for a heartfelt reaction. You, like Taylor, have a kind heart. ❤️💔❤️

Reactions like this one are what makes you the best reaction channel there is.

Wow! This was so emotional!

Honestly, I've yet to see anyone not, at the very least, tear up to this song so you're good...😅 If i ever see anyone who isn't crushed by this song I'm running the other way tbh...

Even I cried also, listen to this song. And watching those big blue beautiful eyes 👀.

this song breaks me every time

He would of been 17 on may 12. We were all crying with you.

Wow.. a beautiful honest reaction. And thank you for sharing a bit of your story with us. It’s one thing to change your mind about having kids, but to take 2 kids on and raise them and call them yours is truly something special ❤

If this doesn't convert you into a Swiftie nothing will. I love your raw, real reaction. If you didn't cry I'd wonder if you were human.

Im 57 years old Metal and Proud Swiftie !!! .She's the best Musician/Singer/Songwriter I've ever seen !!!!! thats Her Best !!!.Have a Good Journey........She will guide You Through Her Heart......and You will discover hidden places of Your heart too !!!!!!!!!

This is the same reaction I have every single time I've heard this song since she released it on Red TV. I have a little boy who is almost four and... Yeah, no words just tears. That's the power of music.

awww sweetie (virtual hugs)

This is a very very hard hitting heart punch but in the most gorgeous way ❤

That is the only way to react to this song. ❤😭

Perfect reaction so true

I cry every time I hear this one. He was so brave and beautiful. 💔

@NYheartinAZ

16 күн бұрын

Btw… she’s only performed this twice. Stand up for Cancer and one of her concerts where Maya Thompson and family were there, she told the whole crowd to cheer for them. Taylor has a huge heart. ❤

So sorry for your loss John!!

This song is for all people to hear when a cherished family member or friend departs from earth.

I always respect reactors when they get to this song and give genuine reactions. People avoid it but it is a beautiful song that she gives the proceeds to the Ronan foundation. Thank you for taking the time to show love to this amazing strong family ❤️

You are a beautiful man❤

Ronan is such a masterpiece ❤

Alex Ray just gave you and your channel a delightful shout out on her vid covering the second half of TTPD!

I call my son at 27 lil man, this is such a touching song

I CRIED WITH YOU 😭😭😭😭 it's been SO long since the last time i've heard this song because it's reeaaally sad. thank u for your honest reaction! ❤️‍🩹

This video had me teared up every single time, so you are not alone on this!!!

OMG 💔😢💔😢‼️

Oh lordy that made me cry so hard.😢

I can't watch this, I'm so sorry, I'm sitting here in tears bawling my eyes out and all you had to do was say Ronan. I love your reviews and your channel. I hit the like button. Have a great night 🤘🤘

Despite being a fan, this is actually only the 3rd time I've heard this song, b/c I have the same reaction you did!

This broke my heart will never be able to watch again

This is THE saddest song. I can't hear it and not cry....😢

I cannot listen to this without ugly crying. I would not listen to it AT ALL from when my son was born (2016) till she re-released it on Red a little bit ago. It's just too hard.

Your reaction was lovely, don't stress 😊 honestly, I'm sure any reactor who hasn't heard the song before thinks fans are just sadists wanting you all to see it and weep for us 😂 But seriously...I think it's one of those incredibly personal and real TS songs that any newbie needs to hear to really understand who she is and what she tries to do with her music. She has a song about her mother's struggles with cancer called "Soon You'll Get Better" that is also a doozie...but for anyone who has had cancer in their lives (I have), it's just so deeply relatable and very cathartic to listen to.

Man, I first listened to this song when it first came out (was it 2014?) and I cried like mad. I was 15 or 16 at the time, didn't want kids and still don't but this song manages to bring tears to my eyes every time I hear it.