This is the most powerful song I’ve heard in awhile. I’m sorry for the stops but my emotions were crazy!

@paparuss9466

8 ай бұрын

I can relate to how this song may even be harder for you, not having had a good relationship with your biological father. That said, you’ve done well despite that burden, and there are people who are proud of you! Semper fi brother

@Texas75023

8 ай бұрын

There is such a UNIVERSAL drive in men to make their Father Proud. The struggle of Life, for Men, is such an all consuming affair. This song is such an emotional release . . . for emotions that men are ridiculed to ever exhibit.

@louierivera7512

Ай бұрын

No worries brother, that’s the humanness within you, besides, getting emotional to the point of crying is healing

James is English. He’s one of our national treasure. He’s a beautiful soul.

As a Military man you should also watch Carry You Home, and No Bravery, They are heart wrenching.

James and his Dad both were military men and emotions are not always easy. James’ dad was in stage 4 kidney failure and a donor had not been found until this video came out and a distant cousin came forward after seeing the video and was a match and therefore donated a kidney and saved his life . James’s dad had previously donated a kidney so he was in dire straits. This is James’s Dad in the video

Both James and his Father are (highly decorated) British Army veterans - he used to say "I'm not your son, you're not my Father, we're just two grown men saying goodbye", each time before they were deployed to a war zone.

Great reaction 😊. This video was completely unedited he wanted people to see how he was feeling. So happy that after this video his dad found a kidney❤

I have watched several interviews with James Blunt. He is a very sensitive, but self deprecating hilarious guy. His sense of humor is really amazing. He and his father were both in the military and when he was going off to Kosovo his father said that line to him, only roles reversed: "You're not my son, I'm not your father, we're just two grown men saying goodbye".

@ddperks1131

9 ай бұрын

Such a meaningful line though! Thanks for sharing

I have so much respect for this man. Monsters and another song The Greatest he made no money on them the profits were donated to various UK charities. He is an exceptional human being.

@helenleeyogini2679

5 ай бұрын

James Blunt is a great and honourable man. Profits from “Monsters” went to Hope for Heroes and The British Legion which help veterans since both James and his father served in the British Army (Captain and Colonel respectively). “The Greatest” was written as a thank you to the NHS during COVID and all profits were donated to the NHS.

His producers wanted to clean up the performance, with auto tune and other editing. James would have none of it, as he wanted the rawness of his emotions to come through. They do. He is very much a professional musician, but there are times when emotions will crash the party. It is remarkable that he held it together as much as he did.

Be proud of yourself. Sounds like you deserve it

Know that his inability to say how proud you've made him is his weakness, not yours. This song makes me cry every time I hear it and your reaction to it really hit home. Wishing you peace of heart and mind.

@ddperks1131

9 ай бұрын

Thank you. ❤️

At the time James' dad was in kidney failure. They did find a donor in time, thank god. Both him and his dad were in the British military. James was a lieutenant. You need to react to, "No Bravery", by James also. You being in the military will appreciate this song better than a lot of people. Its gut wrenching, so be prepared.

@ddperks1131

9 ай бұрын

I will.. thank you for the insight.. it’s so touching and beautiful!

@christelsegbars1630

9 ай бұрын

Great reaction, please do no bravery also.. or carrie you home... it will hit you, but these songs gave me even more respect for the militairy man.. If I could carry you, to cope with your fears and pains, I would carry you....for hours, days or all night... If I could say something to answer all your questions about happyness, love, life or death, I would talk to you...for hours, days or all night. If I could cure all that is festering inside you, inside your heart, about your battered soul, I would heal you, nurish you for hours, days or all night. But I'm not stronger or better than you, I don't have all the answers you're looking for, for so many hours, days or even true the night.. I can only be a friend that's willing to listnen, to walk with you, for hours, days or all night.. I can do give you my hand and try to make you see that you don't stand alone my friend..... Warm hug from a stranger from the Netherlands

@christelsegbars1630

9 ай бұрын

Hope you are considering another James Blunt song.. hug from a stranger from the Netherlands ❤

@firstinthedance

9 ай бұрын

James has a college degree so he entered as a Lieutenant. He served for 6 years, eventually rising to the rank of Captain. He saw combat in Kosovo. He also helped to avert World War 3 when he refused a General's order, at risk of a court martial, to attack a small group of Russians who were occupying an airport. He argued against the order until another General backed him up. All of the proceeds from this song went to Help for Heroes, a British charity for veterans. He also donates to Doctors Without Borders, and during the pandemic, he donated all of the proceeds from his song, "The Greatest," to Britain's National Health Service. James is a man worthy of admiration and an artist with a huge library of great songs. He never got the recognition he deserves in the U.S., but he is a superstar in much of the world.

@christelsegbars1630

9 ай бұрын

@@firstinthedance Dear beautiful human, thank for the info on his military carrière, I already thought hé was beautiful, meaningful and with honour!!! Have a great day, warm hug from a stranger from the Netherlands

I have no doubt your father is proud of you❤ thank you for your service🇺🇲🇺🇲

It really got me when you said you worked so hard to get your dad to say he was proud of you. . . I'm so sorry he didn't readily give that validation to you which you so clearly deserve. Amazing reaction!

@ddperks1131

7 ай бұрын

Thank you

This is a really hard song to listen to, everyone gets tearful when they hear/watch it, no matter how many times they do. James really is a brilliant songwriter, very few can write something so heart wrenching and heartfelt as that. ❤

Role reversal of children now caring for their dying parent. They have a strong relationship.

I'm just honestly surprised you've never heard of him before, he had-has a very popular song of his "you're beautiful". it was everywhere back when it came out. if you haven't please react to it! thanks so much for reacting to this emotional man!

It’s heart-wrenching. I first heard this song, four months after my dad passed, and I actually used it as a form of catharsis. To give myself permission to cry. Try and heal. It only works when people are open and honest with their emotions, like you are doing and I thank you.

I guess I am the age of your dad. My dad never told me if he was proud of me either. My mom told me he was after he passed. I try to make it a point to tell my children that I am proud of them. This powerful song wrenches the heart. Your reaction told your story and you should be proud you had the guts to talk about it to the world. I am proud of you.

I always wanted my father to say he loved me and that he was proud of me. I too tried my whole life for those words. I did many things that my father should have been proud of me. It wasn't until I was in my 50's and became a high executive in a Corporation earning a great salary that he said, he was proud of me and he loved me. It's funny. By the time he said those words. I no longer needed them. The words seemed hollow. He should have been more proud of me for being a kind, thoughtful, decent person. Those words should have came when I needed them. Be proud of yourself and love yourself.

@ddperks1131

8 ай бұрын

Wow.. it’s almost the story of my own life.. I feel the same.. my dad never gave me any attention or love. Proud of you wasn’t anything I heard.. I struggled with it all my life.

I'm not your son and you are are not my father - Yet hearing your comments - I'm not your father but I'm proud of you and what you do Kia Kaha

One thing that impressed me he was a captain in the British army

This song gets me every time! 🥺

This is such an amazing reaction. Hugs

In The 6th Sense, and I hope you've seen it in this isn't a spoiler, the mom asked her mother if she made her proud. Because it was at her grave, it was too late to get an answer, until her ghost did. I think most of us have not had a parent say those words. They may not think about it. Maybe the thing to do, is to ask for them. You may be surprised. He may be shocked that you had to ask. And if you says no, you won't have to keep questioning if he is, knowing that you won't get an answer after he's gone. And if there's things you're proud of him for, and you haven't told him, he's likely wondering the same thing. ❤

Hugs. This one is POWER.

Good job mate songs a killer I cry every time I see it

So many of us want approval from father's that were absent or distant. I sure did. As a female it definitely gave me trust issues with men though I wasn't intuitive to realize it when I was young. Only now (in my 60's) do I realize it wasn't about me and he did the best he was capable of I guess. He passed away and while I regret not knowing him better I know it had nothing to do with me. Even if your father seemed to approve of your accomplishments, the greatest dads love you regardless. Hope you got some of that from your stepdad. Sometimes they are the real fathers.

You. Have accomplished so much you would make anyone proud

remember fathers, we all make mistakes!

Thank you

❤ beautiful reaction.

Ty for your honesty ❤ I lost my mother coming up on 3 years now...I held her hand as she took her last breath. It's heart wrenching. This song helped somehow. God bless❤

Semper Fidelis. This song is a gut punch. Im not much on crying, but damn this song hits different.

@ddperks1131

3 ай бұрын

Yes yes it does

I was just telling my sister about this song, last night. It is definitely very powerful. You did a great job with the reaction. Thank you for sharing. This song pretty much gets to everyone, from what I've seen and heard. I know it does, to me. GRANDMA HUGS.

Thank you for your Service. Best Wishes from Germany. 💙

You really should react to his other songs, One is "Goodbye my Lover", Another is "Carry You Home" and another is "No Bravery" Trust me, They are All wonderful Songs

Love you for beeing so real bro!! Awesome react vid :)

I didn’t grow up with a father. I always wished I had a dad who loved me.

Every son tries to make his parents proud. Very likely your father is proud of those things but he for his own reasons cannot say it. I'm 74 and this song makes me cry every time. Note that in the course of it James goes from son to equal to parent in his relationship with his dad.

Such a profound reaction, I'm sitting here watching and listening to you sharing your most vulnerable personal feelings with us and I am so proud of you and feel so privileged to watch and listen to your reaction, "arohanui kia koe" ( biggest love to you)

Hi-I hope you are doing well, this time of the year always seems to cause my depression and anxiety worst. This song never ceases to leave me a wreck. I’ve been watching ur reactions and I feel like giving you a hug or maybe just needing to be hugged myself. James Blunt served as a tank commander during NATO’s intervention in the Balkans. I really think you should react to two songs of his: No Bravery and Carry you home. He is a fantastic lyricist and somehow the uniqueness of his voice appears to really convey emotions. By the way- I have subscribed to your channel because I’ve been battling Clinical Depression and Anxiety all my life. I’ve tried suicide multiple times and obviously I’m not very good at that either, because I’m still here. Anyways, I saw ur reaction to Hi Ren and felt ur pain. I hope that by your reaction videos you have found a way to feel connected to people again. I also wanted to thank you for your service. I currently have two nephews in the Military and so I think a recognition of being the type of individuals that feel service To their Country is still very important, is the very least every American should be filled with gratitude. Sorry such a long comment, your reactions and story really moves me. Thank you again!

proud of you😊

This is one of the most authentic reactions to this particular song and I've seen MANY. I would limit the pausing so your reaction stays on it's course from start to finish without collecting yourself before listening again. ❤

If this was a tough watch you should listen and watch the video to his song 'The Girl That Never Was'.

For some people "Father" and "Dad or Daddy" are the same person. For others it isn't. If the man who raised you and loved you is the one you called Dad, then that's the man who matters the most. If you can find reconciliation with your bio dad and he does his part to be more than a sperm doner, that's great. But a real parent loves, accepts and is proud of their child automatically. The child might do some kind of horrible thing to mess that up but they shouldn't have to earn it in the first place. If he can't see you and be proud of you for the man that you are, it's his loss. Thank you for allowing us into your life.

Guess what buddy u trying to prove ur self made UT self into a AMAZING MAN it sounds lk to me so u know what STAND UP AND BE PROUD !!!! .......... u made me proud of u ik I don't personally know u but im a American/just a human no mater if im American or nor im first gen American with parents from another country but they are so proud to be here as they are proud I was born a American and I'm so PROUD OF U !!! And what a great human u are to stand up for democracy and im so proud of u even tho idk u so I just know ur biological dad has to be proud of u cuz i ain't even related to u and I'm soooo proud of u 🙏🙏🙏

James Blunt also had a complicated relationship with his dad (in the video) growing up. My dad was like your dad too, he was never happy with me, my mum was the same, i was more a competition to my dad then his son.

Me too. For ne and mine it's too late. I pray I see him in heaven to understand why.

The line about ‘I’m not your son, you’re not my father’ is something James would say to his dad whenever he did a tour of duty. I believe it’s a tradition in the military. I guess it’s a way of dealing with the possibility that they may not come back from active duty.

@ddperks1131

8 ай бұрын

It’s a tough song to hear but such an amazing song

James Blunt is from England a former officer in the British army tank core

It's a powerful song fella - hang in there!

his wife

I got a feel good in your heart one Red Sovine "TEDDY BEAR"

I imagine it’s a similar thing to my mother. What you want is what we imagine they should be, what a father and a mother should be if we made an ideal mom character. But they are just flawed people

My dad died in my arms this song crushed me

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You broke my heart 😢 I never had a Father.

@ddperks1131

8 ай бұрын

I’m sorry. Sometimes I feel that way

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I would like to hear your thoughts on "Hallelujah " by Leonard Cohen sang by Ron Bonjovi. To me it is not a song to sing at a wedding but I see people doing it.

He is british

Five finger death punch

Beautiful song.how about see cakra khan cover monster

Absolutely loved your reaction video I don't want to tell you to react to another song by I may be wrong but I think no bravery buy him you like ❤

Your father may not say it, he may think you just know how he feels. Men are so terrible at emotional talk 🤗

Please check cakra khan - monster cover james blunt,thx before.GBU from indonesia❤❤❤

You stopped the video too soon and missed Jame Blunt's father patting him on the arm.

Try to react filipino man sing to his wife funeral