Yes he does and I love it. Men in America usually try to hide emotions. I was not one of them and the ability to use my emotions to help save my life, through the grace of God, is my biggest strength.
It hits me the same way brother- I’m 58, lost my mother while holding her hand in the hospital 17 years ago. This song hits me every time. Thank you for your shared reaction.
Lost my mom last October, watched/listened to her struggle to breathe every night for 3 months. Took years off my life I'm sure. Stay strong. Sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is always so painful. I dedicated this song to my wife who I lost 43 years ago at the age of 25. We had only been married 6 years.
@gigantor62 So sorry for your losses. Same here. Plus all my friends. Now it's just me and my son. I'm trying to hold on to what I still have. Time goes by so fast. I'm 70 years old so I figure I've got about another 10 to 15 years if the good Lord's willing.
My son passed away last night unexpectedly at 42 yrs old. My husband & I are broken. I just came across this reaction & I wasn’t gonna watch it. But I’ve always loved Bread & your reaction touched my heart. Thank you . Hug the ones you hold dear. Life is short. RIP my son.
I have been a guitarist for over 50 years. I learnt to play this song about 30 years ago. It`s a song that I don`t play in front of other people. Because everytime I play it, I cry. Greetings from Australia, love you two.
I've been playing guitar for 51 years, myself and also play this song. I don't remember exactly when I learned it but I think it was during college, 40+ years ago and I have played it in public. When I first learned to play it, I thought that it was about a broken relationship. But having lost my father 23 years ago and, at some point, learning what the song was written about, it made it hit differently. I will still play and perform it, but the meaning has definitely changed for me. I now give the explanation of the song to the audience before I play it.
Life is hard sometimes, but we can do it, for our folks, they gave us the privelege of life. I have lost both parents, mum had a heat attack. I was with her, we had a good morning watching her movies, then The doctors took over and I couldn't be with her.. the song is sad, but beautiful.
I adore both of you and your reaction. Too often, we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. I live in Florida, USA, and I'm an old man, but your compassion and love make me feel young again. You give me faith that good people and kindness still exist in this world. Thank you for all you do. The world is a better place when you show us who you are and show us your heartfelt kindness.
Thank you for your kind words. We are so happy, our videos bring joy to you. Music is a wonderful gift, and we are pleased to share this journey together 💚
So emotional listening to this song, i lost my Mum 12 years ago, my son 2 years ago and my Dad 6 months ago, i would give everything up to have them back in my life 💔
There are early clues in the lyrics that the relationship he describes is a parent to a child. “shelter, warm, gave my life to me,” “all I knew, from watching you”
Whoever told you you had to control it? The fact that you let it out and share it like you do speaks volumes for the quality human beings you guys are and how rare releasing like that safely is becoming to all our detriment.
Hey guys i'm a old over the road truck driver with 10 million miles under my belt and i cry everytime i hear this song after over 50 years of listening to it.
Life is far from easy. 66 years old now. Mother died suddenly 56 years old. One day shopping with her...next day gone 😢 days after I felt like a Zombie. My girlfriend lost her mother also with 56 Cancer 😢
I'm 70 years old. Lost my mother in 2001 at the age of 88. Lost my wife 43 years ago at the age of 25. We had only been married for 6 years. She passed away from complications due to complications from the delivery of our son. She died 3 weeks after he was born. Was a very big shock. I dedicate this to Joyce the ❤️ of my life.❤❤❤
Sadly it was not all 3 dear people around me took there lives. So many people in the World with there own sad stories like us. I learned to never give up. We do not live forever..one day that heavy sadbag we carry will be taken away. I am dutch and living for eight years in Austria. I told myself get a second life somewhere else. Our Planet is to beautiful to leave early. All the lovely people I miss are going with me. Helped me a lot. All sad people out there go for it...life is short enough.🙂
@hansvanhees5689 So true. You don't know what you've got til it's gone. I lost my wife 43 years ago at the age of 25. Complications from the delivery of our son. She passed away 3 weeks after he was born. We were only together for 6 short years. I promised myself that I would do things with my son as he grew up to make good memories. He is 43 years old now and he is all I have. All my family and friends are long gone. A lot of things I regret but have some good memories with my son. Don't let life pass you by. It's way too short and you only have one chance. Live it to the fullest.
Took care of my mom for 12 years with Alzheimer’s. I miss her everyday she was my rock. I totally understand your tears hugs and kisses dear sweet man.
Andre,your heart is so big and dear. I was missing my Mum hard and someone said "you are so lucky to have loved someone that much". Holding that brings comfort ,how fortunate we all are to love
Andrei and Dominika, your reactions are always so heartfelt and genuine. That's why I look forward to your videos. I suspect we could be great friends. Love you guys.
Wow... such a new perspective... I'm 53 and always thought it was about a lost love... now you guys got me thinking about my mom and it completely changes everything and now I'm over here crying with you... 😭 Thank you for your heartfelt reaction!!! ❤ You guys touch me deeply
These guys were and are so awesome. It's just a shame they don't get the recognition they deserve. I don't think there's ever has been a band that played so many beautiful songs that go straight to the heart. They have a special place in my heart. I have always been a heavy/ hard rock fan but these guys crash through that hard shell and turn me into fluffy pillow.
Love you both. The world needs more people like you two. My sister passed away in February of 2023 at 75 from ovarian cancer. She was more of a mom to me than my birth mom. There was 10 years between us and she being older AND a beautiful human being, she modeled kindness, compassion and the Golden Rule. Her passing came on quickly and so there wasn’t a lot of time to plan her burial. Plus, she had a Jewish burial and so it must happen within a certain time period. Because the time from her passing to the burial was short, we didn’t think many people could or would show up to the service; maybe 20 or so. Well, there were almost 125 people there; her colleagues, her students, (she was a grade school teacher), friends and relatives. She was a bright light to all who knew her and anchor for me in my life. It hasn’t been easy without her this past year and a half. Furthermore, grief is an elusive “character” and can hit you hard at any moment, usually unannounced. As soon as I heard the song start, I burst into tears and started to sob. Although it’s painful, I am grateful that I can FEEL the sadness, the loss and that I have not been numbed to this experience. My grief is a tribute to her; I never want it to go away but rather allow it to come and go as needed so that it may become my “friend” rather than enemy. Love you both❤.
Just lost my little sister July 1 24. I would do this in this song for her I miss her so much. She was such an Amazing person always smiling happy etc. cancer to her from us at 67 years young
Your tears are the only reaction needed. This song and The living years by Mike and the mechanics stir up the same emotions in me that they have in you. As always, love your reactions👍
You are, without exception, the two most real, most beautiful souls in the "reaction" community. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability. Thank you for sharing your empathy and truth. 🩵
Don’t apologize for showing us how big your hearts are. It shows the depth of your character and your capacity for love. This song affects many people in the same way as it has affected you. Very simple, very clean and pure and gentle melody, but the lyrics are powerful, straightforward, and cut way down to the bone of who we are. Your channel is the best example of a reaction channel, because of videos like this where you are honest and brave enough to show your authentic selves. This is the definition of a reaction. Whether you react with excitement, thrill and happiness over a song, or react with heartfelt sorrow, your reactions are authentic and real and this is precisely why you are my favorite channel. Bravo to you both. 👏👏
Never apologize for showing your tears. To be human and to be compassionate is so, so much better than coldness and indifference. I have always been empathetic , so I totally understand the pain and the awe we feel when a beautiful song or story grabs our emotions and won’t let go. In my book, you’re a beautiful man to be open and expressive in your mind and soul.
Thank you for your heartfelt reaction. I have loved this song since it was first released. This Friday will be 14 years since I lost my sweet husband to pancreatic cancer and it is true I would give almost anything to have him back. I am lucky because we had 2 1/2 years after his diagnosis to say all the things you want to say before he was gone and also I know I will see him again in heaven. My heart goes out to the people who didn't get to say all they wanted to say and who don't have that assurance. God bless you both.
I'm 61 and have been without my parents longer than I had them, they passed less than a year apart. I already know I will cry listening to this song and you've not even started it yet! Had my son not passed at 19 he would now be 42 and in the last 5 yrs I have lost 4 siblings, life can be hard and beautiful all at the same time. The only thing I truly want for me personally in this life is to leave this world before my husband. Not any time soon though for I'm not ready. Yet, I would give everything I own to have my son back!
This song gives me the sads. It was played at the funeral of my husband’s former boss’s wife’s funeral. She was a young mother that died from breast cancer leaving her husband and two very young children to grieve her. It’s been about 25 years since we attended her funeral but I think of her and her family often, especially when I hear this song. Her husband left his very demanding job after her death and we lost touch with him. I hope that he and those sweet children are doing well. ❤
I am 70 years old and I dedicate this song to my wife who I lost 43 years ago at the young age of 25. She died 3 weeks after the birth of our son due to complications from the delivery. We had only been married for 6 years. It was totally unexpected and a huge shock. I dedicate this song to her. Her name is Joyce. Honey I miss and love ❤️ you and will til the day I join you.
He's still alive, running the ranch he bought when he retired from music, still living with the woman he married in 1959. Maybe he will see their reactions.
My whole life I always thought this song was about missing an old love. Finding out this was written about his dad totally changed it. Its one of the most emotional songs I can think of.
Beautiful song, beautiful reaction. Many people, if not all, watch reactions because they are hoping to feel a human connection… and perhaps share in the emotion… many of us certainly did. God bless you.
It's a beautiful sentiment, and testament to the people that make big impacts on our lives. We don't usually take the time, until it's too late to tell them how important they were to you. I think the lesson is to be present in your loved ones lives now, don't wait till it's too late.
this song gets me to every time i lost my dad in 2007 we was very close and even though we was close i still wish i would have spent more time with him
I hug each of you who has lost a loved one, it hurts to know that you will never see them again, but they live in you in your heart, never stop talking about them through you, more people will know them and know how beautiful they were, smile, they are in a good place ❤️
Your reactions are the most honest, sincere, and genuine on RU-vid. I have been married for over 40 years, and it's great to see a couple, who are partners, where the respect you have for each other is mutually evident. Like a previous song you covered said, "Everything That Glitters is Not Gold". You my friends are pure gold.
I know before watching that there will be tears flowing. This song was written about his dad. Thank you for the shout out to Los Angeles, where I was born and grew up
Know that a lot of us ( including me) are crying with you. I haven't heard this song since the 70s or 80s. I havent heard it since my mom and dad passed 10 and 17 years respectively. We can be grateful we had loving parents, it's not a given thing with many people. ❤
My dad died when I was a child just a few years before this song came out. I’ve never not become choked up . Imagine honoring someone this way, it’s cathartic for those who need a good cry every now and then ☮️
This has to be the most honest, heart-felt reaction I've ever seen from any reactor. Gosh I'm so envious of yall's relationship. You both have somethin worth more than all the gold in the world. Wish I could hug you both. Andrei has the sweetest heart & when he cries, I cry with him 😢 love yall❤
I'm 61 years old and I lost my dad when I was just 2 years old. I really don't remember him, so I'm not sure what is sadder never knowing him or loosing him later in life with lots of memories. Either way this song is very touching to me. Thanks for being transparent in your reactions. Love your videos 🇺🇸
My father‘s been gone for 11 years now, I was just able to hug him and smile with him in a dream. Your emotions shared here are a very universal response to this beautiful song. Thank both for your reaction.
As a native Californian, who lives about 30 miles south of Los Angeles, thanks for your nice words about California. Don't hear nice things about Cali lately, but it's been a good home to me.
Please don't apologize for being lovely, empathetic, vulnerable humans who feel genuine emotions! We're right there with you. I'm a recent subscriber, and love your reactions - they're about as real as it gets.
I have lost my last grandmother, my biological mother, my husband's mother, and now my adoptive mother in the space of two years. This song is balm to the hurting heart.
I've been listening to this song since its release in 1972, and to this day, when I hear it, it gets me in my feels. Like most songs, when these artists write them, they want them to fit your own life narrative and want you to take it how it fits best with you. Thats the beauty and the genius of being able to write songs...that everyone can make it their own. For me..this time in my life...I think of my Mom. ❤ I love Bread. ❤️
- Yeah, this one hits hard! :( - Lost my dad 30 years ago, when I was 33. - I smile for all that was. And sometimes/occasionally, I cry for what could have been, but never came to be. - And, when my mother died, for her eulogy, I wrote a very short "poem": "We hurt. We heal. We grow..." :) - May you ANDREI, DOMINIKA, and all others find healing and growth through "loss"... And remember, sometimes crying/release is good. - Take care, and be well
Don't be embarrassed to show your emotions.....it's very touching. It affects MANY of those who listen to it the same way. God BLESS you BOTH!!! 🙏✝️🕯️💞
I had a smile through the first part of the song. My sisters (who are all older than myself) always listen to Bread when I was a youngster. This song, my sister Monica, played for my dad who died young at the age of 53 of cancer. My dad loved being a parent, he enjoy the company of his children and we often did things together, that I never saw my friends do with their fathers. So I was remembering my Dad with a smile, as the song continued my thoughts turned to my sister, who was killed by an elderly driver, who ran her down in a crosswalk in November of last year. The fallout and grieving still continues. Not just because she was killed in tragic accident, but she lived in a province (where the law had change in 2021), so we are unable to sue for her death, with the new law. The driver (there were 2 people in the car) was not held responsible if you can believe that, even thought he hit my sister Monica, in the marked lit crosswalk. The police said they found no negligence, so the driver was charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian and fined 200.00, and is back on the road. My sister was airlifted to hospital (her injuries were extensive) and she underwent 8 hrs of surgery to put the bottom part of her body back together a few days after the accident. When they did an MRI on her brain the day after surgery, it was discovered she had serve brain damage and would not recover from her injuries, life support was removed and she died an hour later. Without my mother or myself able to be with her, my older sisters were with her. Then there is the dealing with the estate and all that entails, and I am so tired of it ! I recently visited my mom (who has to deal with one thing, for which life holds no compensation for - the loss of a child), and we had to discuss some of the issues and I said I don't care about any of it, I just want Monica back... of course she agreed....
Nothing wrong with crying big man, Jess wept. It shows a unique empathy God gave us humans that we are created in his image. My dad who was in WW2 passed in 2011, I cry every time I hear this song. Our music from the 70s had a way of moving the soul. Its all good
