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First Time Hearing Monsters by James Blunt | Suicide Survivor Reacts 

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Kickin' off the Halloween season with a themed titled (thanks to my lovely Patreon, K Duncan) - Monsters by James Blunt from the Once Upon A Mind album.
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@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda 3 года назад
💖Keep the mental health conversation going by sharing your story here in the comments. No matter where you are in your journey, you have a safe place here to share your struggles and accomplishments without judgment. This is how we shatter the mental health stigma.💖 Follow/say hi on IG (@mentalamanda) and if you need some direction and would like me to be your Happiness teacher, you can sign up for my Happiness Boost course here: amandawebsterhealth.com/happiness-boost/
@80s_kid.
@80s_kid. 3 года назад
Hi You should do a reaction to Lewis Capaldi - Before You Go, and another one by him called Someone You Loved, Both Great and Emotional Songs, he did 2 versions to someone you loved but this one is the best ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bCuhuePlP8o.html
@bkbentley
@bkbentley 3 года назад
Amanda, I love your reactions so far. Keep up the good work. As a person who suffers from severe depression, your perspectives are beautiful. Thank you so much. There is an Artist named Jordan Smith who has a couple of songs that you should listen to. The Songs are "Only Love" & "Be Still & Know" I promise you that you will NOT be disappointed.
@dillowman8
@dillowman8 2 года назад
Amanda, I love you and I just discovered you. I have dealt with anxiety and depression most of my life and I too am an open book about it. For that alone, I am sure your Dad is damn proud of you!
@louisejohnson6057
@louisejohnson6057 2 года назад
Profound loneliness. It's as much fun as it sounds. I moved, at age 57, to a completely new city, hundreds of kilometers from all my friends. The two female friends I did make here, tragically died, and I've made one male friend. With the pandemic It's been impossible to join any groups or clubs. I have mental health issues to begin with, and this situation is making it worse. This is my first time watching one of your videos, it won't be the last. Keep up the good work of helping to break down the stigma that surrounds mental illness❤from 🇨🇦
@louisejohnson6057
@louisejohnson6057 2 года назад
@@dillowman8 , I too am open about my mental health struggles. It's no more shameful that my mother was bipolar than it was that she got cancer. Why should it be treated differently, it's ridiculous to do so, in my opinion.
@WickedDandelion
@WickedDandelion 3 года назад
The story of the music video is quite funny actually. By the end of the song, the whole (and I mean the entire) crew were in floods of tears. Everyone, particularly the Director knew there was no way they could ever go for a second take. But James' father looked around the room and asked "Why is everybody crying, I'm still here?"!!
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda 3 года назад
I imagined that happening as I read it and chuckled to myself.
@peterchapman3740
@peterchapman3740 Год назад
yep thats not true blunt said himself
@darlenefragale6550
@darlenefragale6550 Год назад
But if you close up on his fathers face you will see his emotion. He probably said that to keep himself together
@ThePoisonDwarf1
@ThePoisonDwarf1 Год назад
@@peterchapman3740 there is a video from about 3 years ago of James literally saying this himself
@louisewakelingsmith13
@louisewakelingsmith13 Год назад
At its core, this really is a healing song. A gift from James and his Dad ❤
@petergraham6624
@petergraham6624 Год назад
The man in the Video is his real Father, James Blunt’s father is Colonel Charles Blount, a man with a distinguished military career that has seen him inhabit the ranks of the 13th/18th Royal Hussars as a cavalry officer before becoming a helicopter pilot and colonel of the Army Air Corps. Blount (which is where James’ Blunt stage name comes from) was clearly a huge inspiration to his son who followed his father into military service, a long-standing tradition in the Blount family which reportedly dates as far back as the 10th century
@ravenmasters2467
@ravenmasters2467 2 года назад
Ive watched every reaction i can find to this song since it came out and yours was one of the better ones. beautiful thankyou. i lost my dad in 2018 and i wish i could have played him this song before he passed. ive gotten into many discussions in many comment sections about this video. one of the best was about how this song is therapy in a way (quite fitting since your channel is about mental health, apparently). listening to it gives you permission to cry and to grieve, but also to move on. thankyou again for this reaction.
@jessdati1
@jessdati1 3 года назад
absolutely ...the best, most touching analysis of a great song i ever heard!!!!...subbed for sure!...i totally relate to your story...and James Blunt made us think about it...our most loved and most important people in our lives...it could be a mother, it could be a father (yeah our parents) but yes, for most of us...a good dad... we cant really do without, and he has a bigtime & profound effect on a child's life!!
@davidlewis2555
@davidlewis2555 3 года назад
Well, that had me crying. I knew the song already, but wanted to see your reaction and breakdown of the lyrics. My dad died suddenly 2 months ago and if I'm honest I'm really, really struggling at the moment. He died peacefully in his sleep in his favourite chair. The absolute perfect way for him to go, but I feel I never had that moment to say goodbye as it was so sudden. I hope, I think he was proud of my and his grandkids. My son (now 19) was born with a lifelong bowel condition. and I also hope that I've been able to chase some of his monsters away when he's been in for all his surgeries. He's also had several surgeries for spinal issues and I know it's affected his mental health, Sometimes all I can do is hug him or pat him on the arm and tell him I'm there for him.......but it often feels too little and I feel helpless. My wife is struggling with her own health issues and now my daughter (16) has been diagnosed with the same spinal issues as my son. We go to the hospital today to hear if she will need the same surgery my son had (which ultimately failed). I'm supporting my mum who was in hospital for 8 weeks last year and caught Covid in hospital. She's still very weak and very down after the death of dad. Through it all I'm trying so hard to support my wife and 2 kids and sometime an arm on their shoulder feels so insignificant and just not enough.......so thank you for showing me that sometimes it is enough.
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda 3 года назад
If there is one thing I've learned, it's that we don't mourn their death. We mourn having to live without them. Just the fact that you are so concerned about whether your dad was proud or you scared your sons monsters away tells me that you have nothing to worry about. If you're being conscious of it, you are acting from your heart most the time 💗 You are doing amazing at being a protector and supporter. Just don't forget about yourself. You matter and you can't give if your own bucket is empty.
@deejayturtle
@deejayturtle 3 года назад
I dont recall if I suggested this for a reaction or not. So happy you found this beautiful tribute to fathers. James wrote this for his dad. His dad was needing a kidney or something and couldn't find one. James wrote the song and played it for his father privately. That is his dad in the video. Someone saw the video and gave his dad a kidney, so happy ending. What a lovely song for everyone who is losing or has lost their father,
@jamesmulanax1424
@jamesmulanax1424 2 года назад
Everyone has some sort of trigger that gets to them. For me it was "chasing the monsters away". Dad wouldn't chase the monsters away, he was the monster, and I had to chase him away. Regardless, I appreciate seeing how much James loves his father and singing his tribute song thinking the end was near. Still makes me cry, though. Peace be with you all.
@AurioDK
@AurioDK Год назад
I had plenty of fathers James, most of them drunks with a temper to match the Greek tragedy my life as a kid was. I still cried a Spring thawing river upon listening, I think some of us cry because we empathise with J. Blunt. Some of us might also cry because we can only imagine what such a relation with a father would be like, or perhaps a mix of both.
@WillPage
@WillPage Год назад
@@AurioDK I cry because because I can only imagine what it must be like to feel that way about your father. I lost my mum at 8yo and my father is every kind of bad. He was the moster. I think trauma victims are the often most empathetic too.
@WillPage
@WillPage Год назад
Great comment man. My father too, was the monster!
@AurioDK
@AurioDK Год назад
@@WillPage In movies we are always the bad guys ... kind of sad really.
@WillPage
@WillPage Год назад
@@AurioDK true.
@happyexpat3744
@happyexpat3744 2 года назад
I very much appreciate that you are watching these with a point of view of someone who has had issues with menta; health. When I saw this video the first time, and I am an American living in Italy, where my grandparents were born....it immediately brought me back to my parent's deaths, which I was not there for. My dad, a few years ago had a stroke but when they brought a computer in and we face timed he couldn't speak and I forced him t o say hello to me, in Italian, and just say "ciao" which he did. I got the phone call 12 hours later that he had soon after, died. It left me wailing. My mom, 2 years ago, had vascular dementia and had been sinking for a year until my sister sent me the forms to put her in hospice care....no meds, no fluids, no food, just medication to make her comfortable. A nurse called me, here, one weekend, as this had been going on for 2 months and she was still alive and, I must believe, suffering. The nurse said she'd be going that day and I began to call every 15 minutes until the nurse asked if she could put the phone to my mom's ear (just because she could not speak does not mean she could not understand) and I told her, in English and in Italian, that it was OK and she could go and we would be ok then I named some people who were waiting for her. The nurse promised me that while my voice was on speaker, my mom was moving her eyes and eyebrows, so I would like to think she heard me because a few minutes later, she died.I have both their ashes, here. I suffer from PTSD, depression and anxiety...and that happened, though I always leaned toward drama and depression, because my partner and I were shot some years ago, in LA, and he died in my arms without half his head, yet, obviously, I survived. It was awful. Blood and brains and in the street with people trying to help and in that moment, I didn't even realize that I'd been shot in the face. It all came back slowly. After everything, I wanted to die. I felt guilt for surviving, sadness as he was my 1st real love and we'd been together for 4 years amongst so many other feelings. Once I was able, a month or so, to go out, I became very promiscuous and in the end, was infected with HIV.....now it is 30 years I have it without having, yet, become ill from it. I am on 1 medication for the HIV and about 5 for the anxiety. I was on an anti depressant when my mom died but was not told that one of the side effects was that I wouldn't be able to feel things as I should so I never cried for my mom and I yelled at the doctor and took myself off those meds. Better to feel badly than nothing at all. After the murder, I went back to NYC, where I am from, and never thought about ever meeting someone again, though I did, here, in Italy, which shocked me! 8 years now. I was rather exiled by my sister and her husband to our home, now my home, in Italy to get my parents, 13 years ago, into an adult living community. I also think my brother in law is an asshole and a homophobe and my sister didn't want to end up caring for me if and when I got sick. But I met Diego, here and he knew everything about my health and mental health issues, before marrying me, here. Still struggle though hard days, have few friends. Italy is a bit behind, sociologically, when it comes to Gay/AIDS...indeed when I told my husband he wept thinking I was about to drop dead but then I showed him statistics about how in half of gay couples, everywhere, one is positive. I believe this song is beautiful and is something I'd have loved to share with my parents...though I did with my mom in a way, giving her permission to move on. James Blunt is such an emotional singer and I appreciate him. I would like to believe that our loved ones move on, and not rot after they die and science backs me up. We are made of energy and even when the person dies, the energy does not and has to find another place to go, simplified. I believe in the Hindu belief in reincarnation. I've got to for so many reasons. Anyway, I think it is great you talk about your mental health, or lack of it, and it is needed. You are serving a community of people who are ignored and I applaud and respect you for it. I am sorry I wrote so much but when I start.....it never ends. I send you "abbracci" from Italy and hope you are always as positive and lovely as you were in this video! XOXO - Gary
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda 2 года назад
I am very proud of you for your survival mentality and I genuinely wish you the most powerful healing. It boggles my mind that so much of the world is still ignorant when it comes to gays and HIV. I wrote an article several years ago about AIDS in Subsaharan Africa and it broke my heart to see the mindsets that prevail there.
@happyexpat3744
@happyexpat3744 2 года назад
@@MentalAmanda Thank you. I am well aware of how many Africans, in general, think about AIDS. In many places, one cannot even talk about it as it is completely tied to being gay, which is many places is a crime one can be executed for. Meds are scarce. This whole Covid experience has scared me to death and I have remained insulated, thanks to my husband, for most of it. I thank you for wishing me to heal but I don't think I can heal any further than what I have done thus far. It is now, one day at a time, living with it. Peace and thank you!
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda 2 года назад
@@happyexpat3744 There are a lot of layers to healing. I am so happy that you have your husband. There are also a lot of LGBT individuals and allies here in the community (myself included.) You are worthy, lovable and never ever alone.
@happyexpat3744
@happyexpat3744 2 года назад
@@MentalAmanda Oh, that is very sweet and I appreciate it. My husband calls me a "pessimist" (in Italian) but I think I am a realist. I'm happy and shocked that I have a husband and the laws changed, here, a year after we met so we could marry. It was the first in the province so we kept it very lo key but it got a lot of attention, anyway. Diego does not see things as I do. He does not want to hear sad news or think about sad things. He is someone who denies to himself that there are evils out there. Both our moms died within 6 months of each other in 2020 and to this day, he will not speak about it. I have to pay attention to what I talk about as he will either turn me off or get angry and I hate getting angry. The gay community here is not like it is at home. Here, is is barely allowed to exist and when bad things happen to gay people, the police, carabinieri, deny it. When something bad happens here to a gay person, especially minors, there is no complaint signed against the aggressors because parents plead for their kids not so denounce, as it is called here, because 'everyone will know', 'your father could lose his job' (which is true), 'we will be outcasts'...also can be true depending on where you live. I have no friends, here. Lots of relatives and my husband's colleagues are very nice and we, when we can, dine together though I am a bit older. It's OK. I should be thanking the gods and goddesses that I am still alive given my history and it is difficult, when I find myself in a situation of being stuck in the past, to get out of it. However, I always do, eventually. Thank you for your kind words, again....and forward we go. Can't go back! Abbracci dall'Italia! - Gary
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda 2 года назад
I can absolutely respect and understand that your partner isn't ready (he may never be) to talk. Some people struggle with opening up. I also understand how hard that can be for you since you need to. Even if it is connecting with other LGBT individuals online through groups and communities, it's important that you have a safe place to freely speak and feel understood. And, of course, you can always message me or post here if you need to get it out.
@damienosullivan193
@damienosullivan193 3 года назад
I like how he responds to people who give him bad tweets. He uses good humour when they troll him, a couple of examples, "a little bit of James Blunt never hurts anyone", and he goes, "depends where you put it". Another, "James Blunt has no talent, no this or that", and he just goes" and no mortgage". He has even written whole book of all sorts of tweets he has done. I have heard that when he responds to a troll, he would show one to his wife, and if she shakes her head in horror he took it as good enough to press send. Anyway all jokes aside, you say you don't think you gave your dad a lot to be proud of when he was alive. The way you describe him when he was alive, he was definitely proud of you. You described a pretty good father who thought the world of you, he really did I think. And your mother, the post you gave me on Instagram, she sounds like good fun how she bonded over the music you and I remember from school. I know my father was a good guy too. There are things I beat myself up over, I know I shouldn't. How I feel, can be well explained in the song, The living years" by Mike and the Mechanics. I think I have seen you come a long way in the short amount of time I have known you, you are definitely in a much better place than even a month ago, all the best 😊😊👍
@static4034
@static4034 2 года назад
Here in Canada during the covid lockdown my father has been living in a extended Care facility which also in lock down when he passed away. His health was continuously fading and I was not allowed in to see him for months. With the time of his passing drawing near and with him no longer being able to verbally communicate I had to say my goodbyes to him over a video call. During the call I played this song for him and I could see the tears starting to roll down his face. At that moment I knew he could still hear, and understand everything that was being said to him. And just how much I loved him and was proud to be his son. It was the hardest time I have ever faced in my life because I just wanted to be there to hold his hand before his time came. This song will forever remind me of that moment.
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda 2 года назад
What a beautiful moment despite crappy circumstances. He got to go knowing how much you loved him. That's beautiful.
@static4034
@static4034 2 года назад
@@MentalAmanda Thank you for the kind words.🙂
@hichambarrak2902
@hichambarrak2902 3 года назад
A heart-wrenching song & I did appreciate your reaction & comments. Thanks Amanda. I'm sure guys will explain to you the story behind this song as it is a true story. As for James Blunt, he has a distinctive voice, very british accent.
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda 3 года назад
I have a soft spot for guys who show their emotions and british accents!
@scifimonkey3
@scifimonkey3 3 года назад
The only song that consistently makes me break down. Takes me instantly back to my dads last days and even though.I know that James’ dad made it through with a transplant I cannot help but blub to this beautiful but haunting song. This song also flags up another important message, …………tell your loved ones that you love them and thank them for what they do for you on as regular basis as you can. Don’t wait to do it at their eulogy cos they can’t hear you.
@yjwrangler7819
@yjwrangler7819 3 года назад
All I can say is ...yes. There isn't much to add
@suzywhitfield1708
@suzywhitfield1708 2 года назад
Hello from Hertfordshire, UK. Thankyou for such an open and honest reaction to Monsters! It really gets you in the feels doesn’t it? It is his real dad and they really love each other. Keep strong and remember that you are fabulous on a good day but more than perfect when you get through a bad day x x
@jasondamrau9943
@jasondamrau9943 6 месяцев назад
I doubt you will see this after the video has been up so long, but their is so much to know about this song and who James Blunt and his father are. To put it briefly, both James and his father are war hardened veterans and this was Jamess tribute to his father when he was diagnosed with stage 4 Kidney failure. He performed the emtire song in one take with his father sitting next to him because he thought it was important to show how much pain something like this brimgs and he really wanted the emotions to show. When the performance was over, James and every person dissolved were dissolved into tears, except for his father. His father laughed and asked, "Why is everyone crying? im not dead yet." All the proceeds of the song went to the Help for Heroes Foundation and the British Legion charities. This video became so viral and widespread that a distant cousin saw it and they tuned out to be a match for a kidney transplant for his father. The surgery was a sucess and he is living to this day
@ccaro31
@ccaro31 Год назад
This song reminds me of the loss of my own father. I lost him to esophageal cancer and I had to watch him slowly fade away. I always said the only thing I ever wanted was to make him proud. He was 26 year Air Force veteran and he was my hero. My only saving grace was the day before he died I hugged him and said "I love you Dad". At that moment his eyes cleared and he finally realized I was there and he was able to get out "I love you too". It hurts every day...even 3 years later. These words hit very close to home for me. Goodbye Dad...I have the watch now. I will do my best every day to make you proud of me. I love you Dad.
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda Год назад
He is so proud of you my love ♥
@ccaro31
@ccaro31 Год назад
@@MentalAmanda Thank you. I'm trying
@ccaro31
@ccaro31 Год назад
@@MentalAmanda ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@corneliusantonius3108
@corneliusantonius3108 3 года назад
He is a gem, imagine the fact that he served in the British army. James Blunt trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and quickly rose to the rank of captain. Blunt served as part of the NATO deployment in Kosovo. He brought his guitar, which was strapped to the outside of his tank. During the peaceful times, James would perform while sharing a meal with the locals.
@alantomlinson5740
@alantomlinson5740 2 года назад
James Blunt was also instrumental in avoiding world war 3. He refused to obey a command to attack Russian troops occupying a Serbian airport.
@corneliusantonius3108
@corneliusantonius3108 2 года назад
@@alantomlinson5740 hE IS A WORLD LEADER
@helenleeyogini2679
@helenleeyogini2679 6 месяцев назад
⁠@@alantomlinson5740, the command to British Captain Blount for his troops to attack the neutral Russian troops at Pristina Airport came from an American General Wesley Clark, who was the Supreme Allied Commander Europe. Instead of following through, Captain Blount went to his British commanding officer, Lieutenant General Mike Jackson, who agreed they should not attack the Russians and “start World War III” for General Clark. The trigger happy American general was subsequently removed from his post.
@gavinshaw6103
@gavinshaw6103 2 года назад
Thanks for sharing this reaction Amanda. 20 years ago since I lost my dad and I still have moments where I just tear up. This song does it every time but I love listening to it. It is a great release.
@gerryward9272
@gerryward9272 3 года назад
New sub here Amanda, beautiful reaction, this is indeed James dad,at the time his dad had stage 4 kidney disease and doctors had told him the prognosis wasn't good, none of family were compatible, so James wrote this as a eulogy, record company wanted James to use auto tune but James refused,this was James showing his dad how he felt,emotion was real, breaks in his voice when he was struggling emotionally with the song,both James and his dad were military officers so showing emotion wasn't the norm, thankfully when this song was released a distant cousin came forward and donated one of his kidneys ,operation was successful
@Darrell3163
@Darrell3163 2 года назад
Just to clear one little thing up, i believe there was a relative who was a match and donated a kidney to give his father the chance of living on.
@b3r3tta95
@b3r3tta95 3 года назад
love love love this
@calvin4up
@calvin4up Год назад
It'd been 6 years since my dad died. Thought I'd made peace with it. Then heard this and damn closest I've come to crying in a long long time. Beautful , raw and pure. Love it
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda Год назад
There's a song by Mike Shinoda called Over Again. "Sometimes we don't say goodbye once, we say goodbye over and over and over again." My parents passed in 05 and 07 and there are still things that make me cry.
@abrahamlave8218
@abrahamlave8218 Год назад
I'm so sorry for your loss... My dad was the same as your dad..You seem like the sweetest person..Sending all the love your way!❤❤
@dochubbell
@dochubbell 2 года назад
Amanda your reaction is heart felt and sweet. May any lingering grief turn into sweet memories. This song touches many many hearts of those who lost loved ones close to them. The message is let those who love others in family and friendships know that you love them. You never know when things will happen sooner than you expect. Love to you
@zdenkogruber1028
@zdenkogruber1028 5 месяцев назад
Magnificient song, and very, very beautiful commentary, smart, true, personal, clear... I think you are doing a good job. Thank you and keep on doing beautiful things... 👍👋
@oldjesus8978
@oldjesus8978 Год назад
I've watched many reactions to this song and yours was, hands down, the best I've seen! Please stay exactly as you are !!
@karlkuttup
@karlkuttup 2 года назад
i seen the most amazing ,humble, happy, helpfull family members,and very close dear friends die in front of me from all types of things ,ive been to the depths of the deepest despair and no matter what i tried nothing worked to get me out of it, no meds no nothing and many times i tried to leave this vessel of flesh ,something nailed me back,im very ill these days and i wish my sons would make peace with me before im gone,this is a great song on a level with johnny cash hurt ,great reaction
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda 2 года назад
I had done the meds and therapy route for decades and it did NOTHING. Except a few times make it worse. There is another side to it, there is a door out of the hell loop. I promise. Message me if you ever need to talk.
@mom23mangos34
@mom23mangos34 3 года назад
Wow. You got this song from the very beginning and truly understood the lyrics and dynamics.
@elizabethweaver9364
@elizabethweaver9364 2 года назад
You are so young, yet you’ve gone through so much. You are more intuitive of life and death and the importance of letting go of worldly problems and moving on! I think you would be an amazing friend to have!! They are very lucky!
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda 2 года назад
I always welcome new friends!
@Onewayoflife75
@Onewayoflife75 5 месяцев назад
James grew up in a military family, which in the UK often means Men with the British trope of our stiff upper lip.. never showing emotional weakness 🙏
@larryshair
@larryshair 2 года назад
Beautiful reaction. I had a very similar story and reaction on my channel that goes live tomorrow (Recorded last week and goes live on 11/22). I actually broke out in tears on this song. Amazing song and tribute. Thanks for keeping it real.
@johnathonandrew8952
@johnathonandrew8952 6 месяцев назад
James is a true war hero. He was responsible for preventing WW3 during the Kosovo conflict. He refused a command to take a airbase that was held by Russian forces. His dad was also an army man. This was his goodbye to his dad who was at the time dying. Fortunately a long lost cousin came forward and offered a kidney which ultimately saved his life. I miss my dad everyday and never got the chance to say goodbye to him. I'll never get over that
@DavidMoore_Golden
@DavidMoore_Golden Год назад
The absolute best reaction video I've ever seen. Thank you so much for sharing.
@tilemonkee5510
@tilemonkee5510 2 года назад
You are a TREASURE!!The effort and work you have put into Life itself, is nothing other than admirable! My dad was a guy who valued a good time more than he valued his wife,but he wasn't a monster,he was just weak. Keep up the good fight,my friend!!!
@juliesolock7191
@juliesolock7191 2 года назад
My dad was 56 when he died & telling him it's ok, I'll take care of mom & the grandbabies. I then 6yrs later my mum died 16hrs after I thought I was just her allergies I did the same thing. It's so incredibly heartbreaking, but also a privilege to be by their side holding their hands.
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda 2 года назад
How beautiful that you could be there and share your love and comfort. Here if you ever need to talk. 💗
@horstschafer1839
@horstschafer1839 2 года назад
I'm on your side.. My parents are both about 80... There comes the time they have to leave... You can't prepare to... Thanks for your reactions!!! We'll go this way together!!!
@scottgray5010
@scottgray5010 11 месяцев назад
I still remember the feel and warmth of his arm when I said goodby to my step dad, in 2001. I still grieve to this day.
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda 11 месяцев назад
I don't think grieving ever truly ends. We just learn to live with it. Eventually make peace with it.
@brucemckay1611
@brucemckay1611 9 месяцев назад
Your dad is still watching, and I am sure he is very proud.
@davidcruse6589
@davidcruse6589 2 года назад
That was his dad he had stage 4 kidney cancer and was dying but at last minute they found a perfect match and he's dad survived He told them to leave him crying in video and it was the first time he sung the song as well
@phil2768
@phil2768 7 месяцев назад
You have great intuition to read into and understand early on what this was all about. It's definitely a thing that females tend to be better at. Thank you for this reaction video x
@ferrisulf
@ferrisulf 2 года назад
I love the rawness of the song. He refused to let them autotune or in any way "improve" the vocals. It's perfect. I haven't lost my father but I cry at this song all the same. I'm so sorry about the loss of your dad. As for mental health: I was suicidal for many years. I suffer from a genetic chronic depressive disorder. So it can be an uphill battle. If you want to go into songs truly about mental health "Pale" by Within Temptation is excellent. Vienna Teng wrote a song from her depression's POV using a story from Greek mythology. That one is called "Medea" and was able to put into words so many things I felt but could never articulate. A good one just for struggles is "The Light" by Disturbed. His vocals are incredible.
@howshafern420
@howshafern420 Год назад
Keep on keeping on, Give Love,Know Love, Show Love and Grow Love.
@ollwynaspinall1991
@ollwynaspinall1991 Год назад
This song really gets to me everytime I hear it 😭💔 I lost my mum two years ago February 12th 2021 she was 82 and passed peacefully 😢❤️🙏🏻🌹🕊️🦋💐 and my brother who was killed on his motorbike in 2007 he was only 47 leaving three beautiful children 29th April 2007💔😭💙🙏🏻🌹🕊️🦋 so this song really hits home with me god only knows how much I miss them 😢💔 I'm so so sorry for you loss to hope you find peace in your heart that your dad is in a beautiful place and that we all will one day all be re united 🙏🏻 god bless you and your family ❤️sending love from across the pond in the UK 🇬🇧
@larryC1070
@larryC1070 3 года назад
Thank you for such a thoughtful reaction to a song that is immensely powerful for so many of us. Don't we all wish we could have expressed these feelings while our parent/parents were still alive. Alas, I missed that opportunity. Hopefully this song will inspire others to not let the opportunity go by.
@lesjones471
@lesjones471 5 месяцев назад
The situation was very real,the tears are real because James had a great bond with his father and his father was very ill,he had a bad kidney with no doner.James sang his song and became soo popular it traveled around the world and it found a doner.Had James not create that song the situation would have turned out different.A doner was a match and saved his father.So James saved his father by singing.
@Davey_bfg71
@Davey_bfg71 6 месяцев назад
Hi Amanda, first of all I’m sorry that you had to watch your Dad slip away, awfully sad 😢 The background to this song is simple. A few years back Jame’s dad received a diagnosis of Stage 4 Kidney Cancer, a devastating diagnosis of course and at this time Jame’s sister wrote a poem which James then took and turned into this song. Given the severity of his Dad’s diagnosis he hurried to get it recorded, I think he has said that he finds it easier sometimes to communicate through his music/songs than face to face conversations. At some latter stage though doctors traced a distant relative of Jame’s Dad who turned out to be a perfect match as a kidney donor!! Jame’s Dad had a kidney transplant and survived!! On a related note Iam Tongi entered 2023’s American Idol and SANG THIS at his first audition, I believe that audition went viral. He progressed through the competition all the way through to the finale where he was joined on stage to duet this song ………… with JAMES!! He went on to win and their duet is probably even MORE emotional than this!!
@rx7dude2006
@rx7dude2006 3 года назад
I'm glad you talked about telling the one to let go it will be ok.I did this with my mom and she passed within 15 minutes of me telling her that and she was the one who told me that we need this to finally let go many years earlier.
@KevinSchmitt77
@KevinSchmitt77 2 года назад
This is what a real man look like. He's the parent to his father by telling him the bedtime story, folding the cloths, and leaving the light on when he goes. He is taking over so that his father can let go. What can be more caring and manly than that? I heard that they shot the video in one take and James wouldn't let the producers edit his voice or video. He wanted to leave in the vocal cracks and crying. On a side note, how strong do you have to be to release a song like this, or for example, Eric Clapton's "Tears In Heaven"? As a musician you will have to perform these gut-wrenching songs hundreds of times in public. Amazing.
@lossow1
@lossow1 3 года назад
I always think that Mr Blunt does not look and sound like a combat veteran who commanded an armoured vehicle troop in the Gulf War. Apparently he composed a number of his big songs whilst in the Gulf, and apparently his AFV could be spotted by his guitar strapped to the turret. Also it is rumoured his highest notes can only be heard by dogs! ;) Two other good songs you should react to with a mental health connection are "Behind Blue Eyes" by The Who and "Shine on You Crazy Diamond" by Pink Floyd
@davidquenneville7611
@davidquenneville7611 10 месяцев назад
Dan Fogleberg "Leader of the Band" I still can't sing this after 4 decades since my dad passed. He went to work and didn't come home. Never got to say goodbye I was 13.
@jesseclifford7365
@jesseclifford7365 2 года назад
I never had the love of a father. He abandoned us when I was five years old. I had no direction in life. No accountability. No guidance. No self-worth. I turned to Jesus Christ, and found that he loves me and would never abandon me, nor forsake me. I love my children unconditionally. The sweetest sound to my ears, is when they still call me “Daddy.”
@seangilbert19658
@seangilbert19658 3 года назад
I watched my mom pass from cancer, it’s so devastating to watch, she fought hard not to leave this world because she knew her children were there.
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda 3 года назад
It really is. My dad's death was slow and drawn out and I hated watching it. Just show her that you are kickin butt down here on earth and find ways to share her love and wisdom.
@52701970
@52701970 Месяц назад
This is a real story and it is his dad. His father needed a new kidney and he did live because of a kidney downer. The song comes from a poem his sister wrote.
@kenoguy9592
@kenoguy9592 2 года назад
One of the most insightful reactions. Many don’t pick up (or at least comment) that he was saying they were equal men at this time. Also that it was all about role reversal of a child ready to comfort their parent when they need it most.
@mr.unlucky04
@mr.unlucky04 Год назад
Yea , that is his real father. And what gets me , is how even though James is singing about his father being afraid and potentially dying, his father was the one STILL comforting James by putting his hand on HIS arm… wow, true father!
@allisonnancholas9620
@allisonnancholas9620 2 года назад
James's dad had stage 4 kidney disease and would die with out a transplant (he only had 1 kidney because he had been a live donor in the past) James and his sisters weren't compatible. This song was recorded in one take and after the video everyone in the studio was crying and James' dad said ' what's all this fuss I'm not gone yet'. After the video was released a distant cousin saw it, came forward and was a match. The transplant worked and his dad is still alive. All proceeds from the song were donated to Help For Hero's a UK veterans charity as both James and his dad had been in the army.
@Marc-lx1er
@Marc-lx1er 4 месяца назад
My Daughter passed away 20 years ago of cancer she left a 6 month daughter. Now my granddaughter is nearly 21 doing great she's got a fantastic job & so so proud of her & she really takes after her mum bigtime
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda 4 месяца назад
Sorry for the loss, but proud of your strength.
@Marc-lx1er
@Marc-lx1er 4 месяца назад
Thankyou that means a lot
@alanpeterson4939
@alanpeterson4939 3 года назад
The only song I know that hits me as hard as this one is the official video of Whiskey Lullaby by Brad Paisley.
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda 3 года назад
Oh that song is brutally difficult!
@denisbryce8746
@denisbryce8746 Год назад
As has been mentioned, this is his real dad. He at the time of this recording was dieing of Kidney Cancer. James thought this would be the last time they spoke. Fortunately, only a few months after this song was recorded, James Cousin was found to be compatible & he is now alive & well & living with his wife, James mother. This song has great meaning to me too, as I lost my mother to Kidney Failure some time ago.
@tomh3652
@tomh3652 Год назад
This really hit me hard I just lost my wife of 40 years at age 60. I have had some bad thoughts but it helps knowing Im not alone.
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda Год назад
I hope you find strength and she finds peace. Feel free to share memories of her here so we can help keep her alive
@tomh3652
@tomh3652 Год назад
@@MentalAmanda Thank you this channel helps so many people.
@tomh3652
@tomh3652 Год назад
@@MentalAmanda I was my wifes caregiver for all of our 40 years together she had a long illness I did everything she needed from running IV bags to wound care after her 17 major surgeries and to have it stop suddenly I feel lost and I felt like I let her down not being able to save her. But I know I did all I could but it still hurts.
@allycatspreparedlife5313
@allycatspreparedlife5313 10 месяцев назад
They wanted James to clean up his cracking voice and he said no. These were his true feelings
@nwliving8132
@nwliving8132 11 месяцев назад
Imo, you weren't being judgmental at the beginning, simply presumptive. There's a difference, but that's neither here nor there. Beautiful reaction, and thank you for all you do with your channel.
@c.c.1391
@c.c.1391 Год назад
That is his dad, he had been diagnosed with a terminal kidney disease, but has since had a transplant and doing well.
@steverutherford8430
@steverutherford8430 Год назад
Yes that's his real father. His father had stage 3 liver or kidney not sure which disease. He was on deaths door but fortunately a relative was a match and he did survive. This song James wrote for his father but decided to sing it whilst his dad was alive so he could hear for himself the song. Both men are ex milertry men so it's hard for both to show their feelings but wow what a song. I love James music. I might not have all the facts right but I'm not far off
@liamquinn4781
@liamquinn4781 2 года назад
That song got me in tears love james blunts ❤️
@sheilabree1991
@sheilabree1991 Год назад
I know this is an old video but, here it is. They're both ex-military. when he says. "I'm not your son, you're not my father"....... It's something they'd say to one another when James was deployed.
@Jaybullz34
@Jaybullz34 3 года назад
You are awesome! I have a suggestion for you to react to the song is called "Car Radio" and the band is "Twenty One Pilots"! You should totally do a deep dive into Twenty One Pilots!!
@emmaevelynchiu
@emmaevelynchiu 2 года назад
im so glad you watched till the end to see the pat on James' arm T__T
@pjmoseley243
@pjmoseley243 2 года назад
What a wonderful daughter you are! James has a few videos on here which I feel sure you would really enjoy, he is also a really a nice guy.
@mrbignutzzzs5989
@mrbignutzzzs5989 5 месяцев назад
Like the reaction. Very genuine. Keep up the good work with the mental help. Much love
@jeremywilliams6062
@jeremywilliams6062 11 месяцев назад
my father died of stage 4 pancreotic cancer at 67 slowly watched him fade away in 3 months worst days of my life just 2 years ago
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda 11 месяцев назад
💔
@martinwagner6344
@martinwagner6344 Год назад
You kept saying so beautiful, James has a song called "you're Beautiful" you should give it a listen 😊
@gavinpaice8008
@gavinpaice8008 Год назад
Both were high up officers in the British army. His dad had serious kidney disease but at the last minute he got a successful transplant. Sorry about your personal loss.
@jacd751
@jacd751 3 года назад
I am currently losing my dad to dementia. He has chosen to stop eating and drinking to hasten his death before it gets worse. He really just wants to see my mom again. She received her terminal glioblastoma diagnosis shortly after my birth and passed away at home with us when I was 1. This song just slays me.💔
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda 3 года назад
I am so sorry love. I grew up helping my mom in the nursing homes she worked in and dementia is gut-wrenching to watch. He can still feel your love. Reassure him and love him and tell him anything you want him to know. Here if you need to talk.
@bigbear7347
@bigbear7347 3 года назад
Check out Five Finger Death Punch songs Darkness Settles In and Wrong Side of Heaven
@davidquenneville7611
@davidquenneville7611 Год назад
My dad passed when I was 13 ( he was 39). I couldn't listen to Dan Fogleburg's"leader of the band" without breaking down, and I still can't sing it without breaking up. My mom was terminal cancer patient. I'll never be able to perform this. I feel your pain.
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda Год назад
Just remember that we are absolutely allowed to grieve even if it's years later!
@Ayns.L14A
@Ayns.L14A Год назад
A funny story about this video, james sang this live, all of the crew involved were crying their eyes out, when james had finished his dad turned to the crew and said in his British officers high class accent "what are you you lot crying for ? it's me that dying " stiff upper lip there.
@stuarth540
@stuarth540 Год назад
There is many ways to look at this song. I look at it where my dad had dementia and the last thing I did was fold his clothes for him. I got a call later to say the enevitable had happened.
@JonnyGTFC
@JonnyGTFC 2 года назад
I suffer bad with anxiety and mental health, i lost my younger sister age 28 last year unexpectedly and this song gets me. Every day seems a struggle right now.
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda 2 года назад
Grief and loss can be so very hard to overcome. I'm here if you need to talk. 💗
@joshbrown661
@joshbrown661 2 года назад
That pat at the end gets me every time. It was like his dad was saying you may think the roles have reversed but in actuality the dad is always looking out for his son.
@kvoltti
@kvoltti 2 года назад
James Blunt says as much in his comentary on the video. His dad was sitting beside him the entire time holding his arm and patting his back to comfort him as he sang the song. Dads gonna dad I guess.
@lindy1642
@lindy1642 2 года назад
Awesome reaction...you were spot on and noticed all the little things..
@sivonni
@sivonni Год назад
My friend is in his sixties and not happy with his life. He moved across the country because his only blood relative (a half sister he never knew until recently) wanted him close to help with her son. All of his friends were here and he moved away because she made ultimatums and he was afraid of losing his only family and has expressed a fear of dying alone. But we are his found family and we're worried as he's attempted suicide before. He keeps in touch with video messaging. Any advice on what to watch for would be appreciated as he's heading into winter months and it's his first Christmas away from us (he's spent the last ten with our giant family).
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda 11 месяцев назад
I can understand why that's so concerning! If he starts cancelling or rescheduling the video calls, that is a red flag. Also, if he starts talking about giving away his belongings or ruminating about death (talking about what things would be like if he weren't around, saying that it would be better in some way if he ended things or expressing hopelessness ). Other things to keep an eye on are accounts of significant changes in sleep or weight, getting angry more than usual or having extreme mood swings between calls or any mentioned reckless behavior. I hope that you guys can find ways to help him through the season. Let us know if we can help 💖
@holdfast7657
@holdfast7657 2 года назад
I'm not sure if you've done it, but have a look at the songs he did about his Balkans experiences, Back To Bedlam album. No Bravery was poignant.
@leefitzsimons7541
@leefitzsimons7541 8 месяцев назад
The 'you're not my father and I'm not your son is what James's father said to him when he went off to war. That's what that means
@leefitzsimons7541
@leefitzsimons7541 8 месяцев назад
It's just 2 grown men saying goodbye was said too
@politicalscientist8880
@politicalscientist8880 Год назад
wow! nailed it before first chorus. kudos
@carolynmurtaza1180
@carolynmurtaza1180 Год назад
This was done in one take. You could he he was struggling to hold back the tears before he started singing. The music executives wanted to use Auto-line but James said no. He wanted to have the emotions in the words and in the song.
@yjwrangler7819
@yjwrangler7819 3 года назад
Oooh I watched my dad go from 41 to 156 in 3 months. I understand. I was 16.
@timothylunn6186
@timothylunn6186 Год назад
If you think Blunts Monsters song was sad you need to here Iam Tongi's version on American idol plus about seven other songs he does as the show moves along.
@williammarratt2906
@williammarratt2906 Год назад
I've lost my dad..and son in last 6yrs..this hits home..hard
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda Год назад
I hope that you find moments of peace during this time. Here is a vlog I made about dealing with loss: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hSUmrO7AXOM.html Feel free to share your favorite memories of your dad and son here so we can help keep them alive.
@williammarratt2906
@williammarratt2906 Год назад
@@MentalAmanda you are an angel.ty
@vesaroivainen
@vesaroivainen 2 года назад
don't make it unnecessarily complicated my father died of cancer and we said goodbye to each other as adult men and not as a father and son...
@SFPM01
@SFPM01 Год назад
I normally don't get that emotional when watching videos and I listened to some of the Songs you reacted to a hundred times and more. But seeing your immediate reactions puts some tears even into my eyes. Btw, if you would like something positive, listen to "you're not alone" by Beyond the Black. They have some songs with deep meanings, but I think this one is the best for you.
@lyncohn9505
@lyncohn9505 2 года назад
James nearly breaks once or twice, his father is very very stoic Two former high ranking officer in the British army with very very British stiff upper lips
@kaladuhamell5928
@kaladuhamell5928 Год назад
I found your page because of this song. I really think you would love the song Sonny by New Found Glory. Please do a reaction video of it, I can't really find many I want to spread the love for that song.
@lukedrake6486
@lukedrake6486 Год назад
Just found your channel, love your work. Coming from someone who is an alcoholic and suffers from severe mental depression...I appreciate you
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda Год назад
Alcohol doesn't define you and neither does your mental health struggles. You are so much more and have so much potential!
@lukedrake6486
@lukedrake6486 Год назад
@@MentalAmanda Thank you Amanda. I am currently 1 week sober, in rehab and AA. I'm giving it everything I got. My family needs me.
@lesduncan7455
@lesduncan7455 2 года назад
MY SOUL CLEANSING SONG
@yjwrangler7819
@yjwrangler7819 3 года назад
I just found you now....and I just might need this support.
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda 3 года назад
I am here. Message me anytime!
@yjwrangler7819
@yjwrangler7819 3 года назад
@@MentalAmanda Thank you
@heidicross6878
@heidicross6878 2 года назад
Yes, it is his real Dad and James wrote this for him when his father was dying from Kidney failure. Nobody in the immediate family matched, so it was looking as if there was no way his father would survive.......until a distant cousin ended up being a match. Yes it is sad and heartbreaking because James and his Dad are very close.
@barrykenward2722
@barrykenward2722 Год назад
its not his real dad James was fostered
@sergiogarcia-fk9ho
@sergiogarcia-fk9ho 2 года назад
The song tears and rain, by James blunt, is a great song too.
@antriggjackman6274
@antriggjackman6274 2 года назад
My Dad past away 2 weeks ago this was hard but still enjoyed it.
@MentalAmanda
@MentalAmanda 2 года назад
Feel free to share your favorite memories of him here. Keep him alive with us. 💖
@imoverthetop44
@imoverthetop44 2 года назад
My dad was a pig but i sobbed my eyes out like any one else i know heard this song.
@cliffjackson1973
@cliffjackson1973 3 года назад
Loved your reaction. You were spot on in so many ways. So many reactions miss the "pat". You might want to listen to Peter Mayer's song Japanese Bowl. A perfect balm for cracks or fissures in our lives.
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