First Time Listening | James Blunt - Monsters | Emotional Reaction | TomTuffnuts Reacts 

When James was sitting next to his father, he was unaware that this song would save his father. I believe one of his cousins heard the song and took the test to see whether his was compatible, which he was. This saved his father's life.

James and his father were both high ranking officers in the British army, James a Captain and his father a Colonel, you don't show emotions or weakness, as we say in England a stiff upper lip. His father agreed to be in this video, which makes it more heartbreaking, it was recorded in one take... All moneys made from this song James gave to British veterans charities..

I've cried a 1000 times watching this song - the first 500 because of sadness, the last 500 because of the pure beauty of the song and it's message.

I’m a career combat medic with multiple tours in Iraq with the infantry, I’ve watched war hardened men cry while I was trying to keep our brothers alive so when people say it’s weak to cry they have no clue.

When this song was released, Colonel Blunt had already been a kidney donor.. then, when he was diagnosed with Kidney Disease,he was of course Stage 4 because he did not have his other kidney to rely on. After the song release, with the video, a distant Cousin of the Colonel’s came forward to be tested for potential kidney donation. They were a match & saved his life. The song was written & performed with all proceeds going to the British Forces Charity ‘Help for Hero’s’. James followed in his Father’s footsteps & became Captain in the British Army. Back in 1999, when his Father was deployed to Kosovo, James said to his Father ‘I’m not your Son, you’re not my Father, we are two men saying goodbye’. As Soldier to Soldier rather than Son to Father.

It is one of the rawest songs I have ever heard. I cry each time I hear it. Pure emotion

Big Shoutout to all those that have gone through such an emotional experience as this one! What an incredible message!

James said in an interview afterwards that while making the video James and all the crew were balling their eyes out and his father was there just chillin’ and enjoying the moment with his son.

When he wrote and recorded this song, his dad was dying so this emotion was real

For all you who serve-James’ father (here in the video) is Colonel Charles Blunt and James was also an army officer. The line “😢I’m not your son you’re not my father we’re just two grown men saying goodbye” was what James said to his father as he left for his first tour ( when they both knew James could be killed). At the time of recording this video they both believed Charles was about to die. Everyone in the studio was crying except Colonel Charles, who was comforting James as you can see. He said “Why are you all crying, I’m not dead yet”. It was after this video went out that a distant relative saw it, and he was a match for a kidney ❗️

So proud of him as a soldier & a musician. ❤ 🇬🇧. Thorough video 👏

Just before my father passed.. he told me he was afraid… ‘It’s my turn to chase the monsters away’ reminds me that He had made me feel secure all my life and at the end I couldn’t help him 😢❤

I have watched this video at least a dozen times and cry every single time, so don't feel like you are the only one.

I truly think that this song and video with all of the raw emotion is arguably the best song written. Then the video, I have watched it about 30 times when people react and I still cry because I lost my mom and dad young. So this video and the song fits. I was with both of my parents when they passed. I was holding their hands. I told my dad that I will be alright cause I was his only girl, I loved my daddy so much! Anyway I told him that I would be ok he needs to go. 45 seconds later he was gone. I had to watch my mom bleed to death. I can’t unsee that. She had a blood disorder and she was on a blood thinner for a blood clot. And she started bleeding internally and then it started coming out of her eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. They had to tape her eyes shut. It was the worse thing that I have ever witnessed in my life! My mom was a wonderful person she was a mom that loved her kids and husband more than anything! She was as close to a saint and I mean that. I was holding her hand it was still warm so I felt safe and then it went cold. I have never got over either death. People used to ask me what my biggest fear was and I said it was losing my parents. They were my everything! So please anyone that reads this please love you mom and dad because when they are gone that emptiness is so hard. I miss them more than I can say. So Tom thank you for reacting I am really happy that you could feel this song.

James has such a unique voice and this was a very emotional performance. When he recorded the song there was no matching donor so James expected his dad to die. After the recording the whole team was crying but not not his dad. He said: "Why is everyone crying, I'm still here?" The producers wanted to edit out the cracks in James' voice but he refused because he wanted it to be 100% real and honest. Monsters is one of the saddest songs I know. Another one is "How could you leave us" by NF. He wrote the song after his mom died from an overdose of pills.

He actually did this song for his dad, his dad is in the video with him. He wanted to share his emotions while he still had him. At that point his cancer was terminal and this was a goodbye note to his dad. When this song was released a distant relative came forward and ended up being a match and now his dad is doing well. Just shows magic is real

This is a song about a sons heart is breaking knowing his father is leaving this life and how much he showed his son in life especially LOVE!

Tom, at the time he recorded this, there was no hope for his dad recovering because they couldn't find a matching doner. As someone else said, this song saved his life when a distant cousin saw it & ended up being a match! He & his dad both served in the British Royal Army so this had to be difficult for both being "hard butt" soldiers! More male reactors wept over this than females - "Patrol Gaming" (he had to leave for several minutes), "Birdman's Place", Vocal Coach, Adam Mishan, "The King Family", Lucas Hassel & many more! My eyes have "leaked" every time I've watched this even knowing that his dad is still alive! His raw emotion is just gut wrenching! Let's have some more gorgeous Home Free Christmas or their silliness & Have a Merry Christmas!

So emotional! Also love his live performance off “ goodbye my lover”💪🏻

This is one of those songs that isnt from the heart It is from the deepest part of ones soul and you can see it in Jame's eyes. That alone speaks more than words can express Beautiful doesnt cut it ♡

No words .... just let it go Man im with you xx Love Peace and HUGE RESPECT xxx

This song is so heart-tugging and emotional that it's hard to watch. Honestly, you could fit this song to either parent. That this song saved his dad's life is proof of how powerful music is.

I have NOT SEEN ONE person not watch this and not cry! It shows life is short and not let one day go by without telling those you love how much you care! You have to be so strong to do this song before your dying father! James is what a real strong man looks like!

My father is my Hero. He passed from cancer in 2016. This video really hits home for me. It breaks me down to tears every time. RIP Dad. 🙏

This isn't a typical song, so it doesn't need a typical reaction. Emotions need to be felt and expressed and I feel that this song acts as a catharsis to sooooo many people.

I don’t believe I’ve ever heard a more accurate song that covers the distress we feel at the end of a parents death. Having been present for both of my parents (both from cancer), long before this song was released I am still surprised that it still feels so raw. Despite a military career (1978-2008 Royal Marine) my first reaction to this video was uncontrollable tears. My father, a veteran RAF pilot of WW2 would understand as he tried to explain, the evening he died, that even bootnecks are allowed to cry. Thanks dad, I’ll be seeing you soon if my prognosis timeline is accurate.

This was filmed in 1 take, everyone on set was in tears and at the end of the song his dad said I'm still here I haven't gone yet

Thanks for listening before you judge 🙏. Everyone needs to hear to the end to understand the role reversal this song represents ❤

What an Emotional song. James did an Amazing job writing this and signing this to his Dad. Thankfully his Dad found a matching Kidney and the proceeds went to help others❤

My face melted like yours, I cry every time I hear it. Worse thing is ,we know if it ain't it's gonna happen to all Watch it again now and again just to remind yourself not to waste your time you have with those you love Good job mate. Mogs

i have never listened to this song and not cried. even knowing his father survived. it makes me miss both my parents every time i see it.

Tom, you said a very important thing, (without realizing it I think), the fact that James's father agreed to be in his sons tribute song to him shows his dad was chasing his sons monsters away still, (or also). So, bottom line his dad was there for his son, and his son was letting his dad know he was there for him. The love between father and son may not always be obvious, (stiff upper lip and all), but there is an unspoken bond of mutual love non the less.

Just the best song he has written. I recently saw James do Monsters live at a venue near my home. He's an amazingly talented, funny man. Love your reaction ... and thankfully James' dad is still with us xx

For those of us who have lost their fathers, what would all of us give to have one more chance to talk to them one more time and have a opportunity to have a conversation with him like this, I know I would. Don't feel bad. I seen hundreds of reactions to this and I haven't seen anybody who didn't cry. It just means you're a loving caring individual. Never run away from your emotions.

This song hits you like a truck, such a beautiful, powerful song, i cry almost every time I hear this song I lost my older brother 8 months ago to covid, he was my first hero and had such an influence on me As well as his music career, James Blunt is also a war hero, well worth researching his time in Iraq

If you didn't get emotional I'd worry about you. Well done. We were all crying with you.

Tuffnuts but compassionate heart. Need more men like us & Blunt. This song breaks me.

Thank you for your brilliant reaction

Watching my brother saying goodbye to our father ...then hearing this ....😢... Wow 😢

Your reaction made me cry. I love this song and your take on this was beautiful.

I think this video prompted a donor to volunteer, so this song saved his dad’s life.

This kills me every time I hear it! Such raw emotion! It’s so hard to let the people that we love know how much we love them and how much we will miss them when they are gone! Incredible! ❤️💕💯

It's being genuine. In the UK forces guys understand our forces life. James is one of ours, sorry sir. Fantastic singer and songwriter.

I've watched probably 30 reactions to this song and there wasn't one man who didn't struggle through it. Same with us women. It's an incredibly touching song. We've all been through this or will go through it one day. So we can all relate.

All adult men cried while listening to this song. There is a special bond between a son and his father. But this one can also easily be “I am not your daughter, you are not my mother, we are just to grown up women saying good bye.”

This song transcends time and space. Everyone has lived this song.

Amazingly, this was done in one take because James knew he would only be able to manage it one time. When they were done, everyone in the studio was in tears. And the father said something to the effect of “Why is everyone crying? I’m not dead yet!”

When james wrote this song , father was pretty ill , father being in video was not planned , but he came in the end when he was I bit better , and the father was wondering why all the staff were crying , he said , I’m still here !! Bless him ❤️❤️❤️

Heartfelt reaction, now go love your four sons even more!!!! ❤️ To a blessed holiday! 🌲

I watch these reactions to the songs I love all the time, it’s just good to see people react the same way that I do.

Beautiful reaction. Take care of your boys. They're lucky to have you and you to have them.

Well done, Tom! You got the context right. The family had a difficulty to find a donor, because the closest family members were not eligible and time was running out.

Beautiful reaction. The video was done in 1 take and it was the first time his dad heard it. Absolutely stunning ❤❤❤🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵

Great reaction. 👍 No Bravery by James Blunt is another quality song with depth.

The song belongs to us sons and fathers. He gave us all the words to experience the feeling of loss of our fathers

Great reaction video. The more you actually think about song and the interaction between the two of them, the more impressive the whole thing becomes.

What a beautiful tribute to his Father!

It's Ok to cry it's takes a real man to cry

I've seen this a dozen times, and my Dad is alive and well, but this still makes me cry like a baby.

Great reaction to what has to be the most emotional song I've ever heard.

You have to watch Iam Tongi's American Idol audition and just tonight Iam and James did a duet of Monsters... tearjerker.

Just feel the emotion,just feel 😢😢😢

James Blunt - not just an amazing songwriter/singer but also a man that probably prevented WW3.

Don't feel bad my friend it's hard 2 listen and not get u so emotional that u tear up just goes to show that you have a heart

If this song doesn't reduce you to a mess of emotions, I don't know what to say....

It takes a man to show his feelings. That is a man in gold Your next video that I want you to see is: The girl you never was

Still hits me ,watching listening to this 😢😢😢😢.Ben, 40 years now my Dad passed...❤

Hi Tom, most folks don't notice his dad actually grips James arm to 'comfort 'him' near the end of the recording, so shows his dad is still in charge doing what dads do best. Now if only it had been like that for me and my dads non relationship. Dammed. Cheers DougT in UK

Lost my dad to cancer. I was there to take him to his appointments and was with him when he died and was able to hold his hand and tell him I loved him. This song is a gut punch. Miss him so god damn much.

I will never forget the day my aging daddy turned to me and said, "you are my hero". Brought me to my knees. He had always been my hero. Difference, I am a girl.

The story goes that James' record company tried to get him to use 'Auto-Tune' but he refused because he wanted this amazing song to be recorded exactly as we see it, full of emotion. This was the first time he'd sung the song to his dad, so I can understand his emotions nearly getting the better of him towards the end. It's an amazing song and I really don't know how he managed to do it so beautifully.

Loved your reaction. Let's just say, I hear you.

Today, my family and I were given the devastating news that my mother has stage 4 liver and lung cancer. I had to stay strong for my siblings as I lived with my mom for the last 20 years. I kept it all in, and then I watched this video and reaction. I lost it ....I am sobbing right now and can't stop. That's enough RU-vid for today.

🧡. THIS IS A TOUGH ONE. James made it through it to deliver his best.

Thanks Tom!! 🥰👍 Loved that you did it! ❤️ That was the reason not to request this in live 😢😢And the father is alive 🙂

I lost my dad last month, the 2 songs that mean a lot to me are this and Alter Bridge - Blackbird. This song for when he was suffering, i just wanted him to go. Blackbird for when he died....The Lyrics: Let the wind carry you home, Blackbird fly away, may you never be broken again.

this song still hits me.. And I have heard it MANY times now..

Has anyone ever told u that u look alot lk Tom Hardy u have the same beautiful eyes wow its crazy

Sure do miss my Dad 😢 James did A masterful job with this one.🎉

Bless you, mate.

Wow - give them their flowers while they are still here.

Just say wow amazing song 😊

❤.. too emotional.. thanks!

It’s ok to feel 😢

loved your reaction to this old boy…you’re a good soul

They did it in 1 take becaus everyone on the set was crying. His father looked around and said why is everyone crying? I am not dead!

His Father was Dying of Kidney Cancer and did not have long left. That's why James wrore this song. Another Relative was found to be a match just in time.

His dad reaching over and touching his son kills me every time.

Charles had himself donated a kidney in the past. After the filming Charles was the only one with dry eyes and he asked, why is everyone crying? I'm still here!

I jus watched dis ..ur sad little face I jus wanted 2 spuezzze ya lol big hugs from Ireland..n I bet ur d best best dad ...I can tell ur a mighty dad

Beautiful reaction video Tom. I have watched many for this song and all of them men reviewing. Each and every one of you became speechless through emotion. Not taking away from anyone who is a daughter or mother but a father / son relationship is on another level. It is a silent love and respect.

It’s okay, my friend, no shame in tears

Love song or tribute? The Colonel does give me 'Wild Geese' vibes, in the best possible way.

Listen to Iam Tongi when he sings it only 18. And his father did die only about 2 months before he sang it

In Bosnia he refused to start the 3rd World War with the Russians when he was in the Brit Army ..

No one is ready for this…I miss you dad 😢

He was recommeded to use autotune but he said no because he wanted raw emosions and raw voice doing this video with his father. Thank you.

I love your emotional reaction, and your willingness to share it with us…thank you…

Ironically there was a Monster drink commercial in the middle! The part that hits me the hardest - while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud.

4:40 Me too, dude! (No bullsh*t)This is the only song that has ever made me cry like an infant. 😂