Lulu and Donna's First Time Hearing | 3 Generation Reactions | James Blunt | Monsters 

It's honestly the phrase "It's my turn, to chase the monsters away" that get's me. Like a full circle of life moment, where your dad looks after you, scaring the monsters away under your bed. To the sad realisation that your dying father is probably terrified of the darkness, the unknown... the monsters. And it's your turn to make him feel secutre, and chase the monsters away.

Never be afraid to show your emotions. I was a 34 year old marine at my father's funeral and I wept like a child. Emotions make us human. Best to you.

Your girl has a good heart. You're doing a good job bringing her up right. Be proud of yourselves.

James Blunt is one of those people they should make a movie about. His military career was fascinating.

Never be afraid or ashamed to cry, I’m a 74 years old man and listening to this song and I’m in bits😢😢😢🕊️🙏

His Dad was the only one that did not cry during the making of this video/song, everybody else was in tears.

James dad was actually dying from kidney disease & this was his tribute & farewell to his dad. Thankfully his dad received a donor kidney & is doing okay now. If this song doesn't get to you emotionally, there is something wrong with you. This song resonates with me as I was my dad's caregiver for 5 years until he passed away a few years ago.

I am a 58 year old man and I cried with you !

My 28 year old son died at Christmas of a massive heart attack and this was played at my son’s funeral. He was such an amazing and wonderful son and I miss him so much I can’t bare being in this world without him. R.I.P My Beautiful Boy I miss you more than the world itself. Love always Dad 😢

Someone needs to give Lulu a big hug.

This song hit so hard. I lost both my parents in a car accident over 27 years ago, i never got to say goodbye or tell them how much i truly loved them. I just turned 48 years old and i am now older than they ever made it to. I miss them so much. Thank you for this reaction. ❤❤

The phrase " Your not my son, and I'm not your father, we are just two grown men saying goodbye" was something James dad would say when James would go on deployment with the army. They were both officers in the British Army, stiff upper lips was the expected standard.

James wrote the song as a tribute to his dad in case he didn't survive. As a child our dads scare away the monsters in the closet. Now it was James turn. I don't know how ANYONE can watch this heartfelt expression of love, especially from a tough military guy like James, and not be moved. How can you not? It is a universal sentiment when we lose someone. Like he said "the time is gone". It goes so quickly so appreciate your loved ones and tell them while you still can. The line that gets me is "Daddy won't you just close your eyes". How many people hold on until they feel they have permission to go. I know I told that to my own unconscious mother. I like his song "You're Beautiful" among others. ❤ Hope you got that ice cream! 🍦

Both Blunt and his father served in the military and when James's was sent to Kosovo it has been reported that when his father said goodbye, his dad said "you are not my son and I am not your father, we are just two grown men saying goodbye ".

One of the most emotional singers ever ❤

James Blunt was in the British army and served in the Balkans conflict of the early 90s. As was his father before him. His songs are from the soul. There are many more which are about subjects that will break you just as this one did. Goodbye My Lover, No Bravery, Carry You Home and most recently The Girl that never was. Each one if these is absolutely beautifuly written and sung but will hit you as hard as this one but for different reasons.

Thank you for this wonderfully sincere reaction 😢. This is my 50th-ish time, maybe, of watching this, and It’s hard to explain, but watching the young one cry so hard made me cry harder, and each time I cry harder it brings me one emotional step closer to grieving and finally (one day) letting go of the grief i have over my own Super-hero Dad’s passing, from Cancer, a year ago now. Thank you 🥰

His father had already given one of his kidneys to a friend and he only had one left and that one went bad. Someone in his family heard this song and went right to the hospital to see if he was a match. He was and he saved James's dad's life by donating one of his kidneys to him. Great song and a great singer.

I have seen other reactors on reaction channels react to this song and all of the women cry when reacting to it and even some men that react to this song have tears in their eyes. It is a highly emotional song especially the part of the video where it shows him with his dad is where the peak of the video fills your emotions with sadness. Wonderful reaction to this song.👍💯

Thank you Kathy once again for bringing this beautiful and emotional song, when Lulu started crying and I cried a lot too, Lulu is a blessing, you are a blessing Kathy, your mother is a blessing too, May God bless you Kathy, Lulu, your mother and your entire family.

This song tore me up. All hundred times I've watched it. I cry like the little sweetheart in the middle. Thanks for this. 😢

James wrote this song with 2 other professional songwriters, not his sister. Really hits you in the feels, especially when you’re a daddy’s girl & has gone through losing your dad. I was only 16, I’m 56 now but I still am not over the grief. I’ve learned to live with it cuz I have no choice 😢😢😢 This song is so very well written & the video is genius. Great reaction xx

One of my personal takes on this song, and part of why it hits so hard is because we English rarely ever share our true feelings, so so many of us die, or have loved ones die, having never said the kinds of things James Blunt says in this song. We're raised to keep our emotions to ourselves our whole lives, and it's often the thing we regret most in the end. Many of us couldn't even bring ourselves to say half of what's in this song. So hearing those words said aloud is like being hit by a freight train

God bless that young lady in the middle. I was the same way the first 100 times i watched his video for this song

Very honest reaction. Nothing wrong with showing emotion. Well done to the young lass for bouncing back after that. Respect

Great Reaction Ladies. Another heartbreaking song from James Blunt is "the girl that never was" and never say sorry for being emotional.

James can rip out your heart and hit you over the head with it. This one always makes me cry, every time, as well as "Goodbye my lover" and " The girl that never was" . This man knows how to get an emotion out of you.

Broke my heart watching you. LuLu, you and your family have such gentle hearts. Blest you!

Blunt is a hell a guy, whilst serving in the army in Kosovo during the Yugoslav wars he had a guitar attached to the outside of his tank and would perform during downtime.

Try his "The girl who never was" more tissues will be required

Everyone who hears this song will definitely feel sad, especially as the singer sings with such perfect emotion...you are extraordinary, James, in creating this song and performing this song 🙏

Blunt explained to Apple Music: "I idolized this man throughout my childhood, but as we grew older, I realized that he had his own fallibilities, and that's an awesome thing to see because you suddenly can become friends then. And then obviously as parents get older, the responsibility starts to weigh on the children that look after them. Although that can be painful, there's something beautiful about it, too." Blunt wrote and recorded the song without telling his father. According to an Event magazine interview, when Blunt played it for him in a room with just the two of them there, he responded, "That's the way it is.

As a parent it would be all I could do to turn around and comfort my daughter. Touching that you heard your daughter and reached back out with your hand to comfort her.

My father died from suicide over 20 years ago, one Sunday morning.. I never got to say goodbye, and Im losing the memory of his voice.. Tell people you love them every day.. This makes me bawl my eyes out every time.. And Im a 52 year old man..

That little girl in the middle is such a live wire...lol. I've never seen anyone cry so hard watching a song, yet it was cute how she went right back into smiling again immediately after. A lot of passion in that one right there.

My dad passed when I was 17 , this song blows my mind and I can't keep it together when I hear it... Its so accurate, it makes me so weak and vulnerable 😔

Btw James Blunt owns the internet, he's actually very funny and witty

Your reaction was like a glimpse into your hearts and souls. I could see just how great of people that you are. Never change. Thanks!

I went to a school mates funeral and his grandson sang this song and there were no dry eyes. It was beautiful.

I'd recommend watching everything James Blunt has ever done, it's all beautiful and so heartful. Personally, when I listen to this song, I can't help but think of my mother. She's always been the strongest person in our family, she and I have talked over the years about how we are always the two people that have to do the hard things so those we love don't have to. As kids, she literally chased monsters away from us. Shot a rabid dog that was killing our grandmother's chickens, fought off our abusive father multiple times. Fought and survived cancer, and raised 4 children as a single mother. All while supporting our Aunt who was raising our 5 cousins as a single mother, and even now that me and my siblings are adults with kids of our own, my mother still provides that sense of support and motherly love not only to us and her grandchildren, but to her coworkers, neighbors, and anyone she meets. I've always had the same personality as my mother, so we've always been each others' support person. We talk about hard things to get them off our chest, and we support each other when hard times bring us down. These last few years tho, more and more, I've been stepping into her shoes when it comes to supporting the family, both finically and emotionally. The first time I heard this song, it was right after my mother had a heart attack, and it broke me. "It's my turn to keep the monsters away" is really how I feel. Her heart and health problems could take her at any time, or she could very well live another 10-20 years. Either way, no matter how much I don't want to see her go, I'll be there for my family when she does. Honestly, I think being there to support my siblings when she passes, that sense of purpose, will be the only thing that gets me through the pain of it. However much time she may have, my mother deserves to rest easy during her last 10-20 years, even tho I know she won't, lol. She's a Scorpio after all. She'll give up her fire when the Lord pries it out of her hands, all the while she's scolding him for it, and I know we'll keep a light on for each other till we see each other again on the other side.

This is one of the most emotional songs there is but also comforting in away as everyone looses there farther or farther figure or someone as close as a parent figure can be to know your not alone in suffering and to reflect back on the memories you have and the love you still have in your heart that's where they will exist and be part of you sadly for james blunt the pain of loss would continue and yes he put his grief in to a song called the girl that never was very emotional song Tissues ready but take some time before viewing love your reactions Xx

God bless you Lulu Xx 😢

Thank you for your reaction. Warm hugs for all of you. 🙂

His father as shown in the video was an army helicopter pilot, then James followed him into the army, and was in the first armoured vehicle that invaded Kosovo during the Pm Blair & President Clinton years. He now lives on the island of Ibiza in the Mediterranean.

One of the saddest songs I've heard. Reminds me of how helpless I was when my Dad became fatally ill. You're not alone in being upset. I've seen some of the toughest friends I know break down after listening to this.

You know i lost my father 12 years ago. This song still makes me cry. Most painful part its i wish i can make him proud of me. I wish i was there beside him. This song just reminds me of things i didn't do.

Wow..I have never seen such raw emotion on a reaction. It brought tears to my eyes I felt like reaching through the screen across the ocean and having a group hug! Incredible reaction.❤

Great sincere reaction. I’ve seen James live four times and am going to see him on 26th March in Bordeaux,France. He’s absolutely fantastic live 😢😢👌

This is the most beautiful song; maybe the best of the decade. It hurts so much, and at the same time is heals so much.....Grateful thanks to James Blunt.....saying what we all feel but no one wants to say.

I stumbled across this song by chance and was blown away. I'm in tears listening to it and that despite my own father died almost 40 years ago.😢

I cried the first time i heard this as my dad died of cancer and i still cry everytime i hear it a beautiful reaction ladies x

You should listen James Blunts "No bravery"❤

Thank you ladies for a very emotional heartfelt reaction as for more James Blunt the song You're Beautiful!!!! Before singing James served for at the time The Queen's Army as a Marine!

"Carry You Home" is another James Blunt song that is heart-wrenchingly beautiful ❤

It is inspiring to see a connection of the generations. And seeing you folks, I feel a sense of time between granddaughter and grandmother. We have perhaps the last generation in the modern western world, our grand-parents, that have in their years seen such horrible events. If you know what I mean. When you are golden in age, events are filtered by that already lost. Sadly, you will be there. All the best. Cheers.

It should also be noted that James’s dad, himself, was a kidney donor. So happy they found a match for him❤️

Only a daughter can fully realize the full strength of a daddys love ❤

His dad who was also an officer of the armed forces needed a kidney transplant and only at the very last minute they found a distant relative who donated one to him and he is doing well ever since. At the end of the video shoot everyone on set was in tears apart from James dad who looked around and said: " why are you all crying?" I'm still.here. " ❤

Get More Tissues Ready for one of James Blunt's newest songs .... "The Girl That Never Was" 😢 We All Look Forward to You Ladies Reacting to it 👍

This is one of the most heartbreaking songs I have ever heard . Every time I hear it it brings me back to the last conversation I had with my father before he passed away. I think of him every single day. 🥺😭

3 beautyfull ladies with massive hearts and yea i cried with you x

This guy has a way of reaching into your soul. Another good singer and storyteller is Patty Loveless. Her song “How can I help you to say goodbye” is a tear jerker.

Every time I hear that I cry, lost my dad in 96, sister 97 and my mom in 2016 husband 2 months later, it brings it all back

I cried just like your baby girl did listening to this. I called my popps after I saw that video and told him I love him. I think he could tell I’d been cryin in my voice… And he got worried about me 😂. I was like no pops I’m fine lol just live a long time will ya? He said sure thing buddy. Such a simple phone call I’ll always cherish.

i always cry, dont know why i keep watching it. But guys, we have to get James Blunt come give the little one a hug. come on.

James is one of the most passionate singer writers of our era. His song "No Bravery" tells of his time in the military serving in the Balkan states, in which he had a big influence.

Hello to all of you and many greetings from Germany❤! Just saw your reaction to "Monsters" by James Blunt. Check out one of these songs ... typical James Blunt "Carry You Home" and "The Girl That Never Was" or "Goodbye My Lover". Be carefull, tear jerker 😢 Stay safe and healthy!

My dad’s been gone 31 years and he’s still my superhero.

I first saw this video just after my Father passed away in 2021, and even now when I watch it I still blub like a baby and look at his picture on my wall. It's also very refreshing to see the raw emotion in you ladies too because these things mustn't be supressed.

Wow im British and ive never heard that!!! Beautiful beautiful song from an amazing singer!! I think most of us can relate to that song in one way or the other❤

Oh my goodness, I just want to hug LuLu ❤

Well done ladies, that's a tough one to get through. My Dad died at 60, I always watch this through 'misty' eyes... Hope Lulu got her ice cream!! 😉 xx

James co-wrote the song along with Amy Wadge and Jimmy Hogarth. The inspiration for the song came from Jame's Dad who was dying from kidney failure and needed a transplant. It's certainly a tough listen!

‘ Goodbye my lover ‘ and ‘ you’re beautiful ‘ are both great songs of his.

Crying is a healing process for those loved ones passed or going. Let it be.. Thankyou

I started watching you guys thanks to the Nightwish reactions.. my dad got me into Nightwish back in 2017 after my mom suddenly passed away. He would call me weekly sometimes more than once with new reactions to watch and I know he would have loved to watch you guys. My dad died in his sleep back in 2022. 2 weeks before our first Nightwish show we were supposed to see together. It was sudden… When I was a little girl I asked my dad what death was like and he simply said “just like falling asleep”.. Thank you folks for keeping my heart full.

Three beautiful gentle souls, never lose that, kind regards Chris.

Ladies. One of the most heartfelt reactions to this song I've seen. A simple thank you with a hug from the southern hemisphere.

Great heartfelt reaction ladies. I'm an old army veteran and have lost almost every relative I ever knew. Three brothers, a niece and nephew in just the last ten years. My father died in 1986 while I was stationed in Germany, I was 22 years old. Every time I watch this video I cry like Kathy on the outside and Lulu on the inside. (((( hugs to all three of you ))))

Someone console that little girl geez 😂 that was sweet she felt that for her grandpa tho.

Such a beautiful song and an honest, emotional reaction. I loved every second of this. Y'all got me at work, had to throw on my safety glasses so nobody could see my eyes. Lol. A 6'4" 245lb, 41 year old Marine Veteran crying my eyes out at my welding shop 😂.

My dad passed away just over six years ago. Every time I hear this song I get a lump in my throat and tear up 😢❤

Three generations reacting totally different. I cried with you sisters. He did this in one take! Thank you for this video

What an amazing reaction!!! Wonderful souls! You should be very proud of the connection to your emotions! We need more of this NOW

My dad was my mentor and friend. Miss him a lot and this song just gets to me..meverytime.

Both James and his father were senior British army officers. For a British man in general spilling his heart out is unusual. Fantastic reaction. Hope you are all ok. True love ❤️

The amount of tissues this man has helped sell! He's got tissue stocks, I'm sure of it! James is a brilliant storyteller, a songwriter who shines brightest when he writes about things he's lived through, things he's experienced first hand. "No Bravery" is about what he saw in the Kosovo War in the 90s while serving with the British Army under NATO. "Carry You Home", also something he experienced. And his recent song "The Girl That Never Was". Tissues 💯 required. And for a happier song, check out "Bonfire Heart". For a song that he made the video to thank health workers during COVID, check out "The Greatest". I really hope you go down a James Blunt rabbit hole, it's a worthwhile experience!

Sending all my love! Reaction like this makes all of us feel better cause we all get in touch with our emotion and be one with you and your emotion.

The ones we love are never truly gone, if we carry them in our hearts and share their memory, they are still on the journey with us. I lost my sister and my father a few years back, it never leaves you. Grief is a bit like waves on the shore, sometimes there is a swell and you feel incredibly raw, then it subsides. Anyone going through it, love and strength to you, just remember, the time you got with them is more than worth the pain it causes.

Oh my gosh guys. Watching this had me crying with you. Bless you. X

I love how you let your emotions and tears flow and shine. It's so beautiful. You have a new subscriber.

Thank you ladies. It can't get any more genuine than that.

Hands down a tear jerker. Heard it many times, and ponder on the words. My dad is 83 now, and my mom passed away a year ago. Don't want to lose him too, but I know the words of the song cover everything I would say to him. Thanks for doing this.

please tell your girl it's ok to let people see you cry. i'm 63 y/o and i lost my dad in 2005, and i cry like a baby every time i hear this. you never get over losing your parents, you just make room for the pain and keep going.

Yes, it was truly beautiful. Thank you for sharing your humanity.

Much love to you all, it’s such an emotional song. Sending you all my best wishes from Scotland and to you long lady in the middle. I wish you all the best, take care and have a blessed life 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

James was actually a tank commander in our army and witnessed things you don’t want to see also. Watching him live is beautiful ,he wrights such beautiful songs 🇬🇧

Oh my gosh such a sweetheart! I wish I could give you a hug that breaks heart! Much love for y'all!

First time seeing y'all.... great reaction! That poor girl in the center, I just wanted to give her a hug.... and also, her reaction was heartwarming... gives me hope for the youth, you can tell she has been raised right! Thank you for sharing!

All i want to saya , is after seeing your youngest connect.. as i did i still have faith... god bless