Yes! This was a tear jerker for me, then they played 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' after he sang in the background, which I selected to be played at my dad's funeral. Such an emotional moment, thank you Iam & AI. RIP to our dads 🙏💙
Most kids grow up thinking their Dad is superhuman and unstoppable. There comes a time when you have grown up and you realise the mortality of your father and that he no longer is that super human you saw as a kid and everything just flips. This song really reflects that brilliantly.
[Verse 1] Oh, before they turn off all the lights I won't read you your wrongs or your rights The time has gone I'll tell you goodnight, close the door Tell you "I love you" once more The time has gone, so here it is [Chorus] I'm not your son, you're not my father We're just two grown men saying goodbye No need to forgive, no need to forget I know your mistakes and you know mine And while you're sleeping, I'll try to make you proud So, daddy, won't you just close your eyes? Don't be afraid, it's my turn To chase the monsters away [Verse 2] Oh, well I'll read a story to you Only difference is this one is true The time has gone I folded your clothes on the chair I hope you sleep well, don't be scared The time has gone, so here it is [Chorus] I'm not your son, you're not my father We're just two grown men saying goodbye No need to forgive, no need to forget I know your mistakes and you know mine And while you're sleeping, I'll try to make you proud So, daddy, won't you just close your eyes? Don't be afraid, it's my turn To chase the monsters away [Bridge] Sleep a lifetime Yes and breathe a last word You can feel my hand on your own I will be the last one so I'll leave a light on Let there be no darkness in your heart [Chorus] But I'm not your son, you're not my father We're just two grown men saying goodbye No need to forgive, no need to forget I know your mistakes and you know mine And while you're sleeping, I'll try to make you proud So, daddy, won't you just close your eyes? Don't be afraid, it's my turn To chase the monsters away
Lost my girlfriends father a couple years ago. We’ve been together 10 years and he was a big part of our lives. Sending you all love and healing ❤ thank you William for this song!!
My dad passed away a couple weeks ago. I didn't shed a tear because I was more mad at him than anything. He drank away his liver in just a short couple years. Your song finally let that anger lift and reminded me we all have monsters inside. This was the first time I've cried since he passed. Thanks for your inspiration. P.S. I inherited his guitar. Plan on playing this for his service.
Sorry for ur loss, Kegan my father was also an alcoholic and he was a mean one I still haven't been able to forgive him. He has been gone for yrs. It's just so hard and interferes with my happiness.
On American Idol he mentioned this song was dedicated to his dad whom passed a few weeks prior. In this video he's dedicating the song to his Uncle whom he took care of for 2 weeks before passing. This guy is heavensent and he deserved the success he's recieving
I lost my dad in February and I’ve struggled with mistakes I’ve made, I felt he made, and this song has finally lifted all of this for me. Grief is so hard. There’s never the right answer. We all deal with it differently but from these comments I can see we all can agree this mans voice has healed so many. I cried in my bed for hours to this song. I can’t begin to thank you for the healing your voice and this song has brought me ❤️🩹
Lyrics Oh, before they turn off all the lights I won't read you your wrongs or your rights The time has gone I'll tell you goodnight, close the door Tell you I love you once more The time has gone So here it is I'm not your son, you're not my father We're just two grown men saying goodbye No need to forgive, no need to forget I know your mistakes and you know mine And while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud So, daddy, won't you just close your eyes? Don't be afraid, it's my turn To chase the monsters away Oh, well, I'll read a story to you Only difference is this one is true The time has gone I folded your clothes on the chair I hope you sleep well, don't be scared The time has gone So here it is I'm not your son, you're not my father We're just two grown men saying goodbye No need to forgive, no need to forget I know your mistakes and you know mine And while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud So, daddy, won't you just close your eyes? Don't be afraid, it's my turn To chase the monsters away Sleep a lifetime Yes, and breathe a last word You can feel my hand on your own I will be the last one So I'll leave a light on Let there be no darkness, in your heart But I'm not your son, you're not my father We're just two grown men saying goodbye No need to forgive, no need to forget I know your mistakes and you know mine And while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud So, daddy, won't you just close your eyes? Don't be afraid, it's my turn To chase the monsters away
My father passed away in 2020 and I wished he heard this song before he passed but I do dedicate this song to My dad Albert landin Perez 1967-2020. Some how I hope he hears it. Thanks for great music Iam tongi and youre pops is proud forsure God bless you and you're family for eternity.
This man’s rendition of this song was riveting & brought this 70 year old sailor to tears! That you young man, you’ve touched our hearts! Your father is looking down from heaven with a huge smile & a chest full of pride! God bless your father & you & Thank you!
It's crazy how you can hear the difference between the singing here and the audition. The personal connection can be heard in your audition. You and your father had an amazing bond and I'm glad your loss didn't take away your passion for music. He was right about you were meant to be a musician
@@jovantrendmaker4722 I meant because he's singing this before his father died you can hear the pain in his voice, dummy. Plus when he sung this song it was his original audition just him Infront of 3 judges no special equipment so you don't know what you're talking about
This was uploaded over two years ago while his father was alive. The audition was three months after his father died. Therefore the song had become much more meaningful and more emotionally when singing
My mom sent me your American Idol audition. I lost my dad a few months ago and it's as if I can feel everything you're feeling when you sing this song. Really nice job, and I wish you the absolute best of luck on your American Idol journey.
Sorry for your loss my friend. From someone who knows how that feels. Sending you my love and strength in this time. May your life be full of happiness and everything you deserve. Much love brother.
James Blunt did the world a great deal of favor by writing such a beautiful piece that goes beyond the art to the core of the souls involved. Love & forgiveness wins!!
For every father who loved his children, and every child who loved their father…..and for either that has experienced the loss of the other….you just made our hearts swell with remembered love, and regret for that lost love. What an unbelievably collection of beautiful lyrics, and delivered from a place of beauty, by an artist worthy of the song. Thank you.
Iam, you've been on replay ever since American Idol! My husband warned me that your performance was a tear jerker, and of course, you had me ugly crying. My whole family loves your cover of this song, and your voice is so easy to listen to. I absolutely love it! Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved father. 🙏 keep doing your thang! We're fans for life ❤
Brother. I'm a grown man and you have me crying like a baby. Your voice is amazing and I hope it brings you everything you could ever wish for. Your dad is so proud of you.
You’re a fucking legend dude, my dad died when I was 5 yrs old in 1996. I’ve never felt a song more touching than when you sing this one brother. God bless you.
This song allows me to say goodbye to my fath who died alone during covid and was unable to physically say goodbye. Thank you so much. I was unable to be there in physical form during his last moments on this earth while he was dying. This is a perfect song to say goodbye. And once again thank you so much for singing this song. He was bravely fighting AIDS.
"my dad passed a few months ago" those words i hear over and over cause i say them too. he passed April 7th and it still hurts everyday. you bring me to tears. god bless you Iam!
As I smoke my last smoke, this is comfort for my soul. My dad loved James Blunt, but this is next level for me... Cancer sucks.... Music is a balm that in so thankful for.... Sing boy sing and thank you!❤
Aloha Iam. You have such a kind and gentle soul and your music is transcending. I cry every single time I hear you sing this song. Stay true to yourself always. You make Hawaii so proud!
I watched you tonight on American Idol, what a beautiful tribute to your father, never heard of this song before tonight and you had my tears flowing! God bless you on this journey!
You are truly talented! My husband lost his dad 2 months ago and found your audition on tiktok and we cried & cried rewatching your video. We will be voting for you on America Idol..keep sharing your gift with the world! Your dad surely is proud looking down on you!
I was 20 when my dad passed, I now have a 19 year old myself. I feel every word and relate with every man whose lost their dad. Dads cry too....what a cover this is 💙🎸
Lost my dad several years ago and my mom sent me your idol performance. I had to step out of my office cause I couldn’t stop crying, but it was a good cry. Your performance was full of emotion and was lifted up by all those of us that have lost our dads and miss them everyday. Thank you man for your special talent.
dude...thats amazing. my god your voice!! the uke/guitar and the emotion you radate makes this better than the orginal. Katy Perry hit it on the spot on American idol, the song choice is perfect. passion and raw talent you cant teach. im a fan
I sent my dad this. Right after the death of my abuser. My dad stood by my side and refused to acknowledge what others thought. I held him close and sang this song. I'm so glad I can see him and sing to him while he is still alive. I'll treasure our moments, I love you, dad. ❤
Many artist can have a song but there will always be one of God's angels that can truly make it there own because that's what makes you special my boy you reach everyone's heart with your singing n we all felt the Lord's presence may he continue blessing you .hope some day I can see you in person in a concert by my state .this will be our song for Father's Day my husband in heaven who pass on 2021 from the worst monster Cancer and I never heard it until you sang it my angel ,wishing you love Success ,you made your daddy very proud 💯 love from New Jersey 🙏🕊️💗💓
Iam, I thank you for your performance of this song. I don’t know if I could have been clean and sober today if it wasn’t for you. I’m able to find peace after 9 years since my dad past and it’s all because I seen your performance on American idol. Much love brother, keep singing and playing from your heart and soul because this world needs it
Saw you on American Idol and you killed this song! Got me searching for the full version! You have been blessed with such a beautiful voice!! ❤ I watched James Blunt’s version but your version moved me to tears. I could feel the emotion and soul in this!
I never knew you before I saw a clip of American Idol on Facebook, nor had I ever heard the original by James. Boy do I know you now. So does the rest of the world. I'll be watching Idol to follow your journey. I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. The bond you had with your father is the stuff of legend and he's now in heaven smiling down on you. I would love to meet you one day and give you a hug brother. I never had a father so for me this bond was never created. It is a bond I now create with my son. I love him so much. I'll chase the monsters away for him as long as God gives me strength and make him proud to be my son. I'm in tears. Amazing, simply amazing. Can you sing over the rainbow for me please. I lost someone amazing in my life and that song reminds me of her, I can picture it in your voice. Team Tongi forever now.
Oh boy, you made me cried bunches with this song. Both of my parents are gone. Let me tell you something, this is the first time I ever voted, and I did it only because of you. Your voice is just like from heaven. Your interpretation is out of this world. Stay humble and kind. May Our Lord always be in your heart and in your life. ❤️🙏
My dad passed on May 1st, 2016 during my freshman year this song makes me brings back all the memories. Same goes for my mom too it’s been 3 years and I miss them both very much. This song brings a lot of strength, very well done 🫶🏼🙏🏼
Man, I wish this was me singing this but I'm nowhere gifted like you are bro, I lost my dad 11 years ago and lost half of me then I finally heard your version after all these years. "It's my turn to chase the monsters away" brought me back to my purpose in life. Thank you for this bro. I feel like I can make it again with this version on repeat.
Lost my farther last month and i’ve been so busy sorting everything out i’ve barely had chance to show any emotion but this…This really helped shed some tears i’ve had bottled up. Thank you.
❤❤❤❤❤❤, played this for my 8 year old son. He saw me crying and I started laughing and I told him I was watching a video about a boy who lost his daddy. So he asked too watch it. When I tell u we laid down and watched it I started crying all over again and I look over and my baby boy had silent tears falling from his eyes! I was like omg even my 8 year old felt this too his core. We started laughing after we looked at each other in tears. It was so funny but touching. Seriously such a great performance, song, and voice!!
I never had such good sad tears in my life. Everyone with any relation to their daddy, past and present, knows exactly the feeling happening in this song and this performance. I still have not been able to listen to this version once without shedding a tear. Rest in peace, father ♥ It's my turn to chase the monsters away from my kids now.
Congratulation Iam Tongi You did it! Well deserved Win were all so happy for you and your Mama and Family and the pride your hometown has for you. You are surrounded by Love ❤ I cried like a baby last night and I felt your dads presence was right with you on that stage. Your rendition is Beautiful your heart & soul goes into this song. So happy you got to sing in on stage with James Blunt. He is amazing. I love that he touched your arm right at that moment trying to keep you in the moment and help you through it. We all loved it so much. God Bless you. It will go down in history as the most Emotional duo performance on American Idol. Thank you for sharing your love of music with us all. The Best is yet to come!
That is awesome,You made me a Grown Man emotional as I watched you,before you started to sing it on American Idol. I knew it was gonna be Good. I'm a dad to 7 and a Grandpa of 2. You made your Dad Proud and all the Angels in Heaven cheering for you. God Bless You!
Hace una semana mi padre falleció por la enfermedad de Alzheimer y me tocó espantar sus monstruos muchas veces. Esta preciosa canción me hizo llorar porque se siente que más que de las cuerdas vocales viene directo del corazón y tu padre y el mío están allá arriba recibiendo aún nuestro amor. Gracias, infinitas gracias 🙏
You had me crying. God bless you and your family... so glad you have the memories of you and your dad singing together...what you had together is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your gift with us...I'm so excited to hear more. You really have a beautiful voice and are a radiant light in this world.
This is by far not only the best cover of this song but I think it’s better than the original. Every time I listen to you sing it, my heart bursts and I cry. I have also lost my father. Keep singing and sharing your voice with the world. ❤️🇦🇺
i watched your audition for the first time tonight, never heard the song before. i reached out to my father after 37 years of not speaking. i dont know if ill get a reply. but you gave me the strength to reach out and really touched my heart brother. thank you!
Hello my dear Iam, I'm watching your audition everyday, and everyday I can't stop myself from crying. I've lost my son 8yrs ago, & hearing you singing this song breaks me. You touched everyone's heart and soul son, I love you, we all do.
the song goes through me every time i hear your cover, my father passed away when i was 10yo, now its been 22 years without him, i had to grow up and face the world alone without him to teach me, i feel you man
Iam, your voice is heavenly and you are divinely talented. Every time I hear you singing this song I burst into tears. My dad passed away 12 years ago. The thing is when he died we were not by him. He was on a trip to visit his siblings and passed away there. So we never got to say goodbye to him. It still hurts after 12 years. I miss him so much. I wish you the very best. You make your daddy proud, my boy. I really love you.
“It’s my turn to chase the monsters away “ oh man that really hit home for me 😭 as a child I use to run to my parents especially my dad when ever was scared of monsters etc and in an instance I felt protected and the fear was gone just with his presence around 😊 nicely done well deserved your dads really proud good luck bro 🙏
My son showed me this wonderful human being after he performed in American idol. My father passed away on February 18th of this year. We both cried listening to his rendition.
Iam, James Blunt may have created this song but you infused the soul into his creation. You made it alive. Thank you. I cry, with you, every time I hear this song. It comes from your soul and you take us all in this journey into the deep crevices of your heart. You are the modern day ballad.
Dads aren't perfect but in the end teach us more than they will know. Sometimes not being perfect is the only way we learn through their mistakes & our own.
This was already beautiful, but the audition piece was absolutely heart-rending, so pure and so much of your love bursting through.for anyone who's lost a mother and/or a father(both for me), it just tugged on the soul.never mind the competition, the world now knows you and your soul
This man might have the best voice ive ever heard on a competition. This is so beautiful i could listen to him the whole day and i wouldnt get bored. Someone get this guy on the big stage where he belongs
I'm speechless. When I saw you on American idol my tears keep falling non stop. You just time travel me in the year 2019. It makes me want to hug and see dad in heaven. I miss him dearly and I really felt your loss and pain. I'm praying that you will overcome it and win the competition. You deserve a world wide appreciation and you are such a talent. Hugs from me here in the Philippines to you sir. ♥️🤍🤍
Iam you are so gifted. Me and my mother are hooked, we can’t stop listening. This is my favorite one of yours, along with “save your tears” keep rocking👌
