And step-kids. I get emotional listening to this thinking about how my dad stepped into my life at 2 years old. It takes a special man to be a stepfather!
Hell I’m not a stepdad or never had step parents but I still feel the emotions of this song. Maybe Bc I could never imagine leaving behind my beautiful little girl
It chokes up us bonus kids (I’m 34 lol) too bc he’s the man who CHOSE to love me and marry my mama when I was 7. Most people that know us now don’t even know he’s not my biological father bc he’s always been my “daddy” lol ❤️
My daddy met my mom when I was a few months old. They married and he adopted me. I’m 30 now and still the biggest daddy’s girl. This song always gets to me. He is the best daddy that he didn’t have to be.
This song always chokes me up, because I can totally relate to it. I lost the man I called dad back in 2007. I have to admit that I gave this man hell throughout my teens. I constantly disrespected him. He never faltered though and continued to treat me like I was biologically his. As we were standing in the church on my wedding day, he kissed my forehead, pulled my veil down, and told me I looked stunning. He held out his arm and said, "Are you ready?" All I said was, "Thank you for everything!" I will never forget his response. "You don't have to thank me! That's what daddies do!" ....but he didn't have to!
The line “looking through the glass I think about the man that’s standing next to me” makes the song. The step dad is STILL there. This song is me as the step dad. Our first grandbaby just turned 1 and I’m blessed everyday for that little guy in my life.
I sang this to my step-dad who is my daddy Christmas 1999 in front of all my family and then fiancé. He died in 2007. I miss my daddy. I’m crying right now. Thank y’all for your reaction. Very special in my eyes. We feel each other in this.
31 years ago I married into a four year old son who had his mom wrapped around his little finger just the way he wanted. I was the outsider. Now all these years later I'm the dad of 2 grown sons. My oldest (that 4 year old) told me some time ago, "Dad I don't think I could do what you did. Raise someone else's son."1 I told him I didn't I raised MY sons My first granddaughter is due in January. My sons are good men
I am 43 my step father married my mom when I was 10 my dad has been in my life the hole time but my stepfather is my best friend he taught me how to play baseball he got me hooked on the braves during the 91 season we played softball together from the mid 90,s till 2010 now every weekend we play golf together me and him have a lot in common he never had any biological kids just like me but he taught me how to be a great step father my fiance and I have been together for almost 7 years I have a 14 year old stepson he is my ride or die partner people think he is my real son u love him to death
The man I call dad...well "Pop", married my mom just before I turned 3. He has went on to his mansion in the sky now. He taught me more than I realized while he was teaching me. When I was about to get married, he asked me who was going to be my best man. I was like, I hope the best man is going to be my best man. "Pop, you're the best man". That was the only time I almost saw Pop cry. He held it back, but the moment was priceless. I have many faults, but I am a great dad, and I owe it all to the man that didn't have to be! I love you Pop!
This was my husband, he raised my daughter as his own. Adopted her when her biological dad shunned her and couldn't wait to stop his $5.00 a week support. He recently passed and to this day she honors him calling him Dad and celebrating fathers day even after his death. She was 3 now she's 42
This song holds a special place in my heart. My son and I met when he was 8 months old I was 30. His mom and I are divorced now I have custody because of poor choices by mom. My son and I were in the garage changing motor oil he plays this song on his phone for me. I couldn't hold back the tears. To me I'm the luckiest man and so grateful to have have him in my life! The best gift I have received in my life is hearing the words..I love you Dad! I still get emotional hearing these words❤
This song means so much more to me than ever. My youngest Grandson just got a Step Dad. He is so good to him. Unlike his blood Dad. He is teaching him so much and they've only been married a month. I love that man too for what he's doing for my Camo and my baby girl. (Camo is my grandsons nickname) 💞💞💞🙏🙏🙏 You should react to Brad and Keith Urban collaboration. The song is "Start a Band".
I danced to this at my wedding with my stepdad . He passed away unexpectedly in October 2021. I'm 36. He's been my stepdad for 31 years . He's my hero 💔
When my parent met , my mom had 4 kids , I'm the only kid they had together . Not once did my dad ever refer to them as step children. He raised them just as they were his own. My brother always said, the term stepfather means , a real man steps in and does what the father suppose to do and be .
True story: I was Brad Paisley's driver when he was in Huntsville, AL (a little before he got real famous). He asked me to take him to the local GNC for some vitamins. I asked his how he could walk around in public like we were doing (in a mall). I said, "Don't people recognize you?" He said, "Yea, everyone recognizes me, but they think I'm Jeff Gordon!" .. True story.
🤟🏽🇺🇸 I tear up every time I hear this song! It brings me back 12 yrs when by daughter was 13 and her Christmas present to me was a stack of papers, confused at first I read the first page I love my stepdad, second page “ I don’t want you to be him!” A little hurt went to page 3, “YOU ARE MY BEST FRIEND AND MY REAL DADDY, PLEASE MAKE IT LEGAL”. I broke the F***** down! I’m a no nonsense “spare the whip spoil the child” type of parent and thoughts he kinda hated me for it but she appreciated that I treated her exactly like my biological twin boys. When she graduated law school last year she thanked me and said she would still be lost like most of her old friends if I hadn’t shown her what it takes to be a man as well as taught her “quite blatantly” what men/boys think and what it means to be a high value woman…. Like her mom, my amazing wife!! Great reaction as always! My wife and I love you two!
My Mom met my Dad when I was 8. I’m now in my late 30, and he is a wonderful man who didn’t have to take on the responsibility of two kid, but he did. I’m thankful for him every day.
My folks divorced when I was 10. Mom seemed to make poor choices in men as I got older(either physically or mentally abusive). Not a one did what this song infers. But Dad on the other hand, married a woman that had 1 son of her own. And she never treated my sis and I any different than her own. She may not be blood, but she'd shed hers to protect me. And she'll always be Mom to me.
So many emotional posts here responding to this beautiful song and the reality of being a step parent. Sounds like there are some fabulous step parents out there and so happy you have loved and been loved in return.
This guts me every time. This year my now-adult children gave my husband a husband a gift engraved: “Thank You for being the Dad you didn’t have to be. You didn’t give us life, but life gave us you.” Being a stepparent is such an incredibly difficult road to walk at times. Heck, if you’re Christian & think about it… Joseph was the first to selflessly take it on lol😉😊😇 Kudos to all those who make the choice to do the same with a full heart of love & commitment!!!❤️ THANK Y’ALL for reacting to this!!! Brad Paisley ‘Waiting on A Woman’ official video is fantastic if you’ve not done it yet.💖
Asia is right, it is not just men. My wife stepped in and raised a 4 and 1 year-old as her own after their mother walked out of our lives. Her unexpected death 4 years ago at, 47 years of age and after 26 years of marriage, crushed my oldest son almost as much as it did me. We all thought we had so much more time.
I would hope that I could do at least half as well as your late wife (so sorry, she sounds like a very amazing woman) if I was ever blessed with the chance to raise children I didn’t give birth to. I would hope that in the end I would do such a good job that the child/children would miss me just like I was their biological mother & miss/love me the same way. I think that having children are a blessing but even more so when you lose the love of your life & are able to see that beloved person’s influence in your children as a way that person lives on in your children. I don’t think my dad would have gotten through losing my mom so tragically when she was still really young. Again my best wishes to you & I’m so sad for your loss, she sounds like a truly wonderful woman/mother etc. that you were blessed with 26 wonderful years with, I wish you never had to go through that in the first place. Best wishes to you & your family. 💐
My dad was one of the men who took on this roll. My mom had five children from a previous marriage. They knew eachother in high school but each went separate ways but met up again years later and started dating. He helped raise my brothers and sisters and then I came along. My sister couldn't wait to call him dad. My oldest brother took awhile to call him dad, but one day he was doing his homework and said "dad, can you help me with this?" My dad was so happy! My father has since passed away but my brother said something during his eulogy that sticks with us all to this day. He said he learned how to be a father to his kids from one and learned what not to do from the other. He was talking first of our dad and then his dad. It's very rare to hear of a man who loved a woman so much that he loved my brothers and sisters as if they were his own. This song is amazing!
This song is my life. My step dad is my Dad. He made my life wonderful! Gave me away at my wedding, was always there for me and my sister. God really knew what he was doing bringing him into our lives. I wouldn't be who I am today without him ❤️
I appreciate you guys doing this song. The man that I proudly called my dad passed away may of 2016. And this has always been our song. A month before he passed away I had my 30th birthday and it was a surprise karaoke party. I actually had my mom call my dad in the room and I sang this song while looking at him. And he started crying. We played it during his celebration of life ceremony and I fell apart. I still really enjoy listening to this song.
My daddy adopted me just before I turned 2 yrs old. He has now been gone 27 yrs and not a day goes by that I don't miss him. My own husband stepped up and raised my own two and I am so thankful for him.
My husband stepped up to be my sons father when he was 2. Not one 1 time in 10years has our son ever questioned who his dad was. This song and elvie Shane both are dedicated to my husband ❤️
It never phases how you guys pick up on the small things, I would imagine what makes your relationship special. Congrats . I’m a fan and I’m proud of you ! Always here . #away
I met my husband when my oldest was 3 and we married when he was 5. My son now has 3 children of his own. No matter how many times we tell him we are proud of him for his accomplishments he always says he's only striving to be half the father my husband is. ❤ There are not just good but great men out there! My husband and all 5 of our kids are proof of that! 😁
That was me. I never wanted children when I was growing up because I didn't think I had it in me to be as good as a mom as my mother was, but I ended up marrying a guy who had a young son. I ended up raising that boy like he was my own and I gave him everything I had. His mom actually would send me a card on Mother's Day. This song always makes me cry.
I bought this single for my “dad” on the Father’s Day when it came out. He came along at just the perfect time to show me good men existed. And I love him more each day.
This one always hits me. Met my wife when her daughter was 5 and I've been blessed to watch her grow up to be a beautiful young woman that im proud to call my daughter too. Just celebrated our 10th anniversary a few days ago n our (now oldest) daughter has been there every step of the way ❤
Y'all I took on a ready made family! This song was played at our wedding! Best thing that ever happened to me! My wife gave me 3 of the most beautiful kids I have ever seen! I thank God every day for my family! Thanks for reacting to this song!!!
This song is a real story of real people. Brad’s co-writer of this song, Kelly Lovelace, this is his song that he and Brad wrote for Kelly’s wife. Kelly is the Dad in the song and this tells the story of his relationship with his son and wife.
This reminds me of my dad. When he and my mom met she had seven kids. They got married and then I came along. They raised all of us kids the same. My dad always said the only steps in our house are the ones that go upstairs. He was an amazing man and my mother was an amazing woman. My brothers and sisters and I were truly blessed to have our parents. Love and miss them so much.
My 3 kids are not biologically mine, but I will go down swinging if someone says they aren't mine. They are MY kids. I am the most blessed of men to have been given the opportunity to be a part of their lives. The make me better.
As a teen they played this song at my Grandfathers funeral. I did not understand why until I became an adult. The man married my Grandmother whom already had 5 kids (3 girls 2 boys). I was never aware that he was not biologically my Grandfather, but I can say he was an incredible man, and you could not ask for a better Grandfather. I can't listen to this song without crying now that I understand why it was played at my Grandfathers funeral. It takes a special kind of person to marry into a...pre-made family and be positive about it with love and not hate. Great reaction.
If this song doesn't touch you deep down, something is wrong. I've loved this song since it was released. Loved your reactions to this song. PS - Asia, you have the most beautiful smile.
Everytime I hear this song I think about the man who didn't have to be a dad when he took on the responsibility of myself and my brother. I will always love you Billy Boone even though you are in heaven you will always be my dad.
When I Get Where I’m Going with Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton is a great song….watch the official video with many high profile folks in video. Letter to Me(live version) is awesome also. Enjoy watching you guys from a fellow Texan
The man who became my Daddy married my Mom when I was 17 months. We became an instant family as I acquired a brother 13 years old and a sister 11. As I look at my entire family, we have many who have taken on that role. I had a young lady call me her Work Mom as she felt that closeness so I say FAMILY comes in different ways! Embrace! 💕
My "Dad" had 3 children of his own and married my mom who had 2 daughters. We were all around the same age with me being the youngest. I was in pre-school when they met and just celebrated their 40th anniversary. My bio dad has never been in our life so my step dad is the only dad I've known. He has blessed us. Actually his whole family has.bwe were never treated like step children. Never ever.
My dad married a woman with seven children. Everybody in our circle knows what this song means to my dad but he’s now 87 years old just had a stroke. But of us all gathering around him
O absolutely love this song. Had never heard it, had no idea what it was about but its a tear-jerker in a happy way!! That little boy talking about knowing his mother was lonely- putting it on himself that guys saw him and ran. Thats alot on a child. But the difference on his face over something so simple as being included when they all went on the date to rhe movies just changed everything for him! And to see that even while theyre dating that good man is spending time with that boy - not only dating the mother but playing ball in the yard. It just gets you to see the joy on that little biys face. And when he overhears that proposal!! Rhe fact that rather than feel possessive or upset - hes praying shell say yes!!" So sweet!! When he say they went from sonethings missing to a family - it just shows the difference skmeone can make. Even if its not this situation : it, like asia said coukd be a woman stepping in to mother a stepchild, it could be adoptive parents, fister families or even volunteering for big brothers...that give a child that extra he needs to feel like he has a family. And of course that clever heat gripping line - someday i hope im half the dad, that he didnt have to be!! Then your just gone!! Such a great song!! And BJ - if i understood correctly and you stepped up in a similar situation - good for you man! Hats off to you!! And the world needs more men like you!!
I was 32, had 4 kids, ages 3 to 12 and in an abusive marriage. Met a friend that was 21. We fell in love, he got me and the kids out of there and we were married for 25 years til his death in 2014. My kids so loved him. This was their song to David.
Met my wife Penny,she was going through a divorce and so was I, she helped me get custody of my 4,she had 2 herself,so we raised a mixed family,my oldest son was killed in a car accident 20 years ago and we just lot my youngest son to an overdose 2 years ago,when I was doubting myself about being a good father,my step son said he hopes he is as good a father as I am
I'm almost 66 years old, I lost my "dad that didn't have be" in 1989. Every time I hear this song it makes me cry. I recently discovered through DNA my birth father (who is deceased) as well. I have connected with 2 sisters that I never knew, it has been glorious. Yet my dad was my "dad that didn't have to be." I miss him dearly.
My husband stepped up to be the dad he didn't have to be 24 years ago to my 2 kids who were 4 and 8 at the time but both r now grown and now we have grand children together. I'm so thankful for my husband not only being a dad to my kids but for being our protector and my soul mate. I love you baby!
I remember hearing this song years ago and thinking that it was touching. As the years went on I’d forgotten about it but hearing it now after being in the life of a wonderful little 8 year old for the past five years, I’m bawling like a big baby. lol
Missed the live and also late commenting, but this song always brings me to happy tears. I am the single mom in this video and met my husband of 23 years now when my, now our, daughter was 13 months old. I left her bio father, who I prefer to call her “donor”, when I was 3 months pregnant. He only saw her 10 times during those 13 months, and all 10 visits were initiated by me. When I knew that things were serious between me and my now husband, which happened within a month, I told her donor about it out of respect, his exact words were “let him be her father”, and that’s exactly what happened. He, meaning my husband, is the only dad she’s ever known because her donor never made one attempt to see her after that, and she has no desire to ever meet him. I thank God every single day that he was, and still is, the dad he didn’t have to be! Also, great reaction to this beautiful song!
This hits me a little different my fiance not only helped my 2 children but now has also taken on my sisters kids with me. One is 11 and the other is 4 today. And we have had them since little babies. We are mom and dad to them! Shout out to the men, women, aunts, uncles, grandparents (I was raised by mine) and anyone else who steps up and steps in! #lovethebabies
This song makes me think of my grandpa. This song describes him perfectly. My grandma was a single mom of 4 in the 60s and he stepped in like he had found his place in life. I learned so much about hlwho I want to be in life from him.
My dad married my mom when I was five years old, and he took on four children that were not his! What an amazing man and how blessed we are! Mom passed away close to seven years ago now. And my dad is still around! He is our dad, not a step dad!
Oh I just LOVE yalls reaction to this song, it is very rare to find someone that will love a child that isn’t biologically their own and when u do find that person, it is special….Brad Paisley has a way of putting the most beautiful words together and his songs are so deep, I remember y’all doing Whiskey Lullaby with him and Alison Krauss Could ya PLEASE squeeze in one more Brad song? It’s called “She’s everything” BJ u will really like this one cuz I can tell it’s the perfect wording for how u feel about Asia!!!! Adore u guys and love ur channel!!!!
My mom met my step dad when he came back from Vietnam and he took on 4 kids that wasn't his. He raised us to be good Americans. We love our country and respect our elders.
My son stepped up to be a father to a little boy -Aydin- the real father left him just before he was born. But my son is a great father to him. And also my son found out that he could not have kids but since he did so well taking care of him when he didn't have to, I think God smiled down on them because they're going to have my last grandbaby!!♥️ That will be number 23. Yes 23 grandkids and I love each and every one of them just as much as if they were all really mine. I hope this makes sense to you all. I'm excited and over the moon that they're finally going to have their own baby together also! And Aydin is happy to be having a little sister!!🥰 So this song just means a lot to me! Thank you Brad Paisley for a wonderful song! 🤗 Happy Father's Day to all the ones that stepped up to the plate and took care of little ones! ✅
My son is 24. He’s not mine biological. I never adopted him. His CB mother and I divorced when he was 12. I stayed his dad and still took care of him. I’ve never been more proud than to see him as a 24 year old responsible man. Even though his mother hadn’t been there here for him. He still calls me dad. He is still my son.
This is such a great song and Brad Paisley has plenty. My other favorites of his are Part Two, Then, Remind Me (with Carrie Underwood), Letter To Me, Ticks, I Wish You’d Stay, Who Needs Pictures, I’ve Been Better, and Holdin’ On To You.
My dad took on 4 kids because he loved my mom. He raised us as his own and taught me me to be a man and father. We unfortunately lost him just shy of his 61st birthday. He was my hero!
The hardest part about dating a single parent, is having to fall in love with more than one person at a time, but the easy part, is that with a parent, there's a built in capacity for love and if you're oriented that way, it's the easiest, most natural thing in the world. I love my girlfriend and my( unbio) daughter; she asked if she could call me dad and I was actually excited.
Thank God for my wonderful wife of 20yrs she help raise my 2 boys who were at the time 4 and 2 YRS old when there real mom left . she as been the only mom they have ever known and you can't tell them other wise
My dad (biological) married my mother even though she was a single mom. He took all of my older siblings as his own... I learned a lot from him growing up to include that family doesnt have to be just about DNA.. it was about love and inclusion. When he died, my older brother was just as crushed as I was and always called dad even during the terrible teenage years. My second marriage was to a single mom and I think my dad for setting that example for me to follow.
This one chokes up us Stepdads. My daughter dedicated this song to me when she was 8 years old. I've been her dad since she was 4 and she's now 15.
Agree.
And step-kids. I get emotional listening to this thinking about how my dad stepped into my life at 2 years old. It takes a special man to be a stepfather!
Hell I’m not a stepdad or never had step parents but I still feel the emotions of this song. Maybe Bc I could never imagine leaving behind my beautiful little girl
It chokes up us bonus kids (I’m 34 lol) too bc he’s the man who CHOSE to love me and marry my mama when I was 7. Most people that know us now don’t even know he’s not my biological father bc he’s always been my “daddy” lol ❤️
dads are good dudes, ive been one myself, its a lot of fun if one is willing to accept the challenge...
My daddy met my mom when I was a few months old. They married and he adopted me. I’m 30 now and still the biggest daddy’s girl. This song always gets to me. He is the best daddy that he didn’t have to be.
This song always chokes me up, because I can totally relate to it. I lost the man I called dad back in 2007. I have to admit that I gave this man hell throughout my teens. I constantly disrespected him. He never faltered though and continued to treat me like I was biologically his. As we were standing in the church on my wedding day, he kissed my forehead, pulled my veil down, and told me I looked stunning. He held out his arm and said, "Are you ready?" All I said was, "Thank you for everything!" I will never forget his response. "You don't have to thank me! That's what daddies do!" ....but he didn't have to!
AAAAAWWWW THAT'S BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
The line “looking through the glass I think about the man that’s standing next to me” makes the song. The step dad is STILL there. This song is me as the step dad. Our first grandbaby just turned 1 and I’m blessed everyday for that little guy in my life.
My stepson sent me this song a few years ago. He's 28 now, been in his life since he was 4. Brought me to tears
I sang this to my step-dad who is my daddy Christmas 1999 in front of all my family and then fiancé. He died in 2007. I miss my daddy. I’m crying right now. Thank y’all for your reaction. Very special in my eyes. We feel each other in this.
31 years ago I married into a four year old son who had his mom wrapped around his little finger just the way he wanted. I was the outsider. Now all these years later I'm the dad of 2 grown sons. My oldest (that 4 year old) told me some time ago, "Dad I don't think I could do what you did. Raise someone else's son."1 I told him I didn't I raised MY sons
My first granddaughter is due in January. My sons are good men
I am 43 my step father married my mom when I was 10 my dad has been in my life the hole time but my stepfather is my best friend he taught me how to play baseball he got me hooked on the braves during the 91 season we played softball together from the mid 90,s till 2010 now every weekend we play golf together me and him have a lot in common he never had any biological kids just like me but he taught me how to be a great step father my fiance and I have been together for almost 7 years I have a 14 year old stepson he is my ride or die partner people think he is my real son u love him to death
The man I call dad...well "Pop", married my mom just before I turned 3. He has went on to his mansion in the sky now. He taught me more than I realized while he was teaching me. When I was about to get married, he asked me who was going to be my best man. I was like, I hope the best man is going to be my best man. "Pop, you're the best man". That was the only time I almost saw Pop cry. He held it back, but the moment was priceless. I have many faults, but I am a great dad, and I owe it all to the man that didn't have to be! I love you Pop!
This was my husband, he raised my daughter as his own. Adopted her when her biological dad shunned her and couldn't wait to stop his $5.00 a week support. He recently passed and to this day she honors him calling him Dad and celebrating fathers day even after his death. She was 3 now she's 42
This song holds a special place in my heart. My son and I met when he was 8 months old I was 30. His mom and I are divorced now I have custody because of poor choices by mom. My son and I were in the garage changing motor oil he plays this song on his phone for me. I couldn't hold back the tears. To me I'm the luckiest man and so grateful to have have him in my life! The best gift I have received in my life is hearing the words..I love you Dad! I still get emotional hearing these words❤
This song means so much more to me than ever. My youngest Grandson just got a Step Dad. He is so good to him. Unlike his blood Dad.
He is teaching him so much and they've only been married a month. I love that man too for what he's doing for my Camo and my baby girl. (Camo is my grandsons nickname)
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You should react to Brad and Keith Urban collaboration. The song is "Start a Band".
My youngest (not biologicaly) gifted me this cd as a fathers day present way back when. Needless to say tears were shed, great reaction BTW
The song is a tribute to good step fathers. Brad Paisley and Jeff Gordon look like brothers. Love you guys.
I danced to this at my wedding with my stepdad . He passed away unexpectedly in October 2021. I'm 36. He's been my stepdad for 31 years . He's my hero 💔
When my parent met , my mom had 4 kids , I'm the only kid they had together . Not once did my dad ever refer to them as step children. He raised them just as they were his own. My brother always said, the term stepfather means , a real man steps in and does what the father suppose to do and be .
True story: I was Brad Paisley's driver when he was in Huntsville, AL (a little before he got real famous). He asked me to take him to the local GNC for some vitamins. I asked his how he could walk around in public like we were doing (in a mall). I said, "Don't people recognize you?" He said, "Yea, everyone recognizes me, but they think I'm Jeff Gordon!" .. True story.
“Waiting on a woman” is another great brad paisley song - do the video!
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I tear up every time I hear this song! It brings me back 12 yrs when by daughter was 13 and her Christmas present to me was a stack of papers, confused at first I read the first page I love my stepdad, second page “ I don’t want you to be him!” A little hurt went to page 3, “YOU ARE MY BEST FRIEND AND MY REAL DADDY, PLEASE MAKE IT LEGAL”. I broke the F***** down! I’m a no nonsense “spare the whip spoil the child” type of parent and thoughts he kinda hated me for it but she appreciated that I treated her exactly like my biological twin boys. When she graduated law school last year she thanked me and said she would still be lost like most of her old friends if I hadn’t shown her what it takes to be a man as well as taught her “quite blatantly” what men/boys think and what it means to be a high value woman…. Like her mom, my amazing wife!!
Great reaction as always! My wife and I love you two!
My Mom met my Dad when I was 8. I’m now in my late 30, and he is a wonderful man who didn’t have to take on the responsibility of two kid, but he did. I’m thankful for him every day.
My folks divorced when I was 10. Mom seemed to make poor choices in men as I got older(either physically or mentally abusive). Not a one did what this song infers. But Dad on the other hand, married a woman that had 1 son of her own. And she never treated my sis and I any different than her own. She may not be blood, but she'd shed hers to protect me. And she'll always be Mom to me.
I’m adopted. I was driving the first time I heard this and had to pull off the road because I was crying so hard.
So many emotional posts here responding to this beautiful song and the reality of being a step parent. Sounds like there are some fabulous step parents out there and so happy you have loved and been loved in return.
I met my daddy at 2yrs. Any man can be a father, it takes someone very special to be a daddy❤
I’ve always thought Brad paisley looks a little like Jeff Gordon.
Love your channel. You two are such a beautiful couple and always so positive.
He and Jeff are in Old Alabama together
hahah yes Brad paisley and Jeff Gordon are twins
You ain't the only one lol.
And Kenny Chesney and Sean Peyton are twins too
This guts me every time. This year my now-adult children gave my husband a husband a gift engraved:
“Thank You for being the Dad you didn’t have to be. You didn’t give us life, but life gave us you.”
Being a stepparent is such an incredibly difficult road to walk at times. Heck, if you’re Christian & think about it… Joseph was the first to selflessly take it on lol😉😊😇 Kudos to all those who make the choice to do the same with a full heart of love & commitment!!!❤️
THANK Y’ALL for reacting to this!!!
Brad Paisley ‘Waiting on A Woman’ official video is fantastic if you’ve not done it yet.💖
Asia is right, it is not just men. My wife stepped in and raised a 4 and 1 year-old as her own after their mother walked out of our lives. Her unexpected death 4 years ago at, 47 years of age and after 26 years of marriage, crushed my oldest son almost as much as it did me. We all thought we had so much more time.
I would hope that I could do at least half as well as your late wife (so sorry, she sounds like a very amazing woman) if I was ever blessed with the chance to raise children I didn’t give birth to. I would hope that in the end I would do such a good job that the child/children would miss me just like I was their biological mother & miss/love me the same way.
I think that having children are a blessing but even more so when you lose the love of your life & are able to see that beloved person’s influence in your children as a way that person lives on in your children. I don’t think my dad would have gotten through losing my mom so tragically when she was still really young.
Again my best wishes to you & I’m so sad for your loss, she sounds like a truly wonderful woman/mother etc. that you were blessed with 26 wonderful years with, I wish you never had to go through that in the first place. Best wishes to you & your family. 💐
My dad was one of the men who took on this roll. My mom had five children from a previous marriage. They knew eachother in high school but each went separate ways but met up again years later and started dating. He helped raise my brothers and sisters and then I came along. My sister couldn't wait to call him dad. My oldest brother took awhile to call him dad, but one day he was doing his homework and said "dad, can you help me with this?" My dad was so happy! My father has since passed away but my brother said something during his eulogy that sticks with us all to this day. He said he learned how to be a father to his kids from one and learned what not to do from the other. He was talking first of our dad and then his dad. It's very rare to hear of a man who loved a woman so much that he loved my brothers and sisters as if they were his own. This song is amazing!
This song is my life. My step dad is my Dad. He made my life wonderful! Gave me away at my wedding, was always there for me and my sister. God really knew what he was doing bringing him into our lives. I wouldn't be who I am today without him ❤️
I appreciate you guys doing this song. The man that I proudly called my dad passed away may of 2016. And this has always been our song. A month before he passed away I had my 30th birthday and it was a surprise karaoke party. I actually had my mom call my dad in the room and I sang this song while looking at him. And he started crying. We played it during his celebration of life ceremony and I fell apart. I still really enjoy listening to this song.
My daddy adopted me just before I turned 2 yrs old. He has now been gone 27 yrs and not a day goes by that I don't miss him. My own husband stepped up and raised my own two and I am so thankful for him.
My husband stepped up to be my sons father when he was 2. Not one 1 time in 10years has our son ever questioned who his dad was. This song and elvie Shane both are dedicated to my husband ❤️
It never phases how you guys pick up on the small things, I would imagine what makes your relationship special. Congrats . I’m a fan and I’m proud of you ! Always here . #away
I met my husband when my oldest was 3 and we married when he was 5. My son now has 3 children of his own. No matter how many times we tell him we are proud of him for his accomplishments he always says he's only striving to be half the father my husband is. ❤ There are not just good but great men out there! My husband and all 5 of our kids are proof of that! 😁
"Waiting On A Woman" Brad Paisley, and "When I Get Where I'm Going" Brad Paisley -Ft: Dolly Parton.
That was me. I never wanted children when I was growing up because I didn't think I had it in me to be as good as a mom as my mother was, but I ended up marrying a guy who had a young son. I ended up raising that boy like he was my own and I gave him everything I had. His mom actually would send me a card on Mother's Day. This song always makes me cry.
I bought this single for my “dad” on the Father’s Day when it came out. He came along at just the perfect time to show me good men existed. And I love him more each day.
My beloved stepdad came into my life when I was 6 and loved me until he passed when I was 56. The most wonderful loving dad in the world.
This was the Father/Daughter dance song at my daughter’s wedding. I bawled like a baby.
This one always hits me. Met my wife when her daughter was 5 and I've been blessed to watch her grow up to be a beautiful young woman that im proud to call my daughter too. Just celebrated our 10th anniversary a few days ago n our (now oldest) daughter has been there every step of the way ❤
This song always makes me cry as i am adopted and i feel the same way. very grateful that my adopted dad is the dad he didnt have to be to me
Y'all I took on a ready made family! This song was played at our wedding! Best thing that ever happened to me!
My wife gave me 3 of the most beautiful kids I have ever seen! I thank God every day for my family!
Thanks for reacting to this song!!!
This song is a real story of real people. Brad’s co-writer of this song, Kelly Lovelace, this is his song that he and Brad wrote for Kelly’s wife. Kelly is the Dad in the song and this tells the story of his relationship with his son and wife.
This reminds me of my dad. When he and my mom met she had seven kids. They got married and then I came along. They raised all of us kids the same. My dad always said the only steps in our house are the ones that go upstairs. He was an amazing man and my mother was an amazing woman. My brothers and sisters and I were truly blessed to have our parents. Love and miss them so much.
Love this song & love Brad Paisley!
My 3 kids are not biologically mine, but I will go down swinging if someone says they aren't mine. They are MY kids. I am the most blessed of men to have been given the opportunity to be a part of their lives. The make me better.
As a teen they played this song at my Grandfathers funeral. I did not understand why until I became an adult. The man married my Grandmother whom already had 5 kids (3 girls 2 boys). I was never aware that he was not biologically my Grandfather, but I can say he was an incredible man, and you could not ask for a better Grandfather. I can't listen to this song without crying now that I understand why it was played at my Grandfathers funeral. It takes a special kind of person to marry into a...pre-made family and be positive about it with love and not hate. Great reaction.
Please dive more into Brad Paisley......absolutely no disappointments in that library of songs....underrated Country guitarist as well....IMO
If this song doesn't touch you deep down, something is wrong. I've loved this song since it was released.
Loved your reactions to this song.
PS - Asia, you have the most beautiful smile.
I have had my daughter my blessing when she was 2 now she is 16 and this song is literally perfect song for us daddies that didn’t have to be
Welcome to classic country music. It is only here that you can listen to songs of wisdom, love and devotion.
My stepson is my boy. He is 17. Ive raised him since 6. Love this
Everytime I hear this song I think about the man who didn't have to be a dad when he took on the responsibility of myself and my brother. I will always love you Billy Boone even though you are in heaven you will always be my dad.
Love this song I’m a mom to 2 that I didn’t have to be but I’ve been there mom for 30 years and they are my babies.
When I Get Where I’m Going with Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton is a great song….watch the official video with many high profile folks in video. Letter to Me(live version) is awesome also. Enjoy watching you guys from a fellow Texan
The man who became my Daddy married my Mom when I was 17 months. We became an instant family as I acquired a brother 13 years old and a sister 11. As I look at my entire family, we have many who have taken on that role. I had a young lady call me her Work Mom as she felt that closeness so I say FAMILY comes in different ways! Embrace! 💕
My husband stepped up for my two. Brought one of his own and we adopted another. Great man
Brad paisley is an amazing artist ...look more into him he has song to make you cry,laugh and dance ....but his love songs are in another level
My "Dad" had 3 children of his own and married my mom who had 2 daughters. We were all around the same age with me being the youngest. I was in pre-school when they met and just celebrated their 40th anniversary. My bio dad has never been in our life so my step dad is the only dad I've known. He has blessed us. Actually his whole family has.bwe were never treated like step children. Never ever.
My dad married a woman with seven children. Everybody in our circle knows what this song means to my dad but he’s now 87 years old just had a stroke. But of us all gathering around him
O absolutely love this song. Had never heard it, had no idea what it was about but its a tear-jerker in a happy way!! That little boy talking about knowing his mother was lonely- putting it on himself that guys saw him and ran. Thats alot on a child. But the difference on his face over something so simple as being included when they all went on the date to rhe movies just changed everything for him! And to see that even while theyre dating that good man is spending time with that boy - not only dating the mother but playing ball in the yard. It just gets you to see the joy on that little biys face. And when he overhears that proposal!! Rhe fact that rather than feel possessive or upset - hes praying shell say yes!!" So sweet!! When he say they went from sonethings missing to a family - it just shows the difference skmeone can make. Even if its not this situation : it, like asia said coukd be a woman stepping in to mother a stepchild, it could be adoptive parents, fister families or even volunteering for big brothers...that give a child that extra he needs to feel like he has a family. And of course that clever heat gripping line - someday i hope im half the dad, that he didnt have to be!! Then your just gone!! Such a great song!! And BJ - if i understood correctly and you stepped up in a similar situation - good for you man! Hats off to you!! And the world needs more men like you!!
I was 32, had 4 kids, ages 3 to 12 and in an abusive marriage. Met a friend that was 21. We fell in love, he got me and the kids out of there and we were married for 25 years til his death in 2014. My kids so loved him. This was their song to David.
Met my wife Penny,she was going through a divorce and so was I, she helped me get custody of my 4,she had 2 herself,so we raised a mixed family,my oldest son was killed in a car accident 20 years ago and we just lot my youngest son to an overdose 2 years ago,when I was doubting myself about being a good father,my step son said he hopes he is as good a father as I am
I'm almost 66 years old, I lost my "dad that didn't have be" in 1989. Every time I hear this song it makes me cry. I recently discovered through DNA my birth father (who is deceased) as well. I have connected with 2 sisters that I never knew, it has been glorious. Yet my dad was my "dad that didn't have to be." I miss him dearly.
My husband stepped up to be the dad he didn't have to be 24 years ago to my 2 kids who were 4 and 8 at the time but both r now grown and now we have grand children together. I'm so thankful for my husband not only being a dad to my kids but for being our protector and my soul mate. I love you baby!
Shoutout to all the adoptive, step, foster, and bonus parents out there!!! ❤️❤️❤️
We played this song at our dads funeral because he was the man that he didn’t have to be . Gosh I miss him so much . 😢
I remember hearing this song years ago and thinking that it was touching. As the years went on I’d forgotten about it but hearing it now after being in the life of a wonderful little 8 year old for the past five years, I’m bawling like a big baby. lol
Missed the live and also late commenting, but this song always brings me to happy tears. I am the single mom in this video and met my husband of 23 years now when my, now our, daughter was 13 months old. I left her bio father, who I prefer to call her “donor”, when I was 3 months pregnant. He only saw her 10 times during those 13 months, and all 10 visits were initiated by me. When I knew that things were serious between me and my now husband, which happened within a month, I told her donor about it out of respect, his exact words were “let him be her father”, and that’s exactly what happened. He, meaning my husband, is the only dad she’s ever known because her donor never made one attempt to see her after that, and she has no desire to ever meet him. I thank God every single day that he was, and still is, the dad he didn’t have to be! Also, great reaction to this beautiful song!
Country music is like Motown! It's for all of us! Enjoy your trip in Your Adventure in Great music 🎵.🤠🐎✌️🇺🇸🏡🥞
This hits me a little different my fiance not only helped my 2 children but now has also taken on my sisters kids with me. One is 11 and the other is 4 today. And we have had them since little babies. We are mom and dad to them!
Shout out to the men, women, aunts, uncles, grandparents (I was raised by mine) and anyone else who steps up and steps in! #lovethebabies
You both are awesome. Thank you for sharing your musical journey with all of us.
Miss Asia I am honored to agree with your assessment of the lyrics. Men sometimes get forgotten in these situations.
This song makes me think of my grandpa. This song describes him perfectly. My grandma was a single mom of 4 in the 60s and he stepped in like he had found his place in life. I learned so much about hlwho I want to be in life from him.
My dad married my mom when I was five years old, and he took on four children that were not his! What an amazing man and how blessed we are! Mom passed away close to seven years ago now. And my dad is still around! He is our dad, not a step dad!
Oh I just LOVE yalls reaction to this song, it is very rare to find someone that will love a child that isn’t biologically their own and when u do find that person, it is special….Brad Paisley has a way of putting the most beautiful words together and his songs are so deep, I remember y’all doing Whiskey Lullaby with him and Alison Krauss
Could ya PLEASE squeeze in one more Brad song? It’s called “She’s everything” BJ u will really like this one cuz I can tell it’s the perfect wording for how u feel about Asia!!!! Adore u guys and love ur channel!!!!
A favorite artist with a great song, with my favorite guys! 🙂Just golden!
My mom met my step dad when he came back from Vietnam and he took on 4 kids that wasn't his. He raised us to be good Americans. We love our country and respect our elders.
My son stepped up to be a father to a little boy -Aydin- the real father left him just before he was born. But my son is a great father to him. And also my son found out that he could not have kids but since he did so well taking care of him when he didn't have to, I think God smiled down on them because they're going to have my last grandbaby!!♥️ That will be number 23. Yes 23 grandkids and I love each and every one of them just as much as if they were all really mine. I hope this makes sense to you all. I'm excited and over the moon that they're finally going to have their own baby together also! And Aydin is happy to be having a little sister!!🥰 So this song just means a lot to me! Thank you Brad Paisley for a wonderful song! 🤗 Happy Father's Day to all the ones that stepped up to the plate and took care of little ones! ✅
This was the song that made him a star. His first hit.
My son is 24. He’s not mine biological. I never adopted him. His CB mother and I divorced when he was 12. I stayed his dad and still took care of him. I’ve never been more proud than to see him as a 24 year old responsible man. Even though his mother hadn’t been there here for him. He still calls me dad. He is still my son.
Thats why they say country music hits you in the ❤.
I played this at my dad’s funeral. He adopted my sister and I. He was the best dad! He didn’t have to! RIP DADDY!!! I love and miss you so much!!!!
I've watched numerous videos of y'alls. This 1 I had to subscribe. Love y'all.
Thank you both for this beautiful reaction.
This is such a great song and Brad Paisley has plenty. My other favorites of his are Part Two, Then, Remind Me (with Carrie Underwood), Letter To Me, Ticks, I Wish You’d Stay, Who Needs Pictures, I’ve Been Better, and Holdin’ On To You.
My dad took on 4 kids because he loved my mom. He raised us as his own and taught me me to be a man and father. We unfortunately lost him just shy of his 61st birthday. He was my hero!
The hardest part about dating a single parent, is having to fall in love with more than one person at a time, but the easy part, is that with a parent, there's a built in capacity for love and if you're oriented that way, it's the easiest, most natural thing in the world.
I love my girlfriend and my( unbio) daughter; she asked if she could call me dad and I was actually excited.
Any man can be a father, but it takes a real man to be a dad. Hits close to home.
Great reaction two wonderful people you all are awesome
Brad has some beatiful songs!
Thank God for my wonderful wife of 20yrs she help raise my 2 boys who were at the time 4 and 2 YRS old when there real mom left . she as been the only mom they have ever known and you can't tell them other wise
This song so relates to me. Since I was a kid I had a step father. Witch I see him as my father.
Beautiful 😊 my niece has the greatest step-dad ever ❤ we've such a happy now 😊
My dad became my dad when i was two. I cry every time I hear this song. He has been gone now for almost five years.
I’ve been with my stepson since he was 6 months old and he is 17 years old now couldn’t even imagine life without him great song
Great song he’s an awesome guitarist to
And now you stepdads know how much you mean to these children ❤️
I am so proud of my son. He followed in his step-dad’s feet. He adopted his step daughter and has guardianship of the boy he calls son.
My dad (biological) married my mother even though she was a single mom. He took all of my older siblings as his own... I learned a lot from him growing up to include that family doesnt have to be just about DNA.. it was about love and inclusion. When he died, my older brother was just as crushed as I was and always called dad even during the terrible teenage years. My second marriage was to a single mom and I think my dad for setting that example for me to follow.
This song is very special to me being a "step-dad". But, she calls me daddy (or Pops)