Squirrel,completely get what you say about you and your father 100%,my father also stopped speaking to me for a long time,and when I finally decided to try and reached out to him,I was too late,he passed away with a massive heart attack,now I’m stuck in limbo because of it....time isn’t as long as you think man...
@@clarny1 Thank You Paul and I agree. He is hard headed and I’ve been trying since releasing this video to get in touch. It’s quite silly he won’t call back and isn’t talking to me for petty reasons. Tried stopping by and haven’t caught him I will though.
I know it's fucking hard to meet in the middle. Lost my dad but I thank God we became close again. He could be an awkward man. Then again I could be the same. Wish I did it sooner but that's being wise after the event. Maybe your dads feeling depression. That manifests in odd moods. What ever happens I wish you all the very best. You sound like a man with a lot on his plate. Kind regards Martin.
@@clarny1 I also lost touch with my father early on, and never got chance to say goodbye to him. It's years ago but I still regret it and this song tears me apart, every time.
I work in a theatre and a few years ago James Blunt had a gig at our venue. I happened to bump in to him as he arrived, he'd just got the train into town. No airs, no graces, no entourage. I've never met a more humble and respectful artist. A true gentleman. I'm sure his father is very proud of him.
Possibly the most emotional song I have ever heard... No need to apologise... I cried like a baby first time I heard this song... Still do every time 😭😭😭😭
The song always wins. James is poet, composer, singer and fearless at being real. His openness gives us permission to confront/remember/begin to heal. Have followed him for nearly 2 decades. Thank you for not pausing and not turning it off before the final supporting pat from his dad. He has so many great songs .. Carry you Home and No Bravery about his time in Kosovo. So many upbeat but always provocative . He is a treasure to be mined. Thank you and respect for your honesty.
Thank you. Thank you for not pausing and just letting it play through. Thank you for waiting until his father’s arm pat at the end. Thank you for showing your feeling and emotions. My own father is going through something similar and I just hope I can keep this strong for him. Keep well.
They were both EX. Army and found it hard to show emotion to one another on writing this song and making the video his dad needed a Kidney transplant and may have only had about a month to live James was not a match but after this video a distant cousin was found and last I heard he was doing well all the emotions in this video was very real had me crying to
💛 I was in your position with my Dad, we didn’t speak for 10 yrs but I eventually reached out to him and he had a chance to meet my son who was 6 a few times before my Dad passed away. I’m so glad I reached out.......I know it’s hard but please do it, it will heal your heart.......and I’m guessing he just wants to be reassured that you still love him. Your life is sooo busy but his is not, so a week seems like an eternity. This won’t be you giving in to him,this will be you being the bigger person and putting it behind you. Good luck with the future 💛👍🏽
I don't know how James managed to make this video, it must have been the hardest thing he's ever done and as a former officer in the British military, like his dad, that must be saying something. I just thank God his dad managed to find a donor which has saved his life. I loved your reaction Lukas, it's one millions of people around the world share with you every time they listen to this amazing, beautiful and immensely powerful song, delivered with such emotion.
Go to your Dad, make it up.....you never, NEVER want to be sitting there one day wishing you could have made it up, when it gets too late. It doesn't matter whose fault it was, reach out NOW.
Hi sweetie - big hugs. Similar family thing for me thousands of miles away here in England - keep.strong - that song is Just beautiful - his father on video is terminally ill.....and that song says it all - nothing wrong with tears big man, shows your human xxxx
Both my parents passed from cancer, my dad in 2010 and my mom 0n 2013.This song gets me every time but it is good to cry and remember our wonderful parents.
he didnt. you can see him during the video breaking out in tears while singing. his father tried to calm him down when it shows his father putting his hand on james arm.
He really didn't. You will see the tears well up in his eyes at the beginning of the 2nd verse.He did better than I could. I was bawling at the 1st verse, but I knew the story.
Music is one of the only things that can bring up so many emotions. I have nether heard that song before but that one hits hard. I lost my Dad to Cancer, think it was 6 years ago now, I don't like to count the years he is not here as I still miss my Dad so much. I owe my Dad so much, just wish I could tell him that.
Lost my father back in 2001 of esophagus cancer, I was at his side when i passed away, Im grateful that I had the time to tell him how much I loved him and how grateful I was that hi was my dad. This song touched my soul I cry every time I hear it. Me and my dad we had our differences but he was always there for me, my brother and sister, he gave us everything he had and thats all that matters in the end.
He's not just a great singer. He is also a soldier. Prior to commercial success, Blunt served in the British Army as an officer and captain during the Kosovo war, where he served as a reconnaissance officer in The Life Guards regiment and was one of the first soldiers to enter Pristina.
Met him once when I was in the mob, thoroughly decent bloke for a 'Rupert', great sense of humour too. His CVR(t) Scimitar was easy to spot - not many with guitar cases strapped to the turret, no space for it inside the little buggers!
I think you heard it exactly as you should have. Please keep trying with your father. Remember the lyrics "No need to forgive, no need to forget, I know your mistakes and you know mine" because in the end it really won't matter. My dad has been gone 35 years and I still miss him every day. And don't be ashamed to cry. This is a very powerful song.
Sorry for snivelling be buggered Squirrel. This song could bring tears to a glass eye my friend. I still have the same reaction and have lost count of the times I have heard it. Hope your father sees sense and you can sort your differences soon my friend , from someone that lost their father more than 30 years ago . Life really is too short to carry grudges.
Stephen Thank you for your kind comment. I hope to sort things with my dad and I think this video and the response from you all is going to light the fire for me to be the bigger man. Be well.
I went through that with my dad. Felt the same way as did he. He's missing out on his grandchildren. But when I was in a bind he helped and we became close again. I know your mistakes and you know mine. Good luck brother.
Lee I appreciate that man. I almost cut the end off but I feel you all treat me so well I can be real and honest with you. Thank You for the support 😎🐿👊🏼
MY DEAREST DEAREST TONY. ALL I WANTED TO DO WAS HUG YOU. AS A PARENT OF MEN (41 &33) . I KNOW LIFE GETS IN THE WAY AND WE RAISE OUR CHILDREN TO GO OUT AND LIVE LIFE AND BE RESPONSIBLE. WE AS PARENTS HAVE TO SIT BACK AND GET LITTLE SNIPPETS OF WHATS LEFT. YOU WORK, SUPPORT YOUR FAMILY AND NOW YOU ARE TAKING CARE OF MOM.. I CAN ONLY SAY.. HOW MUCH I RESPECT YOU AND WHAT A WONDERFUL MAN YOU HAVE TURNED OUT TO BE.. I WOULD BE SO PROUD TO HAVE YOU AS MY SON..
Kathy thank you, I welled up reading that. You have been so supportive of me on my journey and those kind words mean so much, even more coming from you. God Bless.
Squirrel, you felt what you needed to feel and shared what u needed to share. My Ma was like your dad. I was the sister at home with her very stubborn self & my sister in the USA was hopeless at calling home. Shove a note under the door every day. Even if it simply says u love him & you're sorry. In the end, u will b glad u did. 💕
I only heard this for the first time this week and it’s had me in tears more than once, specifically telling my dad I loved him when he was dying. Very powerful song. Thanks for sharing this 🤘🇬🇧🤘
My mom got covid and got to hospital for the last 3 weeks. 🥺 The doc said it really looks bad and we must prepare for the worst. My heart stopped beating. Literally. I got the biggest shock of my life. I cried my eyes out as i heard this song. Thats so raw and Real. Thats what you feel if you are loosing a parent. My mom made it somehow and survived. But with heavy damages. Stay safe and healthy all.
James' father was estimated to be a month from death due to failing kidneys, (and failing to find a donor), so James wrote this song for him to say goodbye. After the video was released a distant cousin, I believe, was found to be a match and saved his life.
Whilst most of us cannot do anything, just remember that your community has your back! Good luck with your Dad. I hope things will work out, if they haven't already.
I really shouldn’t have been cutting onions before this one. Funny how you click on RUclips and find yourself in a place you didn’t expect mentally. Seems sometimes whatever it is out there has a habit of telling you what you need to hear when you least expect it. It’s refreshing to see someone being real. Appreciate your channel mate
Such a heartbreaking song and so relatable, also have that distance there, anger, hurt etc but the love is always there and it is painful. Thank you for being so open
Lovely reaction mate, lost my Dad very recently, this song totally destroyed. me. Got to the hospital 10 mins after he passed, due to C 19 regs they didn't phone us until it was too late. Love your emotion, love you squirrel, continue to be a great man and Dad. Cheers pal.
The most important thing in ones life is your family , we all have good and bad memories arguments not talking , but the bond is formed the day you are born , forgive and be at peace as sorrow burns away at you . Love is beautiful when shared.
A person who is not moved by this song is soulless. My own father was an abusive alcoholic who made our lives hell, but even so, I cried my heart out because of this song. Maybe I cried more because of James Blunt's genuine sadness than because of the lyrics, but the feeling was overwhelming.
Hey man much respect. Hey you feel it how you feel it. Thanks for sharing at the end. I only just heard this song for the first time a few weeks back. From another RUclips reaction actually. I only clicked on it because James is known for also being quite funny in a self-deprecating kind of way. It Ieft me a bit blindsided. I was 15 when my father died, nearly 26 years later I'm obviously still wishing he was here so we could chase each others monsters away.
Daryl I appreciate you sharing that with me. I had no idea what I was getting into either. Emotion needs to flow from time to time to cleanse I supposed. Be well.
Sometimes it can help to send a card, to begin to clear the way. A card apologising for not having been in touch - he possibly feels neglected and, regardless of his actions - if we put it all according to how the other person might feel, it's often received rather well. Let him know just how much he means to you - even think of a few silly things you've done together - things that might bring a smile, and talk about how much that means and that you'd love go see him. Sometimes people withdraw when they feel rejected and then get themselves in a muddle and don't know how to get out of it. Nice to meet you, btw! xx Good luck.
Squirrel, I watched your breathing, chin, bowing of head...diverting of eyes...as you wrestled with what the music drew up in you. Let me offer...James, as all artists, isn't sharing something for you to feel "X" but for you to witness what they're feeling...to let it flow into you...and be a part of whatever you might be feeling. There is no 'supposed to be feeling'...but...'hope you can feel what I am sharing in my feelings...and feel moved'...which you did as the intersection of your parental relationships clashed in the symbolism and chord structure of the song. We make a lot out of father-son relationships...while failing to acknowledge how many of them are deeply dysfunctional...emotional toxic...physically violent. We love to hold up families as great things we all value and they're such great things for all of us...while ignoring how vast a percentage of humanity needs therapy if not already in it...all scars carried forward from families because no parental group is ready for what they're stepping into when first they decide (or not) to add another body to the planet. Note your dad's 'childish' behavior...is rooted in his childhood...in a family...from which he has not yet escaped. Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you found something that stirred your emotions...because in stirring them...they stirred that which is yet to be resolved...while stuffed away. Good luck with the family pieces...and good luck with those kids...sharing with them a male...open, honest and vulnerable...that gives them greater space to be so as well. mark
I’d not heard this song before; but it is so true. I’ve sat with family members and friends as they took their last breath; it is never easy. For me I’m immediately hit by all the things I should have said to that person... but for whatever reason never did. Of course we all only ever realise that once the moment has past and it is too late. The majority of family life is a strange mixture of opposing feelings sometimes. All we can ever really do is be their for each other when needed. I hope that things improve with you father and you and that your mother is OK Stay safe :)
Hey squirrel, I watch your two Ronnies, I watch your Tommy Cooper, I had no idea you reacted to this. I’ve just heard this for the first time today, and I’m a wreck!
Appreciate you watching this and it is very emotional. I enjoy doing music reactions but it they don’t apply to the UK I have begun doing them on my second channel instead so this one stays UK reactions more
Sniffle away laddie, I've already joined you. My father has dementia and no longer recognizes me, he will never again understand how much I love him. This song let me know that I am not alone and that others care, and suffer in the same way. You take care lad . Best wishes to you and yours.
I have been crying for the past few days watching James' tribute song for his father over and over again. I have also been watching lots of comedy on the side. Somehow I am starting to suspect I've reached a nexus and there is something horribly funny about all this. As you know, James' dad did survive his illness because a distant cousin was a match for James senior. The operation was done and Dad is recovered now with a new lease on life. Indeed, we make plans and God laughs at them. That's the funny part and James must be realizing that. He planned to say goodbye to his dying father WHILE he still can and voila! God throws a wrench to his plan. Nevertheless, tears and words mean nothing to the dead. Say what you mean to say to a loved one now while they can hear you. That they know you love them is all that matters.
I'm a bit late seeing this video. I hope you have been able to make peace with your father, big love to you both from the other side of the big pond 👍 Thanks for the great and honest videos
My old man never spoke to me for my whole life and died without a word of love for me this song gets to me because I've never known a father's love I hope you solve those issues your having squirrel life is way to short. 🙏
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Bro ya hit me in the heart homie . I had a hard father myself and he’s been gone for a while . Wish I had just one more minute with him tho . Got me tearing up a little to bud 😥
A few people said it was a very powerful video but I had no idea what I was stepping into. This one just stirs up all the emotions. I appreciate you enjoying it Along with me
Squirrel ❤️🐿🥲 deep sound 👍🏼 no shame in feeling...we all have done it 😽 sorry your estranged from your dad it’s not your fault you have a lot of responsibilities and parents should understand that but the world is a crazy place and times are so different hope he comes around squirrel 🙏🏼😘 now go play some Frank Sinatra 😻🥰 I luv ya my friend 💜
It is easy to get resentful towards an adult "child" that is too busy to come see you. I sold everything I owned to make a major move from Texas to an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean - Hawaii - to spend several years extracting my daughter and two grandkids from a highly abusive man AND provide for when she lost her home to the volcano that hit 2 months after I arrived. So, three years in and she is doing GREAT!!! But I am in my own apt, away from everything I love in Texas and she is too busy to visit me. So, yeah....I got kinda huffy. But then I realized that is MY problem - not hers. She's doing a great job being a single mom and I have to be responsible for my own happiness. I'm a lot happier since I realized that. So, don't feel guilty about your dad. See him when you can. And try to make it revolve around HIS interests. But these are issues all older people have to come to terms with. And there is no one-size-fits-all solution to visiting with your dad. Every relationship is very unique to the people involved. Just remember that, like this song, one day he will not be here. God bless you and I hope things work out for your dad. Glad you have your mom with you. Those will be treasured times for you both.
Thank you for this! I think everyone needs to talk about personal issues, because it helps other people in ways that you never know. New subscriber here 🙏🏾💪🏾
it sounded great. Thanks for the honest emotions and your issues going on. Everyone should respect what another person is dealing with. You have a new subscriber.
I really, really hope you can fix whatever's gone wrong between you and your dad. I know how difficult it can be trying to reach out to a family member who pushes you away; I've had a lifetime of it myself, and even when it's not outwardly hostile (just coldly cordial,) it still leaves you feeling hopelessly inadequate. But long-term, you'll still feel better about trying and failing than missing that last chance to try. Good luck and best wishes to you.
His dad had stage 4 kidney failure when James wrote this and a donor couldn't be found. After the video was released a distant cousin came forward who was a match. He donated all the profits from this sone to Help For Hero's a UK veterans charity (both him and his dad were in the military)
The Drugs Don't Work, by, The Verve. It's not a druggie song. It covers the same themes as this and just as heartfelt and touching. The drugs don't work, is reference to the pain medication not working anymore because the persons dying. And like this, it's a real story. If you sobbed at this, you'll sob at that.
The opening bars had the tears rolling. I know were you are with your father. 20+ years ago my father decided to stop talking to me after an argument about a borrowed tool. About 10 years ago I turned up at his door with the intention to make things OK. After 3 months I was rejected again by him and haven't seen or heard from him since. He hasn't seen his grandson in over 20 years, never met his grand-daughter, wasn't there when I had near fatal embolisms 5 years ago, had no support through divorce or other relationship breakdowns, not there to support his grand-daughter when she had such bad eating disorders that she was hospitalised. Left broken and scared but life goes on. If your father choses to return, great. If he doesn't, then did you need him there in the first place? Keep making the world laugh with your videos.
A great reaction, it's a very sad song. James's father is not doing so well I'm afraid. I hope he make it and I really hope you and your father make things right.Good luck.
Por favor, no se pide nunca se debe pedir perdón por llorar es una expresión de sentimientos del alma humana es natural aún que se sea un macho, hombre 😢😢😢😮☝️🙏🕊️💖🌍buena relación humana es también Empatia👍👌
I had to laugh when the a. Americlan guy eclectic beard got English crumpets. He is buttered them stone cold. Your meant to butter them hot, after you toast them so that the butter meltsl
Brother, My son lives a block away, we were chatting every day and, boom, he just stopped leaving no reason why. No answer when I knock on his door. So yeah, I'm with you man. It fucking hurts.
Don't know if you knew the backstory but James wrote this about his father (obviously) who was diagnosed with stage four kidney disease. He said that he was coming to terms with his fathers mortality and felt the diagnosis was a good chance to say the things he'd never said before. Happily, his father received a transplant and has been responding well to his treatment. He donated all the proceeds from the song to charities who help former soldiers (of which James is one). Sorry to hear about your situation though. I know what it's like for your father to completely cut you from his life and trust me, I know how much it sucks. You're not alone mate.
Thank You for sharing all of that. Happy for James and his dad and the more i learn about Mr. Blunt the more incredible it seems. Sorry you deal with the say estrangement. More tough explaining to my 5 sons. We don’t get a minute back though so onward we March.
I never got the chance to say goodbye to my father, just a call to say to come to my parents home as he was not well. By the time I got there it was to late and there is no second chance.
PLEASE man, you see how important it is to let our parents know what's going on in our heads before it's too late. PLEASE be the one to take the initiative and go see your dad. There may be friction for a while but at the end of the day, I'm sure you both love each other, but just can't say so. PLEASE put that right, not just for yourself, but for the red squirrels. The rewards are incalculable.
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I ask you please keep comments respectful. Traded in the headphones I bought as the sound was bad in them and got these. Better?
James blunt no bravery is a good one to listen to
Squirrel,completely get what you say about you and your father 100%,my father also stopped speaking to me for a long time,and when I finally decided to try and reached out to him,I was too late,he passed away with a massive heart attack,now I’m stuck in limbo because of it....time isn’t as long as you think man...
@@clarny1 Thank You Paul and I agree. He is hard headed and I’ve been trying since releasing this video to get in touch. It’s quite silly he won’t call back and isn’t talking to me for petty reasons. Tried stopping by and haven’t caught him I will though.
I know it's fucking hard to meet in the middle.
Lost my dad but I thank God we became close again. He could be an awkward man.
Then again I could be the same.
Wish I did it sooner but that's being wise after the event.
Maybe your dads feeling depression.
That manifests in odd moods.
What ever happens I wish you all the very best. You sound like a man with a lot on his plate.
Kind regards Martin.
@@clarny1 I also lost touch with my father early on, and never got chance to say goodbye to him. It's years ago but I still regret it and this song tears me apart, every time.
I work in a theatre and a few years ago James Blunt had a gig at our venue. I happened to bump in to him as he arrived, he'd just got the train into town. No airs, no graces, no entourage. I've never met a more humble and respectful artist. A true gentleman. I'm sure his father is very proud of him.
British Army Officer. What do you expect!
Of The Life Guards no less….
He is what he appears and I might add the genius label as well
Thank you for affirming what I hoped to be true.
Possibly the most emotional song I have ever heard...
No need to apologise... I cried like a baby first time I heard this song...
Still do every time
😭😭😭😭
The song always wins. James is poet, composer, singer and fearless at being real. His openness gives us permission to confront/remember/begin to heal. Have followed him for nearly 2 decades. Thank you for not pausing and not turning it off before the final supporting pat from his dad. He has so many great songs .. Carry you Home and No Bravery about his time in Kosovo. So many upbeat but always provocative . He is a treasure to be mined. Thank you and respect for your honesty.
Thank you.
Thank you for not pausing and just letting it play through.
Thank you for waiting until his father’s arm pat at the end.
Thank you for showing your feeling and emotions.
My own father is going through something similar and I just hope I can keep this strong for him.
Keep well.
They were both EX. Army and found it hard to show emotion to one another on writing this song and making the video his dad needed a Kidney transplant and may have only had about a month to live James was not a match but after this video a distant cousin was found and last I heard he was doing well all the emotions in this video was very real had me crying to
💛 I was in your position with my Dad, we didn’t speak for 10 yrs but I eventually reached out to him and he had a chance to meet my son who was 6 a few times before my Dad passed away. I’m so glad I reached out.......I know it’s hard but please do it, it will heal your heart.......and I’m guessing he just wants to be reassured that you still love him. Your life is sooo busy but his is not, so a week seems like an eternity. This won’t be you giving in to him,this will be you being the bigger person and putting it behind you. Good luck with the future 💛👍🏽
I don't know how James managed to make this video, it must have been the hardest thing he's ever done and as a former officer in the British military, like his dad, that must be saying something. I just thank God his dad managed to find a donor which has saved his life. I loved your reaction Lukas, it's one millions of people around the world share with you every time they listen to this amazing, beautiful and immensely powerful song, delivered with such emotion.
Go to your Dad, make it up.....you never, NEVER want to be sitting there one day wishing you could have made it up, when it gets too late. It doesn't matter whose fault it was, reach out NOW.
Understood Thank You
If.. Its. Ur. Dad. Mum. Whoever. Make. It. Up. To. Those. U.. Love.
Sometimes the other party won't try. U have to find Peace& let it go.
Not easy, 2 years later I'm still working on it.
@@julias2855 after. All. U. Have. Done. And. Ur. Still. Not. Getting. N'. Where. Ur. Rite let. It. Go.. Ur. Life must. Cum. First
His dad got the transplant he needed and is now doing well.
So amazing to hear
He's very poorly right now unfortunately.
Hi sweetie - big hugs. Similar family thing for me thousands of miles away here in England - keep.strong - that song is Just beautiful - his father on video is terminally ill.....and that song says it all - nothing wrong with tears big man, shows your human xxxx
Thank You so much.
Both my parents passed from cancer, my dad in 2010 and my mom 0n 2013.This song gets me every time but it is good to cry and remember our wonderful parents.
how did he keep it together singing this truly heartbreaking song
I have no idea Liam. That’s a great question
he didnt. you can see him during the video breaking out in tears while singing. his father tried to calm him down when it shows his father putting his hand on james arm.
Story goes he shot this on first shot. First time his father heard it.
Production wanted to clean it up without his voice breaking. He insisted as is.
He really didn't. You will see the tears well up in his eyes at the beginning of the 2nd verse.He did better than I could. I was bawling at the 1st verse, but I knew the story.
Thank you for your heartfelt thoughts.
It gets to everyone! x
Music is one of the only things that can bring up so many emotions. I have nether heard that song before but that one hits hard. I lost my Dad to Cancer, think it was 6 years ago now, I don't like to count the years he is not here as I still miss my Dad so much. I owe my Dad so much, just wish I could tell him that.
Lost my father back in 2001 of esophagus cancer, I was at his side when i passed away, Im grateful that I had the time to tell him how much I loved him and how grateful I was that hi was my dad. This song touched my soul I cry every time I hear it. Me and my dad we had our differences but he was always there for me, my brother and sister, he gave us everything he had and thats all that matters in the end.
He's not just a great singer. He is also a soldier. Prior to commercial success, Blunt served in the British Army as an officer and captain during the Kosovo war, where he served as a reconnaissance officer in The Life Guards regiment and was one of the first soldiers to enter Pristina.
Met him once when I was in the mob, thoroughly decent bloke for a 'Rupert', great sense of humour too. His CVR(t) Scimitar was easy to spot - not many with guitar cases strapped to the turret, no space for it inside the little buggers!
Tank commander I think.
@Pete Turner
Thank you for your service 🙏
The great thing about special songs like this are made to let us reflect.
Thanks...taken a bit by surprise but a welcome reality check on family..dynamics etc...all best.x
I think you heard it exactly as you should have. Please keep trying with your father. Remember the lyrics "No need to forgive, no need to forget, I know your mistakes and you know mine" because in the end it really won't matter. My dad has been gone 35 years and I still miss him every day. And don't be ashamed to cry. This is a very powerful song.
Respect to you sir...for take care your mom, long life good vibes...❤
Long life and good vibes to you as well 😎🐿
Sorry for snivelling be buggered Squirrel. This song could bring tears to a glass eye my friend. I still have the same reaction and have lost count of the times I have heard it. Hope your father sees sense and you can sort your differences soon my friend , from someone that lost their father more than 30 years ago . Life really is too short to carry grudges.
Stephen Thank you for your kind comment. I hope to sort things with my dad and I think this video and the response from you all is going to light the fire for me to be the bigger man. Be well.
I went through that with my dad. Felt the same way as did he.
He's missing out on his grandchildren.
But when I was in a bind he helped and we became close again.
I know your mistakes and you know mine. Good luck brother.
Thank You Martin
Cracking job as always. My thoughts are with you Squirrel. 🐿️
We're with you all the way! 💕
Lee I appreciate that man. I almost cut the end off but I feel you all treat me so well I can be real and honest with you. Thank You for the support 😎🐿👊🏼
MY DEAREST DEAREST TONY. ALL I WANTED TO DO WAS HUG YOU. AS A PARENT OF MEN (41 &33) . I KNOW LIFE GETS IN THE WAY AND WE RAISE OUR CHILDREN TO GO OUT AND LIVE LIFE AND BE RESPONSIBLE. WE AS PARENTS HAVE TO SIT BACK AND GET LITTLE SNIPPETS OF WHATS LEFT. YOU WORK, SUPPORT YOUR FAMILY AND NOW YOU ARE TAKING CARE OF MOM.. I CAN ONLY SAY.. HOW MUCH I RESPECT YOU AND WHAT A WONDERFUL MAN YOU HAVE TURNED OUT TO BE.. I WOULD BE SO PROUD TO HAVE YOU AS MY SON..
Kathy thank you, I welled up reading that. You have been so supportive of me on my journey and those kind words mean so much, even more coming from you. God Bless.
Squirrel, you felt what you needed to feel and shared what u needed to share. My Ma was like your dad. I was the sister at home with her very stubborn self & my sister in the USA was hopeless at calling home. Shove a note under the door every day. Even if it simply says u love him & you're sorry. In the end, u will b glad u did. 💕
I only heard this for the first time this week and it’s had me in tears more than once, specifically telling my dad I loved him when he was dying.
Very powerful song. Thanks for sharing this 🤘🇬🇧🤘
Thank You brother. Appreciate the comment. Sorry to hear of your dads passing
שיר מהמם מדהים מאוד מרגש❤❤אהבתי את התגובה שלך🫶🫶🫶
My mom got covid and got to hospital for the last 3 weeks. 🥺 The doc said it really looks bad and we must prepare for the worst. My heart stopped beating. Literally. I got the biggest shock of my life. I cried my eyes out as i heard this song. Thats so raw and Real. Thats what you feel if you are loosing a parent. My mom made it somehow and survived. But with heavy damages. Stay safe and healthy all.
That was my first time hearing that... makes your eyes leak!
Mine too Mark, mine too
James' father was estimated to be a month from death due to failing kidneys, (and failing to find a donor), so James wrote this song for him to say goodbye. After the video was released a distant cousin, I believe, was found to be a match and saved his life.
Actually, it was one failing kidney - Colonel Blount had donated his other one earlier so his situation was very dire.
Squirrel it's good to open up sorry to hear about your situation keep smiling, life is short
Dammit, thank you for an honest and personal reaction. Thank you. I am subscribing.....
Thank You appreciate that.
Whilst most of us cannot do anything, just remember that your community has your back! Good luck with your Dad. I hope things will work out, if they haven't already.
I cried with you, you are a Beautiful Soul. 😓❤️❤️❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🦘🦘
I really shouldn’t have been cutting onions before this one. Funny how you click on RUclips and find yourself in a place you didn’t expect mentally. Seems sometimes whatever it is out there has a habit of telling you what you need to hear when you least expect it. It’s refreshing to see someone being real. Appreciate your channel mate
I cried
All love man. We all love you squirrel!!!
I can relate to your story. I hope you and your family are doing well man. Take care and stay safe 🤍
Such a heartbreaking song and so relatable, also have that distance there, anger, hurt etc but the love is always there and it is painful. Thank you for being so open
Lovely reaction mate, lost my Dad very recently, this song totally destroyed. me. Got to the hospital 10 mins after he passed, due to C 19 regs they didn't phone us until it was too late. Love your emotion, love you squirrel, continue to be a great man and Dad. Cheers pal.
The most important thing in ones life is your family , we all have good and bad memories arguments not talking , but the bond is formed the day you are born , forgive and be at peace as sorrow burns away at you . Love is beautiful when shared.
Love the Squirrel...spreading the word UK.
Thank You
Changing subject completely did you know James Blunt used to be an officer in the Household Cavalry.....great friend of Prince William.
I did find that out I. The last vid with him. Sounds like a solid guy
A person who is not moved by this song is soulless. My own father was an abusive alcoholic who made our lives hell, but even so, I cried my heart out because of this song. Maybe I cried more because of James Blunt's genuine sadness than because of the lyrics, but the feeling was overwhelming.
Great video! Take care of your mother that's what a true man does! Actions speak louder then words and you will never have no regrets🙏🏼💙. Love from UK
I'm glad the song had meaning for you. You're not alone in this world of imperfect relationships. Keep doing your best. 😎👍
Thank You Bryan. Appreciate that. Be well man.
Never apologise for honesty man , if it hits you it hits you
I'm sorry for your loss, on both accounts. I pray you can repair the riff with your dad.
Hey man much respect. Hey you feel it how you feel it. Thanks for sharing at the end. I only just heard this song for the first time a few weeks back. From another RUclips reaction actually. I only clicked on it because James is known for also being quite funny in a self-deprecating kind of way. It Ieft me a bit blindsided. I was 15 when my father died, nearly 26 years later I'm obviously still wishing he was here so we could chase each others monsters away.
Daryl I appreciate you sharing that with me. I had no idea what I was getting into either. Emotion needs to flow from time to time to cleanse I supposed. Be well.
Sometimes it can help to send a card, to begin to clear the way. A card apologising for not having been in touch - he possibly feels neglected and, regardless of his actions - if we put it all according to how the other person might feel, it's often received rather well. Let him know just how much he means to you - even think of a few silly things you've done together - things that might bring a smile, and talk about how much that means and that you'd love go see him. Sometimes people withdraw when they feel rejected and then get themselves in a muddle and don't know how to get out of it. Nice to meet you, btw! xx Good luck.
Squirrel, I watched your breathing, chin, bowing of head...diverting of eyes...as you wrestled with what the music drew up in you. Let me offer...James, as all artists, isn't sharing something for you to feel "X" but for you to witness what they're feeling...to let it flow into you...and be a part of whatever you might be feeling. There is no 'supposed to be feeling'...but...'hope you can feel what I am sharing in my feelings...and feel moved'...which you did as the intersection of your parental relationships clashed in the symbolism and chord structure of the song.
We make a lot out of father-son relationships...while failing to acknowledge how many of them are deeply dysfunctional...emotional toxic...physically violent. We love to hold up families as great things we all value and they're such great things for all of us...while ignoring how vast a percentage of humanity needs therapy if not already in it...all scars carried forward from families because no parental group is ready for what they're stepping into when first they decide (or not) to add another body to the planet. Note your dad's 'childish' behavior...is rooted in his childhood...in a family...from which he has not yet escaped.
Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you found something that stirred your emotions...because in stirring them...they stirred that which is yet to be resolved...while stuffed away. Good luck with the family pieces...and good luck with those kids...sharing with them a male...open, honest and vulnerable...that gives them greater space to be so as well. mark
Thank You Mark. We have made amends I’m happy to say
I’d not heard this song before; but it is so true.
I’ve sat with family members and friends as they took their last breath; it is never easy. For me I’m immediately hit by all the things I should have said to that person... but for whatever reason never did.
Of course we all only ever realise that once the moment has past and it is too late.
The majority of family life is a strange mixture of opposing feelings sometimes.
All we can ever really do is be their for each other when needed.
I hope that things improve with you father and you and that your mother is OK
Stay safe :)
Thank You Ian. You are correct with all of this. I also hope the situation improves.
@@TheRealSquirrel - thank you :) Look after yourself :)
Hey squirrel, I watch your two Ronnies, I watch your Tommy Cooper, I had no idea you reacted to this.
I’ve just heard this for the first time today, and I’m a wreck!
Appreciate you watching this and it is very emotional. I enjoy doing music reactions but it they don’t apply to the UK I have begun doing them on my second channel instead so this one stays UK reactions more
Sniffle away laddie, I've already joined you. My father has dementia and no longer recognizes me, he will never again understand how much I love him. This song let me know that I am not alone and that others care, and suffer in the same way. You take care lad . Best wishes to you and yours.
I have been crying for the past few days watching James' tribute song for his father over and over again. I have also been watching lots of comedy on the side. Somehow I am starting to suspect I've reached a nexus and there is something horribly funny about all this. As you know, James' dad did survive his illness because a distant cousin was a match for James senior. The operation was done and Dad is recovered now with a new lease on life. Indeed, we make plans and God laughs at them. That's the funny part and James must be realizing that. He planned to say goodbye to his dying father WHILE he still can and voila! God throws a wrench to his plan. Nevertheless, tears and words mean nothing to the dead. Say what you mean to say to a loved one now while they can hear you. That they know you love them is all that matters.
Thank you for sharing this reaction
Songs/music speaks to us all differently.
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I'm a bit late seeing this video. I hope you have been able to make peace with your father, big love to you both from the other side of the big pond 👍 Thanks for the great and honest videos
My old man never spoke to me for my whole life and died without a word of love for me this song gets to me because I've never known a father's love I hope you solve those issues your having squirrel life is way to short. 🙏
Beth Carvalho - Andança
Beth Carvalho - A vida é moinho /As rosas não falam
João Bosco - Quando o amor acontece
Zelia Duncan - Luiza
Claudia Leite - Falando sério
Diogo Nogueira - Espelho
Bro ya hit me in the heart homie . I had a hard father myself and he’s been gone for a while . Wish I had just one more minute with him tho . Got me tearing up a little to bud 😥
A few people said it was a very powerful video but I had no idea what I was stepping into. This one just stirs up all the emotions. I appreciate you enjoying it Along with me
Yes..I need tissues...so touching
I feel and heard everything you said. From one old soul to another!
Thank You Scott
Squirrel ❤️🐿🥲 deep sound 👍🏼 no shame in feeling...we all have done it 😽 sorry your estranged from your dad it’s not your fault you have a lot of responsibilities and parents should understand that but the world is a crazy place and times are so different hope he comes around squirrel 🙏🏼😘 now go play some Frank Sinatra 😻🥰 I luv ya my friend 💜
Thanks Gina. I appreciate those kind words, the luv is mutual and respect as well. Appreciate your friendship and support.
@@TheRealSquirrel ❤️
Bless ya Squirrel
touching isnt it. i'm a grown man, who didnt get on well with my dad, who has now died, but still. tears flow . nice reaction man :)
Thank You Chris
It is easy to get resentful towards an adult "child" that is too busy to come see you. I sold everything I owned to make a major move from Texas to an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean - Hawaii - to spend several years extracting my daughter and two grandkids from a highly abusive man AND provide for when she lost her home to the volcano that hit 2 months after I arrived. So, three years in and she is doing GREAT!!! But I am in my own apt, away from everything I love in Texas and she is too busy to visit me. So, yeah....I got kinda huffy. But then I realized that is MY problem - not hers. She's doing a great job being a single mom and I have to be responsible for my own happiness. I'm a lot happier since I realized that. So, don't feel guilty about your dad. See him when you can. And try to make it revolve around HIS interests. But these are issues all older people have to come to terms with. And there is no one-size-fits-all solution to visiting with your dad. Every relationship is very unique to the people involved. Just remember that, like this song, one day he will not be here. God bless you and I hope things work out for your dad. Glad you have your mom with you. Those will be treasured times for you both.
Breaks me every time , take care
Moved me incredibly. Thank You for watching
I'm not crying!!
Thank you for sharing from the heart squirrel , peace x
Thank You for watching 😎
@@TheRealSquirrel I love your videos and sense of humour but I was especially touched by your reaction to this video :😊
@@kathleenkildare8688 Thank You it truly moved me. I unfortunately don’t talk to my dad still, although I’ve tried
@@TheRealSquirrel that's all you can do - you can't control other people's behaviour, you can rest well knowing that you've tried.
It's a Real Life Emotional.Roller Coaster
Beautiful song
I'm not gonna lie, James Blunt is my guilty pleasure
Thank you for this! I think everyone needs to talk about personal issues, because it helps other people in ways that you never know. New subscriber here 🙏🏾💪🏾
Tavon welcome to the Squirrel Squad. I agree, if we all talked a little more perhaps we would understand each other better.
it sounded great. Thanks for the honest emotions and your issues going on. Everyone should respect what another person is dealing with. You have a new subscriber.
Thank You And welcome to the Squirrel Squad
@@TheRealSquirrel It's a pleasure sir.
Love ya loads pal......as we say in Yorkshire...it'll be reyt!!!
Thank You Rob
Lost my Dad very recently, 8/2/21...Hasn't sunk in yet.
Sorry my friend. My condolences 😔
@@TheRealSquirrel Cheers mate, appreciated.
Bro put it off a few times to comment but it resonates I lost my Dad.... it hurts and it will you too.. hope you're filling the void! I'm trying x
I really, really hope you can fix whatever's gone wrong between you and your dad. I know how difficult it can be trying to reach out to a family member who pushes you away; I've had a lifetime of it myself, and even when it's not outwardly hostile (just coldly cordial,) it still leaves you feeling hopelessly inadequate. But long-term, you'll still feel better about trying and failing than missing that last chance to try. Good luck and best wishes to you.
His dad had stage 4 kidney failure when James wrote this and a donor couldn't be found. After the video was released a distant cousin came forward who was a match. He donated all the profits from this sone to Help For Hero's a UK veterans charity (both him and his dad were in the military)
Tough one 👍
The Drugs Don't Work, by, The Verve. It's not a druggie song. It covers the same themes as this and just as heartfelt and touching. The drugs don't work, is reference to the pain medication not working anymore because the persons dying. And like this, it's a real story. If you sobbed at this, you'll sob at that.
Just wrote this down. I’ll do it Tim Thank You
This song digs deep, life can be crap, keep strong. Much love from Blighty 🇬🇧❤️x
Thank You Sue 🤗
The opening bars had the tears rolling. I know were you are with your father. 20+ years ago my father decided to stop talking to me after an argument about a borrowed tool. About 10 years ago I turned up at his door with the intention to make things OK. After 3 months I was rejected again by him and haven't seen or heard from him since. He hasn't seen his grandson in over 20 years, never met his grand-daughter, wasn't there when I had near fatal embolisms 5 years ago, had no support through divorce or other relationship breakdowns, not there to support his grand-daughter when she had such bad eating disorders that she was hospitalised. Left broken and scared but life goes on. If your father choses to return, great. If he doesn't, then did you need him there in the first place? Keep making the world laugh with your videos.
My Dad was taken unexpectedly. This song really helped.
I’m glad. It is such an emotional ride to take. Sorry you lost your dad. 😔
Keep being honest your a lovely lad from a pensioner in Lancashire x
A great reaction, it's a very sad song. James's father is not doing so well I'm afraid. I hope he make it and I really hope you and your father make things right.Good luck.
Thank you mate for your reply. I hope all's ok your end. I didn't mean to cause any hurt. ❤❤❤
It’s cool I made amends with my dad. Life is good
@@TheRealSquirrel That's one xtra big smile for me today. Crikey mate, thats great news.
Sorry your Dad is not talking to you, you reached out to him, you are a Good Man and you are loved, remember that. 😬☺️☺️🌹❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Hi from one Rhonda to another. I’d love to have a father to love, mine died when I was 19, he wasn’t an actual father, shame really.
Por favor, no se pide nunca se debe pedir perdón por llorar es una expresión de sentimientos del alma humana es natural aún que se sea un macho, hombre 😢😢😢😮☝️🙏🕊️💖🌍buena relación humana es también Empatia👍👌
I had to laugh when the a. Americlan guy eclectic beard got English crumpets. He is buttered them stone cold. Your meant to butter them hot, after you toast them so that the butter meltsl
It takes 2 to come together.
Brother, My son lives a block away, we were chatting every day and, boom, he just stopped leaving no reason why. No answer when I knock on his door. So yeah, I'm with you man. It fucking hurts.
Loved your reaction and story
Thank You Matt
Don't know if you knew the backstory but James wrote this about his father (obviously) who was diagnosed with stage four kidney disease. He said that he was coming to terms with his fathers mortality and felt the diagnosis was a good chance to say the things he'd never said before.
Happily, his father received a transplant and has been responding well to his treatment. He donated all the proceeds from the song to charities who help former soldiers (of which James is one).
Sorry to hear about your situation though. I know what it's like for your father to completely cut you from his life and trust me, I know how much it sucks. You're not alone mate.
Thank You for sharing all of that. Happy for James and his dad and the more i learn about Mr. Blunt the more incredible it seems. Sorry you deal with the say estrangement. More tough explaining to my 5 sons. We don’t get a minute back though so onward we March.
I never got the chance to say goodbye to my father, just a call to say to come to my parents home as he was not well. By the time I got there it was to late and there is no second chance.
i think your great! your a lovely person ,hugs from uk xx
PLEASE man, you see how important it is to let our parents know what's going on in our heads before it's too late. PLEASE be the one to take the initiative and go see your dad. There may be friction for a while but at the end of the day, I'm sure you both love each other, but just can't say so. PLEASE put that right, not just for yourself, but for the red squirrels. The rewards are incalculable.
Took a while but we have made amends
@@TheRealSquirrel Excellent news. God bless.