James Blunt - Monsters (Official Music Video)

This song breaks me up. I'm 71, and while my children have moved on to their various careers, my youngest has made it his priority to watch over me. He refuses to take anything in return and is just happy I wake in the morning. He is an unexpected blessing as I always thought i'd die alone. ❤

Just watched a Hawaiian boy sing this song after losing his father 2 months ago. He sang it beautifully as it is the most amazing & beautifully written song.what a tribute to any Father thank you 🙏🏽

To my dear son... Logan. I know your dad had to leave, it was so fast. You were there for him the whole 10 years. You were there to take care of him as he passed. It'll be 5 years Sunday. My heart breaks for you. Thank you for sharing this beautifully touching song. I know he hears you and this song you've dedicated. I know he's so proud of you. You do not realize this, but I know it to be true. RIP Rob. I love you. Your son and daughter love you. You are so sorely missed. We will always carry a hole inside. One that the 3 of us will never be able to fill. Peace be with the 3 of you.

I lost my dad a month ago yesterday. He had been sick, all of his best friends had already died, his mother, My Grandmother Had recently died. He was miserable and I'm glad for him that he's gone but I miss him so much. He was a Vietnam veteran and one of the first black men to serve as an Army Ranger in combat. 10 pastors were in the Pulpit funeral and they all characterize him as a trusted friend, the church was so full that he had to turn people away. I am so proud of my dad, but it still hurts........ I love you Dad and I really miss you

My dad is fine, my life is ok, and I'm still crying. This song is so beautiful

Thank you for this song. I sang it to my Dad last week while in final stages dementia & cancer. He smiled so beautifully and we both shed tears. He passed away this morning. I will forever have this special moment with him.

A friend sent me this song while I was training at the gym. I put the weights down and I started to weep, missing my father. May your soul continue to rest peacefully daddy.

My Dad was a WWII veteran who was part of the liberation of France from the Nazi's. Poor guy had PTSD from the war and was an alcoholic. I grew up hard since my mother had undiagnosed mental illness and was abusive to me - she abandoned me emotionally and mentally. My Dad was never there emotionally for me or participated in my life, but he worked his ass off every single day so we would have clothes, food, and a roof over our head no matter what. It took me years (he died in 2004) after his death to realized just how hard he worked and stayed with my difficult mother so I would have some semblance of a family no matter how dysfunctional it was growing up like that in Los Angeles in the 1970's. This song made me shed tears that I never shed for years and kept stuffed away. Thank you for this song James Blunt - many souls have been touched by your music. RIP Dad - Robert David McLean - Staff Sergeant US Army - WWII European theatre.

I really love how they are sitting so close to each other. James Blunt doesn't need any flashy or hyped music videos. He just sits there and sings with true emotions. A true singer.

I lost my dad today. He died in hospital 16 days after contracting the Covid-19 virus. I struggled to watch this song before this happened because of how gut wrenching it is but now I find myself putting it on repeat. Now on an emotional rollercoaster. I feel like I only ever saw his mistakes when he was alive and now that he has died, I find myself only seeing mine. I was angry with him for a long time for his without realising that by holding on to the hurt, I was making my own. I regret not forgiving him and letting him know it was ok. Maybe I am listening to this song to punish myself, who knows...

I know the story behind this song but having stage 4 cancer myself and little time left , listening to this i wonder what my 17 year old son must be going through internally . The line ‘while you’re sleeping ill try to make you proud’ has me in tears , as only a few weeks ago my son came to me saying he wanted to quit college because he wasn’t enjoying the course but was afraid to because he thought I wouldn’t be proud of him and felt he’d be letting me down. I told him , he could never let me down, and life has a way of working out. Chase love , chase happiness, material things mean so little in the long term. Most importantly I reassured him that i always have and always will be proud of him. On a lighter note , I’m of to see James play in Manchester on Friday , can’t wait .

My dad passed away last year, he had Alzheimer's, on the surface he didn't know who I was , but I know in his heart he knew how much I loved him. I am a father of two, don't ever leave your children without love. There is nothing in this world more important... I will make you proud Dad ... rest in peace, I love you ...

Loved the way he expresses the relationship between a son and his father..

Just listened to a boy from Hawaii sing this song on American Idol; he lost his dad 2 months ago. All the judges were in tears, I'm crying. I hope the kid wins! He was PHENOMENAL!

I just lost my dad on Sunday April 7th 2024. I never heard this song till today, my aunt shared it with me so it can be played at his viewing. This is a great song and will forever stay in my heart.

I seem to recall serving with a Capt Blount in BATUS and whilst I never met him again we were in Kosovo at the same time. From what I remember he was a very polite and respectful man, he certainly turned out to be great singer and song writer.

I didn't get a chance to say goodbye to my dad. He passed away in 2014, in his sleep. 6 years this year, and I still catch myself picking up my phone to text or call him about something funny that's happened, or just to chat. Then I remember he's gone. It's the strangest thing. If you're fortunate enough to still have your father (or for that matter, any other parental figure you regard as highly) just tell them you love them. ❤️

I don't think I have ever heard a more heart felt song in my life. What a a beautiful tribute to your Dad.

I lost my dad, who was in service with the British army, two days before my 11th birthday. I never got to speak to him as an adult man, or get to say goodbye to him before we lost him. If I had been given that chance, this is how I would have wanted to. Two friends sharing the last of the time they had together and comforting each other. Beautiful lyrics and raw emotion in your performance, thank you!

I can't listen to this song without crying my eyes out. I lost my dad last July after a torturous battle with ALS. Watching the strongest man I knew slowly lose control of all physical aspects in his life absolutely killed my soul. He did have have the final say in finally ending his suffering and while we will miss him so much forever, he was given one final bit of control back to his life. Miss you so much dad.