In case you didn’t catch it, the little boy in the video, was her guardian angel the whole time. He was sent prior to her death, to ease her transition over to heaven. Which was a beautiful touch of the director of the video to add. 😇

Possibly the most emotionally powerful music video ever created. Kudos to Martina for taking this subject matter on...

The little boy was an angel 😇.

Concrete angel was meant as a double meaning. Concrete angel as the girl trying to be strong, but also that graves of children often have angels on them. It was meant to be seen both ways. Also, the boy being an abuse victim himself sent as a guardian angel to be there for her at the end and guide her in the video. I love the subtle hints, like how he was talking to her from a dark window with no light in the room, how he seems to glow before the transition from ambulance to the cemetery, and when he walks right through the other people at the grave in the end to meet her before they join the other abused children in the distance. Really, they did great with both the song and the video.

Martina is known for 3 things. Her song topics, her amazing voice and her beautiful eyes. You should check out "With a Broken Wing". It's about mental and verbal abuse and her vocals are amazing in it

I'm 67. And I cried. We all have a responsibility to stand up for the little ones who can't stand up for themselves.

As the father of a 2 yr old little girl, this kills me, every time 😢

The end, with all of the other Concrete Angles who were also tragically killed, gets to me the most 😢😢😢😭😭😭

Pat Benatar also brought awarness to child abuse with her song Hell is For Children. It was very controversial at the time (1980) as people didn't openly talk about child abuse then. It was never released as a single but did very well on music charts.

been about 21 years, and this song never fails me to be in tears.

I believe that she wrote this after her niece was killed by Martina’s sister.

She brought so much attention to a topic a lot of people don't want to think about. It is an urban legend that this song is about Martina's niece or anyone else in her family. She didn't write the song and has confirmed in interviews that this is not about her in anyway.

I always said that there are people in this world that should not have children or pets😡 Martina McBride knows how to tug at the heart strings. A powerful voice from a beautiful singer.

In the South, almost every child's headstone has an angel. It only took once listening to this song for me to realize that the little girl was killed. This song breaks my heart every time I hear it.

I have watched many reactions to this song, and although they are very good, i am surprised that only one realized that the boy she met was sent to be her guardian angel. Such an important part of the video!! Any how this is such a powerful song and video, and you guys are definitely some of my favorite reactors!!! I thoroughly enjoy watching your channel!!!! Keep up the good work!!!

Martina McBride is still my favorite female country artist. Content and delivery are always top tier.

I cry every single time I see this music video. Usually the when morning comes it will be to late part, and again when she runs to the other angel children

Alyssa Lies by Jason Michael Carroll and The Little Girl by John Michael Montgomery are two amazing songs that are similar to this one. One of these has a very happy ending. These types of songs are heartbreaking, but necessary

As a dad who has had a son pass away young 8yrs old this song always brings me to tears.

Everybody always pauses it at that part when she's in the window right before the horrible part Martina McBride does have a beautiful voice and she sings songs that resonate with some people and she's with a lot of charitable organizations she's so humble and down to Earth and she cares about these issues that need to be addressed....

You can tell the character of a person by their reaction to this song, you are both good people.

Not all of Martina McBride's songs are about sad topics. Here's a few suggestions you might enjoy also: "Wild Angels", "In My Daughter's Eyes", "When God-Fearin' Women Get The Blues", her song "Valentine" done with Jim Brickman; "Life No. 9", "My Baby Loves Me" and "This One's For the Girls"...

This was the first country song that ever landed in my playlist and several more by Martina followed. In my opinion, she is the country singer who is responsible for the really important songs. For me, Concrete Angel is perhaps the most important song in the music business. He reminds me every time not to look away and not to be silent!

dude is jacked, if this ever really hit close to home, i wouldnt want to stand in his way! looks like he'd snap and for good reason! such a sad song.

Martina always used her platform as a singer to raise social issues. "God's Will" is a great song about a child named Will, very touching, "This one is for the Girls" is a really upbeat great message song. "With a Broken Wing", her vocals SOAR. Very nice reaction.

Thank you for this reaction. A very powerful meaningful song. The little boy was her guardian angel leading her to the other children who were also abused

Martina sings about a lot of social issues. Country artist are not afraid to tackle those issues, nor wear their heart on their sleeves

I knew I shouldn't have watched this at work, it always makes me cry.

I actually starting tearing up when McBride sang "wearing the dress that she wore yesterday"-and I just went downhill from there.

Such a powerful song. Protect the children - they are so precious. Peace

I stood beside Martina one time at the Country Music Hall of Fame and I am only 5'11' but compared to her I was a giant. She is so tiny but man the voice that comes out of that tiny frame is awesome. Also she was such a nice lady as was Ricky Skaggs a nice man.

I'm ugly crying my eyes out right now this touches me in so many ways 😭 😢 🤧 I don't know how she got through the song knowing it's about her niece. Peace out ✌️ ☮️

She stood hard as a stone concrete angel Says it all she dies

It's OK to cry. It shows you care. I was crying right with you. People need to ALWAYS report

The power of music and lyrics were shown in your reaction. Beautiful

Correction, the child it was written about was not a relative of Martina however, is a true story.

I HAD/ HAVE a Major crush on this woman since the 90's, she's beautiful, and she can sing great too.

Been a law enforcement Officer for almost 32 years in South Carolina, which as one of the highest child homicide rates in the country. I have investigated too many of these cases. I can see their faces as if it happened yesterday. At the end of the video, when you see all the other kids that were victims playing and just being kids, you pray that is the case. It gives you hope that they are in a better place and they never have to worry about being hurt again.

God's Will is another heart string pull by Martina

Has anyone said. She was actually Martines niece. And the grave is her real grave. Criminaly sad

A must Martina is her live performance of: Where Would You Be.

The line that always gets me is "Sometimes she wishes she was never born" no child should ever feel that way.

the name on the tombstone of this vid is Martina's niece. Her sister i think it was abused her daughter and she died from it. it is one of the biggest reasons that Martina sings for the innocents taken from us.

I am a survivor of child abuse ( physical mental and emotional) Luckily I got out and have been out for 16 years now but I still struggle with self esteem issues and PTSD from it all. Thanks for spreading awareness that abuse of any kind to anyone isn't allowed.

A Broken Wing is another great song/message. ❤

Martina is a great gal…and superb performer

Remember when she first came out with this song...still makes me cry....

You should listen to her sing Where Would You Be the live version. She will knock your socks off 😂

Nobody can belt like Martina McBride

I almost died in 2001, and I remember hearing the angles. Her voice reminds me of how they sounded.

The little boy in the video was an Angel, he was sent to help her cross over and at the end all the kids she ran up to were also angels

The little boy is the Angel

"Concrete Angel" is her little Concrete headstone

It is a real little girl. This happened and that is her real name.

I love you guys!! I have cried so many times over this song!!! 😢

One of the Saddest Songs I’ve Ever Heard. But the Message is Soo Important. This Song Hits Hard

Beautiful song , eyes , voice , lady

It's horrifying how often fillicide is commited here in the US

She has fun songs as well. She is amazing!

Angels among us by Alabama. Little girl by John Michael Montgomery, believe by brooks n dunn . Immortal by evanescence. Someone you loved by Lewis calipadi . Are all emotional powerful songs

I have seen and heard thisbsong many times and her vocals still gets to me because she makes me feel the song.

I have heard this song for 20 years, and I still can't hear it without tearing up. You should check out her son "God's Will"

If you notice the bright light that shines on the angel boy and it shines on the little girl before they meet the other angels who were also victims of child abuse.

I was a lpc (counselor) There is a lot of child abuse and children have died. I am so glad she is bringing the problem some exposure.

The really sad part is it a true story.

I can't remember if I requested god's will by Martina McBride. That's a powerful video too

The year that " Independence Day " came out Martina performed on July 4th on Ft. Sill's Polo field. No autotune needed

Flies to a place where she loved lyrics Says it all she goes to heaven

She's a little thing, but very few have a voice as strong as hers.

The little boy was her angel

That little boy was also an angel. Not many people catch that. "old" country is the best cause they told stories.

I'm not really into country music, but this an excellent song. Powerfully emotional.

My sister is neighbors with Martina McBrides parents. Martina has been to my sisters house. Martina looks like her mother, even her eyes. Her mother is very beautiful too.

She has a couple other really powerful songs titled Anyway & God's Will

Seen her in concert. Wasn't a dry eye after she did this one. Absolutely amazing concert btw.

Martina is an amazing singer and messenger. Her songs are so powerful. You should react to "God's Will" and "With A Broken Wing".

Another tearjerker song from Martina McBride is God's Will but the song & the music video is something you are outta check out .( Remember the tissues) .

Aaron Ashmores very first acting job was this video. The little neighbor boy. (Iceman from X-men.)

I saw this video alot of times and never make it through without crying

You bring so much to the table like you both were born for this keep up the amazing work 👍

I grew up in that I’m the 4th generation of child abuse, it started with my great-grandmother. My brothers and I are trying to stop that. I would get between dad and mom and my brothers

❤ I love this song but like you I cry when I hear it. It is a great song to bring awareness.❤

He was her guardian angel………….

Well, so much for my day, damn.

Is it not amazing how the little girl can make you feel her pain with just her facial expressions? I tried to find something else she acted in, but as far as I know, this it. You guys held it together pretty good, tears me up to watch the video.

Teachers are mandated reporters. If they even SUSPECT, they are REQUIRED to report it. The teacher dropped the ball. It sucks!!

This video is a tough one to get thru ... If one doesn't choke up and shed a tear or two watching this for the first time ... Do they have a soul I wonder? Great observation. Good reaction folks.

Hugs to you both.

This song gets me every time

Such a powerful and beautiful voice, and message. My all time favorite of hers is Broken Wing. I think it’s her best performance, and that’s saying something!

Try a song called How Far. It's one of her early hits and it really shows her range. I was lucky enough to see her singing in bars in Wichita, Kansas before she got famous. She had long hair down past her butt and I had such a crush on her. She was so beautiful.

Martina had a niece go through this and is what the song is about.

I believe the song presents more than one message. It brings awareness to very important topic and shows the importance of speaking up when we see signs of child abuse. It also has a spiritual message that provides comfort and hope.. that message being that death is not the end. For the innocent and for the redeemed, we have a better life awaiting on the other side. no matter what we have to endure in this earthly life, we (the born again children of God have a better day to look forward to.

the little boy was the angel to take her to heaven

This song always makes me cry, theres a song back in my day called Dr Mr Jesus that reminds me of Concrete Angel.

I cry everytime I watch the music video or listen to the song

There are no positives to be found in this song,it is sad,sad,sad, spreading awareness about child abuse can only serve to educate,but it can never make the suffering of any child easier,God bless each and every concrete angel❤❤

Few songs and artists have done more to raise awareness regarding child abuse, than Martina and this song/vid. The “If you see something, say something” campaign really took off after this video.

Now that you are into a little country there are so many beautiful ladies with powerful voices and great messages. Patty Lovelace is one, The Chicks are great but my favorite is Allison Krause. This sweet songbird has done so much for music on her own and with other artists. Talk about perfect pitch you can not beat her. Hope you might consider listening to these ladies.

Thank you for this reaction, I love what you guys do. I know Martina McBride has very emotional songs but, please consider reacting to “ This ones for the girls”. It’s an upbeat encouraging song for the ladies, I think you’ll enjoy it. Thanks for what you do and for sharing your time with us!