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Mark was the original singer, the lady singing harmony with them is his daughter

Kudos to JennaLee for her beautiful artistic interpretation of the song in American Sign Language. My daughters are deafblind and I signed songs to them when they were small and had more vision. The speakers were put facing the floor so they could feel the vibrations. And we danced.

Oof I didn’t think this song could get more emotional but Home Free did it 😭💜

You're totally right, the world needs more smiles. I remember the day that I saw the proof of the saying "A smile lights up a gloomy day". I was in the bus, on my way to my father's house, and my fiance was about to join me after work. I was happy about it, and I tend to smile a lot. Then a stranger came and sat in the 4-seat square I was sitting in, right diagonally across. Since it was dark outside, the window was like a mirror, and I could see him without directly looking at him. I saw he was down about something, he made a face three miles long. But he also looked out of the window, and had to see my face in it. So, I just tried. I smiled and smiled, broadly, and made sure that our eyes met in the reflection every now and then, and saw when he noticed. The ride was about 10 minutes, and after a while, he couldn't help but smirk a little. Then I turned to the inside of the bus again, and he remarked "You seem in an especially good mood today!". I just shrugged my shoulders, happy to have ripped him out of his mood at least for a bit, and answered: "Yes! I'm on my way to my dad, and my significant other will come soon, too! What could be better?", and then he really smiled. Only things you have can bring you happiness, not things you want. Be content with what you have, as long as it's everything necessary to survive, and don't fret if you can't have a bigger house, car or wardrobe. If you only see what you don't have, you'll feel envy and hate for everybody who has, and haughtiness for those who don't have what you have. If you are content with what you have, both of those negative feelings aren't necessary, and you can freely help others without restricting who you are.

My favorite part of the lyrics is the bridge, "I'm fat, I'm thin, I'm short, I'm tall, I'm deaf, I'm blind... Hey , aren't we all?" It is a reminder that everybody has something that they are uncomfortable with about themselves and we should recognize ourselves in others.

Thank you for your wonderful reaction and your beautiful comments from the heart!❤ I never could understand why people bully others! If you can’t be nice then just leave them be!🙂❤️

Such a touching song. I’ve loved it since it was released by Mark Wills. I do have to say that Mason cutting out “this” was hilarious!

Mark Wills, not Willis. He recorded this back in 1998. That's his daughter that comes out at the end and sings. Thanks for the reaction!! You need to go back and listen the complete message at the end.

This song has been making me cry for 25 years - prepping the water works now 😭💜 Mark Wills is the original artist btw

Thanks for your reaction! This song has a very powerful message to a very serious subject. Love that Home Free isn't afraid to tackle the issue of bullying.

This is one of my favorite country songs. Yes she was doing sign language. My parents raise me & my brother to be kind and respectful for all kinds of disability. Because my brother is deaf and I am a slow learner. So if I can make someone happy, I will do it. With a smile 😁 and a wave 👋. Thank you for understanding me. ❤️ 🤟

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Great to see you back reacting to Home Free, and with so many good things to say. One of the reasons I became a die-hard fan of Home Free was the kindness they've showed over the years. If you like acapella and guitar, one day you really should listen to People - a beautiful Jeffrey East original that Home Free collaborated with him on. I believe someone said that the young woman in the video and the studio was dance signing to the original at a performance where Mark Wills saw her, and asked her to perform it with him in future, including at the Opry. Nate, who also appears in the video and the studio is a content creator on TikTok and the CEO of 21 Pineapples, who sell funky shirts partly to support Downs Syndrome causes.

I've watched this video so many times and it breaks me everytime. To have Mark then his daughter come in with Austin it's just beautiful.

Such a sweet song with a powerful message. There was more at the end but you cut it off a little early. Mark has a beautiful voice. Boys did a good job again. Thank you for your reaction!😀

You definitely weren't the only one crying on this one. As a kid I was went through that, constantly bullied, but I think I consider myself one of the lucky ones because I grew from it, learned from it. I've spent my life always trying to be there for others, help them with issues they couldn't get through on their own, being a support for anyone who just needed someone to listen, even a shoulder to cry on because I knew how it felt, so this song and video were extremely emotional for me. Thank you for doing a reaction for it.

Hard song to listen to. Mark wrote this for his daughter as she was bullied. She's the beautiful lady who comes out and sings harmony at the end. Home Free did a marvelous job with Mark and this song. Yes she is doing sign language.

You missed one of the best parts - Nate saying spreading love one funky shirt at a time, followed by THAT’S A WRAP!

I think you will love all of their originals on their new album So Long Dixie I love this song I have since the first time I heard Mark Perform it live

this song is a tear-jerker, hugs to everyone.

I originally thought she was doing ASL at first too but others have said she was just dancing her style.

Thank you so much! That’s my beautiful son, Nate!

Your compassion is wonderful. I am glad you work with special needs people. Your hear will really warm and help them. God bless you.

Missed you!!This is such a great song!! They have 2 new songs out, Understand and Save The World!

YES! I've been waiting for Mortius to do this reaction. Absolute Gold.

YES the girl is signing in sign language. I’m a professional sign language interpreter and I spotted her signing in the very opening part showing her signing. Love ❤️ this!

This brought back bad memories as I was bullied as a child. They do such a good job and Mark's voice is so smooth. I am really glad that we are having more conversations about this. Kindness is cool and we and our children need more of it. Thank you for your genuine reaction Mortius

I've been dying to see you react to this!

Been waiting for your reaction Mortius! Thanks. 🖤🍟

I always get chills at certain parts of the song and video! Loved your reaction! Great props to Austin’s chops! Lol I love that technique, too, with the break in instrumental, especially during Wayfaring Stranger. This one was really good, too!

These guys manage to convey a great message perfectly here. A very emotional video, love it. A very good reaction, thanks!

Makes me cry every time.

I encourage you to checkout Mark's original video to this song. This song has made me cry for years but this song and Sawyer Brown's "They Don't Understand," are two songs that shaped my life. They remind you we are all fighting difficult battles and to be kind to all.

The video made me shed tears when I first saw it, I protected kids from being bullied in the 90's. I was the popular sports kid, and had an older brother who bullied me. Love is there, here, everywhere. Bless you all.

There’s a lot of emotion in that song. *wipes eyes* thank you for sharing your reaction & analysis of it.

As a neurodivergent parent of a neurodivergent child, I've not seen the problem of bullying improve a bit in an entire generation 😢 but I wholeheartedly appreciate Mark Wills and Home Free for spotlighting the issue. This topic--and song--always make me cry...my heart hurts for our kids 💔

If you think a talking and waving to strangers is great move to WV. We smile and ask strangers how they are, we hold doors for others. Its a different world here. Love your reactions. I have watched you for months now

the lady in the blue dress is Mark Wills real daughter , joining in on the high notes with austin.

Yes the girl is singing in sign, my son is deaf and I sang/signed for our deaf church, warmed my heart to see them using real signs.

I agree the world needs kindness. That's why I try my best to be kind to everyone that I meet because you never know what they are going through.

Another reason why I love Home Free. They really care! ♥️

Someone in a previous reaction video predicted your response when they hit the high notes as the others dropped out. I was waiting for your response just to see if they were right. 😂. They were.

I have always loved this song. It was one of his biggest hits. Mark Wills is an amazing singer!

Love your reaction to this one!! Mark's daughter has a beautiful voice and added so much to the song, I am glad they included her. I could easily be wrong here, but the sign could have been included as a visual for the lyrics, showing some of the many ways were are different.

Been looking forward to you doing this one!

We all knew what your reaction would be when that part of the video came, and you did not disappoint us

Hey Mortius I thank you so much that you work with special needs people. This song hits a special place in my heart. Because I also worked with special needs people it was the least paying job I did but it was my most loved job. It made me feel really good to know I was teaching them to do jobs that other people said they could not do. But I knew they could. And I would not let anyone put them down. God bless you.

She is indeed doing American Sign Language (ASL). When signing music the signs are more exaggerated and move to the music.

Enjoyed your reaction very much

Aaaand I am crying again

This lovely song always has me in tears. Thank you ^_^

Loved it! Reaction, analysis and soap box all. Have to admit that I had a few tears in my eyes as well. Thank you for all you do!

I love your tender heart and your courage to share it! Your reaction are wonderful

a wonderful song with a powerful message!

The song amazing, the video awesome.... You explaining what you see and hear and telling how you experienced the meesgae got me... You are amazing ♥

Thank you for another great reaction. A smile in any language works wonders. It is so rewarding to pass along a smile, it can make my day, and the person receiving it can totally have a change to their day.

A small bit of hope for Mortius: Something that puts that "small act of kindness" into perspective is that everyone is always going through something; EVERY act of kindness you see is the same thing. Took a while to notice that, but even those who seem blessed have something plaguing them Don't forget to be kind to your fellow Man people; we're all we've got

They won awards for this one. Well deserved ❤

Hi Mortius! I have been looking for you! I wish you could have seen the ending. Thanks for your reaction!

The actor who played the "boy with glasses" Is a actually the CEO of 21 Pineapples, and sells fabulous Hawaiian shirts like those he wears here.

I took my pain out on others physically because I didn’t know a better way to show that hurts.

Everyone always misses the obvious, those kids were taking his lunch because they didn’t have a lunch. They were also hurting

😀we love and appreciate you Mortius

Great and appropriate reaction to a great song.

Your right a smile and wave can change a person day yo never know what anyone is going thru

Yes! Mortius back with HF

Sometimes, Mortius, a lyrical and emotional reaction is enough - we don't always need the technical. Good job. Nana Karen UK

Hi Mortius, another song that employs your favourite technique multiple times and is a fantastic song in its own right and has some pretty amazing vocals as well is AC/DC ‘Thunderstruck’ any of the live versions are fine. They’ve been around for nearly 50 years and still have a ton of power in their voices.

Don't ever apologize for being emotional. 43yo straight white male and when tears are needed I cry just like everyone else.

Pappy D Reactions called it!! He said he couldn’t wait for your reaction, Mortius!!! You have to go check out his reaction to this one!!! 😂😂😂

A beautiful collaboration with Mark Wills a great singer and my favorite group Home Free in the background sounds fabulous. A beautiful song and video with a sad subject and important message. I know what bullying is. Not by children, but by the teachers. I never told my family and thought I could handle it all. Now I am almost 59 years old, and only 2 years ago did I find out what bullying has determined my life. It's so good that it's getting attention. Because bullying has to end. Think about what you're doing to someone like that.

Oh jeez, I'm like early early. Pretty excited for this one

I've loved this song since I heard Peter, Paul, and Mary sing it

When I was in the Army I once went to a gas station and was met with a homeless veteran sitting outside begging. He asked me for spare change but I never carry cash and I told him so. I went into the store, bought my beer and then bought a few sandwiches from the deli. I walked out and gave him the sandwiches. In return I got a very smelly but heartfelt hug. He told me he hadn't eaten in days and everybody just walked past him without looking. Don't be the cheap asshole that just walks by and does nothing. At least buy a sandwich.

Little acts of kindness NEEDED!!!!

I hope you go back and watch it to the end. You kept it together better than I did. I have a son on the autism spectrum - greatest human you could ever hope to meet... if you just take the time.

Mortius! Are you alright sugar plum? You have such a heart! Bless you

Home Free has done concerts that they have had Signers on the side for the hearing impaired.

verrry powerful

Yup imagine listening to this for the first time in the car on the radio. Yes I had to pull over because tears were streaming down my face and I was afraid I’d get into a car accident.

HF SAVE THE WORLD. Austin original off their new album is going to surprise you.

Hey, don't feel bad! I do that too where I get voice actors mixed up because some are so good at sounding like each other because, they probably either emulate each other or do it just for fun. XD

Your reaction to this song highlights why I love you. As a mother of special needs children, this song got to me, too.

I thought it would be rough on you. Such a great moving song.

The beautiful neighborhood scene in your background is nice. However, when there are so many people in the video it would be nice if what you are reacting to was a larger portion of the screen. Yes, as with a number of Home Free videos one must listen until the very end. Thanks for your reaction though it was hard on you. So glad all the stress in is lessening. Be well.

Nate is the CEO of 21 Pineapples so go there and Buy the Funky Shirts or some other product over there

I love the young lady doing the lyrics in sign language! 💖

Great song and love your reactions! If you think that's emotional you should try James Blunt Monsters (not acapella but great song).

With or without video, this song brings tears to my eyes every time I hear this. BTW, the lady who comes out at the end in the blue dress is Mark's daughter.

Wow. I just saw the Don't Laugh at Me video for the first time the other day. After watching a few reactions that came out shortly after the original, I went looking for the Morti-reaction and noticed there wasn't one. Wondered where it was.

Mortius - you should react to Anna Hawkins- Wayfaring Stranger! Incredible vocalist and the cinematography collaboratively with her vocals / lyrics will blow your mind! ❤

ASL can be done in a more exaggerated and flowing manner when used to interpret music. She is using ASL and beautifully 😀

Sing Language has Dialects therefore depending where you grew up and learned sign it will look different subtil like a regional accent

Five Finger Death Punch "Wrong side of heaven"

That woman singing with Mark is his daughter, Macey. He said on HF channel in the comments. And yes this song makes me cry. I have CP, I was made fun of in school, called names.

I don't see any difference in friendliness here than before the pan.

You should do Man of Constant Sorrow by Home Free and One Voice by Home Free featuring Billy Gillman they are amazing

In the UK Northerners will talk to anyone, Southerners won’t talk to anyone. There a joke about giving a warning to southerners about a strange northerner talking to people on the bus.

I was bullied in in the grade school for having RED hair. I remember crying all the time. I am 69 yrs now. I can't color my hair anymore because of my health. My husband of 47 yrs loves my RED hair. I still don't like color red. Sometimes it takes a lifetime to get over being bullied, sometimes you never get over it. Thank you Home Free for putting it front and center. Anyone that is being bullied & those that have been needs to know someone cares.