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 🙏🏽

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

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 ...

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 .

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. ❤

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.

My dad is actually dying right now. He has maybe days left. I had never heard this song until right now. As I'm listening to it I'm sitting here sobbing. As the oldest of 3 daughters and mother of 2 sons, one who has only known my dad as a father figure his entire almost 22 years of life and the other who hasn't had a chance to know him in his almost 5 years of life, it will very soon be my turn to chase the monsters away. Thank you for this beautiful song. I still don't know how to say goodbye.

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.

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 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...

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 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.

A few weeks ago I lost my beautiful amazing son he was only 28 he had a massive heart attack and I played and sang this song to him while he lay on a life support machine. Unfortunately we lost him to irreversible brain damage. He was an amazing son and never took drugs and was never in any trouble. I will be playing this song at his funeral in early 2024.😢 I feel that there is no point in living anymore the pain is too much to bare. I want to say a big thank you to James blunt for writing this song it will live with me until its time for me to go and be back with my beautiful boy so then I can hold him and then no one can ever break us apart ever again. I Love you my beautiful son Nathan you will always be in my heart and soul. And due to my sons death two people have been given a second chance of life because we donated his organs. Love you son and I miss you so much I want the pain to end.

My father died just a few weeks ago, and somebody told me I cried like a baby at his funeral. This song just helped me realise that I didn't. I cried like a man.

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.

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!

Just watched Iam Tongi and James Blunt performed this song live. That’s what got me here. What a powerful and emotional song!

Most people don't know the story of this song...that is James' dad next to him, he is dying of stage 4 kidney disease. I took care of my dad his last year, till the end...I have never cried so hard listening to this song...Thanks for your story and the emotional release, James

My dad unfortunately passed yesterday morning 8:15 am from cardiac arrest I gave him CPR got a heartbeat back the ambulance came and he had another cardiac arrest they said they was taking him to the hospital with blues and twos so I raced up the motorway within 15 minutes I got a call I wish no one ever gets I’m the second son I was never taught how to shave,fight,tie a fishing line, even pour a beer properly but I never left him alone and I’m proud to say I was their till the end and this song tears me apart if your dad is still about regardless of the situation just make the effort please!❤️❤️

This is truly what a man feels from the deepest corner of his goddamn heart. To love his father, to make him proud, to take the mantle into his own hands and lead the way without being judged or hurt. But, what I truly took away from this song is the truth - that we all feel the same way about fathers. They are our heroes and we are never prepared to lose them even if we know that they won't be here one day. That void will never be filled and no amount of guilt, pain, anguish, grief, can take that part away. I am grateful to James Blunt for delivering this flawlessly. It was an emotional powerhouse striking gold on every note. You have made your father proud. You have made us all proud and you have inspired us to make our fathers proud.

My dad just passed this afternoon. A friend sent me this. What a beautiful song. My dad suffered from immense back pain since I was a child following a bad car crash, and while I’m comforted knowing that his pain is over, it hurts so bad that he’s gone. We took him in our house and cared for him the past 8 years. I’m going to miss that man.

This honestly broke me. My Dad raised me on his own after my Mom and twin sister died in a car accident when I was 2, and I could not have asked for a better, kinder, wiser and more wonderful parent. He passed almost 11 years ago and I still miss him every day, but it is my sister's turn with him now. Thank you for this it is beautiful.

As a 26 year old man who has recently reconciled a life of bitterness with his father, this song is on some other level of emotion. ❤ Great writing.

I think of my dad all the time,he was my best friend this song makes me cry for him. His wish for me was to see me get sober before he died so i did and still sober I hope he's proud.

"James has revealed his father Charles Blount is doing well after receiving an organ donation following his fight with stage-four kidney disease(2020). After a desperate search for a donor last year(2019) (the You're Beautiful singer was not a match), James told The Times that a cousin is - 'now a very, very close cousin!" -just FYI for anyone wondering. So happy for you and your Pop !

That young kid, Iam Tongi from Hawaii, was incredible singing this song! His delivery of the song tore at my heart strings. I predict this song will become a hit, if it wasn’t already, by the many requests to hear it over the airwaves and on line! Just look at how quickly so many has responded already. Beautiful song, touching lyrics and and an even better performance by Iam!

Everytime I hear this song I just start sobbing. And my dad is okay! I think the thing that touches us most in this song is the fact that so many people have had a complicated life with their father. In my case it was the paradox of my father providing for his family, but because of that he was almost never at home when my brother and I were kids. It hurt me but it hurt my dad aswell. Only later in life we were able to talk about how much we misses eachother in those years. That's why I think the strongest lyrics in this song are "No need to forgive, no need to forget, I know your mistakes and you know mine"... That part just hits me right the feels every single time. I hope everyone can talk to their dad about their father-child relationship before it is too late if they want to do that. For me it was a blessing.

The rawness of this song and video...absolutely beautiful. I lost my father several years ago and I can't help but lose it every single time I hear it. Thank you James for having the guts to share such a powerful story through song.

I'm sorry James, I couldn't make it all the way through your beautiful song - I lost my father last year and just couldn't endure the grief your song brought right back to me. I will listen again, but not today.

My youngest son sent this to me tonight. I have been in tears for 15 minutes. Being a Father has been the greatest achievement of my life.

I wish my dad would be here to see the man I have become. All those hard times, every hard decisions I had to make, every hope lost, every doubt I had! I wish he was there to hold my arm, pat my shoulder, look me straight in my eyes and say, "do not worry son, you have got this." I lost him a long time ago, when I was just a little boy, in 2000, it feels like yesterday and yet a lifetime away. Thank you for this song, at least I can cry for him in my solitude.

I lost my Dad last year. We all suffered during that time due to his dementia. I lost my cool a few times because he was always confused. I didn’t grieve after the loss because I was so worn out. Thank you for this song! No other song hit the mark for me. This year I can remember the good times and finally grieve for my Daddy.

Never heard this song before until I heard Iam Tongi singing it on American Idol, he sung it beautifully. What a beautiful song.

Just sent this to my 2 sons who lost their dad 5 years ago.. we were married for 44 years he went to bed and was taken home to be with the Lord… we had our great granddaughter here & she remembers that evening .. since he’s been gone we had two more great grandchildren 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

Such a beautiful voice! When this song came out, my son told me that when he heard it it reminded him of our relationship and he would always be there for me, so i looked it up listening to it i cried. He is in his 40s and i am his mum ( shock) his dad and i have been married for 50 years but he knows my secrets and i know his. It’s not always dads and sons. I have daughters whom i love dearly and would give my life for but they are daddies girls. My son and i just get each other we always have. So i praise you dads that are close to your sons who know each others secrets without judgement, and just love each other, it’s a bond that can’t be broken.

I lost my father couple weeks ago. He has cancer...I played and sang this song to him while he lay on a agony. His last days were really suffering....Since than i listen this song all the time.... I Love you, Dad and i miss you every single moment

I lost my Dad on 21st January 2020, his funeral was this Friday 7th Feb . He was 84 Years young. Fit and healthy but caught Pneumonia and went in just three days... When I was in hospital, as he was dying I remember listening to this song and it sums up exactly how it feels to lose your guiding light. It was my job to comfort him through to the end and I now know what a truly broken heart feels as he was my rock for nearly 50 years. Sleep Well DAD XX

last week i lost my father, i showed the hawaiian boy singing this song about a year a go. he loved it so much.... now hes gone i can only think of this song, we played it during his cremation, right after i did my speech. for some reason i couldnt cry and only smile. i mis him so so so much, it feels like he knew i was going to play that song for him so it just felt good. this will forever be our song....

My father passed away in 2007 and hearing this song for the first time a few days ago got this 49 year old stoic guy blubbering. I miss you, Dad. I hope you would have been proud of me. I tell your grandkids all about you.

My father died from prostate cancer complications on 03/16/2021. Due to the pandemic I will not be able to visit his funeral as I am miles away, 8,500+ miles away. The last time I saw him alive was in December 2019. Rest in Peace, Pa. See you on the other side. Please guide me. If your father is alive and you are reading this, promise me that you will hug him. If you can't hug him, at least call him and tell him you love him.

This video went from 3M views to 25M views in days thanks to IAM TONGI on American Idol singing this beautiful song. I hope James Blunt sees his performance it was heartbreaking and beautiful. The lyrics are amazing and I love James Blunts writing skills on this song dedicated to his father who is in this video.

My dad was never in my life, but the universe blessed me with a grandfather who married into my family. I was only 13 when I met him, but he changed my whole life. He became my hero, he became my role model I desperately needed Back in 2019, he began his long slope into alzheimers. He was transferred into a memory unit away from my grandmother. As his alzheimers progressed, I lost him a little bit more each day. Every time after I'd visit him, I'd sit in my car and scream my voice away. We lost him in 2022. But I never stopped visiting him. He was always there for me in hard times, why would I be absent from his? So anyone with a loved one with memory loss, please, be there. It matters more than you know.

Today my father passed away at 3:17a.m. He didn't tell me how he felt for many times, but today, he says things he had never said before. I LOVE YOU, DAD! I hope you are in a better place now.

My dad is diagnosed with stage IV cancer. Please pray for him. EDIT: We lost him last week (March 17th, 2021). Thanks for all your prayers. He went in peace and now has no pain :(

"No need to forgive, no need to forget. I know your mistakes and you know mine" that really hit me like a truck. My father passed away this morning. He was still strong the night before and all happened so fast. I admit that we have an irreparable relationship because he was absent during our adolescence. He came back during the pandemic because he has no place to go but my mom welcomed him with open arms. That's why I have this rage because he has the nerves to come back after what he did to us. After he died, I didn't know what to feel. But this song made me realize that my old man deserves his peace. I know that he may not be perfect but I'm freeing my hatred is the least that I could do even though he's gone. So, cherish every moment of your days with your loved ones. Reconnect broken relationships. You don't know when's the last time you'll see them. "Let there be no darkness in your heart."

Damn! I lost my dad last November, just in my birthday, after a long and torturous disease, I've never listened this song until today and I can't stop crying. We are two grown men saying goodbye, dad. I miss you everyday so much.

It hits me hard because i never had the chance to make my father proud...9 years later and i still miss him to bits

I'm 21 and lost my dad to suicide after his long struggle with mental health, I found this song shortly after his funeral and it just speaks to me, I feel like this song was made for me, yes it is very sad and emotional but the lyrics are just a perfect description of a relationship between father and son. This song is absolutely amazing, so deep, so powerful, it helps me to release my emotions when I am feeling overwhelmed or just having a down day. I can't say how much this song has meant to me and how much it is helping me through my grief but I would like to thank James blunt for this from the bottom of my heart. Truly beautiful.

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 am a 47 year old man. Prior to hearing this song, I would tell you that Joan Osbourne and Jackson Browne’s cover of Dylan’s My Back Pages was the most touching song I had ever heard. Not anymore. This song is a gift from the Universe. Thanks you for being it’s instrument Mr. Blunt.

Dad passed in march. I played this song amongst all spiritual songs during his trials and tribulations. I played this one last time for him at his wake as I can’t by catholic law play at his funeral. It was beautiful and I cried so hard. I will forever listen to the song and replay it in my head as the song from my dad‘s wake and funeral. I miss him so much, and I feel lost in the short weeks that he has passed, but the song really gives me comfort because I know it hit every point For how he and I interacted and took care of each other throughout our lives. I miss him so much and if I could give him one more hug on his bony frame, let him know how much I love him on this earth I would. I’ve been lost these past few weeks as I don’t know what to do With my time because it was all devoted towards him. I condensed my job hours into a weekend of 40 hours so I could be there throughout the week to take care of him now all I do is ride my electric bike which I did throughout his convalescence, I drove through the heat. I drove through the mile temperatures, and I drove through the absolute freezing cold, but I did it all for him, and I promised him I would lose weight and getting in shape by commuting to his house from my house, which is about 30 miles. Now at this point I ride so I can have wind in my face and a moment of silence and remembrance I have to get away from my wife and my child to get that type of piece. I know that sounds awful but it’s true. Now I’m trying to, get dad‘s house in order which was my house growing up that makes me sad because eventually I’ll have to sell it and of course now I faced with changing his phone number or cancel it and I know this sounds weird, but that was like a legacy towards me as I knew that number since1982. Can’t just throw it away so I feel like I have to keep it going and I think I might change my cell phone number to that number if I’m allowed. Anyways, not to drag it on, but I feel lost. I’m sad. I miss my father. I wanna hug him and I wish that the last 2 1/2 years weren’t as brutal. Message to anyone reading this take care of your own. Be there for them prepare make sure that they’re taken care ofmoney invest in insurance policies and do what you have to do because you don’t want them dying in a strange place you want them dying and they’re most happiest place, which is most likely their home the place that they worked hard for my advice. I have a clear conscience, knowing that I had my mother and father die and their best place ever.

I just woke at 5:55 am to find this video waiting for me. He told me the hardest part about leaving me was that my life was falling apart and I needed him more than ever. I watched him fight for two days, as he moved between the two worlds...his face alternating between expressions of bliss and fight. In the end, it was just the two of us. I held his hand, as I studied every last detail of the hand that toiled through WWII and the family life that followed. The determined provider, the passionate lover of his clan. And as I did, I told him to take his time...to go when he wanted to. "You lived your entire life on your terms Dad, I want you to die the same way. I'll be here until you're ready." It was 5:55am when he left. That was 20 years ago...and 20 minutes ago. Thank you James. ❤

James blunt is brave for showing such deep emotions. The most honest music video I have ever seen.

Back in February of 2009, I lost my dad. He had pneumonia and congestive heart failure, and his body was shutting down. I remember telling him that he'd done everything he could do to raise my brother and me. I told him that it was ok to go whenever he wanted to go. Just about an hour later, we were with him when he took his last breath. He was so very peaceful. Hearing this song reminded me of that conversation, and I'm glad I was there for him. I was with my mom the day she died as well in 2014. I told her I loved her. Those were the last things I said to my parents, and I have no regrets. My cards were on the table with them, and they knew how I felt. Thanks for this beautiful song to remind me of this bittersweet memory.

Just lost dad on April 13th, very suddenly. He was 56 (I’m 33). He found Iam Tongi’s version and showed me around Thanksgiving and I simply read the lyrics, and didn’t have the heart to listen to it because I could see how emotional it was. My relationship with dad was rocky (I came out at 19 and was raised Southern Baptist), but the last few years of his life were better as I became older and understood him more and he understood me more. This song choked him up because he probably envisioned the time coming for him to chase the monsters away for Pappaw but instead I’ll chase them away for both of them.

Man...I'm a tough guy, or so I thought. I drive a big truck for a living and miss out on so many family things. My dad passed away 12 years ago and I miss him. I just now, for the first time, heard this song and am parked for the day...sitting in the sleeper berth with a soaked t-shirt from, uncontrollably, crying like a baby. I'm not ashamed though...I loved my dad. This song really hit home.

My father passed away in December 2013 , aged 79 ., his funeral was held in Morden (South West London) . By the time we got home by car , it was near midnight . Shattered and tired , I sat down and wrote this :- I came to see you today, as I looked down where you lay I tried hard not to shed a tear, and was lost to what to say You looked so peaceful lying there, as I whispered my goodbye I kissed your forehead, I asked you to open up your eyes I looked around the Chapel Of Rest feeling alone there at your side No way of hiding Dad, the tears again I cried But I had to leave you lying there, for soon your last parade I think you were the greatest man, that God had ever made There were friends and family, and Mum was trying to be strong To be with you just one more time , the man she'd loved so long Your funeral went so very well, although rain came down outside I think it was tears from heaven, as the angels looked down and cried We miss you Dad, we always will , but no longer are you in pain Don't know when it will be dear Dad, but one day we'll meet again I looked down at your coffin., not knowing what to do I kissed you on your forehead, and said "Dad I love you"...

The song hit me hard, my father passed away but he wasn't alone he was in my arms❤😢

My dad sent me this song as a recommendation saying it's the only song that has ever made him cry. He lost his dad when he was 7 so this is very special. Made me cry too.

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. ❤️

My father just passed away on Christmas eve and I'm so grateful I found this song to help comfort me thru these difficult times.

My father passed away almost 14 years ago when I was at high school. Now, I’m a growing man but I still have no courage to say goodbye😢 This song is so touched. Thank you James for writing this beautiful song

My father is alive, everything is fine in my life, but I’m listening to this song alone in a bar while the wife and kids are away, and I’m tearing up. This is the most beautiful heartfelt song I’ve heard in a while.

Lost my father 32 years ago, this song hit me like it was just yesterday that I lost him. Beautiful tribute.

My father and I have never really gotten along he’s made choices in the way he treated me growing up and still treats me today as his caregiver, that pushed me away emotionally as a child and causes me to keep my walls up now as an adult trying to do the right thing and help him as he gets older. This song put a lump in my throat for sure wish I could have that kind of comfort with my father.

It makes me cry to my ex stepfather who died in 2018 alone in his flat after a longer time of illness and several times on the ICU. Miss you Vatter! ❤

My dad passed this morning after nearly 4 years battling cancer. He was winning until just short of 2 months ago. I only discovered this song by chance a few weeks ago..it sends my into absolute tears everytime...I got to say goodbye, and I love him and miss him so much already

Beautiful song. My dad is in hospital tonight, his last night on this earth. He's 90 and there's the fight but no more strength left in him to take on this final illness. I'm devastated. Goodnight dad xx

this song hits all men in that nerve that is just primal. the passing of the torch from father to son is something that cant be fully described. it is such a scary thing for both parties. the father is so used to be the shield and the son is so used to being the back up. when that torch is handed off it can be so much and so heavy but it is a burden all men must bear to protect their loved ones. i learned this when my adoptive dad passed away and i had to watch my adoptive mother pass away from brain cancer while i was powerless to help. now as a young man growing up in the harsh and cruel world, their isnt anything i wouldnt do to protect my family and fight the monsters off for my siblings, hopefully one day when i pass the torch i will of prepared my son properly to be a man i will be proud of.

My father in law is 95 and nearing the end of his journey and this morning I was listening to this song and saw a tear coming from the eye of my strong Irish husband and he'd never paid attention to the words before. Today he asked me to save this song for his dad.

Good Lord, what would we do without James Blunt these days?!? Music has turned into a characterless, commercial industry. James Blunt is one of the few original musicians with character, writing his own songs, with meaning, singing them with passion. I love you James Blunt. Even more than the Cantina Band... May the force be with you! Yours, Obi-Wan

I'm a father of two beautiful little boys, who have yet to reach their teens, I probably won't be around for when they both become teens, when they both go to high school, I won't be around when they both get their first jobs, first real girlfriend, When/if they ever marry, I can relate to this song, I can't close my eyes, as I don't know if I will ever be able open them if I do. Love you My little boys,

I lost my father to cancer back in 2015, and the pain still hasn't gone away. Just before the first chorus ended, I was tearing up. Once the song ended, it broke me that I started sobbing. I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm a 33-year-old male and just broke down crying for the first time in years.

I'm 60. I never knew my father. My mother returned to NZ with 6 kids when we ended up destitute in Aus when I was only 1 yr old. My kids are close, and I know that I mean a lot to them. This song is so raw in it's emotions and I think it clearly demonstrates how strong the bonds families can have. Thanks JB for such an honest look into your heart.

I cried the first time I heard this song years ago. I’m happy to see James Blunt finally getting the credit he deserves for it. It’s piercingly written and produced and was written about James’ father (seen in the video) knowing he was dying. Incredible.

"it's my turn to chase the monsters away" My dad had dementia and towards the end he was hallucinating, I hope I managed to chase his monsters away

This reminds me of my dad, whom I lost in November of 2021, after a long fight with infection of the spine and this helps me mourn him and has me a 30 yr old British man to cry, cheers James for making shedding tears as a man for your dad not so taboo.

I'm a 33 year old male and I lost my father 10 years ago. I cried a lot then and pushed down feelings to keep my family functioning and together. I first heard this song 2 years ago randomly on a meme sight thinking it was going to be another "You're beautiful" type of song and it broke me. I cried harder than I have in my life. My gf at the time ran into the room thinking I was having some medical emergency and not knowing what was going on. I'm not a "tough" guy that thinks emotions aren't manly but I'd clearly repressed a lot when my dad died to take care of others and years of therapy couldn't do what this song did in 4 minutes. This song is the greatest tribute to father's I've ever heard

I love this song! Mahalo for placing your hand on Iam’s arm giving support while singing your amazing song with him. It was so touching…I couldn’t control my tears 🦋

"I'm not your son, and your not my father, we're just two grown men saying goodbye" what a great song 😥👏

Thank you James, how many things I wanted to say and I didn't know how, thank you for the exact words, when listening to this song I was able to bring out what I had inside in a very clear and exact way...only those of us who lived it understand it...a pain that hurts every molecule of your heart and never goes away.

I'm incredibly thankful for my Dad. He's always been supportive, even when he doesn't fully grasp what I'm going through. His unconditional love has lifted me up during times when I've felt inadequate. He's truly a remarkable person, and I feel privileged to have him in my life.

I lost my Dad a couple days ago after his long, but too short battle with Alzheimer's. This song...... I sat with Dad as he drew his last breath, felt as his heart beat one last time. Oh, Mr. Blunt; this song. I have no words, Sir, but I'm typing this through sobs and tears.

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

It'll be a year that my dad has been gone in four days time. I remember sending him this and us crying together about a week before his passing. I miss you so much, daddy.

I wish my dad wouldve passed in a way that this song could give me comfort. 4 years later, my heart bleeds just as much.

When my dad had a heart attack, I was overseas, and he was recovering in hospital. My brother called and said I needed to come back, so I asked him if I could speak to dad. My brother and I were typical boys who just grew up around dad, and probably took him for granted without thinking that the day would come that he may not be there any more. Dad said "Why are you coming to see me, it's such a long way, and expensive, and I am fine. Don't worry.", to which I said, and I am so glad I did, "No - you are my father, and I love you. I am coming over to see you." That was probably the first time since I was a young kid that I had said that to my dad... but in these moments, you realise how much he really means to you. I returned to Australia, stayed at my parents house, and visited dad every day for the next three weeks as he got weaker, and finally passed away... but my brother and I had both been able to tell him that we cared, and loved him. He was nearly 93. I couldn't stop the tears when I heard this song... thanks James.

I'm a 47 year old black man from Detroit and still in Detroit.. I've seen it all and been through it all. Drug dealing, drug smuggling, murder, attempted murder, jail, prison, over doses, scams, near death robberies. But this song is what brings me to tears everytime I listen to it.

maybe you never read this, but thank you for writing this song while sharing a moment which almost everyone will have to come to sooner or later in their life and which will help them to cope with it. thinking about my dad, the incredable luck I had to tell him everything I wanted to tell him before he had to go, while listening to this song, brings up tears of joy instead of tears of regret and sorrow and how grateful I am about having had that amazing time with my dad and keep it in good memory forever.

I never got on with my dad. I was never man enough for him. I spent my whole life trying to make him proud of me. He never said he loved me, never said he was proud of me, never even said well done. I loved him so much, he was my hero. I was at his bedside when he took his last breath. This is like our song. 😞

I have no words for understanding why this song wasn’t a massive number one hit. It’s pure emotion and art, exactly what music is supposed to be.

James Blunt does not need autotune in his songs and no special effects or fancy things in his video's. That's how good he is!

Guardo lassù...in quel pò di stelle che riesco a vedere, nascoste dalle nuvole che non vogliono lasciarmi in questi giorni di primavera... Ci sono emozioni , che solo un cuore può sentire, sono silenziose , sottili ma lasciano immersi in un fantastico ricordo , di quello che poteva ma non potrà. Mai più se non nei sogni, quelli inimmaginabili di un figlio che aspetta Aspetta un abbraccio, un sorriso, una rassicurazione che solo un padre può dare. Non esiste perfezione in un rapporto tra padre e figlio. Nessuno è perfetto, nessuno fa tutti i giorni cose giuste. Neppure l 'illustrissimo signore Oggi è un giorno di rinascita, o dovrebbe esserlo, cosi si dice in giro. Oggi è un giorno nuovo..non solo per me, ma per chiunque abbia amato , ma sopratutto perdonato. Perché fare bene è facile, perdonare , perdonarsi è una virtù che non lascia spazio a rancori. Il tempo invecchia i corpi, li degrada della forza dei giorni migliori ma nulla può contro i sentimenti. Quelli non invecchiano mai, e non risulteranno mai sbiaditi dimenticati in un angolo del nostro vivere. Oggi per tutto quello che sono, anche nelle sconfitte lo devo a te. Questo dolore immenso mi ha reso più fragile di fronte ai mostri che ho visto, combattuto e ahimè dovuto convivere. Siamo belli e brutti allo stesso tempo. Trovare uno specchio non serve. Chi se ne frega di quello che pensa la gente. Nessuno mi hai dato quello che mi sono preso Solo, con le mie forze, ma senza mai abbandonare la speranza di ritrovarti. Ad aspettarmi. Con un sorriso, con il tuo introvabile ottimismo che mi ha fatto sognare e disperare.. ma ho pur sempre sognato Questo rimane oggi E questo custodirò sempre. Tra te e me oltre tutto. Senza di te non sarei questo Luca, ma sopratutto non sarei il padre dei miei figli. Il padre che avrei sempre voluto. Per me , x loro Per te, i miei figli per il bimbo che verrà tra poco che tu non vedrai ma da lassù vedrai e spero capirai. In silenzio. Come piaceva a te. Essere padre è stata la conquista più grande della mia vita. Ah quasi dimenticavo. Quest'anno finalmente il bologna sta spaccando dei c..I!! Grazie ❤️

My dad passed away in 2011 when I was just a young 18 year old man. Now I’m 31 and this just breaks me down

"Its my turn to chase monsters away." This hits me so hard.

One of the most underrated artists in history, he should be remembered as a legend, at least I will. His songs marked all my youth

My dad passes away 2 years ago, just found this masterpiece. Lot of tears and Bless. 🖤🕊️

Lost my dad two years ago to Leukemia. Found this song a couple days after loosing him. I cried like a baby on my bed, listening to this song. Just listened to the song again today. Still cried like a baby.

My dad is 95 and has dementia. We never got on, he wasn't a good father to me and he messed me up. Now, he's a frail old man who has little memory. He's funny, friendly and I see him several times a week. He's always pleased to see me. It's quite strange. I hug the man goodbye each time I leave, that same man who used to beat me black and blue into my early twenties. It's all really strange, that I now enjoy his company and he enjoys mine. I don't know how long he has left but I'll be sad to see him gone. This was a hard video to watch, but oh so beautiful ❤ Respect James X

This is a real artist and he deserves more recognition. The world NEEDS his songs.