I lost my Father three weeks ago. I just got this album and didn't know anything about this song. On my lunch break this song came on and I had to stop driving and pulled to the side of the road and cried my eyes out. No song in my life hit me as hard as this one has ever done. Thank you James for sharing your pain and helping me get through mine.

His eyes reveal all the emotions inside him. Bless him, he's one of the best. Prayers for your dad, James. We all love you💙

If this song isn't proof that music can speak to your soul and heal then I don't know what is.

I just lost my Dad a few days ago. This song hits hard. I love you dad.

Everything I wish I could tell my father but he's gone. 26yrs ago and I still remember his voice, his laugh, his smell when he would get back from work and catch and hug me. He was everything I wanted to be. Miss you dad

If "Cold" was supposed to be the new "You're Beautiful" then this is the new "Goodbye My Lover"

I'm here after watching a recent American Idol audition. What a beautiful song, James Blunt! Thank you so much.

Its like he sings with evey cell in his body.

The comment you've been searching for Lyrics : Oh, before they turn off all the lights I won't read you your wrongs or your rights The time has gone I'll tell you goodnight, close the door Tell you I love you once more The time has gone So here it is I'm not your son, you're not my father We're just two grown men saying goodbye No need to forgive, no need to forget I know your mistakes and you know mine And while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud So, Daddy, won't you just close your eyes? Don't be afraid, it's my turn To chase the monsters away Oh, well I'll read a story to you Only difference is this one is true The time has gone I folded your clothes on the chair I hope you sleep well, don't be scared The time has gone So here it is I'm not your son, you're not my father We're just two grown men saying goodbye No need to forgive, no need to forget I know your mistakes and you know mine And while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud So, Daddy, won't you just close your eyes? Don't be afraid, it's my turn To chase the monsters away Sleep a lifetime Yes, and breathe a last word You can feel my hand on your own I will be the last one So I'll leave a light on Let there be no darkness in your heart But I'm not your son, you're not my father We're just two grown men saying goodbye No need to forgive, no need to forget I know your mistakes and you know mine And while you're sleeping I'll try to make you proud So, Daddy, won't you just close your eyes? Don't be afraid, it's my turn To chase the monsters away

He brings out emotions and sometimes I'm not prepared for it. Had no clue what to expect and here I am crying. He's so addictive and calming and soothing, and he sometimes leaves me in tears. Love to James Blunt. When you read his story you understand him so much and appreciate him more.

I'm here in my room, listening this beautiful song and thinking about how lucky I am to have a caring and loving father in my life. I love him.

What I really love about James is that he always sings from his heart. You can tell by his face and rasp/shakiness of his voice that the songs he sings are emotional and true for him. He doesn't just sing songs, he relives them.

He is the most underrated and under appreciated musician of all time ❤️

James blunt is love James blunt is life

I didn’t shed a single tear when my father suddenly passed away. 18 years on upon hearing this song for the first time, my tears just won’t stop. Things I wish I’ve said and done at the time…

I lost my father on November 5 2023 and this song just hits the heart….thank you James blunt 😭🕊️

This, this is James Blunt.

WHAT kind of a nut case puts a thumbs down on a song that someone wrote for their dying father?

I never heard this song before until my mom was watching American idol. As soon as started to listen to the words I started to cry. Now I’m here listening to James Blunt and I can’t stop crying. Lost my father in 2006 but it still hurts. Love u pops.

I knelt by the bed where my father later died that night, his emaciated body torn with the pain of 4th stage lung cancer, his tossing and turning fed by massive doses from a morphine drip set up by hospice in his last house. "Mary is here," his third wife told him and he thrashed to see me, reached for my hand. I cried and said, "God, please just take him." And God did. This song....this song....thank you.

this is the best song you’ve released in a while

What heck is wrong with you James, breaking my heart this early in the day

This song healed me ! My Father passed 40 yrs ago, from cancer. I was with him, as well as his Mom, his wife, for that last week of his life. I wrote down the words he spake during his last week and wrote a song using those words. Great song BTW! But now, 40 yrs later I hear your song....and I went into grieving anew.....after a couple days I realized my grieving was for my Father's passing 40 yrs ago.....and your song ushered in my grieving that was sorely overdue.......And now, I can still Love my Father, and miss Him; but the grieving is fulfilled. Thank You James Blunt ! You helped me heal from something I didn't know I needed to be healed for. Finally, I have a peace I haven't felt my whole life. Thank You.

I lost my Father 2 yrs ago. He's my constant inspiration, my savior, my friend and my provider. This song is like a "time machine" to me. I can't prevent my tears to flow because of the message of this song. The best song ever! Thanks James Blunt!

I firmly believe, that every son and every father must listen together this song once in life.

Something about when he hits high notes💯

Lost my dad to cancer & heart disease exactly 16 months ago. Wasn’t there when he passed on. Always wondered if I had done enough to “chase his monsters away”. RIP daddy. I love you.

James, my Dad is alive and well and yet your songwriting and God-given voice has me bawling like a baby. Bravo 👏

James Blunts voice is always welcomed, especially on an acoustic track

2:26 when his voice breaks it destroys me

I loved my dad. I was my father’s daughter but I was there to try to comfort his last days. I remember feeling like it was my turn to scare the monsters away. I miss my dad and this song hits home hard. Gorgeous.

Thank you so much for your beautiful song. I never knew this song existed until Iam Tongi sang it on American idol. We all need your beautiful songs like these. Definitely healing my soul as I too am grieving for my Dads passing last month 😭😭❤❤Thank you once again for this beautiful song❤❤

After losing my father 7 years ago, I could finally cope and let go of the pain and anger. Listening to this masterpiece let lose of all the weight on my heart. Thank you James Blunt and Iam Tongi!!

I heard James Blunt’s name before but I never knew his songs until Iam Tongi’s American idol audition. Thanks for this beautiful song, James.

My dad has not been well. I live across the world. This hit hard the first time I heard it and still hits hard everytime I hear it. I am now moving back after 12 years in a different country.

Here I thought that you needed to have a good relationship with your dad to feel anything from this song, nope I’m in tears. Mr. Blunt your music is beautiful.

I lost my daddy (Philip) 30 years ago, but I still miss him like it was yesterday. He was and still is my best friend and inspiration for patience and kindness. Thank you James for the magic and power of your voice and your music. You helped reduce the void nature has left within me by filling it with understanding and healing tears of love for my gentle father...bless his soul, and bless you James Blunt! Thank you. ♥️🌻🤗

Blunt's Insanely blessed with talent i hope he's a good person, he inspires me when i write!

What a devastatingly beautiful song. I lost my father 28 years ago. He was only 57. The line I know your mistakes and you know mine hit particularly hard. I haven’t cried this hard in a long time.

I don't understand how he can sing this message and not breakdown while delivering the show. I never thought i would hear a song with so much emotion in it. I miss you Dad.

I cry. This song makes me think of my mother and father who both got dementia. My mother can’t live at her home since this summer and my father is going in that direction too. I’m scared and afraid of the day they will not remember who I am. I’m there only child. too. Anyway, a very beautiful and touching song. Thank you! ❤️

I never heard of this song until a young man performed it for Americas Got Talent. I lost my father in July and it’s amazing how much a song can connect with your life.

It's a beautiful song and I can't even imagine how it's possible to perform it.

HE's terribly resisting to tear down while singing.. That's imposible to do... and brave. Thanks for sharing your love to every soul on Earth. I'm sure even the biggest in Heaven are listening to this song.

James, I got a chance to interview you in Portland, Or a while back. I’ve loved you since your first song of your first album, and have appreciated every chance I get to hear you. This song resonates with your first album. Thanks for your military service, and thank you for chasing the monsters away.

Heard this first time yesterday. Must say this is one of the most heartbreaking yet beautiful songs ever made

I lost my dad 11 years ago… but it still feels like yesterday…this song says everything I feel towards my dad… whom I consider to be my hero❤❤❤❤

Just close your eyes sit back and listen to the brilliance of this song It hits much deeper when you’ve lost your dad 🥺

One of the best songs I’ve ever heard! I’m a grown man crying and remembering my dad

Every so often a song comes along that you don't just listen to. You get absorbed by the words to the extent you feel it throughout your body and soul. This is one of those songs.. Thank you Mr. Blunt

I just heard this song yesterday for the FIRST TIME! HOW??? This is amazing.

"I know your mistakes and you know mine " real af

This song touched me deep, huge respect to you James, so beautiful it's a masterpiece!

Unique voice. No computerised voice or mumble lyrics. Just pure talent. Your fans appreciate your work of art. We do.

I stopped speaking to my 70yr old father few years ago and he’s never met my daughter. I’ve done right in life and he forever sees me as a failure if I don’t always bend the knee to him and do as he says with my own life I earned. He gives me nothing and all I ask for is a grandfather. He refuses and puts himself, his land and 3rd wife above all 6 of his Kids and 12 grandkids. This songs for you Dad. Ive played piano for 20yrs and he’s never heard my fingers fall. I’m going to learn it on piano for you Dad. Goodbye.

No way this artist is singing from his soul his message go straightly to the heart .....love him

My ideal 'perfect storm'~ a stage with James Blunt, Lewis Capaldi and James Arthur on it singing an original love song xx

Lost my father 10 years ago to Alzheimers. Everything written in this song, I did, or said to my dad. Thanks James.

In an era where the majority of music lyrics lack any real substance this song stands alone. It's so moving, I've been trying to listen to it and sing along for 3 days, without success. Every time I choke up. Enjoy each moment with your loved ones, that time is precious. You can never get enough, and will always wish you had more when they're gone.

i need a hug

I am here after Iam and James' duet on American Idol. I was crying my eyes out watching them sing this song. Mr. Blunt, you have truly touched many hearts with your song. Thank you! ❤

This song is a killer. The lyrics reduce me to tears every time I hear them. It's such a powerful emotive song. Really heartfelt. I love his amazing voice. This song has the wow factor a million times over. So sad yet so brilliant.

I lost my dad 4 years ago and this song brought back memories . I was by my dads bedside holding his hand while he passed. Thank you for this song it was something I needed to hear, it’s hard for anyone who has a father sick or that has passed. God bless

James, this song has struck a deep chord with me. As a kidney donor, your song reminded me of my fight to keep my mom alive when she went into end-stage renal failure, how my mother pulled out of this was amazing and a battle with nurses and doctors that I am most proud of. My mom and I had a successful kidney transplant on May 25, 2010. This prolonged her life for an additional six years, which allowed her to meet my youngest daughter. It is very difficult when we are facing the death of a parent and your song is simply beautiful. I have probably listened to it a thousand times in the last week.

Lost my Father Christmas 2015 and can relate to this song on so many levels. Another beautiful song, Thanks James.

I lost my Pop 13 years ago. Thank you for this song. I reminds me of the sentiments I shared with my Pop as he was moving into the Glory. Love this song so much. Miss you Pop.

Here because of American Idol, but this song tugs at my heart, even though my father was not a part of my life. Thank you for sharing this beautiful song James Blunt!!!

My dad died suddenly from a cardiac arrest while he was out and about one day. He died alone with no family beside him. I was countries away and the last time I saw him was 3 yrs ago before Covid hit. I've only recently discovered this song, and to say that this hit me like a truck is a massive understatement. It wrecks me and heals me every time I hear it. I wish I could've given him comfort during his last hours. I am a Daddy's girl through and through and I will carry this regret in my heart until the day I see him again. RIP, Daddy. You are sorely missed.

It's rare that one man can make everyone worry along with him....james doing this for years still...💙blunt is just blending emotions😭

I’m not crying, you are. Leave me alone, something’s in my eye.

Er singt live einfach genauso wie "auf CD". Das macht ihn so gut und berührend, finde ich.

I lost my father, Jim Beauchamp, 15 years ago on Christmas Day. He was a coach with the Atlanta Braves and I am the baby of 5. Currently caring for my mother under hospice care and this song hits home in so many ways.

Awww.emotional song there to his dad...I love it......

James blunt ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️amAzing as always

Came here after Iam Tongi on American Idol. Thank you for writing and singing this song😢😢❤️

So beautiful. I lost my Daddy in 2010. This song brought tears. James Blunt is a wonderful performer

As someone who have the opportunity to be on my father side when he's on his last breathe. I can't stop myself from crying when I hear this song.

I heard this song a while ago and remembered thinking of my dad and what he had done for me . He passed away a few weeks ago , he was my hero 😪. This song has been a reminder of then and now and reminds me of him everyday . Beautiful song

Only James can sing a song called Monsters and make it to be a ballad and a big hit.

Single handedly the saddest song of all time. Such an important artistic contribution to the world

Before Ed Sheeran there was James Blunt.

This man is amazing, "You're beautiful" at first album brought me to know this beyond amazing singer. This song is another masterpiece.

I lost my father June 17th me and my brother and my grandmother held his hand and he held our and as they took of the bi pap that was keeping him alive I played this song on my phone as loud as it would go and I help his hand until his heart had not another beat and the second his heart stopped was when this song ended. He heard every word and we lived this song. Idk your story but I sure am thankful your on this planet James Blount. There’s not a more perfect voice for a more perfect song that tells the story of me and my fathers last two years together. I was so very blessed to be able to be with my father 24/7 for the hardest fight he ever had to fight. We didn’t become close more understand each other the first 34 years but on June 17th we knew everything and understood each other and loved each other and the first promise I ever kept to him was full-filled in that I told him the day I moved into his home that from that day he would never have to worry about someone not being his everything becouse I wouldn’t leave his side no matter how long he stayed in a hospital or a rehab center or if he chose not to that I’d be right beside him every single day. And I was. And it ended with me being able to play this song he had never heard before. I was proud just as I was lost and crushed. So thank you truly

I Can only see truth in his eyes. I love hear James blunt.

Very nice song, pure goosebumps. I had tears in my eyes and had to think about my mother who died of cancer 4 years ago. 😞

I don't even have to say how emotional this song is. My tears running down are the proof.

The perfect example that excellent music does not require more than 1 instrument and a great voice. Great key chosen for this, Eb major: one of my favorites :)

Just got his book on audible 4 days ago and already listened to it twice. One of the funniest book I've listened or read. This man is full of life. Highly recommended if you're a fan. Love his song writing skills. James Blunt and Kris Kristofferson are my favourites. They know how to put in so much emotions with simple words.

That's extremely moving and the voice is wonderful... Amazing. I'm impressed! Poland loves you ❤ best wishes for you and your dad

You can see his emotions and he's trying to be strong but his heart is breaking and this is such a lovely song and good tribute to his dad #loveyoujamesblunt

This song hits really deep for someone that never grew up not knowing my father but this song is for my mother that I lost 31 years ago ❤ thank you Mom for chasing the monster away miss you & love you ❤ until we meet again 🙏

My daddy pass away last year and this song move everything inside of me... I’m crying a river right now... I miss my dad so much😢😢😢 James Blunt is extraordinary because his music can make you feel every single feeling you have inside. This song really did that to me... In a couple of hours I have to go to work and my eyes are swollen, you did it James Blunt this song is a masterpiece... no doubt about that💕☺️

I am crying this is the best one

I see James Blunt i click, love your music .

I had a grandfather who was like a father to me, he tried to raise me as his own . He tried to understand me best he could.I just never got enough of him. But he was definetly a father figure to me. I did know him as a kid, he disciplined me, and I miss what I had with him. I just wish knew him more.

This explains the development of my relationship with my dear dad. He’s still with me and I count everyday a blessing. I moved from two states away to be near him and my momma. I commute back and forth for work each week. My dear king wife makes it all work and we will one day be back taking care of her parents who are a decade plus younger than mine but the sacrifices now are so small compared to this time with them.

Who else is here after American Idol- what a song 😭

I’m only 20 years old and my dad will turn 51 in a couple of weeks and fortunately he has no big diseases, but I am already terrified with the thought of one day losing him (or my mom or my brother or anyone). This song amplifies my emotions in a beautifully sad way. Thank you, James, for this gift!

My relationship with my father is rubbish. This song makes me cry.

I lost my dad in November of 2017. Thank you for this song James. Its everything I can’t express myself.