Originally Posted by
LlcoolJ
You probably know, but the song is actually about one of Joe's best mates Danny, who is an immigrant. Plus the whole point about love, unity and what a lack of that creates.....
But also, his mum, who he was primary carer for from really young died not so long ago and then he lost a daughter to still birth (they do have a daughter now, which is lovely).
So I think the combination of the crowd's reaction to the tune plus everything he's been through was the reason for him being overwhelmed.
His wife coming out and comforting him was just beautiful.
And it's such a good tune anyway.
