DCcookster Reacts

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@shimahero 2 күн бұрын

Interested . Interaction seems nice and a new wind in YT land

@Rony-L 2 күн бұрын

You vanish more than a ghost, lol. Glad to see you alive.

@dccooksterreacts6320 2 күн бұрын

Lol I know

@AdventuresUnseen24 2 күн бұрын

Watching now 🤗

@CarsonLowder-v3d 11 күн бұрын

😮🎉❤10ro10

@CarsonLowder-v3d 11 күн бұрын

Rtch

@CurumoTheGreat 17 күн бұрын

This song is pure and utter genius. To understand the depth of the lyrics, we must dive into the political and emotional layers Roger Waters weaves into The Fletcher Memorial Home. It’s not just a song; it’s a biting critique of post-war leadership, a personal tribute, and a poetic takedown of global tyrants. The title refers to Waters’ father, Eric Fletcher Waters, who died in WWII. The “home” is a fictional retirement institution for “Incurable Tyrants and Kings,” where global leaders are confined to polish their medals, sharpen their smiles, and rot in irrelevance. This isn’t just mockery-it’s a way for Waters to grapple with his grief and anger at how the sacrifices of his father’s generation seem wasted by leaders who embrace war and greed. The lineup of leaders mentioned is meticulously chosen, each representing a unique failure of morality, leadership, or humanity: • Ronald Reagan (U.S.): Symbolizing Cold War escalation, unchecked capitalism, and the “Hollywoodization” of politics. To Waters, Reagan was a figure of superficial charm masking destructive policies. • Alexander Haig (U.S.): Reagan’s hawkish Secretary of State, known for his aggressive stance during the Falklands War and controversial comments about his authority. • Menachem Begin (Israel): Prime Minister during a period of heightened Middle Eastern tensions. Begin was criticized for his role in aggressive policies like the 1982 Lebanon War. • Margaret Thatcher (U.K.): A key target for Waters’ disdain, Thatcher epitomized conservatism and military aggression, particularly in the Falklands War, which Waters saw as a needless display of British imperialism. • Ian Paisley (Northern Ireland): A staunch Protestant leader infamous for his inflammatory rhetoric during The Troubles, fueling division and conflict in Northern Ireland. • Leonid Brezhnev (USSR): General Secretary of the Soviet Union and a symbol of authoritarianism and Cold War stagnation, representing the other side of the same geopolitical coin as Reagan. • Joseph McCarthy (U.S.): The “ghost” of anti-communist hysteria, McCarthy’s legacy of fear-mongering during the Red Scare loomed over American politics long after his death. • Richard Nixon (U.S.): The disgraced president whose name became synonymous with corruption and betrayal of public trust after the Watergate scandal. • Anonymous Latin-American leaders (“meat-packing glitterati”): A scathing reference to U.S.-backed military dictators in countries like Argentina, Chile, and Brazil. Waters mocks their superficial displays of wealth and power, calling out their brutality and how they treated their people as disposable commodities to maintain control. Each of these figures is a puzzle piece in Waters’ larger critique of global leadership. He sees them as disconnected, egotistical, and complicit in atrocities. By placing them in a “memorial home,” Waters reduces them to spoiled children playing games, safely isolated from the world they’ve destroyed. And that brings us to “meat-packing glitterati,” one of the most biting phrases in the song. Waters uses this oxymoron to encapsulate the grotesque blend of brutality and superficiality in these Latin-American dictatorships. The “meat-packing” imagery ties to the economies of countries like Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, while also pointing to how these leaders treated their citizens as disposable resources. The “glitterati” part drips with sarcasm, mocking their pretentious airs of grandeur as they paraded on the global stage with polished exteriors masking their violence and corruption. Musically, the song’s slow, deliberate pace mirrors its gravity. The haunting atmosphere underscores Waters’ bitter irony, while the spoken parts amplify his disdain. The “final solution” line adds a chilling touch, drawing parallels to the Holocaust and suggesting that these leaders are no better than history’s worst villains. This song is a middle finger to power, greed, and moral decay. It’s Roger Waters mourning his father, condemning the world’s leaders, and leaving us with a masterpiece that’s as relevant today as it was in 1983. Truly, a timeless work of genius.

@HowardShillingford-pe7em 25 күн бұрын

It's a morbid but beautiful song. "Mortality"

@luc00144 Ай бұрын

You nailed it, its about Roger Waters frustration with world leaders post WW2. "Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome, Reagan and Haig, Mr. Begin and friend, Mrs. Thatcher, and Paisly, "Hello Maggie!" Mr. Brezhnev and party. "Who's the bald chap?" The ghost of McCarthy, The memories of Nixon.

@MUSiC-world-20986 Ай бұрын

From my favourite Depeche Mode album - Ultra

@HarlowTheoryX Ай бұрын

I know it's been 6yrs, but I still watch your LP videos constantly because it's I feel safe and you're so wonderful 🖤🖤🖤

@dccooksterreacts6320 Ай бұрын

Thank you it's very much appreciated 😊 I'm very happy you enjoyed them still

@MrKurmann Ай бұрын

The title track the Final Cut.. too.

@jacobreisser8034 2 ай бұрын

The Colour of Spring is one of the best albums out there. Listen to it on some acid, it's magical and really tickles the brain cells. 😊 🇬🇧

@peaboss 2 ай бұрын

Only reaction i found for this, thanks

@cosman24 2 ай бұрын

One of the best written songs of all time

@Succubus2Angel 3 ай бұрын

While I appreciate you listened to it in full, I didn’t get your opinion on it. Like you’ve said, you’ve heard it before, but I’d have liked to hear how you heard it the first time and your opinion on the melody, lyrics, instruments, etc. you have room for improvement, and I’d love to see you grow. Keep up the good work.

@Raphael_Slowik 3 ай бұрын

Mike ranked the song amongst all LP joints at #4.

@peterv4533 3 ай бұрын

it is being played a bit too fast, so sounds a bit off... listen to a better version

@christophernichols1379 3 ай бұрын

"Meet the new boss, same as the old boss." The Who

@NeilBevan-to7bn 3 ай бұрын

That guitar rips right into your soul.

@ljubaceranic937 3 ай бұрын

wow dude you had such a huge glow up from like a few years ago, nice!

@CSM_TV 4 ай бұрын

"EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED"

@brandocalrissian1897 4 ай бұрын

That's how you do a reaction!!! Listen to the words, feel the feels. This song has made me cry before too and I'm kind of a bad ass.

@Nettoppnaa 4 ай бұрын

Don't ever forget thath this album also was recorded in the aftermath of the Falkland Island "war", and as such must be considered as a commet to this, and geopolitics, as a whole. Still my #3 album of PF :)

@Joe-w1j 4 ай бұрын

Hell yeah 😂. It's 2024. Good choice. They're from my neck of the woods. Scotland UK ❤️.

@chochkoooo 5 ай бұрын

Definitely the best song off of that.. very very mid album. (There's other good songs on in too though.. like Goodbye, Soothe My Soul or All That's Mine)

@vernonsmith6965 5 ай бұрын

Its full of emotions

@vernonsmith6965 5 ай бұрын

Simply bueatiful