Babymetal - Monochrome Reaction | Lyric Video | Drummer's Reaction!!!

[@jakemuller8626]

I'm just gonna say I'm _proud_ of you, nothing else, no info no nothing, just proud. And also like the song says at the end. _"Just smile"_ 🙂 🦊🤘🌈

[@CHRISCONTEPSS]

Second that

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Wow, Jake! Thanks so much. It means a lot!

[@daguitarman808]

Sugoi 🤘😎🤙

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Thanks!

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Thanks!

[@seregamolodets5286]

🍅💀🍅 🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼 " Just smile "

[@GlassMoonGaming]

WooHoo!

[@kitkat6407]

No other reactor showed as much understanding of the lyrics of this song as you did on first sight. You are without a doubt one of the best reactors I have ever seen.

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Wow! Thank you so much, that really means a lot to me!

[@Hadesillo]

He is very good yeah. You can wear my Hades' Golden Seal of Approval too xD

[@Squall_0690]

I mean ... it's been out for a week and everyone in that time has come up with the same conclusions or close too. He's either legit and really good or he saw people react to it or heard about what it is about a head of time and is passing it on as if he figured out on his own. Not saying this is the case but you can not prove it isn't.

[@GlassMoonGaming]

@@Squall_0690 Ummm....ok? Perhaps the reason so many people came to the same conclusion is because they are BabyMetal fans and know the history behind Hiroshima and Su? Not to mention there are actual English lyrics in the video so there's no guessing as to the words. Add in the visual images of war, and and bombs, and it's not hard to come to the same conclusion. For the record, no, I did not watch it ahead of time, I never do for anything I react to. I even avoided the BM Discord once it came out until I recorded the reaction (which was on Mon the 21st as I was on a 5 day, 12 hour stretch at work thru Sunday night. Thanks!

[@kitkat6407]

@@Squall_0690 If you watch the videos he has posted so far, you will see how honest he is.

[@Icipher353]

For what it's worth, my take is that the song is drawing a parallel between the historic devastation of Su's hometown of Hiroshima, and the mythical destruction of the Norse gods in the Rangarok. In both stories, everything is destroyed and all hope seems lost, but out of the ruins life and hope are reborn, and there is renewal afterwards. The tree is a thematic element that appears in both parts of the analogy, with the Hibakujumoku (Hiroshima survivor trees) and Yggdrasil (the Norse World Tree) being symbols of life enduring through destruction.

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Very cool take on it. Thanks!

[@yunametal344]

Thank you from Hiroshima Japan❤🦊

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Thanks!

[@Sirotan.666]

Yeahh!! 🖤 I'm here 🤘🦊🤘

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Hell yeah!

[@CHRISCONTEPSS]

You know Su is from Hiroshima. . . Yes? Oh yah you did the guide a while back. . Great reaction man😊❤. Kitsunes up!

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Thanks! Yeah, I definitely remembered she was from Hiroshima. That's probably why I immediately got the image of a bomb dropping and everything else just clicked! Thanks a lot!!

[@martinmetal7481]

Wow , excellent reaction . When you stopped it on thay part you did and got a look on your face and then you heard the lyrics . I knew you got it . I say it again . great reaction . This has only wet my appetite for your reaction to Toyko Dome stream 😁🤘🦊🤘

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Thanks! I'm definitely looking forward to it tomorrow night!

[@martinmetal7481]

@@GlassMoonGaming 😁🤘🦊

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Interesting and deep possible message here. Let me know your thoughts. Don't forget to Like and Subscribe! Check out the NEW Amazon links in the description!

[@Dennis-DK2]

What if this is a sight into an alternative reality, where BABYMETAL could not save the world, where Suzuka is just Suzuka and not Su-Metal, so thats why the song is more rock than metal??? Just an idea.

[@Killem911]

@@Dennis-DK2 Interesting thought! ❤

[@silly_programme5061]

I've seen _a lot_ of people connect this song to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, and especially in conjunction with the lyric video, I definitely agree that it's a reasonable conclusion to draw. However, I think some people (especially in youtube comments) are a bit too eager to parrot what they've heard others say about it, particularly drawing specious connections to No Rain No Rainbow and claiming that the tree in the video/cover art is representative of the hibakujumoku. The way I see it, Babymetal has almost always written lyrics that intentionally leave lots of room for interpretation, and I see no reason why Monochrome should be any different. If you read the lyrics without the context of this video, there's very little beyond the 'monochrome firework' mentioned in the chorus and the 'dusk of Ragnarok' line from the bridge that really seems to point toward that one specific meaning and plenty that doesn't really fit at all. So, while I think that interpreting it as being about the atomic bombing(s) is entirely valid, I also think that we should leave room for ourselves and others to think of it in different, more personal terms. Anyway, great reaction and impressive perceptiveness!

[@icarushedoban3536]

Only Babymetal could pull off a song about the atomic bomb being dropped on Su-metal's hometown of Hiroshima 🦊🤘

[@GlassMoonGaming]

And make it sound so amazing with a great message on top of it all!

[@allegorical]

It's not a song about Hiroshima.

[@allegorical]

As others have said, you nailed the interpretation really quick. A key word they use here is 'bokura' for 'we', which is the masculine form. So they are talking about everyone, not Babymetal specifically. The umbrellas falling in the video is symbolic for fallout that rains down afterward. The firework is monochrome because video recordings of nuclear blasts are monochrome, and it creates a monochrome world.

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Thanks!

[@autohmae]

Thanks for an other great reaction. It took me some time to digest and put the themes together, but I think their are multiple things going on in this song video, Suzuka/Su-metal was born and raised in Hiroshima. And at least one of her grandparents is a survivor. This obviously makes the connection to the bomb easy. But I would say it's part of a bigger metaphor/reminder. That after bad times we will good times will return. When we talk about Babymetal specifically: just like after the pandemic Babymetal will tour again.

[@GlassMoonGaming]

I completely agree!

[@voltronhasguns]

I've watched a lot of reactions on Monochrome. Only one other reactor saw the Hiroshima and Nagasaki imagery/lyrics. There is a post on this on the BABYMETAL subreddit about this with all the info so far.

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Thanks!

[@moonbod8623]

Excellent reaction and your take on it is I think spot on. Tokyo Dome tomorrow, fantastic I’m not working so I’ll be watching along. They are fantastic shows so I’m looking forward to what you think of them.

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Thanks! I can't wait for it!

[@moalisa8691]

That was excellent intepretation of the concept. Most of us fans believe that to be the case.

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Awesome! Thanks! FYI: Nice username and profile pic. It made me chuckle! LOL

[@moalisa8691]

@@GlassMoonGaming Yeah, it was painted by Japanese painter, Pablo Picachu. haha. bad joke sorry. :D

[@BlackArr0w]

Good Job on your take on the song! Professore Hartley also said that the images of the Umbrellas are quite emblematic, since they are usually used to protect yourself from rain, or acid rain in this case. Did you notice that sound at 2:52? Just before the chorus hits, it sounds just like an explosion sound.

[@GlassMoonGaming]

It does! And coincides with the "firework" taking off. So cool!

[@parissolanoarriaga706]

Esa precisa deduccion me convence para suscribirme

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Thanks!

[@jamesmcclung153]

I almost forgot to comment! Did I beat Jake? lol Very nice reaction and thoughts on the meaning. That's what I was thinking also.

[@GlassMoonGaming]

LOL

[@schneider1112]

I'm really liking this song through and through. It sounds like hard rock with a touch of metal, which I don't think we've heard from BABYMETAL before? It's really good and I enjoy every component of it equally; the vocals, the instrumentals, the lyrics and even the video. It's all perfect and the only thing missing is the choreography from a live performance, which I'm very excited to see next year. The song has to be a warning of a future nuclear war with references to their experience with the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, like the grey colors from the ash, the black rain, the surviving trees (Hibakujumoku) and the oleander flower (official flower of Hiroshima). May these atrocities never be repeated. It wouldn't be far-fetched to *imagine* that the girl with the umbrella is meant to portray Su. I've heard her grandmother was a survivor and I know Su grew up in Hiroshima before moving to Tokyo sometime during the Sakura Gakuin days.

[@GlassMoonGaming]

I really agree with your interpretation. It's amazing!

[@Grington300]

Excellent reaction - and I can't think of anybody who picked up on what was going on as quickly and as easily as you did. Great job! BABYMETAL have never released a lyric video before ... they must have really wanted us all to understand what this song was about.

[@GlassMoonGaming]

I love history, and I love Norse mythology. It's hard to say if I would've picked up on it so quickly had the English lyrics not been included!

[@Grington300]

@@GlassMoonGaming I only ever took a passing interest in Norse mythology, never looking very deeply. Obviously I've heard the name Ragnorak, I didn't know what it was before reading comments.

[@Lilu_S.]

Su conveyed tones of melancholy sadness and hope for the dawn with her simple but clear vocal style.😊 She has said in the past that she used to try a more compllicated style of singing but has since simplified it as she kept finding herself being left behind by the dancing and faster metal time signatures.😊

[@GlassMoonGaming]

I've always loved the simple singing with the complicated instrumentals. Makes it interesting for me, anyway! Thanks!

[@杉本明彦-s3w]

本日(2023 1.28)幕張メッセ復活ライヴ初日 ! 事故がないよう無事成功を祈りましょう✨We Are BABYMETAL 🤘From 🇯🇵

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Thanks!

[@Marty-Metal]

excellent content Glass Moon-Metal, this song is so awesome, i can't wait to see it performed live, hey I wanted to mention something before your Tokyo Dome stream, there is a small little cute moment that was edited out of the final edit, right before the three walked down the center column stage during their "We Are" BABYMETAL call and response, the goddess Su slipped on a wet spot and fell right on her bum, and Moa and Yui were stunned and frozen for a couple seconds, but then she got up and laughed it off as they joined together walking down the column stage, the fall is edited out but the laughing and joining together is kept in and what Su does to Moa during the "We Are" is special and left in thankfully.

[@jeremyboynowski3784]

Oh wow, didn't know about that little tid-bit. I guess there's no youtube video of that? I think that might be the first time I've ever heard Su having an accident or screwing up or anything of the sort before! Normally she does pretty much everything perfectly. Even the Tales of Destiny song when her IEDs failed her and they weren't really working for her, she was still spot on. The woman was BORN for this stuff. So I find that amazing and would love to see the whole thing. One of the few moments where we see Suzuka overtake Su-metal. Actually come to think of it, there was the other time when Su saw all the lights from the fans for the first time and she had a stunned look for a half second before going back into Su-metal form. I forgot what song that was for, but it was amazing to see her do that too.

[@GlassMoonGaming]

I'll have to look for that moment! Thanks!

[@mr.panpan1116]

SU-METAL is from Hiroshima. She has been referring to the tragedy of the atomic bombing since she was a student at Sakura Gakuin. This song is about rebirth and hope from the tragedy of the past.

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Thanks!

[@FourBleats]

Your conclusion is very plausible given the combination for lyrics and images. Of course lyrics can be deliberately vague and translating / interpreting between Japanese and English is not always straight forward. Some more pieces for the puzzle: SU-METAL is from Hiroshima. Some things survived the nuclear bombs dropped in Japan, including some trees. They are about to tour with a band that specialises in telling stories from history. THE OTHER ONE is meant to show a different side of BABYMETAL - perhaps not as fun and more serious? No doubt they will keep adding pieces to the puzzle - they are very good at hiding things in plain sight. As I mentioned previously, I'm glad you're on board for the ride.

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Very interested in hearing the rest! Thanks!

[@paulbenwell3560]

I think the general consensus is this is an oblique reference to Hiroshima , which of course has deep meaning for Su and she has referred to the bombing of her hometown several times over her career. Also omg is this one stunning song and Su's voice is literally divine perfection.

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Agree!

[@zilch634]

I was once told that BABYMETAL is like a METAL SHOW to watch. When you listen to the new BABYMETAL, they sound like a full-fledged METAL band, but when you actually see them, I think they are heading towards a new dimension of HAPPY METAL😁.SU used to say "Don't think! Feel it! That's BABYMETAL", but from now on. "Listen and think! See it and feel it! That's the one and only BABYMETAL" 😊.

[@GlassMoonGaming]

I really do agree with you! As awesome as the music is, to me, it's even MORE awesome when you see it!

[@Number-one1111]

戦争やコロナの世界はモノクロの世界 綺麗で美しい世界を取り戻しましましょう、笑顔で

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Thanks!

[@RealStang]

I kind of look at it from Su’s perspective. She was born in Hiroshima, if I remember correctly. So it might very well be a reference to the bombing of Hiroshima. And I’ve also heard people talk about the tree surviving the blast in Hiroshima. Also with Norse mythology, I think that tree sort or kind is symbolic of life. Very loaded song, very heavy. But super beautiful

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Thanks! Definitely loaded song.

[@hanzor_mx2217]

This song is undoubtedly in my BM top 10 already. I thoroughly enjoyed your reaction to it and i'm glad you also paid attention to the lyrics/images besides just the amazing music. 🙃

[@GlassMoonGaming]

It's not often you get to see a lyric video on my channel, so I'm glad this one had it! Thanks!

[@hedobannord1184]

I guess you're spot on with your analysis of the meaning of this song. It's a beautiful track which even gains by their "lyric video" (which is better than most of the usual music videos by other bands if you ask me ;-) ).

[@GlassMoonGaming]

This is one of those times where I'm glad there were lyrics for me! Very awesome! Thanks!

[@rah2287]

Yes. Becoming one of my favorite BabyMetal songs and looking forward to it being performed LIVE.

[@GlassMoonGaming]

I can't WAIT to see it live!

[@tanamach]

Thank you for your sincere response, it is very much appreciated. One former roadie reactor said he didn't like this song. Maybe because it doesn't sound like the bright and fun BABYMETAL. Or is it because the marked contrast between the metal and the vocals is gone? I've listened to it dozens of times and I can't come to a conclusion; it seems that Babymetal has been knocked sideways by plague and war and has woken up.

[@GlassMoonGaming]

That's one of the great things about music. Everyone has different tastes and likes different things! I agree with your last statement! Can't wait to see more!

[@tanamach]

@@GlassMoonGaming Thank you for your reply

[@Slytherkins]

🤘🦊🤘

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Hell Yeah!

[@road-runner]

Great reaction, thanks! And you are absolutely right with your interpretation. They went really deep lyrically on this one. What you probably don't know is that the lyrics have several references to their song "No Rain no Rainbow" and specially to a particular "kamishibai" (animated intro) narrated by Su-metal during the concerts "Legend S" held in 2017 in Hiroshima, her hometown. The narration was about the horrible consequences of the nuclear blasts. And yes, they wanted to end the song with a positive message or at least a hint of hope with the final libes and depicting the tree in colors. It could be the tree of life, Hiroshima's survivor tree or "Hibakujumoku" and even "Yggdrasil", again from the Norse mythology, a sacred tree representing the link among the 9 different worlds.

[@silly_programme5061]

What references are there to NRNR in Monochrome? Please explain. Also, minor correction - 'hibakujumoku' refers to _any_ tree that survived the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, not to a single specific tree.

[@road-runner]

​@@silly_programme5061 Yes, I know about of the generalized use of "Hibakujumoku" meaning literally (literally a-bombed tree). I probably expressed myself badly. I apologize since English is not my main language. About "NRNR": the reference is pretty obvious, the metaphor about the rainbow after the rain, etc. But it turns more specific when you read the narration (by Su-metal) on the intro to "NRNR" from the Legend S concerts. Here: DESPAIR "The bright beam of light That wiped all light from the world Also ceased people's light of hope The skies turned dark And endless rain fell upon the people Who had lost all of their light and hope But endless rain doesn't exist And the people hope of black skies to clear out So the heavens can restore the light that had been lost They hope to discover that there's happiness at the end of sorrow And they pray for light of hope to return to them."

[@phillipgregory9671]

@@silly_programme5061 in the kamishibai it references the light from the bomb and the black rain from fallout.

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Thanks for all the info!

[@road-runner]

@@phillipgregory9671 I apologize for my previous answer. It was not for you. 😊 🙏

[@BandsIKnow]

Noice.

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Thanks!

[@neferpitou5163]

Where are you going to stream?

[@GlassMoonGaming]

I stream on Twitch.

[@phaeron]

I can only echo the comments so far and say "Thank You"! I, too, haven't seen anyone interpret these crushing images of this video correctly right off the bat, although in my opinion they are so clear and could hardly be more direct. What this video is supposed to convey was clear to me right away, but after I was reminded of Su's origin by comments, the crushing feeling was intensified many times over for me. This song-video combo is both heartbreaking and awesome at the same time. I am very curious if and how they will present this song live. 🥺 _____________________ 【 _Till I return to dust I will stand alone in the dark with my pride at the end of time_ 】--- *Nemophila* - '徒花 -Adabana-' 💮

[@GlassMoonGaming]

I agree with ya! When you know and understand the background, seeing the images really only conveys one thing in my mind. Right or wrong, it's crazy imagery. Thanks!

[@JokMetal]

When i first listened to this, I was a a bit Meh! Too Radio friendly. The more I listen and understand the lyrics, the more I have fallen in love with this track! The new album is supposed to visit 10 metalverses, one for each track. For me, the Monochrome Firework, is the bomb that devastated Su's home of Hiroshima! The tree, in the video symbolises, "Yggdrasil, in Norse cosmology, is an immense and central sacred tree. Around it exists all else, including the Nine Worlds." The lyric video also mentions Ragnarok "In Norse mythology, Ragnarök is a series of events, including a great battle, foretelling the death of numerous great figures , natural disasters, and the submersion of the world in water. After these events, the world will rise again, cleansed and fertile, the surviving and returning gods will meet and the world will be repopulated by two human survivors." I think that fits with the final imagery, of the the video, where we go from the Black Rain, of a nuclear explosion, to the colourful hope of the future.

[@GlassMoonGaming]

I couldn't agree with ya more!

[@JoshWalter]

a great reaction as always!!! but this one you were precise in your interpretation right from the beginning, you can notice that the initial beats of the drums in the "double tap" very accelerated, are like shots from a machine gun, the umbrellas falling, are like bombs falling, the girl with the umbrella, imagines herself to be Su, because in addition to wearing a hairstyle similar to hers, Su was born in Hiroshima, one of the cities that suffered the Nuclear attacks, this MV has many symbolic elements, even the tree, both in Norse mythology and in others, it symbolizes resistance and hope, staying alive after a tragedy, well it's one of those MV that can take many observations and several contexts, along with the lyrics and the music, where Su puts all her vocal talent, with a melody, at precise points, very melancholy. Once again, thank you so much for being on this journey of knowing, and in depth!!! the babymetal

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Thanks so much! it's such a clever video and song. Love it!

[@kevinhiggins7838]

I’ve ordered a few Black Friday items, but yeah, no way am I going to a physical store on this day, no matter how much I’d save. Anyway, very enthused about the new album after these two songs.

[@GlassMoonGaming]

I stay away from all stores on Black Friday. LOL!

[@Killem911]

Excellent reaction and analysis! 🦊🤘🔥

[@GlassMoonGaming]

Thanks so much!