Evanescence - Reaction - My Immortal

[@ScarlettV.Putman]

My sister fell in love with Evanescence the first time she heard Bring Me to Life, and her love for the band is what got me into rock music. She passed away years ago, and this song has always held a really special place in my heart. I almost started crying when I saw that you posted this today, as today is my sister's birthday, she would be 22. You perfectly explained all the emotions I feel from this song. Thank you so much for your reaction.

[@carebear1143]

🕯💗

[@barbaraef9675]

I am so sorry about your sister. It almost seems like this was meant for you

[@AshleysMommy]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@Carolina_Girl_]

So so sorry for your loss. I also lost someone very close to me in a very tragic way and this is all I’ve been left with. This song was a huge part of our life when he was here and now that he’s not…well you can imagine. Sending prayers and love to you💫

[@suffireax]

I am so sorry to hear about your sister. I hope you are doing okay today

[@davidphillips4476]

This one is so haunting....Notice she never is able to touch the earth. She is a ghost held by him not letting go. Amy Lee's voice is so powerful with the emotion she sings with. This is simply amazingly beautiful. Amy Lee, vocal goddess!

[@jenniferbargo389]

It’s not about her sister. That song is called ‘Like You’

[@Tomydirium]

@@jenniferbargo389 Yes, I deleted my comment.

[@Firesignaries1111]

Wow I felt it was someone that passed on, but didn’t get that it could be her. She’s in white and doesn’t touch the ground. Omg. Thank you for clearing that up. I appreciate it

[@michaelmoore4277]

@@jenniferbargo389 she did write 'like you" about her sister but, according to my reading, Amy Lee started 'My immortal" about a lost friendship and Ben Moody helped her with the music and lyrics. Maybe it morphed during the creation. He also lost his grandfather but I don't know when. In 2003, I believe, he dedicated this song to his grandfather. However, Since Amy lee's sister died at the age of three, when amy was 6, this song was written well after that passing. It's about a loss via death. So, it could fit both losses in one way or another. It's inconceivable that Amy lee's sister wasn't in her mind when this song was finished with alot of help from ben Moody. It is conceivable that since ben had such a big hand in the song and dedicated the song to his grandfather, that she wasn't going to claim it was about her sister although many of the lyrics support that more than a loss of friendship. Both Ben and Amy had a loss that this song compliments. From an emotional impact, I will view it more of a song about the loss of her sister, ; has a greater impact to me. The children playing in the square also seems to support that considering that I hear the fountain square was in an area bombed during a war ( WWII?) and many children lost their lives. Along with 'wiping away your tears" and " chasing away your fears" --just seems to support the loss of a child more so.

[@miamithrice6]

Amy Lee’s voice alone can make anything haunting, it’s so incredible

[@KathyaRosas]

When she is in the fountain she’s in Plaza de San Felipe Neri in Barcelona. In 1938 during the Civil War, a bomb exploded there and killed 42 people including lots of children, kindergarten children of the nursery that was near there. That’s why her singing there surrounded by kids is even more heartbreaking than the song itself.

[@suffireax]

Oh wow

[@leanneoneill5803]

Wow so sad 😢

[@lepadinis961]

And actually in the music vid she’s the Ghost that the guy is reminiscing about (so it’s fitting the children ghosts are there with her) this is why she is never shown touching the ground in the vid.

[@ordinaryviewer5493]

This song was mostly written by ex-cofounder Ben Moody (guy on the piano), and Amy (singer) wrote the bridge. The song was mostly his and about his grandfather. Some people speculate it’s about Amy’s sister, who she lost when she was around 6 years old, but it’s not. ‘Hello’ and ‘Like You’ are about Amy’s sister.

[@Kat_C95]

People have been spreading so much misinformation about this song for so long - it just genuinely made me happy that someone passed on the actual facts😂 Thank you! (honestly & in the least condescending way possible!)

[@ordinaryviewer5493]

@@Kat_C95 I see it all the time-I just copy and paste this from a previous video I commented on ha

[@franciscocorvalan427]

And "Even in death"?

[@barrycarey7521]

I guess since the song is about the loss of someone important in your life there could be some element of truth about her sister but I guess Amy can be the only one that can say whether her sisters death influenced her at all with this song or how she sung it etc . I watch these to judge if the reactions are real and for the music not for the comments.

[@ordinaryviewer5493]

@@barrycarey7521 Ty for commenting

[@aussiepie4865]

This truly one of the best songs ever. The vocals, the lyrics, the music and the imagery. 10/10

[@viktoriasteffen1556]

I get major goosebumps everytime i hear this... Amazing Song!!! I could tell that the Song got under your skin.

[@missunnaturally]

This video was recorded in Barcelona. Very nice locations. The small square where is her in the fountain with children, behind her there is a small church full of bullets marks from Civil War (Spain)

[@Firesignaries1111]

When I first heard this song. Reminded me of my brother that had passed back in 1991. Every time I listen to it it’s my brother in my mind.

[@071949]

For the "record": "The lyrics of the song refer to a spirit that haunts the memory of a grieving loved one. Similar to several other songs written by [Ben] Moody, the lyrics of the song are based on a short story he had previously written.[According to Lee, it was "Ben [Moody]'s song." Moody said that the song talks about "a spirit staying with you after its death and haunting you until you actually wish that the spirit were gone because it won't leave you alone." He also stated in the booklet of Fallen that he dedicated the song to his grandfather, Bill Holcomb. In "My Immortal", Lee expresses her feelings through the line, "Though you're still with me / I've been alone all along.A writer for IGN said that "'My Immortal' is a song of pain and despair caused by the loss of a family member or very close friend and how it drove her [Lee] to the edge of insanity." (source is wikipedia(dot)org)

[@Emotekofficial]

Evanescence album Fallen should be a display in Audio Museum. It's not just another album. It's an art. It takes you to the depth of your emotions and takes you to a Gothic world with blue cyan shade with dark clouds and sculptural buildings and Haunted lonely roads.... The idea of Rock with Epic strings and dubbed or lush piano that has no texture or technically High frequency... is mind blowing.

[@AngieCarr]

Talk about an “INSTANT CLASSIC”, Fallen is one of those albums that can easily be put into the “LEGENDARY” category.

[@tammywilliams1387]

Not every knows that they wrote this song aged 15 & 16yrs old! The maturity is amazing in the lyrics!❤

[@dephii6908]

I was 21 when this song came out and GOING THROUGH IT! and I have heard it thousands of times and I still get goosebumps all throughout the song. It's one that you never stop appreciating, but it is still incredible to hear it through fresh ears vicariously. Thanks for the reaction!

[@Lea-tn3rs]

Omg I’m so glad you did this reaction, I absolutely love Evanescence, I listend to their music all my childhood… please do “Going under”, it’s another really great song from them

[@solaria85]

This song makes me cry every single time I hear it. It's so sad, yet so powerful.

[@Molix1981]

Your reaction is the correct one,very detailed, the way a Evanescence fan should be

[@ojloera3306]

Amy Lee is one of the greatest vocalist in history. Please do more reactions. You can do one every week and we will love it. They released a new album in March of this year.

[@timb8549]

The most precious part of the song for me is the end, where if you're quiet and listen, you can still hear the little. . . keyboard (?) noise in the back. I keep listening as it fades, becoming evanescent, I suppose. We lost a son, and I'll close my eyes and try to pull up his voice, his laugh, and it's much the same. In the end, it's not remembering someone that is upsetting. . . it's the fear of some day not remembering their smile, their footsteps, and the smell of their hair on your hands after you tousled it. Thank you so much for finding this one and for such a thoughtful video,

[@jimmybobsap8729]

she solos this playing the piano and great live, no autotune

[@rafaelmonteiro8333]

OMG, more Evanescence pleeease

[@ptxaholic]

You are literally one of the best reactors I've come across. Thank you sir.

[@Dema_DontControlUs]

I could literally see the moment where this song hit you and it was fantastic. This an amazingly crafted piece of music all around. Simply perfect

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

great composition. it does a brilliant job of setting the tone and grabs you in real quick with that melody and the lyrics. and that ending, when the distortion kicks in, really gives that catharsis from the sad, sombre, and angry tone that's been set

[@avokittypup]

How I looove this song! Purely emotional and beautiful. ❤

[@dananng]

This song makes the hair on my body stand up

[@emiliaromana2683]

Wow ... that song is old ... but gold. I have goosebumbs from childhood memories. Great reaction!

[@katiekolenko97]

This song put me in ALL my feels as a young adolescent when I absolutely could not relate to this depth of emotion and experience 😂 So hauntingly beautiful and powerful to this day 🖤

[@dcfp8023]

Love your reaction because YOU get this song and the talent that is Amy Lee.

[@katiewindolf1807]

This has been my favourite song since I first heard it when I was 11 years old. The raw power and emotion just speaks to whatever pain is inside you and let’s you really feel it. So good.

[@tiggytiggsboo]

I thought I was seeing things when this popped up hahaha... I was 21 when this was released in 2003. I feel so old! 😭 Still such a great song though! Goosebumps

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

Haha. I just turned 62. My KID just turned 37. I’ve been married for forty years!

[@sillynelson1]

The singer Amy Lee was also 21 when they released it

[@FranDrakeS]

This is the band version, there's another version that's even more haunting, because there's no band. I love them both, this one is very powerful, like a huge struggle between pain, sadness and anger, the other is pure sorrow, but both of them make me feel some sort of peace and release at the end. I met Evanescence because this song and Bring me to Life were featured in 2003's Daredevil.

[@Carolina_Girl_]

You’re spot on as always. Amy Lee’s voice is ominous in the best possible way, if that even makes sense. I’m so happy you loved it. I was able to see this live, with Amy playing the piano and singing with a full orchestra behind her and it was one of the most memorable moments of my entire life! They’ve got some phenomenal newer stuff that you’d absolutely love, I’m just easing you in here, lol, that’s why I suggested this one first. I’ll talk to you more about it when I message you. Thanks for doing it💫

[@ctyreman11]

I love your stunned silence at the end. That reaction says more than words.

[@christinehermsen8670]

One of my alltime favorite songs! 🖤

[@NightCursedGearsofWar]

Everytime i hear this song it brings me back the memories when i was a kid and I didn't stop listening to this... You should react to Lithium too

[@SM-fz3et]

Eyyy, similar childhood :D

[@colonelb]

Just found your channel, great stuff! I've always loved this song. Some songs are catchy, some songs pick you up, and some songs change you forever - My Immortal is the latter.

[@droselli1]

I heard "Bring Me To Life" on a Christian station as well. I am shocked that Amy's statement that they were not a Christian band and that caused the station to take it off the air. In any event, it is good to hear a Christian's take on this song. My feelings exactly

[@RecoveringChristian]

Amy straight up was like we have no religious or spiritual affliation to that kind of music. She was really big into Tori Amos at the time.

[@italianpoboy8874]

This song is almost 20 years old now and came out when I was in my early 20's. It's a song that defiantly hits harder today. Back then, to me it was just a great song by an awesome singer, now it's a powerful emotional song. I can now relate to the lyrics, but not just towards a specific loss or relationship with someone, but towards my memories, my moments, and my mind. The older we get, the more the memories hurt, not just the sad and/or bad ones, like losing a loved ones, as I have lost both my parents over the last twelve years, but the good ones also, like having a wonderful childhood, first getting marriage, your children's births and them being young, these memories of life, moments of time, will never be as great as it once was, as certain moments that will never be experienced again like they were when we lived them. My memories, both happy and sad, are slowly killing me as I can't let go and depend on them so much.

[@bkm2797]

Sorry they had to leave you, but it's a guarantee they are with you always.

[@anurada119]

I love the way you react to thee stuff. I love the way you invest yourself in to everything you watch and react. That's rare and awesome.

[@davidsmith8279]

Fantastic reaction. It's just a heartbreakingly beautiful song sung by a truly special lady. Accompanied by some emotionally engaging music. Just stunning.

[@ellenwictor5070]

Your reaction videos are so good, especially this one! The very real emotion you were feeling listening to this amazing band and song was very touching and it was so obvious you were really hearing this with fresh ears. I appreciate so much your very honest and heartfelt reaction. I also totally agree that Amy Lee's voice is phenomenal--Evananesce is a great band! Thank you very much for this reaction.

[@homeiswhereukeepurdealtho]

the gem of it all, if that she's the ghost, if u see she never touches the ground throughout the whole video. damn

[@juliette.r1136]

I remember I used to love this song so much!!! Such a good one

[@martinmitchell5713]

If you notice her feet never touch the ground, she has died and he is in his funeral clothes although she’s singing it I think it’s from his point of view he’s looking up for her , and she’s unable to get to him as she’s passed over

[@Charsept]

I just headbanged with tears going down my cheeks 😆 What a wild song.

[@maxxxmodelz4061]

I really believe Amy has one of the greatest voices of the modern era. Just the most beautiful and powerful vocals in the last 25 years.

[@chadwilson2176]

The official live version is amazing. Amy plays the grand piano on stage.

[@kirstencampbell07]

This is one of the most beautifully haunting songs I've ever heard

[@gacuma3617]

The video was shot in Barcelona. I was there while filming in Sant Felip Neri square (the one with the fountain and the church). It was amazing

[@skakried7673]

We played this song at my mums funeral. Growing up I was the "Alt-Kid" in the family and showed my mum this song and she loved it. she used to listen to it all the time and when she knew she was dying she asked for this song to be played so we did and new everytime I hear it I think of her.

[@androxt491]

I like the way you express yourself and how you can feel the songs. Nice Evanescence it's my favourite band, thanks for react it

[@PanglossDr]

35 years ago today three of my children died in a car crash. I understand exactly. This was one of the songs which helped me through the years which followed.

[@grandegrande4319]

This is by far the best reaction Video of this song ❤

[@wimflores]

I was listening to your comments and a student of mine (I’m a psychologist) said almost the same as you. I gave him an A+ because the important thing I wanted them to understand is that tragedy and loss doesn’t necessarily mean death. So, A+ for you too 🙂

[@wimflores]

Live version : kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3_Fqot9mJWtarc

[@Jazz7Mars]

The live version is awesome too!!

[@mobiuspaw494]

kills me , over and over. Stunningly beautiful. Voice of an angel. 💔

[@Granny_Cat_Lady]

I lost my husband in January 2023 & he haunts my dreams - I adore seeing him & talking to him in my dreams, but then I have to wake up without him, & yes it does feel like I'm losing my mind sometimes ... his memory & the love we shared does light my dreams, but reality without him is devastating 💔

[@michaelwilson6342]

Great reaction and analysis. Amy Lee's voice is hauntingly ethereal.

[@jonfazzone5125]

Amy Lee’s Voice is Hauntingly Angelic

[@Shad0wJ0kaDK]

this song make big boys cry, Amy Lee one of the best singers in history

[@idasl]

Your channel is forever my favorite reaction channel! As always such a great, empathetic analysis

[@NamiMakimono]

Amy Lee has a very ethereal voice that touches your soul. 🎶💕🦋

[@jeshaiahcullins8493]

i just found this song it has so much emotion to it my friend played this on the piano i had the tone but no song to the tone but i found it!

[@robertmorris5055]

Very perceptive comments. An awesome music video. One of the best of all time. Thank you, Amy❤️

[@LinguisticSugar]

He gets it.... pure emotional pain... thats the song

[@UnGranSaurio]

Man this is the most on point description ive seen in a reactor, amazing.

[@Racheleah2015]

Over here just making your way through my middle school playlist and I’m LIVING for it

[@psychokitty9325]

So many incredible songs from Evanescence! Hello, Imaginary, Missing, Last Breath, Field of Innocence, Lithium... Too many to name them all, best to just go through ALL their songs 😊

[@paulaj2829]

I know what you are feeling man when she opens up with her beautiful vocals..

[@buggabugga1637]

I lost my grandma early December last year and I can relate so much to “Your face it haunts, my once pleasant dreams” because I can’t stop dreaming about her and it’s infuriating and so frustrating.. this song is just so beautiful and heartbreaking..

[@idaramiiam8155]

I listened to this song while watching the widow of a Marine Hero laying at his coffin the night before his service. WOW, talk about tears rolling and feeling the depth of this song in all it's meaning. Such a great video and truly displaying what it could mean for someone. I have never cried so much.

[@juliemackenzie1978]

Such an awesome song. 👍😊👏

[@nuno.picado]

There was a time I was obsessed with reactions to this song/video. I must have watched all of them on youtube. I'm way pass that time. This reaction just popped up on my suggested videos after having watched your reaction to Zombie early on. This was probably the best reaction to this video I have watched so far. Congratulations on the great content. I hope the algorithm doesn't flood my feed with My Immortal again. I have work to do...

[@DannyBoy89]

This is by far their best song!!!

[@johnvanhal2450]

You're spot on. You must be a very sensitive guy. I'm 62 next month, and this is still the most beautiful ballads ever. And I've heard a few in my life.

[@moajuh3378]

This is my cry song. This song hits me so freaking hard and the melody is just… woah

[@cz8024]

I just now thought maybe she is singing this about a child. She would wipe away his tears, fight all of his fears….held his hand through all of these years. I never thought of it before

[@veganlion4328]

Love this. Your response to this wasn't response the first time I heard it so many years ago and I still love it now!♥️

[@YelinaLuna]

Thank you for making me feel a little less lonely tonight

[@satanonfire666]

amy is soo angelic in her singing

[@FrankEsslFotoVideo]

Thanks for your reaction video. You can see that you suffer with the song. In "My Immortal" everything is still painful for love. Take a look at "Call me when you're sober". There are no phrases but the text is absolutely straight to the point. Keep up the good work, look forward to more videos from you!

[@kylebrooks338]

This is a core memory song for me. Back in high school I was taking a vocal course, a number of us got together and sang this song at a talent show, we watched as numerous students and staff cried by the end of it

[@sschaar7937]

This song gives me chills every time I listen to it

[@Areyoukiddingme64]

She's an angel in this video. Note her feet never touch the ground. She has passed on but she can't let him go.

[@Chris_Elliot84]

The version of this on the Fallen album this came from doesn't have the rock part at the end, the final chorus has the piano and violin playing the parts which are replaced by the guitars in the single version

[@chrishutton2055]

We saw her last November here in Texas, and it was one of the best concerts I have ever seen. Her voice is amazing.

[@pristysavythri8639]

I bought the album right away after first hearing Bring Me To Life and when I found this song, I fell in love with this. I never expected that they would make a video of My Immortal. then when they finally released it, I was actually quite surprised when the whole band came out because in the album, this song is just piano.

[@SirMethos]

The pure piano/vocals version of this song is, imo, far superior, far more emotional.

[@niki7997]

She just has a voice like...even if it was in another language & I didn't know what she was saying, Id still cry. So beautiful 😢

[@Vogelkinder]

It's always wonderful to watch someone discover Evanescence and Amy Lee for the first time. =)

[@badobsession28]

Another great reaction! I had to deal with a lot of grief last year and I can relate so well to the lyrics, this song usually always makes me cry. It is a very emotional and powerful song I think.

[@monicaavellar808]

Melhor reação que assisti, abraços from Brazil.

[@Pilutta100]

Thank you for this reaction. Never thought I'd see a first watch to this one from anyone I really respect and like again since it's so old. You said it very well, and I had same exact thoughts back when it came. 🤗

[@danharris5999]

This is the only song that has ever brought me to tears. And it's not even the lyrics alone. It's Amy Lee's voice singing those lyrics. The emotion hits you like a freight train. I know it's about Ben Moody's grandfather, but it speaks to anyone who has lost someone close to them.

[@rosslafleur8446]

Best review I have heard

[@jacqf3583]

That power bridge just before the band kick in gives me full body chills every time.

[@itsamadmadsadworld4360]

I just subscribed because of your sincerity of this reaction to this song.... Amy Lee is definitely one of a kind...I believe she could sing the phone book and we would cry....

[@thedragon6480]

This song always gets me. Thank you for doing this!

[@sandraalmaguer6]

One of her best songs and it never gets old for me. I also like Hello and definitely October. So beautiful..I hope you can listen to them too..💞

[@KimmyGibson]

I believe she's the one who's passed and he is the one who's grieving.....the song is her knowing and expressing his feelings. My interpretation. That was actually a GREAT reaction. Thank you.

[@jasonrichardson1208]

Spot on. 👍

[@SignalCorps1]

I agree. She never touches the ground, and instead lingers on the roof, in a tree, or on a pedestal, car, fountain. Also, the kids at play don’t notice her walking around on the fountain. Her death might have been by suicide as she has bandages around her wrist.