Falling In Reverse - "Popular Monster" (REACTION!) FIRST TIME HEARING THIS BEAST OF A SONG

[@MaRoach7]

His daughter is the calming force in his life

[@TheLVME]

I feel that! Thats exactly what my daughter was to me.

[@soylapantera]

The little girl in the video is his daughter, Willow.

[@davidbelcher5419]

She represents the calm to his chaos

[@april6058]

This song was my introduction to Falling in Reverse- since my first listen I've been a fan. Ronnie's been Rapping for years- if you go into his discography you'll be surprised at how versatile he is.

[@lowesthighest]

This Album is no skip ... 🔥 Next: "No Fear " !!!! 🔥🔥🔥 The best singer in the universe 🔥

[@barbarafrazier3242]

Idk about the best singer….. but damn Ronnie is so incredibly talented….. maybe he is. I don’t know anyone that can flip so many genera’s like Ronnie Randle can. I honestly have loved every single thing they’ve done!!!

[@lowesthighest]

@barbarafrazier3242 I agree.... ❤️🔥

[@davidbelcher5419]

Fun fact, the band was originally called Behind These Walls because he formed the band in prison.

[@TheLVME]

Now that's very interesting....

[@dianejones8225]

❤️‍🔥🤘🏼. Great reaction. You can’t go wrong with Ronnie. Killer music and a movie 🍿 😂

[@cheriejohnson7520]

Ronnie lives just a couple hours south of me. We see him up here in our little corner here and there. Every one who’s met him says he is super nice, tends to keep to himself.

[@TheLVME]

I've been watching some of his YT Shorts, He seems like a really down to earth individual. Just heard him talking about working with Jelly Roll and how he, Ronnie, basically works alone in the studio.

[@MegsD79]

The little girl is Ronnie's daughter, Willow. Ronnie credits her with saving him and making him want to be a better person. Can't go wrong with anything FIR. The ONLY songs you HAVE to do in order are the trilogy: Losing My Mind, Losing My Life and Drugs. It will be suggested heavily that you do the original and the reimagined songs in the same reaction or back to back and to listen to the original version first. Those songs are The Drug in Me is You and The Drug in Me Reimagined as well as I'm Not A Vampire and I'm Not A Vampire Revamped. 🔥🔥🔥💙💙💙💥💥💥 Edited to list the correct order of the trilogy!

[@EmilyGrace20]

THIS. All this. (Except it's Losing My Mind, THEN Losing My Life, then Drugs.) Can’t wait for the back-to-back reimagined ones, for the reaction to REAL old-school FIR. 😜

[@MegsD79]

@EmilyGrace20 thank you for correcting me! I'll go edit my comment! Brain fog is a B*tch!

[@christerfurberg6538]

I think your analysis hits it right on the head. His daugher is literally showing him the way out in the end

[@BryanBaranski]

What always stricks me in this song is the sense of self preservation, were it seems like Ronnie is in a vulnerable place, and the only people who interact with Him are driven by self-interests. I want to judge you, I want to shrink you, I want to control you, I want to punish you. even his “people” only want to offer him attention and pleasures if he gives them money, time, attention. But no one seems to want to understand him, they even seem to desire him to remain where he is for them to feed off of. But as he begins sensing this everyone doubles down that stop Ronnie, YOU are the problem, now that you have shown yourself you can’t hide from me and they go as far as to begin hunting him down, right into the corner as they display a clear and present threat, a real “monster” is born out of necessity. Like super troopers… “pull over!” …. “I am pulled over… I can’t pull over any further!” A little comedy relief. But at that point, they cornered him, they are looking at him as an Op… and in the moment he says, maybe I am a monster…. F^ck it I ain’t going out without a fight… If you don’t genuinely care about people, then stay out of other peoples lives. To many people act like they care and work in fields that demand a person to truly care about humanity, but they are only there to collect a pay check, or to feed off vulnerable people for their own self gratification. Ronnie is the man

[@TheLVME]

I love it Bryan, thank you for that breakdown

[@Pilutta100]

Wow, that was quite a read. And I agree fully, I just don't have the words. But thank you.

[@ECMKAD]

This song was my introduction to FIR back in 2020. Happened to catch it on the radio in my new car before my Sirius XM free trial ran out, lol. SO thankful for that! I thought it was absolutely perfect and ran home to find out everything I could about the band and was immediately obsessed. There has not been a day since that I haven't listened to them. Ronnie's talent is insane.

[@ChampionNicole]

Here for any and all Falling in Reverse! Your channel is for you, you can't please everyone. Do whatever song you want to next. Tragic Magic and The Westerner will get you a little more insight on Ronnie. Unfortunately, neither has a video. You were correct on the chorus with the nonbeliever line. Another great reaction as usual!

[@claranielsen3382]

They have been a band since 2004 . Ronnie is 40 years old now. The little girl is his daughter Willow. Ronnie grew up in Vegas. He also spent time in prison in Nevada. He didn't like his tattoos was the reason I heard. I guess he cleaned the slate. Much love❤

[@MegsD79]

FIR started in 2008 after Ronnie got out of prison. His previous band was Escape the Fate that he started and they kicked him out when he went to prison for 2.5 years

[@claranielsen3382]

@@MegsD79 but he started creating the band while he was in prison.

[@MegsD79]

@claranielsen3382 he was in prison in 2006. Prior to that was Escape the Fate. He started creating the band but they really couldn't even get together to see if it worked until he was released. He said at one point his friend had found 20 or more people to be in the band and Ronnie had to have him put on the brakes until Ronnie could determine who would be the best fit for the band. His friend was over excited about being able to help Ronnie create a band, lol

[@blairsy7836]

This has been my ringtone for 5 years. Still not tired of it. 🔥❤️🤘

[@MegsD79]

There's a live version of Watch The World Burn for CaliberTV (can't remember if you have watched the live yet) and there are other live songs on the drummer, Luke Holland, yt channel but those live versions are filmed from behind Luke and above him so you can watch him play the drums. He's one of the best drummers out there rn.

[@TheLVME]

I have not seen the Live version yet

[@GrungeNY]

The girl in the video is Willow, his daughter. He says she saved his life.

[@TheLVME]

I bet she did. I know my daughter saved mine. Really cool she's in the video with her dad. Love it.

[@WhatNoWhy]

Love it when you break down the rapping! I feel like I’m learning so much. I listen to it differently now. Your enthusiasm is contagious! Subscribed❤

[@TheLVME]

Thanks! I try to explain as much as I can and glad you enjoy it! 👊

[@MaRoach7]

Ronnie said the tattoos didn't mean anything to him anymore

[@CWJL1111]

❤ I love that you’re on your spiritual journey! I am too and the world needs more of us! ❤

[@TheLVME]

I most definitely am! It seems to have come in phases in my life, intense organized religion when i was a child, moved away from that, stayed spiritually dormant for a while and 'accidently' (lol) wandered back onto the spiritual path while watching videos on youtube about archeology and Egypt and related stuff. Not what I was expecting but it's been a beautiful thing. I hope yours is as well!

[@CWJL1111]

@ yes! KZbin videos on ancient civilizations and the Emerald texts! That was the beginning. Since then I’ve been led to much more exploring and it’s like the universe is guiding me. I’m 59 yrs old and my life finally feels like I’m on the right path. It’s fantastic to meet someone else who is awakening to the other side rather than being stuck in indoctrination. Love and light my friend!!

[@LiseVibes]

Good reaction, again - looking forward to the next!

[@TheLVME]

More to come! Thank you

[@zzblzmn]

Good reaction as always

[@maureenyates9534]

Subscribed for any and all Falling in Reverse

[@TheLVME]

Thank you!

[@audivawalsh2983]

As Rokerroad reactions say: "Ronnie can Music". Better than simply having them removed? Also it looks amazing. Stick with the album :)

[@MegsD79]

Ronnie has a mix tape from years ago that has a song called A-hole (spelled out just don't want my comment deleted by yt) ft Andy Biersack AKA Andy Black from Black Veil Brides which is one of the songs you can guarantee will be performed at every show. Also, there's the cover of Gangster's Paradise for Punk Goes Pop and Coolio makes a cameo. I've been a fan of Ronnie's for about 20 years, since Escape the Fate.

[@MegsD79]

Ronnie blacked out his tats cuz he didn't like most of the ones he had anymore and then decided it was like starting over.

[@worldbridger44]

I get the feeling Ronnie doesn't think much of organized religion 😉 Great reaction 👍😎🔥🔥🔥

[@TheLVME]

yeah I get that feeling too, so far. Which resonates with me.

[@KrisThroughGlass]

Great reaction. Ronnie for sure got better over the years since he's a perfectionist and always works on himself. But he did more "difficult" rapping on his mixtape years earlier. I think he purposefully chose to keep it simple in this song to make it easier for his rich audience to get into the rap parts. Ronnie once said the video is about people and especially the media telling lies about him, painting him as a monster, hunting him with it until he snaps and give them the monster they believe him to be. If you are interested just for yourself, watch Ronnies reaction to Knox Hills reactions. He's giving some insights there. Can't wait for your next FiR reaction! And no - I don't care about the order, besides the order of the trilogy (Losing my mind, losing my life and Drugs) since it's clearly meant to be watched in order by Ronnie. Greetings from Germany

[@WhatNoWhy]

Saw an old interview of his and he talks about how his mother was addicted to drugs and left his life. His father’s new wife had Ronnie sent to a “Christian” camp for troubled youth and he was humiliated by them,they shaved his hair off or something. His dad is a devout believer but Ronnie’s experience with religion was traumatic (my word not his) and turned him away.

[@TheLVME]

I can certainly understand that. Thank you for the info!

[@DorteL]

Hope Daddy Ronnie told Willow she could get what ever she wanted as payment 🤣🥰😍

[@samanthabamantha5816]

Do "Voices in my Head" next. Then go back and watch the videos in order from newest to older. It's the reverse order of his story. The videos connect like a movie saga.

[@AuthorTLGray]

My opinion: I don't think Ronnie has a problem with God, but with the hypocrites who judge, the therapist who diagnose but don't listen, and the sentences passed down, each not seeing his 'real' issues with their dogma and not understanding. All of those things judge us, but all can be blind. The popular monster is the label plastered over us. Thankfully ...God sees the heart, not our labels.

[@TheLVME]

Very nice, I like that a lot. Thanks for sharing!

[@everdreamer5112]

Excellent...🎉Now its time you experienced I'm not a avampire/ I'm not a vampire Revamped. Double Reaction. Luv to see that. Then try Zombified... it's a blast. Also... do The Trilogy.... I'm losing my mind, I'm losing my life, Drugs. Can't wait to see yr next FIR react. Enjoy... 🎉

[@orendustin7764]

Ronnie has said that he blacked out all of his tattoos because in the last few years he started to feel like they no longer had any meaning to him as a person you know the growth the spiritual enlightenment everything that he's went through has led him to I feel like kind of erase his past so that way he can start over and rather than try and cover it up with something he just went ahead and blacked it all out

[@TheLVME]

I feel it. Thanks for telling me what's up.

[@orendustin7764]

@TheLVME yeah man no problem, I've been listening to these guys since 2013. Nice to finally see the rest of the world catch up. I'd love to see you do gangstas paradise by these guys

[@TheLVME]

I assume thats a cover of the Coolio original... I can't wait, I was there for that song when it first came out, loved it then, love it now. I'm so intrigued I may do that today

[@orendustin7764]

@TheLVME bro they go so hard, and Coolio is on the video! Doesn't say anything just stands back and gives his stamp of approval!

[@FLArmyGuy]

🔥🔥

[@paulczerny6772]

Sorry for being late to the party.🔥👍👍👍

[@CyrisCloete]

I would highly recommend you check out Ronnie's song on his new album, no music video but still one of the best. Falling in Reverse - No Fear

[@ozzy7109]

Have you reacted to Falling in Reverse "I'm not a Vampire" and "I'm not a Vampire Revamped"?

[@andyskoal1585]

🔥

[@KrisThroughGlass]

Ronnie said he just got sick of the tattoos. They weren't good quality and didn't have much meaning. They were already cover ups of full sleeves that were really bad quality. If you want to see him on drugs getting an tattoo - he was on a tattoo show. Look for a video about him getting ahoy butternuts.

[@jeremymcgill6382]

I'd love for you to check out Parkway Drive.

[@TheLVME]

I bet she did. My daughter saved mine, that' s for sure. It's really cool she's in the video too.

[@codyedwards8874]

its way better from front to back

[@Brianstr2]

It's not just organized religion, Ronnie does not believe in God. Yes he said I'm a non believer.

[@ecoffey71]

For me if you can listen to the song twice in the time you react it's perfect (give or take a couple minutes) anything more then that is to much pausing.With that said liked the reaction but it's just to much for me.with that said keep reacting to this band.ive been a fan for a year and a half and they are the only band since the 80s I've really enjoy!!!!!

[@utd1978]

Way too many pauses,not needed

[@MegsD79]

Ronnie has a mix tape from years ago that has a song called A-hole (spelled out just don't want my comment deleted by yt) ft Andy Biersack AKA Andy Black from Black Veil Brides which is one of the songs you can guarantee will be performed at every show. Also, there's the cover of Gangster's Paradise for Punk Goes Pop and Coolio makes a cameo. I've been a fan of Ronnie's for about 20 years, since Escape the Fate.

[@TheLVME]

wow i had no idea dude has been around that long, Thats dope, I have so much to listen to!

[@nobodyimportant1337]

He never does A**hole. Even when he was just on tour with BVB (I’ve seen them live 3 times in the last year and a half) they didn’t do it even though we were hoping they would.😂😂. He does do Just Like You every show which begins “I am aware, that I am an ahole” which might be what you’re thinking of. Both are great songs, recommend doing them just to see Ronnie’s lighter side😂😂