FIRST TIME EVER hearing BAND-MAID, Don't You Tell Me Reaction! - Jersh Reacts

[@pema22]

i guess this song was heavily requested because of the spectacular live version ...

[@armynurseboy]

Dude, you're waaaaaaaay overanalyzing. The concept behind Band-Maid was the clash of expectations between what you see and what you actually hear (known as "The Gap"). In Japan, maid cafes are a pop culture craze where people go and are served by young women in maid outfits. It's about the whole "Kawaii" (cute) thing. Well, in Japan when you see maids on stage, you tend to think you're going to hear cute, radio friendly bubble-gum pop. With Band-Maid, you see cute girls in maid outfits, then get hit with a right cross of badass rock music.

[@BM4-Life]

Yea and a pigeon wrote the lyrics 😍 po!

[@Puyax01]

Completely agree, ruining the react experience

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I love the inclusion of Miku doing her maid thing. Moe, Moe, Kyun!

[@lurkmerchant]

I noticed the maid costume thing is really popular with people overseas who are into Japanese modern culture like cos-play, otaku culture (fetishism), anime, etc.

[@km4946]

Seeing their live footage is a different-level experience!

[@claytoncourtney1309]

Yes and THAT is why i ALWAYS tell people to watch the video 1st. You see a great song then realize how great Band Maid is because they can this great song and raise that tenfold.

[@band-maidfan2176]

Welcome to the world of Band-Maid! But this is song is waaaaaay better if you watched their live version.

[@davidwitmer9929]

Too bad you didn't go with the live version. You would have been in awe at how good this band is. No sense looking up the lyrics , with these ladies it doesn't matter. The vocal delivery , composition and musicianship demand all your attention.

[@VladimirChupin]

Well, it depends on which song you choose. Of course, a lot is lost in translation, when you try to render poetry in another language, but there are lyrics from Miku which are pretty straightforward, like REINCARNATION: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYKclZV7i8yNmaM (The lyrics were translated by Peter Lim, a fellow Maidiac, who is now living in Japan) Rinne/Reincarnation Taking my time I rise and fade and fall It’s a tragic reincarnation Going round and round in abandonment I’ve come to hate this excess state of mind I struggle with this hate What good is it for? What’s the point of it? This see-through secret Not more Stupid yeah Open your eyes ‘Cuz even if you stop breathing The world won’t change at all I know…. So then if it can’t end Even a meaningless mistake Twists the gears You know… The ticking of the clock doesn’t stop Get down That’s enough It can’t be fixed, I’m not waking up It separates, and life just keeps growing Rolling in, round, go ahead and go around Anywhere, to a place far away Go far away I should zip my lips Spit out this pain I’ll leave it up to you I felt like I heard a voice Close your eyes Even if the dream ends No one comes to help I know… This is why I can’t sleep Even when always doing right Nothing is born from faking it You know…. Break the ticking clock and Get down Reincarnation Living and Dying Why？ What do you live for？ Even if you cry out You can’t save anything in this world Honesty doesn’t pay That makes no sense Open your eyes ‘Cause even if you stop breathing The world won’t change at all I know….. It just doesn’t end Set me free Get down It’s sink or swim Shut up!

[@razor1uk610]

Good lyrics when they're sung well can impart a sense of emotion, even if you cannot understand them. Plus the flowing change of the melodies being sung and the lyrical content are the icing on the musical cake when they are so well blended with the intruments and the weaving together of the musical composition' (because they do compose their songs). They take flavors from all genres of rock, metal, and electric guitar music of the last 60+ years with uncommon song structures, shifting tempos and smooth multiple transitions per song, per instrument etc. With these ladies, the lyrics do matter (to them), each song has its own theme, that it all revolves aroundor bounces from one aspect of extreme to another different one. But in the same way, I think you meant to mean something like this... _..because they are that good, they do perform & play it that well, that not understanding the lyrics doesn't really matter as much, as you get that vibe, a feeling, and an emotional power from their tight, shiney, polished performance of synergy & energy._

[@busser649]

As everyone else has most likely mentioned, almost everything Band-Maid does is best live. Band-Maid gets you a new subscriber in anticipation of many more.

[@reapercometh]

Wait til you hear them live. They are even better live. One of the best live performers around. The new domination live release on their channel is unreal

[@Petershelson]

Would love to see more reactions to Band-Maid from you! Also, live is where it's at with these ladies!

[@RealYorae]

Really too bad you didnt do the live version of this one since it has an amazing call and response between MISA and Kanami. Still always good to see more finding BAND-MAID. I'll say Take me Higher also has a call and response in it which is pretty nice. Moratorium for a heavy sound, and they released a brand new live of domination which is catchy af depending what you are looking for. Its good to see the MV too, but it always leads to the next question of well how do they perform live? And I wont spoil it for you but I'm sure almost everyone going to be requesting live songs of them next. I wonder why that is 🤔.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Welcome aboard, Jersh. You are embarking on (along with many others) an awesome hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid: BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of rock n’ rollers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Consistency (nearly 100 songs with new album, “Conqueror”), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destine for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off the rails spectacular. Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 50 favorites! "Thrill" is a great place to start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XWaJppgpJnorM Their later songs drive even more - Rin’ne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Glory, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE and Smile... or more punky like Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series! And many are represented with over 20 well produced music videos. kzbin.info Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE concerts such as Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14th (sample “Domination” kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k), ZEPP 2018, Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and some of the better 2019 tour Fan vids. Here’s three of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues. The first taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZCUpZttmNmag9E, the second taken by JT Dayo in LA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqasinWhdt6Veas, and third, JOSER8845 in LA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6S6i6mifKx3idU. If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BR & Merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid members are: (Ages are best est.). Saiki Atsumi “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements, melodies and High Priestess mediator between the Gods (Band Members) and the masters and princesses (Fans). At 26 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Leader) as Miku calls her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away the persona. Her charisma, performance and voice focus the experience. Miku Kobato "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 28 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kurrupo! No, no, no… KURRUPO!! Kanami Tono “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 28 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more! Akane Hirose "Gorilla" - Drums, 29 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumRilla” is the Party! MISA "Assassin" - Bass, 27 years old. A sullen, barefoot, dark spirit driving her 5-string bottom-end to hell and back, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. The Mysterious One literally kills it… every note.. uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA!

[@sake_and_soju8382]

Live version is so much better. However, I'm glad you got to listen to them. Rinne, Blooming, Bubble, Dice and maybe Glory are MV... everything else should be seen Live...

[@razor1uk610]

Secret MAIKO Lips is a song that creeps up on you too.

[@baboquivari108jmjm]

Missed out. Should have done live!!

[@lalaland3477]

Well, the live version has a battle between the bass and the guitar!!! 🎸🎸🎸 I think they mean the live version while suggesting this song.

[@fernandonovo6149]

Nice reaction.....the video itself has a few inside jokes which reveal "cute points" for each member of the band...Miku doing her Maid-Cafe routine casting a Magic Spell on the omelette (Miku actually worked in a Maid Cafe before coming up with the idea to form this band).......Akane...eating the food non-stop (drummer loves to eat) .....Kanami jumping into the lap of Saiki (Kanami has a girl crush on Saiki)....and Saiki being cold and pushing Kanami off ( Saiki is a bit cool towards Kanami) .....Misa being mysterious and quiet....(but loves to drink alcohol- even on stage in a show)... These inside jokes are carried on in some of their other videos and on stage too....enjoy the trip!

[@RianonSorrowShine]

Thanks, man. I intended to write exactly that, but thanks to you it's not needed anymore. )

[@charlest.velten6983]

Don't just do one song and walk away. These five beautiful charismatic phenomenally talented ladies from Japan. Have a wealth of great songs to check out and react to. You could roll off 20 good ones in a row, no sweat. There's a small handful of great music videos by them. Like Bubble, Daydreaming, Before Yesterday and Don't Let Me Down. But their live performances where they really shine !

[@SuperJersh]

definitely will check out more, apparently live.... lol

[@monke-mk5]

@@SuperJersh juast search band maid live on KZbin and you good to go.

[@greatd6030]

You must see the live version.

[@me262talon2]

Thanks SJ! Good Stuff. More Band-Maid please.

[@stimproid]

More BAND MAID!! 🤘😄🤘

[@razor1uk610]

when humans are perfectly, brutally honest truthful to each other, few like what is said, meant and intended.

[@jolietjake4605]

I’m 53 and this is the best band I’ve ever seen. I’m hoping the world is still around so I can see them live.

[@SuperJersh]

We’re counting on u and Elwood to complete your mission. 🕶

[@jeanleveille283]

Try them live!

[@cmcknight]

Thanks for reacting, formed in 2013 by Rhythn Guitarist and vocalist Miku Kobato. Five Major releases so far three mini albums and three full albums with the last released in December last year. The idea behind the band is the contrast between the visuals and then the sound and also the sound and the lyrics. Members (ages between 24 to 29) Akane Hirose ;- Drums (A-chan. the beast,Gorilla) Saiki Atsume :- Vocals (Sai-chan) MISA :- Bass :- (the Assasin. Misa, Misa, Misa) Kanami Tono :- Guitars (Mincho, main songwriter) Miku Kobato :- Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, Lyricist (Small Pigeon, wide shoulders, strong grip, Karuppo) Kobato in Japanese can be interpreted as small pigeon and Miku never met a pun she didn't like or a chance to mess with peoples heads Po!!. Also they have a slightly twisted sense of humour, for example the single Alone was released on Valentines day, and for the last two years on April fools day they rename themselves, the bands social media as Band Maiko where they dress as apprentice geisha's and release a video of a song written in the geisha dialect with some traditional instruments in it. Relentless live band due to having played basically anywhere they could plug in they also tend to add extra parts to the songs live , The costumes might have got their foot in the door but they have earned what they have gotten the old fashioned way, Worked hard, Toured hard, and constantly looked to improve. Puzzle (live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDYgGOmnKh1i9E Secret My Lips (live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYHKfHpugqh3oKM BAND MAID - Blooming (off the new album Conqueror) kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4bXkH14gtSWga8

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Really like Band-Maid. Good talent and songs.

[@darkchiron]

I promised you the story, so I shall provide it. :) The rhythm guitarist, Miku, actually started the band back in 2013. She was working at a maid cafe, which is an establishment where the women dress up as maids and are paid to spend time with men and talk with them. She had the idea of mixing the maid look with hard rock music. Miku put out a search online, and met their lead guitarist Kanami. She knew a drummer, Akane, who in turn knew a bassist, Misa. They tried out with just those four for awhile, with Miku doing the singing, but they felt they needed a stronger singer to match the sound they wanted. After some auditions they finally found Saiki. Apparently when Saiki joined she didn't know about the whole maid motif, so that's why hers is so atypical for a maid outfit. Misa followed suit afterward, and her outfit, tendency to play barefoot, and insane skill has earned her the nickname of 'Assassin'. Miku, in contrast, is nicknamed 'Pigeon' and says "Po!" alot. Now Miku just provides the backup vocals, plus singing her own little cute (kawaii) songs that they perform in concert when they give Saiki a break from singing. From my understanding, they go for 2 hours in a concert so they all need a break on occasion. Because of this, they also have a few VERY good instrumental songs.

[@Muzicman-ut3jr]

There are no barriers in music! Especially, if the music is Band-Maid!

[@limitlesscombo6998]

You do you, thanks for reacting. I didn't want to mention the live version, because so many others have.. but the only reason I will is that it has an epic guitar and bass battle on display. You gotta watch it maybe on your own time. Please more band maid , thanks again!

[@johnmatthew102]

Japanese to English translations of songs are always problematic. Nuances are missed, and every lyric translation site you visit will give you different results.

[@melocitysolo9574]

They are a live band, so you should watch the live version as much as possible. However, "Alone" and "DICE" recommend MV.

[@Parker--]

9:30 When you know you've been watching too much dystopian sci-fi. 😂

[@Muzicman-ut3jr]

Women can keep a secret better than men, she wants to be the center of attention and doesn’t want no secrets just wants to be loved! In this video shows the different personalities of each band mate! Akane likes to eat, MISA loves to drink, Saiki is our ice princess, Kanami has a huge crush on Saiki and she throws herself on her proclaiming love and Miku does her moi moi Kyun Kyun magic spell

[@dragonvert3633]

IMO really interesting thing in the MV is, the main dish for the man in formal dress uniform drinking wine or so and surrounded by ladies is after all a omurice 'band-maided' with ketchup. refer 6:04-10, 8:16-21, 9:07-10 (on this reaction video) And is also the same as that Akane eats on 6:27-32.

[@stealthcabbie1336]

This was a pretty "Band Maid Neutral" place to start. Always a crowd favorite. But if you decide to go down this path, you will not come out the same as you did going in..With 3 CD's, 3 "Mini" CD's + singles and B-sides (Over 80 songs), it's only onward and upward from here.....(Here comes my regular "cut and Paste".) Welcome to the world of Band Maid. They are a super talented hard/heavy rock band where each member brings their own huge talent to form this..........musical entity, to the point where each member of the band is irreplaceable to the bands sound and direction. I've been listening to these ladies for years now and I LOVE watching peoples reactions to them. Here are some more clips to check out from one the finest rock bands on the planet. I hope you enjoy your Band Maid journey (no doubt you will). BLOOMING MV - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4bXkH14gtSWga8 Off their latest album PUZZLE Live kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5bMep2rlNlkepo DICE MV - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKGkiqGMf71sebs RINNE (Reincarnation) MV - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYKclZV7i8yNmaM Off their latest album and their heaviest to date CHOOSE ME MV kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4use2Wse92ob7s BUBBLE MV - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipCziISqmJytjNk Off their latest album ONSET Live kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKCzZXt8oax1i6s An instrumental And there is SO, SO,MUCH,MUCH MORE........

[@sandrachristiansen1404]

Don't even worry about the lyrics, just sit back and enjoy the awesome music.

[@lawrenceflower8418]

Subscribed, hopeful of more BAND-MAID :)

[@SuperJersh]

Welcome! Yep definitely will be :)

[@nem447]

Band-Maid is relentless quality!

[@darkchiron]

Live versions. Liiiiiiiiiive. But hey it's super awesome you're getting to these ladies. They are all good musicians. Even the little pigeon, Miku, on the rhythm guitar who writes most of their lyrics is getting better at the instrument she had no idea how to play before starting this band. Akane, their other guitarist, taught her as they recorded and toured. Alot of other people are giving you the general concept for the band, so I won't give you too much right now, except for links to other songs to try! I know one day you'll trust me enough to take one of my suggestions. Domination (live) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k Moratorium (live) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGilgnahisdnias Blooming - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4bXkH14gtSWga8

[@jolietjake4605]

Live, live, live. The only way to watch.

[@BM4-Life]

What a great video showing the quirks of each band members: 6:04 Miku preparing a maid cafe meal. 6:26 MISA downing a shot of whiskey 6:28 Akane scarfing the food that Miku prepared and the disappointment in Miku's face 6:31 Kanami Falls in Saiki lap. Does not get any better than this. 😎 😎 😎

[@elisgaspar2305]

band maid es el paquete completo de talento ,diciplina, belleza y esfuerzo

[@jtdg5849]

LOL, the English portions are the catchy bits to expand their audience and listeners. The Lyricist spends a good amount of effort, but I feel it is oriented more on making it sound good than any particular meaning. Maybe in Japanese there is more meaning, but I wouldn't worry about it. The music is amazing AND catchy. There are a lot of inside jokes going on in the video here too. Miku making a cute meal like she would have when she worked in a Maid Cafe, then Akane just wolfing it down because that's what she does. Basically trying to show off their stage personality (I have no idea how based on real life these sort of things are, but they are funny to any fan that has been following them for any length of time).

[@outwest1014]

Oddly enough Akane is the only one who does not cook, she has food delivery outfits on speed dial. Per some interviews Kanami and Saiki are very good cooks.

[@jasonnord785]

Live versions are better. This band rocks!

[@sergioaguiar7354]

Live version of this song is epic.

[@markdzima]

As many are telling you, it is the live performance version of this song that is special... it has a very entertaining call-and-response bass-vs-lead-guitar "battle" not found in the studio version. The most interesting thing for analysis in this video is that there are depictions of band member quirks that often play out during performances. Japanese women are expected to be dainty eaters, but Akane, the drummer, is depicted as eating large quantities of food in this video, and this shows up in performances as she chows down on bananas during breaks (she is such an energetic drummer that she probably needs the calories). Misa, the bass player, is shown drinking alcohol, and she can be seen during performance videos to have a bottle of whiskey on top of her amp which she is known to sip from during performances. Kanami, the lead guitarist, is shown trying to hug lead vocalist Saiki, and getting rejected; during interviews Kanami has confessed that she obsessivley photographs Saiki and wants to marry her, and that she tries to show off during performances to get praise from Saiki. Miku, rhythm guitarist, back-up vocalist and founder of the band, is the only one that actually worked in a maid-cafe, and she brings the maid-cafe cuteness (kawaii) to performances (talking like a pigeon--"po"--among other things). In this video we see Miku doing some of the serving of cute food, with cute presentation, that would have been part of her maid-cafe duties. Etc.

[@pacificd01]

Thank you for paying attention to BAND-MAID! Let me just say one thing, you should listen to their live version. Their live performances are much better than studio recordings.

[@Willywin]

This video has little gems that reflect the band members personalities and quirks. Misa the Bass player is the silent one, the shy one, the one who likes a drink and will often have a drink (what looks like Jim Beam among others) on her amplifier during live performances - hence her drinking from a flask in this video. So silent, rarely speaking more than a few words, and dressed in black some fans call her 'Misa The Assassin'. When playing she puts so much physical effort into playing the large Bass guitar that at times it is as if she is trying to tame a wild stallion. Misa is not known for smiling, but when she does she has a real beam of a smile and I challenge anyone not to smile in response. Then there is Kanami, the Lead Guitarist referred to during interviews by other band members as a being a bit of a 'hairhead'. Kanami also appears shy off stage but extrovert on stage and sometimes looks as if she has lost herself in the music in an almost trance like way as one would expect from a rock lead guitarist. As Lead Guitarist Kanami also writes many of the musical compositions and is also an accomplished piano player... Kanami is teased for her admiring adoration of Saiki the Lead singer and has said she likes to play guitar and just look at Saiki - hence the clip of her throwing herself on Saiki's lap in one sequence. Saiki the Lead singer on the other hand is sometimes thought of as being slightly aloof, an ice queen - this is mirrored in the video by her adoring admirer Kanami throwing herself at Saiki only to be dismissively pushed away pure ice queen style. Seemingly reserved off stage Saiki is the opposite on stage using her arm movements and a confident commanding presence to express herself. Then there is Akane the Drummer, who is teased for her voracious appetite, always seen eating because she uses up so much energy in her drumming. With an apparent penchant for Banana's and a strong drumming action she is called 'The Gorilla'. In Band Maid videos, including this one, Akane can be seen eating to reflect her apparent strong appetite. In interviews Akane has been referred to as the 'organised' one by other band members and on stage I get the impression she is the director of sorts. Then last but not least there is Miku, the adorable cute smiling Maid seen making a heart that belies that both on stage and off stage Miku is definitely the Alpha. I imagine she could be quite ruthless beneath that smile. Miku was the driving force in forming the band, bringing Kanami on board with the idea, Kanami has said that when Miku approached her it was 'like talking with a 30 year old man in a young woman's body'. Very focused and driven Miku stepped down from her original role as Lead Singer so that the band could bring Saiki on board who has a stronger 'Rock' voice. Becoming the back-up singer (although she still takes the lead in some songs) Miku also learned from scratch 'at he behest of other band members' to play the Rhythm guitar - being taught by Kanami, Miku is now considered to be an accomplished rhythm guitarist in her own right. During live performances she will often hold 'Magic Time' which is basically Miku keeping the audience entertained while other band members take a 10 minute break - managing this even in countries where she doesn't speak the language and the audience doesn't speak Japanese. Being very outgoing and extrovert both on stage and off stage Miku does a lot of publicity appearances on radio and television talk shows as well as being used to promote Japan visitor attractions.

[@saldiven2009]

Now you need to check out the live version.

[@zelbinian]

You really need to revisit this band. They're amazing (AND LOOK AT THE VIEW COUNTS HOMIE). Rinne and Dice MVs are great and Wonderland live is jawdropping.

[@tasam1981]

Good reaction, I found you because of Band-Maid reaction, your subs will go through the roof now that you've done them and even further if you add in BabyMetal, Yousei Teikoku, and LoveBites

[@POWER-LINKS]

Another mysterious bassist. Another thunder drummer. Lead guitarist/vocals. ❗Accént❗ covers: BAND-MAID - "Don't you tell Me" kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJOoipZorr5lqZY Kanon (11 years old): Vocal & Guitar Haru (11 years old): Bass & Chorus Fumi (10years old): Drums & Chorus

[@razor1uk610]

This song is I think at heart, about being in the lust of new love, the highs and lows of learning each others secrets and faults.. verses the social dogmas of 'normal' relationships (in Japan) & the general music industries attempt to coral them early on in their careers. Which is why they're crashing the mascarade party of socialites; & execs, who pretend to be publicly, socially 'nice', but the masks hint at seedier, dirtier, real selves underneath IMHO. The guy on the floor at the end with Saiki's foot on him, is played by their manager, Mr.Ogata (who himself was a performing music artist in 1990's, kzbin.info/www/bejne/onPanXuBobimj80 ).

[@watcher2554]

MISA! MISA! MISA! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!

[@ivayloiliev620]

Lissie - Hero

[@jon87583]

Interesting your 1st thought was that music is its own language. I saw these rockstars a few x last year on US tour. During 1 show Miku ( rhythm gt & vocals) made a speech in English in which with a lot of emotion she said (paraphrasing) "we come from different cultures and speak different languages, but we can communicate with each other with the universal language of music." That left me a little misty-eyed.

[@schelin1447]

And they're even better live!

[@bierussel307]

You must see live version bro..,thx..

[@paulschlipf5858]

I like it when we have an idea of what the words are an to me their more direct to the point I feel take care an do a live videos they put on a show

[@ΚάλλεΤάβος]

As some of the others have said, this MV is full of inside jokes for the fandom. After watching some of their interviews it'll be more clear. IMHO, the MV for Dice or the live version of Play are good intros to their sound - you'll know if you like them. My personal favorite composition is Puzzle, which they also do an acoustic version. (See the one with the band first). The Domination MV is probably a fun one to analyze ....

[@ronaldthomasecklund6206]

Awesome song... and it is sung in Japanenglish..for lack of better term..! One of my favorites due to storyline, music and video...✨❤️🇯🇵🎶👆🇺🇸... Rock on brother!

[@gt1man931]

Wrong video, still good though. They are a live band.

[@fifis677]

That was the idea. Bring them in with the maid uniforms then steal keep their attention with the music. And it helps if you turn on captions.

[@RevStickleback]

Many have said that it's better to go live for this song, and the live version is indeed terrific, but even so, this is a really good video from them - a lot of fun. Their best other videos are for Domination (where an amazing live version from 6 weeks ago will rightly be suggested instead) and the two from their alter-ego of "Band-Maiko", where they dress as geishas (Maiko are apprentice geishas) and add traditional instruments to their songs...but those should be for a later date. You have a lot of Band-Maid to dive into first - more than you can imagine.

[@lurkmerchant]

I think the main message is more like this. You don't tell me your secret, but don't ever think that you can hide it from me. I'm a human as well, everyone has a secret or two that s/he wants to hide and what you don't know is that I'm a better liar than you. So you don't have to tell me secrets. Just love me, kiss me and give me more pleasure. I mean love in high society in general is thought to be superficial, each lie and hide secrets from each other so, maybe that's the subliminal message as well? I don't know. I could be wrong. I'm Japanese but not good at translating the lyric word by word. This is my interpretation of this song. It's not a super emotional song like puzzle, matchless gum, alone, wonderland and such.

[@ellanoredoesvideos]

If you're looking for other kawaii metal bands babymetal and ladybaby(which has been disbanded) are ones that are pretty well known. BABYMETAL is my favorite a few good songs from them are gimme chocolate and headbangeeer (this one has a very interested music video))

[@TheStefan6969]

🤘🤘❤️🤘🤘 MISA MISA MISA!!!! 🤘🤘 Jersh brother, you really need to do the live version of this. A Tasty Call and Repeat between MISA (bass) and Kanami (lead) breakdown in it!!! 😁🤘🤘

[@madluck04]

Keep going on BM, but check live versions instead. You will be amazed because these highly talented and skilled girls are on the throne of hardrock nowadays 😀

[@ronaldthomasecklund6206]

Cool observations about maids yet Cafe Maid's are kinda famous in areas of Japan and Miku on Rythem and Kanami on lead are wearing Cafe Maid outfits, which are Servers in multi tierd restaurants. Levels of time and service are based on money and regular attendance of customer... easily Googled... Rock it on...👆🎶

[@timgove5337]

Nice job. I hadn’t interpreted this song yet, and only saw the video before I knew anything about them. They often write their songs to double as “Rock with us” for the live shows. And the smattering of English makes it cool in Japan and just that much more accessible internationally. Not many Japanese bands bother beyond their borders, but a few are breaking thru finally. Japanese rock scene is great, “keeping rock alive” by blending retro with fresh genre mashups, and their female rockers have been on fire this past decade. Would love more like this... Here’s a recent interview (subtitled) that rehashes BandMaid history, and touches on music being universal kzbin.info/www/bejne/enuydKeOiZ6VfJI

[@Decripter007]

awesome. now you need see the zepp tokto live version. epic

[@ivayloiliev620]

Klone - Immersion

[@johnryan5147]

I think you are over thinking it. It came out about the time of the me to movement and a lot gets lost in translation. Try the live version of this song. At times they do have a metaphor in the video such as in Domination, note 2:30 seconds plus... Cool that you are listening

[@SuperJersh]

overthinking is totally my thing, i think..... 😂😂😂😂😀

[@kevinmoppett4760]

You haven't seen Band Maid til you see them live!! They just released a live version of the track Domination from their upcoming DVD. (Ron Foster provides the link in these comments). Just watch that b4 you make your mind up about these ladies.😷

[@itzsyfan]

Ooh is this the beginning of the rabbit hole for Japanese bands? Can't wait until you end up at Maximum the Hormone, one of the strangest but most entertaining/high quality bands I've ever heard

[@Migtopia]

If you liked Band-maid you should check out Baby Metal!

[@StrikitRich]

I miss Saiki's fishnets so bad.

[@ofera4413]

The Japanese language and talk is very different to western language and the meaning of the words are all ways deeper and have more then one meaning

[@ShikataGaNai100]

See, it's simple...Miku (po), an 810-year old pigeon, got fired by her label, worked in a Maid Cafe, and wanted to form a band... BTW, the lyrics to almost all Japanese rock/pop songs are readily available with a Google search. For the record, ALL Japanese-English translation programs suck, some laughably so.

[@joenull5945]

Band-Maid is better live. If you want to check out some more of their songs, I suggest the live versions of "Play" and "Onset".

[@outwest1014]

WoW, are you behind the curve. Band-Maid had 3 sold-out concerts in the US in 2019. That was after their European sold-out tour. They just released a song that was produced by Tony Visconti (David Bowie, T Rex) The Dragon Cries. They formed in 2013 and have been building audience ever since. They write, arrange, and produce their songs. They are right the best Rock n Roll band world wide right now. And they are getter better,

[@RevStickleback]

Five sold out - two in New York, one in Dallas, and two more in Los Angeles. They weren't big venues, but tickets sold out in a day or so, as I recall, so they could easily have filled bigger places.

[@outwest1014]

@@RevStickleback Bad wording on my part. Also Tony Visconti attended both performance in New York. Producer for the The Dragon Cries.

[@bouzoulll]

band maid bro? auto like - auto sub

[@omneil]

I found with Reactors that have never heard of Band Maid. You have to supply them the link. If that don't work well you can lead a horse to water. The MV is good but you're right the live version is Great. Here's the link hint hint. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKDUdqWYetxja9E I hope this works.

[@ivayloiliev620]

Delerium - Innocente

[@Vitericus1]

Keep going down the J-rock rabbit hole, you'll be very, very glad you did. I'll request Wagakki Band, "Senbonzakura" and Unlucky Morpheus, "Cadaver/Revadac" for starters.

[@nakajima-i6p]

Thank you for nice reaction. I recommend Live "Turn Me On" (Zepp Tokyo) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYDXeX-gi5qWhNE "DICE" (MV) & "YOLO"(MV) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKGkiqGMf71sebs kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXy9k62ZismMZ8k "On set" (Live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5WToat_fpiMra8 "Don't you tell ME" (Live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKDUdqWYetxja9E

[@psychokun08]

Don’t know if you’ll see this lol but I wanted to ask if you could react to the song “disorder” by a band called “Yōsei Teikoku”

[@uBoBaMnupa]

Eths - Animadversion

[@thamilton9289]

Hi, New subscriber who just did a deep dive on your content. I especially love the Lady Gaga reactions. I think you would really enjoy a group named EXID. A great place to start is their song "Ah Yeah" Since you like analyzing lyrics and music videos this will be a real treat. I don't want to spoil it, but it has a great back story. I can't wait to hear what you think.

[@SuperJersh]

Thanks for subbing!

[@jon87583]

Reading comments below mine, I can see that you are getting a lot of Maidiac-splaining tossed your way. They're just trying to help u appreciate this band fully. And yeah: check out some of the professionally recorded live vids from 2018-2020 - you'll see what they mean!

[@romaryfr8173]

check at Live versions of Band Maid 🤘👍welcome to their world ,you open the Pandora box. i sub to your channel ,hoping you ll discover them live.

[@RobinC63]

I will join the chorus of people commenting that you need to check out the live version. Also the background of the maid costumes is not what you think.

[@sherinjohn001]

You should check out live shows, please check out Domination live Feb 2020 Shibuya

[@chaoticrager1722]

Man if you dont get the whole thing with Band maid move on, simple. I love this band for their power and they sound great! Costumes are secondary to me and many more, it works for these girls well, thats it.....

[@zelbinian]

This all maid sense.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA! All the subtle nuances are lost on a newbie Band-Maid reactor, would probably have been better to watch the live version, which is why it is so heavily requested

[@KeithTKO]

All I can say is watch them live. And all the gimmicks seems to fade-away.

[@paulread4886]

Tell us SJ, were you ever forced to dissect Shakespeare by per chance ? .... Just sayin'.... : ) Well you did point out some funny conclusions I hadn't thought of anyway hahaha. but probably cos I only watch their live stuff in the main. Worth a look at the live version here. They nail it better than in the studio, with quite astounding performances from these 5 girls. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKDUdqWYetxja9E

[@johnmatthew102]

Maids misbehavin'

[@RudiTheMan]

I think the lyrics are a bit personal, it's like two people who knows they both lied, and telling something as a secret is just useless because no trust on both side,

[@wallyrcarp]

🤘🍻

[@Kampfknusperli]

You have to react to "Ladybaby" -"Nippon Manju" plz . You will not regret it ! :P

[@LS-uv9gg]

I grew up listening to songs on the radio, 8Track/cassette/vinyl etc., and then later with the first music videos, 99% of the time only AFTER first hearing a song. So to me, I find the vast majority of modern day reactions ultimately very self defeating when people hyper focus on what they are watching, desperately attempting to visually translate what should be an auditory reaction, really. Who cares what they look like, or whatever image you think they are projecting, just listen to the music. Also, whilst great lyrics are a big plus, for the most part I don't at all need to know what they are saying, especially if they are being dissected to the point of distraction, during the song!