First Time Hearing Metallica - “One” Reaction

[@drphil2420]

First?

[@MrLboydReacts]

welllllll... i was actually First lol

[@drphil2420]

@@MrLboydReacts Well played brother, I would like you to know I genuinely appreciate your depth of knowledge in many topics, and all of your content in general, your words help me reflect on myself in many ways, keep up the good work sir. :)

[@MrLboydReacts]

@@drphil2420 I appreciate you 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@hippywill]

@@MrLboydReacts i would suggest watch the first music video the band put out for this song. it puts the song in a somber feeling and shows what its all about really well. :) keep it up

[@rbruceBruce]

The official music video explains it best. Thanks

[@mikeminiboss708]

The studio version is a masterpiece. This live cut they shorten it some.

[@lunch2102]

And it's very scratchy

[@jasoncurry207]

Also a bit fast

[@Bodeesafa]

Truth. Absolute truth

[@_Professor_Oak]

I don't know why all his reactions are live tbh... it's almost never better than studio. Not never, but most of the time.

[@lunch2102]

@@_Professor_Oak it's a copyright issue

[@Surroundx]

You need to watch the music video privately for the accompanying scenes from the movie.

[@j.t.3798]

Clipped from the movie 'Johnny got his gun'. You need to watch that video brother. Much longer instrumentals. This performance was truncated for tv.

[@nonserviam751]

Quite agreed.

[@darrylhewes2376]

Endorse above comments. Classic song 👍

[@DM-rc4yu]

No, the video takes away too much attention from the song.

[@nonserviam751]

@@DM-rc4yu What do you mean "no"? If in actual fact you know the song, that doesn't matter, and some reactors have never heard "heavy metal" before and don't know what they look like or how they behave when playing-- the "head banging" part is cool.

[@joehynes5452]

The original music video uses clips from the movie "Johnny Got His Gun" and it's Fantastic!!!

[@CrimsonEnvec]

James wanted to use clips from the movie and they said no so he bought all rights to the movie

[@kainslance]

The song was originally based off of the book. And they person who commented before me finished what happened

[@TheViralInfekT]

I know why you watched the live verson, but i hope you will watch the studio version with the original video in private. It is worth it.

[@MrLboydReacts]

yes i always watch or listen to the Copyrighted versions as soon as i am done

[@MrSphyz]

@@MrLboydReacts You should listen to the S&M version of theses songs as well, they will blow your mind... I've seen them live atleast a half dozen time and nothing beat the symphonic orchestra version.

[@alexisrivera200xable]

Army vet here, been living with permanent chronic pain ever since I got into a bad training accident stateside over 15 years ago, this song among others helped me get through some of the worst days by giving me some very real perspective to my pain. It's nothing compared to our combat vet brothers who sacrificed limbs and entire senses fighting our many wars. Reminds my that despite the suffering I'm still very blessed by comparison.

[@mrx8080]

bro lots of pain can be cured, even PTSD, im not saying management, im saying get rid for good

[@kyleevans5806]

Hearing the full version performed in an environment that does not stifle the sound quality, and volume, that this song deserves is a must.

[@heidithatswho.2481]

The video had me crying the first time it aired.

[@heidithatswho.2481]

And I immediately wanted to be a drummer! Lol

[@motorbreathjz]

@@heidithatswho.2481 yeah when he says left me with life in hell part in this video i cant help but think some thoughts of his mom came up

[@oldergent5266]

As a veteran, I can't help but fight back some tears when I hear it, even now, having heard it countless times.

[@jasongiannaros4091]

You gotta read the book it's based on, Johnny Got His Gun. I promise you'll never be the same

[@ekramer2478]

Every time I tear up and I am not a cryer.

[@barbender]

Was watching your other Metallica video and you asked "what other Metallica song should I be doing". I immediately said "One", and here I am. Grabbing my popcorn.

[@elrus525]

It’s hilarious that Billy Crystal said “the Grammys change with the times”. This was one of the first examples of how little they change. Metallica did not win the “best Metal Band”. They lost it t Jethro Tull… Who was about as metal as a Rod Stewart.

[@jasonsabbath6996]

I was so angry when that happened I sent myself to bed early! My mom just laughed at me!

[@paavobergmann4920]

If I was Ian Anderson, I´d be soo p***ed for my blues rock not being regarded for what it is...

[@GreenSpider69]

First thing I think of when I hear heavy metal is, who has the best flute solo.

[@DriftingDragon74]

It's all bs... Rappers are inducted like Run DMC, Public Enemy, Grand Master Flash, and the Beastie Boys are all in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but actual real rock bands like Iron Maiden, Motorhead, Judas Priest, Nine Inch Nails, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Bad Company, Boston, etc,etc are not.

[@patrickhenry4675]

That was a hilarious loss.

[@steffenml]

The song is about a soldier in WW1 who wakes up from surgery, after stepping on a land mine, having lost his hearing, his sight, and his limbs. And the music video has taken scenes from a movie about that specific event - and combined with the music, it’s absolutely heartbraking. Even thinking about it I choke up a little. Please let us know your thoughts when you’ve watched the studio version. It just might put it over the top for you vs Enter Sandman.

[@CTMed-Growers-Association0420]

The movie was “Johnny Get Your Gun”. A classic black and white film.

[@1982jeepcj8]

@@CTMed-Growers-Association0420 based on a book by the same title, by Dalton Trumbo published in 1939 Metallica bought the rights after seeing the movie,

[@jindas4217]

Listen to the ...And Justice for Jason version, since the bass is mixed back in.

[@bobbyfan418]

@@CTMed-Growers-Association0420 "Got his". Remarkable book.

[@ianrarity3783]

Joe gets almost-directly hit by an artillery shell in the book, but "Landmine" is easier to rhyme ;) And you're right about the video; that thing lived in my head for *years* after I first saw it.

[@Cristi81272]

This is one of the few examples of the video actually enhancing the experience of the music. Stand alone- this song / band / experience is phenomenal, but add the visuals of the video (and studio version of the song) and it takes it to another whole level of experience.

[@nickmcshane1299]

Considering you’re relatively new to metal, this breakdown is spot on. Big respect for having such an open mind for other genres 👊

[@ThatHomelessScrubbalo]

Instrumental breaks and intros... When music was actually MUSIC. That's why Metallica is my all time best rock group. Their instrumentals tells the story...

[@enragednerd1884]

You know who won the Emmy for best metal album that year? Jethro Tull. I have never watched the Grammys since.

[@JohnHazelwood58]

When it gets loud and heavy at the end, that's are his memories about beeing on the battlefield. The drums fire heavy shots, it's loud and noisy and chaotic and fast ... rushing in pain, fear and speed until it's over! So the instrumental part has a deep meaning, too! Listen to the last section again and imagine some chaoitc pictures on the war scene!

[@inatcacenco3006]

Exactly!! That part, to me always sounds like war shots!

[@kainslance]

And Lars is drumming S.O.S. during the song also

[@christianbuczko1481]

If you want the best, fade to black is a masterpiece, probably their best song. Its credited with saving lives, many who listen to it are deeply moved.

[@uuasnyder]

^^^^^ This..... and Sanitarium

[@paavobergmann4920]

Jup

[@jpmccoy640]

The official video is a must for this song

[@scottdonohue3379]

This song is based on a book and a follow up movie called “Johnny Got His Gun”. It is about a WW 1 vet who is literally shredded by a mortar that landed by him. It ripped his face off making him; mute, deaf and blind. The rest of his body is so heavily damaged that he loses both arms and both legs. He is quite literally locked into himself unable to communicate or interact with the outside world and unable to move at all. The ultimate isolation.

[@hickeygrad]

Amazing song. You need to check out the studio version. Or even a live version at one on their own concerts as opposed to a condensed version for the Grammys. Definitely also check out Fade to Black, Welcome Home (Sanitarium), and Creeping Death.

[@alexanderschooler579]

This song is so powerful live in person. It’s an emotional ride.

[@robertcampomizzi7988]

You REALLY should see the official video. It adds so much emotion and understanding to their inspiration for this song!

[@joeharris8474]

Short instrumental break lol. He had no idea of what was coming. As a huge 90’s rap fan this is one of the best instrumentals of all time . I have it paused right now and I’m excited for you as to what you are about to hear

[@AO968]

Did you notice anything about the drumming in this song? At some point, you hear Lars fire off 3 short, three long, and then three short salvos in rapid succession, spelling out "S.O.S." in Morse code. The soldier in this song is basically signaling that he wants to be put out of his misery, because he has nothing more to live for due to his horrific injuries and is only kept alive by life support. The official music video (which takes clips from the movie Johnny's Got His Gun) shows the man tapping his head against his bed post, because it's the only way he can still communicate.

[@hesido]

Oh, I listened to this song about 500 times if not more, this information is new. Damn.

[@randallnorton9504]

Exactly. This song demonstrates that their are things worst than death and war creates those scenarios for some of our vets. This is a wonderful anti-war song from the perspective of the soldier. Powerful.

[@deathryder711]

I always thought it was about PTSD

[@Fizjig]

Unforgiven is a pretty popular Metallica song off of their "Black" album. It's definitely one of their most radio-friendly songs. I'd definitely consider giving it a shot if you want to hear a different side of the band.

[@mattiOTX]

You have to see it done with the music video. It's one of those like the song hurt by Johnny cash. It needs the visual to tell the entire emotional story.

[@TpG691]

This is my favorite song by metallica. I could listen to it over again over again.

[@batinfaq1157]

I giggle every time your reaction to a song is 'Wow. this is not happy'. Very few heavy metal songs reach a pinnacle of happiness. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Edit: On the aside, we would of never heard of Metallica had they not been so aggressive in their promotion. They literally started by word of mouth. They sold their album (ride the lightening) mostly at their concerts. One was on their 3rd album and I do believe their first 'video' because MTV, though very popular at the time, refused to play their music sighting them as being too controversial aka too metal. Only when their popularity with the public could no longer be denied did MTV conceded and start playing their stuff and even then it was regulated to after midnight rotation. To see them at the Grammy's was ground breaking for my generation.

[@leftinashes]

That the year Metallica lost in the "Best Rock/Metal Album" category to Jethro Tull... Some funny shit!

[@SwampusMcGarniglus]

he was right when he said the grammys dont change with the times.

[@DarkPassenger]

I know it's hard to "name your favorite song" but when someone asks me, this song is usually it. And Justice For All is such a good album.

[@kympeplau1635]

The book Johnny Got His Gun was required reading at my school and then I saw the movie on TV. When I saw the video with the movie clips in it I knew exactly what it was about. And I was hooked on Metallica. It’s a very powerful song.

[@Joe-zk7ps]

“The Grammys don’t change with no times, bro.” Haha well said!

[@VIeshPilled]

The song itself is nearly a direct musical representation of the 1971 Anti War film Johnny Got His Gun. The music video and the studio track even takes snippets of the film's dialogue. The film is about a soldier getting injured so severely, as he lay in bed in the hospital, the nurses think they are in a coma but he's conscious the entire time but can't move, talk, or communicate in any way. It's a very dark movie, I'd even classify it as a horror movie.

[@robertcampomizzi7988]

It's is a masterpiece by itself, but the video truly is the "whole piece". It is based off of a book/movie and they use the clips from the movie to exemplify they're point. They musical writing pairs INCREDIBLY well images! I listened to this song for 3 or 4 years before I saw the video, and the video added an entirely different element and really drives the story home.

[@shaunmarais7698]

The studio version is a masterpiece and a close 2nd is Korn's version at the Metallica tribute concert 👌

[@KaeserRaps]

I’m a huge hip hop head and it’s impossible to deny that this is possibly the greatest song ever created

[@obliv3on]

YES YES YES YES YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so glad you did this man, love what you do and the joy u bring me late at night when i have had a rough day

[@georgeibrahim7945]

The late Chris Cornell did a awesome cover of this song he combined this song with u2 One song

[@happydaysnewname]

Love that your uploads coincide with me getting home from work all the time. Great vid as always!

[@IxIxColexIxI]

This is one of those songs where the music video does the song even more justice

[@Marebearsthere]

I love playing this song on guitar hero

[@SeaToSkyImages]

The music video is way better. I get legitimately emotional watching and listening to it.

[@chuckwilliams6261]

"This is a pretty sad song, bro." I think that encapsulates most takes on it.

[@GeekFurious]

Wow. NO ONE ever reacts to the Grammy live version of this. I mean... like... NO ONE. You may be the first. On the entire Internet.

[@tomjudge7920]

During this performance Hollywood stars got up and walked out .... James was worried about it at the beginning about halfway through he say fuck it and goes off

[@kevinarmitage6114]

LIVE!!! Metallica kings of touring, back in the day, these beasts stayed on the road, this is a part of that history

[@MrJoeandJenn]

It is a master piece, unfortunatly this version isnt that good honestly. If you get a chance you should check out the album they did with the Sanfrancisco symphony orchestra. It is fire

[@Flatallica]

No, he should listen to the damn studio recording

[@MrJoeandJenn]

@@Flatallica not really, we all know that album had no bass in it.

[@Flatallica]

@@MrJoeandJenn lol.. OK Joe.. I'm sure he knew too, right 😎👌🏼

[@MrJoeandJenn]

@@Flatallica not him, but most definitely anyone that has listened to more than one song in that album. That is why i recomended a live performance. Im just saying for any other Metallica album Im right there with you, but and just for is missing something, and that something is bass. The producers themselves admit they muted that shit.

[@burly20261]

Yup this version sucks

[@jamescameron6819]

The song Blackened from this album Is possibly Metallicas best

[@Dark1Wonder]

The music video is so much better. It explains so much. Spliced in are parts of the movie Johnny Got His Gun and its terrifying and actually inspired the song.

[@Jam-1-2]

I’ve watched hundreds of reactions to ‘One’ on KZbin but your breakdown is my favourite 👍🏻

[@kght222]

if i want to cry i play this song in my head. i have done so since i was a child. this is one of the saddest songs ever written.

[@davide4589]

At the time metal wasn't accepted like it is today. Watching this I can see how James was like nervous or something, but he wasn't 100% until the climax of the song... it was awesome. Thanks for the reaction, bro.

[@JoeY-ii8iy]

the song is about a movie called "Johnny got His Gun" about a young boy in WW1 that get's blown up and loses all his limbs, jaw and eyes. He cannot tell the difference between being awake or being in a dream. The hospital has him hidden in a room. The movie is free on youtube and the music video has clips of it.

[@simonesmit6708]

The official video is a masterpiece. Worth watching.

[@ronkerr5080]

'Johnny Got His Gun' was a movie by Dalton Trumbo, blacklisted by Hollywood during the McCarthy era.

[@tamibrandt]

The movie scenes and voiceovers (not of the band) from the official video are from the movie Johnny Got His Gun (1971). The movie about a guy who lost everything in the Vietnam war, his limbs, his face. All he had left are his thoughts and memories from his childhood and the war and all he wants to do is end his life because he literally had nothing left. He couldn't walk, couldn't talk, couldn't even signal to the doctors around him that he was stuck inside his head.

[@Coats2112]

Some backlog information, This was Metallica's first ever video for a song. The book was written in 1939, right before the start of WWII for America. The book got shelved for it's anti-war themes. Then in 1971, after another failed war, he turned it into a movie, and was blacklisted in Hollywood. The author, and director of the book and movie was, Dalton Trumbo.

[@wolframsteindl2712]

The song is about a soldier who stepped on a landmine but survived and is now lying in hospital, not being able to see or hear anything or move much of his body, having lost at least 2 limbs, being all alone with his thoughts and wishing he was dead instead. It's very much an anti-war song, detailing the gruesome reality of many war veterans.

[@dyingbreed5386]

Another great metal song with similar themes is Slayer's Eyes of the Insane and unlike Metallica, who got screwed, Slayer won a Grammy for the song.

[@DougJessee]

It would be interesting for you to talk about this after seeing the music video with footage from ‘Johnny got his gun’ (I think that is the name).

[@Pilutta100]

The original vid for this song, from that movie. My soul screams when watching that accompanied with their music. I refused watching it after first time back then, but a few did reactions to it so now it's in my inner eye again. Metallica knows how to get to you. Love them. And great reaction,hugs.

[@ronaldsaucier1476]

The movie is called , Johnny's got his gun. Amazing movie. Watch that and this song makes even more sense

[@MalkyTalky]

Justice 4 all was one of my first CDs. I was maybe 13. Listened to it all summer on my $450 portable Panasonic CD player. I mowed a lot of yards for that.. one of my favorite songs.

[@danielallen3454]

To drive home your point about the Grammy's not changing with the times, they introduced the Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental at this show . . . And gave it to Jethro Tull. They gave it to Jethro Tull over Metallica, Jane's Addiction, Iggy Pop, and AC/DC.

[@kjemradio]

The book and movie "Johnny Got His Gun" is absolutely the type of tale that nightmares become reality. This soldier jumps into his foxhole in WWI and a star shell explodes near him. All that he is is a living brain with the remains of a body (no limbs, face nothing). That's it. Yet he can still feel, and all he wants to do is die. I've read the book and watched the movie. It is truly the most powerful anti war story created.

[@gregheath8106]

You definitely have to check out the official music video to appreciate this song in the way it was intended. All other reactors are able to do official videos, but if you can't for whatever reason where you are, it's definitely worth it to check them out in private to get better experiences in most cases.

[@90tegls]

Seeing them live was the best concert experience ever for me. So live is great but you get a different feeling listening to the studio versions.

[@deandourlaris3406]

The video with the scenes from the movie "Johnny Get Your Gun" explains the HORROR of what the young soldier was going through.

[@Sdoironpowers]

Definitely need to watch the video. It's even more impactful than the song on its own.

[@marlakay]

You totally broke it down! THANK YOU! Someone who gets the meaning! Anti war!✌✌✌✌✌✌✌

[@jasonsabbath6996]

The answer to "Could this be their best?" is YES! My absolute favorite Metallica song!

[@metallicavoices]

I would suggest reacting to anything from S&M. This song on S&M is just great.

[@trauma_junkies2145]

this is one of those song that tells a story not only with the lyrics, but also with the music. THIS SONG YOU NEED TO DO THE BAND RELEASE VIDEO(full length, it is pretty long), sit and do a straight through listen, then react they way you normally do to the video, with the movie scenes cut in. I PROMISE ITS A WHOLE OTHER LEVEL OF BAD ASSERY. And like Pantera says...A NEW LEVEL...

[@mistertubby]

The inspiration for this song is from a movie called "Johnny got his gun" (based on a book)

[@stevejohnson5035]

Fade to Black, live, '89 Seattle is one of my favs, highly recommend.

[@cfh143]

I remember me and my friends waiting for the world premier of this video on MTV. Good times

[@ericbobo0]

Fade to black!! Fade to black!! Fade to black!! It’s one of those, “why have I not heard this in my life? what have I been doing?” Songs

[@patrickhenry4675]

The song was written about a WWI soldier that was thought to be in a coma but was actually conscious the whole time, paralyzed. Notice the drummer tapping out morse code SOS during the song.

[@xh0rsex]

This is the first Metallica album I ever listened to and it is also my favorite.

[@MrCBTman]

The official video won them a Grammy. It's one of the greatest music videos ever made.

[@centralpametaldetectorist289]

Ride the lightning and master of puppets are best albums. Every song is hot! All killer and no filler!!!pretty much everything before the black album is hot and before they went more mainstream. There older speed metal is what encouraged me to pick up a guitar. Here I am 25 years later still a gigging musician.

[@luisvanegas1039]

My absolute favorite Metallica song. Masterpiece!

[@jessestaggs2136]

Of so many reaction streamers, I realy enjoy yours because of your interpretations and takes on the meanings you glean from the lyrics. Kudos on a job well done, sir.

[@TopGun_-]

Please do: Metallica; -The Four Horsemen -Disposable Heroes -Welcome Home (Sanitarium) -Creeping Death -Orion (instrumental) W.A.S.P. - Wild Child The Last Command Cries in the Night Megadeth; Tornado of Souls My Last Words (you definitely need to pull up the words for this one) Ronnie James DIO; Holy Diver Rainbow in the Dark Children of the Sea Metal Church; Watch the Children Pray Gods of Wrath Burial at Sea Iron Maiden; Wasted Years Stranger in a Strange Land Run to the Hills Krokus; Screaming in the Night *Be sure to pull up the lyrics with each one. Metal is a form of lyrical art that is best appreciated when you analyze and understand the meaning of each song. IMO it’s best to start with studio versions, as some live versions are messed with by the bands and if you aren’t familiar with the song or it’s meaning, it can loose some of its ability to convey its true meaning/definition of the song when it’s done more casually in a live setting. Just a thought.. Best of luck in your metal journey!

[@halkeye20]

You need to watch the music video version of this. The movie johnny got his gun is spread throughout the song and the movie is heartbreaking

[@nathanswope1548]

In my opinion the music video really drives home the emotions and overall feelings of the song. Definitely another masterpiece by them.

[@Drescher1984]

So glad you did the live version, more bass.

[@KeRmiTaKilla]

They also remade it with a symphony and it was incredible.

[@gregthomas1346]

One of those instantaneous wow tunes on first hearing. Fantastic

[@janagrizzard2201]

Should watch crowd singing Bohemian Rhapsody at outdoor Green Day Concert

[@danollerenshaw8410]

I find myself watching loads of your reaction videos across so many genres, just because I really enjoy your measured and cogent analyses. Keep it up mate!

[@RobertLeija]

Watch the Official video, it was their first one even after putting out 3 albums ("One" being on the 4th alblum) and it was "One" that seemed to get them the mainstream access any band would want. From what I remember Metallica was part of the big 4 including Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax, these bands were popular enough to lead or break open the way for other bands like them. This era of Metal was called Thrash Metal and incorporated long instrumentals many at the beginning of the song with Heavy guitars and drums and many switch ups that made it seem like a different song at times, topics were Death, War, Suicide, Politics, Religion, the Supernatural and basically any heavy dark or controversial topic was found here. These bands didn't get much respect by the mainstream or with music snobs, even though their fan base was pretty dam large. So Metallica getting to do venues like in this video were huge and it's why Metallica gained so much respect, they were able to break into completely different markets that shunned them just years before. It's why MTV"s Head Bangers Ball was such a hit back in the day and it also helped to get these types of bands more known. The heavy (thrash like) music you hear now days stems back to these bands and other lesser known ones and musicians in Metal today owe them at least a little reverence for all the hard work, pain & suffering just as The Big 4 bands owe everything to the bands before them like Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Rainbow and others who were all in pieces/parts influencing a new sound that was coming called Thrash Metal and of course now there are so may categories of Metal that its hard to distinguish but they all have their specific elements. Just a little FYI from my memory, it's not Gospel but it gives you something to reference if you get curious.

[@jbvaav8474]

They would have never been on the grammys if not for the video, one of the rare times the video made the song better.

[@dalecollins581]

Song is based on the story "johnny got his gun" which the movie is used in the vid

[@nightthornkvala94132]

You miss so much on this version. Check out the video version incorporating scenes from the 1971 movie Johnny Got His Gun with Timothy Bottoms. The song if from the POV of a young man injured in the World War when a bomb dropped on him, taking his arms, legs, and face. He has no way to communicate with anyone at the hospital, left with no voice and only his memories, thoughts, hallucinations, losing the ability to tell one from the other. It's a heart wrenching story, both the video and the movie it took the visuals from.

[@sticktoyourdrums8177]

Greatest thing about this performance was metal being introduced to prime time television. Also, I love “shit” slipping through.

[@tactless8671]

This is the year that the Grammys lost all meaning: The moment they overlooked "And Justice For All" for Jethro Tull.

[@deepwoodscountryboy8261]

This is one of my all time favorite songs

[@MetalMonkey]

The lyrics that explain the whole song are Landmine, has taken my sight taken my speech taken my hearing taken my arms taken my legs taken my soul Left me with life in hell

[@ThatHomelessScrubbalo]

@0:01 HOW HAVE YOU NOT HEARD THIS TILL NOW?! This is the first thing i think of when i think Metallica