FIRST TIME HEARING P.O.D. - Youth of the Nation (Official Music Video) REACTION

[@LonesomeBossDaily]

Can't believe this song is 20 years old this year and still so relevant

[@CristiNeagu]

Unfortunately yes, it still is relevant. That's because the people who could do something about it never did. Instead of trying to help these kids, they blamed guns, drugs, video games... anything but the actual issue itself. Because it's useful for politicians when people suffer, cause you can promise things to suffering people in exchange for votes.

[@shakarussanders9911]

That's so crazy it's been that long ago time is seriously flying by!

[@constantinnistor7018]

IT will always be!

[@hardmarciacrush3338]

Every Day. 😵‍💫

[@kennyoconnor6564]

This song is timeless. Incredible.

[@gemgirl2000]

I was a senior when Columbine happened. This song was so needed at the time. Spoke some so much truth. And it still holds up now. Sadly

[@tonyd3768]

Me too. Right after it happened we had a rumor going around something was going to happen at our school. 3/4 of the students didn't show up that day.

[@Buugzy]

I remember Columbine… some sad shiiiiit

[@fancyevil351]

@@Buugzy is that in picture is real suicide peoples?

[@jennhurl]

Payable on Death! You might be surprised to know they are a Christian metal band. They've been around a long time. They speak facts with killer drums, strong bass line, & Sonny always has unique vocals.

[@KazuhasKatana]

Your everywhere. Lol

[@jennhurl]

@@KazuhasKatana Hey friend! You're right! 🤣 Music has always been my passion & I love seeing people discover it. 💕

[@debbyemerson3877]

I sure didn't know that

[@Ozzy_2014]

@@jennhurl glad to have you around.

[@jennhurl]

@@Ozzy_2014 Thank you! 😊

[@soniab8109]

Ah, that brings me back memories.

[@stoneyp3748]

How about it

[@adamsonlinearrayspeakersha87]

Hello :)

[@luvski1863]

Facts🍻

[@nlmbblixky4454]

No bullshit

[@gabrielledormuth4634]

The opening is just as epic as it was back when I first heard it

[@volkerp.2262]

POD belongs in that period to the nu metal genre as Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park or Korn.

[@fudmucker1000]

Yup all nostalgia

[@ACTUALLYRICH]

Highschool

[@powerhousepopculture8844]

Indeed

[@CanadianPilotYHM]

POD and Sevendust, both amazing and underrated bands.

[@chase5546]

Other great hits by POD are Sattelite and Alive.

[@Doofster]

also "Will you" and "Goodbye for now"

[@MomPita]

and Beautiful!!!

[@JennyofOldStones713]

Yes! Alive video and song are so good and powerful message!

[@paulbrenchley5930]

I remember listening to alive in the first day I went back to school after a year out due to clinical depression. Song holds a very powerful memory inside it for me as it was probably the first time I’d ever felt any sense of happiness and normality in months

[@123bboymeandyou]

Hidden song no one really knows about is sleeping awake check it out

[@jonfazzone5125]

POD Next Listen 1-Alive 2-Boom U won’t be Disappointed

[@nandorodriguez3264]

Southtown too

[@erina.5421]

I was in high school when this song came out. I remember when Columbine happened it shook me to my core. It was a defining moment of my youth. This song perfectly encapsulates how it felt at that time.

[@dmloy1018]

Me too. I was a clean-cut kid, but had a Marilyn Manson poster on my door. My mom ripped it off cause she thought it would influence me after Columbine.

[@stewrobb2329]

I was in 9th grade when that happened.

[@erina.5421]

@@stewrobb2329 Same here.

[@CaddyJim]

#ErinAllen *Columbine* was in *99* & sticks out but this song is actually inspired by the *2001* shooting at *Santana* high School in *Cali*

[@Tan3l6]

@@dmloy1018 M.Manson Is just not good. Not musically, nor otherwise. My 2 cents.

[@bethshadid2087]

I know you're gonna love this song before it starts. Deep meanings and sad😓. They wrote this about a school shooting they heard about nearby just before Columbine happened. If memory serves me correctly those pictures are of the Columbine casualties.

[@digthis18]

It happened while they were recording this album... they heard sirens goin by and heard about a school shooting and wrote the song in response to it

[@dreamcaster359]

The shooting took place 2 years after Columbine, student opened fire on Santana High School in March 2001 and P.O.D.'s rehearsal studio was 2 blocks away so they saw emergency vehicles rush past without realizing what was going on. They were touring Colorado around the time Columbine happened and when they saw the Santana shooting on the news, they began writing the track. The pictures are of casualties not just from Columbine, but all school shootings from 1999 to 2001.

[@Janeintheok]

POD Payable On Death. A hard-core Christian band from Cali 🙏

[@coopsnz1]

Listen to Enoch Christian metal band from new Zealand

[@martinmillar7137]

Honestly had no idea they wer a christian band..makes sense but... hozier are the same n both are lyrically quite potent.. Niva knew that though... thanks for the info ma man

[@mbenoit77]

Have you done Jeremy by Pearl Jam? It has a similar subject, though it's about one kid. I know you did Runaway Train, which is closer to the mark. 90s had music that was about something.

[@jennhurl]

"Jeremy" is a great Pearl Jam song. I'm pretty sure Jay reacted to "Black" MTV Unplugged but I don't believe he has hit on "Even Flow" yet either. Two great Pearl Jam songs for sure!

[@Paineinyourblank]

"Jeremy" came to mind when watching this. I remember they used to play the video for "Runaway Train" on MTV a lot and it always made me cry :( I felt so bad for those kids

[@SianMarieDavies]

The first Pearl Jam song that got me was Last Kiss. I was only a kid but that song just hit different for me.

[@kineticstar]

The youth of a nation is more about the mental health problems with children. This is the extended story of the late 90's and early 00's trying to survive in a world that told us to shut up and suck it up. Sadly, most are still messed up and in need of help. We need to look and listen to each other and our children so we don't pass down our mental problems.

[@LadyNikitaShark]

That was a global thing at that time, a band in my country around the same time this came out made a song about the " broken children of the our nation". We like to romanticized the 90's but hard drugs were so common that everyone knew at least one addict.

[@dr.manhattan7313]

well said

[@stewrobb2329]

Part of the problem with school shootings over the last two decades is that some kids have no sense or understanding of history. It’s almost as if whatever problems they’re facing is the absolute worst and can’t see their problems in any context, leading them to act out. Yes they have problems as does any generation but maybe it’s because I was a history nerd growing up but I feel that any middle/upperclass kid growing up in the 80’s/90’s has had a fairly good life in comparison to generations that came before. If they’re able to put their issues in context then being rejected by the girl you like or a social group isn’t the end of the world as it may seem. Nowadays we do such a poor job of preparing kids for the real world when they get a dose of the real world it’s almost a psychological breakdown.

[@mobiusbelts3607]

@@LadyNikitaShark There were definitely less opiate addicts in the 90s than the aughts or 2010s.

[@chrisbeaty3572]

The "shut up and suck it up" philosophy existed way before the 90's. The 90's was the start of the "ten point" grading scale, participation trophies, "red ink is bad" and "everyone is special" philosophy. I was 15 when Columbine happened. I remember Maury Povich's "Look at me now" episodes.

[@clairekempf9756]

I haven’t heard that song in a really long time. I forgot about this song.

[@hilarymol6607]

I can't believe I forgot about this song. This came out in my early 20s. I'm now in my 40s and this song still resonates deeply with me. This is one of those songs that makes me turn my radio up, man. If you liked this one, check out "Alive" by P.O.D.

[@fancyevil351]

Is that picture is a real suicide peoples?

[@hhoi8225]

This style is called nu metal, hope you react to more P.O.D.! Alive, Satellite, Goodbye For Now, Ridiculous, Strength of My Life...

[@taraelink]

Such a powerful song... Thanks for reacting to this one!!!!

[@MrsNash100]

Thanks for reminding us of this BRILLIANT song! ... timeless.

[@marlenabenson]

This song still gives me chills. Another great song from them is Alive!

[@cringemasterv83]

Good video, you should react to Shine by Collective Soul

[@lauraschelstraete4177]

Or heavy or precious declarations

[@markpeterson6279]

Or Listen or Better Now

[@knives26]

Finally! what do i have to do to make you react to any breaking benjamin song?

[@drcorsetti]

Why don't you start your own reaction channel bro. Everyone and their mother is doing it.

[@knives26]

@@drcorsetti why dont you??? it not my thing lol and i have a job

[@lewistasso8866]

You got it, Jay. That's what the song is about!

[@ixchelskyfeather2513]

This song still brings me to tears. We have been crying out for help for decades, and have gone unheard. Now our children are suffering. I grew up being raised by parents who grew up socially conscious in the 70’s and THEY have been crying out for change. When will we all start listening and break the cycles? Our children now have to fight so hard for change, and they are hitting walls of hate and anger. It’s not helping anyone... Sorry guys, this one just hit me hard. As a mother of four, two of them just hitting the world on their own, it’s hard to see them struggle. Even with all that we have taught them and prepared them for. We had caught and hoped for a better world to send them off into, and it’s disappointing to see what world they have emerged into as they first spread their wings. But....we fight on. It’s all we can do.

[@bridget5180]

Living in San Diego 1999-2005, this was one of the hot local bands that played all the bars. Their song Alive is awesome too. Even more poignant after the school shooting in El Cajon in 2001.

[@nostalgiaman6816]

Totally off the subject.. so you were there when they filmed THE REAL WORLD

[@MCRhoney]

It was actually in Santee. I was in 3rd grade when the shorting happened. Even though the high school was on the other side of town all the schools were shutdown. Very scary. I remember it so vividly.

[@jennhurl]

🤩Kings of Leon "Use Somebody" "Sex on Fire" "Closer" "Cold Desert"

[@ianjwatson1874]

Fans too!

[@MillieonaVespa]

Excellent band !

[@jeffreym68]

They had a really good video of them playing to a small room. Maybe acoustic? He might like the contrast.

[@quinny6920]

All great choices!,

[@Buugzy]

Kings of Leon has a lot of good songs!!! Super Soaker!!!!!!!!

[@fabulousnobody3557]

Another good song from this era is “The Red” by Chevelle.

[@dasher920]

You should check out “alive“ from P.O.D.

[@seerofallthatisobvious1316]

The official video to "Alive" is awsome. The car crash happening around the band in slow motion is very cool.

[@Paineinyourblank]

Similar hitting bands Papa Roach - Last resort Drowning Pool - Let the bodies hit the floor Trapt - Headstrong Deftones - My own summer Tool - Sober Slipknot - Wait and bleed

[@nostalgiaman6816]

Taproot - Poem Nonpoint - Signs

[@jordanhester4821]

If you like this, I'd highly recommend "Janies Got A Gun" by Aerosmith

[@aaohknsn]

or Pearl Jam - Jeremy

[@viktorprotasoff4177]

Relate With Empathy To Understand... With Compassion Listen Relate Embrace👍

[@singingwolf3929]

Also, any time the Choir comes in with the chorus of "We are, we are The youth of the nation" it gives me chills.

[@juliaweasley]

YESSSS!! I'm so glad you decided to feature P.O.D.!! This is my second favorite song of theirs. Love this band.

[@juliaweasley]

I am one of the people who recommended them - but I said the song "Alive" - this is a great song, too though!! :D

[@missscarlett6667]

Still one of my favorite bands and songs. You should check out their song Alive. P.O.D (payable on death) they are a Christian band.

[@КиануДепп]

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[@MomPita]

POD is a Christian band (Saw them at HeavenFest..along with Skilett and Red..) AMAZING in Concert. Sonny the lead singer is part of the Whosoevers..along with Brian head from Korn.. POD stands for Payable On Death " The band chose this name to be a direct tie in with the Christian theology that explains that since Jesus died on the Cross, Christians' debts to God have been paid for; in other words all believers, in their acceptance that Jesus was sacrificed for them on God's behalf, have inherited eternal life"

[@hannahcapps2750]

Ohh boy…in high school when this came out, combine took place my soft more year…😖🥺 growing up at the turn of the millennium was tragic, followed by 9/11 I saw the second plain crash into the south tower live, I was in music class… ☹️god it was awful 😞

[@fifiroxy]

I def need a reaction video to Wheatus - Teenage dirtbag 🤩

[@mattefinnish8411]

You might try Anthem For The Year 2000 by Silverchair. It's in a similar vein, kind of dark.

[@txoutlaw1984]

In 2001/2002 this song was everywhere. Still one of my favorite bands. Some older banger Southtown or Rock the party.

[@caiusmadison2996]

I remember this during a time of hard drug use, when I was 19. I'm 39 this month, and I remember this song for how many times its relevant still, to this day. We gotta stand up, and stop the hate ourselves. We gotta do this throwing arms around shoulders and walking together, not fighting, not destroying. Not running. We must stand and walk, one and all, for one and all.

[@nalaj.9147]

There was shooting today in the USA at a High School. Praying for everyone who was there and their families. 🙏🏽

[@jinfin221]

What's up with USA and school shooting??

[@stefaniate]

This song still gets to me, 20 years later!

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

They are Christians, and I’m glad I got to see them, live. The acronym means, Payable On Death.

[@juliaweasley]

I was lucky enough to see them live back in my college days and it was the BEST concert I have ever been to.

[@DeroruVR]

The song was inspired in part by the school shootings at Santana High School and Columbine High School.

[@alisong826]

I got into them in middle school, bc they were “Christian” my mom never questioned the lyrics (she thought they were talking about god, not about real issues). Thank goodness bc I’m now a huge advocate for social justice/gun reform/mental health.

[@cup_cuppy_cuppers5817]

Jesus was NOT a social justice warrior. He requires us to take up the sword. "Give a man a fish, he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish, he eats for life." (Paraphrased) = self responsibility. Social justice is a hoax! YOU want something in this life, than work for it. No one owes nothing to no one else. You CANNOT MAKE people think, feel and act the same nor punish them when they don't. That's NOT justice for ANYONE, that's REAL Fascism. btw, come take my guns!! Don't worry, just like through out history, sorry fucks like you will be saved by US and you'll still be the insufferable ingrates you are but, you'll be alive.

[@dreaveronica6944]

@@cup_cuppy_cuppers5817 you good?

[@elysehfm8797]

JayveeTV, have you done any Sugarcubes with Bjork? "Birthday" is great. Her unique vocals make me happy.

[@chriscreekmore210]

It is a powerful song & very easy to listen to. Great reaction!

[@jodyhowellsmead]

I'd love to see you react to Faith No More "midlife crisis"

[@MegaEaglelover]

Sadly this song resonates even today

[@GarudaLegends]

and forever

[@teresawarren8654]

One of the times that I saw P.O.D. in concert they brought some little kids from the audience on stage to help them sing that part.

[@sylmyl]

Please react to Madonna - Human Nature, Secret and Take a Bow

[@jenniferkasowicz9463]

Since you have also reacted to Garbage, you should try their song “Bleed Like Me.”

[@silverdoeGirl]

P.O.D - Alive for sure is up there!

[@shawnsparkman8472]

it has a dark vibe, but the lyrics are so real its scary.

[@marinop7090]

Silverchair "Anthem for the year 2000"

[@laurel1634]

The youth of the nation in 2001 are adults now.

[@jasonvicary662]

Man, would love to see your thoughts on Icehouse - Electric Blue

[@drcorsetti]

So underrated til this day.

[@natk9313]

One of those bangers that's so sad, but the beat is so good....

[@katiec4353]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do Relax by Frankie goes to Hollywood!!! Its a Classic!!!!

[@mayzilla1174]

POD'S Satellite was such a successful album....bought it right when it was released back in 2001.....The Nu-Metal era was a special time in my life

[@BledaDiaz]

The Drum kick is Pure Juggernaut Sound!! Lyrics are Deadly Poetic!! This Song is beautiful ❤️.

[@kimmaro8434]

Powerful song, thanks for reacting to it❤

[@TomTomTom03]

POD - Payable On Death. Awesome Christian band. Check out "ALIVE" to be inspired to praise our Lord. "Satellite" is good. "Boom" is another with great video full of humour. My latest favourite is "Listening For The Silence". Be blessed good brother of mine.

[@slap_A_flamingo]

Early 2000s nu-rock was amazing. Definitely the best time for music. POD stands for Payable On Death. The lead singer is deeply religious. It's a refrance to the day of judgement. Songs deep as fuck man! All the war, murder and stuff needs to stop like.

[@queenjenna2696]

This song as well hits me hard because this was a song my good friend Chester Bennington ( lead from LIKIN PARK ) when this came out he cried when he first heard it. And he actually got to meet .P.O.D PAYABLE ON DEATH is what POD means. I do have some things from them that are private for me I don't like share because after what Chester did he was part of the Youth of the nation Fam. However U and the young now are the Youth of the Nation 🖤🖤 By the way u should check out Live and Learn by Joe Public That song as a strong message as well

[@dunk_law]

I could not believe it, but you have heard no tracks from The Prodigy on your channel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you really need to check out The Prodigy - 'Breathe'.

[@remedy9648]

Please, please react to their song “Beautiful “. Even if you don’t react to it, listen to it. I know that you out of almost all reactors I sub to will absolutely appreciate this song. It truly is beautiful! Great reaction as always brother💜

[@trudibromley5133]

****PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE watch Sarah Ikumu sing "And I am Telling You" on the Britains Got Talent show. This girl was FIFTEEN when she sang it and if that's not a young Aretha Franklin I dont know who is! This young woman was MAGNIFICENT! I remember whooping with delight as she hit that final note the first time I saw it. They doubted her and she SMASHED IT!!!!****

[@tyrosa2917]

Check out runaway train

[@vinniewheeler5441]

This came out a week after my 18Yr old cousin JON HUNG HIMSELF. THIS SONG CHANGED MY LIFE. RIP LIL CUZ. THE 3RD VRS FUCKIN BESTS ME IVER THE HEAD

[@CaddyJim]

Need to do some *Linkin Park*

[@alanjanes923]

Patrick Hernandez - Born to be alive Andrew W.K - Party Hard Keane - Somewhere only we know The Shadows - Apache Bowling for soup - Girl all the bad guys want The Coral - Dreaming of you

[@jonasthemovie]

You should check out P.O.D. - Boom ! Video is featuring their friends Blindside of Sweden. Saw them both in a small club venue back in 2001, just after 9/11.

[@windymiller1697]

hi the jayvee is there any chance you could have a listen to " Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy, the - Television, The Drug Of The Nation [full official video] " PLEASE it was made ages ago but listening to again will just make you think :)

[@k-town873]

We've had gun shootings in Germany too. Back in 2002 only six weeks before my final exams Robert S., a 19yo guy my age, shot 16 kids and teachers before killing himself.

[@bpfromowc]

Top Tip ! The Charlatans - Tellin' Stories (Live on Jools Holland - BBC TV). They were one of the best British bands of the 90's Indie scene. The upload by spiral268 is the best one. Cheers mate. ✌️

[@UnGranSaurio]

Do southtown from them please!

[@patrickschrag3200]

Definitely should

[@debbieroberts8443]

I've got some videos for you to watch...... The prodigy - no good start the dance Kajagoogoo - too shy AC DC - thunderstruck T'pau - China in your hand Adam and the ants - stand and deliver Duran Duran - reflex

[@lou6087]

I love every reaction..but I would LOW Blue-Breathe easy...still STILL patiently waiting haha

[@LaLa-qb2ps]

React to Foster The People "Pumped Up Kicks" official music video and Aerosmith's "Jamie's Got A Gun"

[@brigitter1469]

Never heard this song before... amazing. Not sure when this came out... the first massive school shooting was 1996 in Columbine ...

[@tinakeith5822]

Now you should check out Jeremy by Pearl Jam!!! The uncensored version!!!! True story!!!

[@lou6087]

Jayvee!! OMG I just was listening to this masterpiece I used to listen to ..Emeli Sandé - Hurts... its so underrated and i know for a fact you would love this

[@thomasrichards6245]

Dana says- P.O.D. doesn't like being labeled a 'Christian Rock Band', but they are all Christians who's faith has strongly inspired what they say through their music. They've caught heat from the more conservative voices of the Christian Music industry over the years, but when it comes down to it, what they have to say is powerful and they speak to many, many people who were looking for some sense of sanity in our insane world. Oh, and they're an awesome band.

[@betsdakreator]

P.ayable O.n D.eath San Diego Cali band great guys always giving back to the community. They made this song shortly after a shooting at Santana HS which was close to their practice studio. ✌️

[@shirleycoffman2511]

"Good Bye for Now"- is my favorite song by P.O.D...You should do a review on it, I know you will like it.... its awesome

[@dunesbra]

Great song. Young Katy Perry singing at the end is realty cool. Not a lot of people know that. Check out the video. 👊

[@LeoSiegfried]

Quote From Wiki "We were rehearsing and writing Satellite a couple of blocks away from the school. One day on the way to the studio, there were all these helicopters and cars speeding by. We really didn’t know what was going on. When we got to the studio, this guy had the news on, and he was like, ‘This kid just went and started blasting fools.’ So we started jamming, and that rhythm just naturally came out, then Wuv [Bernardo, drummer] put that drumbeat on it, and the song was born."

[@greatmartini1]

Another powerful song is from an obscure band called Zebrahead the song What's Goin' On. Great song with a powerful message.

[@nostalgiaman6816]

Nonpoint - In The Air Tonight Nonpoint - Signs Taproot - Poem Yellowcard - Ocean Avenue, Only One 3 doors Down Smashing Pumpkins - Bullet with butterfly wings

[@elivile.]

The song was inspired by the Santana High School shooting on March 5th, 2001. The band was doing rehearsals at a place a few blocks away from the high school and noticed emergency vehicles flying by while on a break. After finding out it was a school shooting, they started writing the song. Those were school portraits of school shooting victims, by the way, in certain shots of the video.

[@yeahbee8237]

Song gives me chills still

[@junimondify]

"Stole" by Kelly Rowland is a song that always comes to my mind when I listen to this...

[@EvilJif]

Another song about similar topics (but completely different genre) that came out in this era was "Stole" by Kelly Rowland.

[@marklemaster4707]

Jovan, your close with your thoughts but that is not what this song is about!! This song is actually about the children of the next generation, because they are tbe youth of a nation!! The children are the voices and need to be heard way more than what it use to be!! Also p.o.d made this song and alive and they went Christian!!! Pod is a Christian rock band!!

[@LunaticReason]

The genre is Nu Metal, Korn, System of a Down, Adema, Linkin Park, Deftones are all bands within the same vein.

[@ericbogerd5306]

This song is still powerful, but it hurts that over 20 years later things haven't really improved. If anything, some things like promiscuous tweens (especially via social media and video posting) and teen suicide are worse, and there are people out there who claim school shootings haven't happened or that they are staged by the government to try and 'take away our guns'.

[@carolespinoza8452]

My goodness this breaks your heart, but all this killing is all true facts. But happens all the time, so dam sad.👍👍🥺🥺🥺 good one jay 😘😘

[@almirmuharemagic]

React to "Soul Asylum - Runaway Train"

[@martinmillar7137]

Knew you'd like this one tho jay... right up your street. In that it is about injustice ect... white or black.. i just knew youd dig it. Yer a gid man.. man. Music is so beautiful eh..