Five Finger Death Punch - Wrong Side Of Heaven | Singer Reacts |

[@robertthebard]

When they talk about veterans, they're talking about anyone who's served. Most of the "actors" in the video were actual veterans. Thank you for helping raise awareness of this issue.

[@Papa_WooWoo]

You said it with more respect than i would have when she mentioned "Female representation" in the middle of it. It is all Veterans. This whole thing where representation is getting ridiculous. Men and Women don't have to be represented in every aspect of life. Especially in parts of life where they don't need to be. Anyway, good video overall and I am glad you see what our Veterans have to go through for our Freedoms that people take for granted and are being stripped away even at this very minute. Being out there is all about brotherhood and watching each others backs. It doesn't matter what you are when you are out there risking your life.

[@corden9941]

​@@Papa_WooWoothis video was also made when females weren't allowed to be in combat arms. So almost all of the combat veterans were male.

[@chrisgriffin2579]

Still failing them... hopefully one day.

[@henrywarner9603]

When ANYONE says veteran they are talking about someone who served

[@DestinyAwaits19]

Only people who have seen combat are veterans.

[@norsepaganmetalhead]

The last scene always gets me. He says “ you know me, you saved my life brother”

[@dustinshadle732]

The lip reading towards the end, and the cop seeing he served in the same unit suddenly understood and took the man with dignity. War makes bonds that can be stronger than family and the crucible reshapes everyone. Hell I wasn't able to go, but the effect it had on friends that went and came back reshaped me. I don't know why they treat me like a member of their units but I'm happy I can share their burden and I love them all.

[@stevehayles9721]

that line brings me to tears every time i've watched this video ( easily 100 times)

[@kellyanderson7624]

I thought he said "it's Jacoby, you saved my life brother."

[@squirrelicis]

​@@kellyanderson7624he did. It's one of the times I'm happy I can read lips.

[@Plastikdoom]

Indeed, said that and heard that myself!/ couple times, more powerful than anyone can know. Unless they been there, this song brings me to tears everytime. A USMC Vet, it’s and Afghanistan, 05-2010

[@jawosammadennhier7062]

*To all veterans here* : I am from Germany, and I *thank you for your service* . I read your words here, and they deeply touch me. Comrades of yours in WW2 risked and gave their lives, so that I can live in freedom today. That makes me deeply grateful. Your service and sacrifice is not forgotten. I hope that you receive gratitude yourselves.

[@paullucas7460]

Army veteran here Germany is like Family to us now in the U.S.A. you have a friend in Ohio.

[@devildoc4257]

Thank you. My oma was german.

[@jawosammadennhier7062]

@@devildoc4257 Thanks a lot for sharing. 😊 My father was Sowiet-Russian (today: Ukraine) by birth, his ancestors once were Swabian or Swiss immigrants in Russia (18th century). After all, we are human beings. 🙂

[@Fuerwahrhalunke]

Sie haben ihr Leben gegeben ebenso wie unsere Eltern, Großeltern und/oder Ur-Großeltern ihr Leben gaben. Sie haben für etwas gekämpft, was sie für richtig hielten. Sie haben ihr Pflicht ebenso getan wie alle anderen auch. Die einzigen die entscheiden wofür und warum gekämpft wird, sind diejenigen an der Macht. Aus Friedenszeiten heraus über eine Zeit der Umbrüche, des Leidens und des Krieges zu urteilen, ist nicht richtig. Der einzige Grund weshalb Amerika (Obwohl Russland die deutlicheren Opfer brachte, ganze Generationen verlor und länger im Krieg und in der Kriegsvorgeschichte verwickelt war) ist, weil Amerika (Beziehungsweise deren geopolitische Ambitionen) gewann(en). Niemand weiß wie die Welt wäre, hätte jemand anderes gewonnen. Man muss allerdings anmerken: Die Zeit Amerika's nähert sich dem Ende. Wir sind wieder in einer Zeit der Umbrüche, Propaganda und Verwirbelungen. Es wird sich zeigen wie die Menschen nach uns über unsere baldigen Entscheidung urteilen werden.

[@jameslytle8527]

Thank you for your kind comments! My Late Father served in the U.S. Army in WW2 in the South Pacific Theatre of Operations against the Japanese in The Philippine Islands. He would have appreciated your kind words! In the 80's I served in the Navy, and I Thank you as well!

[@Harv72b]

A few things post-watch: 1) The statistics are for all US veterans, but the military as a whole is disproportionately male in the United States; until recently, combat MOSs (military jobs primarily focused on actually fighting on the front lines) were closed to women. (US) American society also tends to be more accepting of women wanting or needing help than of men...as males, we're still raised to "be a man" and get through our problems on our own. 2) If you go back and re-watch the video, note that *every single time* one of the characters received any sort of help, it came from a fellow soldier/veteran. From the life saving actions during the firefight, to the policeman recognizing the unit tattoo they both wore and treating the homeless veteran with more respect and compassion, to the final scene where one veteran literally lifts another off of the streets. That's largely how it feels in the United States, both because of barriers in place which make it difficult to actually get help from government organizations and because of a tendency among military members to not talk about their experiences with civilians who wouldn't truly understand them anyway. 3) The suicide statistic quoted at the very end does not include service-related deaths which weren't clearly intentional. Things like deaths due to addictions, deaths in the course of violent crime, or just putting one's self into dangerous situations because you truly don't care if you survive anymore. So the actual number is even higher. In the richest nation on Earth, *nobody* should be homeless and on the streets. Least of all the very people who volunteered to defend that nation.

[@alialwahaibi1234]

US Politicians sent young men to die and suffer when they returned, hundreds of thousands innocents died just to fuel their war business and profit from their shares in those arms manufacturers.

[@wearevisionaries2k]

Brother. God bless you man! I cried for a moment Reading this. Hope wherever you are. i hope your Safe. I hope you area happy and got people around you who have your 6.

[@louisrobitaille5810]

The US isn't the richest nation on Earth… They have a debt so huge that they'll never be able to pay it off, but they keep printing money anyway because capitalism = world control and world control = profits. The US basically found an infinite money glitch and spend most of it in their military while the rest of the world works with the finite resources and money they have to compete.

[@cyclone8974]

Listening to shame | Brené Brown | TED I did not interview men for the first four years of my study. It wasn't until a man looked at me after a book signing, and said, "I love what say about shame, I'm curious why you didn't mention men." And I said, "I don't study men." And he said, "That's convenient." And I said, "Why?" And he said, "Because you say to reach out, tell our story, be vulnerable. But you see those books you just signed for my wife and my three daughters?" I said, "Yeah." "They'd rather me die on top of my white horse than watch me fall down. When we reach out and be vulnerable, we get the shit beat out of us. And don't tell me it's from the guys and the coaches and the dads. Because the women in my life are harder on me than anyone else."

[@1Morphed]

perfectly stated, i try to help my brothers and sisters in arms any chance i can, we need to stick together as our nation wont stand up for us and help

[@aronhalverson2115]

I'm 28, almost 29 years old, I've only ever seen my dad cry twice in my entire life, the 2nd time was when I showed him this music video

[@jimbull8622]

Was that because there were no women represented?

[@aronhalverson2115]

@@jimbull8622 the fuck is that supposed to mean

[@mickeydooley2230]

Was your dad also your mom?

[@stevengarcia2042]

Women aren't represented cause it's like less than 4% in combat positions. Thank God. Women should NOT be in combat positions because they act with too much emotion. The only Women with ptsd are the feeble minded women that don't make it through bootcamp and cry for attention.

[@NorthshireGaming]

​@@jimbull8622 😂 Jesus man...

[@MarkHunterLionstar]

I'm a Vietnam Army Veteran. We were treated so badly when we came home that I didn't claim to be one until about 2005. Thankyou for the kind words!

[@aviator2252]

Thank you for your service, I am deeply saddened by how you were treated upon coming home, I hope you are doing as well as you can, and may our "leaders" lead the next war, or leave our people in peace

[@edp5886]

Thank you for your service my Army brother.

[@steveg5933]

And yet, it was your generation who made damn sure my generation (Desert Storm) received the welcome you guys deserved. Thank you, welcome home and Semper Fi . From an old Doc

[@MarkHunterLionstar]

@@steveg5933 And to you, Welcome Home!

[@lzbthbritton]

im glad you made it home and are still pushing. my father is a VNV and i only exist because men like you made it home and stayed strong even when you were getting spit on in the streets. thank you for your sacrifice and your strength semper fi.

[@samfetter2968]

Rachel...as a veteran my self, from a different country tho...nothing prepares you for this video. Watched it a couple hundred times...makes me teary eyed every time. Thanks for your kind words and reaction.

[@RxDoc2010]

USN here and I too have watched this video 100+ times and have the same reaction every time. Thank you for letting the links run at the end.

[@McLeod2022]

you may not be from my country but a person who serves their country... as a man who thinks he knows discipline, respect, honor, and truth when i witness...you served your country and I hope the world is better for it. Peace and Love from across a sea most likely.

[@louisrobitaille5810]

I'm not even a soldier and I relate to that song/video. Watched it hundreds of times too. I apply this to humanity as a whole though, not just the veterans which makes it even worse imo 😐.

[@vincew4297]

She’s saying she’s not seeing a lot of female representation in the video. Most women don’t go into combat like what’s being shown here that’s why. Even the Navy Seals have never had a woman get through hell week or training to in history. It’s overwhelmingly dominated by males

[@mickluchsinger486]

Thank you for watching this video. USMC vet here I lost 2 brothers while I was in and 3 to their own hands after we all got out. 22 a day. One day I will drink a horn with them in Valhalla and all my warrior brothers and sisters. NEVER FORGOTTEN USMC

[@chueysmama2622]

Oh God, I am hugging you and my little Chuey is sending little kisses your way. Thank you for making our lives peaceful and safe. I am sorry for your losses, I know the pain of losing veterans to suicide. You stay strong, when your day comes they'll be waiting for you with horns of the best mead!

[@devinhouse285]

May the gods bless us brother and one day we will dine in the halls of Valhalla where the brave shall rest forever.

[@mickluchsinger486]

@@chueysmama2622 Thank you for the hugs. My grandpa was a Marine in WWII in the pacific, my uncle was a Marine in Vietnam, and I kept the tradition alive when I joined. My family will always fight to keep you safe and free. You are why we join. Semper Fi to you and your family.

[@mickluchsinger486]

@@devinhouse285 Semper Fi brother until we dine in Valhalla.

[@chueysmama2622]

@@mickluchsinger486 🥰☺

[@carstenrenekjrulff6272]

Royal Danish Army and UN-Forces veteran here. This song hurts and hits me hard every time. No Veteran should live on the streets. No Veteran should be discarded like many are. If you can afford to send people into a combat zone. You sure as hell can afford to take care of them when they get home. Civilians tries to understand but how can they? We served and when we 20 years later can't sleep because of nightmares and flashbacks. We get what? A civilian on the other side of the table knowing nothing about the hopelessness, the constant fight just to keep going, the hate many begins to feel towards the people you once protected. Simply because we've seen to much death and are still loosing many brothers and sisters to wars and conflicts that have ended years ago. I once drank a lot to deal with the nightmares. I once sat and was thinking really hard to find a reason to keep on living. Today after getting some help dealing with the memories. I don't seek death anymore. BUT am I healed? No. - You can take the soldier out of the war. But you can't take the war out of the soldier. That's what most people are unable to understand. To my fellow Veterans: Keep fighting. We survived being sent abroad. Now our hardest fight is to keep on living without the uniform. And NEVER say I'm ok when you're not, to a fellow Veteran. He or she will understand. Veterans supports Veterans better than any civilians can.

[@alexandermcknight248]

You're not alone brother. 🤜🤛

[@hardtymz2517]

there's no answer. we all want world peace but due to our nature, we'd get bored and need conflict so it'll never last. thats human nature, its inside all of us from birth. veterans of any country who have or haven't seen conflict or action are still the very definition of heroes. when they sign up, its a flip of the coin whether they'll see war or peace. training starts and slowly changes your brain to be strategic, to fight, to survive. you're not the same person anymore as soon as the first training session starts. you're expected to protect, to rescue, to kill if needed and your own emotions are a distant second. you face what us civilians fear, that anguish, that change, the hopelessness of dealing with it during your enlisted time and when (if) you make back home. if nonmilitary people went around knowing how far down those emotions and internal fights get, we'd just as easily off ourselves. we couldnt handle it, we know we'd never want to experience that but military has to. normal citizens will NEVER know the torment and anguish of you brave soldiers facing death and destruction everyday and not coming back home to love and success, just swept under a rug. not a soldier, but i've seen the darkness, just another version of it. i wish that upon no one, not even an enemy. you soldiers are heroes, carrying the weight of both yourselves, your brothers/sisters in arms, and a country and knowing no matter what happens, you'll never get the love and respect you so rightfully deserve. i cry just thinking about that. there's steps we can do to get better, but realistically, it'll never get solved. i hope you're currently doing even better and i pray that your nightmares will go away.

[@jmoliere1207]

most cavilians think there better then every one else

[@devinhouse285]

As a USMC veteran I thank you for this and your kind words. This video always gets me as I know since this video was made those numbers are even higher. Keep up the reactions and love your content

[@chueysmama2622]

I love you! Thank you, my grandfather was a Marine, fought in the Pacific during WWll. He was cool as all get out but also not totally ok, I was NEVER scared of him, but he had serious demons. Truly, THANK YOU!!!

[@devinhouse285]

@@chueysmama2622 thank you that means a lot and I appreciate you. I appreciate and honor your grandfather's sacrifice as I know the troubles of war and what it can do to one's self and to my fellow brothers.

[@m.94]

innocents killer 00100

[@89801wink]

Semper Fi brother.

[@alpham777]

3/4. 06/2011

[@CanadianNavyVeteran]

Canadian veteran here, I have seen many, many reactions to this video... I almost cry every time ... great reaction.

[@crazycasey2598]

Veteran from holland.....whas part of dutchbat 92>93.....in Irak....had PTSD for two years....thank god i had my family.....who helped me to get my life back together......now 51 .....getting married this summer.....to a wife who has been supporting me and helped me al the way.....thanks for reacting.....this one is to all the buddies i lost during that war......miss you guys.....

[@roddevereaux1830]

PTSD for 2 years... what are you even talking about?

[@thorsforge2905]

Saddest part is it even shows that the only ones truly helping are the veterans themselves. Every struggling vet in the video was only helped by another vet. So there has become a reliance on a broken portion of the population helping themselves. This is a different 1% than that which is normally discussed.

[@51953bdog]

This video always gets me, i use to be one of those statistics after the army. My wife now found me and helped me. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for her. Thank you for watching and appreciating this video.

[@tmon5236]

A disabled veteran here who has lost army brothers. I have been homeless myself for a while. This song tears me up inside every time

[@demonicrebellion6903]

There is a line in the movie "The Hunted" that I always go back to when I try to understand what they go through and it's a really simple one "Once you are able to kill mentally, the physical part will be easy. The difficult part... is learning how to turn it off."

[@talaniel]

Very good quote. Reminds me of a book called "On Killing" by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman

[@demonicrebellion6903]

@@talaniel Sounds like I have another book for my ever growing wishlist.

[@scottieScottScott]

I have watched this video numerous times and even watching it again with you the goosebumps still appear. Yes this is an extremely hard hitting video. I think the band found a fine balance to get the message across.

[@roguemerlin1969]

The black dude at the end is saying "Bill, Bill, it's me Jacoby. You saved my life brother." I'm a Viet Nam vet and lost so many brothers over there and even more to alcohol, drugs and suicide after we came back. The vets from most wars came home as heros, Nam vets came home to be spit on in airports and called baby killers and murders. Our own government swept us under the rug and ignored us like we didn't exist. To my brothers from Nam and everywhere else, you aren't alone brother, I've got your six.

[@synshenron798]

As I told another gentleman my grandfather was a Vietnam vet and he faced that same treatment. He told me what it was like and I got so mad because I just couldnt understand how these people treated him so poorly. At ome point I even yelled out "you didnt fucking ask to go, they made you go!" He was drafted and forced by his own government to fight in a war that he didnt want any part of. Im so sorry your home treated you so badly. I really am. It never ceases to amaze me the shit vets have to go through in this country

[@j.d.harvis9184]

Thank you sir! You and your brothers fought in vain. As well as all the others in pointless conflict. You're still fighting, and that's not right. Not sure where the females fall into play, but they fought too, and are suffering just as much. I commend our armed forces, and anyone willed into fighting for good. I'd say Right, but I might be taken out of context. ❤ Help our veterans.

[@texdoc89]

As a Veteran don't worry we don't take offense to people not know those numbers. It boils down to if it doesn't directly effect you then you're less likely to have knowledge on the situation, it's why most don't know that every single day 22 of us decide we don't wanna do this anymore... it's why the number 22 means a lot in our community and a reason why many of us like this band, they are huge Veterans advocates for us so we show them the same kind of love. Thank you for watching the video and really thinking about the message from this Vet 🤘

[@michaelclarke1441]

As a Veteran I am 1 of the numbers it this video, excluding suicide, however, not from lack of trying, this song hits hard and deep, it is criminal how we treat our veterans! thanks for the reaction.

[@dmj4966]

The last part where the dude that the special forces guy saved is then helped by him gets me every time

[@isaiahwelch8066]

Rachel, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for watching this. Too many of my brothers and sisters fall through the cracks, because society thinks they have everything "under control." Yet they serve in a warzone, come home, only to be discarded and forgotten. And because we still don't fully understand PTSD, our vets live sometimes in a waking nightmare. And the pain they go through is a hell of a lot more painful than most people will ever know. I just hope and pray that one day, we become compassionate enough that our veterans don't feel like taking their own lives is the only way to end the pain. Too many take their own lives...too many. #EndThe22 #EndThe5000

[@2strokinit527]

There is a woman shown early early on, but this shows mostly men because we are more likely to serve in the military in combat roles.

[@danielbeard7045]

I saw these guys live... best concert I attended ❤ had drinks with them at the local bar the night before... super humble and down to earth!

[@nseals721]

😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@ArmyEric1-21]

U.S. Army Infantry Combat Veteran here. I fought in Iraq from 2004-2005, right after the invasion of Iraq. I was there for OIF 2. When I hear the lyrics "I'm on the wrong side of heaven and the righteous side of hell." That makes me think ( since I was in it ) of troops in combat or in a firefight. If I heard those lyrics I wouldn't be thinking of the veterans on the streets. Fighting in a war or a battle where it is kill or be killed is something hard to explain or even use words to describe. I am not going to lie I wish I was never put in that situation, unfortunately I joined the Army right before 9/11. So I was put in that situation. Who has a beer?

[@woodywoodman2319]

As a retired military man with 9 deployments in 22 years... all I can say is Thank You for sharing this!!! Do you wanna know how alot of us military men feel... what we live with... React to their "Gone Away" video! Then... Imagine living with that!

[@westEOD]

9 deployments... list them

[@vernhoke7730]

At the age of 17, fresh out if high school, I joined the Marine Corps. As an Army brat I've lived overseas, my father at 19 was a young soldier in West Germany during the Berlin Airlift. He saw first hand the death and destruction of Nazi Germany. At 37 he got orders to Vietnam and spent 18 months there during the Tet offensive of '67-'68. He made it home okay. I swore an oath to defend this country upto and including my life. I served during the 1st Gulf War and my job was to return the personal effects of every casualty to their families. Every time we got a package of effects it home that this was someone's life. I've served with Marines who served in Vietnam and they were treated liked crap coming home. A Marine I served with was killed in the bombing of the Marine barracks in Beruit in 1983. I was a part of his funeral detail. While it's getting better, veterans are forgotten still. We've almost lost all who served in World War II, we're losing Korean, Vietnam War vets daily. When you're out and about, if you see someone wearing a veteran ball cap, t-shirt or jacket, go up and thank them for their service. I still do.

[@burner3200]

I want to thank all you veterans for your service and sacrifices you have all made! This is a powerful video and I think creating awareness for this situation and mental health is great for a band to do!

[@burner3200]

Wounded Warrior Project is a great organization worth checking out!

[@jamespsims4175]

If you are speaking of female representation, you are missing the point of the video. Suffering should not become a competition.

[@JohnRichards-hh5dz]

Absolutely.

[@robertlockey75]

Well for starters the reason why you're not seeing "female representation" is females aren't normally in combat roles especially in special forces which it looks like the men in the video are.

[@crackalackinjay]

She was talking about the info displayed in the movie. You should know by now that the "-ism" culture controls what is said, created laws, etc.

[@tandynjohnson]

She didn’t mean it that way she was just wondering if there were females that made up a percentage not making it a competition she just interested

[@Captainperfection]

Negative comment! Female soldiers exist in forces around the world and 100% should be included in this

[@ronniestory8308]

To all the vets watching this reaction thank u for ur service

[@cowboy3xk]

As a veteran, most women dont server in combat units. They usually get deployed to support units away from combat but that doesnt always mean that they dont get some form of PTSD. The reason you dont see much female representation in this video is because most of those statistics are based on men that server in the military and not the women.

[@jamescurfman3284]

Awesome. I think you did good here, since you were so shocked. Thank you for speaking on the subject and showing it the respect it deserves.

[@bengray4105]

The look on the cops face always gets me when he realizes hes arresting someone from his own unit...*sniff* Damn that has to be hard..

[@chueysmama2622]

Hey, I am very glad you did this one, it's going to take your and your children's generations to make this right by voting, demanding, and advocating. I lost 2 very dear friends in the past 3 years to suicide, both were Gulf War veterans that couldn't shake the demons. They didn't know eachother, one I grew up with and was married to during his service and the other was my current husbands lifelong friend. It wasn't a lack of love or friends just not great treatment by our government. Viet Nam vets, WWll veta, Korea, all of them get less help adjusting then people being released from prison get! For real! God bless all you veterans, I thank you all and appreciate what you do for us. I wish I could hug you all and make all the demons go away.

[@rayactions]

Thank you for sharing 🫂

[@ryanbabb4857]

Yea...voting the right way....

[@chueysmama2622]

@@ryanbabb4857 EXACTLY!

[@David-cv2cz]

I am the son of 2 US Navy Veterans. Every time I hear this song I break down. I never got to serve my contract for the Marine Corps but I have brothers who did and returned broken if at all. Thank you for taking the time to react to this issue.

[@TK-hw2ph]

What I tell people about my experience in war, is that words don’t exist to describe it. You have to be there. I can tell you in detail, but it will never have the same impact…you have to see it. “Only the dead have seen the end of the war”

[@chueysmama2622]

Thank you. Trure, "Only the dead have seen the end of war"

[@jawosammadennhier7062]

Thank you.

[@AngryVet13]

To all my brothers and sisters who served: If you are a veteran reading this and you need help, reach out. We have lost enough already.

[@KillerwhaleTRX]

The flood i cry everytime i see this video is just insane.....and im in a different part of the world.....

[@abusedavocado1938]

This song (specifically the music video) always puts me to tears. Being a vet a really do appreciate you and FFDP bringing attention to the issue.

[@craigmccuistian]

Ooooooooooo. This one is gonna be awesome! Edit: You said you weren’t ready for this… join the club. No one ever is! Rach, FFDP has a lot of great stuff out. You’ll be directed to Gone Away and several others that will also give you a Five Fingered GUT Punch like this one does. I would, however, suggest that you follow this one up with “Jekyll and Hyde” or possibly even “A Little Bit Off” for your next FFDP reaction. They give more of a contrast of style. While this and gone away are emotional gut punches, the other 2 are just fun. All are awesome!

[@mareczek667]

These are great, but for the most powerful message i'd propose Coming Down. One of the most important for me, based on mental health issue, but only if You're open and ready for some stronger stuff.

[@LongandWeirdName]

It's just one of those songs nobody is ever ready for. Not the most soul crushing, though. That title goes to a certain Korn song. If you know, you know. Won't name it here, unless asked.

[@emmullgn]

Thank you for letting the video play all they way, people need support ❤

[@tidefanj1]

Of my 5 man team, I’m the only one left. 1 didn’t make it back from over there. The other 3 had that moment where the darkness was too strong. This is the first video that made me openly cry. I see this video and it makes my heart hurt for my brothers and sisters that are suffering.

[@m2hmghb]

May they Rest in Peace. I'm sorry for your loss. Don't let the darkness win my friend.

[@thegerb5417]

I am a GWOT Navy vet. I was in the gulf during Operation Inherent Resolve. I listen to Five Finger Death Punch a lot, the first time I watched this video it brought back a lot of memories, and made me think of my shipmates. Thank you for the reaction.

[@vagabond142]

10:12 FFDP are definitely respected in the metal and rock worlds because in between all the "normal" songs they do, if there is a social issue that needs addressing, they are not afraid at all of putting a song out there that takes a sledgehammer to your emotions and makes you pay attention to something that slips under the view of many people. On top of that, all of the band members are incredibly nice guys, very humble, and Ivan Moody (the singer) has actually stopped songs during concerts if he notices someone or something in the crowd that needs addressing right away. So you are not alone in feeling weighed down by this song. Everyone that listens to it feels it, and many a reactor has even broken down in tears at the end when infantry guy finds the spec ops operator and you can lip read him saying "you saved my life, brother."

[@CleverPolarBear]

Loved hearing your enlightened perspective on this. Very refreshing to hear somebody speak positively on mental health issues.

[@Frolkinator]

This song hits hard. Id recommend Sabaton christmas truce, its a real tear jerker.

[@ERAUsnow]

Try Lifetime at War.

[@Failtasmagoria]

USAF vet here. This video is hard to watch very often, but I'm glad you watched it with respect for the topic. o7

[@davidhill7234]

One of the most heart wrenching videos ever. This shitty government would rather give our money to other countries than take care of our most precious veterans that have watched over this country. Its horrible 😢

[@WatchingFromWork6636]

This was released basically 10 years ago, the statistics are much higher across the board at this point. The statistics were all encompassing at the time (all branches, all genders). No groups of vets is immune to the issues, even if not everyone struggles with them to the same extent. Every time I see a new to me content creator doing this song I like it because it's keeping awareness going to some extent. Thank you for covering this song and please keep the amazing content coming.

[@Brainreaver79]

the sad thing about the list at the end is, that it is needed... that help should have come from the government that sent them into combat in the first place. not from private helpers that offer help because the government isnt doing its job

[@JariJuslin]

And the US is the only one from 25 richest countries in the world without universal health care. Yet the world's biggest spender in military by far. Priorities are obvious here.

[@SpaceCoffee700]

​@@JariJuslin the funds for a public centered HC system aswell as private is allocated towards NATO using allowing near unrestricted military and peace time aid decades and trillions to back proxy armies to prop exploit then neglect post USSR countries weapons contracts etc I think Russia has shown they haven't been a threat and China is in the same boat So NATO should have been dissolved in 1992 at the latest there is with or without NATO no true opposing country to the USA alone in fact we could probably invade and fight for two months non nuclear as others countries are able to nuke us...

[@SpaceCoffee700]

​@@JariJuslin Dissolve NATO and the US can have a excellent HC system and market whilst maintaining a unopposed military which would translate into the VA not being dogshit

[@gomezmunoz584]

I am a retired Veteran. I have a female friend who is a veteran and was homeless. I helped her get into the VA and gave her rides to find a place to live and get her help. it was a fight all the way but she is finally doing OK. Those who have never been in a place where you might die any minute will never understand. I can still hear the sound of a rifle bolt and seeing the rifle pointed at me. I had a buddy who was almost stabbed with a bayonet. And I wasn't even in the worst of it.

[@TacBeard74]

As a Veteran this song hit my every time so hard

[@shanebell9017]

To quote "The Legend" Chris Kyle, "I am willing to stand before my maker and answer for every shot I have taken." RIP, Chris, and thank you for standing overwatch for those of us on the ground.

[@honorableundead2273]

I'm not a very feeling person these days. But every time I listen to this song it brings tears to my eyes and I believe it's because I understand. Sometimes the hardest thing is staying strong for others when nobody will be strong for you

[@ericschaefer6769]

Great Reaction!!! This was my first time watching your video. THANK YOU for keeping the video going!!!!!

[@matthiashuber2996]

ITS PRETTY OBVIOUS, you don't care.

[@mishaDorjan]

Afghanistan/iraq vet here, every time I tear up with this video. I lost my first marriage due to the distance, and the issues I brought back home. I’m good now but the nightmares and recollections never go away.

[@drumlord8772]

It's interesting because the song itself was always one I loved to listen to. But the first time I watched the video...I was ugly crying at the end. Context is a tricky thing.

[@joshyboh4890]

I didn't realize you had this one. I just found your channel an hour ago. Thank you for at least this one

[@joshuaanderson1197]

I would suggest Gone away by ffdp as well. Cover from offspring. Very touching

[@chueysmama2622]

YES!

[@chadsanchez508]

As a disabled vet myself I break down watching this video and gone away… it’s too hard knowing that my forefathers, the ones I served with and the future members had to, have to and will go through this. If any of my brothers and sisters in arms need anything feel free to talk to me. I got your 6! We don’t fight alone!

[@KristerSvenssonBon]

FFDP touch you with their songs about hard subjects around us. One that really got to me is Coming Down.

[@12floz67]

Yeah, that was a rough one.🍻

[@clayland1952]

I literally just found your channel and this video. As a veteran the wrong side of heaven the righteous side of hell is more to do with the taking of life to protect your brother and sisters in arms and for this amazing country and the toll it takes. Taking a life for a just reason is hard

[@sahara300bnu]

Hello! Make a react vídeo from FFDP - Gone Away... It's an cover from Offsprings... You gona love'it!

[@joshuaanderson1197]

I was going to suggest this as well

[@tylerwesley5334]

As a veteran I struggle every day I really appreciate you taking the time and helping to spread the message thank you

[@andreysvirskiy6119]

Really thank you for that reaction! I am from Ukraine and you may know what is happening in my country right now. We will have the same problem after our victory. More over the PTSD is also for ordinal people who was living in war more then year. We have 8 mil refuges abroad (mostly woman with kids) and about 5 mil refugees inside the country. Most of them has already had PTSD or would has it. So, it would be huge problem. But we really proud of our army and people! And we belive to our victory! I hope we will take care of our veterans much better. Could you please make the reaction of that - YARMAK FT TOF - МОЯ КРАЇНА. It helps you to touch this.

[@parzival013]

I’ve never served, but I can tell you this…I can never watch this video without crying. I was homeless for about 6 months in Las Angeles, (I’m from the Midwest) and I met a man on the side of a road. At this time I had managed to get a job at a Chopotle around the Marina Del Rey area, so I had a bit of money. I asked him if he wanted to go down the street to IHOP and get some coffee and breakfast. He looked at me like I was joking, and asked if I was serious. I said yes, and I took him there and we had the most amazing conversation I’ve ever had. He was a vet and nobody else would give him the time of day. I’m sorry this was so lengthy, but just be excellent to one another, and don’t automatically assume the worst of people.

[@beriliumsphere107]

Women in most cases arent allowed in combat

[@craighamilton579]

I'm glad it affected you. That was the point. I enjoy watching your reaction videos

[@ryanbabb4857]

Those stats are all veterans, with all of that you're worried about female representation in this video.... seriously?

[@rogerscurlock2927]

It isn't really a male/female issue. It's a veteran issue. That said, a lot of the problems mentioned in this video impact combat veterans. Very few females go into a combat MOS. So, the video matches the reality of the situation.

[@thunder4772]

What you mean female representation?! They don't send women to get killed.

[@lespaul36]

Got a buddy that came back from the middle east in a chair. Took him a while to be alright mentally. When my daughter asked him why he was in a chair he said it was because he was stupid. I later told her the truth that his unit got hit by an IED and he was the only one to make it, but not wanting to stop trying to help the others (he was a medic) caused more damage. So not stupid at all. He volunteers at the American Legion and that really helps him along with having a great vet wife.

[@billiam2631]

Man this video gets me everytime .. 😭😭 I could watch this video everyday and would still tear up

[@ZeusTyson6012]

I just watched a couple of your reaction videos to slipknot. Now I noticed this one. I'm loving your selections. This song is one of my favorites. 🫡♥️🤘

[@aaronolsen6683]

I listened to this song a 100 times before I saw the video and I still tear up whenever I watch this to this day cause I’ve had several family members that served mostly in the army but my dad’s oldest brother and and cousin were marines my dad was in the army for 30 years and deployed to Iraq in 2005 and I had a great uncle who was in the navy and another who I believe served in the army then when I was 17 I joined the army so this song hits real close to home for me

[@larryd4352]

I had each friend that isabout7 years older than myself, and I am 66, and he struggles from PTSD....from living in the jungles of Vietnam. He was glad when those with PTSD could go get help from public hospitals instead of the extremely long wait lists for soldiers that have PTSD...both male and female soldiers.

[@RobertKinard-r9t]

A veteran is a veteran regardless of gender

[@williamjamesakamusicman1403]

I love this song and as such I also love reactions to this song. I can say that your reaction actually hit so many points that others have not. I watched your body language and your eyes, you process everything and then go from that point. 100% on key with the total reaction. Definitely subbed and liked. Much love my friend

[@johnwilson2414]

As a non combat veteran, my heart goes out to my brothers and sisters who have seen things most of us will never understand. There are things about veterans combat or not that we all live once we have served. I have friends and family weather they be by blood or by choice, we know what the other is thinking and we are right there with them. I also have family mainly by blood who have left me to rot on the streets. So much of what this video is about doesn't just pertain to combat vets but also those with remorse for not being there with the rest. I'm that guy and it plays withy anger issues. Thank you to all my brothers and sisters for all you have done for me.

[@firefighterchick]

Please continue your journey of 5FDP. They are a phenomenal band that are huge supporters of veterans and first responders.

[@davidedmondson5633]

Thank you for sharing this video on your channel with your reaction. I tear up every time I see it.

[@gabrielkain1]

My best friend joined the Marines after 9/11. He killed 5 insurgents. He has never been the same.

[@wescarrell1079]

Remember this song is over 10 years old try to fathom the numbers now

[@brianbrian9759]

Thank you so much for this video. Thank you for your service to all our veterans. Every one of you deserve so much gratitude. My fist time seeing this video.

[@anklebiterwoodworks2818]

My middle brother served in the Army in Korea, Kuwait, Iraq. Was one of the only two in his striker in Iraq that came back, him and his Sergeant. The other 7 died from the IED. These BOYS were literally BOYS that my brother grew up with, same neighborhood, were 7 of our mother's "adopted" sons who always saw her as their bonus mom. not Mary Jones. Not Mrs. Jones. Mom. Got into fist fights with each other when they found out mom made her fried chicken and one missed out. I still remember that evening back in 2004 when I got a call from mom (I am the oldest, Army bro is middle and we have a younger brother) and she was practically hysterical as she told me that my brother and his sergeant were the only 2 that survived and all 7 of her bonus sons died from the IED that their stryker ran over. My brother told me additional details years later, asked me not to tell mom to spare her the gory details to spare her the pain. I gave him my word that I would keep it to myself. This song hits right in the feels for every single reason that matters to those who served and those who were there to help put those who served back together when they came home. Fist to heart pump: RESPECT. My brother, thankfully, was able to work through his trauma and never ended up homeless as so many other veterans to. He had several failed relationships and a marriage, but, we all realize it was more the SO that was the issue while he fought tooth and nail for normalcy. He went back to school for fire investigation, became a firefighter, then a HotShot, now a fire Helicopter commander and trainer, married to an amazing young lady who understands but also know when and how to put him in his place--his words--when he needs to be. Respect.

[@AriverWOLF]

Theres not enough talk on the issue. Im greatful you were brave enough to watch it, as ive lost people on the topic. Friends if they came to me i wouldve let them vent, a place to stay and tried to find them resources. But thats the thing we need instilled in the boot camps, as veterans are very closed mouthed, too proud or ashamed to ask for help. Thank you from the bottom of my heart any one that served, watching this and reading comments.

[@avoidralph]

The struggle is real. Thank you for this video!

[@JoshSmith-wo7zw]

There was a Vietnam vet when we were kids here in Maryland that anytime a plane flew over he'd yell get down and dive behind something. It was like he just couldn't turn that switch off in his head. But he had severe PTSD among other issues from.being in Vietnam.

[@DanielMartinez-v3d]

As a Veteran of the US Army who did my time in West Germany, before the fall of the Soviet Iron Curtain. Have always taken an interest in young people's view. As for the issue of our Female Troops. They have seen there share of Hell also. One story that hit me. Was during Vietnam. A Young Soldier had just been brought in. He was barely alive. When they had him on the Operating Table. He looked over to a table. The Man on that one. Had no arms nor legs. Nearby he heard a nurse crying. My God how could you let this happen to these men. Its a story that hits me to this day. The First Soldier did survive after extensive surgery. After he saved the lives of eight men, out of a twelve man Special Forces Team. He was awarded the Medal of Honor 13 years later. His First Book? The Last Medal Honor. The Proceeds he made. Went to help bulid the Memorial for all Military Nursres. It was the Late Master Sgt Roy Benevidez from El Campo Texas. He's buried at Fort Sam Houston. We never forget our Sisters in Arms.

[@David-wj8no]

I just found out about you tonight. I love your thoughts on the music. This song here seemed like it opened your eyes. When this song and video came out I had 2 sons serving our country. This video then and now makes me cry. Thank God they are both good and thriving.

[@animerandomness]

My brothers and sisters in arms have given everything to keep our country free. I was in Iraq in 2011 and heard over 200 explosions hit the ground. All of them were aimed at killing me and my battle buddies. I could have lost my life at any moment while I was there. I was fortunate enough to return home without permenant injuries. I don't feel like I have any lingering PTSD from that experience, but it's easy to see when somebody does because you know how it looks when you come back home from a combat deployment, and at least one of the guys you deployed with is nowhere near the same as he was when we left. In the time that you've watched that video, a veteran has committed suicide. I hope I never have to hear that one of the members of my unit has taken his/her own life. I also want to know that all my other brothers and sisters in arms from every other military unit in the country are okay. It's always extremely hard to watch this video, but the message is completely real and makes me come back every time. Also, Ivan's voice really brings the power with the baritone and makes this video more impactful. Keep it metal, and look after each other. \m/

[@thomasdemore7972]

Over the course of my life, I've known 4 people with PTSD and one veteran who drains every ounce of himself to speak to men and women who have served and became highly suicidal, he himself is paralyzed as result of war injury and his wife also served. I'm gonna speak to all the men and women who are in love with the romantic....idea of being with a soldier. It's a HUGE sacrifice for both parties. Both will spend holidays, birthdays, ANNIVERSARIES, weddings alone. If you're with a soldier you need to understand your bed can be EMPTY for a prolonged period of time and that can mean over a year. One of the few things a soldier looks forward to are letters from their lover and eventually going home to them and a "Dear John/Jane" letter (indicating a divorce or breakup) can emotionally wreck them. You have to understand that they can come home a changed person and living with someone mentally scarred takes patience. I can keep going, but I won't. Just remember this, there's more to being with a soldier than just bragging about how your husband or wife is in the military. It's a real commitment and you could be the only thing keeping them grounded.

[@deplorablerdk174]

not much can make tears fall, but for me this song really does it.

[@Failing2Exist]

I've loved this band for years and how their music brings attention to mental illness. There's a part in this song i feel really needs to bed addressed. They mention, " I'm no hero, and im not made of stone" everyday people praise them and call them heroes....but i think from their perspective they don’t feel that way....they serve to protect, but they're put in situations that involve killing people, and watching people die. This takes a toll on one's sanity....then to return home and be praised for something so awful....then to almost be forgotten, and shunned when they are homeless, and also their mental health goes untreated....it shows just how little people know about others struggles.

[@sonicdrivethru-o7q]

I’m a vet still currently serving and every time i see this video i get teary eyed.

[@PriestOfLove69420]

My god, even though I'm only a teenager, it makes you feel so bad to see that all of these vets aren't getting the treatment and appreciation they deserve, we salute you

[@shawnsford7071]

I can't imagine what its like for the men and women that come home after being in combat. There's too many that have had too but the majority of us don't know what its like to take someone's life. Especially if you have to do it to save your own life or the person next to you. I was 20 when the Gulf War started and i couldn't join because of health and physical reasons. Im not trying to be a tough guy and say i would have if i was able because i honestly don't know if i would have. So I give all respect to every veteran that LITERALLY volunteers to put your lives on the line for all of us!! THANK YOU!!

[@HistorysRaven]

I enlisted in the USAF in 2009 and this song points out why I hate when people say "Thank you for your service". It just seems so hollow to me when there are vets who, regardless of how you feel about the military, are failed by the country they served. The stats were for all vets at the time of the video, which came out in 2013.