HE'LL SMACK YOU AWAKE 🎵 Godsmack Awake Reaction

[@noahwinzer8547]

As soon as she said it wasn't loud enough it was confirmed, she's one of us.

[@roscocsa]

@@Hawaiianbro10 \m/ ONE OF US ONE OF US ONE OF US \m/

[@dn2ze]

Metal head is born lmao

[@ya_boi_swigg8431]

One of us, ONE OF US!!

[@Sensei_BigJoe]

Lol yeah, thats like a non rap head catching a bar and being like "oh shit"

[@TenTonNuke]

We get so caught up recommending our favorite songs, we forget to recommend the song that made them famous. "Whatever."

[@JammaOG]

yes that and keep away great band godsmack

[@Forevertheprophecy]

Hell yeah!

[@OGMrWayne]

@@JammaOG oh god yes, and Greed. I love love that track.

[@curtiswilson3569]

Whatever is still my very favorite by them.

[@ericbetts4359]

Pretty much their whole self-titled Album in 1998 was jarring and something the rock scene needed to reinvigorate it.

[@MrC1ub]

Godsmack “Moon Baby” legendary DBZ video

[@michaelrainerii3547]

Believe it or not me and my mama, sister etc use to jam Godsmack all the time lol. Even my hood cousins. They just be jammin hard man. Then I learned to play every song on bass guitar

[@leobasurto187]

Hell yeah bro keep on rocking

[@raymondreid4987]

Lex has become a true GODSMACK FAN she wants it loud so it shakes her too the core and damn if she wants the house to come down around her.

[@redsologlass8768]

The US NAVY used this song for a recruiting ad. Kinda cool !

[@ffinkral]

Haha I remember that 20 years ago as a freshman in high school.

[@RTTGunsGear]

When I went in the Navy we only had Top Gun and Navy Seals (Charlie Sheen) to recruit us..lol.

[@mokane86]

And like 6 years later I signed up to "Accelerate my life". "Yvan eht nioj" - Simposons

[@Barronvoncrash]

The Navy also used the opening from "Sick of Life".

[@ericochoa4271]

Those were the good ol days. You should see the new army recruit ads its really sad

[@JonnyQuest64]

Lex is effing awesome lol what was that she said the one time....wallewalllawew 😂... best reactors hands down

[@roberthanssen666]

Godsmack lead singer Sully Erna wrote "Awake." In an MTV online chat, he explained the song's personal nature: "That's me getting closure on a relationship. I'm just saying that now I'm awake, and I'm able to deal with everything I have to deal with. Where before I felt like I was going to lose control without this person in my life. I'm saying that I'm okay now without that person."

[@PesseJinkman]

Wow great detail, i used to be so ridiculously obsessed with this song when i was in my first 2 years of listening to metal, didn’t know it

[@windog551]

SULLY THE LEAD SINGER IS ALSO A DRUMMER AND THEY HAVE DRUM BATTLES IN CONCERT.

[@d0nttread0nme54]

Plays a mean set of bongos as well. Sully and the drummer had a back n forth in a concert I seen where Sully would do what the drummer did on drums and Sully would come back with the bongos. It was awesome.

[@darkestwind191]

Also guitar player)

[@jasonkohl5497]

Drummer for the band extreme

[@robertrandall4503]

@@d0nttread0nme54 I saw that at Oz Fest. It was during Voodoo.

[@brianfranklinlee8490]

I love Godsmack and this song I'm alive and still kicking at 61. Been deployed in combat zones 3 time's. 83,89,91. Still kicken and rockin with you guy's. 🌄🌴🐊

[@Acidnoralkaline2]

Lex's mimic skills are on point!

[@_MOORE_1986]

Lex is the cutest thing since sliced bread lol

[@tristantknight]

lol. I like seeing her face light up when the music goes hard. rock and metal is where it's at 🤘

[@ThatDamnedGamer1]

Trying to butter her up?

[@tristantknight]

for what, exactly? sorry I find it enlightening to see someone see/hear rock and metal and not just view it as 'noise' or 'satanic' 🤷‍♂️

[@Blackmjc]

Right? I want to hang out with her and listen to music lol

[@ThatDamnedGamer1]

@@tristantknight Odd that you got my reply as it was just to the op, I did a bad pun there.

[@jed52]

Yo I remember this song when they would advertise for the US Navy!

[@mokane86]

Pretty sure those ads helped to recruit me! 🤣🤣 So badass esp compared to recent recruitment strategy.

[@PHILLY214]

Yooo what the fuck a flash back fr!!!

[@NefariousKoel]

Thinking the USN only licensed that song for a couple or three years. It didn't last too long, must've cost 'em.

[@raymondrochajr9621]

Yeah!! Right around Sept. 11th. Getting ready to take down all qaeda and the taliban!

[@chant7127]

In an MTV online chat, Sully Erna explained the song's personal nature: "That's me getting closure on a relationship. I'm just saying that now I'm awake, and I'm able to deal with everything I have to deal with. Where before I felt like I was going to lose control without this person in my life. I'm saying that I'm okay now without that person."

[@sean_b_drummer]

His vocals are rhythmic because he's a drummer. 😉😁

[@TimothyRoberts72]

fun fact - Godsmack is named after an Alice In Chains song of the same name - they were big fans

[@jeremyjohnson9222]

Wrong. One of them got hit in the face by something really hard, and another member said, dude you just got Godsmacked. They loved that word and the name stuck

[@DUDERMANx]

@@jeremyjohnson9222 "The band's name, according to Merrill in the Smack This! DVD, was stolen from the Alice in Chains' song "God Smack". However, Erna stated in a 1999 interview that "I was making fun of somebody who had a cold sore on his lip and the next day I had one myself and somebody said, 'It's a godsmack.' The name stuck. We were aware of the Alice in Chains song but didn't really think much about it. It's a cool song and the name had meaning for us"."

[@ItsVincentAgain]

@@jeremyjohnson9222 Yeah but... that was the reprised origin story AFTER years of being repeatedly asked about the AIC link.

[@jeremyjohnson9222]

@@ItsVincentAgain then I stand corrected lol

[@bradcampbell7377]

I like Godsmack and Sully was a big AIC there isnt much likelyhood he didn't get the name from the AIC song.

[@robbiebanks724]

As a songwriter/musician myself , I love the journey you two are experiencing!! Watching your reactions , and trying to describe what you're hearing.....puts a smile on my face everyday🥰

[@Skippyflapjacks]

This was my shit as a teenage boy, along with disturbed, korn, tool.. what a great time it was for rocking out

[@michaelrainerii3547]

Oh the drum solo by them live was amazing to.

[@markwillis675]

Still waiting for CORROSION OF CONFORMITY: "Clean my wounds." You guys will dig it. Side note. For a fun video. Try GODSMACK drum battle. Singer battles his drummer. I think the singer wins.

[@adamhelmick4544]

Duuude lex would love Diablo blvd

[@MrUtenn27]

Yes!! COC clean my wounds.

[@omnituber236]

I prefer "Albatross" by them personally.

[@91GT347]

Vote with a bullet.

[@breadfan42]

Heavens not over flowing. Broken Man. Deliverance was one hell of an album. I saw that tour with Monster Magnet Dope to Infinity. One of the craziest shows I’ve even been to. They let people climb on stage and up the speaker to dive / flip into the crowd

[@chapelperilous9966]

Brad probably did something with their hardware so Lex can no longer turn the volume up to blasting levels. lol

[@taylor1982100]

"Keep Away" and "Whatever" are my favorite Godsmack songs

[@heldertorres4296]

First album was something else

[@ericbetts4359]

“Straight Out of Line” is my hands-down favorite Godsmack song. Should be on your Gym Playlist for sure! Sully Erna is a super underrated talent.

[@heldertorres4296]

Mine is greed and that album was amazing

[@heyskipj]

Sully does deliver a little bounce with the lyrics and music. Nice catch, Brad!

[@the1spen]

You 2 are quickly becoming one of my favorite channels on KZbin. I enjoy not only your reactions, but your personalities also. Makes it fun to watch. Appreciate you both being chill, fun, and open minded to all the different styles of music.

[@sovsavior7463]

These guys have one of the best covers EVER for "Good Times, Bad Times". Sully crushes the vocals

[@DouglasRyan-ux9cj]

Godsmack remade Rocky Mountain Way!! Awesome version!

[@paultiki9968]

Damn Straight.

[@danw4490]

When does Sully ever not crush the vocals?

[@polamalu4320]

You must do "Whatever" by them. You got to love Lex.

[@wethepeople6642]

The Awake album is one that you can jam beginning to end! 🤘

[@allenshurley1045]

Watch the drum battle!!! Best I've ever seen!! Seen it live and was soooo sick

[@barbaravance6774]

Yesssss!!! I think Brad would love it too. Since he likes drums.💕🙏🇺🇸

[@nathanunderwood1171]

Definitely check out the Godsmack drum battle.

[@RTTGunsGear]

A couple of the best reactors and one of my favorite bands (again). Great song. I like how far out you guys are willing to go with your theories on song meanings.

[@leadcounsel4869]

I saw Godsmack open for Metallica in 2005 and wow, Sully's voice was remarkable. That man has huge pipes! One of the best shows I've ever seen!

[@Metal_Mary]

A Must from Godsmack is "Whatever", "Greed" & "Serenity" Love them Live!! 3x and Wow So Good!! They also did a few Covers, "Come together" is outrageous 🔥 and "Good Times Bad Times" a Zeppelin cover! Thanks Lex for being my Favorite reaction Girl!❤🎼🎸🤘

[@R8drdave]

One of those bands you need to see live

[@hmvenom]

They are insane live! They sound just like they do on the 8tracks!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@DUDERMANx]

Gotta love when Sully gets on the drums

[@ejbanks2001]

Love your reactions to some GREAT music choices and how your break down the song lyrically! These are the kinds of songs I grew up listening to while escaping into my world of no child abuse!

[@serjho6403]

Straight out of Line by them has to be next!

[@bradcampbell7377]

Something from their debut album should be next. Whatever or moon baby perhaps imo

[@qwekscope00]

You could literally pull any song from the 2003 Faceless album and get a great one. IMO that is the greatest Hard Rock ever made.

[@triballeader14]

Lex’s obsession with guitar solos means it’s time for her to jump into the fire: The Glass Prison by Dream Theater.

[@marine5480]

Under your scars- is one of their newer ones and is phenomenal

[@michaelrainerii3547]

Now you gotta check out Greed. 💪🏾💪🏾 Loving this. Godsmack has been my favorite band since the beginning

[@volbeatrules6528]

Saw them 2 years ago with Halestorm. They still put on an incredible show. Last album was actually my favorite they’ve done and I’ve been a fan from the jump

[@jalomcurameng530]

Saw them too with halestorm, at the Toyota arena in Ontario in October 2019, awesome live!

[@bryanbyars8142]

Love, Hate, Sex, Pain has gotta be your next song from Godsmack

[@deansharinus7165]

Go see them! Nobody is gonna stop Sully from having a good time. It's infectious!

[@MattyIce42]

I've seen Godsmack a handful of times live and they are amazing. If you guys get a chance check them out in concert! Also "Greed" and "Serenity" are bad ass too!

[@epicmage82]

I love serenity!

[@cterry8113]

@@epicmage82 Serenity is one of my favorites. Sully makes it feel like it's based on personal experiences, even though he wrote it based on Neil Peart's book. I think it was called Ghost Rider?

[@frightenedsoul]

@@cterry8113 Neil Peart?

[@cterry8113]

@@frightenedsoul my apologies. I didn't realize I misspelled it. 😬

[@frightenedsoul]

@@cterry8113 you still got the first name wrong too 🙈 I wasn’t trying to be mean I just wasn’t sure if it was someone else with a similar name

[@rycor9117]

Going to college in Boston I had the pleasure of learning about this band way before they got signed. Amazing band - I would suggest watching the drum show they do live.

[@bluewater3783]

6:03 Brad: "It's safe to say, I like Godsmack." ("It's safe to say" (5:06) is part of the previous lyrics!...) 😊 (At 5:39, Lex also sings "It's safe to say"!)

[@michaelbrown3128]

I am from Boston, and proud to be! Godsmack is from a little north of Boston. They are a reflection of our attitude and style!! Kick Ass!

[@brianbowman6007]

I wish yall would react to some 311. Not heavy stuff but it's all pretty amazing.

[@pro-v7500]

Anything from 2002 or earlier (From Chaos), hard to not pick a banger. After 2002 the bangers are few and far between.

[@tskwerl]

There goes Lex cracking me up again. Y'all gonna have to buy me a new keyboard 'cause I keep spilling my drink on it. :P

[@howarddavis6894]

I've heard this song probably more than 1000 times, I've never looked up the lyrics. I am usually a geek about lyrics, but have always just rocked out to this song without paying attention. I noticed during the video this verse: "Take another second Turn your back on me and make believe that You're always happy It's safe to say you're never alive A big part of you has died And by the way, I hope you're satisfied" Paired with the chorus: "I'm alive, for you. I'm awake, because of you." I'm thinking about how we go about life, day to day, feeding our desire so easily, constantly in satisfaction to the point we are less likely to undertake big goals that require such a delay in satisfaction. Living in comfort, it's safe to say we're never alive, a big part of us is dead, but we're satisfied. He, himself is singing for our satisfaction, to profit, to make money. But even more, I think he's talking from the perspective of the evil behind desire, comfort, and satisfaction. Personally, I tend to remain in my comfort zone, feeding my desire of entertainment, staying comfortably satisfied. Occasionally, I wish I would go out and meet people, maybe find a woman and get on with life. But, I've fell into my comfort zone, probably because of fear of being hurt, after my last failed relationship, and it's been more than 5 years since I've wanted to date more than my fear of being hurt. It's safe to say a big part of me is dead.

[@brismithejedi]

I'm glad you're enjoying Godsmack. I think you would both really like the track, "Cryin' Like a Bitch".

[@williamwilburn7924]

I agree with the others suggestions to react to their drum battle. I’ve requested it before. You’ll love it…it’s epic!

[@danielbly3539]

Need to try others by Godsmack Whatever- "IT IS awesome sauce" Keep Away Bad Religion Moon Baby Serenity

[@poobank]

I agree with this list 👍

[@markbousman6893]

She makes me stoked to see her enjoy it so much.

[@southernway8132]

Another great one!! The first verse is the best set up for the song! Happy y’all liked them and doing more

[@kellsinpdx]

It took me a few listen to make it click I used the blast this song when I was a kid, along with other Godsmack songs. I remember being in like middle school and sitting on my porch with a boombox playing while doing homework, and Godsmack was played a lot. I love rediscovering bands.

[@petepeeters2921]

God I LOVE when Lex starts singing cause she soooooo into it, hahaha great stuff

[@TonyHavenMusic]

Sting wrote Every Breath You Take about a stalker, public reaction "it's such a romantic love song" Ed Sheeran wrote A Team about a drug addicted prostitute and I swear I got asked by a bride to play it at her wedding because it's so romantic. Metal band write a love song "oh this is drugs for sure" 😂 It's so interesting how people take a someone's appearance or genre to project a meaning into something, some times we just got to listen and enjoy or really be objective and look at it lyrically and ignore the writers perceived lifestyle

[@bw8483]

One of the BEST bands I've ever seen live 🤘🏻

[@mrdylanja]

Lex a vibe, she does the best impressions!

[@Iroc_199]

Hearing godsmack songs always takes me back to 1999. The good old days

[@rjh862]

Live drum battle...Sully sings plays guitar n is a hella drummer !

[@raymondreid4987]

Shannon Larkin is such an amazing drummer too see live. He is just all over the drums and he plays like nobody else. Sully and Shannon have this drummer dual like guitarist have cutting heads. I love it when they both try and out do each other.

[@barbaravance6774]

I Love Godsmack! This song was used but the US NAVY!!! Whichade me super happy!! I come from an almost entirely military family. 💕 The song is about getting closure in a relationship according to Sully. I have worn their CD's out a few times. This video was filmed here in Ohio at the haunted Reformatory. 👻My kids were raised on all kinds of music. But they are huge Metal fans. And they both play Godsmack. 🤘😄🤘

[@metalcricket9070]

I never thought of Sully's voice as "like a lava lamp," but it is pretty accurate.

[@mindfuct8862]

Godsmack is also one of those bands that are good and tight live.

[@kyle.howard]

Best live band I've ever seen. Super talented group. Sully Erna gives 110% effort. Go see them. Best money you will spend.

[@NOTTHATATALL]

I love how he couldn’t put words to his “singing” it’s a tier above.. it’s insane. I loved being apart of your reaction. Big time fan of singer and especially drummer.

[@NOTTHATATALL]

Btw, my favorite song by them. Great pick. “Greed” is another amazing song

[@susanlindner8626]

Godsmack is awesome. I got to shoot photos of them at Rock Fest/Tampa ( do photos for a radio station ). Love the drum off with Sully(the singer)& Shannon the drummer.

[@scottmatzeder9162]

I was fortunate enough to get to see these guys live...Absolutely awesome from a to z..

[@j-rock-yuuuurd4710]

In quote from lead singer - "getting some closure, on a past relationship". Erna then said: "That's me getting closure on a relationship. I'm just saying that now I'm awake, and I'm able to deal with everything I have to deal with. Where before I felt like I was going to lose control without this person in my life.

[@jaymcgraw528]

One of my favorite bands . Seen a couple times in concert. Great show . Moon Baby is also a great tune

[@michellewhite585]

Most rockers that have gotten sober sing these songs about that history in their life and recovery as well. Sixx am have a beautiful song out about addiction and recovery " Maybe it's time"

[@vilifyahuman]

I see alot of Lex love but what about Brad. I love how we're all chipping away at his armor with this metal. Our boy Brad needs love too everyone!

[@ryanhover7904]

Godsmack Trippin Greed Keep Away Changes are awesome songs too!

[@super_retro8465]

This album was my early 2000s Childhood. Brings me back to WWF on the TV Summer time going to Blockbuster, Scorpion King and seeing this song on the Marine and Army Commercials

[@chaosultimamage]

this was literally the military recruitment anthem from when I was in high school lol. album released in 2000, used for way longer than that. this was also the theme for The Scorpion King / The Mummy 2, as well.

[@mitchfaircloth979]

1000hp!!!!!! For the love of God, please!!!!! I just have to see lexi’s reaction to this song!!!! 😂

[@jc2004x]

Judging by her reactions to Godsmack so far, if she heard 1000 hp, she'd probably run through the fucking walls!

[@akven0m]

I've asked you before to check out "An evening with Godsmack". It's a live, unplugged performance that they just kill. I'd love to see your reaction to the first song.

[@syx3s]

i'm impressed that she's got the context of their name.. just like that. very good!!!!

[@DouglasRyan-ux9cj]

This is the song the Navy used in recruiting commercials!! US Navy Veteran 1994-2004

[@kevinpitts2999]

Lex! I think you would love Sevendust! Maybe "Praise" or "Bitch"

[@bradcampbell7377]

Enemy!

[@kevinpitts2999]

@@bradcampbell7377 any sevendust song would be greT

[@bradcampbell7377]

@@kevinpitts2999 I like them dont love them so there are only select songs I'd enjoy watching them react to but I get those who are big fans probably dont care which song it is like me with AIC.

[@giljensen1132]

Or decay

[@Lurch685]

Anything by Sevendust. One of my favorite bands

[@aerahtv0000]

"Straight out of line" is my favorite Godsmack song

[@richardforbes943]

When it comes to metal music its what the music means to you more than what the actual meaning is.You can always find meaning in metal songs whether or not its what the lyrics mean to the singer. And mostly its about the music and how it makes you feel and what it means to you! Unlike rap and r&b the words sometimes mean less than what the music makes you feel if that makes sense.Music is indeed the universal language!

[@summerbaby21]

I would like to pay for lex's furture hearing problems

[@mattharvey968]

Set up a go fund me for her 👂🏻 loss!!😆

[@trey2325]

My parents used to play Godsmack and Alice in chains and incubus and Staind and such (had a bunch of concert and studio CDs that they'd throw on over some loud speakers) every Saturday night when I was a kid and my uncle would pop out and they'd get smashed and party with some neighbors n have a good ass time and now this is going to be some of my favorite music forever even now that I fw rap a lot as well

[@mikerryan85]

“Sick of Life”, “Whatever”, “Greed”, “Moon Baby” are just a few other great Godsmack songs to check out.

[@steviesavagegs8791]

Godsmack under your scars, way different from the songs you've reacted too but really shows how talented Sully Ernas voice is

[@theYoopercorn]

Love the reaction, glad you guys going Godsmack! Now, if you would be so kind as to get head gear and elbow pads and WATCH WHATEVER!!

[@williamritchie4068]

You two are just scratching the surface with Godsmack , seen them 4 times in Cincinnati, Sully Erna is a do it all musician, try “Under Your Scars” or “ Love, Hate, Sex, Pain” The Dueling Drums is amazing live, You guys are Awesome !

[@bretttodd6470]

This video was filmed in the same abandoned prison that Shawshank Redemption was filmed in. Epic movie. Cult classic.

[@michaelrainerii3547]

There songs are not about drugs lol. The 1st album was actually about his ex. The songs get back, stay away etc.

[@Evl_1]

I always wait for the part in every ep where Lex asks for more volume lol. My goodness would love to see her at a show. lol

[@susanconstable2113]

Brad- just focusing on the words but never truly into the hard stuff unless you naturally have that stoic face. You crack me up. Lexi- dam girl you have been a sleeping rocker your whole life. You were born to listen to rock! Love it!

[@vickielewis2336]

This video was filmed at The Mansfield Reformatory in Mansfield Ohio. The movie Shawshank Redemption was also filmed here.

[@gregoryhaines987]

Running blind will always be my favorite godsmack song also love his solo stuff sully erna

[@loudnoises213]

'I fucking hate you' is another classic. They put on a kickass live show! also the guitar sound you are referring to Brad is known as 'Chugging'.

[@bluewater3783]

7:20 Lex: "... analogous..." Great Vocabulary, Lex! We need more people flexing their Intellectual Muscle and Rising Higher, like this... 😊

[@jayking3159]

Rockers do sing and they are some of the best because they're range is board thru learned how sing properly but then add the rock twist - look up the lead singers from disturbs vocal range. The technique rock music uses when singing is called vocal fry and distortion. Godsmack when she was talking about a lava lamp would be described as his voice is hypnotic

[@HauntingHistory]

To me, this song is about carrying someone in a relationship who doesn't try. Then recognizing and getting away from those toxic relationships.

[@DravenMercer]

I haven't looked at that angle, thats kind of relatable to me and an interesting perspective. Thank you for sharing 🤘