Therapist is a Master of Puppets

[@Macsleal]

Fade to Black would be an interesting listen! I highly recommend it. :D

[@johnthompson6374]

This, Peace/JT

[@kurtcobain1981]

i agree :)

[@mattmurray253]

Completely agree, would be super interested to hear that analysis.

[@pedrodavidriverarodriguez9352]

YES YES! Especially the Live in Lincoln video.

[@LWD83]

Definitely this!

[@karlbecker8775]

The lyric, "chop your breakfast on a mirror" pretty much tells you all you need. The musical shifts during the song are said to be heavy (looking for a fix), melodic (high), heavy again (coming down). Rinse and repeat.

[@Rmageddon]

I never knew thats what the shifts represented! Holy shit...

[@krw73]

I was just about to comment this.... I love how they make the melody represent the addiction heights and lows. also, I think the guitar solo sounds very chaotic, like someone losing their mind or spiraling out of control..

[@MastyrOfPuppets]

I was like… did she miss the line about cocaine (pun intended).

[@shawnwillows9600]

​@MastyrOfPuppets I thought the same thing, but not the pun. Perfect little subtle pun, well played sir lol

[@Mr_Joe_B_619]

@@shawnwillows9600 More about dependency, using examples of addiction is correct. But, one can be dependent on anything if they make it a priority and a crutch enough.

[@maldad9073]

One of, if not the, most perfectly complete thrash song ever! Heavy, fast and melodic, every necessary element.

[@larrymiller6840]

FADE TO BLACK MIST BE NEXT!!!! Especially from a trauma and therapists POV.

[@Zackdabest]

Yes it mist!

[@mcmurphysworld]

I recently discovered Taylor's videos; and I was not expecting what she can do... I'm a pretty compassionate man, I'm a Christian; and psychology has always been a side interest of mine. I say this because her passion for understanding how deep we are, why we do the things we do; and desire for helping others has made me cry atleast a dozen times now. These are tears of Joy. Metallica got me through releasing the anger from a severely abusive childhood. Master of puppets and King Nothing we're pivotal in my release. To hear her explain the very realizations I went through as a young adult was absolutely spot on; and I'm hoping Taylor sees this. She is a genius in my opinion; and watching her feel and react to these songs is refreshing. She needs to know that she is doing a great job! Thank you for being here for us.

[@dmj4966]

The only other rx I have seen to this that got the theme of the song as quickly as this one is Knox Hill, whose analyzing skills on lyrics are supernatural.

[@mcmurphysworld]

@@dmj4966 thanks for the info, I'll check out Knox hill

[@HeartSupport]

This made me tear up!! Thank you so much! I'm so glad that these reactions resonate with you

[@jonathangilley]

I'm glad you got through your childhood trauma the way you did and didn't end up in better place than I have Unfortunately for me all I really have had to guide me through my life is my anger and my hatred And to be precise on the hatred it's not anyone or anyone thing it is in essence multiversal But as I said I'm glad you got through your childhood trauma in a better way than I have

[@mcmurphysworld]

@@jonathangilley please know as real as this conversation is, so is the spirit of Jesus Christ. I will not preach; but please know my love for him comes from all the angels that he sent to make sure I stay in the light. We all have a story; and unfortunately there will always be someone else who has had it worse. The very least we could do for ourselves is live for Christ, he did die for us after all. I hope you are able to forgive those who have done you wrong. Forgiveness is what set me free. I love you because Jesus loves you.

[@ironbard316]

You gotta check Fade to Black and Sad but True. Also, never stop dancing.

[@jonathangilley]

O yes sad but true😂

[@alvargalvan]

Musically the song also says a lot, you can feel the "strength, adrenaline, anguish and frustration" in each musical segment regardless of the lyrics.greetings from Argentina

[@cbdawg4242]

Fade to Black, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Sad But True all excellent options next for Metallica

[@musickf]

You fucking nailed it. From what I've read, the whole song is representative of a drug trip. The beautiful part that slowly leads to the building represents the initial injection of the drug of choice. You get the euphoria for just a little bit. Then, the cravings start (the buildup). That explosion is the manic part of the trip, where the drug has worn off and chaos comes back. It's a cry for help where the puppet sees no escape and is questioning the lies it was told. This is so fun to sing at karaoke. It's just awkward standing on stage while the instrumentals play out.

[@Scooby_Dum]

Dyer’s Eve would be another one I think you would find lyrically interesting. Probably their angriest song (both lyrically and musically). Very personal lyrics for James.

[@victorramsey5575]

This song is a masterpiece. The lyrics, instruments, the structure, complexity.. it has it all. There's a video of a Russian girl playing this on piano. WOW! It'll get you emotional.

[@MRxMADHATTER]

This is a song about addiction as told from the drug's point of view. This video is from a full length movie by Metallica called "Through the Never". I highly recommend watching it. ❤🤍💙

[@erichebert5824]

I saw it opening night at the Woodfield Mall Theatre in Schaumburg IL. Kirk Hammett was there and I got to meet him. Awesome night!

[@dcXero]

I'd really love to hear her reaction to "Through the Never". One huge reaction!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jamesford1426]

Huh, is it um a musical performance piece itself, or like is Metallica the soundtrack or something? It looked like the purge almost.

[@MRxMADHATTER]

@@jamesford1426 It's a Metallica concert with a side story about a roadie who is sent to retrive something for the band. He runs into difficulties when he encount3ers a strange "purge" like mob activity going on in the city.

[@AceyAceHGP]

If she watches a movie I think it should be Pink Floyd's The Wall. I think she would enjoy it.

[@user-J.RPoole]

Yeah I agree.

[@mayfairsmith4697]

I am really digging this channel, I watch a lot of reaction videos, but your channel takes it on the next step from vocalization analysis ,because we all feel something on the songs and you recognize that. Your professional analogies, I find insightful, educational and helpful, Its open and honest and I Iike it. The only way I can express and release tears is when watching and listening to deep songs with reactors, its like community in music. Thanks and carry on.

[@HeartSupport]

thanks so much!! I'm so glad you like them :) Music is such a powerful release! - T

[@davidedmondson5633]

Wonderful reaction. You could spend hours upon hours on the lyrics of Metallica. Most of their songs have incredible messages. Just a few, Welcome Home Sanitarium, Enter Sandman, One, and Screaming Suicide.

[@runfusion]

HOW IS JAMES PLAYING THIS EVEN FASTER THAN USUAL

[@JonKorpi-fk7yo]

You nailed it exactly how i felt when i was a practicing alcoholic 30 years sober but remember what it was like being helpless and lost looking for solace in the bottom of a bottle

[@lyleschoepflin5444]

If you don't know the history of Metallica, they had the nickname Alcohollica. James didn't realize that when he wrote this song that it was about addiction until years after. Metallica has a bibliography of amazing songs with meaningful lyrics. Songs about childhood trauma, death and loss, addiction. It's why they will remain as my favorite metal band. They along with other bands are actually why I'm still here. I have schizophrenia and tried unaliving myself several times. Without music and writing the poetry I don't think I would still be here. If you need help please get help, don't do what I did. Ask for help, there is someone out there that will help you. I can't say it will pass or you will get over it. But with the correct tools in place you will find happiness and love.

[@Wrongrealities]

So glad you shared that dog story. Clearly there was never any hope for people, and it didn't even need to be shocked out of us.

[@1danwynn]

Wonderful stuff! 🙂 It's quite traumatic for me to hear young moshers say that they don't know much Metallica though 😆. This band paved the way for pretty much all metal we hear today. But to understand why you need to listen to them from their heydays in the 80s. I totally agree with the comments, below, that to really FEEL this song an earlier version is better. I also second the calls for Fade to Black. It's THE go-to Metallica song for lyrics about mental health. The album version is raw and powerful. I highly highly recommend it. I've seen 100s of comments from metal fans about how it saved or changed their lives. And it still makes me cry, 40 years later. Love what you do here! ❤

[@ArthurDentt-l6j]

Yup. As the band aged their delivery and sound changed. You really have to go back and hear that early, younger sound to really get it

[@BigRaji1981]

Hey I have a update on my mental health. I have been a fighter my whole life from birth and for some reason I don't know how to quit for good. So Iong story short I'm not stable yet but I am on the road to stability. I'm on a good combo of meds that are working. My desire to be better is finally greater than the fear of what getting better looks like. So I just want to hop on here and say thank you for the encouragement to keep trying. For context I responded on the 45 by Shinedown reaction

[@EloyBushida]

Hey man this is great news, wish you the best!

[@mattmorganRnR]

Keep going! Awesome job 🔥

[@HeartSupport]

This makes me so happy to hear!! I'm so glad that you are on the road to stability!. "My desire to be better is finally greater than the fear of what getting better looks like" WOAH that's a powerful place to be! Proud of you! Thanks for keeping us updated - T :)

[@BigRaji1981]

@@HeartSupport thank you for your kindness and encouragement it helped remind me that I have been a fighter literally from birth and I don't know how to quit even if I felt like it I just can't do it thankfully

[@BigRaji1981]

@@HeartSupport like I actually like myself I never thought I would be able to say that ever

[@fabiolignelli7372]

Great reaction, beautiful and extremely competent therapist... I would like to see you analyze the lyrics of another exceptional song that is also on the masterpiece "Master of Puppets" (Metallica's 1986 album): the epic song is "The Thing That Should Not Be"...

[@michaelvanderlaan5629]

Of all the channels that do reactions to metal, this is my favourite, I love what you're doing.

[@Ragnarokprepping]

I have been watching a few of your videos, Metallica, slipknot, etc.. And you bring up some very good points that I kind of knew that were there, but didn't know why or how to explain. I honestly appreciate all that you do.

[@abdulrehmansaeed9285]

to me, it is one of the darkest songs I have ever heard. My favorite song as well. You are right, it is about addiction. Metallica talks about the idea behind this sound.

[@Quizzy0000]

i think the album version with lyrics would have been the best version to react to. considering your about lyrics and meaning of the song. i know you understood the song but the original has something special.

[@michaelmatkins6597]

I love your channel. It's helping me understand why I loved these songs. I also told my therapist about your channel. Told him It's helping me as well as talking to him.

[@ArthurDentt-l6j]

She said “ok, go off!” This lady is nothing but chill vibes all day! Love it!

[@hamrick33]

Would love to hear you react to “St. Anger” by them. Wasn’t a huge song, but always loved it.

[@Crosby-b4e]

S&M may be the greatest hard rock album ever created. And I have it on VHS!!! If you ever get the chance, listen to master of puppets with the entire San Francisco orchestra behind them!

[@dmj4966]

The only other rx I have seen to this that got the theme of the song as quickly as this one is Knox Hill, whose analyzing skills on lyrics are supernatural.

[@KattMurr]

He is amazing!!

[@brandonrayofficial]

I've always felt the slow breakdown in the middle represents the feeling of getting high, then the build up is the feeling of needing your next fix

[@ryansalmons5279]

I absolutely love how James pays tribute to Cliff in this version. They were asked in an interview when this album came out, what James said after the bridge? Cliff responded with a straight face "Pancakes! He says pancakes."

[@berserkrhadley]

Close... What happened was they were in England with Anthrax, and one morning, Cliff went out for breakfast with Charlie & Scott, and THEY asked him what James says right before the solo, to which Cliff said "Pancakes". Try googling "Charlie Benante Pancakes shirt", it'll make your day. 🙂

[@TheUncleDolanShow]

I did not know this, thats awesome, thank you.

[@danielrugotzke302]

I would love to see her reaction to "Bleeding Me". More of James's thoughts on addiction.

[@stevejordan9567]

Even if your not a big an of them their live shows are so good to see.

[@blgeiger71]

A definite "YES" to making her watch the movie! It is quite entertaining, in my opinion. Peace & Love from the great State of Georgia 🙂

[@bkreamer]

What is the name of the movie?

[@ericklandrud5356]

you UNDERSTAND!!! I kinda love you, you get it... so many of your understanding reactions to KoRn and stuff like this... *hug*

[@sammylane21]

I wish that people would have requested she react to the Master Of Puppets from METALLICA S&M album.

[@mattmorganRnR]

Exactly what this song is about. Anyone can hear that listen to the song. But I also thought anyone over 20 had heard of,or know this song. How could you not?????

[@skarlottt]

It's about James parents. Christian scientists

[@catofthecastle1681]

Maybe not everyone listens to your radio station!

[@thrashersheaf7440]

@@skarlottt..... i'm afraid not... James Hetfield, of Metallica, explained in a 1988 interview with Thrasher magazine that “Master of Puppets” “deals pretty much with drugs. the song The God That Failed is the one you are probably thinking of.

[@MrJameslupien]

@@skarlottt nothing about this song is referring to his parents. I doubt James's parents made him chop his breakfast on a mirror.

[@TeddRoy]

@@skarlotttthat’s am I evil. Or the god that failed Here the issue is substance abuse

[@dubellesa]

See, when you are young and don´t have english as your native language, you just listen... just absorve the sound of Rock... but then you grow, learn english and found a channel with a great work like yours and finaly understand lyrics of that band you like so much... it´s just blow minds and you find yourself more fan of metallica and other bands than ever. Thanks for your work, you are the best. (sorry for the rusty englush)

[@oscardiggs246]

Dirty Window is a great song where James mocks himself for writing a song condemning drug addicts while he was the leader of a band that was frequently referred to as Alcoholica. Only problem is that the song is on St. Anger which is rendered almost unlistenable by the production and tin can drum sound.

[@B0bCat11]

I love that trashcan drum sound

[@jacquestuan]

We should ABSOLUTELY make her watch the entire movie! I love her surprised face, her stank face, and all of the other reactions - especially the commentary! 🤘🏼😆

[@thrashersheaf7440]

Master of Puppets is about.Control and Manipulation: The title itself suggests that someone or something is pulling the strings, controlling the protagonist. In this case, it’s drugs. The “Master of Puppets” represents addiction, which manipulates and controls the user’s life. Addiction’s Grip: Lines like “Taste me, you will see, more is all you need, dedicated to, how I’m killing you” emphasize the allure of drugs and how they consume the user’s existence. The craving for more becomes insatiable. Physical and Mental Decay: “Twisting your mind and smashing your dreams” highlights the mental and emotional toll of addiction. Dreams are shattered, and the mind is distorted. Inevitable Demise: The chorus warns, “Master! Master! Where’s the dreams that I’ve been after? Master! Master! You promised only lies.” The promises of escape and euphoria from drugs turn out to be lies, leading to a tragic end. Fatal Consequences: The final lines, “Just call my name, 'cause I’ll hear you scream, Master! Master!” evoke a sense of doom. The protagonist is trapped, and the master (addiction) ultimately leads to their demise.James Hetfield, the frontman of Metallica, explained in a 1988 interview with Thrasher magazine that “Master of Puppets” “deals pretty much with drugs. How things get switched around, instead of you controlling what you’re taking and doing it’s drugs controlling you.

[@lopa-u9f]

can stand for anything though, authoritarian control mechanisms

[@willsoper6163]

The change in the middle represents the puppet getting there high. Then they fall back down. So much meaning in Metallica music.

[@OmaSimster]

I love the dynamics of this live version but I really prefer the sound of the original audio. Fantastic reaction.

[@sonianikolova4057]

The song is a perfect portrayal of Narcissistic Abuse involving emotional manipulation. It evokes the confusion and helplessness one feels when in an emotionally abusive relationship. Music is the secret power, a gift you can draw resilience and courage from to get out of the madness of emotional abuse.

[@MastyrOfPuppets]

That was written about the addiction to cocaine.

[@sonianikolova4057]

@@MastyrOfPuppets yes I know that, but of course it applies to other issues.

[@tomaslongoria2449]

This is from there live performance movie “Thru the Never” its really good. Yes this song is about a specific addiction hence the line “chop your breakfast on a mirror” also i loved how the album cover for master of puppets came to life during the guitar solo!!!!

[@aaronspeed1802]

Something im wanting tobpoint outbis even the solos are a eepresebtation of this addiction. The first is slow and mellow to represent the addicted riding that high. Then the second is faster and chaotic. Representing the feelings of withdrawal and the beed for that high again.

[@derekthue8026]

So glad she waited for musical middle and end of song, I really thought she was going to stop too soon.

[@guitarwins1896]

Fade to Black please!!!

[@jakelochridge]

Metallica's album 72 seasons is the most real concept I've ever heard, and I relate to the message of the album

[@sebastienfortin336]

Best metal song ever written period

[@SteveCoronado2]

It’s hard for me to watch Metallica reactions because of personal experience with seeing them live but I love what you do Taylor so I’m at least here to give some support as best I can. If I could recommend a couple of songs that I think would be worthwhile for everybody including yourself, Fade To Black off of the Ride the Lightning album and For Whom the Bell Tolls (same album) 🤘🏻🔥💥🙏🏻💯

[@Quizzy0000]

the soft guitar part is the high you feel when you take the drugs, slowly fading and you fall back into needing more. thats why the music starts to get more and more aggressive, the lyrics after that are kinda desperation and disappointment. edit the master is the drugs and the puppets are the ppl using it btw for ppl that dont understand :)

[@tq8076]

Imagine going into a therapy because your wife tells you your Metallica fetish is out of control and you find this woman.

[@reineh3477]

Wife: What is you and your therapist doing? Husband: We're headbanging.

[@jaybird455]

If she was my therapist, I’d listen to everything she had to say. She relates. She could actually know me

[@makerstudios5456]

The verses are the drug and the user speaking separately. The musical traditions are the mental transformations. The first and third verses are the drug and the middle is the user. So he’s “surrounded”. The first bridge is soft and the second is hard because it gets worse. The big thing to remember is this was written in ‘86. They made some of their best stuff when they were very young.

[@erics.5688]

Master of puppets was the first heavy metal song i ever heard. The second was king diamond, but thays a different story. Ibe never done drugs because of metallica

[@undead._]

Veins that pump with fear, sucking darkest clear (Heroin) Twisting your mind & smashing your dreams (LSD) Blinded by me you can't see a thing (Alcohol) Pain monopoly, ritual misery, chop your breakfast on a mirror (Cocaine) Now your life is out of season (Cigarettes, cancer) It's so funny how you can relate this song to ANY drug, but can't relate it to weed XD yet all around the world people still worries more about weed than anything

[@tbenez]

First Metal band (maybe any type of band) to release albums 50 years apart Rocka Rolla 74' and Invincible Shield 24'.

[@Lord_Raptor]

The arrangement of the song can be attributed to the phases 9f drug addiction. The first part is heavy and driving representing the want/need/search for the drug. The second part that is clean and beautiful is the taking of the drug. It's peacful and serene. Then the third part is the out of control crash and frantic, anxiety of search for more. At least that's how I see it.

[@davidriddick82]

It would be really cool for you, to go and just watch the live performance of this song in 2024 in Munich Germany. It is posted on the official metallica KZbin channel, this song is performed in the pouring rain. There is standing water on the floor all over them on the instruments and they still executed to perfection. I really wish that you could react to that on this channel, it would be great to see your take on how epic this band is.

[@HiTekCowboy]

The 'addiction' can also be to mental addiction to something like a cult, deserving of abuse but hating it, etc. I might not remember correct, but in the past I think I remember why the song has 'phases': the first is because the addict 'needs more', the 2nd is the addict getting the 'fix', then the 3rd realization the 'why do I do this! i know this is bad' followed by 4) the closing act. Another Mighty Met feel free to correct me. Thanks and blessings to all those facing addictions of all kinds.

[@SageSpartan]

Please listen to Fade to Black! Especially their live performance at Lollapalooza, Chicago 7/28/22. James has a great message in the middle of the song, as a lifelong Metallica fan it brought tears to my eyes.

[@JPE_DRAEB]

You should have watch Master of Puppets Live Seattle 1989! Lot better!

[@CobraKai_nerd]

One by Metallica, is a great song it’s about a guy in the army who stepped on a landmine and it’s a really good and deep song I think you’d like it

[@christoffsimply3179]

LOVE your channel. The entire album was about various masters to puppets. This song served 2 purposes since it is also the name of the album. Yes, this is about drugs and the "pretty portion" of the song is about taking the drugs and enjoying the trip. But all the other songs are masters too: military sending you to die, religion, mental health system, irrational fear.... All the other songs are masters too if you listen to them in the main theme of the album. So is the album cover art.

[@TheAwsumFunk]

You should consider "The Poet and The Pendulum" by Nightwish (live in Wembly, 2015 is the best version). The writer fired the band's singer and got a lot of backlash from friends and fans for it. It was so bad that he contemplated suicide (this is the simple version of the story lol). He kills himself in the song to save his life in reality. It's very long (about 13ish minutes) but is very well written and Floor Jansen (the band's third and current singer) is one of the greatest vocalists of all time. It truly is a masterpiece.

[@FHB71]

"I get like addiction vibes" ... I'll say, you nailed it.

[@RmsTitanicagaming1912]

@heartsupport Taylor the entire mast of puppets album was about James’s mother believing that the church of Scientology would save her, she gave so much and in the end lost her son. This was jame’s outlet for his father walking out and the way the church treated his mother and how the church told him and her what they could and couldn’t do.

[@ericstrehlow7800]

This video you saw was just one of a "cinematic live concert", a live concert with a parallel story of a roady, you should see the whole movie

[@klngslayer7265]

Your reactions are amazing and so on point thank you

[@WelcomeToOzzy]

Watching her enjoying this song makes me think she would be an amazing partner to bring to concerts and enjoy with ❤ 🤘🏼 Beautiful analysis of the song. Btw, master of puppets is one of the most important influential songs/album in the metal genre.

[@metaltildeth6783]

You have yet to react to any Megadeth on your channel. Allow me to suggest a few songs. First, 'In My Darkest Hour', about being in a bad relationship. Do not watch the official video for 'In My Darkness Hour. The video was edited as parts were used in a movie during the late 80's. A lyric video would be better. Second, 'Sweating Bullets'. Even though the office video is 50 seconds shorter, it is a masterpiece and must see. This song touches on mental illness. Third, 'Addicted to Chaos'. This song is about losing someone who was a help before and now dealing with the loss. There are many more great Megadeth songs but I think these are a good start.

[@ericgaudet5488]

Great job with your reaction and thoughts( there spot on) to Master of Puppets from Metallic if you really listen to the song and the lyrics you know this song about drugs (chop your breakfast on a mirror is talking about cutting Cocaine) and there addictions . hopefully you do one of these videos too my favorite song WELCOME HOME SANATORIUM .

[@davesaquarium4825]

Looks like the desk in the back is about to collapse. All warped

[@guitartrav4299]

😂😂 I see it now

[@nwslimbubba]

Metallica is very special to me. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for there music. They have gotten me through some dark times. The song Fade to Black has gotten me through alot. It's my favorite Metallica song I love them all but that one is my favorite. Your reaction was awesome I didn't know somebody could make so many faces in a song. Lol😂

[@silverroddo1468]

Yo, a Through the Never watch-through, but have her in a room with a big screen and a sound system/speakers. Recently, i been thinking of the lyrics from Halo on Fire, they’ve just been hitting me in a “yeah, that’s true” way, and chokes me up for whomever feels that way.

[@nathansummerville3972]

Bleeding Me is an awesome song with an extremely underrated solo!

[@sidvicious354]

A thousand yes, please watch this movie. Metallica - through the never.

[@ericklandrud5356]

Hahahaha of the end... sarcastic "laugh at the master" telling it to fahk da fahhk off" You seem to Understand PLEASE keep analyzing and help us

[@malreth55]

I'm a shocked dog I feel I cannot escape from booze but your analogy gives me hope because I need to get out from under this addiction

[@TheDivergentDrummer]

If you really wanna dive into James' Psyche, I'd suggest having a listen to Dyers Eve. It's about his childhood trauma. No ambiguity. They wont even perform it live. I think they have like once since '87. And While I'm putting my 2 cents in, Great videos! Have you ever heard 10,000 days ( wings Pt1) , Wings for Marie ( Wings part 2) by Tool? HIGHLY recommend you take that dive. A follow up to those two would be Judith by "A perfect Circle", same frontman Maynard James Keenan

[@Snyzmi]

YES, the whole movie reaction would be awesome!

[@michaelmays9292]

Blackend is one of the best heavy songs. And justice for all

[@mysticrhythms3348]

Metallica is legendary!! Lyrics, vocal, emotional, aggressive. Amazing motivational for anything. Try it while aggressively mowing your lawn!! 😂😂😂

When I finally kicked my opioid habit that I developed in college (haven't used opioid in 15 years now) and after a few years of adapting/recovering into an addiction free healthier lifestyle... I still occasionally missed aspects of that lifestyle in some kind of perverse way that I didn't understand at first (I was never an IV user which I think was a factor). Eventually I realized that a big part of it was just missing the constant action especially since I had to temporarily/permanently cut about a quarter of my social circle out of my life at the time and it took me awhile to find hobbies/activities that piqued my interest enough to replace all the time I had spent "partying". I also didn't realize how much I relied on drugs and alcohol allowed me to comfortably socialize in larger groups especially with people I didn't know. There's a reason why people call alcohol a social lubricant, but there's a difference between 1-2 drinks on social occasions every few weeks and getting drunk every time you go out. In smaller group settings or when I knew most of the people around me I was perfectly comfortable and even thrived socially without any need for drugs/alcohol, but it took me awhile to learn how to be that comfortable and occasionally uninhibited enough to have a little fun acting/looking "foolish" (like dancing and singing all of the words to the songs at a concert by myself) without drugs/alcohol to help silence my overthinking and overly pessimistic inner critic. The ritual is one of the reasons addictions can be so difficult to quit. Like I said I would have perverse almost nostalgic moments about chopping up lines of oxycontin and for years almost every time I opened my wallet the smell of dollar bills ignited sensory memory (that still occasionally happens 15 years later). After years of therapy, finally getting an ADHD diagnosis and proper treatment (I had a 4.0 GPA from primary school through my Masters Degree in Teacher Leadership/Development Psychology and apparently kids with ADHD who do well academically are commonly under diagnosed even if they display the vast majority of the potential behavioral issues associated with the disorder)... I finally started to understand some of the why behind these behaviors I found so confusing. Delving into Jungian psychology in the same year I started practicing secular meditation allowed me to gain so much insight into the parts of the human experience and human behavior that I found so puzzling. I also did psychedelic assisted therapy around that time which I'm sure played a part because it provided perspective in addition to neuroplasticity... I feel like it's important to mention that as someone who is a "recovering addict", however this was strictly medicinal even though I was excited about having the experience. Apologies for all of the elliptical asides although I am now properly treated for my ADHD it really helps, but doesn't eliminate feeling like I need to over explain which I just realized is what I'm doing right now so I'll end on that note. If you got this far I hope you found something about my comment interesting or meaningful or relatable...

[@somethingelse25]

I'll look to see if you have analyzed their song sanitarium yet. This is a great analysis! I used to go to sleep to their master of puppets album when I was in high school!

[@0ndast]

This song we heard as teens / youths was really good. Unfortunately it hits way harder after a couple of decades struggling with the topic..

[@a3gill]

Vignette by Twenty One Pilots was released last month. It's about addiction. Really good.

[@raaab1212]

Do some killswitch engage with howard jones. Especially the live versions you'll be amazed by his harsh vocals and beautiful clean singing!

[@timmygreek]

Interesting that you picked this version. I would suggest a breakdown of everything on “Though the Never”.

[@halo37777]

Suggestions, Of mice and men - feels like forever. Young guns - bones. Breaking benjamin - so cold

[@Niziurek]

That's the band that keep me alive aprox from 1999. Now I indroduced my daughter to them, and many other bands, so she can take care of herself and never be alone. \m/

[@randycomerford2038]

6:41 This video is from their movie, but it doesn't have anything to do with this song. You are right on track with this song being about addiction. You should always check out studio version first...trust me on that, and by the way, you are a very pretty girl❤

[@logik1677]

BREH 100000000000000000000% watch this!! Its a masterpiece

[@Shawn-mo6dh]

This song kept me off drugs because I Never what ANYTHING to control me, so when James hetfeild says chop your breakfast on a mirror. It made young me understand what the song was saying and I was like NO way am I doing drugs drugs, no one or thing is controlling me 😁

[@lynchmob72]

You should see them do this song in the Live in Seattle video.... wow.

[@israeldiaz438]

When You hear tallica boys, only feel...❤

[@jsaintemarie]

Please check out "Inamorata" or "The Unforgiven" 🤘🤘

[@dragon6172]

All three of the Unforgivens

[@betamax8629]

Definitely needs to see the whole movie! 🤘🏽