"I FEEL IT IN MY SOUL"🎵 Metallica One Reaction | First Time Hearing Metallica

[@MilkshakeChucker]

Get this girl to a metal concert stat!

[@jahrolo]

GoFundMe to send her to Wacken? :D

[@williamcoyle7500]

Lol i just got negadeth tickes

[@williamcoyle7500]

So stoked have not been to a show in so long

[@jahrolo]

@@williamcoyle7500 my last one was Tenacious D in Vienna, February 2020

[@chrismartino3519]

@@jahrolo BABYMETAL at LA Forum May 2019....

[@Mike_Daddy]

The song is about the book/movie "Johnny Got His Gun" where a young soldier, seriously wounded in war, was unable to communicate that his mind was still intact despite a broken body without sight, speech, or hearing and no arms or legs. His life became a living hell and the story meant to challenge the ideals of patriotism and the true costs of wars and their worth.

[@jeffreysnyder2744]

Nailed it Mike, couldn't have said it better!

[@SpitzkopfPaule]

get this comment to the top

[@judz567]

Bang on dude.

[@elicasias1262]

Facts

[@judz567]

You should edit your post so it reads 'seriously wounded in World War '

[@sarahbarber8775]

We don't freak out or complain when Lex gets down with the song, us metal heads love that shit. It brings us joy.

[@brandondriskill8809]

All of that ^

[@lisajohnson521]

That's right! Who is complaining about that? That's so stupid.

[@ntpsd1soccerfan]

This

[@SaintC1981]

100% same. I enjoy the hell out of seeing how much enjoyment she gets out of these types of songs. I'm not sure if she knew going into the reaction channel that she's a rock fan but better late than never.

[@nickcallicapa6380]

Kinda wanted her to flipa small coffee table to make us all proud. Lol 😅

[@DerangedVoices]

I don't know who complained about Lex going crazy and enjoying metal, but they were wrong and stupid. Never hold back your enthusiasm for music. Rock the hell out Lex!

[@joncasanova7402]

Must not have been a metal fan, we are all about getting a bit crazy, rock the f on and anyone telling you settle down should just hide in shame

[@DerangedVoices]

@@joncasanova7402 exactly. Metal gets the blood pumping and fuels the adrenaline. If you're listening to metal music and just sitting there calmly, you're doing it wrong. 😂

[@MrJetDevil]

@@DerangedVoices I beg my pardon, but I cannot do other way then calmly sitting in a dark room with headphones on when I listen to tool

[@DerangedVoices]

@@MrJetDevil you don't even bob your head with the beat or light headbang? Well, maybe it calms you, and that's cool too. Can't speak for Tool being heavy enough to headbang or not, since the only song I've heard and really liked was Sober. And that's not a headbanger. I've heard a few other songs but I wasn't really a fan of them.

[@tee4222]

@@MrJetDevil that’s fine, but when people start trying to dictate how OTHERS listen to music is when they enter total douchebag territory

[@edminchau811]

Metallica got exactly the reaction they wanted from you: they got you talking about deep issues of democracy and war, while just trying to figure out the song.

[@pistonburner6448]

I just can't understand how so many reactors can be confused and not understand what this video and song is about...they literally tell you what's going on many times in the video's narration/lines, they literally tell you what's going on in the song's (very clear) lyrics, and they very clearly show what's going on in the video. How can people miss that? All three literally show and tell that the guy was wounded in war, is in the hospital, he's immobile, no-one can hear or get any communications or reactions from him...!? Surely everyone gets that when suddenly there's an echoing line in the video that it's his thoughts...and he clearly says what's going on MANY TIMES. And Hetfield sings in the guy's voice, telling his thoughts and very clear descriptions of what's going on. How can people miss that? I can understand that someone might be a tiny bit confused by very old hospital stuff, but is it so hard to interpret a guy laying there with his face covered and the doctors and nurses literally doing all the procedures to care for someone in a coma/coma-like state? And again: all the time, constantly, time and time again they describe what's going on! I find it fascinating and astounding how clear this is, and how many people just totally don't get it (these two are far from the only ones who totally missed everything).

[@chrishamilton1678]

​​@@pistonburner6448all I kept saying to myself was... "just watch" lol... the s.o.s part explains it all!!!

[@ave0828]

"Landmine has taken my sight, Taken my speech Taken my hearing Taken my arms Taken my legs Taken my soul Left me with life in hell" The song is about a solider who got absolutely f**ked up and is basically a living plant but he doesn't know if it's a dream or not because he woke up and now can't see due to losing his vision.. ugh, This song is so terrifying.. but an absolute masterpiece.

[@Aaron-io8vw]

On the last day of the first world war no less.

[@alexfrank6534]

Cant see, hear, speak, or move. Complete prisoner of his flesh

[@jomjim7505]

Bruh if they can't understand the song, despite the video spelling it out for them, there's no hope. These two are too fuckin high

[@crazycloud1284]

@@jomjim7505 No such thing... coming from a proffesional grower 😆

[@mokane86]

@@jomjim7505 they also didn't have the lyrics up , and the music video clips make it extra disjointed to hear each phrase... But she understood and explained this part before the end...

[@stevew7784]

She's a born metal head if it's in your soul it's in your soul your born that way welcome to the club

[@skinfluithero4885]

It’s not even about metal. It’s just an awesome song. Metallica is just about the only metal band I enjoy, my favorite band ever actually.

[@RmX.]

@@skinfluithero4885 What about Linkin Park? They'are also like Metallica a "gateway" to metal world

[@skinfluithero4885]

@@RmX. It’s good but pretty over played and not nearly as deep as mataliica. Idk why I said that do like others though like korn, volbeat, and System of a Down. I just don’t like the bands that thrash for 5-6 minutes straight where you can barely understand them. My favorite Metallica songs are the ones that start off slow and build off that like unforgiven, astronomy, fade to black etc.

[@Chaotic-Demise77]

Lifelong metal head 🤘🎸🥂✌️

[@dizziemisslizzie4040]

I can't believe there are people who wanted Lex to chill. Music is meant to be felt, not just heard. It is an experience. Rock out Lex! ❤️🤘

[@athmaid]

Right? I wish more people had her energy. For me metal is all about that

[@jonnyyen7169]

What!?! Chill? That's absurd! Lex is a frickin treasure of a human being! That kind of innate connection to music is magical! She just "gets it".

[@twatinahatsmith7428]

Reflects society today. I don't like it so don't do it.

[@musicointempero2256]

Metal is 90% don't tell me what to do, 10% you're not my dad!

[@josephvanucchi5249]

Best part

[@dorothydunn3285]

Lex, you do not overdo it ever. You feel the music and you let it out and that is awesome. Don't stop yourself girl let it all out!!

[@benfox2883]

This song is based on an old movie called "Johnny Got His Gun", which the scenes in the video are directly taken from. It centers around a soldier in World War I (I think...) who stepped on a mine and lost his arms, legs, sight, hearing...who can't cry out audibly for help and knows nothing but pain, darkness and silence and wishes only for death.

[@2xkiller]

The craziest scene in the movie, IMHO was when the Nurse (The one who tried to let him die.) gives him a hand job. Talk about a dedicated nurse!!!

[@selfdiscardedkingofruin7291]

And the movie is based off of a book by Dalton Trumbo who got blacklisted after writing it

[@isaiahhatter2062]

It is World War 1 and in the movie, Joe Bonham lost his arms legs, and his face, which is why he was wearing the mask

[@thordog4330]

Well described

[@ryanspencerlauderdale687]

Yeah. I think Metallica also experimented with this topic in their song Trapped Under Ice, about being a prisoner of your circumstances and not being able to get free at all. Trapped Under Ice has more of a Captain America style to it, but they’re similar in nature.

[@GaryHicks]

The story of an infantryman who steps on a landmine and wakes to gradually discover he has lost everything - his arms and legs, his five senses - except his mind, which is now cast adrift, trapped in its own grim and impossible reality, One was both a nightmare writ large and a musically transcendent journey. The protagonist’s descent into living hell, wordlessly begging for death, capable of being seen both as existential metaphor for the human condition and the solipsism of the rock star life. Its frantic climax also served up a state of inarticulate teenage angst like no other rock song before or since.

[@juliad5895]

Boom. Nailed everything!

[@randyman1331]

And they said Headbangers were dumb lol

[@tlbryant4697]

Summed up perfectly

[@JonnyQuest64]

Damn...you go to music college nigga? Well said!

[@Neverknight2]

Best summary, great job 👏

[@Sir.JohnHawkins]

Lex is a full blown metal head! Welcome to the family!

[@haroldkolobakken811]

I was a young kid when I seen this video, and not understanding the video, words, I'm 50 years old but, everything is common sense, just listen and love.👍

[@haroldkolobakken811]

How can you not understand whats happening with a screen that shows what's happens, and people can not get it, Just flustered.

[@metalmellie4371]

@@haroldkolobakken811 no pays attention anymore. It's just a common thing. I know, having a reaction channel should make it a bit different you'd think but oh well.

[@rushfreak29]

hell yeah!!do more Metallica. Do Shortest Straw. And Justice for All..youll love it

[@ryankumm9608]

Yes! I was thinking the exact same thing

[@smithdave232]

To all the vet's, thank you for your service. True hero's! Never forget how much we appreciate your sacrifice. God bless you brothers and sisters.

[@rascalmatt6713]

As a disabled, retired special operations veteran, i have this to tell you: "War IS a Racket". Don't fall for it.

[@HonestDoubter]

With all respect, please do more than thank us. Make sure our brothers and sisters don't fight any wars that are unjust.

[@MeanOldLady]

Sacrifice for corporate & political interests, not those of the public while we're being bankrupted so these rich assholes can exploit even more people & resources.

[@tee4222]

Who the hell is telling Lex to chill!? I got problems with that person.. I guarantee for every one person that says that, there’s at least a hundred that disagree completely

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

Who ever said that needs to be thrown in the pit to feel some \m/etal love!

[@thanossnap4170]

@@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself Thing is, though. Metal heads would protect that person from harm in the pit. If you wan't harm to a person, send them to a rap concert. Metal heads might look crazy at a concert, from an non metal fan. But they are the most caring concert goers i have ever experienced. I've been to rap concerts where multiple fights break out over dumb shit. But every metal concert, if anyone is injured or falls, 15 people around that just drops everything and helps.

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

@@thanossnap4170 I was with you until your ignorant bullshit about rap concerts. I've been to both. My comment was not sarcasm. I sincerely meant real metalheads love, same as you described.

[@TheTomrader]

Chill

[@esellanta]

Anyone complaining about her rocking out clearly does not feel the music or is not a metal head. What you do while listening to great music is involuntary.

[@juicesghost8501]

Lex don't you ever let people tell you what to do when you are reacting. EVERYONE MOVES to rock music, you headbang, jump up and down, scream and get into it, do whatever you are feeling because that is what music is for.

[@DravenMercer]

Well said...

[@FatSquatch75]

Her reaction to Pisces got me to sub

[@michaell874]

John 3:16 is the verse Brad was thinking of. This is one of the greatest songs of all time, as it tells of the story of a soldier who stepped on a landline that blew off his face, arms and legs, but somehow survived. At this point this is how he lives the rest of his life. Taken from a novel that was written during the 1940’s, can anyone truly imagine what the subject of this song went through?

[@yarddawg8287]

One was released 1989. The black and white scenes are from the movie 'Johnny got his gun', based on the novel by Dalton Trumbo, written in 1939.

[@arthurgabriel4325]

The movie is from 1971 if I'm correct...

[@louofm1]

And Metallica ended up buying the movie rights so that there were no issues with copyright

[@richardlucas3952]

The video was released in '89, the song itself was released in '88

[@zachchristensen1104]

Jason Robards plays his dad which he also played in Pet Sematary as the neighbor. Cuz I know nobody cares

[@brandonsimmons685]

That was one tough read

[@kaso8740]

Let me be clear here for a second. There is NO overdoing it when listening to music! Let the emotions flow! P.s. when you rock out it makes me smile

[@miltonbates6425]

Lex is metal. Metal to the bones.

[@gringopablo]

She likes classical music and opera, hence, yes, she's metal!

[@adamwehib7191]

I like how you guys actually analyze the lyrics and think and talk about what it means as opposed to other people just nodding there heads to the music. Keep it up.

[@ecowper]

I’m a retired soldier. And I’m a huge metal fan. And I really love Metallica. ONE is probably the greatest Metal song ever. It is an absolute anti-war song. You should see it in concert.

[@Samurai_Stoner]

I served too, ty for your service sir

[@Davidscomix]

I’m glad y’all got out alive

[@billybobtexas]

I agree with everything you guys are saying.

[@SomeGuyNamedCarl]

Absolutely the best metal song ever written. Shit just hits right in the soul.

[@bazazoo9223]

Freedem

[@TK0921]

Whoever complained about Lex getting down to the music is backwards. Telling somebody to not headbang to the music is practically the antithesis of being a metalhead.

[@MikeKirchner-zf7zm]

Late comment, but you're absolutely 1000% right! I am physically unable to not move, especially with Metallica. Whether it's full on headbanging, tapping my foot, or finger, something, anything!! It's just not possible, and almost like torture if I even try for a few seconds 🤣😆. It's the same as breathing, it just happens involuntarily 🤘

[@karldammann]

I love this chic! Don't ever apologize for actually FEELING this music, rock out however you want, there is no wrong way to love metal.

[@lordsyphil1]

As a metal head from waaayy back, I love watching people listen to some of the best metal out there. Respect 🙏.

[@Phlegm7399]

Ditto

[@UncleSpellbinder]

Lex, you're awesome! Don't you ever "chill." Feel the music as YOU see fit. Never mind the haters.

[@sire_kat]

As a veteran, this song brings tears to my eyes every time.

[@jozam958]

Much love and respect to your service my dude. Love from Australia

[@lisavranesevic5754]

I know many who feel the same

[@jamesmitchell7093]

Every time. I play it a lot. Im blinking the tears back now

[@mousepolice55]

Thank you for your service to our Country. Let those tears roll, it's a great way to release. Heavy metal therapy is my go to therapist.

[@jamesmitchell7093]

I can't watch it and not cry

[@dovic2293]

Rule number one: NEVER PAUSE DURING A GUITAR SOLO!

[@beenright5115]

Unless you rewind, in that case it is forgivable. Especially if you rewind again, for good measure

[@jamUSA24]

It’s just down disrespectful! 🤨

[@beenright5115]

@@jamUSA24 some songs there's no good place to pause, especially when you're reacting to a song you haven't heard before and think you're pausing in a transition... I'll forgive it, if it's rewound

[@scottlaughlin9897]

Thank you!

[@PlanetBerlin1991]

Bullshit! Play the CD or watch the original video. This is a reaction video and there should never be a rule when to react or not to react. I understand what you mean but this is a way too dogmatic approach.

[@williamwelling4470]

Just want to say I love brad and lex reaction videos. Yall are so diverse. I'm a fan. Keep up the great work. Much love from front royal, va

[@BradAndLex]

Appreciate that ❤️🫶🙏🏽

[@revmbboyd]

“One” is another Metallica song which was inspired by a piece of literature and in which James Hetfield is portraying the role of a particular character. Said literary work would be a book set in World War I entitled “Johnny Got His Gun” (1939) by Dalton Trumbo. More specifically it was made into a movie in 1971, and it was that film in particular which inspired this track. And whom James is basing the lyrical perspective of “One” on is the main character from that piece. This individual is a war veteran who in the theater of combat has lost all of his limbs in addition to most of his senses and as such is confined to a hospital bed. However, despite all of this he is still very much alive. So as can be imagined - and as is relayed in the song - he actually desires to die.

[@Swampster70]

The original inspiration for the song was James and his brother talking about what could be the worst thing imaginable. James believed it would be not being able to communicate in any way and being unable to see, speak, hear and move. It took many years before James' brother read the book Johnny Got His Gun and mentioned it to James. Prior to this, James didn't know how he would write a song about his thought of unimaginable loneliness. In addition to the reference to the book, Metallica purchased the rights to the movie to avoid paying royalties.

[@jroggs85]

I read the book because of this song and was really unimpressed. The movie looks like it might be better (haven't seen it), but the novel itself is dull, simplistically preachy, and has at least one story-breaking plot hole. Kinda wish they'd listened to the studio version that isn't mixed with the JGHG stuff because it detracts far more than it adds.

[@Swampster70]

@@jroggs85 The album version would have been a better version to listen too as would have the early live versions, such as the Grammy's. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKimanupqcSZfLc Raw as f..k

[@Nexusofgeek]

@@jroggs85 yea the music video was gimmicky to me, I like the album version way better

[@revmbboyd]

I had to read it in 9th grade in 1968

[@warpedmind24x7]

Watching Lex getting so pumped for the guitar solos of songs is priceless

[@jasperg35]

lol! Yeah, I have seen a few videos of them watching/listening to Metallica - and her reaction to Kirk's playing is just so much fun.

[@jhughes4707]

For sure the whole reason I watch these 😂

[@NS1.]

Hell yea. I'm in love, lol.

[@martinw2235]

The meaning of the song is timeless - it can be WWI, WWII, Vietnam, Iraq/Afghanistan, etc. Wars have always done this and will always do this.

[@cptsheepy]

Very true but the song is based on a book about ww1

[@martinw2235]

@@cptsheepy I am aware 🙂🤘

[@dannydarkense5500]

I agree 100%. No matter which time period, the cost of war is always too high.

[@GeeTBase]

Yo! Brad and Lex....First off, I just wanna say I love your videos. Flat out. I love how it's not fake, like a lot of reaction videos today. But in this one specifically, LEX! I remember when I first heard this song and how much I felt it, and I could totally see you feelin it too, and you picking up on the melodic and beautiful guitar, and then the hair, and the changes, and wanting to be at a concert, and the energy, and just yeah man....this song really does get you like "JYEAH!" and one of the most amazing parts of the song, is the progression, how they build the energy, throughout the whole thing, until the hard drop at the end. It just makes you wanna headbang and throw your hair around too, if you have enough of it. =) Thanks for the awesome video guys!

[@KwisatzHaderach77]

#Lex please hear this it is important. DO NOT CHILL. I repeat, do *not* chill. We see you metal warrior, don't listen to the naysayers! >; ]

[@InteractionImplants]

Who ever told Lex to chill is a kill joy. Lex getting wild and feeling the music is my favourite thing about your channel.

[@jonq8714]

Metallica of this era was a force of nature. Glad you're enjoying it.

[@trippytradingcards7852]

This video and song was groundbreaking at the time. If someone didn’t live through it they can’t fully comprehend how badass this was at the time.

[@FreakinSweet86]

Those first four albums are something else

[@King_Zer1]

After this album they feel off the metal cliff (no pun intended 😔)

[@bobbyjo6779]

Then they got off track.

[@Mart687]

The guitar solo's in this song are really iconic. Name another song with solo's like this?

[@jburgs100]

I honestly 100% love how you guys break it down and analyze it. much love from New Zealand

[@erikbender1967]

Late 80's, I remember this song because I was in the Army at the time, stationed in Germany in the l980's near the end of the Cold War. We played this song before heading out to the field. For us during that time we trained for war against the communist threat, and then just a few years later I found myself in the middle of the Iraqi desert during the first Gulf War. That song has a lot of meaning for us that served during peace and wartime. Thanks for taking the time listening to this song. One of their best, if not the best.

[@ragincayjun]

I remember this coming on after Phil Collins on MTV when i was like 8. They had no idea where to put these guys back in the day.

[@mikewilliams4706]

Thank you for you service. My heart goes out to you. I pray for your healing. My grandfather's ship was pulled away from Pearl Harbor days before we were attacked so it hits close to home the risks you all endure for us. I pray that God will heal the traumatic effects that the horrors of war have put you and all other soldiers through.

[@brettm41]

I was station in Germany in late 80's and went to Desert Storm too. Metallica is one of my favorite band with pink Floyd about war, and its bad results to human casualties. God bless your service

[@AlphaNovemberTango]

I salute you for your sacrifice.

[@nyg152]

The name “One” comes from the lyric “now the world is gone I’m just one” meaning he can no longer see, taste, touch, hear, smell the world, he’s now in a world of One, himself inside his head.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

"How could a man lose as much of himself as I have and still live? When a man buys a lottery ticket you never expect him to win because it's a million to one shot. But if he does win, you'll believe it because one in a million still leaves one. If I'd read about a guy like me in the paper I wouldn't believe it, cos it's a million to one. But a million to ONE always leaves one. I'd never expect it to happen to me because the odds of it happening are a million to one. But a million to one always leaves one. One."

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

Involuntary solipsism.

[@josephdockemeyer6782]

The only thing that really bothered me about the book was the portrayal of a sort of optimism as the protagonist attempted to determine the time of day. How he waited and counted the estimated two hours between nurse's visits. The rising sun warming his room telegraphed morning. He laid and counted across six months... A year... He tapped Morse code with his head for - what - a year? Two years? Longer? In the dark, in one little spot without smell or sound or taste or touch or chewing or swallowing or seeing or feeling or sensing or talking or anything whatsoever? I spent a night in the drunk tank in the dark all alone and out of touch. Can't imagine years in a black hole like a box alone.

[@knumnutz75]

When it comes to war: it’s not about who won but who’s left

[@Eli76055]

I believe James Hetfield has states that it comes from the book "Johnny got his gun" and he had said that the possibility of something like this happening to a soldier or anyone seems like a one in a million thing, but that still leaves "one".

[@tammymartin7017]

Lex, DO NOT hold back! This is one of those songs you HAVE TO head bang to. It's required! Much love!

[@unsoshabl]

Lex, dont let these peoples comments silence you. Your energy is great! You both are awesome, and I love your perspectives.

[@michaeljamrozy4299]

I remember in high school playing this song for people that never heard Metallica before. Everybody that has never heard hard rock/metal and this song is their introduction... they're blown away everytime. That's my experience

[@never5068]

I was just sitting here thinking that this was the moment they sold out- lol. I was in 12th grade when this came out. I love this album, but it has taken me 2 decades to appreciate anything after this. lol I always skip this song when I'm listening to it on vinyl lol

[@syxilil4414]

I love how the girl was just Feelin it and the guy was being so serious about it.

[@Ohio19919]

as a veteran of the Iraq/afgan wars i cant watch this music video and listen to the lyrics without getting upset. its that good and authentically heartbreaking.

[@truckie6740]

brother we made it back, Listen to this and live Live for the ones who will never come back.. live for them

[@flandyc4513]

I've never been in the service and it fucked with me a little bit too man. This song was one of those parts of life that takes you from a boy playing war games outside and in video games, to a man who understands the importance of military while hoping to never have to use it. I've heard many military and war related stories about many of my family from the 20s to 80s generations (I was born in 95, and have the faintest memory of 9/11 for context) and have a tremendous respect not just for what our soldiers do but for what they sacrifice. Fighting is a sacrifice. Training is a sacrifice. Coming home is a sacrifice to some as well. You sacrifice so much of yourself along the way it seems. I don't support every war that the US/Canada gets into, but I always support the troops who have had their boots on the ground, wings in the sky, or legs of the sea and faced real threats. War affects people all across the world, and those who face the fires front and center deserve to thanked for what they were sent through. And dammit every single one of ya's should be granted absolutely free healthcare for all war related mental traumas and/or bodily injuries.

[@globaljeff2004]

Glad you made it back to us

[@lessthanbug]

Man, I'm with you on this one. I spent 3 tours in that shithole. (Iraq. I never went to Afghanistan. Just luck of the draw, I guess...) I'm still dealing with the after effects. Not trying to sound melodramatic, but I'd do anything for an uninterrupted night of sleep with normal dreams. I have to completely avoid certain movies and TV shows, especially the news. I remember seeing the video for One back in middle school- I think it was 1988 it came out? If not, then right around that time... Anyways, it affected me even then. Now it has a totally different meaning, or at least a different impact. What a world we live in, huh? Shit....

[@truckie6740]

@@lessthanbug bro try TRT it helped me.. Trust me 3 years later and i'm good

[@marciaann660]

I'm one of luckiest Mettalica fans ever...lived in Troy MI from 19 to mid 30s....Won tickets from the RIFF station got 7th row seats for METTALICA new years 2000... I really enjoy seeing younger people introduced to these songs...I'm 50 now and these the songs I grew up.on as a teen....my favorite band ever..and zeppelin..and Pantera..and disturbed...

[@God_of_Calamity]

This song is a literal masterpiece. To this day I still say it's some Kirk Hammett's best playing.

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

For me, it was his solo for "Hit The Lights". Then when "Ride the Lightning" came out, I thought, "How is he going to top the solo of 'Creeping Death'"? Then "Master of Puppets" came out, and he topped it with the solo in "Master of Puppets". I was blown away! I thought, "He's got to hit a home run blindfolded to top that." Then came, "...And Justice For All". When I first heard the guitar solo for "One", I thought, "The motherfucker did it! Blindfolded and hit a home run!" In my opinion, to this day, it's still his best.

[@ryanmillions1556]

The best Metallica song. Period

[@anthonyfuqua6988]

Best musician of the band

[@kilgoretrout3966]

The beautiful restrained interlude, then the full on shred.

[@vn9jmj69]

It’s from the book, “Johnny got his gun”. A tragic anti war novel about a soldier blown to bits but kept together by “science”.... and the entire time he wants his pain to be ended. But it doesn’t.

[@Tbone.357]

This girl has some great metal insight. To be honest, she's the star of the channel in my humble opinion... Seems like the guy gets the basic simple meaning but she sees deep down into each of these songs! 🤘

[@CreativBriPlusC337]

100% correct. I've been a Metalhead for 4 decades, still haven't found my Lex! So jealous.

[@ClandestineMerkaba]

Yeah I'm trying to resist just hating on the guy, but yeah *she's* the channel.

[@klj4914]

Absofuckinlutely.

[@johnphillipsjr7238]

They need to quit trying to figure out what the lyrics “mean “ and just feel the music and enjoy it

[@davidsuttles101]

I love her!

[@daryneckert3221]

As a combat veteran this song means alot to me

[@ESL-O.G.]

Respect.

[@JRsBullet]

🍻

[@MeanOldLady]

Don't even need to go to war to experience this. Remember all the kids that suffer tremendous abuse at home with no way out...

[@sylvienygaard1630]

Her reaction and pure enjoyment of the instruments made me subscribe 👍🏻

[@jaimiday7048]

Lex don’t ever chill, your reactions are 🔥

[@Dizasterpiece114]

Lex, NEVER CHILL. Your energy is the best part of the reactions 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@williamcruz7976]

Compared to who, Foo? Haha. Just kidding. So good.

[@cherienotcherry9131]

I'm a new subscriber to y'alls channel and I had to go back a while to see this one. Lex, your reaction to Kirk's guitar solos is phenomenal! I love watching younger people appreciate the music I love, thank you so much. This was Metallica's first MTV music video and it shows how fantastic they were/are. Their change ups are legendary. Keep up the good work guys. Greetings from South Carolina

[@nigelmcphearson]

I love watching Lex realize she loves metal and electric guitar. It's been awesome!

[@kidchrist35]

I love watching Lex. period. She's fine and has an awesome energy to her. You're a lucky man Brad

[@billstokesbary6143]

37 years Metallica has been making me feel that, I feel ya Lex

[@robb3341]

watching lex fall in love with metallica just like I did 30 years ago is awesome!

[@hildajensen6263]

This video made me both watch the movie (1971) and read the book (1939) as a teen. The book describes how Johnny slowly becomes aware of how much he has lost. Both arms and legs of course, but also quite a bit of his torso and his entire face up to his eyebrows. The reason he ended up like this, is that the extension of his injuries made him the perfect guenia pig for a lot of new medical procedures, how long they would be able to keep someone on life support and the long term effects of it.

[@johndb1860]

Never apologize for letting music you love flow through you like that.

[@nickcallicapa6380]

Anyone else imagine these two at a live concert, where she's rocking out and he's just stumped saying to himself "there's no pause button here!?!?" 😅

[@archersfriend5900]

It would be a total blast to watch. Especially one where the crowd sings a ton like Metallica or Ramstein.

[@michellehammock3023]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jomjim7505]

I'm imagining them being too high to understand what any song is about even if the singer explained everything before playing

[@jeremyruth6829]

If they ever do Lateralus....lol

[@JoeBlow_4]

this made me laugh

[@capteddy432]

As someone who's been a Metallica fan since the 80's and enjoyed several of their concerts Lex it brings me nothing but joy to see you react the way you do to the music; as the cadence/tempo increased and the music became more aggressive you went with it, you were smiling, bouncing, head banging and dare I say "couch-moshing" all the way - you get it, do you!

[@billybobtexas]

When the song came out I was soooo blown away by It, i spent a summer learning this album. Then I read the lyrics and it made me depressed for a few months. I couldn’t shake it.

[@oler00]

Dancing to metalheads is headbanging and rocking out, getting nuts, jumping around and letting out your energy!!! So jam out Lex!! We all do it as well and I've heard this song more times than I can count and still do it!!! 🙂🙂 You guys got a new sub today, your channel is awesome!

[@brandonkelly5209]

Yeah same hear. Today is the 1st time I saw them and it is fun to see some light up and get into the metal scene. Just like I did back when I 1st got into it when I was kid

[@mx3batdude]

Yeah it's based on a book called "Johnny Got His Gun" by Dalton Trumbo. The sheer amount of carnage that WWI brought upon the world... I can't even imagine.

[@Daniyvet1264]

“Johnny got his gun” amazing book, amazing story. You should read it. This video is based off of that book as well as the scenes in it are from the movie based off of that same story. Sorry all confusing lol

[@slzash]

I didn't know it was a book

[@jimfracasso7435]

The Book is an antiwar novel after world War I. It was not popular though until Vietnam War Era. Thats when movie was made. Fantastic read!!

[@derekfullerton6724]

I JUST made a comment about that.

[@mik9124]

So well created , the lyrics , the drumm the guitars the bass the voice to respect the ones wich are lost in their memorys what they'v given for what they believed in

[@MrUtenn27]

I love how they actually dive into songs meanings and you can tell they are not faking it like most others who do reviews

[@brianwallace5729]

I truly love the way she feels the music, she has a soul of a for real music lover.

[@mattbyrd302]

'Johnny got his gun Based on movie that was a book written in 1939.

[@kissthesky9969]

I seen the movie. The part where he sees his gf in hus mind, and shes begging him to let her go. Idk but that hit hard.

[@jljackson1983]

Watched the movie because this song too

[@drewcliff82]

Yo I'm hooked on yalls Metallica reactions. Such amazing music. They are my favorite band all time. I grew up on them. And Justice for All and Master of Puppets are my favorite 2 albums. I grew up on rock, rap, country and oldies. So much amazing music out there and so many experience so little bc of a narrow mind set. Tell Lex to keep rockin and don't let no one tell her to stop. Be yo self.

[@georgediperna3155]

Who ever wants Little Lexy to chill is insane. Keep doing what you do Lex. If you want to watch an uninterrupted video then watch the video. Not reactions. You guys are a great combo. Love your cast

[@scanau1]

"NOTHING ELSE MATTERS" by them is another one you guys should check out! Great reaction by the way! PS - The entire "And Justice for All" album is fire!

[@G-grandma_Army]

Thats one that even people like me know and like. Metallica was my son’s fav group.

[@fuglyjerm]

My favorite song from them!

[@madmartigan1634]

SHE'S ROCKING OUT!

[@fredselbman3319]

As a USMC Infantry Veteran, this is one of my favorite Metallica songs ! 🤘😎🤘

[@Foxxy_420]

Also please do rock out as much as you want! We are here for it! 💜

[@srt8rocketship241]

He is armless and legless with no speach , sight or hearing. Injuries of war. Respect to our Veterans past and present.

[@nunaballona6434]

As a veteran myself, and a Metallica fan, that's exactly the wrong sentiment to take away from this song. This song is anti-war, and it's about the futility of war, of throwing away lives for bad reasons. The message is that we shouldn't sending men into a meat-grinder for nationalism, not that we should "show respect" to the ground up meat, and participate in the fake shows of patriotism.

[@OnlyChudTTV]

@@nunaballona6434 What war you serve in? i was in the Iraq war - i live this everyday - i maybe Physically ok but in my head i life this everyday i barely sleep i'm 1 of 4 survivors in my platoon of 16 i don't think you understand prove me wrong

[@ca6360]

One thing to remember also most veterans suffer mentally.... its invisible... sure you see many of our bodies intact .. struggle daily in varying degrees... DBT therapy is most powerful of all things that can help... anyone you know who struggles with anything mental or lacks effective skills suggest this... best thing anybody could do for themselves to help reach a fuller potential and/cope

[@ca6360]

@@nunaballona6434 exactly... if it were for causes that are legitimate .. but the crap our gov gets us into is more for the petrodollar system, big banking and multinational corporations, corruption and a on world gov end game agenda

[@ca6360]

@@OnlyChudTTV I served in Tikrit myself, I lost one member in my unit which was extremely unfortunate and bothers me to this day, I cant imagine the pain you feel with that much loss... DBT therapy may be helpful if your willing... my VA offers it, is group and 1 on 1 once a week. Is basically helping to gain effective coping skills and a way to handle those emotions instead of or avoiding, or making with addictions... I think the point was there was no WMD's and... so what was it really about?

[@TedBrogan]

LOL 10 secs left in the song, homeboy's like "Did he say he's missin his limbs?"

[@ClandestineMerkaba]

Yeah he's kinda...slow in some of these. lol

[@dioneberts1715]

I think some people see this song as a metaphor. That's the problem. This song isn't a metaphor. It is a song about literally 1 guy, who was completely destroyed. Lost his sight, speech, and hearing and also all of his limbs(both legs and both arms). His consciousness is literally trapped inside his own body, and there is nothing he can do about it.

[@TedBrogan]

@@dioneberts1715 "some people", lol

[@jessevelasquez5293]

I think i have found my two favorite Inter-Reaction figures you guys are smart and open-minded that's why i love you guys NOW!

[@Master_Chitlin]

We’re here cause we love this song. If you’re feeling it we love your reaction. Rock out!

[@kingdickhead6003]

I love how Lex reacts and gets into this song. A metal head is born 🤘

[@romteni]

Welcome to the greatest metal band of all time. Watch the Moscow 1991 concert live. 1.5 million people at an outdoor concert.

[@basedredpilledo7939]

@@JohnQDude you misspelled megadeth

[@MikeHart72]

You guys listed some great bands for sure but there is only one band, one musical artist in the world who could bring 1.6 million people to their party

[@Brendan656]

@@MikeHart72 that wasn't just for Metallica. It was a festival with other bands.

[@chopps75]

it was 1.5 million attendants over 3 days for a lot of bands. None of the bands at the show had a crowd of a million and a half, at most it was around 650k for the headliners, like Metallica and AC/DC

[@shonchon588]

MEGADETH but nice try

[@CarlArnie90]

Glad you felt it! Great song. Awesome clip. Nice reaction.

[@watch8176]

This song is my FAVORITE song ever its just so good and a personal masterpiece

[@jeffdeheer3827]

So enjoyable to see your reactions span different genre's of music. Keep it up! Lex, don't chill. Please. Keep the energy up, keep the genuine excitement up. You rock, lady! Literally.

[@ginoshi3447]

The soldier was hit by a land mine taking his sight, speech, hearing, arms, legs, and soul. the head bandage was to basically hide the grotesque after math of the landmine ( his face was literally blown off)

[@SteelCurtain_90]

Great explanation as you nailed it exactly. I would only add... "Now the world is gone, I'm just > ONE" ... hence the name of the song. A forced solitude by result of injuries sustained that strip him of everything but an awareness that he's been left with nothing.

[@Roh_Echt]

This song's inspiration is from the 1939 Dalton Trumbo book and 1971 movie titled Johnny Got His Gun. The story is of a soldier who survived losing his; face , arm and legs, and the ability to talk, hear, smell or see...during World War One. The book is a tough read, but worth a go.

[@jimidave6281]

The "He's a product of your profession" line is a priest responding to a military commander. (He calls him Padre (Father)). Glad Lex got the jist of the song by the end!

[@leeb907]

I always thought it was the military commander talking to the doctors of the catholic hospital. Saying that them keeping him alive as a husk of the man was the product of their profession

[@Nexusofgeek]

Love when people discover the classics. One from "And Justice for All" came out in 1988. Still one of Metallica's most powerful and beautiful compositions in my humble opinion. I love how it builds and gets harder as it goes.

[@trentwinston2914]

I saw Metallica 3 times on this tour (Knoxville, Bermingham, Louisville). They had a "Scales of Justice" statue that fell apart on stage. Just like on the album cover. Metallica was so good in concert during those days. I got to see them at Cliff's last show in Knoxville during "Master's," once at the Orange Bowl (Miami) during a tour for the "Monster's of Rock" ("Garage Days Revisited" was the newest CD). Then I saw them a couple times on the Black CD. Once in Knoxville, and once in Chattanooga. I was going to college in Chattanooga at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga and once in Knoxville. What fun.

[@ericthomas917]

I remember I was like 10 I had a boombox and I was to walk around the neighborhood playing Justice.

[@1980mjames]

I think most people, including me, reacted exactly like Lex did when we first heard this. Epic songwriting

[@christopherssnyder6700]

The reason a lot of us watch your reactions is to see Lex let go. It's living vicariously through her, hearing the song for the first time, and reacting the same way we did, which we can never get back again. There's only one first time

[@williamdrake6711]

I wanna see Lex in a mosh pit and crowd surfing at some point

[@snowflakeincinerator8910]

My ex got dropped crowd surfing during 5Finger deathpunch @ Ozzfest , Connecticut 07

[@snowflakeincinerator8910]

And broke her back, ruined her life, and never a been the same. Be careful and wreck nerds

[@DskTwreckz]

You rock out Lex, you’re vibes flow through this channel. If you feel it let it manifest.

[@garyco766]

Brad is great, but Lex is a national treasure! I love how you appreciate music girl, and you usually have some really insightful analysis to go with it.

[@shannondarling5311]

They're both equally authentic and compliment each other in a rare way. It's so refreshing to see their unique/quirky back & forth. ❤

[@petermcdougall1152]

Love the fact you guys go out your " comfort" zone to explore music. Music is definitely a extension of feelings. If it moves you, no matter what genre. It's good music then. The video was from John's got his gun. Or something like that. And yeah he's nodding S.O.S. help me . Crazy stuff. Opened my eyes to what veterans face.

[@rdoo100]

It's about a soilder who got blown up in the war and lost all his limps and is still alive

[@Drewbar100.]

I thought it was from a movie lol

[@othello106]

@@Drewbar100. The scenes are from a move Johnny Got His Gun.

[@Drewbar100.]

@@othello106 ok thank you I was a lol confused hahah

[@josephfernald7933]

Slight correction, it's about a soldier who stepped on a landmine in the war and lost all his limbs, sight, hearing... in one of the clips, they called them a "Decerebratied Individual" which means that the connection between the brain/brainstem got severed....meaning they can't feel, hear, see, or move...they are being kept alive on "Machines that make me be" or "Machines that make me breathe" depending on the lyrical interpretation...but it all boils down to someone who was injured so badly in a war that the only part of them that exists is the mind, and they are trapped in those memories, experiences, and moments because they are unable to experience anything new as they've been deprived of the 5 senses due to their injuries. And unable to die because of the medical advances we've made, and the love of family members who just don't want to let go. I'm unsure of Metallica's initial interpretation of the song but based on the fact they bought the rights to the movie that clips get shown of in this video I have to believe that was the direction they were going in.

[@roberthoyle4230]

You guys are my new favorite reaction channel. Both on point in your own unique ways. Feel free to headbang, Lex.

[@doseofmikki7314]

This is my favorite Metallica song.. it makes me softly cry. The guitar melody is so beautiful and the lyrics are deep af. CHEFS KISS!!

[@bechtel35]

i have watched many WW1 documentaries and they all make me cry uncrontrollably. How could you not when you truly see what happened? many images from those movies will never leave my mind, and I wasn't even there. How could you not cry?

[@andrewdennis6209]

LOL I love watching Lex feel those crazy changes in tempo and the awesome guitar work.

[@ViewfromtheVoid]

Music like this is all emotion and a true metalhead would never discourage anyone from enjoying it the way they feel like it. We might be very vocal when you try to unjustly shit on it, but that's about it. Don't let the gatekeepers bring you down.

[@aaronbanga3212]

Gotta say...your reactions are fast becoming my favourite. You both have different points of view and both articulately make your points and listen to eachother. Add in a song that I love, it's a strong package! ❤️

[@markjohnson8294]

You guys are the perfect reaction channel. Brad with the interpretation of the lyrics and Lex with the interpretation of the vibe. I love how you two feed off of each other. Thanks for the content!

[@Desert_Hermits]

Your reaction is great Lex. You all give great reactions.