I FINALLY LISTENED TO P.O.D. - Youth Of The Nation | FIRST TIME REACTION

[@shanepn]

Their song Alive is another one you need to checkout

[@The_Stranger1986]

This is a song from my youth and it changed my opinion on Christian rock. The song was released in 2001. I couldn't remember the exact details so I pulled this from Wiki. -The song's inspiration stems from a trip when the band was on their way to record for Satellite on March 5, 2001. They were held up in traffic and discovered that the reason was a mass shooting at Santana High School, where a fifteen-year-old student named Charles Andrew Williams killed two and wounded thirteen. The album was consequently delayed, and the band was inspired to write "Youth of the Nation."

[@yodaphobic96]

Oddly enough Christian’s can make for pretty good metal and rock bands

[@insertgenericusernamehere2402]

Why is that odd? I'm not Christian myself but I'm not sure what you're implying​@@yodaphobic96

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

@@insertgenericusernamehere2402 : Good question.🙂 Because Christians tend to be Conservative. This was especially true in the past when there was even more bigotry in society (we have progressed socially, but we regressed economically). Conservatives seek to keep things from changing, to stop progress and stop Progressives. Multiple studies have shown the driving emotion of conservatism is fear. Hence resistance to change.

[@The_Stranger1986]

@@aylbdrmadison1051 By my profile picture you can perhaps tell that I'm a huge Iron Maiden fan. They were one of the many bands in the 80's who were considered "satanic" and Christian conservative people gave them and many other rock and metal bands a bad stigma. Being a 90's kid I didn't grow up with just as much of that stigma but I learned through experience that not everyone saw it that way and it was only the hysterical clericals I call them that had the blinders on and weren't able to look past the surface level and actually listen to the words of these artists and hear the message. But I would disagree that most conservatives seek to stop progress. There is far less bigotry in society today than ever. The "progressiveness" you're talking about for the most part is actually socialism and communism. If you think we've progressed socially then you must be on some hard drugs.

[@donaldchapman4312]

This album was released on 9/11. I remember because I went to the store that morning to buy the cd when I learned of the tragedy. I remember the media throwing shade at bands like P.O.D. for their song ‘Boom’ and System of a Down’s song ‘Jet Pilot’. Almost like they were implying that they had knowledge or were somehow part of it. It was disgusting to hear the media paint them in that kind of light.

[@bigtaliberto3092]

All these years later...and hearing that chorus of kids singing the chorus hits my soul.

[@dancin2techno]

This song came out when i was in middle school. Me and friend shared it as our song for creative writing. We had a wonderful English teacher that had music expression days. 20 years later, the message still rings.

[@frostbox5716]

This song is from "Satellite" album 2001 Triple platinum in US,that album was huge

[@trevalarose8155]

I have always loved this song. Powerful video as well. Great reaction

[@lykin005]

I remember the lesson my Dad taught our youth group with this song! R.I.P. Dad and Mom Love you so much!

[@1492dt]

💔❤️‍🩹

[@donlengel4770]

Still relevant. Even to this day . Sad thing is now it's like every day .

[@zackkullis5555]

This song is so profound, not in its complexity, but in its honest brutality. Love your content, my friend. This song feels sadly current and ever applicable. ❤

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Sadly current indeed. Society is sabotaged by the bigoted idealism of Conservatism incited by the Wealthy Elite for thousands of years (then multiplied & sensationalized through the media of that era) that divides us and keeps society from Progress. And all for the profit/power of the Wealthy Elite. Hierarchy is achieved through bigotry. _El pueblo unido jamas sera vencido!_ ❤🌍🌎🌏🌐

[@jamescurfman3284]

100%

[@jaredpetersen7343]

i am a suicide survivor from the after effects of dealing with 9/11 i went thru that horrific event and during that my parents divorced making it even more upsetting and wanting to be suicidal i had so much pain back then and i still do i have many friends lost during 9/11 event :( RIP to my friends. and f u to my folks for making it worse i am a real suicidal survivor thank u POD youth of the nation for saving my life ❤ and thank u for reviewing this childhood song of mine and alot of others who dealt with similar events to mine

[@QuantumS1ngularity]

Damn... it's 2024, i am 37 now, but when i hear that song i feel like i am still part of the youth... Was in 8th grade when it came out and to this day connects with something free and young, but also sad deep inside me.

[@marcuscraft8156]

Your heart is huge, it shows thru all you say and your facial expressions give it away.... world needs more of that.... Peace to you and yours..... love the headset!!

[@alwaysbreezy37]

Man I still remember buying this CD the day it came out, September 11, 2001 😢

[@jsalvatori]

and the ads for it. "Satellite; Crashing in to NYC Sept 11, 2001" if only they knew.

[@rodrigocampo9014]

Also Toxicity came out 9/11/2001

[@killakwik]

this album is very connected to 9/11 for me. Bought the album on my way home after watching the news in school all day. Listened to it several times before finally getting to rest for the day. I was a senior in high school.

[@sprayarm]

And Michael W Smith’s “Worship” CD came out on 9/11/2001 as well.

[@S3r9]

can't forget about slayersGod Hates Us All came out that day

[@Ramcharger.Outdoors]

I came to see your reaction to this song and band that i listened to a lot when i was in high school, 2000 to 2004. Im now 39. I didnt expect to tear up. 😢

[@ATrainHC]

I first saw POD at a church in Lexington, SC before they blew up. That was one of the craziest pits I've been in. Three beautiful women carried me out so I can't complain.

[@MrBryanwithay]

2000 or 2001, a friend girl of mine that new the manager of POD, took me to meet them as a suprise. We had dinner with them, at their hotel and then back stage passes at Life Fest, Oshkosh, WI. Just as they were going on stage, my friend said we were going to be the stage dancers and all we had to do was rock out and dance the entire show. It was crazy! Danced on stage their entire set and after wards we went back to their hotel and hung out with Wuv (drummer). We drank some Coronas and told stories until late into the evening. Wuv was super cool. They had just released their first MTV videos and were just starting to make it big and were very down to earth and very cool.

[@richmargin6082]

This song makes you feel so powerful and so sad at the same time. It needs to be played on the radio again

[@clasmaster1471]

This song played over and over when I went out and bought the CD, it never left my Mustang!

[@wookieenookiee6696]

I got to see P.O.D. last year and let me tell you, I got whole body chills when 15,000 people helped chant out the chorus at the same time. Another great reaction Aileen. Keep it up.

[@Petteriks]

This song is so well produced.. very emotional - repetitive in a good way.. very well put together

[@sinbrown1501]

this song was for our generation as we were growing up, and i still think todays generation need this song!!!

[@Im_The_Dude]

Agree with others that you should check out more POD. Love your breakdown and empathy and understanding of the video, hope you’re doing well and keep on rocking on 🤘🏻🖤

[@falfighter]

i have 2 girls of my own. when he said " her daddy left her. too bad he never told her she deserves much better" it really hit me hard. i would never abandon my girls

[@anihyrelles6870]

Their band name, P.O.D. stands for Payable On Death. They were breaking a lot of ground in music back then

[@donlengel4770]

Hits don't it . Hits hard .

[@andrea_thehunter]

Dear Aileen you are a wonderful person and woman with a great heart, and for your words that you said mean much and is why not forget them, is the song says it too, from the themes that she has faced by violence, depression, to the events of Santana high school in 2001. We must be the hope of this world ❤

[@animerandomness]

This song was actually released in 2001. I heard it a lot when I was in middle school. The second verse about little Susie described my last gf almost to a tee. She passed away in July from a seizure that led to a stroke, but for 30 years, she kept going through a lot of traumatic events that were trying to destroy her. She persevered through so much that happened to her when she was a kid. I wanted to be the foundation she could stand on to support her on her path to healing. We were so happy the entire time we were together. I knew I wanted to be with her forever. When she passed away, she took a big piece of my soul with her. It has been so hard for me to stay balanced since then. I am trying to avoid collapsing under the weight of her loss. She meant the world to me.

[@Akihito007]

I can say, embrace the pain. Don’t run from it or try and block it out because it will come with every memory of your lost one and too many people rob themselves of the memories to where they lose them.

[@animerandomness]

@@Akihito007 Absolutely. I'm trying my best cherish the memories I had with her. It's overwhelming sometimes, but to try and block it out would hurt even worse. Thank you for the words of encouragement. Much love. \m/

[@datubeda]

So sorry for your loss, brother. Breathe. One day at a time 🙏

[@RyanESmail]

P.O.D. was literally the anthem of my childhood so it was cool to see you react to this, and you have such an empathetic heart that I could imagine someone better to have viewed this. We love you Senpai

[@alexthorpe6583]

Yeah, that song was a huge radio hit for the band in 2001. IIRC, P.O.D. are from San Diego. I actually saw them live in 2022, as they were one of the opening acts for Jinjer. Tatiana is married to Alex Lopez, their touring drummer(2022-2024, per Wikipedia). When I saw them play this song, one of the other band members switched to drums so they'd have 2 drummers for this song.

[@timengland91]

Great reaction Aileen loved what you had to say about this one. Hope you are having a great day 🫶

[@StormChaserJeremy]

Got to hear this performed live when P.O.D. opened for Jinjer back in 2022. It was incredible

[@ElectroFret21]

Regardless of what people say, this was a good song. Remember how much it played on the radio when I was in high school.

[@ameyer1970]

Song was released in 2001. Remember the date on KZbin is when it was uploaded, not necessarily when the song came out.

[@MichaelBryant420]

This song was inspired by a time when they were on the way to the studio and when they were almost there, there was a school shooting taking place right around the corner from their studio.

[@BarrenCosmos]

The is a throwback song if I ever heard one before! So happy you’re finally getting to check it out too 🖤

[@djaylennox]

Wonderful to see your facial reaction to that song of my youth! I feel and see your personality through it! You are a wonderful creation of god!

[@williamsummerson1204]

Thank you for the reaction Aileen. I've always loved this song, Sonny's voice is incredible. This video is very important and emotional. 🙏😪

[@edtgedtg8397]

California ed ❤ you are so right the world 🌎 has changed for the worst 😢 but you are the youth of the world 🌎 your generation can make a difference ❤ hopefully the next generation will prevail ❤ thank you for your support to the world 🌎 ❤

[@karlsmith5294]

Thank you for getting to POD, I love this band, Sonny's voice really accentuates the passion and emotion of the lyrics in their music as a band they blur the lines between so many genre's. If at some stage you would like to re visit them I highly recommend "roots in stereo" which touches on more dub/reggae roots, "higher" is a classic or "goodbye for now" which has a fun little cameo from a young Katy Perry. Either way am always excited to take this musical journey with you

[@donavandowney993]

Highly recommend checking these guys out more! Childhood favorite band just saw them live this year and it was for me a life altering concert in a way. Looovveee P.O.D

[@davidgalloway5486]

Appreciate you "getting" music of this time! Love your reviews. I was a freshman in college when this dropped... let alot of express our anger and sadness for what was happening and still til today.

[@keldonpremuda2494]

Have to check out Southtown. An even more personal version of the message about their childhood in south san diego.

[@dylangrice5759]

This takes me back to riding around with my dad and him having this and other Nu metal playing all the time. That’s why I love Nu metal so much was my dad

[@doorofnight87]

I love you passion and willingness to talk about mental health. It is so important that people talk about it so that we break the stigmas around it.

[@sidtaylor3005]

We are we are we arrrre…the youth of the nation! God absolute nu metal anthem dawg!

[@2pm9144]

I had no idea I would be on this channel listening to you. I had no idea that you even existed. I was listening to RATM and you popped up in the feed. I’m a bit blown away. You are a beautiful and special soul. Your words after “ Killing in the Name” of and “Down Rodeo” left me somewhat speechless. Your passion and obvious love of all things music is contagious. I can tell you have an audience and group that shares your love. I’m an old Metal Head… lover of all things music. Man, you bring a vibe that is so unique. I feel like the people who are just finding Rage Against The Machine even Exists after 30 years. How could I not know that you and this channel and group existed ??? God Bless you all. I will be back…..

[@logicalanswer3529]

This song is from the album released on September 11 2001.

[@antijojo]

I remember buying that album at the midnight opening at my local record store on that day.

[@JayR607]

Crazy isn’t it? Because the nation stood still that day

[@jasonsomething6003]

Awesome reaction! Five Finger Death Punch - Coming Down is a similarly deep thoughts! YOUR SMILE IS SO INFECTIOUS....!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT!!! peace

[@timbrawdy2249]

Love this song. You need to do south town and satellite too

[@Justiceforall55]

Alive is also a really great song and definitely worth a reaction

[@SeanB-u6e]

You're amazing Senpai. I love your reactions and opinions.

[@SeanB-u6e]

Also can you please react to Biily Talent - Nothing To Lose

[@gabrielbenitez9257]

The entire Satellite Album when it came out was a huge part of my life, during elementary years and every song from first track to the last track still rocks hard to this day and.

[@larryfrausto7157]

Would like to see you react to (Goodbye for Now) from P.O.D

[@broke602]

P.O.D. is on of my TOP 3 favorite bands ever! I hope you check out more of their videos, great lyrics and positive messages, and they can throw down just as easily or drop the dopest reggae jam ever! Should check out Boom, or South Town, or anything of theirs. Great reaction video!

[@joefries365]

Thank you for reviewing this amazing song! I remember listening to this song at 15 years old and not understanding anything about it but knew it was a good one

[@KevanCorkill]

Hi Aileen 😊 This reaction of yours proves time and time again that you know the exact tone in order to use to explain how this impacts you and hopefully passes that information on to others. You're wonderful message always resonates..."you never know what anyone else is going through" The late 1990s were awful for school shootings... Paducah Kentucky (1997), Jonestown Arkansas (1998), Columbine Colorado (1999) and yet let's not limit it to this... It was becoming a societal problem that unfortunately is still around today. Why? Because everyone wants to blame everybody else instead of trying to fix the problem. I like the phrase... "If not me, then who". I wake up every morning and the first thing I do is thank the Lord for this day and the next thing I ask Him for the energy and strength to do His Will. His answer to me is to do unto others as you would like them to do unto you. At the end of the day I cannot tell you how many times I say, "Have a great day". As you say so terrifically that just a few words can make someone's day and change the trajectory of their day. I have read the comments and there is so much love for you. P.O.D. tells of three tales that represents thousands. This song struck a chord when first released and continues to do so today. As you say so poignantly that the kindness and the effort to do so and think of others is what is needed. You repeat your special words, "take care of yourself...take care of each other" that you say at the end of every reaction that are not just words...they come from your heart and that is why you are so loved. It does just take a little effort each day to think of others. There's a song by the late Harry Chapin entitled "I Wonder What Would Happen to This World" and I will drop the link and his lyrics in Patreon. Have a great day you and Arya with much love 😊👍💪❤️

[@lukulusi0224]

You look so good in this zip-up top

[@jasonroberts9243]

This song is beautiful. Its message is deep and sound is perfect. So much emotion comes up when this song comes on. This was a staple in my life during my teen years. I’m 40 now and still feel like I’m back in high school when I hear this.

[@bigron725]

Great reaction once again . Thank you . Loved this song from first time I heard it .

[@doorofnight87]

It is a beautiful and engaging song, I appreciate your review and engagement with it.

[@fabian6192.0]

Love this song and message! Love the reaction as well!!!

[@horn5558]

you are one of the most amazing people ever keep up the awesome reactions.

[@FritzMonday]

Aileen, you're right! The world has become " Me, me, me "! When I was in school. people fought with fists. Got over it and moved on. There was never any killing. Take care of each other, people !

[@ericviera5120]

Great reaction to a great song. This song came out a little after I graduated college. The song came out around 23 years ago and is just as, if not more, relevant today than it was then.

[@terrynorman9622]

Always love this rap rock song. The meaning is we need to love and accept all in this world and not to look down on someone. Love can be the cure. Love your in depth analysis of the lyrics. ✊✌🖤

[@PiratePrincessYuki]

This song really helped me. After the death of my husband I was so lost. I married young and was having a hard time adjusting to him not being there. Luckily family and the the church was there for me and the kids.

[@AileenSenpai]

I'm so very sorry you had to go through that. I'm so sorry for your loss

[@Harry-iv3hi]

Your emotional connection to these songs is so genuine❤️

[@chrischapman8489]

As I was watching your reaction, I could see that this was affecting you deeply ❤❤❤

[@lordheimdallr]

When this song came out it was one of my favorite songs but i couldn't understand and translate all the lyrics as I was too young my Englisch was too bad...also the internet was not a big thing back then in my region in Germany to search for lyrics but a few years later when I "revisited" the song it hit really hard.

[@mariuszmroz618]

I've been a fan of the band since 2001. This was the first P.O.D. song I heard, loved their music and message ever since.

[@Pikawarps]

Saw them play this live this year at Welcome to Rockville in florida

[@Katc1230]

Just saw them a couple months ago and they sound just as great live as they do here. They definitely still got it

[@shaunodonnell5146]

You are awesome. Keep the metal message alive girl

[@matthewgoodA1206]

I love this tune, it’s in my Top 10 tracks of all time. They’re a great group, very spiritual, with compassion for society’s struggles.

[@yoerysborrego8849]

This song is absolutly amazing sonny voice is so freaking great !!! Super memories brings to me 😊😊😊 makes me happy

[@javi.bh_]

Nu Metal is just so beautiful :'D

[@emune1111]

such underrated band that speaks lots of truth.. big SD represent. POD always supporting the troubled youth.

[@underrated42069]

you are such a beautiful human wish the world had more peaple like you the world would be amazing

[@celiaparks]

Saw them at the Pima County Fair a few years back. Full body chills being in the audience when we were all chanting "we are, we are the youth of the nation". Talk about electric

[@windog551]

I hope you have a great Day Aileen. Great reaction as always.

[@Trendkiller196]

Tatiana from Jinjer is married to their now drummer. Fun fact

[@skribe]

one of the only songs that gives me chills and video is amazing too

[@Lazalit]

This song was such a hit in the beginning of the 2000. Great composition and deep lyrics. Any kid in their teenage or young adult life felt related in a way or another with the song. Still does today, and I always get those flashbacks of my youth (I'm 38 now, but I was 15 at that time I listened for the first time and even saw the official video release on MTV. After all the years, it never loose its spark).

[@thestokesmenchannel]

They have other tracks that aren’t so sad/grim, try listening to “Here comes the boom”

[@justjsse8917]

This entire album is fantastic. I listen to is weekly. Have since it's release. Great guys as well

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

bout time. Legendary song, And it was uploaded 2009 The song is older, somewhere around the millennial shift. 2001 maybe. All hose photos are actual vicims. This is one of the most impactfull song of our generation. Which says alot with bands like Linkin Park and SOAD etc also crushing the scene at the time.

[@brandonbumby2356]

I remember how lit this song was back when it released. I heard it on radios all across town and the state. I wish this song reached people today as it applies to them as much as we were when it first came out.

[@trevorsenft2876]

I really appreciate your reaction and comments on this song Aileen ☺️☺️☺️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎😎😎💯💯💯💯

[@Romain-vs4bz]

I love this group and their sound I recommend the title ( alive ) one of my favorites 🤘🏻🖤

[@flyamzim9491]

This song is a song that saved me from so many bad times in my life from when I was young, till even now 32 yrs later. Im not a heavily religious person but the love I have for this song and the group itself is something I can't even put into words. Thankyou for reviewing this over..its crazy how much this song translates so well into today as well.

[@darthjedi99]

Seen then is St Pete in 2001 when this album drop, so powerful and still one of my favorite bands. Just amazing!

[@davidluna2784]

I was in 6th grade when this song and album dropped. That album got me through some rough days of 6th grade. This album has a special place in my music collection.

[@davesherrard4013]

Great reaction and insight ❤ A hard pill to swallow, this song hits me hard. 😢 POD: SOUTH TOWN, is a little lighter. AUDIOSLAVE: COCHISE SOUNDGARDEN: OUTSHINE, when you get a chance. You’re awesome 😎 Keep it up 👍

[@JacobNovak-e8s]

Hellyeah Moth Hush or Better Man truly awesome songs wit true meanings im new to ur channel Aileen ❤

[@ryaneugenelawrencewalls1987]

P.O.D Youth of the nation was fantastic fascinating powerful statement of song no doubt about it!

[@JoshuaRoberts-kingalphawolf]

I Stand Alone by Godsmack started my uphill battle with depression but it was this song that gave me the strength needed to pull myself out of my depression completely

[@lloydfancett3039]

My reaction to you watching the music of my childhood was very sad. As a father it made me want to wrap you up in a hug to take the sadness from your eyes.

[@GabrielMichaelDels]

P.O.D was a band I didn't realize i needed. This song was straight to the point and profounding in it's message. It's amazing.

[@haywardflowers7537]

I remember when I first heard this song I broke out into tears. One of my favorite songs.

[@IOSALive]

AileenSenpai, awesome content you deserve more subscribers

[@Penitent_Intent]

they are from mt area of SD, my 3 favorite songs by them are "southtown" "teachers" and "wildfire” but they have so many good songs and songs that make me cry because sonny lost his mom and sings about it, i lost my moms when i was 17 so i super relate. Sonnys sister used to live next to my best friends place were we used to practice our music in. My friends garage, sonny actually came by one day and listened to us play it was so cool, this was like 10 years ago when i was 23. Also been to one birthday party that they were at. hometown legends.