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

[@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.

[@shanepn]

Their song Alive is another one you need to checkout

[@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

[@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.

[@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]

💔❤️‍🩹

[@frostbox5716]

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

[@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%

[@trevalarose8155]

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

[@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.

[@bnel9318]

This song also reference to Columbine school shooting which happened in 1999.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

I remember a day when mass school shooting were less than half a dozen.. Not just per year in the U.S., that was per the entire century worldwide.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

It is the combination of Gun Culture and a Wealth Distribution system based solely on Greed and Competition, that has to end. Trading childrens lives for profit should never have become who we are as a nation. The same issue causes poverty and homelessness.

[@plissken7774]

The school was Columbine ...

[@bnel9318]

@@plissken7774 thanks google

[@koulor8112]

Santana High School, they were held up in traffic nearby.

[@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 🙏

[@BarrenCosmos]

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

[@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.

[@Petteriks]

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

[@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.

[@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 🤘🏻🖤

[@StormChaserJeremy]

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

[@timengland91]

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

[@andreadusty_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 ❤

[@ameyer1970]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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 🌎 ❤

[@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

[@shaunodonnell5146]

You are awesome. Keep the metal message alive girl

[@donlengel4770]

Hits don't it . Hits hard .

[@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.

[@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. 🙏😪

[@HippyKayy]

I remember hearing this song on the movie Blue crush as a kid 😊

[@The_Stranger1986]

@@HippyKayy I didn't mention Blue Crush in my comment because I didn't think there would be a single other person who would get it. Aw memories 🤘❤️

[@HippyKayy]

@@The_Stranger1986 🤘🏽🖤

[@Greasy]

DA DUN DA DUNS 😂

[@HippyKayy]

@@Greasy 🤣

[@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

[@keldonpremuda2494]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@joellarue6168]

POD is out there making music!

[@andrewzab83able]

When POD were in the studio recording this album a school shooting took place just blocks away from the studio. Sometimes the worst moments in our world can become the most powerful sources of healing and understanding. I love these reactions!

[@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).

[@yoerysborrego8849]

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

[@aeckertcc]

I’ve heard this song so many times and never really listened to the lyrics. This song is incredibly powerful.

[@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

[@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. 😢

[@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 !

[@jasonsomething6003]

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

[@underrated42069]

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

[@windog551]

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

[@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.

[@javi.bh_]

Nu Metal is just so beautiful :'D

[@berryjunmill9029]

I haven't heard this song in years! I remember being in 8th grade history class and we finished our lesson early. my teacher let us listen to music and showed us P.O.D. I was blown away it really touch me. I was going through a really bad time in life, this song helped me reach out with my depression. so thanks Mr. Huffstutler

[@Cifer77]

Great song, POD has another big hit called "Boom". But it was so damn popular I can almost guarantee you've heard parts of it before. It was picked up in tons of movies, commercials, etc.

[@JohnDoe-tc9ir]

I've seen them live at a family friendly concert event. They played this song at the end of their set and invited all the kids on stage with them to help sing the chorus. Really cool.

[@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. ✊✌🖤

[@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.

[@EnriquetheReaper]

I grew up with this song and I'm thoroughly shocked it hasn't seen a resurgence

[@emune1111]

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

[@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.

[@matthewsolomon8269]

This song still resonates with me so much - this album was literally released on 9/11. It really hit extra hard in those turbulent times

[@darthjedi99]

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

[@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 😊👍💪❤️

[@anihyrelles6870]

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

[@bobsmith613]

I was 17 when i first heard this song. Over 20 years later, and it still brings tears to my eyes. I remember the horros of school violence, beginning with columbine high, leading up to the creation of this song... so much tragedy in my generation, and it has not gotten better. To anyone reading this, that rembers those days; many hugs to you, and respect for persevering through the pain.

[@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

[@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

[@markfoster6410]

There's an amazing song, Dan la sac vs Scroobius pip Angles. Perfectly describes your feelings.

[@20sainthockey]

Hits me right in the feels.

[@Justiceforall55]

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

[@germansuarez5020]

We All , We are

[@dendysmasher]

very sweet message at the end

[@timbrawdy2249]

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

[@justjsse8917]

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

[@williamwarren9362]

A kind word that you say to someone, might be the only kind thing that hear all day.

[@lolnocody]

Anything POD was huge back in the early 2000s. Man these songs are still great!

[@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.

[@melissaroszkowski8911]

I'm not religious, but I loved so many POD songs. My late mother was a fan of rap and rock as well. She called it the Yout of a nation

[@Tierynn86]

Song of a generation honestly, this one hit us hard going through school.

[@jordanmcbride9215]

Crazy how this song is over 20 years old now, I was in middle school when this came out.

[@ginoshi3447]

This song has been writen with similar words by a band from the 80's White Lion, called When the Children Cry that you should give a listen to. We need to start doing better for the children of the world. They are our future.

[@disturbedx1000]

hun, 23yrs ago, i was a freshman in highschool. an it came out just after a friend of mine took his own life... an school shootings were still very rare back then... its eerie really how this song kinda predicted the state of our country, far before it was so common...

[@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.

[@migueljoaquim2668]

Hi all. Hi Aileen, I really think you'd love the following songs by them. POD: - Lost in Forever (Acoustic Version from Spotify) - Alive - Satellite - Thinking About Forever You're welcome. Enjoy.

[@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

[@ilitsa]

the older I get, the sadder this song makes me. Such a painful message. Be kind always. Compliment a stranger, you never know who needs to hear something nice today, it just might save them.

[@pistolsobrien]

Shout out to the 2 crew

[@MotoVlogists]

Best Song EVER!! My childhood song.

[@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.

[@Outwars1]

Wow. This was definitely a big hit back then. A lot of great songs came out with these kinds of themes around this time. I think _Everlast - What It's Like_ used to air around the same time period, but my mind's hazy on that lol.

[@Harry-iv3hi]

Your emotional connection to these songs is so genuine❤️

[@Trendkiller196]

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

[@Romain-vs4bz]

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

[@barryb90]

I forgot about them, They had another banger of a tune, "Alive"

[@JosephCraig]

I graduated high school in 2001 when this song came out. I'm sorry that the school shooting situation has gotten worse and not better. So many parts of this song was day to day life for kids around me and the fact that it is still so relatable today is bad. It pains me that things have gotten worse and not better. I belted this song in my room dealing with depression in 2001. I wish that this song wasn't relatable today.

[@jamesellis1972]

What this song reminds me is that once you reach your mid 20s, you can call yourself a survivor. The school years and beyond are the toughest years. If you do not have a stable family to fall back on, with an empathetic mother and an understanding father, then you are alone in a world that is not designed to ease you through those formative years. Once you get through it, you are truly a survivor.

[@michaelmccarthy5455]

A song that would going along with this is Children of the Moon by Ian Fontana and Hell is for Children by Pat Benetar.

[@Nu.Metal.Kid.99]

Say what you say, the Nü Metal era was really amazing. That era saw countless great bands that produced timeless classics, like this one 🔥

[@frankymr2]

Ive talk to this guys they are cool as fuck . They still live in their old house in Imperial Beach san diego. They are so proud of their mexican heritage and religion . They are really down to earth even with all the fame they got in the late 90s early 2000s .

[@blackspirit86245]

Going down the Christian Rock rabbit hole. You’ve gotta react to Skillet. Awake & Monster being my favorites but there are SO many killer songs they’ve done. P.O.D. Laid the ground work, but they took it to the next level. Awake would be a great place to start. Their drummer is a woman and provides backup vocals, does the duets. They are incredible. Their live shows are so amazing and it’s always packed. The lead singer and the bassist is married to the rhythm guitar and Keyboardist. The Awake video is great because you get a glimpse of them recorded behind the scenes and you can tell they love what they do.

[@Geo7080]

Hearing this song preformed live is a different experience

[@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.

[@underrated42069]

this is a amazing throw back

[@tortillajackson2342]

Roots in Stereo is a great song as is Strength of my Life, Alive, Satellite and South Town

[@MichaelTaylor-qp2xf]

10 or so years earlier, The Offspring wrote a song with a similar topic called "The Kids Aren't Alright".

[@collectgemsosrs6298]

They were recording in a studio a few blocks away from the Columbine massacre while it happened, this song was based off of that event!

[@tobietorres9458]

No they weren’t, it was a shooting that happened like a block or two from where they were in San Diego…