METALLICA - FADE TO BLACK REACTION

[@balazspandi9782]

One of the best reactions ever! ❤

[@THEJAYYSHOW]

Thank you so much

[@lorettasearcy1471]

You should listen to the song One by them and Master Of Puppets

[@nv_vuqar]

@@lorettasearcy1471 she's done one, check her channel

[@ChrisMaresh]

Ya for sure. That was real

[@robertg7396]

That look when she's just chilling and enjoying the melody of the music...then the lyrics kick in. Haha.

[@Frostrazor]

I personally didn't find it funny - but I will say - it's evident that she has a true spirit and soul to be so moved by music, and it is testimonial of how powerful a song that is.

[@pipbowl3272]

Lmao!

[@liarliarpumpkineater4808]

Top comment and, I read it before I saw it, but, yep... definite expression change when she realized what it was talking about.

[@liarliarpumpkineater4808]

@@Frostrazor I can see both. For anyone that has contemplated suicide, this is a somewhat comforting song... i.e. you aren't alone, lots of people feel like this. On the other hand it's kinda funny to see a regular person react to the words.

[@Winged1212]

It was funny. You were obviously referring to her expression and not the gravity of the song 🤦‍♂️

[@creepingbert]

Now imagine being a lonely, kinda depressed 15 year old with no friends hearing this song back in the 80's. Realizing that other people feel this way makes it a little bit easier to cope with. And then you meet other loners that like the same band. Powerful music right here.

[@ali965]

damn. and to think how many people this song helped throughout the decades. this is timeless right here

[@tannhauser5399]

@Rob Kopple - it is still applicable to the adults, especially in the current times. Still very valid. Anybody who has been depressed in life, knows exactly what this song is about, and how difficult it is to fight it.

[@DonatKaci001]

Born 1977. Metallica forever

[@chriskincaid1992]

Tried to kill myself...... thankfully wasn't successful.....this fucking song got me thru it!!!!!!

[@tinchotorres6742]

Muchos hemos pasado por algo similar Abrazo enorme 🍻

[@jeortiz30]

I can't listen to this song without crying. It was one of my brother's favorites .

[@THEJAYYSHOW]

My condolences

[@dragonriders729]

The lead singer, James Hetfield, was touring and had just started this band when his mother was dying from cancer. She wanted to leave something with him, so used her money to buy him an extremely expensive wonderful set of amplifiers. After she had passed away, and while he was still grieving, some roadie stole them and it felt like he had just lost the last piece he had of her. That was why he wrote this song. The lyrics are quite profound and bittersweet.

[@tallycahamuhlhetru26]

James' mom died when he was 16. He was 19 when he began dipping his toe into touring in '82. Amps & drums were stolen. Fortunately, all guitars went inside with them.

[@dragonriders729]

@@tallycahamuhlhetru26 I'm sure you're right about the timing, but the point of the song is how the theft brought back that pain again. He has written about his feelings about her passing in other songs, in "The God that failed." It's a deep subject for him is all I meant, whatever the timing. 🙂👍

[@adhaevanmohdevanmohd1879]

Hi Jayy, Do To live is to die by Metallica!

[@fenjiman4294]

This song is about successful suicide listen to the lyrics. stolen equipment lol

[@dragonriders729]

@@fenjiman4294 www.songfacts.com/facts/metallica/fade-to-black

[@stevebailey10]

Finally watching a genuine reaction of someone that gets it. Their music is so powerful.

[@mechanicalman1068]

Just before the lyrics begin: “This instrumental is so beautiful it’s making my heart smile.” Oh dear…

[@mephistopheles9644]

😅

[@RandAlThorR]

LMAO This is the best reaction ever. The slow realization :D I came here to cry and instead Im laughing my ass off :D

[@billsimmons2898]

Jayy~!~! love your channel! good stuff.. You wanna see a performance that will blow you away, it is kinda dated but "Roy Clark - Malaguena" man played Country music , but is such a master..

[@davidlephew2779]

Yeah turns to a man wanting to commit suicide there’s nothing left here for him

[@Bthast62]

Haha bout to fade to black

[@justinkey4895]

This song literally saved my life more than once. Just knowing that there was someone else in the world that felt like I did was enough to keep me hanging on. It was like I was not alone when I listened to it on the days I was close to ending myself.

[@shmick6079]

This is the hidden beauty of the song. I’ve seen so many people with the same story. An incredible song on several levels. Great to know you’re still here and that you know you’re not alone.

[@kj320175]

Same 1000% same

[@jasonsabbath6996]

Exactly! This song saved me too in high school. I listened to it almost every day and it let me feel like I wasn't alone. Glad we are all still here!

[@rancidcrabtree.]

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[@SarahFromCanada]

It always amazes me how incredible this song is.

[@Krow-go3ps]

Best Kirk solo on album, he captures the pain & emotion & the crying out🤘

[@angelone1839]

It's his Comfortably Numb

[@hengineer]

Listening to his hour long soliloquy at the Guitar place (forget where), he describes the band was in Denmark (due to cheapness of recording studio time) and everyone was deeply homesick. He describes he just poured all those emotions into the solos in this album , so that would translate well to Fade to Black.

[@chrisd7047]

Watching the smile fall from your face as you heard the lyrics is absolutely fitting. This song perfectly encapsulates the allure of death to those who are suicidal. It caused quite a stir when it came out as a lot of people took it to be encouraging suicide. It doesn't. Fade to Black is a way for people who are battling to express how they feel, and a way for the people who support them to understand the battle.

[@adammccoy5166]

Fucking well put

[@christiannafziger7427]

you walk in thinking about hopelessness, walk out feeling lifted and revived.

[@roberthaines1227]

The power of music. If the music you listen to doesn’t make you feel something, you’re listening to the wrong music.

[@rowanmayfair9249]

First time I heard this I was way too young to fully understand it. I did however develop a deep love for Metallica because of it. Thank you, that song is so deep.

[@clarencemcgraw3851]

Aww...thank you, Jayy! It has been my pleasure watching your channel! 🥰🥰🥰

[@jduncanandroid]

At the time, they were roasted by the media for making a 'pro-suicide' song, but in the years since they have received thousands of letters from people who have thanked them for this song getting them through their dark times and pulling them away from suicide...

[@ca9968]

I have to admit that I sat with a loaded 9mm pistol on my lap in 1994, done in, finished, spent and more than ready to go, I put Fade To Black on and somewhere in the melody and vocals I changed my mind....funny what a song that "Glorifies" suicide can do to a 16 year old kid on a razors edge....

[@kindness81]

I’m still here because of THIS song.

[@OrsinoNation]

Fucking 80s media. Remember parents, it's everybody else's fault but your own that your kid is fucked up. God I hated it.

[@jamesnorthan3284]

@@kindness81 me too. As crazy as it sounds, not necessarily the lyrics...they helped, but the outro solo is what has kept me here. How could I make the ultimate decision and never be able to hear this again. One of the most beautiful guitar solos ever written!

[@gabagabago0l]

The media is always garbage.

[@BastardZombieKiller1]

That beautiful moment when you see the music actually effect someone. I love it.

[@erictester3831]

* demeanor changes* “ well that went completely left“ I LOVE YOU! That was genuine and hilarious!

[@davidr.wilson8194]

The way you reacted to this song makes me think you have a good heart.I listened to this music all the time in my late teens/early twenties.I was an alcoholic and drug addict for ten years,on the verge of having liver damage from alcohol at the age of 25.I went to a church on a Friday night and received prayer from the preacher.The next morning I woke up with no craving for my habits.That will be thirty-one years ago this July,and I have been completely free all these years. ♥ I

[@paintedhorse6880]

"I was me but now he's gone". That line hits so damn hard.

[@Frostrazor]

One simply could not script this stuff any better. Your enthusiasm and smile in your heart - I knew deep in side that smile was gonna begin to fade....and little by little you realized the depth of the meaning of this song. This song is precisely why I don't understand why so many people try to get reactioners new to Metallica to check out One as their first intro. This song is so much better to feel and heard the profound meaning and hardcore sound in those riffs. Jayy - consider for a moment how much in common rap and metal have - people think from the surface it's two different worlds and two different cultures, but back when rap was truly deep like Pac and Biggie and Dre, their songs were deep and meaningful and heavy and carried a profound message, and when you heard it, you really felt it. Metal heads listen to metal for the same reason. The lyrics are fkn deep and heavy. Both genres help people deal with their personal shit they go through. This song helped so many trouble youth deal with their negative emotions and realize that there are others out feeling as they do, and when those solo kick into drive, that anger and stress is just flooding out of the body just as you let the music take you. Both genres are respectively the most felt music to teens and young people and it's a combo of the profound lyrics and rhythm/bass. Metal adds one more layer with the angst of the guitars. Both are powerful as hell. I cannot count the number of days I came home from school or work and needed to blow off steam so as to not take it out on people. 20 minutes headbanging in the garage or in my car and swear to god its therapy as good as any on the planet.

[@fusebox3366]

Very well said bro. 🤜 🤛

[@jimmymac4559]

That’s some legit melodic guitar in that.

[@720kla]

This was the first song I heard from Metallica in 85. Been a fan ever since. Yes, this song is dark but you can’t have light without the darkness. I love this band. Always have and always will. Thank you

[@stevenwinn3636]

The song was written in 1983 after their gear was stolen after a show, including a Marshall amp that James' (rhythm guitar / vocals) Mother bought for him before she died, the band were 20 / 21 when it was recorded, amazing.

[@williamtuton-hi1tu]

Home girl I'm 65 now I gwer up on that type of music and it STILL ROCKS TODAY.

[@Chris-lz1fs]

Woohoo, she's done it! Yep, one of my favourite Metallica songs ever. And first time I heard it, my reaction was pretty much the same as yours. Wish I could travel back in time 30 or more years and hear it again for the first time but watching your reaction, brings it all back. Thanks for doing it!

[@bartkennedy7758]

I absolutely LOVE that you get it. 40 yrs later this song still helps me "get through".

[@Defectoms]

The guitar work on this song is my favorite of all time. The rhythm, the lead, that final solo as you said is incredible! What's funny about this song is, it actually saved my life. It has a very special place in my life.

[@Rusvi1]

I saw soo many of these reactions where people look at their camera and just fake it. You girl are the real deal. Your reaction is real. Respect!

[@Luap6685]

“Well that went completely left” love that quote.

[@spencermcbride3881]

"Growing darkness, taking dawn. I was me, but now he's gone" very heavy lyrics right there

[@MrBeard-ig5zc]

Takes you to your darkest moment and helps you get past it. A really beautiful song. Everyone knows emptiness.

[@starlord5032]

I had this song recorded on a blank tape on both sides, thats how we did repeat in the 80's :D

[@rockyslay4310]

Why not the whole album?? I probably have/had metal on tape, vinyl, *MiniDisc*, CD and laptop. Going to school with a bunch of tapes or minidiscs and listen to Metallica, Pantera, Sepultara, AIC etc etc. And now I am old and watch young people listen to it for the first time haha

[@nickg0411]

its been 40 years since this came out, and still after all that time it still brings emotions to the surface of just about everyone who grew up in that time listening to Metallica

[@chriskelly1951]

For me the greatest metal solo ever played by the great Kirk! Capturing the pain and anguish. The busy head with so many overwhelming thoughts! This song is a complete masterpiece

[@fried2styles]

Love you, too! So funny that after being a metallica fan for 30 years, I can still get a sense of "newness" from watching you hear one of my favorite songs. And yes, that is my favorite solo too! ;)

[@garytom1935]

Seen them live in concert 3 times awesome show yay 🤘😆🤘🎤🎸🎸🥁🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@shmick6079]

Probably the best reaction I’ve ever seen to one of my favourite songs. I was *not* expecting to cry when I pressed play.

[@ScottMorris7385]

I believe you actually feel music. Some do, some people don't, but it's why I stop by. True feeling is always interesting

[@raidadave7840]

The moment you realize what the song is about....powerful song. You can see the total emotion through your expressions.

[@myroncoates457]

Thank you for such an honest and thoughtful reaction! There is more than just metal to this song. I love the way you listened to lyrics and felt the music at the same time.

[@larrydavis3270]

Yea this song hits many people really hard. I'm one of them. My brother felt this way and ended his life because he felt he couldn't go on the way things were. So yea, this is a brilliant song with deep meaning.

[@edp2019]

I love your reaction

[@phazerboy]

Nice reaction. I could tell you have felt these lyrics more than once. I think we all have. This is why many teens gravitated to this music and as adults continue to listen. Masterpiece.

[@johngummer6965]

Gosh darn Jay , you truly did FEEL that song for the raw emotion that gets exuded through the guitar . Your reaction was on spot , made me tear up watching you tear up...you go girl !

[@thricexalliance]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your initial reaction once you started listening to the lyrics...This is probably one of my TOP fav metallica songs to date.

[@troyhts1]

I appreciate the fact that you come in to each song with an open mind. I have watched you react to 3 songs from a genre that I grew up in and love to this day, and I makes me smile. Thank you for the open mind on music!!

[@ChrisMaresh]

That was an honest reaction. Good on you for not being afraid to show emotions. This song has saved many people

[@DiegoSilva-gw4tv]

Esta es la reacción más autentica que he visto...larga vida hermana.

[@MarcoCasteleijn]

yeah after "goodbye" they make you sit there and think about it. I have seem them life often and this song is just all emotion, it was such a help for us young people when this came out.

[@michaelbuttner4262]

Welcome to my Metalworld for more than 40 years - I ' m 54 years old and love this music

[@timtinsley9887]

“Death greats me warm” that crosses my mind every day.

[@ttbean70]

The last song I heard with my Brother before he left this world. It’s a very powerful song heard it back in my Navy days, we played it a lot. It’s deep.

[@THEJAYYSHOW]

My condolences

[@michaelfrancis1930]

Thank you so much for your authenticity and vulnerability. I felt every emotion right along with you, even though I've listened to this song thousands of times. Be blessed.

[@marknestell5897]

Great song but this touches me deep last Aug 21 listened and posted this and many depressing songs NO ONE I know notice had rope around neck on local bridge even car drove by just stared. song ended I fell to my knees cried went home

[@ca9968]

I think this was the 1984 metal version of R.E.M`s epic track "Everybody Hurts"...it was meant to pull people back from the edge, the line that once crossed can never be taken back...

[@thomasbarcus7187]

i just want to say its beautiful how emotional you get...you are an empath....one other thing...those eyes are beautiful...they match you perfectly...love watching you react

[@kevinbarberio5143]

Gotta do No Leaf clover with the orchestra by them...killer tune!!

[@pipbowl3272]

Yes! And -Human!

[@Ultra-Collector]

It is so beautiful! Magnificently articulated Jayy! 🖤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🖤

[@jonspears4329]

I love how you actually listen to the words

[@claytonhoreis9181]

This song is my survival song. I've attempted suicide 7 x. I'm still here. It's in my top ten songs to play. I'm an extreme music guitarist and I've lost a lot of comrades in arms to suicide. When I play this song live, tears flow and I tell the audience hug each other it's ok. Metal does not see color, all you need is heart and ears. Sister thank you for sharing. People need to hear it's ok. Music heals

[@CollideFan1]

You may think its a ballad when the music plays softly but once the lyrics kick in, its far from that. As someone who's suffered depression all their life, listening to this song has got me through some dark periods. I'm still here

[@fishtoledo]

Metallica will make you think deeply.

[@Pantherking916]

WOW! The look on your face....the dawning realization of what this is actually about.....

[@dbn52]

your facial expressions say it all. The Lyrics are stunning and ponente. Best Metal band ever.

[@williamwolfe4997]

Sometimes there is beauty in the darkness

[@ninjafrog8419]

Without darkness there is no light

[@hugeackman7524]

Glad you liked it. A powerful song with powerful lyrics. Great review

[@kindness81]

Can’t believe I didn’t catch this ! Thank you!! It’s so cathartic!!

[@martinlehotan8373]

Let it out girl. Part of the process. Prayers to you 🙏🙏🙏

[@franklegarda6510]

I love the reaction on her face as she hears the lyrics it goes from very happy to very disturbed and very sad I heard this on the million times as a kid and I had no idea what it was about

[@Clarkkentuk6]

Beautiful reaction, brought tears to my eyes xx

[@bertrach]

James definitely knew pain and loss... I'm glad others are still getting to feel it after all these years (this was my teen years in the late 80s early 90s).

[@starlord5032]

That 'ride the lightning' album is the best music ever recorded.. flawless.

[@maggienichols1482]

One my favorites of Metallic 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@fallenfederation2643]

Thanks for the genuine reaction, you are great.

[@Krystoff04111]

This is an important song. When I was in a real low point in my life it reminded me that others feel this shit too. If they survived it so would I.

[@dolphenwulf2431]

Absolutely a classic. So well written and done.

[@brantrice7915]

This is what real guitars and drums sound like this is talent! God bless you and yours from West Texas. Also, " Message!"

[@pipbowl3272]

I've never seen someone cry from listening to metallica on youtube lol it is a very deep song by them. "The Unforgiven" by metallica is similar, and "Wherever I May Roam" different yet very deep song by metallica

[@rolsen1304]

Blesss your soul sister, keep working on your goals!

[@joen4296]

Jayy,I just Love your beautiful heart and passion for the great music!!! Rock on and enjoy the ride!!

[@nikosni5858]

Your reaction was beautiful, thank you ! What a song

[@guillermorobledo2842]

The True Power of music when made with true emotion. Most music has nothing that can compare.

[@Storm-in3fj]

I love the way you ract and the words you used to say how you feel about the lyrics and the music Loves from France

[@rockyslay4310]

Best reaction video! I've heard that song about 10.000 times and I was crying with you. Sweet! Impressive how you feel the song immediately! It's nice you get the full sound with those headphones. The first time I heard this was probably on a friend bedroom on his turntable and pretty bad sound. Rock on!

[@wls64]

This one still gets me too, over ... what, 30 - 35 years later... awesome

[@pjsin9472]

Yeah this song is super deep. Especially for anyone that has glimpsed Darkness

[@ShadowBanned904]

Hello Jayy, reactions like this make me wish I could rediscover this music for the first time, again. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

[@dalefleming6427]

The song is about depression and not letting it get out of hand, and the song was intended as an outlet for those feelings so they don't overwhelm, in my opinion.

[@The_nitewolf]

Exactly, those of us that have been there, this song is very special. We know we aren't alone

[@Hailme75]

I read it was about them having their gear stolen. It's how they felt, so I guess depressed would fit.

[@isaacgarman9579]

@@Hailme75 James wrote it because one of the amps stolen was the last thing his mom bought him, and when it was stolen, he lost all that she had left him with

[@copperhead2694]

One of my all time Fav .. first one I learned on Drums! 👍

[@graystash7238]

Somebody that is soo moved by Favorite Band of All Time, deserves a sub!!!! Great Reaction !!!! Peace to You!!!

[@BulanSabriel]

There are quite a few people here today, because this song helped them deal with their depression and suicidal ideation, at difficult times in their lives. It's counter-intuitive, but people who have been there understand.

[@jasonolson3133]

this song is not for the faint of heart

[@kirat666]

thats how you know how good metal is, when it gets you this emotional....

[@MikeySee563]

Thanks for doing this JAYY, really appreciate it!

[@stephenlackey5852]

Yes. That’s the appropriate reaction. Love your channel

[@jenniferwilliams4462]

this particular Metallica song has been important to so many in all forms of recovery, grieve, suicides etc. so many people just think a bunch of hard rock guys living it up, this band and endured so many heartaches, This song is special to me and as well as my daddy, we fought our battle of cancer together, he lost his and I am still going through trmt, I also turned to this song when my husband passed, and through so many other other situations, 1 true classic that has saved many many lives

[@steveholmes3842]

Beautiful and agonising all in one superb song

[@lieslbirch885]

I love your reactions. This is a fantastic song. So happy you really heard and felt it.

[@CourtneyJones1979bird]

This was definitely my first favorite song on my favorite Metallica album, and it still is my favorite Metallica song to date. The guitar solo is incredible; also, the lyrics were extremely relatable when I first heard it, about 30 years ago, as a young teenager. It was the first time that I realized that I wasn't the only person to feel so empty and helpless; there were others who were struggling just like me. I wasn't a freak, and I wasn't alone. It was my first true experience of therapy, and music was the first of 2 keys, which helped to open up and heal my mind; the other was writing. Emotional and/or psychological trauma is debilitating. Everyone responds differently, but I learned that music is universal in its ability to help heal the scars leftover from many forms of trauma, whether abuse or neglect. Music is definitely the best therapy, and Fade to Black will forever be one of my favorite therapy sessions. ☮️❤🤘☯️ 🎶👩🏽‍🎤🎸🎶