Metallica - One REACTION! *(Full Lyrics) THIS JUST DIFFERENT!!🔥

[@ChrisandRheasiaTv]

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[@trisanone-ya-business7803]

She'll like sad but true even better...btw it's about a soldier after war, no arms, legs, voice.

[@EMD1028]

How could you not figure out this about a soldier who got his sight, arms and legs blown off by a landmine? He says it in lyrics. Gotta pay attention a bit more.

[@fonsgutierrez2446]

You two gonna enjoy "rage against the machine" for sure please try

[@EMD1028]

@@fonsgutierrez2446 look at the guy/girl on the right hand side. My gid. They need lithium, methadone, morphine and then some. Has too lay off the crack first

[@EMD1028]

@@fonsgutierrez2446 Rage Against The Machine? Wtf! That is down low on totem pole. They passed that long ago. No need to react to garbage 👍🏼

[@marcusdedorsson8741]

Its about a soldier who stepped on a landmine. When he woke up he is blind, deaf and lost arms and legs. They keep him alive through machines in the hospital. He is trapped in hos body with his thoughts. Very dark lyric.

[@jgvdog82]

Yes. It is based off a book though. Johnny get your gun is the name of the book and if you watch the video you see their is some film on it.

[@brandon.mart00]

Yut

[@ryanbarker5217]

@@jgvdog82 they made us read that book in high school.

[@ryanbarker5217]

it was an artillery shell as i recall, set in WWI.

[@scottcannonpcb1]

Mark Hammond. How you trying to feel? Putting other people down for explaining the meaning behind a song? I bet they were just trying to shed some light. What were you trying to do?

[@dandiscer1373]

That moment...when people realize that Metallica has world class musicians.

[@cocoann7681]

Yes

[@kool1dence162]

Well except for Lars.

[@nonserviam751]

@@kool1dence162 Why do people keep saying that? I don't understand. I like Lars.

[@kool1dence162]

Dosnt Mattr because most people believe Lars is a bad drummer because of the vast amount of videos of him not being able to keep time, messing up multiple times, and playing songs incorrectly.

[@nonserviam751]

@@kool1dence162 Not in the 80's?

[@ninkichan7209]

Rheasia: "This one is more mellow" Metallica: "Hold My Beer"

[@ashleywootton9556]

Good one

[@johnnyirish801]

😂😂😂

[@renegade619]

Damn, 32 years later this song still hits hard AF.

[@tonyfro23]

Yes sir or maam

[@lightningmonky7674]

That Breakdown gets me feeling some kind of way

[@Majinjef2099]

32 years of metallica. that's what the f i'm talking about

[@flicks2987]

Hard than my moms belt

[@cobez6703]

Fuck yes it is 🤘

[@spencerbelcher9688]

Bruh she said "thats it?" after a 7 minute 45 second song! That's what's up!!🤣🤣

[@BboyMunkey]

Hahahaha hahahahahahaha I love these reactions that was me the first I heard One haha

[@SSTR87]

lol Metallica always seems to have this effect

[@nellax8314]

Yo thats a mood

[@bassmanplays7285]

That’s a sign that she needs more. Mind you, so would I.

[@joshletourneau2019]

When a song is so good, it doesn’t seem long

[@bodyrot2794]

The fact that you said “that’s it” after a 7+ minute song makes me happy.

[@bradhamilton8542]

Listen to a full length Metallica song and say, "That's it?" They're becoming metalheads. 😂

[@ShilasSpellboundCreations]

Yes 👏

[@lakasngamatzko4523]

💖💖💖

[@atvena]

I think it was a reaction as "is it finished?"

[@lespaul36]

Welcome to the dark side LOL. My son went metal player to rapist and beat mixer. His lyrics are tight too, just a different sound. Metallica has a way of getting further out. This song you really have to know the context.

[@thomaslundgrenmogensen7174]

It's like watching a human metamorphisis,it's great watching, it's like an awakening

[@corymalloot3863]

The song is literal. Soldier blows up, has no arms, no legs, he’s blind and deaf

[@Corsavette02]

Its more literal...as in James felt the way the Soldier did...during his childhood and as a result of it.

[@hoppermantis7615]

Yup, WATCH THE VIDEO. "One" in the Metallica song "One", was referring to the, one in 1000000.... Something, OF WAR trauma patients in a disconnected state of stimulus consciousness. Or a block of touch by pain. (worse than hellen kellar as there is no touch stimuli) Where nothing can be done to reach their mind.

[@Swampster70]

Not literal. The song is about James' ultimate nightmare. Not being able to communicate in any way with anyone else. The song only became about the soldier after his brother told him about the movie "Johnny got a gun" and gave him an easy way to construct the lyrics about someone that had no ability to communicate.

[@davidbeck6188]

The true horrors of war. But those lyrics are so deep and so real that it also speaks to the horrors many people experience just having to wake up every day with no hope and no true ability to cope with the realities of life. Life is a battle all in itself for far too many people. A agonizing war that rages on until the bitter end. So tragic.

[@Swampster70]

@@davidbeck6188 For about 20 years I tried to coax the littlest information out of my dad about his time in India in WW2. I got nothing. Sober, drunk, away at friends, away on holiday on a different Continent.... All I ever got from him was a few memories and him reaching for photos of his with his regiment. There were a couple of pictures that always stopped the conversation and I felt they meant the most to him. Those are the ones I treasure from his past the most. I don't display them but I will honor them forever. From talking to others this is the same. I didn't have the best childhood - not the richest, but his and my mothers love meant so much. I remember the simplest things so much.

[@wesrussell7277]

Mad respect yall kids coming out your comfort shell and coming to the world of metal.🤘

[@RustInPeace1990]

Ayy I am a kid and have been metal since I was pretty young

[@mackdavidson4935]

It's about time I'm a metal head been since 1986

[@MsDawnKeyballs]

Na it just reactors reacting to what every other reactor is reacting to they all do the same reactions to the same song within a few days of each other than 3 or 4 channel compile the reactions in to big reaction video its ez af to see this now its basically a ez af way to make money on yt its the vocal version of making videos with rain sounds for cheap cash there is zero personality or creation here

[@KrypledMynd]

I love watching black folks get introduced to metal!!!!!!! The expressions on your face of your mind being blown is legit amazing. United we stand. One race..... human race!!!!!!!

[@tynryder27]

It’s refreshing that younger generations. Let alone the young black generation is exposing themselves to rock and metal. They’re discovering more and more music. It’s a shame that the young black generation doesn’t know more about their culture and influence in music. Especially rock, blues and metal. The collaborations in the 80’s and 90’s with Aerosmith and run dmc, anthrax and public enemy, in living color, Hendrix, slash, Tom morello and zack de la roach. There are tons of black and also half black musicians that the younger generations should know. School really needs to teach it during history and art especially.

[@Clipz-ov9rw]

We need to Bring back the old days were rock was the main music and people actually had some sense in their head

[@shanewells3572]

@@tynryder27 This is a great response. You forgot the great BB King. Blues has such a deep root in rock.

[@ScarriorIII]

@@Clipz-ov9rw It is very possible that hard rock/metal may very well be the culture bridging catalyst we need right now. It carries deeper intellectual ideas effectively, versus pop, rap, hip hop, and yes, country. These are all now placeholders meant to stupefy the populace.

[@christophermoore9436]

@@Clipz-ov9rw People will walk around flashing hundreds, but still not have 2 cents

[@justasimpleman7111]

Instrumentally alone it's a masterpiece.

[@Knaztr76]

The song just builds and builds and builds. Metallica’s strength.

[@Hashbeast]

Nobody builds like they do. And just when you think it can't build any higher...

[@lucianomilazzo4592]

@@Hashbeast Ever heard about LED Zeppelin bro?

[@Hashbeast]

@@lucianomilazzo4592 dude I was raised on Zep. Great music but they certainly dont build up to a massive crescendo like 'Tallica

[@Crackawithcheese]

She went from "I dont get it" to after a 7 minute song is over she says "wait, that's it?" That's beautiful

[@ejcecil1305]

SHE IS A FUCKING DOPE

[@erikjohnson395]

Yes but a cute and adorable dope

[@karlsmith2570]

The final verses just before the ending Solo basically explained what this song's about: "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"

[@greekgod2289]

I have a handicapped brother from doctors error at birth aged 53. This song is the song that makes me think and cry when I hear it. Loved your reactions. My brother cannot live and cannot die. He too is trapped in a cell. Love the life you have. Much love.

[@raidynanderson2812]

During the solo Lars is actually playing kill me in Morse code on the bass drum. It’s a reference from the original book and movie.

[@lykangconquers8039]

Real shit?

[@raidynanderson2812]

Lykang Conquers real shit

[@devondeswardt6239]

Wow! I did not know that 😱 Thanx for sharing

[@aussiecomrade8292]

Man I've been listening to this song for like 12 years and never knew that, the layers get deeper every time

[@joelarvizo]

For real???

[@stevenshewfelt888]

the intensity in your faces as you sing the lyrics....*sheds tears of joy*

[@masonb9788]

Rheasia: "This one is more mellow" Metallica: "Machine Gun riff"

[@Zillygirl2]

Lol!! Yeah, that comment made me chuckle. She had no idea what was coming!!

[@wolfie1144]

Hahahahahaha

[@michaelpeele5739]

Machine gun drums to morse code SOS. :)

[@mr.knight8039]

Reminded me of Genos from OPM

[@philcanselmo9436]

Machine bun jelly

[@alejandroquintero1353]

I see a new metalhead being born before my eyes

[@JackXombi]

It's beautiful.

[@brandonsemich5153]

Metalhead shaq got some competition lol

[@danielkinn782]

I don't....I see fake reactors

[@subway5907]

Brandon Semich look at King KTF. He is so real... he hasnt posted in a while, but hes coming back. Hes so entertaining... he has become a metalhead by reacting to all types of metalbands

[@danielkinn782]

@@subway5907 the BEST reactor currently is either King or Jamel aka Jamal. Both authentic and show a real passion for the music. Everyone now doing reactions is a copy and paste of everyone else. Jumping in the reaction bandwagon....

[@Given119]

Get headphones! You're going to feel it so much more.

[@JJRKarlsson]

Hell yeah, they need to hear this with some bass!

[@91GT347]

@@JJRKarlsson The bass is ridiculous in a car with subs.

[@j_velazquez307]

JJRKarlsson bass eh?

[@JJRKarlsson]

@@j_velazquez307 Yes, as in the opposit of treble.

[@ericnortan9012]

Get Cerwin-Vega! 15" 3- ways and a good power amp! Then you will feel it.

[@sethbrown9469]

I listened to this song as a kid and loved it. Now that I'm an adult and a combat veteran the song has a very strong message that really hits home and gives me the chills when I listen to it.

[@grennhald]

James only sings like 3 minutes out of nearly 8, but the music tells the story. The lyrics convey context, but the music conveys emotion throughout, loneliness, despondency, sadness, and the primal desperation of someone who is unable to live and unable to die pleading for someone to make it all stop, but unable to communicate that to anyone. Heaviest song I've ever listened to in my life.

[@mckrackin5324]

"The music tells the story". This is literally true. Lars is spelling "kill me" in Morse code during that solo.

[@lisavranesevic5754]

I always tell people that metal is more akin to classical in that the instrumental portions are just as integral to the composition as the lyrics, if not more. GOOD Metal is music to enjoy, savor, and chew over with your eyes shut in a dark room.

[@eyelessjack3406]

@@mckrackin5324 breh.. the song is based on a movie where someone literally loses his sight, his speech, his arms and legs. its about Johnny goes to war. and the only way he can communicate is through morse code. its not as deep as people think it is. the problem with a lot of music and perspective in general is people really try to psychoanalyze shit as with writing. in music and writing is someone says, the room was blue people automatically think.. oh its because they feel sorrow, or down. in reality.. could just be describing the damn room they are talking about. the simplest answer is usually the right one damn near everytime unless song lyrics and written poetry has set the bar for it to be a double meaning. most often, its not that deep.

[@eyelessjack3406]

oh and he lost his hearing because of the explosion. hence why he is trapped in himself. its a very grim and dark movie btw. watch at your own discretion.

[@mckrackin5324]

@@eyelessjack3406 I know. The movie is "Johnny Got His Gun" and I probably saw it before you were born. And yes, the music LITERALLY tells a story. Lars is actually spelling "kill me" in morse code.

[@AaronStarks]

Love y'all getting into Metallica. You should also check out Creeping Death about God's punishment of Egypt for enslaving the Hebrews or Fade To Black about depression and suicidal thoughts. Metallica master heavy topics like that.

[@JackXombi]

Especially the live version from Moscow.

[@wesdog8975]

Fade to Black is actually about James Hetfield's guitars being stolen.

[@ac521]

Man the Ride the Lightning album is arguably their best album along with MOP. So many great songs including Fade to black, Call of Ktulu, Creeping Death, and the song that starts it all, Fight fire with fire. Ah, memories. Another masterpiece from RTL Id love them to watch is For Whom the Bell Tolls from the Cliff Em All documentary. Cliff Burton was a bass God

[@De_Lirium]

@@wesdog8975 Yeah. And when you're a broke dude and that's all you have in life, it leaves you with depression and suicidal thoughts.

[@antihero83]

Definitely an authentic first reaction there. Could we have a second reaction video where you watch the official video to this song? Would be awesome!

[@jesswise8680]

Yea they should react to the video for sure !

[@xraymind2500]

"He is the armless, legless, wonder of the 20th century!"

[@ShadowRex1001]

Man......thats what the man says in the music video

[@phillipwatashe2018]

You guys should really read the book"Johnny Got his Gun" written by Dalton Trumbo powerful powerful stuff...Changed the way I looked at some things and ideas and institutions

[@Bobman-ml5qf]

@@phillipwatashe2018 I really want to watch the movie, now I know the footage in the music video is from a real movie.

[@theletterm207]

The movie is soooo good

[@theholychirch3924]

@@Bobman-ml5qf it's free on youtube

[@If6turnsouttobe9]

What's great is .. after years of listening , ya tend to forget how cool it was the first time you hear a song that raised your awareness of something, and seeing you guys go thru it makes it awesome again.

[@spfnorcal8955]

Well said

[@Scotch_N_Drums]

Masterofsparks Hwy6 so true. It’s like, “yeah. I felt the same way first time I heard that.”

[@ericnortan9012]

ya, I was jus commenting on another video how me and a friend skipped school to go get this album the day it came out. we weren't disappointed. I like every tune, great album, but a couple you hear so much over the years you almost don't notice how good it is. I also have a waaaaaay better stereo system!

[@If6turnsouttobe9]

@@ericnortan9012 I was in the military.. just came in from 11 weeks in the field... we were pretty ripe.. bird bathing most that time... I went a bought it before de- crusting. I figure everyone was light headed once I passed thru... But hey.. lol. Only disappointment I had in the album was the blatant lack of bass because James and Lars mixed Jason all the way off the track. If you add some bass to his track with your own bass... man it really turns your twins within into a bell clapper!!

[@ericnortan9012]

@@If6turnsouttobe9 I was in the Marines when it came out (The Black album). We jammed it a lot, just not as good as the previous. We were deployed when it came out, couldn't get it till we got home.

[@gordianystudios7709]

I cant stop laughing when he paused and says "that shit is hard as fuck" 🤣🤣 funny reaction to an awesome song 🤙

[@AaronStarks]

Watching ya'll headbang has made my week! Black Headbangers are HEROES!!

[@ericnortan9012]

check out No Life Shaq. the dude is super cool. he reviews rap and metal, a lot of vids, super funny.

[@zeragarrett9815]

So you like Sevendust?

[@ericnortan9012]

@@zeragarrett9815 ya, they are a great band. Especially live. Edit: I know you weren't asking me, but saw Sevendust and had to chime in

[@sinceunati]

I remember when I started Jr High in 1989, I went into to my Spanish 1 class and saw this black kid wearing a cut off jean jacket with a bunch of heavy metal pins and patches on it. I'm white, and our school was about 50/50 mixed. Anyway, it wasn't exactly the coolest thing back then to be black and into metal like that. Of course we became friends and years later I saw he became the guitar player for a metal band called Scars of Tomorrow that got pretty big. The moral is follow your dreams and stay true to yourself no matter what anyone says!!!

[@end0skeleton404]

No one tops my man Howard Jones though...that mans voice phew! Check out Killswitch Engage, not with Jesse though. You can hear the lyrical differences.

[@rudeman62]

They played this at the Grammys, and you can see the dumbfounded faces of the people not used to hear this kinda music.

[@chrisgonzalez4167]

That was epic

[@Frostrazor]

I remember watching that grammy show. I remember loving the sheer shocked expressions on the audience's faces. They could have started having sex with each other and not gotten that intense uncomfortable stares.

[@jordona937]

​@@Frostrazor I watched that grammy show too and they won a grammy for this song. The first ever metal band to win one. They had to open a whole new category for metal music. They blew the door open with this song

[@Thrashest51]

When ya know whats coming, and your waiting for it like a landmine 🤘🏼

[@johnbrodsky5374]

The soldier that "One" is about is not in a coma - he's fully aware while being tied to machines that keep him alive in the hospital. He's essentially paralyzed. He has no arms, no legs, can't see, can't speak, cannot communicate with the outside world - he just exists in his own mind. Imagine that darkness is all that you will ever see and pain is all that you will ever feel. BUT... he does find a way to communicate and you'll have to watch the movie that this song is about to find out. The movie is called "Johnny Got His Gun". :)

[@JD73RD]

I've watched quite a few of your reactions to Metal and I just gotta say that it is so refreshing to see how you react. The way you approach with an open mind is great. You see the talent and technical ability it takes to make this type of music. I love how you actually get into it. There are so many genres of music that I like but I'll admit that I'm pretty closed minded when it comes to Hip Hop and Rap music (assuming that's what you're mainly into). I haven't really ever given it a chance. If you could suggest 1 or 2 songs/videos that might open my eyes I'd be willing to check them out. I applaud you two young souls. Keep it up.

[@russian3736]

Nas-i gave you power, if you appreciate story telling thru a metaphorical perspective. And the message off the same album. Also 2pac - part time mutha, resist the temptation and 16 on death row. Just several classics. Not exactly sure what gets your juices flowing but as far as story telling goes these are good.

[@devondeswardt6239]

Totally agree!

[@tucker5.712]

They don't get it...

[@firenzeathriel6198]

This sounds like a song not to play in the room with your friend in a coma

[@jimbrewer498]

YA THINK?!

[@lunarae2266]

I feel bad for how hard I laughed 😹

[@Robert_Douglass]

That and "Fade to Black"

[@karmakkaze]

Two fun facts for you: 1.) Metallica bought the rights to the movie "Johnny Get Your Gun" so they could put clips of the film into the music video. 2.) This was also the FIRST music video Metallica did and that aired on MTV. When they did that, they took some flak for it, being told by some fans that they "sold out to MTV".

[@robs8912]

Johnny Got His Gun *

[@oxymoron296]

I never heard that they actually bought the rights to the movie. Pretty interesting. I'm guessing it was Lars' idea lol.

[@robs8912]

@@oxymoron296 WOW what did u think they made up the words randomly think again 🤣😂

[@oxymoron296]

@@robs8912 Well, I never read the book or seen the movie. So, then the lyrics are not originally written by James? 'One' is my all time favorite song of theirs and I'm just learning all these new facts.

[@robs8912]

@@oxymoron296 One is a good song

[@tacticalbacon363]

The Call of Ktulu, and Orion are full blown masterpieces that take you on a journey to another place, and there isn't a single word. Headphones are a must, sit back and relax, there is nothing to see so close your eyes, and let your mind go with the music. When it is over open your eyes and tell me where you have been. That is the reaction I want to see. Love your videos keep them coming!

[@jasonwilliams6330]

This is just one of the greatest metal songs ever hands down

[@docbob9128]

i'm so happy the younger generations is listening to different types of music, not that crap that's on the radio now a days, keep it up guys!!!!!!!!!! Love the reaction!!!!!

[@mattdowds8505]

Chris listens to the first verse of One: "I'm getting suicidal thoughts".

[@toodlesmith8131]

Bro I love how into this song y’all are, the energy is infectious. Just vibing, really fun reaction. Like others have said, this song is literal. It’s brutal in its simplicity, probably my favorite Metallica track

[@sirsabotage710]

"wtf was that?" greatness my friend. legends.

[@Zac15Setter]

7:00 literally the EXACT reaction i got from my black friends in college when i showed them this song at this part LMAO subbed

[@branon6565]

James Hetfield wrote this song after watching a black & white movie about a soldier who was blown apart, no legs, no arms, can't speak, and he's blind and deaf, by a land mine during WWI....he communicates using Morse Code by tapping his forehead on a nurses hand....all he keeps repeating to that nurse is ""kill me, please kill me"....

[@dr3wt947]

I love how your not close minded when It comes to music. That’s so amazing.

[@HEAVYMETALmovie1981]

Well, This song is about a soldier fighting in a war and a mortar blows off in his face. He can't hear, see, smell, taste and he doesn't have arms or legs. He comes out of a coma in a hospital. During the time he is in the hospital he reflects on his life and things his father told him. Eventually the doctors get worried because he's having spasms all the time, but he doesn't seem to be dying. They call in the general and he can't figure it out either but the soldier with the general recognizes it. "It's Morse code," he says. The general asks what he is saying and the soldier looks for a minute and then says, "He is saying K-I-L-L- M-E over and over again." As I recall, the lyrics are based on the 1939 novel Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo, which is about World War I. A specific passage that inspired the song is: "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." James Hetfield was introduced to the book by his older half brother, David Hale, who was also in a band. In 1971, Johnny Got His Gun was made into a movie that was directed by Trumbo starring Timothy Bottoms and Jason Robards. The video for the song uses images and monologues from that movie. This was the first single released by the band to feature bassist Jason Newsted, who continued playing with Metallica until 2001. You have to listen very carefully to hear his playing, however, since the bass was buried in the mix.

[@skyleruballe2265]

Metallica's older songs always felt like there were two singers, the frontman and that blissful guitar

[@jayb7775]

"I don't know where to go" Might be the most honest moment I've ever seen. Oh, in a reaction....

[@jclev2491]

This song is based on the novel and movie "Johnny Got His Gun." The main character steps on a landmine during WW1 but is "saved." He wakes up limbless with the loss of all of his senses, except his mind works perfectly.

[@recrdholdr]

Yeah the band actually bought the rights to the film so they could use it.

[@keithosborne6585]

Y'all opened up a whole other interpretation of this song . Thank you so much for for listening.

[@dimitarvel1441]

The singer basically puts himself in the shoes of a soldier who stepped on a landline. That landmine took all of his limbs, his ability to see, speak and hear and in general it took everything from him. This soldier is being kept alive by machines "fed through the tube that sticks in me". And he doesn't want to live "hold my breath as I wish for death" but he can't kill himself - "I cannot live I cannot die, body my holding cell". A prisoner in his own body.

[@machinegunpreacher2469]

"How do they switch up like that?" Well, don't fire up Dream Theater yet, you may not be ready...

[@scottkerr2345]

Machinegun Preacher no I think they need to baby step to dream theater and slayer , etc. . But when they are ready I think seven dust, and God forbid will def set hooks for them into metal.

[@tcoffey6]

Love love love Dream Theater 💕💞💘

[@devondeswardt6239]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bauerca3263]

Yeah god forbid, fuck there are so many good bands

[@rgood66]

The book is Johnny got his gun, same name for the movie

[@rblongcrier]

I love seeing reactions like this. I still get goose-bumps when I see how others react, especially at about 5 min and 26 seconds into the song. I grew up listening to Metallica every now and then, but didn't appreciate them much until I turned 16 in 1993 and installed a massive stereo system (six 12 inch subs and 16 other speakers) into my vehicle with money I had been saving up for a few years. I don't know what all you guys can hear on your setup, but headphones and a Walkman from the 80's didn't do it for me. It wasn't until I could hear all the ranges of sound on a quality system that I feel in love with Metallica's music. Unless you're listening really close, you can't always hear the bass and drum work on albums before the Metallica Black album. Now days, a good set of headphones will do, but when I heard One for the first time on six 12's, I was instantly converted into a mega-fan. And ever since, I've always been much more into how the music moves me, not necessarily the words. Don't get me wrong, Metallica has some deep messages, but to me, they only need to give you a little taste with the lyrics and then the music tells the rest of the story. When people ask me what kind of music I like the most, I respond with 'Metallica' because to me, they are their own genre. Great job guys! Loved the video!

[@billysbrew]

Ya'll listened to a great song and got the point. This is one of those where the video is so much better! It came out during the height of MTV and was notable due to its length and content. Johnny bobbing his head to the beat is epic. Also, 'Keep the home fires burning, while your hearts are yearning!'

[@TheJokesterSCR]

The lyrics are pretty literal in this track. It's about a soldier who stepped on a landmine and lost both arms and legs, sight, and hearing. He's just a body laying there with no way to communicate or even know if anybody is listening. It's based off of a movie that is based off of a book. The music video tells the story pretty well. It's pretty heartbreaking.

[@apeflight5553]

Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls Now that's good shit

[@Reblwitoutacause]

Yessss

[@mathewgarza3436]

Apeflight my favorite Metallica song the beat is too hard

[@apeflight5553]

@@mathewgarza3436 I don't think the beat is what I'd think of first when listening to that song, but sure.

[@richletram539]

This song is based on a book/movie called Johny Got His Gun. The official music video has clips from the movie. It's a story about a soldier that lost all of his limbs and his face to a landmine. As a result he lost his sight, hearing and ability to speak and is kept alive by machines. His only form of communication is banging his head against the pillow in a morse code pattern. In return, someone taps out morse code on his forehead in response. It gets to the point that he just wants to die but has no way to do it himself. So then he taps kill me over and over again. He eventually gives up and refuses to communicate anymore. He just lays there waiting to die.

[@richletram539]

@John Nichols Thank you for the correction! I greatly appreciate it. 😁

[@BearcatMike85]

Based on the movie Johnny got his gun. About a soldier who literally lost everything except his life from a landmine

[@steveurkel4561]

It was actually a book first. I read it for a book report in 8th grade. My teacher was like ...wtf??? 😂

[@musicman59753398]

Actually it was an artillery shell in the movie

[@natescott3832]

@@steveurkel4561 did you also watch the movie, and if so, did it miss any central themes or thoughts of the book? The movie was great!

[@christinawolfe3393]

Yes. That book was Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo. It was one of the mandatory book for my kids when I homeschooled them. Read it when I was 16. I was so excited to see someone write a song about it.

[@janicecaines8963]

I too did an oral and written book report on "Johnny Got His Gun." I was in 10th grade though, and picked it out myself. After my oral report in front of the class. I then threw in a VHS of the video for "One", and everyone watched with their mouths open. Needless to say, there were many questions asked afterwards. LoL 😆

[@bradhollmann5316]

this is the most genuinely awesome reaction ive ever seen.

[@carriehart8197]

"What the fuck?" LOL, love that reaction! I am old so this is the rock music I grew up on. Love to see the cool kids still enjoying it!

[@hauntedmilk8540]

"That's it?" Best reaction ever. Keep going...there are so many gems yet to be heard!

[@angusferdinandleonardojone8501]

It’s inspired by the book/movie “Johnny Got His Gun” about a soldier who got blown up in the war. He is kept alive by machines. The video features clips from the movie. It’s one of the best videos ever made, IMO.

[@neviander]

Best One review I've seen. Same type emotions I had when I first heard it when I was younger.

[@devondeswardt6239]

I love how you guys get so into the lyrics with your reactions. You se to genuinely want to understand the message of the music, not react on face value.

[@89mdawg]

you don't have to do a reaction but do yourselves a favor and watch the official video.

[@ilikecheese1970]

It's a quite literal song. It's about a soldier who stepped on a landmine being kept alive on life support. He can't tell the doctors that he just wants to die. He can't communicate. He lost his speech, lost his sight, and lost his hearing. He only has his brain to keep him company.

[@lauraburke9700]

It's about a soldier in war who hit a landmine and has his leg, arms, sight, sound, etc taken. and this song is his thoughts in his head he cannot express to people

[@eddie7098]

Metallica "BATTERY" with lyrics!..you will want to punch somebody! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stevenmcnutt3204]

Please try Nothing else matters, Unforgiven, Disposable Heroes. If u like the music and no words try Orion it's a awesome musical

[@xina7066]

and "the day that never comes"

[@romyratefiarivony2067]

To Live is To Die

[@ksogaming3653]

Named my son after Orion such a great song

[@silverfiste]

++ Orion if you really want to to be told a story without using words

[@afewminuteswithchrispycubi8945]

Orion is a BEAST of a song!!!!! No vocals

[@mfreed40k]

That was the most honest and amazing "What the fuck" moment I've seen. Does my heart good!

[@dandanman95630]

lol that dude just had a realization of something that connected with him

[@jameseinwechter4646]

All Metallica up to this album has some of the best guitar work you'll EVER hear

[@iedwn3297]

The song is also called One because there is one in a million chance that a soldier steps on a land mine and loses arms, legs, hearing, voice, and sight and still lives, but out of all the million there is still the one

[@AH-ks1hw]

One of the greatest songs with lyrics and instruments and how they just come together so clean

[@Rouwiinator]

This song is actually isnpired by a very old movie called Johnny got his gun (1971) which I think Metallica actually managed to get the rights for. It's a anti war movie that follows the story of a young soldier that gets severely injured from an explosion. He loses his limbs his jaw and all of his senses except he can feel being touched. The character get's very lost within himslef since he did not loose his concious and thoughts as the medical staff and his authorities have beleived him to. He basically can't tell if he's awake or not (if he's dreaming or what is real). In the end however he finds a way to communicate with a nurse via morse code and head bobbing. The only thing he asks the people who he can communicate with in the end is to end his life. At times a rough movie to watch. The scenes in Metallicas Music Video are also scenes from the movie.

[@tremblence]

That back store makes it even more epic, holy shit "Joe Bonham, a young American soldier serving in World War I, awakens in a hospital bed after being caught in the blast of an exploding artillery shell. He gradually realizes that he has lost his arms, legs, and all of his face (including his eyes, ears, teeth, and tongue), but that his mind functions perfectly, leaving him a prisoner in his own body. Joe later attempts suicide by suffocation, but finds that he has had a tracheotomy that he can neither remove nor control. At first Joe wishes to die, but he later decides that he desires to be placed in a glass box and toured around the country in order to show others the true horrors of war. Joe successfully communicates these desires with military officials after months and months of banging his head on his pillow in Morse code. However, he realizes that the military will not grant his wishes, as it is "against regulations". It is implied that he will live the rest of his natural life in his condition." Wow....this will echo for thousands of years if humanity makes it that long

[@Rouwiinator]

@@tremblence It's been a while since I saw the movie. But that summarises the story pretty well. I don't think though it was based on a real case. I really hope it wasn't.

[@tremblence]

@@Rouwiinator Who knows, but its quite probable, definitely believable I like how that whole story climaxes to show that despite all the absolute horrors of War, its "against regulation" Thats basically how life is today, in the next 600 years, globalist agendas will ravage the planet with proxy wars and being anti-war will be deemed "against regulation"

[@justinreillyhyers5686]

They used that as an example but it’s about what war does to you when you are involved in war and you come back and your not the same person at all.

[@robinherlihy]

Y'all are so cute. The ending parts is like reliving a war scene. Notice the drumming sounds like gunshots.

[@cpwilliam2987]

I love your reactions and how you try to see what the lyrics mean, most don't do that so I respect you desire to know the meaning of each song you hear and openness to all music and find the good like no auto tune. In older music. Just pure voice where the voice is a instrument. Keep it up!

[@ryanparsons403]

Rage Against The Machine, "Bullet in the Head" or "Bulls on Parade".

[@jackconorria4033]

Ryan Parsons they’ll fucking love Rage

[@myname5918]

Love it but I think they start with Down Rodeo or Renegades of funk.

[@parallelearthstudio8385]

MEGADETH: Holy Wars

[@KMcBride151]

MEGADETH!!!!

[@Crackawithcheese]

Now now....don't scare the kids. 😂

[@dilanobando25]

@@Crackawithcheese hahahaha

[@jeffdavid3880]

@@Crackawithcheese If we wanted to scare them we would have requested Slayer! LOL

[@CiaoLaura]

Jeff David Hahahahhahahah

[@jorgevargas4234]

BEST FIRST TIME REACTION VIDEO EVER !! You guys are the BOMB !!

[@ftldelay]

Chris - you seem to be getting into the aggressive side of metal, so I recommend Pantera - "Walk" for you. Rheasia - you seem to really enjoy great singing, so I recommend Nightwish - "Ghost Love Score (Official Live Video)" for you. Just found you guys yesterday and am really enjoying the new rock/metal vids! Keep it up - y'all are very entertaining!

[@ericmuth9965]

Perfect choise!

[@larsjrgensen9984]

Excellent observation and recommendation.

[@ericnortan9012]

Why mess around. " Domination " live in Moscow. That is what metal is about.

[@clownbaby9818]

Yes pantera walk

[@DirtMaguirk]

I would suggest Metallica - Ride the Lightning.

[@buckbumbleboomstein4375]

This reaction was the true pick-me-up i needed!! Thanks guys this is epic!!

[@livetosurvive4558]

This song is based on an old movie about WW1, called "Johnny got his gun".

[@dontreadonme5331]

Rheasia with that Metallica stank face 😆 in a month she will be listening to all metal 😂

[@simbaABR]

I love it lol

[@chefsanders9151]

Ive watched all your metal videos..... and @6:05 you have officially become headbangers. From an OG headbanger to two new inductees..... WELCOME!

[@angelone1839]

Metallica- Fade to Black.

[@willisforillis181]

Love how the lyrics tell exactly what’s goin on and they still don’t figure it out lol guys are funny

[@CelticSpiritsCoven]

Nice to see these two lovely young ones get their minds blown by the immense talent of Metallica (and various other artists). Thanks for helping to expose the younger audience to skill they never knew existed!

[@robertcline5629]

This song is about a movie called JOHNNIE GOT HIS GUN It’s anti war

[@valentinferrel8036]

Finally somebody's got it right

[@gokou00716]

Wrong! The movie and the song have a similar theme, that's why they use clips from the movie in the video.

[@dontreadonme5331]

Got me watching you guys all evening! You might as well do Jinjer teacher teacher tonight too 😉

[@ElectricBear123]

One of the best Metallica tracks, got me one of the best compliments. I went to a metal club and asked the dj to chuck this on, 'finally' he said, 'someone who wants me to play a decent track'! Loved him for that I did ;-)

[@Modnar621]

Nightwish- Ghost Love Score live at Wacken!

[@smilethecynic]

Y’all should get on some Deftones if you haven’t already. Change (In The House of Flies) and Digital Bath would be a good starting place! If y’all want a little hip hop thrown in there, Y’all would probably really love Back to School (Mini Maggit)

[@NyneVoltGames]

I second a reaction to Change

[@chrisdcotton]

Man we need more lyrical analysis like this

[@billpatikamanant1951]

Y’all should listen to fade to black. That’s another good song from Metallica

[@themandalorian2498]

These two listens to One: The Day That Never Comes: intensifies

[@babyhedred]

I just found you guys and LOVE your reactions to music I've listened to my whole life. PRICELESS! I love how you guys feel the joy and amazement hearing of first class musicians and bands that blow your minds. Chris, your reactions had me LMAOOO.

[@hosafihosafi]

Good reaction! React to Disposable Heroes with lyrics by Metallica it has a very deep meaning. You can't go wrong with that one!!

[@predatorhunter3169]

hosafihosafi best song on the album🤘🤘