METALLICA - Reaction to ONE (And Justice for All) 1989

The meaning of the song was based off the book called "Johnny's got his gun". This is shown in the music video.
The story is an antiwar novel about an American soldier who served in the first world war. While crossing the trenches HE gets hit by an artillery shell. Afterwards he is left without arms, legs, eyes, ears and nose. He is left in this state without an end.
"I cant remember anything I cant tell if this is true or real deep inside I feel to scream but this terrible silence stops me" Means - He is stuck and cannot move or scream because he cant do anything.
"Now that the war is through with me
Im waking up I cannot see
That there is not much left of me
Nothing is real but pain now"
This shows how that now that the war is done he is stuck in the position that he cant see or do anything and is stuck in this pain
The next two lines are begging for death
"Fed through a tube that sticks in me
Just like a wartime novelty
Tied to machines that make me be
Cut this life from me"
Again he is stuck in the hospital able to do nothing and he wants someone to end it
That last verses start with how stuck in a perpetually hell and how he got there.
(c) Hiram Silsbee, studied at World History
Lyrics
I can't remember anything
Can't tell if this is true or dream
Deep down inside I feel to scream
This terrible silence stops me
Now that the war is through with me
I'm waking up, I cannot see
That there is not much left of me
Nothing is real but pain now
Hold my breath as I wish for death
Oh please God, wake me
Back in the womb it's much too real
In pumps life that I must feel
But can't look forward to reveal
Look to the time when I'll live
Fed through the tube that sticks in me
Just like a wartime novelty
Tied to machines that make me be
Cut this life off from me
Hold my breath as I wish for death
Oh please God, wake me
Now the world is gone, I'm just one
Oh God help me
Hold my breath as I wish for death
Oh please God, help me
Darkness imprisoning me
All that I see
Absolute horror
I cannot live
I cannot die
Trapped in myself
Body my holding cell
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
#metallica #one #metallicareaction #johnnygothisgun

[@JackTheRiffer024]

The song is based on the book "Johnny got his gun". "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" describes what his live is in that deathbed. He just wants to die to end his suffering. Incredible song, this is actually the very first song that got me into thrash metal, so it holds a special place in my heart. Can you react to Floods by Pantera? It has, in my opinion, the best crafted metal solo ever recorded. The outro is also truly beautiful. Cheers from Serbia love

[@hungry.burger13]

Good job. Couldn't have said it better brother.

[@meshugganator08]

Absolutely perfect

[@Aaron-io8vw]

Though the lyric is landmine Joe the young man is injured by an artillery barrage

[@babydoll8390]

Pozdrav iz nemacke

[@babydoll8390]

Please, Sabaton Last daying breath

[@jimpayne9545]

This song and video helped a lot of people realize that Metallica had depth to their lyrics, it wasn't all about just head-banging and partying. I appreciate you covering different styles of songs by Metallica and other bands, I watch every new video you post!

[@michaelwinship3045]

I loved watching you watch with such intensity and focus... Then the guitar solos start and you get lost in the music for a moment. Truly wonderful :)

[@2nd_wave_of_NO_blackmetal]

This soldier is laying there and only lives in his mind now. '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" Imagine the only thing left is thinking while you lay there! Interesting story about Russia you tell. Great video dear!

[@TheSimplyIncrediblePodcast]

This was their first music video and they made a statement. Great song and very powerful video. It always tears me up a little when I see it.

[@greenlionministries]

The book "Johnny got his Gun" and the movie this video is based off, the Author baser the book on actual stories of actual events doing World War 1. This is one of the best and most graphic, detailed and war accurate account of World War 1. I was deeply touched by this book. I am a combat veteran myself of both Iraq and Afghanistan and many other operatorations in between during my time in the Military. My great grandfather was in world war 1 and both of his sons ( my grandfather) were in World War 2. World war 1 was the first time that life support devices were used in combat but, still the medical techniques were still "primitive" and barbaric during this period. What you see here in the video was a common occurrence during this time period. Amputation was still a very common practice then as a answer for battlefield injuries that most likely could have been saved with modern day medicine. So here you see a soldier severely wounded in combat by an explosion. Both his legs and arms were amputated and also as a result of the bast of the explosion, he lost his eyes, ears ( blind and deaf), parts of his face and jaw yet, they were able to keep him alive and breathing by using a tube to bring oxygen to his lungs. Its a incredible yet tragic story and sadly a common occurrence back in those days. Metallica does a beautifully wonderful job describing to the audience through music, exactly what it felt like to be in heavy combat and go though these experiences and this song and video capture it so well as if they were there themselves. The passion, intensity, pain, suffering, the nightmares and horrors of combat. I know all well. Listening to this song is a beautiful reminder of both the hell one experiences on the battle field and yet, this somg is very healing at the same time. It captures all of those intense emotions and visions then releases them so that are hearts can be healed. Thank you Metallica for doing this and I want to thank you for sharing and reacting to this video.

[@michaels1057]

Very well stated. USN myself. Hope you are well.

[@mikewood8561]

My favorite band all time. Just incredible musicians and lyricalists.

[@lucyferina]

The voices are from the movie, his face is covered because when he jumped to the trench and got blown up his whole body was disfigured so he probably has no face. He tried to tell them to kill him but he can't talk, he remembers that he knows morse code, so he starts shaking his head in morse code, finally one of the military guys "reads" what he is trying to say which is "kill me" Over and over again 'kill me". In the video the nurse takes pity on him after learning that, but is stopped before taking him of life support so he remains alive trapped in that hell... very sad story and a masterpiece of song and video.

[@MetalMonkey]

The lyric that sums up this whole song is, "Landmine, has taken my sight, taken my speech, taken my hearing, taken my arms, taken my legs, left me with life in hell"

[@orion5425]

I'm so glad you did this song, it's "One" of their greats.

[@Brandon202007]

I cry😢 listening to your mind speak, thank you. You are correct in what you say... let’s dream that one day the whole world will understand.

[@jarrettenaope7038]

All is Gone.. cant see..cant hear cant speak cant move...cant eat...Fed Through Tubes....😪

[@leonardoolivaresaguilar5856]

Reaction: HOLY WARS megadeth

[@alexisalejandro832]

#supernecessary

[@burthrone429]

Tornado of souls 1992 live

[@krl97a]

You're right though. No one listening to this song is a WW1 basketcase, and yet it has broad appeal. There are layers of meaning. While the movie focused official video is impactful, I prefer listening to the studio version without the movie dialogue interruptions. In my opinion it's in the argument for greatest rock song of all time.

[@antoniusk8893]

One has always been such an interesting song to me. Just the way it progresses and weaves and the way it switches from melancholy and sadness/anger in the verse and chorus to a happier/positive theme in the post chorus, then gets really fast and hard-hitting in the end, really musically interesting, really good stuff. One song I really think you would love is The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin, I promise you it’s one of the most beautiful and perfect songs you will ever hear in your life. I recommend the live version from 1973 in Madison Square Garden from their “The Song Remains The Same” concert movie. The live version is tuned up a whole step from the recording and the song sounds so much better both in that key and live👌Hello from Idaho btw✌️

[@nicsundberg8505]

Trust me sweetheart ur not alone, we’re right here with u

[@joehicks6765]

Took from the book Johnny Get Your Gun. About a soldier who goes to war and comes back a vegetable after being blow up by a land mind and looses his arms, legs, and his sight. Kept alive by life support systems he wants only to die. Yes the scenes came from a movie made from the book. You interpret it very well. Like your review very much. We too celebrate our veterans on Memorial Day. God bless our troops and keep them safe.

[@benjones8786]

After watching your master of puppets video I thought, "I just witnessed the birth of a new metalhead". Loved it! Check out creeping death live in Moscow from Metallica. 1.6 million people in the crowd!

[@mmddhh34]

Your finally review, was amazing. I know this video will not be seen by as many people as it should.

[@bigshawn826]

Soldier loses his legs arms sight speech leaving him trapped in his own mind which he wishes to end

[@stevespehar2940]

Great honest reaction! This just an example of the worst results of war and a soldier is his own living hell. When you brought up your Russian background it reminds me of my great grandfather who was shot by Germans in the hip in WW1 in Europe. He laid in a trench for 3 days until a Russian patrol found him. Always thankful for that and was fortunate to her him tell me the story when I was young. Enjoy your free time with family and now is a great time to get to know yourself better. Thanks for the reaction! 🎸

[@dusk_shroud]

Like.) Try " Wherever I May Roam " album version with lyrics.

[@shannonherb2048]

Just a man that has lost it all due to war. No more war please.

[@suffocatdevil]

The clips are from a film called Johnny got his gun. The song is about a guy that’s come home from war after being blown up. He has no sight, no hearing, he can’t talk, he has no legs or arms and is kept alive by machines. And how he’s forced to be. To be made to live. How that is a living hell

[@Rtitus141]

Finally a reaction video where the listener gets it. I’m now a subscriber

[@juandomingobernat2115]

thxs for this reaction....the movie is "Johnny got a gun" incredible movie i recomended...

[@shawnhorror2522]

Should do reactions to the other 3 bands who make up the Big 4 with Metallica. That being, Slayer, Megadeth & Anthrax. Slayer songs, Skeletons of Society, Dead Skin Mask or Mandatory Suicide to start off with them, their pretty aggressive. Lol Megadeth songs, Holy Wars/the Punishment Due, Hangar 18, Tornado of Souls or In My Darkest Hour. Anthrax songs, Bring the Noise with legendary rap group Public Enemy, Only, Belly of the Beast, Indians or Madhouse. Thx & keep the great reactions coming 🤘

[@timknotts3350]

There are no bands that are close to Metallica! Big one and done!

[@adamweninger5636]

This song is similar to fade to black for me now as it's about pain, depression, suicidal tendencies etc. but cleverly disguised at face value as about the implicated incident, it's James the man is a genius and has obviously suffered to the highest degree which is another reason their music is so damn good and Lars knew this and could orchestrate his feeling with God like efficiency

[@jonathanweiss6313]

Great reaction! I like how shes headbanging!

[@vitaliycinnamon1v822]

Ты всё правильно поняла, герой песни потерял все чувства, он не может ощущать ничего, и он просит лишь о смерти. _Твоя реаКция невероятна :)_

[@JR0078]

It's a shockingly beautiful song

[@schmalzilla1985]

Alyona Vargasova - Journey Through the Milky Way. I think you'd like what she plays. She's a phenomenal guitarist from Russia.

[@tonysmith5504]

No you got it exactly right... war is a tragedy for all... we have something similar in America two days actually Memorial day and Veterans Day... and your also correct we should never forget the sacrifices of generations before us so we don’t repeat their mistakes

[@tobyhubler9902]

The song that put them on the map. The first song that most people heard by them. Not me, but mine was Fight Fire With Fire. Then the rest of the Ride the Lightning album. Was immediately hooked. Then came Creeping Death: that was it! Mom can I have a guitar and amp for Christmas?

[@shanedye4955]

Your beautifully spirited and its so so encouraging Metallica can melt face if no caution, but its great

[@edblack2294]

React to “Hollow” by Pantera with the lyrical video

[@crashburn3292]

This is Metallica's very first video and despite how good it is, they caught of lot of shit for doing it because from 1981 to through Master of Puppets (86) they said they'd never make videos. (They also criticized glam bands for wearing make-up) A lot of people said they "sold out." Their second video wouldn't be made for a couple more years in 1991 for the song Enter Sandman from the Black album. and it was so good, few complained. Great video, watch it if you already.

[@michaels1057]

I remember, they were very adamant about no videos! Do you remember Green Jell-O? They would only do video to sell their music. I'm not sure if they were just kinda spoofing the video age or what, but they eventually put out CDs (after being forced to change the name to Jelly) I think the band may still exist, couple members of Tool are ex-GJ. Notable video 3 Little Pigs.

[@Mertztillithurts]

@@michaels1057 Yes, Maynard and Danny

[@svajunasmiksys3079]

Girl,you mentioned James psychological thoughts or something laid into this song.There may be some,but if you wanna really get into James past and emotions brought to the song,you must explore song called "Dyers Eve" from "And Justice for All" album.It is super powerful song.Check it out!

[@thomasbailey3511]

"T,aken my sight-taken my hearing taken my arms- taken my legs-left me with life in Hell" is the gist of this dark story (imagery) in this song/ video. Just wanted to watch a" throwback video from YOU". ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Anthony-hf8qo]

React to death voice of the soul

[@timur7778]

Великая метал песня всех времён и народов 🤘

[@mariusprime31]

I always love this music and for the clip I saw this film one day even if I found it annoying it was stronger than me I had to watch it so for the story it is a young soldier in the war who is the victim of an explosion too close to him which tears off his two arms and legs and he also loses his eyes his voice ... so he is trap in his own body ...

[@Lowrentfilms]

After watching your reactions I think you will love “When a Blind Man Cries” covered by Metallica. It’s got that vocals you like. Or tell me I’m wrong lol

[@erabearm2565]

We have that too! It's called memorial day, March 25th here in the U.S. Fade to black!

[@marka4891]

I think it's helpful to remember that this song has a similar(ish) theme to the poem written by WWI veteran (and casualty) Wilfred Owen, "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori".

[@Ontariosound]

This song is very complex. And very intense. Takes a few listens for it to sink in. Arguably their finest song since it is a powerful mix of Slayer and Pink Floyd in my opinion. And the riffage is untouchable. The young man was nearly blown to bits and is wanting to just go to Heaven.... 20 million Russians were killed in WW2. No more War please.

[@faiffull3532]

hey sweetie..always great to see your beautiful face and bubbly personality...this song is a reflection of James's sentiment of agony stemming from his helplessness at the time of Cliff Burton's death he, more than the others, felt the deep loss and profound anger with the world at this sudden, tragic, untimely demise...love you, take care

[@IYOU]

Thank you, finally smbdy explain another perspective of the song, because it’s James , and it’s never straight forward lyrics, always some meaning under meaning. Stay safe 🪐

[@stonedmountainunicorn9532]

Excellent reaction, dispite having trouble with your English, you realy understand and felt the music.

[@jarrettenaope7038]

The Quarantine is Manageable...my Unemployment is Working out...But there was the George Lloyd tragedy 😢But We Need to stay Calm and not Riot...Gathering is still Dangerous

[@dickbently9879]

your not alone your fans are here for you

[@johnsouthwell1869]

you got it absolutely right

[@bazookajoe6133]

God, you are precious...😍😍

[@christhayil8354]

React to "Only" by Anthrax. Not many have done reactions to it..and James Hetfield (Metallica vocalist) once called it 'the perfect song'.

[@shawnhorror2522]

Luv that song/album with John Bush on vocals, another great song from that album is Room for One More 🤘

[@michaels1057]

Why was that? I know the song..hmm

[@andrewparton9772]

Its based on a war novel james read. Man lost all desire to live after losing arms legs sight and ability to speak to tell them to let him die but they're keeping him alive.

[@jarrettenaope7038]

Another legendary Song..mostly about the Horrors of War....

[@Boba_fehtt]

You said the song could have another meaning than you interpret it as but that's the glorious thing about music.... *You can sing one song to 80,000 people and they'll song it back to you for 80,000 different reasons* -dave grohl

[@normanlawrence9415]

Your reaction is priceless for now so intense

[@mikewood8561]

It's about a soldier who loses his, sight, hearing, arms, sense of smell and taste, legs and he wiggles around. The doctors thought it was spasms but it was Morse code. He wanted to die rather than live this way. It's based on a book called "Johnny got his gun".

[@rafaelhernandez7416]

Poison- Life goes on

[@kbutta01]

I think you would really love “Unleash the Archers : Awakening”.

[@michaelcorrado9416]

React to Metallica - To Live Is To Die. From the And Justice For All album. Incredible instrumental.

[@sillyguy9828]

The end always tells you what you want to know.

[@armo2369]

i don't get tired of looking at her , eye candy!

[@Waltergoodboy]

Groundhog Day......ah sweet bliss.....I crave normalcy....I live in America

[@jimmyb524]

Great reaction. If you want ri hear how musically talented Metallica is, listen to a song called "Orion". There aren't any lyrics but it is a very beautiful song.

[@IYOU]

Done it! Orion is great ! Thank youuuu

[@metler7642]

possibly also an allegory for the mind and spirit , the "landmine" could be trauma

[@jorgegonzalezevangelista3807]

If You're singer maybe You wanna or need to listen "black-Pearl jam" unnplugged versión yes or yes. no seriously, it's a Nice performance but the atmosphera and the felling of Eddie Vedder make this one of the Best mtv unnplugged. Ok that's My personal opinión jeje. Sorry if My English is bad, i'm from México. Saludos

[@IYOU]

Hola! Thank I actually had one day in my life when I listen this song on repeat like 100 times; I had depressed mood ) love that song and wondered how he wrote this at such a young age! At

[@jorgegonzalezevangelista3807]

@@IYOU yeah!! it's so deep, You can feel like a part of his soul go trought her lips, and it will vibrate consonant with My heart. He found the words to vent his pain. Ok so maybe You listen all what You have yo listen, jaja. Fortunaly there is a lot a good music like that to discover.

[@darvad77frimml69]

Ok lady, James Hetfield has a broad imagination and he is savvy, even witty at applying poetic literature to his thoughts! It's about a soldier with no sight, no speech, no hair, arms, or legs, who is basically wanting to die! They used a film that could've been the inspiration for the lyrics! All the other things like his mask covering his face, well dude stepped on a landmine and he's all jacked up from it, and if it's taken his sight, I'd bet a nickle that his face is burnt hence, the mask! And for the record, it's a great song!

[@keeponlivin81]

"A Question of Heaven" by Iced Earth

[@felipehuertas4070]

Metallica ooohhh yeeeahhh, the Best in the world.😎💪🎶🎸, React to the unforgiven for me is the Best song of Metallica is so magic, so dark, so true, so feeling, so sad, ok bye, ✌️🤘.

[@jameshardison6025]

She doesn't have a fucking clue!

[@leynermoraabarcad.p2944]

Love her eyes ❤️

[@timothyrenar5498]

There are times when death is the only way to live because when you are in a state like this American soldier you feel like you're already dead so he's saying cut me loose and let me live again please.

[@praokon]

@IYOU You should react to the scorpions - wind of change! Its such a beautiful song I know it's right up your ally! Keep smiling, It's a great look on you! Peace

[@wrightstuf73sw]

loved your reaction darling

[@damiandelafe9259]

Hola bonita,in my darkest hour of megadeth,greate song,from argentina...

[@metler7642]

love your reactions

[@s.c.6367]

Wow thanks for your insight ww

[@briandishroon]

The movie is Johnny got his gun. He lost his arms and legs, eyes, and ability to speak in an explosion. Dr.s think he is brain dead. But he is still alive and feeling. He is trapped inside his mind.

[@patrickdonnelly6155]

Have you seen any of Leo Merrichioli (?) covers? He turns pop songs into heavy metal songs. You'd love it.

[@ernieherrera1034]

Nice reaction! This is a classic!🤘🤘 About the horrors and consequences of war! Maybe Google "Johnny Got His Gun"

[@seanbauer3869]

Love to party with this gal while playing ballads

[@Metalero-tb4wq]

...And Justice for All [1988]

[@sticktoyourdrums8177]

The synopsis of the movie: War has plunged Army soldier Joe Bonham (Timothy Bottoms) into an unending nightmare. Hit by an artillery shell in World War I, Joe has suffered injuries that have all but erased his humanity: he's lost his sight, speech, hearing and sense of smell. But he still has the ability to think and remember, which, in the end, may be more a curse than a blessing. Trapped in his body, Joe realizes there's only one way out of his misery: death. Can he get a sympathetic nurse to help him?

[@derekneville8175]

Size of that room. Rich daddy methinks and nothing better to do. Probably her way of magically healing the world.

[@keithhayward1491]

You should listen to the album version, the video version can be confusing for first timers

[@charlesfleming4139]

An explosion from a landmine took his arms and legs and hearing and his eyesight and his voice

[@fredzeph7025]

its a song for a soldier who was kept alive even though hes good as dead👌

[@andreaburgi481]

First of all thank you once more because you and your channel are one of the little positive things discovered in this quarantine that in Europe is now over and passed 🖤 ! The Metallica ' s original video of One is bad done in my opinion not worth the value of a great song as you can see when you see them live in concert. It's just the cruel story of a solidier that remains in solitude wounded and deadly suffering after a bomb hits him on the Battlefield . In their concert this song is veryl powerfull and emotional done, in official video very confused and i can see you are not fully satisfied and convicted too , and you are right !

[@IYOU]

Thank you, I have mixed feelings, maybe video and literal meaning of the song are not only message there. Stay safe, we in US have just CRAZY CRAZY week. Wanna stay home more than even while quarantine.

[@andreaburgi481]

@@IYOU yes very dangerous situation in Usa actually, even worst than terrorism or virus ! Social disorder and trials of civil war .. stay safe at home till it's gone and people come back to sanity! Everything shall pass , as always in Life bad or good

[@GitarGitatych]

Фильм называется Джонни взял ружьё. Он полностью парализован после взрыва. Работают только мышцы на шее благодаря которым он может методом азбуки морзе качая головой разговаривать. По сюжету фильма медсестра жалея его решается отключить аппарат ИВЛ но заходит начальник больницы который мешает ей это сделать. На протяжении фильма показываются его воспоминания с детства. Концовка как и в песне. Он начинает существование. Что то между жизнью и смертью. Как кома

[@sketchtherapy1218]

It is about soldier like me willing to risk death or worse so that you remain free forever. people thank me for my sacrifice i chuckle to myself the best way to thank me is to stand up for your individual rights. I come from the last American Colony, Puerto Rico. This is based on a book called Johnny got his gun, about a boy that goes to war losses his, arms legs, jaw, nose, eyes and face. They cover his head so they don't have to look at the horrible mess that took the place of his face. I have no regrets in serving. I'll tell you an open secret that most vets know about war: War is a misunderstanding of what will be gained and what will be lost from top to bottom on all sides. Some fight to start it some fight to stop it. I hate war, I love my brothers in arms & I love this song. Thank you for your time & attention.

[@IYOU]

Thank you for honesty and sharing ☮️🪐 stay safe!

[@sketchtherapy1218]

I YOU speaking to you was good catharsis for especially now that I know you read it, I appreciate your time and attention. I hope you have a nice day and I look forward to your future endeavors.

[@efakter1]

I have no idea what you were trying to convey but it was really cool though.

[@rodrigouribe8862]

TE AMO ❤ FROM CHILE

[@WingmanSR]

Красивая и умная женщина. Должно быть, очень счастливый парень.

[@matthias7455]

Great reaction! Love the videos. Good job.

[@КириллОлейник-ю5ф]

Ты не только красива но еще и очень чувственна и умна, продолжай в том же духе.

[@jonathanbleecarter]

poets..glad that younger people are getting the emotional outlet thats instilled in Metallica

[@cristobalmiranda8576]

Hey!! Did you tought react to damage inc, in mountain view? A kiss💕

[@loiteringrambler2928]

its from 1988 and please check out Damage Inc from Mountain View

[@M5Scomek]

the sound quality is shit, but otherwise it's the best Damage Inc. version

[@drk3758]

M5Scom that’s what happens to audio recordings over time. I mean it does sound kinda cool...

[@jessoD57]

Lovely accent 😊

[@anthonymichel4660]

It's a soldier thinking about his injuries, can't speak, no arms,legs, can't speak or hear he then uses Morse code to tell the doctors to kill him he was horribly disfigured