Metallica - The Unforgiven | REACTION

[@thissithlordisametalhead9972]

MAD RESPECT TO YOU GUYS FOR ACTUALLY READING THE LYRICS AND UNDERSTANDING THE PAIN...

[@DekkarJr]

This is one of the deepest and saddest songs by Metallica imo. The horrifying fact that James Hetfield's mother CHOSE to die of cancer rather than take a life saving treatment and he was 15 when she died - horrifying. Scarring for anyone truly. The main theme of most of their songs is pain or suffering in some way. "Heavy Metal is therapy for us and for the fans." - James Hetfield,

[@peoplevsradio317]

That's actually The God That Failed. But yes.

[@brandonkinsey2810]

This one is about his parents religious beliefs they tried to force upon him.

[@brianmiller2419]

I choose the same.

[@NoctemAeternusMusic]

@@peoplevsradio317 religion is a crazy thing. People will literally die for a make believe story.

[@JnEricsonx]

Christ, my dad died of cancer just before I hit 15.

[@Hilariumosis]

This song is the first in a trilogy. So there's "The Unforgiven 2" and "The Unforgiven 3" also. This is basically about anger of being controlled and not forgiving that. The second about letting someone in but still not ready to forgive. And the last one about clarity, realizing your own faults and putting blame on yourself too. They are all on the same theme but at different stages in James life, where he was at with it at the time.

[@largemouthhunter5014]

Once you say Trilogy you dont have to add the #2 & #3

[@jinjalord]

Wait till they hear Dyers Eve

[@TheGodfather-bm3ow]

2 is my favorite

[@thehop639]

There's only one Unforgiven!!

[@nandarox528]

@@TheGodfather-bm3ow me too

[@herrzimm]

It is a double meaning song. I dub thee (you) "Unforgiven" because i will never forgive you for trying to force your views and beliefs onto me since I was a kid. And no matter how hard I tried to be what you wanted me to be, it was never good enough. (Something a child would feel with overbearing parents.) I dub thee (myself) "Unforgiven' because I will never forgive myself for being too weak to stand up for myself and stick to my convictions. No matter how many time I learned something new, or believed in something, I could never find the strength to be true to myself due to the fear of how other people would feel about me. (Something an adult would feel after a lifetime of compromising based on how other people will treat them, instead of being firm and accepted for being honest... or life full of regrets over choices NOT made and lost opportunities.)

[@ericsantiago5225]

The way I've always interpreted the song is how you so eloquently described it being aimed towards the family, not his own self... Towards the end of the first verse the lyrics go "A vow unto his oath/ that never from this day/ his will they'll take away" To me it's always been him saying "ok from this day forward, you (the family) aren't going to tell me how to feel, think or act. The mere notion that you've controlled me this way my whole life (up to that point), is the reason I dub thee as the unforgiven. "Thee" usually means other person, which is why I looked at it the way I did. However, that second meaning you described makes way too much sense as well lol, so I can't just summarily dismiss it. Thanks for giving me a new perspective to listen to this song to now, it's almost like hearing it for the first time again ❤️

[@ericsantiago5225]

After watching the video, and re-listening to the song obviously, I think it's definitely meant towards his family, not towards himself because he doesn't forgive himself. He says it towards the end when he yells "You labeled me, I'll label you, so I dub thee Unforgiven" meaning that's what he has dubbed them as.

[@geengeklooi]

@@ericsantiago5225 Yeah I gotta agree. They could have fairly easily swapped out lyrics as well, 'me' instead of 'thee' if they wanted to go deeper, i suppose. Take care :)

[@ethanieldude1]

I feel this in my soul

[@angelanicholson951]

@Herrzimm perfectly put. I speak with experience.

[@bonnieralph5151]

To me this song is about a boy abused his whole life(made to have the same beliefs as his family) and he knows even when he is old that this was wrong and he does not forgive his family for this, they have like stolen the man he could of been. This song hits a person some where deep, even if this isnt your kind of music it still forces a feeling of sorrow deep inside. Love your reactions guys, great fukin song!

[@8WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot8]

I agree...I think if you actually watch the video along with the song the emotional impact is on a different level, real deep.

[@jayw3512]

This album is called “Black”. It’s a classic. One of the best albums all-time of any genre. Every song hits so damn hard. Legendary album.

[@JohnnyInJapan]

It's called "Metallica"

[@ZechsEl]

It's called "Metallica". Known as The Black Album, just because of the color of its cover.

[@jayw3512]

@@JohnnyInJapan I know. I prefer calling the black album.

[@AlejoConejo-vb8ln]

Black is the unofficial name. Cuz the cover is black

[@8WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot8]

He dubs those who he feels stole his life from him "The Unforgiven". In James Hetfield's sense he dubbed his mother bc he was mad that she was in a Christian science cult & she refused treatment when she got cancer & instead opted for prayer. He was 16 when she died. This also fueled the song "The God That Failed" which is about ppl who rely on religion too much to help them with their problems. Great video guys! 💚💀

[@oxouk]

Co-Rect

[@diaandeysel5960]

well sad ...

[@mdott93]

They tried something different with this song. Usually the verses are softer and the chorus is big, but in this song they made the verses heavy and the chorus softer! It's really cool

[@lyngusrobb5323]

Good observation

[@samuele.celotti999]

Man thanks for this comment I always thought about how this song seemed strange to my ears and now I finally understood why the verses are so heavy maybe cause they're part were he talks about the important things in the lyrics

[@MelissaAnneK2770]

You can hear the pain thru the lyrics and instruments. This is a masterpiece.

[@mztweety1374]

And don’t forget, if Metallica can get through 1986, 1992, 2000-2003, and 2019, you can get through anything! Happy Thanksgiving y’all.

[@goldenwolf8081]

I just realized all those years something bad happened 1986 cliffs death 1992 James getting burned on stage 2000-2003 James going to rehab and 2019 when he relapsed and had to go back to rehab thank god they pulled through all that!

[@mztweety1374]

@@goldenwolf8081 ikr! They have been through some shit! I just hear Kirks album last month and it’s gorgeous!

[@peoplevsradio317]

Metallica lyrics are amazing.. Very personal and meaningful almost always

[@justinatest9456]

Hetfield was a pretty underrated lyricist. He has a way with words, almost everything he says in interviews is quotable.

[@DeusSalis]

​@@justinatest9456 Ukraina is worm, not snek.

[@josenegron1256]

This album has so many great songs, listen to "Sad But True", "Of Wolf and Man" and "Wherever I may Roam".

[@jimmybowling3543]

Of wolf and man definitely

[@hectorkjv_1611]

Shaaape shiiiiffft 🔥🔥🎵🎶

[@majbrat]

One of my favs. To me this hits as never stifle your children's dreams or creativity, or others around you. Let them grow into the people they want to be; not what we envisioned them to become. Every parent and society pressures should be dubbed unforgiven for crushing peoples spirit. Unrealized passions and dreams lead to a regretful life. Support them and help them succeed or fail & learn from it.

[@anthonywarfield7348]

But yet look at the creativity that came out of it. The best music seems to be rooted in trauma.

[@robertcampomizzi7988]

Thee means "you" thyself means "yourself". He isn't talking about himself. But the people who concinced her not to get treatment "Dyer's Eve" touches on a similar kind of resentment to family. One of my favorites!

[@ericsantiago5225]

Thank you for explaining that. Also he makes it obvious who he is talking about when he yells at the end "you labeled me, I'll label you, so I dub thee Unforgiven".

[@sofieramirez7106]

i love the solo to this song!!!

[@waynecanning4122]

And if you saw it recorded (A year and a half in the life of Metallica) Bob Rock challenged Kirk after several attempts at it to go home and spend some time writing a solo the way James did on Nothing Else Matters. Giving it another try Kirk rips this solo off basically improvising it the whole way. It’s a master stroke. Fuck Bob Rock!!

[@coachboogriffin9479]

watching you guys all week with your reactions, music and comedy, I am in my 50's( white guy) from mississippi. watching and listening to you guys I can tell you want to soak up Knowledge and it has been awesome watching. The songs come on and everyone of yalls soul is caught up in the music, This is wonderful to see the positive energy from you guys. Happy Thanksgiving, You guys are 100,,

[@pdegan2814]

The entire Unforgiven trilogy is amazing. Unforgiven II is on the ReLoad album and Unforgiven III is on Death Magnetic.

[@kellyhouse4263]

Wherever I May Roam is a must!🤟🔥

[@timroelofsen1563]

Hell Yeah 🧯

[@gregd7164]

WIMR is a banger!!!!

[@loristone9242]

I love watching y'all react to Metallica!! Brandon's face while he listens to the lyrics says it all. He feels the depth and sorrow of it. And I love how he explains things in such a kind way towards his friends. When Tae said King James version, the double entendre was greatness. All of you appreciate and absorb it in different ways, and it's awesome.

[@blackveil3669]

Fun fact about this song Kirk Hammett the Lead guitarist improvised the whole solo on the spot during the recording session for this song. 🖤

[@amr4336]

Thanks to Bob Rock

[@kenjicarlos8402]

@@amr4336 lars laughing on the couch and cringing kinda hypocritical

[@insunatic5062]

That is not true.

[@thewildhealer541]

@@insunatic5062 he did. The album version is just a refined version of his improv. You can see Bob Rock pushing him to make a great solo.

[@RolandDeschain1]

@@kenjicarlos8402No, Lars was cringing at the awful first version Kirk came up with. Kirk talks about in the awesome CLASSIC ALBUMS episode.

[@TheLastGarou]

31 years later, and this is STILL my favorite Metallica song. 'Metallica' (sometimes called "The Black Album") is legendary for a reason, even if - or possibly in part BECAUSE - it's also their most divisive.

[@KaleEmAll]

Metaphor is strong in metal. The bars written are often buried in metaphor and poetic presentation. It's not often very direct lyrically where you just read the lyrics and can take them for what they are. This song is a big double. He doesn't forgive the people who made him live a life where he never was able to be his own man and he never forgives himself for never standing firm for what he believes and feels.

[@lauraholtsclaw9389]

Guy in the gray is feeling this song. Knows it in his heart. God bless you.

[@EDMDoc]

In my humble opinion, this is Metalica's best song.

[@kelly562006]

One of the greatest songs ever written. Have you reacted to Informer by Snow yet? I wanna see your faces drop

[@rudyrod100]

When I was a young soldier I met many young black men and almost everyone of them liked Metallica. The young man in the back reminds me of them you can tell he's a metal head.

[@kanomorrow7622]

Oh yeah the black album! The album of all albums! Every song is a banger on this album and Metallica killed it with this album. Gonna be a good time with this one! “sad but true” or “wherever I may roam” are two of the good songs on this album you should check out!

[@kandi679]

Every. Freaking. Song. ON THE ALBUM!!!! As a 9 yr old I would fall asleep every night faithfully with this cd on repeat all cycle up until I was 19,no joke

[@francoisgendron9762]

Fact check: partial truth. Metallica killed it on every album.

[@branthemuffin5872]

Enter Sandman and Don’t Tread On Me are from this album as well. So you guys have listened to two other songs from here but one was a live performance so you wouldn’t have known Check out Sad But True from this album. Absolute banger!

[@kingexclusivo]

One of my favorite songs of all time. The vocals at the end are some of Hetfield’s best

[@tinamarie6871]

"Sad but True" is a MUST!!

[@tazzz1783]

There is also The Unforgiven 2 and 3, its a trilogy, the guitar solo in Unforgiven 3 is my favorite from Metallica.

[@css22572]

I was listening to this before you guys were even born and I still get like the guy in the very back to this day

[@DekkarJr]

7:02 MY MAN in the back rocking teh fuck out during that guitar solo - ya'll really felt this one !

[@Lady_Embalmer007]

Sad But True and Wherever I May Roam are great choices

[@marionpeacock9857]

You guys really need to review Metallica's S&M album. It's really cool to see the San Francisco Symphony jamming with Metallica. They've done 2. Love what y'all are doing ♥️♥️

[@movietimeateds69]

Symphony & Metallica

[@skyrule0003]

I love that the quiet dude is banging to this like crazy! Props!\m/\m/ 🤘🤘

[@seanhutt4621]

To me the mark of a great song is that you can do it in any kind of musical style and either the melody or the lyrics cut through everything and make it good I've seen this song reggae covered I've seen this song thrash metal covered I've seen this song acoustic guitar covered it always holds up it's a truly great song

[@T-adams]

im a huge metallica fan.... thank you for making these videos, bringing the hype back for metallica and spreading the love of great music. keep up the great work guys

[@lauralaine8678]

Love the chorus to this song! 🤍

[@jnastynatedogg6544]

He had it for a min…he said “I get it, he’s firing back…” yes! That’s a dope lil bar. You label me so I label you, so I dub the unforgiven

[@sweetgirl4u247]

Another amazing Metallica song!

[@Angela_Fleming]

This needs to be done with the actual music video for the song! Love this reaction. Take care Cartier Family💕

[@robertovasquez1538]

SINCE YOU DID "THE UNFORGIVEN", YOU MUST CONTINUE THE TRILOGY: THE UNFORGIVEN II AND III. ENJOY THEM, GUYS!!! 🤘🏼🎶

[@dcmfox]

This song also goes to the millions who just stay in their hometowns, and never really follow any dream, sure some travel to their dream places, but it is never the same as having the guts to move there when you have the dream and are still young.

[@gavinstrickland7544]

You guys HAVE to check out the Metallica song “Spit Out The Bone”! It’s off their 2016 album so new material. FULL of energy from the second it begins. A GREAT song to grind to at the gym. Happy Thanksgiving by the way!

[@cowboybill.2433]

You’re right,Sir!spit out the bone is an absolute banger !🤘🏻

[@ThereWasATime]

Man, I LOVE watching 5 guys like you react to some Rock and Metal stuff! It's SO amazing to watch people with different tastes in music being able to appreciate things like these for what they are. Thank you guys so much, you made my day! Makes me very emotional.

[@drjag1155]

This song is fantastic. The lyrics are deep 🤘🙏👏👍

[@enlightenedvomit7406]

This song always brings a tear to my eye.

[@metalmark1214]

This is good Metallica ballad. Also check out Hero of the Day. Happy Thanksgiving Cartier family

[@turnsufficient4971]

"Dub the unforgiven" -- he's talking about labeling his religious relatives --- he's not a Christian and he can't stand religion - he has no need or want to "forgive" them. He's also talking about how a child growing up religiously - the strict rules of a religious home -- deprives the children of exploring and being themselves. They probably labeled him a "sinner" -- so, he's reminding them that he holds the equal right to label them as well. It's brilliant the way he wrote it.

[@ComicHorder410]

Great song and very different from most of what Metallica did previously. Apparently Kirk Hammet was struggling coming up with the right guitar solo for this song and producer bob Rock had to work to help pull it out of him. What we ended up with was one of Kirks best.

[@poopsebeb]

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[@IBrodeeHI]

Should check out 'Wherever I may roam' by these guys.

[@oswaldovalladares4001]

This is actually the third song y'all have reacted to from this album because the songs Enter Sandman and Nothing Else Matters are also on this album.

[@lisamorgan9582]

So happy to see you young guys appreciating the GREATS!!! My son is probably your age and he is a music lover. A true lover of music loves all genres no matter what era!!!

[@TheRestlessRider]

Make sure you do all 3 Unforgiven’s, it’s a journey!

[@anthonymartin3642]

I went through a similar experience so to me it makes sense. I see how it can be confusing though. If you are raised from a child to conform, and believe a certain way, but it never feels, or sits right then you will feel an inner conflict. If you ask questions, or have doubts as you grow older you will be labeled as lacking faith, or giving into satan, or the ways of the world. If you are fortunate enough to break free from it then you will see clearly how you were manipulated from your childhood on up. This is the story of going through that, and looking back, and coming to terms it's not our fault, but the manipulators... who rightly deserve no forgiveness

[@sumandsubstance7881]

How have y'all not reacted to 'to live is to die' yet? That song is a masterpiece

[@waltonnewton1149]

They played this at my best friends funeral and the church threw a fit. Still can't listen to the full song. Been 22 years and I will never forget that pain

[@realz24]

It's nice to see how your initial reaction to metalica was, and now how your starting to see why they are so prolific. Alot more then just simple music. You can literally feel their music. They metal's pac and biggie haha. Enjoy the ride guys!

[@wthomas4796]

I grew up on Metallica, listening to everybody that’s understand and judge it as noise. I’m hooked on your videos now. Appreciating the fact you guys are really listening to the music and the lyrics made me a fan of your channel.👍 don’t know if you already have, but if not, you should check out the song monsters by Shinedown. It’s a pretty sign.

[@milangunar5584]

This is Masterpiece from Metallica.

[@thomaselmore1155]

You label me, I label YOU. I dub thee Unforgiven.

[@ChadPowell-hh1ve]

My favorite line in that great song.

[@adriannephilpott]

This is their self titled album. And yes, one of the tracks on the album is "Don't Tread on Me."

[@terryberkshire7728]

You guys need to give a listen to part 2 and 3 of the series. Also from this same album “The God that Failed “ and “Don’t Tread On Me”

[@vallivergano239]

A song about betrayal.. and enlightenment. Darkness, to light

[@xirknight]

You guys are inspiring...really appreciate the happinesses you bring us...and the enthusiasm.

[@Kajunliza1915]

I love the guy in the back. He is feeling it.

[@paultakora7161]

Yeah

[@katiemitchell3492]

I saw these guys in concert in 99. They are so good live. Was a really good crowd and everyone's energy was just insane.

[@itzmeagain3442]

You ABSOLUTELY have to see them in concert, they are amazing... I labeled you - you labeled me... great line from Unforgiven

[@motojauntx]

I’m rocking out with the dude in the back. 🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@southern_imperium]

Great reaction! Gotta get on the Falling in Reverse reactions before the new album drops! They also do not copyright reaction channels l. Start with the song Popular Monster! You’re welcome

[@brina4058]

I second that!!!

[@jrmckim]

This is the first Metallica song I heard. I was 12... I felt just like the guy in the song. I had been sa by my father since I could remember and had told my family. Nothing ever came of it. Then at 17 I finally told a nurse at the hospital where I was recovering from an attempt on my life. My father ran from the police and my sister and I were taken away from my mom. After getting home from almost dying... the 1st thing my grandfather said to me was "if you had kept your mouth closed... none of this would have happened" That's when I fully understood the lyric to this song. They don't have to forgive me... the only forgiveness I needed was my own.

[@AZColt1971]

I hope you guys DO go to one of their shows. Not only is the music awesome but they put on a really great show, even at their age!

[@adrianmclaughlin9585]

Absolutely. AC/DC, Metallica, Iron Maiden, & Judas Priest are all bands that still sound incredible live. Definitely use those KZbin views funds to go see Metallica in concert.

[@cynthiastanley35]

It's the Black Album, black with a snake like you saw. Watch the videos. I love this song. It's the first in an Unforgiven trilogy.

[@Erjoe79]

Homeboy in the back knows what's up. Love you guys.

[@josesolano1184]

"Don't tread on me" is track #6 on this album called "Metallica", more commonly know as "The Black Album"

[@jonathanwelchbmnc7615]

My second favorite song from Metallica!

[@shortcake5472]

Takes me way back. Great album right there !

[@chrissyanddee5268]

I SERIOUSLY love my man in the back!! ROCK ON BRO!!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@tinaboksa3642]

One of the few Metallica songs I do like.

[@Dumrikk]

You with the bandana, you're my kind of fella, a wise and thoughtful person. I dig that. Guys, I am so impressed with you all in how much you have evolved and doing this reaction thing enjoyable to watch. I was hard on you in the beginning, but now I am a fan, and regularly check your stuff! Keep it up! Do some live Metallica, like fade to black 2018. And the s&m1 concert: Bleeding Me and Outlaw Torn e.g.

[@ctguitarguy8510]

This is from the self titled "black" album. You reacted to "nothing else matters" from this album as well. The still images are screenshots from the official music video.

[@newmanomicon]

Yeah! Cemetery Gates by Pantera if u want a heavy ballad with screaming lead guitar and perfect vocals and lyrics with a meaning we can all relate to.

[@keithsteinle747]

It's awesome watching you guys rock out to this music. Metallica still performs concerts . If you ever get a chance check them out live .

[@thomascox9525]

Check out more music from Megadeth like Hanger 18 or Tornado of Souls.

[@improveourselves3929]

Most reactors nowadays are so fake with their fake smiles and fake enthusiasm, that I've stopped watching them. However, your channel is fresh and real because you tell the truth about what you think and how you feel. Thank all of you for your honesty. Keep up the Great work! :-)

[@Nicole-uf4sf]

❤ Darkest Hour❤ Megadeath ❤ Korn, Blind ❤️ And you should listen to Aurora. The seed. Very different from what you’ve been listening to but amazing ❤

[@Mickeymouse7727]

He's dubbing the world the people that made him that way and treated him that way

[@outlaw_80]

Behold the power of MIGHTY METALLICA!!! They are unmatched 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@veiledallegory]

He’s not dubbing himself “unforgiven”. He’s dubbing the people that treated him that way as the “unforgiven”!

[@dalehammers4425]

In my personal opinion, best song ever by Metallica.

[@seanbrent8294]

You did nothing else matters. This album alone sold 30 million copies. One of the iconic landmark rock albums in history Don’t tread on me is a song on the black album

[@michaelstone9422]

Still growing my mullet and you guys got me rockin again. Party on Garth.

[@Guildguy457]

Digging the new ears hearing the songs I grew up listening to. May I suggest Lita Ford? She had a duet with Ozzy Osborne, you may find it entertaining.

[@moonkersd1227]

You guys are great! you should check out Rage against the machine, Tool and primus. All classics!!

[@pkj77]

it is the dont treat on me there is a song on the album Don´t treat on me i had the T-shirt there was a mummified rattlesnake on the front Metallica logo and text Don´t Treat On Me across the snake.kinda like on a headband/banner And the lyric part on the back!! "Touch me again for the words that you'll hear evermore Don't tread on me "

[@heidishaunts847]

Rocking out to my favorite Metallica song! Hell yeah!

[@planetaryecho1740]

There are more Metal bands than just Metallica guys. And some are so much more amazing.

[@spidernose]

During recording of this song the producer Bob Rock didn't like the solos Kirk was playing. He'd play one... Nope. Another... Nope, don't like it. This went on for quite some time until Kirk was so pissed that this solo came out of him. You can hear the anger in it. Genius.

[@jamelmakosky1472]

Lighters in thee air vibe. Nothing but a flame 🔥 audience