Metallica - The Unforgiven | REACTION

[@wadegamache485]

“That old man here is me” hits so hard

[@barbarakitt5948]

This song is seriously deep and sheds light on the pain of abuse and abandonment. The fact he could verbalize it all in his music is a gift to the world❤️ I could also see how this affected you, so Mom hugs coming your way.

[@Swollen_Goat]

The unforgiven 1/2/3 are IMO some of the best songs that Metallica ever wrote. Such an amazing storyline and progression. HIGHLY suggest doing all 3. They are tearjerkers for sure but worth every second.

[@casey2562]

The song Nothing Else Matters is pretty deep. Its my favorite. James sings so beautifully.

[@j.wright8157]

Same here...I can't go a day without it!

[@cherylphillips1361]

This is an incredibly powerful song, and even though I am a huge Metallica fan, it took me years to appreciate it.

[@mcgee227]

I was beaten by my father on a regular basis when I was young. This is my theme song. He died recently, and unfortunately, I feel worse about being glad that he's dead. Then I do the fact that he's dead. And that, in turn, makes me feel bad.

[@JennRighter]

Love your Metallica reactions. Obviously they’re one of the most loved bands ever. But for people who haven’t been fans of them, it’s usually indifference to their music or stereotypes about it. They’re under appreciated outside of their enormous fan base. They’re a very intelligent band, lyrically and instrumentally.

[@JennRighter]

Also, it isn’t just about appreciating the life you have versus what he went through. For a lot of people, it’s relating to how it was as bad for us as it was for him and hearing someone express that.

[@beholdandfearme]

I've never heard anybody call Metallica under appreciated before. I've heard the opposite from a lot of people. You're right though. They got so famous and everybody has heard their music but so many people have never actually listened closely to their music yet still have a knee jerk negative opinion of it.

[@JennRighter]

@@beholdandfearme I only meant it in the sense of outside of an absurdly enormous hardcore fan base. Anyone who doesn’t know their music and isn’t a fan, they probably have assumptions and an idea about their music. I can’t really say. I’m 43 and I have no memories of not listening to Metallica lol. So maybe I’m wrong. I’ve been a fan my entire life. So I don’t really know how anyone who hasn’t listened to them perceives them.

[@jefffredenburg7231]

I was in the 7th grade when I first heard Metallica "No life til leather " bootleg, about the time "Ride the Lightning" had just released from a early friend that moved to Cali for a year and moved back. At the time Walkman tape players were big thing. He said here listen to this and it blew my mind. Metallica had no radio play till the Justice album and sold more seats than most band at the time. We as the youth had identity most parks and play grounds were closed do to "gangs and drugs". The PMRC was banning rap and metal being sold to miners. And my parents hated both.

[@Sheepdog1314]

sometimes it sucks to be empathic. It drains me and I decided to live alone with my animals, I could no longer take the flood of bad emotions people carry. It started to damage me since I can't shut it off. I had a similar childhood as Lars. You never get rid of the scars.

[@tallycahamuhlhetru26]

Lars had an exceptional childhood. He was spoiled by wealth, Liberal parents and was the only child who reaped it all.

[@AnthonyKartsev]

i think you meant james here the singer but yes

[@chrishansel95]

This song became the anthem for all of us; orphans, outcasts, pariahs, the last ones picked for any sort of sport, the ones that you make fun of and bully. This was our resounding opus for which we felt represented. Finally a song that actually felt like it was written for us. If I had a theme song, this would be it. This song gave me the courage to endure, when nothing else could, ever day felt like unsurmountable odds and everyday this david had to take on another goliath.

[@roymorris710]

I love seeing the younger generation being touched by the music that shaped my life! Keep digging! there is way more!

[@jenniferclark8051]

This song hurts me! I respect it!

[@MattRMan]

Just heard the bardcore instrumental version of this, I just knew this song was an emotional one.

[@Defensive_Wounds]

1:53 - This is why once he joined Lars and formed Metallica THEY were his family, this is why we as fans are part of the Metallica Family - it is not just a corny thing that a band/celebrity says, James truly means it!! Wholeheartedly..... The Unforgiven is about not forgiving others, The Unforgiven 2 is about not forgiving yourself and The Unforgiven 3 is about realising you were to blame and accepting that and forgiving yourself. I hope you react to Part 2 and 3 of this trilogy! 'Mama Said' is about his mother and losing her. 'Low Man's Lyric' is about him wanting to end his life and other people at their last moments of life but struggling to stay alive anyway and not doing it. Also 'No Leaf Clover' is another one with similar themes. These 3 songs are highly underrated Metallica songs!!! So deep and somewhat sad but with a hint of hope in there too!

[@reverendmary7237]

Great reaction, empathy and analysis of Metallica's emotional masterpiece. I love Metallica's ability to tell a story with superb instrumentation. Another track of theirs, 'One', hits very hard, I love to listen to the song but I struggle with the video as it's very traumatic!

[@username604error5]

Art like this should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable … I experienced all the same reactions decades ago while listening to a cassette tape … Blessings from White-trash beautiful trailer park in Canada … Blessings ❤

[@jaydenanddominickproductio5481]

What is so cool is watching (listening) as James evolves through the yrs & reaches an amazing place in his life now. (72 Seasons) ❤

[@firastalhouk8957]

The Unforgiven is a trilogy you have to listen to the other two

[@mcdlb181]

62 year old listening from NorCal 2024 yep definitely puts a big ol lump in my throat 😅 great reactions young man

[@WesselsReaper]

I really appreciate how well you digest these songs and their true meanings. On the topic of James’ loss, there’s another deep song he wrote about his mom, it’s very country inspired. Metallica- Mama Said

[@davidb7180]

also 'The God That Failed'

[@yuritesticoff1141]

This got my through my youth with a militant Christian father and as a young adult helped me forgive him as I found out.the struggles of life myself and I take care of him as he dies from cancer

[@cristealaurentiu2440]

GOAT

[@juanca0322]

Great reaction man! Really liked how you showed some vulnerability in your analysis of the song. The Unforgiven is actually a trilogy of songs (all in different albums, so you will get a James Hetfield in different stages in his life), I really recommend you to hear them in order and you will see that in each song, James dubs “unforgiven” to someone or something different. Also, I really recommend you to check some live performances (both old and new), Metallica is a different beast live

[@suefantastic4584]

You have the insight and wisdom of an angel... So young and so smart.. A true blessing to all humans.. Thank you xo

[@SonoraSlinger]

I remember being barely a teenager. Hearing this for the first time almost 2 decades ago. I immediately felt and knew this message. This has always been a song that made me feel way less misunderstood.

[@donnabertolotti8954]

Thank you for such a vulnerable and thoughtful reaction.

[@User_gin_927untileternity]

Love the acoustic mixed in with the electric, and of course, the story. Your comment at the beginning was spot on. None of us should ever judge others unless we've walked a mile in their shoes! ✌👍🙏

[@marffvmarffv5438]

Thanks so much for your react. Respect to you for your research you did on him, so this song can be appreciate to the next level. I'm 55 old man, so you can imagine this song was, and still in my top favorites , till my proper end. Cheers from France

[@seanscott]

if i remember even the slightest, i think the unforgiven is basically "i cant forgive them", the unforgiven II is "i cant forgive you" and the unforgiven III is "i cant forgive myself"

[@JawsVader1970]

What's wild he describes a whole life and the music is just beautiful "what a song"

[@nitsuA_LH]

Lyrically speaking, this is probably one of their heaviest songs.

[@hallofrecords4959]

I wanna say that I appreciate your channel. You have a level of sympathy and understanding that is unfortunately not common. Keep sharing that with others, the world needs it.

[@alextyndyuk]

I grew up with Metallica. I thought I knew it all. But you keep teaching me more about the meanings ... Thank you.

[@angelabennett-engele1977]

I just love how you truly "get" music. Great reaction.

[@Damien_D1977]

Being from a household from the 70's I was subjective to abuse so when this song came out I was pulled to it and it still hits me hard

[@amyfrost9293]

Some of the most sad and mistreated people grow up to be the most beautiful and humble people ❤

[@terryschleicher8511]

Part 2 is pretty good too

[@mamaalaska]

I truly enjoy your thoughtful reactions, young man. It is a great power. We have as parents, grandparents, and myself, a great grandparent. My children never belonged to me. They were a gift to me too. Watch over, nurture, and allow them to become who they were meant to be without me, imprinting my life’s issues on.

[@manuelaalmeidacoelho1302]

One of my favorite songs. Sad but so beautiful ❤

[@neolamotter8472]

The good thing is he showed that there is a way above the pain and he found it and is an overcome and example to others going through this way to go man for your bravery and sharing with others

[@justme7494]

Love it when a reactor takes the time to research the background behind the song and the band to offer meaningful discussion and reaction. Well done.

[@konstantinosarvanitidis3324]

Thank you man! I love your Metallica journey!

[@hippiestylist]

There are several songs in the Metallica library that discuss these issues. Fade to black, which you have done already, is one of them. With that, thank you for your raw, unfiltered reaction, and reaching out to those that might go through those things as well. All we had was the music, which is why we have such a deep love and appreciation for it.. Back to the point, if you are still interested in checking out some more Metallica, the earlier, angst ridden version of this song would be "Dyer''s Eve" from the "....And Justice For All" album.

[@MrLaserdaze]

Thanks for reviewing this song. I was hoping you would. I appreciate the personal insight you gave on it. The older I get the more I seem to relate to this song. Some heavy shit no doubt.

[@colonelquack]

There's another version. Longer, with the kid. This same kid is in Unforgiven 2

[@dzizas9534]

now you need the second story of hatfields life and the third

[@CristyB66]

Metallica is one of my favorite bands. You should see them live today. James Hetield is freaking hot too 😆😍

[@FabienDeCraene]

Metallica is like a good wine you appriciate it more and more as you grow older because you have got to be a certain age to really understand the lyrics. we are many unforgiven on this old rock but we still have to make our way thru life with what we have or more likely have not but the fight is the same live or die. I hated life for not having parents wondered a long time why i was here so alone and then i found out i wasn't the only one and that no matter what life throws at you it still is worth living but you have to make it worth. Besides there are no good or bad parents, just humans trying to live the life they were given with the good and the bad, the way out of it is to cling to hope and never let go!

[@dayooperedtroll2208]

The music it's self, is Beautiful. The story, tragic and captivating. The feelings the song all together brings, UNIQUE.

[@operatorhoot470]

Great reaction, I'm really enjoying your Metallica series.

[@mitchellbeston1033]

I'm 50 and due to decisions i've made and circumstance, i've found myself in the position of someone Unforgiven. As Metallica fans know, ultimately, forgiveness has to be found within (Unforgiven 3). It can't be given by others until the individual chooses to forgive themselves.

[@ShawnChapman]

I love how deeply you think & observe. You have a gift from your creator young man. This world is amazing because of the people within it, and when people empathize with one another it lends strength & hope.

[@oliverjackson5070]

This song is the fist part of a trilogy, all from different albums. You should also react to "Call of Ktulu" Live in Hollywood, FL 2022. Song is the last track on "Ride The Lightning".

[@JoyRiley-el5pj]

Thank you for the way you really dissect and analyze the songs ❤

[@captain_wiseass_weisenheimer47]

This song hit me hard when I was young. Rough childhood and when this album came out in 91' My aunt bought the cassette for me in 92' because she knew I was a huge Metallica fan. I was 12 when it came out and the only time I could listen to them was on MTV late night or the radio when they played metal again late at night. Metallica, Megadeth, Panthera, White Zombie/ Rob Zombie, etc. Metal has allowed me to express my anger and frustrations through their music. Metal was my therapy growing up.

[@yeahbee8237]

From a time when music videos was an artform in itself to...

[@jamesjohnston1935]

Now you need to listen to The unforgiven II & The unforgiven III. The story continues on.

[@CaptainRandus]

Not all metal is about death and destruction. Love seeing this reaction realize that

[@R777-RLM]

Thanks for your reaction, and sharing. (no tech alert) Sometimes I relate more to the meaning of a song like this, and sometimes it just sounds good, Songs like this provide both release and refilling.

[@neworleanslady9664]

I adore your outlook on Metallica's music. It's completely in agreement 😁 Master artistry in music and lyrics. Hugs my man 😍 As always, great Metallica reaction

[@pdrunk2]

i love this thanks for your reaction to the this

[@pressman1788]

Always love your reactions!👍🏻 Great work!👍🏻

[@leandroc76]

Your reaction was an masterpiece of an essay. You have a new fan.

[@tallycahamuhlhetru26]

One of my favorite Kirk solos. He's telling an emotional story within a sad story. He feels the pain, too... as he also grew up in Hell.

[@wayneward977]

Check out all nightmare long next. You can enjoy it!

[@RobertLoague-dc7kt]

Your a very empathetic person I have alot of respect for you my man. Love the reactions too

[@battoosh]

Dyer's Eve next 💯! With this understanding of James background, listen to this ultra aggressive song that's basically a letter to one's parents, not necessarily James per se, but definitely based on it and elaborated for artistic purposes, and is within the "justice" album theme.

[@johlbenedict4960]

"what i felt what o felt what i known never shine through what i shown"

[@78twood]

Very thoughtful reaction my man 👏💜 loved your reaction

[@kimnethjoon3598]

With this song I always cry like a crazy bitch 💔💔💔

[@johannesaxeman4508]

"that kind of science " = the truth.

[@corpuscallosum1357]

The Beatles get a lot of rep but Metallica will always be the GOAT for range and depth. Kirk slaying on this and James fucking owning it all. I learned every song they ever made on guitar. The energy they had live was so incredible I wish I had a time machine and watch a concert. Go check out 1989 Binge and Purge and also S & M with the Philharmonic orchestra. Hearing the godly metal with an orchestra behind it is something else. Its truly epic. Stay blessed bro.

[@sirlaughalotlewis]

I have a feeling Dyer's Eve would be a great one for you to react to. Lots to delve in to

[@erichartwell6792]

You made me put my Metallica shirt on💯🤘🏻

[@lasseiversen1815]

Great reaction. :) This is a trilogy, would be very nice if you can do Unforgiven 2 and Unforgiven 3 as well. :) Thanks.

[@xSHIELDBREAKERx82]

James had a tough childhood and a tough adulthood as well. Even with success he struggled with substance abuse which I am certain was due in part to his scars from his younger lifetime. Thank God, Our Father Almighty he got help for it, but I guess he felt he had to deal with things the way he had best to work with. But in regards to his family not using medicine because of beliefs...that's not faith, it's stupidity. I can have faith that God will give me a speedy recovery bit I acknowledge that he requires me to do my part and recieve the medical care that He allowed to be developed in order to expedite the process.

[@mmmvendico]

James Hetfield is an artist that not many get.

[@heavin6586]

You'll have to check out Unforgiven II and III now. Love your comments and reaction

[@MotorbreathChannel]

Thank you for the reaction. If you want to keep on looking into Metallica then I would suggest "Dyers Eve" and "Mama Said". Or, if you are looking for something more uplifting for a change, try Stratovarius "Will the Sun Rise" maybe? A famous, but still very underrated band for the quality of the music that they were making. Energetic, uplifting and yet still angsty, emotional and deep. Also maybe it is time for you to do some Nightwish? A bit of a mainstream as far as reactions go, but they deservingly so. Make sure to check one of their live performances. "Ghost Love Score (WACKEN 2013)" appears to be a good entry point. Another couple of suggestions away from the beaten path would be Therion ("Clavicula Nox" live at ProgPower 2011) and Orphaned Land ("Disciples of the Sacred Oath - Part 2" from The Road to OR-Shalem DVD). All the best to you on your journey!

[@tonysandwiches7298]

11:30 James was burned onstage in a pyrotechnics accident. There's videos of the accident and James talking about it. Think it would be a cool reaction video for you to check out.

[@lisasimpson5465]

Been there done that am going on 55 still affects me

[@stratusmind]

When I was 6 or 7 years old, My family was basically, "Dad works, mom stays home and watches me." While my dad was at work, my mother would play this game. I never knew when the game would start or when it would end because I never knew there was a game. In this game, my mother, while doing something and interacting with me, would pretend she'd had a stroke or heart attack or whatever. She would collapse to the floor and become unresponsive. As a 6/7 year old, I would express my concern and try to wake mommy, but mommy wouldn't wake up. She would lay there, sometimes for what seemed like hours, until I started bawling my eyes out over who I thought was my dead mother. Then she would pop up and tell me that I was silly and mommy was just fine. It wasnt a one time thing. what it taught me though, later in life, was that I couldn't trust her. In 2018, she was having heart issues, and I called an ambulance for her so she could play wolf at the hospital. The paramedics asked if I wanted to ride along to the hospital. I declined. I had to claim her body 5 hours later at the hospital. It was inconvenient, but I still went. I'm 41 and still have trust issues. I don't want kids anymore. Parenting matters.

[@nancy8219]

We already know you're an old soul but has anybody told you what is seriously strong empath you are don't get disappointed in life when you need to take breaks from the very overwhelming world around you especially because you are stuck in a time when people function through feelings and not not logic

[@mikewasko4964]

It sucks to live with mental health issues due to abuse and pain as child . I live through it each day. Never do anything right , never a positive word beaten because you didnt do good enough in sports even when you were to top player . Coaches , other teamates all praise you but when you get home your beaten down because you score enough or missed one tackle. I could go on and on but my point is im 55 now and even though my dad is dead , im harder on myself then he ever was. Im successful, have a beautiful family, own my own trucking Co but everyday is a struggle because its just not good enough, EVER! Good thung is i realize what my mental issues and have figured out how to live with it and function but most people never figure it out and end up committing suicide.

[@MrBurnout22]

you do the best Metallica reactions giving people the deep meanings of their songs! Its easy to listen at the surface level and still like their songs (which was me as a kid listening to them) but you are showing that its not just a lot of loud screaming pissed off angry long haired devil music that our parents thought it was! Kudos to you sir! Thats wild that you were saved from a fire? Id love to hear that story one day! The person who saved you do you know who they are if theyre still around have you kept in contact? Or was it just someone unknown your whole life? Cause Im sure if he could see the life that would have never happened without him doing that one heroic act..I imagine if he had to run into a fire to find a baby it was something he had to decide risking his life to do. But I am just guessing thats how it went down. Maybe Ive seen too many firefighting movies haha

[@keetahbrough]

*what i've felt, what I"ve known has never shined through in what I"ve shown; Never free, never ME, so I dub thee 'unforgiven'. The line in this song aligns with my life's experience exquisitely, perfectly. New Sub, here.

[@chuey9313]

Since you read into James background, and his childhood, you should really check out their song Dyers Eve if you haven't yet. It's one of their heaviest songs both figuratively and literally.

[@robberrie677]

Just a reminder if you like culture shock, Unforgiven coverd by Alborosie ft raging Fyah...

[@kevinb9968]

Just came across your Metallica reactions and really enjoy them. I think as you have done research on James’s background you should do the God that failed which is specifically about his mother’s death and the basic cult that stopped her getting medical help.

[@robberrie677]

You label me, i label you, now I've done the Unforgiven ... (i didn't know the background for this song, I just liked it) U R right... While trying to shape their kids parents can really Fk em up... but... would you be able to handle adversity if childhood had no problems ( Mother by Piink Floyd)...

[@mskasweetwyne]

"I dub thee Unforgiven." Like how they used to knight people, he's telling those extreme Christian wingnuts who raised him and let his mother die that they will always be the Unforgiven. They won't get their god's grace for what they have done.

[@roadsofhahnisland2007]

I have a suggestion Blinded by the Light by Mannfred Mann's Earth Band I timed you'll love it, make sure its the long version

[@kuplung22]

Metallica- low man's lyric

[@carlgibson285]

I've been begging various reactors to listen to Low Man's Lyric for years!

[@TokusatsuGamingfan]

This song, along with "Dyers Eve" from the "And Justice for All" album, "The God That Failed" which is also on The Black Album, and "Mama Said" from "Load" all have to do with James Hetfield's childhood. His father left when he was 13, and his mother died from cancer when he was 16. His parents were raising him in the religion of Christian Science, which is a religion where you don't believe in medicine, you don't believe in doctors, basically a very heavy reliance on faith as well as God. James said in an interview back in 2004 with NPR, that the religion felt like a cult to him, and that it didn't make him feel a part of the world. James goes more into it here which is taken from a documentary called "Absent" which is about the epidemic of absentee fathers and it's destructive effects on the young generations. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3nJf3d4hr-DiZosi=TBiCzG8KbwfCbHZp&t=26

[@jasonbalonek2113]

You need to listen to unforgiven 2 and 3 to really understand its entirety.

[@Edessa_G]

You really aught to listen to ‘Mama Said’. It’s a very personal song for James 👍

[@wbspensfan28]

This song is what it’s like being a man . Very deep song

[@tomperic5450]

Can you please PLEASE do a video on Metallica For Whom The Bell Tolls 1984 live with Cliff Burton. Please!? Thank you. Tom

[@IamGrootOG]

Really love it if you would do Rehab - It Don't Matter. I would love to hear your thoughts on it

[@maeveevans362]

I'm always reaching don't leave us hangin

[@OldSolidSnake]

7:08 sounds pretty badass if played 2x from here, for the solo..

[@cedarcreeper1859]

I also should have died, many times, i know this makes me have a bit of a different perspective than most, but i wouldn’t want it different! We all have things to deal with, some are better equipped to handle more than others, when i see people struggle with what i would consider a small problem i try to view it with my eyes from the other side, what would i think if i witnessed this from a spiritual place and not a human place.