Bad Omens - Just Pretend (Reaction/First Listen)

[@karenglenn6707]

I’m no spring chicken anymore, I grew up seeing AC/DC live with the great Bon Scott in Melbourne in the mid 70’s as a teenager. I love this band!! Them, and Falling In Reverse have been my new heavier rock discoveries this year and I play them to death. For me, who loved Sabbath, Zeppelin and Floyd, with some Rammstein thrown in courtesy of my son, these 2 bands are an amazing revelation that great rock bands are still out there!! It makes me so happy in my old age!! 😂

[@Novachild37]

Best I can get her after watching the video over and over at this point one can gather it still has to do with the man's desire to not let go of the memories he had but over time the simulation started showing the cracks in the couples relationship, the doubts, the arguments, parts that filled him with regret leading up to the break in incident. In the end he woke up through those painful memories, which the same errors were effecting the women's machine as well in the end. My best guess in the sci-fi end of things they were both hooked up to the same simulation while she was on life support, dying in the end while doctors scrambled to save her, the man making his way to her room after what happened to reach her but in the end couldn't save her, leaving him in his loss, the loss of their relationship, the loss of his love, and still unable to except that loss went back to the machine to continue trying to live with the simulation of what he couldn't except in reality

[@PaulSink]

Thought this meanings of the sing were interesting Shared Pain “I know the pain that you hide behind the smile on your face” indicates empathy and understanding, suggesting that both parties might be undergoing similar emotional struggles but are not openly addressing them . Seeking Reconciliation The repeated lines “So will you wait me out, Or will you drown me out?” depict a plea for patience and understanding. It’s a call for a chance to mend the relationship and to not be ignored or shut out. Pretense as a Coping Mechanism The line “Til then I’ll just pretend” signifies that until things are resolved or get better, the person will continue to mask their true feelings, using pretense as a way to cope. Overall, “Just Pretend” captures the intense emotional journey of someone dealing with unresolved feelings, seeking acceptance, and hoping for a brighter future amidst the challenges of a strained relationship.

[@MarcusFrirtin]

What an amazing reaction.

[@brendonwood3609]

Death of peace of mind is a dope track too. Totally different.

[@nikkireviews]

I'll have to check that one out. 🤔

[@markclements7767]

Hi Nikki, greetings from UK 😁 I had never heard this band before either, si I'm afraid that I am just as clueless about the video 🤣

[@nikkireviews]

😂 That's okay, we can be clueless together!

[@Artimesia]

First for me hearing this band, I like this, oh and just wondering if this was done before your new equipment because the sound on the song was quite low, just a heads-up if you weren't aware

[@nikkireviews]

Yeah, I'm still trying to figure out my sound set up. It sounds good when I'm editing it but then people say either the mic or the video is too quiet so I gotta figure it out. 🤔

[@Artimesia]

@@nikkireviews It's no biggie, trial-and-error

[@PaulSink]

Just watching this 1/9/2025 after seeing your reaction to Artificial Suicide reaction and like both sings but this one a little more .

[@gildrop]

how did you not react at all when that first chorus hit?

[@pazwretzky4673]

the song was cool, but as to what the video was about, I saw the words temporal lobe during the video, something to do with memories perhaps, what do I know, sorry Nikki, wish I could be of more help 😅

[@nikkireviews]

Haha that's okay. 😂 Thanks for watching and trying to figure it out with me. 🧐

[@DeAtHaToMiC88]

oh wow, you're gorgeous.

[@nikkireviews]

thank you 😜

[@jaugust6189]

Dam she is gorgeous

[@daelcavazos1880]

Hello, plis review: Vampire- Ic3peak. Divide- The Plot In You. Plis plis ❤

[@nikkireviews]

Thank you, I'll add em to the list!!

[@risalahjuang9044]

Please react 510-the last suffer🇲🇨