NOSTALGIA... FIRST TIME HEARING SAM FENDER - SEVENTEEN GOING UNDER | REACTION

[@Shrykespeare]

I'm proud of you, sir. The first few times I heard this song, I focused primarily on the awesome music, not paying much heed to the lyrics. When I sat and paid attention to them, they hit me like a brick to the face, and that's when I appreciated how incredible this song is. I don't throw around the term "modern masterpiece" often, but God, this fits this song. I love how the song starts with only a guitar, with Sam singing of his days as a teenage hellraiser. Then the tempo kicks up, adding piano, drums, and sax, finally exploding at the end when that teen realizes that life doesn't care how badass you think you are, it will smack you down regardless. And Sam's voice... soft yet aggressive, and conveys so much hurt and passion with every word. I've listened to this dozens of times in the past year, and never grow tired of it. It's the kind of song that sticks with you, and it's the kind of song everyone should hear. I'm posting the lyrics below for those of you who are having trouble discerning the lyrics through Sam's thick Geordie accent. For those who may need help translating the slang, "The Bizzies" are the local police, "snide fags" are cheap cigarettes; someone who is a "dab hand" is skilled at something; "canny chanter" is a good singer; the "DWP" is the Department of Work and Pensions. I remember, the sickness was forever I remember snuff videos Cold Septembers, the distances we covered The fist fights on the beach, the Bizzies round us up Do it all again next week, an embryonic love The first time that it scarred Embarrass yourself for someone Crying like a child And the boy who kicked Tom's head in Still bugs me now That's the thing it lingers And claws you when you're down I was far too scared to hit him But I would hit him in a heartbeat now That's the thing with anger It begs to stick around So it can fleece you of your beauty And leave you spent with nowt to offer Makes you hurt the ones who love you You hurt them like they're nothing (Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh) You hurt them like they're nothing (Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh) You hurt them like they're nothing (Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh) See I spent my teens in rage Spiralling in silence And I armed myself with a grin 'Cause I was always the fuckin' joker Buried in their humour Amongst the white noise and boy's boys Locker room talkin' lad's lads Drenched in cheap drink and snide fags A mirrored picture of my old man Oh God, the kid's a dab hand Canny chanter, but he looks sad God, the kid looks so sad God, the kid looks so sad She said the debt, the debt, the debt So I thought about shifting gear And how she wept and wept and wept Luck came and died round here I see my mother The DWP see a number She cries on the floor encumbered I'm 17 going under

[@justingutube]

nice work dude, I really dig this kid...he's great!

[@rgv666]

What a talent this young guy is ... Thanks for reviewing sir

[@downroute9]

Sam brought me here. Great reaction vid. Proof that there is no difference between nationalities, no cultural divide, no racial divide. That’s just what those in power feed us to take our eyes off the class divide. Don’t let them divide us. Our commonality scares them. Let true music unite us!

[@benjammin7729]

I found Sam Fender last year and was immediately a fan. Talent beyond his age and you can tell he has tons of potential. I hope he becomes a legend.

[@donnaewe3692]

Beautiful reaction, Sceez! Great request, Patrick...ive never heard this before & believe me when i say it hit home. Sceez u said a couple things that hit too. Thank you, gentlemen...Helping the world heal, one song at a time 😉❤️‍🔥

[@Shrykespeare]

Thanks Donna. Sam Fender is a rare talent.

[@axx6435]

This one hits me in the feels every time I hear it. Sams a amazing songwriter. Great reaction.

[@rgv666]

Fantastic reaction sir. You really get these lyrics - top respect to you

[@stevenpillivant1733]

Great reaction. Love that you can decipher lyrics despite the strong Geordie accent.

[@gracemichelli.2am124]

This is a truly a gem 💎. Great song...great lyrics. When we become parents we understand our parents better..Great reaction Sceez.❤️

[@alecmontgomery3271]

Best line in the song "I was far to scared to hit him, but a would hit him in a heartbeat now".

[@thomasellis936]

“Spent my teens enraged, spiralling in silence” for me, much more powerful

[@emotionsickchick]

This whole song is a collection of best lines.

[@bandlover341]

I like ‘she said the debt the debt the debt, so I thought about shifting gear, and then she wept and wept and wept, luck came and died ‘round here, I see my mother, the DWP see a number, she cries on the floor encumbered, I’m 17 going under.’ - more of a verse but it’s my favourite lyrical section

[@justingutube]

much love man, i watched many reviews of this song and I still come back and bang my head to you're review. I feel this. I feel this. Dude your video awesome man and is profound how u just did it like I do. Nice work man.

[@rgv666]

This was the best American reaction I've seen - with due respect, most Yanks don't get these lyrics .....we'll done my man

[@Gravenbabies]

Great song awesome reaction as per usual

[@shazza175]

Love love love Sam Fender! He has loads of great songs! I particularly love his live videos. Check out The Borders (Vevo Lift) and Dead Boys (Brits Critics Choice Session).

[@massivsugoki69]

You should check out hypersonic missiles by sam fender it's another popular song of his it's a bit more politically aware but a brilliant tune

[@Shrykespeare]

yeah that is a banger!

[@PhoToLiFeMuSicDeMon]

I can’t want to see him and the crew live again. It was everything I knew it would be

[@mercychoke4475]

🥺💔 Great song. Never heard this before. 💔🥺 Humor is my most refined defense mechanism. Don't like to admit that. But an anonymous platform suits this confession nicely, I guess. I will download this song immediately. 😳>😏_🤘

[@fabiofiloramo3358]

Sam is first class, but you're not bad too, man! It's a pleasure to listen you talking

[@suzannemcginley6612]

I would love you to review gorillaz dare one of my all time favs ❤

[@PhoToLiFeMuSicDeMon]

Why would you request this out of all his songs

[@dinzehhh]

end of the day it’s his most popular song init

[@samuelpinder1215]

Ohh look at me I'm indie and I hate anything popular Shut up and enjoy it man. All his work is brilliant, regardless of popularity