Parkway Drive Wishing Wells // Pastor Rob Reaction // Lyrical Analysis

[@Srsli]

thanks for reacting to this one :) - Also for some background here Frontman Winston McCall’s dog had died, his friend Tom Searle [guitarist for Bristh metalcore band Architects guitarist] had died. One of the dude’s partners had died of cancer - that had all happened in the space of a year, It’s attempting to place blame when there is none, seeking answers where there is only emptiness, and ultimately trying to find some kind of reason and meaning to justify the ultimate loss we will all be faced with in life

[@SteveSmallwoodthemachine]

SRSLI is right . He lost a lot people in his life and this song was a release and a way questioning why.

[@mitchcavanaugh7796]

Thank you for this comment. I was going to comment this as well.

[@patybanana643]

I was looking for this. And someone to say that the whole fighting god thing is not to be extreme,but because a lot of people think like this when they are going through such loss.

[@mattyone78]

Beat me to it

[@jrehberg]

Their friends The Ghost Inside had also been in a fatal bus accident. All member lived but there were many extreme injuries including loss of a foot, and loss of a leg and more.

[@collin3012]

Even as an atheist, I love watching these reactions, particularly because you guys always give the band's a chance. I'm always looking to challenge my own beliefs and this channel provides an excellent and clearly vocalised counterpoint. While I still do not believe in god, or anything supernatural (my thinking is admittedly 100% man centered) I find a lot of what you say to fall in line with my own personal musings, even though we start from a different core belief system. Keep up the good work, I enjoy the mental exercise :)

[@definitelynotatroll285]

@@FinneousPJ1 Lol.

[@definitelynotatroll285]

Well I can understand you, I'm an agnostic theist myself so I understand your thinking in a way.

[@collin3012]

By man centered I mean that my thinking is centered scientifically on humans as social creatures. We thrive in groups, and as such helping one another is our best mode of survival. Because of this, helping others makes us feel good, and is thus reinforced. A lot of Christian morals end up at the same conclusions such as a good person helps those around him. However, there are any things I can't believe in that are used to support this morality from a Christian perspective (admittedly I'm generalizing as there are a mind boggling amount of takes on the same Christian scripture). Such as humans being born sinners, and that by not accepting the Massiah into your heart, you can never be absolved of that sin. I truly believe that the reason we help each other is that we're are hard coded for these things to feel good and be fulfilling. We are born good, but suffer from the typical qualms of a top predator, namely that we turn that aggression against each other, which was passed down as a survival trait from before we were at the top. While this is true, I can't believe that the friend enemy complex of fascist ideology is necessary to a thoroughly modernized civilization (the idea that groups of humans require an external enemy for an agression outlet or else society breaks down to chaos). Through man made constructs such as education and unbiased science we can overcome these traits. The people who are born sinners are a subversion of good genetic coding, though again through science and the correcting of chemical imbalances in their brains these mental illnesses are starting to be able to be managed. The people who are born good but end in sin are often driven to it by those around them, either by lack of education, or the failings of our society which has good and moral principals but still fails to implement them on a larger scale. So excuse me for paraphrasing and using a term that was used in the video by someone other than myself without properly explaining what I meant by it, but as you can see, the explanation of this particular sect of my musings was rather lengthy. I invite anyone that disagrees to have a thoughtful discussion with me, because I'll listen and genuinely enjoy the chance to challenge my beliefs. However, I'd prefer if people refrained from jumping straight to name calling as it makes you look the part of the fool that can't form a proper argument, and that makes me incredibly sad for you.

[@champbrandon837]

Well, that's the ultimate goal of both sides of the spectrum (or at least it should be), acceptance and the willingness to give others a chance to vocalize their beliefs. And I definitely agree with you there, these guys do a good job of that.

[@slarkel506]

@@collin3012 Look, you might be an atheist, but this I know. This channel supporting this song = Professing Christians. Never would a true Christian support such lyrics like this. Romans 10:9 "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is lord, and believe in your heart that he was raised, you shall be saved" Jesus is the only way, no other thing will ever fill the gap in your heart

[@willplaice8198]

Lyrically that song is a masterpiece

[@blazzer73553]

No not really

[@bradclark9354]

Completely. Everyone is taking it too literally, it's not meant that way. It's meant to emphasize the anger and the sadness in tragedy without having somewhere, or someone, to put the blame and your emotions on.

[@FNBBN150]

Musically as well

[@blazzer73553]

@@bradclark9354 no it's lyrics are total junk

[@bradclark9354]

@@blazzer73553 lmao if you're saying that seriously, you either are too narrow minded to understand them or you're religious and just immediately deemed them trash because it offends you. Or both more likely.

[@jhooch895]

The song lyrically make perfect sense for everyone that has the inner struggle from losing a loved one. If you lose someone close enough to your heart you question everything religiously and non religiously. This is been the best song and video that depicts inner struggle.

[@lukeslayer]

Parkway Drive is an Australian metal band, they're amazing and have songs about almost everything, they focus a lot on environmental issues etc.. Here's what the song is about: According to Parkway Drive-frontman Winston McCall, guitarists Luke Kilpatrick and Jeff Ling, bassist Jia O’Connor, and drummer Ben Gordon-“Wishing Wells” is a meditation on the pain and confusion of loss. “‘Wishing Wells’ is the compression of grief into song,” says McCall. “It’s attempting to place blame when there is none, seeking answers where there is only emptiness, and ultimately trying to find some kind of reason and meaning to justify the ultimate loss we will all be faced with in life. This is how this chapter begins and will end.” Source is from epitah records Obviously the song touches about him/them loosing loved ones and are angered, saddened and confused and naturally their frustrations boil down to those who supposedly took the loved one either the devil or God. It may sound immature and angsty but that's not the point the point is all their grief and anger from loss being directed at either God or the devil for taking that loved one.

[@tyrp7309]

We need to Make them see this !!!!

[@Immolator772]

it does sound immature, death is just part of life, blaming someone wont bring them back.

[@francibrock736]

@@Immolator772 it's part of life, but it's a really dark part. It's inevitable for most people to blame something or someone where there's no blame at all (like the song actually says). So, no, it's not immature, it's sincere.

[@Immolator772]

@@francibrock736 i thought the song was the opposite of that

[@lukeslayer]

@@Immolator772 it can come across as so but when you understand the meaning and reasoning behind the lyrics it shines light on human emotion and the despair and anger we feel when a loss occurs to someone we love so dearly. I developed a whole new appreciation for the song and it's lyrical content when I looked deeply at the reasoning behind it and its raw emotion.

[@shaunpressley5064]

Yeah nah, thats a pretty quick & shallow assumption of the lyrics being stupid, or composed for shock factor, or whatever you said- it is a song from the perspective of someone whos lost someone in a sudden, unexpected way, and the anger part of the grief you feel in the process of grieving. Its been explained better, but yeah. Youre correct, absolutely not literal. Winston mccall is a lyrical genius, check out the rest of the album- honestly, their whole discography is a goldmine for analysis

[@denbadjas9482]

JamesDavidWilliams _ i agree.

[@tristenstephensmactavish6976]

In my opinion, metal is generally over the top to get the point across When when the song is about something personal you can relate quite well because we that have experienced grief (in this case) can really relate to the massive amount of emotion this song conveys

[@pantleg1]

Word op

[@AcidAdventurer]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 nigga said lyrical genius

[@shaunpressley5064]

@@AcidAdventurer hey man, your name sounds really funny too!

[@metalheadmusic1994]

"the lyrics were stupid" first off the lyrics are about loss and not knowing where to point the blame so they most definitely arent bad lyrics in any form, you just cant appreciate real lyrics that have a deep meaning behind them

[@travisbratton6578]

i understand where the kids coming from though. the lyrics are in fact an attack on god and his beliefs. as someone who used to be christian i understand how those lyrics can make you feel. the pastor pulled through his true feelings though. it was a well done video by these guys and an amazing song and video from parkway drive and they aknowledged that.

[@mayeloru]

He took it back, that’s smart and shows that they are really thinking about what they say.

[@Posibrian]

Hes young, too young to understand because (im assuming) he hasn't been through real pain, yet.

[@jujuhound220]

A fool that doesn’t understand pain

[@ruanstander9225]

let's face it. The lyrics are terrible

[@user-un2qr4uu3t]

The lyrics are bone chilling and you can feel the rage, this track brings a barbaric animalistic nature and it’s amazing

[@338wm9]

Winston (the singer) between album cycles lost a couple of close friends and it about him & the band coming to terms with that loss and trying to understand what happened and why it happened

[@jessewise6449]

React to Parkway Drive - I Hope you Rot. Lyrical content is all about chaos and dishonesty within the church.

[@tobiascoulture5592]

im honestly interested if he would even think to react to this song. especially being a paster himself. I would love to see the boundry pushed though and hear his thoughts.

[@jessewise6449]

@@tobiascoulture5592 i mean, his channel is about giving his religous thoughts on controversial songs. This is perfect. Surely he should.

[@Engineer_Heathen]

YES

[@christiangarcia9110]

More accurately towards Catholic Priests

[@tobiascoulture5592]

@@jessewise6449 i agree! but there is some topics that are just to contraversal for people. still hope it gets made though

[@Francisco_mcwhiney]

Well that was a root in tootin country ditty I'm dying of laughter

[@roberthoughton7127]

I've laughed every time I think about that. lol. I was surprised. It's a little out of character for him to be silly like that. He's a pretty serious kind of guy.

[@SgtTeddybear66]

@@roberthoughton7127 I thought it was awesome. Love you guys. Keep it up. Love to see more Christians on youtube. By the way, Don't get turned away by the name but: Divine Heresy - Closure is a fantastic song. A softer Metal, but really good.

[@luisloayza6864]

😂😂😂

[@justinallen4305]

Conway Twitty ?? Not quite

[@oswaldjenkins8557]

@@justinallen4305 that would have made it so much funnier if they threw in a clip of Conway twitty family guy style lmmfao

[@Doomsfist]

I believe the line, "drown you in your wishing wells" was a play on the fact that people wishing you well after loss can feel empty and hollow.

[@munky342]

Even if not true, that is a fresh perspective and a nice play on words. And it's true. Every single "I'm sorry" in whichever form feels empty to some capacity.

[@cruxcoregaming1831]

I feel yall left out about how he would do the same to the devil. A complete rejection of both. God, because he feels he is not present in his life and the devil for interfering in it. He hopes to confront God to let him explain himself. However God doesn't answer or respond (we all know how we react to people not answering when you are trying to confront them). With the Devil he wont give him that luxury, if he finds a shred of evidence that he was involved, he will pay

[@shawnloeffler6025]

Lyrically stupid? It's amazing... and actually helping me pull through a painful experience at the moment... and, btw, I'm 50

[@dr_beardface]

Wishing Wells is the first track to their concept album called, "Reverance". If you compare the fry vocals from the beginning of this song (beginning of the album) and the fry vocals from the very last verse of the last song on the album. You can kind of understand the point. The "shock" parts of the song that you were talking about are less for the shock value, and more to drive the point of one of the lyrics you covered, "sometime all you wish for is a place to place the blame". So killing gods is essentially the idea of abandoning faith of all kinds as he mourns the death of a loved one. This is actually my favorite album of the last few years. Every song flows perfectly from one to the other and stays on message and really makes you feel as though you've gone through the trauma with them. I would actually suggest doing a condensed video of a review of the entire album. Love the channel dudes!

[@acidm0nkey]

This is what Winston of Parkway Drive said about this song. "Every line is about the feelings of going through grief. It’s about finding some way to blame a horrible event when there is nothing to blame. There’s nothing or no-one to place the blame on and you make up things and you curse the sky and you look at yourself and think ‘what could I have done to change this?’ It’s also about when someone disappears from your life in an everyday sense and you start missing little habits. It’s purely a documentation of what that is like."

[@Zaxxen73]

Would be very interesting to hear your thoughts on Broken Cross by Architects!

[@kuneefay]

Nihilist

[@症不眠]

I’ve been requesting this for so long but alas nothing but downvoted :-)

[@taylor5250]

The man lost a LOT within a short time and this was his way of showing his pain, anger, frustration, confusion, and all the things that come with the loss of so many loved ones. He is speaking the feeling some people have of how can a god who is truely supposed to be someone's salvation could allow such pain and misery in the world.

[@Andrew_-nr7zt]

You guys need to react to Architects - Modern Misery, A match Made in Heaven, and Doomsday

[@pattysmusic524]

Or holy hell

[@antoniolongoni4032]

@@pattysmusic524 Holy Hell masterpiece

[@TheTlMEWARP]

Broken Cross!

[@xxSMEEGxx]

Gone with the wind

[@tobiascoulture5592]

id love to see them react to doomsday

[@justindufresne5805]

Please do August Burns Red - Marianas Trench

[@marvinbf3]

Justin Dufresne yes

[@loganwilliams1630]

Please please please, any August Burns red, they’re less angsty and more biblical.

[@kdxracer184]

White wash and Marianas Trench are amazing.

[@R3AL-AIM]

YAS! Amazing song

[@bradcallahan3546]

Lmao. Angsty?

[@lucasmaclaren8575]

Check out their song Crushed.

[@dragonaxel9]

This would be a great reaction for them.

[@definitelynotatroll285]

CRUSHED BY THE FIST OF GOD.

[@dragonaxel9]

CRUUUUUSHED.

[@davidh4648]

Awesome song ! Would love to see their reaction to Crushed

[@llortcanada]

That or Sleight of Hand

[@MsCourtface]

It was a song of grief. It wasnt angsty at all. The video was shot in one shot while he was hanging upside down tko.

[@rageaholic_5685]

This is a quote from winston himself "This is obviously the opener to the album and we wanted to put it first so it would be a real slap in the face. Every line is about the feelings of going through grief. It’s about finding some way to blame a horrible event when there is nothing to blame. There’s nothing or no-one to place the blame on and you make up things and you curse the sky and you look at yourself and think ‘what could I have done to change this?’ It’s also about when someone disappears from your life in an everyday sense and you start missing little habits. It’s purely a documentation of what that is like."

[@thomanntravel]

how could you call this lyrics pathetic... thats something I don´t understand. Think about the lyrics and let them sink in. Feel them bro.

[@roberthoughton7127]

+Thomas Woppert He recants His stament after we discuss the lyrics. Admits the song is powerful.

[@greigmccormack6252]

simple answer is the dude loves and believes in god. therefore hates anyone making "threats" towards him haha

[@kleckson5489]

I love the song and the lyrics but I think that before interpreting the lyrics, if you're just taking them at face value they can be seen as just another edgy deathcore song mocking religion.

[@DB.COFFEECHRONICLES]

Religion mocks what they don't understand. Its easier, and they aren't that smart. I believe in Santa too😂

[@PBnJayyyy]

@@roberthoughton7127 clownnnnnnnn assss

[@WickedIndigo]

This album has a very special place for me. My best friend attempted suicide and this album was a massive help to not only my recovery but also to his. He is doing amazingly well lately and has almost turned a complete 180 from his depression. Thank you Parkway Drive🙏

[@rumfish7]

I love the lyrics. All of them. As a former Christian, I understand how the lyrics offend you and make you uncomfortable. While I appreciate what you're doing, calling the lyrics "stupid" is a bit much and makes you sound like a typical hypocritical Christian. That makes it seem like anyone with different beliefs than you is "stupid". When someone like me hears these lyrics, it sounds like freedom. I really was trying to respect your opinions until you said the lyrics were "stupid". I think the Bible is stupid, but that's probably not going to gain any respect from you or make you want to hear my side. Yes, it would be "stupid" for a Christian to call out their god. To an atheist, calling out god is no different than calling out Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny.

[@herpderp66]

This also shows how their bias blinds them. The Pastor and other guy focus in on the parts about god but the song is also calling out the devil too. The line "because tonight we are killing gods." Not God but gods. They are referencing every religious entity. This is why I do not take people like this seriously. They are unable to identify their own bias. It was for "shock value." This is obviously the opener to the album and we wanted to put it first so it would be a real slap in the face. Every line is about the feelings of going through grief. It’s about finding some way to blame a horrible event when there is nothing to blame. There’s nothing or no-one to place the blame on and you make up things and you curse the sky and you look at yourself and think ‘what could I have done to change this?’ It’s also about when someone disappears from your life in an everyday sense and you start missing little habits. It’s purely a documentation of what that is like. - Winston McCall, vocalist Parkway Drive.

[@Linnerd]

Herald Balthazar Their bias also showed when they said that everyone is going to hell unless... (I don’t recall the exact wording). They’re open to different styles of music which is great but I definitely agree with you and the comment above.

[@dixonbutts800]

Yes! I knew there had to be intelligent life here somewhere!!

[@cameroncraft8050]

Dude he said stupid maybe twice, but the rest of it they honestly analyzed. I don't think him saying the word "stupid" makes him a "hypocritical" Christian or a fake Christian

[@DB.COFFEECHRONICLES]

Completely agreed

[@MrFatbad]

Yesssssss this really should be paired with the colour of leaving

[@nfortin24]

What's "stupid" is a supposed "christian" hearing a fellow man in obvious extreme pain and calling it stupid

[@jvoorhees229]

Hey! Love Parkway Drive! Can you react to Phinehas "I am the Lion"

[@akatoshmorgul9367]

Phinehas! YES! The best guitars of core

[@jose5793]

Yes!! Or crowns.

[@brittanyschmalfeldt6761]

This song hits my heart so hard. My best friend since elementary school had her life taken by a man she loved in 2019. The rage and pain I still feel to this day... it's pure agony.

[@Crytica.]

Colours of Leaving should be next after hearing this song, it's like a part 2 of this song!

[@marlajohnson3736]

yes

[@dr_beardface]

The whole album is amazing. They did such a good job with the whole concept.

[@ramofusang390]

Yes that would be perfect

[@Stealth47Murder]

Cemetery bloom also fits in there. Pretty sure the whole album was a journey of grief and its different stages

[@the_furry_inside_your_walls639]

@@Stealth47Murder Not just a journey through grief and anger, but as well as death and cancer.

[@shvlhed1975]

You can't call the lyrics stupid but then say you understand what he's saying. He had some bad stuff happen and he is angry about it. I understand exactly what he is saying and exactly how he feels. I get why you wouldn't like it or agree with it though.

[@Linnerd]

Just because you understand something, or even agree with it doesn’t mean you have to like how it’s being expressed.

[@jayrcomedy]

It is Fry Vocals Gauge. I'm impressed. Even your dad had no clue. Good job with that my dude!

[@dorull83]

the lyrics are absolutly honest, not to shock. it's about the pain of loss of a loved one and him blaming god or the devil

[@samsongarcia8948]

Immaculate Misconception- Motionless in White. I would love to know your interpretation on that.

[@psstimbatman6646]

That would be pretty cool!

[@ryandyess30]

They r not ready for that lol

[@Fatesmaster]

If you want them to watch more Motionless in White this is a very bad way to introduce them to the band. Bad idea.

[@samsongarcia8948]

@@Fatesmaster what are you talking about?

[@tyrp7309]

Damn imagine 😂

[@liamwright4674]

thanks so much guys i requested back in october i appreciate you getting to this finally really appreciate it

[@entidaddesconocida7617]

REACT to Windowpane - Opeth. Edit: Cheers from Argentina, Buenos Aires, i really love your comments about some songs, God bless you Robert C:.

[@roberthoughton7127]

I actually love that song! Gauge plays it on the guitar all the time. I've never taken a look at the lyrics though. I just love the riff and the soothing vocals.

[@ZolFox]

Robert Houghton unfortunately I’m afraid if you do that song it’ll be blocked in the U.S. I covered it on my channel. Actually it’s the one song that I’ve done a vocal cover, drum cover AND guitar cover of, and unfortunately with the change in copyright claims somewhat recently, they’ve all been blocked in the U.S. Or it’s always been like that and I just didn’t notice on the drum and vocal cover cuz those are from 7-8 years ago. I’m focusing on guitar now so I did that one just several months ago and noticed right away. Just a heads up. Maybe check beforehand if you can somehow do that. I’m not sure.

[@codyholliday3348]

Y'all should react to Oblivion by Fit For A King. I really think you'd enjoy it.

[@jonathanrees325]

Yes please

[@pattysmusic524]

Oh my gosh yes that ones a tear jerker

[@shadowsinger4737]

They should do engraved if they haven't yet

[@2remainsavenged]

Skin and bones is my favorite by them, love it.

[@alecdawg11]

I'd love to hear Pastor Rob's thoughts on "Visible Unseen" by Silent Planet.

[@chosenxone7]

So many Silent Planet songs would be perfect.

[@theweas4910]

You know this passed year in 4 months I lost my grandfather who I was very close too, and lost a lady who raised me half of my life and was like a second mother to me. This happened while commuting to college my means of transportation had blown up and put down my 2 dogs. I clicked on this video not knowing the song ( for once) and could feel all of his emotion. By the end of that 4 month period I failed 3 out of my 4 classes. I guess I’m saying this all to thank you guys for doing this song because it was a rough road while walking in faith. Thank you.

[@highknuckles]

React to Anti Social While She Sleeps

[@Therran91]

This song is the most powerful that I've ever heard, it says and shows EVERYTHING I felt and feel when my best friend chose to die two years ago, the pain, anger, anguish, anxiety and rage inside me is explained here I'm so angry that he left me when I needed him so much, and I'm angry at myself for being angry at him when he did what he felt was his only way, to move on to something else, im dying everyday, this is how it feels to die inside of pain.. :'(

[@tonydickson9932]

I'd love to hear you guys react to The Amity Affliction - Pittsburgh That song hits home with people struggling with depression. I know from experience (not trying to have a pity party) but when I was in a very dark and low place I listened to that song and finally got the help I needed. Would love to hear your guys opinion of it.

[@scottoldfield5979]

Also another Aussie band.

[@adindoyle3894]

Do these: Lamb of God - 'Ruin', 'Desolation', 'Ghost Walking', 'Laid to Rest' Parkway Drive - 'Karma', 'Crushed', 'Dark Days' While She Sleeps - 'Four Walls' Architects - 'Broken Cross', 'Doomsday', 'Gone With the Wind' Bring Me The Horizon - 'Crucify Me', 'Mantra', 'Blasphemy', 'Wonderful Life'

[@MrFatbad]

not to be that guy, but I think I was actually the first to request this song, also, as I'm sure others have stated (I'm only 8 mins in to the video and you guys might cover this later) But the singer just lost his dog and one of his good friends from another band when writing this record's lyrics, and he said the song reflects a place of darkness, basically when you're just lost and extremely angry over a loss you've faced. He touches to the counter of the whole "killing gods" etc by saying "sometimes all you wish for is a place, is a place to place the blame" I think that's a way of reflecting against the anger at god etc, like saying "I know it's not their fault, but damnit where to I put all this rage?"

[@ESPHetfield]

Were ye aye

[@Kay-ce1ls]

One year ago my mom passed away and yesterday I was crying my eyes out, because I was angry and missed her so much. And now I'm watching this video and it's so fascinating that I'm coping with grief so good right now compared to last night. Grief is weird Thank you guys!

[@roberthoughton7127]

Sorry about your loss.

[@Kay-ce1ls]

@@roberthoughton7127 Thank you! btw, I'll buy that book you've mentioned, sounds pretty good!

[@chevchev6419]

As someone who considers themself as a non-believer, i enjoy very much how you try to view the song as the band intends and not to push the belief of god upon your viewers. Your reactions are great and very tasteful, well done and keep up the great work!

[@navebowser5880]

Even when listening to something that obviously opposes your veiw, you guys still find something positive to say. This is the type of open mindedness we need everywhere.

[@morningstoke]

You should react to Architects. A Match Made In Heaven and Gone With the Wind are both good songs

[@dylanbrigman4739]

Denver Buxton or Broken Cross

[@kodarishardt15]

It's more about personal heaven and hell because he's at war with himself and he's looking for someone to blame

[@envyismusic4204]

“Nihilist” by Architects (All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us album) would be perfect for a reaction on your channel. I love most metal music and Architects is one of my favorite bands though I disagree with the lyrics of some of the songs such as this one.

[@Jessewayne79]

I stumbled across your channel tonight and Wishing Wells really hit me with the emotion in the lyrics. You can tell by the video that Winston was giving a emotional vocal performance. You are correct, in that we all experience grief differently. I think yall did a very respectful job on this video and just didn't count it off as just garbage. You gained a new subscriber.

[@patybanana643]

Please react to When a demon defiles a witch by Whitechapel. It has a really interesting story and would really like to hear your take on it.

[@Vilematrix]

This song is a great way of how grief is and not at all stupid. Ive lost my daughter, a toddler. She had cancer, imagine you stand there in a room full with doctors that do there best to save your first and most beloved daughter and then there is this pastor who puts his hand on your shoulder with an sanctimonious smile on his face and said: "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." I can insure you. when you hear that, the devil and god wil die in you.... Chirstians know nothing of pain.

[@kiralium]

I really recommend checking out the song "The Colour Of Leaving" from them as well. It's like the sibling of this song. The message is really similar, but the way of showing the pain is different. In "Wishing Wells" he is showing pure and raw pain and the way he feels that. I don't think we can judge how people overcome such horrible things.

[@darindudash6651]

Definitely think you missed the point of the song. He is hurting and pissed and rather than dealing with it and trying to over come it he wants to blame someone and make them pay so he chooses God and even the devil. Hence the line " sometimes all you wish for is a place, a place to place the blame" and when he says " the last thing that you wish for is the face, the face to face the pain".

[@ggfox1574]

I"d like to see a reaction to IN FLAMES - I AM ABOVE.

[@seththesing3500]

Thanks for finally listening to this one. I appreciate that you didn't just dismiss the lyrics as anti-god, but actually tried to understand what the writer was feeling. It's nice to see open-minded Christians, that's the kind of thing that makes the world a better place. You guys should listen to Oblivion by Fit for a King next. They're a Christian metal band and the song is sort of a prayer to God. I think you guys would really enjoy it.

[@loungeroomlifting2223]

"Tonight I'm killing gods" The whole song is a metaphor for losing faith.

[@sikaniska1978]

Not really its about losing some one and trying to place the plame when no one is responsible

[@loungeroomlifting2223]

@@sikaniska1978 pretty sure anyone that listens to the song has a high enough level of intelligence to come to that conclusion.. hence why I typed "metaphor" and not literal. If God was real it'd be pretty stupid to insinuate that you could kill either God or the Devil. Another way of perceiving it is that losing faith in God is a form of killing them in your own mind. "Thoughts and Prayers" are about as useful as a literal Wishing Well..

[@keiichi1]

For this song, the context of the back story is incredibly important.

[@cynicaltexan9639]

God I love Parkway drive live!!!!! They are one of the few bands who is both good in studio and live!

[@swordsgaming3864]

They did like 3 encores when i saw them, badass concert

[@cynicaltexan9639]

@@swordsgaming3864 Yea they tend to. I leave before the encore so i dont hit traffic! #workinthemorning

[@ericvalverderosado2046]

Nah nah nah, you’re endorsing the genre AND I LOVE IT! KEEP IT UP PASTOR AND GAUGE! 🔥🤟🏽🔥🙌🏼🔥

[@roberthoughton7127]

Since starting this channel I have really grown to love the genre and its community but I still do not endorse it "as a whole" because there are so many strange sub genres that I would oppose. So I have to leave my disclaimer in the videos. 😉

[@cazicthule361]

Please please listen and discuss the whole album. The color of leaving goes very well with wishing Wells for those who are still confused.

[@connoraltizer9240]

The lyrics are masterful, if you’re too weak to face the dark side of life and humanity don’t even try

[@ShootinMonky]

Dude I was shocked when this guy first had to say the lyrics are stupid and pathetic? Like WTF! Really tells me, that he never had to deal with hard stuff in life up until that and just couldn't grasp the meaning behind the lyrics. How can someone read those lyrics and say they're stupid? Lmao, I'm baffled.

[@arudd909]

You guys should react to Silent Planet. Great Christian group with very thoughtful lyrics. Great guys to boot.

[@socksandpi1264]

This album came out a little less than a year after my mom died, and during that year, my younger sister contemplating suicide (her miscarriage on top of our mom, was too much), and I also was. This song fully encompasses the overwhelming grief and anger I was attempting to cope with at the time. Felt like there was no end in sight, no peace, no answers, just vast emptiness.

[@averyhonestnintendofanboy7624]

Love parkway drive there old stuff is great as well boneyards is my favourite song

[@benjamincodallday4882]

This is a quote from the bands lead singer "WISHING WELLS' This is obviously the opener to the album and we wanted to put it first so it would be a real slap in the face. Every line is about the feelings of going through grief. It’s about finding some way to blame a horrible event when there is nothing to blame. There’s nothing or no-one to place the blame on and you make up things and you curse the sky and you look at yourself and think ‘what could I have done to change this?’ It’s also about when someone disappears from your life in an everyday sense and you start missing little habits. It’s purely a documentation of what that is like"

[@qdogs1078]

I love this band, thx for covering it. U guys should try reviewing the hell I overcame by bad omens, that would be pretty cool

[@19HuskyWolf70]

I lost my mother 38 years ago, my brother in 2006,my aunt in 2012 and my dog has s few months left this song expresses my feelings

[@christian13x]

Good video, as always! How about reacting to Ghost - He Is?

[@RApollos107]

or even Year Zero

[@eTxZombie]

Yeah, any ghost song would be great.

[@vipertwin175]

Ghost rules period!! I seen these guys live and they are absolutely worth every penny! I would go again in a heartbeat to see them..

[@vipertwin175]

How about Ghost Dance Macabre

[@captainbelleville9014]

The song is about Winston losing his mother and not knowing who "took" her. Hence why he calls out both God and the Devil. So this song isn't anti religious but he has this "hate" for losing a loved one.

[@Jabroniman1]

Also losing tom searle from architects

[@tylernoletti1380]

Well, if you're going to react to Parkway Drive, you should probably react to "Sleight of Hand" Seriously, I would love to hear what you guys have to say! P.S. Love your videos as a devout atheist, for reasons I cannot explain.

[@miguelelias2119]

I feel this song, in the meaning I lost my lil brother in January, i keep questioning everything and the pain my family is going thru..it's hard thank you for your reaction

[@zwayne4822]

shame on you for such a lack of a more abstract interpretation of the lyrics

[@ProclaimeroftheGospelofJesus]

When man is god to himself you become bold in blindness. When your blinded by rage, you speak from frustration. God is greater than the bold statement or accusations.If you understand this, it will humble you.

[@dorsaw5671]

All Love from Brasil pastor , react to a Song called " I . the Planet " by a Christian metalcore band called Norma Jean . God bless you and your Family .

[@petergjata1498]

@Stevie G That song is awesome, I think it'll be the best for them to start listening to Norma Jean with

[@shannonmclure6101]

How can anyone understand what heaven or hell is without ever being there??

[@zacdeklerk5937]

Thanks for reviewing this song I've always wanted to see a pastor's opinion about this song.

[@jeovanypalacios7476]

You guys should definitely react to some Ghost. Cirice or From the Pinnacle to the Pit are both good songs

[@coletsonchoke]

Lamb of god- walk with me in hell

[@davidwarren9147]

Best love song, ever

[@PermanentPsychosis]

I really enjoy your series. Disappointed there isn't more so far. I'm both a fan of metal and Christian values at heart, so your objective and open minded commentary is very appreciated. Not all rock is negative just because it's heavy, teach the positive messages within. "Our rock is not as their rock". Ours is stronger.

[@MultiBigAndy]

Please react to "A Price of Agony" by Fit for a King.. They are a Christian Metal band that talk about the "dark" side of the world in their lyrics.

[@Bepmup]

As he states at the end "The devil and god have died inside me" for me speaks more to what is see as god is good and the devil is bad which leaves him numb inside, so for me he is singing about both the good and the bad memories with the things that where lost and that those keep hurting until you shut both off and all you are left with is nothingness or being numb.

[@brianfry8098]

You guys should do avalanche by bring me the horizon. Love listening to them and would love to see some other perspectives on the band. Love your guys videos. I love God and love metal and always will. Rock on guys🤘🏻

[@jeanchoquette6663]

House of wolves

[@thesupernad]

Fuck yeah! I've been wanting to see a reaction like this to this song since it came out. Also, I like how you let the song play out unlike other reaction videos before saying your piece. The people that listen to metal appreciate the shock factor. From your perspective its hard to appreciate, but this is what I look for in music.

[@theAman306]

Can you react to oblivion by fit for a king. They are a Christian metal core band.

[@theAman306]

@Spirit of 1776 Ik their like one of my favorite bands.

[@theAman306]

@Spirit of 1776 yes id have to say my 2 favorites are drifter and the cure.

[@lilwoowoowoozie9242]

your face when he said it sounds like it could be country😂😂😂

[@danielschrick]

The In Flames song (I am Above) Gauge mentioned is a great song y'all should react to

[@typhoonf6]

It also wasn't the lead singer in the video as they implied.

[@dodgrblu]

I think it's pretty average, especially for In Flames. Take This Life is far far better.

[@danielschrick]

@@dodgrblu true but it would be more applicable for their discussion

[@night23fox]

I am above and take this life are both awesome songs

[@jeffmckelvey3265]

As a non-christian I'm pleasantly surprised with your perspective. Thank you for being open and honest.

[@davidscott3115]

Definately sounds like the lyrices were a response to a lack of gods action to a loss

[@barkingmadman1169]

Another great reaction video! Rootin tootin country ditty may just be the quote of the entire season!

[@SlasherTrix17]

Behemoth’s- O Father O Satan O Sun

[@alexbekele8945]

SlasherTrix17 BEHEMOTH!!

[@scottoldfield5979]

So much this

[@testingmyaudioaddiction3452]

I have been where Winston, the lead vocalist, was when he wrote this. I wanted to completely give up on faith because everything around me was falling apart. I had just lost a dog, my great grandma, and a friend. I dove deep into to alcohol, porn, and the party lifestyle. I was suffering so deeply and was crying almost every night because I wanted God to either end my grief or take my life. This song holds a special place in my heart because it reminds me of where I was and how far I know God is going to take me away from that misery, despite it being terribly negative and against God and His enemy as well.

[@rogerbalkoski6658]

Would love to see a reaction to Thoughts and Prayers by Motionless in White

[@ianbergman965]

seeing the Pastor head bob to the breakdown shows how amazing these guys are at a brutal breakdown.

[@RayRayJr.]

"FACE ME!" Pastor Rob: "Ha Ha, Not sure he wants that." Love Pastor Robs reactions.

[@joes7378]

The intensity of the song always struck a chord with me, because I've been this angry many times. Filled with so much rage I could walk right up to the gates of Heaven, kick them in and drag God out and beat the piss out of him. It's an expression of rage and anger.

[@l0rd_032]

Please react to "The colour of leaving" also by parkway drive, it's a really emotional song for me.

[@20smgreen]

Fellow Christian here, I saw Parkway Drive last year and met the guys after the show. They are very humble and very down to earth guys. There's a video/interview with the singer and the question was asked, does he believe in God. He believes that there is a God but which one is the true God with all the religions claiming theirs is the truest.

[@gagehowell5040]

Honestly I think y’all should give PWD another chance listen to sleep walker on Deep Blue

[@brandonowen1426]

gage howell or literally any of there older stuff