Rapper REACTS to Evanescence - Lithium!

[@Sunshineandhydrangeas]

“Call Me When You’re Sober” is about becoming empowered and leaving a bad situation. Most people seem to miss the very last line she sings, but I think it’s the most important one.

[@vanjalavoie550]

My fave song ever.

[@fireofthedoom]

Lithium is predominantly used to treat Bipolar disorder 1 that has periods of extremes to treat high and low moods alike - from really heavy depression, to mania , hence she is singing both about drowning herself into sorrows and ''drown my will to fly'' which is often how people during manic episodes feel.

[@cindyknudson2715]

The medication helps to even out the mood swings. Cuts off the *_extreme_* highs and lows. BUT, for some, there are times it is hard to NOT feel as strongly as they have in the past. To have *their* "normal" emotions deadened.

[@fireofthedoom]

@@cindyknudson2715 Yes that's a very good point.

[@girs666]

@@cindyknudson2715as a type 2 Bipolar, i wont developped all, its a important point. About who we are. I mean, well im not a native english speaker so i ll stop here not to be able to be precise. But so many things to say.

[@vanjalavoie550]

I have bipolar 2. Both of my grown kids do too.

[@arealcarrothers1132]

@@vanjalavoie550same

[@Blue-6773]

Amy Lee dated Shaun Morgan (lead singer of the band Seether) for a couple of years. They had a tumultuous relationship and after their break-up he wound up in therapy for his substance abuse and she wrote a song "Call Me When You're Sober" presumably about him. They both had a beef with each other and there was some sniping back and forth for a while. Seether actually has some bangers, "Remedy", "Fine Again", "Rise Above This". Shaun and Amy did a collab song "Broken" when they were still together.

[@shaedgirrl99]

Broken had already existed and it was a Seether song. They added Amy Lee later (because they were dating) and turned it into a duet for the soundtrack of "The Punisher" (the Thomas Jane version, I can't remember the year).

[@danijones7984]

You should check out Amy Lee and Lzzy Hale "Break In" their voices are so beautiful! .... Also, Evanescence "Going Under" and "Everybody's Fool"

[@JohnPaul-hm2ys]

Break In is definitely something he would enjoy.

[@doomstone2760]

In an interview with All Access, Amy discussed the song's concept: "It's a metaphor for numbness. I've known people on lithium, and it makes you blank and it makes you not have a personality and it makes you not feel. The song's about how in love I am with my sorrow. And it's true, and it's what makes me a writer. I get into these moods sometimes. I'm not a sad person, but I want to stay in love with my sorrow, too. The song's concept is to choose to be happy. I want to stay in love with my sorrow, but I also want to let it go."

[@Quizzicalsystem]

When you asked "what is her happy song?" I actually laughed 😂

[@BlackPegasusRaps]

Damn, she doesn’t have one? Kinda breaks my heart.

[@KALI-ho4dc]

"good enough" is an actual love song and her actual first happy song per her description

[@xPaLmaaHx]

Happy songs by Evanescence: Good Enough What You Want Say You Will Imperfection Yeah Right

[@HayashiMasahiro]

I'd add "Anywhere" to that list. Do you think it would count? Maybe "Broken Pieces Shine"? Also, +1 for "Say You Will", that's a top 10 song from Evanescence for me.

[@zoixdark]

Good Enough is a song that seems to get ignored but it's so good. Same with Lost In Paradise.

[@xPaLmaaHx]

@@elliswakelam9206 what you want is literally about believing in you and what you can do which is positive... Say you Will is also upbeat and talks about wanting others to open themselves to you, and making other feels the way they make you feel but not in a negative way.... Imperfection is about not surrendering about Amy singing she is there with us supporting us and that people are perfect by being imperfect which once again is a positive outcome.... So yes I may have used happy instead of positive but the result is the same they are more upbeat and have not so dark lyrics as she writes in most of her lyrics

[@xPaLmaaHx]

You just described the last single of this album called GOOD ENOUGH... a happy lovely ballad song that was inspired by her now current husband Josh it also has an amazing music video

[@Shortlovey]

I second this!!!

[@ssort69]

Late to the party, but I hope he does Good Enough as it's one of my top two songs of hers, even though almost all are great, good enough should have been one of her biggest hits with how good it was.

[@checobaran4895]

Happy songs: good enough, what you want, call me when you’re sober, yeah right, etc

[@patriciahughes7516]

Idk about a "happy song" but Call Me When You're Sober is definitely not sad, it's got a definite "taking back my power" vibe which I think CAN be happy, so..ya know. Might consider it.

[@reginareggiedendy3246]

Such a powerful song!! Her voice is ethereal and haunting ❤❤✌

[@jeffstevens4262]

God bless Amy, the absolute goddess of power rock. A brilliant singer/songwriter/performer/storyteller, one of a kind. ❤ 🙋‍♂ ❤ 🙋‍♂

[@derekchouinard2567]

Keep Evanescence coming

[@kachdragonfly]

Evanescence fan here. Happy song - hmmm, I'd go with "What You Want"

[@kevinehle6637]

Reacting to the queen again. Can't get enough!!! ❤❤❤❤ Amy Lee ♥️ ❤️

[@jzekas21]

Lost in Paradise great song and Amy is at the piano

[@karlweir3198]

On of my top singers!! Loved her since I was a teenager, still on my playlist today! Beautiful unique voice!

[@luciepst8769]

Evanescence is often melancholic but if you want to see Amy Lee happy, check Speak To Me. Thanks for another reaction. I just love Amy.

[@officialHEL]

How exactly is Speak to Me happy? just curious. Since it's about a dead mother's efforts to get back to her son from beyond. Which she eventually does. But still, not a happy vibe imo. Unless you were referring to the footage with the boy, representing her son. Still, a sad song.

[@typeviic1]

Yeah, lots of melancholic lyrics by Annika from The Gathering also.

[@keitha.563]

Amy definitely playing that piano... Amy is AMAZING still my favorite Female Rockstar....Amy is top-notch talent.

[@baronlster5674]

As someone mentioned, she wasn’t using lithium, but she’s known people who did. One of the side effects can be an emotional numbness. And it’s because of that numbness that some people who are prescribed lithium to manage their disorder find it hard to continue using it. They wind up feeling so emotionally numb that they find themselves wanting to “stay in love with their sorrow “ because at least then they’d be feeling .

[@officialHEL]

AMY LEE is her name. Try LOVE EXISTS - something Amy did as a solo project. Then there's Take Cover (try live from Cooper Tires) - which is more of a diss song, but not sad. Imperfection is very uplifting and ofc Use My Voice - an anthemic power booster of a song.

[@keitha.563]

Take Cover is awesome... Esp live . 🤘🏼

[@DravenxEyeless]

This is actually a happy song: it talks about letting go of your sadness, a sadness you can't let go because you can lose your essence as an artists; your fuel ("being in love with your sadness"), or how you question yourself about if you actually deserve to be happy for once. That's why the last line she sings softly "I'm gonna let it go"

[@sandraj313]

Amy's voice live is phenomenal!!

[@alexanderfriednam7770]

Check "In this moment" In between

[@bazamere]

Lithium is an element thats used in batteries and also used in mood enhancing drugs... so you were right on all 3 accounts 😊 youre smarter than you think 🎉 but it also shows a humble personality to not think you know everything so there isnt anything wrong with questioning what you yhink you know ❤

[@leytonandrei]

Nice reaction. Yes she plays piano live. May I suggest "Evanescence - Lithium Synthesis live DVD Reaction"

[@VikaMana]

What You Want is my favorite! True motivation)

[@michaelmeloon9257]

I'd love to see you react to halestorm " I miss the misery "... another powerful female vocalist

[@kevinehle6637]

OK. Fun Amy song: WHAT YOU WANT!

[@user-Angela-Icelee-Boucher]

Lindsey Sterling featuring Amy Lee love goes on and on.

[@sroman127]

Amy Lee has the most beautiful, haunting voice. I saw Evanescence in concert it was amazing.

[@tracyholden5787]

Yes. Amy always plays her own piano. She's a very accomplished pianist!

[@imaginarysoul3437]

Happy Songs: - Yeah Right (their recent single off The Bitter Truth album) - Good Enough (was written for her current husband, last single off their second album) - What You Want (first single off their self-titled/third album) - Take Cover (the bitter truth version- a very sassy song self empowering song)

[@kevinehle6637]

Amy Lee happy song? 😂 ❤ You will love the Evanescence song/video EVERYBODY'S FOOL. An homage to Amy's little sister's obsession with Brittney Spears. Amy was not having it!! 😮 Must watch video.

[@kevindiers3702]

You should check out the duet between Lzzy Hale and Amy Lee of the Halestorm song, Break In. Amazing vocals!

[@options378]

Yeah Right is a more upbeat song from a couple years ago. Amy rocks it out as usual. Check out the video it’s fun.

[@lesliemadariaga8207]

That song hits me so deep inside , I remember when I was a teenager and I was listening to it with headphones , her voice is another level . The funny thing is that she,as a person is a really happy fun person 😂al the contrary with the songs hahahah I think is the style of the band .

[@shannonsantoro6876]

Her happy song is “Good Enough.” Please react to that one!! Also I’d love to see you do a reaction to her collab with Halestorm called “Break In.” That one is also happy and beautiful!!

[@lesliedeane9883]

She did a kids album called Dream Too much featuring her father who is also a musician for her little boy after she had him. Check out her synthesis album and her individual projects and covers she has done

[@thegeekinthenorth6399]

For a happier one, Good Enough ❤

[@michaelbarnes4403]

what a set of pipes, love everything they do, thank you

[@EpochWin]

Happiest song I can think of is Broken featuring Seether, also one of their best imho.

[@shaedgirrl99]

It's not Amy's song, it's Seether's. They re-recorded it for "The Punisher" soundtrack, since Amy and Shawn were dating.

[@serenshadow89]

Good Enough. Def do Good Enough if you want a more positive, uplifting Evanescence song. It's all about feeling confident about oneself in and outside of a relationship There's also an unreleased song you could check out called Anywhere.

[@iansturgess6436]

#blackpegasus here i go again, already commented on slipknot video 2 song i think you would appreciate. Now Amy Lee is a special voice she has done a colab with Lzzy Hale called 'break in' 2 of the most amazing voices in rock this decade. As far as Amy Lee herself try 'love exists' , but she has done some amazing stuff from Evanescence to herself to colabs. But if you want something extra special 'Sakura Rising' - WagakkiBand and Amy Lee that is a smash

[@carljwnc]

+1 for Break In!!! Sorry, no Amy Lee on piano, but an incredible song.

[@elenag151]

Absolutely amazing!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@ThrillRider247]

Im sooooooo glad your branch over....1st you did blue October and i love them...now this my allll time favorite band..💯💯♥️♥️🥰🥰 amys falsto... amazing...check out alll their videos..they have tons 🎤🎤🎤...you rock dude keep up the amazing work

[@MrArtty31]

"What you want" is a happy song from them "good enough" and "better without you"

[@rls110961]

I saw them in concert a few months ago. She does play the piano on some of her songs. She is fantastic live!!!!

[@amandajones5580]

I know I’m late to the recommendation party, but I’ve been listening to evanescence ever since their EPs back before Fallen came out, and the happiest song TO ME is “Speak to Me” - Amy Lee It was made for a movie, but it’s truly beautiful, as is the video.

[@mayday6880]

It's a very deep meaning song. Lithium is a mood stabilizer used for depression and bipolar disorder. It should take away sorrow but she is not ready to let go of it. Lithium doing this by suppress feelings, it puts her in a "cage" and she lossing her identiy, but she resists against this, she try to break out. She has lived with sorrow so long that losing it now would be like losing a part of herself. That is what the whole refrain is about: "Lithium, Don't want to lock myself up inside, Lithium, Don't want to forget what it feels without, Lithium, I want to stay in love with my sorrow." She's fighting with her deamons.

[@blindreactions9498]

Love this song❤ so haunting..never have used..but can still relate to feeling the numbness❤

[@gracemichelli.2am124]

Love your attitude. " Be humble and learn" is a great way to look at things...love Evanescence and your chanel. ❤

[@johnpressey5900]

You should hear Amy Lee’s Cover of LED ZEPPELIN’s “Going to California!” Amy Lee has a lot of Solo songs that she has done!

[@andreworlando7374]

I used to be on lithium the song hits close to home

[@LadyAyumiMusic]

Her duet “break in” with lizzy hale is a happy one. Not upbeat but still positive

[@lisalong9393]

In an interview at one time Amy Lee stated that Lithium was actually a metaphor for Happiness and that she has never had to use this particular bi-polar medication.....if I remember correctly. She has also said that her "happy song" is Good Enough

[@Sweenaldo85]

Regarding “pardon my ignorance” and “putting yourself down”…we are ALL ignorant about things until we learn! The comment section is a hive mind, somebody is ALWAYS gonna know something we don’t, but we all get to learn, so it’s all good! I always love learning new things in comment sections, especially relating to music!

[@pagemeredith4532]

Their happy song I heard is called Good Enough.

[@paindilla1834]

If you like The Nightmare Before Xmas she does a cover of Sally's Song. Just an extra little treat.

[@mothermaclean]

Still love her voice

[@grandy2875]

There are a few covers of this song out there, and my favourite one is by Brazilian metal singer/songwriter and all around hottie, Dan Vasc… Dan has 5 Evanescence covers on his channel; Lost In Paradise, released 17th May,2019(130k); Lithium released 26th April 2019(353k); Going Under released 16th March 2019(275k); Bring Me To Life released 2nd February 2019(2.4M); and My Immortal released 19th July 2018(1.3M). Each is well worth the time as he brings a completely different feel to these songs without taking anything away from them, and in fact adds to the poignancy of them. I would love to see you react to more of Dan’s work, with over 200 videos on his channel it is a rabbit hole well worth falling into…🥰 🙃🐨🇦🇺

[@merdedespichard9444]

Yes! Dan Vasc! Tremendous!

[@8nana8]

"The Open Door" is such an amazing album, 16 year old me had the CD on repeat. And yes Amy Lee plays the piano, she's a classically trained pianist^^

[@mistique77]

Yes, Ami Lee does play the piano and sings at the concerts, etc... 'Call Me When You're Sober' is a great one of her taking control of her life...❤ I actually got heavy into her music after my big brother was killed and I've been a massive fan since 💔

[@emmettlmitchelljr.3522]

Evanescence music video yeah right is very good

[@MindyRRD6760]

Good Enough! ❤️‍🔥

[@andrewrusso1083]

Halestorm i miss the misery , the lead singer lzzy Hale has a very raw beautiful voice her vocals are just super unexpected. She is a must listen.

[@jenniferl.9947]

I've always felt this song is about being scared to go on a medication for a mental illness. She's sick of her sorrow but feels like she knows who she is when she's depressed ("here in the darkness I know myself"). She doesn't want to be "locked up inside" by it or forget how it feels being unmedicated, but she knows she needs to be ("can't break free until I let [the depression] go"). Finally at the end she says "I'm gonna let it go". This album was released after her abusive marriage ended, and you can tell she's working through a lot of stuff on it. All that said, Amy's in a much better place these days with a happy family. Most of their newest album (The Bitter Truth) is not as heavy emotion-wise.

[@Leks3777]

She made a Lullaby album for her son! You should check it out for your new baby!

[@dimitrasotirakoglou2553]

My favorite Evanescence song ❤

[@chezgraham]

Just gorgeous, love Amy! BP Corvyx also covered this. Are you going to be doing anymore reactions to him? would love that!

[@pirateylass]

Always great hearing an alto belting bangers like this. ❤ Been a big fan of Amy Lee since my late teens. They had most of their hits in the 2000s though.

[@christielysdale1815]

Who is the alto singing bangers like these?

[@andy60234]

Do Broken, she did with her then boyfriend the singer of Seether. Call me when your sober was aimed at him. My favorites are still older stuff like October and Field of Innocence. Check out her live version of My immortal at I think the Grammys

[@caspershadow456]

There’s quite a few songs on their self titled album as well as The Bitter Truth album that maybe aren’t necessarily her “happy songs” but definitely pack a bunch. CMWYS is a good one too!

[@cindyknudson2715]

The medication helps to even out the mood swings. Cuts off the *_extreme_* highs and lows. BUT, for some, there are times it is hard to NOT feel as strongly as they have in the past. To have *their* "normal" emotions deadened.

[@morrigan_fayre3778]

She does play piano and sing. Ironically Good Enough is what you’re looking for. Steinway Hall is just her and piano sing8ng good enough but video is super cool. But it’s about her feeling good enough finally to be loved and love back. She wrote it for her husband.mthey are still married. She wrote lithium because she was torn between her sad self and feeling like she couldn’t be successful still if she gave that up. Yeah right is off new album bitter truth and is just a fun goof song video they just released. It’s not the entire album but is more lighthearted and about not caring about what people think anymore. And my girl still looks AMAZING

[@ruthlow4058]

So appreciate you looking into this group ❤

[@tedchalcraft428]

Gives me goosebumps everytime

[@sekazi]

Before The Dawn is one of my most favorite songs by Evanescence but it has never been officially released. Bleed/I Must Be Dreaming/Untitled is also another great unreleased track.

[@ravenw.navarre9718]

the girl's name is Amy Lee, and Evanescence is primarily a goth band. Still love those facial expressions Black!! Thanks for making my day!!!

[@sekazi]

You should watch her cover of Thoughtless. It was a live performance and her on piano.

[@k9raven960]

Amy Lee has a lot of what are referred to as Goth and Emo song. She is a pianist. She does have some songs about overcoming and rising above. Evanescence is one of the bands that helped me get thru the worst of my PTSD.

[@Shokatuqt]

Listen to their Fallen album start to finish. Masterpiece

[@scottNNJ]

The juxtaposition of the band’s dark music and Amy Lee’s angelic voice is what keeps me coming back. The record label didn’t know if it would work - the whole reason for the male singer in “Bring me to Life” is to get the attention of an audience who might otherwise dismiss the band because of a female lead singer. Lots of good recommendations here. One of her/their more recent ones (4 years ago) is “Use My Voice” - a song I’m sure you’ll have some strong opinions on (though I can’t predict what they will be).

[@rodoxag9117]

"Hello", "Like you", "Snowhite queen", "Only One", "Lose control", "Cloud nine", "Everybody's fool", "Your star", all great songs. I'm not aware of any "happy" song of them, but maybe "Secret door" or "Good enough" are more optimistic, the last one I mentioned is probably her most optimistic song, dedicated to her current husband when she fell in love

[@Mannysscalemodeling]

Awesome reaction man and Podcast! Love Evanescence and Amy's voice is insane! Check out Good Enough though, awesome song and her voice through out is insane especially at 3:02 area when she is at the piano and its raining. Plus the visual effects in the video are awesome! Just subbed!!

[@snoodlegirl1794]

One of my fave alt music groups

[@cameronk6205]

Amy Lee's happy song is her cover of "Stand By Me"

[@apocalypticgrinntv7914]

If I picked a happy song of hers, I'd say "Imaginary" honestly

[@IvIidnight]

Admitting one's lack of knowledge, or ignorance, isn't problematic. Calling yourself stupid is the problem. Objective vs Negative.

[@kevg707]

Amy Lee..gorgeous lady ..beautiful voice ..deep and meaningful songs

[@katscully]

“Good Enough” is a happier song. Starts out tricky with a happy ending, “Call Me When You’re Sober “. Her solo song “Love Exists “. Shes got some others.

[@ferai147]

I know I'm late to the party on this one, but if you want a happy song by Amy Lee check out Love Goes On and On. It was a collab done with her and Lindsay Stirling. I also highly recommend checking out their song Yeah Right, fantastic song and really fun music video.

[@lost_demented]

"What you Want" and "Call Me When You're Sober" are more positive songs that they have done and her name is Amy Lee. I went looking for a few to add to the list and I think I found one that you will love "Use My Voice" I highly recommend.

[@lynosbourne2024]

I knew you were going to say "Damn!" 😂...... Your Face Is So Cute After The Song.... Your Reaction..... 😅love watching you! 👠🌹💋💯

[@MrDaggett59]

Amy Lee is an accomplished pianist and opera singer also.

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Thank you for a great reaction, her voice is beautiful and you just can't go wrong reacting to Amy. Please check out Break In by Amy/Evanescence and Lzzy Hale/Halestorm.

[@grillwante]

Amy is actually a classical trained pianist and can handle herself very well when performing. Regarding vocal abilities she is one of the best female rock singers out there if you ask me 😀

[@noleprincess2]

Idk, just my opinion but I think her true happy song is called "You". She wrote it to her then fiance (now husband). It's a love song to him. I love Evanescence. She has such a great voice. The music has a sad vibe but the lyrics talk about her love for him. And her name is Amy Lee.

[@suzannehogan6381]

"Angels" by Within Temptation will blow your mind