REACTION to Falling in Reverse - Popular Monster (First time)

[@shaneboegeman8638]

"What happens to the little girl?" My interpretation is she is leading him to the light. That is his real life daughter.

[@zeromatica]

It’s his daughter. In all his videos / recent songs it’s his way of showing his battle with depression and past addiction. She has been a rock for him and anytime he feels like he’s losing control she’s always there to bring him back to reality and settle him back down. Hence why he was the werewolf type thing and then back to normal when she grabs hold of him. She’s always there for him and him for her.

[@dontjinxxit5198]

It is his real life daughter (or its supposed to represent her) she is the only person keeping him from going INSANE

[@tristantknight]

I agree with her being the light..as you notice in the video she is next to him, then afterwards she standing by the doorway that's emanating bright light. That's a metaphor in itself that I think many people and all reactors i've watched have missed.

[@janetg3984]

This is beautiful Willow. Ronnie's anchor💜

[@antonyanderson1880]

Welcome to the Genre called : Ronnie Radke 😂✌🏻

[@ROOKCAST]

Hahaha that seems to be very accurate so far 😂. I am so happy to have been introduced to this world!

[@Natsu-ez1og]

So Ronnie be best boy and worst boy. Gotta look at the good and bad for it's own reasons. Still love him though.

[@tylerandkatieapplin1245]

Rook Reacts also those are all of his tattoos and the little girl is his daughter willow!

[@kassicrawford4318]

I love Ronnie so much!

[@yosz9746]

@@kyleriopel true and they also deserve prase but the lyrics and stories is mostly all Ronnie's

[@itz_sh1ft493]

“I’m a liar, I’m a cheater, I’m a non believer” is what other people call Ronnie because he is a pretty controversial person. The metaphor is all these people attacking him and calling him these things, it pushes him to the edge and turning him into what they think he is, a “Popular Monster”. If that makes sense

[@frankiedrew9771]

When I first heard this, I started crying because of how relatable it is. I feel numb every day, and sometimes when I check the mail, I cross the road not caring if a car hits me. It’s hard to describe. I’m trying my best to be more open about it. This song has helped me a lot.

[@ordinarybear7037]

Dax will keep you good, last three years amazing !!

[@Tethmes]

This will be somewhat of a lengthy comment, sorry lol... First of all, FANTASTIC breakdown of the song. One of the best and most astute reactions I've seen on it. You even picked up on things you didn't even realize, such as the name of the band. They used to be a lot more poppy back in the day. You wanted my sub brother, you got it. Next up, just to get this part out of the way, has to be the trilogy. I'll be very much looking forward to see if you catch the way the story weaves together between them on your first time through. In order: Losing My Mind, Losing My Life, Drugs. (very important, watch them to the very end.) After those, I also highly suggest The Drug In Me is Reimagined, which is the reimagining of one of their songs from 2011, The Drug In Me is You. If possible, watch them back to back so you have context on the pretty significant differences between the two. This will also let you hear him a decade ago to see just how much the music has changed. Now, to answer a couple things from this video for ya: Yes, the tattoos are real. He's super inked up. Also, the little girl is actually his daughter, Willow. She's popped up in his songs periodically over the last few years, generally as the anchor bringing him back to reality in the narrative, which is sort of what you saw here. Also, don't be surprised if Ronnie reacts to your reaction... he does that on his stream from time to time. ;) I think that's it for now. Have a good one, stay safe, and definitely keep up the good work here!

[@ROOKCAST]

Wow.. first off, thank you so much for taking the time to type this out. I’m really happy my breakdown is being received well by the hardcore fans of the band, it’s always nerve-racking reacting to something completely new because you have no context for anything. So I truly appreciate that you liked it. Second, I love the insight here. Like I said in the video, I definitely want to react to more of their stuff because this one was phenomenal. I think doing something like a series of reactions on the “trilogy” would be the best place to start. I really want to understand the band more because they clearly have so much depth to them. Thank you for answering the tattoos and little girl questions!! I assumed it was someone important but I had no way to know for sure. I love that she brings him back to reality at the end. Also, I can’t imagine how long those tattoos took in the chair 🤣

[@LCJynx]

I agree completely with everything Tethmes said. A GREAT reaction. AND you were the first reactor to bring up the one line that ripped my throat out on first listen. "Crashed my car just to feel again". So I'm now a subscriber.

[@ROOKCAST]

Lyn Conway this made me happy to read. That line obviously hit me hard too. Thanks for the sub! Welcome to the family 🙌🏻

[@toker928]

Rook Reacts as someone who has been on both sides of the spectrum, it’s 100% true on how someone so broken would come to the conclusion of crashing just to feel anything. That’s pure numbness. I too have experienced this and fortunately for me I survived that accident. To anyone hurting, stay strong. The best is yet to come, just wait.

[@jjm490]

I was going to leave a long comment but this comment hit everything I wanted to say. This song means so much to me and this reaction hits on everything perfectly. It blows me away that this was a first time listen and you caught everything that the song was portraying. Ronnie Radke is an absolute genius and writes every part of every song they put out from the ground up. Every other reaction hits on the energy but you absolutely nailed the feel. Thank you for this

[@nicoletallent6467]

I love the scene with his daughter. It's almost like saying she's the only one that can bring him back to reality. And I feel that on a whole different level because I've been where he's at, and I probably wouldn't be here if it wasn't for my kids. That monster would have taken over. Powerful

[@brittk3881]

This has to be one of the best reactions and I've watched a lot. Welcome to falling in reverse

[@ROOKCAST]

Wow, thank you! 🤘🏻I’m stoked to be here finally haha. Can’t wait to react to more of their stuff!

[@nateaurand1601]

The little girl is actually his real life daughter. She appears in a number of Falling in Reverse's music videos

[@DeathMetalFatCat]

I've seen many people react to this and you're the first person I've seen to catch the line 'crashed my car just to feel again In my opinion its the most profound lyric in this song

[@ROOKCAST]

I’m glad I caught it. It has so much depth to it!

[@michellewilliamson5819]

This is by far my favorite line in the whole song and I've been waiting for someone to catch it

[@zoneofkill]

Woah woah woah, i thought the line was "cross my god just to feel again" honestly both are fucking great lyrics in the context, i'd just like to sing the right thing hahaha

[@schnoopdogg719]

That line there...... two years ago I was drunk as fuck driving home, I was listening to some depressing song, I wasnt in a good spot in my life. Literally held my foot down on the gas, ended up crashing into a bunch of trees. I was cut out of the car and airlifted. This was the first song by falling in reverse I've listened to. And holy fuck, those few words slapped me right in the fucking face.

[@zachstewart1365]

That verse gives me chills. It's the truest and deepest line I've heard in a song

[@jasperg35]

Lyrics, message, visuals, performance... I agree. This is the whole package. How often does this happen? Not often enough. Great video, and great reaction/review. Loved it!

[@sandrawohlden]

it’s just… pure inspiration, ugh. i couldn’t even tell you how many times i’ve heard his song and/or watched the music video… it’s actually inspired a lot of poems in my collection, too. lots of ronnie’s songs have. on days i feel like shit, i’ll just read through the musics and i’ll feel comforted, lol. “every single fucking day i get closer to the grave, i’m terrified, i fell asleep at the wheel again, crashed my car just to feel again” i legit SOBBED the first time i heard that. this is teaching me on so many planes. strangely enough, this is so comforting to me.🥰 kinda wanna go write some poetry now after months and months of ‘creative malfunction’, lol. thank you for these videos.🤍

[@sandrawohlden]

also, ronnie writes his own music. knowing this makes the whole experiences with his music 100x better.🥰 (the girl, willow, is his daughter, by the way. she represents how she brought him back down to earth and encouraged him get his shit together. she’s either featured, mentioned or represented in a lot of his videos.🥰)

[@alyssajackett6349]

Ronnie Radke is reacting to this video right now on his twitch!

[@cmdrsmushy]

It is refreshing to see such a good reaction. The thought you put into the lyrics and other aspects of the song/video is great. It always disappoints me when a reactor just watches and is like"This song is Lit, be sure to like and sub". Great job, keep it up.

[@ROOKCAST]

Chris Hayes well thank you! When I set out to do this channel I knew I did not want to be just another fluff generic reactor. So it’s awesome that you appreciate my style of reactions! 🙌🏻

[@carolinecooper9119]

The 'three songs at once' is exactly how my depression of 30 years makes me feel. One voice telling me to do something, one saying there's no point because I won't see it through and the last one telling me to you-know-what. I would not still be here without this sort of music. It just absorbs all the darkness and pain and hopelessness from my soul and lets me smile again.

[@Ultraxsiempre]

So many reactions to this song and yet you're the most insightful and thorough of them all. Please don't ever change that! keep it up man. Awesome reaction. P.S. TRILOGYYYY!!!!

[@ROOKCAST]

Deathbat that makes me so happy! I’m glad I could do a little justice for the Song being brand new and all. And don’t worry, I’ll try my best to stay as genuine as possible! And YES. That’s what I’ve been told I should do next. First part of the trilogy series drops tomorrow, so make sure notifications are on 👀

[@Mup182]

I watch a LOT of reaction videos to this song because I really enjoy seeing how much enjoyment people get and the ride they take through all the facets of the song - but this one is my absolute, hands down, favorite reaction. Your video is over a year old now (so this comment is a little late) but the way you really listened and broke down the lyrics, as WELL as watching the video and trying to put it all together is not something everyone does. Most importantly, it's always wonderful to hear someone be open to discussing their own struggles as you did, as well as seeing someone pick up on such hard-hitting lines as "crashed my car just to feel again". Great reaction 👍👍 Definitely earned a sub

[@johnbacon7419]

Hey bro great reaction. Suggested songs from them. Their trilogy: Losing my mind Losing my life Drugs Also the drug in me is you The drug in me is reimagined And champion. All great songs, they have more but those are the ones I think you would dig the most.

[@ROOKCAST]

john bacon thanks man!! I appreciate that. And okay 👀. People keep raving about the trilogy so I think that’s the perfect place for me to start. If any of these songs are half as good as this one I’m going to be so stoked. 😂

[@johnbacon7419]

Bro they are as good or better, I can't wait for you to go down this rabbit hole lol. Your mind will be blown Haha.

[@mikeramirez4491]

You missed "Superhero"

[@johnbacon7419]

I also didn't put alone in there lol it was just a starter list Haha

[@Marthyboy88]

Talking about the line "Crashed my car just to feel agian," you're spot on. A few years back I was in a dead-end job with terrible managers and a terrible atmosphere that utterly obliterated all sense of self-worth and value I had, made me cynical and hateful, and burned up all of my patience. There were many days driving home from work where I would think "...you know, I could just crash my car right now, and maybe then I'd feel some kind of meaningful...something..." That line blew my mind the first time I heard it.

[@ROOKCAST]

I’m sorry you had to go through that situation. Hopefully things are in a better place now for you! But yes EXACTLY. That’s what I was getting at as well. As soon as I realized that’s what he said, I was taken back with the lyric. So powerful. And obviously relatable.

[@daphned.7489]

@@ROOKCAST Depression manifests itself differently in everyone. Stay strong!

[@anbrow5912]

As someone that is the victim of Depression, the lirics of this song are what we that share my affliction live with daily. The rqge, the highs and lows, the feeling like a monster. Its all real!

[@elainedixon1954]

His daughter willow keeps him grounded, she stands in the light to lead him toward it. All their songs are the same

[@natashakydyk94]

I connect to this song on many levels bc like ronnie I suffer depression. The part about crashing his car just to feel again is actually coming from a depression point where some people during a depressed state start to feel numb emotionally n sometimes physically that they cause themselves physical pain just to feel something again n not be numb. This song is soo relatable to so many people n I for one love it to death 😍

[@kathrynforbach1507]

The line "crashed my car just to feel again" got me the first time I heard the song too. My parents have told me that they didnt allow me to learn to drive because "you would drive yourself over a cliff" because of my 23+ year battle with mental illness.

[@chantelanderson3380]

I'm not a addict, I came here looking for some friends.

[@rias6277]

Chantel Anderson aye i see you’re a long time falling in Reverse fan 🔥

[@chantelanderson3380]

@@rias6277 four and a half years sense Jacky was still there 😅😂😭🤣

[@andreatodorovic1203]

Lol

[@chantelanderson3380]

@@andreatodorovic1203 yeah it's bad ik

[@Elsie735]

I'm not a vampire, I'm a werewolf

[@Flash2910]

Probably the most humble and heartfelt reaction i’ve ever heard, i love the way you broke it down on a humanitarian level and responded to the raw emotion as well as the talent. You’re also the first person i’ve seen pick up on the core subject pretty much straight away, definitely have earned my subscription ✌🏼

[@ROOKCAST]

I really appreciate the support 🤘🏻

[@kathys6402]

You have a new subscriber, young man. Loved your reaction to this masterpiece of music, vocals & lyrics. Looking forward to journey down the rabbit hole that is Falling In Reverse.

[@zdania1]

These are his tatoos :) Welcome to Falling in reverse world :) If you want more check Trilogy: 1) Losing my mind, 2) Losing my life, 3) Drugs. Then 'The drug in me is you" and "The drug in me is reimagined" (the same song, 2011 and 2020 version). My personal favourite is "Alone". All Ronnie's songs are about his life. That girl is his daughter, Willow. She shows him a new, bright path :)

[@ROOKCAST]

I’m sorry it took me so long but I’m glad I’m in this new falling in reverse world now! Lol 😂 Okay I can tell the trilogy is definitely my next reactions. And I’m extremely interested to see the dynamic of the reimagined song... like I have so many questions and I’m very intrigued to see the development of that. Thanks for answering my questions! I’m really enjoying learning the context and backstory to Ronnie and the band

[@zdania1]

@@ROOKCAST Ronnie has grown very mature musically over time. I love his new songs and I needed time to appreciate his previous work.

[@zdania1]

@@ROOKCAST It's never too late to know the good things 👍

[@ROOKCAST]

zdania1 very true! 🤘🏻

[@calebsmommy812]

They're not only his tattoos, but according to an interview he did he got his back done in ONE session! I also saw a different interview where he said that he got the tattoos to get people to leave him alone essentially.

[@kingmurder3493]

I love these kinds of reactions the most because you pay attention to the details and point out the really deep lyrics

[@ROOKCAST]

Thanks for the support 🤘🏻

[@cassieguduel4072]

I love how deep you think about this. You are the best reaction video I've seen so far! And I never caught the car cash part. I've listened to this sore everyday many times a day for a week lol just now finding FIR. And love them!!!!

[@Hellfade3394]

Literally started following you after this reaction. Awesome breakdown and the reactions are genuine.

[@aarrune9214]

This almost feels like the anthem for mental health that a lot of us are going through I mean I feel this song on such a level, I’ve watched plenty of reacts on this song and man you get it, it’s refreshing to see that thank you for this react much appreciated this song is amazing and so real and your react is genuine thank you!!

[@SuperSquart]

I just Literally heard them for the first time on the radio 3 days ago this song and caught the end and searched for it and this one hit home for me. Great band and song

[@xXAyashi1988Xx]

u did that 3 years ago . i actualy never heared of him since 4 weeks ago an listened to many reacts since then, u have a very thoughtfull sight of whats actually going on. love it

[@KavenMaster]

Excellent analysis dude, I was just browsing Falling In Reverse cause I like them but youve just gained a subscriber

[@a1lucy451]

Hi, I just happened to see this on my home screen & decided to watch your reaction to Popular Monster. I guess it's easy to say you did a fabulous job because I ended up having a conversation with you as you were commenting throughout the video. You soooo had me intrigued. I've watched other reaction people but they make me laugh, etc., but you really broke this down super well, hats off to you. I love this song and can totally relate because of the frequent frustrations with the not-so-bright people I deal with daily......this music is my outlet! So glad your channel came to visit me! Loved your feedback! 👍

[@bengorsh5796]

This is seriously an incredible break down on so many levels holy shit! You got my sub! Im in gunna jump into your other videos see how truly brilliant you are!

[@ROOKCAST]

Ben Gorsh thanks dude!! And thanks for the support, welcome to the family 🤘🏻. I just finished up the trilogy for FIR and then the double reaction of A drug in me is You and A Drug in me is Reimagined! I’m going to be doing some other band recommendations here shortly. But That’s where I’m at so far 🙌🏻

[@jlimonata]

This reaction was sooooo good, one of the best I've seen. I've listened to FIR since their first album in 2011 and they just get better every single year. Kinggssss

[@dymbu2]

Damn, when you talked about the crash car line I really felt that, I guess most people who drive and eventually have some mental health issue actually think about that. I even remember one or two times where I had that thought, and it's scary that we think about shit like that when we're not in our best times.

[@matgrimes5923]

This is probably the best reaction ive seen yet man you did an A+ job my dude! Subscribed

[@ROOKCAST]

Thank you so much! 🤘🏻

[@xxy730]

Perfect reaction. And thanks so much for your honesty and openness. And you're definitely not alone feeling like this/having felt like this. And that's why this music is so awesome.

[@ROOKCAST]

Thank you 🤘🏻

[@pikachu3b366m]

Wow such an amazing reaction and analysis of the song. Easy Sub!! :D

[@ROOKCAST]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that. Welcome to the team 😎

[@zacharyvink3182]

Absolutely amazing breakdown. I have been looking for someone who actually tries to analyze a song as they react. Instant sub and keep it up!

[@ROOKCAST]

Thanks for the support!! I appreciate it 🤘🏻

[@kalebertrim9603]

This song is what got me into watching song reactions crazy enough! And I watched a lot of them now. Your breakdown was the best hands down 👍

[@ROOKCAST]

Kale Bertrim I can see why, the song is intense 😂 and dude that means a ton!! Thanks for letting me know. Feedback like that is so helpful for me

[@SuperChevelle88]

That was a great reaction/breakdown! Can't wait for more !!

[@ROOKCAST]

Thanks for the support 🙌🏻

[@ModestM2]

Easiest sub I've ever clicked. My dude, if this is just a taste of the type of reactions you do, I can't wait for more. I'm glad to see you found your way to Falling in Reverse. Their songs take you for a trip mentally/emotionally.

[@ROOKCAST]

Wow that means a lot! Thanks for the support, it’s really encouraging. 🙌🏻 I wish I would’ve found them sooner because they’re incredible!

[@ModestM2]

@@ROOKCAST Hey, better late than never. Enjoy!

[@zerocool3170]

First time here and I had to subscribe awesome reaction brother thank you. 💯🔥🙏

[@ROOKCAST]

I appreciate this so much! Welcome to the family brother 🤘🏻.

[@Darth_Romans]

First reaction I've seen where you mentioned crash my car to feel again and damn dude, i feel that on another level! TAKE MY SUB AND LIKE!

[@keathoran_quake1607]

I just found your reaction recently. I watch alot of reacts on youtube and I am suprised to see that you react to EVERYTHING in this song. Subscribed and Liked, thank you.

[@ROOKCAST]

Thanks for supporting the channel! Welcome to the family. I appreciate that you appreciate my style of reacting!

[@travisharper1306]

Finally someone catches the “crash my car just to feel again” line. That line hits me the most from this song and I think about it every time I start feeling depressed and I’m driving.

[@SheenaBrass]

Flippin' thank you... I super appreciate you calling attention to n' breaking down the meaning behind the lyrics. Finally! The realness of life.... The good, bad, ugly, and dark/"eery". I don't Subscribe a lot to folks but I couldn't slap that button hard enough here. Thank you. Very much.

[@darad3883]

Great reaction! Welcome to the falling in reverse family! Keep it up!

[@ROOKCAST]

dara d388 thank you 🤘🏻

[@JaredHarris-lw5bj]

You just earned a new sub! Nice breakdown! Love how you breakdown, react, and listen to the content you listen to. My new favorite reaction channel. Keep up the solid content brother!

[@ROOKCAST]

Wow thanks for this comment!! I really appreciate the support and welcome to the family. 🤘🏻

[@sulestyo99]

Late, but i'm subscribing. . Dope reaction, stay safe \m/

[@erinevans8605]

its so potent cuz its so true ive been in the deep rabbit hole of utter depression and the lyric "crashed my car just to feel again" is something ive felt many times (ive cut b4 refused my medications etc) it makes me feel...empty. numb. my parents & husband have found me just curled in a ball in the corner of the closed closet. its an incredibly scary feeling of pure hopelessness so Ronnie's telling the truth on the problems with ppl who deal with such neurological problems including depression anxiety PTSD and many more

[@przemysawmanson8635]

Im shocked, it was such a great reaction! You are amazing

[@ROOKCAST]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the support 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@rachaelgivens2699]

This is a great breakdown of these lyrics!! His lyrics and vocal abilities are what always drew me to his music, and you breaking down the lyrics in a mental health prospective- that made me really happy to see an empathetic interpretation that focused on the content. Some of the reactions I've seen haven't shown the kind of understanding of the words being stated in these lyrics-beyond a surface level of acknowledging good lyrics. He just has so much emotion between his lyrics and his vocals that I love to hear another person recognize and break that down to the depth it is at! "Crashed my car just to feel again" got the feels when you pointed out that lyric.. Did not realize that was the lyric till now.. Does that mean to break out of autopilot mode? 🤔

[@godiam502]

As Tethmes said, this is one of the very best reactions and breakdowns of this song - absoluitely awesome, well done dude! I really enjoyed and hope you can get on to more Falling in Reverse. Falling In Reverse suggestions: Losing My Mind, Losing My Life (this song is unbelievable, Drugs, The Drug In Me Is You and The Drug In Me is Reimagined, Alone, Fuck You and All Your Friends, Chemical Prisoner, Champion, Loser, Bad Girls Club and Good Girls Bad Guys, Superhero. From Ronnie's (singer, most creative/talented guy around at the moment) earlier band, Escape the Fate, check outL Not Good Enough for Truth in Cliche, As You're Falling Down and Situations. Enjoy!

[@ROOKCAST]

Honestly the feedback means way more than you realize. I wanted to do my best to be as genuine as I could. It means so much that that is being received on the viewing end of things. So thank you for taking the time to tell me that! I think going along with what Tethmes suggested, I might start next with the “trilogy” and maybe do a series of reactions in those, then work into some of the ones you listed here. I really enjoy this background info. I obviously had no idea he had/has another band, as I’m completely new. I couldn’t believe how talented he was while I was reacting to this. Just brilliant.

[@godiam502]

@@ROOKCAST You are geniunely really good at doing these reactions, and I can see your channel growing rapidly. I really appreciate quality content, and your production on the video is excellent. Can't wait to see more from you.

[@ROOKCAST]

God I Am wow, I deeply appreciate that. Thank you! Obviously I enjoy the channel growing so quickly but the thing I appreciate the most is being able to connect with you guys in the comments. Music has a way of connecting people and relating them and I think that’s what I’ve enjoyed the most so far. I’m noticing Falling in Reverse seems to have a great hardcore fan base as well. So I’m hoping the video will be able to reach them and it’ll drive even more community around it. Thanks for the support :)

[@toolologist6274]

Great review. I was already a huge fan of this song before seeing your review. I'm 50 years old and like all sorts of music and I think this is the most powerful, best executed song of my lifetime. It's just a badass song!

[@trinitygolden6258]

"There's a bunch of dead cops. I'm excited." Me: omg me too.

[@BrutalBrandan]

As soon as i heard it i paused. Finally... Your the first one i watched who acknowledged that line "crashed my car just to feel again" its such a underated line. To be honest that line hits hard because its a powerful way to describe how you feel. 👍👍

[@RepTheoAndFriends]

When I first heard the song I was also surprised how high quality everything in this song is. The song is extremely good, the music video with the werewolf narrative is awesome and worth watching and the best thing is how this song mixes different genres of songs together.

[@jvarney78]

This song is exactly what I have been going through. You brought out the verse about crashing his car to feel again. I did that twice in two weeks. I totaled two jeep cherokees, one that was only a year old and the other was brand new off the lot ( only 5 days old ) I am lucky to be alive. The paramedics couldn't believe I walked away from both.

[@edwinjr.mallorca1972]

Hey, best reaction/commentary ever. not only that you listen to the awesome music. You listen to the lyrics. and that's just awesome.

[@ROOKCAST]

Thanks for the support 😎🤘🏻

[@Kayla.V]

I love this song so much. It helps when I am going through stuff.

[@asimamehdi2318]

I misheard "crashed my car just to feel again...." as "crushed my skull just to feel again". It was very serious and dramatic but it's the feeling I got from these lyrics. This has such a relatable lyrics. Love it

[@BladeOfSorrows]

Love when people react to his stuff, I love falling in reverse. And these songs hit home in my own life

[@ronaldsaxton2778]

I have watch damn near every single reaction to this waiting for someone to comment on "crash my car just to feel again" line this is the first one and thank you!!!

[@kenschultz4357]

9:30 its call of the void. I get it constantly. I drive 2 hours to and from work everyday and the feeling is real. You're not alone.

[@MyMusings117]

"that thought" has definitely been there...But I have two kids and I would never leave them no matter how dark the times get! They are my light and I'm going to keep being the best version of myself for them! ✨

[@ambypalm1497]

I feel like to fully understand the lyrics you need to know is history. His first band broke up when he went to prison and struggled with drugs. After he was released he formed falling in reverse. In the beginning they struggled because of his past the band wasn't thought of highly even though their music was good. He was see as a monster because of his past and it was something he really struggled with and the only light at the end of the tunnel for him was his daughter. She grounded him and brought him back to reality as seen in the video. It really reflects a lot of what he went through during his career as an artist.

[@isthatlily]

I'm a bit late to the party on this one but awesome reaction! So in depth, sir your vibes are impeccable & you've got my sub for sure 🤟👍

[@MrSilentkiller673]

Because you realize the words "crashed my car just to feel again" i clicked the like and sub button. That kid was her daughter and i dont want to be a spoiler, but she bring the light to Ronnie since she came into his life. So now he try to he a better person for her

[@Curlysue716]

Couple of years ago...he was the lead singer of "Escape the Faith" got to some trouble..unfortunately landed him in jail...came fresh out with "falling in reverse". I love all his new songs but Popular Monster is MY all time favorite...love everything about it. And Yes that is his beautiful art all over him. And, that little girl..is his beautiful daughter Willow...his faith, his clear path..his light to his new beginning of life. ❤❤

[@treweis1141]

It's escape the fate not faith

[@453543ification]

Hey, man! Great reaction! Greetings from new Russian subscriber! This song is REALLY relatable for me because I went through almost the same things, Ronnie sing in this song. From August 2019 till January 2020 I go through strong depression, when I almost wanted to end myself. I don't wanna do anything and don't wanna see anyone. It was the half an year, with the most struggles.... heaviest shit in my life. And it was the main reason, why I declared 2020 the year when I start to change myself both mentally and physically. And I want to admit, that's to this day I almost turned myself upside down and changing myself from depressed "non-believer" to an actual person who can describe themselves as an a bit ignorant to the problems but still happy man))) Have a two suggestions for ya, from Japan SiM - Who's Next. Band plays a mix of ska punk, Reggae rock and post-hardcore, and Crossfaith - Monolith. They plays in metalcore/electronicore genre. Hope you enjoy it)))

[@amyleeallen1602]

Hi Rook - poppin in to watch your reaction to Popular Monster ... my favorite part to watch is when Ronnie "becomes" the monster. Your face was just as priceless as all the others who have reacted to this one. Great reaction with a genuine ear for the words and the little nuances in the song. And I am sure you already know by now those are really his tattoos and the little girl you showed concern for is his daughter Willow. Keep up the great work. Much love and respect from Kansas. 🤘🏻💗🌻🤘🏻

[@ROOKCAST]

Thanks so much for the kind words! And glad you enjoyed my reaction 🤣. All love, hope all is well. 🤘🏻

[@romteni]

Great breakdown. Without knowing many of his details and background u understood so much. Now that you'll know Rodney's background you'll understand the music a lot more. Subbed.

[@ROOKCAST]

Thanks!! I appreciate the support 🤘🏻

[@MegaMadhatter21]

The crashing his car part and how you related to it, is exactly how I related to it. You're not the only one who has thought about it.

[@adamzanos5897]

(sorry for any mistakes, I'm Greek and not a native English speaker) That sudden erge towards self destruction, like crashing your car, or feeling like you want to jump when you stand on a high place is actually a common theme in psychology. It's called "L'appel du vide" (french for "the call of the void") and is believed to be experienced by most people at least once in their life, with no apparent reasoning. To be clear, this only applies as valid reasoning if the person doesn't have pre existing self destructive tendencies. So, I don't think it applies for this song and Ronnie per se, but it could offer some context for the experience you described having felt before at 9:15 . It's really interesting if you think about it. Awesome reaction, and great breakdown man!

[@ROOKCAST]

That’s an interesting. I’m going to look that up because I’d like to know more about that psychological phenomenon. And thanks!! I really appreciate that 🙌🏻

[@victoriawhite649]

Omg, I never realised “Crash my car” was the lyrics. That explains why I often get the urge to just yank my steering wheel randomly! I get it now. I always though it said “crush my god” 😂

[@raychul33]

Great reaction. Just found this channel and really like how you analyse each part. Subbed 💅🏼🤘

[@ROOKCAST]

Thank you! I appreciate that. Thank you for the support. 🤘🏻

[@daphned.7489]

Thank you for sharing your "Popular Monster" video/song journey with us. I have seen this video countless times and watching you react was like seeing it for the first time! You must react to more FIR, trust me when I say, you will not be disappointed.

[@ROOKCAST]

Daphne D. Oh man, thank you so much! This makes me really happy that me sharing my experience with it allows you to relive it with me. That’s the whole goal I have for my channel! And yes, the “Trilogy” is next actually. Losing my mind, losing my life, drugs. That’s what a ton of people have directed me towards so that’s next. I’ll be dropping the first of the 3 tomorrow, so make sure to subscribe so you can share that with me again. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! :)

[@daphned.7489]

@@ROOKCAST Hit subscribe button half way through the video.Looking forward to seeing your reaction to the trilogy. Also, you must react to 2 more FIR...The Drug in Me is you from 2011 and then react to The Drug in me is re- imagined 2020. It would be great if you could to a two in one. Thanks.

[@ROOKCAST]

Okay looks like they’ll be my next stop after the trilogy! Yes a 2 in 1 could be fun! Thanks for the idea 😎

[@jessicaf1576]

My husband works in public transportation, he has been through some shit in his life that he has moments where he will be driving and feels like he just wants to drive into a semi and end it. This song is one of his favorite songs

[@canadianSCOOTERman]

this is the best reaction i’ve seen. love it

[@ROOKCAST]

Thanks man 🤘🏻

[@frnndgrm6268]

Come on man, this reaction was gold, I suscribe for sure

[@ROOKCAST]

Thanks!! I appreciate that, welcome to the family 🤘🏻

[@aaronaguirre6970]

I'm a big falling in reverse fan back from ronnie's stint with escape the fate. I knew he was talented but this song showcases his unreal abilities. It is like multiple songs in one and he blends them together seamlessly.

[@kylahdollinger3474]

I have watched almost 20 reactions of this song and not once have i heard someone address the “crash my car just to feel again” and i have been trying to find one where they address it bc it connects or relates to me so much along with the i just want to feel okay line and just idk i guess thank you for addressing it is a very hard subject for me and kinda made me feel like it wanst just me in a way i dont know

[@kylahdollinger3474]

Also sorry for the long comment

[@EzIzzyy]

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuh lol great reaction almost didnt click on your video. Glad I did though. And I just subscribed keep it up man.

[@ROOKCAST]

Thanks man!! I appreciate it. Glad you clicked on it then 😎

[@ROOKCAST]

Izzy Matos I’ll be dropping another Falling in Reverse reaction tomorrow!

[@bobflemmet7454]

"Why have i never heard this" was my exact reaction the first time I heard it too!

[@philbeaumont9339]

Awesome reaction, I love how you dug into the track. I love the car crash line for just how harrowing it is: "I am TERRIFIED, Fell asleep at the wheel again, crashed my car just to feel again" it's such as sad and powerful statement.

[@ROOKCAST]

I appreciate that! And oh man that line was so powerful. It just hits me.

[@davejones2836]

Nice Reaction dude!🤟🏾🔥

[@ROOKCAST]

Thanks man!! 🙌🏻

[@elainedixon1954]

I'm 68 and love Ronnie, he's the man, the best I seen

[@paddyk3748]

Not the only one feel that stuff or do that stuff mate. Your the first reaction I. Seen out of 20 who actually talked about the content of the lyrics which are by far the most import song to be released in a long long time. With the state of young men's head space they'd days this song is increadble

[@hungryyaoguai7420]

As people have said here, the little girl is his daughter. How I interpret her appearance in this video I see it as her saving him. He repeats the line "I'm searching for a way out" in the song and if you notice, she shows him to a door with a bright light inside of it. That, I would guess, is the "way out". So she is essentially leading him to the path that can save him from the perpetual loop of darkness, struggle, and hardship that he seems to have been stuck in. Nobody else could help him and instead had the opposite effect. Like the therapist for example. Only ever making things worse leading him back to becoming the beast he was trying not to be.

[@fawnwalker7855]

Great analysis! Pushed into becoming a monster.

[@akiokono3487]

The little girl is his daughter and not only in this song but in real life she has been his anchor to reality and the world

[@rbpattersons81]

Thank you for finally pointing out that line. “ I crashed my car just to feel again. First reaction video I seen that actually felt the impactful of that line. I mean, if that’s not actually for help, I don’t know what is. I think most of us can relate to doing something along that line. Just silently screaming for help.

[@krysalazae6830]

That line "Crashed my car just to feel again" hit so hard that I got it tattooed on me😂 Amazing reaction, definitely earned yourself a new sub!

[@ROOKCAST]

That is what I’m talking about!! POTENT.🤣 and thank you so much! Welcome to the family. 🤘🏻 I appreciate the support 😎🙌🏻

[@mattokeeffe3972]

First thing you realised was quite correct, the entire song is in first person perspective. That is why it is so popular to so many people who consider themselves...

[@emily5501]

This band was the entire reason I went to my first warped tour. They are my 'pick me up' band for when I'm sad. Loved the reaction! Also fun timbit : He had many of his tats covered over a short time cuz they were things he had gotten when he was younger I think.

[@sallyscheckel5876]

The "popular monster" IS depression. The whole song is a metaphor for depression. Some of us suffer all our lives and can never explain it. This song explaines it perfectly. I'm 63 with this angst in my head...

[@robbizza1]

You already heard it a bunch of times but this was a fantastic and one of the best breakdown videos of this video......and I have watched almost all of them

[@ROOKCAST]

Thank you so much for this comment. It really means a lot to me! 🤘🏻