REM - Everybody hurts Reaction!!

[@jeanharris2408]

The band received a ton of letters from people, mostly teenagers, who had felt suicidal, but found strength in the song.

[@lokeyjedi7980]

I'm 57 and I lost my wife of 23 years. I didn't even want to get out of bed for over 2 year, I cried everyday at some point, It came in waves and still does some days..

[@FrenchGoddy]

I really hope you’re okay man

[@ashtonhc8414]

take it day by day mate. hope your ok ❤

[@carloshellpatrol]

One hurt from Brazil for you.

[@lorierush6561]

God bless you. I hope you have someone to help you. Hold on

[@mynameistj123]

i owe this song my life. when i was in the deepest darkest pit of my depression i had a handgun against my head sitting alone in a dark room, i heard the click of the empty chamber (i still dont understand why it didnt fire, because it was fully loaded) and right after the click, my radio turned on and it was this song.........i burst out in tears and realized it was a permanent solution to a temporary problem and i was only passing my pain onto my family and friends. so thank you Vin and Sori for doing a reaction to this. i haven't been a subscriber for that long but from what i've seen you two are by far the best part of my days... i love watching your new uploads and going back over your repertoire. so again thank you for being here. i look forward to being a part of your "community" for years to come.

[@damiion666]

Terry Dorrance calm down already. Nothing a 12pack of beer won’t take care of to make those blues go away

[@stevious7278]

Music can have powerful healing effects my friend, can't it? I reckon damion666 is just an ignorant person who lacks some empathy. You should feel sorry for him. I certainly wouldn't like to live in his head.

[@stevious7278]

@@damiion666 Why don't you take a day off from being a sarcastic sociopath?

[@Jaydon05]

@@stevious7278 R.E.M - EVERYBODY HURTS | REACTION Some people think they funny! 👍

[@Jaydon05]

@@damiion666 Damilon666 oh yes sure! Your such a pitiful idiot! Watched too many bad horror movies with that stupid name. Please go back to hell! If you don't mind. We won't miss you over here! 👊

[@craigmatthews4289]

The string arrangement to Everybody Hurts was written by John Paul Jones, bassist for Led Zeppelin.

He did a great job putting beautiful string arrangements with very heartfelt words and making one hell of a beautiful song that has helped many people get through the toughest times. I remember when it first came out and crying my heart out because it is so beautiful and meaningful and became more meaningful when I watched an interview with Stipes and he said that he wrote this song about/for a friend of his who had just committed suicide, it was very sad.

[@stevious7278]

WOW! I did not know that. Whoda thunk it!

[@chaost4544]

I was today years old when I learned this. Wow... amazing info.

[@jon-pauldupont5746]

This song has helped me survive depression many times. Helps remind me what I’m fighting for when I’m fighting suicidal thoughts

[@rickdbranch4787]

Gets me every single time. The official video multiplies it ten fold.

[@davidsweeney4021]

In the UK the Samaritans helpline use it as their theme. I used it when my marriage broke up, a constant companion for many nights.

[@SotonCueMan]

Definitely should have done this with the official video, it adds so so much to the meaning.....

[@Themaskplague]

They will have watched the video. They have to use the lyric video on screen though because of copyright etc stops the videos getting blocked

[@scottirvine121]

They can't because of copyright unless they pause regularly and react. They watch the official while we don't

[@tunoentiendes]

You should watch the video. Very interesting and complement the song in a great way. Next REM song: Drive

[@cissyiniguez]

@HQVideoDude There will *always* be more R.E.M.

[@АнтонМикерин-з5з]

Yes, video is really very touching.

[@karlknall5803]

this

[@LeslieToronto1971]

Yes, the video is really good and thought provoking.

[@louised6790]

I somehow stumbled onto this. How could you guys not have cried? I always cry when I here this song. It’s so passionately emotionally real. You guys are a beautiful couple. Both very beautiful people!

[@mk1cortinatony395]

You 2 are great! I watched more than double the length of the song and still listened to you pair. :)

Thank you so much for reacting to this song Vin and Sori, I have always loved it and it's on my list of all time favorites along with Queen (any and all) Pearl Jam, Sound Garden, and others. But this song has helped me and many others through the lowest darkest times in our lives, and I have been listening to it at least 5 times a day every day since my husband got locked up in federal prison in 2017, I have been in a really bad dark place since then and hearing Stipe sing hold on, hold on, everybody hurts helps me get through the day and night (bawling but making it). I am thankful to you for playing it and I could see that you both were feeling it and not just "hearing" it. Much love

[@itsnotthesamething]

There was a point in time I was going thru hell. I watched this song constantly, along with a lot of praying. I finally got my footing back, and now, my life is wonderful! I used to bawl my eyes out listening to this. I teared up, tonight, just remembering what I went thru. But life goes thru cycles, and you have ups and downs. I knew that then, although I felt like there was no end to my misery. I held on, and here I am! I know people I need to share this with.

[@monikabeki6838]

Most emotional reaction i ever watched. Not because of the song, their caring for each other made me cry! I was watching him cause from the first notes, I could tell that he is deeply touched … and although she never looked at him… she recognized that was sadly touched, so she grabbed his arm. This gesture was so touching ♥️ that’s what love is all about

[@rodrigodiaz5003]

This chanel is great!!! I love that you take so long for a youtube video, and really talk about the way you feel. I' m 50 and this is my best english. But that song struck me in Colombia back in early 90's, when I was in my 20'' and really gave me the strength...to hold on

[@raymendez1066]

One of best songs of REM off all time

[@neonspec]

I've balled my eyes out to this song several times throughout the years :(

[@simianinc]

me too

[@amyqotd5358]

Me too. It always talks me off the ledge tho.

[@holdon4992]

And oddly, it rings true. You are not alone. Club member here.

[@yzScott]

Today.

[@Draven2626]

Fun Fact: REM singer Michael Stipe is the Godfather to Kurt Cobain's daughter.

[@monstergod888]

This cd was the last one Kurt heard before he died.

[@crownmithrix]

Secondary fun fact: Michael and Kurt were about to start working on an acoustic album until Kurt disappeared and was found dead.

[@cliffdylan7222]

Powerful song. I admit it...Shed an additional tear when Sori grabbed Vin's arm. Thank you both for ...the channel and being you. Much LOVE.

[@j.k.1963]

Hi, I've come across your channel some weeks ago and I really am enjoying your in depth views, insights and emotions when they occur. Please continue your wonderful reactions. What I really like is your reflections on the music and getting enthusiastic about what it does remind you of in your own lives. Sori you are really a treat! And Vin your wisdom is out of this world and you are so blasé about it. Love you guys. ❤

[@scottflatt9880]

It sucks being alone, I can't even get people to go to concerts with me. I take long walks alone but I take pictures as my joy in life.

[@LearnToRefine]

My favorite REM songs are from the early and mid 80's.. When the meaning of the song and even the words were difficult to decipher. When they were young and expressing their weird world view. Pilgrimage, Moral Kiosk, Radio Free Europe, Can't Get There From Here, Welcome to the Occupation, The One I Love, South Central Rain .. etc.

[@alexandredias8062]

This is me at this very moment of my life. It is not very easy to live 10 years in a depression and have the impression that things never improve and at the same time coexist with all the consequences that impacts on life. One of the hardest part is to see 99% of your friends just disappear. Sometimes the will is to really give up everything, but...here I am still standing, fighting all these demons.

[@TheKck74]

I'm in this place in my life. Lost alot recently. This song and Fade to black are helpfull. Thx for introducing me to new music! Love you guys.

[@incredulousdisbelief9841]

Not for nothing, but this song had probably one of the most beautiful music videos I’ve ever seen. Very much worth seeing if you find the time.

[@212x3]

It's a deep, iconic song. I'm sure it's helped a lot of people through a lot of tough time, myself included.

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

Vin and Sori, I was living in San Antonio when this song came out. The band was on I-10 near downtown San Antonio and got caught in a traffic jam and the San Antonio Express News had a picture of Michael Stipe telling people where to set up cameras and the video was recorded on that section of I-10.

[@lujalainen1]

one of my favorite bands for a long time. i still remember when i get them firs album murmur, i was sold immediately. thanx to react. this song always get my eyes wet.

[@fdsannie]

This is one of my all time favorite songs. It gets right to your soul...........

[@jamiestone1356]

Rem - bang and blame and drive!! Love those songs

[@danielglenn915]

This one goes out to myself, an LSU fan living in Alabama, since last weekend's debacle, after talking soooooo much shit preseason.

[@spacemonkey4811]

To V&S, the song is sung by Michael Stipe & written by the drummer Bill Berry.

[@karencogs1]

My absolute favorite REM song! Very powerful!

[@Symbiosis01]

One of you really got this and has been through depression - real depression. i get it too

[@kzed.]

This song and Alive by pod were the only two songs on the radio and mtv after 9/11. Prob haven't listened to either since but I do love REM

[@donna3465]

Sori, your hair is next level. You are gorgeous!

[@deafprezman2k9]

this is one of the most, if not the, most emotional song ever made.

[@slothkng]

It's amazing to me people hadn't heard this even by accident

[@donnaleeflournoy-mancuso5675]

We all feel this way at some point in our lives....I felt this when my Mum...Dad...Family...Friends...Husband..all died.... It still hurts... :(

[@chayob8914]

REM - it’s the end of the world as we know it

[@420since1974]

REM's drummer Bill Berry wrote most of this song, though all of the band had a part in it. Guitarist Peter Buck stated ""the reason the lyrics are so atypically straightforward is because it was aimed at teenagers", and "I've never watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but the idea that high school is a portal to hell seems pretty realistic to me." In 2005, Buck told the BBC: "If you're consciously writing for someone who hasn't been to college, or is pretty young, it might be nice to be very direct. In that regard, it's tended to work for people of a lot of ages."

[@dougmphilly]

bill berry had a stroke on genius on this one.

[@melvinandrade2682]

Anthrax - In the End, In My World, Indians, Inside Out and What Doesn't Die

[@Sutherlinite]

In the End!

[@LegendMathai]

Melvin Andrade Trash

[@melvinandrade2682]

@@LegendMathai *Thrash

[@ucns]

Great song, great reaction. I've these guys many times and they are out there like this song is.

[@ucns]

That should be met these guys.

[@CaptainDully]

I got three songs: Glycerine-Bush Where did you sleep-Nirvana One last breath-Creed Get it done guys!

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

This song was in the movie, When A Man Loves A Woman, with Andy Garcia and Meg Ryan. Excellent song and excellent movie. Since I’m from Georgia, of course, I’m partial to R. E. M.

[@cheating67]

Vins head was on a swivel, fighting his thoughts, we can all relate….eg…when sat in a church, funeral or wedding, kidding yourself you’re interested in the architecture…..😘……nice to see….👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️👍

[@josebenitez7830]

I love your guys reviews and this song is nice I remember I heard it a long time ago when I was 18... today just now it hit me hard tho when I heard it on your video cause I just lost 1 of my good friends that past away... nice song... keep doing your videos I love them :)

[@Le3icester]

Love your reactions

[@midnightrambler2411]

I hope you follow this up with Temple of the Dog - Times of Trouble at some point in the future.

[@paul5899]

When you tut your hand around his arm with ........ and with them lyrics I just sobbed like a wee girl not gonna lie haha

[@paulwheelan1106]

As Michael Stipe said...The band wrote the song...but it now no longer theirs..it is yours, mine, everyones xxx

[@jamesaaron7211]

One of your best reactions.

[@andrewsmokler7173]

I know this song is supposed to be uplifting (eventually )but I want to tear my hair out everytime I hear it if you want true greatness Rem " Orange Crush" live pinkpop 89. Best performance ever

[@kilgoretrout321]

When people lie for reaction videos and say they never heard songs like this...I'm 30 and Ive heard this song probably 300 times. But I like what he's saying about this song because I've heard it 300 times and it's hard to think about it like it's the first time.

[@ianaspie2657]

Great review guys. I love this song, no surprise lol. Thanks for the kind words. You're my guys! You're legit on my bucket list to meet too. Just to give you a laug, it was only 37°. I took my coat off to take the pic for like less than 5 mins and I was frozen lol. I love you guys so much. I mean it. Love being part of the village and the community that has been so kind to me. Take care guys. Well meet soon inshallah ❤

[@mrlol2238]

I use this song as my wake up alarm. After that there is no where to go but up!!

[@TheCreedGames1]

Had some kid in elementary school that would brag about "how his dad produced R.E.M. records". Most of us believed him until he brought in "losing my religion" saying his dad recently recorded it.

[@planojag595]

I remember when this song came out and I identified with it and yeah, it made dudes realize that it’s okay to cry and that all hope isn’t lost. It’s a powerful song that has remained relevant. Please react to Wasted Time by Skid Row.

[@bfebrian]

The lyrics is simple but also very deep. That's why this song very popular and likeable.

[@Sutherlinite]

That guy's truck was YUUUGE, it was tremendous!

[@abncolb1027]

This is one of my go to songs if I am feeling blue.

[@20thanasi]

Love their love and analysis

[@3DJapan]

You thought it would be older than 93? It's classic 90s teen angst music. Haha. I was starting high school that year and this band was really big.

[@davidmaholchic6146]

After the talking in the beginning they are really giving it a good lesson and keeping quiet I like that let’s wait for the reactions

[@garyrhodes5608]

. Awesome job again 👍👍 👍.👍👍👍

[@shk1377]

best choise in this channel

[@henrikibsen6258]

Michael is perfection.

[@alanalanis2257]

The video for this song was filmed on a highway in San Antonio by my house. I thought that was pretty cool!!

[@MuckoMan]

Love how you guys are going back more and more. Please try Led Zeppelin - Since I been loving you. Studio version off of Led Zeppelin 3. The guitar was recorded on its first take. You will be blown away.

[@peeg100]

You should do Let Me In by REM. One of Mike’s best friends wasKurt Cobain, and his death really shook him up. If you include everybody hurts with what happened, you can see why it really affected him.

[@ChicagoTRS]

Pearl Jam - Porch live @Pinkpop

[@LearnToRefine]

or Porch from the unplugged show. or both

[@cakiftw]

they already did porch and sadly not Pinkpop version, i hope they revisit it someday!

[@Levity635]

@@cakiftw I'm pretty sure they didn't. They did Black, Jeremy, Last Kiss & Even Flow.

[@lubomirhianik6736]

REM - E-BOW THE LETTER...that is a real challange to discuss about

[@josbruls]

That's right, an uplifting song in a minor key - brilliant observation!

[@EilerSorensen]

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - The Curse of Millhaven

[@slartybartfast4213]

Any Nick Cave, love to hear their take on his lyrics

[@Stu-Bo]

The breakdown of the song would take well over an hour. So many Nick Cave songs that would lyrically blow them away.

[@Cires789]

The Mercy Seat!

[@ericwincentsen587]

"Straight to You", with all that religious imagery.

[@Stu-Bo]

Yeah, The Mercy Seat would be good, possibly the newer live version he does. I think "Oh My Lord" would be great, lyrical genius. So many good songs from many different era's.

[@newbootgoofin24]

Best lyrics are three words: “you’re not alone”

[@StevenBreault-o2f]

I think this song saved many lives. It saved mine,enough said

[@zaftra]

My scuicide song, listen to it over and again in those dark days.

[@jackijean8805]

Need to watch original video by them. There’s messages of each persons thoughts. Was bit surprised you didn’t remember R.E.M. as you did Losing My Religion 8 days prior. Unless just your posting dates. They did get some slack for the “ saccharin” lyrics. But Michael Stipes voice has such emotion in it that you hear the collective pain thru his singing. Also. Please react to Disturbed A Reason To Live. They did song for same purposes as this one n include info at end. It’s different take but another risky move by heavier band. R.E.M. was considered Alt Rock originators. Great reaction. Love your stories n love that you really get to feel like we know who you are. Thanks. Sori stay healthy lovey

[@aberumez]

Temple Of The Dog- Say Hello To Heaven

[@fabianteran5745]

REM - The one I love

[@kieranreynolds3586]

Genesis - jesus he knows me... A Phil Collins song! epic rock! Very interesting context. You'll love it. Phil Collins is massive! I'm not a patron as I've no money but I hope you see this

[@DethronerX]

This song definitely needed a solo in the end

[@FFVison]

Relatively fun fact: This was the first song I learned to play on the guitar.

[@adampetten5349]

My friend was so in live with Michael Stipe. She had a poster in her locker at school.

[@paulipasanen1781]

You two are beautiful. Power from Finland.

[@keithhasperg5716]

Nice video! Would love to see you guys listen to Nightswimming by REM. Very deep lyrically and one of their most beloved songs.

[@kmjdk7683]

If you want to check out more 90's songs, you should check out Live - Selling the Drama. That could be a cool reaction.

[@amysilknitter8928]

also, your eye makeup is stunning in the video.

[@mfree80286]

10:49 Well, REM did do "Shiny Happy People" as well, so it's kind of a complete set :)

[@hazelvee9793]

I tear up every time I hear this song.

[@LucielZ1]

Ufffff... this album man

[@TommiBrem]

I recommended a Daniel Johnston on your Disturbed reaction. I also want to recommend Daniel's song "Go", the live version at Union Chapel.

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Good reactions like the song playing low in the background as they are reacting haven’t seen that yet Got To turn these guys in again

[@gearspider]

R.E.M - What's Your Frequency Kenneth? (It related to Grunge a bit!)

[@spacemonkey4811]

It's called 'What's The Frequency Kenneth' you dumb f.

[@venussuz69]

I can no longer hear this song without hearing the 9/11 tribute version of it, subbing in commentary from newscasters and bystanders alike - heartbreaking. "Hold on" means so much more when you have friends who were there, literally running for their lives. Some didn't make it out.

[@Raul-vl7ly]

I dedicate this song to the New Orlean Saints and the Kansas City Chiefs. Keep your head up big homies ✊🏽

[@monicajean37]

fun fact, The string arrangement was done by Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones.

[@magna116]

Pat Benatar- Hell is for Children. Heart wrenching.

[@rx7dude2006]

Love the truck story,lol, that explains things.

[@thadavidrain]

R.E.M. never really clicked with me but this song is really good. It's one of the ones I can still listen to on repeat. Pain of Salvation - The Passing Light of Day (please)