METALLICA GOT BARS TOO - MASTER OF PUPPETS - BRUH THE BARS WAS CRAZY

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[@michaelhansen7418]

I envy anyone who listens to this for the first time

[@dillpickle5486]

I saw your comment, so b4 i watched the reaction, i went and listened to it for the first time, song is nice 🔥

[@michaelhansen7418]

@@dillpickle5486 hell yeah!!!

[@camillaGorilla]

I just tought the same thing @lisa hansen 💯😊

[@TreeSPN]

Facts!!!

[@hoagie7859]

I honestly had heard this song in passing many times, but never paid attention to it until this video, and the lyrics/music are incredibly well done, i slept on metallica for so long lol.

[@Andrew-yq4vb]

Stevie- "I'm not really a rock and roll fan.." 17 minutes in. Other rap fans- "What.. is he doing?" Fellow metal heads- "he is begining to believe."

[@Thorcat001]

This is not rock and roll. This is thrash metal.

[@fleetadmiralsakazuki]

Trinity/Morpheus reference i see what you did there

[@arnonroyna4420]

@@Thorcat001 True. But, rock n roll can also be considered a broad/general term as well as a specific style of music. Thrash metal would be a sub genre of the rock n roll category.

[@Thorcat001]

@@arnonroyna4420 it’s a sub genre of heavy metal.

[@arnonroyna4420]

@@Thorcat001 Yes, that is also true. And, where did metal come from? Rock n roll. And, they say it all comes from the blues. But, as I've said, rock n roll is accepted as a broad term, as well as a specific style.

[@robertolsen3892]

2 minutes in: "I'm not a rock guy..." **enter guitar solo** Rocks the f$%k out.... LOVE IT!! HAHAHA

[@battom9290]

thats exactly what i was thinking lol this song goes that hard!

[@DuperMate]

Metallica converts yet another

[@janicecoffman6616]

Slow part of guitar solo you say “this more my vibe”..guitar solo rockets up, you take off ! 😂

[@MW-cx3sb]

You realise they just put it on? I don't even know why I watch it for. I guess I feel similar to how I feel when my dog learns a trick.

[@theghostofthomasjenkins9643]

the song itself lures you in like drugs do with the melodic part. by the time it rolls back around to the manic part, you understand it and get into it.

[@matthewpark9984]

Metallica fan for 30 years. Its generally about addiction. However, its an actually story in 3 parts. 1st part is the drug calling to the victim to take more, you kind of know that its not good for you but you cannot fight it anymore. The second part (melodic/breakdown) is when the victim gets the drug (the high). The Third part is the betrayal, regret, guilt, dependence. This song is everything.

[@getridofgovt6339]

Yes

[@Persianking1997]

True 100% 👍

[@JA-gz6cj]

wow I never got the message until now, that's masterful

[@tropical9913]

Truthfully it's what Ephesians 6:12 says in the Bible. It's not a battle against flesh and blood, but against principalities the rulers of darkness (demons, fallen angels, etc.). God's Word is the only weapon we need against it (addiction, sins, etc.).

[@EZisme71]

This is probably the fastest I've ever seen a fan of rap understand what the song is about....MUCH RESPECT

[@somniumrabidum]

Gotta agree, it normally takes folks until "chop your breakfast on a mirror" at least before they start considering drugs. But I'll also say this as a metalhead, I generally prefer to listen to songs (at least at first) without regard for the lyrics themselves, the singer's voice serving more as an instrument which accompanies the music. So I do think it's just as cool when someone is focused on enjoying the instrumentation over the lyrics.

[@arpit9163]

Can you suggest some good yt channels that react to metal songs and explain the meaning behind them

[@innosanto]

SK is very good bar analyst. Bars are what he likes most and also cadence. He is very advanced with bars and lyrics.

[@Seraphyx]

Aye Stevie is a smart dude! People be sleepin on him! LOL

[@janthony2155]

Stevie on another level

[@stonedmountainunicorn9532]

Have to do the obligatory: Parents in the 80's: Metal's the devil's music! Metallica: Don't do drugs

[@danielryan9076]

Brilliant. ...

[@12Prophet]

Also Metallica: War is Hell. (One)

[@pixiniarts]

@@12Prophet What about the Christian/Jewish Passover song... Creeping Death.

[@vacheriedevacherie1959]

My mom did not say that in the 80’s, then again she wears a hearing aid now😂

[@purpleheart69420]

@@vacheriedevacherie1959 you gon have to wear it even sooner than her due to headphones Im pretty sure :')

[@batteen92]

This song is a master class in structuring. Everything from the lyrics, to the verses, to music, to the tempo is all one big allegory for the subject of addiction

[@isaacrushing8007]

Exactly. I’m glad other people get that even the tempo is illustrative of the experience. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@A7x_Forever]

Well it's known be be in the Top 3 Metal Songs of all time (some argue it's the best of all time) and is defintely considered to be a masterpiece. The musicianship of the band members (Hetfield is a fucking rhythm monster), the writing, the lyrics and as you said the song structure. This wasn't just Metallica in their prime, this was the entire genre of metal in it's prime.

[@ethanharvey3111]

It feels a lot like a piece of classical music. That's the beauty of metallica, the best of their songs are truly composed.

[@homersimpson8414]

THE LYRICS!

[@AaronHillyer]

I think you can stop after "this song is a master class". Period. Donezies

[@christypriest30]

I was oddly proud of how quickly you caught onto the meaning and message of this song

[@1knowsnothing1]

Stevie at the beginning: I’m not really feeling this rock stuff Everyone else: Wait for it...

[@Bl4ck0utr3b0rN]

Lmao 100%

[@yuiyanase7477]

That was exactly what I was saying to myself

[@jason_108]

No one can avoid it!

[@Bru44]

The way he’s going to the beat come on man you don’t like rock, are you haven’t given it a chance yet!

[@yesmaamcorrect8618]

YUP 😂🤷

[@Journeyman2585]

Why is it so satisfying to watch hip hop heads listen to heavy shit? It's nice that you actually listen and appreciate the artistry.

[@innosanto]

Hip hop is also heavy many times. There is an undedground connection between rap/hip hop and rock/metal

[@Nestorglass]

gettin my 22yr old rapper nephew into metal as well was so satisfying. Passion for music translates to any genre. I think rap fans lean towards groove oriented stuff, that's why they're keen to love bands like metallica, who besides going crazy fast at times, they switch it up too, and the awesome lyrics play a part as well, judging by this vid xD

[@kconrad83090]

I love it when they eventually get to metalcore, got the clean hooks to grab people who ain't use to the screaming all the way through and the drums are usually disgusting

[@brianfarley2388]

DMX is hard AF

[@arizona_rockabilly9288]

But this fool don’t appreciate it though dude can’t even bob his head which I didn’t think was possible when hearing this lol. I’ve seen a few rock reactions of his to know he don’t fuck with this type of music but knows it will get views and subs jus like nolifeshaq did before he started doin his dumb shit he does now. Honestly I only like to here Stevies yelawolf reactions cuz no one else shows him love really in the reaction game and Stevie knows hip hop

[@efreshwater5]

"I'm not much of a rock fan" 17:58. Lmao Excellent reaction, man. Definitely a sub.

[@leah77]

Is it possible for any sensible human being to listen to this and not be affected by it ???? I love his reactions but I only subbed today after this one. James got bars !!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@nanakixd7436]

he was completely into it lol i gotta envy anyone listening to this for the first time

[@luiscesarvianagomes970]

There is something about a guitar just going off like that, that no one can resist.

[@DuperMate]

Metallica converts yet another

[@GreyhawkRC]

I'm late to the comments, but what blows my mind is that these guys were only 20-21 years old when they wrote this and made that album! It's insane!

[@metallikdan]

They were 21-23

[@outoftunestring]

12:27: "audibly it's not that pleasing to me, like, the rock and all that" 17:51: *ROCKS TF OUT*

[@Volacle]

This is hilarious, I love the abrupt change

[@mikesearcy9151]

That's fire!

[@AnoNymous-ek1wr]

I was thinking : my man, just wait bc it's coming, and it's coming fast and hard!

[@Yeneo]

😂😂😂😂 That was hilarious

[@RedArkham]

@@AnoNymous-ek1wr I hope your talking about the song.😳

[@MasterTapes1960]

Facts: Iron Maiden gives you a history lesson and Metallica gives you a life's lesson 💯

[@eq1373]

👆 this

[@Teutathis]

Sabaton is better for history lessons but sure.

[@viggovidin9108]

@@Teutathis Sabaton is better for WW1 and WW2 while Iron maiden is better for times before that

[@Teutathis]

@@viggovidin9108 eeehhh I don't know about that one chief. Sabaton has some pretty decent songs on 30 years war, Viking-era and so on.

[@itsmejp4774]

@@viggovidin9108 Clearly, you've never listened to sabaton.

[@lollipoplustkill8836]

At the time of writing & then recording it in studio they were well on daily alcohol & cocaine use & abuse so this song had very much deep personal meaning & is exactly why it's so brutally honest & raw. Still holds it's own after all these decades later!!

[@TheCritter001]

They were also hooked on crystal (Germen merk) at the time. They were pretty well known to NorthTown Long Beach dealers. Wow I'm old lol

[@larswalther1902]

My best friend died of a heroin overdose 8 months ago, we were always jamming the first 4 albums. Haven't listened to much Metallica since, but especially this song, until today. It's hard but I'm glad I did, It's still an amazing song, and I know he'd be rocking to it if he were still here. RIP Brendog ❤️ Stay away from hard drugs fellas. Not worth it

[@Kennypowers51]

Condolences.

[@PadreMortalis]

May the thoughts and memories of Brendog comfort you when you miss him most.

[@jamesdennis1243]

Srry man and I agree drugs ruin your life sorry you had to go through that

[@mztweety1374]

Condolences

[@janicecoffman6616]

So sorry you lost your friend 😞

[@NathanThurberMusic]

Every song on this album is about something that controls you. Battery is about their fans, master is about drugs, leper is about religion, disposable is about military soldiers etc..the whole album is a masterpiece, musically and lyrically.

[@fairwindsphoto]

Battery is named after the address of their 'home' club they started in back in San Fran. Battery Street was the location of the club (I forget the name of it at the moment). There's a comedy club called 'Punchline' there now............. Google Punchline in San Fran.......

[@TheGreatGritzy]

Or to be more specific about Leper Messiah, how the pastor/leader controls, rather than the scripture

[@robr135]

@@fairwindsphoto Yeah, there is a weird prevailing illusion that Battery is about their fans. They have literally said its about where they started.

[@Elezium]

It's about the Old Waldorf, a venue on Battery Street in San Francisco which was basically their (and the Bay Area scene's) home venue, everyone played there and the crowd were part of their early "family" and the energy when Metallica played there was supposed to have been above and beyond anywhere else.

[@logik1677]

Perfect comment! Hope Stevie sees it

[@travisdickensheets8018]

The slow part is literally the high kicking in , then wearing off. Hetfield wrote an absolute masterpiece😊

[@Dhordoizez]

omg never realized this, goddamn that just hit like a mfker

[@dookieshoe2905]

I never looked at it like that but damn if that doesn't fit perfectly. I love finding new perspectives in songs I've heard 75000 times.

[@williamthompson1109]

Yep, the entire tempo is a drug feeling. Heavy and frantic, looking for that high, into soft and melodic when you ARE high, before heavy frantic need for another high

[@PlutoDarknight]

The lyrics afterwards are the addict talking about what the drug failed to provide and the solo afterwards is the crash and withdrawal.

[@aaronmelbye5639]

Yes, except that Dave mustaine wrote this, probably based off his own experience. Hetfield owned the vocals and rhythm/ backup guitar and fills, and only made it stronger because they kicked mustaine out of the band for the very reason this song was written

[@painisvergina3693]

As a metal headbanger, it’s nice to see someone from hip hop community recognize our rhymes are just as complex and meaningful

[@dracaroni.n.cheese]

I’m about to hit 4 years clean and this song helped me so much. I’m getting a tattoo that says “more is all you need”. I kept thinking that the next hit would satisfy me, but I always needed more.

[@Redeemed2Righteousness]

Man i salute you. I wish I could find the strength to get clean, been addicted to coke for about 4 years now. whenever I start to build up the courage and start to really get motivated to get clean after a couple of weeks my mindset completely does a U turn to “I’ve got the money, let’s just get more then I’m done” and it’s a vicious never ending cycle, starting to think it’s impossible. So much respect for you bro and keep it up, just remember how good it feels being clear minded and fresh, no drug is worth giving that up for

[@dracaroni.n.cheese]

@@Redeemed2Righteousness it’s ok to ask for help, actually it’s preferred with addiction. I had a moment of clarity and I told my parents about my addiction to amphetamines. Immediately afterwards I wanted to take it back so I could get one last hit, but now I view the courage that I had in that moment to ask for help with so much pride. If I hadn’t told my mom the truth on a whim that night, I’d be dead now.

[@Davidscomix]

@@Redeemed2Righteousness you can do it, drugs are nothing. Know every time you’re there and you’re thinking about it that you’re making a conscious choice and you can control it because it’s not who you are.

[@Solo-Anarchist]

"ONE" by METALLICA. Nothing can prepare that monster. One of the heaviest stories in or outside of music.

[@ryansalmons5279]

Although I couldn't agree more, the lyric video has to be done. Otherwise, the imagery in the music video will take away from the lyrics.

[@donn780]

if he does that hopefully he does the lyrics video

[@papaizzo]

I've seen people cry when listening to One

[@danielczako4910]

I hope he doesn't watch the music video. It takes away from the song. There is talking through it and that weird ending.

[@opalviking]

That vid scared the piss outta me when it came out. But I loved it nonetheless

[@fmhqbattousai]

Everyone : "You can't convey what drug addiction feels like through music" Metallica : "Hold my beer"

[@montyreed333]

Seether does a good job with Remedy.

[@Buy_Me_A_Nightmare]

This song set the bar, the entire Alice in Chains album Dirt described a lifetime heroin addiction in music.

[@abdo19code]

hold my cocaine

[@Reblwitoutacause]

why would they have someone hold it? its already all gone

[@badbasic]

@@abdo19code Nah, with Metallica it was literately hold my beer. They once joked they should have been called Alcohollica.

[@LBG420]

Seeing someone who isn’t necessarily a fan of metal immerse themselves the way you did is a wonderful thing, nothing but respect for you for taking a step outside your comfort zone ❤❤

[@m0002856]

"They talkin bout drugs" Me, that crazy metalhead kid who wore black all day every day to school and always had a Metal band T-Shirt on: "THIS MAN GETS IT!!!" I love this though for real. So many people think these songs are just about going out and seeking fights and being aggressive but like... nah, dude, it's anger towards the human condition. A lot of these songs aren't promoting wars, they're talking about how BAD war is. They show you the nitty gritty with some dark as FUCK symbolism saying "If you fight in this war, you're causing death and destruction. Look at these children dying on the road after their legs have been blown off by a land mine. This is what you caused." It's horrible dark stuff, but we don't sing about these things for our own sick twisted pleasure, we sing about this stuff to shock you into realizing what is happening. or they talk about what drug addiction looks like: "If you partake in these drugs, you're killing yourself. You've let this drug become YOUR MASTER." Also: And I don't know if you uncover this BUT: The composition of this song is also pretty amazing. The middle section/breakdown is essentially switching the mood from the perspective of the evil drug to the perspective of the person high on the drug. It gives you this lofty, weightless feeling of euphoria before crashing down into that hard section again. And I just gotta say: A lot of the really good metal out there is all Metaphors for the topic they're discussing. Some of them are right on the nose, but a lot of people only see the surface and think we're all talkin about some Satanic shit all of the time. Definitely not. "Blackened" and "...And Justice for All" are some other really good songs by Metallica where they delve into some difficult subject matter using some harsh/evil imagery just like this song. Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@jontraz5993]

Great comment my metal brethren

[@slimycrocks8615]

Bro wrote a whole essay

[@PadreMortalis]

@@slimycrocks8615 as we all should every once and again do as well. Just as long as it's not a flat earth rant.

[@davidjones4202]

Think of this song like this. The first 3rd of the song is like chasing the high. The middle 3rd the more melodic part represents the high. Then the last 3rd the more aggressive part is the crash and the come down.

[@xoDianaDuong]

Yesss, I was looking for someone to describe this in the comments 'cause that was one of the things I realized back then and love about the structures of Metallica's songs.. It just takes you on a whole journey.

[@BrekstadPK]

Hope he reads this comment, its a reason this song is such a masterpiece. Both lyrically and musically

[@jennhurl]

Perfect!!

[@8castrojuan8]

You get it!!!!

[@margiemcpeak9304]

Exactly!

[@Seek_Solitude]

This is why Stevie has the best reaction channel on YT. You actually pay attention to the songs not just bop your head silently for 10min

[@salvarez3rd]

Well said bro, Stevie rising to the top on these reactions boi...

[@Brian2]

:( Lost In Vegas stopped reacting nearly as much on YT but they were the kings for awhile.

[@Leon-cd1iy]

@@Brian2 they just dropped a megadeth reaction

[@BennyDeeOz]

Agree completely, plus dude understands the concepts where some life long fans would never pick it up. Respect for good writing and honest feedback Stevie the best 💪

[@ianh6845]

Was thinkin' the same thing. \,,/

[@victorramsey5575]

The song itself is a roller coaster, like being on drugs is. Its angry, its mellow, its insane, etc... In my 20s back in the 1990s I did A L O T of coke. I was living and working in Hollywood and thought it was the "good life". The line in this song that goes 'blinded by me you cant see a thing' is totally fucking true! THANK GOD I cut those puppet strings and got the hell outta there!

[@konradkanuckle5920]

Had to come back 2 years later.....always remembered your discontent for this syle of music at the beginning of the video ( haven't even started watching it yet again ).....but damn who would have thought almost 600 thousand veiws now! From west coast Canada 🇨🇦, peace.

[@satortenet]

My new hobby is watching RAP/hiphop fans listening to Metallica for their first time. If you look hard enough, you can see their minds and perceptions getting expanded.

[@StevePCut]

You gotta find the right ones. I think that's becoming harder and harder since I think the fast majority are grifting. You'll notice that 1 big channel does a review of a random rock song and the following weeks, all the other review channels see the view count and ALL go and review that song. Its mostly a gift. Theres a handful that are trust worthy. I like this guy, I think he is a good one.

[@rastomasstanford7708]

What I always found funny is a lotta rappers use rock beat and metal beats in their music all the time.

[@JT-ne8du]

Dude “Lost in Vegas” are your boys. They went on a journey that is beautiful to watch

[@StevePCut]

@@JT-ne8du lost in Vegas and Jamel Jamel are genuine! I like them a lot

[@TyrantDragon]

@@JT-ne8du Their journey was truly amazing to experience from start to finish.

[@davidepannone6021]

The moment when rap fans actually realise metal ain't just noise and growling lol.

[@leowebb2810]

If you think rap fans don't listen to Rock you are sadly mistaken and being stereotypical.

[@davidepannone6021]

@@leowebb2810 where did i say that? Did i say EVERY rap fans? I was talking about those that stereotype metal themselves by saying it's either 1) a bunch of noise 2) too chaotic

[@leowebb2810]

@@davidepannone6021 "If"

[@sondersonics7534]

@@leowebb2810 most rap fans never ever listen to rock. Well maybe rock-ish music sometimes but never metal. Unless you’re me who grew up on every type of music

[@leowebb2810]

@@sondersonics7534 where is the statistics?

[@mattronimus]

I love this..... I am hearing a song that I've heard a million times since I was like 8 yo through new ears.... It makes the song special again.... Which it most definitely is.

[@scottcallahan6697]

Stevie...I stumbled on your channel on accident, and I'm so glad I did....listening to you break down Master of Puppets....epic! You got it immediately....that song has been around for years, and I know plenty of people who love this song, and only think about the music, but don't know anything of what the song is about, or it's intended meaning....you got it. I hope that I'm seeing a lot more of your take on rock and metal song....great job man...thanks!

[@lewischeatwood3519]

I applaud you bro. It kills me how some people claim to be music lovers; but only listen to one genre of music. Well done bro.

[@lewokecrybabyjames5828]

Good music is good music. I totally am with you.

[@cage138]

Leper Messiah from that same album is DEEP. Fun Fact: The Master of Puppets album was added to the National Registry for preservation (Library of Congress) in 2015 for its works that are “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” Not too shabby for a thrash metal band

[@EmreCanKorkmaz]

Wow, didn't know that. Right decision! 👍

[@primary2630]

shit thats dope. It's legit too, it really did impact a lot of things

[@brycenehrich4642]

Seeing him realize what the song was about and breaking down the lyrics was so cool

[@Lord_Raptor]

This songs construction is brilliant. First half is the wanting of the drugs (heavy, in your face sound) the middle is the finding of drugs, the high euphoria you get when high (slow, melodic and pretty) then it ends with the crash. (Chaotic, more evil sound). It's the steps your mind and body are going through as an addict.

[@vivir_en_ruedas]

Exactly. Perfect description.

[@IzukuIXLilly]

Don't Forget The 2nd Solo...it's Fast and Damn near Frantic, like The Mad Scramble you get when trying to get back to the high you had

[@Jahvec]

Not to mention the ending. In lyrics they said "all I hear is laughter." and at the end he yells for master and hears laughing.

[@liammckean6040]

Absolute perfect description right there

[@davidmackeown5496]

Devil always has the last laugh if you take the drugs at end of song. Masterpiece.

[@cataclysm3733]

"This rock stuff isnt really it for me" Everyone else: Ill wait. Stevie: 17:48

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

Watching that smile keep coming out, and him fighting it was all the fun.

[@jonathanradcliff6192]

@@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer this...

[@evilferret1453]

wait for it .... wait for it ..... there it is !!!!!!!!!!

[@Brodaddy1000]

Hetfield's a master of telling a full story with very few words.

[@hilarywilkes7853]

Metallica isn't just bad ass guitar and drums, they have amazing lyrics!

[@lowiq3409]

Yes!

[@ladymusic3134]

21:10 “Every line has been a metaphor, the entire song is a metaphor”. Yes, that’s more true than you may realize; the metaphor isn’t only of the lyrics, it’s true of the music itself too. The song starts high energy, like the craving for the drug running through your veins, making you jittery,, but if you notice when the guitar solo comes and Lars’s voice saying “master” starts to fade and that guitar slows and becomes sweet, that’s showing the moment when you take a hit and for that moment, there’s no craving, just euphoria. That euphoria fades quickly though, and the craving and desperation comes back, worse than before, and you see that the peace you got from the high is a lie, but you need another high, again, and you’re calling to your master. The cycle repeats until you die.

[@mrwaffles9332]

Wow nice interpretation!

[@tgunzz3790]

Sick!

[@nightrush6819]

Wow... If you analyze the song Word by Word... Everything haves a meaning and a place in the song... Wow...

[@suprtroopr1028]

I've been listening to this song for years, and I only realized this recently. It really shines in the fact when you get back to the main rhythm, the immediate next line is "hell is worth all that".

[@ladymusic3134]

@@suprtroopr1028 YESSSSSS!!!!!!!!!

[@dagoncrowgg]

The fact that you got the exact meaning of the song the first time around just shows what a smart and insightful person you sre.

[@zzzzzz69]

right from the first verse

[@riz3310]

I mean, no hate, but it ain’t exactly difficult to pick up. They almost punch you in the face with it, “chop your breakfast on a mirror.”

[@dagoncrowgg]

@@riz3310 I actually agree with you, but having watched a fair other bit of reactions to this song, you would be SURPRISED how many people just fail to get the point (hint, its a lot).

[@tessilateddragon]

Yep watch his other channel, his up to date social commentary shows the same traits it's really refreshing to see.

[@lt.spears1889]

All do respect it’s patently obvious what the song is about

[@red19dh]

You can't imagine how mind blown I was the first time in listened to this album as a 12 year old kid. Changed my life forever

[@UncleSpellbinder]

DEEP RESPECT for this reaction. Your analysis was spot on from the get-go.

[@silverblack5475]

80s thrash bands all wrote some serious bars .....drugs , war , politics , serial killers are popular subjects

[@foxard8478]

Are you calling Metallica a trash "band" ???

[@silverblack5475]

@@foxard8478it's " thrash" not " trash" and yes Metallica is a " thrash metal" band , shit they practically created it .

[@foxard8478]

@@silverblack5475 oh ok

[@dsvet]

In the early days it was called speed metal then thrash metal.

[@aceundead4750]

Also the atrocities of the holocaust were big for Slayer to sing about

[@FyeRee]

Man this guy is a critical thinker he breaks down music so well

[@EliasAtElijah]

The intense energy. I grew up listening Metallica in the early 90's I was 16 and my friends all listened none stop. They were massive in the day. They still are on the very top of my list.

[@Deeb22]

I LOVE watching people hear Metallica for the first time. ❤ Especially when they say they aren’t a rock fan. Everyone I’ve seen ends up really enjoying the music.

[@besbdb]

The lyrics are metaphors Fact: even the instrumental is a metaphor 1st part: taking the drug 2nd part: the high 3rd part: crawling back for more

[@1891Vilmer]

4th part: the laughing at the end when you’re dead

[@atvena]

@@1891Vilmer your master got you again

[@martindavila8160]

@@1891Vilmer I thought of it more as all the other addictions laughing at you, since the lyrics say laughing at you

[@1891Vilmer]

@@martindavila8160 i’m guessing it could be either or, so i’m not denying you’re answer but i’ve seen before from others that the laugh is because of death

[@drjohn1084]

Nailed it

[@NocticonPlays]

I was 13 years old the first time I ever heard this song, I am now 34... To this day I credit this song for keeping me away from drugs my entire life. This song resonated with me as a kid, when all my friends started experimenting and I said no thanks.

[@bongzilla4172]

Yet you probably drink alcohol, that ain't any better.

[@markhomer2524]

Lol I was 13 too but now I'm 48. Sic jam sic album. Ride the lightning is even better.

[@markhomer2524]

I love the Mary Jane.

[@thedudewhoabides69]

Good man. Looking back it's so fucken sarcastic how Metallica was the first thrash metal band for me, I started to play the drums because of it, I remember playing this song too around the age of 9 and even playing it on the guitar after I pivoted to that 10 years after playing the drums. All that and still I wound up wasting my life for 3 years exactly as it says in the lyrics. My DOC was speed, but it's all the same, it's just the people fiending for them that have different tastes. "Drugs are so good they'll ruin your life." Ain't that the truth. I'm so glad I made it out before hitting the needle, that shit is evil or so I've heard. Hope erryone is doing okay, especially the ones battling with addiction. That shit is no joke

[@faabound]

@@bongzilla4172 Yeah at least you didn't jump to any conclusions LOL

[@RobCrowley85]

Watching the sheer joy on his face at one of the most face melting solos ever was awesome

[@michaelgoldstein8516]

As a long time Metallica fan who was inspired to learn bass over 20 years ago by Cliff, I really enjoyed watching you experience this song for the first time. You picked up on the song's meaning so fast too. Very insightful.

[@airman20012001]

I've always struggled to see how a group of 20 year olds could write this album, I'm a psych ward therapist and I couldn't write Sanatorium, the writing truly is next level.

[@Kaocyde]

Well, that's exactly it. You're a therapist, they're writers. You use your talent and skills to help people one-to-one...maybe in a group session. They use their talents and skills to bring a broad message to the public, but can't focus on any individual.

[@DarkSkreemr13]

I run a recording studio and I write and play as well. We are most creative between the ages of 24 and 35. Most of my clients that come up with some really creative and next level shit are in between that age group most of the time.

[@JBSampson88]

A lot of it was based on life experiences. Things seen, and experienced.

[@airman20012001]

@@JBSampson88 A psychward is not something many people have experience with nor would I ever wish that anyone would, and thats the reason sanatorium trips me out, I have to see people who are confused, told to take medication that can make them numb, the doors are locked, no escape, everyone around you knows what's wrong with you but still fail to actually understand, this can lead to things like violence and self mutilation, the depths of that horrible experience was shared in that song at a level I wish our staff understood. Metallica is my all time favorite band and its because their depth of writing and ability to translate are second to none.

[@JBSampson88]

@@airman20012001 That song was loosely based on the movie "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest".

[@Prince_Flight]

MORE METALLICA STEVIE🔥🔥🔥

[@camillaGorilla]

Agreed! They are Legends, and real poets

[@MrMiked3151]

I am so proud for you, i love seeing someone really get it and jam out to the Masters of us puppets for the 1st time.

[@rowaineboyd1536]

Major kudos, my man! Your facial reactions are terrific, but I truly admire how quick you got the meaning of this song. New to your channel, but you got me hooked. It'll take me a few days to catch up and see what other bands / songs you've covered, but I'm on board! Thank you, Sir Knight, for being your enthusiastic self :)

[@kobejohnson4552]

Metallica's "one" would make for an interesting reaction

[@Macsimus007]

Another cool thing is the construction of the song itself represents addiction and drug use. The hard chords at the start are when you're fiending for it, then when it gets calm and soothing is the high, then when it gets hard, is the come down. This song is a masterpiece.

[@jasonbates165]

Finally I read a remark that actually understood the melodic meaning. If you've ever been on drugs or alcohol you would understand just as they did while writing it and and living it just totally made sense.

[@Blackdog06019]

And the first half is from the viewpoint of the user while the 2nd half if from the drugs viewpoint. This song is a legit masterpiece that most of its meaning gets looked over

[@jasonbates165]

@@Blackdog06019 absolutely

[@Xcentr1cK]

You have no idea how happy this makes me. Growing up with this.. showing every single person you know... and having an unspoken bond with whoever showed you... ugh... music is everything... ❤ So great to see the kid in me light up when the kid in you hears the essence of "cool". Stank face... big ass smiles... yup... Metallica

[@zane4575]

This is one of the most entertaining reactions I've seen. Clued right in, even shredded like a mad man after admitting the music wasn't really your thing lol. I saw a Metallica fan right there.

[@ericgennette2760]

I don’t comment too often to reactors but Metallica is my favorite band and I’ve been listening to them for 35 years. I’m 49 years old. I was impressed you picked up on the meaning after the first few lines. I’m sure I’ll be repeating a lot of other people when I say “more Metallica!” It’s all good. Peace.

[@ashkanserat]

He said he's not into the music portion...then 2 min later he's head bangin!! Love it. Metallica =goat of rock

[@howiejohnson7227]

One of the goats in general. Not just rock and metal

[@kidchrist35]

Much love Stevie, great music is great music. I grew up a metal head, then I found hip hop and the deep lyrics I loved in metal were even more eloquently expressed in hip hop, imo. The lyrics that hit your soul can come from anywhere. High School exposed me to a lot of country that can touch your soul. music, really thoughtful music is undeniable no matter what genre it fits into. Been seeing you for a minute, good to see you respecting something so different, out of your comfort zone. It just hit me, this is the type of shit 80's hip hop was competing with, no wonder the rap game got to where it's at.

[@bryantwiltrout5492]

Ngl I was impressed with how quickly you understood what the lyrics were about. It took me a few times to understand it myself

[@athompson1992]

This is song is from another era ( 1986 ), and still relevant to drugs and how they can change or even end your life. Your kill'in Stevie, your willingness to listen and explore all music is the Truth. ( Real respects Real ) That's why your gonna get a Million subs.

[@albertgein3082]

When I was young and naive I thought GoD. Was the master of puppets

[@Edessa_G]

Not only are the lyrics genius, but the music itself represents the high, the low, the comedown, and the repeat. Notice the breakdown in the middle is the euphoria the drug brings, the how it builds up to your want/need of the next fix. One holy hell of a classic!

[@Edessa_G]

P.S at the young age of 23 James Hetfield (Guitar/vocals) was seeing so many people fall off while using cocaine. Lars (drummer) and Kirk (lead guitarist) were heavily into cocaine at this point, but James stuck to alcohol, not realising that he was too struggling with a drug himself, and later had help for it. Yet Lars and Kirk were fine.

[@Edessa_G]

PPS, the 7 times I’ve seen them live I always see the young fans living this song, and rightly so, but not noticing the warning message! Keep up the great work 🤘 Edit: just as a ‘did you know’, 99% of Metallica tracks have a message!

[@masterofreality1552]

I love watching different people from different backgrounds reacting to MOP.I was surprised by the beginning of this video and will have to look up the uncomfortable conversations video.I wish there was a link here,but maybe i can find it on my own.Thanks for exploring MOP.

[@crocuscloud568]

This song is cool the instrumental on this is also a reflection on the power the substance are doing to you. It’s fast moving pace in the beginning can you need your stuff, to the slowed down part because you finally got your fix and then when your starting to come down is when the music once again begins to pick up in pace

[@TXRager]

It’s a themed album. Every song has an example of what different people are controlled by not just the title track. A perfect example that everyone no matter what is addicted to something that can control you one way or another.

[@atvena]

Yeah but only the title track is about addiction the other songs are about other forms of control like authority etc.

[@ghettovikingmusicclothing5653]

Seeing you lose yourself in the music is honestly one of the greatest things ever. Much love and respect man.

[@arizona_rockabilly9288]

Nah bro he loses himself in the lyrics not the actual music playin that’s why he can’t even bob his head or vibe to this shit.

[@Volacle]

@@arizona_rockabilly9288 17:50 Mate, he's not goin' off at the lyrics here

[@keepitsimplestupid8071]

You nailed the meaning, just don’t forget about how important the music is in this song. The music goes through the searching of the high, the high, the self-reflection of coming down and the search for the next high. This song is a masterpiece.

[@VerchielxKanda]

The album cover actually represents control of people's lives in a lot of songs in the album- According to an interview, James, the lead singer/songwriter, went to a party and saw depravity. People were just shooting up left and right and he said a girl was really sick. He wrote this song hoping to make people realize that the drugs control you if you keep crawling to them.

[@joshuaha7661]

You gotta check out "The Four Horseman", "Wherever I May Roam", "One", and "Sanitarium" 🔥👌

[@-Manda_SKnight_BeastMoD]

When my husband told me that the drums in The Four Horseman were meant to sound like hoofbeats, I freaked out. I still get goosebumps

[@chefcurry787]

U MENTIONED ALL BANGERS 🔥🔥🔥🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💯💯💯💯💯‼

[@kb4110]

No

[@-Manda_SKnight_BeastMoD]

@@kb4110 do you have different ones?

[@viewwithice4500]

Definitely The Four Horsemen and Ride The Lightning

[@bluecord85]

I have never seen somebody who doesnt listen to metal on a regular pick up on the song so damn fast. I appreciate you taking the time for this song. Most of their music is deep like this

[@Obi-ThreeKenobi]

Fun fact: When James Hetfield writes his lyrics, he already has the melody and syllables set and just finds words that fit and then goes back to make sure it makes sense. So he doesn't, or they dont, make a song with lyrics in mind, its always the last thing they do, as the music comes first. And he STILL gives you barz!

[@-Manda_SKnight_BeastMoD]

That's awesome! I don't think I knew that - thanks! I'mma see if I can say that in front of my husband and impress him since he thinks he knows everything about Metallica. (I have a feeling this will backfire)

[@Obi-ThreeKenobi]

@@-Manda_SKnight_BeastMoD I saw it in an obscure interview after they cut their hair and released Load. If I can find it again, I'll post the link here cause he talks about other cool things too. He may have even mentioned it when he was on Joe Rogan's podcast, but I can't recall.

[@-Manda_SKnight_BeastMoD]

@@Obi-ThreeKenobi Aw crapdawgit. If it was on Rogan than my husband will know it.

[@christyfrancis9144]

Benjamin Burnley does the same thing and I have no clue how insanely talented you have to be to get that to work

[@mirotrella]

Great video. What you ve missed is that the whole music of the song is the actuall trip of a hustlers. Every sing one, from before ,during and after getting fixed. And the verses before and after that actually is the controversy with the musical trip. Hell of a video. Keep it up. Subscribed

[@mlyness100]

I truly hope you maintain your metal journey. There is a lot of lyrical platinum out there and seeing the way you were rockin out to this makes me think you just might be a metal head on the inside and it’s workin its way out. I love all kinds of music, from hip hop to bluegrass and o gotta tell you, when you allow yourself to immerse yourself in other things you may have missed, it’s a great feeling

[@williamfitzgerald5820]

The level of intelligence you use to decipher and acknowledge everything in this song is phenomenal. Your general love for music as an artform is seriously admirable

[@tjsumigray22]

Billy Fitz👍

[@chriswildhaber35]

Agreed.

[@sancamilobad]

Disposable Heroes is another one that has really great lyrics.

[@JeffWiersma]

Fuck yes it does

[@MattR8605]

BACK TO THE FRONT!!

[@hilarywilkes7853]

I love your insight into lyrics! You are spot on! Great reaction! 👍

[@jennifergarrison4995]

This is the best written and executed song of our time. No question🤩

[@tazzz1783]

now imagine how 100 000 people screaming ''MASTER!MASTER!'' on the concert an you have 1/100 of a Metallica concert expiriance

[@Opachki69420]

saw them in 08' was fucking awesome, got to see lamb of god open for them too

[@ericmccarty1020]

RIP Clifford Burton, Was an amazing bassist & classically taught so he brought a lot of knowledge about the incorporating & layering melody, harmony into song structuring. He was truly ahead of the times & unfortunately left us way to soon which ultimately sent the band down the road they went after his untimely passing. Cliff you are very much missed & not forgotten for all your contributions & wisdom shared.

[@graphsicimagevinyls5882]

supposedly, the words James Hetfield yelled at the Bus Driver, once he learned of the death of Cliff Burton was "you just killed the greatest Bass Player in the world"

[@TheCritter001]

His (Burton) family just released an action figure, crazy shit.

[@23snacKs]

@Snakeoilresin wrote "for" them lmfao.. they got better without him, then got worse after Cliff died

[@stevelynchbodybuilding]

Cliff was the shit!

[@stevelynchbodybuilding]

Jason Newsread was no slouch but Cliff was a legend!

[@GeneralZodFDNY77]

I bought this album 3 and a half decades ago. And I never noticed the hands and strings. Bruh, you have shown me something new on some shit I have a fan of most of my life. You have acquired a new subscriber off that.

[@Blackard84]

That's the beauty of a lot of metal/hard rock... the instrumental/beat gets your blood pumping... but the lyrics are generally all metaphor/symbolism through out... Awesome to see your mind being blown

[@staceydagg]

Tallica fans have been aware from the beginning....finally everyone else is becoming aware of their mastery

[@davidporter671]

Tallica? Who says that? And people who wear a mask in their profile picture deserve death.

[@davidporter671]

@@PaganMin671 What was hard to understand about that.

[@timbob1145]

@@PaganMin671 yep, what a mess

[@davidwhite2411]

I was eight years old when I first heard Metallica thanks to my older brother

[@AramautheFierySecretary]

"I'm wondering what their motive was, was it to teach or to confess?" I like hearing your thoughts because this is an excellent observation.

[@hannahfreedman8295]

Yeah, I had to take a sec after he said that. Very thought-provoking!

[@ruthdurfee4439]

I've always thought it was both. So much of his music is on this topic. What I found most heartbreaking was how much his writing fell off after he got clean.

[@ruthdurfee4439]

"This is straight poetry". Now you know why us rock lovers feel like so much newer music is terrible. We define music as poetry set to amazing sound. I remember being totally confused by the question "do you like music". I mean, who the heck doesn't like music? Then I came to realize that some people don't get that heartwrenching whole body feeling of connection and understanding and expression when they listen. Maybe they just don't listen to music that has real poetry in it, or maybe they just don't hear the poetry when they listen. Even though you aren't as thrilled by the sound, which I totally get, I could see that you were excited and jamming to it because of the message. That was awesome to see.

[@curiousclutch5888]

@@ruthdurfee4439 Well said.

[@jordenmapel2477]

Both

[@memluk3037]

this song, more than any of that 80's anti-drug stuff, taught me to avoid those kind of drugs.

[@TooBadBro3921]

I love it man, the message, the fact that you paid attention to the lyrics and depth, and you’re right on the money because all of them had drinking problems and all had their “poison” of choice lol

[@ddskreamer]

In my day "bars" wasn't a term applied to lyrical content. But I am pleased to see the modern term "bars" being applied to old school Metal. Yeah bro, we dropped bars alright!

[@-Manda_SKnight_BeastMoD]

I don't know what we've done to deserve all of this diversity, but thank you everyone!!!

[@-Manda_SKnight_BeastMoD]

@King Nothing oh, my friend, I don't need to do that. My husband is the 5th member of Metallica, they just don't know it

[@marsupialsr]

Hands down the best thing about reaction channels... everyone reacting to all genres. It's truly awesome.

[@-Manda_SKnight_BeastMoD]

@@marsupialsr You are absoLUTEly right! I love watching the reactors the realization of how big the song truly is hits them in the face. Watching Stevie was like watching a movie

[@forevermarked5826]

@@-Manda_SKnight_BeastMoD dont you love seeing people react to something for the first time and even more so when they dont seem the type to enjoy it or whatnot

[@-Manda_SKnight_BeastMoD]

@@forevermarked5826 I really do! I have no idea who keeps requesting all of these songs! My bluff got called about the friendship bracelet for the Queen video - I'm in the process of making some🤣. But I'm loving this!!! I make these faces with some of the hop hop songs that he does, but it is nice to anticipate him enjoying some thing that I know, you know? I always have that one little voice in the back of my head that says he is going to turn it off before it gets to the best parts... But then I remember that he always gives the song a chance, regardless of whether he likes it or not. If a Patreon requests it, he will always listen to it and be respectful and that means the world. It meant the world to see this reaction. I've been saying that it was like watching a movie - you could see everything play out on his face.

[@BradWilson1969]

Wish I'd seen this two years ago. Great reaction. One thing I would add is where you talked about the music not being your style, but you're focused on the words, but I think you got what I'm about to say by the end of the song. For me, that speed and chaos is setting the tone. As someone who spent most of the 90's battling my demons, there were times when my brain felt so out of control, and everything was moving and changing so fast and random and not knowing what was about to happen and where I spent last night … I'm sure that great artists could do interesting things with it, but to me, I can't imagine these lyrics to anything but this music. It's a whole package.

[@ryanswiedals584]

I’ve wanted to explain this to someone for awhile now. so the beginning of the song ( the thrash metal part) conveys the agony trying to get your hands on the drug, or the withdrawals you’re feeling, when the music fades into calm, the user has taken his drug and is now in a euphoric state (hence the beautiful guitar play) when the thrash metal begins again, the user is on his come down, and begins to panic more.

[@TRIPLEBsBBQ]

Yo the melodic part In the middle is symbolic to the actual high and comming down from the high and then then the adrenaline kicks in and needing more. The song in itself is a bar lol.

[@ericy1005]

This guy's reaction shows why MetallicA is so goddamn good! They were writing at a super high level in their early 20:s. I love Maiden, Priest, etc and was 15 when this album dropped in '86 and knew this band was a notch above the others. The songwriting is next level....which is why they are so HUGE!!!

[@fromashestoangels378]

It's crazy to see that Metallica in their early 20s had so much insight of life/the world and how damn intelligent they are not only musically but verbally as well. Like think of the song creeping death. Very in depth knowledge of the bible and the skill level of the music is through the roof. James Hetfield was more intelligent in a drunken youth than most sober people are in their 40s lol.

[@dookieshoe2905]

I wish I could see the alternate universe where Cliff lived and they continued to grow from Puppets. Of course Justice was incredible but it's a bit unfocused and chaotic. The writing suffered heavily without Cliff there to add his perspective, he seemed like the most musically gifted one. It was him and James together that made Puppets what it was. We can only imagine what that next album would have sounded like. It wouldnt have been Justice but I think it would have been even better. I would sacrifice Justice to get that album instead.

[@mrs.jukebox6415]

I've seen them live 3 times!

[@khworker1322]

Hip hop and gangster rap have a lot to offer as well. I’m a huge fan of both. I’ve listened to method man and Tool on the same day and loved every second of it.

[@michaeltolivar4646]

Musically this song is amazing. All the switches / changes in melody are so seamless it's incredible.

[@SheanaOBrien1985]

Aside from loving music, the main reason I think I love reaction channels is because I feel like it helps bring us together even more. If I could do 1 important thing in my life, it would be that.

[@murder13love]

When someone who never entertained a band because they assumed its not their thing, finally "get it".. it just makes me feel fulfilled haha.. it may not be your genre, but the appreciation is there 🤘

[@posmanager44]

I gotta hand it to ya brother Stevie, you picked up the meaning to this song faster than any other reaction channel. Well done sir!

[@camillaGorilla]

Agreed!! 🙌🏼

[@jakejefferson7571]

3rd that!

[@jayw3512]

We used to enter our football stadium before games to this song while I was in HS. The album Load came out when I was in 9th grade. That album turned so many of my brethren’s at the time, into massive Metallica fans. Those people didn’t really listen that much to Metallica’s first few albums. Those people began listening to Metallica original stuff. Such a legendary band. Even the fans of the other team we would play, would get so pumped while it played.

[@matthewclark4155]

It's cool to see someone who understands what music really is: a metaphor, allegory, even spellcasting. Your understanding and your SD hat got you a new sub. Keep it up bro