Stray Kids "MANIAC" M/V REACTION | DG Reacts

[@DGReacts]

Stray Kids going for that GOAT Status, DAMN! Also, hit a like for that cracked screen transition ;)

[@uunuuliebeleben9323]

🤩You would like other songs from them too.

[@DGReacts]

@@uunuuliebeleben9323 I love them, every song I reacted to by them has been amazing!

[@hortbeck]

Stray Kids in concert this summer!

[@staynoisy3785]

Pleasee you need to listen the entire album, there's only 6 songs more. It's worth it to check them out

[@verobell45]

They are the 4th Gen GOATS for sure

[@uunuuliebeleben9323]

Honestly, the meaning of their songs were so deep since their pre-debut. They really changed my taste in music. Their songs are so meaningful as always. Especially, their music was extraordinary.

[@mayavniart]

And even extraODDinary 😉😉

[@uunuuliebeleben9323]

@@mayavniart 🥰 😘YEAH, THAT'S TRUE!!!

[@shakadi8507]

I agree with you since my taste in music changed too.

[@stay1147]

i am impressed how well you understand skz lyrics and message. Stray kids music cannot be undertood if you don't pay attention in the lyrics. thank you for taking your time to look closer into it.

[@mellevance2995]

I sometimes get the feeling that he is part of the creative managers of stray kids, which explains to us the references that the guys make. so, I want to see ALL the clips in his analysis. maybe I missed something.

[@artsy_az7962]

I know Chan lurks on KZbin for these review/analysis videos of skz so I just hope he sees this and mentions it in his lives. I can already hear his aussie accent freaking out about on point this interpretation was😂

[@stillwakingup]

Stray Kids never disappoint. This song is 🔥. The choreography, the outfits, their hair…just everything is so perfect. Ahhhhh love it.

[@DGReacts]

10000%

[@BambiLena666]

Is it just me that felt like the MV took a much darker turn in the last minute? Its a fairly interesting story about society and being scared to show your real self, and then we get to the "locked up while wrapped up in that pretty package" and the bird in the golden cage. A gilded cage is still a cage, and living in luxury while having no freedom is basically the life of idols; birds living in a gilded cage.

[@vivilore677]

Your explanation is so amazing, it's connecting the MV and the lyrics perfectly. I love the song more now because of you

[@velveetacheesy5147]

"I have a ... no never mind..." I mean did you see those hip thrusts? lmfao

[@alissaoverthere]

Stray Kids absolutely nailed this comeback! The whole album is incredible … no skips! So many different styles but they all work so well 💚

[@kristinautami]

Stray Kids could make the hardest beat ever but their lyrics always made me cry for how much they resonate and feel genuine. Maniac might be a bop, but when you immerse in the lyrics, it deffo sounds 1000x better.

[@shakadi8507]

To be honest after watching your video and your words now I look into all these songs in another way.

[@MinSung931]

#StraykidsWorldDomination These guys never fail to amaze me and I'm glad I'm a stay forever. These guys sefo know what they are doing and doing it right. This MV is also insane as words can't begin to explain how this group is wrecking me badly this comeback

[@Teneal9]

It is amazing hearing your breakdown of the lyrics because you really do "get" what they're trying to say. Loved your video so much 🥰

[@lukachuthecat7063]

I love how much of this music video was commentary. I love how they talked about what’s real vs what’s trending. I love cutting the strings because they’re not puppets. I love the “you can’t stop the smoke” because where there’s smoke there’s fire and it’s “thick as fog”. Stray kids ready to expose all the fakeness!!! Also we know what the lock was in reference to from the trailer now. And I still want a series based on it 😭 I love them so much! also love your reactions ☺️ knew you’d love this one the second you heard it.

[@uunuuliebeleben9323]

They're JUST AMAZING!!! I was super excited about this comeback too. For me, their songs are masterpieces as always.

[@juliamiller4441]

Again…. I always look forward to your reactions to artists I like. Yours is one of the first reactions I search for…

[@DGReacts]

Thank you so much, Julia!! 🙏

[@Bamgeutcutiepie]

wow wow wow i have watched a LOT of reaction videos today, because this song is FIRE, but... dude.. your commentary almost makes me tear up. you're so insightful and don't just focus on "oh they are so hot or cool" but you really look at their message! first reaction today where i have seen someone actually comment of the lyrics . THANK YOU. what a lovely person you are. your heart really shows through.

[@DGReacts]

Thank you so much, Emily! That is very kind of you 🖤🙏

[@maritaa.hansen4501]

Best reaction I've seen. Very well presented and reviewed.

[@DGReacts]

That's very kind of you, thank you

[@maritaa.hansen4501]

@@DGReacts You're welcome :)

[@nikolettekinci9868]

Best reactions with interpretation! Thank you

[@gunkymonkey4407]

This is by far the best song to come out this year so far. To me this is the only really good album to come out this year so far.

[@alinat5527]

Thank you so much for another Stray Kids reaction! I was really looking forward to your interpretation to this one (I always am, but this time I was a bit more confused - maybe because it's friday and my brain melted completely at work), and your interpretation of the lyrics linked to the setting of the MV made it so clear! I love the way you explain things, it's really interesting and it blew my mind. I don't know if I already told you this but your voice has such a calming and comforting tone, it makes everything better :) I'm not a native english speaker, and I understand everything you say perfectly right away. In a platform so full of loud and over the top reactors (which is not a bad thing, tastes are different for everyone), you are a gem. When you show excitement I feel it one hundred times more, it's so much more meaningful. Keep doing the good work, you nail it every single time, I'm always amazed

[@DGReacts]

You are incredibly kind, thank you! 🖤🙏

[@banyanya130]

Imagine if u can speak and read Korean, u will get more messages from the lyrics, cuz they also often play words in the lyrics

[@ДюсеноваАсем]

Stray Kids world domination!

[@smokyeye]

That first chorus drop had me HOWLING !

[@lunaticrose13]

I love the fact that you delved deep into the lyrics and the message of the song! Most just bop to the beat. Even though it’s fucking awesome, the themes in this song are equally mind blowing. No one is doing it like Stray Kids. 💯❤️🔥

[@christen5516]

Thank you so much for your reaction and your insights.. you really dwell deep with the lyrics, the choreography, and the cinematography.. I really appreciate it especially it expanded more on what the message they are saying.. like I knew the essence of the Maniac. But with your commentary makes it more wide and deep.. Thank you once again..❤️ Looking forward to more Reactions from you☺️ If you want to dwell in more mental and social messages from STRAYKIDS.. I recommend u "Voices" and "3rd Eye"

[@josefinakarl7182]

Sir, you are ABSOLUTELY a pretty package! Your interpretations are always so on point and so amazing I wanna wife you up 🥰

[@SweetieOra]

His eyebrows During Felix part: ⬆️⬇️⬆️⬇️⬆️⬇️⬆️⬇️⬆️ I was the same way 😂

[@alyssaoliveira2801]

It took me a couple watches but the birds represent the real self that's being locked up. Anytime they are acting normal the bird is in a cage but when they let out their inner maniac the birds are flying around freely :)

[@gildamorales5907]

REALLY I LIKE THIS SONG BECAUSE ITS VERY MAINIFUL FOR ME .. STOP BE SOMEONE ELSE AN BE YOURSELF.. I AM A FREAKING WEIRD AN D I AM HAPPY BE LIKE WHO I AM, I DONT BE NORMAL

[@hopeful-1733]

Such a great mv/song!

[@nugulikeyou9737]

I HONESTLY LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR LYRIC BREAKDOWNS!!!! ALWAYS ON POINT

[@skzftw2489]

Love how you pay this much attention to the lyrics!they really always say so much through their songs

[@alessandrac.4417]

Yes! Stray Kids are always topping themselves. Well worth the hype, really. They never disappoint and I really love how they are non-conformists and talk about how societal conventions affect our authenticity. They're one of my favorite groups especially for their depth. Of course vocals, rapping, visuals, dancing, all top notch. And the cinematography speaks for itself. Great reaction as always. Love how you analyze the lyrics

[@mawarberduri_74]

i loves how you interpret or describe this song..tq

[@fortyninth]

hey, i really appreciate how you pay attention to their lyrics and message and voice your own thoughts on it! you're really pleasant to watch. :]

[@_M.O.N.A_]

Stray kids must watch your reactions for every song you did I love your interpretation

[@DGReacts]

That would be amazing 😁 Thank you 🙏

[@beckyunderwood5753]

Yassssssss!!! This song is fire! The message, the look, the sound… That chorus will not leave my brain! 🔥

[@DGReacts]

After checking out Backdoor I set the chorus up as my ringtone, I feel like this chorus for Maniac is about to take it's place, it's so addictive!

[@beckyunderwood5753]

@@DGReacts agreed!!! I can’t get it out of my head!

[@radanikolich2029]

Intelligent reaction

[@CreateNColour]

Such a fun reaction, love hearing your interpretations as always. This album is 🔥🔥🔥 but then we knew it would be! ✨

[@ballito1222]

THEY DID THIS and they perfoming at the Stephen Colbert show tomorrow🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lizzylizzy852]

Congratulations you have perfectly grasped their message, as well as in Venom you find, they like you are very sensitive to aspects of society that are usually hidden or worse ignored .. You are also a sensitive and profound person, I wish you all the best, even to your dog ... 🌹

[@Belinda_2991]

Stray Kids is my ult boygroup for a reason! This comeback is insane (no pun intended). Great analysis as always, you sure pointed out some things that I hadn't noticed yet. Also: "Although I'm not a pretty package...." excuse me sir?

[@jojo.joanna]

Thank you thank you thank you for your in-depth analysis of the lyrics and message of Maniac! It's such a refreshing take on the theme of being your true self and it was executed so well throughout the entire production. You mentioned a lot of issues with social media and the fast-paced digital world we live in, which I think holds such relevance to this concept.

[@p3030134]

The opportunity for a "Sorry children" reference and Steven He shout out was so missed with that package comment ahaha

[@xraysteve]

As a metal-head you give much more insightful analysis than most reactors. It is rare and boring when a band writes lyrics that don’t need some sort of breakdown. I can’t tell you how many reactions I’ve watched where a reactor will go off on a “failed relationship” tangent when the song is about anything but. Perhaps it is their own projection. 🤷‍♂️

[@lmt4993]

thank you and as always a great review. I liked your reference to One Flew Over A Cockoo's Nest. I thought the bird represented twitter but your view is very possible.

[@DGReacts]

Twitter is also an insanely cool possibility! There are so many different thoughts and theories, I'm in awe of this concept 😁 And thank you 🙏

[@Official_OiYou]

I've heard a few theories... I think it has multiple meanings. Like, the calm version they show in public vs their chaotic minds... Or, like the canary in a mine - the song is the warning. I've even heard someone say that Felix is the group's canary due to his sunny disposition, yet low tolerance for bs. Also, notice at the end of the video, when back to "normal", the bird is caged.

[@Tokki57]

Twitter was the first thing I thought of, too! People will put the bird sound in when they want to make a point about Twitter without actually saying Twitter. With the lyrics mentioning kindness is no longer trending and then ignoring them anyway, I just thought I was Twitter.

[@lmt4993]

@@Official_OiYou Canary in the coal mine, that is very interesting. And I believe you're right that the entire song is a warning, and a stern one at that.

[@twilightaurora9752]

Such a amazing reaction

[@njmontoya3376]

I loved your in depth interpretation of this song. Besides the visuals #Straykids lyrics always have deeper meanings. Thank you for your insight. ❤

[@ParisNymph]

Yay! I was looking forward to this reaction! 😃 I LOVE the whole mini album. I can't wait to see the other MVs.

[@daniracha]

thank u for this! i rlly love hearing ur interpretations!

[@shiobhan8648]

Thank you for the reaction - I"m stunned through the first few watches - then watched the words (english) then more watches to watch and listen at the same time :) I'm such a happy Stay

[@lukachuthecat7063]

“Locked up in a pretty package”… like how changbin was in the trailer?! 🤯

[@marywatson5810]

Этот обзор пересматриваю второй раз. Первый раз смотрела без субтитров,но у меня очень плохое знание английского. Сейчас смотрю с субтитрами. Спасибо большое за хороший анализ ! Я не так давно слушаю Stray Kids . Я из тех людей ,которым если начинает казаться что они влюбляются в песню , должны узнать о чем она точно. Мне очень важен текст . А творчество Stray Kids для меня вообще наслаждение ! Пересматриваю все возможные переводы,ведь один не могу принять,с переводами всегда сложно. Много раз прослушиваю вокал,и несчётное количество раз пересматриваю клип. Пытаюсь разглядеть детали. Потом пересматриваю обзоры реакции на лирику,клип,хореографию. Потом смотрю в живую , на разных концертах и т.д. ) Мне кажется мы одинаково смотрим на мир . Мне так долго казалось , что я не в порядке, но на самом деле - я в порядке , это люди вокруг меня не в порядке , потому что чёрное называют белым , доброту и бескорыстность - глупостью , выгоду полагают любовью . Я не хочу бороться с этим миром , но и этот мир меня не победит . Мне очень приятно что нашла ваш канал ,я подпишусь что бы не потерять вас . Добра вам ! И большое спасибо передайте Stray Kids. Они очень большие молодцы. Я переслушала все их песни,пересмотрела все их клипы ( раз по сто наверное) , их песни играют без конца в моих наушниках , и в моём плейлисте они останутся навсегда. Мы не можем физически быть рядом, но ментально вы все всегда со мной ❤❤❤❤

[@SiriusBlackdog]

Wow what a great reaction, one of the best❤

[@hanasitova9024]

Ok, again, thank you for explaining the meaning of the song. I understood something from it when I first saw the M/V alone, but you put the cherry on top. It makes me look at the song in a different way and makes me think about some deep stuff I usually wouldn't think of. And I recommend listening to Venom (가미줄) it's a banger, but there isn't a music video.

[@fyrina6933]

Wow just good to know you because I can know what is in this mv more

[@gladishernandez5102]

I absolutely love your reactions, I think you have one of the best thoughts in Stray Kids music. Most people react to their choreo, looks, or mv but you go for the deep stuff (the one who is the most important, the message) and I love that. It´s nice to know that you care for these things and you share them with us. Btw, I´m your friend from Mexico

[@lilyj4925]

Loved your analysis on this, with Stray Kids in the MV there is always more than what meets the eye.

[@mellom_h7120]

I love your explanation...

[@Notanymore343]

You’re commentary is always so well thought out and expressed. I’m so happy you enjoyed it.

[@iamjedi92]

I love how you break down and further elaborate the message. Thanks!

[@uunuuliebeleben9323]

I really loved your reaction videos, and opinions.

[@strayfreckles]

I really really loved your explanations and your point of view, you helped me understand better the meaning of the song, thank you 💖

[@sherrytsai6751]

Thanks so much for reacting to skz. They are truly talented. Besides, you pay so much attention to the song, which I really appreciate. I have to admit that your voice and the tone are really calming. I enjoy listening to you talk a lot, LOL

[@mmariedelle5511]

Love your analysis of this song/MV 👍👍

[@patigayonnelsamariec.3366]

I really love how you react the song based on it's lyrics. This is really the best, cause mostly people are neglecting for the real meaning of the song. I hope you'll also make a reaction of Day6 songs they also have a meaningful songs released such as "Zombie ","I need somebody", and many more

[@baykalz]

your commentary blew me away

[@emmys.8323]

I always enjoy to hear your interpretations, cuz you always say stuff I would never have seen/ heard! Also, I loved this comeback and hope we get mvs for the unveil tracks too! I would LOVE to see a mv for lonely st.

[@dblueholic]

Very well said! I love your interpretation.

[@judith6164]

I really enjoyed your reaction and after listening to your perspective it's been made so much clearer. MV was amazing.

[@TBNREllaXx]

STRAY KIDS NEVER DISAPPOINTS!!!!

[@MommaJB]

Love your reactions and your commentary so on point I think. Thank you 🙏 you get SKZ so well. I need to get on Patreon with you. Can’t sit for the rest of your reactions.

[@laurabarthasson2617]

Just my opinion but, when they talk about Frankstein maybe they can be referring to a persona created to be accepted by society, because Frankstein was created by different people parts they can mean (I don´t know how to explain it properly) something like: Walking as someone, persona, created by various interactions to fit properly in society despite not being like how I really am inside.

[@dahlia3457]

I always love your reactions 😍😍you explain so well 👌👌Love stray kids 🔥🔥🔥

[@straykids6550]

i promise you straykids is the future of kpop...

[@MQBTSarmyandStay5212]

Obviously I don't understand Korean and my English is not so good so thanks alot for these lyrics explaining in this detail I love your channel keep it up

[@staynoisy3785]

I love the way you explained the mv, not many reactor do this. If you love explained the lyrixs etc i recommend you to watch Hellevator, Voices, Slump by skz.

[@ДюсеноваАсем]

Wow thank you so much for your reaction!

[@yourlovelyduck_1306]

also there's a German saying "Du hast doch einen Vogel" which literally translates to "You have a bird" you call a person crazy so basically a maniac.

[@DGReacts]

I literally started singing Rammstein's Du Hast before I even realized what you wrote haha!

[@yourlovelyduck_1306]

@@DGReacts hahaha

[@imch2206]

Your editing >>>>>

[@АревикСаркисян-т9г]

thanks God.. someone talk about lyrics.

[@carolinaarana1908]

Kings are back

[@risenq1]

respect your editing on 1:45 man, that fits perfect with mv ^^

[@DGReacts]

Thank you so much =D

[@MQBTSarmyandStay5212]

I think I am the only one who's crying so hard 😭 to listen this masterpiece because I have depression stress every thing that I gonna crazy because of this danm society and my country is in lead in that kind of things

[@devi7671]

Please do album reaction, this is a no skip album, every B sides are title track materials

[@ДюсеноваАсем]

Amazing reaction!

[@alexloginov4176]

Я ждал этот релиз, тем более живя в Корее) Не подвели) Thanks for the reaction

[@EmmaSol94]

I've been wondering about the bird.. Like I can see how this pure and free bird, versus the drill offers a dichotomy but in Korean the word for "bird" and for "new" is exactly the same so hmm, maybe that could be a part of it too? Though their previous labelmates GOT7's fandom was represented by a bird too so I am mostly thinking about that haha.

[@mbc264]

😂 *I* think you're a pretty package....😁

[@sofiaromero2140]

You won't believe it but...I also thought about Jack Nicholson at some point...and then I thought I was the "maniac" one 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Thank youuuuu!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@DGReacts]

I absolutely believe that haha, I love that movie so much so even if we're wrong it's a cool assumption nonetheless 😁🙏🖤

[@sofiaromero2140]

@@DGReacts Great movie! Thanks! 😁

[@totydely-br5014]

I loved this comeback so much and the whole album, it was iconic and powerful, the difference in release time this time is because the kids lost in time for this comeback finally signed to a US label, so a big focus is now on billboard graphics. . they now have a very good chance of debuting at number 1 with their first chart entry, and I just- yeah, no one is doing it like lost kids, honestly. Unfortunately, in that full group choreography scene, Han isn't there because he actually stretched a muscle while doing this choreography, so they decided not to make it worse and I think they improvised with him doing something less strenuous, alone. Felix developed a herniated disc after that and won't be dancing as much or doing all the moves on his comeback stages as he continues to heal and Changbim was recently diagnosed with covid. WE PRAY FOR OUR BABIES. 😔 Hope everyone has a successful and healthy comeback with no injuries. I loved camebeck, I loved the music, production, effects and etc... Stray Kids is outdoing itself with each mv and Bangcham being applauded for giving more visibility to the other members, his humility as a leader is what makes this group ONE OF THE BEST OF K-POP. Congratulations and thanks for the happy reaction. Kisses from BRAZIL.💋❤👏👏👏👏

[@0n_the_4ir91]

Please can you react to the album??? Songs like Freeze, Muddy water and Charmer are killing it, even if they down have a strong message like maniac still the sound is amazing ♡

[@lovelycandy1738]

I would like you to react to My pace de Stray Kids

[@nscsvt]

Hi ! Can you react to Hai Cheng by The8 from Seventeen that also drop today. Looking forward to your reaction of Seventeen discography and their solo stuffs :D Btw, love your reaction as always~

[@staystay8707]

please go stream the official MV and the songs from the album, don't watch reactions, STAY please stream let's do it for the effort you gave to give us all this

[@fabricemaire4433]

YES they're GOAT BTS be carefull STRAY KIDS come for you they're the next big thing for sure best 4th gen boys group.

[@yuwen1396]

Could you React to some ATEEZ songs like ‘THANXX’, Fireworks, Inception, and Deja Vu’.

[@emersonrojas3499]

Can you react to Tippy toes of XG they debuted today , the song is really god 😁👍

[@rablink7685]

hey DG, please react to Everglow. La Di Da