Teens Reaction - Johnny Cash ( Hurt )

[@TheAcgtrs]

We need to remember that a persons age has an effect on one's perception... Life experiences, as they come, will reshape their understanding... It really takes a few viewings of this, to fully get the entire story... There's no shame in 'not getting it', the first time, with no background info, to clarify things... Johnny was a legend, who lived a hard early life. His influence on music of all genres, is immeasurable...

[@3YearsApart1613]

Thank you for that. Appreciate you showing so much mercy to 2 young people experiencing this song for the first time. Very good of you..

[@kenwelch198]

I pray that it's many years before they understand. Tomorrow would have been my 25th anniversary but I lost my wife a few years ago. I wouldn't wish that kind of pain on anyone.

[@TheStefan6969]

@@kenwelch198 Oh man. Terribly sorry to hear that. I know you've got to b feeling I more right now. And also I echo your wish regarding the young ones!!!

[@TheAcgtrs]

Ken Welch condolences... And I agree completely.

[@cloudrunner7]

Yeah Johnny had some serious issues to deal with. If the story as told in "Walk the Line" is even in spitting distance of the truth, he had a sorry childhood. And I too wish they will never really understand this song.

[@felixenigma4335]

I am honestly kind of glad that they didn't really get it. Kids shouldn't. If they do the already went through some BS. Great into by dad btw!

[@3YearsApart1613]

Thanks Felix.. appreciate the positive comment.

[@Easy_Skanking]

As am I. We sometimes forget the highs and lows or art appreciation that comes with life experience. It is frequently a burden. With young folks, they just get the surface level aspect that youthful innocence sees. That is something we lose over time and is helpful to be reminded of. That;s one reason I enjoy seeing new audiences hear music I have loved for a long time. It reminds me of why I first loved that music and refreshes that love again. Peace...

[@markm4033]

Kids shouldn't, but there are lots of kids already experience hard times and even forced to do something they regret. That's sad.

[@Theater-qv5zp]

Well said.

[@SomebodyUnknown233]

I’m 15, and I remembered hearing this song in the Logan trailer when it first came out. I loved it. That’s how I came across Johnny’s other music, but I do understand this song even though I haven’t go through crap. It’s my favorite song of all time, and maybe I understand it from the trailer (my favorite trailer) and from watching Logan (also my favorite movie). It’s just such a good song with such emotion. It’s 100% better than a lot of the trash music that’s put out nowadays.

[@tithannisk7470]

When Trent Reznor (the leader of Nine Inch Nails) wrote this song, it was about a young man that destroyed his life because of his drugs addiction and that is utterly alone. It's a great song about someone simply giving up on everything, giving up on life. When Johnny Cash covered it, it became a song about himself, about an old man who lived a life with ebbs and flows, ups and downs and realises... maybe the futility of it all, or at least realises that the next step is his death and that he won't take anything of his accomplishment with. It's a song that says "I lived everything I had to live, and now I'm tired and waiting for it to end." It's also a great song. Those are both very dark and depressing feelings and since youre 16 and 13, I hope you never experienced them and never will but as life goes on many people experienced this feeling of wanting to give up on life. Thankfully, Most people overcome this feeling and find a way to go on, but some don't and it's tragic. Lastly, I heard an interview of Trent Reznor where he talked about this "cover" and basically he said "Oh, it's not a cover, it's a song that I wrote and owned for a time but now it found its rightful owner. It's Johnny Cash's song." Bob Dylan said basically the same thing when Jimi Hendrix covered his song "All Along the Watchtower" and I think it's a beautiful thing to say.

[@3YearsApart1613]

Great comment. I know the kids will be inspired by what your wrote. Thank you so much.

[@brianmannell9754]

I don't believe those were Trent's exact words. I remember reading about what he said, and interpreted it as saying that he made the song his own, because he performed with his own experiences in mind, rather than straight copying Trent and trying to mimic Trent's experiences. Not really that Cash owns the song now. Just that the version he sang, he made it his own.

[@tithannisk7470]

@@brianmannell9754 Maybe it's quotes from different interviews. He could easily have said both. I'm sure of what I heard him say in an interview but I haven't see/read every interview of Trent Reznor so maybe (and probably, since I don't doubt you) he also said somewhere else what you read.

[@brianmannell9754]

@@tithannisk7470 Here's the quote, from Rolling Stone's top 10 best song covers: "Trent Reznor remembers the first time he saw the video for Johnny Cash's cover of his 1994 song "Hurt." "Tears started welling up," he said. "I realized it wasn't really my song anymore. It just gave me goose bumps up and down my spine. It's an unbelievably powerful piece of work. After he passed away I remember feeling saddened, but being honored to have framed the end of his life in something that is very tasteful." So, I think you can interpret it as Trent saying that the song belongs to Cash. OR, you could interpret it as Trent saying "it wasn't really my song anymore" to mean that it's now both his AND Cash's song. The song belongs to each other. So that's how I'm choosing to interpret what he means. That the song doesn't just belong to him anymore. It belongs to both of them. Then again, I also kind of have a bias here. I strongly prefer Trent's version, and I have this cynical view that the main reason why people love Cash's version so much is because of the music video to go with it is so damn emotional, on top of the tragic events surrounding his wife's death, and his death soon after the release of this cover. While his version is still great for sure, if I were to strip the video from Cash's cover I don't think it'll be nearly as effective for people. The video just lends so much to what is being said. But I'm okay with people liking Cash's version more. Everyone has their own tastes and preferences to music, and that's super cool to me. :)

[@tithannisk7470]

Brian Mannell personally I like both versions. And like I said I didn’t doubt your version of what Trent Reznor. But I’m pretty sure that he has been asked what he thinks of Johnny Cash’s version a thousand times probably, so he may have given different answers along the way. It’s not like he made a definitive statement and never talked about it anymore. I saw at least 2 different interviews where he talked about it.

[@wurlabyscott]

So true dad, great job raising the kids.

[@Matt-jj5po]

Yeah, I really really respect him and his kids

[@SirManfly]

@@Matt-jj5po yup I think they both try to understand the songs that they listen to 👍🏻

[@ameyer1970]

Hey dad, the kids reaction was just fine. They got what they could out of it. It will hit them different when they are older.

[@orange20fan]

Al Meyer - My thoughts exactly.

[@belpack8989]

Yeah, I don't see anything wrong with their reaction. They don't need to get into the drug thing, art speaks to people on different levels, and people get whatever meaning out of it that they can. They got the basic gist of it as far as I can see.

[@davenunyabusiness4893]

He was just asking the feedback to be kind and to share what this song means to them because as you say it will mean more as they gain life experience.

[@georgebenton8245]

@Matthew Barrick Sorry to hear that. Glad he was one of your best friends.

[@Rhythmic1]

That was his wife June Carter standing on the staircase next to him. She died several months after this video was made and he died soon after her. The picture on the wall was his late mother. Tell your dad you both totally get it. In fact, maybe more than you should at such a young age. That song is about regret for the love we left behind and a lifetime of hurt which we inadvertently create while running away from our past and pursuing things we think will make us happy like fame and fortune. In the end none of it matters. It's an Empire of Dirt. The only thing that matters is love.

[@pasttenseSara]

You both did a fine job. Your dad obviously cares for you and this entire video was a win, win, win for everyone. A terrific song, written by a gifted song writer and sung by a Legend. The reaction was honest, and the viewers saw that. Kudos!

[@TheAxe4Ever]

Unfortunately, later in life, this song will take on a whole new meaning for them. No matter how much we want to protect our children from any pain in life, they will experience pain. But, by raising them to be strong, they can endure anything.

[@3YearsApart1613]

Very wise words..thank you.

[@davenunyabusiness4893]

@@3YearsApart1613 The fact the kiddos weren't able to personally identify with the despair and losing of one's self say a lot about your ability to raise your kids. In the same vein as Axe's comment...the goal is the build kids that can't be crushed by life but can go out and crush life

[@GoodDayFarm]

This is a deep and dark song, I would never expect or want a child to relate or understand.

[@firesofanarchy2500]

Ugh. The "Everyone I know goes away in the end" line gets me every time.

[@Richardtv1968]

You are a great dad! Your kids must be very proud!

[@rubinpardon9701]

I love watching them and their reactions and anyone that judges them in anyway, they don’t realize that they too were young at one time

[@timothygood2117]

Mad respect dad. Thank you and thanks for letting them listen to this music.

[@gordieparenteau6555]

This is the sound of a man giving the eulogy to his own funeral. He's saying "goodbye" and "I'm sorry".

[@3YearsApart1613]

Wow..that just blew my mind. Great comment.

[@AaronKelley1969]

I love that Claire and Walker are still too young and innocent to really understand this song. I almost hope that never changes even knowing that it will someday. Great job Dad with looking out for your kids and doing such an admirable job of raising them. Claire and Walker, stay gold my young friends.

[@matthewhead1465]

The song is beautiful and Trent Reznor, after hearing Cash’s version, did say that it was no longer his song but belonged to Johnny Cash. Yes, they didn’t really get the song, I agree. But at 16 and 13 years old they shouldn’t understand either version of the song properly. The meaning behind NIN’s version is the pain caused by a drug addict towards those that care for him. Cash’s version is about life, particularly a long life that has seen love, happiness, sadness, pain and regret. I think that, at the heart of it, they do understand the basics of the song. It has an emotional impact on them even if they don’t truly understand why yet. As they get older and their life experience grows and become more varied they will start to understand the nuances of the song that make it so important to so many of us and they will understand why Johnny Cash has had so much influence on so many great musicians. The greatest part about their channel is how two young people can listen to great rock and metal songs, as well as songs by those who have influence these artists, and appreciate the music in them. Yes they don’t always understand the true meaning behind the song but that has a lot to do with their ages, but it’s nice to see young people appreciating great music.

[@creepingbert]

One day, you two will fully understand the meaning of this one. Until then, hold on to the innocence of youth for as long as you can. Together. It's funny how I never much cared for the original, but this version resonates strongly. And like your dad, I cannot watch this without tears.

[@Akevitt69]

Great reaction. My kids did not comprehend it either, which I am thankful for. I know one day they will understand, but I hope it will be many years in the future.

[@3YearsApart1613]

Agreed. Thankful they can't quite understand it yet.

[@ChataCovers]

you two are actually very perceptive and beyond your years when it comes to understanding the meaning of songs i'm pleasantly surprised, keep it up , love your reactions!

[@3YearsApart1613]

Thanks Dan..That was a very loving comment. I know the kids will appreciate it.

[@timothyissler3815]

I'm not a big country music fan, but Johnny Cash is one of the very few country artists I respect.

[@stevejorde]

I really admire these two for opening their minds to different genres of music.

[@brandonmassey6439]

Johnny Cash really added extra elements to an already hard-hitting song. I've found myself on the brink of tears every time I see the video, as to me it's somewhat of a tribute to a legend. Great reaction and analysis as always, keep up the great work y'all!!

[@doctorfutou]

Well Dad.....you rock. Your kids are awesome.....even trying to dissect the song and meaning....incredible. I really enjoyed this✌️. Keep rockin

[@3YearsApart1613]

Thanks, appreciate your comment

[@mattmartian1658]

This is a great song. I also am a NIN fan. But when I heard this. I was just in awe. Made me see things differently.

[@gregorykenfield3134]

I was never really into NIN, but this song made a definite impression on me when it first came out. The cover was even more impactful, especially due to the videography. One of the best covers I've ever heard.

[@jaym3064]

Great choice to review. Your kids will learn from you to not be judgmental of another’s plight. “We can only grow the way the wind blows.” -Neil Peart 2007

[@charlessteibe3359]

Love how involved your dad is! Great parenting!

[@incredulousdisbelief9841]

That’s the beauty of youth. They don’t really have to comprehend the meaning behind such things. That said, these kids got it better than some reactions I’ve seen from much older reactors. I wouldn’t sweat it, dad. After the initial disclaimer i was expecting way, way worse. There was no disrespect or trivializing of the video or the subject matter. As far as I can tell that’s as sincere a reactIon to this as any 13 and 16 year old could do.

[@3YearsApart1613]

I have pretty high expectations of my kids, because the really put thought into things. I just thought they missed out on some things. I was guilty of over expectations. Thanks for keeping me grounded.

[@incredulousdisbelief9841]

3 Years Apart Nothing wrong with high expectations. You’re doing great. Sure they missed some things but, very fortunately, they don’t have the necessary life experiences to see what those are. No fault in that. Keep up the good work. I’d be scared to death of watching how my kid interpreted certain songs, much less putting it out there for public viewing. If that’s not bravery i don’t know what is, lol.

[@michelesmith2620]

@@3YearsApart1613 They are doing a great job. I'm glad I found your channel. It popped up after I saw a twenty something say that the Rolling Stones were an 80s/90s. band. Technically they are, but she was reviewing Paint It Black :D

[@CaboChris333]

Dad, that was great. You had your kids back . Sometimes adults are ridiculous when it comes to OUR reactions to reaction videos.

[@3YearsApart1613]

Thank you Christian. I always have my kids back. And I just thought it was necessary to give some perspective. They are just kids.

[@markm4033]

Once you lived and experienced some things of regret and or painful memories, this song and version of it, will make sense and many can relate.

[@juventus1313]

You can be proud of Claire and Walker, Dad. It’s so nice to see two teens being so open to all kinds of music and actually listen to the lyrics and interpret these in their own way. Very refreshing in this day and age where TikTok seems to be the benchmark for teen entertainment

[@3YearsApart1613]

Thanks..I really appreciate your comment

[@cloudrunner7]

Haven't even watched the reaction yet but I need to say "Good for you Dad". You saw what would happen and intervened for your children. I think many would be merciful but there are those that just don't have a filter. They do a great job. I really appreciate you stepping in and heading off some unnecessary negativity.

[@ericwiebe1073]

@6:18 That's his wife, June Carter Cash, who passed away about 4 months before he did

[@fuzzydude66]

Hopefully the kids never find their empire of dirt. Johnny owned this song due to HIS demons. The fact the he recorded this while knowing he was dying is one of those choices that may have been made because of the fact he was nearing his end. The song is sad, deep, emotional and filled with images that, unfortunately, are facts of life in 2020.

[@PatrickFestaPatman]

Actually , 'Dad' I think that the fact they recognized the sadness of this song says a lot about your good parenting skills.

[@thegame2030]

I'm always happy to see the younger kids learning/listening to older music, music back when i grew up (70-80's) had so much more meaning to it then music today does, this song is all about his regrets in his past and how people you love all go away (die) and its to late to repair/heal relationships and how if he could go back he would repair them, in other words life is short don't have any regrets, love those around you and live your life to the fullest! Thanks for this! You gained a follower.

[@audiotomb]

Trent Reznor said this song isn’t mine - it IS Johnny Cash

[@jamessummerlin9516]

Great reaction, thank you. Even rock musicians all throughout his career have admired “The Man in Black”, as he was referred to. He always marched to his own beat and had a bit of a dark grittiness to his music. As a rock musician, Mr. Cash, Glenn Cambell, and Roy Clark were some of the few Country Musicians you could admit to liking without catching grief.

[@Bob_at_OZDiggzguitars]

Great Dad! yes, I am glad they don't get Trent's words and why Jonny singing this song is so, so deep in pain and hurt. I hope they never know that kind of pain and regret, nor my children, either. All my love to your wonderful family.

[@normanbarney1568]

Good for you Dad for exposing your children to music! My son is 18 and is an old soul in a young body. I walked out this morning and heard him playing Here comes the Sun by The Beatles on his guitar. My heart melted. Music is life and helps us deal with all emotions. Once they experience "hurt" in their lives, music will provide an understanding and a release. I'm not telling you anything you don't know. You're providing that knowledge and experience!!!! Rock on Dad and family!!!!

[@stevemielke]

I absolutely love this version. It was used as a cold open Person of Interest a couple of years back in what I think is probably the best television opener on network TV in the last 25 years. If you haven't seen I highly recommend it. Search Person of Interest Hurt. This song was perfect to sum up what had happened in the show up to that point.

[@JSB1882]

I'm glad these kids are experiencing music. I'm glad that dad made an intro because this to me is probably the most powerful song I've ever seen performed. I'm 60 years old and I've seen a lot - but this song has me on the verge of tears every time I've seen it.

[@kitsune303]

This song only takes on its true meaning when you are late in the 4th quarter of life looking back on a ton of bad decisions that you can't do anything about. Youth cannot grasp this, and that's a good thing. If we could see the pain coming our way, we couldn't face it.

[@kevinterrell47]

This video is a work of art. As young as you guy's are you would not understand the deeper meaning of this song. The regrets people have in their lives and the pain you have caused friends and loved ones. When you get older listen to this song again' you will have a different understanding of the song. But you did get some of the message. Regrets we all live with them hopefully you won't have as many in your lives. Thanks for doing this song and I do enjoy your channel

[@philproffitt8363]

You can hear a lifetime in every word he sings...a rare talent.

[@arandomhobbychannel6718]

This is a great song. It will get you thinking about life and makes me think about everything in my life that is positive, why it's important to stay positive and make people in your life happy. That's what i get out of this song every time i hear it.

[@44.caliberbrainsurgery63]

The fact that these two didn't get quite what the song is about is in a way a good thing. Means they haven't yet seen the ugliness in life and the inevitable pain we all sometimes feel. With each and every passing year, the song hits harder as I have more to reflect on.

[@bigupbebop4706]

Hey great intro Dad. Im 57 and been listening to songs for 40 years that i still dont have a clue what there about. This is such an addictive positive channel. Im loving it. 70s rock et al whats not to love. Keep it going please.

[@3YearsApart1613]

Definitely more 60's and 70's stuff coming.

[@jakecronin6087]

Your a solid dad..total respect

[@patrickqualtiere3134]

You guys were raised right. GOD BLESS you kids and your Mom & Dad 💖😌

[@griffin2599]

Their reaction was great! They're kids, and it's awesome to hear that they appreciate this song. The girl is 100% spot on!! Johnny definitely made it his own!

[@danasixty4012]

Your honesty and sincerity are heart felt .We were all young once .

[@Zabiru-]

This is the kind of song that becomes increasingly relatable to nearly everyone as you grow older. Someone in their teens has rarely (thankfully) experienced the kind of hurt and sadness (directly or indirectly) in their life that truly makes you understand the full meaning of this song. Understand, I'm not a parent, but if I were I would hope that my children never experience the kind of pain that makes you "get" this song fully, but life rarely turns out the way you expect or want and assuming you don't give in to the darkness you usually end up coming out the other side stronger and hopefully a better person for having experienced what you did. Having had my share of bad experiences in life I can attest to the fact that this is true.

[@jmhaces]

The woman on the staircase and some of the video snippets and pics is his wife, June Carter. She passed away a few months before him, after the video was made. The original Nine Inch Nails version is different enough that it's also really good. It was certainly one of the high points and one of moments that stuck with me to this day after catching them live a few years ago, and they honestly put on a pretty awesome show from end to end, so that's saying something.

[@Thunderball.Mcgillicutty]

Hey buddy as a 45 man, agreed kids don't get the deeper meaning. Thanks for your thought buddy. You have 2 great kids

[@3YearsApart1613]

Thanks Thunderball.

[@rbsayegh31]

Last song Jonny ever recorded, NIN lead vocals and song writer Trent Reznor for the band said it belongs to Jonny now.

[@3YearsApart1613]

What an amazing comment from Trent. He must have been honored by this cover.

[@rbsayegh31]

3 Years Apart he died before hearing it

[@SP-kx2uq]

Great intro Dad, and yes, you nailed it. Life experiences will bring meaning to this song down their respective roads.

[@somerledbob]

I hope that both of you return to watch this reaction when you guys are older to react to your reaction, now THAT would be interesting :) much love and joy to you all.

[@robhall3693]

I still can't listen to this song. It hurts to much. My grandmother died around the time this came out. I was also going through a time in my life where I was not happy. This song encompasses the overwhelming feelings I felt while go through that time and how painful it was to loose my sweetest friend. Songs like this will find a place in your life's experiences and make memories fly to the surface of your soul. This one is a pass for me but I love what you guys are doing keep it up!!

[@b1blancer1]

June Carter Cash died in May of 2003, only three months after filming for this video was done. Johnny died in September of 2003. His official cause of death was listed as complications from diabetes, but personally, I think he just decided he didn't want to be here any more without June. They had been through so much together, and she stuck by him through his battles with drug addiction. I think to really understand this song, you have to have experienced the pain of regret. Particularly poignant is the line "If I could start again a million miles away, I would keep myself. I would find a way." I hope and pray you never get to a point in your life where this would apply. I hope you never, ever have that pain. I would be elated that if 20 years from now, you still didn't get it.

[@scotte3812]

Dad- You should be very proud. In your intro you asked to show them mercy because they’re young, but I found them to very respectful and thoughtful of Johnny, his voice, and the man they saw/met in this video. Great job, kiddos!

[@christopherbittell6501]

I find these young fans very wise and observant! They did a great job of discovering the aspects of what made this song Touching and meaningful. Good for them!

[@Murrman84]

This is one of those songs/videos where everything is perfect, where everything came together exactly as it should exactly when it should. It reaches across genres, creeds, ethnicities, religions, language, etc. This is one of those songs/videos that everyone, everywhere, at anytime can relate to and feel, because it's so universally human. This time we have, so much a blur in the end, and that hope that our doubts and regret don't outweigh all of the good before it's too late to make a change....

[@brianwulff1116]

Hey dad. Your work with Claire and Walker is amazing to watch. My son is 27 now and a drummer in a band that is kind of like Phish genre. We both like a great diversity of music from Gary Numan to Alice in Chains to Metallica to much folk music Gordon Lightfoot and classical even. Truly inspiring to see the kids exposed to great music which impacts people so deeply. Great job dad. Thanks

[@wafflestomp191]

What a great father you are. The kid reactions were completely fine and totally acceptable given their ages. That sort of pain doesn't come until later in life. It's up to parents to raise them to endure that heart ache. Keep up the great work all of you!

[@If6turnsouttobe9]

Lots of kids start to eschew their parent's thoughtfulness as quirky, old people , that don't get it anymore. Your dad is happy to be alive and wants you to always be. I wish I had understood I could go to my parents and say " help, I'm lost. " I'm sure you know that. Life should be lived , not suffered thru. You guys are great.. your parents are great parents, it goes beyond music, they're creating memories you'll always hold .

[@SammyRebbo]

Everyone's not going to "get" every single song but I think they got it enough. It didn't make them weep with sadness, but they did express that it was sad. Keep up the good videos!

[@stevenshauf4406]

I love the natural innocence of these two who should never, at this age, really get this song. I once was blessed to spend about 15 minutes on Johnny’s tour bus. I thought about what he brought to this Earth. I looked at the place he sat, often with guitar in hand and tried to absorb the intimacy of this hallowed space. We are all better for what he accomplished here, though he would say it wasn’t much. Are we not often the same, thinking we don’t have much to offer yet still making a positive difference in those around us?

[@tomlawhon6515]

I think you kids did a fine job of reacting to Johnny Cash's cover of Hurt by Nine Inch Nails. Johnny did such a great job of making the song his own it would make anything coming after seem like a cover, though what would be proper would be to call it the definitive version. The original version of the song was that of a much younger man who had experienced drug addiction. Johnny experienced drug addiction and living into his final year when he recorded Hurt, so it is a different so g. Of course, if you are so fortunate to live into your 80s, you will recognize things about Johnny's interpretation of this song that are outside of your experience now, as it should be. I am 68, but I am in good health and so not in the last stages of life by natural causes, but I have experienced to a degree some of the consequences of living that inform this song, but my father, who died at 90, experienced more of the meanings this young man's song took on when sung by Johnny Cash. For instance, when the young man said everyone goes away in the end, he could have been thinking of losing friends due to drugs, or just reflecting on the fact that everyone is mortal, but when Johnny sings it, he is experiencing what my father experienced, that virtually all of his contemporaries who were close to him were either dead or so infirm and unable to do anything that they could not write to him anymore, and they weren't doing anything so there was nothing to keep up with as far as info. He just might get a card from their children when they died, or not. Also, when people are no longer able to get around and do anything, they have time on their hands to think, and not all of the thoughts are pleasant. Memories crowd into the forefront of the brain, often imperfectly remembered but insistent. And while Johnny still had his sweetest friend, his wife June, when he recorded Hurt, she would die soon and he realized that one or the other of them would soon be left without the other and would suffer deep loneliness. Johnny, like the songwriter, had dealt with drug addiction and had hurt people he loved. Time on ones hands magnifies the effects of that painful memory, which is often repressed in the busy middle-aged years. One way Hurt is a young man's song is the first like about hurting himself to see if he could feel. Most old people in their last year of life do not need to do anything to feel the pain, but the pain can be so overwhelming that it seems the only thing that's real. That is teaching of the last chapter of Ecclesiastes, which you may want to read both to deepen your understanding, as much as possible, of what Johnny Cash was expressing in Hurt and at the same time find encouragement to live your lives appropriately now for this stage of life. God bless you.

[@steveking3434]

Claire and Walker react to what they see and hear and give their teenage opinions and views with little or no prior knowledge or prompting and that truthful and honest reaction is what we love about them! Glad they don't have the negative experiences at their age that the writers and performers do.

[@kwh9583]

I liked their review. It absolutely summed up everything about this sad song. Great job!!!🤘

[@jimforehand7571]

This is a song that can be appreciated by both lovers of great music and those who have a decent degree of wisdom and for their age the do appreciate very, very well and that will only grow stronger with time. I'm quite glad they don't fully understand it, especially at their age. It's something that has to be lived and endured. With what's happened in my life in nearly 40 years on this planet I understand this song FAR better than I'd wish to and I pray they (or anyone else for that matter) never truly does.

[@zombironodamai]

Imho his song is haunting in that you can actually feel the sadness and regret in his voice for the mistakes he has made in his life. Three others that I find haunting are: 1: Niel Young - Needle And The Damage Done ( About the singer losing a friend to a drug overdose. ) 2: David Bowie - Lazarus ( About the singer facing his impending death by going out in his own way.) 3: Queen - Show Must Go On ( The same as number 2.)

[@kevinbrumley6597]

I always respect young people opening their mind to things beyond their generation. You two are awesome. And your dad Is so cool.

[@AZColt1971]

I pray you two never have to experience that "hurt" and may many blessing be bestowed upon you.

[@ADrockstar22]

It's all good. Still like the reactions. Johnny is legendary, thanks for the memories.

[@warrenjay4139]

I love watching your videos, your daughter reminds me so much of my 11 year old, her brother is 5 years younger. Kids are so great. Their innocence is actually refreshing.

[@halyssonvey4371]

Their faces trying to capture the lyrics, the message is really impressive, even if they don't get some things. Happy see these two listening to good music, and trying to get some Knowledge as watching

[@Evan056]

This song has always made me think about the loss of love, purpose, and time. Of the three, time is the only one you can't "get back" or find anew. Everyone's only go so much, so it comes down on us to live in a way so that when we get to the end we can fell satisfied with how we got through it all. Not without regrets, per se, but with the good outweighing the bad. The sooner you realize that life is for living, doing what you love, and being with the ones you care about; rather than getting caught up and stretched out by a career or bad habits, the more satisfying life will be. I think this song pairs wonderfully with Time by Pink Floyd, if only for similar concept.

[@Jakawajaka]

It's a beautiful song & they can take from it what they will . It's up to us as older dudes to try to see what they get...................... Hats off for takin on the challenge !!

[@lancecampbell8942]

And just so y'all know this is my favorite non car related channel on KZbin. Good job!

[@3YearsApart1613]

Thanks Lance..I love cars. What are your favorite car channels?

[@lancecampbell8942]

@@3YearsApart1613 Well there's a guy in England: Mat Armstrong.. Really good diy content.

[@thrummer1953]

"Hurt", is a profound lament by a dying Man.

[@asospirit]

Great to see you react to all this great music! A fantastic journey with so much more to discover. This is originally of nine inch nails and written by trent reznor. The song is about his heroin addiction and the pain he causes with that to him self and to others. Cash made this song his own and sings about his own life as a "country outlaw". I really enjoy this channel so please continue your musical journey! Grtz from Holland! 🔥😎

[@3YearsApart1613]

Thank you..Appreciate your comments.

[@JonAnderson90125]

It is endearing to witness innocent ears hearing this for the first time. I think they got it just fine through their eyes and expierences.

[@keithsjosten542]

Oh guys I forgot. In the late 60's I was living alone in NY's GreenwhichVillage. Ritchie Havens sang a song to me at Washington Square Park. It's called "Wonder Child". Would luv you to react. I was scared and alone until heard his voice. it somehow made everything alright! Love and light.

[@daveking5047]

I am very grateful to know that certain concepts broached in this song have escaped your immediate scope of understanding. The original version of this song (by Nine Inch Nails) came out when I was in the thick of a ten-year methamphetamine addiction. The full album (The Downward Spiral) became an unfortunate soundtrack to the life I was living...as well as the life I was throwing away. Every bit of darkness expressed on that album was mine to endure. I've been clean for almost 18 years now...but I remember the pain. It will always be with me, I suppose...at least to some degree. For whatever it may be worth (coming from a complete stranger), I am very proud of the the both of you. You open your minds and yourselves to the musical experience rather than allowing yourselves to be trapped in a "genre" and letting that define your existence. Please keep expanding your horizons...and doing what you do. It's appreciated. Respectfully, Dave p.s. Red Barchetta by Rush would be a good reaction. =}

[@agarven1]

Dad you’re amazing and the music you post for them. Love all the music you post for them of the history of all music. I went to the Johnny Cash museum in Nashville Tennessee in February. I love the NIN version and I know the Johnny Cash version Maynard didn’t want him to do but Maynard loved his version. The museum was amazing to visit and Cash version of this song wow

[@riveralph3687]

Dad, loved your intro and those letters are a great contextual device. Their faces telegraph that they "get" the intended impact of this masterpiece. Like Hendrix's cover of Dylan's "All Along The Watchtower," Johnny made this the definitive version. At once, beautiful and sad. As Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree has said, "Sad songs are the most beautiful songs." Well done!

[@jimpayne9545]

I really appreciate the recent diversity of songs being covered through these reaction videos.

[@ronaldalagia9211]

dad, the girls did a fine job reacting to this video. they were thoughtful and i know you're very proud of them.

[@BobWa6913]

Check out Nine Inch Nails version of "Hurt" for context. Johnny Cash's version is awesome but the NIN version is sonically awesome as well. Anything Trent Reznor (NIN) did is sonically interesting, to say the least.

[@seanmitchell1832]

BobWa6913 love nine inch nails just don’t have them react to closer

[@scottharris4195]

NIN wrote it and did it first, cash took it, NIN said it is his now.

[@BobWa6913]

@@seanmitchell1832 I agree although the original MTV version is "cleaner ", it's still clearly implied.

[@rastex7480]

If you can. React to NIN- Something I can never have

[@Iron-Bridge]

Respect to the Dad for sharing this with his kids and us. The older I get, some things resonate with me more. I can relate.

[@jestinjeffries9430]

Great reaction for kids your age. The song will take on greater meaning for you as you get older and have seen more of life. When it first came out I just really enjoyed the song, but now it has taken on a much greater meaning for me. I am a old Veteran of both the Marines and the Army and I experience a lot of pain everyday and I have out lived too many friends and loved ones over the years, so the song hits me on many different levels than it did when it first came out. So just enjoy the song for what it is a Really Great song by Johnny Cash, that was not in his usual style. Hope you guys are continuing to listen to older music and having fun

[@TheColdrush22]

Awesome. Love the intro. I think those are the kind of reactions that many (regardless of age, race, religion) have when they aren’t familiar with what they’re watching. You’re a great dad. And you have great kids.

[@bonoman1987]

I thought it was a wonderful, honest and true review from the perspective of two pretty smart and great kids...And, I will add, quite refreshing indeed! I watched many movies with my dad when I was young , for example...but now that i am older, the movies take on a somewhat different meaning...that said, watching them then or now, is still very enjoyable! Great review! Thank you!

[@3YearsApart1613]

Thank you. Appreciate your perspective.

[@bartdeginger6394]

Yess they did my request!!🥺❤

[@tomword5619]

No it’s something that took me ,, well 55 years, the death of a daughter, my wife and some friends, it took looking back at my life and seeing regret, wishing i could go back, looking forward seen more loss knowing with copd the best times are behind me not ahead of me.

[@eddiemeeks7133]

Oh....awesome job on raising such fine children, Dad. Much of Cash's music contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially in the later stages of his career.[7][14] His signature songs include "Folsom Prison Blues", "I Walk the Line", "Ring of Fire", "Get Rhythm", and "Man in Black".

[@80HD8]

I totally understand your logic Claire about him having a wise voice. Some people just seem to have a lot of experience and can offer help and advice. You'll learn who to go to for different areas in your life. You mom will be great at something that your dad won't understand and vise versa. You might even go to Walker at times, though when he's much older. For most people, wisdom comes from making a lot of mistakes. The trick is not to repeat them over and over again. Sometimes life can be so brutal and hard that it numbs you and that's when people turn to drugs, alcohol and other bad behavior to either feel something or to take away the bad feelings. Hopefully neither of you will feel like this ever and life will just be good and fun.

[@elausente21]

I agree wholeheartedly... Claire gets it. Even at her age is even more impressive as I know a world full of old adults that have no chance to understand the vulnerability of life and waste their existence in things that in the end are utterly irrelevant. Yes, like many that have left amazing comments here say, I hope you never get this song completely, as that will require you to travel roads that many of us wish would never be there. I listened to you intently. Forced myself to remember at all times that you're young and clean, and yet, with the help of dad, have a curiosity that's difficult to find in this modern world. Bravo... I don't like these hundreds of "reaction" videos as they are mostly evidently fake, yet yours are refreshingly candid and genuine. I'm a fan. Keep on living and I hope you never get "hurt"

[@somerledbob]

i.cry.every.time.... i hope that Mr Cash is resting in peace.

[@JoeR203]

If Walker doesn't grow up to be a music critic, he can always learn martial arts and become a Texas Ranger. :-)

[@3YearsApart1613]

Ha...I bought him a badge when I was in Texas that said "Walker Texas Ranger", so you never know.

[@ploopybear]

has the demeanor of a pro gamer ya never know

[@JoeR203]

@@3YearsApart1613 You should get them hooked on classic TV shows too. Dukes of Hazzard, BJ & The Bear, Knight Rider.....