The most scathing lyrics! BAND-MAID - Hate | REACTION

[@evilducks3710]

It’s really your giggles over your own convoluted decision making that gives this channel its charm

[@markabusireactions]

😂😂

[@bandmaidfanATL]

Everybody talks about Kanami and MISA's battle, and the lyrics, and Saiki's singing and stage presence. Go back and listen. 2nd half of the duet (not a solo so no credit for pausing btw), Akane and Miku providing support underneath is stunning. The fact that Miku, especially, as she is wont to do, lets the bassist go out front and jam while she provides the rhythmic foundation is remarkable. She really reminds me of Ron Wood or John Lennon. How many other rhythm guitarists can you name who hold their own on rhythm guitar, share lead and do backing vocals and write most of the lyrics. I swear, if she were a solo artist she would be even more spectacular. 🕊️

[@neilwoodley530]

Absolutely agree with every word!

[@richardn8866]

aka: the "Band-Maid sound". Kobato keeps the songs grounded so Akane, Mincho & MISA can go off and do whatever they want to enhance the songs. Just like all her backing vocals which really don't feel like backing vocals. And has been proven in the past, if Saiki ever falls offstage, Kobato can jump in on lead vocals until Saiki climbs back on stage.

[@MusicMike747]

Band Maid is ridiculously consistent. The music from Lollapalooza and Yokohama are almost identical, with Saiki’s vocals being even better here. Mincho also changes her initial 8 bars slightly. MISA’s hybrid pop in her first 8 stands out here. Not sure if she did it before? (Except in Shambles, of course)

[@785boats]

I agree with you. I've always thought that it was a guitar 'argument' ending up in a yelling match together.

[@paullow3377]

Not to mention that when she does the "Lalala" bit, I'd always imagine her covering her ears and doing that to drown out the other person's voice.

[@jkkansasband7056]

There is NEVER a unanimous choice for a BAND-MAID song. You should know that by now. Just pick the one with the least votes and that's most likely a great song too. Peace. 3.54

[@surfingasongwave]

Yep. Mark: _"No one_ voted for 'Unfair Game.' I shall do that one!" Also Mark: "Well, that's dark and emo as hell!"

[@BillHallisey]

Isn't amazing that this song's lyrics can be so brutal and funny at the same time!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

I'm Kanami's awesome virtual butler doll in the console game "Awesome Virtual Butler Dolls". It's a nice life in case you were interested.🙂

[@johnmatthew102]

Sounds like an anime title, so I'm all in. Is it available in VR? Can I choose to be MISA's butler? I hope there is an endgame "Battle Of The Butlers" where we kill each other with kindnes. One butler to rule them all. 🙂

[@bandmaidfanATL]

Gary, you must be an amazing barista by now. ☕

[@crabuki1273]

I'm at a loss for how to comment on this and keep it clean, so I'll stick with Hey Gary! ;)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@johnmatthew102 Oh there are all sorts of modes to unlock, John, including "Butler Battle Royale", that sounds like the one you were talking about.😁

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@bandmaidfanATL I Don't want to boast but i can draw an awesome pic of Mincho soloing in the froth of her matcha latte :)

[@ausoleil8269]

This one song's lyrics are written mainly by Saiki (she also wrote Corallium). Her style is quite different from Miku's.

[@charcolew]

Hats off for spotting how the call-and-response is more about complementing each other than competing with each other, as many reactors seem to think. And an extra bonus for being Scottish!

[@markabusireactions]

Thank you hahaha

[@skrrytch]

You mentioned something really new to me ... concerning the lyrics vs the solos where Misa and Kanami getting closer, in distance and musicianship .. well, you described that better than me. That was a nice 'finding'!

[@TomClark-Futoura]

It's amazing how Band-Maid has rewritten the laws of nature: Hate brings Love! 😖--->🎀--->😍 Thx, Mark!

[@elliott8339]

It's your channel. Do as you please. Just have fun and keep the reactions and comments coming. It's never a bad time to hear Band-Maid. Thanks for your continued promotion of these amazing ladies. Cheers!

[@GeographRick]

The lyrics were written by Saiki! I heard a story behind it, but I'm not going to put it here because I don't know if it's accurate. Also, when I first saw them live, I didn't appreciate Saiki as much as the musicianship in the band. But when I saw them live, I was absolutely smitten by Saiki. I was also lucky enough to be about 6 feet away from the stage--and she will notice you and interact with you when you are that close!

[@MoonmanRedux]

A welcome note of caution as there doesn't seem to be any support (from Saiki or anyone else) for the story that's going the rounds. Until there is, it's probably best just to regard it as a brilliant piece of imaginative writing by Saiki.

[@crabuki1273]

Whew, the pause was back, all is right with the world ;)

[@markabusireactions]

😂😂😂

[@misterguanoman]

I genuinely can't cope with how ridiculously good this is. If they get any better than this I might explode. It's interesting that you talk about Saiki not being overshadowed by all the stuff going on here... in their more recent stuff, like Hate?, most of the song consists of Misa, Kanami and Akane soloing around each other constantly, and their patterns are barely, if ever, repeated. Yet it sounds cohesive, which I attribute to Saiki and yer lass Miku. Take those two out and it's just shredding madness. So to my mind, it's not only that she's not overshadowed - she's the spine. She's one of the main pillars holding this thing up. If you like the more ballady, emotional side of BM, may I suggest you do About Us (the official live version)?

[@RahimRahmat]

Got to agree with your Scientific Assessment of this song. Yes, I certainly do not wish these lyrics on even my worst enemy (though apparently Saiki, who wrote the lyrics, thinks differently). I shall make a mental note not to piss that lady off, if I ever, ever get to meet her, even in my dreams. Scary woman....

[@pulp-tx6lq]

Great reaction again Mark. You are definitely the most cheeky reactor I watch. You are a fuuny guy but also have very good insights. Keep up.the good work mate 🤘

[@markabusireactions]

Aw thank you very much!! ☺️☺️

[@daaaaaave]

This is a really nice stage show. Love Kanami dancing up into Misa's face, and little things like how they kneel so the audience can see the person soloing better. It's little things like that that let you know they're always thinking about the fans and each other. Each member steals your attention away from the others, but just because the writing is so dense, and they're all so good, not because they're trying to hog the spotlight. I think parts of it are played cleaner at Lolla, but they may have just changed how they wanted to play some parts, like the slide out of the tapping in Kanami's solo. My favorite part of the Lolla video is the transition out of the solo duel, where Miku comes back in, and she and Kanami do a little turn in unison with big smiles on their faces. I'm glad they could play Yokohama and put on a cool show that made use of their space, but I think I prefer it when they're not spread out so much from each other and have more random little interactions.

[@daaaaaave]

The part I mentioned: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hafXfIWQbt2naac

[@markabusireactions]

I agree, I think the more intimate environments lead to a tighter knit gig

[@phaeron]

Rule #1: Never mess with Saiki! Rule #2 to no matter which one: see rule #1. 🤭 Finally someone who recognizes and mentions that the Kanami-Misa part sounds like an argument/fight and thus fits the lyrics quite well. Thank you! 🙏🏻🤘🏻 _____________________ 「 _"Our rock never dies ever. Forever!"_ 」 - from *BAND-MAID* - 'Manners' ♬🕊

[@sugaanessena3143]

If your take on the conversation is right, then Akane must be the troubled neighbour pounding on the wall to make them shut up.

[@Glenner7]

Great review, Mark

[@tomhenggeler3837]

Surprised it’s taken me so long to find this particular reaction. I heard it referenced by another creator, unfortunately I can’t give him credit. But, your take on the bass and guitar back n forth has the ring of truth, and has raised the level of what has already become my favorite song, more so. Very insightful sir!

[@markabusireactions]

Thank you! That’s the only decent insight you’ll find on this channel lol

[@tomhenggeler3837]

@@markabusireactions nah, I like your reactions. This just hit home for me. Thank you again!

[@KurtHager]

I’ve got to say so far this is my favorite reaction to “Hate?” (especially regarding the call and response part).

[@markabusireactions]

Aw dude, thank you!! ☺️

[@mikeholmes5308]

I laughed a lot on this one :) Rock on, Mark!

[@markabusireactions]

Thanks mate ☺️☺️

[@michaelthain4488]

Saiki wrote the lyrics. Moral of story is don't piss off Saiki. What a put down for a man "10 minutes of limp gymnastics"

[@TheVleckChannel]

I think she was probably being generous with 10 minutes…

[@lurkmerchant]

I've just checked your playlist and found out that you haven't reacted to Anemone original version, which is probably their mellowest song. Don't stop at Daydreaming. Daydreaming is beautiful but Anemone is emotionally powerful. I've seen at least 3 reactors got teary-eyed, it's just that kind of song that you don't need to know the lyrics. Hate and Anemone is like polar opposite.

[@omdtdz]

That's an interesting take on the solo's verses what's going on with the lyrics, it makes sense but who knows. I'm just glad they exist and do performances like this.

[@roumiaou]

What an astute reaction, peeping behind the music itself ;-)

[@markabusireactions]

Thank you!

[@eaglez1901]

Saiki wrote these lyrics 😂. Never thought about the solos being like an argument. Interesting take. Nice 🤘. Given the style Band-Maid sings you really gravitate to...check out Page. Stunningly beautiful. Real ballady-ish. Maybe someone can clip you the live performance of it from the Line Cube Shibuya show. If not, the studio track is good too. Cheers

[@evilducks3710]

And she has opinions she would like to share about your performance!

[@greylocke100]

Second LCS version of Page. One of my most favorite songs by the Ladies. Every time I listen to it I get the shivers through my whole body. The Ladies vocals, plus the instruments at LCS are at another level.

[@eaglez1901]

Amen. My favorite song by them

[@zer0tzer0]

'Onset' is good, and it's LIVE, but for me, 'Without Holding Back' is a better instrumental. But yes, somebody is pissed off, and it's Saiki. Miku is the band's lyricist, with some input from Saiki occasionally. She is the arbiter of cool. If she feels a line isn't cool enough for her to sing, she will send Miku back to the drawing board. But this song she wrote on her own. So yeah, she's pissed. She said she particularly liked the way the English "I Hate You" felt when she said it. As you may know, the Japanese aren't very direct. That's considered rude. And they used to chop heads for being rude. So it's a very polite society and they tend to talk around difficult subjects. In fact the ones who can speaks some English tend to use it to express themselves amongst each other, and a whole new personality with it, just as English speakers get more polite when speaking Japanese. It's an interesting phenomenon. The language lends itself to the culture.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!!!!! SCIENCE yeh

[@greylocke100]

You Sir are Sick, Twisted, Devious, Oblique, Deceitful, Duplicitous, Insidious, Sneaky, Underhanded and Wily. I Like it. :)

[@markabusireactions]

Wondered where that was going for a minute there 😂

[@philproffitt8363]

But No limp gymnast. IRN-BRU takes care of business 💪😉

[@stimproid]

She probably wasn’t singing about reactors that pause during solos…. Probably 😁😉

[@davidmejia7908]

Excellent observation on how the bass and guitar sound like a couple arguing (been there, done that). And yes, very ELMO and scientific!

[@stimproid]

Tickle me emo?

[@Lillywhite]

Back to where it all started.

[@interstellardave]

😂 It should be a requirement that all reactors, whether they like captions or not, have to read them for this song. “10 minutes of limp gymnastics” should be a meme in the community by now!

[@markabusireactions]

It fucking floored me when I realised 😂😂

[@JpnType2010]

I'm mainly heavy metal, so I only listen to hard rock occasionally, but I really like the call-and-response conversations established in this LIVE and the solo parts that are like conversations and sexual intercourse with a lover. I used to be a Jazz player for a while, and I really felt their sense of style, especially in the way the guitar repeatedly dares to cut and the way the bass note tends to go up while the guitar tends to go down. I wish I had known about it earlier so I could have gone to see them... lol. 横浜在住の浜っ子より。

[@surfingasongwave]

"Saiki does have a quite a commanding presence of the stage." Consider: It might be not so obvious on a small youtube screen. In person, she's majestically magnetic! Or should that be magnetically majestic? Either way, she demands your attention. Until MISA and Kanami go out front and start discussing it with each other!

[@JK-tz6kk]

Didn't expect Band Maid and TS in the same sentences. One is Angelic and the other is what we say in the Americas as, "Bless her Heart," Po! Hate? is a 3rd-person perspective with lyrics by Saiki. Nuff said, Po! 🦍🍌

[@powbobs]

I definitely approve.

[@chrishill7088]

Science is hard, but then you introduce the Emo scale and it all makes sense….but now you’re saying the world ISN’T flat?? You’re killing me, Mark!!

[@markabusireactions]

Sorry buddy 🤷‍♂️

[@philproffitt8363]

Science is hard...but I think the Emo Scale is nought but Limp Gymnastics 🤣🤣🤣

[@brunobryant4846]

A unanimous vote on a Maid's song 🤯 Brother there's a higher chance of Australia and Scotland becoming teetotal, love your work and what a fcken band Po 👍🍻

[@DominicKirby1967]

Would not want to be on the wrong end of that sentiment 😆

[@jkkansasband7056]

Not a top tier song for me. It's the performance that carries this song to the top level. Now that's entertainment. They could be performing Jack & Jill went up the hill and blow it out of the water. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.

[@TheJerm]

The REAL rule #1: "Don't piss Saiki off". Rule #2: "Don't talk about fight club." Rule #3, of course, is "Always pause during the solo". More SCIENCE! Thanks Mark! 🕊

[@polskabob359]

The Taylor Swift of Band maid songs. That's hilarious mark.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Hi Bobb i heard you got a bit drunk in the drinking game the other day.😉

[@polskabob359]

@@GaryHolloway-810 yeah maybe but it was a drinking game

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@polskabob359 🤔Good point Bobb :)

[@powbobs]

Saiki wrote the lyrics to this. She said she was really pissed at someone at the time.

[@stevekane4922]

You don't say 😂😂

[@TheVleckChannel]

Apparently Saiki gets even harsher and yells "YOUR FATHER SMELLS OF ELDERBERRIES" if you listen to it backwards.

[@stevekane4922]

Totally emo of course. 😂😂😂

[@TlanImass]

I said it; most folks say it's a conversation. This was DEFINITELY not one of those times.

[@Davey-Boyd]

Mark's polls are like the Russian elections. A tad dodgy. Maybe that's why Saiki hates him so much 😀

[@philh7212]

you done it again...lol...i been a band maid for about 8yrs,and there's no doubting thier musicianship and song writing...but i'd hate to be the guy who this song is about...and apparently Saiki wrote the lyrics.who the f*ck would want to piss her off...this much...lol you make my mondays cheers.

[@Olkam-w5u]

Interestingly, the lead guitar and bass play solo, while the drums and rhythm guitar keep the rhythm.

[@markabusireactions]

Isn’t that most solos?

[@swiftbird_studio]

@@markabusireactions guitar yes, but basses don't solo very much in the crazy crazy world of rockin' & rollin'

[@Greg-om2hb]

No matter how crazy the music gets, my attention is 100% focused on SAIKI. She is the BEST front woman. SAIKI penned these lyrics; I can’t imagine such sentiments coming ever from KOBATO. I think you want to listen to ENDLESS STORY, and the original version of SMILE, the B-side of BUBBLE. (You already heard the acoustic version of SMILE in the rip-off, bootleg copy of the Christmas concert you reacted to a while back.)

[@topographic1973ify]

Saiki wrote the lyrics to this one.

[@ApexRadius]

I think the Emo scale would pass peer review with flying colors. Solid science right there. Dude, you crack me up. IMO, you are correct about the brilliance of the chorus melody. It feels inspired by '40s swing and latin music. You are incorrect about the verses being a wall of noise. The drums, bass, and guitar stuff happening during the first two verses is f*cking awesome, espesically Kanami's bendy, semi-dissonant leads. Totally drives the malignant tone of the lyrics home. I have loved this song since I first heard it and it is a stunner live.

[@markabusireactions]

By wall of noise, all I mean is, there’s so much happening that I find it impossible on a first listen to pick out particular parts, it’s just all coming at me at once 😂

[@ApexRadius]

@@markabusireactions Oh, I know. But it's established, time honored protocol for those who bust balls to have their own busted in kind. It's done with love. Now get some new headphones or something. 😉

[@robpow1219]

Great reaction! I would love to see your reaction to Cluppo (Miku’s solo project)

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

Very intuitive analysis. May I ask permission to share some of your insights with my viewers? I'll credit you, of course, and only say positive things.

[@markabusireactions]

Absolutely you can, I’ll check your channel out!

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

@@markabusireactions Thank you very much! You rock.

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

@@markabusireactions I just posted it!

[@swissystan]

It’s a good song, confidently and superbly delivered. Not one of my faves but I appreciate it :) I really like the ascending chord sequence towards the end of Kanami’s solo with bass and rhythm guitar supporting….

[@rockyetsx70]

Kanami won that argument for sure.

[@gzignl]

still waiting on you doing Miku solo stuff a.k.a. Cluppo. Yes it is pop, but i love it. and it is Miku afterall :)

[@mightydegu]

The lyrics were written by Saiki here. Apparently both Miku and Saiki wrote lyrics separately for this music and they decided that Saiki's more direct, aggressive, and emotional version worked better than Miku's more poetic, philosophical version. "Ten minutes of limp gymnastics" is one of the greatest lines ever, so while I always love Miku's lyrics, I think they made the right decision.

[@dennisacarter4332]

One of Saiki’s friends was cheated on by her husband. That’s where she got the inspiration to write this song.

[@nhy3543]

Saiki has never said her friend….wonder why such fake is spread.

[@dennisacarter4332]

My apologies then. I can’t remember who specifically said it. It was info posted from another fan.

[@polskabob359]

I'm totally laying off the wd40

[@sugaanessena3143]

WD40, Chuck Norris's blood type.

[@DAVID-io9nj]

If HATE is the end of the relationship, maybe Don't Let Me Down was the start. Both songs are heavy and explicit!

[@chrisbergsten1429]

Choose Me. Way more dramatic...

[@tenkasu_JP]

Have you heard of the emo band Official髭男dism(Official HIGE DANdism)? Please check out "Pretender" and "Subtitle".

[@philcalvino884]

Good fun Mark, even insightful dare I say! But I think you need a third access on your emo scale, graphing time _t_ of limp gymnastics :)

[@russellpotter7294]

May be my imagination but since Miku and Saiki had their little radio show. Saiki seemed to gain so much more confidence and relax more on stage. Without doubt she has grown into a real powerhouse on stage and commands it with ease. Amongst a band of such characters it is quite a compliment.

[@bbobjs]

I thought SURELY the "polling irregularities" were going to spiral into something about Russia and just completely fuck your metrics.

[@arminthielen8570]

It is not about a Guy who cheated on Saiki , but a close Friend of hers during the Pandemic . She hates him a Lot 😂Akane keeping all together again , during the solos

[@dundun8750]

*** speculation and assumptions by fans

[@Mikupigeon]

People (RUMOR) said it's Lisa who sings demon slayer OP.

[@realdocloco]

@@dundun8750 well, she said in an interview that there were many of those stories of people cheating on their partner during pandemic, and that it inspired her to write those lyrics. She didn't say it was about someone close though.

[@dundun8750]

@realdocloco yet people run with the idea that it's somehow about LiSa and comment about it as if its facts and who knows it could be but end of the day still speculation and assumptions.

[@bandmaidfanATL]

It's actually about me. I am in witness protection, but it's not Saiki that worries me, it's Mincho.

[@jaedo6180]

Blah, blah, poll something, blah blah, I always wanted to, blah blah... Push play already! Epic bass v guitar battle ahead.🤣🤣🤣

[@markabusireactions]

You shut it! 😂

[@jaedo6180]

@@markabusireactions ✌️😇

[@Parker--]

I mean, the joke's on you because I wanted you to give a real proper reaction to Hate. Or I guess the joke's not on you cuz you want to do it anyway. Either way we're both getting what we want so I guess we'll have to settle for a half-victory. 😝

[@markabusireactions]

😂😂😂 okay I actually burst out laughing there, well done lol

[@himbo754]

Saiki wrote the lyrics. Moral: don't get on Saiki's bad side if you don't want a damning song about you blasted all around the world. I believe it is her response to a man cheating his partner ... who is a friend of Saiki. Saiki's intense loyalty comes out here -- with a vengeance. My understanding is the friend was more forgiving than Saiki. Of course you ignored the ballot. It wouldn't be Markabusi's channel without you being contrary. We don't come here to be bored, we come here to ask "What!? What is he doing!?" The best way to appreciate Band-Maid is to fall in love with each member, one after the after. I had my spell of being in love with Saiki. She is a great front woman -- especially because she is the second shyest member of the band (with Misa shyest). She's a commanding front woman, and growing more and more confident.

[@markabusireactions]

I actually was gonna listen to the poll! Right up until the very moment I had to look the song up, I was gonna do the poll result. And then I changed my mind 😂