The Warrning- Kool Aid Kids Live at Teatro Metropolitan

[@scottinokc]

Kool Aid Kids is so much deeper than the title suggests at first glance. I think it's up there with XXI Century Blood as far as powerful, deep meaning lyrics go. "Hey you, Kool-Aid kids, there's a traitor in our midst. Somebody's got a mind of their own" Think for yourself and don't just drink the kool aid being poured for you.

[@RipThru]

Best way to sum up this song’s meaning! 🤘

[@SixFootTurkey_]

Kool Aid Kids, Z, and Disciple are some of the sharpest social commentary I've ever seen in music. It's really easy to write a protest song but it's a lot more mature to recognize the dangers of radicalism and mob mentality.

[@FlashGeiger]

While the term "Drink the kool aid" references the Jonestown mass suicide, the phrase has come to mean falling to any group think to your own detriment. I see this song as calling out any form of coercive conformity.

[@aztecking.]

The message about not having to follow the crowd makes this one of my favorites from The Warning. Excellent!

[@OldTrucker958]

They are living the dream red headed neighbor! Love your reaction to the girls. I’m a 65 year old prog rocker and I find myself crying with joy for them

[@carlaauri8461]

Saludos from México OldTrucker. ❤️🇲🇽

[@steenandersen1163]

I love this song, it is one of my favorites.

[@wannabedane4046]

"Z" the show opener refers to "Kool Aid Kid" - "Kool Aid Kid" is another song where TW urge their fans to think for themselve, like "Disciple" and "XXI Century Blood". There are no bad song in their catalog - the last song you hear from them is your favorite until the next one and the next one.

[@glenallencox966]

It is not just the fact that they are masters of their individual instruments, or the fact that they write their own music and lyrics. They honestly love what they are doing. Yes, they are masters at creating great music, but they live for their on stage interaction with their fans. No band has ever had such a love and appreciation for their followers than do these three young ladies. All three of them sing, and they harmonize like no other rock band ever has. Their vocals are literally what gives them the edge over all other power trios that has ever existed! The Warning are destined to dominate the world of music for as long as they choose to do so. LONG LIVE THE VILLARREAL SISTERS!

[@redheadedneighbor]

Yes!

[@vacationpromo1669]

I'd like to say funny finding you here. Almost 9 years later it's not funny at all. Were else would we be. We Are The Girls Honerary Gampa's. Stay Well Glen PUH PAU !!!

[@thefogfriendlyoldguy1627]

I don't think there's a Warning song that's not a fan favourite, but there's just such an huge catalogue for you to work your way through that you'll be lovin' on these girls for quite a while before you're anywhere close to getting through it all.

[@larryday9455]

From the first note I've loved this song. Of course live makes so much better.

[@mjc1389]

The song is indirectly mentioning the “event” you were referring to but directly mentioning the saying and meaning that sprang from it.

[@texassendero4901]

What is so cool is any of them could sing lead. So much talent and the sound from just 3 instruments is amazing 💯💯💯 #thewarningband #redheadedneighbor #bestreactor #beautifulcountrygirl #redsarmy

[@don-music]

In another band, Pau would be full time lead vocalist. In yet another band, Ale could be lead vocalist. It’s crazy how good they are!

[@allensaunders449]

Ale no she wouldn't even if could. The bands introvert

[@CarlD70]

These Ladies exist in another world...the new world of Rock and Roll...so much thanks to these girls for giving me back my Rock and Roll...I missed it!!!!

[@AreliMusiK]

Fun prediction: TW will achieve massive success as a band, reaching legendary status in the world of Rock. Then, they will go their separate ways, perhaps to start families. Pau will continue with a successful solo career as a singer/composer. Once they are seasoned veterans, they will reunite and tour the world simply for enjoyment! I hope to live many years just as them to witness that! :D

[@allensaunders449]

@@AreliMusiK that's alot to digest. As band's member's get older it's harder for a band to be as committed. Family etc. takes some of the priorities. They either breakup or just get together less often. As far as popularity being the best doesn't always mean the most popular. Their popularity has certainly grown alot. But I don't know where it will end up. Different world musicly then it was

[@williamburkholder769]

Don, I majored in economics and could have been an accountant, too, but I ran from that role because it doesn't give my creative side any energy. Ale has a great voice and can sing/has sung lead, but would rather not sing lead at this point. Maybe one day she'll have to do it for more than a few songs, and decide she likes it. Or maybe she'll be inspired to write a song that only she can express the way she wants it expressed. We can hope.

[@SeanBressie]

⚡️⚡️⚡️ a great groove for sure.. I love that their songs all have some sort of message, meaning or societal message. All my favorites!

[@TeemarkConvair]

it's my belief that they, especially Pau and Ale, were so young, and the immature brain is so malleable , it can, and does learn so readily, that their instruments are, indeed, extensions of themselves. Dany, being that important couple of years older may have had a slightly tougher time.. i. as many others have said, am SO proud of them..and mom and dad?? just WOW!

[@tysonka]

It's an underrated song, I really love it!

[@TerryParsons1724]

Thanks Red I enjoyed your reaction this is a great song with a meaningful message. Of course the performance is awesome.

[@FlashGeiger]

This is one of my favourites... any time Ale plays lead bass I'm up for it.

[@kissdvdlist7956]

That’s another amazing song from this incredible band….

[@inmortaljoe6201]

Yes, there is sibbling magic but there are also tons of hours of work. They are masters at their instruments not only because they are blessed with talent, but because they are one of the hardest-working professionals out there. Is not a coincidence is commitment.

[@dogzbite2]

yes they are young everyone seems to forget that they have been at this for 10 yrs , they are veteran musicians

[@Prober61]

The Warning are flying to Japan do do a show with Band-Maid. I'm telling you... Band-Maid and The Warning. 2 of the best.

[@stonefaction]

Been trying to persuade Red to check out BAND-MAID without any luck so far.....

[@mattmid7012]

They just don't miss do they? I hear so many bits in their songs that remind me of 80's/90's rock. Love them! Their guitar sound is so good. I was just thinking given your love of drumming you really should do a showcase (or reaction if you haven't seen that version) of Sultans of Swing (alchemy live) one day. I mean the whole thing is one of the best live performances ever but also quite possibly the best live drumming performance I've ever seen.

[@MrSudeepdas]

Good suggestion 👍 Although I like the studio version better as far as drumming is concerned. Terry Williams made it too busy compared to Pick Withers' recorded version. My point of view is from the The Warning angle - its all about the song; whatever instrumentation is necessary to make a song work; nothing extra.

[@morthnadic1]

I'm drinking The Warning Kool-Aid! You are correct! This is a reference to the Jim Jones massacre... which spawned the phase - They Drank the Kool-Aid. 🤘☺️❤️

[@Biomirth]

It's a reference to the modern meaning of the idiom, not the mass suicide directly, IMO. But yes I too am drinking The Warning Koolaid. I'm the Koolaid Man! (remember him?).

[@urield91]

While I think the general "message" of the song is about the meaning of the phrase, the title Kool-Aid Kids is indeed a direct reference to that massacre. They (The Warning) confirmed it in an interview, so it's not just an opinion.

[@morthnadic1]

@@urield91 ☺️👍

[@gaefferson1]

The baddest females on the planet ..they rule the rock world ..🤘

[@nathanriggs1125]

I think they are referencing the event and drawing similarities to society in its current condition. Dual purpose…timeless message…masterful song. I like the drum/bass sections of their songs. Sometimes you don’t need Dany’s guitar…just her other instrument.

[@jluisg622]

Kool Aid Kids de los temas de rock inteligentes de The Warning ,excelente tema y mensaje ,gran riff un tema para reflexionar

[@johnt-w3j]

WE ARE PRIVLEDGED TO BEHOLD SUCH GREATNESS,.....BEAUTY, TALENT, FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND RELEVENCE.......ROCK ON....... YOUR ARMY AWAITS.

[@RussInCanada]

Dany and Pau are the icing on the cake. Ale is the cake.

[@IAMisLove]

👍👍👍Great performance!!! 🖖❤

[@legslark]

The incident you might be thinking about is Jonestown. Where the phrase “drink the kool-aid” came from!!

[@johanhartjes]

This is a song I keep discovering. It surprises me every time again and again.. Such a great song with deep lyrics.. 🤟⚡️🥰

[@glennwhittaker1417]

You are great, and yes they are great

[@redheadedneighbor]

💕

[@Komakure45]

I agreed, these ladies are amazing and genius playing their instruments.

[@andgar923]

I know that Im a stan so my opinion doesn't hold too much weight, and well... yeah it's just my opinion. But this is one of the most impressive songs in all of music over the past decade. It's a unique song that sadly isn't appreciated enough by TWA. The groove is dark, sinister yet still very funky. The lyrics are some of the darkest lyrics penned. To better illustrate what I mean by "dark": Some lyrics from other artists are like a horror film (specially in the metal world and all of its flavours). They're gruesome and hit you in the head with violence. This isn't that. This is a slow burn atmospheric thriller, that doesn't shock you with scare jumps or violence. But instead it keeps you in suspense and it seems like you're no longer breathing due to the tension. This song is holding the mirror to society, it's mocking our cruelty and how easily we can be manipulated. The song builds and builds until the final choir as they all sing in unison. It's never let's down or slows down, it only amplifies and reinforces it's message. Dat groove tho.

[@MrSudeepdas]

Damn... I just posted something similar. This song is one of the most profound in rock history. Knocking on Heaven's Door (Dylan) or Us and Them (Floyd) come to mind immediately.

[@SO.CAL-D.Edwards]

Hey neighbor.. Thanks for Sharing this awesome band .. This is truly my favorite band.. You're my favorite too.. Smile💥🤘🎶✌️

[@redheadedneighbor]

💕💕💕

[@seangrover6101]

The way you describe The Warning on stage is exactly the reason i keep watching your reactions everyday. You are always so bright and chipper and we can tell you love doing this.

[@brianslifeafterstroke5990]

That is the loudest I have heard Ale's bass, it is terrific...

[@GwenTripleG1967]

Yes, Jonestown...

[@ronhall5395]

Sort of! Yes, this is about blindly drinking the kool aid because someone ( SM) told them to. Blindly following SM pressure.

[@ManuelOrtiz-ye2eu]

They recently did a radio interview in Mexico where they did a couple of song acoustically. I think you would enjoy that. Maybe someone can send you the link. I'm enjoying your reactions. You definitely are one of the coolest beans.

[@christinaalgate4899]

Loved listening to Ale

[@Biomirth]

Just look up EXA FM The Warning.

[@redheadedneighbor]

Thank you!

[@erickorbegozo5001]

One of my favorites! And 23, Pau singing all the song! U must do this reaction! Greetings from Peru!!

[@XCenturionX]

Very impressive lyrics, music, and performance. I think this band is rising at the right moment, and time

[@joelopez843]

Whether you listen to their message or words or just the music, they have so much more than anyone near their level. No one brings so much good solid sound that is deep, bright and extremely tight. You can listen to any song by them over and over and still be impressed every time you hear it. Great reaction and excellent breakdown Ms Red. Hello from San Antonio.

[@RipThru]

Definitely one of their underplayed songs and, at the same time, one of their best. Certainly one of my favorites! It’s a deep song and an excellent composition. And you’re absolutely correct on how in command they are of their instruments and how interconnected they perform with such joy and passion. Nice reaction as always! Thanks!

[@Robertsmith-dy3sh]

Brilliant social commentary with an inescapable groove! This has become on of my favorite songs by The Warning!

[@fernandoaragon1941]

This is one of the best 🎉

[@CarlD70]

Thanks Red for another spectacular Warning reaction!! The amount of Talent in these 3 sisters should be criminal...pretty sure this is a warrant out for "felony" talent....there should be anyway. Keep them coming Red....there is not a bad one in there entire repertoire of music....trust me!! The future is here and now!! Every song in this Live at Teatro Met is great....we can't pick a favorite sense everyone is a favorite....just the way it is.

[@vacationpromo1669]

You Asked Is This Song About Something. The First Line Gives It Away. Hey You Kool Aid Kids There's A Trader In Our Midst Somebody Has A Mind Of There Own . I Think There Saying Don't Drink The Woke Kool Aid !!! Love Your Reactions. And On A Personal Note. I'm 62 And My Mommy Was A Red Head. You Very Much Remind Of Her Everytime I See You So I Thank You For That !!! PUH PAU !!

[@juancarlosgarzonuribe86]

That bass from Ale sounds powerful in this song

[@franciscodiaz183]

Thanks, redhead neighbor. Always a pleasure to see your reactions.

[@redheadedneighbor]

Thanks for watching!

[@stonefaction]

The Warning are playing a show in Japan with BAND-MAID in the summer. Both bands are big mutual fans of each other and met at a US Festival. Everything you said about The Warning in your intro, you can multiply by at least 5 for BAND-MAID - the way they 'rock', their obvious enjoyment on stage, their live shows being where they shine brightest (without casting any shadow on how good their studio recordings are), the musicianship, the bass, the drums.... Try 'Hate?' from their Yokohama Arena 10th anniversary finale but be prepared to be blown away.

[@manuelmanuel2079]

Don't multiply it. Subtract it at least 100 times for band maid

[@stonefaction]

@@manuelmanuel2079You've got your opinion, I've got mine. Music is subjective. Both bands are fans of the other, and both know how to rock. I wasn't actually being negative about The Warning - they ARE very good at what they do.

[@pbrooks4040]

they are in such a zone. and no one else comes close.

[@vernhoke7730]

Now, these young ladies are a breath of fresh air. They're extremely talented and very fun to watch. From their cover of "Enter Sandman" 10 years ago when Ale's bass was as big or bigger than she was up to their recent release, I haven't been disappointed. Live they are phenomenal. Fun little fact about this song, when recording it the clanking soung you hear in the beginning Pau used her mother's pearl necklace dragged through a glass bowl to get that sound.

[@MrSudeepdas]

Wow - thank you for that interesting tidbit.

[@Dave_Marks]

This is a veiled reference to the event in Guyana in 1978 when “drinking the Kool Aid” entered the language to mean falling for false ideologies.

[@ronhall5395]

Would love to see your reaction to a very old favorite of mine from their first album. " Show me the light". The guitar solo is moving. Gives me chills every time. Plus Pau sings lead from her keyboard. What more can you ask for?

[@SDsailor7]

It's a great song Dani gets her inspiration from David Gilmour in that song.

[@MrSudeepdas]

And that masterpiece of a metaphor by Pau - "I need your daily poisoning". When we think about it, the person we love, seeps into our soul each moment. Everyday we look forward to him/her eagerly. Like a "poison" we imbibe their existence on a daily basis. Unbelievable maturity from a 14 year old girl. Never heard love being described like this before. Worth a Nobel.

[@Malicidal]

Underrated song for sure. It has definitely grown to be one of my favorites, especially this performance. Always happy to see someone react to this one. Peace! 🤘

[@ivanmolina3563]

Poderosas, sincronizadas,letras directas y con contenido simplemente son fabulosas.

[@redheadedneighbor]

Yes!!

[@antonioaguilera3790]

The Warning RULES! lets all not be Kool Aid Kids, love your reactions you're the best, Right On!

[@MrSudeepdas]

All hell will break loose with a glimpse of Automatic Sun released a few hours back.

[@roywall8169]

I love this song. Its a highlight from the Error album.

[@blaineoshaughnessy685]

I have a buddy. Let’s just call him Stu. He would love it if you were to react to 23 from this same concert. Pau lead sings. You will love it. ❤

[@redheadedneighbor]

Tell Stu.. that sounds like a great idea!

[@jcparker500]

I'm so glad you reacted to this one. It is one of my favorites and I don't know if I've seen anyone else react to this.

[@joeturner1181]

There are so many great songs and performances that we're spoiled for choice. It's kind of hard to pick one to recommend.

[@Aussiecris214]

Love it And the Warning too lol woow❤❤

[@redheadedneighbor]

💕💕💕

[@alexthorpe6583]

If you haven’t heard it yet, ‘Dust to Dust’ features a great bass into, and Pau singing lead from her drum kit.

[@floraldrivedreams7003]

Red, I’m so glad you got to this song. One of my favorite TW songs of all time. Biting social commentary couched in a heavy, delicious rock groove. Try Queen of the Murder Scene (QOTMS), bearing in mind that it is part of a concept album of the same name telling a specific story, of which the song QOTMS is one of the climactic moments. I would recommend their Metropolitan Theater performance of it, the same concert as this Kool Aid Kids performance. P.S.: IMO, you’ve been part of The Warning Army for some time now. P.P.S.: In a nutshell, the QOTMS album storyline is: unrequited love leads to obsession leads to murder leads to madness. Intense; I know.

[@jeffjohnson2228]

Wait till you watch Ugh from this same concert, it will blow your mind.

[@MTH58]

Even before this song was released, Ale, when asked, said Kool Aid Kids was her favourite song to play on the new album.

[@raulvargas5827]

It is referencing the event. The song is about not following like sheep and urging you not to drink the Kool Aid.

[@oregonlt3]

Oh, we’ve suggested this one. Remember waaay back in the beginning when we said: “EVERYTHING!” & “just pull up Metropolitan theater & press play” 😂 But seriously, their catalog is (soon to be) 60-songs in a top 5 list. ‘Z’ & ‘Kool Aid Kids’ get overlooked. ‘ERROR’ doesn’t get the ‘AMOUR’ it deserves😉 & that’s just 1 album. Queen of the Murder Scene counts as 1 recommendation the entire album is just that good. & XXI Century. Blood … there’s not a skippable song on that one either. ‘Wildfire’, ‘Runaway’ & ‘Rivers Soul’ often get overlooked in recommendations as well. & of course there’s the EP. Speaking of, have you done any Liceo videos yet? Well, there’s a recommendation right there! 😊.

[@OldTrucker958]

Ale the Metronome!

[@Chuckles..]

_Kool Aid Kids_ is yet another warning by The Warning, Ale said she really enjoyed recording this one. Error is such a great album.

[@texadan314]

It's hard to imagine how three people, where the oldest one was born in 2000, even heard of Jonestown.

[@bladyleon6946]

Their favorite song from error album, because of the message

[@mykemech]

3:48 - 3:50 is one of my favorite moments ever caught on video.

[@WaldoKitty]

i know many do understand the reference to "drinking the kool-aid" but i'm going to post this for those that do not know or understand it... from wikipedia since it has the easiest to understand description of what "Drinking the Kool-Aid" means: ""Drinking the Kool-Aid" is an expression used to refer to a person who believes in a possibly doomed or dangerous idea because of perceived potential high rewards. The phrase typically carries a negative connotation. It can also be used ironically or humorously to refer to accepting an idea or changing a preference due to popularity, peer pressure, or persuasion. In recent years, it has evolved further to mean extreme dedication to a cause or purpose, so extreme that one would "drink the Kool-Aid" and die for the cause." basically *Kool-Aid Kids* is about people believing everything that someone or some group tells them... they believe it so much that they blindly follow along with everything the group says and does... even to their detriment and downfall... this is known as "drinking the kool-aid"... irony: TWA absolutely drink the DPA/TW kool-aid 😜😹 this is one of DPA/TW's songs about social media and how it affects people in ways they don't even know... *XXI Century Blood* and *Disciple* are two other fantastic original DPA/TW songs in this same vein... their song *Z* references this song in one of its verses, too... the first two of these have OMVs that depict hard hitting stories that are true in so many ways... if you haven't seen them yet, they are well worth the watch... TWA ⚡🤘😸🤘⚡ TWA

[@espinozasergio]

Es una de mis canciones favoritas. Very, very, very, polític rock. En la canción "Z" también nombran a los Kool Aid Kids. A los que les resulta demasiado fácil ser crueles en esta Era de las redes sociales. Sigamos bebiendo y brindando, una y otra vez. Que al parecer, de eso se trata ser humano. 😂😂😂 Poderosa canción, poderoso mensaje. Saludos desde la Patagonia Argentina. The Warning nos une.

[@redheadedneighbor]

💕💕💕

[@jasonremy1627]

Every song from this concert is great. Just keep picking them from the Teatro Metropólitan show. You can't go wrong.

[@allensaunders449]

Underated song. Same with error at this same show

[@ez68eldo]

OH YEAH!!!

[@figuerio1]

The Warning = Alejandra (Ale) 🎸🎤+ Paulina (Pau) 🥁🎤+ Daniela (Dany) 🎤🎸 Villarreal. Three talented Mexican sisters. !!!🎵ole ole ole oleeee Warning Warning🎵¡¡¡. Greetings from Argentina.

[@redheadedneighbor]

💕💕

[@gregm2325]

Yup, Ale owns that song.

[@jefftaylor9385]

Bass for the Win ! Hahahahahahahahaha

[@JStephens_73]

What's next you ask? while live performances are great, no doubt about it, you miss a lot of context that a music video brings with it. That said, you watched the live version of it, but their music video for "Evolve" is quite unique in that it was shot entirely using only smartphones.

[@noebrunn6242]

I🖤TW🤘

[@Biomirth]

No, I don't think they are referencing Jonestown directly, but rather the modern meme version of 'drinking the koolaid', which I expect most people these days don't even know where it came from. But yeah, it is a bit of a savage song.

[@timnye718]

Without actually speaking about Jim Jones they are referring to blindly drinking the Kool-Aid, or blindly following a crowd without thinking for themselves.

[@redheadedneighbor]

That’s what I thought..

[@701easternNorthCarolina]

Have you reacted to one of their old ones called shattered heart? One of their best imo

[@Kjetil-wn6ls]

They have my kind of weather.

[@maxfitch4864]

❤ ❤ ❤

[@paulrowe006]

Red I don't think it references the event but it references the term as it evolved in pop culture. Drink the Koolaid; just trust me and do as you're told. As others have said below it's about thinking for yourself and not just drinking the Koolaid.

[@JoseLuisBotello-w6j]

viva the warnings

[@oregonlt3]

They are referencing a phrase that references an event. “Don’t Drink the Kool Aid”. Don’t fall for the lies. Use your coconut & don’t follow the crowd. ‘Disciple’ part 2.

[@MrSudeepdas]

It blows my mind that 3 sisters from Mexico composed one of the most profound metaphorical songs in rock, using a quintessentially American phrase. Assuming KAK was written in 2019-20, Ale was about 15 when she wrote this bassline that gets melodious in the middle. It requires multiple listening. Really don't know why fans are not into this song. Too profound maybe? Wiki has this to say - "Drinking the Kool-Aid" is most strongly believing and accepting in a deadly, deranged, or foolish ideology or concept based only upon the overpowering coaxing of another; the expression is also used to refer to a person who wrongly has faith in a possibly doomed or dangerous idea because of perceived potential high rewards. The phrase typically carries a negative connotation. It can also be used ironically or humorously to refer to accepting an idea or changing a preference due to popularity, peer pressure, or persuasion. In recent years, it has evolved further to mean extreme dedication to a cause or purpose, so extreme that one would "drink the Kool-Aid" and die for the cause. While use of the phrase dates back to 1968 with the nonfiction book The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test[citation needed], it is strongly associated with the events in Jonestown, Guyana, on November 18, 1978, in which over 900 members of the Peoples Temple movement died. The movement's leader, Jim Jones, called a mass meeting at the Jonestown pavilion after the murder of U.S. Congressman Leo Ryan and others in nearby Port Kaituma. Jones proposed "revolutionary suicide" by way of ingesting a powdered drink mix made from Flavor Aid (later misidentified as Kool-Aid) that was lethally laced with cyanide and other drugs.[1][2]

[@keenian6164]

❤🤘😘

[@ericdarlington2332]

❤❤❤🤘🤘🤘⚡⚡⚡🔥

[@ronhall5395]

I think many people don't like it because of the title. I do think it is well named and is a very meaningful song. Maybe it just hits too close to.home for some.

[@Kjetil-wn6ls]

I might visit Wainwright, USA, one day. Do you live close?

[@redheadedneighbor]

10 min away

[@Kjetil-wn6ls]

@@redheadedneighbor I will walk over then.

[@Kjetil-wn6ls]

@@redheadedneighbor Perle! (That is Finnish and meen what the bloody fucking hell'. But in Norway we never swear.

[@Kjetil-wn6ls]

And my Polka Dots?

[@redheadedneighbor]

@@Kjetil-wn6ls stripes

[@chabirandjeanmarc7032]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drinking_the_Kool-Aid This song is about this : Drinking the kool-aid