Therapist reacts to Hive Mind by Slipknot

Therapist analyzes the lyrics of Slipknot's grammy-nominated song "Hive Mind" to discuss how being of a "sordid hive mind" means being a part of a community that feeds off of the destruction of others. We often want to be a part of a "hive" because it gives us a sense of belonging, but true belonging can only come when there is authentic acceptance. This song calls us to ask ourselves if we are a part of a hive that creates or destroys.
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[@mauriciocarvalho1761]

I've been listening this band for the past 23 years, growing up with them being my life soundtrack. Finding your channel just made me SO happy, cuz the way you're able to express how deep this songs cut yet being so passionate about how it sounds makes me feel like "Yeah, she unfold a message bigger than what the original piece is", and this is how art works. Analising them through Psychologic pov it's fantastic, I'm just starting my Psychology degree and your videos are a huge inspiration. Keep it going

[@metalheadstarot]

Started myself on the self titled when it stopped 20 plus years ago so I understand 100% 🤘🖤🤘🖤🤘

[@derianespinosa5727]

One of their most underrated songs, in my opinion, is This Cold Black!! I’d say give it a listen!!🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@mauriciobuendia8345]

Ufff

[@bunyon0341]

Please don’t stop putting out daily Slipknot videos

[@MrLightning9]

I love reacting to people watching slipknot but when i came across this channel you gave me a whole different view and good understanding for these songs and well ive been listening to slipknot for years and its good therapy. Helped me out through some of the worst times tbh. Love watching your content!❤️ By the way you should definitely react to disasterpiece and people = sh*t definitely go deep right there

[@mikestubblefield4978]

I appreciate your reactions and how you interpret the message of the songs. I’m a huge Slipknot fan and I look forward to seeing more!

[@paulstuartwilson485]

I think you are nailing it perfectly. Everyone belongs to some kind of hive. It is incumbent upon each of us to continually reevaluate our own hive and follow our own moral compass whether or not the hive is in agreement or not. This could be applied to so many facets of society. Simply blindly following along just for the sake of following along isn't healthy for the individual person. 👍🇺🇸

[@Ktm250riderX]

I'm a big metalhead. I've listened to all sorts of metal and have been a fan for 25 years. I absolutely love your commentary and synopsis of each song you do. I've watched all the slipknot ones you've done.

[@paulferris2684]

I'm probably about 5-10 videos in of your sessions. Watched some of the Metallica reviews before Slipknot and have been equally impressed by your assessments of the lyrics that I, in 40+ years, have not tried to fully comprehend. Hindsight, and almost 7 of 24 years in combat and imminent danger environments, enables many to see, or understand, things that we didn't previously. You have a good understanding that I wish I had earlier. Thank you

[@collingwood42]

Wow!!!! You absolutely nailed it 💪💪 That’s gotta be the best reaction I think I’ve ever seen ❤️ Subscribed 🙏

[@Mitch01100]

This song has been speaking to me a lot since it came out. To hear someone get the same message out of Hivemind that I did is awesome. As with many other song reviews. Metal isn’t as negative as the stigma that surrounds it. It’s significantly deeper than it’s given credit for. When this song came out I was questioning my professional and personal goals. This song helped me believe I was on the right path and being at the other side of that dark place I’ve realized the people that I’ve surrounded myself by are the “beehive” not the “sordid hive”. Looking back, it shows. Professionally and personally.

[@scotthatcher5043]

You're awesome I have drool dripping because you have my Full Attention !! With your words of wisdom.. great job as always..thank you

[@Jerry-l4h1y]

Slipknot is the answer to the void in my life,I relate to their music in so many ways.I completely feel relief from anguish.

[@klngslayer7265]

You helped me understand more bout slipknot thank you, i recommend nero forte and liars funeral

[@Boldiv67]

First, much love from Hungary btw!!

[@JMulvy]

My hive is listening to Slipknot. A recent hive I joined is teaching the members to find themselves after having lost themselves in a relationship, and having been discarded by their SO. I used to belong to the sorted types of hives but no more, not in a very long time.

[@ezekielvelaris8585]

Amazing review of the song and interpretation! You should check out the band Korn as well! Black is the Soul or Rotting in Vain would be awesome

[@HeartSupport]

We got Taylor to react to freak on a leash! here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZa6cpV-pdNqhKs noted for the suggestions. The editor. Cheers and Hold Fast

[@blessjesus-o2b]

Falling in reverse -popular monster. You will love it

[@mauricerichard1951]

Great reaction!! I'd like to see you check out "Hi Ren". Or "Last Resort by Falling in Reverse" which hits much differently than the Papa Roach version.

[@Shelbynuts]

Please do whitechapel without you/without us !

[@kallew0678]

i have a song for you react from slipknot the name is gehenna, a undergrund song of the album all hope is gone. I love your work.

[@badchubbs5556]

0:14 / 5:48 Metallica - St. Anger (Official Music Video)

[@diehardhorror1408]

In Flames is another fun metal/hard rock band with deep lyrics, check out ‘Sober and Irrelevant’ or ‘Delights and Angers’. Love watching your reactions and analysis to these types of bands. Grew up with Slipknot and they always helped get ya out of a dark place.

[@moonwalker.syrius]

@heartsupport I'm curious what you would have to say about "Burn" and "No River to Take Me Home" by Neurosis and "Drapery Falls" by Opeth.

[@snipermonke410]

WE LOVE YOU !!!!!

[@Sxgmund]

It would be really cool if you could analyze "Pulse of the Maggots" next, I won't spoil much but it contains abit of disillusionment and some sort of "alienation" you could say Btw, I never expected a licensed therapist to review such band without being in complete shock lmao, you're pretty unique compared to other therapists on here P.S I didn't know Slipknot even had music videos

[@brandonsimmons1695]

You need to do Orphan. It’s so heavy and dark lyrics.

[@darkstormgaming2170]

Love your videos. I was subbed within 1 minute of watching you. Please do these 3. Soad - Spiders, Slipknot - Sic, Slipknot - Eyeless. Keep doing these amazing videos you are amazing

[@P0INTLESSLY]

this is one of my favourites

[@tracyr8525]

I have loved your deep dive into Slipknot. I am not sure if you take requests, but I would absolutely love to have you break down Alice In Chains. Layne Staley is my favorite singer ever.

[@TinyKittenKisses88]

Do Snuff by Slipknot!!!!!

[@HeartSupport]

Oh boy oh boy are you in for a treat. We got Taylor to react to Snuff already. But there is something good cooking that has to do with Snuff. -The Video Editor Hold Fast

[@ImAFKexe]

LOVE this song

[@johnljungvall2927]

I went back through my slipknot albums and i think you should really react to these songs People=sh*t My plague Everything ends Sic Opium of the people Pulse of the maggots Blister exist Heretic anthem I heard all these songs when i was 10 and have continued to listen to them im 32 now they are great songs

[@princessparrots]

4:50 6:21 onwards describes everyone siding with and defending the main person at the centre of my Cptsd and other psychological problems without even trying to look at it from my perspective or listen to my side of it and saying similar things which are almost just as hurtful and just bring back all the pain and memories and keep the trauma alive. Guess I may have more relatability to this song than I thought… maybe that’s why it’s one of my favourites?

[@HeartSupport]

From ThriceTheThird: @princessparrots It's never fun to have people around you unwilling/uncapable of grasping/trying to grasp your perspective, and siding with only one side of things. You have every right to feel the way you feel, and deserve to be seen by the people around you. Thanks for sharing your experience and how you relate! Please feel free to share more if you ever want/need. <3

[@HeartSupport]

From Micro: @princessparrots I'm so very sorry that people in your life have sided with someone who hurt you and is at the origin of your complex ptsd. It's heart shattering already when someone supposed to love and protect you happened to hurt you. It takes such a LOT of tears already, a lot of wasted time, and surviving through bad days to come to the point of acknowledging your traumas and naming it. But it adds such a new layer of pain when *other* people, whom you trust, take side in favor of the person who did something wrong. It's like your *finally* get to the point of daring to share your voice for it to only be silenced and reduced to nothing. It makes you question everything all over again, and at the core of it your ability to trust others with yourself. It feels like an ultimate mark of betrayal, as if people in front of you were navigating through a completely different reality, almost like they were part of a different world. While on your end you *know*, every single day, the cost of what this person did and of living with the consequences of it. You are the one who knows, you are the one who has to deal with this pain you never asked for... and they dare to deny it. Just brutal. Dealing myself with complex ptsd, my heart goes out to you so freaking much. Once about a year and half ago, my sister and I confronted our parents to our pain, to the violence we suffered growing up, and their reactions felt like hitting the nail on the coffin. On the positive side, it reinforced my willingness to stay off contact and keep my distances. It reassured this part of my brain that was still feeling loyal to them somehow, that I didn't have to anymore. But on the other hand, it was certainly one of the most devastating interactions we've had all together. It's hard when you are confronted to the fact that people can be in *such* denial that they don't even see you anymore with their own eyes. They fear reality, truth and accountability so much that they prefer to dismiss your pain. Which may or may not be conscious, but the result remains the same: it hurts like hell and feels like absolute betrayal when you are the one who needs support and recognition. If anything, I see you and I hear you today. Your pain is valid, no matter what anyone would say to dismiss that reality. When doing so, what they express are *their* struggles, *their* inability to cope with such brutal reality. But it doesn't say anything about you, about your story, and even less about the validity of how you feel. I hear and understand the subtlety of the pain that resides behind the term "c-ptsd", and even though we don't know each other, you certainly have my full support as you are learning to reclaim your life and as you share your voice. Thank you for doing it here, thank you for making through dark days, thank you for trying and pursuing in living a life that will feel safe and fulfilling for you. You deserve all the best. Hold fast. :heart: -Micro

[@princessparrots]

This all very much ties into my comment on the “the devil in I” reaction video, so while I can understand why they wouldn’t want to believe me and see this totally different side to the person that was kept behind closed doors and was really only shown when no one else was around, it's still very frustrating… so glad I have my friend that has been able to see the truth and is willing to let me vent to her as much as I need. It Can definitely be a big help😂@@HeartSupport

[@princessparrots]

​@@HeartSupport it very much ties into my comment on the “the devil in I” reaction video so while I can understand why they wouldn’t want to believe me and see this other side of her that was usually kept behind closed doors and only showed when no one else was around but it’s still frustrating…. So happy that I have my friend who could see it and is willing to listen and just let me vent as much as I need. Can be a great help sometimes.

[@Sir_Robocop_jr]

I think you would be highly interested in the band gaerea and their music video dormant. Youd be able to talk about the lyrics, the music video, and their reasoning behind the music video.

[@fictionwerks]

Definitely need to check out killpop and. The devil and i

[@darkasasn5532]

I recommend listening to mushroom head if you haven't already I don't know if you can make videos about there music but it's a bonus if so and a good listen

[@blizzyhan]

I’d never recommend this to someone and put them through this but Daddy by korn is a good song for a therapist to react to… or at least listen to. It’s about John Davis childhood and the trauma he suffered. It’s a very, very disturbing song to listen to. It brings chills and tears every time knowing it’s his trauma. He’s only performed it live one time, it’s definitely a hard song but so many resonate w it that’s gone through the same pain

[@cobraglatiator]

not sure if you're looking at the comments of this video, or take song requests, but i'd be interested in your take on Heilung Krigsgaldr not really a metal band, but well liked by some metal heads, it was my introduction to the band, and it'd be interesting to see what you pick up on. there's two or so versions, but different, a music video of sorts and more of a professionally recorded live video, i'd recommend the latter, not that the former isn't good as well. if ya consider, thanks!

[@thebigmightybattleship]

I think it would be interesting for you to react to Tears Don't Fall by Bullet For My Valentine, just to see what you can pick out from it as a therapist that others (like myself) cannot

[@KipDrordy666]

So I like your channel , as someone who is dealing with severe depression 😔 Every day I question myself .. is this the day I delete myself 😢 I end up skipping some of your videos cause of your thumbnails , the ones that have a disgusted look to certain bands that I’ve grown up with and has helped me thru some dark days , I think it’s amazing what you do here 🙏🏻 But the thumbnails ☹️

[@HeartSupport]

Hey friend. The Video Editor here. I am just glad to see you are here today. I am so glad that you decide to not click continue. I get the turn off of the thumbs and sometimes get a kick out of them because I am the one making them. Thank you for you feed back though I greatly appreciate you sharing input. Means a lot to me a creator. I am glad the bands that we have reacted to have help you in your dark days and hope there are many other brighter days to come for. Hold Fast -The Video Editor

[@Adidas-xv8xg]

Hang in there brother,we're all trying to grind though this shit called life...Feel the same way and fight everyday not to say f*ck it and give in.Stay strong my friend,it's gets better,at least they say it does...

[@TrymYoutubeMainChannel]

this song reminds me about peer pressure for some reason from what you describing 3:16

[@daretonwilbur5185]

You should do bone church next, I think you'll like the vibe

[@XanntrySL]

I'd love to see you react to eyeless

[@leberwurst111]

Please react to Disturbed - A reason to fight [Official Live Video], it's the most powerful live performance I know with a great message. Greetings from Germany 😊 love your reactions and thoughts

[@LostAtSea5663]

I know it's not metal but think you would enjoy right in two by TOOL

[@lagoon2959]

All out Life. Slipknot

[@Vicariousleighilive..]

6:03 bless you 😂😂😂

[@dominiksipos7836]

I felt so much times im in the hive and when i had a unique idea that went against the group, i was crucified, bcs of the safety of the hive. I think it's a super bad concept, but the only ones who know or see it are those who have been on the wrong side.

[@jacoblando5083]

Break down Bullet For My Valentine, Trivium and Killswitchengage

[@franzwohlgemuth2002]

@HeartSupport Type O Negative - Anesthesia, World Coming Down Dimmu Borgir - Gateways, Progeny of the Great Apocalypse, Serpentine Offering Dreadful Shadows - Chains, Everlasting Words, Dusk Evergrey - Blinded, I'm Sorry, Master Plan, A Touch of Blessing Do those...

[@IMold363]

Wait till she starts on the first self-titled album…..😐😐😐😐

[@dubravkogamingyt3526]

I don't think lady is ready for that

[@Spasstiful]

Imo, the early era of Slipknot, encompassing albums like Iowa, Slipknot, Mate.Feed.Kill.Repeat, and perhaps All Hope Is Gone, captures the essence that defined the band. While it's understandable that artists evolve and seek reinvention, Slipknot's initial raw energy and intensity were integral to their appeal. Their later work is not to be missed.

[@DJBauer]

Please do the album version of My Plague, not the New Abuse mix.

[@jessej319]

Please react to "Battling my Demons," by Jeris Johnson.

[@blessjesus-o2b]

Please do diluted next

[@timhmetal3499]

Just found your channel but it makes no sense you have no reactions to Falling in Reverse. You're really missing something.

[@YTsupportsZionaziGenocide]

a hive mind isn't only about conformity that is but one kind of hive mind, i hive mind can also be a collective intelligence, any time you have multiple people sharing their opinions and knowledge you also have a hive mind. the type of hive mind that she's talking about is the worst kind of hive mind for the individual, or for the world outside the hive, and is inherently fascistic, divisive and destructive as it will alienate or destroy anything that does not conform or is not like them... though she is right most people function in this kind of hive mind for a sense of community (religious affiliation, political tribalism, social cliques etc) despites its toxicity to the individual or the wider world. whereas i do not fit into the traditional hive mind social structure, i fall into intellectual hive mind, where the exchange or passing down of information is paramount and conformity is both irrelevant and an undesirable trait.

[@unsainted_ua]

when doomed by bmth? im waiting too long :(

[@gnzlpico]

I love how she can't seem to watch the video because of "Gore" i wonder what her reaction would be watching Korn animated video to Right Now 😂

[@Matt_Productions38]

can you do slipknot's killpop?

[@mauroalberto4006]

Slipknot nomadic react 🤟🤟🤟

[@damonlong5712]

You need to watch From can to can't by Corey Taylor you will enjoy it I promise you please 🙏🏻 ❤️

[@chriss9251]

Omg will you please react to the whole of the iowa album would love to get your take some of the songs on there it's the beat slipknot album

[@atomicr4y472]

I do like this song, and overall have more positive feelings about the album than negative, but the end of the song always takes me out because it is note for note, fret for fret, the exact same breakdown copy and pasted from Sulfur. And that always just takes me right out of the Hive Mind lol.

[@Antthehondaguy]

Hi if you haven’t done this song yet react to neo forte pleaseeee

[@badchubbs5556]

who do you believe, uncle, he killed everyone, someone you knew

[@nicjcc]

plz do my nemesis by FFDP it's a good song, and the song is someone struggling with life

[@Kurtler10]

yay taylor time

[@nazaryy338]

Great video! Pleas react next to "Disasterpiec" by Slipknot :з

[@jasonbrittain7110]

ok so when are you going to see corey taylor's (lead singer) other band stone sour?

[@KlimMandingo]

Is this just a slipknot react channel now?

[@7ensep]

I recommend to check the Metabolic. and you'll see what the real Slipknot is)

[@pulltheplug09]

react to party cannon pls

[@whitefencepostgd4218]

Day 3 of asking you to react to “Eyeless”

[@Ryliarc]

I like the song itself, but the music video is just weird. For the last couple of years Shawn (The Clown) is the one who's directing the music videos, and I swear there's always some damn cult of women dressed in either colourful plastic or weird ass cloths wearing masks and cutting some poor soul up. Shawn has this "I am an artist and this is my art" mindset which can get out of hand at times, given his ego. Good reaction video, though

[@DrewHollenback]

Alright, i love slipknot too, but this makes 8 slipknot videos in a row, lets mix it up: Disturbed - inside the fire Hollywood Undead - Bullet Alice in Chains - junkhead Billy Talent - Rusted from the rain Halestorm - What sober couldn’t say Papa Roach - Broken home

[@HeartSupport]

We as a team decided to tackle all of the slipknots music videos. We are almost there! We have so many others in stored. Noting these suggestions down. - The Video Editor Cheers and Hold Fast

[@GarrestheWarrior]

Yeah, this music video seems a bit much. But, I think the point of the video is to be kinda disgusted by it, because if you enjoy the content of it, then you're proving the point of the song and showing yourself as part of the hive mind that is ok with the suffering. So, it's calling out it's own audience. Just a thought.

[@T92Man]

love the song, horrible music video lol.