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• Metallica - Fade to Black

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

Alright folks, yes! I said epitome wrong accidentally. English is not my first language. There you go 🙂 turns out when your multilingual you're allowed to make mistakes sometimes. 😉hope you can still enjoy the video. Still new to the world of metal, but loving the journey. ❤ p.s. I am sorry however that I paused during the solo. Definitely won't happen again. :)

[@gulliverthegullible6667]

English orthography only allows for an educated guess when it comes to pronunciation. No hard feelings. My advice is to check with google before using a new word often in a video. English is just too stupid and anglos are merciless in their ignorant criticism.

[@chrissibersky4617]

It's all ok. I thought you were American with a NY accent, kind of like Bernie Sanders, until you told your story. Even though you have some accent it's not a trace of German as far as I can hear. So strange. 😄 I'm Swedish and speak a lot of European languages and I mess up the grammar now and then.

[@bgibeast]

@@chrissibersky4617 I legit thought all the same thoughts! Gosh grammar snobs really still out here making people feel subconscious about their accent/language knowledge while probably not having a knowledge of multiple languages themselves! Goofballs!

[@wavemann34]

i only know english and i get it wrong all the time.

[@Jean_Maurice]

Pas de problème :)

[@cedarcreeper1859]

Can u imagine yourself at the age of 17 or 18 writing and playing this on a track and it still hits a first time listener over 40 yrs later?!? Amazing

[@FuckYoutubeAndGoogle]

They were more like 22-25

[@NightwishArena]

James and Lars were 20 already, Kirk 21 and Cliff 22, but non the less, that is still amazing.

[@billwong553]

Being 17 hearing this in 86 like I did. This song held me together.

[@alanpumphrey9639]

@@NightwishArenawriting like this at suck young ages. Such a talent. Love em or hate em, they deserve they’re success

[@captainjefferies9047]

@@alanpumphrey9639 90% of the best songs are written by people in their early to mid 20's.

[@DanielOrtiz-hv9qw]

During live performances James Hetfield always opens the song with a message "You are not alone"

[@scorpionking4012]

That song was my favourite as a teenager and still is as an older man.. Metallica are the best !!!

[@Deadmaninc81]

This one and bleeding me are my favorites from them

[@scorpionking4012]

@user-wt2zo6xd6f I agree, their ballads are great musical experience, “outlaw thorn” , “the unforgiven 123”, “the day that never comes” . So Many good ones!!!

[@juliehackett1025]

I was asked to write the lyrics to my favorite song in high school they called my parents and told them I was suicidal. No I just love this song to this day its my favorite song

[@undinism69]

I started playing guitar due to Hendrix and wanting to play this when I was a teen late 80s. Such a GREAT song

[@MaddogJones]

I was 14 when this album came out and going through some very dark times, this song saved me. Every word in the lyrics was what I was feeling but the final solo was so inspiring, so uplifting so impactful that it showed me that there was a little light within the darkness and there was hope... I'm 54 now and have had battled depression all my life yet this song is my life line...

[@808bear2]

Yes living a life to easy will give you depression.

[@dennybisping3374]

@@808bear2 What about anything said gave you the take away that life was easy for them?

[@GeneBateman1970]

this song save so many. let us know we are not the only ones feeling like shit.

[@dr.saltyballsack69]

@@808bear2 ROFLMSHO

[@limomarc]

I’m one year older than you and I agree with you 100% I’ve always felt this song was very uplifting and always gave me hope!

[@scottclark3761]

This song is credited for saving many lives. Sometimes just knowing someone else feels what you're feeling strongly enough to put it to paper....sometimes that's enough.

[@osamaqtaitat]

“Put it to paper”??

[@jermholio]

​@@osamaqtaitatI think that means writing about it

[@scottclark3761]

@@osamaqtaitat Yeah. See people used to take dried wood fiber and graphite and use them to actually write out their thoughts and emotions. It's all typed out on our phones now, but Pepperidge Farm remembers.

[@MrMelo34]

And taking many lives..

[@juko65]

Yes, I think it might have saved mine.

[@cbinette100]

My father committed suicide when I was 14. I had a hard time with it as one would. I always wondered why and could I have done anything. Then I discovered this song and it helped me. While it couldn't answer the "why" question. It gave me a glimpse into what might have been going through his mind in his final days. It really helped me come to terms with his death. Fade to Black continues to be my favorite song of all time because even though it's a very dark song and reminds me of a very dark time in my life, it also pulled me through it.

[@windwarattack2300]

I hear you and feel your pain...my mother committed suicide ...it's been rough to say the least..but the music sure helps

[@JDfromPhilly]

I’m 54, loved Metallica and still do today. I believe I’m one of the lucky ones who never felt depressed or unaliving myself. I can see how people who are dealing with depression use this song as their anthem!! Love your content!!

[@zortlak]

Hey big brother, do you remember we rewinded these cassettes with a pencil?. Not even talking about the vinyls, even listening to a song twice was a chore... But listening to this masterpiece was worth every penny

[@JDfromPhilly]

@@zortlak yes I do. If you’re close to my age then all of our music was listened to the same way. When that cassette got stuck, your heart dropped then got pissed to use that pencil to save the cassette. Opened them and read about the band, lyrics etc. Folded it back up for next time. Sliding around under your seats!! Always had a go to for jamming and slow song for your girlfriend. Text be anytime bro. I’m from Philly, saw a ton of bands in the 80’s.

[@drock55551]

I've heard james wrote this after their gear was stolen on tour. Part of the stolen items were the amp and guitar his mother gave him just before she passed. Needless to say, they were precious to him and irreplaceable, and he was devastated.

[@TheBunnyb0y]

the anguish in that guitar solo its beautiful

[@idkwhattonamethischannelso4701]

It always felt like a conversation to me that slowly got more angry

[@Pops-km8xt]

Back in 1984, this song was played for the first time in my area. Every metalhead KNEW there w was something special about this song. Music changed for us that day.

[@krazzko]

One of the best Metallica song.Incredible lyrics, amazing tell story guitars.

[@alvaro6522]

Absolutely!!!🤘

[@marcbaur677]

Its the Masterpiece, for sure.

[@Joseph-bq4xv]

I recently lost my identical twin brother and this song I will be playing this at his celebration of life in his honor!!😢.. Thank you for reacting to it..

[@MrDoubled0000]

❤

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

I am very sorry for your loss :(

[@billpimentel-vm6cu]

I can’t imagine that man my heart goes out to you and your family bro

[@Joseph-bq4xv]

@@rosalieelliottofficial Thank you soo much 💞..He'll Always be with me... He was not only my brother,but my Best friend!!! Until we meet again

[@Joseph-bq4xv]

@@MrDoubled0000 thank you!!

[@omarfernandez1620]

Im glad that you apreciate any detail and give credict to the other members in a band!

[@Ruisu-San]

The memories with this song are sad and beautiful!. I remember being a little lonely kid, grabbing a broom 🧹 and pretending to play this solo in my house. Music is an escape to your problems, as Dany from “The Warning” said “Music is that one companion that always be there when we need it, music is passion, music is hope, music is life ❤.

[@scarystoriesofghastlyhorror]

I can't help but relate this song to classical music like Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach

[@gorantomic7150]

Check the violin- acoustic cover...just beautiful

[@dustinjones8887]

Check out classical pianist on KZbin called Gamazda. She covered this song note for note, showing how beautifully this song translates to classical interpretations.

[@kellyarnett4062]

Play it backwards you have classical music.

[@patrickg.1170]

This song. Goodness. Gosh at 17 years old. This entire album literally was my drug. I would sit for hours and hours and hours listening and learning guitar licks. In 1990 if you cld play Metallica riffs you were the coolest cat around. Even now, it impacts me the same way. The double kick bass drums at the end and that solo will squeeze the tears out of you. Metallica literally changed the game.

[@dancing_odie]

This song has saved my life because every time I feel so alone, I listen to this song, and it helps me to understand that Im not the only one who feels this way.

[@nwslimbubba]

I'm 51 and here, because of Metallica as a teenager u tried so many times to take my life. I always put on Metallica and especially Fade to Black. When listening to fade to black the song made me feel that I was not alone I grew up in Religion but never had faith but Metallica gave me a sense of faith in the music. Listening to fade to black by the time you finish the song you are so pumped with emotion but a somewhat good emotion I'm not alone. The song was like a long hug helped me everytime. I come out feeling alive.

[@cedarcreeper1859]

Agree completely, life was not as touchy feely as it is today, we were expected to suck it up! This helped us be vulnerable for a moment and letting it out!

[@JMitch67]

This along with many other songs was so therapeutic for me as I lost my Father at 14 and my Mother at 19 and songs like this helped me go through the emotions realizing I wasn’t the only one that was going through it. Metal has been my psychiatrist my whole life. Letting me get the emotions out and process them. I am now 56 yrs old and I am so happy that I chose to continue life. I have three awesome young Men(Sons) and I couldn’t be happier in my Life. Music is so powerful.

[@The_Texorcist]

I think this song perfectly encapsulates the feeling of someone on that edge. As someone who dealt with not only depression but suicidal thoughts it completely matches what i felt at the time. The urge wasn't just apathy or a simple thought to just end it all cause why not. It's like the lyrics say, emptiness to the point of agony, it's a constant pain. So much pain and emptiness that death feels like it may be a release from those feelings. I credit this song for helping me through that phase because one thing about being in that mindset is feeling that you are broken irreparably and that no one could understand what you are going through, that feeling of isolation makes the whole thing worse. Hearing a song basically about someone going through the same thing and feeling the exact same thing made me feel i wasnt alone in what i felt.

[@johndingess2238]

This song actually helped me through 1 of the darkest periods of my life still gives me goosebumps to this day

[@chiarawolff]

This is my favourite Metallica song. I resonated a lot with Metallica and Linkin Park when I was a teenager in the 90s because I didn’t know others felt what I was feeling, I didn’t even know there was a name for it, so listening to their music and lyrics just made me feel understood and not that alone. Linkin Park’s music became my therapy every time I had a serious depression episode, so I did relate to it a lot and would listen to it all the time, and some particular songs, like Fade were ones I’d listen to nonstop. I’ve dealt with depression since I was a little kid due to different things at different stages of my life, and now in my 40s, I’m finally getting some therapy, but I still get depressed and have days on end where I cannot do anything and only listen to M and LP and some other songs because they just sort of give me comfort. I tried to commit suic&de many time when I was a kid and teenager, but somehow got out of it

[@christinahilt2978]

This song was with me in my darkest time in my teens and 20’s. A couple times it kept me from going too far in my suicidal thoughts. I had to choose to live and continue to move forward. It expressed my hurt, my anger, my frustrations and allowed me to realize my feelings were valid. Therapy hadn’t helped. I had to choose to move forward.

[@Rusu-j]

Hail to Cliff!

[@alvaro6522]

💪💪💪

[@victoriasteichen122]

This song brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it, it helped me some of my most difficult times in my life and I greatly appreciate your measured, thoughtful response and reaction to this absolutely timeless piece of art

[@VinylMetalMonday]

“the guitar is speaking to us“ … I love your channel. I just started listening to your reaction. ^^

[@SpasticRicktastic]

I'm 48 years old. I've lived with severe depression my whole life. I grew up a Metallica fan and this song has always been my favorite. I can't even begin to count how many times I've listened to it. I cry every single time. It's a reminder of every single time I contemplated suicide over the years and I'm still here.

[@spyhunter66]

Hang in there! Check out Evergrey - The Aftermath, it’s a great song kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJfQp4SGaM2afcUsi=i9Erta1N7hiit6B7

[@donjackson5522]

I have been a fan of Metallica since the 80’s. I wish I could say this song saved me like so many others battling depression and anxiety, but it didn’t. This song encapsulates everything I’m thinking every day. This is something I am going to deal with the rest of my life. Since my attempt in September, I have been searching for answers, solutions. I’m on two different meds, see a therapist every week, a nurse practitioner to monitor my meds every two weeks, try to find solace in family, friends, religion, music, even reactors like yourself and Mental Amanda, who I also followed for a while. This is real. When people find out they are supportive, briefly. Then they think you’re back to “normal”. What’s normal? Normal is dealing with these thoughts every moment of every day. It could be your coworker. It could be your neighbor. It could be your spouse. It is me.

[@punishernye4449]

Well said brother. You are not alone.

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability. I think that's an important part of the conversation also. what it like looks like for those who struggle with it, and live through it every day. I think for many, there's that desire to want to believe that the person hurting is back to "normal", or that they're OK again. Because it's hard to sit with those who are hurting consistently and it's hard to stay in the pit with someone even though, those who are hurting the most need consistent support. Something or someone that will never leave I suppose. Being accepted without feeling the pressure of having to have it figured out as soon as possible. I'm proud of you for continually choosing life and seeking help via therapist, medication, etc. And I commend you for sticking with it, it sounds to me like you are very strong! Maybe stronger than you realize.

[@cbyrne7609]

one of the things that's always gets me with this song is how well that ending guitar solo perfectly captures moments like this. the clarity and the insanity at the same time. the beauty and the confusion. the beauty and the pain... that emotional turmoil of dealing with the decision to self harm. if someone asked, how would you put those emotions to music, then you heard the ending of this song... I think everyone would be like, yeah... that's it... that's how it feels. Amazing guitar work. Kirk rarely comes up in the GOAT discussions. You always hear Eddie or SRV or Vai, etc., but I think Kirk needs to be in that conversation as one of the best of all time.

[@whataday2624]

I love that a song can speak to so many people and help them through tough times. This is one of the first songs that I heard that legitimately caused an emotional reaction and connection. Like many others, I credit this song for saving my life.

[@scottbarnett873]

There were many reasons we loved this music when it came out and why it still stands out and blows minds to this day. Thank you for being open minded musically.

[@Acidbather]

Holy shit, listening to your last bit about experiencing music made me respect you even more than I already did. Thank you for being such a unique being that understands the world.

[@Zikkar]

If Metallica can do anything it is evoke emotion with their Music. Also the band and especially James are big advocates for mental health. At live shows when they do this song almost always James makes sure to let people know if they are feeling this way they are not alone and there is someone who will listen.

[@susanconstable2113]

James is an incredible song writer. A true poet. Musically many of their songs would be just as good without words. Many of their albums have an instrumental song and they are all great. The combo of great lyrics and great music is what makes them so loved tot his day. I’ve been a fan since around 1985!

[@James-k8l8d]

Listen to 'Master of Puppets' the emotional roller coaster of the pains of addiction... A genuine 'Master-piece'

[@aklenglishlearningacademy5105]

You were created to create, powerful words, thanks. I really needed it that.

[@t-bagbagwell1327]

I saw Metallica for first time last year and at the end of Fade to Black, James was in shock how we (audience) loved hearing the song played live. Poor James didn’t know we all had that thing in us and that song helped us come together.

[@AlexanderSamarth]

The volume fades but the song never truly ends. Legend has it you can listen to the rest of it after you die.

[@ronniehaskell5914]

This song always pushed me through depression due to the fact that you always need to fight through any and all struggles in life wich is why this is my favorite band cause that's the feel this band has always given me. Fight for what you want

[@edhunter7692]

Impressive analysis. Thanks for the great content

[@GP80888]

I have bipolar depression and this song mimics how I feel most of the time. From the soft calm parts of the song to the hard heavy parts and then the constant battle between the two. I can see how this song has helped people to see they’re not alone with their mental issues.

[@ianflanagan209]

I always felt the final guitar solo was the soul leaving the body to freedom upon death. The staccato riffs hint at the method of death.

[@jasonregister3494]

This song. Cemetery gates. And the fact that I have a son is the only reason why I didn't follow my wife of almost 20 years, when she passed away suddenly. If I didn't recognize it, I would have followed so quickly you never would've known a difference.

[@dead_inside674]

This band has saved my life more than once

[@evill5644]

Hey Rosalie. So happy you reacted to this song . One of my all time favorites by favorite band. As always, great insight. Found your channel when a while back (Hi Ren). We had the same reaction when Ren stood up from the wheelchair and it felt like we're were connected then. Have an outstanding weekend and hope 2024 is excellent for you!

[@VinylMetalMonday]

Its exactly what you wrote in the end of your video. When I was young, listening to Fade to Black, it always told me: “you are not alone”. Thank you for this great reaction! 🖤

[@alter3dreality]

This was one of my favourite albums as a teenager, with many powerful songs on it. Ah.... the good old days when Metallica didn't suck.

[@benradkaii9186]

They still don't suck man! They have given you many years of music. Just because you personally don't like what they did later on does not mean they suck! Get over yourself!

[@dennybisping3374]

They defiantly do not suck never have, albums and music may have changed but so have they and everyone else they grew up so did their music.

[@zackkullis5555]

My youth was filled with despair and self loathing. Ride the Lightning came out when I was 13. I remember finding some solace in thinking that maybe there were other people that suffered and endured the pains of living when you didn’t want to. I never considered suicide because I knew a family that was torn apart because of it, and I didn’t want my family to go through something similar. So I chose misery every day, waking up to a world I hated almost as much as I hated myself. Listening to this gave me comfort, and then I found a little strength and perseverance in their angrier songs. Heavy metal has always been a boost for me, a reprieve from reality that I still hate, and has helped me accept who I am with less loathing.

[@Seven50ml]

This song helped me so much during those confusing teenage years. Just knowing there were other that felt the same way made me feel "normal", and gave me strength.

[@michaelharris7840]

All talkie talkie at the beginning then snuggled in for the ride!! No stopping till the end!

[@jeffreyaverett1800]

Thanks for all you do. A subject that definitely needs to be talked about more. I'm attending a memorial service this Sunday for a friend who apparently was struggling silently. 💛🤘🤙✌️

[@markmmark4019]

I first heard this song at 13 years old back in 1984. This entire album had such an impact on me musiclly. This song is one of the main reasons I picked up the guitar.

[@lasseiversen1815]

Great reaction. :) What you wrote at the end was cool. If you look at live versions of this song from the latest shows at the Metallica KZbin Channel, you can see that in the middle of the song, they stop, and James says some words and ends it with: You are not Alone. :)

[@NAHuebsch82]

Ya got a new sub here! I love reaction videos but I've never hear/seen from a therapist prospective...im very intrigued thank you!

[@Chrisjb8583]

Happy birthday to the channel Rosalie

[@dancing_odie]

The hope to this song is that James is still alive. He's still out there living his life and he truly loves his fans and his family. If he can make it through the feelings he had while writing this song then so can I.

[@lofgreno]

Just started to watch your channel. Love it. This song means so much to me. I was listening to this besides my mom when she took her last breath at a Hospice. Disgusting Cancer beat my wonderful mom. She was the best. 💔

[@charleslesky2932]

What make music so powerful is that we can interpret anyway we want. This song was written after the band had all of their equipment stole. They had nothing. It's James internal tormoil of losing everything they had worked so hard for just taken away. I was a teenager when the Suicide craze was going on. Music was making our youth take their own life. James has recognized how powerful this song is for so many people and allowed fans to interpret it anyway they want.

[@damonbryan7232]

As a teenager. The depression an anxiety of not knowing what to do with so many choices. Then comes 20's and 30's. Depression and anxiety of trying your best. Then comes 40's and 50's. The depression and anxiety of what could have been. After that it's the depression of just existing and nothing more to do. Fade to Black

[@Hale-Bopp]

Fade To Black will always be my favorite Metallica song🤘🤘

[@stella7478]

This song litterally saved my life.

[@vovindequasahi]

I mean to these people facing this isolation and solitude, not feeling able to share these thoughts with the people around them for fear of "being put away" or treated differently, hearing James sing what they were feeling, they were no longer alone. Metallica has your back! Metallica UNDERSTANDS! For so many people being able to dish it out to this song with their favorite band was enough! I can't retell how many people who have told me that this song saved their lives!

[@MrDewie]

Man who would have thought my favorite song means something to others as well. My favorite album by my favorite band!!!

[@thirstfast1025]

I absolutely love the fact that your shirt just says "Running"

[@jasonnikolauk4204]

What I have got from this song is this “No matter how dark it gets you are not alone”

[@THECURELOST13]

thank you for doing the studio version. 'welcome home sanitarium' (studio) is an essential pairing to this one, intro is even more beautiful!

[@AM-go3sl]

This song spoke to me as a teen. Now I occasionally enjoy listening to it as nostalgia. My teen self never considered that an option. Wasn’t sure if I’d make it past 30. Just turned 56 last week. Hang in there, life gets better.

[@tomwickert38]

I encourage you to find a live performance. Keep in mind they never play something exactly the same way as they like to make all i performances special. Kirk Hammit however plays this song with his guitar “Greenie” which has a story of its own and once was Jimmy Hendrix’s guitar. It is pretty ordinary looking with unique sound and sustain. The final solo you feel the persons heart racing as he climbs to the top floor and takes the plunge sometimes the lights will appear as though they are office windows racing upwards. It’s really dramatic artwork. The message James usually sends is that if you feel this way, you’re not alone, talk to someone, we’re a Metallica family, you’re not alone!

[@LibertyWolf1]

It's always amazed that being a teen in the 80's and blasting this right in front of the adults around us and NO ONE put 2 and 2 together.

[@bartonbagnes4605]

I loved the classic and electric guitars at the beginning, they worked perfectly together, the guitars carried this piece. And to get an incredible message on top of that is phenomenal.

[@HectorDeLaCruz-wt5jn]

As a burn survivor. Metallica is the best therapy . ✌️❤ From L.A 🇺🇲 GEN X

[@jerryadams6799]

Alone You Breathe by the band Savatage expresses similar thoughts from the view of the companions of the deceased. Lyrics: You were never one for waiting Still I always thought you'd wait for me And have you from your dreams awakened And from where you are what do you see Which of us is now in exile Which in need of amnesty Are you now but an illusion In my mind alone you breathe You believed in things that I will never know You were out there drowning but it never showed Till inside a rainswept night you just let go You've thrown it all away And now we'll never see the ending to the play The grand design, the final line And what was meant to be In the dark a distant runner Now has disappeared into the night Leaving us to stand and wonder Staring from this end into your life You believed in things that I will never know You were out there drowning but it never showed 'Til inside a rainswept night you just let go You've thrown it all away And now we'll never see the ending to the play The grand design, the final line And what was meant to be And if this is all illusion Nothing more than pure delusion Clinging to a fading fantasy Like Icarus who heeds the calling Of a sun but now is falling As the feathers of his life fall free Can you see See Tomorrow and after You tell me what am I to do I stand here believing That in the dark there is a clue Perhaps inside this midnight sky Perhaps tomorrow's newborn eyes Or could it be, we'll never know And after all this was the show What am I to do Gotta get back Gotta get back Gotta get back What am I to do Gotta get back Gotta get back Gotta get back What am I to do Standing on a dream isn't what it seems Could we then reclaim a dream refused Knowing what we know could we let it go Realizing that all the years are used Tomorrow and after You tell me what am I to do I stand here believing That in the dark there is a clue I am the way, I am the light I am the dark inside the night I hear your hopes, I feel your dreams And in the dark I hear your screams Tomorrow and after You tell me what am I to do I stand here believing That in the dark there is a clue

[@bighorn1994]

Thank you Rosalie for putting word to the therapeutic nature of this song . I Ggrew up frustrated hurt and very angry then lost my father to cancer at 15 . This drove me into drug and alcohol addiction. Now 18 years sober i can see why Metallica and a lot of their songs gave me relief and let me feel the pain instead being a emotionally frozen rock inside. Thanks again .

[@HoodRatt32]

One of the best things about Metallica is that they aren't afraid f the hard subjects like depression/mental illness (Fade to Black, welcome Home:Sanitarium), Addiction (Master of Puppets), and the after effects of war (One)

[@Tdub0911]

Wherever I May Roam is kinda close but this one has to easily be my favorite Metallica song ever.

[@anthonysoley7121]

Metallica's Fade To Black off their legendary thrash metal album Ride The Lightning is by far my favorite song ever written.

[@rakinruldude14]

hauntingly beautiful.

[@MentalAmanda]

Thanks for the shoutout love!

[@ThatOneGuyWeAllKnow]

Between this and blind melons no rain is the best descriptions of depression I’ve still yet to hear.

[@JoshuaJones-iw5nb]

Depression isn't that or giving up. It is trying. As said by this song. A song that saved many.

[@CollideFan1]

A favorite song of mine. I've suffered depression all my life. I'm still here, thanks to this song

[@rofyle]

Cliff Burton was the bassist. He was a force of nature, that's for sure. They lost something when he died. There was a movie made about him that was inspired by him. It's called "Hesher". The movie is about an odd, homeless, delinquent bassist who helps a grieving family heal from a recent loss. Metallica wrote and performed the soundtrack.

[@toohighstrung]

I've struggled with depression my entire life and the music perfectly encapsulates the internal swing in emotions from helpless to frantic. It does something to me that makes me want to fight it.

[@jmpsthrufyre]

I'm hearing this and have heard since day one, but thanks for asking. Rip Cliff

[@o.d.7558]

What a timeless masterpiece - Danke für die klasse Reaktion, Rosalie 🙂

[@920WASHBURN]

That middle breakdown riff is some of the coldest shit i done ever heard

[@gdljr10k]

Best song ever written, performed by the greatest band that ever was, playing in my ‘04 F-150 8200 GVW with an Alpine stereo, 10,000 watts, 13 Alpine amplifiers, 16 vocal speakers, 6 10” subwoofers in a custom, two section sub box, dual alternators, dual charging systems, Alpine alarm, self built alarm for the amplifiers enclosure and so much More. Nothings better.

[@adanmota777]

Rosalie did you almost shed a tear at 9:12. It's ok to let go.

[@slavkopantelic5198]

Thank you, your reactions are so precious, so wonderful! 😊 I enjoyed hearing your every story so far, and I'm sure that I will every time. Thank you in advance, in case I don't comment.. 😃

[@SalvationArclight69]

i always cry listening to this song

[@TheGuardiansChronicl]

For me, in this song, the solo guitar represents life, which at the beginning is a little carefree, before struggling against rythm guitar, which represents the immuable reality of death, and finally fade away at the end.

This one is my No. 1 fav fron Metallica

[@shmick6079]

As I understand it, this song has saved a lot of people over the years, helping them realise that they are not alone in their struggles.

[@cathyba5113]

Great video and great reaction. Thank you

[@brianvernon249]

During the last two stanzas, the bass tone: Iconic. The harmonics: Metallica’s best asset. Listen: That was Just Your Life, Battery’s intro, and most clearly heard: the Burton Waltz, AKA the middle section of Orion.

[@genevee2871]

I love this song! To my best friend who went away.

[@ianmusicstein]

The opening Solo mainly is one of my all time favourite solo. The others I enjoy as well, but that first one speaks to me. It is a very powerful song

[@davidsullivan5231]

They gave Kirk freedom to write the first solo.

[@heidecosta7834]

In the early 80s, 82-85 - we'd get bootleg cassettes out of San Francisco in Sacramento where I grew up. The cassettes from shows were kinda different than the album or live shows... I wish I still had them 😮😂. The first 250 Kill 'Em All albums had the lyrics on the liner. My best friend & I were proud to find that out 10 years later, cuz we had those!! Metallica was our favorite band with Megadeth & Rising Force (Yngwie Malmsteen) 2nd & 3rd. #1Kill 'Em All #2Killing Is My Business (And Business is Good) #3 Rising Force My favorite albums of all time. Helps when you are headbangin to cassessts from shows you're apprx 8 yrs too young to get into but LOTS of bootlegs before they both got signed. Thank you for your channel 💚🎶🎙️

[@susanconstable2113]

As a teen in the 80s there was no mental health awareness. We had no one to go to but our friends. This song was deemed bad back then due to the topic but many of us could relate to it and that helped us get through our struggles. We weren’t alone. When they play this live James always starts with saying “you are not alone” it means something to us. James writes lyrics that are very personal to him yet vague enough for the listener to interpret them to their own life’s experiences. I feel it’s a special talent to be able to do that and I feel that’s why hundreds of years from now people will still be reading his lyrics in awe.