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[@boyzyu]

Great reaction guys ! Note that even though this track has some religious symbolism, Lovebites is not a religious band. When Midori (blonde lead guitarist) was in the US, she visited a few churches to listen to Gospel music and she liked it. She then decided to co-write this song with some Gospel music influences. It just so happened when they released this song, it was also during the height of the pandemic, and Asami (lead vocalist) mentioned in an interview that "Glory to the World" is the band's gift of hope to the world at a very dark time. BTW, the place where the MV was filmed is not a church, it's a popular wedding venue and several other bands have also filmed their MVs there. Welcome back, I'm glad some of the feedback from your previous reaction didn't deter you from this amazing band 😅

[@salsaucedo]

I wouldn't go as far as to say that Lovebites or its members aren't religious that is baring false witness because you don't know them personally, for all we know they may be more religious than some or are into whatever religious concept: 69.0% of the population practices Shintō, 66.7% practice Buddhism, 1.5% practice Christianity and 6.2% practice other religions

[@boyzyu]

@@salsaucedo That's fair enough. I was conveying that the band as an entity, not the individuals of the band, is not religious. For example, they're not a Christian band playing/promoting Christian music. As individuals, you're right, they don't disclose a lot about their personal lives. In the past, I have seen Miyako and Asami going to Buddhist/Shinto shrines in their vlogs, and that's as much as I know of their potential belief systems (if any).

[@mamoru1412]

The location where the Music Video was filmed is the Christian chapel Casa d'Angela in Yokohama. Wedding ceremonies are held there. The same as in any other Christian chapel (church) in other countries where there are Christian churches (for example, in Europe, America, Russia, etc.)

[@beldin2987]

First, i always wonder if Asami took that chorus line ("Learning to love yourself It is the greatest love of all") from Whitney Houston or George Benson who original wrote "The greatest love of all". Second. they are not from the USA, so for sure they are not religious as only you guys are still these days. And if it would mostly be Buddah and not "God" and "Jesus" . And here is just binged some numbers to see if im right or wrong with that : "According to the 2022 edition of the Religion Yearbook by the Agency for Cultural Affairs in Japan, the religion percentages in Japan are: Shinto: 48.5% Buddhism: 46.3% Christianity: 1.0% Other various religions: 4.0%" So 1% in Japan are christian .. how high are the chances for a group of 5 ? In general japanese however often use christian elements as what it really is : a kind of fantasy, just like Lord of the Rings or whatever. In "Neon Genesis Evangelion" for example the evil invader robots are called "angels" ..

[@mamoru1412]

@@beldin2987 If we measure the number of Christians not in %, but in people, then the number of Japanese professing Christianity is approximately 1 million 900 thousand people. This is roughly equivalent to the population of Sapporo City (#5 most populous in Japan)

[@almitritzigane]

This song was made during the Pandemic, so I take it also as a message from LOVEBITES to the world. As saying We’re going to get through these hard times. Rock on !!!!

[@highlyreactivereactions]

Absolutely love that!

[@almitritzigane]

@@highlyreactivereactions yeahh. I'm LOVEBITED by this band

[@mmcpa]

Listening to the Lovebites catalog is like going around the world taking a ride on the biggest and fastest roller coasters.

[@highlyreactivereactions]

Haha we have definitely been loving it ☺️

[@fab1901]

Thank you for your reaction to LOVEBITES. Very nice feedback. This is a great interpretation of the lyrics. Thank you for your continued support of LOVEBITES. About "Glory To The World" guitarist Midori and Vocalist Asami says of the song. When Midori came to the U.S. and between tours in the U.K., Midori found time to visit his local church many times. It was then that Midori strongly felt the power of church music and the energy of the people. When she composed and arranged "Glory To The World," Midori made it into a powerful song. In an interview for a magazine project, Midori commented, "The world is going through a difficult time right now, and I hope this song can push people back. LOVEBITES was also in a difficult situation where they could not hold live concerts, but Asami went directly to the members' homes to get hints on how to write lyrics. And Asami commented, "Member all felt that we wanted to write lyrics and songs that would be close to the feelings of various people. Asami and Midori both have experience singing gospel songs in church, so their senses matched. P.S. The location is a wedding hall in Japan. Occasionally used for shooting music videos.

[@fab1901]

P.S. Colored contact lenses have been a necessity for many Japanese female celebrities, especially women under 40, since about 10 years ago.

[@highlyreactivereactions]

Thats amazing Fab! Thank you for sharing the info and the kind words

[@alexblane-layder3902]

holy smokes you guys are really pushing lovebite content - niiiiice !!! this is a very loved classic by them ...then again all their songs are

[@highlyreactivereactions]

We are defintely enjoying there work Alex. Thank you for the kind words ☺️

[@rainerzufall42]

Some remarks... - You are right with the religious background of guy with the stigmatas - This song was influenced by a visit of US churches by band members and gospel music played - This song is quasi title song of an EP that was created in an environment of the worst Covid-19 phases in 2021, so the aim was to give hope and support to the fans

[@highlyreactivereactions]

Love that! Thanks for the info and comments Rain

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

@@highlyreactivereactions The location is a Japanese wedding chapel for those that want a Christian wedding. It has venues for hire. Restaurants and more. The main religions in Japan are Shinto and Buddhism. Only about 1% or so are Christian.

[@GrayFox14]

@@rolandkarlsson7072 Thank you! About 2 million Japanese are Christians

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

@@GrayFox14 The info I had was 1%, which is 1.25 million. Googling for it I find different answers between 1 and 1.5%. 1.5% is approx. 2 million. I would say that the exact number is hard to get. If someone asked me, as an atheist, if I was Christian, I would probably say yes. Or should I say no? But, the actual number is, fortunately, not important. Both 1% and 1.5% are minorities and it is considered a foreign religion.

[@whirled_peace]

LOVEBITES - Glory to the World lyrics: Everything around us will fall into dark When you keep on looking into the sadness Nobody in this world may ever be free My hearts will shiver and I can't take deep breath But rains will end, and nights will pass, griefs will purify The dawn will come and bring the light in this world Grace to my heart, Hallelujah I know you really care for me So I leave everything in your hands You'd walk with me all the way Learning to love yourself It is the greatest love of all Time will come where we feel the love and the reason to be me Standing in nowhere and searching for meanings A sleepless night haunting us like a shadow A blur in the future, the fear of unknown There will come a time where we can leave everything behind Breeze are running through the land and endless to the sky Together we will make it through this deep night Grace to my heart, Hallelujah I know you really care for me So I leave everything in your hands You'd walk with me all the way Learning to love yourself It is the greatest love of all Time will come where we feel the love and the reason to be me SOLO: midori / miyako / both And rains will end, and nights will pass, griefs will purify The dawn will come and bring the light and lead us to a new world Grace to my heart, Hallelujah I know you really care for me So I leave everything in your hands You'd walk with me all the way Learning to love yourself It is the greatest love of all Wherever you go, this world that we breathe together, Nothing more precious ----- lyrics: asami music: midori & Mao arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami) album: Glory, Glory To The World 03/10/2021

[@highlyreactivereactions]

Amazing stuff. Thank you for sharing ☺️

[@whirled_peace]

@@highlyreactivereactions 🐺

[@user-gs5tt4mi9s]

More Lovebites ✨💯🎸🔥

[@highlyreactivereactions]

More coming ☺️

[@VRsMagic]

🤟🏻🔥Glory to Lovebites🔥🤘🏻

[@pinoypower69]

🤘🏽LOVEBITES RULES🤘🏽

[@highlyreactivereactions]

💯

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

Joy to the World is what you were thinking of.

[@highlyreactivereactions]

Haha thats the one

[@marting.h.9417]

Glory to Lovebites.

[@grantnealon5101]

AnotherLovebites Masterpiece.. and yes they can pull it off live.. You should watch it, it's mind blowing .. One mistake and it would be a Balls up.. They are so tight as a band.. Scary good talent. Nice reaction gents.. More of the same please.. Best wishes from across the chanel

[@highlyreactivereactions]

We appreciate your kind words Grant ☺️

[@grantnealon5101]

@@highlyreactivereactions 👍🤘

[@hiawatha.g]

Thanks for continuing to feature Lovebites. The "church" is a popular place to shoot videos. Lots of Japanese bands have shot there, including Unlucky Morpheus and Galneryus, two other insanely technical Japanese metal bands.

[@highlyreactivereactions]

Thank you for sharing ☺️

[@rainerzufall42]

General suggestions for LOVEBITES... * Holy War - Edge Of The World - A Frozen Serenade - Swan Song (with Chopin intro) * When Destinies Align - Set The World On Fire - Break The Wall - Shadowmaker - Raise Some Hell - Epilogue (another "E" song, next to "Edge Of The World" and "Empty Daydream") * Glory To The World - Rising - Winds Of Transylvania (VLADLOVE version) - Thunder Vengeance - Don't Bite The Dust - Dancing With The Devil - The Awakening / The Hammer Of Wrath - Nameless Warrior [OMV] - Liar - We The United Live album 2CD/DVD/Blu-ray from August 23rd, 2023, of March 11th live concert [Trailer] Knockin' At Heaven's Gate * The Hammer Of Wrath (live 2023) (first promotional video) - Nameless Warrior (live 2023) (second snippet) - Judgement Day (live 2023) (third snippet) - Liar (live 2023) (forth snippet) Live album 2CD/DVD/Blu-ray from December 20th, 2023, of March 12th live concert [Trailer] Knockin' At Heaven's Gate - Part II - Stand And Deliver (Shoot 'Em Down) (live 2023) (first promotional video) * Swan Song (live 2023) (second snippet) - M.D.O. (live 2023) (third snippet) New stuff (LOVEBITES 2.0, with new bassist Fami) - Judgement Day [OMV] - Stand And Deliver (Shoot 'Em Down) [OMV] Other new stuff from new album (audio and release party only) - Soldier Stands Solitarily - We Are The Resurrection - Lost In The Garden - Dissonance - My Orion - The Spirit Lives On - Wicked Witch - Victim Of Time

[@rainerzufall42]

More unusual (but still very good) stuff - The Apocalypse - Under The Red Sky - Above The Black Sea - Empty Daydream - Scream For Me - Signs Of Deliverance - Addicted - Inspire - Spellbound - Bravehearted - Burden Of Time (must see with a special gimmick by Miyako!) - The Crusade - Today Is The Day - Journey To The Otherside - No Time To Hesitate - Pledge Of The Saviour - M.D.O. - The Unbroken - Warning Shot - Golden Destination Audio only - Puppet On Strings - The Final Collision - Mastermind 01 - Dystopia Symphony - Paranoia Covers - Eagle Fly Free (Helloween) - Painkiller (Judas Priest) - Love Bites (So Do I) (Halestorm) Fami。covers - Alien Alien (NayutalieN ft. Hatsune Miku) [bass cover] Miyako piano covers (Etude Op.23) - Eagle Fly Free (Helloween) - Burn (Deep Purple) - Battery (Metallica) - The Loner (Gary Moore) - Far Beyond The Sun (Yngwie Malmsteen) - Addicted (LOVEBITES)

[@rainerzufall42]

Each of your reactions is marked with a star (*).

[@highlyreactivereactions]

We appreciate those recommendations! Definitely more to come

[@christiancouvidou4777]

🤘🐺🤘GLORY, GLORY, TO THE WORLD - Mini Album + DVD 2021 LYRICS MUSIC ARRANGED BY Glory To The World Asami Midori & Mao Lovebites & Mao No Time To Hesitate Asami Miyako Lovebites & Miyako & Mao Paranoia Asami Asami & Mao Lovebites & Mao Dystopia Symphony Asami Miyako Lovebites & Miyako & Mao Winds Of Transylvania Asami Asami & Mao Lovebites & Mao

[@highlyreactivereactions]

Thank you for sharing Christian

[@michaelhughes7814]

These ladies blow my mind every time I hear them. What ever the connotations of the song it bloody well rocks 🤘🎸🥁🎤🎹🎶🔥🤯🤘 Regards Wolfpack 🐺 UK

[@highlyreactivereactions]

Fully agree 🤘

[@user-nx6lf8oz2i]

The young man was at the crossroad of his life not knowing which way to turn then he heard this beautiful song from Lovebites and he started to hear their message that went from his troubled dark mind into his heart and then returned to his mind again with the light that he needed to see for eternity. Thanks ladies for sharing the truth to so many with your message of hope and love while playing and singing with excellence and professionalism. You have the gift that gives life a lift because love lifts life's illusions everyday. Love you all.

[@kevinbowland4686]

Another banger. @boyzyu explained the context perfectly. Haruna spins her star cymbal now & then on video. Another great reaction. Still the tip of the iceberg with their catalog. Check put Shadowmaker live and Thunder Vengeance.

[@highlyreactivereactions]

Sounds amazing

[@metalmark1214]

Glad you are continuing on your Lovebites journey. Even though Lovebites don't consider themselves a Christian band, myself as a Christian can't help but see the symbolism that this video has. The guy in the video with wounds on his head (from a crown of thorns) and the wounds in the palms of his hands (from the spikes). I've listened to rock/metal music for 40+ years now and can say that I have not seen a pair of guitarist that do a better job of playing harmonizing guitar than Midori and Miyako. Recommend these songs next - A Frozen Serenade 2021 LIVE in Tokyo with lyrics, Shadowmaker (MV), Thunder Vengeance [Live at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo 2020]

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

Asami implied in an interview that the guy represents Jesus since the song was released around Christmas time and was infused with holy imagery.

[@highlyreactivereactions]

Thank you for the info Mark. Yeah I didnt notice the symbolism to Jesus aswell. Very unique

[@thedocofrock1890]

never like gospel music. but - as other commenters have said - midori visited churches and then wrote this song - and this is her answer to gospel - i'm all in !

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

That's because you haven't heard good gospel music. Check out these bands: Thrash Metal: Believer kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXvTamB6Z6l1d9U Power Metal: Stryper kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHPLZaqGnpiblcU Progressive Metal: Theocracy kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWS3pImXe7drbZI

[@jc8453]

That Church Wedding Venue was also used by GALNERYUS - ANGEL OF SALVATION［OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO］kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKTMant7or-fb7s

[@highlyreactivereactions]

Thank you for sharing

[@user-hk9dt7qr3o]

Wolfpack here visiting your channel.

[@highlyreactivereactions]

Appreciate it

[@andymitchell914]

She does sometimes wears blue contacts, she wears red ones for winds of transelvainia

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

Miyako wears colored contacts too. I wouldn't be surprised if they all do.

[@highlyreactivereactions]

Amazing

[@susanfitzsimons2384]

The Church has been used by many of the great Japanese bands (Galneryus, Aldious, etc..). This is one of the rare songs actually written by Midori with Asami doing the lyrics as usual. She apparently saw a number of great churches and was inspired to create this song. It deals with hope and overcoming the COVID issue that really destroyed their scheduled world tour. Everything they do is epic even their MVs, however, this LIVE is even better and they can do any studio song LIVE better than any other band. If you want an all male band try Galneryus and their Angel of Salvation which was filmed in this same venue.

[@highlyreactivereactions]

Awesome Susan. Thank you for sharing

[@dariocrippa1749]

Another great music video - RISING - awesome hi

[@highlyreactivereactions]

We will have to check it out

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

the video was shot on 23th of december and the director wanted some nice pictures, so they shot this video in a popular tokyo wedding chapel (which is often used by bands for their video). and stan is right: the second storyline with the guy is: how would it be, when he came back now? looked pretty lost, if you ask me. and; no, they are not a religious band.

[@highlyreactivereactions]

Love that! Looked amazing

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

The singer Asami has contacts. She is brown eyed. There are blue eyed people in Japan with Mongolian heritage. Moreover, all girls are really brown/black haired.

[@gt1man931]

This was right in the middle of the pandemic lock downs(very much so in Japan) and Midori wanted to keep everyone in a positive mood that there would be a time when everything would be okay again and to keep going. Not really a religious idea as much as a positivity motivation. That church is a popular music video location as I understand it and it fit the mood. Glad the reactors are noticing the recent trolls and are curb stomping them when they see that nonsense.

[@highlyreactivereactions]

Appreciate you for sharing the info and we are just looking out for the community 🐺👍

[@mythsteps1]

To me, the message is spiritual, not religious. And yes, to me, there is a difference. I assume the Christian imagery is, like their choice to sing only in English, more recognizable to their intended audience. At least, that's how I see it.

[@highlyreactivereactions]

I agree with you. Thats why I made the comment about alot of artists are more spiritual than actual religious 👍

[@davidornberg]

I see it this way: The guy symbolize the Wolfpack. We had this stigma not to see Lovebites live during the pandemic and Lovebites wrote this song for the Wolfpack to see the brighter future and believing in the world to heal! Or.. time for LOVEBITES-ism as a new world religion! *-) Actually there is lots of pure Christian metal bands. First that comes in my mind is the Orange County, CA based old band STRYPER. Check out the newer song Transgressor or the Chicago based band Resurrection band/Rez band cope and paste "Rez Band - Military Man 1992" .

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

Stryper is awesome I have most of their albums. If you want a good thrash metal Christian band check out these two bands Believer kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXvTamB6Z6l1d9U Tourniquet kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYPSlZicl7KWn6M

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

Have you heard of Theocracy? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWS3pImXe7drbZI

[@GrayFox14]

“This guy” is Jesus Christ, who came into our world (reincarnation, bloody stigmata on his head and palms) in order to help people survive during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is very short. This is the idea of Naoki Takeyama (director of MV)

[@GrayFox14]

“This guy” is Jesus Christ, who came into our world (reincarnation, bloody stigmata on his head and palms) in order to help people survive during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is very short. This is the idea of Naoki Takeyama (director of MV) During the pandemic, LOVEBITES played concerts. In 2020 (February) and 2021 (March-April). There were also several releases (CD, MV, DVD/Blu-Ray)

[@gitterich]

The world has grown together over the last 30 years. Especially through the Internet. However, you have to bear in mind that people in Asia, and especially in Japan, still grow up differently to us in the West. Some things are better but many things are also worse than here. We should be careful not to draw conclusions too quickly or even judge and evaluate things with our own eyes.

[@beldin2987]

I'm still puzzled that nobody ever mentioned Whitney Houston (or at least George Benson), because : "Learning to love yourself, It is the greatest love of all" Whitney : kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4rdnYl6oapqaNk Lovebites : kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6itpXdojaqLfpY

[@marks5451]

Was that good or was that 'king good. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@JFrancoDrums]

I dont think the band is particularly religious but the song has some religious tones for sure. Also this was released during the pandemic as a song to cheer up and lift the spirits of the fans. Awesome react as always! 🤘

[@highlyreactivereactions]

Loving it! Thank you for the kind words ☺️

[@ericdarlington2332]

🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺❤❤❤❤❤🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 Miyako !💗glad you got the fact that they were just using religious imagery the band it self is not a religious band but like any great musician does they get inspiration in many places and from many topics i see comments explaining this song in more detail so i won't

[@highlyreactivereactions]

Appreciate that Eric 🐺🤘

[@user-cz5lj7hp5x]

Shinto is the Japanese national religion. To some extent, it can be translated as “the way of God.” The second most important thing is Buddhism and there is a small percentage of Christianism. The Japanese are very supportive and respectful of all religions in Japan. Recently, especially among young people, you can often see the symbol of Christianism on their clothes, on their necks - a cross. Although this does not mean that they are Christians.

[@highlyreactivereactions]

Thats awesome. Thank you for sharing

[@eatsmylifeYT]

Maybe what you know is "Glory, glory Man United"?

[@highlyreactivereactions]

Thats the one 👍

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

I do not think they are religious. Maybe the drummer Haruna is, but I can be wrong. And if they were then they probably would not be Christians as only 1% of the Japanese population are Christian. They are Shinto or Buddhist in Japan. Note the song is not written by Lovebites, but by someone named Mao that helped to write the earliest songs.

[@highlyreactivereactions]

Cheers for the info ☺️

[@user-lu7ly6tr6r]

Shohei Ohtani is the BEST baseball player in the world! Naoya Inoue is the BEST boxer in the world!and、、、LOVEBITES is the BEST heavy metal band in the world‼️ Commonly They are at their peak. They are treasure of Japan‼️

[@GrayFox14]

I congratulate all LOVEBITES fans. LOVEBITES have become a "kawaii metal band". I haven't looked at Wikipedia for a long time. Today I looked at an article about LOVEBITES. The number of errors has increased greatly. The so-called "true fans" (or maybe trolls?) worked hard. Some facts... are just lies. The word "heavy metal" has practically disappeared. It wasn’t enough for them to call LOVEBITES a “power metal band”, to distort many facts... They didn’t stop there. Now LOVEBITES is a "kawaii metal band". 🤦‍♂ I wouldn't be surprised if in a few months "true fans" of the band write on Wikipedia that LOVEBITES is a "disco-pop group."

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

Which article are you talking about? I just looked at the Wikipedia article and the word KAWAII isn't in it anywhere. I searched on the word and there were zero results.

[@GrayFox14]

@@ChadTheDragonLord Yesterday (10 hours ago) on Wikipedia, on the main page “Lovebites (band)” the following was written: Background information : Power metal[1][2][3] , Kawaii metal[..] This means that someone has once again amended the article. And removed “Kawaii Metal”. After reading my comment?! Now: Power metal. And other errors.

[@pilgrim000]

​@@ChadTheDragonLord I confirm. a few days ago on Wikipedia it was written that Lovebites plays kawaii metal. I saw it.

[@mamoru1412]

You're right. After your comment, I specifically looked on Wikipedia (yesterday) and it was written that LoveBites is kawaii metal. Today this information has already disappeared.

[@mamoru1412]

@@ChadTheDragonLord There is currently no KAWAII on Wikipedia. Yesterday I read @user-lr3kc2fu9c's comment and looked at Wikpedia. It said that LoveBites play KAWAII metal ! I went through the information source. An article dedicated to Japanese KAWAII-bands. The journalist claims that Babymetal, Band Maid, LadyBaby, LoveBites, Hagane are KAWAII bands. Today the word KAWAII has disappeared from Wikipedia. You're right. But yesterday on Wikipedia it was written that LoveBites are a KAWAII metal band ! I read it myself! You are making claims in vain @user-lr3kc2fu9c . He wasn't lying when he wrote his comment!