WHAT DID HE SAY?! | MARY ON A CROSS | GHOST

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[@DataLupus]

I’m not sure if you guys were aware of this, but this is the first reaction I’ve seen where someone hasn’t instantly said “OH MY GOD ITS THE TIKTOK SONG” when the chorus hit and that was *so refreshing* for me😂

[@VoidMacedoMusic]

I never even knew this was a TikTok song until I heard it in TikTok after I listened to it for the first time

[@troy8979]

Oh hell yes

[@Rskyline0]

Does it help that I discovered ghost by myself and I don't use it never used tik tok? So I actually like this song on my own

[@BigMikeBLFC]

I hate the whole it's a tick tok song it's not it just so happens to be played on Ticktok

[@lagy246]

Agree, though I'm glad the hype happened to this song and not one of their covers. They do some brilliant covers, but this is their own, through and through. :-)

[@cosetterolfes4100]

"She might not have had a little lamb, but she got some beef" 🤣🤣🤣 Eric, I love you. Great reaction, guys!

[@Rykerroad]

😆💪

[@oestsunimaiya3100]

Explain it please, i want to laugh to 🗿

[@jameshenryk]

@@oestsunimaiya3100 the nursery rhyme mary had a little lamb well instead of them lamb she had beef is a way to say a guys manhood lol

[@EchoesDaBear]

That comment and yours had me ROFL...absolutely awesome!!

[@pirtoubn421]

❤❤❤❤❤hey

[@PsclDragonBorn]

The „tickle“ line is Even better live when you can see this hand movement 😂

[@KrystalHarwood-z1b]

we talkin the official video or live show

[@orkava8674]

@@KrystalHarwood-z1b check the live performance in tampa 2022

[@Fox.T6]

omg yessss When I saw them live, he was "tickling" the air LOL

[@Reiveth]

honestly would love more ghost, especially some of the past big hitters like Cirice, square hammer, and year zero

[@anevilgoose1034]

Cirice is a banger, hell even Year Zero would be awesome

[@shenyuan_meimei]

Darkness at the heart of my love is my favourite. Danse Macabre is good too.

[@jaykaypop6501]

Agree with all these, to add then Spillways, Kiss the GOAT too

[@rutbuster1]

Call Me Little Sunshine is awesome as well.

[@breemartinez2701]

someone correct me if i’m wrong, but tobias writes and records all the studio music on his own, and he has a touring band. he’s like a modern day satanic Prince 😂

[@Renkaru]

you're right.

[@infamous1178]

Correct, though on their latest album Fredrik Akesson of Opeth actually did most of the guitar work!

[@tenrai5]

He also had several co-writers in the last album

[@jsavage71]

Tobias is the main songwriter (he co-writes with several professional songwriters of late). He hires musicians to play the songs in the studio, and he hires a different group of people to play live (most who have their own solo careers, you can find out who they are if you look hard enough). In the early days, he would sometimes play some or most of the instruments on some tracks himself, but these days, he may play bass every now and then on a track, but he uses a group of musicians these days he's comfortable with, like Akesson from Opeth who has been his go-to guitarist of late.

[@UndeadLavender]

Andrew WK.... he's a satanic Andrew WK

[@Godblesslaci]

The realization in their eyes that hit them both at the same time when Papa sang, "You go down..." and it just kept happening 🤣

[@99mnilsson]

Shall I interpret that as a sexual thing (going down) or is it more like someone is dying?

[@SamueleCorbo]

@@99mnilssondepends on how you want to interpret the song

[@luckycharms3783]

@@99mnilssonsexual

[@magnusblomqvist966]

It's a play on words. Mary on a cross - Marijuana Cross. Tobias does this all the time that's why you get different answers from different fans because you can read in more than just one thing in the lyrics and still have a point. Fun fact is that Tobias released this on 13th of September 2019 with the hang up that is was Papa Nihil who first released it back in 1969. And on 13th of September 1969 Scooby Doo had premieres on American tv. A little nod to the haters that says that Ghost just play Scooby Doo metal. Unfortunately Tobias was to smart so the most of them didn't get that he was aiming to them.

[@rzrsixfour6182]

He also ends the song saying "Marijuana Cross" and then cackles in one of the vids for their 2022 tour.

[@ElyonDominus]

​@@rzrsixfour6182It's how he ended the song when I saw them last autumn.

[@vanillaa_spice460]

Also who would be insulted to be called a scooby doo band? Scooby doo has bangers lmao

[@Scarlett1318]

I honestly adore both Ghost and Scooby Doo so I never saw it as a bad thing. Also, Scooby Doo has had some AMAZING songs in their movies and shows so the insult falls pretty flat.

[@vanillaa_spice460]

@@Scarlett1318 terror time again, is a straight classic

[@codywright5887]

Someone already said this but you guys should definitely check out the Tampa live version of this song even if you don’t upload it, the showmanship of Tobias and the energy in the crowd are incredibly electric and positive

[@fredriknilsson6042]

I concur

[@rutbuster1]

As do I.@@fredriknilsson6042

[@kitcross]

Agreed, especially for the more powerful backings from the Ghouls!

[@WitheredHeartz]

Please pleaaaase pleaaaaasee 😩🙏

[@DontCryIzzy]

YESSSSS

[@breemartinez2701]

it’s a play on words 👏🏻 but also love to see you guys reacting to ghost finally. they have such an interesting sound and i’ll say it again: tobias is one talented mf.

[@fargenvonwitbier]

The EP that Mary on a Cross was released on was all supposed to sound like it was from the 60's. This is my second favorite Ghost song and by the way, whoever called Hunter's Moon weak, get your ears checked because that song is a fucking banger.

[@kitty-likes-to-play]

THANK YOU!!! I somehow dont remember hearing it when I watched the movie/end credits. However when I heard it I immediately fell in love with it. Its one of my favs

[@ravenofroses]

i assume folks have already said this, but ghost as a whole is like a satire of the satanic panic, not literal satanists. there's a whole world of lore behind the band, like how this song specifically was supposedly from 1969 and sung by a different guy than other later songs. in reality, it's the same singer, but he plays different characters depending on the "era." it's really fun to dig into if you're a lore geek (or, weirdly, if you have an interest in catholic imagery and history).

[@benmason9755]

I think you guys would really LOVE Faith. It's my absolute favourite Ghost track, although it's just one of many. Check out the official lyric video rather than the music video since you get the full length, unedited track (the MV chops out little bits, particularly shortening a really KILLER guitar solo). Alternatively there's also Cirice, Dance Macabre, Square Hammer, Year Zero, Spillways, He Is, Kiss the Go-Goat and Rats - all undeniable BANGERS.

[@drizzin]

I think you should go through their video catalog. If you deviate there are some fantastic songs, but they're worth hearing all the styles they've put out. Dance Macabre, Rats, Year Zero.

[@casserpillar6311]

Kaisarion is my absolute favourite song of Ghost's - there's just something about it that gets me so fucken HYPED. I can't listen to it while driving because I don't wanna cause an accident 😂

[@KarolYuuki]

Kaisarion has soo much energy, it makes me wanna go for a run every time I listen to it. And I don't even run

[@temporalwizard]

I love Ghost! Too bad these videos aren’t getting more views.

[@thelivingmiracle]

I heard this song first on tiktok and thought it was "Maryanna Cross" not "Mary on a Cross" 🤣

[@tiannahall4564]

lol me too!😂😂😂😂😂

[@laracroce5814]

Same!!!

[@mattisonhudson9877]

Same😂

[@severinblacktattoo]

Love your reactions so much! Here are some “popular” Ghost songs to try that might give a well rounded idea of their music: Year Zero, Cirice, Dance Macabre, From the Pinnacle to the Pit and Square Hammer

[@AsAbove.SoBelow]

Year Zero was my absolute fav.

[@barbastell263]

Considering the reaction on Mary on a cross, it would be really interesting to see their reaction to the official, uncensored, video to Year Zero😂

[@KeebieElf]

This was a fun and great reaction to this particular song and video. Since "tickle you internally" got you guys to giggle, I must recommend "Monstrance Clock" as the song you should check out. The subject matter of it will give you a little bit to talk about as well. I haven't seen anyone mention it as a Ghost song to give a listen and review of it yet (I'm not going to scroll through all of the comments on all of the reactions you've done of their videos/songs to see if any other fans have mentioned it). Seriously though, you guys have become my favorite reactors to Ghost! 🤘🏻😅

[@michaelmilne5282]

Sleep Token, Bad Omens, Imminence, Ghost, and Spiritbox. That's the majority of my playlist. This song is, in the lore, from the original Papa in the 60s. The keys have a very 60s feel as does the chorus.

[@DakotaRebel]

My 13 year old son got me into Ghost. I really like the remakes they did of Phantom of the Opera (Iron Maiden) and Jesus He Knows Me (Genesis).

[@spudtacula]

Their cover of Nocturnal Me by Echo and the Bunnymen is also amazing. Listen to the original and then listen to Ghost.

[@joemarquis6667]

Also check out their cover of It's a Sin by Petshop Boys!

[@ginger_fox_n_sox]

Please do Dance Macabre next!!! I think it is probably one of their best songs. First one I heard and have been hooked ever since. Loved it guys!

[@zackzaharko89]

I hear “I will tickle you internally”. I giggle..

[@ElyonDominus]

Then you realize it's pot and not intercourse.

[@TBT707]

I think its whatever you interpret it to be​@@ElyonDominus

[@guitarscoverskevin3517]

6:37 Kyle's reactions was gold hahahaha Eric you're the best

[@corry13ch]

I love Ghost, such a clean, sonically pleasing, yet satanic undertones....they get a lot of hate for being a "gimmick", or "gateway" band, but you cannot deny how damn good they sound, their uniqueness...and i really like the kind of 80's sound they take on at times. Definitely an amazing, and underappreciated band.

[@JewelsLeigh]

You guys, i was laughing so hard at your commentary i had tears running down my face.

[@AndrewinAus]

This was bloody hilarious to watch as a reaction.....a metal and a hip hop head looking like they might blush at the lyrics they just heard.

[@JoelLloyd-hr7cq]

Hold on Lads, so this is only your second Ghost reaction???!😮. Glad you had fun with that one 😂😂 Get on board now! Ghost are bloody awesome. Look forward to more 🤙

[@steveo107]

Glad to see you trying some more Ghost. I think you would get more views with some of their bigger hits, such Dance Macabre, Rats, Cirice, Square Hammer, and He Is

[@belquerst]

Seriously guys.. there's a live version of this song that is absolutely awesome.. even better than the original, why you keep listening to originals?

[@pookha50]

The reaction to the chorus is exactly what I hoped for! 😅😅😅

[@rykerroadMOM3123]

Okay, That is interesting! LOL Really love their sound, and the fact it doesn't "match" . . . . Anything is cool!!

[@Catt_Head]

You should 100% react to the live performance of this in Tampa! You will really get the ‘full clarity and see the artistry’ of the band! Also Cirice and Square Hammer are probably two of their most popular songs. You should give them a listen.

[@zetabrew1825]

As a person who has a belief in Christian faith, I honestly get surprised by how many people think this songs lyrics are blasphemous or sexual. Music really is subjective. I never saw the whole "You go down just like Holy Mary" as suggestive. I always saw it as someone's personal fall, like the debilitating feeling when something in life wasn't what they expected. Personally I've always felt this song was a kind of coming of age song. The song always gave me a kidfree and nostalgic sound. I always viewed Mary as a symbol of purity and innocence and having her on a cross always made me think how it's the pure at heart are always subjected to a lot of life's hardships. I can see it as a story of friends growing up and as they see life and how cruel it is, their innocence is lost (they're their own mary on a cross) An absolute bop

[@romanticghost7508]

According to Ghost, the lyrics are fully sexual including Tobias miming fingering and eating someone out on stage and thrusting during the song. The title is also a play on marijuana cross with Mary on a cross. A lot of people hear this song and assume it’s sad or about a fall from grace, but according to the band it’s about sex. It’s a great song and I’m not discounting how you interpret it, just enlightening you to its original meaning and intentions.

[@roxyhart5692]

Ghost is my favourite band I'm so happy you're experiencing them ❤️

[@rhys3542]

Cirice, Darkness At The Heart Of My Love, and Griftwood are also great And the live recording Respite on the Spitalfields hits different. the ghoulettes and swiss have amazing vocals

[@allinonearts863]

3:39 Guys realising the Reality Why People Pick the song😊

[@smo__flor6568]

It would be nice to see you react to the live version on its own as live has a different atmosphere to it

[@ColieBear18]

Honestly watching their live performances is one of my favorite things. They're just chaotic theatre kid energy plus rock and I love it so much

[@EchoesDaBear]

Great reaction guys!! My first time hearing this song was seeing Ghost live in 2019 here in Hamilton, Ontario - they hadn't even released it 'officially' yet - it was brand new - and it was AWESOME!! That keyboard riff had me going the whole time! Even live, the vocals were quite clear, so the second time the chorus was sung - I got the gist of what Tobias was saying (wink, wink!) and was laughing my butt off! Such an overtly sexual song, but so catchy! I agree that Hunter's Moon wasn't the right one to start with! I'd HIGHLY recommend Square Hammer, Cirice, Ghuleh/Zombie Queen, Dance Macabre, Rats...to continue with your Ghost education. Great band! Fun 'glam' metal as far as I'm concerned. Cheers!

[@JamesAttwood-f3m]

Goat level song, goat level band. Long live the clergy.

[@ColieBear18]

I fell into Ghost cuz their stage presence is so chaotic and fun!

[@Kelly30stm]

When you got to the chorus, priceless. 😂

[@tabithanel1975]

Question, I'm not sure why the lyrics of this song are so controversial, like, I get that a lot of Christians get butthurt whenever people sing about anything other than praising God or Jesus (I mean, we all know about Footloose), but do you mind explaining why this one in particular is controversial, cause I don't get it, they're just mentioning Mary?😅

[@GW-kf1be]

I love Ghost. They are a lot of fun. They have the best concerts too. My thumbnail is actually a photo of the Monastery where they do some of there filming for videos and stuff. My suggestion, if it doesn’t do well on your channel react to one more song by them, a cover song by Genesis called Jesus He Knows Me because I really want to see your reaction on that one. Then go enjoy their discography on your own cause I really think you would like them. If it does well on your channel then please react to all of it lol, jk, maybe next react to Cirice or Dance Macabre. Thank you for your reaction. ❤❤❤

[@hopeforhobixo5142]

For sure, not only is Tobias entertaining but the ghouls/ghoulettes too. Overall, Ghost's concert is amazing!

[@stairway211]

Just learned about this band last night and I’m in love

[@Gh09st.b.c_]

Okay as a ghost fan, Mary on A Cross is not about the Virgin Mary in the Bible. It’s about a character in the ghost lore. Her name is Sister Imperator. Papa nhili wrote it for her after her cheated on sister in Kiss the go-goat. :)

[@allinonearts863]

Feel sad They Got Low Views its such A Amazing Song❤😢

[@Steph20155]

Ghost has such a unique sound! Great reaction ❤️🤘🏻

[@stevefrew5735]

It’s about smoking pot. If the video kept playing you’d hear him say: “Marijuana Cross.”

[@MorbidGoth1990]

Should react to Ghost "Stay ft. Patrick Wilson"...Patrick plays Ed Lorraine in the Annebelle movie series.

[@RPZSTA]

Noooooooooo you should have reacted to the TAMPA version of this song! its PERFECT! Go and watch it on the side ( no need for a reaction ), it will explain alot more to you about the band AND the fans!

[@PetricaJoostens]

Who isnt born in thr 80's but can feel the 80's vibe 👇

[@flutterbugsy]

Hit up "Call Me Little Sunshine" of you want a trippy video

[@jsavage71]

Mary on a cross... maryanna cross... marijuana cross: is a play on words for a cross marijuana joint lit on three ends. If you pull up the lyrics it becomes pretty clear, if one pulls one's heads out of one's arse, that he's singing about a band trying to make it, failing, but treasuring the journey. And smoking marijuana.

[@MatthewVAllan]

The most matured immature matured perfect reaction

[@marybrant9586]

So now watch the live version from oa 2022. The Impera album is a masterpiece. It's a homage to 80's arena rock

[@timtom2522]

The songs about marijuana on a cross and tickle you internally the caugh when smoking when he said you never ever scared me

[@muhamadfariskamaludin7723]

TAEYANG FT LISA BLACKPINK - SHOONG

[@slapshotjack9806]

I love how in all these reactions to ghost people always go from simple head banging and enjoying the song to immediately looking like they shit their pants 😂

[@joannauresti_btx956]

Spillway my favorite song

[@aleasha.k.b]

Hey guys, I've tried but just can't get into Ghost. I've heard this one before and a few other singles on "rock radio" and I'm just not a fan. Buutt I want to support you fellas so I'm watching, liking, and commenting for the algorithm.

[@rykerroadMOM3123]

Akath, we appreciate you for that! 💜

[@aleasha.k.b]

@@rykerroadMOM3123 HI Mom! 👋 I always watch the videos and atleast hit the like button, even if the song isn't something I'd listen to normally, gotta support the channels I like since the YT AI seems to be 💩ing on reactors lately, lol!

[@adamberman9294]

Ghost gives me Scorpions vibes. Really like their stuff

[@SkpalTube]

This song playing over Misa Amane edits from Death Note is so very effective for someone who has watched the anime.

[@bjhellstream]

It's supposed to be done in the sixties by a previous incarnation of the band. It's in that hippie era and all about Mary Jane... Mary-on-a = Mariujana! It tickles you inside...

[@conorhegarty4611]

It's actually about marijuana

[@katiareact]

I'm a huge fan of this singer called Gabriel Henrique. If you first react to him, you can't stop it anymore... He is the king of whistle tone, and does riffs and runs, and belts like a diva... he is phenomenal. You should give him a try....

[@noellepav]

I love Ghost!! You guys should checkout Square Hammer, Dance Macabre, Spillways, Cirice and Griftwood!

[@femoman]

Yeeep, pretty much everyone has one of two reactions when they get to the chorus: Either "Oh, it's that Tiktok song!" or "Oh...it's a sex song!"

[@mikeydevlino]

Cirice is a banger by them. They got some tunes, my biggest vibe is melodic death metal but I can still get down to some ghost every now and then.

[@hannadurand7609]

The live version is so great! I’d love to see y’all react to that too!

[@Trashfire_Nee]

I do recommend some of the live videos so you get a feel for their incredible stage performance, but i think diving into their music videos and regular catalogue first is the right move. I really hope you guys check out more Ghost! They're one of my top 5 all time bands and they've got a lot of range. The albums all have their own sound and focus and Tobias has never shied away from being political in his music. The song doesn't get as much love as some of the others that are mentioned in the comments but i highly recommend listening to Twenties.

[@SaraLWood619]

You gotta do one of the following (in order): Cirice (grammy winning), Year Zero, Square Hammer, Mummy Dust, Con Clavi Con Dio, Respite on the Spitalfields, Zombie Queen, and Ritual

[@dantedarkies192]

My daughter actually got me into ghost, ironically with this song.

[@allinonearts863]

Old Is GOOOOLDDS😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤

[@nova_eclipse1770]

Wait till they find out this song is about sex

[@faketheo3432]

is it tho? say "Mary on a" 5 times very fast in a row

[@nova_eclipse1770]

@faketheo3432 i know that trick. Papa has done it quite a few times during rituals

[@StrobeFireStudios]

You two are glorious. Love it, lads!

[@erikmanzano8144]

Live in Tampa is Great!

[@rusj0]

Ghost's Call me Little Sunshine is my favorite song from them. But all of them are great!

[@daisydc1]

Cirice, the official video is a must to understand and fully appreciate Ghost. You won’t be disappointed!!

[@jasonmiller8207]

Sucks that the Hunter's Moon reaction didn't do well. Ghost definitely has SEVERAL songs worth checking out though. Even if you don't react to them do it for your own enjoyment. I recommend "Dance Macabre"

[@foxfire1229]

Loving this song ❤️

[@redhotchilifan98]

Definitely would recommend you guys check out the live version of this. Saw them finally back in August ive been to alot of concerts but they were one of the best ive been to. They were flawless.

[@levvellene570]

I had only heard 'Dance Macabre' on repeat on some Rock Radio Station for ages. And then there were another one! I think that what really makes me like Ghost is that they are NOT Death Metal, or Heavy Metal, as such. Their vocalist just makes me happy, while I still expect to be proven wrong... Of course, if I had a hat like that... ;D

[@prelude2278]

We need more Ghost! Love the reaction! Check out some of their more heavier music, cirice is a good one to check out

[@levvellene570]

So, was it enjoyable? Was it fun? Should we think to 'imagine' beyond the fun of it all? They even have some 'evil' videos like 'Dance Macabre'! Go for it!

[@sixofbones]

It's SO MUCH BETTER if you know the lore and who wrote it (Like yes it was Tobias but it was one of his characters specifically, It was Nihil's song to Sister)

[@goostunny]

Rats is an absolute must to watch from Ghost

[@mezmeralda1]

Should have watched it live in Tampa, electrifying🖤❤️🖤❤️

[@elizabethscott1738]

Eric's dirty mind is my kinda personality, but Kyle's nerd vibe is my visual stimulation... ugh can you guys combine into one being and then decide I'm your perfect person?

[@morgansheehy1772]

"tickle you internally" is genuinely one of the most disgusting lyrics I've ever heard. Something about them makes my skin crawl. Like I think I would have otherwise liked the song, but "tickle you internally" is just too uncomfortable

[@lizacampbell2183]

Cirice is my all time favorite Ghost. Have y'all done it? Love to see it and Danse Macabre!! Edit: yay! Found y'all's Cirice ❤. Love to mom! She is sooo cool ❤🎉

[@neririe_x2988]

You should check out their live version of this song, it's amazing live

[@OpalescentMusic]

If you guys haven’t listened to Spirit, PLEASE go review this song. It’s one of Ghost’s best songs (imo) and such a banger

[@tai0025]

Tobias is a huge Def Leppard fan and he and Joe did a version of Spillways that you guys should check out!😊

[@jakobandersson4920]

the religion parody goes deep with ghost. In the bible the devil is very tempting, hence the up beat music and sing along lyrics despite of the dark meaning. Its basically just a big mocking of religious fanatics. Big love from Sweden, the most secular country in the world😅

[@Jjoker74]

You want shocking? Try "Jesus He Knows Me". The video is fantastic! And the song is equally awesome!

[@Halloween111]

Some of Ghost's songs are like the goth trend of the 90's met 80's music. Dance Macabre for example.

[@AviationMechanic3232]

You guys have to do Dance Macabre next by Ghost

[@catpunk161]

HELL YEAH i'm in, lemme watch more of you guys! and PLS watch the live version, there is almost nothing really different about it aside from stunning looks, great live vocals and the fact you can hear the background vocalists so much better (they're amazing!!) - i NEED you to react to "Spillways" btw it's SUCH a good song + you see the ghouls playing there (and now get into the bands lore... hahahahahahaha)

[@gabis.e9432]

dropped everything i was doing as soon as i got the notif lmaoo- love the Ghost reactions! great video!

[@Rykerroad]

I'm just glad you got the notification for our videos. The algorithm is not our friend lately

[@DarkValkyrie512]

Have these guys seen the "He Is" music video yet? That's a better introduction into their lyrics having double meanings. Please see that if you haven't already.