YALL BEGGED ME TO DO IT - TOM MCDONALD - BEST RAPPER EVER - REACTION

[@TheCrimsonRevenger]

The chorus is him trying to pump himself up and give himself the strength and courage to beat the darkness in him. It's just a more harcore version of "I think I can, I think I can"

[@lycancowboy1989]

also primarily supposed to sound cocky and overbearing. Its a whole thing of overcompensating his own ego to battle the insecurities dragging him down.

[@venetianlucifer]

That is EXACTLY what he was trying to do.

[@oarfish1481]

Yup fr. I listen to this song every day on my way to work to get myself pumped up for my shift

[@butterflybasics1688]

​@@lycancowboy1989every professional has an ego, and that applies to anything in life. Sports, business, music, anything.

[@Robokapp]

@@lycancowboy1989 would you accept that his white half wishes to be the GOAT while his black half wishes he was nothing? Instead of having a "normal" and a "extreme evil demon", having a "pride vs doubt" battle of two extremes?

[@dennistamayori366]

The chorus is him telling himself he's the best ever to defeat his demons

[@dennistamayori366]

​@Justin Credible What is? Use your words.

[@dyrtybarstud5261]

@@dennistamayori366 Its a bit more than that, the link to Arthurian imagery and Da Vinci has a subtle tie to both being legendary and both having to rise above a system structured to deny them. I dont think Tom can make a rap that does not in some part highlight the current system as denying the destiny of humanity as one.

[@timhosler6759]

@@dyrtybarstud5261 look at you properly speaking. 👍

[@NA-dp7yz]

@@dyrtybarstud5261 Can't say it better than you did.

[@Letssavethecountry]

For real, say you hear him🤔 Listen don't assume

[@godvandamme9921]

12:30 You answered you own question earlier. The chorus is about confidence. To be at your highest level you have to convince yourself, have the confidence that you're the best. It's about battling yourself and your demons.

[@wolfmeistor5976]

The chorus is basically positive thinking to defeat his negative thoughts. That's how I see it

[@terrykmoney]

The delivery is basically trash. ..

[@RaeInPEI]

That's how I see it too.

[@pyrrhomania]

The disconnect could be revealing that it's just a bullshit line that both versions tell themselves to justify everything each version says.

[@andrewh7534]

Tom made the chorus like this because of comments like that. it goes full circle. its genius. he wants people to comment bad comments to prove his point for this song. if the chorus is lacking-- the lyrics in the chorus rebuttals it. its absolute mind blowing

[@denisstephenson4615]

I think your just a closed minded hater for whatever reason especially since you gave the battle to Dave lol your just a hater and you hate Tom destroys the haters in half his songs

[@Chupaca-brah]

When you deal with depression you totally feel this song in your soul.

[@babooshka6211]

I totally agree. As soon as I heard this I downloaded it so I could listen to it loud in my car! It was so powerful.

[@Wearywastrel]

It really is a good pick me up, sometimes you just need to hear it.

[@kylegardner9458]

That first verse is ridiculous

[@lt.lizard4205]

😬 standards, man.

[@DonCron]

true story

[@sppsports2449]

To display your vulnerabilities in front of millions of people in the form of rap, which is the most flashy style of music, is something I give Tom serious credit for. It's always fascinating to hear rappers speak to their fears and insecurities - it makes them more human and relatable. There's way too much fronting in rap.

[@liamcolotti6824]

Agreed

[@AK-rv6dq]

He is white cop rap. Terrible.

[@sppsports2449]

@@AK-rv6dq White cop rap?? Lol? So his politics and his race make him terrible? Isn't Eminem white and considered the GOAT? What's your point. You don't like how he votes so you think he can't rap? Great logic there pal. Impressive stuff.

[@AK-rv6dq]

@@sppsports2449 name one rapper that respects him...just one.

[@sppsports2449]

@@AK-rv6dq Tell me why respect has anything to do with the ability to rhyme words and tell stories. Who respected Eminem in 1999? Respect does not make you a better rapper... I hope you understand that. What you're doing is a logical fallacy. Just be honest and say you don't like Tom MacDonald. You will gain more "respect" from me for being up front. I don't care if people don't respect him. In fact, I like him more if people disrespect him. The rap game in 2021 is a garbage trash bin of mumble rappers who haven't even completed high school. Who cares about their respect. Do you? That's pretty sad if that's the case. Why would I give a sht who "respects" him. That's such a random argument. I'm saying Tom MacDonald is a good rapper - he can weave words together in a rhyme scheme and tell a story. Regardless of who respects him, his ability is not shunned by what other people think. You should come up with better arguments than "name 1 person who respects him." And I'm not even trying to be mean. Lots of people don't like Tom MacDonald and I'm fully okay with that. But to randomly call him a terrible rapper...? Uh, no.

[@brokenleftearbuglord9106]

The chorus is about talking himself up to defeat his demons

[@johnkttraining]

I think the point is the chorus could have been delivered differently. We get what he is saying but it not good. The song and concept is fire, the chorus delivery-meh

[@brokenleftearbuglord9106]

@@johnkttraining I’m not going to say you’re wrong. But I’m not gonna say the chorus was bad either. I think chorus was fine. I mean anything can be made better, and I think we will see Tom progress greatly as an artist as time goes on.

[@coleharris1945]

"Show up to a gunfight, knife swinging. I am the darkness, yeah I got night vision." Oh, FUCK. That was so, so cold.

[@madinsomniac9047]

I keep hearing people say that he's saying he's the best rapper ever to defeat his demons. Near the end though his demon is whispering in the chorus "best ever" so I really love that. He is saying it to boost his confidence but its also showing the demon hyping his ego. It's such a cool thing to see and think about. Love Tom he's a genius always giving you something to think about

[@abirb6421]

Huh I always thought it whispered "best never"

[@vincentrusso4332]

Yeah, you catch it...that whisper is the lynchpin of the lyrics

[@brandondriskill8809]

Tom is using the chorus as his Positive self-talk when he's battling his dark side!

[@Cmayjalook]

Yeh in other words biting my darling ha!

[@simiangimp2282]

Well then, he should have made a decent chorus 🤷‍♂️ The rapping is mediocre, at best. He has no cause, no real issues to rap about...just his 'feels' lol Well, at least he understands his target audience and is making money from you...I mean, it 😒🤣

[@adamcooper9741]

@@simiangimp2282 actually he does talk about a lot of shit. If u listen to his music u would understand the song better.

[@Ausa7xtin]

@@simiangimp2282 youve obviously never really listened to Tom. I believe he is one of the most underrated rappers. He gives a positive message in a lot of his songs, in the others he is either being real, funny, rapping from someone elses perspective or just going off. When you make an album that sells more copies than his, then you can talk.

[@2young554]

@@Ausa7xtin hes probably the only rapper you listen to

[@imaginarycanary9956]

As someone who’s lost many to substance abuse this is one of the most important messages expressed through lyrics I’ve ever heard.

[@elbee1771]

Dude, as a big time Tom fan, this reaction was super fun to watch you grow into the song and actually understand it and enjoy it. He definitely is in his own lane as far as hip hop goes. There aren't too many rappers out there putting out real talk any more. It's a lot of click bait nonsense rap, which is the biggest reason I'm drawn to his music. If you want bars, just listen to No Response. There's enough there to fill your work day. Cheers!

[@user-mz6sh4uo7u]

He did not grow into the song at all lmfao. He appreciated the motive behind the actions and the artistry, but nothing else 16:00

[@NicholasLaDieu]

The chorus is a mantra against his inner demons and not a literal statement. Glad you gave it a fair shot even if it wasn’t for you. I felt you did it 100%. New subscriber

[@95PurpleHaze]

I think he's really missing the point on Tom. But to each their own I guess.

[@yummyyummy2091]

I would like tom if he wasn't all controversial and political all the time It's almost all he writes about And then a song responding to his hate every now n then

[@autodidactic1]

@@yummyyummy2091 he's a govt shill playing the part of being free of the music industry. social engineering of the highest order .

[@yummyyummy2091]

@@autodidactic1 didn't understand what you're trynna say with that

[@jen9214]

@@yummyyummy2091 he has a ton of non-political songs. No God Bastards, Sorry, No Response, Church, I wish, Ashes 2 Ashes…I could go on

[@yummyyummy2091]

@@jen9214 i know he does i didn't say he doesn't have any But 90%of the time is just him complaining abd being controversial

[@margieclissold3126]

this 71-year-old lady understands every word he is saying, I been where he's talking about. Love ya TOM Bless you.

[@chrisfrench9257]

The chorus, to me, seems to be a battle cry to fight that voice in his head.

[@theredoctopus3196]

Tom straight trash / he creative but his concept never be matured enough to really work

[@chrisfrench9257]

@@theredoctopus3196 That's your opinion and you're entitled to it. I happen to disagree with it. You should check out his song No Lives Matter if you haven't. That song really turned up my respect for him because of the message.

[@chrisfrench9257]

@@theredoctopus3196 Also, this track was charting at #1 for several days on itunes hiphop chart and #6 on the overall chart. (He dropped it on the same day Em dropped his new album too.) That's pretty damn impressive for an independent artist whose gf does his videos. He produces all of his own beats as well. #twomancrew If nothing else he deserves enough respect not to be called straight trash but rather "not your cup of tea". Say what you will though.

[@theredoctopus3196]

I wont check out more trash/ he can't hit any notes still he tries to sing in his hooks - those are meant to be melodic but they aint cuz like i said he doesn't hit any notes. Because if that it just sounds not good and not fitting most of the time. His messages are good in general but quite easy to predict most of the time. He's not digging really deep most of the time but just covering stereotypical themes. He does that often from a different perspective wich is fine - it's creative and there is nothing to be said against that, also he often tries to trigger certain types of people because a lot of his tracks cover cultural tabus wich in its own is like I said respectable anf quite genius but he doesn't go far enough with those ideas. Like I said he's only covering the surface and therefore what he says is often predictable. His technical skills are fine. He does use a variety of flows sometimes but for me personally its not impressive enough. He has potential in that regard but he really should work on his technique. He often relies on storytelling and then switches to a kind of chopping or another technical style of flow. Often that feels disconnected because he barely rhymes while "storytelling". He could make that work easy by increasing his technicality while doin that. That way listeners wouldn't feel disconnected and he would be able to show his skillset better and furthermore increase it with the practice he would gain. Uh yeah and His beat selection is also nothing special. All in alll: he's creative but not there yet to be called a good rapper. Im not saying he's as bad as mumblerap/trap - he certainly is way better BUT in the roam of lyrical/technical rappers he is one to feel unfinished and unguided - just not good at lot of the times.

[@chrisfrench9257]

@@theredoctopus3196 I'm not a music snob at all. If shit doesn't vibe with me I typically don't lay judgement on it unless it really hits me as pure garbage (no redeeming qualities). There are too many instances where my frame of mind at the time of listening to a song played a huge role on how I vibed with it. Primus for example... the bass kept me coming back, as well as a handful of tracks that were solid. Their other songs were hard as shit to warm up to but eventually they grew on me. There are many other bands that aged like fine wine for me the more I listened to them as well. In any case I appreciate the perspective you shared. You've certainly put some thought into it.

[@manangmambobola3252]

I love his concepts/ideas. I think he's an intelligent artist.

[@brianmincher716]

Watching you come around to gradually appreciate the song over the time of listening to it was amazing. Thank you for keeping an open mind. Really enjoy your reactions.

[@davidshuler7756]

Hey man. Check out “No Response”. Straight bars throughout, no hook.

[@brockshue3103]

Was about to say the same thing

[@davidshuler7756]

@@brockshue3103 great minds think a like. Lol 👊🏻

[@samuelmichaud2700]

@@davidshuler7756 What about No Lives Mater. That's a pretty good one too. And it's related to the stuff that's going on today.

[@davidshuler7756]

@@samuelmichaud2700 facts. So much of Tom’s songs hit hard to the state of our homeland. The fact the music being put out is so full stuff to pull us down, “Sad Rappers”, “Cloned Rappers”. Tom is on a another level of “woke”. He’s real woke not fake woke. Stay strong and keep fighting. There’s only one race, THE HUMAN RACE. ❤️

[@user-gu5dv7vj8r]

@@davidshuler7756 man this is a bad take

[@TheFlindach]

In recovery for addiction, you are told to ask yourself how you feel. This is the answer he's giving himself from that question

[@ashndj23]

The chorus is him hyping himself up. When you realize that it’s actually dope

[@narininetails159]

Lol one line into the chorus, "I was with him till he got to the chorus" 😂

[@MegaCakeFan]

To be fair, you see most peoples favorite songs form tom are the ones without a chorus. (this house, I'm sorry and no response.) a good amount of tom fans don't really like his choruses they're just "meh". Not gonna say they're bad, They're just "meh". The lack of a bunch of dislikes is because he gave it another chance and showed he understood the message of it, it just wasn't his vibe.

[@ladypo0l743]

Thought I was on a laydback video for a sec 😂

[@Pookabee]

That's when I flipped it off. Dude tripping

[@jonsolo410]

@@Pookabee he aint trippin at all that chorus is not good😂

[@Pookabee]

@@jonsolo410 yea it is your tastes are 🗑. He didnt even listen to the damn thing. He stopped it 2 seconds in and said it was garbage... On some next level bullcrap

[@Th4t0n3GuoY]

“THIS HOUSE”... you’ll see his production ability on top of straight lyricism... the imagery he creates on that song is CRAZY.

[@vinnyc1914]

This House is a masterpiece. My favorite of all his songs

[@Artak091]

Ok but the line the lines "I'm different, don't care about a height difference, I might win it Show up to a gun fight, knife swinging I am the darkness, yeah? I got night vision" is some of the best bars I've heard in rap in awhile.

[@nathanialreed1493]

Lol bars? I can write this shit, this is not Bars it’s average at best

[@Artak091]

@@nathanialreed1493 sorry I haven't heard of you. If you're so much better direct me to where I can find all your music with millions of views. Sounds lit fam.

[@bwold9138]

@@nathanialreed1493 Where's the stuff you've written?

[@charlesthetuna3091]

@@nathanialreed1493 I'm a metalhead and I can probably write better bars than you my guy

[@nathanialreed1493]

@@Artak091 lmao you can eat tie pods these days and catch clout so shut the fuck up with views 😂 there are tons of people who are more talented who don’t have the money or connects to get there name out there I mean fuck way more talented people on you tube then he is that doesn’t have the views he does 😏

[@habib530]

Should have done"no response"

[@Christian-rx3dm]

That’s fire af

[@ali_OTx1]

Agree af

[@blakeheller4484]

Definitely do this song

[@jaymanas9921]

As in he should not respond to this guy.

[@daniellxd53]

+1

[@The_Makr_]

His songs aren't for playing in your car, they are for reflecting on and thinking about.

[@MansterBear]

idk. i decided to play Everybody Hates Me one day driving and was just pulling up to a light so the 3 people standing there got to hear almost all the first verse. One of them actually looked over and smiled

[@choiyenaenjoyer]

@@MansterBear LOOOOOOOOL

[@angelphy4845]

I still play him going down the road 😆😆😆

[@Th3Hunter333]

S***, i bump his music on a sundown x15 every single day. Who we kidding LOL

[@williamchilds4093]

Ill Bump it in The Car and Watch Everyone Else Think 🤣🤣🤣

[@BethFullaway]

I personally love this song, beat, and video a lot. I have lived my whole life with Major Depression and Anxiety. This song is so true about how we feel the negatives and try to fight on with encouraging ourselves, in all honestly, we hear others speaking but it is ourselves that is our worst enemies. Especially with Depression and Anxiety :( Ty, Tom and Nova, amazing video with a big message that hopefully will help educated others on how hard it really is dealing with Depression and Anxiety on a daily basis.

[@-didactic-esports6950]

If you want to hear Tom rap rap.. check out "I'm Sorry" and "This House" straight bars no choruses

[@medianodin3604]

Faxx

[@JasonMcAlpin]

Yeah, I'm sorry, definitely hooked me on his stuff.

[@VolrathMTG]

Yeah, those are my favorites. Definitely react to THEM to get a gauge on him. He makes a lot of content, so sometimes you run into tracks that aren't as complex, or amped --but those two, are amazing.

[@dannywalker1890]

Ashes 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheAnthon14]

yes!! and ''No Response" only bars no choruses

[@nickdietz4367]

The chorus tie in is: you’re only as good as you think you are about yourself. So instead of listening to the darkness telling him the worst things, he’s listening to the light side of his soul telling him he’s the best.

[@willreed2149]

@Neil Prettyman I'm pretty sure Stevie himself said he was missing the tie in....

[@Dipper1459]

He listened to the first two lines of the chorus, stopped it, and said he hates it 😂 what?

[@Riptionator]

Finally someone is paying attention. He's coming in from a negative perspective not an open minded one. He's pissed the second it starts. He's battling his own demons and needs to come to grips with that

[@shintenkai1648]

Tom would actually appreciate the honesty of this reaction than a bunch of fanboys sucking off everything he does.

[@weride1649]

sucking off? what? so if someone is fan of something he is sucking off? i like him as artist. not all songs are for everyone. im also not fan of all his song but i respect him. tell me what u listen so i can say that you are sucking of....

[@asmshafin6200]

@@weride1649 "sucking off EVERYTHING he does"

[@shimik11]

@@weride1649 why you salty though?

[@shintenkai1648]

@@weride1649 anything else you need to get off your chest?

[@adamcooper9741]

@@shintenkai1648 or maybe we listen to his music and understand why he made the song. I can say the same thing about an artist u like that I have never listened to,

[@LynzuAnderson]

The chorus seems like the way hes responding to his demons. His demons tell him hes nothing but he is saying hes the best version of himself without his demons.

[@bluerune7305]

My thoughts as well, not really the best rapper but the best version of himself. His demons/darkside tell him he aint shit so his better side has to come back with nah im the best, get the fk outta here demon..

[@anniekerpels]

It is sad that almost nobody understand this song :-/ people think he is saying that he is beter than the rest, but that is not what he is meaning...people must learning to understanding the lyrics of songs ..

[@cyn1cal150]

@@bluerune7305 it purposefully corny

[@anthonydescoteaux-mcdonald3254]

"I still don't like how this sound" then continues to nod and vibe to the song. 😆😆

[@ratedstrix]

To see Tom best work, watch “This House”. I think it’s the only song you’ll truly like & appreciate. No cheesy chorus, just hard af bars!

[@joshbotkin2547]

Same I love that song

[@dominic150]

No response, also no chorus. Great song

[@toocompettoochill7716]

Probably my favourite song by Tom

[@ryanhall2470]

Try all his albums. Facts

[@jtramelli5464]

This house, I'm sorry and no response

[@ginger4547]

React to “No Response” before you write him off. Dude is the truth!!

[@weshuber8055]

Right and I'm sorry is another beast mode

[@theguywhoslosthismind2454]

nah som

[@michaelshirhall1831]

Dude is just a hater cause tom is whooping him in every aspect of independent success

[@jeffhart3867]

Who cares if he writes him off?

[@jeffhart3867]

@@michaelshirhall1831 True dat. The guy is using Tom's name in his vid titles for clicks.

[@cloudkicker9593]

This is hands down the best reaction video I have ever seen. 100% genuine. Watching you go from guarded to getting it to respecting it was great to watch!

[@_Jon_Jet_]

I'm a big Tom fan and I love the honest reaction.

[@tobygarton9494]

Yes he kept it real and gave it a chance i appreciate that.

[@SubNano144]

I appreciate the honesty. I'd rather see an honest negative reaction with valid criticism, no matter how subjective and misguided it may be, than a fake positive reaction which doesn't reflect their true opinion. Everyone has different biases, so songs chosen for first time Tom reactions can sometimes be a poor fit. Some people need to hear a few appropriate songs to get enough insight into what Tom stands for, before they'll have the perspective to hear other songs without misinterpreting his message.

[@no1wrench]

I love how he judged the chorus befor hearing it.. lol.

[@EM-wv8vf]

He really does have bad choruses though. I havent heard many songs from tom, but every one i heard its just bad. Idk if its his approach to what he thinks a chorus is or the fact he layers them which i think layering sounds great depending how they're used but the way his choruses are layered is like listening to someone who doesnt know how to shift with the radio off.

[@no1wrench]

@@EM-wv8vf that's a fair point.

[@BellaVendetta11]

I do feel being a rapper you do need to consider yourself the best rapper to push through. Hes being candid and honest.

[@EM-wv8vf]

@@no1wrench like, i don't absolutely love him or hate him, but he's so straight forward in his verses (and it's great. Execution is fine because ill take in whatever however he wants to deliver it) but he treats the chorus like a thesis for a paper you didnt wanna write in highschool. He's straightforward with that too and it feels forced when listening. Chorus's are almost an independent lifeline in a song amd i really think for his choruses he needs to let off the gas and feel it more. Maybe find a more abstract way to say what he wants to that allows listeners room for interpretation of their own.

[@Beastquake21]

i actually like tom and alot of his music. this song just isnt sonically pleasing in any way to me. the chorus is bad. beat weird. and his transitions just feel forced. like i said i like tom, but some of his stuff feels so clickbaity and doesnt live up to the hype. "best rapper ever" he should be trying to prove thats what he is. and his beat selection lately just isnt good

[@chadlumpkin2375]

Congratulations on admitting it isn't your style but acknowledging he is good! You've got my subscribe!

[@agh3569]

The chorus is building up his confidence.

[@AramGoat]

If you want bars, good heat, good rap, “this house.” Really good song.

[@Mmartlaro]

Agreed!

[@jackopoulos9537]

Yes sir

[@e6staffsargeify]

It's got views but I do feel it's one of us slept on songs. I could be wrong though

[@maryjarvis2637]

You are more than fair. Excellent quality Bro.

[@cautionclips3900]

“This house” Tom macdonald you will like it

[@SkemeKOS]

Just listened to that and I don't like it at all. Some people just aren't fans of this style of rap. Its 100x better than that mumble and autotune club shit though, I give it that!

[@cautionclips3900]

@@SkemeKOS your right , it’s not for everyone

[@newchapterart8929]

Thanks for really giving this a shot. The chorus ties in because it is him hyping himself up. Like on a game day when you have all these thoughts but you need to drive them out to deliver the W

[@leadershipisaphilosophy]

Much respect, when you said "real recognizes real" even though you weren't overwhelmed by the video, shows great integrity.

[@MrDeparted29]

This is a bite from “My Darling “ by Eminem

[@angelayala7922]

I’m starting to notice a lot of Eminem stans are also Tom stans and tbh it’s kinda embarrassing to be an em Stan bc of that.

[@thebigmexicantroll6581]

@@angelayala7922 not true. A lot of stans fuckin hate tom mcdonal cuz hes trash

[@angelayala7922]

@@thebigmexicantroll6581 Man I hope so, some are either “he biting off of my darling” or “it’s a fusion of my darling and nf outro song” it’s a scary lol

[@Whyamiherexd]

Nah Tom stans think he's better than Em lol

[@MrDeparted29]

He really did bite My Darling no question about it

[@koha5592]

Best version of himself, without having to give into his weaknesses or inner demons to achieve becoming great. Going to be the best rapper ever by staying true to his independent style and not being censored or told how to act so he can deliver his message. Best rapper ever, not just another one of "the greats".

[@themazedog5357]

He didn't like I hate hip hop. Tom just isn't for you. That song is hilarious.

[@rwdimpreza2.533]

This song reminds me too much of Eminem’s-My Darling.. just not as good lmao

[@julielarochelle]

That's what I felt also. Felt like déjà-vu.

[@thebigmexicantroll6581]

Yeah he totally copied eminem. Trash

[@paulgrow1280]

He said in the song, “You’re not Eminem!”. And I was like, well no ur not, but u def copied him

[@daniellynch654]

Agreeded. Problem is he just can not flow as good as em. But this is creative. And brave to put out there

[@solamente8233]

@@paulgrow1280 I kind of think he did that to try to distance himself from just how much he copied the entire concept lol. A lot of Tom's fans seem to praise it like a whole new innovation because they've never heard my darling. There's a reason it got to number 1 for a bit, and it has lot to do with the concept he ripped off...

[@jordanhudson8060]

Its his girl nova that does the filming, she's 🔥, check her new song HEY YOU! FIRE 🔥

[@josharena512]

That song sucked ass! Her saying her name 59k times is weak as fuck!

[@pkPr03d]

Her new song was fire and like Tom said. People hate. Only his demon reads the hate tho.

[@janosd4nuke]

@@josharena512 Nah that depends. Yup from the technical standpoint it can be connsidered pretty cheap. But it's a comeback and referencing many changes during her life until she got there. I'd say how mouch you are already invested in Nova's character will ultimately determine your opinion of the song. If you can connect emotionally, it'll have a visceral hit and take you for a ride. If she doesn't have that personal hook for ya, then easy to dismiss as garbage as it's pretty okayish only without the emotional attachement. As a 2MO HOG newbie I'd say I get the appeal off the song, but try to stand more objective than a brainless fan. Def wouldn't recommend it to Stevie as he doesn't know her and very superficially invested in Tom so far. Hey You! would fall flat, waste of everyone's time.

[@ericawyatt9852]

Nova... she's the genius behind the camera.

[@liljemgsup]

U won't hate: Tom MacDonald: "This House" "I'm Sorry" "No Response".. In that order. Bars on bars Lyricist

[@joab757]

And the diss track. The second one was hard

[@mr.megapiglet2903]

His disses are something else, but "I'm Sorry" is my personal favorite

[@i_inf0din254]

Yeah exactly. He started off with "I hate hip hop" which we all know isnt one of his top tier songs. He has a lot of good songs that I'd only want to hear once or twice but then hes got a ton of absolute bangers that I'd play everyday. And all of the ones on your comment are on that everyday list. Along with "music industry", "politically incorrect", "I dont care" and like 2 or others.

[@foreverawake7]

@@i_inf0din254 Not all of us lol. I love I hate hip hop, something about the beat and how hard he goes. Course, I listen to it on 2 subs in my car usually and that really brings out the beat.

[@emilydavis4998]

I appreciate your honesty in your reaction! You don’t personally like it but you listened and heard it out and I liked that. I took the chorus as Tom’s good side fighting back and saying ‘No, you’re wrong about all that negative stuff, I’m confident and believe in myself.’ He said “I told you twice already exactly how I feel” and proceeded to tell his demons that it didn’t matter what shit they talked, that he was staying true to himself. You are always going to have inner demons, but your own voice can drown them out. Don’t give into that negative voice, it’s just insecurities trynna get at you.

[@PismoDetailing]

This one is MY FAVORITE the way it hits, what it stands for, the visuals. This one is FIRE🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dansweet6793]

Everyone should be able to relate to this song in some way.

[@militarymom8967]

I love how even when you don't connect with an arrest you can still recognize real. Like you said real recognizes real..

[@ladyphoenixgrey3923]

As someone finally coming out from under 5 solid years of fighting my own depression and reflection this video and song hit really hard. In reactions though, I’d absolutely adore seeing what you think of “If I Was Black”. Anyone who doesn’t know if he’s real in what’s he’s saying, that’s the song to test it. I just feel that if he wasn’t, that song wouldn’t exist and it’s the one I think most people can use as a good gauge to approach his others. “Sober”, “Castles”, and “Helluvit” are the ones I’d follow up with if you ever wanted to. I’d love to hear your reactions on any of them. I appreciate open minds and that you don’t immediately just “Nope.”. ❤️❤️❤️ I don’t care if you never become a huge fan, I love the honest reactions. Also, “keep it one thou-wow” is officially my new favorite phrase. Please put that on a shirt. I’ll buy 3.

[@patrickbarnes9874]

You get the size difference between the good Tom and the evil Tom as the video goes on. You need to watch the chorus too. He says the only voices he hears are his own - it starts with all dark voices talking into his ears and each time the chorus repeats there are more good Tom voices, until in the end he has defeated his demons and is surrounded by positivity.

[@mylittlebum101]

I love Tom Macdonald and even though I love his songs I love your reaction because you really break it down and focus on every piece. You need to do more of Toms songs.

[@jamesm6817]

He's trying his hardest to overcome his demons and boost his own ego to overshadow his demons and insecurities. He's still very insecure but he's putting forth his best effort to build his confidence to overcome his demons

[@Kdog4660]

I've never heard this song before, and damn it is hitting hard tonight.

[@chibipantheon5772]

I’m gonna come to you while you’re sleeping and whisper on your ear “best eveeeeerrr”

[@12eman12]

As a fan of Tom, and a fan of you Stevie, I think you've chosen two of his songs that are a style you really won't like no matter what. Please please please try another song like "I'm Sorry" or "I Don't Care", I promise you won't hate it near as much as this song and the last.

[@davidcohen4518]

and also "I'm Sorry" and "I Don't Care" Iam sorry I promise I will be better

[@jdluckbox2290]

@KIRBOSKI Tom got wrecked by lethal lol

[@roguetomato3202]

He kinda wack as fuck though

[@ThisFlawedWorld]

@KIRBOSKI Forreal. Mac is literally nobody. I forgot about him until the diss tracks.

[@cyrilvaneijkelenburg3743]

@@ThisFlawedWorld MacLethal : 2,96 million youtube subscribers Tom Mac Donald : 1.5 million subscribers Just an observation made by someone who isn't a fan of either of their ways of rapping (although I am 100% fan of the positive messages Lethal brigs to his fans (with the performing fan written raps)

[@richardlane9582]

"hoes R Headaches" t-shirt. Uhuh. pretty much says it aII.

[@supremevi6]

Ahhaja yes

[@TheMMADad]

Plus him and his girlfriend Nova are 100% independent. Tom makes the beats, writes the lyrics, and Nova shoots and edits the videos.

[@t.r4849]

And?

[@particularpaleo2878]

@@t.r4849 What do you mean And? You prefer industry created characters designed to sell you shit you don't need? Tom and Nova are 100% independent doing this just the two of them. Peep your favor artists songs to see the 16+ team of writers and producers. Shit is fake AF. Tom writes about real issues that actually help people. Wake up....

[@TheGameVerse]

@@particularpaleo2878 independent is only impressive if their making good music. Being independent is not an excuse for trash music. If your music is ass I dont really care how few people are behind it, I aint gonna listen to it.

[@suzque63]

@@particularpaleo2878 NO ONE is completely independent and that word is annoying! Tom uses a free platform through YT, Facebook and Instagram to promote his music, he over-promotes his merchandise and that’s JUST like mainstream artists. Only difference is his profits are higher from sales because there is no middle man.

[@danbosstone8557]

Hes independent. His girlfriend does all his videos. He speaks truth in every song. Give this man a chance. Protect Tom at all costs

[@Raine-97]

I mean idk if you’ve ever suffered from depression, but if you have, one will completely understand this song and his mindset. This mindset is what pulled me out of my “slump.”

[@dansweet6793]

I'm surprised everyone can't relate to this song in some way.

[@DubstepTH]

We need an MF DOOM week. There’s a reason he’s called “your favorite rappers favorite rapper”. RIP DOOM

[@hypagatorx8711]

RIP to a legend man fr

[@hassan2020u]

"MF DOOM week" i would love to see that 🔥

[@hypagatorx8711]

@a mofo man fr tho I've been requesting his songs under every reactor I watch and get barely 2 likes, now after his passing he is at the peak of relevancy. Its kinda sad I dunno what to make of it

[@hassan2020u]

@a mofo tbh i didn't even listen to his music until i heard 'bout his death .. it's crazy how i got obsessed 'bout him after listening to "accordion" ... Make me think about how Van Gogh died broke and now his portraits sold by millions of dollars

[@supervixen3343]

Yes, please!!! One of the most complex and intelligent MCs ever. I'm so shocked by his death, I really loved him.

[@jdluckbox2290]

"Chris webby freestyles over classic Dr. Dre beat" lots of bars and a message.

[@ali_OTx1]

He and merk, the song is dragon flames

[@PunkIAm]

Chris Webby is better than Tom McDonald on any day, period.

[@jerrychamberlin7221]

Raw thoughts

[@bwizzle4194]

Agreed webs style is way more polished.

[@KP_213]

Webby way over Tom McDonald

[@dwightcummins9868]

I can appreciate that red and black shirt your wearing lmmfao

[@dennispugh7368]

Tom is one of those weird artists man, I've listened to a lot of his music and I legit still don't know if I like him lol

[@walvanovanschalkwyk4641]

Fr

[@despoinadelliou6519]

It's only me that gets nf vibes

[@ljc3338]

“Since I’ve been loving you” Led Zeppelin live at MSG 1973. Sangin sundays

[@boooozeed]

Yes 🔥

[@thecanaanite]

Love your shirt bro hahaha 😆

[@charliewhicker1460]

This House. No hooks, straight bars.

[@ericbarnes13]

Ya for sure bars in this house. It's crazy

[@BakedFlacid]

No response too

[@rywynn13]

Easily the best ain't if his

[@cr9477]

This shit is the exact same thing as Eminem “My Darling”

[@neilsun2521]

That's what I thought, precisely. Even the devil-voice is the same as in My Darling. (I thought maybe he was doing a parody or homage to Eminem at first.)

[@Coinmancer]

That shit was done by Frank Zappa in the 70s too. Eminem was also biting the Zappa swag!

[@oliviatheresa]

Also reminds me of NF Intro 3

[@neilsun2521]

@@Coinmancer I'm sure there's been plenty other songs before My Darling with similar themes (about addiction etc); but is the Frank Zappa song really like My Darling?! With the devil voice and all, trying to get Frank to go back to being ...'evil Zappa'? I know he's done weird stuff so I wouldn't rule it out entirely...

[@edwardstrain22]

Maybe similar, but definitely better. The message I got out of my darling was surrendering to the inner demon.

[@megankelley7363]

As an addict.. For me personally. This is really how it feels. You want so badly to be better but it feels impossible with evil eating at you every second.

[@coreyrees840]

Toms hit or miss I find, he definitely has some dope tracks and then some duds imo

[@nicolejohnson8421]

I love your shirt lol

[@williamwilliams1393]

the whisper is "best never". its his demon in the background telling himself he doesnt actually think hes the best

[@julianescarcega5828]

LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW FROM SHADE 45! Eminem talks about the snoop diss and goes more into context wit it

[@neilsun2521]

Who, Tom McDonald?! Or Em?

[@neilsun2521]

..I just listened to Eminem's interview about Zeus and the Snoop Diss, I guess that's the one you mean. I thought what he said was good. He didn't even really diss Snoop, he was just giving a light response, in comparison to what Snoop said at the end of that breakfast-club interview.

[@strechsanchez]

Right don't waste a post with this Tom McDonald stuff

[@pat3464]

during the chorus when he says "The only voices I'm hearing are my own, best ever" if you listen closely you can hear the demon Tom voice saying "best never"

[@scottydont4078]

Why confused that his main goal of maybe being sober is telling himself every day he is the best

[@ilbro7874]

Nah its political for him. Tom triggered this guy but he is pretending not to be biased.

[@scottydont4078]

Mental health be hard right now glade u recognized this

[@calicored3076]

U a real man for jumping back in!!

[@joeanderson327]

I think literally everything Tom MacDonald has done the past 4ish years.. has been a straight masterpiece

[@shawnmoore1319]

Yeah. This dude got no taste tho

[@ilbro7874]

@@shawnmoore1319 he salty because tom stands up for the right

[@user-vr5zk9ox8d]

@@ilbro7874 Lol... Why would he be salty? 🤣

[@user-vr5zk9ox8d]

@@shawnmoore1319 ‘Everyone got opinions like buttholes, why don’t we stop talking shit behind our phones?’ 🤣 sorry bud, but the shoe fits.

[@iceyroo]

@@ilbro7874 the right hates hip hop and black people generally, so he shouldn’t advocate for them.

[@lorijones8147]

This song is about being confident in yourself and facing your demons with confidence. If you believe in yourself, your demons wont win. He told us what it was about in a live facebook stream. He said no matter what you do, you are the best.. that is the only way to defeat them

[@wildthrows]

This is how I interpret the connection between the verses and chorus: First, there is in us a negative and positive side. The positive side wants to deny and ignore the negative and the negative wants to dominate the positive side. At the end, to be the best, you have to acknowledge both sides. If you only are positive about yourself, you will see no reason to grow, you will think you are already perfect. If you only listen to the negative, you will get drunk/high or whatever you’re addicted to, and not progress. Either way, your stunted. You need to be reminded the ways you suck, your weaknesses, and areas you need to improve on. Conversely, you need that positive side of you saying you can grow, move forward, and become great. Together, greatness is possible. I may be wrong in my interpretation, but that’s how I see it.

[@jadongovender4293]

Em did a song like this on Relapse "my darling"

[@coreexam5998]

That's what I was thinking the whole time, its just "my darling" with a different white dude.

[@leroypreston2762]

@@coreexam5998 spot on bro

[@maximusprim3376]

Yes I was thinking the same thing

[@craigdoughty8803]

Yep, but Ems was dope... This one, not so much.

[@phalspar]

@@coreexam5998 it’s just his inner demon bringing up his negativity towards himself Opinions are what they are but dude has fans, dude has hella clout, and that’s just facts

[@sooner4now]

Internal dialogue is “I’m the best rapper ever”, to defeat the damaging thoughts in his head which ignites his addiction

[@willsp282012]

his confidence pushes his demon down and stripes him of power, people who struggle with depression or addiction or anything like that, confidence in anything will help, find something your good at and build confidence, then you can use that confidence to push your demons down, its brilliant

[@alexanderdeltoro]

This dudes best song is probably “I’m sorry”. It’s actually great. He has a couple good songs. His hooks and theatrics aint for me though

[@stacyj8ball]

This House, too.

[@mitchellcarter2799]

I honestly think castles is his best song. Which is ironic because it was the song that put him in the spotlight. Stevie, please listen to castles. It’s absolutely nothing like he’s done before. It isn’t about him. It’s about society and the struggles.

[@t.r4849]

Thank you so much finally someone with common sense his two best songs are I'm sorry and this house, literally and lyrically. Besides that all his sit sounds the same, auto tune ass hooks same message every time. It's not a bad message but gets old after awhile esp the auto tuned hooks. I loved him for a bit but then realized what it was, same with upchurch but he has weird ass fans who God forbid u call out the obvious bitch and moan.. like his two best tracks are good and his other good song is his diss track at mac lethal

[@drempi3735]

Yeah, his hooks are not for me... I feel his bars in some songs and I have no problem with him... I think he really needs to improve his hooks

[@garyraffa5515]

Can’t stand it. Chorus always corny n comes 3 times with its third showing a bit longer. Two real verses n his third is always short n right back to the shit chorus. I have heard at least 15 songs of his that follow that same pattern. This is my first time hearing this song only cuz Stevie did it. Was gunna avoid

[@codysexton5156]

You wanna hear Tom McDonald bars check out "I'm sorry" All bars, no chorus.

[@markrogers7923]

This house

[@calebplayz2235]

Helluvit only cause that’s the first song I heard by him

[@ZomboidMania]

@@markrogers7923 link?

[@corellecarter7023]

My pov his chorus is him talking from the brighter side of himself, like the angle on his shoulder vs the devil and hes talking himself up until he believes it or sees it for real. The more belife you have in yourself the more positive you can feel about what you doubt. He doesnt need to be great but his own inner strength will insure one day he surpasses greatness.

[@robertmorris4170]

Its frustrating they aren't requesting the stuff YOU would like...... This House and No Response is what is your stuff

[@brandonhobbs8594]

Facts!

[@halmond9375]

I was thinking the exact same thing when I started to watch this video.

[@brandonkoch7059]

In my opinion, Tom McDonald fans, including myself appreciate him for more than his music. The simple fact that him and his girl, Nova, do everything by themselves. No help, no money except what they earn. From the beat to visual effects, it's all raw and straight original. You should listen to "No Response", On your own time, not a reaction video. I think, "I hate hip hop" was probably wrong song for you to start on? Plus, I'm only guessing? But you probably dont care for any rock or metal music? That would be understandable..since the beat tends to be what you find unappealing with his music. Nothing wrong with that. I dont listen to country, not my flavor. So I get it. What I like about Tom, that makes me proud to call myself his fan? Is the fact, he tells the truth, he's original, personal with his fans (hand signs every album sold), puts all his insecurities out there for the world to see, exposes a lot of this glorified fake industry shit out there, and does it all with his girl. C'mon man..for real? Who out there, will work with their woman for the world to see? Even Jay and Beyonce dont get down like that. I mean they tour and have things together too. But they ain't painting, doing each others make up, constantly transforming their house/property into different scenes for their videos. This is something totally unique, like eminem.. when he put that first album out... caught people off guard, a style few even understood... until everyone recognized the direction he was going and watched him evolve before our eyes. In my opinion.. Tom McDonald is a blend of genres. Like Lincoln Park. It's the evolution of rock and hip hop. The brain being hip hop and the heart being rock/metal. Thanks for your honesty, Stevie Night, I can appreciate your criticisms. And glad you found some positives. Remember.. give "No Response" a listen. Theres no chorus, so.... straight bars, facts, and beat transitions. I think you'll appreciate the recommendation? Even if you ain't a TM fan, song is a must hear.

[@godweenergodweener8879]

Much love mr. knight keep doin what you do! I love the fact you appreciate the art and you speak your mind on the parts you cant get with 💯 even that bad chorus you picked apart and showcased what you did appreciate him saying in it.

[@xclusive1987]

Respect for giving him another shot, but I’ve been trying forever to get you to do dear rappers man. You would dig his older stuff a lot more. Dear rappers, this house, I’m sorry

[@xclusive1987]

@MrCactus have you listened to the 3 songs I listed?

[@akshatvyas5163]

@@xclusive1987 hes newer shit is actually a lot better than his older ones ....the ones you named are the exceptions

[@AndreiSaulea00]

@@akshatvyas5163 from his whole catalogue i only enjoy like 5 songs and are all older (This house, exposure, dear rappers, helluvit and I'm sorry) His new stuff is just him going for shock value and being to over the top

[@akshatvyas5163]

@@AndreiSaulea00 bro ...you have to realise that while picking from someones discography ull obviously like his older shir cause his best from newer one prolly hasnt been released if you can understand ......im saying that his creativity with his videos, selection if beat and his cadences are becoming a lil better so ye

[@xclusive1987]

@@AndreiSaulea00 I don’t necessarily disagree with that, although his most recent two haven’t been for shock value. And the entire death threats album is amazing.

[@NLTwon]

“That chorus is TRASH”Had me dying😂

[@infin8reactions]

He doesn't think he's the best rapper, he's shouting his demons down with stubborn positivity, the demons are memorizing his negative press on social medias etc and telling him that hes a trash rapper, his confident side is battling back saying that hes the best rapper ever despite what his demons and haters think, so its self confidence shining through, that's what I took from the chorus when I reacted to it 😁 Great stuff on keeping it real dude 🤘

[@zombiewolf3244]

STEIVE,Can you react to one of the goats that passed away MF DOOM just last month out of respect to his greatest people like this comment to pay respect to the bar king before lil weezy.

[@ThatguyPurps]

RIP MF DOOM, hard to believe he passed in October.. though secrecy was a DOOM thing.. so not surprised.

[@hypagatorx8711]

Man RIP DOOM, what a sad start to 2021

[@Mharve]

@@hypagatorx8711 he died 2 months ago . Has nothing to do with 2021

[@hypagatorx8711]

@@Mharve we got the news in 2021

[@mikejones4322]

@@hypagatorx8711 Pretty sure it was posted at the end of 2020. Today is the 1st day of 2021. Tf?

[@lyricvideo6858]

Chorus is Tom telling himself that he is best rapper ever. the fighting the demons inside.