Johnny's daughter commented to him after recording, "Daddy, it sounds like you're saying goodbye." His reply was, "It's because I was, sweetheart." His wife, June passed away just months after this song's release. Johnny would also pass about a year after this release. The way he closes the piano at the end of the video and runs his hands across the keyboard cover really struck me. To me, it was another sign he knew he was close to "the end." I've watched this music video many times. It always makes me emotional and still often brings me to tears.
REN’s How to be me reminded me of this - “My kingdom turned to dust and I watched all my riches rust”. And Hurt’s “ You can have it all, my empire of dirt. “.
Sometimes there really isn’t much to say.. this is one of those times! Even tho he didn’t write this - it became his with this performance, and I believe Trent Reznor said so himself!! Thanks for your reaction!!
I'm 72. I've carried a medallion in my pocket for years that has a skull surrounded with the Latin words Memento Mori. Broadly interpreted it means, Remember, you will die. We could all leave this realm at any time. Live accordingly.
I’ve been listening to the song since well before cash covered it. I’ve watched countless reactions to this song over the years and your reaction. My friend, I believe is the most sincere. You picked up on what the message was is. And you were speechless and nearly crying. As are most of us when we heard this song for the first time.
It's funny that older you get, You think on the stuff That made a great deal to you when you were younger. And you realize it doesn't really matter. It's just stuff, and you start to realize who & what really matters.
There are very few times when a perfect song by one artist is covered perfectly by another. It's like this song was made for Johnny to come along later and sing. It fits so perfectly.
Anybody who has heard this song, has come out the other side a better person. More thoughtful, more inciteful, more empathetic and more loving. Youre reaction sir, has been one of my absolute favorites. And Ive seen a metric shit ton of them. Thank you and Best wishes going forward.
I grew up listening to Johnny Cash with my grandfather. My mom didn't particularly like him. I showed her this when it first came out and my mom ended up speechless and crying. Now I'm in my 50's and people I grew up with, grew up listening to and watching, are passing away it seems like every day, and this song, even after hearing it dozens of times, manages to make my eyes water. ❤ 😢
Zack, I don't know if you'll ever read this, but I wanted to let you know what I thought about your reaction to this song. I've watched hundreds of reactors and your thoughts, feelings and emotions were all transparent for us to see. Your reaction was the best I've seen. And most other reactors had at least a working knowledge of Johnny Cash and his career, but you didn't and it still moved you. Many thanks for not editing it - it was beautiful and heartfelt. I like your honesty most of all. Thank you and the very best regards. I hope you have a joy filled holiday season and the happiest/healthiest/wealthiest New Year. Send and receive Joy, Peace, Love and stand steadfast in your honesty. Phyllis in N.C.
I agree, this was a tough song request to throw at you without warning. I was a huge NIN fan back in the day and loved the original, but this one hit hard when it was released. Trent was hesitant at first but when he heard this version he said that it was no longer his song. It’s more than a cover. You can feel the pain and regret that he felt. The visuals captured it perfectly as well. And yes, he died shortly after, so the clip of him closing the piano sticks with you. You definitely need something uplifting after this.
I believe the opening image of the statue is of the Greek titan Atlas who is known in mythology for carrying the weight of the world upon his shoulders. I think it's a metaphor comparing how he is feeling to how Atlas must have felt when shouldering the weight of the world. Johnny finds himself nearing the end of his journey and feels the weight of several regrets which is being compared to the weight of the world. In the video he not only has the regrets for his past drug use which had huge impacts on his personal relationships, but also the regrets of knowing that he is at the end and there is precious little time (or no time in some cases) left to make amends for all the things he regrets from his past. Coupled on top of that is the realization of his own (and everyone else's) mortality and knowing that in the end we all leave this world and our material things in the end mean absolutely nothing when compared to our relationships with our loved ones. This song serves as a cautionary warning to those willing to listen to his words and learn from his past mistakes. It hits hard and it is meant to, material things are meaningless in the end when compared to how we lived our life and affected the people we love around us.
Honest reaction...most people are literally speechless when the video ends 😶 I've heard others talk about this video coming with a warning! lol...and rightly so. ✌️
You should watch The Fairy Voice Mother reaction analysis of this. Then do a reaction to her version on her other channel Lolli Wren. Just as good if not better. she makes it her own just like Jonny did.
This song is fantastic. He owns this 9 inch nails song.
Johnny's daughter commented to him after recording, "Daddy, it sounds like you're saying goodbye." His reply was, "It's because I was, sweetheart." His wife, June passed away just months after this song's release. Johnny would also pass about a year after this release.
The way he closes the piano at the end of the video and runs his hands across the keyboard cover really struck me. To me, it was another sign he knew he was close to "the end." I've watched this music video many times. It always makes me emotional and still often brings me to tears.
He waited to do this song I think. He let it grow , he was ready to do the best personal interpretation one could do.
Thank you for this reaction; love to see true emotions out of the reactions. This is what music is about the heart and soul of us.
Perfect song for Johnny Cash, I cry every time I hear this song, it always stirs my Emotions.👍♥
At the montage on the second chorus there's a snip where Johnny is totally breaking down. Kills me every time.
me too. Because I am there.where he was at when he recorded this
Me too!
There will never be another Johnny Cash 😞💚🦇💜
The piano lid closing foreshadows the closing of a coffin.
REN’s How to be me reminded me of this - “My kingdom turned to dust and I watched all my riches rust”. And Hurt’s “ You can have it all, my empire of dirt. “.
Johnny Cash in this video was about his heroine addiction of the past when he had to go to prison for in the very early 70s. And it's lasting effects.
Sometimes there really isn’t much to say.. this is one of those times! Even tho he didn’t write this - it became his with this performance, and I believe Trent Reznor said so himself!! Thanks for your reaction!!
Probably one of his finest works. RIP Man in Black.
One of the best covers ever
I'm 72. I've carried a medallion in my pocket for years that has a skull surrounded with the Latin words Memento Mori. Broadly interpreted it means, Remember, you will die. We could all leave this realm at any time. Live accordingly.
If you see the tattoo on my arm.. It says fortius quo fidelius .. Strength through loyalty.
I’ve been listening to the song since well before cash covered it. I’ve watched countless reactions to this song over the years and your reaction. My friend, I believe is the most sincere. You picked up on what the message was is. And you were speechless and nearly crying. As are most of us when we heard this song for the first time.
This song is great for keeping life in perspective.
It's funny that older you get, You think on the stuff That made a great deal to you when you were younger. And you realize it doesn't really matter. It's just stuff, and you start to realize who & what really matters.
This is an intense one. Thanks for reacting. ❤
There are very few times when a perfect song by one artist is covered perfectly by another. It's like this song was made for Johnny to come along later and sing. It fits so perfectly.
This video always brings a tear to my eye. 🖖 ❤
Powerful reaction to a powerful song! It’s fine to just feel it. Not more analysis is really needed.
Possibly the best cover of all time.. certainly in my top 3 covers..
thank you, dear friend - i appreciated listening along with you. biggest hugs from Chicago - and also feeling what it is to age :')
Thank you for an honest react. The older one gets, the deeper this one goes.
Anybody who has heard this song, has come out the other side a better person. More thoughtful, more inciteful, more empathetic and more loving. Youre reaction sir, has been one of my absolute favorites. And Ive seen a metric shit ton of them. Thank you and Best wishes going forward.
that man had regrets, just as i do. such is life. rip
I grew up listening to Johnny Cash with my grandfather. My mom didn't particularly like him. I showed her this when it first came out and my mom ended up speechless and crying. Now I'm in my 50's and people I grew up with, grew up listening to and watching, are passing away it seems like every day, and this song, even after hearing it dozens of times, manages to make my eyes water. ❤ 😢
He closed his own coffin
Great reaction. 62 little shit doesn’t matter anymore.
Zack, I don't know if you'll ever read this, but I wanted to let you know what I thought about your reaction to this song. I've watched hundreds of reactors and your thoughts, feelings and emotions were all transparent for us to see. Your reaction was the best I've seen. And most other reactors had at least a working knowledge of Johnny Cash and his career, but you didn't and it still moved you. Many thanks for not editing it - it was beautiful and heartfelt. I like your honesty most of all. Thank you and the very best regards. I hope you have a joy filled holiday season and the happiest/healthiest/wealthiest New Year. Send and receive Joy, Peace, Love and stand steadfast in your honesty. Phyllis in N.C.
If you didn't feel emotional you have no soul. Awesome reaction
Thanks for your reaction brother 🫡
I agree, this was a tough song request to throw at you without warning. I was a huge NIN fan back in the day and loved the original, but this one hit hard when it was released. Trent was hesitant at first but when he heard this version he said that it was no longer his song.
It’s more than a cover. You can feel the pain and regret that he felt. The visuals captured it perfectly as well. And yes, he died shortly after, so the clip of him closing the piano sticks with you.
You definitely need something uplifting after this.
Wow. Thank you for this.
Great Job Brother......
You got it!!!!!
Clears you out
I believe the opening image of the statue is of the Greek titan Atlas who is known in mythology for carrying the weight of the world upon his shoulders. I think it's a metaphor comparing how he is feeling to how Atlas must have felt when shouldering the weight of the world. Johnny finds himself nearing the end of his journey and feels the weight of several regrets which is being compared to the weight of the world. In the video he not only has the regrets for his past drug use which had huge impacts on his personal relationships, but also the regrets of knowing that he is at the end and there is precious little time (or no time in some cases) left to make amends for all the things he regrets from his past. Coupled on top of that is the realization of his own (and everyone else's) mortality and knowing that in the end we all leave this world and our material things in the end mean absolutely nothing when compared to our relationships with our loved ones. This song serves as a cautionary warning to those willing to listen to his words and learn from his past mistakes. It hits hard and it is meant to, material things are meaningless in the end when compared to how we lived our life and affected the people we love around us.
yep
Honest reaction...most people are literally speechless when the video ends 😶
I've heard others talk about this video coming with a warning! lol...and rightly so. ✌️
Just met this song through the Columbiana movie credit...😮💨
Johnny lost his wife shortly before recording this song.
He joined her a few weeks afterwards.
I thought she passed shortly after since she's in the video.
Produced by Rick Rubin
You should watch The Fairy Voice Mother reaction analysis of this. Then do a reaction to her version on her other channel Lolli Wren. Just as good if not better. she makes it her own just like Jonny did.
A perfect Nine Inch Nails cover that diminishes the original song.
It is better without the music video.