i saw the premiere, and i thought its quality rivaled even michael jackson's videos of the time. but i had seen the movie Johnny Got His Gun prior to seeing the music video, so it wasn't quite completely new to me.
At least he isn't categorizing Metal as the Devil's work like many other religious people do. They actually see it as it really is... Pure deep meaning songs with powerful riffs and solos.
Have you guys read the book this is based on? Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo. It goes into a bit more detail. At one point, he thinks that a rat is chewing on him but he is not sure because he cannot tell the difference between when he dreams and when he is awake. So he does know if the rat is real or not. He can feel vibrations...like a nurse dropping her tray when they first see him. Clearly a new nurse, he surmises. He can also feel the sun on his skin from the window so he does get a sense of time. And later, a nurse writes with her finger on his chest "Merry Christmas." And he is so excited about this because now he has a fixed point in time. The horror of being like that.
Fun fact: One wasn't based off of Johnny Got His Gun. In the book he was hit by an artillery shell but in the song he stepped on a landmine. The song and book were just so similar that Metallica had to buy the rights to Johnny Got His Gun (the movie) so they didn't have to pay royalties.
@@shuckins because they saw the movie and thought it would go great with the song hence why they bought the rights to it. Im sure if they still had to pay royalties for having clips from the movie in their song it would've been more costly to pay for that than to just buy the rights to the movie itself.
As a combat vet that suffers mild to heavy ptsd , ONE from Metallica has always been a song close to my heart, and everytime I hear I stopped what I'm doing and demand total silence while its on.
Hey sorry to hear you guys have to deal with PTSD, it's a terrible thing that no one deserves to go through. There is a natural medicine that comes from the earth that is proven to heal, I've done alot of research about this and read tons of success stories. I too have experienced the true healing power of this medicine. So I'm a believer, and I'm just tryin to help others, no one deserves to suffer. Research psilocybin mushrooms and PTSD. Wish you guys the best and thank you for your service! www.valleycentral.com/news/state-legislature/state-funded-psychedelic-therapy-research-for-veterans-could-come-out-of-texas/
I experienced this video for the first time in 6th grade way back in the 80’s. I grew up and joined the military and eventually joined the army, served in Iraq 2 tours…came home, struggled with mental health however I overcame my issues with therapy and continue my path through the yrs. This song is not triggering for me however it is very stimulating for me as far as looking at life as a whole versus looking at life in stages or in phases according to anything. I look at life as a whole with my past as a learning opportunity for the rest of my life. Life will adhere to whatever environment you allow it to. If you want it to have a ton of support via therapy, woke shit, proper pronouns, etc….then there will life be. If you prefer other things then there in will ther be for you. Take control of your own life through mental persistence…not saying avoid religion….I’m saying go where you have strength that works for you. I appreciate the art….way more than TH-cam allows me to. My life is full because of what this video gave me many yrs ago. And I am thankful
If all men of god regardless of the relegion were like you, the world would be a more peaceful place. Hats off to you and your family for doing this, im in iran and u are my favorite reaction crew on youtube.
"If I had arms I could kill myself. If I had legs I Could run away. If i had a voice I could talk and be some kind of company for myself. I could scream for help but no one would help me." That part of the video always bring me to tears.
This song doesn’t offer hope. That’s correct. I think that’s ok. This says an act of man (war) has caused this horrific existence. Look what war has created (or more accurately, destroyed). This is 100% an anti-war song at its core. It’s saying flawed man causes senseless war and maims himself without end. Man will always resort to violence and war, and this is an unvarnished consequence of that proclivity.
As a Marine myself I look at it another way. There are things in this world worth protecting, worth dying for, worth being maimed for. This song for me was a sobering reminder that behind all the action movies and video games about it, war is hell and those that dare descend into it's depths for their fellow man are the strongest of all. I speak, not of myself, though I was willing I was not sent to combat during my time in. ...but I knew men and women that were, some just boys and girls. I lived across from the barracks they would stay at when they got out of the hospital and were pending separation. I saw 18-19 year olds with no legs, missing a hand or foot, an eye, totally paralyzed. I made it my mission to go over there every single day, share my smokes and talk to them. To me this song speaks of the horrors of war, yes, but in my mind, it only makes the sacrifices of those who fight that much greater and more apparent. No matter the cost, brave and valiant men and women will always stand for our country. ..and now and in the future as in times past they will prove themselves worthy of the trust we put in them to defend us all. It's true that war is a human created thing, but it's a thing that is sometimes necessary and unavoidable, and at that time, this we'll defend. Semper Fi. o7 "Greater love hath no one than this; that he give up his life for his friend" I hate to disagree with Jesus himself, but I must, in war; the dead are the lucky few, but it is still worth it.
Which is why Jesus said that if you have no sword (gun), sell your coat & get 1, cos they'll be coming after us. If they hated Jesus, they'll hate us for loving Jesus
@@TresTrefusis war is a good thing... without wars we had not 8 billion on earth, we had 20, 30 or more and then we had much more problems than now with that few wars...
You spoke about how hopeless the song is, but there is hope throughout the song in the chorus. "Hold my breath as I wish for death, Oh please God wake me" Those words indicate that he believes in the hereafter and has faith that the physical death of his body is also the awakening of his soul in the next life with God.
But later on those lyrics change from "oh please God wake me" to "oh please God help me" which i think means he lost any hope because he realized what happened to him
headbangers ball...ooo thats a long time ago...or MTV Rockweekend.. those were the musical magig days.. waiting for 2 weeks to see a glimp from a live performence of your favorite artist
I did a book report in 95 my junior year of high school, on Jonny Got His Gun, and I would listen to One on a continuous loop while reading the book, how I was able to maintain my consintration is beyond me. I got an A on that book report. I miss headbangers ball to.
i was born in 90 n i feel old 😅 first song i heard from Metallica was Mama Said n it was kinda new song at that time and heard some other songs like turn the page, the unforgiven which was kinda soft. i heard sad but true when i joined college cuz of my friend then only i started to listen to some other heavy stuff n they were all awesome.
It really is a strange song to think about. “What you listening to?” Me: “just a song about a man hoping for death because he’s trapped in his own hell.” Them: “...what.”
This song was inspired by "Johnny Got His Gun." They show the movie adaption of the novel. I've felt minor sorts of this kind of pain, and it took me until the point that I started sobbing at hearing this song to realize I was truly in distress. I bought the book because of that epiphany, but I never worked up the nerve to actually read it. I'm still healing... I still cry when I hear this at times. It still rings home because of the reality that atrocity in all forms really do exist: inside and outside yourself.
I cry every time I hear this song, I honestly dont understand how someone could resist crying when imagine what this situation would do and has done to people. I honestly didnt really like this reaction because it seemed like the pastor was afraid of letting himself feel that sorrow and really understand the point of the song. It was a good analysis of his opinion though so not a bad video just not how I wish it had gone down.
@@andyv2209 With the hard time the family's had, I figure the response was affected by it. Perhaps just trying to be strong as an emotional anchor got to be a habit, or maybe there is lingering anxiety playing a part. I can definitely see what you were talking about, though.
@@nogosnoqt oh did they go through something? I don't really know about all that but yeah it makes sense. It honestly reminds me of how I reacted to tough emotions after my mom died when i was 10 and it pains me to see it because it's so healing to let go control of your emotions but it takes time so I get it asked don't blame him for it, just hope some day he can have the peace to not say away from that stuff like i used to.
This song had a HUGE impact on me. I suffered depression for more than 20 years and "trapped in myself" was all I was thinking about. Hearing someone singing this was kind of a relief : I wasn't alone. I was on the verge of suicide despite a christian background. When my fiancée and I broke, I was about to suicide, had a bayonet ready, pointed at my heart and God gave me a glimpse of lucidity and I went to mental health hospital, asking for help. The third night there, I screamed to God after crying all the tears of my body :" You let my life be broken, ok; now, YOU lead, I can't no more !" (it was more a scream of defiance than faith). Then I fell asleep. The next day I had the chance to testify of my faith to 3 other patients, one of them is still my friend and converted to Christ. As I write this, about 10 years after, I'm crying tears of joy : my suffering has been a tool for the Lord to bring a lost soul home. I wouldn't exchange this suffering for all the gold of the world because I have been a tool of salvation in the hand of Jesus; He gave me a purpose. God bless you Rob and family !
God allows us to reach our rock bottom so that we'll KNOW that we need him, can't live without him. Then, he uses that brokenness in 7s to help others who are where we were. I've nearly slit my wrists but, could never bring myself to actually cut them. Then, I was dead in a car wreck. God showed me that he had way more for me to do & it wasn't yet my time. Talked to the paramedics, tho. I was definitely dead. It took 7 defib shocks to restart my heart & lungs. I can! Remember being in Paradise and looking down at myself in a coma. Very eye opening
@@munkeebranestoo5259 I totally agree with what you say. Bad things allow us to rely on Christ and teaches us to put our trust in Him and let Him do the right things trough us, not by our will or strength, but with His'.
This song is about a war veteran who lost his arms, legs, sight, hearing, and ability to speak. Think Helen Keller x 2. Thats why James says "trapped in my body". He cant tell them to kill him, or kill himself, all he has is morse code. He then uses Morse code to ask them to kill him.Thats the story in a nutshell!
Broke my back 3 years ago that has me very limited in daily life . Losing use of my lower left side from spinal cord injury but not giving up and trying my best daily but I will say this when you give up your everyday activities and can hardly stand or walk life stops as it was and a new chapter begins. It sent me to a very dark place mentally and emotionally. Doing good for now so everyday is a challenge and a win . Not looking for sympathy or pity just well wishes and prayers because I know that there are people in far worse shape than I am. Just Love one another and be forgiving and respectful. Heads up always!!!!
Keep your head up man. Praying for you. I'm sorry about that but dont let it be who you are. You are more than your past and more than your fortunes and misfortunes.
I'm in your boat,for different reasons.I'm 32,last year in July my legs spontaneously stopped working properly.They gave out,went numb with burning over the course or 3 days.2 weeks in the hospital later they diagnosed me with Guillain-Barre Syndrome.I couldn't walk for almost 4 months,and it took another 6 months using a walker after literally dragging myself across the floor to use the bathroom for months.I can kind of walk now,but the nerves in my legs are gone,and it affected my hands as well.I have so much trouble coping,I went from working 60 hour weeks to hardly being able to get out of bed.It's pure devastation,being alone with your thoughts.
@@SJamesGill88 Prayers . Life is so precious, I can remember living life on the edge and living like a rockstar and one day a simple little trip and fall crippled me for life! Stay strong and keep your faith never give up!!!
This song always reminds me of the months I spent in a hospital bed with muscle atrophy after coming out of a medically-induced coma. I still had my arms and my legs, but I couldn't use them. I also couldn't speak for a short time because of brain trauma. It really did feel like being trapped in my own body. The Lord brought me out through a miraculous recovery process, and He gave me 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 as just one of the many scriptures to help me through it. Whenever I listen to this song, I think of my now fully functional legs and how thankful I am for the work God has done in my life. Thank you for reacting to this song!
As an Afghan veteran the lyrics speak to my soul. Especially the lyrics of landmines have taken my legs...... taken my SOUL! That gets me everytime! PTSD steals so much from you! As a metalhead I love every aspect of this song! A real banger! As a Christian I am comforted by God that HE had been with me through my trial and tribulations and provides comfort in my darkest times. I love this song so much! It truly encompasses the horrors of wars, the fears, the aftermath, the hurt, horror and the beauty of how war war brings out the best and worst of humanity.
When I was in High School I read the book Johnny Got His Gun and would play One on a continuous loop. How I was able to read the book is beyond me, and I got an A on that book report. Rob your silence was jaw dropping, usually you make a comment here and there during the song. I understand how this song effects you. I have a buddy of mine who is a former Marine, we went to Metallica show and when they played one he got upset. Luckily for him he never went to war. But I understand now why it would upset him. He is still a big Metallica Fan! Rock On Pastor Rob🤘
I am Nishant Joshi, a Metallica fan from India, and a Hindu by religion. I have found those lines of Bible at the near end of the video very thoughtful, that, 'the outer self is wasting away but the inner self is renewed.' It is a powerful, philosophical teaching regardless of the religion man follows. A wonderful open discussion like this really brings out the true emotions. Thank you.
I would like to see a reaction to. Metallica's "To Live is to Die" & "Fade to Black" both are also emotional songs. An 2 of my favorites from my youth.
Fade to Black was played at my brother's funeral. His favorite song, not exactly tied to his untimely death. Hard to plan a funeral for an 18 year old, but I can never forget the tie we have to the song.
@@paultoma9600 WTF are you on about weirdo. This music video uses clips from "Johnny Got His Gun" and that movie tells a story about a WW1 soldier. So either you don't know anything about history and you're saying that WW1 started because of religious reasons, or you're saying nothing at all.
I actually saw the movie, sadly only the nurse was willing to help him die while everyone else just passed the buck on it not wanting to do it or not accept the responsibility for it. Even worse they fire her after stopping her and basically just had him keep on keeping on whether he wanted to or not.
I recently started watching your videos and I'm so happy to have found you. Your analysis is great! I would love it if you guys could do I Am by Theocracy, or any Theocracy song really. Keep being awesome!
Seeing this video at 11 or 12 years old inspired me to want to play drums. 23 years later, drumming is still a major part of my life, who I am as a person, and is my relief from life’s stresses and downfall. I always love hearing stories of how it affected others. Thanks for sharing yours. Obviously, the background content and inspiration for the song is the film “Johnny Got His Gun” about a young man who loses his arms, legs, sight, hearing and will to live from a landmine while away at war. Which is sad, but as and is a reality for many. These scars are not always physical, though, as PTSD and other mental afflictions to this day make this content relevant to our fighting men and women.
It really stuck with me when you mentioned how someone who’s feeling isolated, even if they don’t actually have a disability, could feel a connection to this song, because that almost perfectly described how I was when I first heard this song. -I was maybe 15 or 16, so already not a great time in anyone’s life. -On top of that, I was (and still am) a mostly introverted person, so I didn’t really have anyone my own age that I felt I could connect with. -I was doing very poorly in school, so things were always very tense when I was at home. -I was prescribed Adderall to help me focus, but one of the big side effects was that it flattened out my emotions, so I couldn’t really feel any kind of true happiness or sadness, just this odd numbness with occasional bits of depression here and there. -Finally, I’d been raised in a mostly non-religious household. At that time I was close to going from agnostic to full on atheism, so I didn’t even have faith to fall back on at that point. So basically, it was probably the loneliest and most desolate point in my life up til then. And then I heard “One” for the first time, and even though it was exactly as disturbing for me as you described it being for you, I kept coming back to it. It certainly didn’t give me any hope, but it was...I guess it was cathartic, in a way.
I always enjoy your reactions. Seen some pastors and priests react, but seen like you are one of the few that actually try to understand the message rather than tell someone they are just wrong. Keep up the amazing work.
I remember seeing this movie has a senior in highs school, it is the single most depressing movie I have ever seen. Yet I believe it is so important everyone should see it, or at the very least read the book. It doesn't glorify war or its aftermath, it shows it for the horror it truly is.
I like your reaction fellas. As a veteran this song brings up so many emotions in me. It connects me to the horror that the men and women who've came before me as well as my contemporary and future war fighters. I feel that there is a value in knowing that incredible sacrifices have been made to make all of our lives as good as it could possibly be. You said in your synopsis the phrase "as believers", and as believers we all know that there is very real, tangible, examples of both light and evil. To me I am thankful that there are people who will stand against evil to defend us all and sometimes that line can be blurred. As an example there is a saying in the service "We do bad things to bad men" to which I both sadly and gleefully support. This song, to me, is a reminder of sacrifice, and sacrifice, once again to me, is both sad and humbling. We all appreciate the sacrifice that Jesus endured to save us, and in many ways each member of the military who have sacrificed in both horrific and minor ways is worth being both showcased and honored. We can all forget about these sacrifices and this song, this video is a beautiful way of reminding us that our lives are built on the sacrifices that many made for us, soldiers, parents, Jesus to name a few. That's something beautiful and something worth being reminded of. To all who've read this I say to you thank you for letting an old salty vet speak.
I start listening to Metallica when I was 11 to 12 and this was my first song and first album. I never really got what war was about until I became a combat medic and work in medical for 14 years in the army. Now I cried every time I listen to it after everything I saw and lived during my 3 deployments in Iraq. PTSD kicks in and all the memories just rush to my mind. As a born again christian Still crush my heart because of all the pain I saw, but I still listen to this song. Another and I will appreciate if you react to it is disposable heroes from Metallica 3rd album Master of Puppets.
This might be my longest response to a reaction video ever, so I’ll try to cut it short. I saw this in 1989 at the ripe old age of 18. I was kicking around joining the Marines at the time and military anything was cool. My brother showed this video and I was hooked on Metallica immediately. It has machinegun noises in it, explosions, and the most innovative, bad-ass music I had ever heard. Loved it, but the message that I see now didn’t really hit me then. I was just in awe of the music. This song led me down a path of lifelong love for heavy metal. One was my literal first step. The next year 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait. Right after my 19th birthday, I went out and joined the Marines in October. Was going to be a grunt. Well, everyone else joined then too, and I was in the delayed entry program forever it seemed like (at my young age). Eventually, I ship off, but the war is long over. By the time I got done with infantry school, Iraq was way over as far as combat action. I did my uninteresting time and got out. Even went to office candidate school, but chose another path once I got married. Decided I wanted a family more than adventure. Became a cop. Wife was a nurse. We raised a family. Of course, all the wars started up after 9/11, but I didn’t know how long those would go on. My son becomes a teenage, and starts talking military. I’m not exactly thrilled, but don’t beat him down against it. He gets serious his senior year. Wants to join the marines. Decides he wants to be a combat engineer. One of their jobs is finding mines when attached to infantry units. A buddy at work was also a marine infantry vet - wounded in some major action in Afghanistan, then became a cop once he got out. I asked him how the engineers liked their job. He said they all seemed to like it, but every single one stepped on IED’s. At this point in my life, the song One starts taking on a very different meaning to me. This had always been one of my favorite songs of all time. Since my brother showed me this video at my Grandmother’s house in 1989, I couldn’t get enough Metallica, and I’d listed to this thousands of times. But the song and the video changed. I started seeing my son in that bed. As teens do, he refused to listen to dad, and signed up. Boot camp, MCT, then E-school. He gets assigned to 1st CEB, and is attached to 2/7 (my buddy had been in 3/7, and they took a lot of casualties in Sangin). He calls me one day and says he’s going to the Middle East somewhere. Can’t say where. But he’s attached to an infantry battalion, and I know he’s going to be the mine finder dude up front. This song keeps popping up more. Now this song that at one time got me jazzed up is having a very opposite effect. I can’t stop myself from tearing up when I see his video. I put myself in the place of this poor soldier. Like you said, this song is haunting. I know it’s just dad nerves, and mom is a wreck when my son goes off to war, but this song crops up everywhere on the radio, on TH-cam. It’s following me. So, we later find out that my son is somewhere along the Iraq-Syria border. They are trying to run ISIS out of the region. They’re in a very remote area and we rarely hear from him. We’re keeping it together, doing normal family stuff. We’re headed to MOAB Utah for a jeep trip. My wife is driving. My cell phone rings. I don’t recognize the number, but I answer. There is a long pause. “Is the the father of Lance Corporal (my son’s name).” I had the phone on speaker, and my wife heard it. She starts crying immediately. My heart sinks. I literally think about this song. I catch my breath, as I’m pretty sure I know what’s coming next. “Yes”. “I regret to inform you that your son is too dumb to work the satellite phone. Here he is.” “Hey dad.” They were somewhere in some crappy fire base shelling ISIS fighters for several weeks, living in a hole with no communication, and the bosses decided to let them call home. “Are you OK?” I was holding back tears. His mother wasn’t holding them back. She had to pull the car over, and was balling. “Yeah, I just had (someone of higher rank) dial it for me since I screwed it up, why?” I told him we thought we were getting the “Your son is dead or a carrot” call. He apologized for the circumstances. He couldn’t talk long. He said he would call or text when they got back to a place where they had civilization in a few weeks or months. He had to go. He made it back home unscathed physically. More stressed out but he has all his limbs and most of his hearing. It may sound weird, but this song brings tears to my eyes now. It used to be like a big moto song for me. I still love the music, but it kinda became the poster child of some of the stress in my life at that time. I’ve always found music to draw emotions out of me more than any other art form. This song has for a long time, and still does.
I remember buying this album on cassette and playing the heck out of it when it came out. I didn't truly appreciate the depth of the lyrics until I was much older. Take this song for instance, you're correct in that its dark and offers no hope. The next song in the album is "The Shortest Straw" with the chorus of "The shortest straw has been pulled for you". Back to back these songs tell a haunting story. And keep in mind, this was their first album after the death of Cliff Burton and while it occurred a few years prior, it must have had a profound impact on the band and the lyrical content of the album. Great video.
This song also kinda scared me as a child. I was 11. But it pushed me towards supporting veterans in anyway I could as I got into my teen years. I'd like to hear your reaction to the song Pure Evil by Like a Storm
I can remember watching this video as a young child. It was early 90's and the video was being played more and more. It was this and Sandman as the only videos for the band. This video and song made me a metal fan and really drove home my love for drums... I was only 9, maybe 8.. crazy the impact this song had on me
I'm going to be honest. I was 9 when this released but later in life it became one of my favorites. Desert Storm happened soon after. I didn't have cable TV so I didn't see any videos until years later. I had never heard of the movie or book on which it was based. I joined the Army in 1999 and deployed in support of OIF in 2005 and 2007. Then, and only then, did the book and movie really resonate. By consequence this song.
You should really look into The House That Jack Built by Metallica. I rediscovered it few weeks ago and had to learn how to play it and I’ve been blasting it everyday at least twice!
As a veteran who has seen the scars that war leaves upon people, causing damage and making them want to take their life...thank you for your review. I feel this song needs three different views...record, live and music video. There's just so much extra in the music video between video and audio that adds so much to it, it's a completely different element. You really need to see all three versions of the song to understand it. But, there's also the fourth version, going to war (or knowing people who have gone) to fully get the meaning of the song.
I love your channel. I'm not particularly religious, but you guys offer up a very enlightened and positive body of work. You're very open minded, relatable, and kind hearted. Thank you! 😘
this song represents me. i’ve been in a terrible shotgun accident that left me unable to talk for a while and i had to eat through a stomach tube. i was in a really bad depression and no one ever visited me in the hospital or even when i was sent home and was recovering there. but i’m going to therapy and i’m able to eat through my mouth and i can talk now. i was very lucky and so thankful. i’m not a religious guy but i prayed endlessly for it to be over and for me to be back to normal again.
Head Banger's Ball... Saturday nights at midnight. LOL "One" was always my favorite song by them back in the day, and the video always made me cry. They got me with this video. And is one of the reasons my parents and youth pastor's had "rock music" interventions with my and my friends. Where were you when I was a teen bro? LOL
Funny for you to say that "If you're in need of hope, call on Jesus." since, in a way, that's kind of what happens in the movie, Johnny got his gun, that plays in the music video. Johnny hallucinates meeting Jesus (amazing Donald Sutherland) who then tries to give advice on ways to wake yourself from nightmares. I'm going on memory therefore paraphrasing, but: "How about screaming. That always wakes me up from a bad dream." "Oh, yeah! No, wait.. I cannot yell. I can't even whisper." "Well, you can tell yourself that this is a bad dream and force your eyes open." "Oh, I can't open my eyes. I haven't got any." Johnny goes on saying: "I haven't got anything. I'm just a piece of meat that keeps on living." And Jesus replies with a sigh: "Since your real life is a greater nightmare than your dreams, it would be cruel to pretend that anyone could help you." It is a powerful scene, and though it might seem anti-religious, I think its purpose is to really lean on the horror of Johnny life and the anti-war stand that the movie, and the book it's based on, carries.
Oh man... this song is sooo great. So much memories. I remember I heard this only in 1993 for the first time when I finally turned to be a metal fan. In my last years in primary school (in Hungary that is around 12-14 years of age) I had only rap and hip-hop fan classmates so I knew nothing about metal music. In secondary school (around 14-19 years of age) everything changed. we became friends with some metal fan classmates who suggested me Metallica to listen to at first. As I got deeper and deeper, bought Metallica cassettes one after another I had to find out metal is not only a musical genre. It has meanings. You have to listen to the lyrics, too. As a 15-16 year old teenager, I had to find out that the music I had been frightened from or I just hadn't known, actually is about serious issues. More and more they made me see that the world is not such a wonderful place. They opened up my mind. They made me see things I haven't seen before. And it became clear why this genre sounded so aggressive, so painful, so hopeless. Because it captures all bad things in life normal people usually don't speak about. Like war. After listening to One, Disposable Heroes, For Whom The Bell Tolls etc. I became more and more against war. And it was still only "scratching the surface" of this topic, it was "only" about people dying and paralyzing, didn't speak about why a war breaks out. But anyway, Metallica was definately one of the bands by which I've suddently grown up to be an adult. And a fun thing to it: when the guys showed me this song on cassette, I didn't know that the aggressive part is not done by hitting toms but double pedalling on the base drums. :-D I had to whatch the video for it. :-D
I was about 10 the first time I saw this video and heard this song (on MTV, not sure if Headbangers Ball or not) and that was the moment I realized I liked metal, no kidding. That double bass hit me in the soul LOL and still a metalhead at 40
I served USArmy 3rd Infantry. War is the greatest misunderstanding of what will be gained & what will be lost by all involved top to bottom. Some fight to start it others to stop it, I always thought I fought to end war, I couldn't even save my friends and they don't breathe anymore. Pray for me father pray for all the soldiers, so that they may know peace & an end to war & I will be in common accord.
It's good to remind... this song is based on Dalton Trumbo's book Johnny Got His Gun and film is about that. Book is really anti war and Trumbo was accused as communist because of it. You could also see that angle from this song. I really hope you could react to Wintersun - Time live rehearsal at Sonic Pump Studio. Please and peace 🙏🏼😎✌🏼
It's such a weird thing. "What? You're opposed to ultimately petty, destructive conflict which tends to result in the death, mutilation and displacement of many people? You must be some kind of (insert vilified label)!"
@@0okamino It was a side effect of the times, and the nature of a given group that picked it up and started using it as propaganda headed into WWII. Things beyond Trumbo's control, but the powers that be didn't really care.
I saw this video when I was about six at my grandparents on NYE and I was so traumatized I'd never thought of anything so horrible before it absolutely scarred me. I'm 39 and STILL tear up and feel this crazy existential terror just hearing you mention it.
Happy to see you guys doing well and looking healthy. I have to admit i was a bit worried. This is definitely a very heavy song. This song stands out for a reason. I still remember my first time seeing the video on VH1 classic, Metal Mania. It had a very deep impact on me. The video is clips from a movie called Johnny Got His Gun. I watched it for the first time a few years ago. No movie has ever made me cry like that one did. I wouldn't call it disturbing, i would call it real.
I’m curious to hear your thoughts on the song “Fade To Black” by Metallica. I grew up in a strict Christian home and wasn’t allowed to listen to this music when I was young. This song in particular was brought up a lot by people from my church and other church related events I attended claiming it was supposedly cued up in the tape decks of lots of people who had committed suicide.
Your facial expressions during the song 😂 when James says "oh God help me" I could just imagine you thinking "oh yes God please help me get through this song" 😂
This song was my choice to finally sing karaoke to, at 36 years old. I got out of my 3 month hospital stay after falling from three stories up with a cracked skull, blind in my left eye, dislocated finger, 2 weeks in a coma and about 6 months of retrograde amnesia. Waking up in the hospital, I had no idea what happened or why I was there. The newspaper article about the accident knew more than I did. Even though I was nervous to sing a karaoke song for so long before my fall, after I left the hospital, I felt happiness to still be alive, and that freed me to express my myself and enjoy my life again. Semper Fi.
I'm no social justice warrior, but this is definitely a piece of music that speaks to people with depression and disabilities (I have OCD and have struggled with anxiety and depression). I have a theological education myself, and I know that churches unfortunately do not focus enough on the Lamentations of Jeremiah and the sufferings of Israel in Judges. Our society is permeated by a constant veneration of positivity, excluding those who would bring stories of intense suffering to the worshipers of the upbeat. To have a well-rounded life, we must mourn with those who mourn and rejoice with those who rejoice. Romans 12:15. People with depression and other disabilities have heard the "be positive" and "Look on the bright side" spiel a million times. They do need messages of hope, but more than that, they need those who will not trivialize their pain.
I think the meaning that's being missed in this song and the reason it had to be hopeless is that it's highlighting the real human cost and horrors of war. The choices our leaders make have real consequences. When we as a country get all rah rah about going to war, these are the real costs and sometimes there's no hope to be found for those we're willing to sacrifice on the altar of nationalism.
As a veteran to me this is a hopeful song. Not because of the story betrayed but because I know there are others who face the same and worse struggles that I do. There is comfort in knowing you are not alone. There is also comfort knowing God is with you through the struggle. These songs provide meaning and emotion and power for those who experience these emotions.
A much more reasonable translation for Philippians 4:13 would be: I can endure all these things through the power of the one who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 CEB
I learned a while back that this song is about the book, and later movie of 'Johnny Got His Gun'. The movie is where the clips from the video come from.
Another great entertaining and insightful video as always. First of all, one of the greatest songs/videos ever objectively speaking. This song really means a lot to me in several ways. It has a lot of weight because of all my family members that have served and come back from Japan, Vietnam, etc. with purple hearts and horrifying memories stuck in their brains. Along with that I of course still have friends and family members serving today. I wrote an essay about this song back in college English which is the only paper I've ever been happy to turn in lol. In high school our youth pastor had all of us do a Sunday morning sermon of our own talking about things that we connected with and since I'm a metal head as well as a music nerd that plays in the church praise band I did a sermon about music and specifically this song and played the intro for it in that sermon and talked about being stuck in a rut and asking God for a way out of said rut. I HATE talking in front of groups of people but again it's different when it's your hobby or something you're genuinely interested in and connected to and I'm glad my youth pastor got me out of my shell and made me do that. Basically what I'm saying is I love this song and couldn't agree more with everything you said about it. A horrific video but yet it tells a great story and instead of pushing you away from it, it pulls you in. Great job guys.
For those who saw this premiere in 1989, what was your reaction to it?
The thing I remember the most was the video.... It was awesome aye!... Music was alright as well lol
I'm too young to have seen this in 89
but I think when I first saw the video I played it for the next month along with other songs
I admit it, I cried
@@jaimeschmidt1264
Thats a real reaction!
i saw the premiere, and i thought its quality rivaled even michael jackson's videos of the time.
but i had seen the movie Johnny Got His Gun prior to seeing the music video, so it wasn't quite completely new to me.
New title: "Pastor and Jesus react to Metallica's One"
LOL 😆
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝 this is the fuckin funniest shit ive read all day!☝️🤘🤟
Jesus was in no way Caucasian.
@@joshburns5236 easy imagine this white dude trying to hide in Egypt. Aint happening
and his fist word wa "yow"
If there is a human in earth who says that being in that situation doesn’t terrify them, they are either lying or insane.
I prefer to fear things as they are happening
In what situation? Combat or being a mute deaf blind quadriplegic?
@@randallbollinger9625 Um.... well....either.
@@nurseshrek I respectfully disagree with the two choices of lying or insane. Best of luck with your future endeavors
I was 11 when I first watched this video, I’m now 16 and it did scare me- I couldn’t imagine that happening to someone.
Pastor Rob was in to Metallica when he was 9? That’s ... actually really metal.
Lol!! Niiiice!!
He's a badass Pastor!
At least he isn't categorizing Metal as the Devil's work like many other religious people do. They actually see it as it really is... Pure deep meaning songs with powerful riffs and solos.
I was younger when I got into Metallica, due to my dad being a massive fan when he was in his 20's
I was either 7 or 8. It was some time after Master of Puppets but before Justice when I first discovered them.
Shortest description of One I can think of: "This is a song about stealing a man's death".
an argument for euthanasia
I would say it like: "This is a song about stealing a man's life and a man's death at the same time"
Fucking hell I have never thought of it that way
Mine is a line from it: "absolute horror".
Mine is: “A song about a dead/alive man”
Have you guys read the book this is based on? Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo. It goes into a bit more detail. At one point, he thinks that a rat is chewing on him but he is not sure because he cannot tell the difference between when he dreams and when he is awake. So he does know if the rat is real or not. He can feel vibrations...like a nurse dropping her tray when they first see him. Clearly a new nurse, he surmises. He can also feel the sun on his skin from the window so he does get a sense of time. And later, a nurse writes with her finger on his chest "Merry Christmas." And he is so excited about this because now he has a fixed point in time.
The horror of being like that.
my fav book. I couldn't put it down . Excellent writer.
I remember that part about the rat
Fun fact: One wasn't based off of Johnny Got His Gun. In the book he was hit by an artillery shell but in the song he stepped on a landmine. The song and book were just so similar that Metallica had to buy the rights to Johnny Got His Gun (the movie) so they didn't have to pay royalties.
@@PotatoL001 I'm confused. Why do the show clips from the movie that was later adapted from the book in the music video?
@@shuckins because they saw the movie and thought it would go great with the song hence why they bought the rights to it. Im sure if they still had to pay royalties for having clips from the movie in their song it would've been more costly to pay for that than to just buy the rights to the movie itself.
As a combat vet that suffers mild to heavy ptsd , ONE from Metallica has always been a song close to my heart, and everytime I hear I stopped what I'm doing and demand total silence while its on.
I feel you brother. Still trapped in my body.
Hold my breathe as i wish for death
Hey sorry to hear you guys have to deal with PTSD, it's a terrible thing that no one deserves to go through. There is a natural medicine that comes from the earth that is proven to heal, I've done alot of research about this and read tons of success stories. I too have experienced the true healing power of this medicine. So I'm a believer, and I'm just tryin to help others, no one deserves to suffer. Research psilocybin mushrooms and PTSD. Wish you guys the best and thank you for your service! www.valleycentral.com/news/state-legislature/state-funded-psychedelic-therapy-research-for-veterans-could-come-out-of-texas/
I experienced this video for the first time in 6th grade way back in the 80’s. I grew up and joined the military and eventually joined the army, served in Iraq 2 tours…came home, struggled with mental health however I overcame my issues with therapy and continue my path through the yrs. This song is not triggering for me however it is very stimulating for me as far as looking at life as a whole versus looking at life in stages or in phases according to anything. I look at life as a whole with my past as a learning opportunity for the rest of my life. Life will adhere to whatever environment you allow it to. If you want it to have a ton of support via therapy, woke shit, proper pronouns, etc….then there will life be. If you prefer other things then there in will ther be for you. Take control of your own life through mental persistence…not saying avoid religion….I’m saying go where you have strength that works for you. I appreciate the art….way more than TH-cam allows me to. My life is full because of what this video gave me many yrs ago. And I am thankful
i'm a non-combat disabled vet, myself. the song still hits me very hard.
If all men of god regardless of the relegion were like you, the world would be a more peaceful place. Hats off to you and your family for doing this, im in iran and u are my favorite reaction crew on youtube.
God bless you brother and the troops!!
Hopefully everyone can get along eventually
Very well said.
"mother, where are you? help me mother, im having a nightmare and I cant wake up"
that shit gets me every time...
"If I had arms I could kill myself. If I had legs I Could run away. If i had a voice I could talk and be some kind of company for myself. I could scream for help but no one would help me." That part of the video always bring me to tears.
"He's a product of your profession. Not mine.".
Probably the most stone cold delivery I've ever heard.
"One" was the first metal song I have ever heard. I was 8 and instantly hooked.
This song doesn’t offer hope. That’s correct. I think that’s ok. This says an act of man (war) has caused this horrific existence. Look what war has created (or more accurately, destroyed). This is 100% an anti-war song at its core. It’s saying flawed man causes senseless war and maims himself without end. Man will always resort to violence and war, and this is an unvarnished consequence of that proclivity.
A man was sacrificed for another man ,and that man suffered eternally for no reason
As a Marine myself I look at it another way. There are things in this world worth protecting, worth dying for, worth being maimed for. This song for me was a sobering reminder that behind all the action movies and video games about it, war is hell and those that dare descend into it's depths for their fellow man are the strongest of all. I speak, not of myself, though I was willing I was not sent to combat during my time in. ...but I knew men and women that were, some just boys and girls. I lived across from the barracks they would stay at when they got out of the hospital and were pending separation. I saw 18-19 year olds with no legs, missing a hand or foot, an eye, totally paralyzed. I made it my mission to go over there every single day, share my smokes and talk to them. To me this song speaks of the horrors of war, yes, but in my mind, it only makes the sacrifices of those who fight that much greater and more apparent. No matter the cost, brave and valiant men and women will always stand for our country. ..and now and in the future as in times past they will prove themselves worthy of the trust we put in them to defend us all. It's true that war is a human created thing, but it's a thing that is sometimes necessary and unavoidable, and at that time, this we'll defend. Semper Fi. o7 "Greater love hath no one than this; that he give up his life for his friend" I hate to disagree with Jesus himself, but I must, in war; the dead are the lucky few, but it is still worth it.
Which is why Jesus said that if you have no sword (gun), sell your coat & get 1, cos they'll be coming after us. If they hated Jesus, they'll hate us for loving Jesus
@@TresTrefusis war is a good thing... without wars we had not 8 billion on earth, we had 20, 30 or more and then we had much more problems than now with that few wars...
Munkee Brayn Stoo you’re crazy dude
You spoke about how hopeless the song is, but there is hope throughout the song in the chorus.
"Hold my breath as I wish for death,
Oh please God wake me"
Those words indicate that he believes in the hereafter and has faith that the physical death of his body is also the awakening of his soul in the next life with God.
But later on those lyrics change from "oh please God wake me" to "oh please God help me" which i think means he lost any hope because he realized what happened to him
I seriously miss headbangers ball.... Funny story I wrote a paper about this song in college back in '90. Dang I am old.
I miss that too!!
headbangers ball...ooo thats a long time ago...or MTV Rockweekend..
those were the musical magig days.. waiting for 2 weeks to see a glimp from a live performence of your favorite artist
I did a book report in 95 my junior year of high school, on Jonny Got His Gun, and I would listen to One on a continuous loop while reading the book, how I was able to maintain my consintration is beyond me. I got an A on that book report. I miss headbangers ball to.
i was born in 90 n i feel old 😅 first song i heard from Metallica was Mama Said n it was kinda new song at that time and heard some other songs like turn the page, the unforgiven which was kinda soft. i heard sad but true when i joined college cuz of my friend then only i started to listen to some other heavy stuff n they were all awesome.
@@ArminThapa shit...in that case i,m a dinasaur!!!
What a song. The buildup to “DARKNESS” is probably my favorite part of any song ever.
It really is a strange song to think about. “What you listening to?” Me: “just a song about a man hoping for death because he’s trapped in his own hell.”
Them: “...what.”
Truth!! It’s a awesome song tho 👊💀
Hi Karen!
square942 what’s crackin dawg
yup, war can do that to you...
Never clicked on anything so fast in my life.
My thumb was just a blur
SAME
@@m444rrr x4!!!
Same here, lol.
Death was a fast click to
This song was inspired by "Johnny Got His Gun." They show the movie adaption of the novel.
I've felt minor sorts of this kind of pain, and it took me until the point that I started sobbing at hearing this song to realize I was truly in distress. I bought the book because of that epiphany, but I never worked up the nerve to actually read it.
I'm still healing... I still cry when I hear this at times. It still rings home because of the reality that atrocity in all forms really do exist: inside and outside yourself.
I cry every time I hear this song, I honestly dont understand how someone could resist crying when imagine what this situation would do and has done to people. I honestly didnt really like this reaction because it seemed like the pastor was afraid of letting himself feel that sorrow and really understand the point of the song. It was a good analysis of his opinion though so not a bad video just not how I wish it had gone down.
@@andyv2209 With the hard time the family's had, I figure the response was affected by it. Perhaps just trying to be strong as an emotional anchor got to be a habit, or maybe there is lingering anxiety playing a part. I can definitely see what you were talking about, though.
@@nogosnoqt oh did they go through something? I don't really know about all that but yeah it makes sense. It honestly reminds me of how I reacted to tough emotions after my mom died when i was 10 and it pains me to see it because it's so healing to let go control of your emotions but it takes time so I get it asked don't blame him for it, just hope some day he can have the peace to not say away from that stuff like i used to.
This song had a HUGE impact on me. I suffered depression for more than 20 years and "trapped in myself" was all I was thinking about. Hearing someone singing this was kind of a relief : I wasn't alone. I was on the verge of suicide despite a christian background. When my fiancée and I broke, I was about to suicide, had a bayonet ready, pointed at my heart and God gave me a glimpse of lucidity and I went to mental health hospital, asking for help. The third night there, I screamed to God after crying all the tears of my body :" You let my life be broken, ok; now, YOU lead, I can't no more !" (it was more a scream of defiance than faith). Then I fell asleep. The next day I had the chance to testify of my faith to 3 other patients, one of them is still my friend and converted to Christ. As I write this, about 10 years after, I'm crying tears of joy : my suffering has been a tool for the Lord to bring a lost soul home. I wouldn't exchange this suffering for all the gold of the world because I have been a tool of salvation in the hand of Jesus; He gave me a purpose.
God bless you Rob and family !
Amazing testimony. Thanks for sharing and God bless you!
@@jbauman8296 Thank you ! God is amazing 😊
So powerful
God allows us to reach our rock bottom so that we'll KNOW that we need him, can't live without him. Then, he uses that brokenness in 7s to help others who are where we were. I've nearly slit my wrists but, could never bring myself to actually cut them. Then, I was dead in a car wreck. God showed me that he had way more for me to do & it wasn't yet my time. Talked to the paramedics, tho. I was definitely dead. It took 7 defib shocks to restart my heart & lungs. I can! Remember being in Paradise and looking down at myself in a coma. Very eye opening
@@munkeebranestoo5259 I totally agree with what you say. Bad things allow us to rely on Christ and teaches us to put our trust in Him and let Him do the right things trough us, not by our will or strength, but with His'.
This song is about a war veteran who lost his arms, legs, sight, hearing, and ability to speak. Think Helen Keller x 2. Thats why James says "trapped in my body". He cant tell them to kill him, or kill himself, all he has is morse code. He then uses Morse code to ask them to kill him.Thats the story in a nutshell!
Dang
Still applies to us war veterans. We're still trapped in our body.
The entire "And Justice for All" album is by far their darkest
And frighteningly prophetic...
The black album is technically the darkest.
Nike_Swoosh LMAO
@@nike_swoosh9122 get em!!
Personally I think puppets was the darkest in my opinion, but to each is own.
Broke my back 3 years ago that has me very limited in daily life . Losing use of my lower left side from spinal cord injury but not giving up and trying my best daily but I will say this when you give up your everyday activities and can hardly stand or walk life stops as it was and a new chapter begins. It sent me to a very dark place mentally and emotionally. Doing good for now so everyday is a challenge and a win . Not looking for sympathy or pity just well wishes and prayers because I know that there are people in far worse shape than I am. Just Love one another and be forgiving and respectful. Heads up always!!!!
Keep your head up man. Praying for you. I'm sorry about that but dont let it be who you are. You are more than your past and more than your fortunes and misfortunes.
I have use of one arm left , had a fall 2 days ago , getting worse as my MS is progressing, I grieve my independence, my body is trapping me
@@RavenMacy I will pray for you Cheryl !
I'm in your boat,for different reasons.I'm 32,last year in July my legs spontaneously stopped working properly.They gave out,went numb with burning over the course or 3 days.2 weeks in the hospital later they diagnosed me with Guillain-Barre Syndrome.I couldn't walk for almost 4 months,and it took another 6 months using a walker after literally dragging myself across the floor to use the bathroom for months.I can kind of walk now,but the nerves in my legs are gone,and it affected my hands as well.I have so much trouble coping,I went from working 60 hour weeks to hardly being able to get out of bed.It's pure devastation,being alone with your thoughts.
@@SJamesGill88 Prayers . Life is so precious, I can remember living life on the edge and living like a rockstar and one day a simple little trip and fall crippled me for life! Stay strong and keep your faith never give up!!!
This song always reminds me of the months I spent in a hospital bed with muscle atrophy after coming out of a medically-induced coma. I still had my arms and my legs, but I couldn't use them. I also couldn't speak for a short time because of brain trauma. It really did feel like being trapped in my own body. The Lord brought me out through a miraculous recovery process, and He gave me 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 as just one of the many scriptures to help me through it. Whenever I listen to this song, I think of my now fully functional legs and how thankful I am for the work God has done in my life.
Thank you for reacting to this song!
As an Afghan veteran the lyrics speak to my soul. Especially the lyrics of landmines have taken my legs...... taken my SOUL! That gets me everytime! PTSD steals so much from you! As a metalhead I love every aspect of this song! A real banger! As a Christian I am comforted by God that HE had been with me through my trial and tribulations and provides comfort in my darkest times. I love this song so much! It truly encompasses the horrors of wars, the fears, the aftermath, the hurt, horror and the beauty of how war war brings out the best and worst of humanity.
"Yo" I really like Gauge, he's such a chill guy.
When I was in High School I read the book Johnny Got His Gun and would play One on a continuous loop. How I was able to read the book is beyond me, and I got an A on that book report.
Rob your silence was jaw dropping, usually you make a comment here and there during the song. I understand how this song effects you. I have a buddy of mine who is a former Marine, we went to Metallica show and when they played one he got upset. Luckily for him he never went to war. But I understand now why it would upset him. He is still a big Metallica Fan!
Rock On Pastor Rob🤘
I am Nishant Joshi, a Metallica fan from India, and a Hindu by religion. I have found those lines of Bible at the near end of the video very thoughtful, that, 'the outer self is wasting away but the inner self is renewed.' It is a powerful, philosophical teaching regardless of the religion man follows.
A wonderful open discussion like this really brings out the true emotions.
Thank you.
I had to laugh at Pastor Rob getting the chills. LOL Glad I came along; such a powerful song.
In case anyone was wondering, the movie that they mention, the one that inspired the music video and song, is called "Johnny Got His Gun."
I would like to see a reaction to. Metallica's "To Live is to Die" & "Fade to Black" both are also emotional songs. An 2 of my favorites from my youth.
"when a man dies,..." I LOVE THAT SONG!!!
Fade to Black was played at my brother's funeral. His favorite song, not exactly tied to his untimely death. Hard to plan a funeral for an 18 year old, but I can never forget the tie we have to the song.
Much love and respect Pastor Rob and Son, keep bringing these great videos. i wish you and your family tons of health.
Your son read my mind when he said “this is the best part”
-“Don’t you have some message for him Padre?”
- *”He’s the product of your profession. Not mine”*
That was what I was waiting for them to react to.
@@tob.meister Did we ever went to war because of religion?
@@paultoma9600 WTF are you on about weirdo. This music video uses clips from "Johnny Got His Gun" and that movie tells a story about a WW1 soldier. So either you don't know anything about history and you're saying that WW1 started because of religious reasons, or you're saying nothing at all.
I actually saw the movie, sadly only the nurse was willing to help him die while everyone else just passed the buck on it not wanting to do it or not accept the responsibility for it. Even worse they fire her after stopping her and basically just had him keep on keeping on whether he wanted to or not.
@@tob.meister Paul asked a question. Was the aggressiveness in your response warranted?
I love your reactions pastor Rob. Taking notes. That's awesome!!
"Is that 2 guitars at the same time?" Try like 30 of them, overdubbed at different pitches to create that beautiful, pristine, sonic chugging sound.
Love the truth you paralleled this episode/song with. Keep it up fellas, you're shining a light for Christ in this dark world. Good stuff
Really excited to see you guys cover One, it's a downright masterpiece in every way and probably my favorite Metallica song lyrically.
I recently started watching your videos and I'm so happy to have found you. Your analysis is great! I would love it if you guys could do I Am by Theocracy, or any Theocracy song really. Keep being awesome!
As an atheist, it's nice to see a channel that is overtly Christian and also is super chill with fun stuff.
You guys rock!
Seeing this video at 11 or 12 years old inspired me to want to play drums. 23 years later, drumming is still a major part of my life, who I am as a person, and is my relief from life’s stresses and downfall.
I always love hearing stories of how it affected others. Thanks for sharing yours. Obviously, the background content and inspiration for the song is the film “Johnny Got His Gun” about a young man who loses his arms, legs, sight, hearing and will to live from a landmine while away at war. Which is sad, but as and is a reality for many. These scars are not always physical, though, as PTSD and other mental afflictions to this day make this content relevant to our fighting men and women.
It really stuck with me when you mentioned how someone who’s feeling isolated, even if they don’t actually have a disability, could feel a connection to this song, because that almost perfectly described how I was when I first heard this song.
-I was maybe 15 or 16, so already not a great time in anyone’s life.
-On top of that, I was (and still am) a mostly introverted person, so I didn’t really have anyone my own age that I felt I could connect with.
-I was doing very poorly in school, so things were always very tense when I was at home.
-I was prescribed Adderall to help me focus, but one of the big side effects was that it flattened out my emotions, so I couldn’t really feel any kind of true happiness or sadness, just this odd numbness with occasional bits of depression here and there.
-Finally, I’d been raised in a mostly non-religious household. At that time I was close to going from agnostic to full on atheism, so I didn’t even have faith to fall back on at that point.
So basically, it was probably the loneliest and most desolate point in my life up til then. And then I heard “One” for the first time, and even though it was exactly as disturbing for me as you described it being for you, I kept coming back to it. It certainly didn’t give me any hope, but it was...I guess it was cathartic, in a way.
I always enjoy your reactions. Seen some pastors and priests react, but seen like you are one of the few that actually try to understand the message rather than tell someone they are just wrong. Keep up the amazing work.
Both are enjoying,, one is observing, the other is connecting with their soul.
Im always happy to watch your reactions.metal is more to those who dont deny it. 🤘👊🙏
I remember seeing this movie has a senior in highs school, it is the single most depressing movie I have ever seen. Yet I believe it is so important everyone should see it, or at the very least read the book. It doesn't glorify war or its aftermath, it shows it for the horror it truly is.
I like your reaction fellas. As a veteran this song brings up so many emotions in me. It connects me to the horror that the men and women who've came before me as well as my contemporary and future war fighters. I feel that there is a value in knowing that incredible sacrifices have been made to make all of our lives as good as it could possibly be. You said in your synopsis the phrase "as believers", and as believers we all know that there is very real, tangible, examples of both light and evil. To me I am thankful that there are people who will stand against evil to defend us all and sometimes that line can be blurred. As an example there is a saying in the service "We do bad things to bad men" to which I both sadly and gleefully support. This song, to me, is a reminder of sacrifice, and sacrifice, once again to me, is both sad and humbling. We all appreciate the sacrifice that Jesus endured to save us, and in many ways each member of the military who have sacrificed in both horrific and minor ways is worth being both showcased and honored. We can all forget about these sacrifices and this song, this video is a beautiful way of reminding us that our lives are built on the sacrifices that many made for us, soldiers, parents, Jesus to name a few. That's something beautiful and something worth being reminded of. To all who've read this I say to you thank you for letting an old salty vet speak.
I start listening to Metallica when I was 11 to 12 and this was my first song and first album. I never really got what war was about until I became a combat medic and work in medical for 14 years in the army. Now I cried every time I listen to it after everything I saw and lived during my 3 deployments in Iraq. PTSD kicks in and all the memories just rush to my mind. As a born again christian Still crush my heart because of all the pain I saw, but I still listen to this song. Another and I will appreciate if you react to it is disposable heroes from Metallica 3rd album Master of Puppets.
This might be my longest response to a reaction video ever, so I’ll try to cut it short. I saw this in 1989 at the ripe old age of 18. I was kicking around joining the Marines at the time and military anything was cool. My brother showed this video and I was hooked on Metallica immediately. It has machinegun noises in it, explosions, and the most innovative, bad-ass music I had ever heard. Loved it, but the message that I see now didn’t really hit me then. I was just in awe of the music. This song led me down a path of lifelong love for heavy metal. One was my literal first step. The next year 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait. Right after my 19th birthday, I went out and joined the Marines in October. Was going to be a grunt. Well, everyone else joined then too, and I was in the delayed entry program forever it seemed like (at my young age). Eventually, I ship off, but the war is long over. By the time I got done with infantry school, Iraq was way over as far as combat action.
I did my uninteresting time and got out. Even went to office candidate school, but chose another path once I got married. Decided I wanted a family more than adventure. Became a cop. Wife was a nurse. We raised a family. Of course, all the wars started up after 9/11, but I didn’t know how long those would go on. My son becomes a teenage, and starts talking military. I’m not exactly thrilled, but don’t beat him down against it. He gets serious his senior year. Wants to join the marines. Decides he wants to be a combat engineer. One of their jobs is finding mines when attached to infantry units. A buddy at work was also a marine infantry vet - wounded in some major action in Afghanistan, then became a cop once he got out. I asked him how the engineers liked their job. He said they all seemed to like it, but every single one stepped on IED’s. At this point in my life, the song One starts taking on a very different meaning to me. This had always been one of my favorite songs of all time. Since my brother showed me this video at my Grandmother’s house in 1989, I couldn’t get enough Metallica, and I’d listed to this thousands of times. But the song and the video changed. I started seeing my son in that bed.
As teens do, he refused to listen to dad, and signed up. Boot camp, MCT, then E-school. He gets assigned to 1st CEB, and is attached to 2/7 (my buddy had been in 3/7, and they took a lot of casualties in Sangin). He calls me one day and says he’s going to the Middle East somewhere. Can’t say where. But he’s attached to an infantry battalion, and I know he’s going to be the mine finder dude up front. This song keeps popping up more. Now this song that at one time got me jazzed up is having a very opposite effect. I can’t stop myself from tearing up when I see his video. I put myself in the place of this poor soldier. Like you said, this song is haunting. I know it’s just dad nerves, and mom is a wreck when my son goes off to war, but this song crops up everywhere on the radio, on TH-cam. It’s following me.
So, we later find out that my son is somewhere along the Iraq-Syria border. They are trying to run ISIS out of the region. They’re in a very remote area and we rarely hear from him. We’re keeping it together, doing normal family stuff. We’re headed to MOAB Utah for a jeep trip. My wife is driving. My cell phone rings. I don’t recognize the number, but I answer. There is a long pause. “Is the the father of Lance Corporal (my son’s name).” I had the phone on speaker, and my wife heard it. She starts crying immediately. My heart sinks. I literally think about this song. I catch my breath, as I’m pretty sure I know what’s coming next.
“Yes”. “I regret to inform you that your son is too dumb to work the satellite phone. Here he is.” “Hey dad.” They were somewhere in some crappy fire base shelling ISIS fighters for several weeks, living in a hole with no communication, and the bosses decided to let them call home. “Are you OK?” I was holding back tears. His mother wasn’t holding them back. She had to pull the car over, and was balling. “Yeah, I just had (someone of higher rank) dial it for me since I screwed it up, why?” I told him we thought we were getting the “Your son is dead or a carrot” call. He apologized for the circumstances. He couldn’t talk long. He said he would call or text when they got back to a place where they had civilization in a few weeks or months. He had to go. He made it back home unscathed physically. More stressed out but he has all his limbs and most of his hearing.
It may sound weird, but this song brings tears to my eyes now. It used to be like a big moto song for me. I still love the music, but it kinda became the poster child of some of the stress in my life at that time. I’ve always found music to draw emotions out of me more than any other art form. This song has for a long time, and still does.
That's my favorite Metallica song!!!
I remember buying this album on cassette and playing the heck out of it when it came out. I didn't truly appreciate the depth of the lyrics until I was much older. Take this song for instance, you're correct in that its dark and offers no hope. The next song in the album is "The Shortest Straw" with the chorus of "The shortest straw has been pulled for you". Back to back these songs tell a haunting story. And keep in mind, this was their first album after the death of Cliff Burton and while it occurred a few years prior, it must have had a profound impact on the band and the lyrical content of the album. Great video.
This song also kinda scared me as a child. I was 11. But it pushed me towards supporting veterans in anyway I could as I got into my teen years.
I'd like to hear your reaction to the song Pure Evil by Like a Storm
I can remember watching this video as a young child. It was early 90's and the video was being played more and more. It was this and Sandman as the only videos for the band. This video and song made me a metal fan and really drove home my love for drums... I was only 9, maybe 8.. crazy the impact this song had on me
I'm going to be honest. I was 9 when this released but later in life it became one of my favorites. Desert Storm happened soon after. I didn't have cable TV so I didn't see any videos until years later. I had never heard of the movie or book on which it was based. I joined the Army in 1999 and deployed in support of OIF in 2005 and 2007. Then, and only then, did the book and movie really resonate. By consequence this song.
I remember the night that video premiered! (I am that old lol, 45) Always was and still is one of my favorite songs. Thanks for the video!
You should really look into The House That Jack Built by Metallica. I rediscovered it few weeks ago and had to learn how to play it and I’ve been blasting it everyday at least twice!
I wish you the best, I know your road is tough. Not only must you be thorough in truth, dignity and character, but you must prove it publicly.
As a veteran who has seen the scars that war leaves upon people, causing damage and making them want to take their life...thank you for your review. I feel this song needs three different views...record, live and music video. There's just so much extra in the music video between video and audio that adds so much to it, it's a completely different element. You really need to see all three versions of the song to understand it. But, there's also the fourth version, going to war (or knowing people who have gone) to fully get the meaning of the song.
just noticed the new chapters section...way to go!!! forward progress with the channel
Do ‘Fade to Black’ next plz
Finally its so great to come across a Metalhead Pastor, i wish my church pastor is a metalhead like PastorRob
The movie shown is Johnny got his gun 1971, with Jason Robards
Glad to see you alive Pastor
You should do “The Thing That Should Not Be” live in Seattle 1989
I love your channel. I'm not particularly religious, but you guys offer up a very enlightened and positive body of work. You're very open minded, relatable, and kind hearted. Thank you! 😘
Great reaction! Song had a huge impact on me as well. Try the song “Stone The Crow” by Down, the lyrical content and the song in general is worthy!
Great reaction to one of my favorite songs. Thanks Pastor Rob & Gauge and God bless!
I love this song, but the older I get the harder and more heart breaking I find the film clip to be.
this song represents me. i’ve been in a terrible shotgun accident that left me unable to talk for a while and i had to eat through a stomach tube. i was in a really bad depression and no one ever visited me in the hospital or even when i was sent home and was recovering there. but i’m going to therapy and i’m able to eat through my mouth and i can talk now. i was very lucky and so thankful. i’m not a religious guy but i prayed endlessly for it to be over and for me to be back to normal again.
Hands down my favorite Metallica song! Lars on the drums...perfection!
Head Banger's Ball... Saturday nights at midnight. LOL "One" was always my favorite song by them back in the day, and the video always made me cry. They got me with this video. And is one of the reasons my parents and youth pastor's had "rock music" interventions with my and my friends. Where were you when I was a teen bro? LOL
Funny for you to say that "If you're in need of hope, call on Jesus." since, in a way, that's kind of what happens in the movie, Johnny got his gun, that plays in the music video.
Johnny hallucinates meeting Jesus (amazing Donald Sutherland) who then tries to give advice on ways to wake yourself from nightmares. I'm going on memory therefore paraphrasing, but:
"How about screaming. That always wakes me up from a bad dream."
"Oh, yeah! No, wait.. I cannot yell. I can't even whisper."
"Well, you can tell yourself that this is a bad dream and force your eyes open."
"Oh, I can't open my eyes. I haven't got any."
Johnny goes on saying: "I haven't got anything. I'm just a piece of meat that keeps on living."
And Jesus replies with a sigh: "Since your real life is a greater nightmare than your dreams, it would be cruel to pretend that anyone could help you."
It is a powerful scene, and though it might seem anti-religious, I think its purpose is to really lean on the horror of Johnny life and the anti-war stand that the movie, and the book it's based on, carries.
Oh man... this song is sooo great. So much memories. I remember I heard this only in 1993 for the first time when I finally turned to be a metal fan. In my last years in primary school (in Hungary that is around 12-14 years of age) I had only rap and hip-hop fan classmates so I knew nothing about metal music. In secondary school (around 14-19 years of age) everything changed. we became friends with some metal fan classmates who suggested me Metallica to listen to at first. As I got deeper and deeper, bought Metallica cassettes one after another I had to find out metal is not only a musical genre. It has meanings. You have to listen to the lyrics, too. As a 15-16 year old teenager, I had to find out that the music I had been frightened from or I just hadn't known, actually is about serious issues. More and more they made me see that the world is not such a wonderful place. They opened up my mind. They made me see things I haven't seen before. And it became clear why this genre sounded so aggressive, so painful, so hopeless. Because it captures all bad things in life normal people usually don't speak about. Like war. After listening to One, Disposable Heroes, For Whom The Bell Tolls etc. I became more and more against war. And it was still only "scratching the surface" of this topic, it was "only" about people dying and paralyzing, didn't speak about why a war breaks out. But anyway, Metallica was definately one of the bands by which I've suddently grown up to be an adult.
And a fun thing to it: when the guys showed me this song on cassette, I didn't know that the aggressive part is not done by hitting toms but double pedalling on the base drums. :-D I had to whatch the video for it. :-D
I was about 10 the first time I saw this video and heard this song (on MTV, not sure if Headbangers Ball or not) and that was the moment I realized I liked metal, no kidding. That double bass hit me in the soul LOL and still a metalhead at 40
I served USArmy 3rd Infantry. War is the greatest misunderstanding of what will be gained & what will be lost by all involved top to bottom. Some fight to start it others to stop it, I always thought I fought to end war, I couldn't even save my friends and they don't breathe anymore. Pray for me father pray for all the soldiers, so that they may know peace & an end to war & I will be in common accord.
It's good to remind... this song is based on Dalton Trumbo's book Johnny Got His Gun and film is about that. Book is really anti war and Trumbo was accused as communist because of it. You could also see that angle from this song.
I really hope you could react to Wintersun - Time live rehearsal at Sonic Pump Studio. Please and peace 🙏🏼😎✌🏼
It's such a weird thing. "What? You're opposed to ultimately petty, destructive conflict which tends to result in the death, mutilation and displacement of many people? You must be some kind of (insert vilified label)!"
@@0okamino It was a side effect of the times, and the nature of a given group that picked it up and started using it as propaganda headed into WWII. Things beyond Trumbo's control, but the powers that be didn't really care.
I saw this video when I was about six at my grandparents on NYE and I was so traumatized I'd never thought of anything so horrible before it absolutely scarred me. I'm 39 and STILL tear up and feel this crazy existential terror just hearing you mention it.
The end symbolizes that there isn’t always a happy ending and some people unfortunately suffer their whole lives. It’s awful but a reality.
like what yall do. i have always found it interesting to hearing different people prospectives on music
still hoping for Iron Maiden's Hallowed Be Thy Name
Happy to see you guys doing well and looking healthy. I have to admit i was a bit worried. This is definitely a very heavy song. This song stands out for a reason. I still remember my first time seeing the video on VH1 classic, Metal Mania. It had a very deep impact on me. The video is clips from a movie called Johnny Got His Gun. I watched it for the first time a few years ago. No movie has ever made me cry like that one did. I wouldn't call it disturbing, i would call it real.
Interesting that you talk about having PTSD from a video that rebukes the worthiness of war
That tour was amazing , the loudest concert I’ve ever been to , and i went to alot back then 🤘🏻🖤
I’m curious to hear your thoughts on the song “Fade To Black” by Metallica. I grew up in a strict Christian home and wasn’t allowed to listen to this music when I was young. This song in particular was brought up a lot by people from my church and other church related events I attended claiming it was supposedly cued up in the tape decks of lots of people who had committed suicide.
@xLttPx yep, this amp was something that his mother gave to him or something like it
Back in high school...we got in a car wreck right as the double kicks came in. Fun times. Love this song.
Your facial expressions during the song 😂 when James says "oh God help me" I could just imagine you thinking "oh yes God please help me get through this song" 😂
I was there with you watching the premiere. Life changing moment.
I remember being a kid and had to burn all my CDs because Christians used to say that rock was evil ,but now I'm seeing this,lol.
I feel sorry for your childhood lol
This song was my choice to finally sing karaoke to, at 36 years old. I got out of my 3 month hospital stay after falling from three stories up with a cracked skull, blind in my left eye, dislocated finger, 2 weeks in a coma and about 6 months of retrograde amnesia. Waking up in the hospital, I had no idea what happened or why I was there. The newspaper article about the accident knew more than I did. Even though I was nervous to sing a karaoke song for so long before my fall, after I left the hospital, I felt happiness to still be alive, and that freed me to express my myself and enjoy my life again. Semper Fi.
Headbanger’s Ball... Back when Mtv played music.
Back in the days of Beavis and Butthead.
@@SimoExMachina2, exactly. That was the last good reason to watch Mtv.
Thank you for bringing up depression up during this reaction. Chronic pain patients, like me, struggle with it every dang day.
I'm no social justice warrior, but this is definitely a piece of music that speaks to people with depression and disabilities (I have OCD and have struggled with anxiety and depression). I have a theological education myself, and I know that churches unfortunately do not focus enough on the Lamentations of Jeremiah and the sufferings of Israel in Judges. Our society is permeated by a constant veneration of positivity, excluding those who would bring stories of intense suffering to the worshipers of the upbeat. To have a well-rounded life, we must mourn with those who mourn and rejoice with those who rejoice.
Romans 12:15. People with depression and other disabilities have heard the "be positive" and "Look on the bright side" spiel a million times. They do need messages of hope, but more than that, they need those who will not trivialize their pain.
I think the meaning that's being missed in this song and the reason it had to be hopeless is that it's highlighting the real human cost and horrors of war. The choices our leaders make have real consequences. When we as a country get all rah rah about going to war, these are the real costs and sometimes there's no hope to be found for those we're willing to sacrifice on the altar of nationalism.
Fantastic video Sir. Again love the content.
Spiritbox “Holy Roller” would make a great reaction. Lotta content there
We filmed it after we shot this video. It will drop next week.
As a veteran to me this is a hopeful song. Not because of the story betrayed but because I know there are others who face the same and worse struggles that I do. There is comfort in knowing you are not alone. There is also comfort knowing God is with you through the struggle. These songs provide meaning and emotion and power for those who experience these emotions.
A much more reasonable translation for Philippians 4:13 would be: I can endure all these things through the power of the one who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13 CEB
1st Corithians. Women should be silent in church. It is shameful for them to speak their minds
I learned a while back that this song is about the book, and later movie of 'Johnny Got His Gun'. The movie is where the clips from the video come from.
Would be interested in your take on "Jesus He Knows Me" by Genesis. Great content guys.
Another great entertaining and insightful video as always.
First of all, one of the greatest songs/videos ever objectively speaking. This song really means a lot to me in several ways. It has a lot of weight because of all my family members that have served and come back from Japan, Vietnam, etc. with purple hearts and horrifying memories stuck in their brains. Along with that I of course still have friends and family members serving today.
I wrote an essay about this song back in college English which is the only paper I've ever been happy to turn in lol. In high school our youth pastor had all of us do a Sunday morning sermon of our own talking about things that we connected with and since I'm a metal head as well as a music nerd that plays in the church praise band I did a sermon about music and specifically this song and played the intro for it in that sermon and talked about being stuck in a rut and asking God for a way out of said rut. I HATE talking in front of groups of people but again it's different when it's your hobby or something you're genuinely interested in and connected to and I'm glad my youth pastor got me out of my shell and made me do that.
Basically what I'm saying is I love this song and couldn't agree more with everything you said about it. A horrific video but yet it tells a great story and instead of pushing you away from it, it pulls you in. Great job guys.
Can we please get some more Demon Hunter?? "Fading Away" or "God forsaken"
I cast a vote for "Not I". One of my favorites
He has done one or 2 of their songs. Cant recall which.
Great choices!!
Or the short but bad ass "Life War"
Relentless Intolerance is a great one too
yall's reaction to this is very interesting....it's a difficult song to relate to...good job guys