sam wrote the song after one of his friends committed suicide and originally didn’t plan on releasing it actually. he felt like he was capitalising of his death, but it raised a conversation regarding mental health and especially male suicide and how it’s still ignored by society. it’s one of his most important and powerful songs... i get goosebumps every time i listen to it!!
Sam is my absolute favourite artist and Dead Boys is definitely one of his most important (and one of my favourite) songs. Sam has also shared a story in several interviews that this song literally saved someone's life. When Dead Boys first came out, there was a guy in his car, about to drive his car off the road to end his life and then (luckily!) he heard Dead Boys and an interview with Sam about mental health and male suicide on the radio, he then turned around, went to his wife and told her that he needed help. If that doesn't show the power of this song, I don't know what does :) Also thank you for making yourself so vulnerable in this video!
Sam is from my home town in the North East of England. We have had a lot of suicides especially now with covid 19. He is amazing singer I have heard him live and he sounds exactly the same, love from UK
This song is so powerful, I remember seeing him in concert in Amsterdam and a couple of british guys were in front of me having the time of their lives. But when this song came on, they were so vulnerable, emotional, just screaming their hearts out and crying. THAT gave me goosebumps, just the fact that they felt safe in that room, feeling heard and understood. Maaaaan I get emotional thinking about it🥺
As a female, I recently became aware of how much I feel bad for young boys and men at the moment. Women over hundreds of years have fought to be heard and respected and now we have what we wanted, but have forgotten about the innocent boys and men who haven't done anything to anyone. Being labeled Toxic is such a disgusting term in itself, more so for the innocent ones who don't fall under that term. This song by Sam is needed and I'm glad you reacted to it. Anyone who is struggling please talk to someone and open up.
its so good to hear this message from someone who is a woman, I sometimes feel like women dont understand that side of us. I originally agreed with some of andrew tates ideas in particular but now I think he's dug us into a deeper hole in the eyes of women.
This has obviously been around for a while so a bit late to comment. I have known Sam's music for a long time, before he became famous (I am from his home area). He is brilliant as many people comment, but actually I want to comment on your reaction. I think your reaction is so honest and right on point when you talk about your struggles. Good on you
Loved this reaction so much. Thank you so much for making videos and talking so openly about some of your personal struggles. I really appreciate your content so much. Aaaand for my recommendation, I think Greasy Spoon or Poundshop Kardashians would be a good reaction video if you're looking for more Sam fender reccos.
Ur reaction was perfect but hes specifically talking about the notheast of england were suicide rates are crazy, “everybody around here just drinks… cause thats out culture”. Its hard because northeast most friendly best place too live but theres so much drugs and poverty even though great people money and drugs and other stuff gets on top of ppl and this song was fuckint amazing for awareness! Ps i would love u too visit the northeast england (newcastle, boro, sunderland, sheilds, washington) such poor areas in context but i guarantee the NICEST people you will meet! And we are a mining heratage u graft and suffer and keep it too urself and still the case todsy, sam did an amazing job for mental health and he will have saved literally THOUSANDS of lives talking about it and this song!
I think I remember Sam Fender talking about how he'd released it in part because statistics had come out showing that men in the north east (where he is from) had some of the highest rates of suicide and so he was smashing open that conversation. I have huge respect for Sam. He released a cover of an old local band to him's song called Winter Song for Christmas and used it to raise awareness and money for homelessness this year. It's a hauntingly beautiful song. I absolutely agree with you about speaking being the most important thing. I'm so glad you were able to. I've found the more frank you are about these things the less scary they become. Thank you for being so open yourself I'm sure it helps a lot of people.
Thank you for speaking up. When you‘re broken you should get the chance to heal. Wish you the best for your life. Gals and Guys your family and friends will be there for you and if you‘re alone there are amazing people out there that wish to listen to you and help you to get up. And i can tell from experience it’s harder to fight your inner demons than being a tough infantryman. If you read this and you‘re broken, no matter the circumstances, You’re strong enough, I believe in You!!!
Sam actually wrote this song in honour of his friend who committed suicide, in the aftermath he was taking to his mates and people around his home town and he realised that every single one of them had been effected by suicide/mental health in some way and realised it was something that needed to be talked about, hence Dead Boys
im only 2:40 in and i agree but i also think it's about how men aren't supposed to talk about their pain so when they kill themselves it's a surprise because they hadn't asked for help or been comfortable to show what they were feeling
Born up in the North East from a mining town. once they closed we had nothing everywhere was struggling and some turned to drugs and alcohol to cope and its taken decades to regenerate but there's still alot of work to do! Male suicides especially in the North Is high
Should definitely react to the borders, my personal favourite of Sam's. Also spotted inhaler at the end of the dead boys video, you should react to them too
OMGG YESS. Thanks for this reaction. I been dying to find another good reaction and cant believe you reacted to sam! 💕💕 alsoo please checkout blossoms!
Could you do a reaction to another one of Faouzias songs? Some good ones are: - How it all works out (stripped) - Minefields - Born without a heart (stripped) - Tears of gold (stripped) I would greatly appreciate it. She is my absolute favorite and I enjoy seeing what others think of her. Your reaction to her song “bad dreams” was really good and I was happy to hear that I wasn’t the only one hearing the phenomenal power and fluidity of her voice.
You should watch Lisa Ling’s This Is Life episode The Lost Boys. It’s basically about toxic masculinity. It’s the 1st or 2nd episode of this season. It will take your breath away.
In the UK we have a very serious problem of males under the age of 45 committing suicide the figures are truly horrific especially from the 16 to 25 age group. Suicide is the biggest killer of males around the world but no one speaks about it. Listen to DYING LIGHT but Sam is the voice of this generation. Every song he sings is about his life and where comes from. North East England is a rough place to grow up. It's not only America that has Ghetto's
I think it is so important someone like Sam Fender is talking about male suicide. It starts with young men knowing they are humans with emotions and there is nothing wrong feeling them.
Please react to why don't we they are coming out with some fire songs and their New album call "the good times and the bad ones" is coming out like in 2 weeks! Ps. Love your reactions!
I see Sam Fender and I click, thanks for doing this reaction, please do more of him. Also can you do more of The 1975, DMA’s and check out Artic Monkeys. If anyone says that these bands are problomatic please ignore those comments. People are offended by the sunshine at this point.
I looove Sam! Was supposed to see him live march last year :((( If you like these lyrics i’d recommend his songs Greasy Spoon (about objectification of women and sexual assault) and Poundshop Kardashians (about toxic societal standards and celebrity culture)
sam wrote the song after one of his friends committed suicide and originally didn’t plan on releasing it actually. he felt like he was capitalising of his death, but it raised a conversation regarding mental health and especially male suicide and how it’s still ignored by society. it’s one of his most important and powerful songs... i get goosebumps every time i listen to it!!
Also it saved someone’s life when it came on the radio as he was driving to a bridge, Sam told this story on a radio interview I think
Living for any and all Sam Fender content - so incredibly talented
Same!
Sam is my absolute favourite artist and Dead Boys is definitely one of his most important (and one of my favourite) songs. Sam has also shared a story in several interviews that this song literally saved someone's life. When Dead Boys first came out, there was a guy in his car, about to drive his car off the road to end his life and then (luckily!) he heard Dead Boys and an interview with Sam about mental health and male suicide on the radio, he then turned around, went to his wife and told her that he needed help. If that doesn't show the power of this song, I don't know what does :)
Also thank you for making yourself so vulnerable in this video!
Sam is from my home town in the North East of England. We have had a lot of suicides especially now with covid 19. He is amazing singer I have heard him live and he sounds exactly the same, love from UK
This song is so powerful, I remember seeing him in concert in Amsterdam and a couple of british guys were in front of me having the time of their lives. But when this song came on, they were so vulnerable, emotional, just screaming their hearts out and crying. THAT gave me goosebumps, just the fact that they felt safe in that room, feeling heard and understood. Maaaaan I get emotional thinking about it🥺
As a female, I recently became aware of how much I feel bad for young boys and men at the moment. Women over hundreds of years have fought to be heard and respected and now we have what we wanted, but have forgotten about the innocent boys and men who haven't done anything to anyone. Being labeled Toxic is such a disgusting term in itself, more so for the innocent ones who don't fall under that term. This song by Sam is needed and I'm glad you reacted to it. Anyone who is struggling please talk to someone and open up.
its so good to hear this message from someone who is a woman, I sometimes feel like women dont understand that side of us. I originally agreed with some of andrew tates ideas in particular but now I think he's dug us into a deeper hole in the eyes of women.
This has obviously been around for a while so a bit late to comment. I have known Sam's music for a long time, before he became famous (I am from his home area). He is brilliant as many people comment, but actually I want to comment on your reaction. I think your reaction is so honest and right on point when you talk about your struggles. Good on you
I recommend the song and music video The Borders!! The music video feels like a movie (also from Sam Fender :) )
borders is lush
"We all tussle with the black dog
Some out loud and some in silence
Everybody 'round here just drinks
'Cause that's our culture"
Wow. Just WOW!
sam’s music is so beautiful and meaningful as lots of them are referring to social issues and deep messages. he deserves more recognition tbh
Loved this reaction so much. Thank you so much for making videos and talking so openly about some of your personal struggles. I really appreciate your content so much.
Aaaand for my recommendation, I think Greasy Spoon or Poundshop Kardashians would be a good reaction video if you're looking for more Sam fender reccos.
AHHH!!! i've never clicked so fast
i saw sam live in 2019 and the crowd during this song was one of the best things i’ve ever experienced
Ur reaction was perfect but hes specifically talking about the notheast of england were suicide rates are crazy, “everybody around here just drinks… cause thats out culture”. Its hard because northeast most friendly best place too live but theres so much drugs and poverty even though great people money and drugs and other stuff gets on top of ppl and this song was fuckint amazing for awareness!
Ps i would love u too visit the northeast england (newcastle, boro, sunderland, sheilds, washington) such poor areas in context but i guarantee the NICEST people you will meet! And we are a mining heratage u graft and suffer and keep it too urself and still the case todsy, sam did an amazing job for mental health and he will have saved literally THOUSANDS of lives talking about it and this song!
I love Sam Fender!!! Hope there's more reaction videos of him
Please, react to more of this guy! His live versions are, wow!
Yeeeees!!! I absolutely love Sam Fender! Had the pleasure to see him live in 2019
This song!!! Such an important message
The whole album is so amazing and makes you feel... a lot. You should react to Hypersonic Missiles!
I have been waiting for this!!! Sam is one of my absolute favs and this has to be one of the most powerful/emotional songs I've ever heard
Sam fender is one of my favourite artist and I love this song so much ❤️ also loving the videos keep it up
Sam fender a young lad from sheilds with amazing talent!
the way I gasped seeing the title, Sam deserves the world
I think I remember Sam Fender talking about how he'd released it in part because statistics had come out showing that men in the north east (where he is from) had some of the highest rates of suicide and so he was smashing open that conversation. I have huge respect for Sam. He released a cover of an old local band to him's song called Winter Song for Christmas and used it to raise awareness and money for homelessness this year. It's a hauntingly beautiful song. I absolutely agree with you about speaking being the most important thing. I'm so glad you were able to. I've found the more frank you are about these things the less scary they become. Thank you for being so open yourself I'm sure it helps a lot of people.
such an incredibly deep and meaningful track. everything about sam fender’s music is beautiful. i can’t fault it in anyway
Sam inspired me to start writing songs on my own. We need more artists like him.
i’ve been WAITING for this
Amazing reaction for an amazing song, really well broken down and analysed
Im so glad i got to see him live last year before covid :,)
Thank you for speaking up. When you‘re broken you should get the chance to heal. Wish you the best for your life.
Gals and Guys your family and friends will be there for you and if you‘re alone there are amazing people out there that wish to listen to you and help you to get up. And i can tell from experience it’s harder to fight your inner demons than being a tough infantryman. If you read this and you‘re broken, no matter the circumstances, You’re strong enough, I believe in You!!!
Sam actually wrote this song in honour of his friend who committed suicide, in the aftermath he was taking to his mates and people around his home town and he realised that every single one of them had been effected by suicide/mental health in some way and realised it was something that needed to be talked about, hence Dead Boys
thanks for reacting again sam fender has very good songs that talk about social conscience
He’s an incredible songwriter and performer.. he’s sings for the people 🤛
This was beautiful l loved your interpretation 💪🏼👏🏼🔥
You're such a inspiration, talking about mental health is such an important thing to do, by far the best channel I discovered in 2020 ❤️
SAM IS ONE OF THE MOST UNDERRATED ARTISTS AND HE IS AMAZING I CANT BELIEVE YOU ARE REACTING TO HIM
im only 2:40 in and i agree but i also think it's about how men aren't supposed to talk about their pain so when they kill themselves it's a surprise because they hadn't asked for help or been comfortable to show what they were feeling
Sam Fender is amazing. Honestly one of the most exciting new artists to arrive in years.
you’ve gotta watch his break up with your girlfriend i’m bored cover!!
I LOVE Sam Fender!!!! 🥺
You should listen to NOTHING BUT THIEVES!!!!!! They are awesome!!!!!
I love you.😘 Beijos!
Please please please react to his Album!!!!!!
You need to watch Dying Light the sequel to this song!!
Born up in the North East from a mining town. once they closed we had nothing everywhere was struggling and some turned to drugs and alcohol to cope and its taken decades to regenerate but there's still alot of work to do! Male suicides especially in the North Is high
Should definitely react to the borders, my personal favourite of Sam's. Also spotted inhaler at the end of the dead boys video, you should react to them too
YEAAAH, I LOVE HIM
OMGG YESS. Thanks for this reaction. I been dying to find another good reaction and cant believe you reacted to sam! 💕💕 alsoo please checkout blossoms!
Thanks for the video man, it helped me alot
sam fender is so underrated!!
omg I wish he gets more recognition
I think this reaction would mean alot to sam. You getting what th song is about right from the start x
Love to you man, eve
rything you said is true
Now you're in the upcoming artists area I really recommend James Smith - little love. Such an underrated artist
Great reaction. Big fan of Sam.
Please fo a reaction to james arthurs song unconditionally i highly reccomend it
Could you do a reaction to another one of Faouzias songs?
Some good ones are:
- How it all works out (stripped)
- Minefields
- Born without a heart (stripped)
- Tears of gold (stripped)
I would greatly appreciate it. She is my absolute favorite and I enjoy seeing what others think of her. Your reaction to her song “bad dreams” was really good and I was happy to hear that I wasn’t the only one hearing the phenomenal power and fluidity of her voice.
Sepultura 🤘🏻🇧🇷
A very special song, so honest and raw. Please react to The Borders or listen to his album 'Hypersonic Missiles', you won't regret it 🖤
Please, take a look to his recent album, specially "Seventeen Going Under". Best regards Steven!
YEEESSS
I just really think you should listen to one of busted’s original albums because the bloody slap!! You will LOVE IT!!
Dont suffer in silence 🔕 🖤
Please react to his full album!! X
thank you
never clicked this fast aaaaaa
Could you do Shawn Mendes "Dream" live from the Wonder Experience? I love your take on live performances..and this one was amazing!
Steven, I’m reminding you, PLEASE DO THE ALBUM
hey, you should totally react to the julie and the phantoms' soundtrack!! it's a series on netflix that came out a few months ago!!
YASS finally omg
You should watch Lisa Ling’s This Is Life episode The Lost Boys. It’s basically about toxic masculinity. It’s the 1st or 2nd episode of this season. It will take your breath away.
listen to scary pocket songs, they do covers but it’s funkyyy. chandelier one is great
hello Steven could you react to Shawns new album called "Wonder"
In the UK we have a very serious problem of males under the age of 45 committing suicide the figures are truly horrific especially from the 16 to 25 age group. Suicide is the biggest killer of males around the world but no one speaks about it.
Listen to DYING LIGHT but Sam is the voice of this generation. Every song he sings is about his life and where comes from. North East England is a rough place to grow up. It's not only America that has Ghetto's
He's so fucking amazing, please react to closer to the edge by thirty seconds to mars
i love sam so much. also he is louis’ bf (joking) but they’re besties
I think it is so important someone like Sam Fender is talking about male suicide. It starts with young men knowing they are humans with emotions and there is nothing wrong feeling them.
Try Sam Fender winter song
Ele com a camiseta do sepultura
Please react to why don't we they are coming out with some fire songs and their New album call "the good times and the bad ones" is coming out like in 2 weeks!
Ps. Love your reactions!
react RBD "no pares" of Ser O Parecer live, please????
James Arthur train wreck live please 💛💛
I see Sam Fender and I click, thanks for doing this reaction, please do more of him. Also can you do more of The 1975, DMA’s and check out Artic Monkeys. If anyone says that these bands are problomatic please ignore those comments. People are offended by the sunshine at this point.
This song made me goosebumps and wet eyes
React more to why don't we
REACT TO HIS NEW RECORD I BEG U
1989 vinyl!!!
U should go check out a group called CNCO
Please! React to Use My Voice by Evanescence ❤️😍
PLEASW REACT TO SODA STEREO
Watch get you down live jools holland
can you react to Lauren Jauregui - Lento (live performance)
Please react to Butterfly by Grimes 🦋
Please react to James Arthur train wreck 🙏
Please check out Gavin James. He's got sick vocals!!!
you should react to wonder by shawn mendes, i'm sure you will love it!
He reacted to the live version :)
@@phoebemck506 yess, but i mean the album too hahaha
please react to "icarus falls" by ZAYN :(
Please react to mayte Perroni from RBD the called adicta it's a great song
Please react to tranquility base hotel and casino by the Arctic monkeys !!!!!
Please react to song (sean christopher the impossible dream)
Please react to mayte Perroni adicta
Reage a Now United 🇧🇷
I looove Sam! Was supposed to see him live march last year :((( If you like these lyrics i’d recommend his songs Greasy Spoon (about objectification of women and sexual assault) and Poundshop Kardashians (about toxic societal standards and celebrity culture)