From the last 3 songs alone, I wonder where the limit might be for Su, if there even is one. Her voice leaves me with waves of goosebumps more and more often. Especially with Monochrome or this song here, with this epic, less overloaded, instrumental, which indeed has soundtrack level. Awesome opener for the album, to which I am now really looking forward and can hardly wait. One thing I would like to note, however, is that imo, the prize for the best supporting role in this song goes to the drums. Normally, you talk about harmonies among different vocalists. For me, it is the drums and Su which are perfectly matched here, complement each other and create/define the soundscape. I may not make any friends with the following, but when it comes to live performances in general, I wonder if the original Kami Band will be back on board. By the sound of all the new tracks, I actually imagine and hear the western formation of it behind the ladies on stage. 😏 Luckily we won't have to wait for long to have the answer to that. :) ___________________ 「 _"完璧なんてありえない" / Perfection? No one gets there._ 」 --- *BAND-MAID* 'Warning' 🕊
I'm a 46 year old dude whose a very new fan whose been doing a deep dive the last few months and I LOVE this song! I watched a 37 minute video of an English professor who broke down every single vocal line and melody and it made me appreciate what's really happening here! It's a call to arms to their fans..they are changing and need our help and support and continued participation! He said something I loved, he said he was sick of hearing people insult the band's new sound. He said "guess what they are evolving and they are grown ups now and you should be one too!" Haha love it. Really excited to see what other twists and turns they throw our way this album. Yes, the evolution of Su's voice is evident in this track.. which is insane considering how amazing she could sing at 14+. Edit: and as always they bring such a positive message! The world is falling apart in front of our eyes but if we stand together and focus our hearts and energy fully, we can do anything!
One listen and I loved it instantly. I know there were others who said it was similar to FDTD. I thought the intro part was similar, but once it gets to the A part, it is very emotional that Su-'s vocals and the synthesizer riffs, and I thought it had a slightly different vibe. Aah, I'm still a Su-n-tama's slave, and I'll gladly be a Su-n-tama's slave..
I LOVE FDtD - one of my all time favorites. My immediate thought when I heard the chanting in this song was that this is its spiritual successor. It’s more epic, empowering and emotional, and you’re absolutely right, this will be insane live! The chanting is simple, somewhat primal, but how epic is it to have the chanting and Su is on top of that. Fucking Incredible!
@@Serenade314 I watched this song at the live show on Saturday! When Su- sat on the throne of the monochorme set and outfits, and started singing it off, and I saw it on the big screen, I thought for a second that the 'Alien Queen' was singing it, ha. It got goosebumps for me. Thank you from Japan!
@@minamihideki7123 WOW! Thanks for sharing! I can't even imagine what that must have been like. I'm so glad that they are still going strong. I saw them at their very first US show here in Los Angeles at a very small venue, and you could tell that they would have a bright future. Kitsune up from over the pond ;-)
For Su-Metal to step away from music for a time. As she had said in a recent Billboard interview. Only to come back & give such a masterclass performance. Really speaks volumes of not only her character but ridiculous talent here. Great reaction here BTW!! 🤘💕🦊
Very good! hope to see you soon on stage with the new songs! The idea of this work, if I'm not mistaken, is to bring 10 songs about 10 different worlds that they would have gone to.
Welcome to BabyMetal's metalverse🦊🤘🌐 Nice to see you're back with another new BM single. 💯 They did it again with this epic song as the perfect opener for this new album, all the tracks were already teased with the full titles, can't wait for Time Wave and Light and Darkness, but so far all the songs sounds really good. SuMetal did a wonderful job with her vocal range in this one and MoaMetal too with her backing chorus. Here's the lyrics translated, thanks for sharing this and kitsune up.🦊🤘🔥 *METAL KINGDOM* lyrics: LYRICIST: Kitsune of Metal God ARRANGER: TatsuoMetal We’re going through the passing times This world is crumbling We live while wandering A heart lost in darkness Hold me tight until dawn In that bright place Aim for tomorrow Raise your hands to the lord Raise your voice to the world Raise your flag. Let’s be together... Stand up KINGDOM Unleash your FREEDOM Endless journey. Endless dream Wake up KINGDOM Get it, FREEDOM Raise the signal, go on without hesitation Trust your friend Negative words I don’t need a way back In that bright place Let’s live tomorrow Raise your head to the lord. Raise your sword to the sky Raise your fists. Let’s be together... Stand up KINGDOM Unleash your FREEDOM Endless journey Endless dream Wake up KINGDOM Get it, FREEDOM Prove it Burn your life Believe in miracles It’s the beginning song Deliver our voice Resonate, our voices Open up a new era Let it ring, it’s our voice Play it, our singing voice The sword of pledge Raise it up for tomorrow The unknown path Create it with those hands Stand up KINGDOM Unleash your FREEDOM Endless journey Endless dream Wake up KINGDOM Get it, FREEDOM It’s dawn, bathing in the light Cut through the darkness
This song gives off a deep feeling, majestic and strong charisma, reminds me of "Within Temptation - The Reckoning and Supernova" Babymetal is the best Japanese band, it's on another level and Su voice are amazing, long live Babymetal long live Queen Su...
I love this song so much. So much. My first thought was also that this was soundtrack material. Blockbuster soundtrack material. I can't wait to see this live, hopefully in person. 🤘🦊🤘
I'm have been waiting for you to pop up in reactions to this . Definitely agree with everything you said 💯 i have got visions of Su and Moa rising up from below the stage on thrones like in Game of Thrones, but instead of swords, lots of hands held up doing Kitsune signs #Definitelynotacult 😁🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼
Su's voice sounds celestial on this track! 🌟 I'm sure this song will be an otherworldly experience at their concerts. 🦊🤘 I don't think many BABYMETAL songs can captivate me the way this one does whilst looking at a static album cover. You can definitely tell it's a concept album because the lyrics all follow the same theme. They are kind of ahead of the curve of current world events, very foreboding. Let's hope BABYMETAL and THE ONE can contribute to a change of direction, no matter how small.
Hi Brian, take a look at the lyrics, there are definitely links between Metal Kingdom and Divine Attack, I reckon that there are common themes through Monochrome as well, but they sit so far apart on the album that we need more evidence before we can definitively link them. However, I do have a picture developing in my head. The track listing for the album is out and it goes: 1. Metal Kingdom 2. Divine Attack 3. Mirror Mirror 4. Maya 5. Time Wave 6. Believing 7. Metalizm 8. Monochrome 9. Light and Darkness 10. The Legend So, as you can see there is some distance between DA and Monochrome. We will have to see where the next two songs fit into the track listing to get a better feel. But I am thinking there is a theme running through the first three tracks dropped, so I reckon the others will contribute to the story. Great reaction, keep up the good work.
This opening gave me so much From Dusk Till Dawn vibes... if this is the direction this album is going, my dreams have been answered. I've been looking for other groups and songs with FDTD vibes, and so far, Monochrome, Divine Attack, and now Metal Kingdom has all got that vibe... 2023 is starting out sounding pretty good🤘🦊🤘
This is really great. The FDTD comparison is one I have seen a few times and it’s a good one. FDTD is a favourite. Su’s voice though. It’s impossible to get past its sheer beauty & magnificence…..just like Su herself. Can’t wait to see Moa getting the crowd hyped during this one.
It's a bit like the album songs are like a soundtracks, only the live performance is when everything comes together. It really feels like some epic scenes should go with this song.
@@GlassMoonGaming I've listened to low quality fancam of the first ever live performance (first day, Babymetal performed 2 days) and the instruments are muffled in the fancam but Su-metal's voice is glorious. Their is something special about the little lady.
Outstanding! This was only the third reaction I've seen so far. I honestly didn't catch the FDtD vibes right away. Good catch. And yes, hopefully and US tour soon. Anywhere on this side of the country, I'll be there for sure.
My favorite part is the first verse. Su's vocals made me feel like I was listening to a woman from an ancient civilization! ♥️ And Moa's cute voice matches Su's power voice so well! How can Kawaii metal not have some cute voices in it. 🦊
GMG, I TOTALLY understand what you're saying about touring. I live in Vancouver, BC Canada, and they've never come here either. They've only toured in Canada once as far as I know, that that was only 2 provinces. Ontario and Quebec. So wrong side of the country for me. So I totally hear you. This band was literally life-changing for me and I very much want to be able to see them live before they decide to call it quits. Ideally I'd love to see them perform in Japan, but sadly I doubt that will ever happen based on my personal circumstances. So I must hope they come here instead. Anyhow, amazing reaction as always. I'm waiting for album to finally come out as well!
I think the album tells the story of where they went and what they did for the last year, although they still had work here to do there were other worlds that needed the help of the three metal spirits, so The Fox God had to send them away for one year to help those worlds. Well that is my guess, it seems all three songs are based around some type of conflict so perhaps this is the theme and the live show will fill in the rest of the story, either through narration or elaborate sets and theatre or more than likely both. I see a show like Legend S crossed with Dark Night Carnival crossed with 10 BABYMETAL Budokan. The only thing we know for sure is that whatever they do it will be the most epic thing they have ever done.
Going to copy paste again as I been watching as many reactors as I can today. 😁 Su sounds so beautiful. Like really really beautiful. It's like she is singing me a story straight into my heart. And when Moa came in with her English lines. OMG I about died and went to heaven. Absolute chills and overwhelming feelings of being proud of her. She needs more lines in other songs and I would really love a true duet with Su. I think she is very happy concentrating on dancing and supporting Su, but her voice is pure warmth. This song is going to be nothing short of epic LIVE. I see others saying it's the weakest of the 3 songs so far but I don't feel that way at all. I can also see this as an anime Music Video. Animated Su and Moa and possibly the Kami band getting suited up in Samurai armor and raising the ONE battle flag. 🤘🦊🤘
Love the show, im not a fan of new BabyMetal music, can't compare to the classic BabyMetal music of the first two albums, wheres the metal, wheres the fun!!!
The live show is going to be great, with a big chorus and a great sense of unity 😊I think the video will be enough to get the message across. Stay tuned for the excitement of the new BABYMETAL on stage in Japan next week, which will be released as a video work in the near future. Ps. I live in Japan, so I'll go first 😊. Personally, I think it would be cool if it becomes the theme song for the Japanese team in the WBC😊It would be so exciting to see Shohei Otani in the batter's box with this song 😭.
I am not getting an FDTD vibe off this song. I do get a particular vibe, especially from the melody. I am getting the same vibes I get it from some songs by artists like Loreena McKennitt or the band Clannad (or perhaps the more obscure songs of their sister Enya). But done with a bit of symphonic metal underpinning. The FDTD melody has such a swaying legato feel and smoother [
The FDTD vibe I got was specifically from the opening/intro to the song. It's almost the exact same chord progression and the structure is the practically identical right up until the big entrance, if that makes sense. After that, it's definitely different. Thanks!
Nice reaction. I hear the chord changes from the song FDTD also. But the rest of the song is new. The audience participation will be over the top for this. Lyrically I get the feeling whoever wrote this song was feeling the depression and oppression of the lockdowns. And feeling some regret over lost time. And now employ folks to not squander their freedom. As the lyrics say Thank God, Thank the world, Raise your flags but remember we did this together. We are one after all. This is the second song from the new album that speaks of going out there and doing something with your life that matters to you. Go forth with your dreams hopes prayers and be free.
Great reaction as always, thanks! Several parts of the lyrics are related to "Divine Attack" and "Monochrome". At least many (if not all) the metaphors are similar and the majority of the language is almost the same. Musically, it's like 99% Su-metal. And its totally amazing (I admit being a little biassed tough). The way she enunciates the words in the second verse with the accent of the drum beats is just glorious. I love this song... it goes to my top 10 right away and who knows... I can't wait to see the live performance to this one. Just a few months more... it's gonna be EPIC! 😁 Until next time! 🤘🦊
“I really want to hear this LIVE”. As do we all😉. Suzuka’s voice is like that of an angel here. From what I have read this will be the first song from the new album. It should set the stage very nicely. Until next time.
Su , in my opinion , is probably one of the best vocalists around at the moment. The power is immense, she just sucks the emotion out of you, yes , I did tear up listening to this. This feel like something is building up to a great battle , so on a concept album, I'd expect pure hard hitting metal in the next track. I don't know how, but they get better and better the longer they exist. May they exist forever. 🦊🦊💥🦊🦊
Well we have their schedule for the first half of the year, BABYMETAL RETURNS big arena show next week, then from april until June tour with Sabaton around northern Europe. But from June on I bet they are going to take the chance to participate in some of Europe's summer festivals like Download or Resurrection Rock, and from the fall I guess there will another big arena show in Japan and an USA/Canada tour. They still owe to pay us a visit, they were coming for the first time to Spain and to South East Asia on summer 2020 and all that was cancelled. I bet they will try to make an effort to make it happen at some point too. But yeah, 100% they are not avoiding the United States on an album release year.
I should wash out my mouth with soap once again and never post again after a first listen. I felt a little disappointed after the first time listening to this song. But as with the last two singles, it's getting better with every single time. I'm still not a fan of the chant part in the intro / chorus (it reminds me of soccer worldcup music, which is not my thing). But the first verse and pre-chorus in particular blow me away. This is once again Su's voice being in a league of her own. It's so soft and beautiful, with so much emotion and dynamics, simply fantastic.
Raise your hands To the Lord Raise your voice To the world Raise your flag Let's be together! Raise your head To the Lord Raise your sword To the sky Raise your fists Let's be together! YEAHHH!! 🤘🦊🤘
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What a singer SU-METAL is! Once again, I was amazed by her expressiveness and singing.
100%
From the last 3 songs alone, I wonder where the limit might be for Su, if there even is one. Her voice leaves me with waves of goosebumps more and more often. Especially with Monochrome or this song here, with this epic, less overloaded, instrumental, which indeed has soundtrack level. Awesome opener for the album, to which I am now really looking forward and can hardly wait.
One thing I would like to note, however, is that imo, the prize for the best supporting role in this song goes to the drums. Normally, you talk about harmonies among different vocalists. For me, it is the drums and Su which are perfectly matched here, complement each other and create/define the soundscape.
I may not make any friends with the following, but when it comes to live performances in general, I wonder if the original Kami Band will be back on board. By the sound of all the new tracks, I actually imagine and hear the western formation of it behind the ladies on stage. 😏 Luckily we won't have to wait for long to have the answer to that. :)
___________________
「 _"完璧なんてありえない" / Perfection? No one gets there._ 」 --- *BAND-MAID* 'Warning' 🕊
You are right, we'll find out soon!
BABYMETAL have shared some other bits and pieces in the build-up to their new album ‘THE OTHER ONE’, including this powerful new track.
BABYMETAL have shared a new track that’s set to appear on their new album ‘THE OTHER ONE’.
And it’s a big one.
It’s called ‘METAL KINGDOM’ and is as atmospheric and powerful as it gets, with plenty of soaring riffs and heavenly vocals.
It’s further proof of just how vast this new record is set to be, and testament to the band’s desire to create something truly spectacular.
LYRIC OVERVIEW:-
METAL KINGDOM"
[Romanized:]
Nagare yuku jidai o
Koware yuku kono sekai o
Samayoinagara bokura wa ikiru
Yaminimadou kokoro o
Yoakemade dakishimete
Hikari aru ano basho de
Ashita o mezasu
Raise your hands to the lord
Raise your voice to the world
Raise your flag tomoni are
Tachiagare yo KINGDOM
Tokihanate yo FREEDOM
Hateshinaki tabi owari naki yume
Me o samaseyo KINGDOM
Te ni irero yo FREEDOM
Noroshi o agero mayowazu susume
Tomo o shinjite
Ushiromukina kotoba ya
Modoru michi wa iranai
Hikari aru ano basho de
Ashita o ikiro
Raise your head to the lord
Raise your sword to the sky
Raise your fists tomoni are
Tachiagare yo KINGDOM
Tokihanate yo FREEDOM
Hateshinaki tabi owari naki yume
Me o samaseyo KINGDOM
Te ni irero yo FREEDOM
Akashi o tatero inochi o moyase
Kiseki shinjite
Hajimari no uta yo
Todoke yo bokura no koe yo hibike yo bokura no koe yo
Aratana jidai o hiraku
Naraseyo bokura no koe yo kanadeyo bokura no utagoe yo
Chikai no ken o
Kakageyo ashita e to
Michinaru michi wa
Sono-te de tsukure
Tachiagare yo KINGDOM
Tokihanate yo FREEDOM
Hateshinaki tabi owari naki yume
Me o samaseyo KINGDOM
Te ni irero yo FREEDOM
Yoake no tokida hikari o abite
Yami o kirisake
[Japanese:]
流れゆく 時代を
壊れゆく この世界を
彷徨いながら 僕らは 生きる
闇に惑う 心を
夜明けまで 抱きしめて
光ある あの場所で
明日を目指す
Raise your hands to the lord
Raise your voice to the world
Raise your flag 共にあれ
立ち上がれよ KINGDOM
解き放てよ FREEDOM
果てしなき旅 終わりなき夢
目を覚ませよ KINGDOM
手に入れろよ FREEDOM
狼煙を上げろ 迷わず進め
友を信じて
後ろ向きな言葉や
戻る道は いらない
光ある あの場所で
明日を生きろ
Raise your head to the lord
Raise your sword to the sky
Raise your fists 共にあれ
立ち上がれよ KINGDOM
解き放てよ FREEDOM
果てしなき旅 終わりなき夢
目を覚ませよ KINGDOM
手に入れろよ FREEDOM
証を立てろ 命を燃やせ
奇跡信じて
始まりの歌よ
届けよ 僕らの声よ 響けよ 僕らの声よ
新たな時代を拓く
鳴らせよ 僕らの声よ 奏でよ 僕らの歌声よ
誓いの剣を
掲げよ 明日へと
未知なる道は
その手で 創れ
立ち上がれよ KINGDOM
解き放てよ FREEDOM
果てしなき旅 終わりなき夢
目を覚ませよ KINGDOM
手に入れろよ FREEDOM
夜明けの時だ 光を浴びて
闇を切り裂け
Writer(s): Kitsune Of Metal God, Tatsuometal
Lyrics licensed by MusixMatch
Copyright © 2000-2023 AZLyrics.com
They’ve also shared the album’s tracklisting, which will be dropping on March 24.
01. METAL KINGDOM
02. Divine Attack - Shingeki -
03. Mirror Mirror
04. MAYA
05. Time Wave
06. Believing
07. METALIZM
08. Monochrome
09. Light and Darkness
10. THE LEGEND
Kitsune Up 🦊🦊🦊🤘🤘🤘🇯🇵🇸🇬#notacult.
Thanks!
Her vibrato is soo beautiful
It is!
I'm a 46 year old dude whose a very new fan whose been doing a deep dive the last few months and I LOVE this song! I watched a 37 minute video of an English professor who broke down every single vocal line and melody and it made me appreciate what's really happening here! It's a call to arms to their fans..they are changing and need our help and support and continued participation!
He said something I loved, he said he was sick of hearing people insult the band's new sound. He said "guess what they are evolving and they are grown ups now and you should be one too!" Haha love it. Really excited to see what other twists and turns they throw our way this album.
Yes, the evolution of Su's voice is evident in this track.. which is insane considering how amazing she could sing at 14+.
Edit: and as always they bring such a positive message! The world is falling apart in front of our eyes but if we stand together and focus our hearts and energy fully, we can do anything!
I love it! That's such an awesome quote!
I can already see and hear the crowd chanting throughout the song
Oh yeah, me too for sure! Can't wait!
i heard this song in live at makuhari. It was more powerful, super powerful than cd version. Amazing.
Awesome! I can't wait to see a live recording. I can only imagine!
One listen and I loved it instantly. I know there were others who said it was similar to FDTD. I thought the intro part was similar, but once it gets to the A part, it is very emotional that Su-'s vocals and the synthesizer riffs, and I thought it had a slightly different vibe.
Aah, I'm still a Su-n-tama's slave, and I'll gladly be a Su-n-tama's slave..
The beginning definitely had those FDTD vibes, and I agree that they changed somewhat later on. Thanks!
I didn't get FDTD vibes and you could understand the words
I LOVE FDtD - one of my all time favorites. My immediate thought when I heard the chanting in this song was that this is its spiritual successor. It’s more epic, empowering and emotional, and you’re absolutely right, this will be insane live! The chanting is simple, somewhat primal, but how epic is it to have the chanting and Su is on top of that. Fucking Incredible!
@@Serenade314 I watched this song at the live show on Saturday! When Su- sat on the throne of the monochorme set and outfits, and started singing it off, and I saw it on the big screen, I thought for a second that the 'Alien Queen' was singing it, ha. It got goosebumps for me. Thank you from Japan!
@@minamihideki7123 WOW! Thanks for sharing! I can't even imagine what that must have been like. I'm so glad that they are still going strong. I saw them at their very first US show here in Los Angeles at a very small venue, and you could tell that they would have a bright future. Kitsune up from over the pond ;-)
excellent content Glass Moon-Metal, yeah FDTD vibes, can you imagine both songs in the set-list, that would be killer.
My god, that' would be insane!
For Su-Metal to step away from music for a time. As she had said in a recent Billboard interview. Only to come back & give such a masterclass performance. Really speaks volumes of not only her character but ridiculous talent here. Great reaction here BTW!! 🤘💕🦊
Thanks!
The beginning sounds like Massive Attack Someone watching House reruns in the studio
Thanks!
Very good! hope to see you soon on stage with the new songs!
The idea of this work, if I'm not mistaken, is to bring 10 songs about 10 different worlds that they would have gone to.
It's gonna be amazing!
Very exciting being a new fan, and being at the cusp of a new release.
You can say that again!
Welcome to BabyMetal's metalverse🦊🤘🌐
Nice to see you're back with another new BM single. 💯
They did it again with this epic song as the perfect opener for this new album, all the tracks were already teased with the full titles, can't wait for Time Wave and Light and Darkness, but so far all the songs sounds really good.
SuMetal did a wonderful job with her vocal range in this one and MoaMetal too with her backing chorus.
Here's the lyrics translated, thanks for sharing this and kitsune up.🦊🤘🔥
*METAL KINGDOM* lyrics:
LYRICIST: Kitsune of Metal God
ARRANGER: TatsuoMetal
We’re going through the passing times
This world is crumbling
We live while wandering
A heart lost in darkness
Hold me tight until dawn
In that bright place
Aim for tomorrow
Raise your hands to the lord
Raise your voice to the world
Raise your flag. Let’s be together...
Stand up KINGDOM
Unleash your FREEDOM
Endless journey. Endless dream
Wake up KINGDOM
Get it, FREEDOM
Raise the signal, go on without hesitation
Trust your friend
Negative words
I don’t need a way back
In that bright place
Let’s live tomorrow
Raise your head to the lord.
Raise your sword to the sky
Raise your fists. Let’s be together...
Stand up KINGDOM
Unleash your FREEDOM
Endless journey
Endless dream
Wake up KINGDOM
Get it, FREEDOM
Prove it Burn your life
Believe in miracles
It’s the beginning song
Deliver our voice
Resonate, our voices
Open up a new era
Let it ring, it’s our voice
Play it, our singing voice
The sword of pledge
Raise it up for tomorrow
The unknown path
Create it with those hands
Stand up KINGDOM
Unleash your FREEDOM
Endless journey Endless dream
Wake up KINGDOM
Get it, FREEDOM
It’s dawn, bathing in the light
Cut through the darkness
Thanks Jake!
I'm listening to this song maybe for the sixth time but still I'm feeling cold and goosebumps...!!!
Nice!
They should have called it metal queendom tbh 🔥
Lol
This song gives off a deep feeling, majestic and strong charisma, reminds me of "Within Temptation - The Reckoning and Supernova"
Babymetal is the best Japanese band, it's on another level and Su voice are amazing, long live Babymetal long live Queen Su...
Love it!
This is the best Su has ever sounded. She clearly spent the time off working on her vocals because her voice has leveled up.
She did amazing work!
Such a powerful song!! Su's vocals is unbelievable and i really love that we got some vocals from Moa aswell!! Great reaction!!! Kitsune Up! 😍🤩🦊
100%
Great reaction. This will be the first track on the album - what a way to start. Can't wait to see what they do when they play it live.
Definitely a great opening track! I can't wait!
I love this song so much. So much. My first thought was also that this was soundtrack material. Blockbuster soundtrack material. I can't wait to see this live, hopefully in person. 🤘🦊🤘
In person would be the ideal, but I'll take what I can get. LOL
I have a feeling that this album is going to be Babymetal's Dark Side of The Moon
Ohhhh...that'll be interesting!
I love your curiousity and enthusiasm of this concept on the upcoming album. :)
I'm a big sucker for concept albums if they are done right!
I'm have been waiting for you to pop up in reactions to this . Definitely agree with everything you said 💯 i have got visions of Su and Moa rising up from below the stage on thrones like in Game of Thrones, but instead of swords, lots of hands held up doing Kitsune signs
#Definitelynotacult 😁🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼
Definitely not! Nope, no cults here!
@@GlassMoonGaming 🤣🤘🏼🦊
Su's voice sounds celestial on this track! 🌟 I'm sure this song will be an otherworldly experience at their concerts. 🦊🤘 I don't think many BABYMETAL songs can captivate me the way this one does whilst looking at a static album cover. You can definitely tell it's a concept album because the lyrics all follow the same theme. They are kind of ahead of the curve of current world events, very foreboding. Let's hope BABYMETAL and THE ONE can contribute to a change of direction, no matter how small.
I'm definitely gonna have to take a deep look at ALL the lyrics when the album is released and hope that they translate well to English. LOL
Looking forward to the day when the album is on my doorstep.
Hell Yeah!
Hi Brian, take a look at the lyrics, there are definitely links between Metal Kingdom and Divine Attack, I reckon that there are common themes through Monochrome as well, but they sit so far apart on the album that we need more evidence before we can definitively link them. However, I do have a picture developing in my head.
The track listing for the album is out and it goes:
1. Metal Kingdom
2. Divine Attack
3. Mirror Mirror
4. Maya
5. Time Wave
6. Believing
7. Metalizm
8. Monochrome
9. Light and Darkness
10. The Legend
So, as you can see there is some distance between DA and Monochrome. We will have to see where the next two songs fit into the track listing to get a better feel. But I am thinking there is a theme running through the first three tracks dropped, so I reckon the others will contribute to the story.
Great reaction, keep up the good work.
Thanks! I'll be real excited to dive into the whole album. I just hope it translates well. LOL
This opening gave me so much From Dusk Till Dawn vibes... if this is the direction this album is going, my dreams have been answered. I've been looking for other groups and songs with FDTD vibes, and so far, Monochrome, Divine Attack, and now Metal Kingdom has all got that vibe... 2023 is starting out sounding pretty good🤘🦊🤘
I'm right there with ya!
This is really great. The FDTD comparison is one I have seen a few times and it’s a good one. FDTD is a favourite. Su’s voice though. It’s impossible to get past its sheer beauty & magnificence…..just like Su herself. Can’t wait to see Moa getting the crowd hyped during this one.
It's going to be a fun time indeed!
Oh my the tears will flow... Not two minutes in and I'm already crying... Grown men DO cry... All hail Queen Su
Hail the Queen!
It's a bit like the album songs are like a soundtracks, only the live performance is when everything comes together. It really feels like some epic scenes should go with this song.
I can't wait to see how it all come about in a Live setting!
@@GlassMoonGaming I've listened to low quality fancam of the first ever live performance (first day, Babymetal performed 2 days) and the instruments are muffled in the fancam but Su-metal's voice is glorious. Their is something special about the little lady.
Dusk till Dawn is in English LOL
Yet there are zero official lyrics to it
Outstanding! This was only the third reaction I've seen so far. I honestly didn't catch the FDtD vibes right away. Good catch. And yes, hopefully and US tour soon. Anywhere on this side of the country, I'll be there for sure.
FDTD is such an awesome, different song, that when I heard the opening, it immediately brought me there. Thanks!
My favorite part is the first verse. Su's vocals made me feel like I was listening to a woman from an ancient civilization! ♥️ And Moa's cute voice matches Su's power voice so well! How can Kawaii metal not have some cute voices in it. 🦊
It's all incredibly good!
🤘🦊🤘
WooHoo!
i can imagine that the crowds raise their fists and chant along with the queen just like on RoR and Metataro. epic!
Oh yeah!
GMG, I TOTALLY understand what you're saying about touring. I live in Vancouver, BC Canada, and they've never come here either. They've only toured in Canada once as far as I know, that that was only 2 provinces. Ontario and Quebec. So wrong side of the country for me. So I totally hear you. This band was literally life-changing for me and I very much want to be able to see them live before they decide to call it quits. Ideally I'd love to see them perform in Japan, but sadly I doubt that will ever happen based on my personal circumstances. So I must hope they come here instead. Anyhow, amazing reaction as always. I'm waiting for album to finally come out as well!
It'll happen for us both some day!
@@GlassMoonGaming I can only hope!!
I think the album tells the story of where they went and what they did for the last year, although they still had work here to do there were other worlds that needed the help of the three metal spirits, so The Fox God had to send them away for one year to help those worlds. Well that is my guess, it seems all three songs are based around some type of conflict so perhaps this is the theme and the live show will fill in the rest of the story, either through narration or elaborate sets and theatre or more than likely both. I see a show like Legend S crossed with Dark Night Carnival crossed with 10 BABYMETAL Budokan. The only thing we know for sure is that whatever they do it will be the most epic thing they have ever done.
I have no doubts that you are right about that! It'll be epic for sure!
There are moments in this song that just melt me.
Kitsune dao!
Definitely!
Going to copy paste again as I been watching as many reactors as I can today. 😁
Su sounds so beautiful. Like really really beautiful. It's like she is singing me a story straight into my heart. And when Moa came in with her English lines. OMG I about died and went to heaven. Absolute chills and overwhelming feelings of being proud of her. She needs more lines in other songs and I would really love a true duet with Su. I think she is very happy concentrating on dancing and supporting Su, but her voice is pure warmth.
This song is going to be nothing short of epic LIVE. I see others saying it's the weakest of the 3 songs so far but I don't feel that way at all.
I can also see this as an anime Music Video. Animated Su and Moa and possibly the Kami band getting suited up in Samurai armor and raising the ONE battle flag. 🤘🦊🤘
Thanks so much!
Love the show, im not a fan of new BabyMetal music, can't compare to the classic BabyMetal music of the first two albums, wheres the metal, wheres the fun!!!
Thanks.
これはライブで盛り上がるね
Thanks!
The live show is going to be great, with a big chorus and a great sense of unity 😊I think the video will be enough to get the message across. Stay tuned for the excitement of the new BABYMETAL on stage in Japan next week, which will be released as a video work in the near future.
Ps. I live in Japan, so I'll go first 😊.
Personally, I think it would be cool if it becomes the theme song for the Japanese team in the WBC😊It would be so exciting to see Shohei Otani in the batter's box with this song 😭.
I really do envy all those people who are getting to see them live on stage this coming week!
I am not getting an FDTD vibe off this song. I do get a particular vibe, especially from the melody. I am getting the same vibes I get it from some songs by artists like Loreena McKennitt or the band Clannad (or perhaps the more obscure songs of their sister Enya). But done with a bit of symphonic metal underpinning. The FDTD melody has such a swaying legato feel and smoother [
The FDTD vibe I got was specifically from the opening/intro to the song. It's almost the exact same chord progression and the structure is the practically identical right up until the big entrance, if that makes sense. After that, it's definitely different. Thanks!
epicness overload
Very much so!
🍅💀🍅
🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼
Babymetal Kingdom is The best Kingdom !! !!
Absolutely! Ruled by our Queen!
Nice reaction. I hear the chord changes from the song FDTD also. But the rest of the song is new. The audience participation will be over the top for this. Lyrically I get the feeling whoever wrote this song was feeling the depression and oppression of the lockdowns. And feeling some regret over lost time. And now employ folks to not squander their freedom. As the lyrics say Thank God, Thank the world, Raise your flags but remember we did this together. We are one after all. This is the second song from the new album that speaks of going out there and doing something with your life that matters to you. Go forth with your dreams hopes prayers and be free.
Agree!
Great reaction as always, thanks!
Several parts of the lyrics are related to "Divine Attack" and "Monochrome". At least many (if not all) the metaphors are similar and the majority of the language is almost the same.
Musically, it's like 99% Su-metal. And its totally amazing (I admit being a little biassed tough). The way she enunciates the words in the second verse with the accent of the drum beats is just glorious. I love this song... it goes to my top 10 right away and who knows...
I can't wait to see the live performance to this one. Just a few months more... it's gonna be EPIC! 😁
Until next time!
🤘🦊
Thanks!
“I really want to hear this LIVE”.
As do we all😉. Suzuka’s voice is like that of an angel here.
From what I have read this will be the first song from the new album. It should set the stage very nicely.
Until next time.
Definitley will set the stage! I envy those who get to hear them live this weekend!
bring it!
Hell yeah!
Su's voice makes me shudder 🖤🖤🖤
In a good way I hope!
@@GlassMoonGaming Of course, her voice heals my soul 🖤🖤🖤
Su , in my opinion , is probably one of the best vocalists around at the moment. The power is immense, she just sucks the emotion out of you, yes , I did tear up listening to this. This feel like something is building up to a great battle , so on a concept album, I'd expect pure hard hitting metal in the next track. I don't know how, but they get better and better the longer they exist. May they exist forever.
🦊🦊💥🦊🦊
Can't wait to see this all performed live!
I don't believe it will fit what I believe is a concept album
If it's truly the first song on the album, then I think it just might. It's a great opener!
Please react more babymetal live performance 🦊🎸
I've reacted to almost their entire discography. I have like 7 songs left! Check out the playlist!
Well we have their schedule for the first half of the year, BABYMETAL RETURNS big arena show next week, then from april until June tour with Sabaton around northern Europe. But from June on I bet they are going to take the chance to participate in some of Europe's summer festivals like Download or Resurrection Rock, and from the fall I guess there will another big arena show in Japan and an USA/Canada tour.
They still owe to pay us a visit, they were coming for the first time to Spain and to South East Asia on summer 2020 and all that was cancelled. I bet they will try to make an effort to make it happen at some point too.
But yeah, 100% they are not avoiding the United States on an album release year.
Hopefully we all get what we want!
I should wash out my mouth with soap once again and never post again after a first listen. I felt a little disappointed after the first time listening to this song. But as with the last two singles, it's getting better with every single time. I'm still not a fan of the chant part in the intro / chorus (it reminds me of soccer worldcup music, which is not my thing). But the first verse and pre-chorus in particular blow me away. This is once again Su's voice being in a league of her own. It's so soft and beautiful, with so much emotion and dynamics, simply fantastic.
Hopefully that soap has a good flavor at least! LOL Thanks!
Raise your hands
To the Lord
Raise your voice
To the world
Raise your flag
Let's be together!
Raise your head
To the Lord
Raise your sword
To the sky
Raise your fists
Let's be together!
YEAHHH!! 🤘🦊🤘
Thanks!!