The point is really just that there are no real heroes in war. There are just less evil things that we have to do. To the men and women who come back they don't think they are heroes.
The most important thing about this song and video is that first 2 verses he praises the American flag the one he trusts and loves, then after 3 verse its the White flag of peace that he brought home. PS. Americans killed about 6 civilians for one enemy soldier, and Vietnam war was forced on agenda to stop communism. So A LOT of innocent people died for American greed, that`s what it means to "Serve your country".
This song doesn't demean soldiers, or their actions. It cries out for sympathy for soldiers, since most feel ashamed of their actions, weather necessary or not
Much like a good movie, this song is 3 acts if you will. Act I: A naive man goes to bootcamp, works hard, sweats alongside other soldiers, forms strong bonds and genuinely believes he's doing good and will return a hero. Act II: Reality sets in that war is messy, war is nasty and terrible things are done by and to both sides. He holds on to it being his duty to keep from spiraling. Act III: He breaks, realizes that war is terrible for everyone and that there are no heroes and the idea he may be viewed as such disgusts him. Now believes in peace but knows it won't come. It's heartbreaking to imagine someone going through that journey. You want to do good, because your 'brothers' are doing something wrong you join in, letting go of most of your morality until you have to do something so far across any boundaries, something you can't rationalize, that you despise the people that appreciate what you've done, while you initially actually wanted their appreciation. The mind goes through a LOT.
I'm an oif 5 veteran. Bco 1st platoon 2-23 inf, my unit literally was the surge of 2007. Whenever I get asked "what it was like over there" I refer to this song because it's true. While we didn't piss on anyone, we treated the prisoners like shit. At the time it was justified, but for every "terrorist" we kill, or maim we create 20 more. The aid we supposedly gave to the Iraqi citizens, never happened except for in the green zone. I can't tell you how many baby bottles I filled with my own water, and gave their mother's my only issued mre. They were out of power, water, food. We all stopped caring about our country and our government, and only cared about each other and making sure we all get out of those shit holes and back to our families. When I got out I burned everything, my acus, gear, everything except my class a's because my son asked for them. This isn't an anti soldier song its an anti war song about the naivety we all have because of war movies. When in reality one minute you could be talking to your best friend about your kids marrying each other, and the next your elbow deep in his thigh looking for his femoral artery that a 50cal round caused, because it went through a house and his leg, that snapped into his gut to keep him alive, even though he died 14 minutes ago. And then go back and be bored for 3 days because your on rest cycle. Then when you find a detainee whether it's the person your looking for or not, they become the killer of your friend. When that detainee asks for water you dump the entire bottle down their throats until it's empty and ask if they are still thirsty. Then you go months without action and everyone goes stir crazy and trigger fingers get itchy, and you learn who the sociopaths are in your group. You come to realise you're in a war for no reason and you've been lied to, and your enemies are doing the same thing you would if say China invaded. Then you come home and you hear the ignorance and delusions of grandeur. You go to you're reintegration back into civilized society clssses. Civilians see everything in 270 black and white, and you see everything in 10kuhd full color. And then you forget what it's like to be them, and you'll never get back to it, no matter how hard you try. So you just pretend and say your thank yous, and nobody is the wiser. I don't have ptsd, I'm just being as honest as I can and clear, but I see why those that have it, do. Thank your husband for me.
I'm gonna be honest being of Somali heritage, knowing the brutalities my parents witnessed have made me detest war. It robbed them of having a safe place to raise me and my siblings. They lost friends and family members to both U.S soliders and other Somalis. I'm not interested in pointing fingers at who to blame anymore, but I'm sure we can all agree that it leaves all parties involved scarred, and takes away people's loved ones. This song is seen from a soliders perspective.
You are not alone in being disgusted by war and the atrocities committed on both sides of whatever conflict the u.s. decides to put themselves in . I think the message is to point out this lie American kids are told , where they are promised the world but are sent across the word to kill and protect American assets.
Hey K... I feel what you were expressing. Many of my family served and you're 100% on point. No matter what, we have to respect and love all those who have served our country. 💞U Much respect and love... T
War is terrible and many Soldiers suffer a great deal. Ideals to serve your Home are good an right, but if they come back home it is our duty to be there for them.
The song isn't meant to demonize soldiers in war. Its meant to describe how horrible war is, how it requires horrid actions, and how soldiers don't feel like heroes when they come home. I have multiple family members who served in the military (some actively serving today), one of which was my older brother. I'll always when I was 16 - and my older brother had finally returned home after tours to Iraq and Afghanistan - I answered him calling our house, and told me he was at a bridge and was going to jump (going to cut the tension here and say he didn't). He couldn't handle the horrible things he had to do, and he confessed them to me... he had to get the guilt off his chest. That experience really put things into perspective for me - soldiers do what they have to do just to protect and come home to their loved ones. I will never fault someone in the service for that. It doesn't matter what your husband is doing when he's on tour. He's fighting to protect you, me, and everyone in the US... he's doing what he has to do so he can come home to you. I thank him for his service, and offer my gratitude to you for being his light at the end of tunnel... his motivation to serve. Also to answer your question about the song... the song was written based on multiple letters the singer received from veterans. The events are based on what was written in the letters.
People treat soldiers like heroes, even though many don't feel like hero's. The violence in war, there are no hero's. Thats what the song writer is more or less saying.
Invader Grimm 👊💙This is a very humble true statement Invader...and what ppl want soldiers to realize is this “you went to war in my place, you sacrificed for my family, you may have done things that your not proud of, but it could have been me to do it... and I AM PROUD of you”
@@KristinKali 👊 back at ya! 😁 hope you and your fam is doing well. Its been long days and nights away from home for me. Working out of state the last few weeks. Home for the weekend now. Commercial construction is fun. Keep up the great content. And thank you for being you.
Invader Grimm 👊💙😂 I’m so glad you get my moody ass..my timing is the worst... funny at a serious vid ... gloomy at a fun vid... it crazy to look back at my vids w you all and see what I’ve done... 🤘😎... like I always say... you guys are the best thing about this gig! AND Thankyou Grimm! ☺️
Just found this now, I'm not a veteran but to me this is one of the most powerful songs I've heard. It was actually interesting hearing your pérspective being married to a veteran too. I know this song hits me right in the feels so I can only imagine what its like when military is actually part of your family, it's such a great song.
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And to add, these lyrics were based on soldiers letters, so at least someone has done the things from verse 2. I mean, we did hear about Abu Graibh (or however that's written) where people are taking smiling selfies with torture victims and naked human pyramids. Most soldiers if not all went in with good intent and some got bended in their morality by what they experienced, war is such an inhuman experience that it can lead you to do inhuman things. It's a minority that did things like that, but some have, some good people have done terrible things. War can do that to the mind. That's why it's so nasty, everybody suffers.
If you American you will have mixed emotions because you deep down you can't deny your bias feelings. From some who doesn't live in USA or Middle East I can see through the "war" more clearly. (imagine if the tables were turned and you had to see innocent kids die in the streets of America)
I believe this song was written from stories told to the artist by veterans undergoing therapy for PTSD. A way to share their pain anonymously and maybe make people understand the reason combat changes people. All military personnel are not pathological killers even if they must adopt that mindset to survive. They’re human with emotions and conscious thoughts. I hope this song brings peace to souls tormented by what they’ve seen and done.
rest in peace to all the souls lost in all conflicts and resspect to all thos who have stepped up for thos who wolnt or cant god bless them n thier familys
i only heard 1 Rise Against track before this.. doesnt seem the same at all... check their track "prayer for the refugee" sounds completely different than this and this is giving me mix feeling as well
Rise against has been around for 20 years they have lots of acoustic songs like this . Even an entire album of acoustic versions of their songs . You should look deeper into their music . They are the most under rated band of this era
war is hell ! shit happens ! and this song is about those who are permanently damaged , the broken ones who come back and never really fit in again ! those with ptsd , the homeless the depressed ! it`s not putting them down ! you miss understand the meaning of the song !
Sometimes people see things that change them and sometimes they may do things they are not proud of because they see brutality perpatrated against their Comrads by the enemy which in my mind would dehumanize the enemy.
motoguy7281 👊💙You are absolutely correct.. unfortunately the adrenaline & fear of letting your comrades down also weighs heavily on shoulders. War is an ugly business that hurts everyone. Therefore everyone imo should seek a little counsel to keep in good form... Same as a physical for the body,.. and the body cannot function without the brain.
I played this song for my kids, maybe around 13 years old while on a road trip. With the wife, we were all crying at the end. But I gave the same situation, a suicide bomber. People have to be kept at a distance until the risk is ascertained. If she had been weaponized and he didn't fire, his friends could have died. I appreciate all the servicemen that keep me from having to make that decision. They really do protect my way of life, but don't get to live it themselves. How noble is that? (Not a question.)
Answer: Not very noble at all. The us isn't saving anyone with its wars all they do is to invade countries to either gain resources or to gain propaganda about "saving the world from terrorism" while the us is the actual terrorists.
People may call me an idiot or pos because I drop out of my last year of grade 12 to join the Canadian military I wanted to be a sniper as crazy as it sounds and I look back now and I’m like dam what have I done
Dallas Korpan 👊💙 Hi Dallas, I love your name. Thankyou for your service 🙏💕 your not an idiot. We face these horrible times in our lives not knowing why, but we learn from them. It makes us smarter and in turn able to help the NEXT one over... there may be a younger “you” out there! And they gave the same sniper dream... and you share your same dream and also the pitfalls... that would be you paying it forward and helping others in turn. You ARE a good man and don’t think differently; in WAR there is only casualties
Kristin Kali Knows exactly where Im comeing from and yes my girlfriend could understand why or what I was doing she left me because of this but it is what it is and listen to what she saying because children kill people facts
We shouldn't be in these places all over the world in the first place. This is not a song denegrating the soldiers, but those in power who send them into harms way, do nothing to help them when they get back. It is what the singer was told from a soldier he met. The things they have to bear witness to I really can't imagine. I love the soldiers, not the elitist politicians who don't give a damn about them when they come home, sometimes broken from what they've seen or had to do.
I'm a combat veteran, OEF 13-14. I'm not a hero, not in the least. The things we had to see and do disqualify me from being a hero. I just wanted to fight for my country and protect the men and women in my unit. Somedays I feel like I'd have been better off if I didn't make it home
👊❤️🗣Thankyou for your service!! All soldiers feel that way... my husband and best friend did & do.. ☹️ Please never think that you should not come home... You are loved & appreciated and VERY MUCH needed 🙂
@@KristinKali thank you so much. It's sad, all I've ever wanted is for someone to care and tell me that it'll all be okay. I couldn't get that in my day to day life, but you gave that to me. Thank you so much. I promise I'll get better. More specifically, I'll get better now that I know someone cares. You're that someone. Thank you so much for this. God bless you and yours.
Jeffrey Burnett 👊❤️😊🗣God Bless you and yours Jeffrey! You are a soldier, you never stop fighting 🙏💕 one small thing at a time.. focus on the positive & don’t let the bad get you down .. Jerry’s words to me were “things are always better in the morning” it took many a mornings to realize all he meant was “things are better with TIME” . You will reflect, you will find yourself & you will overcome.
I knew right away why you weren't crying, and no, you are NOT selfish, you are just as much a hero as your husband! If the person that requested this knew you were a combat vets wife then shame on them. The spouses of our combat vets deserve so much priase and respect and rarely recieve it, thank you for all that you do!!
@@KristinKali My brother-in-law is a combat vet, seen how amazingly strong my sister has been, 3 boys including twins, and my partner at the fire dept. did three tours, and his family wouldn't have survived without his wife. ✌️❤️
Thankyou Kev, my face i guess always gives me away.... it was heartbreaking to me... i always see children as innocent but that is not always the world we live in OR the life they are given :(
Another tragic song, zombie by the cranberries. There was some bad times in Northern Ireland back in the 80s and 90s well long before that as well. You should give it a go.
Salutes Kristin!! Great Song & An awesome reaction. And yes your right War is not pretty. I did two tours to Iraq 05 I was in Fallujah and 06 I was in downtown Ramadi I can relate to this song. I have seen first hand what it's like. You have to be strong and have a supporting cast. It is mentally challenging no doubt but like you said there is help and people to talk to that will help you through those tough times. #USMC #SemperFi #DevilDogs
GhOsT_Marine_30 👊💙Thankyou Ghost Marine 🙏💕 your life is forever changed and no matter how much you tell yourself you can handle it or psych yourself into being tougher... there are things that cannot be unseen... yes, some ppl are wired differently but every soldier should go in and have routine counseling... HECK! All of the World should! 🙂 Mental health awareness would be evaluated in real time and progress or regression could be measured... not leaving others to feel alone or “still fighting an uphill battle” no matter how strong the supporting cast... it takes a toll on everyone... #muchlove
🤔👌 Everything is going great Kali. Salutes to your husband, and you as well. And really that goes for any couple who's involved with the military. Amazing reaction 💯💯💙❤
Even war these days are to fit the Geneva Convention, which most of the world agreed. Tri made blades don't exist anymore, land mines are almost gone. War should never be vindictive.
Hello Kristin how's it going great video keep up the good work and beauty showing much love and support for you. Love your videos and no matter if u had a rough day I will always support u how matter what. You're great and excellent. I want u to know this so just can keep smiling and be motivated ☺☺. Anyways when u get chance react to logic dead presidents 3, mac miller jet fuel and what's the use. Enjoy. Much love from me to u
This song is so powerful.. War is messy.. Even if all you do is kill enemy soldiers.. You're still killing someones Son, husband or brother. And they are probably just the same as you.. Just doing their duty and following orders from their leaders, trying to stay alive. War is never glorious...
To me the white flag also symbolized innocence. The children and many others are oftentimes manipulated and brainwashed into this situations. The desperate conditions and quality of living in the countries the fightings often take place don't help either. Truly one of the saddest song I've heard. What got to me is the line 'Is that what they see?', many times even the closest people could not understand the soldiers psyche after they come back and relegate their experience to 'what was necessary' with them being the definite good, when in reality there is no such thing. Even when interrogating potential terrorists or enemies Rise against shown what can be considered as wrong. The end of the clip also shown what sad reality can await the ones who don't get enough strong emotional, mental, medical and social support. The soldier lashed out and was shot by the police who saw him as a mad individual.
You are an amazing person and thank you to you and your family your husband for putting himself out there endanger I have family that comes from the Navy and I've heard many God awful stories
Anthony Fosmire 👊💙 Anthony Thankyou so very much... this was a painful reaction. It was hard for me to come back to this 😞 and yes... I hear so many stories about so many awful things they go through... #WHYWAR?
My uncle was a chief petty officer my Navy I feel a lot with this song because I am proud of him as I am disappointed in knowing what he has had to do he was a drill sergeant and that man's mind became very dark and with help and love to his family and friends she is a very happy and bright individual that has come to terms what's his demons I pray and hope that other families that may have gone through similar situations with loved ones coming home has found peace with this family member and that family member may have work through their demons as well God bless all our military men and women so they are truly the Lost attacked for the evil I corrupt ways of this world
@@KristinKali Im sorry I'm usually too fucked up or tired n busy to really talk in a genuine way your like my favorite person I never knew irl though I can't even describe how kind you have been a appreciate it more than you might ever know
Are men and women should not go through this but I'm grateful for what they do for us it's just sad to have to endure such things trusted eating lazy and allow their work to be in vain
There is never a right decision in war if he didn't shoot the little girl with the white flag and came into the barracks past them and like you said was trapped The Palms and took them all out that would have been for nothing at the same time how do you know I couldn't imagine split-second of thousands of thoughts crack through your head in that situation
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The point is really just that there are no real heroes in war.
There are just less evil things that we have to do.
To the men and women who come back they don't think they are heroes.
No. There are heroes . Don't denigrate them. It's all perspective.
They released this song to raise awareness for the mental health of our soldiers when they come home.
Kyle McIntire 👊💙Thankyou Kyle... that means a lot to me... it was painful to do this reaction but I’m glad I did...
The most important thing about this song and video is that first 2 verses he praises the American flag the one he trusts and loves, then after 3 verse its the White flag of peace that he brought home.
PS. Americans killed about 6 civilians for one enemy soldier, and Vietnam war was forced on agenda to stop communism. So A LOT of innocent people died for American greed, that`s what it means to "Serve your country".
This song doesn't demean soldiers, or their actions. It cries out for sympathy for soldiers, since most feel ashamed of their actions, weather necessary or not
"sometimes the thing that haunts a man the most, is what he isn't ordered to do"
Mate as en ex soldier I love this song we were made to do things we regret lots of things we did and seen are hard to live with
I’m an ex soldier and mate you have no clue on what you’ve just said
Much like a good movie, this song is 3 acts if you will.
Act I: A naive man goes to bootcamp, works hard, sweats alongside other soldiers, forms strong bonds and genuinely believes he's doing good and will return a hero.
Act II: Reality sets in that war is messy, war is nasty and terrible things are done by and to both sides. He holds on to it being his duty to keep from spiraling.
Act III: He breaks, realizes that war is terrible for everyone and that there are no heroes and the idea he may be viewed as such disgusts him. Now believes in peace but knows it won't come.
It's heartbreaking to imagine someone going through that journey. You want to do good, because your 'brothers' are doing something wrong you join in, letting go of most of your morality until you have to do something so far across any boundaries, something you can't rationalize, that you despise the people that appreciate what you've done, while you initially actually wanted their appreciation. The mind goes through a LOT.
Thank your husband for his service and thank you for your service as a military wife holding down the fort. Bless you and the USA. Great reaction KK!
Chainsaw 👊💙🗣Thankyou Chainsaw 🙏💕 I appreciate you so very much ☺️ #America #GodhelpUSall
This song was based on letters sent to the artist by veterans.
I'm an oif 5 veteran. Bco 1st platoon 2-23 inf, my unit literally was the surge of 2007. Whenever I get asked "what it was like over there" I refer to this song because it's true. While we didn't piss on anyone, we treated the prisoners like shit. At the time it was justified, but for every "terrorist" we kill, or maim we create 20 more. The aid we supposedly gave to the Iraqi citizens, never happened except for in the green zone. I can't tell you how many baby bottles I filled with my own water, and gave their mother's my only issued mre. They were out of power, water, food. We all stopped caring about our country and our government, and only cared about each other and making sure we all get out of those shit holes and back to our families.
When I got out I burned everything, my acus, gear, everything except my class a's because my son asked for them. This isn't an anti soldier song its an anti war song about the naivety we all have because of war movies. When in reality one minute you could be talking to your best friend about your kids marrying each other, and the next your elbow deep in his thigh looking for his femoral artery that a 50cal round caused, because it went through a house and his leg, that snapped into his gut to keep him alive, even though he died 14 minutes ago.
And then go back and be bored for 3 days because your on rest cycle. Then when you find a detainee whether it's the person your looking for or not, they become the killer of your friend. When that detainee asks for water you dump the entire bottle down their throats until it's empty and ask if they are still thirsty. Then you go months without action and everyone goes stir crazy and trigger fingers get itchy, and you learn who the sociopaths are in your group.
You come to realise you're in a war for no reason and you've been lied to, and your enemies are doing the same thing you would if say China invaded. Then you come home and you hear the ignorance and delusions of grandeur. You go to you're reintegration back into civilized society clssses. Civilians see everything in 270 black and white, and you see everything in 10kuhd full color. And then you forget what it's like to be them, and you'll never get back to it, no matter how hard you try.
So you just pretend and say your thank yous, and nobody is the wiser. I don't have ptsd, I'm just being as honest as I can and clear, but I see why those that have it, do. Thank your husband for me.
I'm gonna be honest being of Somali heritage, knowing the brutalities my parents witnessed have made me detest war. It robbed them of having a safe place to raise me and my siblings. They lost friends and family members to both U.S soliders and other Somalis. I'm not interested in pointing fingers at who to blame anymore, but I'm sure we can all agree that it leaves all parties involved scarred, and takes away people's loved ones. This song is seen from a soliders perspective.
You are not alone in being disgusted by war and the atrocities committed on both sides of whatever conflict the u.s. decides to put themselves in . I think the message is to point out this lie American kids are told , where they are promised the world but are sent across the word to kill and protect American assets.
The flag white as snow verse had me brawling. Tim really hits the heart strings with some of these songs.
As an early Iraq war and Afghanistan war vet this song hits me hard! HARD! I was 1ID 1-16INF 2003-2006 10th Mountain 1BCT 1-32INF 2006-2010!
Hey K... I feel what you were expressing. Many of my family served and you're 100% on point. No matter what, we have to respect and love all those who have served our country. 💞U Much respect and love...
T
TimH Metal 👊💙Thankyou T... this was so very personal on a lot of levels and it’s all to real for so many. #muchlove&respect
War is terrible and many Soldiers suffer a great deal. Ideals to serve your Home are good an right, but if they come back home it is our duty to be there for them.
Absolutely! 🙏💕💯 🗣Thankyou for your comment and honesty!
The song isn't meant to demonize soldiers in war. Its meant to describe how horrible war is, how it requires horrid actions, and how soldiers don't feel like heroes when they come home.
I have multiple family members who served in the military (some actively serving today), one of which was my older brother. I'll always when I was 16 - and my older brother had finally returned home after tours to Iraq and Afghanistan - I answered him calling our house, and told me he was at a bridge and was going to jump (going to cut the tension here and say he didn't). He couldn't handle the horrible things he had to do, and he confessed them to me... he had to get the guilt off his chest. That experience really put things into perspective for me - soldiers do what they have to do just to protect and come home to their loved ones. I will never fault someone in the service for that.
It doesn't matter what your husband is doing when he's on tour. He's fighting to protect you, me, and everyone in the US... he's doing what he has to do so he can come home to you. I thank him for his service, and offer my gratitude to you for being his light at the end of tunnel... his motivation to serve.
Also to answer your question about the song... the song was written based on multiple letters the singer received from veterans. The events are based on what was written in the letters.
VenraeLOL 👊❤️🗣Thankyou for this 🙏💕 it’s more clear to me than before
People treat soldiers like heroes, even though many don't feel like hero's. The violence in war, there are no hero's. Thats what the song writer is more or less saying.
Invader Grimm 👊💙This is a very humble true statement Invader...and what ppl want soldiers to realize is this “you went to war in my place, you sacrificed for my family, you may have done things that your not proud of, but it could have been me to do it... and I AM PROUD of you”
@@KristinKali 👊 back at ya! 😁 hope you and your fam is doing well. Its been long days and nights away from home for me. Working out of state the last few weeks. Home for the weekend now. Commercial construction is fun. Keep up the great content. And thank you for being you.
Invader Grimm 👊💙😂 I’m so glad you get my moody ass..my timing is the worst... funny at a serious vid ... gloomy at a fun vid... it crazy to look back at my vids w you all and see what I’ve done... 🤘😎... like I always say... you guys are the best thing about this gig! AND Thankyou Grimm! ☺️
Just found this now, I'm not a veteran but to me this is one of the most powerful songs I've heard. It was actually interesting hearing your pérspective being married to a veteran too. I know this song hits me right in the feels so I can only imagine what its like when military is actually part of your family, it's such a great song.
👊❤️🗣Thankyou for your kind words ☺️💕 be safe
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A.J. Gleason 👊💙A.J.. it’s bc of ppl like you I come back to YT and do these reactions 🥺 #Effahashtag. #lol
And to add, these lyrics were based on soldiers letters, so at least someone has done the things from verse 2. I mean, we did hear about Abu Graibh (or however that's written) where people are taking smiling selfies with torture victims and naked human pyramids. Most soldiers if not all went in with good intent and some got bended in their morality by what they experienced, war is such an inhuman experience that it can lead you to do inhuman things. It's a minority that did things like that, but some have, some good people have done terrible things. War can do that to the mind. That's why it's so nasty, everybody suffers.
If you American you will have mixed emotions because you deep down you can't deny your bias feelings. From some who doesn't live in USA or Middle East I can see through the "war" more clearly. (imagine if the tables were turned and you had to see innocent kids die in the streets of America)
I believe this song was written from stories told to the artist by veterans undergoing therapy for PTSD. A way to share their pain anonymously and maybe make people understand the reason combat changes people. All military personnel are not pathological killers even if they must adopt that mindset to survive. They’re human with emotions and conscious thoughts. I hope this song brings peace to souls tormented by what they’ve seen and done.
rest in peace to all the souls lost in all conflicts and resspect to all thos who have stepped up for thos who wolnt or cant god bless them n thier familys
i only heard 1 Rise Against track before this.. doesnt seem the same at all... check their track "prayer for the refugee" sounds completely different than this
and this is giving me mix feeling as well
SkulI Collector bro anything they have is amazing. Listen to the entire Appeal To Reason, Endgame, and Black Market albums
Rise against has been around for 20 years they have lots of acoustic songs like this . Even an entire album of acoustic versions of their songs . You should look deeper into their music . They are the most under rated band of this era
war is hell ! shit happens ! and this song is about those who are permanently damaged , the broken ones who come back and never really fit in again ! those with ptsd , the homeless the depressed ! it`s not putting them down ! you miss understand the meaning of the song !
He wrote the song from letters the band got from people serving.
Sometimes people see things that change them and sometimes they may do things they are not proud of because they see brutality perpatrated against their Comrads by the enemy which in my mind would dehumanize the enemy.
motoguy7281 👊💙You are absolutely correct.. unfortunately the adrenaline & fear of letting your comrades down also weighs heavily on shoulders. War is an ugly business that hurts everyone. Therefore everyone imo should seek a little counsel to keep in good form... Same as a physical for the body,.. and the body cannot function without the brain.
I played this song for my kids, maybe around 13 years old while on a road trip. With the wife, we were all crying at the end. But I gave the same situation, a suicide bomber. People have to be kept at a distance until the risk is ascertained. If she had been weaponized and he didn't fire, his friends could have died. I appreciate all the servicemen that keep me from having to make that decision. They really do protect my way of life, but don't get to live it themselves. How noble is that? (Not a question.)
Answer: Not very noble at all. The us isn't saving anyone with its wars all they do is to invade countries to either gain resources or to gain propaganda about "saving the world from terrorism" while the us is the actual terrorists.
People may call me an idiot or pos because I drop out of my last year of grade 12 to join the Canadian military I wanted to be a sniper as crazy as it sounds and I look back now and I’m like dam what have I done
Dallas Korpan 👊💙 Hi Dallas, I love your name. Thankyou for your service 🙏💕 your not an idiot. We face these horrible times in our lives not knowing why, but we learn from them. It makes us smarter and in turn able to help the NEXT one over... there may be a younger “you” out there! And they gave the same sniper dream... and you share your same dream and also the pitfalls... that would be you paying it forward and helping others in turn. You ARE a good man and don’t think differently; in WAR there is only casualties
Thank you and it’s not easy wit ch any one
Chosen it’s not easy. There’s was thought behind in my head It’s hard
Kristin Kali
Knows exactly where Im comeing from and yes my girlfriend could understand why or what I was doing she left me because of this but it is what it is and listen to what she saying because children kill people facts
We shouldn't be in these places all over the world in the first place. This is not a song denegrating the soldiers, but those in power who send them into harms way, do nothing to help them when they get back. It is what the singer was told from a soldier he met. The things they have to bear witness to I really can't imagine. I love the soldiers, not the elitist politicians who don't give a damn about them when they come home, sometimes broken from what they've seen or had to do.
I'm a combat veteran, OEF 13-14. I'm not a hero, not in the least. The things we had to see and do disqualify me from being a hero. I just wanted to fight for my country and protect the men and women in my unit. Somedays I feel like I'd have been better off if I didn't make it home
👊❤️🗣Thankyou for your service!! All soldiers feel that way... my husband and best friend did & do.. ☹️ Please never think that you should not come home... You are loved & appreciated and VERY MUCH needed 🙂
@@KristinKali thank you so much. It just hurts a lot. All of the damn time
Jeffrey Burnett 👊❤️🗣I believe you! Jerry & Jedi use Biofreeze.. it does help! You are not alone
@@KristinKali thank you so much. It's sad, all I've ever wanted is for someone to care and tell me that it'll all be okay. I couldn't get that in my day to day life, but you gave that to me. Thank you so much. I promise I'll get better. More specifically, I'll get better now that I know someone cares. You're that someone. Thank you so much for this. God bless you and yours.
Jeffrey Burnett 👊❤️😊🗣God Bless you and yours Jeffrey! You are a soldier, you never stop fighting 🙏💕 one small thing at a time.. focus on the positive & don’t let the bad get you down .. Jerry’s words to me were “things are always better in the morning” it took many a mornings to realize all he meant was “things are better with TIME” . You will reflect, you will find yourself & you will overcome.
Hope you get to feeling better and things go better for you ❤️
I knew right away why you weren't crying, and no, you are NOT selfish, you are just as much a hero as your husband! If the person that requested this knew you were a combat vets wife then shame on them. The spouses of our combat vets deserve so much priase and respect and rarely recieve it, thank you for all that you do!!
😳🗣💕 Now I am crying, 🥲 Ty for saying such a heartfelt comment!
@@KristinKali My brother-in-law is a combat vet, seen how amazingly strong my sister has been, 3 boys including twins, and my partner at the fire dept. did three tours, and his family wouldn't have survived without his wife. ✌️❤️
@@sunshynff this is what makes me so proud 🙏💕 This is how strong family should be... Ty for sharing ☺️
Your reaction got to me, when the kids ran to the soldier you smiled but the smile didn't last long. Respect to you and your husband from the UK.
Thankyou Kev, my face i guess always gives me away.... it was heartbreaking to me... i always see children as innocent but that is not always the world we live in OR the life they are given :(
Another tragic song, zombie by the cranberries. There was some bad times in Northern Ireland back in the 80s and 90s well long before that as well. You should give it a go.
Salutes Kristin!! Great Song & An awesome reaction. And yes your right War is not pretty. I did two tours to Iraq 05 I was in Fallujah and 06 I was in downtown Ramadi I can relate to this song. I have seen first hand what it's like. You have to be strong and have a supporting cast. It is mentally challenging no doubt but like you said there is help and people to talk to that will help you through those tough times. #USMC #SemperFi #DevilDogs
GhOsT_Marine_30 👊💙Thankyou Ghost Marine 🙏💕 your life is forever changed and no matter how much you tell yourself you can handle it or psych yourself into being tougher... there are things that cannot be unseen... yes, some ppl are wired differently but every soldier should go in and have routine counseling... HECK! All of the World should! 🙂 Mental health awareness would be evaluated in real time and progress or regression could be measured... not leaving others to feel alone or “still fighting an uphill battle” no matter how strong the supporting cast... it takes a toll on everyone... #muchlove
That's sum deep shit right there 💯
🤔👌 Everything is going great Kali.
Salutes to your husband, and you as well. And really that goes for any couple who's involved with the military. Amazing reaction 💯💯💙❤
👊💙Thankyou MarkB 😳 wow.... you touched my heart ♥️
Even war these days are to fit the Geneva Convention, which most of the world agreed. Tri made blades don't exist anymore, land mines are almost gone. War should never be vindictive.
Hello Kristin how's it going great video keep up the good work and beauty showing much love and support for you. Love your videos and no matter if u had a rough day I will always support u how matter what. You're great and excellent. I want u to know this so just can keep smiling and be motivated ☺☺. Anyways when u get chance react to logic dead presidents 3, mac miller jet fuel and what's the use. Enjoy. Much love from me to u
This song is so powerful.. War is messy.. Even if all you do is kill enemy soldiers.. You're still killing someones Son, husband or brother. And they are probably just the same as you.. Just doing their duty and following orders from their leaders, trying to stay alive. War is never glorious...
Growlzee ! 👊💙Absolutely right... in the end... it’s the soldiers who always lose
Pain personified. Inhuman acts done by men. It relates & associates.
To me the white flag also symbolized innocence. The children and many others are oftentimes manipulated and brainwashed into this situations. The desperate conditions and quality of living in the countries the fightings often take place don't help either.
Truly one of the saddest song I've heard. What got to me is the line 'Is that what they see?', many times even the closest people could not understand the soldiers psyche after they come back and relegate their experience to 'what was necessary' with them being the definite good, when in reality there is no such thing. Even when interrogating potential terrorists or enemies Rise against shown what can be considered as wrong. The end of the clip also shown what sad reality can await the ones who don't get enough strong emotional, mental, medical and social support. The soldier lashed out and was shot by the police who saw him as a mad individual.
Wow😮
You are an amazing person and thank you to you and your family your husband for putting himself out there endanger I have family that comes from the Navy and I've heard many God awful stories
Anthony Fosmire 👊💙 Anthony Thankyou so very much... this was a painful reaction. It was hard for me to come back to this 😞 and yes... I hear so many stories about so many awful things they go through... #WHYWAR?
My uncle was a chief petty officer my Navy I feel a lot with this song because I am proud of him as I am disappointed in knowing what he has had to do he was a drill sergeant and that man's mind became very dark and with help and love to his family and friends she is a very happy and bright individual that has come to terms what's his demons I pray and hope that other families that may have gone through similar situations with loved ones coming home has found peace with this family member and that family member may have work through their demons as well God bless all our military men and women so they are truly the Lost attacked for the evil I corrupt ways of this world
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finally something that I can respect a genuine bittersweet song
profanity manatee 🙂💕
@@KristinKali Im sorry I'm usually too fucked up or tired n busy to really talk in a genuine way your like my favorite person I never knew irl though I can't even describe how kind you have been a appreciate it more than you might ever know
i get what ur saying, im glad u got ur husband back, most of our guys dont get to come back with their mind in tact. im glad ur husband made it
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These guys are awesome
Are men and women should not go through this but I'm grateful for what they do for us it's just sad to have to endure such things trusted eating lazy and allow their work to be in vain
btw, "a flag white as snow" means surrender. add that up.
There is never a right decision in war if he didn't shoot the little girl with the white flag and came into the barracks past them and like you said was trapped The Palms and took them all out that would have been for nothing at the same time how do you know I couldn't imagine split-second of thousands of thoughts crack through your head in that situation
Thank you for being the incredible woman and spouse that you are, ma'am. Your insight and understanding is greatly appreciated. Semper fi
Thankyou for your comment Jackson.. I just saw this now 🙂🙏 I Thankyou for your service #BeSafe #BeBlessed
@@KristinKali better late than never ❤️ stay safe!
React to James blunt - Monsters
he's singing about his dying father
React to make it stop Septembers children
Americas day well come and no one well help
Really you having a bad day let’s talk about it
👊❤️😂🗣I have a ton of bad days 👉👍
Waking up each morning being alive. Now that’s a good day. Don’t let things bug you. Just do you.
Dallas Korpan 👊❤️🗣it’s good to hear ... I sometimes just need someone to kick it to me simply💯
I hope you have better days.
Sorry for the late reply’s Between working and trying get my fix my truck and diesel trucks aren’t cheap lol