I got to speak with Ben and we discussed this song. I told him I have anxiety and depression and I sing this song TO my anxiety and depression every day. He struggled and still struggles with depression and recovery with alcoholism. He told me this, “People like you and I, every day is a battle. We won’t win every battle, but we WILL win the war.” I have his lyrics tattooed on my arm and he then signed my wrist, which I had tattooed on as well. The depression and anxiety we battle does take the breath right out of us, but we will be the death of the illness. We will win. He’s a wonderful man. After meeting and talking with him, he took my son up on stage. Absolutely amazing man and amazing band!
I’m sorry for your loss. I hope you can find some comfort in Ben’s lyrics. They are often dark but also offer a sliver of hope. Angels Fall and Better Days are great!
Fun fact: the vocalist has/had a major phobia of airplanes so to play overseas the entire band had to travel on a passenger ship for days to get there lol.That had to suck.Wonder if he's now over this
Wow, you have a lot of insight. Ben actually usually sings about his alcohol addiction and fear of a lot of things. Most people would just interpret this as a relationship with a girl.
But more than just what he thinks. It can apply to everyone regardless of what it is...its a demon and ur finally winning over whatever struggle it is relationship, alcohol, anxieth...whatever , its a universal message!!
Any person who has every overcome a struggle ......it applies. Pure genius songwriting!!! Amazing as always ....they dont have music u cant listen too...never have and never will!!
The Hound I have some of those lyrics on my arm because it’s how I felt after my Grandma died. “God help me I’ve come undone, out of the light of the sun.” My Grandma’s name is hidden in the tattoo. When I showed it to Ben he signed my wrist and I had that tattooed on as well. Wonderful song!
Thank you so much for that reaction. I’ve listened to this song thousand times but you made me realize the true meaning of the lyrics in the bridge at the end. This is what I love about such thorough and intelligent reaction videos - you get a new perspective!
I think the song is about loving someone and they’re slipping away from you but you still love them but you can tell they don’t feel the same way and and it’s killing you. at least that’s the general vibe I take away
I've always interpreted this song from the point of view of a lover who wants to give up but can't in a dying relationship. He/she can't seem to ignite any passion in the relationship anymore but they won't give up. They're in love and will do anything to find "the fire in your eyes". "You take the breath right out of me" tells me he's/she's still in love and will ride the ship till it sinks. At leats that's how I feel when I hear it.
I LOVE that you dont just listen to the music aspect of the song!! Its so important to know what the lyrics are to understand the true meaning of a song!! Newly subscribed!! Love your reactions!!
This is my first time watching anything on your channel and I'm a huge Breaking Benjamin fan and I love how you analyzed parts of the song and your explanations are spot on, you sir got a sub
I’m a hip hop head too, but I grew up on these guys, love this band so much My goal is to blend rock and hip hop the right way, hope to work with Benjamin and chino in the future 🤞🏼
Being through a 7 year relationship and finding out my wife was a narcissist. She turned cold and evil on me overnight and left me directly into another relationship. I loved her and won’t reveal her evil mind. She also liked to pour salt into my open wound. This isn’t over in my head after two years. This is how I interpret this awesome tune
@@actioninmyphannypack when I say simple I mean there's no strings or big orchestra or anything fancy, it's not epic either like bohemian rhapsody, no transitions nothing, just a rock song with simple instruments yet its effortlessly a masterpiece. It's a praise, trust me.
The song is about him loving a person so much that he wants to save her from himself, He knows that she does not deserve a person like him and he is fighting a war among himself so that nothing happens between them. He believes that she is way better without him and for her happiness he is ready to sacrifce his own.
So cold, Had Enough, Dear Agony, Evil Angel, Blow me Away, Until the End, Give me a Sign, Angles Fall, I Will not Bow and Failure...all amazing songs, please do some of them pleaaaasee!
Breaking Benjamin is my favorite band and Breath is one of my favorite songs of theirs. It’s a very deep song and I’m glad ppl that are into other musical genres can appreciate their music. I won’t list all of the songs I think are great cuz there are a lot lol, but some of my favs are Evil Angel, Diary of Jane, I Will Not Bow, Until The End, and So Cold just to name a few.
Johnny Caution Red Cold River is unbelievably good....you can take the lyrics as they fit in the video, but also apply them to any difficult situation you’re facing in life!
Breath is one of there most popular songs Diray of Jane is their most successful song. Personally all of there songs are good I know them all word for word.
Dude, you're great. Love reactions, especially to music I enjoy. But what's the deal with people "reacting" to songs when they clearly already know them. Came up a couple times today.
I know I'm late to this but I think the part "you take the breath right out of me" is a direct shot of how his alcoholism was and did weaken his lungs and voice.
Love Love this band! I got to see them live in 2018. Great live! Every song on Dear Agony👍Their first album Saturate is great too. Check out the song Ashes of Eden. Ben's voice wow!
Polyamorous will ALWAYS be my favorite track as it was their first song that I heard it late at night when MTV played actual videos after injectiong Oxycontin! Its about numerous(poly) addiction(amorous means to stick) but Ben is genuinely and uber talented!! Oh and song is about him being clean and turning down what bout killed him and realized the long term results didn't warrant the short term relief from anxiety and depression!!! Great breakdown!!
I recommend the song Firefly from breaking Benjamin but I do need to warn you that there is a lot of screaming so don't like crank the volume up to max
I will be the death of you means he is going to beat this addiction Great band all of their songs are awesome...I will not bow....Angel's fall...ashes of eden...failure....just to name a few..
What song should I react to NEXT?!
iamsickflowz unknown soldier probably my favorite song they made and dear agony my other favorite that helped me so much
Breaking Benjamin - So Cold
Red cold river
Definitely Ashes of Eden
Dance with the devil, So Cold, Ashes of Eden, Crawl, Polyamorous, I will not bow, Evil Angel, Had Enough
I got to speak with Ben and we discussed this song. I told him I have anxiety and depression and I sing this song TO my anxiety and depression every day. He struggled and still struggles with depression and recovery with alcoholism. He told me this, “People like you and I, every day is a battle. We won’t win every battle, but we WILL win the war.”
I have his lyrics tattooed on my arm and he then signed my wrist, which I had tattooed on as well. The depression and anxiety we battle does take the breath right out of us, but we will be the death of the illness. We will win. He’s a wonderful man. After meeting and talking with him, he took my son up on stage. Absolutely amazing man and amazing band!
Becky Conner wow, thank you so much for sharing this. It helped me today.
I’m so glad it helped! It helps me every day!
I listened to bb and I don't get depressed or anxiety or anything 🤔
It's more than that he's also a hypochondriac...
Heroin is what bout killed him!! 11 years clean!! Pennsylvania's finest....Benjamin Burley!!!
Phobia is easily Breaking Benjamin’s greatest album to date. It is truly a masterpiece.
Dear agony too
@@pabloalej22 dear who? Nah jk, the album Is sick af aswell
my fiance passed. This was her favorite band. This one her favorite songs. Anyway thanks mate for reacting to it
I’m so sorry. I hope you have a great rest of your life.
@@cryptozex thank you very kind of you
Archertype012 - no problem
I’m sorry for your loss. I hope you can find some comfort in Ben’s lyrics. They are often dark but also offer a sliver of hope. Angels Fall and Better Days are great!
Rest in paradise, sorry for your lost.
Dance with the devil, So Cold, Ashes of Eden, Crawl, Polyamorous, I will not bow, Evil Angel, Had Enough
Had Enough is SO GOOD. Really love So Cold as well
I Will Not Bow, Had Enough and Dance With the Devil are sooo good!!
Would add diary of Jane to finish out the list.... spot on
Give me a sign
Torn in two is beautiful
Fun fact: the vocalist has/had a major phobia of airplanes so to play overseas the entire band had to travel on a passenger ship for days to get there lol.That had to suck.Wonder if he's now over this
Some more breaking benjamin! - So Cold, Home, Breakdown, Break my fall, I will not bow, Feed the wolf, Blood, Had enough
So Cold is one of the best
*doesn't mention diary of jane*
Breakdown is so litttt
And crawl
@@yungsxn1702diary of jane is extremely overrated
I say, keep going with this whole album. It's my personal favorite of theirs. You've already done the first 2 tracks in order, keep going!
The guitarist in this song is Breaking Benjamin’s former lead guitarist Aaron Fink. The band’s new lead guitarist is Jasen Rauch.
Fink should come back
Dear agony acoustic for sure ben’s voice is just incredible
My absolute favorite BB song. Ben is a very powerful writer and singer.
Wow, you have a lot of insight. Ben actually usually sings about his alcohol addiction and fear of a lot of things. Most people would just interpret this as a relationship with a girl.
But more than just what he thinks. It can apply to everyone regardless of what it is...its a demon and ur finally winning over whatever struggle it is relationship, alcohol, anxieth...whatever , its a universal message!!
Any person who has every overcome a struggle ......it applies. Pure genius songwriting!!! Amazing as always ....they dont have music u cant listen too...never have and never will!!
breaking benjamin - give me a sign
The Hound I have some of those lyrics on my arm because it’s how I felt after my Grandma died. “God help me I’ve come undone, out of the light of the sun.” My Grandma’s name is hidden in the tattoo. When I showed it to Ben he signed my wrist and I had that tattooed on as well. Wonderful song!
React to Breaking Benjamin - Dear Agony!
Three Days Grace - Time of Dying
World So Cold obviously
Thats a banger!
The Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny
Had Enough is probably my favorite song by BB. So Cold is also very good. WHo am i kidding, i love all of their songs
Absolutely every SINGLE FUCKING ONE. i like rain too
Ohhh Breath, my favourite song of Breaking Benjamin. The next song of them that you can react is Break My Fall, is a very good song.
omg LOOOVE this one,thx for reacting!
I love the fact that you are the only youtuber who breaks down the lyrics
Thank you so much for that reaction.
I’ve listened to this song thousand times but you made me realize the true meaning of the lyrics in the bridge at the end. This is what I love about such thorough and intelligent reaction videos - you get a new perspective!
Very good interpretation bro! I think you hit the meaning of the song spot on!
"You take the breath away from me"... He is screaming at the reflection screaming out loud till all the air is gone..
I think the song is about loving someone and they’re slipping away from you but you still love them but you can tell they don’t feel the same way and and it’s killing you. at least that’s the general vibe I take away
I dig it
I've always interpreted this song from the point of view of a lover who wants to give up but can't in a dying relationship. He/she can't seem to ignite any passion in the relationship anymore but they won't give up. They're in love and will do anything to find "the fire in your eyes". "You take the breath right out of me" tells me he's/she's still in love and will ride the ship till it sinks. At leats that's how I feel when I hear it.
I understand it as a former lover who's coming for revenge
I LOVE that you dont just listen to the music aspect of the song!! Its so important to know what the lyrics are to understand the true meaning of a song!! Newly subscribed!! Love your reactions!!
Probably my favorite song by Breaking Benjamin!
This is my first time watching anything on your channel and I'm a huge Breaking Benjamin fan and I love how you analyzed parts of the song and your explanations are spot on, you sir got a sub
I love the unmade bed in the background. Just get up, go to the computer, and get to it.
You should do I Will Not Bow next!
Phobia is an under rated masterpiece. I hate that BB isn't extremely popular but I love that I get to gatekeep them
So cold by breaking Benjamin it’s just as good as this one🤘🏻😎
not as good imo but still great
For me so cold is even better, but everybody have different tastes👌
I’m a hip hop head too, but I grew up on these guys, love this band so much
My goal is to blend rock and hip hop the right way, hope to work with Benjamin and chino in the future 🤞🏼
Yes, one of their best songs, please check out every album broy
This is my second fave band after Linkin Park, thank you for reacting to them...you need to keep it up with BB bro!!!
Mine too man!💗
One of my favorite songs to run to lol
Being through a 7 year relationship and finding out my wife was a narcissist. She turned cold and evil on me overnight and left me directly into another relationship. I loved her and won’t reveal her evil mind. She also liked to pour salt into my open wound. This isn’t over in my head after two years. This is how I interpret this awesome tune
I would have never guessed this song was about him talking to himself.
Thank you bro I was looking for this. Great explanation.
I love this song. Its nostalgic af.
I love your reaction. This song is so simple yet a fucking masterpiece, hands down my favorite BB song.
Simple. Pffft. What were you listening to?
@@actioninmyphannypack when I say simple I mean there's no strings or big orchestra or anything fancy, it's not epic either like bohemian rhapsody, no transitions nothing, just a rock song with simple instruments yet its effortlessly a masterpiece. It's a praise, trust me.
Guitarist is Benjamin Burnley and Aaron Fink.
Play Unknown Soldier and Into The Nothing.
I love this song so much, one of my favorites from my favorite band of all time.
The song is about him loving a person so much that he wants to save her from himself, He knows that she does not deserve a person like him and he is fighting a war among himself so that nothing happens between them. He believes that she is way better without him and for her happiness he is ready to sacrifce his own.
The song is about his own alcohol addiction and depression and the fight within himself....Ben even came out and stated this himself
Red cold river. One of my absolute favorite songs
So cold, Had Enough, Dear Agony, Evil Angel, Blow me Away, Until the End, Give me a Sign, Angles Fall, I Will not Bow and Failure...all amazing songs, please do some of them pleaaaasee!
This is about a relationship, a woman he still loves but knows she’s wrong for him. He hates the fact that he loves her.
Breath and I will not bow are two of my favorites by breaking Benjamin
IIRC...This song is from the movie "Blood and Chocolate". Guy falls in love with female werewolf. Her pack tries to kill them when she elopes.
Ben: **Deep, meaningful lyrics about addiction**
Genius lyrics bullshittin: “woman.”
You should go for Red Cold River, is a song from their latest album and the official video its just... no words
btw im a die hard breaking benjamin fan so i can tell
Definitely So Cold by Breaking Benjamin!
Breaking benjamin blow me away please And anthem of the angels by them and into the nothing thanks
I think this is my favorite song of all time
It is pretty good!
Breaking Benjamin is my favorite band and Breath is one of my favorite songs of theirs. It’s a very deep song and I’m glad ppl that are into other musical genres can appreciate their music. I won’t list all of the songs I think are great cuz there are a lot lol, but some of my favs are Evil Angel, Diary of Jane, I Will Not Bow, Until The End, and So Cold just to name a few.
Evil Angel amazing
First things first’Make your Bed’
Had Enough by Breaking Benjamin has got to be one of the best by them, you gotta check it!
Ønai Such an underrated song by them in my opinion.
What are you on? This is obviously Sasuke talking to his older brother, Itachi.
My ex dedicated this to me before I went to rehab. Fucking love that chick for saving my life.
I think your assessment is fairly accurate as Ben struggled severely with alcoholism. It left him permanently affected.
breaking benjamin ashes to eden
But Ben is usually the one who writes the instrumentation.
Until the End - Breaking Benjamin
An underrated classic
Aaron Fink was the one who played lead guitar for this album and the next one.
This band is Amazing. This song is awesome
Finally my manz did another breaking benjamin
You should hear them live they’re badass
their drummer made this band. Chad Szeliga is a monster.
RED COLD RIVER SHOULD BE THE BREAKING BENJAMIN SONG YOU DO NEXT GREAT MIX🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Johnny Caution Red Cold River is unbelievably good....you can take the lyrics as they fit in the video, but also apply them to any difficult situation you’re facing in life!
Breath-taking!??!? Anyone?
damn i see what you did there lol
First time viewer. If you wanna ruin your day emotionally do their musical story: Red Cold River, Torn in Two, and finally Tourniquet.
Yes it definitely seems like a self-reflection. Depression is a hard subject that does many in.
Breath is one of there most popular songs Diray of Jane is their most successful song. Personally all of there songs are good I know them all word for word.
No I think he is telling her how much he loves her
Evil angel
Bingo! He is talking about his depression, and alcoholism
Listen to until the end by breaking Benjamin or sugar coat
Breaking Benjamin - "Tourniquet".
Once you listen to BB you have no choice but to be a fan!
Dude, you're great. Love reactions, especially to music I enjoy. But what's the deal with people "reacting" to songs when they clearly already know them. Came up a couple times today.
You should react to Dear Agony by Breaking Benjamin
Aaron Fink on lead and Ben on rythem guitar. And the bassist is still the original.. I think
No mark left the band as well. Only original person in Breaking Benjamin is Ben himself.
Dude said breth its breath man lo!
I know I'm late to this but I think the part "you take the breath right out of me" is a direct shot of how his alcoholism was and did weaken his lungs and voice.
Love your channel.,👍 Thanks.
Love Love this band! I got to see them live in 2018. Great live! Every song on Dear Agony👍Their first album Saturate is great too. Check out the song Ashes of Eden. Ben's voice wow!
This reaction is lit but anyone noticed the lotion in the back haha
Check out the Ember album duuuude
Start with the video for Red Cold River
Phobia is the best album
10/10
Polyamorous will ALWAYS be my favorite track as it was their first song that I heard it late at night when MTV played actual videos after injectiong Oxycontin! Its about numerous(poly) addiction(amorous means to stick) but Ben is genuinely and uber talented!! Oh and song is about him being clean and turning down what bout killed him and realized the long term results didn't warrant the short term relief from anxiety and depression!!! Great breakdown!!
Do “Red Cold River” by Breaking Benjamin
I recommend the song Firefly from breaking Benjamin but I do need to warn you that there is a lot of screaming so don't like crank the volume up to max
good reaction and judgment bruh
Kkkkk até hj fico com a mesma expressão facial dele kkk 4 anos aqui
(Ele pausou na melhor parte)
the guitarists r Aron fink(lead) and Burnley Benjamin himself
I will be the death of you means he is going to beat this addiction
Great band all of their songs are awesome...I will not bow....Angel's fall...ashes of eden...failure....just to name a few..
Welcome to world music. Rock, metal, and alternative is the best kind of music period end of story.
So when you say "reaction" you really mean "analysis", right? :D
That sounds right! What you just said