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Well done doing the full Trilogy of Lights back to back. Collectively they describe the stages of mourning we go through after losing somebody close. 'Starlight' is about the initial shock and grief. 'Shine' is about acceptance and coming to terms with the loss. 'Arkadia' is about looking to the future and better times to come. You owe it to yourself to watch the Legend M performance of 'Shine'. That one is extra special - just Su, Moa and a guitar on stage and Moa's choreo is incredibly moving and emotional. Also arguably Su-metal's finest vocal performance to date.
There’s a reason Starlight is my favourite ever Babymetal song. The lyrics, the meaning, the annotations, the music. Everything about it is remarkably beautiful
Nice & thanks again from Japan 有難う💛。LMG (Legend Metal Galaxy) Day-2 at Makuhari is the one and only performance where Trilogy of Lights was performed in a row. And West Kami Band, Chris Kelly (Guitar), C.J. Masciantonio (Guitar), Clint Tustin (Bass) and Anthony Barone (Drums), came all the way to Japan to play that day. (Day-1 was by East Kamis). There is a reason for anything. The sequence of the three songs has its own story that must be ended by Arkadia, a song of hope. Su and Moa said about the serial performance in LMG as follows. (excerpt of answers in an interview in a magazine "Bessatsu KADOKAWA" issue of Oct. 2020 [Page 167-168] ... translated by myself). This interview was taken 3 years prior to New BABYMETAL's start. At that time, Su and Moa were struggling for what they should be in the future. If possible, I would like to tell them "Don't worry girls. You will regain a bright and happy triangle formation a few years down the road." *********** Su : It may be something like a compiled history of BABYMETAL. Or may be a new start or a story in a different dimension. The performance, however, was a kind of our determination and I had an image like a work of huge spectacles. Moa : The trilogy part had a tremendous gravity with various feelings packed into it. I could have written a book for that. We also put a lot of sentiments into these songs. By the trilogy, I really wanted to send the messages of determination by Su-Metal and Moametal. Our passion will thrust BABYMETAL this way in the future. So it was emotionally touching even to me.
Great reaction, thanks! And good job doing the Legend Metal Galaxy version because this is the only time they performed the Trilogy back to back and in the correct order. The "Trilogy of Lights" is the perfect ending for the Metal Galaxy album. It's about the stages of mourning: "Shine" represents the two initial stages: denial and anger. "Shine" is about the middle ones: bargaining and depression. "Arkadia" is about acceptance and moving forward (obviously). Yes, the way they compose is something else. Every song is flawless on its own and the fact they use a team of composers and songwriters improves their diversity. How can they play that freaking loud metal instrumentals having this kind of vocals? Easy!: Su-metal. Her voice has the property to cut through a wall of sound. Apart of being one of my favorite songs, I still consider "Shine" one of Su-metal's finest works as a vocalist. That middle section is just impressive. And there is "Arkadia". Right on my absolute top 3 favorite songs. It represents all what I like in music in general. It's totally my thing. Until next time! 🤘🦊
Maybe you already noticed it but for the final song of each Metal Galaxy concert, the two bands (the west and the east kami band) and the three avenger girls who were with them at that time played. The songs they played were 'Road of Resistance' and 'Ijime, Dame, Zetai'. Even though the presentation of 'Road of Resistance' in the Saitama arena was a gem, I think these have been the best performances they have done for these songs.
This show was amazing from start to finish. Headbanger was basically the crowd at church praising their goddess Sumetal , who went that extra mile with a very powerful death stare. Then at the end , the encore song ," Ijime Dame Zettai" , performed with all 3 avengers on stage and....... yes..... Both Kami bands , that's 4 guitarists, 2 bassists and 2 drummers. Absolutely epic end to what was an epic show all round. Maybe these versions of headbanger and IDZ could be worth a reaction too. 🦊🦊💥🦊🦊
This is why we have been suggesting them for ages! Such an emotive set of songs, excellently crafted and beautifully performed. Every time I listen to them I get a little teary eyed. Thank you for reacting to them!
【Just one tip from a Japanese fan 】. Speaking of the "be ambitious" phrase in Arkadia lyrics, I would like to give some explanation, because it has special meaning to Japanese. *** Some 150 years ago, Dr. William Smith Clark, an American professor had been employed in Sapporo Agricultural School located in Hokkaido and made a great contribution to development of dairy farming in Japan during Meiji period. In 1877, before he left Japan, they say Dr. Clark made a amazing speech stating "Boys, be ambitious! Be ambitious not for money or for selfish aggrandizement, not for that evanescent thing which men call fame. Be ambitious for the attainment of all that a man ought to be." In Japan only the first part of the speech became well-known and translated into 「少年よ大志を抱け」 that literally means "Boys, hold your high-minded aspirations." It has been interpreted as "You must challenge difficulties to get something great you want". When I heard this song for the first time, I therefore understood that Su and Moa were encouraging Yui to challenge difficulties to get to "Arkadia", a metaphor for Yui's own ideal pace. 🤔
Wow! Thank you for this! I’ve heard this song many times, read the lyrics many times, and, while I understood the overall meaning, that “be ambitious” line always seemed slightly out of place. But it is in English, so I can’t chalk it up to “lost in translation”. Now this makes so much more sense! Thank you! It is unfortunate that some of the deeper meaning of their works gets lost to the international audience, but still, epic none the less!
@@Ganimal83 You are welcome. It is certainly and sometimes difficult to know real meaning that foreign songs imply. I love James Taylor's "Fire and Rain", but still can't understand what the title signifies.
@@flugelhornoldman1362 haha, ya. Even though music should be interpreted by the listener, I always love to know the details. Thanks again, and I hope one day you figure out the other song too!!
Thank you for the explanation, I am fascinated by the history of Japan and there views on life, this engrained it even more. I do hope to visit Japan and see BabyMetal live during there 2 days shows. Even though I may not fully understand Japanese their music speaks to me and I understand what they are giving to all of us that are apart of the "ONE"
I can't believe you haven't done Iine yet! (i i n e - Not Line, haha). I love your reactions and didn't see one for that song that covers like 5 genres in one!
I realized the other day that Babymetal is basically "what if Taylor Swift played in drop C, and had tons of double kick? And breakdowns? But was still the catchiest pop shit you could imagine?" It really drove home what a unique act and group they are, there's literally nothing else like Babymetal that I've ever heard of. I've seen 1000s of sets at possibly 1000+ shows in my 39 years, but Babymetal is easily in my top 5 if not in the discussion for the #1. The first time I saw them, it was reluctantly and to appease a friend. Walked out just having my entire world flipped upside down. Did the same thing to a former bandmate like a month ago, just told him I had tickets, let's get some drinks beforehand, and don't look into them too much. Just take it in. I could see it on his face after the show, we almost missed it but walked in as Babymetal Death started, and he was like just "yeah.....I uh.....I'm gonna be deep in their Spotify tomorrow, holy shit man"
WATCHING ALL THE WAY THROUGH FIRST COMMENT LOVE YOUR CONTENT AND BABYMETAL i saw them live not too long ago it was amazing it was the first time i heard metali!!!
The first song two songs reminded me of the loss of Yui, and Mikito. Epic yet sad, and memorable. The last Arcadia, is the celebration of them and their tremendos contribution They brought to us all. Seeing their lovely smiles will be missed but not forgotten.
Im so happy you finally reviewed these songs my favorite is Shine of the 3 songs, it effects my emotions thr most. I think you should see the newest Monochrome live, Su is awesome im the song with here reactions.
BABYMETAL 'The Trilogy of Lights' (STARLIGHT - SHINE - ARKADIA) （From third studio album “METAL GALAXY” (October 11, 2019). STARLIGHT Lyrics by METAL SAINTS Music Composed by MEGMETAL(MEG) and METAL SKYWALKER Arranged by MEG METAL(MEG) SHINE Lyrics by Kitsune of METAL GOD Music Composed by TAKEMETAL, Arranged by Tatsuo METAL ARKADIA Lyrics by NORiMETAL (Norikazu Nakayama/Norizo), Music Composed by NORiMETAL (Norikazu Nakayama/Norizo), Arranged by KyotoMETAL(KYOUTOU) Produced by KOBAMETAL( Kei Kobayashi)
It's long overdue indeed. These songs always, always make me tear up. Especially the first bit of Shine, and the whole song of Arkadia. Every time I listen to Shine, always reminds me of the late Mikio, RIP. There is no other songs in the world can do this emotionally to me. This trilogy is so special, I thank you for bringing it up again. Love you bro.
great reaction Luke-Metal, they debuted Starlight at the Dark Night Carnival show in Oct 2018, they debuted Arkadia at the Sun Also Rises in June 2019 as an opening song, then they debuted Shine at Legend M (Moa's birthday) in July 2019, then Starlight was a regular song in the setlist throughout the 2019-2020 tour, but at the Forum in LA in Oct 2019 , the encore was Shine and Arkadia, then at the Legend Metal Galaxy, in Jan 2020, they finally played all three in order... the Legend M performance of Shine is totally different and special and emotional. unfortunately none of the three songs have been played this year. to play everyone's favorite , they would have to put on a three hour show with lots of extras, lore and frills, to give the ladies the chance to rest and grab a breather, maybe someday but Only The Fox God Knows.
The Moon does rotate 😀 It just matches its rotation speed with the revolving speed around the Earth, leaving the impression of stillnes for an observer from Earth. Sry for nitpick, I could also easily misunderstand what you said making my comment uncalled for. Great reaction!
👍 👍 BabyMetal masterpiece. Shine is my favorite song by them followed by Brand New Day LIVE, Kagerou LIVE, Megitsune LIVE, Monochrome LIVE, Karate LIVE.........well you get the idea. So many great song/performances.
Whenever I react to something Babymetal, I tend to write long bits, cos I always over-explain. This time I think won't be different. So my apologies already :-) The reason for reacting this time is recognition. First time I heard Babymetal was some 12 years ago, and the only video's I saw then were Doki Doki Morning and Gimme Chocolate, which I both liked. And they were very kawaii as little girls. But I thought it was going to be over soon. I was wrong. Earlier this year my son was playing Starlight (just this song, without the other two). I was not watching the video and I didn't realize it was Babymetal (which I had not listened to for about 10 years). But those harmonies were a "one hit obliterator". Later on I read that Starlight was supposed to be about Mikio, one of the guitarists, who died while stargazing. Between 2008 and 2015 I lost 3 of my bandmembers, who were also some of my very best friends. Maybe I unknowingly felt what this song was about, hence sending me shivers down my spine. When I watched you discovering Starlight you seemed to radiate a comparable mix of emotions like I felt when hearing it the first time. Since that moment I play Babymetal more and more. Eventually I same them live about a month ago. Shine may be a softer song, but listen to this part right after the guitar-solo, when Su comes in accompanied by the double bassdrum. If you are about to doze away with the soothing 6/8 rhythm, this part brings you right back. So beautiful again. Unlike your wife, my wife isn't too much of a fan. But I keep telling myself she doesn't have musicians' ears. I have always been more into punk and hardcore. I remember in the 80's I went to a festival and there was some German band who played really fast music, but the vocals seemed to be at half the speed. I never picked up the name of this band, but I always remembered it. Later on I tried to write a few similar songs, but I just never got a satisfying result. Now I hear Babymetal doing this so often and so naturally easy. Another thing with Babymetal is that the songs grow on you. There's just a few of them that kick in immediately. My recent experience was with Divine Attack (a song Su wrote the lyrics for herself, which is promising). At first I thought it was just a mediocre song, but it's slowly becoming one of favs.
07:50 lol - ..oh, my God... I'm actually gonna cry... no, I'm all right... AArrrrGGHhh... Jesus, it's so good.. oh iieofohfdDAAArrrrgh, no, I'm allright - hahaha same here
You need to react to Babymetal's DISTORTION of course, I swear you'll be excited like you have no idea! You can find the video as (D2 Babymetal Legend Metal Galaxy Metal Galaxy World tour in Japan bonus) and the song starts at 5:54, it's amazing!
Wow, this hits so much harder live. The lyrics are so empowering too 🥹 May I suggest the live version of Babymetal's Shanti Shanti Shanti? It's so underrated! :)
Funny timing lol. I just recently got and watched this on blu ray. I loved this show. The production and performances were on point and I love how they brought out all 5 girls for the finale each night it made it just that little bit more epic.
Not trying to be a smartass, but technically the moon does revolve. It's just gravitationally linked to the earth, to the effect that one revolution across its own axis takes the same time (27.3 days) as one rotation around the earth, so it's always the same side that faces the earth. I agree that the Trilogy of Light is a masterpiece. All three songs are great in their own right, but together they take you on a musical and emotional journey that's more than the sum of its parts. Shine is one of my favourite songs in their entire catalogue. Su's vocals in this song are angelic.
Thank you for a great reaction, I'm so glad you did them all together. I also love the fact that you get emotional, BABYMETAL does the same to me. Never feel embarrassed to show it, we all need more emotion, empathy and feeling in this dark world we live in. The world lacks it.. Anyways, If you get a chance check out Shine again, but this time from the Legend M show. It was the live debut of the song and it was during Moa's special concert for her 20th in her home city. (Hence Legend M for Legend Moa, the same concert where they performed "Moabanger"). It's something special, and Su and Moa perform it alone without a 3rd dancer. They way they look at each other and the way Moa dances is very emotional. Also Moa's choreography with Mikio's acoustic guitar... 😭🤘 Anyway check it out, even if it's on your own without us. Thanks again!
Mate,I really hope you do get the chance to interview them.I had just met them in St.Louis last month and it was an incredible experience. The ladies are 3 of the nicest and down to earth people. Just one piece of advice learn Japanese. All 3 can speak English but both Momo and Moa are very shy doing so. But if you speak too them in Japanese they're more open. Good luck
When reactors pause during Su’s vocals after the guitar solo in Shine, I get so triggered. Lol. Those are some of the most emotional vocals in any Babymetal track. Always breaks me down.
Good stuff! The trilogy is awesome! Especially Shine! Like Grington said, you need to do yourself the favor of watching the Legend M version sometime. It is just Su and Moa onstage with the emotions turned up to eleventy! Sooo freaking good! It is actually one of the four songs that occupy my top song spot! Kitsune Up! It'll be awesome to see you interview Babymetal so, good luck!
Always great songs, not a tribute to anyone as Babymetal are too Selfless to do that, their music are for the one, not for themselves or directed or dedicated to anyone at all. It goes out to all who suffer loss and must go through the stages of loss and grief and acceptance. As that is the official meaning behind the songs and nothing else, end of story. People have head canon but it's just that nothing more nothing less. The way BM write songs their MO as it were. These were most likely written if not mostly written long before any tragedy or loss struck the band.
The Fox God knows you’re not getting BABYMETAL on your interview show. Not (intentionally anyway) being rude, but… not going to happen. But hey, Glorious, just be ambitious.
You are almost certainly correct. However, Alan from Dicodec/Gaijin Guy’s met Koba and the women at the NY show when he helped setup. He will be at Aftershock in a few days. I know he’s praying for an interview with them. If he gets one hope springs eternal. However, the lottery would be easier to win. Take Care.
I've been wondering when you'd get back to Babymetal. I saw them in Sydney a few months ago, they really are amazing live performers. Now, as one of your earliest subscribers (way back pre 100K days!), a gentle hint, I assume you know Lovebites are back on the road, with their new bassist? Some great live tracks on their YT channel, start with Hammer of Wrath. Cheers.
Check Baby Metal songwriter songs! Yuyoyuppe!! Leia, Palette, Planetary suicide, Sick or just whole his alboms - "Planetary Suicide", "Solitude Freack", "Collapse of the sky", :For a sick boy" or his other works like Foreground Eclipse!!!!! U won't regret it!!! PLS read at least one of all my comments already(((( I make them few years already but.....
Day 142 of recommending the Beyblade openings. There are the Japanese ones and the English ones. The English version has one opening for a generation, and that for the 1st and 2nd generation. The 3rd gen has one op for one season. But the Japanese version has multiple ops for a season in any gen. You should definitely check both versions out. I made playlists on my channel, so you don't need to search, cause in those compilations are a few off and not in the correct order. Thanks for checking out!
So Luke @G.O.T Games when are you checking out "Feuerschwanz"? Or at least give us long time viewers some chocolate? That reminds me, I promised you some Ice cream when I see you. Remind me if we ever meet, I'll pay for your sons too bring them some extra big ice cream home :). Voucher or something, just realized this sounded creepy, sorry, language barrier is a b***. Was meant as a genuine offer :(. Their dad is working so hard :D.
Day 72 of requesting a reaction to the following openings: Chivalry of a Failed Knight op Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress op Kiznaiver op You could make a multiple op reaction for this. Thank you!
If you want to see a more emotional version of Shine. Check out the Legend M version. It's just Su + Moa. They left the Avenger back stage for that song. And replaced her with legend has it Mikio's guitar. Which Moa plays briefly for the intro.
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Shine also has a version of moametal playing acoustic guitar.
Well done doing the full Trilogy of Lights back to back. Collectively they describe the stages of mourning we go through after losing somebody close.
'Starlight' is about the initial shock and grief.
'Shine' is about acceptance and coming to terms with the loss.
'Arkadia' is about looking to the future and better times to come.
You owe it to yourself to watch the Legend M performance of 'Shine'. That one is extra special - just Su, Moa and a guitar on stage and Moa's choreo is incredibly moving and emotional. Also arguably Su-metal's finest vocal performance to date.
There’s a reason Starlight is my favourite ever Babymetal song. The lyrics, the meaning, the annotations, the music. Everything about it is remarkably beautiful
Easily one of my favourites even after just one listen 💯
Nice & thanks again from Japan 有難う💛。LMG (Legend Metal Galaxy) Day-2 at Makuhari is the one and only performance where Trilogy of Lights was performed in a row. And West Kami Band, Chris Kelly (Guitar), C.J. Masciantonio (Guitar), Clint Tustin (Bass) and Anthony Barone (Drums), came all the way to Japan to play that day. (Day-1 was by East Kamis). There is a reason for anything. The sequence of the three songs has its own story that must be ended by Arkadia, a song of hope.
Su and Moa said about the serial performance in LMG as follows. (excerpt of answers in an interview in a magazine "Bessatsu KADOKAWA" issue of Oct. 2020 [Page 167-168] ... translated by myself). This interview was taken 3 years prior to New BABYMETAL's start. At that time, Su and Moa were struggling for what they should be in the future. If possible, I would like to tell them "Don't worry girls. You will regain a bright and happy triangle formation a few years down the road."
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Su : It may be something like a compiled history of BABYMETAL. Or may be a new start or a story in a different dimension. The performance, however, was a kind of our determination and I had an image like a work of huge spectacles.
Moa : The trilogy part had a tremendous gravity with various feelings packed into it. I could have written a book for that. We also put a lot of sentiments into these songs. By the trilogy, I really wanted to send the messages of determination by Su-Metal and Moametal. Our passion will thrust BABYMETAL this way in the future. So it was emotionally touching even to me.
Trilogy Of Light:-
First Installment of the Trilogy,
Starlight (Babymetal song):-
"Starlight" is a song by Japanese heavy metal band Babymetal. It was first released as a digital single on October 19, 2018.
Single: Babymetal
Album: Metal Galaxy
Language: Japanese, English
Released: October 19, 2018
Genre: Kawaiimetal, djent
Length: 3:37
Label: Amuse, Inc.Toy's Factory
Composer: Megmetal, Metal Skywalker
Lyricist: Metal Saints
Producer: Kobametal
Babymetal singles chronology
"Distortion" (2018)
"Starlight" (2018)
"Elevator Girl" (2019)
Background and release:-
"Starlight" was first teased on October 4, 2018, as part of a trailer for Babymetal's first graphic novel, Apocrypha: The Legend of Babymetal (2018). The song was briefly made available on the band's official TH-cam channel on October 18, 2018 before being made unavailable. The song was officially released the following day, along with the official announcement of Yui Mizuno's departure from the band.
Su-metal has stated she enjoys singing the high parts in the middle of the track, linked to the choreography.
It is widely speculated by fans that the song is meant to be a tribute to Mikio Fujioka, a former live guitarist for the band who died earlier that same year.
Composition:-
"Starlight" was described as "pretty djenty" by Greg Kennelty of Metal Injection. Scott Munro of Metal Hammer commented that the song "starts off slowly but soon kicks into a frantic pace, complete with catchy chorus, thundering drums and slabs of crunching guitars", while Billboard called it a "ferocious and heavy melody that explores their signature hybrid of metal riffs and infectious vocal attacks".
Reception:-
"Starlight" debuted at number 41 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for the week of October 29, 2018, with 1,150 first-week equivalent units. The following week, the song rose to number 24, with 1,637 equivalent units. Due to being released exclusively in a digital format, the song charted at number nine on the Oricon Digital Singles chart for the week October 28, 2018, with first-week downloads of 8,666 copies. In the United States, "Starlight" debuted at number seventeen and four on the Billboard World Hard Rock Songs and Billboard World Digital Songs charts, respectively, for the week November 3, 2018.
"SHINE"
The guitar which Moametal plays is a replica if not is one of Mikio Fujioka acoustic guitar 🎸. It represents the Analogy of Mikio Fujioka who passed away and Yuimetal who left Babymetal. Starlight is about remembering, Shine is about acceptance and Arkadia is looking forward to the future. Kitsune Up 🦊🦊🦊🤘🤟
'Shine' is about acceptance. Su-Metal and Moametal accepted the fact that Mikio Fujioka is watching over Babymetal and Yuimetal is no longer with Babymetal. Even though Moametal doesn't really playing the guitar which she could, the mood of which this song captivate and portray is mesmerising. Su-Metal and Moametal performed this song for each other and for current and former members of Babymetal. The acoustic guitar which Moametal plays is one of Mikio replica if not his collection which Mikio have. They are leaving the memories that Babymetal created together but not forgotten. Great reaction always. Kitsune Up 🦊🦊🦊🤘🇯🇵🇸🇬
Shine Lyric Overview;-
Twilight Past, Present, Future
Twilight過去現在未来続く道
Even in the middle of a never-ending journey
まだ終わりなき旅の途中でも
Believe in the miracle I met
巡り会えた奇跡信じて
We go to you
僕らは行く君のもとへ
Shining light Let's go
Shining lightさあ行こう
Shining road forever
Shining roadどこまでも
To an eternal journey beyond time and space
時空を超えて永遠の旅へ
Beyond space-time to eternity
時空を超えて永遠へ
Beyond the light
光の彼方まで
Beyond the light
光の彼方まで
Light to the other side
光よ彼方まで
Endlessly lasting
果てしなく続く
Even if you wander in the darkness
闇の中彷徨っても
A little light
僅かな光を
Taguriyosete
手繰り寄せて
The heart shouted
心が叫んだ
It doesn't matter if it breaks
かまわない壊れても
Dazzling light
眩い光が
Because it illuminates us
僕らを照らすから
Shining sky Let's take off
Shining sky飛び立とう
Shining road forever
Shining roadどこまでも
To a journey in space far away
遥か遠く宇宙の旅へ
Far away to space
遥か遠く宇宙へ
Shining light Let's go
Shining lightさあ行こう
Shining road forever
Shining roadどこまでも
To an eternal journey beyond time and space
時空を超えて永遠の旅へ
Delivered beyond space-time
時空を超えて届け
Shining in my heart
Shining in my heart
Shining in your heart
Shining in your heart
Shining forever
Shining forever
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Kitsune Of Metal God / Takemetal
Shine lyrics © Amuse Inc.
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ARKADIA:-
Arkadia is a very sad song by BABYMETAL but with a tempo of 100 BPM. It can also be used double-time at 200 BPM. The track runs 5 minutes and 19 seconds long with a C♯/D♭ key and a major mode. It has high energy and is not very danceable with a time signature of 4 beats per bar. "Road Of Resistance" is a battle cry and ready for war but "Arkadia" is a more of a victory after a long battle and looking forward to a better future. BABYMETAL is relentless and you have to give respect to Metal drummers for the stamina and endurance given by them in every concert.
Arkadia
Song by BABYMETAL
Lyrics Overview:-
Dwell in a small chest
嗚呼小さな胸に宿る
The pieces that light the fire in the dark
暗闇に火を灯す欠片は
Dazzling light
嗚呼眩しく光纏い
Shine shines in the moment
輝きは刹那に迸る
Glorious, you just be ambitious!
Glorious, you just be ambitious！
Proudly raise the flag
誇り高く旗を掲げて
Glorious, you just be ambitious!
Glorious, you just be ambitious！
Holding a piece of star
星の欠片を抱いて
Now For your dream, for your faith, for your life
今 For your dream, for your faith, for your life
The map of the future that has begun to move is in you
動き始めた未来の地図は君の中にある
Now No more tears, no more pain, no more cry
今 No more tears, no more pain, no more cry
Far away from that light
あの光の彼方へ遥か遠く
Aim for the dream Arcadia
目指すは夢のアルカディア
Faster than light and stronger than steel
光より速く鋼より強く
Don't be afraid of your mission
使命の道に怖れなく
No matter how much darkness is covered
どれほどの闇が覆い尽くそうと
Let's walk this way we believed
信じたこの道を歩こう
For your dream, for your faith, for your life
For your dream, for your faith, for your life
The songs of the era when they started to move resonate with dreams
動き始めた時代の歌は夢に響き合う
Now No more tears, no more pain, no more cry
今 No more tears, no more pain, no more cry
Far away to the land of that oath
あの誓いの大地へ遥か遠くへ
Shining Arcadia
輝き放つアルカディア
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Norimetal
Arkadia lyrics © Amuse Inc.
Kitsune Up 🦊🦊🦊🤘🤘🤘🇯🇵🇸🇬.
Great reaction, thanks!
And good job doing the Legend Metal Galaxy version because this is the only time they performed the Trilogy back to back and in the correct order.
The "Trilogy of Lights" is the perfect ending for the Metal Galaxy album. It's about the stages of mourning: "Shine" represents the two initial stages: denial and anger. "Shine" is about the middle ones: bargaining and depression. "Arkadia" is about acceptance and moving forward (obviously).
Yes, the way they compose is something else. Every song is flawless on its own and the fact they use a team of composers and songwriters improves their diversity.
How can they play that freaking loud metal instrumentals having this kind of vocals? Easy!: Su-metal. Her voice has the property to cut through a wall of sound.
Apart of being one of my favorite songs, I still consider "Shine" one of Su-metal's finest works as a vocalist. That middle section is just impressive.
And there is "Arkadia". Right on my absolute top 3 favorite songs. It represents all what I like in music in general. It's totally my thing.
Until next time!
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Maybe you already noticed it but for the final song of each Metal Galaxy concert, the two bands (the west and the east kami band) and the three avenger girls who were with them at that time played. The songs they played were 'Road of Resistance' and 'Ijime, Dame, Zetai'. Even though the presentation of 'Road of Resistance' in the Saitama arena was a gem, I think these have been the best performances they have done for these songs.
This show was amazing from start to finish. Headbanger was basically the crowd at church praising their goddess Sumetal , who went that extra mile with a very powerful death stare. Then at the end , the encore song ," Ijime Dame Zettai" , performed with all 3 avengers on stage and....... yes..... Both Kami bands , that's 4 guitarists, 2 bassists and 2 drummers. Absolutely epic end to what was an epic show all round. Maybe these versions of headbanger and IDZ could be worth a reaction too.
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Grief, Acceptance, Moving Forward
I’m sure someone will explain the supposed meaning behind the Trilogy of Lights.
Starlight was probably written before Yui left and Mikio died.
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Nice suggestion to watch this Trilogy Of Lights, finally you arrived with the final songs of Metal Galaxy album.
Kitsune up and see you next time.🦊🤘🌌
This is why we have been suggesting them for ages! Such an emotive set of songs, excellently crafted and beautifully performed. Every time I listen to them I get a little teary eyed. Thank you for reacting to them!
Su-metalは我々のいる銀河系を代表するボーカリストでありエンターテイナーです🤘
【Just one tip from a Japanese fan 】. Speaking of the "be ambitious" phrase in Arkadia lyrics, I would like to give some explanation, because it has special meaning to Japanese. *** Some 150 years ago, Dr. William Smith Clark, an American professor had been employed in Sapporo Agricultural School located in Hokkaido and made a great contribution to development of dairy farming in Japan during Meiji period. In 1877, before he left Japan, they say Dr. Clark made a amazing speech stating "Boys, be ambitious! Be ambitious not for money or for selfish aggrandizement, not for that evanescent thing which men call fame. Be ambitious for the attainment of all that a man ought to be." In Japan only the first part of the speech became well-known and translated into 「少年よ大志を抱け」 that literally means "Boys, hold your high-minded aspirations." It has been interpreted as "You must challenge difficulties to get something great you want". When I heard this song for the first time, I therefore understood that Su and Moa were encouraging Yui to challenge difficulties to get to "Arkadia", a metaphor for Yui's own ideal pace. 🤔
Wow! Thank you for this! I’ve heard this song many times, read the lyrics many times, and, while I understood the overall meaning, that “be ambitious” line always seemed slightly out of place. But it is in English, so I can’t chalk it up to “lost in translation”. Now this makes so much more sense! Thank you!
It is unfortunate that some of the deeper meaning of their works gets lost to the international audience, but still, epic none the less!
@@Ganimal83 You are welcome. It is certainly and sometimes difficult to know real meaning that foreign songs imply. I love James Taylor's "Fire and Rain", but still can't understand what the title signifies.
@@flugelhornoldman1362 haha, ya. Even though music should be interpreted by the listener, I always love to know the details.
Thanks again, and I hope one day you figure out the other song too!!
Thank you for the explanation, I am fascinated by the history of Japan and there views on life, this engrained it even more. I do hope to visit Japan and see BabyMetal live during there 2 days shows.
Even though I may not fully understand Japanese their music speaks to me and I understand what they are giving to all of us that are apart of the "ONE"
@@mpete1000 You are welcome and thanks for your interest in our country.
BABYMETAL's management policy seems to be more open these days, so the chances of you being able to interview them are not zero. Good luck!🤘
3 very beautiful, soulful, emotional, and most likely personal songs (for those who feel they could be in honor of Mikio and Yui). 🤘🦊🤘
Here in the great white north we call this a "hat trick." 🏒
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YOU FINALLY DID IT!!!
I can't believe you haven't done Iine yet! (i i n e - Not Line, haha). I love your reactions and didn't see one for that song that covers like 5 genres in one!
I realized the other day that Babymetal is basically "what if Taylor Swift played in drop C, and had tons of double kick? And breakdowns? But was still the catchiest pop shit you could imagine?"
It really drove home what a unique act and group they are, there's literally nothing else like Babymetal that I've ever heard of. I've seen 1000s of sets at possibly 1000+ shows in my 39 years, but Babymetal is easily in my top 5 if not in the discussion for the #1. The first time I saw them, it was reluctantly and to appease a friend.
Walked out just having my entire world flipped upside down. Did the same thing to a former bandmate like a month ago, just told him I had tickets, let's get some drinks beforehand, and don't look into them too much. Just take it in. I could see it on his face after the show, we almost missed it but walked in as Babymetal Death started, and he was like just "yeah.....I uh.....I'm gonna be deep in their Spotify tomorrow, holy shit man"
BABYMETAL FULL OF EMOTIONS! ❤❤❤
hooo yess ..... i think ARCADIA is my best BABYMETAL song
WATCHING ALL THE WAY THROUGH FIRST COMMENT LOVE YOUR CONTENT AND BABYMETAL i saw them live not too long ago it was amazing it was the first time i heard metali!!!
The first song two songs reminded me of the loss of Yui, and Mikito. Epic yet sad, and memorable. The last Arcadia, is the celebration of them and their tremendos contribution They brought to us all. Seeing their lovely smiles will be missed but not forgotten.
Oh God!! My favourite trilogy song of BABYMETAL, you upload this, right at my birthday!
Just saw babymetal in Boston Mass and they were amazing .. just wished they played a longer set .. would have loved to see Karate and Starlight live
Those may not be done in memory of Mikio, but giving the timing and the lyrics, it is hard to not remeber of him. Anyway, three masterpieces
I love how, even without a microfone, Kano is so INTO the Lyrics just as if she was backing besides Moa 😁
The greatest musical piece to come out of Babymetal, period.
So complex, so heavy, so meaningful (and extremely hard to play Arkadia as a drummer)
Really is so so awesome!!
These are all gems. Any BM song are gems 🦊🦊🦊
Im so happy you finally reviewed these songs my favorite is Shine of the 3 songs, it effects my emotions thr most.
I think you should see the newest Monochrome live, Su is awesome im the song with here reactions.
One of my favorite songs, it's a ballad VS Rock Metal, like an epic battle between good and evil 🤘
BABYMETAL 'The Trilogy of Lights' (STARLIGHT - SHINE - ARKADIA)
（From third studio album “METAL GALAXY” (October 11, 2019).
STARLIGHT
Lyrics by METAL SAINTS
Music Composed by MEGMETAL(MEG) and METAL SKYWALKER
Arranged by MEG METAL(MEG)
SHINE
Lyrics by Kitsune of METAL GOD
Music Composed by TAKEMETAL,
Arranged by Tatsuo METAL
ARKADIA
Lyrics by NORiMETAL (Norikazu Nakayama/Norizo),
Music Composed by NORiMETAL (Norikazu Nakayama/Norizo),
Arranged by KyotoMETAL(KYOUTOU)
Produced by KOBAMETAL( Kei Kobayashi)
It's long overdue indeed. These songs always, always make me tear up. Especially the first bit of Shine, and the whole song of Arkadia. Every time I listen to Shine, always reminds me of the late Mikio, RIP. There is no other songs in the world can do this emotionally to me. This trilogy is so special, I thank you for bringing it up again. Love you bro.
great reaction Luke-Metal, they debuted Starlight at the Dark Night Carnival show in Oct 2018, they debuted Arkadia at the Sun Also Rises in June 2019 as an opening song, then they debuted Shine at Legend M (Moa's birthday) in July 2019, then Starlight was a regular song in the setlist throughout the 2019-2020 tour, but at the Forum in LA in Oct 2019 , the encore was Shine and Arkadia, then at the Legend Metal Galaxy, in Jan 2020, they finally played all three in order... the Legend M performance of Shine is totally different and special and emotional. unfortunately none of the three songs have been played this year. to play everyone's favorite , they would have to put on a three hour show with lots of extras, lore and frills, to give the ladies the chance to rest and grab a breather, maybe someday but Only The Fox God Knows.
Thank you for listening to BabyMetal. Your reaction is always fun.🦊❤
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3 great songs i think. If you watched the Legend M version of Shine( Su and Moa duo ), you would have truly lost it 😁🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼
The Moon does rotate 😀 It just matches its rotation speed with the revolving speed around the Earth, leaving the impression of stillnes for an observer from Earth.
Sry for nitpick, I could also easily misunderstand what you said making my comment uncalled for. Great reaction!
Also the moon on stage could be from a view of a spacecraft they’re on
Babymetal always plays a different genre for each song and on all their albums their songs are always different, but they are still metal❤
Well, there's proof that I still can't get through Stardust without shedding a tear.
👍 What do you get when you have 💥 and 🔥 then mix them with a voice of an Angel😇!!!! BABYMETAL 🦊 🖖❤
Only Babymetal can do that ! Thank's for this exhibition of the crown jewels ! ✨🦊✨
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If you listen to BABYMETAL, you should definitely listen to Tales of the Destinies.
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BabyMetal masterpiece.
Shine is my favorite song by them followed by Brand New Day LIVE, Kagerou LIVE, Megitsune LIVE, Monochrome LIVE, Karate LIVE.........well you get the idea. So many great song/performances.
Whenever I react to something Babymetal, I tend to write long bits, cos I always over-explain. This time I think won't be different. So my apologies already :-)
The reason for reacting this time is recognition. First time I heard Babymetal was some 12 years ago, and the only video's I saw then were Doki Doki Morning and Gimme Chocolate, which I both liked. And they were very kawaii as little girls. But I thought it was going to be over soon. I was wrong.
Earlier this year my son was playing Starlight (just this song, without the other two). I was not watching the video and I didn't realize it was Babymetal (which I had not listened to for about 10 years). But those harmonies were a "one hit obliterator". Later on I read that Starlight was supposed to be about Mikio, one of the guitarists, who died while stargazing. Between 2008 and 2015 I lost 3 of my bandmembers, who were also some of my very best friends. Maybe I unknowingly felt what this song was about, hence sending me shivers down my spine. When I watched you discovering Starlight you seemed to radiate a comparable mix of emotions like I felt when hearing it the first time. Since that moment I play Babymetal more and more. Eventually I same them live about a month ago.
Shine may be a softer song, but listen to this part right after the guitar-solo, when Su comes in accompanied by the double bassdrum. If you are about to doze away with the soothing 6/8 rhythm, this part brings you right back. So beautiful again.
Unlike your wife, my wife isn't too much of a fan. But I keep telling myself she doesn't have musicians' ears.
I have always been more into punk and hardcore. I remember in the 80's I went to a festival and there was some German band who played really fast music, but the vocals seemed to be at half the speed. I never picked up the name of this band, but I always remembered it. Later on I tried to write a few similar songs, but I just never got a satisfying result. Now I hear Babymetal doing this so often and so naturally easy.
Another thing with Babymetal is that the songs grow on you. There's just a few of them that kick in immediately. My recent experience was with Divine Attack (a song Su wrote the lyrics for herself, which is promising). At first I thought it was just a mediocre song, but it's slowly becoming one of favs.
When it started and I saw the background and stage I automatically thought of Photon Maiden lol from D4DJ.
07:50 lol - ..oh, my God... I'm actually gonna cry... no, I'm all right... AArrrrGGHhh... Jesus, it's so good.. oh iieofohfdDAAArrrrgh, no, I'm allright - hahaha same here
So, Babymetal interview in November in London, huh? I volunteer as your camera guy xd.
You need to react to Babymetal's DISTORTION of course, I swear you'll be excited like you have no idea! You can find the video as (D2 Babymetal Legend Metal Galaxy Metal Galaxy World tour in Japan bonus) and the song starts at 5:54, it's amazing!
Starlightの初見の反応が私とほぼ同じだったのでチャンネル登録させていただきました
唯一違うのはその時私はお酒を飲みながらなんとなく観ていたのですがイントロとすぅちゃんの「ラー」の部分だけで涙が溢れて来ました
StarlightとKARATEは私にとって特別な曲です
Wow, this hits so much harder live. The lyrics are so empowering too 🥹
May I suggest the live version of Babymetal's Shanti Shanti Shanti? It's so underrated! :)
Funny timing lol. I just recently got and watched this on blu ray. I loved this show. The production and performances were on point and I love how they brought out all 5 girls for the finale each night it made it just that little bit more epic.
Not trying to be a smartass, but technically the moon does revolve. It's just gravitationally linked to the earth, to the effect that one revolution across its own axis takes the same time (27.3 days) as one rotation around the earth, so it's always the same side that faces the earth.
I agree that the Trilogy of Light is a masterpiece. All three songs are great in their own right, but together they take you on a musical and emotional journey that's more than the sum of its parts. Shine is one of my favourite songs in their entire catalogue. Su's vocals in this song are angelic.
Thank you for a great reaction, I'm so glad you did them all together. I also love the fact that you get emotional, BABYMETAL does the same to me. Never feel embarrassed to show it, we all need more emotion, empathy and feeling in this dark world we live in. The world lacks it..
Anyways, If you get a chance check out Shine again, but this time from the Legend M show. It was the live debut of the song and it was during Moa's special concert for her 20th in her home city. (Hence Legend M for Legend Moa, the same concert where they performed "Moabanger"). It's something special, and Su and Moa perform it alone without a 3rd dancer. They way they look at each other and the way Moa dances is very emotional. Also Moa's choreography with Mikio's acoustic guitar... 😭🤘
Anyway check it out, even if it's on your own without us. Thanks again!
Just went to four Babyklok tour shows in the past 3 weeks. One more to go. Uploaded a bunch of content to my channel
Wooooooooo hooooooooo ese metal parecido a DragonForce con la vos de zu metal y su estilo de baile es increíble
Buen video amigo saludos
You Do Remember That The Starlight Song Is A Tribute Song To Mikio Who Died & Was A Star Gazer.
Mate,I really hope you do get the chance to interview them.I had just met them in St.Louis last month and it was an incredible experience. The ladies are 3 of the nicest and down to earth people. Just one piece of advice learn Japanese. All 3 can speak English but both Momo and Moa are very shy doing so. But if you speak too them in Japanese they're more open. Good luck
YAAAAAAAAAAAY
we waited!!!
When reactors pause during Su’s vocals after the guitar solo in Shine, I get so triggered. Lol. Those are some of the most emotional vocals in any Babymetal track. Always breaks me down.
The best trilogy 🖤🖤🖤
j-musicの集大成と言っても過言ではないでしょう
There is a version of shine with just Su and Moa that you have to see, hidden Jem in the video
Good stuff! The trilogy is awesome! Especially Shine! Like Grington said, you need to do yourself the favor of watching the Legend M version sometime. It is just Su and Moa onstage with the emotions turned up to eleventy! Sooo freaking good! It is actually one of the four songs that occupy my top song spot! Kitsune Up! It'll be awesome to see you interview Babymetal so, good luck!
Starlight this song tribute to mikio passed away and yui out for this group😢 so emotional song for a moment
I just have to always comment in that light stage especially in arkadia. WTF. Do they spend all their ticket sales on stage?
Be amphibious! Be ambitious! Be a Frog! Be a Fox! Seize the Day and Night, Be faster than Light and Darkness. Love ❤️ beyond imagination! :)❤❤❤ :)
You need to look up the shows where Moa performs the accoustic part of Shine herself. Definitely worth a watch.
it may be just me but Arkadia has some Disney Vibes, doesnt it? Imagine a heavymetal Disneysong..
Always great songs, not a tribute to anyone as Babymetal are too Selfless to do that, their music are for the one, not for themselves or directed or dedicated to anyone at all. It goes out to all who suffer loss and must go through the stages of loss and grief and acceptance. As that is the official meaning behind the songs and nothing else, end of story. People have head canon but it's just that nothing more nothing less. The way BM write songs their MO as it were. These were most likely written if not mostly written long before any tragedy or loss struck the band.
He might not have survived the version where Moa plays guitar. :p
The Fox God knows you’re not getting BABYMETAL on your interview show. Not (intentionally anyway) being rude, but… not going to happen. But hey, Glorious, just be ambitious.
I'm taking a screenshot of this so i can throw it at you later 🤣
@@sKiDaGgAbAtEe I hope I’m wrong. I’d really like to see it 🤘🦊🤘
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You are almost certainly correct. However, Alan from Dicodec/Gaijin Guy’s met Koba and the women at the NY show when he helped setup. He will be at Aftershock in a few days. I know he’s praying for an interview with them. If he gets one hope springs eternal. However, the lottery would be easier to win. Take Care.
Oh, great, you will do all three in succession? WAIT, haven't you react for those before? Or at least one of those? 🤔
I was thinking he may of watched Starlight. The mv does not give the feeling as the live version 😁🤘🏼🦊
I love the intro to Arcadia!
I made a personal pact that I will not listen to the Trilogy of Lights until Yui returns. I hope to hear these 3 songs someday.
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Shine.....
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🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼 Epic
Imagine u standin there watching them live. Those 2 hours show feels like 15minutes.
光の三部作最高❤
BABYMETAL - Tamashii no Rufuran
So, are you going to their performance in London?
Bro...did you just imply you could interview Babymetal in the future? Do not give me hope like that.
No puedes evitar reir así porque te entra la energía tan fuerte y tan de golpe que no puedes contenerla 😈
I've been wondering when you'd get back to Babymetal. I saw them in Sydney a few months ago, they really are amazing live performers.
Now, as one of your earliest subscribers (way back pre 100K days!), a gentle hint, I assume you know Lovebites are back on the road, with their new bassist? Some great live tracks on their YT channel, start with Hammer of Wrath. Cheers.
Reaction suggestion: Meta Taro, it is great and different from the ones that you have done.
Check Baby Metal songwriter songs! Yuyoyuppe!! Leia, Palette, Planetary suicide, Sick or just whole his alboms - "Planetary Suicide", "Solitude Freack", "Collapse of the sky", :For a sick boy" or his other works like Foreground Eclipse!!!!! U won't regret it!!! PLS read at least one of all my comments already(((( I make them few years already but.....
Day 142 of recommending the Beyblade openings.
There are the Japanese ones and the English ones. The English version has one opening for a generation, and that for the 1st and 2nd generation. The 3rd gen has one op for one season. But the Japanese version has multiple ops for a season in any gen. You should definitely check both versions out. I made playlists on my channel, so you don't need to search, cause in those compilations are a few off and not in the correct order. Thanks for checking out!
Too much peak in just one video lol great reaction 🦊🤘
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＋紅月(akatsuki)な！^_^
Yava live for the next reaction
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What is Acoustic?…..Oh you mean Grandpa’s guitars!?!?
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So Luke @G.O.T Games when are you checking out "Feuerschwanz"? Or at least give us long time viewers some chocolate? That reminds me, I promised you some Ice cream when I see you. Remind me if we ever meet, I'll pay for your sons too bring them some extra big ice cream home :). Voucher or something, just realized this sounded creepy, sorry, language barrier is a b***. Was meant as a genuine offer :(. Their dad is working so hard :D.
Day 72 of requesting a reaction to the following openings:
Chivalry of a Failed Knight op
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress op
Kiznaiver op
You could make a multiple op reaction for this. Thank you!
Bro u really paused before Shine climax 😥
If you want to see a more emotional version of Shine. Check out the Legend M version. It's just Su + Moa. They left the Avenger back stage for that song. And replaced her with legend has it Mikio's guitar. Which Moa plays briefly for the intro.