@@evergreen3623 That’s probably the best compliment I have received yet. Seriously! Commenters have advised that I go there, but I don’t want to spoil my view of the song. I also ask that commenters give me spoilers. These are my true reaction but I appreciate the compliment.
@@dan01S HEY BRO COMING OFF OPIATES. ESPECIALLY FYTNAL AND OXYS!!!BRO THE WORSE PAIN YOU EVER FELT. TIMES THAT BY 10 !!!! BRO FOR 2 WEEKS STRAIGHT!!! BUT CRAZY THING IS IM SOBER BUT CANT QUIT SMOKES BRO!!THAT NICOTINE IS A BIACH!!!ITS FUNNY BUT THATS THE HARDEST TO QUIT AND I DID EVERY DRUG THERE IS!!!SO MUCH LOVE BRO!!!THANKS EMINEM BRINGS MILLIONS TOGETHER😎🚬🔥🔥🔥🔥😇😇😇😇😇
That is literally my single most favorite lyric of any Eminem song. *"I'ma be what I set out to be, without a doubt undoubtedly and all those who look down on me I'm tearing down your balcony!"*
hell yeah... when stans had their first time listening to em and exploring how much of a cool guy he is you always wanted to talk about that with a friend who feels the same in my case i had no one with such feelings ... that why i love to watch it
I really thought this is the BEST reaction video I've EVER seen. When he got up and clapped, I lost it! I wasn't alone when I saw this. I watched it TWICE! honestly, that was a first for me. We thought it was AMAZING. 👏 👏 👏 👏
One of my favorite lyrics / doubles of all time. “You lied through your teeth, for that f*ck your feelings (pronounced it “fillings”) instead of gettin crowned, you’re gettin capped.” Such amazing word play, Em is a genius
He used a similar wordplay in Amityville: 'you can get capped after just having your cavity filled' Which itself is a reference to Big Pun's verse on Twinz with Fat Joe: 'Like Amityville I drill the nerves in your cavity filling'
I am german and i dont understand every reference but because of you i got such a better understanding of his songs which made me a bigger fan. Thank you so much for what you are doing!
In just 4 months' time, Eminem will be celebrating his 50th birthday, it's truly incredible what this man has achieved in his life so far, and maybe, just maybe we will be surprised with another album from him, I'm also looking forward to his RRHOF induction
It’s nuts I was a kid and he was my age when I found out about him roughly Now I know how my parents felt when their favourite actors where aging and thought it was crazy
Well, he did have a surprise SNL appearance last night in a Pete Davidson sketch, and the last time he did that, he had a surprise drop a few weeks later. Maybe history will repeat and we’ll get a new album soon! 🤞And I’m hyped for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction!
The first time I saw and heard this I cried. I'm so proud of how far he has come in life- and with this song, he made me proud of how far I have come too. If I ever met him I think I'd just ask to give him a hug. Beyond that the only words I think I'd be able to utter would be thank you. This man has had a profound impact.
Eminem's songs have been with me all my teenage years and have given me strength to get through hard times when I was very lonely. And even today as a grown woman, I know that in difficult times I can always find comfort in his words. Not Afraid will always be by far my favorite song. It goes so deep, it makes me cry every time I hear it.
Recently found your channel and I binged watched your Eminem reactions. Gotta say as a person who has followed his career from the beginning you're doing a incredible job. You're catching things a lot of people don't. I applaud you for your understanding and appreciation of this style of music. Continue your work good sir. And the "think you're getting crowded but capped line has another meaning, don't know if it's been pointed out. Another layer to it is, in the gang, music, any career, you think you're getting a promotion but you get fired. Because getting capped is slang for being murdered. So you think life is going good and better then something comes along and destroys or ends it. But you gotta battle on to overcome.
One of the best things about Eminem is his uncanny ability to make you feel what he's feeling, and he often talks about things that are relatable in some ways to our own lives. It's super cool to see reactors go through those same feelings we all did when we first heard these songs.
Already commented once but I just absolutely love the appreciation you show for this man. You absolutely nailed the message of this song. You standing up and clapping is how I feel during every Eminem song. So wholesome my man. Love the content. Always makes me smile
lol i get excited and get chills along side you. ive heard these songs hundreds of times but i thoroughly enjoy your reactions man. thank you for your uploads.
The Relapse album he is talking about where he "ran them accents into the ground" is the album he considers his worst. Yet that was the album that had "Beautiful" on it which I think and many others as well it was one of his top 10 songs. So even at his worst he was making masterpieces like that
Word. As a South African, we don't really understand deeply what he says, so we just get and appreciate how he says it. So, Relapse was insane for me. I loved it.
I am 32 and Eminem is still my favorite artist. Been listening to him since his early days. I am blasting his music loud on my speakers when I drive by myself.
This is the first video I came across where you said you were a Christian. I was surprised. I was raised pretty fundamentalist, so the people around me cared more about "following the rules" than Jesus' second commandment: to love others. Your series on listening to Eminem, seeing where he's coming from, and exposing yourself to the problems of the world and trying to relate to them has been so beautiful to see. Thank you.
I went to rehab about 7 different times for everyone else. Until I did it for me it wasn’t gonna work. If you’re trying to get sober you gotta be selfish. I applaud anyone trying. Em and his music has helped me a shit ton. Coming up on 5 years in august. Do it for you. You’re worth it!!!!
This is such a beautiful song, and when it came out I needed to her this message so it came at the perfect moment. Great pick I was so proud of him and stated to learn to be proud of me to
I love that you as a pastor....understand the actual meaning and why this touches people in a way. This is why I will always watch your channel. Different perspective. I appreciate you always.
I randomly found your channel through the beautiful thing that is the TH-cam algorithm, and I haven’t been able to stop watching!!! I’ve been glued to my phone for the past 2 hours in bed riding these waves of emotions with you, this is just THE BEST!! And you my friend are just such a breath of fresh air and I’m finding myself connecting deeply with you through these videos, I’m just so amazed. Thank you, for just being genuinely you and wearing your heart on your sleeve, I’m loving this!
Man, this song was on my first phone, my mother ported all the songs on her phone to mine, it had not afraid, and love the way you lie, aswell as a few pop songs... I just remember falling in love with rap, listening to it on repeat then later my friend bluetoothed all his em songs to mine and had a massive library... this song got me through SO much as a kid. Unexplainable. damn, good times, loved this reaction thanks for sparking memories haha 😄 ❤
Watching you discover Eminem song by song has been truly incredible. I've been an Eminem fan since the day "My Name Is" released in 1999. TH-cam has helped create so many new Eminem fans with these reaction videos. Thank you again for sharing your journey with us Stan's. It's been so much fun to watch.
Sobriety and recovery can be a tough battle but addiction is always harder and this masterpiece has helped me so much the last year. I've put it on play many a times right after getting up in the morning. Just a couple of weeks till my first full year of total sobriety! Eminem has translated a lot of recovery theme's like accepting that you have a problem, Being totally honest, higher power, making amends into his tracks. I love the guy
Phenomenal reaction! I love how you REALLY listen to the lyrics & explain how you relate to them 💛 Eminem is the greatest of all time. I’ve been a life long fan of his and all I want is for him to be happy & for him to know how much his fans love and appreciate him. He’s changed lives for the better. Your reactions make our day too 💛
As someone whose trying to kick drinking this song is damn near a miracle on certain days. My god your "THIRD DOUBLE" and me dying Man, I just wanna say thank you for doing these videos. I came around when you started doing Em videos and since I've been watching, I find your videos have hit me at just the time I needed them. And this reaction is no different was waiting for you to get to this one.
Sobriety is an everyday thing. I quit for a year and relapsed and had to start all over. Everyday you have to decide to not drink. I know how hard it is man, keep ya head up and know you ain't the only one
I'm nearly a week sober myself, still trying to learn to live by the "one day at a time" mantra. A while back when I spent 2 weeks in rehab I was listening to both this and My Darling a lot to help keep me focused on what I was doing it for and who I wanted to be.
Thanks so much. I'm so glad to hear you have picked up the boxing gloves and are fighting to kick this thing. It can be incredibly difficult. "One day at a time" is so incredibly relatable on so many levels. Stay strong my friend!
FANTASTIC reaction Chris!!! The joy u exude is delightful. Yes, this is a life changing anthem, as u said: resolved, focused, determined and authentic, that’s the genius of Eminem 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
I was so happy when you said you were a Christian who likes Em. He helped me get through so much before Christ saved me! Respect brother. I’ll subscribe!
I’m so glad you reacted to this song Chris! Be Not Afraid! Best Song you have ever heard! That’s Awesome. Feel no shame Chris We are here together Embrace It!
I listened to this, and the whole Recovery album, on repeat after breaking away from an abusive relationship. I come back to his music when I am going through a hard time. It’s amazing how much it helps. I don’t know if he knows how much affect he has on people but, it is monumental! Love that you’re loving and respecting him so much! IMO no words can describe how amazing he is! ❤
I absolutely LOVE your Eminem reactions. I saw the first Eminem one that you did and I’ve slowly been watching all your Eminem reaction videos. I’m a huge Eminem fan. I know you said in one of your videos to try one of your other reaction vids and you talked about the big difference in numbers when doing an Eminem song vs others. I’m sorry but I am here specifically for your Eminem reactions. I love them. After I’m done, I might go back and check out your NF reaction videos, as I really like him, too. But, to me, Eminem is the greatest ever to do this because his songs are 1,000% relatable, unlike others. So to me, he is the goat. Thank you. Love your reactions to the Em songs.
“When im gone” hit you more profoundly emotionally i believe. Both of which are ultimately about “fathers” and their responsibilities etc, more so “when im gone”. I also applaud you on the bar catching. Some songs are straight to the point, like an Anthem to his life. This one didnt need mucu critique. Just a song you sit back, listen and grab motivation.
An interesting note about this last verse, he begins with “it was my decision to get clean” talking about getting clean from the drugs and alcohol but he doesn’t curse on the entire verse keeping it “clean” as well
I’m loving this Eminem journey you’ve been on,and the sheer joy on your face and in your voice when you catch a double or a triple is nothing short of incredible. Keep up the great work👍👍👍👍
I hope Eminem sees your reactions to his music one day. I think it would make him happy to see someone go from not really liking rap as a genre in general, to giving him a chance and developing such an appreciation for Em’s skills and who he is as a person. He’s my favourite rapper, and I think my favourite musical artist in general. Nobody else comes to mind when I try to think of an artist that has gotten me to feel so many emotions and whose music has genuinely helped me.
The crowned/capped line is actually a triple. His last album was going to be "King Mathers". He's referenced crowns/king in a few songs, but he's saying he's killing off that old persona and attitude with this album. King Mathers was capped (killed).
@@larryshair Larry, you've got to react to 8 Mile (not the movie, the song). Now that you've watched the movie, that track will impress you even more. Thanks for all the great reviews!
By that same token you can say its a sub toward Lil Wayne too... Wayne was king of rap music during this time period while Eminem was away/returning and Wayne has a "grill" aka diamond teeth fillings
Portugal here for the Goat Eminem always since day one and forever. Thanks for reacting to this legendary masterpiece. Salutes and respect from Portugal. I simply love this song and this out of this world artist.
I haven’t ever tried to lay it out but to me, this is one of the key songs that really illustrates Ems journey and working on him. Lose yourself, Not Afraid, Higher are all on that list. Even Walk on Water, which was kinda around that turning point for him. I relate to his journey so much. Like Chris, with my strict Christian background, I had labeled his music as something I shouldn’t listen to. So glad I learned differently
@@stephaniecornwell8766 I'd like your opinions on other hip hop artists, if you listen to any. I stopped listening to modern hip hop and rap and mostly play the classics (90s to 2010s) on repeat. Kendrick lamar always writes a beautiful story with his albums though. Imo, Kendrick is the best story teller, Kanye used to be the best in hip hop production, and em was the most relatable.
@@jcon2060 he’s really the only one I intentionally seek out. I still get into 50cent, Dre, I’ve cube, and some others when they come on because they remind me of my youth. I find a song or two I like from others. I’m not into all of Ems songs but relate to so many, he’s my go-to
Very rewarding watching your videos. The fact that you're honest about being prejudice against him and admitting that you were wrong is very refreshing and much appreciated. I first found you with the Pentatonix "Hallelujah" reaction and then TH-cam recommended watching your "When I'm Gone" reaction. I'm 25 and have loved Eminem for as long as I can remember. It's so fulfilling to watch your honest reaction to his art! This song is very motivating and to stay with that theme I would recommend listening to "Till I Collapse" by him. It is such an energetic song that they put it on the movie Real Steal. I would also recommend "Kings Never Die" and also "Love the Way You Lie ft. Rihanna" (both by Eminem). Keep doing what you're doing! Your sincerity and passion for music is a dying thing and I appreciate you for sharing it with us!
I can't say how much I love this song, I've never struggled with any type of addiction but the message behind this song is amazing and truly inspirational.
Dude you are getting SO much better these Eminem reactions. Even Stevie Knight, No Life Shaq, all the big TH-camrs who react didn’t even have a good Eminem ear for months and they’re much younger than you. I love your channel man please keep it up!
This has been my favorite song for a very long time.. I can’t blame you for not being able to find a better song because its hard to find a song as positive but also as real.. he basically poured his heart out and said, “Now pour yours out to me” it’s a really powerful message from a powerful voice.. hard to compare it to nowadays music
New follower long time Em fan! He is the G.O.A.T. Love seeing your reactions to his lyrics. Granted you miss a lot of bars…there are a lot of songs that you haven’t reacted to that will blow your mind lyrically
Wow. Yes finally... I was waiting for this one and it was worth it. Thank you so much for doing this reaction. At 14:09 your interpretation of the video gave me goosebumps. I never thought of it that way before. ❤️
I absolutely luv ur reactions to my favorite lyrical monster!! He's gonna be a lyrical legend for a long time to come...but ur new found appreciation is awesome 😎
I've just found your channel and it's amazing. It's so good seeing someone actually respect and enjoy the work of Eminem and understand so many references in the lyrics. I feel a lot of people who don't listen to Eminem think of him as a criminal or thug and don't know his past struggles and the journey he has made. Keep up the great work mate. You're absolutely smashing it
I'm so glad you released this reaction early! I wasn't sure how I was going to wait until the end of the month, LOL. It is my absolute favorite of his. Great message.
Greatest reaction to anything on youtube ever. It's very nice to experience the song along with you. Great energy and thank you for being so open and nice.
You are seeing em at a breakthrough in his life. I get tears when I hear this track. This was a "I'm back" track for wm and his fans.....forever is close to the same but not as individual as this song if that makes sense.
Love, love, love your willingness to be vulnerable and yourself while broadcasting to the world. I see you and I love who you are. Keep it up and people will flock!
I was one of the first to recommend a reaction to this great song, and since I first saw your reaction to eminem's songs and where I saw your first reaction of " When I'm Gone " song, I know it will your favorite song at that time, and from that moment I knew that the order of your favorite eminem's songs will change after you hear this song, but I didn't expect it to be at the top of all songs list ^_^. Thank you for your wonderful reactions Thank you for every moment and your enthusiasm every time you hear this special person songs, I am honored to be one of your followers from the other side for the Earth ^_^. Strength and honor 🎖 🙏 💪 ❤ Your fun from Algeria 🇩🇿 ^_^
Been following your journey through the archive of music that is eminem. .you haven't even scratched the surface of his songs, collaborations etc. .really enjoying these reactions🙏
This is also 1 of the first track he didn't have his hair bleached. May not me atlot to people, but he started being himself. Maybe a stretch, but I love it.
Dude I love you. I love your open mindedness! And for new you are to rap, you really understand it. It’s an ART! I am a young man who idolized Eminem. The thing I most benefited of from this is my extreme will to be the best father possible despite the obsticles of my rough past and relationship with baby mama.
"That last Relapse cd was ehh, perhaps I ran them accents into the ground" Relapse (2009) was his first album since getting sober after spending a few years without putting music out. Lyrically it is very clever and complex especially when it comes to multisyllabic rhyme schemes and horror style themes. But he uses accents in most of the songs, that allowed him to make words rhyme that wouldn't actually rhyme but some people thought they were annoying.
Bruh i not gonna lie on the relapse refill bye em is the deluxe of relapse is my favorite eminem album rn i love everyone of his albums except revival and encore even tho there is like 2 or 3 of his greatest songs on encore
I've watched a few of your videos today, but when Em said "All those who look down on me, I'm tearing down your balcony" and you stood up and clapped, I subscribed. Welcome to the wonderful world of hip-hop.
Finally, haha now we gotta get you onto some of Ems other greats that you would enjoy the most. This album was directly after him cleaning up. Definitely check out Monster or Love the way you lie.
I like to not watch your videos for a Lil while ..then a random Saturday morning I'll get a good binge in ....your channel is awesome man ...YOUR AWESOME!
I’ve said the same thing about giving anything I could to just get to actually talk to Em. It’s his honesty, self awareness, and that he works on him. I’d enjoy a conversation with you as well. You say everything I think. Imagine you’ve had your own tough journey To have come to be such a real honest person with empathy. I wish real people didn’t seem so rare. BTW Em hit over 52 million subscribers on all the socials. I saw he has most of any hip hop/rap.
This was the best reaction video I have ever seen. Thank you man, i love Eminem ( Even have a big tatoo of him) und i love you man. Greetings from Germany, keep it up yo
I love Eminem and grew up listening to his songs and knowing it all by heart.. was obsessed with him! I checked out a video on youtube and it brought me to your page. I love your reactions.. The video I was watching was Jordan by Complete.. I think its worth a listen and maybe worth a reaction video as well. You can thank me later..
Soooo, is your name Chris or Larry? OK. Chris. May I ask a question? Are u a psychologist, I believe you're a musician, you're really good at this. You don't stumble with these reactions. U are a natural entertainer. ✨️ really. I sent this one to Em. hope he watches. As all know, busy times. R&R hall of FAME. SWEET. well deserving. So proud. Proud of you too. I'm going to give u one that I think is amazing and entertaining. NYC...my old stomping grounds. Here's the link. I saw this live. It was absolutely AMAZING. imo. th-cam.com/video/QY6Fbn9S4Qs/w-d-xo.html DO watch his live awards stuff. I know you'll enjoy it. I'm sure u watched the 1/2 time superbowl show. Em took a knee, they knew.... Enjoy.
I'm a believer too but i think it is important to hear the message from thems perspective ..and it has its realness to it 😊 love you sir Chris ..Godbless you
Excellent reaction Chris! This song came out right as I decided to kick heroin once and for all. If it wasn't for this song I probably would have relapsed like I did so many times before. 13 years clean and I wouldn't change anything. It's true, a lot of times you have to go thru hell to get to heaven. We only find out who we are thru struggle and tough times. Love ya buddy, keep growing!
Firstly THANK YOU so much for the musical performances I now treasure and love that I only discovered through watching your videos. Now I am only a subscriber but sincerely hope you get to see this message. As a sort of thank you, and coz I know you like lyrics that make you cry, I have a link for you. This guy disappeared after winning the UK X factor TV show in 2012 and then in 2016 This video was released The guy turns out to be a great songwriter.. Also its Great how you have taken to a genre that you had previously not considered. There is also some rock and heavy metal bands that have created very emotional, deep music, Should you ever get the urge to explore. Groups like Pink Floyd, Metallica and Linkin Park should be first on your list.
I have so much respect for you, you catch the bars I couldn’t catch when I was younger and less aware of my culture.. and honestly I consider people like you a part of that because without people like you to indulge.. there would be no culture to share💯 all love from NYC
Great reaction Chris - I’m so glad you love this song as much as we all do! It’s definitely special for so many reasons - it’s definitely helped loads of people through some really hard times! Great catches on the doubles too - you’ll be onto the triples next!!!
Great video! This is about my fifth time watching it and I realized... in the lyrics he said "like a F**k you for Christmas, his gift is a curse" just thought I'd bring that to light cuz I loved it. Love u man
It's the double entendres for me. One of The Best lyricists. He has gotten me through so much, personally and as a writer, especially with this song. It's a damn anthem imo. Love him so much 🖤✨😎🙏
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You’re getting a way better ear for rap! You did catch bars and doubles, it’s crazy to see your progression. Love this channel!
Thanks so much Eric!
he’s literally just reading rap genius lol comments like yours make me realize how easy it is to be a content creator nowadays
@@evergreen3623 then do it bozo
@@evergreen3623 Why are you here? Seriously. Just leave
@@evergreen3623 That’s probably the best compliment I have received yet. Seriously! Commenters have advised that I go there, but I don’t want to spoil my view of the song. I also ask that commenters give me spoilers. These are my true reaction but I appreciate the compliment.
Great reaction bro. I WAS IN REHAB WHEN THIS SONG CAME OUT AND BEEN CLEAN EVER SINCE. THIS DUDE SAVED MY LIFE!!!!!
That's awesome!
Wow, MAN! I don't know u, but I know it takes tremendous strength to do. Proud of u brother. 💓
i cant even manage to quit nicotine xD cant imagine what other stuff would feel like. big up to you my brother. going strong
@@The__SHOW SORRY FOR BEING LATE BUT THAT MEANS ALOT BRO MUCH LOVE BRO😎🚬🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😇😇😇😇
@@dan01S HEY BRO COMING OFF OPIATES. ESPECIALLY FYTNAL AND OXYS!!!BRO THE WORSE PAIN YOU EVER FELT. TIMES THAT BY 10 !!!! BRO FOR 2 WEEKS STRAIGHT!!! BUT CRAZY THING IS IM SOBER BUT CANT QUIT SMOKES BRO!!THAT NICOTINE IS A BIACH!!!ITS FUNNY BUT THATS THE HARDEST TO QUIT AND I DID EVERY DRUG THERE IS!!!SO MUCH LOVE BRO!!!THANKS EMINEM BRINGS MILLIONS TOGETHER😎🚬🔥🔥🔥🔥😇😇😇😇😇
That is literally my single most favorite lyric of any Eminem song. *"I'ma be what I set out to be, without a doubt undoubtedly and all those who look down on me I'm tearing down your balcony!"*
Facts the word play within that whole line is so satisfying
Don't apologize for enjoying. That's why we are here. It's like reliving the first time through watching your first time
hell yeah... when stans had their first time listening to em and exploring how much of a cool guy he is you always wanted to talk about that with a friend who feels the same in my case i had no one with such feelings ... that why i love to watch it
I really thought this is the BEST reaction video I've EVER seen. When he got up and clapped, I lost it! I wasn't alone when I saw this. I watched it TWICE! honestly, that was a first for me. We thought it was AMAZING. 👏 👏 👏 👏
"i had a chair that wasn't broken once" I had to laugh so hard. Great job, this is an amazing song. One of my favorites by him.
lol, thanks! Nice catch!
Man's flexin'...My chair's broken too, but I got it broken! lol
One of my favorite lyrics / doubles of all time. “You lied through your teeth, for that f*ck your feelings (pronounced it “fillings”) instead of gettin crowned, you’re gettin capped.” Such amazing word play, Em is a genius
He used a similar wordplay in Amityville: 'you can get capped after just having your cavity filled'
Which itself is a reference to Big Pun's verse on Twinz with Fat Joe:
'Like Amityville I drill the nerves in your cavity filling'
crazy tooth scheme 100%
And instead of getting Crowned (as a king) your just a Capt. (Captain)
@@risky7672 that would make it a triple... and it could even be a quadruple, as getting "capped" is a gangster way of saying being killed.
@@zoegartham312 Lol. I know that term.. I was just adding another layer of that scheme..
The "look" on his face when he makes his promise to the fans.....he looks so sincere & truly apologetic! No One is like him!!! Truly One of Kind!!!
I am german and i dont understand every reference but because of you i got such a better understanding of his songs which made me a bigger fan. Thank you so much for what you are doing!
Viel Danke!
@@larryshair Vielen Dank dir! Ich liebe deine Videos! Love from Germany!
In just 4 months' time, Eminem will be celebrating his 50th birthday, it's truly incredible what this man has achieved in his life so far, and maybe, just maybe we will be surprised with another album from him, I'm also looking forward to his RRHOF induction
It’s nuts I was a kid and he was my age when I found out about him roughly
Now I know how my parents felt when their favourite actors where aging and thought it was crazy
I’ll be celebrating my 23rd on October 3rd
I would love a surprise drop on Em's birthday
Well, he did have a surprise SNL appearance last night in a Pete Davidson sketch, and the last time he did that, he had a surprise drop a few weeks later. Maybe history will repeat and we’ll get a new album soon! 🤞And I’m hyped for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction!
@@Iamarthur Hey we share the same birth date! Only it'll be my 20th on the 3rd instead of my 23rd. Happy future birthday to us heh.
Omg I was just listening to this an hour ago and was wondering…”hmmm I can’t remember if Larry has reacted to this one?”
The first time I saw and heard this I cried. I'm so proud of how far he has come in life- and with this song, he made me proud of how far I have come too. If I ever met him I think I'd just ask to give him a hug. Beyond that the only words I think I'd be able to utter would be thank you. This man has had a profound impact.
Eminem's songs have been with me all my teenage years and have given me strength to get through hard times when I was very lonely. And even today as a grown woman, I know that in difficult times I can always find comfort in his words. Not Afraid will always be by far my favorite song. It goes so deep, it makes me cry every time I hear it.
100%! Same here!
Recently found your channel and I binged watched your Eminem reactions. Gotta say as a person who has followed his career from the beginning you're doing a incredible job. You're catching things a lot of people don't. I applaud you for your understanding and appreciation of this style of music. Continue your work good sir. And the "think you're getting crowded but capped line has another meaning, don't know if it's been pointed out. Another layer to it is, in the gang, music, any career, you think you're getting a promotion but you get fired. Because getting capped is slang for being murdered. So you think life is going good and better then something comes along and destroys or ends it. But you gotta battle on to overcome.
Thanks so much James!
One of the best things about Eminem is his uncanny ability to make you feel what he's feeling, and he often talks about things that are relatable in some ways to our own lives. It's super cool to see reactors go through those same feelings we all did when we first heard these songs.
Already commented once but I just absolutely love the appreciation you show for this man. You absolutely nailed the message of this song. You standing up and clapping is how I feel during every Eminem song. So wholesome my man. Love the content. Always makes me smile
Thanks so much!
lol i get excited and get chills along side you. ive heard these songs hundreds of times but i thoroughly enjoy your reactions man. thank you for your uploads.
Wow, thank you!
The Relapse album he is talking about where he "ran them accents into the ground" is the album he considers his worst. Yet that was the album that had "Beautiful" on it which I think and many others as well it was one of his top 10 songs. So even at his worst he was making masterpieces like that
Word. As a South African, we don't really understand deeply what he says, so we just get and appreciate how he says it. So, Relapse was insane for me. I loved it.
@@mrvenombaba That's true. Coz I loved Relapse as well and I'm a Southie.
Gotta make sure you here the full version of beautiful though
That's one of my fav albums.
I kind of agree with him though i couldnt get into that album at all. i try every year to give it another chance but i just kind do it lol
I am 32 and Eminem is still my favorite artist. Been listening to him since his early days. I am blasting his music loud on my speakers when I drive by myself.
When you upload Eminem my day gets better! You’re literally what I look forward to!
lol, thanks!!!!
This is the first video I came across where you said you were a Christian. I was surprised. I was raised pretty fundamentalist, so the people around me cared more about "following the rules" than Jesus' second commandment: to love others. Your series on listening to Eminem, seeing where he's coming from, and exposing yourself to the problems of the world and trying to relate to them has been so beautiful to see. Thank you.
Thanks so much. I've been pretty careful to not come across too strong and have hoped and prayed it's helped some.
I went to rehab about 7 different times for everyone else. Until I did it for me it wasn’t gonna work. If you’re trying to get sober you gotta be selfish. I applaud anyone trying. Em and his music has helped me a shit ton. Coming up on 5 years in august. Do it for you. You’re worth it!!!!
LOVE that!
This is such a beautiful song, and when it came out I needed to her this message so it came at the perfect moment. Great pick I was so proud of him and stated to learn to be proud of me to
Nice!
This song helped me get sober and away from an abusive partner. I love this song. I've been sober since 2013, so almost 10 years now :)
That's wonderful!!!!!
Congrats! 🎉
I love that you as a pastor....understand the actual meaning and why this touches people in a way. This is why I will always watch your channel. Different perspective. I appreciate you always.
Thanks so much! Not a pastor, but have a VERY close friend... The God of heaven and earth.
I randomly found your channel through the beautiful thing that is the TH-cam algorithm, and I haven’t been able to stop watching!!! I’ve been glued to my phone for the past 2 hours in bed riding these waves of emotions with you, this is just THE BEST!! And you my friend are just such a breath of fresh air and I’m finding myself connecting deeply with you through these videos, I’m just so amazed. Thank you, for just being genuinely you and wearing your heart on your sleeve, I’m loving this!
Wow, thanks so very much! I'm really glad to have you along for the ride down this Rabbit Hole! You are so very kind!
Man, this song was on my first phone, my mother ported all the songs on her phone to mine, it had not afraid, and love the way you lie, aswell as a few pop songs... I just remember falling in love with rap, listening to it on repeat then later my friend bluetoothed all his em songs to mine and had a massive library... this song got me through SO much as a kid. Unexplainable. damn, good times, loved this reaction thanks for sparking memories haha 😄 ❤
Nice! Thanks my friend!
That is a relatable experience.
Watching you discover Eminem song by song has been truly incredible. I've been an Eminem fan since the day "My Name Is" released in 1999. TH-cam has helped create so many new Eminem fans with these reaction videos. Thank you again for sharing your journey with us Stan's. It's been so much fun to watch.
Sobriety and recovery can be a tough battle but addiction is always harder and this masterpiece has helped me so much the last year. I've put it on play many a times right after getting up in the morning. Just a couple of weeks till my first full year of total sobriety! Eminem has translated a lot of recovery theme's like accepting that you have a problem, Being totally honest, higher power, making amends into his tracks. I love the guy
❤️❤️❤️
Phenomenal reaction! I love how you REALLY listen to the lyrics & explain how you relate to them 💛 Eminem is the greatest of all time. I’ve been a life long fan of his and all I want is for him to be happy & for him to know how much his fans love and appreciate him. He’s changed lives for the better. Your reactions make our day too 💛
Thanks Morgan! Appreciate all your comments throughout this channel!
@@larryshair you have the best reaction channel & it makes me happy to see you succeed! I hope your channel continues to grow because you deserve it 💛
As someone whose trying to kick drinking this song is damn near a miracle on certain days.
My god your "THIRD DOUBLE" and me dying
Man, I just wanna say thank you for doing these videos. I came around when you started doing Em videos and since I've been watching, I find your videos have hit me at just the time I needed them. And this reaction is no different was waiting for you to get to this one.
Sobriety is an everyday thing. I quit for a year and relapsed and had to start all over. Everyday you have to decide to not drink. I know how hard it is man, keep ya head up and know you ain't the only one
I'm nearly a week sober myself, still trying to learn to live by the "one day at a time" mantra. A while back when I spent 2 weeks in rehab I was listening to both this and My Darling a lot to help keep me focused on what I was doing it for and who I wanted to be.
Thanks so much. I'm so glad to hear you have picked up the boxing gloves and are fighting to kick this thing. It can be incredibly difficult. "One day at a time" is so incredibly relatable on so many levels. Stay strong my friend!
im still here with it..yea it takes a support system to keep it going but this is a good spark
@@hellbillyjr i went six months being afraid 3 beers, worst hangover of my life
FANTASTIC reaction Chris!!! The joy u exude is delightful. Yes, this is a life changing anthem, as u said: resolved, focused, determined and authentic, that’s the genius of Eminem 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Thanks AJ! He really is pretty special!
You are the greatest reactor on the platform, such a genuine soul, love this guy 🫶
Wow, thanks so very much! You're so kind!
I was so happy when you said you were a Christian who likes Em. He helped me get through so much before Christ saved me! Respect brother. I’ll subscribe!
I’m so glad you reacted to this song Chris! Be Not Afraid! Best Song you have ever heard! That’s Awesome. Feel no shame Chris We are here together Embrace It!
I listened to this, and the whole Recovery album, on repeat after breaking away from an abusive relationship. I come back to his music when I am going through a hard time. It’s amazing how much it helps. I don’t know if he knows how much affect he has on people but, it is monumental! Love that you’re loving and respecting him so much! IMO no words can describe how amazing he is! ❤
I absolutely LOVE your Eminem reactions. I saw the first Eminem one that you did and I’ve slowly been watching all your Eminem reaction videos. I’m a huge Eminem fan. I know you said in one of your videos to try one of your other reaction vids and you talked about the big difference in numbers when doing an Eminem song vs others. I’m sorry but I am here specifically for your Eminem reactions. I love them. After I’m done, I might go back and check out your NF reaction videos, as I really like him, too. But, to me, Eminem is the greatest ever to do this because his songs are 1,000% relatable, unlike others. So to me, he is the goat. Thank you. Love your reactions to the Em songs.
“When im gone” hit you more profoundly emotionally i believe. Both of which are ultimately about “fathers” and their responsibilities etc, more so “when im gone”. I also applaud you on the bar catching. Some songs are straight to the point, like an Anthem to his life. This one didnt need mucu critique. Just a song you sit back, listen and grab motivation.
I'm 30 and live in the UK, and I love eminem.
I love seeing your videos
Your my favrioute person on TH-cam x
An interesting note about this last verse, he begins with “it was my decision to get clean” talking about getting clean from the drugs and alcohol but he doesn’t curse on the entire verse keeping it “clean” as well
wow like a great little easter egg :-D
Nice one, its like with the song Remember Me…”I promised the critics not to say fuck it for 6 minutes”
The best song by the best TH-camr...I was cheering along, thank you for your energy...its lovely!
Thanks so much! This was such a FANTASTIC song!
I’m loving this Eminem journey you’ve been on,and the sheer joy on your face and in your voice when you catch a double or a triple is nothing short of incredible. Keep up the great work👍👍👍👍
I hope Eminem sees your reactions to his music one day. I think it would make him happy to see someone go from not really liking rap as a genre in general, to giving him a chance and developing such an appreciation for Em’s skills and who he is as a person. He’s my favourite rapper, and I think my favourite musical artist in general. Nobody else comes to mind when I try to think of an artist that has gotten me to feel so many emotions and whose music has genuinely helped me.
I can totally believe that!
The crowned/capped line is actually a triple. His last album was going to be "King Mathers". He's referenced crowns/king in a few songs, but he's saying he's killing off that old persona and attitude with this album. King Mathers was capped (killed).
NICE!!!
@@larryshair Larry, you've got to react to 8 Mile (not the movie, the song). Now that you've watched the movie, that track will impress you even more. Thanks for all the great reviews!
Also missed the "fuck your feelings/fillings" double
@@MrD.. needed to say this
By that same token you can say its a sub toward Lil Wayne too... Wayne was king of rap music during this time period while Eminem was away/returning and Wayne has a "grill" aka diamond teeth fillings
Portugal here for the Goat Eminem always since day one and forever. Thanks for reacting to this legendary masterpiece. Salutes and respect from Portugal.
I simply love this song and this out of this world artist.
You still have your spirit with you at your age. I hope I age like you sir!
The way you navigate the song is helpful. Em songs are so deep and logical...love it!
Finally! Definitely one of his biggest songs, it’s one of his best as well imo.💯🔥
I haven’t ever tried to lay it out but to me, this is one of the key songs that really illustrates Ems journey and working on him. Lose yourself, Not Afraid, Higher are all on that list. Even Walk on Water, which was kinda around that turning point for him. I relate to his journey so much.
Like Chris, with my strict Christian background, I had labeled his music as something I shouldn’t listen to. So glad I learned differently
@@stephaniecornwell8766 I'd like your opinions on other hip hop artists, if you listen to any. I stopped listening to modern hip hop and rap and mostly play the classics (90s to 2010s) on repeat. Kendrick lamar always writes a beautiful story with his albums though. Imo, Kendrick is the best story teller, Kanye used to be the best in hip hop production, and em was the most relatable.
@@jcon2060 he’s really the only one I intentionally seek out. I still get into 50cent, Dre, I’ve cube, and some others when they come on because they remind me of my youth. I find a song or two I like from others. I’m not into all of Ems songs but relate to so many, he’s my go-to
Awesome that you got around to this one. I mentioned this one on the first video I watched of yours and subbed immediately.
I knew you would love this song.
Dude I really appreciate these reactions. Your positive has helped me through tough times
Wow, thanks so much. SO glad to be of some help, even if a little.
@@larryshair more than you know 👍 also I think you should react to Lupe fiasco - hip hop saved my life
Very rewarding watching your videos. The fact that you're honest about being prejudice against him and admitting that you were wrong is very refreshing and much appreciated. I first found you with the Pentatonix "Hallelujah" reaction and then TH-cam recommended watching your "When I'm Gone" reaction. I'm 25 and have loved Eminem for as long as I can remember. It's so fulfilling to watch your honest reaction to his art! This song is very motivating and to stay with that theme I would recommend listening to "Till I Collapse" by him. It is such an energetic song that they put it on the movie Real Steal.
I would also recommend "Kings Never Die" and also "Love the Way You Lie ft. Rihanna" (both by Eminem).
Keep doing what you're doing! Your sincerity and passion for music is a dying thing and I appreciate you for sharing it with us!
Thanks Cotee!
I can't say how much I love this song, I've never struggled with any type of addiction but the message behind this song is amazing and truly inspirational.
It doesn’t have to be drug related, it can be anything related to any addiction that isn’t healthy physically or mentally! 🙌🏽
Dude you are getting SO much better these Eminem reactions. Even Stevie Knight, No Life Shaq, all the big TH-camrs who react didn’t even have a good Eminem ear for months and they’re much younger than you. I love your channel man please keep it up!
Thanks so much!
He said “your lying through your teeth,…instead of getting crowned you’re getting capped” it’s actually a triple lol
So glad to see you get here. I remember hearing this - such an anthem.
Aha awesome!! Sweet reaction brother 🤙🏻❤️
Thanks RM!
This has been my favorite song for a very long time.. I can’t blame you for not being able to find a better song because its hard to find a song as positive but also as real.. he basically poured his heart out and said, “Now pour yours out to me” it’s a really powerful message from a powerful voice.. hard to compare it to nowadays music
i had this song on repeat for months and years later it still resonates strong in my soul 💙💙💙
New follower long time Em fan! He is the G.O.A.T. Love seeing your reactions to his lyrics. Granted you miss a lot of bars…there are a lot of songs that you haven’t reacted to that will blow your mind lyrically
Wow. Yes finally... I was waiting for this one and it was worth it. Thank you so much for doing this reaction. At 14:09 your interpretation of the video gave me goosebumps. I never thought of it that way before. ❤️
Thanks so much!
Last time I heard this song I was in active addiction. Man how powerful it is now. You’re enthusiasm to learn is infectious brother, much love❤
I absolutely luv ur reactions to my favorite lyrical monster!! He's gonna be a lyrical legend for a long time to come...but ur new found appreciation is awesome 😎
Thanks so much!
Hey, I really enjoy all your reactions about Em, I listen to him since I was 13 years old and now I'm 33 and still love to listen his music. ❤️
I think you'd love this one. Eminem ft Sia - Guts Over Fear - This is the official music video.
th-cam.com/video/0AqnCSdkjQ0/w-d-xo.html
Not Afraid Part 2
I was listening to it yesterday💯one of my faves too
good song nice choice
What about "Without Me"? Now that's something he should cover for sure
I've just found your channel and it's amazing. It's so good seeing someone actually respect and enjoy the work of Eminem and understand so many references in the lyrics. I feel a lot of people who don't listen to Eminem think of him as a criminal or thug and don't know his past struggles and the journey he has made. Keep up the great work mate. You're absolutely smashing it
Thanks so much!
I'm so glad you released this reaction early! I wasn't sure how I was going to wait until the end of the month, LOL. It is my absolute favorite of his. Great message.
What an incredible reaction and appreciation for the struggles this man has been through, Keep up the great reactions !
He’s got so much 12 step wisdom now and it’s just great to hear him share. I do love Relapse and Revival and the rehab material.
Greatest reaction to anything on youtube ever. It's very nice to experience the song along with you. Great energy and thank you for being so open and nice.
Wow, thanks so much!
You are seeing em at a breakthrough in his life. I get tears when I hear this track. This was a "I'm back" track for wm and his fans.....forever is close to the same but not as individual as this song if that makes sense.
Love, love, love your willingness to be vulnerable and yourself while broadcasting to the world. I see you and I love who you are. Keep it up and people will flock!
Man, thanks Seth!
I was one of the first to recommend a reaction to this great song, and since I first saw your reaction to eminem's songs and where I saw your first reaction of " When I'm Gone " song, I know it will your favorite song at that time, and from that moment I knew that the order of your favorite eminem's songs will change after you hear this song, but I didn't expect it to be at the top of all songs list ^_^.
Thank you for your wonderful reactions Thank you for every moment and your enthusiasm every time you hear this special person songs, I am honored to be one of your followers from the other side for the Earth ^_^.
Strength and honor 🎖 🙏 💪 ❤
Your fun from Algeria 🇩🇿 ^_^
Thanks so much DMR! Great to have you along for the ride!
Just found you. Love seeing how much you love and appreciate Eminem 👏
Thanks Andrew! Welcome to the Rabbit Hole!
Hey you finally made it to this one! One of my favorite Em tracks, knew you'd like it as well haha.
Been following your journey through the archive of music that is eminem. .you haven't even scratched the surface of his songs, collaborations etc. .really enjoying these reactions🙏
I'm not mega religious person myself but I got so f*ing happy along side with you :D your happiness is so so contagious.
Thanks so much! Glad to have you along for the ride!
I really appreciate these videos life’s been rough for awhile now I can relax and watch these
Man it's so heartwarming to see this Christian boomer tripping on Eminem music.
lol, thanks!
You described his Look so well- confident, going Forward. Loved your reaction as always!
He's quite incredible.
This is also 1 of the first track he didn't have his hair bleached. May not me atlot to people, but he started being himself. Maybe a stretch, but I love it.
Dude I love you. I love your open mindedness! And for new you are to rap, you really understand it. It’s an ART! I am a young man who idolized Eminem. The thing I most benefited of from this is my extreme will to be the best father possible despite the obsticles of my rough past and relationship with baby mama.
Thanks so much!!!! Merry Christmas!
"That last Relapse cd was ehh, perhaps I ran them accents into the ground" Relapse (2009) was his first album since getting sober after spending a few years without putting music out. Lyrically it is very clever and complex especially when it comes to multisyllabic rhyme schemes and horror style themes. But he uses accents in most of the songs, that allowed him to make words rhyme that wouldn't actually rhyme but some people thought they were annoying.
and still his relapse cd did 800k buys in 1 week
Bruh i not gonna lie on the relapse refill bye em is the deluxe of relapse is my favorite eminem album rn i love everyone of his albums except revival and encore even tho there is like 2 or 3 of his greatest songs on encore
I love relapse
And now it’s consider such a great album but I always loved it from the beginning because I knew why he was using the accents
We all love Relapse here
I've watched a few of your videos today, but when Em said "All those who look down on me, I'm tearing down your balcony" and you stood up and clapped, I subscribed. Welcome to the wonderful world of hip-hop.
Finally, haha now we gotta get you onto some of Ems other greats that you would enjoy the most. This album was directly after him cleaning up.
Definitely check out Monster or Love the way you lie.
I like to not watch your videos for a Lil while ..then a random Saturday morning I'll get a good binge in ....your channel is awesome man ...YOUR AWESOME!
I’ve said the same thing about giving anything I could to just get to actually talk to Em. It’s his honesty, self awareness, and that he works on him.
I’d enjoy a conversation with you as well. You say everything I think. Imagine you’ve had your own tough journey To have come to be such a real honest person with empathy. I wish real people didn’t seem so rare.
BTW Em hit over 52 million subscribers on all the socials. I saw he has most of any hip hop/rap.
Well deserved for Em! Thank you for your very kind words!
This was the best reaction video I have ever seen. Thank you man, i love Eminem ( Even have a big tatoo of him) und i love you man. Greetings from Germany, keep it up yo
I love Eminem and grew up listening to his songs and knowing it all by heart.. was obsessed with him! I checked out a video on youtube and it brought me to your page. I love your reactions.. The video I was watching was Jordan by Complete.. I think its worth a listen and maybe worth a reaction video as well. You can thank me later..
Thanks so much, Ace!
😅🤣 My man gets up and applauds at 5:28. The bars hit him hard!!!
One of Em's most powerful songs. If you like this one try giving "No Apologies" from him a chance, it's a super close second for me.
your reaction was amazing. it's a fight song for many. So yo thx again. Glad I caught ya.
Soooo, is your name Chris or Larry?
OK. Chris. May I ask a question? Are u a psychologist, I believe you're a musician, you're really good at this. You don't stumble with these reactions. U are a natural entertainer. ✨️ really. I sent this one to Em. hope he watches. As all know, busy times. R&R hall of FAME. SWEET. well deserving. So proud. Proud of you too. I'm going to give u one that I think is amazing and entertaining. NYC...my old stomping grounds.
Here's the link. I saw this live. It was absolutely AMAZING. imo.
th-cam.com/video/QY6Fbn9S4Qs/w-d-xo.html
DO watch his live awards stuff. I know you'll enjoy it. I'm sure u watched the 1/2 time superbowl show. Em took a knee, they knew....
Enjoy.
I'm a believer too but i think it is important to hear the message from thems perspective ..and it has its realness to it 😊 love you sir Chris ..Godbless you
Thanks so much AK!
Excellent reaction Chris! This song came out right as I decided to kick heroin once and for all. If it wasn't for this song I probably would have relapsed like I did so many times before. 13 years clean and I wouldn't change anything. It's true, a lot of times you have to go thru hell to get to heaven. We only find out who we are thru struggle and tough times. Love ya buddy, keep growing!
Firstly THANK YOU so much for the musical performances I now treasure and love that I only discovered through watching your videos. Now I am only a subscriber but sincerely hope you get to see this message. As a sort of thank you, and coz I know you like lyrics that make you cry, I have a link for you. This guy disappeared after winning the UK X factor TV show in 2012 and then in 2016 This video was released The guy turns out to be a great songwriter.. Also its Great how you have taken to a genre that you had previously not considered. There is also some rock and heavy metal bands that have created very emotional, deep music, Should you ever get the urge to explore. Groups like Pink Floyd, Metallica and Linkin Park should be first on your list.
I have so much respect for you, you catch the bars I couldn’t catch when I was younger and less aware of my culture.. and honestly I consider people like you a part of that because without people like you to indulge.. there would be no culture to share💯 all love from NYC
so proud that i grew up with this
Great reaction Chris - I’m so glad you love this song as much as we all do! It’s definitely special for so many reasons - it’s definitely helped loads of people through some really hard times!
Great catches on the doubles too - you’ll be onto the triples next!!!
Glad to join you on this Eminem journey! An amazing song to react to! Thanks Larry!
Also glad to be your first view! 😉
Great video! This is about my fifth time watching it and I realized... in the lyrics he said "like a F**k you for Christmas, his gift is a curse" just thought I'd bring that to light cuz I loved it. Love u man
I realize now you might have but I'll leave this up in case u didn't
It's the double entendres for me. One of The Best lyricists. He has gotten me through so much, personally and as a writer, especially with this song. It's a damn anthem imo. Love him so much 🖤✨😎🙏
I love your reactions to Em. He is the GOAT. Glad you found this man. He is out of this world