This song and Dogs by Pink Floyd are 2 of the best songs I've ever heard. Coma in particular is probably my favorite. Axl Rose is friggin brilliant. This song can be interpreted many ways, I tend to think of this song from a metaphorical standpoint. Simply put, its about being in isolation. Its basically Axl being sick of the "pressures" and stress that comes from everyday life and just wants to be isolated from everybody. He puts himself into this coma by isolating himself and he finds the peace he was looking for (the slow part in the middle of the song). The ending is basically a wake-up call, whether it be his own consciousness speaking to him or a family member/friend (interpretation up to you), to get out of this coma he put himself into. These lines are some of my favorite from the song: "No you don't need a doctor, no one else can heal your soul." To stop isolating himself from the people that love and care about him because eventually, he will actually have nobody around in his life. At that point, suicide may be the way to go. The more you listen to this masterpiece, the more you'll love it. Side note: I believe Axl was actually in a coma from a drug overdose and it was the inspiration for this song.This was on the album Use Your Illusion 1 in 1991 Also welcome back! Plenty more Gnr for you to listen to
Great interpretation of the song! Now that I'm thinking of it that way it takes on a whole new meaning. I'll definitely be getting to some more guns n roses! This one was a masterpiece for sure!
Very nice analysis someone does their homework and yes this was about him. and this is why it became so controversial because he's basically saying he likes it better this way and it was in turn causing some to want to commit suicide as well. He says in an interview about the stress being too much and he ODS and this is all the thing that goes on throughout the entire overdose all his thought processes and so forth. A lot of songs by GNR are about each individuals Life experiences this was his personal.
Axle wrote the song after overdosing and going into a short coma, he overdosed because he was arguing with someone (I believe it was his girlfriend) and he got tired of it and grabbed a bottle of pills and chugged them all, when he was interviewed after he just said “I’m just happy I’m out of the argument”
As much as I would like to agree, most of the lyrics were written by rhythm guitar player, Izzy Stradlin. Never the less, Axl likely played a huge role in this song.
@@jgg4719 Then why do only 'Axl and slash' get credited for the lyrics? Axl has even talked about writing the lyrics and called the song 'slashs baby'.... no mention of izzy and the lyrics at all.... so it seems ya are wrong.
60 and still my favorite.... Grew up on them. was there when they blew up on stage. They were and still are freaking awesome. I'll see them again if given a chance🌹
Axl did an interview in which he said that this song came about because he had once ended an argument by swallowing a whole bottle of pills and overdosing. He was aware of what was going on with the paramedics loading him into an ambulance, but he had a feeling of calm because he wasn't in the fight anymore. This song is about wanting to escape the stress of this life, but realizing that you don't actually want to die. When he was on his way to the hospital, he came to the realization that he still had so much work to do with the band. The album wouldn't do as well if he died and didn't help promote it. He made a decision then to wake up. That's just what he did. He sat up and chose to continue the fight. He ended the song on a semi-positive note to give listeners the idea that we can't just exist between worlds. Stop living like we're in a coma.
This is a song that goes from a 6/10 complicated, to 9/10 legendary once you read the lyrics. I remember listening to this over and over with the album booklet in front of me as a teenager. It’s an intense experience!
I'm 51, so I lived and loved Gn' R through their most famous and influential times. This is without a doubt my favourite track of theirs and one of my all time bangers. Many say 'appetites' was their best work, I think these 2 albums are. There's so much variety in these 2 albums.
“Wow.” A perfect reaction to that song, especially the end. I love that he basically talked himself out of suicide by realizing there are people in his life who care, and he was the one pushing them away. My favorite line is “living broken memories that another man would need just to survive.” We have so much more than we think we do. So happy you did this one! Musically it’s insane!
'When you reach the point of breaking know it's gonna take some time, To heal the broken memories that another man would need just to survive.' Some great lyrics in this monster.
This song is definitely better live even in 2016 he blows it away. He was under extreme stress and his only way to escape that stress was to take pills and that's what he had done to the point where he was in a coma and he is telling us the story of what it was like when he was there and this is why I said before it's very controversial because he doesn't want young kids thinking that it's okay to go ahead and do this just because he had. And yes I believe some of the the comments I saw about the doctors in there where the actual doctors that treated him when he of. Yes when they mention his name they are trying to pull him out of his coma induced stupor. So as someone said here this was in regards to that as far as the doctors and the nurses these are the original people that helped him survive.
Wow, your reaction to Coma warms my heart so much. ❤️ I love GnR , I can't even express how much, I've seen them live, I've red books and watched documentaries, I've watched hours and hours of youtube content.. It makes me so happy to see you appreciate this particular song and how much thought you give the backstory and lyrics. Coma is one of my favourite songs from GnR, it's so consuming. It's not just an amazing track to play to play along to whatever I'm doing, it's a sit down experience. I always feel like I'm 100% in the song and it's a real emotional journey. It's so raw and powerful, the lyrics and the music story, the instruments and above all Axl's voice, there is so much feelings and life in this song. For me (and I bet a lot of other people) this holds a special place because of how much I relate to it and yeah.. It just makes me smile to see someone else enjoy it :) Also yes, I agree, the end part fricking rocks!!
Love videos like this with normal people in their room, not set up all nice. Feels like I'm just hanging out with a friend. Feels more real. definitely a must have now especially when we feel separated fr one another
Thanks so much! Im glad you enjoyed it! Yeah I'm just chillin when I make these im not treating it like a business like other youtubers do. I just like listening to new music and connecting with yall! Thanks for hanging out 😉
Masterpiece as title for your reaction video is right! One of the few songs that has ever made me feel someone's else pain... Im glad I grew up listening this great album
I’m from Australia and when this was released I skipped uni ( to fail a class) just to buy the CD. Coma was instantly a favourite ( no one else liked it!)🤷♀️ anyway, awesome song- thanks for reviewing 👌👍😊 loved to see you really into the lyrics/music
He was in a coma due to an overdose of pills that he felt would help him get away from all the stress. He actually liked the feeling which is why the song had so much power and then he had to decide whether he wanted to live or die he comes back but this is what was controversial was he in fact telling young kids it was okay to commit suicide to get away from your issues however this is not how he intended it to me he wanted them to know that it's not okay to commit suicide no matter how hard things may get. People seem to get the wrong meanings to his songs they're not all bad.remember all of these songs that have been created by GNR are due to their personal experiences that they brought to life through their music so it's just not about Axl, it's about the whole bands experiences. Unfortunately as usual people take some of them to literally.
final track on illusion 1.... closes the chapter you could say... illusion 1 is more heavy rock, 2 is more bluesy both amazing.... both released on the same day in 91
You need to listen to more from Appetite For Destruction - It’s So Easy, Nightrain, My Michelle, Mr Brownstone, Welcome To The Jungle. Also if you find I Used To Love Her from Lies.
Definitely check out Axl Rose with ACDC. Hes quite old in those but he gives 110% still and sounds amazing. Back in black or shoot to thrill are my recommendations
Musically this is a Slash song, but most of the lyrics were inspired by Axl overdosing on pills. One of the things you mentioned about it seems like a real experience is one of the greatest things about Guns N' Roses. Almost all of their original songs are based on real life experiences, not just random made up crap or hired song writers. The entire AFD album is basically their real life experiences of living the big city street life and all the good and bad that comes with that while trying to become rock stars. For example the song Mr. Brownstone is referring to heroin addiction that a couple members of the band at the time were dealing with. Welcome to the Jungle is more or less about Axl's experience of leaving a small town in Indiana with nothing but the clothes on his back and trying to make it on the streets of LA
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This song and Dogs by Pink Floyd are 2 of the best songs I've ever heard. Coma in particular is probably my favorite. Axl Rose is friggin brilliant. This song can be interpreted many ways, I tend to think of this song from a metaphorical standpoint. Simply put, its about being in isolation. Its basically Axl being sick of the "pressures" and stress that comes from everyday life and just wants to be isolated from everybody. He puts himself into this coma by isolating himself and he finds the peace he was looking for (the slow part in the middle of the song). The ending is basically a wake-up call, whether it be his own consciousness speaking to him or a family member/friend (interpretation up to you), to get out of this coma he put himself into. These lines are some of my favorite from the song: "No you don't need a doctor, no one else can heal your soul." To stop isolating himself from the people that love and care about him because eventually, he will actually have nobody around in his life. At that point, suicide may be the way to go. The more you listen to this masterpiece, the more you'll love it.
Side note: I believe Axl was actually in a coma from a drug overdose and it was the inspiration for this song.This was on the album Use Your Illusion 1 in 1991
Also welcome back! Plenty more Gnr for you to listen to
Great interpretation of the song! Now that I'm thinking of it that way it takes on a whole new meaning. I'll definitely be getting to some more guns n roses! This one was a masterpiece for sure!
Very nice analysis someone does their homework and yes this was about him. and this is why it became so controversial because he's basically saying he likes it better this way and it was in turn causing some to want to commit suicide as well. He says in an interview about the stress being too much and he ODS and this is all the thing that goes on throughout the entire overdose all his thought processes and so forth. A lot of songs by GNR are about each individuals Life experiences this was his personal.
Dogs and Coma! 2 of my all time best as well. I love your taste, peace man,x
@@jcstato9048 thanks brotha! Peace ✌
Axle wrote the song after overdosing and going into a short coma, he overdosed because he was arguing with someone (I believe it was his girlfriend) and he got tired of it and grabbed a bottle of pills and chugged them all, when he was interviewed after he just said “I’m just happy I’m out of the argument”
Axl is a brilliantly gifted frontman.
In his prime, when he was on, there was no one on the planet better.
Axl Rose is a lyrical genius....
very underrated.
Yep
As much as I would like to agree, most of the lyrics were written by rhythm guitar player, Izzy Stradlin. Never the less, Axl likely played a huge role in this song.
@@jgg4719 Then why do only 'Axl and slash' get credited for the lyrics?
Axl has even talked about writing the lyrics and called the song 'slashs baby'.... no mention of izzy and the lyrics at all.... so it seems ya are wrong.
One of the greatest songs ever recorded... feels like a movie. Slash just plays in such a heartfelt way, every note is perfection.
To think this record is 30 years old, thats insane....Im 48...this was my religion back then :) GNR !!!! Thank you...
I bet it was! Rightfully so haha! Thanks so much for watching
same here I'm 44..... only seems like yesterday.... biggest most dangerous band in the world.... that just had to go and implode...
HellyeaH same here!!! My mom used 2 ground me from my GNR!!! Hit me where it counts lol!!!
60 and still my favorite.... Grew up on them. was there when they blew up on stage. They were and still are freaking awesome. I'll see them again if given a chance🌹
There’s my daily reminder that I’m old. I bought it on its release date. Damn.
Enjoyed listening to Coma with you :). Yes Guns always go hard and so! Original.
Underrated overlooked. But its a masterpiece. Axls singing last 4-5 mins is epic.
Axl did an interview in which he said that this song came about because he had once ended an argument by swallowing a whole bottle of pills and overdosing. He was aware of what was going on with the paramedics loading him into an ambulance, but he had a feeling of calm because he wasn't in the fight anymore. This song is about wanting to escape the stress of this life, but realizing that you don't actually want to die. When he was on his way to the hospital, he came to the realization that he still had so much work to do with the band. The album wouldn't do as well if he died and didn't help promote it. He made a decision then to wake up. That's just what he did. He sat up and chose to continue the fight. He ended the song on a semi-positive note to give listeners the idea that we can't just exist between worlds. Stop living like we're in a coma.
Famous last words? Kurt loder..was in axls back garden??
This is a song that goes from a 6/10 complicated, to 9/10 legendary once you read the lyrics. I remember listening to this over and over with the album booklet in front of me as a teenager. It’s an intense experience!
Same in 1993 😃
These records are absolute masterpieces....but Coma in particular is very special.
I'm 51, so I lived and loved Gn' R through their most famous and influential times.
This is without a doubt my favourite track of theirs and one of my all time bangers.
Many say 'appetites' was their best work, I think these 2 albums are.
There's so much variety in these 2 albums.
Well said as a die hard gnr fan all my life i love how every song is so different on the illusions albums
“Wow.” A perfect reaction to that song, especially the end. I love that he basically talked himself out of suicide by realizing there are people in his life who care, and he was the one pushing them away. My favorite line is “living broken memories that another man would need just to survive.” We have so much more than we think we do. So happy you did this one! Musically it’s insane!
'When you reach the point of breaking know it's gonna take some time, To heal the broken memories that another man would need just to survive.' Some great lyrics in this monster.
This song is definitely better live even in 2016 he blows it away. He was under extreme stress and his only way to escape that stress was to take pills and that's what he had done to the point where he was in a coma and he is telling us the story of what it was like when he was there and this is why I said before it's very controversial because he doesn't want young kids thinking that it's okay to go ahead and do this just because he had. And yes I believe some of the the comments I saw about the doctors in there where the actual doctors that treated him when he of. Yes when they mention his name they are trying to pull him out of his coma induced stupor. So as someone said here this was in regards to that as far as the doctors and the nurses these are the original people that helped him survive.
I listen Guns N' Roses since 1990
Started playing guitar in 91 after hearing Estranged. That did it for me.
Bro, you’re right....... this song is a masterpiece!
Wow, your reaction to Coma warms my heart so much. ❤️ I love GnR , I can't even express how much, I've seen them live, I've red books and watched documentaries, I've watched hours and hours of youtube content..
It makes me so happy to see you appreciate this particular song and how much thought you give the backstory and lyrics. Coma is one of my favourite songs from GnR, it's so consuming. It's not just an amazing track to play to play along to whatever I'm doing, it's a sit down experience. I always feel like I'm 100% in the song and it's a real emotional journey.
It's so raw and powerful, the lyrics and the music story, the instruments and above all Axl's voice, there is so much feelings and life in this song. For me (and I bet a lot of other people) this holds a special place because of how much I relate to it and yeah.. It just makes me smile to see someone else enjoy it :)
Also yes, I agree, the end part fricking rocks!!
Thanks so much! It's an absolute work of art! Im glad you enjoyed listening with me! 😁
Love videos like this with normal people in their room, not set up all nice. Feels like I'm just hanging out with a friend. Feels more real. definitely a must have now especially when we feel separated fr one another
Thanks so much! Im glad you enjoyed it! Yeah I'm just chillin when I make these im not treating it like a business like other youtubers do. I just like listening to new music and connecting with yall! Thanks for hanging out 😉
Glad to hear you liked Coma another one is locomotive also by GNR
I did that one it was killer!
That is definitely the best song from use your illusion 2
Masterpiece as title for your reaction video is right!
One of the few songs that has ever made me feel someone's else pain...
Im glad I grew up listening this great album
I’m from Australia and when this was released I skipped uni ( to fail a class) just to buy the CD. Coma was instantly a favourite ( no one else liked it!)🤷♀️ anyway, awesome song- thanks for reviewing 👌👍😊 loved to see you really into the lyrics/music
Awesome story haha! Is a great song indeed 👌
Best GNR song! This is a true masterpiece and very, very underrated!
Glad that you like it!! So much in it. Love your reactions! More GnR
this is awesome! so cool to see a young person hear this for the first time. omgosh. chills. u picked a good one!
Coma, estranged both incredible
soy fans de guns n roses desde los 90`s y mi hijo lleva el nombre del cantante , buena reacción saludos desde Uruguay bro !!
After listening to this song for the first time in a while I decided it was top 5 best songs ever made and had to come back to your reaction
Binge watching these GNR reactions brother, love it
Thanks so much!!
Outra música que eu curto muito.
Simplesmente uma obra de arte, saludo desde Brasil 🇧🇷
I just think it would be dope if they made a video out of it.. Specially cos they're known to have taste for great & expensive videos..
Great to see you again!! ♥️♥️
Thank you for your service!
He was in a coma due to an overdose of pills that he felt would help him get away from all the stress. He actually liked the feeling which is why the song had so much power and then he had to decide whether he wanted to live or die he comes back but this is what was controversial was he in fact telling young kids it was okay to commit suicide to get away from your issues
however this is not how he intended it to me he wanted them to know that it's not okay to commit suicide no matter how hard things may get. People seem to get the wrong meanings to his songs they're not all bad.remember all of these songs that have been created by GNR are due to their personal experiences that they brought to life through their music so it's just not about Axl, it's about the whole bands
experiences. Unfortunately as usual people take some of them to literally.
Tremenda reacción bro,aguante Guns N Roses
final track on illusion 1.... closes the chapter you could say...
illusion 1 is more heavy rock, 2 is more bluesy both amazing.... both released on the same day in 91
Amazing song.. favorite one by Guns
Epic song epic finish
This is the best GnR song..very underated
As Axl has stated this was Slash’s monster 🤘🏻😬🤘🏻
so it's Axl and Slash's monster, the song wouldn't be the same without those lyrics
Correct, it is both Slash & Axl's song. I love it that they still perform this song, Live :)
Volviste!!!!
You need to listen to more from Appetite For Destruction - It’s So Easy, Nightrain, My Michelle, Mr Brownstone, Welcome To The Jungle.
Also if you find I Used To Love Her from Lies.
Will do!
This Is a Class Tune 🔥 This Song Is Based on True Events as Far as I Know Axl Rose Once Ended Up In a Coma 😥
Definitely check out Axl Rose with ACDC. Hes quite old in those but he gives 110% still and sounds amazing. Back in black or shoot to thrill are my recommendations
Or Whole Lotta Rosie
im only 20 and love guns n roses
Same here 🤘
I just found out this song was done in one take...
That's insane 😲
Nice reaction, can you also react to some Dream Theater? or you already know every song hahah.
Opeth would be another good band!
Of course I can!
Top 5 best songs in rock history
Great reaction but now you have to react to Locomotive, another GN'R masterpiece.
Thanks so much! Will do!
Yes, I second that
Now to watch your reaction to locomotive.
@@LN-Lifer thanks lol!
Bad obsession live
Respect ✊
Mr. Brownstone, Rocket Queen, Paradise City!
Mr brownstone is coming up next!
Do Get in the Ring. Real life at its best.
as an gnr fan, u hearing the whole album, u enjoyed it ofc, but u are waiting for Coma
Musically this is a Slash song, but most of the lyrics were inspired by Axl overdosing on pills. One of the things you mentioned about it seems like a real experience is one of the greatest things about Guns N' Roses. Almost all of their original songs are based on real life experiences, not just random made up crap or hired song writers. The entire AFD album is basically their real life experiences of living the big city street life and all the good and bad that comes with that while trying to become rock stars. For example the song Mr. Brownstone is referring to heroin addiction that a couple members of the band at the time were dealing with. Welcome to the Jungle is more or less about Axl's experience of leaving a small town in Indiana with nothing but the clothes on his back and trying to make it on the streets of LA
Geez didn't know the band was super heavy into drugs... that gives these songs a whole new meaning!
Jajajaja guns, es lo mejor mi amigo👍
Everything he's saying is true cause I was in a coma back in 1988 after getting ran over by a truck
omg that's wild! so sorry you experienced that. glad you're still here to rock with us! thanks for watching my friend
Axl had an NDE and the doctors that saved his life are the same doctors on this recording!!!!!
that's actually really cool
This is their only song that doesn't have a chorus. Just verses.
Do what you do 🇺🇸💪🏻
will you finish the chinese democracy album?
Of course!
Guns n roses (live) in tokyo 92'
Would you like to comment on "Don't Damn Me" also a song with a great guitar solo "G'nR Use Your Illusion I" 🤘
Listen to Estranged on guns n roses use your illusion 2
thanks for the suggestion! I loved that track when I reacted to it for the first time! th-cam.com/video/6yW3xOkYA8s/w-d-xo.html
Still my favorite GnR song.
que legal mais arruma , o quarto , kkkkk
You would like GET IN THE RING lol
React to "Civil War" if you haven’t already:)
Fun fact: it is a ONE TAKE SONG.
Omg no wayyyyy 😲
@@Mattitude Way dude!
Matt Sorum (the drummer) said it couple of times...
@@ampmanyariim speechless that's crazy this was so clean 😯
The doctors talking are the actual doctors who helped Axl when he overdosed
Wow that's crazy!
True facts Afonso 🌹
Not true.
@@brianrobison5871 True.
Where did you get into that bullshit. Alfonso stop talkin shit that ain't no true.
Estranged also master piece
Im getting to that one next!
@@Mattitude nice!!!
You should checkout Rocket Queen
I think this song is above many classics of the band
This is slash's song
Make your bed lol...nice reaction tho, good luck at training
Te extrañe papi
You could be mine.. It's a good song
settle in..... its gonna be a long ride.... should've been in bed, in the dark listening to this though 😁
top 5 song by gn'r....lyrical likely the best.
He stops the song to react before the best part of the song. Axl Is underrated
Pensaba que habías muerto
Next civil war
Pls react shackelr revenge
Thanks for the suggestion will do
@@Mattitude yesss
I love this band but I don’t get this song at all
Curious, why do you not get Coma?
10 mins no chorus geniuses
Keeps you in the zone the entire time, doesn’t it? Almost like a good movie, right? This is why I am completely bored with modern music.
please try the live version from 92 Chicago 🦾
ill look into it! maybe a future vid!
Guns n roses (live) in tokyo 92'