Soon enough. As soon as this quarantine is over, the resistance to the corporate oligarchy and the corporate state and the destruction of rights will be in the streets. Which they know, which is why they're beefing up police powers and arms right now. But they're going to be outnumbered and there's only so many guys even in the uniforms who don't also hate the elite and the degradation of society to make the superrich even richer. This crisis isn't going to end soon or easily - we'll have to fight to get to the action we need, and the power to save ourselves.
Fun historical anecdote... when the song was first released as a single in the UK in 1993, it was played on BBC Radio 1, the national pop music radio station in the early afternoon, around 1.30pm-ish. The DJ (Bruno Brookes, for anyone from the UK reading this...), blissfully unaware of the lyrics, exposed the listening masses to at least 6 refrains of "Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!" before hurriedly turning it off. It was utterly joyous, and one more way this song is the subversive masterpiece it is.
@Alexandru Guzzonato, oh they absolutely did, and it was just as joyous a moment as you can imagine. Made all the more so by the fact that the loser, Joe McElderry, royally chucked his toys out of the pram, whinging about it was so unfair (he was the first X-Factor winner to not get the Christmas number 1). And the cherry on the top was that all the money raised by the Rage single went to Shelter, a charity that helps homeless people.
@@raeroa7982, the only comparable moment in recent memory is, when Margaret Thatcher died, the British public got the song 'Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead' from The Wizard Of Oz to number 1 in the charts!
Sometimes.. Just sometimes... Im proud as hell to be British. Christmas eve 2009 last song of the night (Christmas morning!) 3am was Killing in the name of, that was one hell of a way to celebrate Christmas 😂
@@allanq.6135 we've grown, the status quo and central power structure have remained unchanged. There is now as there always has been more of us than them.
Icantdeliverheretoo You’re conveniently forgetting that the southern democrats, known as Dixiecrats, swapped parties around 1976 which is the last time that a democrat won a majority of the south. The party began dissenting after FDR and Brian in the late 1930s. At one point in history republicans represented large government influence which over time changed when party members started swapping to Democrat as an attempt to lure the expansion states. Over time, however, the party lines shifted and lead to the two parties we have today. Early 1900 Democrats, especially those in the south, would be modern republicans.
I stood before the Judge that day As he refused me bail And I knew that I would spend my time Awaiting trial in jail I said there is no justice As they led me out of the door And the Judge said, "This isn't a court of justice, son This is a court of law." Billy Bragg, Rotting on Remand
I hope it one day will be irrelevant and only used to remind of the dark days, dark years of human history. Unfortunately, maybe that isn't in near future. 😞
@@karisalonen12 Unfortunately this will never go away since this kind of "tribal war" kind of behavior is ingrained into human nature. For example in ancient times it was Greeks vs Persians, in contemporary times racial fighting and in the future possibly something like Earth-born vs Mars Colony born peoples. Humans will always look for a group that they fit in and eventually one of these groups will seek out another group for negative interaction to bolster their own group. Only way I see this changing is with a non-human alien aggressor threaten humanity; but they would have to be so alien that differences between them and humans will make the differences between humans pale in comparison.
It doesn't really matter what comes after "Killing in the name of..." It could be anything. Religion, a government, a flag, whatever. That's pretty much why it's left hanging.
Best reaction I have seen of this song . I love that you explained it is not a pointless rebelión. It's about for justice for all and standing up against hipocracy for the good of all.
Yeah, generally correct! The specific context in this case was that the song was a response to police brutality, even more specifically the Rodney King beating. The verse lyrics, "Some of those that work forces / Are the same that burn crosses" refer to the widespread infiltration of law enforcement by white supremacists, in this case the KKK. I'm glad you enjoyed this! I would definitely recommend almost anything in their discography, but if you'd like some recommendations, "Down Rodeo," "Without a Face," "Wake Up," "Mic Check," and "Take the Power Back" are some amazing songs.
What's sick is that we have evidence that infiltrating law enforcement was a manifest goal of the old-school racists in the wake of hte passage of the Civil Rights act. "What we were doing is against the law? Well, what if we're the ones in charge of enforcing the laws?" Absolutely sick. And bringing it up makes you a "crazy conspiracy theorist," Even though that shit's documented. www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/fbi-white-supremacists-in-law-enforcement
@@HollowGolem Hell, the FBI literally made an entire file on how they found that this is what white supremacists wanted, to infiltrate police services.
This particular rabbit hole has officially been opened. This song has got the simplest lyrical theme of all their songs basically repeating the same lines over and over with some changes coming in. Other mandatory RATM songs to check out after this: Down Rodeo, Know Your Enemy, Bulls on Parade, Bullet in the Head, Renegades of Funk and so on. Just get on with it. If you want to get all the lyrics in these songs (which all are important) do the lyric videos (or have the lyrics on the side while checking out the video). They're bringing up social injustice, power abuse, the (created) flaws in the system, political manipulation, using war to promote economy, treating the public as pawns and so on.
They were also talking about the racism in police departments. "Some of those who work forces, are the same that burn crosses." They were telling us about the problem that we're only now working to change.
This song was written during the LA RIOTS...it’s still applicable 28 years later..it say “some of those who work FORCES are the same that burn crosses “...it also calls those with badges the “chosen whites”...
Look up what happened when they played outside the DNC convention in L.A. The song "Deer Dance" by System of a Down was about it. "Pushing little children With your fully automatics You like to push the weak around"
They were the opening band when I saw them at Lollapalooza in ‘92. Outdoor show. We knew where, not all, but most of the cops were. RATM came on between 1-2pm. But everyone I was aware of there knew about them. Even then it felt like it was just one bad encounter away from a riot. (Said riot would not have been instigated by anyone but “law enforcement.” Go figure.)
I hate when people hear this song first because it can be so easily misinterpreted. You got every bit of it! What a wonderful reaction! All of these recommendations are awesome but do them with the lyrics. Absolutely love you
So funny and true: the other day I was thinking about seeing them when they opened for Lollapalooza when I was 17 and suddenly realizing that it's been DECADES and yes, I'm now 43. LOL Still makes me feel just as outraged and fired up as it did in 1993 though.
and some were on twitter last week saying they were mad at the violent lyrics against the police...best response was "Dude what machine did you think you were raging against? The dishwasher?"
Rage is the best. Each song has a specific message, but depending on who you are or what your own experiences are, it makes you think about other related issues. Love it!
Sista u are a gift💯🥰 U got it from jump, all of it, the music & the lyrics!!! Some of us have been listening to RATM since 91, we know what the hells goin on best believe 💯 Great honest reaction, I immediately subbed!! Much ❤️ from Bama 🙋♀️💕
I'll never forget my younger cousin turning me onto RATM. He loved my initial reaction "Oh my, that's one angry young man". I had no idea how righteous his anger was. I do now and their music fuels my social rage. Looking fly as always Mamí!
I love your reaction. You totally got this song. There lyrics are some of the best. They will always tell you what our government and society is doing wrong. Again loved it thank you.❤️❤️👍🤗😃
Great reaction! Now you must try everything else! 😀😀 Starting with “Know Your Enemy”, “Bulls on Parade”, “Testify” , “Wake up”, “Freedom”, and “Bullet in the Head”
Literally all of their songs are deep. Lyrically and musically. Check out Bulls on Parade for sure! Also, Down Rodeo, Guerrilla Radio, Testify (live), Bombtrack, Know Your Enemy...so many more! Older music but relevant today
It's amazing to see BLM protest march videos across the country, and hearing people chanting the lyrics "Some of those who work forces, are the same that burn crosses!" This song is nearly 30 years old, and it still rings true...which is beautiful from an artistic standpoint, but tragic from a societal standpoint. It's all about racism in our nation's police forces. The fact that the lyrics repeat over and over drive their point home, and that makes it such a powerful protest song.
I knew you would understand this gem of a song. This song came out around the Rodney King beating and a riot ensued after his beating in L.A. The LAPD Rampart Division scandal, drugs everywhere, police corruption, gang killings, and institutional racism plaqued Los Angeles. Being a teenager in the 1990s was tough. With yet another riot a couple of years ago after the George Floyd murder, things haven't changed much have they? I loved the way this generation's youth stepped up after Floyd's unfortunate murder. Stay AWAKE people!
I saw them on accident at the Claremont colleges in 1992 in a basement venue. I remember being blown away by their energy and the different direction Zach had gone in from his original hardcore band Inside Out. Watching this so many years later and seeing her reaction is touching - especially with all the Injustice in our society.
As a huge RATM fan who has heard, digested and lived his life as an ally to the oppressed.... watching black people react to this song is a guilty pleasure.... I remember how I felt when I heard these lyrics, and to see people who actually LIVE this daily hear that they do have allies in the predominantly white metal head community.... one love!
I saw them live in san Francisco back in the day and thousands of people were jumping so hard in unison that the ground was bouncing up and down... awe inspiring
interesting that she arrived at legislators since this song was (supposedly) originally written as "Some of those who hold office are the same who burn crosses."
I feel like you got EXACTLY what you were supposed to get out of this song. You put it into the right context and didn’t let the dope beat take away from the message. Spot on friend.
Due to public campaigning, this was the Christmas no 1 in the UK charts around 2009. For a number of years, the winner of the UK X Factor show made it to Christmas no 1, almost by default. Then one year, someone decided to have an online campaign for something different, to protest at the market being dominated by Simon Cowell's manufactured acts. This is what was chosen.
Mam! Thank you for your so very insightful response! I listened to Rage starting back in 2000 as a 12 year old and was constantly reprimanded by my parents because it was too profane for them. It's such a deep breath of relief to hear an adult woman's opinion that truly understands how much this band, music and message still IS for the people if not today more than ever. Have a good day.
killing in the name of.. what? yep you guessed it. you're allowed to fill in the blanks based on your interpretation. i tend to always think of it as killing in the name of the law - as in trying to somehow rationalise killing people just because you wear a badge
They just spoke the truth back when others were scared to, has nothing to do with being woke, the woke movement is all bullshit with no foundation, RAGE was legit
@@GradyRoy Woke started real but, like MTV, quickly got taken over by empty corporate bs to maximize profits until eventually there wasn't even any music left.
This performance gives me chills. It could be helpful for a first reaction to have a video with captioning. "By wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites" says a lot.
A little late with this comment. But a little background on this song. It was released in 1992, in the aftermath of and in response to the Rodney King beating and the acquittal of the police involved and the riots. Every bit as relevant today as it was when it was released.
Pinkpop 1993, Landgraaf, the Netherlands. Rage Against the Machine was unlike in the USA a succes in Europe, especially in the UK and Netherlands. This song was because after the Rodney King beating by cops. "Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses", basically saying that law enforcers/ police are racists/ KKK.
Specifically, the lyrics refer to the overlap between police and the KKK and the justification of police brutality and the lawlessness of law enforcement.
I saw RATM in 1997 at the Gorge in Washington, The Roots also played (Wu-Tang canceled) - AMAZING Show!!! Originally The Grant County sheriff filed a motion to ban the show, because of the potential for a volatile situation (supposedly). The courts denied the ban, and Scott started the show with Fuck the Police by NWA after a long rant denouncing the sheriff. This was my go-to music before I played hockey :)
The best part about rage against the machine is that they’re always relevant. The worst part about rage against the machine is they’re always relevant.
I've been following you and subscribed, lol... I'm very diverse with music and this is my top band... I'm glad you reacted to journey, and other ballads and softer rock (which I love) and i found this reaction...
I watch all of your reaction videos and I've noticed you seem to be drawn to songs that make you feel true emotions. My friend I truly believe The Night We Met by Lord Huron will definitely move you.. Haunting but beautiful song full of feeling.. Would appreciate your reaction to it! Blessings to you and yours ✌
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I was there at this concert... I will remember all my life
so lucky!
That's amazing!!!! Part of history
So cool!!! Glad you get to have that memory.
It looks like a great audience.
You have my jealousy sir.
Rage is needed now more than ever
Serge too bad they charge over $300 a ticket for nosebleed seats.
Soon enough. As soon as this quarantine is over, the resistance to the corporate oligarchy and the corporate state and the destruction of rights will be in the streets. Which they know, which is why they're beefing up police powers and arms right now. But they're going to be outnumbered and there's only so many guys even in the uniforms who don't also hate the elite and the degradation of society to make the superrich even richer. This crisis isn't going to end soon or easily - we'll have to fight to get to the action we need, and the power to save ourselves.
Wake Up, Know your Enemy, and Take the Power Back
Check out prophets of rage.
It contains the original ratm members and chuck d and b real.
especially now. #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
Fun historical anecdote... when the song was first released as a single in the UK in 1993, it was played on BBC Radio 1, the national pop music radio station in the early afternoon, around 1.30pm-ish. The DJ (Bruno Brookes, for anyone from the UK reading this...), blissfully unaware of the lyrics, exposed the listening masses to at least 6 refrains of "Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!" before hurriedly turning it off. It was utterly joyous, and one more way this song is the subversive masterpiece it is.
i feel that joy from here!
@Alexandru Guzzonato, oh they absolutely did, and it was just as joyous a moment as you can imagine. Made all the more so by the fact that the loser, Joe McElderry, royally chucked his toys out of the pram, whinging about it was so unfair (he was the first X-Factor winner to not get the Christmas number 1). And the cherry on the top was that all the money raised by the Rage single went to Shelter, a charity that helps homeless people.
He probably went to the bathroom, then he heard the lyrics and said oh no!
@@raeroa7982, the only comparable moment in recent memory is, when Margaret Thatcher died, the British public got the song 'Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead' from The Wizard Of Oz to number 1 in the charts!
Sometimes.. Just sometimes... Im proud as hell to be British. Christmas eve 2009 last song of the night (Christmas morning!) 3am was Killing in the name of, that was one hell of a way to celebrate Christmas 😂
This song is about the Rodney King Riots. Still relevant 30 years later.
Amen brother!
Can't believe I lived through both times.
So much we evolved but so little we advanced.
Rather we are devolving. Sad.
@@allanq.6135 we've grown, the status quo and central power structure have remained unchanged. There is now as there always has been more of us than them.
@Icantdeliverheretoo Thank you! This is helpful context. I'm sure Robert Byrd wasn't the only one.
Icantdeliverheretoo You’re conveniently forgetting that the southern democrats, known as Dixiecrats, swapped parties around 1976 which is the last time that a democrat won a majority of the south. The party began dissenting after FDR and Brian in the late 1930s. At one point in history republicans represented large government influence which over time changed when party members started swapping to Democrat as an attempt to lure the expansion states. Over time, however, the party lines shifted and lead to the two parties we have today. Early 1900 Democrats, especially those in the south, would be modern republicans.
@@radbarij the language turned away American listeners but they found their audience in the UK.
We have a legal system not a justice system, you have to have money and power to play.
I stood before the Judge that day
As he refused me bail
And I knew that I would spend my time
Awaiting trial in jail
I said there is no justice
As they led me out of the door
And the Judge said, "This isn't a court of justice, son
This is a court of law."
Billy Bragg, Rotting on Remand
We have a just-us department.
This just hit the top 10 again after 30 years...it speaks to the time
"Oooh they're mad."
That's.... that's putting it lightly LOL
One might even say … they’re raging.
Rage even :-)
@@radbarij and said guitarist's dad was the Kenyan High Commissioner (ambassador) to the UK for nine years.
This song will never be irrelevant. #GeorgeFloydRIP
YES! RIP GEORGE!!!
I hope it one day will be irrelevant and only used to remind of the dark days, dark years of human history. Unfortunately, maybe that isn't in near future. 😞
That's sad. I hope one day we aren't fighting against this bullshit.
@@karisalonen12 Unfortunately this will never go away since this kind of "tribal war" kind of behavior is ingrained into human nature. For example in ancient times it was Greeks vs Persians, in contemporary times racial fighting and in the future possibly something like Earth-born vs Mars Colony born peoples. Humans will always look for a group that they fit in and eventually one of these groups will seek out another group for negative interaction to bolster their own group. Only way I see this changing is with a non-human alien aggressor threaten humanity; but they would have to be so alien that differences between them and humans will make the differences between humans pale in comparison.
I hope it will be though someday
It doesn't really matter what comes after "Killing in the name of..."
It could be anything. Religion, a government, a flag, whatever.
That's pretty much why it's left hanging.
Exactly! Thank you! It's in the name of whatever "they" tell you
I think it matters, because it's Killing in the name of America, or killing in the name of the machine, the cops have this right.
Thats what the establishment wants
I think I’m addicted to watching people react to ratm, it’s brilliant seeing the lyrics click in people’s head and the realisation
Fun fact, Tom Morello, that dope guitarist, got his degree in political science from Harvard. #BlackMagic
And Zack earned a PhD in anthropology at UCA
With honours as wel.
Funnier fact it was Christmas number one in Britain in 2009 :)
@@PeterJPickles Nothing screams Xmas like a good old fashioned "fuck the police" themed song.
@@hannahsweets9064 it's what Christmas is all about !!! Merry Christmas early for next year !
Best reaction I have seen of this song . I love that you explained it is not a pointless rebelión. It's about for justice for all and standing up against hipocracy for the good of all.
Yeah, generally correct! The specific context in this case was that the song was a response to police brutality, even more specifically the Rodney King beating. The verse lyrics, "Some of those that work forces / Are the same that burn crosses" refer to the widespread infiltration of law enforcement by white supremacists, in this case the KKK.
I'm glad you enjoyed this! I would definitely recommend almost anything in their discography, but if you'd like some recommendations, "Down Rodeo," "Without a Face," "Wake Up," "Mic Check," and "Take the Power Back" are some amazing songs.
What's sick is that we have evidence that infiltrating law enforcement was a manifest goal of the old-school racists in the wake of hte passage of the Civil Rights act. "What we were doing is against the law? Well, what if we're the ones in charge of enforcing the laws?"
Absolutely sick. And bringing it up makes you a "crazy conspiracy theorist," Even though that shit's documented. www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/fbi-white-supremacists-in-law-enforcement
"Down Rodeo"!!!!! Yes!!!! Thank You for all that you shared right here.
Mic Check!
@@HollowGolem Hell, the FBI literally made an entire file on how they found that this is what white supremacists wanted, to infiltrate police services.
in philly to this day there are officers with white supremacist ties and visible tattoos signifying this... its a disgrace
She needs to be reading the lyrics as she listens. I think she missed a lot but still caught the message.
"Some of those that work [Police] forces, are the same that burn crosses."
It does repeat them enough times so that everyone can get the message, it was always meant as an anthem
@@Stumanji77 Those who died are justified
For wearing the badge
They're the chosen whites
One would have to be pretty thick-headed to not catch the message of this masterpiece. It's about as in your face as it gets.
This particular rabbit hole has officially been opened. This song has got the simplest lyrical theme of all their songs basically repeating the same lines over and over with some changes coming in. Other mandatory RATM songs to check out after this: Down Rodeo, Know Your Enemy, Bulls on Parade, Bullet in the Head, Renegades of Funk and so on. Just get on with it. If you want to get all the lyrics in these songs (which all are important) do the lyric videos (or have the lyrics on the side while checking out the video). They're bringing up social injustice, power abuse, the (created) flaws in the system, political manipulation, using war to promote economy, treating the public as pawns and so on.
THE SOUNDTRACK TO THIS REVOLUTION
They were also talking about the racism in police departments. "Some of those who work forces, are the same that burn crosses." They were telling us about the problem that we're only now working to change.
Rage combined heavy metal, punk rock and rap to create a phenomenal sound. Tom Morello is another guitar genious and one of my favs. Great reaction
This song was written during the LA RIOTS...it’s still applicable 28 years later..it say “some of those who work FORCES are the same that burn crosses “...it also calls those with badges the “chosen whites”...
Amazing the relevance of this song almost 30 years later....
Can you imagine being a white cop hired to police a RATM concert?
lol
I saw them in Nashville during their last tour. Every cop not on duty was there protesting the show.
Look up what happened when they played outside the DNC convention in L.A. The song "Deer Dance" by System of a Down was about it.
"Pushing little children
With your fully automatics
You like to push the weak around"
LOL
They were the opening band when I saw them at Lollapalooza in ‘92. Outdoor show. We knew where, not all, but most of the cops were. RATM came on between 1-2pm. But everyone I was aware of there knew about them. Even then it felt like it was just one bad encounter away from a riot. (Said riot would not have been instigated by anyone but “law enforcement.” Go figure.)
My new favorite genre of youtube videos is young people reacting to and discovering RATM for the first time.
Super same.
Me too.
I hate when people hear this song first because it can be so easily misinterpreted. You got every bit of it! What a wonderful reaction! All of these recommendations are awesome but do them with the lyrics. Absolutely love you
Crazy how those crazy kids in the crowd are now parents of people my age
We have RATM and y’all got lil pump’s Gucci gang lol. Gen X rules.
So funny and true: the other day I was thinking about seeing them when they opened for Lollapalooza when I was 17 and suddenly realizing that it's been DECADES and yes, I'm now 43. LOL Still makes me feel just as outraged and fired up as it did in 1993 though.
and some were on twitter last week saying they were mad at the violent lyrics against the police...best response was "Dude what machine did you think you were raging against? The dishwasher?"
Glad (and sad) it's still relevant for your generation
Rae Roa 💀
Some of those that work Forces,
are the same that burn Crosses
Great lyrics - easy, clear, to the point.
I love all these react videos start with "Killing in the name of what?". Yep, you pretty much got it.
Rage is the best. Each song has a specific message, but depending on who you are or what your own experiences are, it makes you think about other related issues. Love it!
I was always into these guys. Such a powerful message. Every song is like that. It's poetry and activism with Incredible music
Sista u are a gift💯🥰 U got it from jump, all of it, the music & the lyrics!!! Some of us have been listening to RATM since 91, we know what the hells goin on best believe 💯 Great honest reaction, I immediately subbed!! Much ❤️ from Bama 🙋♀️💕
I love that you got this!! Such an important message!
I'll never forget my younger cousin turning me onto RATM. He loved my initial reaction "Oh my, that's one angry young man". I had no idea how righteous his anger was. I do now and their music fuels my social rage.
Looking fly as always Mamí!
Yes! I've been trying to get through to everyone I meet. I've been high on this album for 29 years! Thank you!
Me too!
You done got started now you have to listen to their songs "bulls on parade" and "renegades of funk".
and 'Wake Up! '
Renegades was a cover, Afrika Bambaata was the original
I love your reaction. You totally got this song. There lyrics are some of the best. They will always tell you what our government and society is doing wrong. Again loved it thank you.❤️❤️👍🤗😃
My eyes well up with rage tears hearing this again and nothing is different
Great reaction! Now you must try everything else! 😀😀 Starting with “Know Your Enemy”, “Bulls on Parade”, “Testify” , “Wake up”, “Freedom”, and “Bullet in the Head”
You have a beautiful mind. More people like you are needed.
Literally all of their songs are deep. Lyrically and musically. Check out Bulls on Parade for sure! Also, Down Rodeo, Guerrilla Radio, Testify (live), Bombtrack, Know Your Enemy...so many more! Older music but relevant today
It's amazing to see BLM protest march videos across the country, and hearing people chanting the lyrics "Some of those who work forces, are the same that burn crosses!" This song is nearly 30 years old, and it still rings true...which is beautiful from an artistic standpoint, but tragic from a societal standpoint. It's all about racism in our nation's police forces. The fact that the lyrics repeat over and over drive their point home, and that makes it such a powerful protest song.
I knew you would understand this gem of a song. This song came out around the Rodney King beating and a riot ensued after his beating in L.A. The LAPD Rampart Division scandal, drugs everywhere, police corruption, gang killings, and institutional racism plaqued Los Angeles. Being a teenager in the 1990s was tough. With yet another riot a couple of years ago after the George Floyd murder, things haven't changed much have they? I loved the way this generation's youth stepped up after Floyd's unfortunate murder. Stay AWAKE people!
Wow..you got this song ..i mean you really got it! im so happy seeing people who are just finding rage and they get them .
Appreciations for sharing your thoughts. This is one the most incredible messages through music.
I saw them on accident at the Claremont colleges in 1992 in a basement venue. I remember being blown away by their energy and the different direction Zach had gone in from his original hardcore band Inside Out. Watching this so many years later and seeing her reaction is touching - especially with all the Injustice in our society.
Killing in the name of Money Power Greed Control.
This song is brilliant. And it lives through decades. Love it and hope it gets a lot more play.
As a huge RATM fan who has heard, digested and lived his life as an ally to the oppressed.... watching black people react to this song is a guilty pleasure.... I remember how I felt when I heard these lyrics, and to see people who actually LIVE this daily hear that they do have allies in the predominantly white metal head community.... one love!
I saw them live in san Francisco back in the day and thousands of people were jumping so hard in unison that the ground was bouncing up and down... awe inspiring
Bruh, you nailed this response even though you didn't have lyrics and it's your first listen to Rage.
We need more rage today, this song makes as much since today as it did back then, have we really made progress or are we going backwards?
Cool...i was there somewhere in the crowd (Pinkpop, The Netherlands) when they peform . (Now i'm feeling a bit old..hahaha)
Wow, lucky you. That's one of my favourite live performances of all time.
interesting that she arrived at legislators since this song was (supposedly) originally written as "Some of those who hold office are the same who burn crosses."
Girl, you are gorgeous! Watching you discover this song is absolutely amazing and beautiful. I love your commentary 💗
You're the best!
I agree with your ending speech. ✌
you picked an awesome version of this to listen to
I feel like you got EXACTLY what you were supposed to get out of this song. You put it into the right context and didn’t let the dope beat take away from the message. Spot on friend.
In 1994 I saw RATM on stage with Cypress Hill at the T in the Park Festival in Scotland and nearly got trampled to death. What an amazing gig!!
The most intense concert I ever went to was a Rage concert. Still inmy top five shows I have ever been to.
You perfectly got it !
Thank you for your reaction.
Due to public campaigning, this was the Christmas no 1 in the UK charts around 2009. For a number of years, the winner of the UK X Factor show made it to Christmas no 1, almost by default. Then one year, someone decided to have an online campaign for something different, to protest at the market being dominated by Simon Cowell's manufactured acts. This is what was chosen.
I love this band! And I’m loving all these reaction videos! ✊🏽
A song from two decades ago who's lyrics are so relevant to today.
Your reaction was so pure! Amazing to watch!
Every Rage song has a message.
Mam! Thank you for your so very insightful response! I listened to Rage starting back in 2000 as a 12 year old and was constantly reprimanded by my parents because it was too profane for them. It's such a deep breath of relief to hear an adult woman's opinion that truly understands how much this band, music and message still IS for the people if not today more than ever. Have a good day.
killing in the name of.. what? yep you guessed it. you're allowed to fill in the blanks based on your interpretation.
i tend to always think of it as killing in the name of the law - as in trying to somehow rationalise killing people just because you wear a badge
Your interpretation at the end of the song was perfect. And made me subscribe to you. Thank you, can't wait to see more of your stuff.
Your reaction reminded me of some of the lyrics from 'Eve of Destruction':
"You're old enough to kill; but not for voting."
RAGE APLYS BACK IN DA DAY , JUST AS IT DOES NOW!!
We need this band now more than ever. My favorite band of all time. Great reaction
Loved watching you hear this for the first time... ❤️ R.A.G.E. Is my daily medicine.
I was 15 when this album came out, I both love and hate how much I still feel this album. I was so very angry then, and so very tired now!
"Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, their the chosen whites". 25 years later and this song is sadly still one that needs to be sung.
You summed it all up so well. Glad you connected with this. I think many don't understand how powerful their message is!
THANK you for loving my #1 band!!! 💕
I remember the first time I heard this song. I just thought it was just another angry screaming white guy. Then I actually listened to this song....
Wake up and Down Rodei. They were woke before woke was a thing.
They just spoke the truth back when others were scared to, has nothing to do with being woke, the woke movement is all bullshit with no foundation, RAGE was legit
@@GradyRoy Woke started real but, like MTV, quickly got taken over by empty corporate bs to maximize profits until eventually there wasn't even any music left.
This performance gives me chills. It could be helpful for a first reaction to have a video with captioning. "By wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites" says a lot.
"ooooooooo, they're mad!"
Yes! You could even say they are ... raging!
:P :)
I would go to an RATM show with you anytime. Spot on review.
A little late with this comment. But a little background on this song. It was released in 1992, in the aftermath of and in response to the Rodney King beating and the acquittal of the police involved and the riots. Every bit as relevant today as it was when it was released.
👏👏👏👏👏 you got it it means something different to everybody in general it makes you respond to something that is immoral and illegal. Great job
Your reaction is on point. Well done. Keep up the insight. Cheers.
Love it !! Crazy it fits the times right now!!!!!!
That was a fantastic analysis. Thank you so much! ❤
Pinkpop 1993, Landgraaf, the Netherlands. Rage Against the Machine was unlike in the USA a succes in Europe, especially in the UK and Netherlands. This song was because after the Rodney King beating by cops.
"Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses", basically saying that law enforcers/ police are racists/ KKK.
“Killing in the name of justice” is what he means. It’s used in irony.
What in the what! You go sister! Best understanding of this song I've watched. Soooooooooooo good
Specifically, the lyrics refer to the overlap between police and the KKK and the justification of police brutality and the lawlessness of law enforcement.
Best name ever for a band
I love seeing new people get turned onto Rage. There might be hope for us all yet. Peace.
Great reaction, thanks! They speak the truth imho.
Great take, please do more rage. Everyone needs to hear
I agree with you 100%.
I saw RATM in 1997 at the Gorge in Washington, The Roots also played (Wu-Tang canceled) - AMAZING Show!!! Originally The Grant County sheriff filed a motion to ban the show, because of the potential for a volatile situation (supposedly). The courts denied the ban, and Scott started the show with Fuck the Police by NWA after a long rant denouncing the sheriff.
This was my go-to music before I played hockey :)
The best part about rage against the machine is that they’re always relevant.
The worst part about rage against the machine is they’re always relevant.
You should do “Bullet In The Head” from the same concert.
I've been following you and subscribed, lol... I'm very diverse with music and this is my top band... I'm glad you reacted to journey, and other ballads and softer rock (which I love) and i found this reaction...
Yes!!! You completely nailed it!...Great review~
I watch all of your reaction videos and I've noticed you seem to be drawn to songs that make you feel true emotions. My friend I truly believe The Night We Met by Lord Huron will definitely move you.. Haunting but beautiful song full of feeling.. Would appreciate your reaction to it! Blessings to you and yours ✌
This is the 4th or 5th reaction I’ve seen on this particular song & your perspective was poignant bringing in woman’s rights into it. Love your take!
"Killing in the name of" absolutely makes sense. It's opened ended because the name of the person always changes.