Before I get started, I want everyone to give a round of applause to Brian Jones. This is HIM as is "Like a Rainbow". Such a master musician. Sad he died in 1969.
I always thought this was a great musical description of clinical depression. When one's brain is helplessly caught in a cycle of despair and the frustration that the entire world ignores those who are in such misery.
all you are doing is stating the completely obvious, This is not a reaction. Its like "a cowboy".. Really? A cowboy? Thisis like a movie soundtrack? Really? A movie soundtrack "
"I see a red door and want it painted black" is one of the simplest lines, but it so beautifully and succinctly foretells the story this song brings to us.
The rhythmic strumming you heard is known as a bolero. A lot of 60s-70s rock bands would incorporate the rhythm into a song. The rhythm is taken from Ravel's Bolero which, if you haven't listened to, is worth hearing at least once. No lyrics, you just let the music wash over you.
Although you suggested one of the verses had a hint of hope, it could also be interpreted as the exact opposite. The character is suffering grief and deeply depressed throughout the rest of the song so it seems unlikely it is a change of heart, the setting sun is often used as a metaphor for the last stages of life and it could be him having suicidal thoughts about going to join his loved one.
additionally, if you look long enough into the setting sun you go blind, and your world is black. But yeah, totally sounds like he's looking towards death hopefully here.
Agree. I find weird that most reactors miss the obvious reference to the funeral procession and come to some idiotic explanations for the lyrics. Particularly painful when they are READING the damn thing from the lyrics in the official video.
@@Imman1s To be fair in the video the lyrics flash by three or four words at a time. Syed sensibly puts the whole of the lyrics up on screen, which gives him a massive head start.
@@Imman1s - I've found that only about one out of five or so of the people reacting the this song grasp the funeral procession reference. In fairness though, it didn't register with me either the first couple of times that I heard it, as I was too distracted by the song's unique sound. The one thing though that I think SyedRewinds gets wrong, is his interpretation of the line: "If I look hard enough Into the setting sun My love will laugh with me Before the morning comes" He sees this as something more hopeful, but I actually view this as perhaps the darkest line of all in the song....As him watching the sun go down, and hoping that he dies before morning, so that he can reunite with his woman in heaven.
I enjoy the reactions especially the lyrical interpretations. I've been listening to these songs for 50 years but never take the time to read, much less think what they mean. It is nice to get something besides how it sounds after all these years. Keep it up.
That's partially why I like reaction channels. I've never cared much for interpreting lyrics. It's just not important to me to do. Reactors help me gain a whole new appreciation for music I've been listening to for years.
Excellent analytical skill. You understand what this song is about. The long line of black cars and the flowers and are part of a funeral. The leader of the Rolling Stones was Brian Jones, he formed the band. Brian's girlfriend died (I believe from an overdose) and this song is about his grief. She was so full of life so it was a big shock when she died. Brian played the sitar. It was such a loss to the world when Brian died due to drugs in 1969.
Completely different but I at least often like "Sister Morphine" ( the song that is !)after having been cradled in the arms of the "sister" for a short while due to a fractured neck, and skull disconnect, I'd say they nailed it solidly, it just needs to be remembered that the "Sister is a sweet and comforting angel when the need is great, but if called on without need, or for amusement she is a destroyer of souls !
Great work Syed. This has always been my favorite Stones song: so raw, such pain, such honesty. It is a true song of mourning, so rare yet so needed in modern western music. It tells of the times we hate God. Time heals the wounds as we understand what we have been given in the friends and lovers while they live.
And the best thing about that magnificent piece of music is it's the original Rolling Stones. And you were spot on guessing that it's a sitar providing that glorious melody line, played by Brian Jones. Keith Richards rhythm work in the epic outro is a perfect counterpoint to Jones' hypnotic sitar. In my opinion, "Paint It, Black" sits comfortably in the Stones top 10 songs and arguably top 5. In any spot. It's one of those songs that still gives me goosebumps 40 years after I first heard it.
There is no redemption in this song. It's black and stays black. The verse you think is optimistic is the guy contemplating suicide before the morning comes.
Just one more reason they are often considered the worlds greatest Rock 'N' Roll Band. It's 56 years later and that song still catches your ear, and your mind. Rock On Glimmer Twins! Amelas One
Cool analysis 👍👍 This song reminds me of the TV show from the 80’s called Platoon. It was the soundtrack for the opening. A context to remember also is Vietnam. The following year would be the hippies Summer of Love. This is the year the Beatles would go psychedelic with Sergeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. 😎🔥
On this particular cut some people (unfairly in my estimation) accused them of copying The Beatles song "Norweigian Wood" where Harrison used a Sitar the year before this came out. '65 and '66 respectively. Nonsense, I say..If the songs resembled each other in any way aside for the used of the sitar maybe you could make a case, but no one could ever mistake one for the other..Totally different.
The song is great and so are the Rolling Stones, but I think it's a bit premature to say the accusations of The Rolling Stones copying The Beatles is totally unfounded. You need a greater understanding of both their works to see that the truth is somewhere in the middle of yes and no. A lot of groups followed their lead, but there were times were it did come off as copying.
Not the first psychedelic song by one of the bands from the British invasion, since that distinction goes to the Kinks with “See My Friends” with it’s raga rock groove, but certainly the first mega hit of that kind of music.
Wow, I grew up hearing this song, but I never really listened to the lyrics! It’a actually a pretty cool poem. I just love the Stones, because their songs never sound dated, unlike most of the other music that came out back then. They stay fresh because they _were_ doing their own thing. And shout-out to any band that stays together for a lifetime!
I think the funeral is a metaphor for something dying inside him. Because the rest of the lyrics are about internal darkness. Depression perhaps, or something yet darker?
60’s rock had tremendous Eastern influences and we can thank the Beatles for that- especially George Harrison who studied sitar with Ravi Shankar and wrote Indian influenced songs - like Within And Without You.
You talk about this song conjuring up a movie soundtrack, and it's true. It's been used more than once in movies and TV shows, usually related to the Vietnam War, which was going on at the time this song was written in 1966.
I love this song. I am not a huge Stones fan, but my dad had a lot of their records and this was always my favorite as a kid, and the lyrics make me love it even more as an adult.
He got the middle eastern influence there. That's Brian Jones all the way, check out the Master Musicians of Joujouka. Jones was one of the first to record them.
Brian Jones is the godfather of what we now call "World Music". His "Brian Jones Presents The Pipes Of Pan At Joujouka" is a marvelous field recording of The Master Musicians, done by Brian Jones (accompanied by his then lady, Suki Poiter disguised as a man) and the engineer, George Chkiantz, enhanced in the studio using various phasing effects. Brian really caught the essence of the music with his recording.
Enjoying your channel. You've covered some classic, great bands. May I humbly request you listen to Meatloaf's "Paradise by the Dashboard Lights," a fun and entertaining classic from the album Bat Out of Hell.
I think the reason you get the cowboy vibe from this song is because of the rhythm you noticed the guitar playing towards the end. It's very reminiscent of the sound of horses hooves running, and is actually present from almost the very beginning of the song, but its not as obvious. If you listen to the song again from the beginning you can notice it pop out at various points.
The music from my high school days. FM radio was not in existence until 1967, so we had everything from THE BEACH, DYLAN, THE BEATLES, STONES, MOTOWN GROUPS, THE ANIMALS AND ON AND ON AND😊 ON.
Kudos picking up on the Stones being fitting for movies. Many movies have used their music. Here's just a partial list: “Doom And Gloom” In Avengers: Endgame. ... “Gimme Shelter” In The Departed. ... “(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction” In Apocalypse Now. ... “Sweet Virginia” In Knives Out. ... “Ruby Tuesday” In The Royal Tenenbaums. ... “Jumpin' Jack Flash” In Mean Streets. ... “Out Of Time” In Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Casino (1995) "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" Beautiful Girls (1996) "Fool To Cry" Fallen (1998) "Time Is On My Side" Tropic Thunder (2008) "Sympathy for the Devil" Full Metal Jacket (1987) ... "Monkey Man," Goodfellas
The magnificent Rolling Stones used the Beatles for inspiration until around 1965 when they released the monster hit "I Can't Get No Satisfaction". After that - they knew they needed no one for inspiration. Then they became the gods of rock.
@@smartfreddy You're right... they used American blues artists... then they were inspired by the Beatles to be the ANTI-Beatles. That worked. Now, they are legends,
Please do not compare the Brilliant Stones with Beatles and using sitar.....Harrison may have used it first, but not to this degree...Moreover The Stones were using the melotron, dulcimer, flute, and a really cool stand up type of symbols in under my thumb...in year 1965...while the Beatles were singing she loves you ya ya ya .. Just look at how many instruments Brian Jones were playing all thru the 1960's.. Beatles are very good...but no overall match for the ALMIGHTY STONES, in my opinion...however anyone who has not been thru the total Stones discography of about 400 + songs..WILL NOT BE AWARE OF THAT...until they do...
Bill Wyman and Brian Jones were really responsible for this song. Brian Jones plays the sitar on this track which is key to the Middle Eastern vibe as well as playing 12-string acoustic guitar, but it was Bill Wyman who came up with the riff while playing the bass pedals on a Hammond organ. Charlie Watts on drums, Keith Richards on electric guitar and Bill Wyman on bass. This song has endured for over 50 years and it sounds just as fresh as it did when first released.
"If I look had enough into the setting sun" ....Contemplates ending himself to end the pain. "My love will laugh with me before the morning comes".... By ending himself he joins his lost love. Maybe I'm overinterpreting, but seems pretty spot on.
Thank you for your analysis, but to be honest I've listened to this song for years, it's meaning totally eludes me. I never gave it much thought given the fact I could never identify with a mutual theme related to my own life. Thanks you for your thoughts.
This is one of the better reactions videos to this song, and SyedRewinds interpreted nearly everything quite well.....There is one thing though that I think he gets wrong - his interpretation of the line: "If I look hard enough Into the setting sun My love will laugh with me Before the morning comes" He sees this as something more hopeful, but I actually view this as perhaps the darkest line of all in the song....As him watching the sun go down, and hoping that he dies before morning, so that he can reunite with his woman in heaven.
...I see a line of cars and they're all painted black.. ( always gave me funeral imagary too ) Another great analysis. No other reaction channel comes close!
The great bolero type feel of the track, actually came about as a joke. They were kind of stuck on the feel, until Bill Wyman, the bass player, did it on the organ as a joke impression of their old manager.
The fact you can see it as a movie track and everything else it was not it’s Purpose It is punk and it’s meant to move people not to Sell anything stop looking at it from your 2022 perspective this was a RAW cry to say fuck the establishment fuck everything don’t build on me so your analysis is completely wrong
In actuality, he's contemplating suicide. "If I look hard enough into the settin' sun, my love will laugh with me before the morning comes." ...he'll be with her before the morning."
I agree with almost all of your lyrics analysis, particularly about the connection with a funeral and the passing of a loved one. The one lyric I hear differently is the one you find hopeful. I think staring into the setting sun and being with his lover implies that the singer is considering suicide, the one way he would be re-united with his lover. Love your analyses of all these songs, and really appreciate how you are taking deep dives into these fantastic artists. Keep up the great work!
Before I get started, I want everyone to give a round of applause to Brian Jones. This is HIM as is "Like a Rainbow". Such a master musician. Sad he died in 1969.
A version of this plays in episode 1 of Westworld, so it was used as a cowboy soundtrack.
I always thought this was a great musical description of clinical depression. When one's brain is helplessly caught in a cycle of despair and the frustration that the entire world ignores those who are in such misery.
all you are doing is stating the completely obvious, This is not a reaction.
Its like "a cowboy".. Really? A cowboy? Thisis like a movie soundtrack? Really? A movie soundtrack "
"I see a red door and want it painted black" is one of the simplest lines, but it so beautifully and succinctly foretells the story this song brings to us.
The rhythmic strumming you heard is known as a bolero. A lot of 60s-70s rock bands would incorporate the rhythm into a song. The rhythm is taken from Ravel's Bolero which, if you haven't listened to, is worth hearing at least once. No lyrics, you just let the music wash over you.
Never noticed that before. Thanks.
Excellent point... never noticed.
Although you suggested one of the verses had a hint of hope, it could also be interpreted as the exact opposite. The character is suffering grief and deeply depressed throughout the rest of the song so it seems unlikely it is a change of heart, the setting sun is often used as a metaphor for the last stages of life and it could be him having suicidal thoughts about going to join his loved one.
Agree, he is simply expressing the hope/desire to reunite with her in the afterlife.
I agree it seemed more suicidal to me too.
additionally, if you look long enough into the setting sun you go blind, and your world is black. But yeah, totally sounds like he's looking towards death hopefully here.
Yes, thats how I see it.
Same.
Finally! You are the first reactor that I have seen who understands what this song is about. Great reaction.
Agree. I find weird that most reactors miss the obvious reference to the funeral procession and come to some idiotic explanations for the lyrics.
Particularly painful when they are READING the damn thing from the lyrics in the official video.
@@Imman1s To be fair in the video the lyrics flash by three or four words at a time. Syed sensibly puts the whole of the lyrics up on screen, which gives him a massive head start.
@@Imman1s - I've found that only about one out of five or so of the people reacting the this song grasp the funeral procession reference. In fairness though, it didn't register with me either the first couple of times that I heard it, as I was too distracted by the song's unique sound.
The one thing though that I think SyedRewinds gets wrong, is his interpretation of the line:
"If I look hard enough
Into the setting sun
My love will laugh with me
Before the morning comes"
He sees this as something more hopeful, but I actually view this as perhaps the darkest line of all in the song....As him watching the sun go down, and hoping that he dies before morning, so that he can reunite with his woman in heaven.
You are really great at this. Seriously.
I remember hearing this during the end credits of Full Metal Jacket. Gave me chills
Every band in England were deeply influenced by the Beatles. Also Muddy Waters, and Chuck Berry
"Bolero" Beat. Used effectively one of my favorites from this time period. similar to, King of Pain by the Police, in lyrics.
This one of the greatest rock songs of all time. The sitar adds such a different sound, too.
I enjoy the reactions especially the lyrical interpretations. I've been listening to these songs for 50 years but never take the time to read, much less think what they mean. It is nice to get something besides how it sounds after all these years. Keep it up.
I agree! I’ve heard it for decades, but I never really listened to the lyrics before. It adds another dimension to the song, and I love it.
That's partially why I like reaction channels. I've never cared much for interpreting lyrics. It's just not important to me to do. Reactors help me gain a whole new appreciation for music I've been listening to for years.
Epic is right. I was 12 when this dropped and it's been one of favorite Stones songs since that time.
Even though he didnt start using the sitar till after George Harrison on "Norwegian Wood ", Brian plays it beautifully in this song
You're right Syed, this is probably one of the most used Rolling Stones songs in media, mostly in movies/series to do with the Vietnam war.
Right. It was the theme song to the TV series Tour of Duty.
Great analysis of the lyrics. I agree on the interpretation.
Excellent analytical skill. You understand what this song is about. The long line of black cars and the flowers and are part of a funeral.
The leader of the Rolling Stones was Brian Jones, he formed the band. Brian's girlfriend died (I believe from an overdose) and this song is about his grief. She was so full of life so it was a big shock when she died. Brian played the sitar. It was such a loss to the world when Brian died due to drugs in 1969.
What are you inventing there?
Wyman’s bass at the end.
Sympathy for the Devil is great too
Completely different but I at least often like "Sister Morphine" ( the song that is !)after having been cradled in the arms of the "sister" for a short while due to a fractured neck, and skull disconnect, I'd say they nailed it solidly, it just needs to be remembered that the "Sister is a sweet and comforting angel when the need is great, but if called on without need, or for amusement she is a destroyer of souls !
Great work Syed. This has always been my favorite Stones song: so raw, such pain, such honesty. It is a true song of mourning, so rare yet so needed in modern western music. It tells of the times we hate God. Time heals the wounds as we understand what we have been given in the friends and lovers while they live.
And the best thing about that magnificent piece of music is it's the original Rolling Stones. And you were spot on guessing that it's a sitar providing that glorious melody line, played by Brian Jones. Keith Richards rhythm work in the epic outro is a perfect counterpoint to Jones' hypnotic sitar.
In my opinion, "Paint It, Black" sits comfortably in the Stones top 10 songs and arguably top 5. In any spot. It's one of those songs that still gives me goosebumps 40 years after I first heard it.
You should check out some of their country inspired tracks from Let it Bleed
Glad to see you releasing more bangers , Syed
Glad you're here for the rise mate!
No no no that is the late great Charlie Watts on drums.
One of the Rolling Stones best songs.
Keith says that he views the guitar as a rhythm instrument. He and Charlie always drove each other.
No more will my green sea go turn a deeper blue. I interpret this to mean that he'll never again experience the depth of emotion that he had for her.
There is no redemption in this song. It's black and stays black. The verse you think is optimistic is the guy contemplating suicide before the morning comes.
I love your channel dude
Just one more reason they are often considered the worlds greatest Rock 'N' Roll Band. It's 56 years later and that song still catches your ear, and your mind. Rock On Glimmer Twins!
Amelas One
One of the most brilliantly disturbing songs ever. Chilling.
A great song analysis that almost epitomises my dark clouds of depression
Cool analysis 👍👍
This song reminds me of the TV show from the 80’s called Platoon. It was the soundtrack for the opening.
A context to remember also is Vietnam. The following year would be the hippies Summer of Love. This is the year the Beatles would go psychedelic with Sergeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. 😎🔥
I know which show you’re talking about, but it was called Tour of Duty. Platoon was the Oliver Stone movie with Charlie Sheen and Willem Dafoe.
@@CatherinePearl100 Thanks for the correction. 👍
Platoon was a movie not a TV show.
On this particular cut some people (unfairly in my estimation) accused them of copying The Beatles song "Norweigian Wood" where Harrison used a Sitar the year before this came out. '65 and '66 respectively. Nonsense, I say..If the songs resembled each other in any way aside for the used of the sitar maybe you could make a case, but no one could ever mistake one for the other..Totally different.
The song is great and so are the Rolling Stones, but I think it's a bit premature to say the accusations of The Rolling Stones copying The Beatles is totally unfounded. You need a greater understanding of both their works to see that the truth is somewhere in the middle of yes and no. A lot of groups followed their lead, but there were times were it did come off as copying.
Not here.
personally I get a lot of Arab/Middle Eastern vibes from this song
Not the first psychedelic song by one of the bands from the British invasion, since that distinction goes to the Kinks with “See My Friends” with it’s raga rock groove, but certainly the first mega hit of that kind of music.
This way my favorite song to play on guitar hero 🎸🎶🔥
Brilliant reaction and analysis of one of my favorite Rolling Stones tracks! Bravo and props to you! Peace! ✌
Wow, I grew up hearing this song, but I never really listened to the lyrics! It’a actually a pretty cool poem.
I just love the Stones, because their songs never sound dated, unlike most of the other music that came out back then. They stay fresh because they _were_ doing their own thing.
And shout-out to any band that stays together for a lifetime!
I think the funeral is a metaphor for something dying inside him. Because the rest of the lyrics are about internal darkness. Depression perhaps, or something yet darker?
It's always so lovely watching the reaction of these boys. Having grown up with a bit of Stones I think you boys ok.
60’s rock had tremendous Eastern influences and we can thank the Beatles for that- especially George Harrison who studied sitar with Ravi Shankar and wrote Indian influenced songs - like Within And Without You.
You talk about this song conjuring up a movie soundtrack, and it's true. It's been used more than once in movies and TV shows, usually related to the Vietnam War, which was going on at the time this song was written in 1966.
I love this song. I am not a huge Stones fan, but my dad had a lot of their records and this was always my favorite as a kid, and the lyrics make me love it even more as an adult.
This is the song that got me into music. Total masterpiece.
He got the middle eastern influence there. That's Brian Jones all the way, check out the Master Musicians of Joujouka. Jones was one of the first to record them.
Brian Jones is the godfather of what we now call "World Music". His "Brian Jones Presents The Pipes Of Pan At Joujouka" is a marvelous field recording of The Master Musicians, done by Brian Jones (accompanied by his then lady, Suki Poiter disguised as a man) and the engineer, George Chkiantz, enhanced in the studio using various phasing effects. Brian really caught the essence of the music with his recording.
If you have ever lost a loved one you will find (the?) meaning in this song.
Enjoying your channel. You've covered some classic, great bands. May I humbly request you listen to Meatloaf's "Paradise by the Dashboard Lights," a fun and entertaining classic from the album Bat Out of Hell.
I think the reason you get the cowboy vibe from this song is because of the rhythm you noticed the guitar playing towards the end. It's very reminiscent of the sound of horses hooves running, and is actually present from almost the very beginning of the song, but its not as obvious. If you listen to the song again from the beginning you can notice it pop out at various points.
The music from my high school days. FM radio was not in existence until 1967, so we had everything from THE BEACH, DYLAN, THE BEATLES, STONES, MOTOWN GROUPS, THE ANIMALS AND ON AND ON AND😊 ON.
Was indeed Brian Jones on the Sitar. Exploring music or copying the Beatles it made a great sound for the song.
Nothing wrong with copying from The Beatles. That's like saying we're copying air when we breathe!
That’s Beatles propaganda. If they wanna play that game then fans of the Kinks can say the Beatles copied them.
@@ArmandoMPR Agreed. The Kinks "See My Friends" would be a great one to be reviewed here.
Brian Jones era
That quick up-swooping sound at the end is Bill Wyman on the bass.
Check out the devils advocate, with al pacino.they played this in the end. Late,great founder Brian jones played sitar.😮
I always thought it was about the funeral of someone he loved who died suddenly. O.d.ed?
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Yay! Finally my favorite Stones song! Loving your content.
great job reacting as usual .... for Richard's instrument just search "dobro" or "resonator guitar"
Kudos picking up on the Stones being fitting for movies. Many movies have used their music. Here's just a partial list: “Doom And Gloom” In Avengers: Endgame. ...
“Gimme Shelter” In The Departed. ...
“(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction” In Apocalypse Now. ...
“Sweet Virginia” In Knives Out. ...
“Ruby Tuesday” In The Royal Tenenbaums. ...
“Jumpin' Jack Flash” In Mean Streets. ...
“Out Of Time” In Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
Casino (1995) "Can't You Hear Me Knocking"
Beautiful Girls (1996) "Fool To Cry"
Fallen (1998) "Time Is On My Side"
Tropic Thunder (2008) "Sympathy for the Devil"
Full Metal Jacket (1987) ...
"Monkey Man," Goodfellas
The magnificent Rolling Stones used the Beatles for inspiration until around 1965 when they released the monster hit "I Can't Get No Satisfaction". After that - they knew they needed no one for inspiration. Then they became the gods of rock.
Not correct they used American blues artists for inspiration! The Beatles were more pop!
@@smartfreddy You're right... they used American blues artists... then they were inspired by the Beatles to be the ANTI-Beatles. That worked. Now, they are legends,
Brian Jones was playing the sitar, he was an incredible musician.
"Hope at the end?" Oh, hell no! "If I stare long enough into the setting sun," I'll end up blind and possibly insane. That's a death wish.
Please do not compare the Brilliant Stones with Beatles and using sitar.....Harrison may have used it first, but not to this degree...Moreover The Stones were using the melotron, dulcimer, flute, and a really cool stand up type of symbols in under my thumb...in year 1965...while the Beatles were singing she loves you ya ya ya .. Just look at how many instruments Brian Jones were playing all thru the 1960's.. Beatles are very good...but no overall match for the ALMIGHTY STONES, in my opinion...however anyone who has not been thru the total Stones discography of about 400 + songs..WILL NOT BE AWARE OF THAT...until they do...
Bill Wyman and Brian Jones were really responsible for this song. Brian Jones plays the sitar on this track which is key to the Middle Eastern vibe as well as playing 12-string acoustic guitar, but it was Bill Wyman who came up with the riff while playing the bass pedals on a Hammond organ. Charlie Watts on drums, Keith Richards on electric guitar and Bill Wyman on bass. This song has endured for over 50 years and it sounds just as fresh as it did when first released.
"If I look had enough into the setting sun" ....Contemplates ending himself to end the pain. "My love will laugh with me before the morning comes".... By ending himself he joins his lost love.
Maybe I'm overinterpreting, but seems pretty spot on.
1966, bought the single with picture sleeve in 5th grade
Funny you mention movie soundtrack -- this (or a slightly sped-up version) is used on the end credits of 'Full Metal Jacket'. Somber? Check.
Thank you for your analysis, but to be honest I've listened to this song for years, it's meaning totally eludes me. I never gave it much thought given the fact I could never identify with a mutual theme related to my own life. Thanks you for your thoughts.
Ty for giving context, most reaction channels dont,don't,,
This is one of the better reactions videos to this song, and SyedRewinds interpreted nearly everything quite well.....There is one thing though that I think he gets wrong - his interpretation of the line:
"If I look hard enough
Into the setting sun
My love will laugh with me
Before the morning comes"
He sees this as something more hopeful, but I actually view this as perhaps the darkest line of all in the song....As him watching the sun go down, and hoping that he dies before morning, so that he can reunite with his woman in heaven.
Close but no cigar...not a soundtrack for westerns but for war movies. It must have appeared in at least a dozen Vietnam War movies.
...I see a line of cars and they're all painted black..
( always gave me funeral imagary too )
Another great analysis. No other reaction channel comes close!
The great bolero type feel of the track, actually came about as a joke. They were kind of stuck on the feel, until Bill Wyman, the bass player, did it on the organ as a joke impression of their old manager.
I've loved the Stones since Satisfaction. I was 12 when I first first heard them.
Makes me think of Russians dancing inside a snow-globe, for some reason. With the high kicks and show flying everywhere
Hi, I pretty sure Brian Jones was playing the east ornaments sounds RIP Brian Jones
That track was the part of the sound track in various Vietnam era films. It was about having an STD.
The fact you can see it as a movie track and everything else it was not it’s Purpose It is punk and it’s meant to move people not to Sell anything stop looking at it from your 2022 perspective this was a RAW cry to say fuck the establishment fuck everything don’t build on me so your analysis is completely wrong
In actuality, he's contemplating suicide. "If I look hard enough into the settin' sun, my love will laugh with me before the morning comes." ...he'll be with her before the morning."
On one of their albums from around this time is a photograph of Keith Richards in what looked like North Africa.
You ever checked out the Sex Pistols? I would recommend the song Bodies.
The last verse seems to me about contemplating suicide not being hopeful.
It's about his girlfriend dying and her funeral...He's seriously depressed and thinking that death might provide some comfort....
Don't trust the narrator!
And not the music, either!
This is not even post-religious.
I don't know why I see the name of this song spelled frequently with a comma, but it doesn't have one.
This was in the horror movie "Stir of Echoes", an excellent movie.
Stir of Echoes... This song is part of that soundtrack
Try Helter skelter or
Everybody s got something to hide except for me and my monkey fir two rockin beatle tracks
Maybe its a vet. Who is having a hard time understanding all the guys he killed during the war.
Exactly it’s about a funeral procession
You did a great job reacting to this fantastic song. Well done!
Maybe you mean a Western song -- storiy like
"" Streets of Loedo "" by John Cale ??
Listen to this song !
It was used as the intro for US tv series Call of Duty. it was also at the end of Full Metal Jacket
I agree with almost all of your lyrics analysis, particularly about the connection with a funeral and the passing of a loved one. The one lyric I hear differently is the one you find hopeful. I think staring into the setting sun and being with his lover implies that the singer is considering suicide, the one way he would be re-united with his lover.
Love your analyses of all these songs, and really appreciate how you are taking deep dives into these fantastic artists. Keep up the great work!
It was Brian Jones that inspired the Stones to use the sitar on Paint It Black.
Not much blues in the Beatles outlay, tbh - yet the Stones albums are suffused with the blues.
The funeral is the life he is living, I think he means....
The TV Show China Beach which was a Vietnam War hospital drama.