This reaction ticks all the boxes: * Background on the song for context. * Listen without pausing. * Analysis at the end whilst drawing on personal experiences. Thanks.
THE best song from a post 2000 songwriter. Everyone over 40 instantly connects to this story. Many younger can relate. It's how the world was...How it always will be in particular regions
I saw him at Trnsmt festival in Glasgow a few years ago and there was a few hundred in the audience - knew he was something special - saw him this year at the same festival - sold out - he’s brilliant live and I can’t think of another new artist that is writing powerful lyrics like him at the moment - he’s touring America just now to try and break into the market - see him if you can
Love this song, in the exact same position right now, just turned 18, mum suffers from fibromyalgia, endometriosis and depression and anxiety. Just been kicked off her college course which she was doing to provide some income through student loans and bursary’s as she wasn’t well enough to work full time and this allowed her to stay at home majority of the week. Now we have to survive off my Taco Bell wage as the government won’t give her disability funding as she can still put on a washing and cook dinner. Worked from the age of 16 to 60, supported me my whole life just to get it thrown back in her face by a Tory government who know nothing about the average working class person.
To say I am sorry to hear you and her are going through all this would be the understatement of the century. I know it seems like hollow words but I battle every single day with fibro and RA and have for 16 years and some days it seems bleak but just keep fighting. Give your mum my best. In the States it is the exact same way. Unless you are living basically on the street they will not help you. I am so sorry Joss!
Check out some of his other songs they all have deep meaning. Dead Boys talks about male suicide, play god talks about uk politics, Spit of you talks about his relationship with his dad and get you down talks about taking his feeling out on his partner at the time… These are just a few, I like that he uses his artistry to say something not like some of his peers… well worth more of a listen
I really would consider this song a masterpiece lyrically! Great to see how passionate you about it, Sam Fender really is a artist to keep an eye on. Thanks Shawn 👍
There’s a lot to like about this talented young man. I think it’s refreshing that both Sam Fender and Wolf Alice (the other big British rock act of the past few years) don’t look or sound like the stereotypical British rock band of the past few decades (which is currently dying a death by the way). These acts are doing their own thing, extremely well and basically redefining what a British rock act should sound like.
@@ReactionsToTheClassics Yes, it’s a great album, glad you enjoy it! I love all three of their albums, particularly their second one, Visions of a Life, which I absolutely love.
The fact he went through all that at such a young age, to then write 2 brilliant albums that are so relatable to working class people is just amazing. And the thing is, I’m not sure even he knows how good he actually is. His music is ultimately timeless. And I know (not think) that he will go down as a truly iconic artist. I wish him every success, and want to thank him from the bottom of my heart for these albums. In a bonus track aptly titled ‘Angel in Lothian’ “I was an angel that fell somewhere in Lothian” and he literally wasn’t lying. 💥✨🔥
Shawn, Going by the research and sharing the facts, this song is highly acclaimed. Interesting story behind it. The song bounces and moves with energy and rhythm. The song has a rocking sound. The lyrics are hard hitting with a powerful message. I can hear by your hard hitting and emotional honest comment that this song spoke to you, and you understand the message. Your reaction is powerful.
Yep, it's a great one, and he is the real deal. The album hit #1 instantly (as did his debut) but the success of the single has been much slower; released in July but not reaching the top 10 until November, then peaking in January (it's remained in the top 10 since). Am booked to see him in July and really looking forward to hanging out with all the young people for a day!
I think Sam Fender is great, this is my favourite song from him! You should listen to his Seventeen Going Under album, I think it’s done very well! He grew up near where I live now which I find really cool, happy listening Shawn as always!!!😃
Hey Shawn, I’m so sorry for your difficult childhood! However that was a very long time ago and now things are looking up for you! You’ve got an incredible family of your own who care lots about you and a fan base who cares a lot about you a lot as well! You deserve so much amazing things in your future and I’m so proud to be a part of the Reactions To The Classics community!!!😃👍☮️❤️
Thanks Jim, lots have it worse. I never let it affect my relationships with others but it sure didn't give me peace until maybe 15 years ago. Always appreciate you and your kind words!!!
Jim Jim Jimmy have to agree with your comment 100% most of us have had hurdles to jump and obstacles in our life.ITS how you deal with them THAT defines how happy/sad/angry you spend your life and I chose to be HAPPY BECAUSE SAD AND ANGRY ONLY ATTRACTS NEGATIVE THING'S IN TO YOUR LIFE.... GET RID OF THE NEGATIVE AND EMBRACE THE POSITIVE
@@whatthejim I should be dead at least a few times over I've lost friend's to stupid accident's that haven't been that bad but they hit their heads just right to never wake up I've been in 5 weeks of coma at 29 years old two years learning to walk again hit by drunk driver on my motorcycle when i was 17 year's old left femur compound fracture sticking out of my leather pants left humerus bone the top snapped off the part that rotates in the shoulder socket left pelvis and hip also held together by TITANIUM plates rod's and screws shoulder and leg as well another two years of rehabilitation learning to walk again but the thing is i consider myself BLOODY LUCKY I'M 52 SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE GROUND AT 17 . At 21 had to jump through a closed window (old sash window) the house was buckling from the heat and jammed the window shut then back in to pull my girlfriend out of a burning house so YIP I'm pretty bloody lucky sore in pain every woken moment and bloody happy to be alive and to have become a father and dad to three lovely MAORI/ ENGLISH BOY'S ... STRUMMER CLASH. SONNY ANDREW AND KURA ETANA PALACE and i think they are the reason i survived all the crazy crap in my younger day's
This reaction ticks all the boxes:
* Background on the song for context.
* Listen without pausing.
* Analysis at the end whilst drawing on personal experiences.
Thanks.
Thanks Tom really appreciate it!
🎶 “I was far to scared to hit him, but I would hit him in a heart beat now “ 🎶
Love that line. I get Bruce vibes from it.
Yes whole song is great and Bruce vibes is a bonus!
He’s actually a big Bruce Springsteen fan
THE best song from a post 2000 songwriter. Everyone over 40 instantly connects to this story. Many younger can relate. It's how the world was...How it always will be in particular regions
Great comment. Whole album is fantastic!
Vital youth embodied in those lyrics - what a great song! He's going from strength o strength in the UK. Fab reaction Shawn
Thanks Erich appreciate it!
Yessss more Sam Fender 🙌
Thanks for Watching!
Really enjoy your stories and honesty, Shawn. Great song too.
Thanks Danny really appreciate it!
I saw him at Trnsmt festival in Glasgow a few years ago and there was a few hundred in the audience - knew he was something special - saw him this year at the same festival - sold out - he’s brilliant live and I can’t think of another new artist that is writing powerful lyrics like him at the moment - he’s touring America just now to try and break into the market - see him if you can
Thanks for the heads up on the US tour, got me excited, I just looked and not coming near me :(. Hopefully he will add more dates. Thanks Elaine!
Love this song, in the exact same position right now, just turned 18, mum suffers from fibromyalgia, endometriosis and depression and anxiety. Just been kicked off her college course which she was doing to provide some income through student loans and bursary’s as she wasn’t well enough to work full time and this allowed her to stay at home majority of the week. Now we have to survive off my Taco Bell wage as the government won’t give her disability funding as she can still put on a washing and cook dinner. Worked from the age of 16 to 60, supported me my whole life just to get it thrown back in her face by a Tory government who know nothing about the average working class person.
To say I am sorry to hear you and her are going through all this would be the understatement of the century. I know it seems like hollow words but I battle every single day with fibro and RA and have for 16 years and some days it seems bleak but just keep fighting. Give your mum my best. In the States it is the exact same way. Unless you are living basically on the street they will not help you. I am so sorry Joss!
Check out some of his other songs they all have deep meaning. Dead Boys talks about male suicide, play god talks about uk politics, Spit of you talks about his relationship with his dad and get you down talks about taking his feeling out on his partner at the time… These are just a few, I like that he uses his artistry to say something not like some of his peers… well worth more of a listen
Will check it out for sure! Thanks Slybags!
I really would consider this song a masterpiece lyrically! Great to see how passionate you about it, Sam Fender really is a artist to keep an eye on. Thanks Shawn 👍
I will for sure be checking out the album. Thanks for the great suggestion Ryan!
There’s a lot to like about this talented young man. I think it’s refreshing that both Sam Fender and Wolf Alice (the other big British rock act of the past few years) don’t look or sound like the stereotypical British rock band of the past few decades (which is currently dying a death by the way). These acts are doing their own thing, extremely well and basically redefining what a British rock act should sound like.
Really enjoyed Wolf Alice's last album as well. Thanks Mark!
@@ReactionsToTheClassics Yes, it’s a great album, glad you enjoy it! I love all three of their albums, particularly their second one, Visions of a Life, which I absolutely love.
I will check that one out, never made it back to check out their other 2 thanks for the reminder!
All I can say is a beautiful reaction. And best wishes to you.
Thanks Darren really appreciate that!
The fact he went through all that at such a young age, to then write 2 brilliant albums that are so relatable to working class people is just amazing. And the thing is, I’m not sure even he knows how good he actually is. His music is ultimately timeless. And I know (not think) that he will go down as a truly iconic artist. I wish him every success, and want to thank him from the bottom of my heart for these albums. In a bonus track aptly titled ‘Angel in Lothian’ “I was an angel that fell somewhere in Lothian” and he literally wasn’t lying. 💥✨🔥
I have since listened to this album and loved it! Thanks!
Shawn, Going by the research and sharing the facts, this song is highly acclaimed. Interesting story behind it. The song bounces and moves with energy and rhythm. The song has a rocking sound. The lyrics are hard hitting with a powerful message. I can hear by your hard hitting and emotional honest comment that this song spoke to you, and you understand the message. Your reaction is powerful.
Thanks Poet!
@@ReactionsToTheClassics Yes Sir
Yep, it's a great one, and he is the real deal. The album hit #1 instantly (as did his debut) but the success of the single has been much slower; released in July but not reaching the top 10 until November, then peaking in January (it's remained in the top 10 since). Am booked to see him in July and really looking forward to hanging out with all the young people for a day!
haha the young people! I for sure need to listen to the album. Thanks JSB!
I can hear Bruce Springsteen and The War on drugs influence!!! This song is fantastic!! Sam is the future of rock music!!! 🎸👏
Two great ones! Agree he is so so good. Thanks Riccardo!
More Sam would be great, Spit Of You is a great tune too!
My mum and I love that one!!!😃
Will check it out, thanks Joe!
Sam Fender is impressive. Clearly Springsteen influenced, but he puts his own spin on it. He's so young, still 🙂
I was also thinking that as well!!!👍
Well as you know MM Springsteen is a great one to be influenced by!
I think Sam Fender is great, this is my favourite song from him! You should listen to his Seventeen Going Under album, I think it’s done very well! He grew up near where I live now which I find really cool, happy listening Shawn as always!!!😃
Thanks Jim I for sure will be checking out the album!
Great artist
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Not the reaction I was looking for but probably the one I needed 😊
haha hope you enjoyed. What a great song and artist!
Hey Shawn, I’m so sorry for your difficult childhood! However that was a very long time ago and now things are looking up for you! You’ve got an incredible family of your own who care lots about you and a fan base who cares a lot about you a lot as well! You deserve so much amazing things in your future and I’m so proud to be a part of the Reactions To The Classics community!!!😃👍☮️❤️
Thanks Jim, lots have it worse. I never let it affect my relationships with others but it sure didn't give me peace until maybe 15 years ago. Always appreciate you and your kind words!!!
@@ReactionsToTheClassics thank you Shawn, have a great day!!!😃👍
Jim Jim Jimmy have to agree with your comment 100% most of us have had hurdles to jump and obstacles in our life.ITS how you deal with them THAT defines how happy/sad/angry you spend your life and I chose to be HAPPY BECAUSE SAD AND ANGRY ONLY ATTRACTS NEGATIVE THING'S IN TO YOUR LIFE.... GET RID OF THE NEGATIVE AND EMBRACE THE POSITIVE
@@heathcornbeef well said my friend! Very wise words there!!!😃👍☮️♥️
@@whatthejim I should be dead at least a few times over I've lost friend's to stupid accident's that haven't been that bad but they hit their heads just right to never wake up I've been in 5 weeks of coma at 29 years old two years learning to walk again hit by drunk driver on my motorcycle when i was 17 year's old left femur compound fracture sticking out of my leather pants left humerus bone the top snapped off the part that rotates in the shoulder socket left pelvis and hip also held together by TITANIUM plates rod's and screws shoulder and leg as well another two years of rehabilitation learning to walk again but the thing is i consider myself BLOODY LUCKY I'M 52 SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE GROUND AT 17 . At 21 had to jump through a closed window (old sash window) the house was buckling from the heat and jammed the window shut then back in to pull my girlfriend out of a burning house so YIP I'm pretty bloody lucky sore in pain every woken moment and bloody happy to be alive and to have become a father and dad to three lovely MAORI/ ENGLISH BOY'S ... STRUMMER CLASH. SONNY ANDREW AND KURA ETANA PALACE and i think they are the reason i survived all the crazy crap in my younger day's
Amen 🙏
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He’s all I’m listening to right now
I can understand that!
Great tune 👏
Thanks for checking it out Kevin, I have listened to it a bunch since this reaction. So so good!
@@ReactionsToTheClassics It’s been on repeat for me also. A real quality tune 👏 . Great review also as the background to the song is important👍
Finally. Someone who reviews song gets it.
haha I try! I found this one so powerful and I have probably listened to this song a hundred times at least since doing this reaction. Thanks Ken!
Great review!
Really appreciate the kind words!!!! Thanks for watching lee!
He is a working class hero weather your a Geordie Scouser Manc etc his lyrics will hit home what talent he is
He is great! Thanks Ryan!
@@ReactionsToTheClassics great channel my friend
Angel in lothian is another fantastic song (from the same album).
Really appreciate the suggestion and thanks for watching Misbehaving Child!
You’ve got to check out “get you down” by Sam. Great track
I have since listened to the whole album several times, love it! Thanks David!
He’s like a young British Bruce Springstein
Great take!
BUT he's not English he's a KIWI
@@heathcornbeef he is British! From North Shields in the North East of England 🇬🇧!!!
@@northumberlandjo1666 i stand corrected ✌️