@@mochiluvr6753i kind of hate that lol. MCR fits into third wave emo like a glove. Bands in first and second wave hated the label too, but they were still integral parts of the emo scene at their respective times. Emo as a music genre is fickle to place ("the waves" describe vastly different sounds after all), but as a subculture with assosciated bands and artists its definitely a thing.
@runthemeows1197 Mostly new info to me. Thanks. But he wasn't irritated by the question, he seemed more baffled. Like "sure, we're emo, what's your point." They made enough great music that they deserve all the recognition they get.
The entire Black Parade album doesn't have a bad song on it, they're all iconic. Legitimately would be dope to have a full album reaction. You were spot on that the guy has cancer, the album follows his journey starting from his diagnosis. First song is ironically called The End.
"I'm Not Okay" was my introduction to MCR. "Helena"is another popular song. "The Ghost of You" is my all time favorite MCR song, and with you BP being a military brat, the video should really touch you.
Yeah seriously my exact same sentiment. BLACK PEGASUS! YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO ' I'm not okay' it's the one that made them famous. I will never skip it and listen to everytime. Like, share, subscribe! notifications on; Lets go!
"We'll carry on, we'll carry on And though you're dead and gone, believe me Your memory will carry on" This song helped me work through a lot when my father passed to cancer
My Dad passed of cancer in 2007. I spent 3 weeks caring for him as his health deteriorated until he died. I’m a metal fan but this album was on repeat and helped carry me through those frantic last days. His last spoken words were “I love you” to my Mom. Thanks for reacting to this, BP.
Man I feel with you. My dad passed away about 3 weeks at 69 with lung cancer. It happened so fast. All extended family got to say good bye and he was ready to go. It was heartbreaking but I'm glad we all got to say goodbye. I can't believe how it happened so fast. Cherish every second with your parents and your family, you think cancer can be a fighting thing but some it happens so fast and you don't even realize it happened and then you have a story book of what you wished you would have said to them. It's been 4 months and I still can't comprehend that he is gone. I was going to call him the other day but I forgot he was gone. I'm good though and a science person so I know this happens but Cherish the time you have. Peace!
@@justinhcmu very sorry for your loss. The passage of time, and the good memories we shared, are what got me through the period of mourning, and I hope can do the same for you. 🙏🏻
the lead singer had this to say about the song. The singer looked back on the 2006 single, which featured on MCR’s third album ‘The Black Parade’, during the latest episode of Steve Baltin’s podcast My Turning Point (released yesterday, October 12). Way told the host that the process of writing ‘Welcome To The Black Parade’ was “really collaborative” while revealing the overall meaning behind the track. “The triumph of the human spirit over darkness was something that was kind of built into the DNA of the band from the beginning,” he explained. “The self-actualisation, the triumph of the spirit and things like that, getting through really hard things.
You're pretty spot on. It's an anthemic song that certainly helped me carry on after my younger brother's passing. I think you should look at the lyrics because the 2nd half is more uplifting in a sense. I'm glad you reacted to this fantastic song.
My daughter introduced me to MCR. She was 100% on MCR and Panic At the Disco for about a year. She's moved on to some surprising genres. I never know if she's going to be listening to death metal or bluegrass or something in-between. I probably listen to MCR more than her, now. They have a surprising edge and can be very satisfying on a day when you're okay with not being okay.
Hey Brother. It is Emo. The song is about a cancer patient that is about to die and on his last moments til the time of. When he passes on the first thing he sees is the Black Parade they will greet him an entertain him feel better. Because he is no longer with the living
Oh please, listen to Famous Last Words next. You're right that it is connected to Black Parade mv. And you’re right, the entire Black Parade album is a concept album, and tells a whole story about a man dying from terminal cancer. It's an amazing album all around
I tend to think of this not only as being about death, but about adversity. "We'll carry on" if life is hard, if things get tough. It's not just after someone passes away, or in reference to memories of you after you pass. It's about being willing to keep fighting through all the bad shit life can throw at you, and recognize that at least some part of you is going to live on if you conduct yourself in a worthy fashion. Even if you don't believe in a soul, your memory will live on in the thoughts of others, and it's your job to make sure that it is a good one.
"I don't want to talk about death right now!" Well, now you've got a song to put on when that feeling comes along. This song is ALL KINDS of cathartic.
I love MCR but this album is a personal favorite and a masterpiece in my opinion. I am a big Queen fan, and I kind of agree what ppl here are saying that this song is kind of like the Emo Bohemian Rhapsody. The guitar in the end and the upward key change when the guitar chimes in on '" So listen here, because it's who we are! I'm just a man..." actually has a similar sound to Brian May's guitar solo in Bohemian Rhapsody, so it definitely struck that chord for me. I grew up listening to MCR and even though they are 'emo' they actually have some very uplifting music and it got me through some dark times in my teens. I would definitely love to see more reactions to their work! I always love your videos Black P! Keep it up!
Everybody who was a teen in the early 2000s will know instantly what this song is the moment the first note plays, whether they were into the emo scene or not. Absolutely iconic of a generation.
Gerard Way said that he started the band after actually witnessing 9/11, the collapse of the towers, from the Staten Island ferry. He wanted to do something more meaningful with his life. I think he's around your age, born in the late 70s.
The passionate "we'll carry on" always gets me in my feels.. I've told my bf I'd pick this to be played at my funeral, haha. Also, Famous Last Words I think is the only other one where they're wearing the same outfits and you'll likely find that one in the same vein of Black Parade.. the first sentence of the chorus is literally "I am not afraid to keep on living". Worth a reaction IMO, that song gets stuck in my head again every time I hear it. Most of their songs are pretty dark since this whole album deals with the concept of death but there are a few that aren't quite as dark as some of their others.
Also, if you really want to get into feels... their song Cancer is the heavy hitter... x.x My cousin passed last year from leukemia and I have a rough time with that song ever since.
The Black Parade is a rock opera centering around the character of "The Patient". It is about his passage out of life and the memories he has of it. "The Patient" dies and death comes for him in the form of a parade. This is based on singer Gerard Way's notion of death appearing to a person in the form of their fondest memory, in this case seeing a marching band as a child.
This song will grow on you the more you listen to it. It does give you hope that life is more than just breathing. I am a gen X headbanger that became a massive MCR fan over the past decade. They are deep, they make you think and their music is kick ass. My Helena should be your next review but The Ghost of You will blow you away. The video and song about going to war, is deep and amazing.
Omg MCR rabbit hole pleasseeee 🖤😭 their songs have such deep meanings and the whole The Black Parade album goes together it’s a conceptual album ! But obviously when your feeling less anxious and stuff. Would loveeee to see your thoughts on them !!
The album is the black parade , they had so many great songs. The lead Singer also wrote the comics umbrella academy that was turned into a show on Netflix
The whole Black Parade album is a story about a dying cancer patient and him losing his loved ones and soon his life. All of MCR’s albums all have a story, whether it’s about two lover reuniting in the afterlife (Bullets and Three Cheers), or nuclear war (Danger Days), their story telling is awesome.
Took it from Genius: MCR frontman Gerard Way said in an interview: "I’d like to think that when you die death comes for you however you want, and I feel that it’s your strongest memory-either from childhood or adulthood." For this particular character called ‘The Patient,’ his strongest memory is of being a child and his father is taking him to this parade. So when death comes to him, it comes in the form of a Black Parade.
there's another song off of this album that actually did get me through a time when one of my best friends died when i was in high school. That song is Famous Last Words, and I still cry 99% of the time i hear it because it just throws be directly back into the headspace i was in back then. That being said, there's not a single skippable track on this album. They're all amazing.} and one of my favorite songs on the album almost didn't make it on. Disenchanted had basically already been cut from the album, but the bassist Mikey Way (brother of lead singer Gerard Way) wanted so badly for it to be on the album that he wouldn't shut up about it. He would sneak into his brother's room while he was sleeping just to whisper "disenchanted" in his ear. Eventually the rest of the band caved and let him put it on the album.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this song, band & the album. I was lucky to see them live when they toured Europe in 2008. Yeah, check out "Famous last words", probably my favorite song of that album. I don't recommend listening to this album while driving: I always sing along as loud as I can, pedal to the medal. Definitely not safe!
the famous last words music video is the companion piece to this one, as the band recorded them back to back. in that video, the parade float is destroyed and on fire, and its just the band pouring their hearts into the performance. it's a continued response to the theme of death, as The Black Parade album revolves around the concept of a patient dying from cancer. famous last words is the patient's final resolution, our parting message from the band after exploring themes of pain, depression, trauma, and grief. the song was written during a very dark period of the band's career, as a response from the lead singer to his brother (the bassist), who left the band due to a decline in mental health. the song has an incredible message of finding hope even in the depths of suffering that has lifted me out of the darkest places in my life. its definitely worth watching if you want to do a follow up!
The Black Parade album is a concept album, centered around the character in this video called The Patient. The entire album is outstanding - there is not a single "skip track" on it.
the black parade album is a masterpiece. I doubt it ever happens often anymore but it was one of those cd/records that had a story through the entire album. I loved it growing up but appreciated even more relistening to it as an adult after wendigoon did a video on it.
Ghost of you by them next please 😊 So this album just as many if their other albums are concept albums. They are amazing!! From lyrics to the musical talent they have is gold for the tike they were active.
You can't go wrong with MCR, especially The Black Parade album. Their music is just so poignant, and the way they delve into topics is so unique and fun. Their music got me through my teen years and my parents' separation. 🖤🖤🖤
To me just this song alone without the context of the entire album just makes me think of the black plague and the bodies coming down the street when they're removing them after death but when you listen to the entire album you get an entirely different feel and you understand every bit of it
Yeah, that 'I starved in a land of plenty' sign always makes me think of those who died feeling abandoned or left behind, which is the starting message of 'will you be a saviour'. They incorporated those goth/punk elements in a way that makes total sense, which is why this song can speak to so many generations.
Yooo. So what a lot of people don’t understand is this entire album is a concept album built on the aspect of thinking about death and the aspect of dealing with losses. It’s an absolutely beautiful story and Welcome to the Black Parade is a big turning point in the story of the album. You seem like a guy who loves to look into the lyrical part of music, this album would be worth the effort. Appreciate the video and keep killing it.
This whole album is a story arc of The Patient, who is dying of cancer and having to choose between fighting to live or accepting death. It was a solid album all the way through. Definitely checkout Famous Last Words. For more on this Song I would recommend looking up 12Tone and his Music Theory breakdown.
to quote a post I saw a few months ago: Millennials got The Black Parade and Kingdom Hearts II in the same year and we've been chasing that high ever since
This song came out when I was 18 and I didn’t gel with it, or most of the bands work for that matter. Then in my thirties, I get their music a lot more. They write so openly about death and how to process it. I’ve had friends and family die between in that time. MCR were an incredible band. I think someone else mentioned it but this song is the 2000s version of Bohemian Rhapsody. A song that can be broken down into many songs, with anger, sadness and hope all thrown into the mix.
This isn't my preferred genre exactly but this entire album is absolute 🔥. It basically tells a story from start to finish and is definitely worth a deep dive. It is in my top 3 album list, along with Meatloaf's "Bat out of Hell", and Coheed and Cambria's "Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness" The whole album follows the protagonist "the patient" as he learns he has cancer, gets sick, and dies.
Triple entendre This song brilliantly presents overlaps Carry on = "remember me and what I value" Carry on = "persevere" Carry on = lead and support, for all face moments where we may need to be "carried"
You've GOT to see their video "Helena" and hear this song. IF you liked "Welcome to the Black Parade", Helena will blow you away. Loved your reaction BTW!
I for one would love to see your analysis of My Chemical Romance. They were such a big part of my highschool days into my early 20s. And to see your perspective and what you can pull from the lyrics would be awesome. Especially their earlier stuff. As others have said, Gerard Way, the lead singer who formed the band, was deeply impacted by the events of 9/11 and used this music as an outlet and way to process the complex emotions and loss from that time period.
Always boggles my mind to see people say 'first time hearing' songs that have been core memories for almost 20 years lol This song is freakin iconic and im glad it hit you the same way it did for me.
the album Welcome to the black parade, is a rockopara, telling the story of a mans life, who die af cancer. it's one of the most perfect albums I've heard, and would put it on the same level as Pink Floyd's The Wall. To get the optimal experience, the album must be experienced from start to finish. Glad you've dived into this rabbit hole. good video and good luck. Lisa from Danmark
Story of the year was also a really good band during the time of this song coming out and I think you would really enjoy the musicianship of the music. There is some accent screaming but it's done tastefully
OMG, one of my all time favorites. I don't know how many times I made the 7-hour trek to STL to see them, dragging my kids along, dragging my friends along, going alone. My house is kind of littered with memorabilia and merch. The Page Avenue 10th Anniversary Show was 🔥🔥🔥. As was Dan's side project...a different kind of live experience. 🤣
Yeah. The song is a metaphor about death and how our memory will be left to be carried on by those we leave behind. If you dont see the video it sounds like its just an emo rock somg but it is deep. Its totally an anthem about how we live on through others.
This whole album was about death and the song in question is about a father who has passed away and is entering the after life the beginning of the song is a son remembering a moment he had with his father and if you listen throughout the song he talks about how it's okay to move on and accept that death is inevitable
This song is absolutely amazing i love the guitar solo battle so sick herman li is OG guitarist for me his play guitar so fast and then i love this song so much 🤘🔥🔥🔥
This song is about the Life of the patient in the bed, Passing on into the after life where death is the Black Parade. Its Gerards(lead singer) notion of death appearing to the person in the form of their fondest memory. In this case, the notion of the child seeing a marching band in a parade. Its a really somber song. But its become the Theme of Emo/Goth Nation.
its about a man dying of cancer and his final moments, the life flashing before the eyes type of thing. the whole album is about reconciliation of life and all the things people go through.
When this came out, I didn't think much of it, I wasn't into Emo, but it was catchy. Now, almost 20 years later, almost 20 years deeper into life, with 20 years less life left to live, this song is haunting. What was once a hyped up song that was catchy, is now an ominous warning that life ends way too soon, and you can't afford to waste any of it. And having been completely miserable for the last several years, it means I have to change NOW, that I can't wait. I don't want to die with regrets. I have enough already.
Masters of the concept album. I was anticipating the next one so, so much when they announced their disbandment. 😭 Got their start from 9/11, where the frontman watched from an office building across the river. Probably knew people who died. He said fts, life is short, quit his job and started a band. The whole album, btw, is a no skip joint. From MCRmy to BTS ARMY...I love a group who can carry out concept albums n eras.
The black parade is a funeral march. His father took him to a funeral march with drummers..thus the questions about death. He is a kid and does not understand death. Then the patience is his father passing and now he has to be part of the black parade and march his father to his grave.
my 8 year old used to blast this in the car on the way to school- it hits pretty hard at 8am. I was never a huge MCR fan but they do have some epic tunes!
95% viewers knows when the first note hits..
wow you guys are legends!
The Epic G note!
Truth!
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Only 95%?
I said the same thing.
The Bohemian Rhapsody of Emo
Just don't say that to Gerard Way. He hates being called emo! 😁
@kennethriddle433 but he is....
But Frank, when asked, said doesn't all music that you like make you feel some kind of emotion? @kennethriddle433
@@mochiluvr6753i kind of hate that lol. MCR fits into third wave emo like a glove. Bands in first and second wave hated the label too, but they were still integral parts of the emo scene at their respective times. Emo as a music genre is fickle to place ("the waves" describe vastly different sounds after all), but as a subculture with assosciated bands and artists its definitely a thing.
@runthemeows1197 Mostly new info to me. Thanks. But he wasn't irritated by the question, he seemed more baffled. Like "sure, we're emo, what's your point." They made enough great music that they deserve all the recognition they get.
The entire Black Parade album doesn't have a bad song on it, they're all iconic. Legitimately would be dope to have a full album reaction. You were spot on that the guy has cancer, the album follows his journey starting from his diagnosis. First song is ironically called The End.
The End -> Dead is still one of my favorite 1-2 track punches. So damn good
You couldn't be more correct.
"I'm Not Okay" was my introduction to MCR. "Helena"is another popular song. "The Ghost of You" is my all time favorite MCR song, and with you BP being a military brat, the video should really touch you.
Ghost of You is my favorite MCR song too. Favorite video too. I really hope he checks it out.
Yeah seriously my exact same sentiment. BLACK PEGASUS! YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO ' I'm not okay' it's the one that made them famous. I will never skip it and listen to everytime. Like, share, subscribe! notifications on; Lets go!
Yes recommend all three of these. Ghost of you is also my favorite ❤
Also Famous Last Words
If I'm not mistaken the black parade album is a story beginning to end of someone dying of cancer
which was the song that had the video centered around a funeral? i think that's the only song i remember by them, but i remember it being pretty good
"We'll carry on, we'll carry on
And though you're dead and gone, believe me
Your memory will carry on"
This song helped me work through a lot when my father passed to cancer
"I'm just a man, not a hero. Just a boy who learned to sing this song."
My Dad passed of cancer in 2007. I spent 3 weeks caring for him as his health deteriorated until he died. I’m a metal fan but this album was on repeat and helped carry me through those frantic last days. His last spoken words were “I love you” to my Mom. Thanks for reacting to this, BP.
good on ya man, im sure it was hard, but it takes strength of character to do that even for those you love. Hope you and yours are doing well.
@@dr.manhattan7313 thank you Dr.
Man I feel with you. My dad passed away about 3 weeks at 69 with lung cancer. It happened so fast. All extended family got to say good bye and he was ready to go. It was heartbreaking but I'm glad we all got to say goodbye. I can't believe how it happened so fast. Cherish every second with your parents and your family, you think cancer can be a fighting thing but some it happens so fast and you don't even realize it happened and then you have a story book of what you wished you would have said to them. It's been 4 months and I still can't comprehend that he is gone. I was going to call him the other day but I forgot he was gone. I'm good though and a science person so I know this happens but Cherish the time you have. Peace!
@@justinhcmu very sorry for your loss. The passage of time, and the good memories we shared, are what got me through the period of mourning, and I hope can do the same for you. 🙏🏻
the lead singer had this to say about the song.
The singer looked back on the 2006 single, which featured on MCR’s third album ‘The Black Parade’, during the latest episode of Steve Baltin’s podcast My Turning Point (released yesterday, October 12).
Way told the host that the process of writing ‘Welcome To The Black Parade’ was “really collaborative” while revealing the overall meaning behind the track.
“The triumph of the human spirit over darkness was something that was kind of built into the DNA of the band from the beginning,” he explained. “The self-actualisation, the triumph of the spirit and things like that, getting through really hard things.
I'm 60 yrs. old and I love this song. What a great band! I certainly don't expect you to like every song. Maybe some have to grow on you :)
I'm 60, too, and I will probably be up half the night now on an MCR binge. It always happens. 😂
I'm 61 and the kids were right about this album.
This song is such a roller coaster.. a literal epic of a track!
That G note gets you in the feels every time
His fondest memory is that trip to see the marching band with his dad. So much so that when death came, it was in the form of that same parade.
This song has been on every workout mix of mine forever. Few songs make you want to run through a brick wall like this one does
You're pretty spot on. It's an anthemic song that certainly helped me carry on after my younger brother's passing. I think you should look at the lyrics because the 2nd half is more uplifting in a sense. I'm glad you reacted to this fantastic song.
My daughter introduced me to MCR. She was 100% on MCR and Panic At the Disco for about a year.
She's moved on to some surprising genres. I never know if she's going to be listening to death metal or bluegrass or something in-between.
I probably listen to MCR more than her, now. They have a surprising edge and can be very satisfying on a day when you're okay with not being okay.
Sounds like me and my daughter.
Hey Brother. It is Emo. The song is about a cancer patient that is about to die and on his last moments til the time of. When he passes on the first thing he sees is the Black Parade they will greet him an entertain him feel better. Because he is no longer with the living
Oh please, listen to Famous Last Words next. You're right that it is connected to Black Parade mv.
And you’re right, the entire Black Parade album is a concept album, and tells a whole story about a man dying from terminal cancer. It's an amazing album all around
I tend to think of this not only as being about death, but about adversity. "We'll carry on" if life is hard, if things get tough. It's not just after someone passes away, or in reference to memories of you after you pass. It's about being willing to keep fighting through all the bad shit life can throw at you, and recognize that at least some part of you is going to live on if you conduct yourself in a worthy fashion. Even if you don't believe in a soul, your memory will live on in the thoughts of others, and it's your job to make sure that it is a good one.
MCR showed what emo music COULD be!
Not could be, IS. MCR is the golden standard for emo rock music.
"I don't want to talk about death right now!"
Well, now you've got a song to put on when that feeling comes along. This song is ALL KINDS of cathartic.
This song really is the ultimate "Fuck you!" to death!
I love MCR but this album is a personal favorite and a masterpiece in my opinion.
I am a big Queen fan, and I kind of agree what ppl here are saying that this song is kind of like the Emo Bohemian Rhapsody.
The guitar in the end and the upward key change when the guitar chimes in on '" So listen here, because it's who we are! I'm just a man..." actually has a similar sound to Brian May's guitar solo in Bohemian Rhapsody, so it definitely struck that chord for me. I grew up listening to MCR and even though they are 'emo' they actually have some very uplifting music and it got me through some dark times in my teens. I would definitely love to see more reactions to their work!
I always love your videos Black P! Keep it up!
MCR is love, MCR is life
Teenagers, famous last words, im not okay, Helena, ghost of you... all bangers
Everybody who was a teen in the early 2000s will know instantly what this song is the moment the first note plays, whether they were into the emo scene or not. Absolutely iconic of a generation.
I FRICKIN LOVE THIS SOOOOONG!!!!
This comforted me after my mother passed away. Thank you for reviewing.
Gerard Way said that he started the band after actually witnessing 9/11, the collapse of the towers, from the Staten Island ferry. He wanted to do something more meaningful with his life. I think he's around your age, born in the late 70s.
yup he's an older millennial so he's 40 something
The passionate "we'll carry on" always gets me in my feels.. I've told my bf I'd pick this to be played at my funeral, haha.
Also, Famous Last Words I think is the only other one where they're wearing the same outfits and you'll likely find that one in the same vein of Black Parade.. the first sentence of the chorus is literally "I am not afraid to keep on living". Worth a reaction IMO, that song gets stuck in my head again every time I hear it. Most of their songs are pretty dark since this whole album deals with the concept of death but there are a few that aren't quite as dark as some of their others.
Also, if you really want to get into feels... their song Cancer is the heavy hitter... x.x My cousin passed last year from leukemia and I have a rough time with that song ever since.
My mom passed this past month. Forgot about this song. Thanks for reacting to it. This song really hits hard now.
My Dad passed 3 mnths ago feels for you, sending a hug.
The Black Parade is a rock opera centering around the character of "The Patient". It is about his passage out of life and the memories he has of it. "The Patient" dies and death comes for him in the form of a parade. This is based on singer Gerard Way's notion of death appearing to a person in the form of their fondest memory, in this case seeing a marching band as a child.
This song will grow on you the more you listen to it. It does give you hope that life is more than just breathing. I am a gen X headbanger that became a massive MCR fan over the past decade. They are deep, they make you think and their music is kick ass. My Helena should be your next review but The Ghost of You will blow you away. The video and song about going to war, is deep and amazing.
It's a concept album and you need to listen to the whole album for the whole story
And out of order, in this case
Omg! The Black Parade album is just iconic! Disenchanted was my favourite ❤
Omg MCR rabbit hole pleasseeee 🖤😭 their songs have such deep meanings and the whole The Black Parade album goes together it’s a conceptual album ! But obviously when your feeling less anxious and stuff. Would loveeee to see your thoughts on them !!
The album is the black parade , they had so many great songs. The lead Singer also wrote the comics umbrella academy that was turned into a show on Netflix
The whole Black Parade album is a story about a dying cancer patient and him losing his loved ones and soon his life. All of MCR’s albums all have a story, whether it’s about two lover reuniting in the afterlife (Bullets and Three Cheers), or nuclear war (Danger Days), their story telling is awesome.
Took it from Genius:
MCR frontman Gerard Way said in an interview:
"I’d like to think that when you die death comes for you however you want, and I feel that it’s your strongest memory-either from childhood or adulthood."
For this particular character called ‘The Patient,’ his strongest memory is of being a child and his father is taking him to this parade.
So when death comes to him, it comes in the form of a Black Parade.
there's another song off of this album that actually did get me through a time when one of my best friends died when i was in high school. That song is Famous Last Words, and I still cry 99% of the time i hear it because it just throws be directly back into the headspace i was in back then. That being said, there's not a single skippable track on this album. They're all amazing.}
and one of my favorite songs on the album almost didn't make it on. Disenchanted had basically already been cut from the album, but the bassist Mikey Way (brother of lead singer Gerard Way) wanted so badly for it to be on the album that he wouldn't shut up about it. He would sneak into his brother's room while he was sleeping just to whisper "disenchanted" in his ear. Eventually the rest of the band caved and let him put it on the album.
Your lyrical analysis is phenomenal. You pretty much hit the nail on the head, even down to the kid having cancer
This is the song of a Generation, The beaten & the damn. Anyone who was an Emo/scene kid back in 2008 resonates with this song very deeply.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this song, band & the album. I was lucky to see them live when they toured Europe in 2008. Yeah, check out "Famous last words", probably my favorite song of that album. I don't recommend listening to this album while driving: I always sing along as loud as I can, pedal to the medal. Definitely not safe!
The album is “The Black Parade” there’s is a theme throughout the whole album. It’s a masterpiece, definitely worth listening to
the famous last words music video is the companion piece to this one, as the band recorded them back to back. in that video, the parade float is destroyed and on fire, and its just the band pouring their hearts into the performance. it's a continued response to the theme of death, as The Black Parade album revolves around the concept of a patient dying from cancer. famous last words is the patient's final resolution, our parting message from the band after exploring themes of pain, depression, trauma, and grief. the song was written during a very dark period of the band's career, as a response from the lead singer to his brother (the bassist), who left the band due to a decline in mental health. the song has an incredible message of finding hope even in the depths of suffering that has lifted me out of the darkest places in my life. its definitely worth watching if you want to do a follow up!
Here we go.... Great song,great band ... ty for the reaction of this masterpiece
YESSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My Chemical Romance are absolutely fricken amazing!!! You have to check out more songs!!!! Please please pleaseee!!!
This is a song of a generation...
The Black Parade album is a concept album, centered around the character in this video called The Patient. The entire album is outstanding - there is not a single "skip track" on it.
These are my boys!! I LOVE them. Dive deeper into their work, I triple dog dare you!!🤣🤣
the black parade album is a masterpiece. I doubt it ever happens often anymore but it was one of those cd/records that had a story through the entire album. I loved it growing up but appreciated even more relistening to it as an adult after wendigoon did a video on it.
I love how when the song took off your jaw hit the floor.❤❤❤ Great reaction video to an unbelievable song!
Ghost of you by them next please 😊 So this album just as many if their other albums are concept albums. They are amazing!! From lyrics to the musical talent they have is gold for the tike they were active.
The patient was Lukas Haas. As a child he played in the movie The Lady In White, The Witness, Solar Babies and many other movies.
Your face at the end 😂 I’m BEGGINGGGG you to react to Famous Last words by MCR. It’s my favorite one!
my favorite band growing up. still a fav today
This whole album is in my top ten albums of all time. I love this whole record.
The hospital patient is played by the actor Lukas Haas. He has been acting since he was a kid.
I still listen to Helena on my playlist everyday. MCR was one of my favorites growing up.
You can't go wrong with MCR, especially The Black Parade album. Their music is just so poignant, and the way they delve into topics is so unique and fun. Their music got me through my teen years and my parents' separation. 🖤🖤🖤
To me just this song alone without the context of the entire album just makes me think of the black plague and the bodies coming down the street when they're removing them after death but when you listen to the entire album you get an entirely different feel and you understand every bit of it
Yeah, that 'I starved in a land of plenty' sign always makes me think of those who died feeling abandoned or left behind, which is the starting message of 'will you be a saviour'. They incorporated those goth/punk elements in a way that makes total sense, which is why this song can speak to so many generations.
Yooo.
So what a lot of people don’t understand is this entire album is a concept album built on the aspect of thinking about death and the aspect of dealing with losses. It’s an absolutely beautiful story and Welcome to the Black Parade is a big turning point in the story of the album. You seem like a guy who loves to look into the lyrical part of music, this album would be worth the effort.
Appreciate the video and keep killing it.
This whole album is a story arc of The Patient, who is dying of cancer and having to choose between fighting to live or accepting death. It was a solid album all the way through. Definitely checkout Famous Last Words. For more on this Song I would recommend looking up 12Tone and his Music Theory breakdown.
Dude you HAVE to check out more of their music. So glad to see you hear this
I love how you didn't pause throughout most of the song. You wanted to say something but you didn't pause - you listened.
to quote a post I saw a few months ago:
Millennials got The Black Parade and Kingdom Hearts II in the same year and we've been chasing that high ever since
This song came out when I was 18 and I didn’t gel with it, or most of the bands work for that matter. Then in my thirties, I get their music a lot more. They write so openly about death and how to process it. I’ve had friends and family die between in that time.
MCR were an incredible band. I think someone else mentioned it but this song is the 2000s version of Bohemian Rhapsody. A song that can be broken down into many songs, with anger, sadness and hope all thrown into the mix.
100% you should listen to this album all the way through! Regardless if you post a video or not
This isn't my preferred genre exactly but this entire album is absolute 🔥. It basically tells a story from start to finish and is definitely worth a deep dive. It is in my top 3 album list, along with Meatloaf's "Bat out of Hell", and Coheed and Cambria's "Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness"
The whole album follows the protagonist "the patient" as he learns he has cancer, gets sick, and dies.
It's a farewell album, to everyone that worked with them, pretty sure this was the finale of the MCR 2000
Triple entendre
This song brilliantly presents overlaps
Carry on = "remember me and what I value"
Carry on = "persevere"
Carry on = lead and support, for all face moments where we may need to be "carried"
You've GOT to see their video "Helena" and hear this song. IF you liked "Welcome to the Black Parade", Helena will blow you away. Loved your reaction BTW!
I for one would love to see your analysis of My Chemical Romance. They were such a big part of my highschool days into my early 20s. And to see your perspective and what you can pull from the lyrics would be awesome. Especially their earlier stuff. As others have said, Gerard Way, the lead singer who formed the band, was deeply impacted by the events of 9/11 and used this music as an outlet and way to process the complex emotions and loss from that time period.
IMO this is one of the best and best-produced albums of the 2000s, especially int he rock/emo scene.
Always boggles my mind to see people say 'first time hearing' songs that have been core memories for almost 20 years lol
This song is freakin iconic and im glad it hit you the same way it did for me.
This song is something that makes sad people make happy.... maybe not happy but hope... and some of us need that
One of my favourite songs ever.
the album Welcome to the black parade, is a rockopara, telling the story of a mans life, who die af cancer. it's one of the most perfect albums I've heard, and would put it on the same level as Pink Floyd's The Wall. To get the optimal experience, the album must be experienced from start to finish. Glad you've dived into this rabbit hole. good video and good luck.
Lisa from Danmark
The G note summons, as I answer its call. Eyes painted black, fist raised, as I stand tall.
Story of the year was also a really good band during the time of this song coming out and I think you would really enjoy the musicianship of the music. There is some accent screaming but it's done tastefully
OMG, one of my all time favorites. I don't know how many times I made the 7-hour trek to STL to see them, dragging my kids along, dragging my friends along, going alone. My house is kind of littered with memorabilia and merch. The Page Avenue 10th Anniversary Show was 🔥🔥🔥. As was Dan's side project...a different kind of live experience. 🤣
I love this song!! So glad you reacted to it!
They definitely are good change ups In their songs . Queen is king of it
I would love a deep dive into Emo... The Used, AFI, Brand New, etc.
Yeah. The song is a metaphor about death and how our memory will be left to be carried on by those we leave behind. If you dont see the video it sounds like its just an emo rock somg but it is deep. Its totally an anthem about how we live on through others.
Great observation. So Welcome To The Black Parade is actually two songs. Welcome to the Black Parade and Carry On.
This whole album was about death and the song in question is about a father who has passed away and is entering the after life the beginning of the song is a son remembering a moment he had with his father and if you listen throughout the song he talks about how it's okay to move on and accept that death is inevitable
This song is absolutely amazing i love the guitar solo battle so sick herman li is OG guitarist for me his play guitar so fast and then i love this song so much 🤘🔥🔥🔥
This song is about the Life of the patient in the bed, Passing on into the after life where death is the Black Parade. Its Gerards(lead singer) notion of death appearing to the person in the form of their fondest memory. In this case, the notion of the child seeing a marching band in a parade. Its a really somber song. But its become the Theme of Emo/Goth Nation.
Ghost of You, Helena, and I’m Not Ok are other songs they sang I think you’d enjoy. Loved this
its about a man dying of cancer and his final moments, the life flashing before the eyes type of thing. the whole album is about reconciliation of life and all the things people go through.
When this came out, I didn't think much of it, I wasn't into Emo, but it was catchy.
Now, almost 20 years later, almost 20 years deeper into life, with 20 years less life left to live, this song is haunting. What was once a hyped up song that was catchy, is now an ominous warning that life ends way too soon, and you can't afford to waste any of it. And having been completely miserable for the last several years, it means I have to change NOW, that I can't wait. I don't want to die with regrets. I have enough already.
Masters of the concept album. I was anticipating the next one so, so much when they announced their disbandment. 😭 Got their start from 9/11, where the frontman watched from an office building across the river. Probably knew people who died. He said fts, life is short, quit his job and started a band. The whole album, btw, is a no skip joint. From MCRmy to BTS ARMY...I love a group who can carry out concept albums n eras.
So cool. Gotta explore ALL music. This rocker loves Emo Goth!!
The black parade is a funeral march. His father took him to a funeral march with drummers..thus the questions about death. He is a kid and does not understand death. Then the patience is his father passing and now he has to be part of the black parade and march his father to his grave.
When i was in high school MCR dropped 'Three Cheers for Seeet Revenge' and 'Welcome to the Black Parade', those were huge for us back then
You may want to follow this one up with "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)". That one expresses a lot of the crap people may go through in High School.
MCR was one of my favorite bands back in the early years of high school. Ohhh so many memories.
my 8 year old used to blast this in the car on the way to school- it hits pretty hard at 8am. I was never a huge MCR fan but they do have some epic tunes!
2016, my husband passed from cancer. "Your weary widow marches on"
MCR was my jam back in the day! Plenty of good songs out there by them!
Love the song “Dead” off this album. But all the songs are excellent.
Welcome to My Chemical Romance. Enjoy :)
Kudos for you for knowing the meaning of the purgatory. For it being just the middle ground.