Fun fact: the producers of this song were asked to make it as peculiar and eccentric (as well as noisy) as possible, even some inclusions in the instrumental were absolutely insane (I mean have you ever heard a song where the instrumental contains a high pitched horse voice?) . the song was basically dedicated to the people who called nct (particularly 127)'s music "noise" and labelled that as a bad thing. This is in order to show that NCT will only continue to embrace the noise quality of their music and, despite what those people continue to say, make it a unique quality about them that the enjoyers of music will find it rather interesting and attractive (nct we are so sexy lol). Simon says is one of my all time favorite nct and kpop songs ever. There's something about the way the 127 members performed it with such overflowing confidence and cockiness, they were rude and unapologetic in a way and it was exactly what this instrumental needed!!! I can talk about this song for days tbh and I really hope 127's Comeback can be as arrogant as this one!!
So, Simon Says is a children's game. The main person will say something like "Simon says touch your nose" or "Simon says tap your foot" and you follow the instructions. But if the person just says "touch your nose" you aren't supposed to do it, and if you do you're "out". I hope this clears it up! Simon Says was the first NCT song I ever heard so I have a special place in my heart for it. Even the "bless me achoo" line. 😄
I agree simon says sealed the deal for me… i was just stanning because of taeyong but after i heard simon says (esp the bridge) i’m hard stanning nct 127 now
A song is great if Doyoung, Haechan and Taeil is in the bridge lol. Haechan killed me in this song especially him doing the backing vocals of this song~
So this song is basically a song dissing haters and such who call NCT music nothing but "noise". Basically they are saying shut up we'll keep making "noise" and there isn't anything you can do to stop us because we are kings, which is why this song has so many interesting sounds.
IDC WHATEVER ANYONE SAYS BUT SIMON SAYS AND TEMPO HAVE THE BEST BRIDGES, followed by make a wish, candy and limitless IN K-POP. Actually all nct and exo bridges slap hard ngl, sm water things😂
I swear to god NCT 127’s song is so fucking good. The first time i heard simon says, i found myself listening to their b-side tracks and now i’m on my first yr as an NCTzen 😌
NCT Noise music is a song use so many different sample, instrument, voice, also layers of adlib, harmonization etc. "NCT Noise you can't break me" Meanwhile other say their fav also produce Noise music, but it is only hard edm song.
1:27 These are Maori haka. These are often use in traditional ceremony or in competitions when they want to impress their opposent. In this case, I think that was at a weddings and it was performed by the husband and a couple of other guests. I also heard that it was present in one of EXO's songs too, but I don't know wich one.
10:00 he's spitting truth. There are people calling nct music just 'noise or construction music' when others can literally cry listening to songs like simon says or gimme gimme bc how incredible the song is. Respect everyone's preference in music!!
I really like how Aaron appreciates and reacts to NCT,RV and mostly SM artists music. the way he talks about the quality of their music, yeah haha thank you!!
yeah i definitely agree!! he represents my expectation about NCT music exactly the same with what i am thinking. The anti drop and the flat BGM. Like it!!!
Simon says is one of my absolutely favorite songs in kpop, the production is amazing, the vocals and rap are insane and the meaning of the song too. It’s the quintessential nct 127 sound
what u said about ur friend is so funny!! nct songs r so catchy indeed, they have such great hooks! my siblings arent into kpop but sometimes i catch them singing or humming nct songs bc they get in ur brain just like that
This song maybe sound so weird for the first time listening, but when you listen one more and more you will feel attached to the song and can't stop, especially if you listen to their live stage during a concert, the fans' fanchant sounds and their voices are perfect for the ears, this is based for my true experience kkkkkkkkk
Exactly , music is music , there is no limitation to that , if u dont like someone's music, listen whom you like instead of throwing hate to that group tbh because i actually love NCT's music more than any artist in the world !
i keep get starlted when u said 'AAah..' in that haechan's bridge, even though I anticipated that but still feel surprised. hope to see more about NCT Aaron
Simon says is a game which I remember playing as a kid. In this, you choose one person as supposedly 'simon' and the others are the players who they are supposed to follow whatever simon tells them to do. However, the players are only supposed to follow what starts from simon says, and if it does not then they lose.
I literally freaked out just watching the thumbnail.. It's the song which made me an Nctzen Simon Says is never a noise to me, it's a nostalgia,,, thanks for ur honest reaction...
Two things come to mind whenever I hear Simon Says: 1) that emotional video of the haka in the wedding ceremony; 2) Cute Jungwoo going "Bless me achoo-ing gum."
Loved the little story at the end about your friend lol, I wasn't into Kpop at all before I came across NCT's songs as well... Every boy group has stunning visuals and talents, but no one makes music like NCT does💚
Thanks for your appreciation to NCT songs. I enjoy watching your reaction a lot🤍 And btw Haechan flexing his vocals in Hot Sauce album(Irreplaceable, ANL, Countdown, Rocket and many more bops) Hope you check it out, you're gonna like them for sure!
Wow Aron thanks for reacting to this, one of my most fav 127 songs.. It's like a dream come true, I was waiting for so long.... What a great day to start with!!!❤️
That’s right: music is art…and just like painting, sculptures, etc. it is according to subjective appreciation. Put simply: those calling NCT music as noise are nothing but jealous and feeling-threatened haters and SIMON SAYS was released “especially for them”. Thank you for sharing your personal story and for promoting these very underrated young men. Exactly like your best friend’s experience, I clicked immediately with the music as soon as hearing an NCT song one providential day, and I’m really glad to hear he is possibly on his way to becoming an NCTzen (especially since the new sub-unit, the new members, 127’s new album, WayV’s new album, and NCT 2021 are all coming very soon…). As another commenter mentioned, I hope you will check out the powerhouse vocalists in their COMING HOME special release last Christmas (yup, your birthday twin is there too) and if you have already watched, I also hope one day you will add NCT contents (NCT LIFE, NCT WORLD, etc) in your video intro.
That very beginning part is a Maori Haka and I think whoever sampled it swiped it from a popular UA-cam video of a wedding party where the couples friends and family perform the haka for them
the screaming part at the beginning of the song is a maori chant called a haka, specifically a "karakia"... here's the chant word by word --- "Tūturu o whiti whakamaua kia tina". The sample was actually sourced from a wedding video, and the phrase is a part of a cultural tradition passed on to children about "finding your true self".
The sound at the beginning is called "haka chant" it is a war dance in Māori culture. In pre-european times/era, it is used as a part of the welcoming process when two parties come together.
Fun fact: the producers of this song were asked to make it as peculiar and eccentric (as well as noisy) as possible, even some inclusions in the instrumental were absolutely insane (I mean have you ever heard a song where the instrumental contains a high pitched horse voice?) .
the song was basically dedicated to the people who called nct (particularly 127)'s music "noise" and labelled that as a bad thing. This is in order to show that NCT will only continue to embrace the noise quality of their music and, despite what those people continue to say, make it a unique quality about them that the enjoyers of music will find it rather interesting and attractive (nct we are so sexy lol).
Simon says is one of my all time favorite nct and kpop songs ever. There's something about the way the 127 members performed it with such overflowing confidence and cockiness, they were rude and unapologetic in a way and it was exactly what this instrumental needed!!! I can talk about this song for days tbh and I really hope 127's Comeback can be as arrogant as this one!!
This song received a high praises from music critics. This is NCT127 y'all. They own this type of music styles.
THIS.
Yass👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
So, Simon Says is a children's game. The main person will say something like "Simon says touch your nose" or "Simon says tap your foot" and you follow the instructions. But if the person just says "touch your nose" you aren't supposed to do it, and if you do you're "out". I hope this clears it up!
Simon Says was the first NCT song I ever heard so I have a special place in my heart for it. Even the "bless me achoo" line. 😄
Yeees " bless me achoo " is iconic 💜💜🤌🤌🤌
@@munaan9732 Yes! The most iconic of iconic! 😎💚
@@l3xigee yes absolutely one or my favorites 💜🤌🤌
Nice, Simon Says was my first comeback after Winwin hooked me on Regular Irregular. Thank God for Winwin.
Wow
Aaron: *points at Jaehyun* "This dude by the way..."
Me: oh here we go
LOL
Every time! XD
me too lmao i was like omg here he comes
TRUEEE lol i'm not mad tho i'd bring that up every time too XD
Again🤣
I personally recommend you their b-sides.. they make great music. If you like Haechan's voice you should hear 'No longer'
yess
i agree
Yeah yeah yeah
Agreed
YES YEESS
In my opinion, this has been one of the best 127's songs of all time. It catches my ears since the first time I listen to it.
I became nctzen after listening to simon says
I agree simon says sealed the deal for me… i was just stanning because of taeyong but after i heard simon says (esp the bridge) i’m hard stanning nct 127 now
Agree, this is the perfect nct flavour for my ears
I absolutely love how Aaron’s face brightens when Haechan starts singing
A song is great if Doyoung, Haechan and Taeil is in the bridge lol. Haechan killed me in this song especially him doing the backing vocals of this song~
cant wait for your reaction to the bridge, haechan ate that up and is personally my favourite bridge after sit down's!
is that the part at 14:17?
@@Sunset553 yes! :)
simon says and sit down are my favourite songs because of its bridges
So this song is basically a song dissing haters and such who call NCT music nothing but "noise". Basically they are saying shut up we'll keep making "noise" and there isn't anything you can do to stop us because we are kings, which is why this song has so many interesting sounds.
me at 5:05: don’t do it, don’t do it aaron, nope don’t do it, don’t
me at 5:11: he did it.
IDC WHATEVER ANYONE SAYS BUT SIMON SAYS AND TEMPO HAVE THE BEST BRIDGES, followed by make a wish, candy and limitless IN K-POP.
Actually all nct and exo bridges slap hard ngl, sm water things😂
Facts
MAKE A WISH AS WELL
@Soft Smoothie OK YESS WHY TF DID I FORGET THAT
@@rubyjaneluvbot RIGHT RIGHT
Cherry Bomb and Boss.
I swear to god NCT 127’s song is so fucking good. The first time i heard simon says, i found myself listening to their b-side tracks and now i’m on my first yr as an NCTzen 😌
The bridge in Simon says is iconic!
NCT Noise music is a song use so many different sample, instrument, voice, also layers of adlib, harmonization etc.
"NCT Noise you can't break me"
Meanwhile other say their fav also produce Noise music, but it is only hard edm song.
Trademark to any Aaron Freeman NCT reaction with Jaehyun = shout out to his birthDAY TWIN! Hahahah :D
That's gonna be top template by Aaron
At this point aaron just has to say that he and Jae have the same bday every time Jae is on screen 🤷🏽♀️
Won't be a NCT reaction without that now 😂
Same bday😭
February, 14th~ :D
Dude I'm born on 15 FEBR 1997 SO CLOSE😭😭😭
1:27
These are Maori haka. These are often use in traditional ceremony or in competitions when they want to impress their opposent. In this case, I think that was at a weddings and it was performed by the husband and a couple of other guests. I also heard that it was present in one of EXO's songs too, but I don't know wich one.
Ohhh, that's what it is. Yeah I've seen some Haka "perfomances", if you can call them that, they're really impressive
Nice timestamp
TAEIL'S HIGH NOTE. That's my comment.
10:00 he's spitting truth. There are people calling nct music just 'noise or construction music' when others can literally cry listening to songs like simon says or gimme gimme bc how incredible the song is. Respect everyone's preference in music!!
Simon Says’ bridge is just so ffcccckkkkiiiinnnngooooooddd
I really like how Aaron appreciates and reacts to NCT,RV and mostly SM artists music. the way he talks about the quality of their music, yeah haha thank you!!
Can I just say that Aaron is my fave reactor :"
Simon says, you can.
Same bestie same ...... I just get so excited everytime aaron drop another nct reaction
yeah i definitely agree!! he represents my expectation about NCT music exactly the same with what i am thinking. The anti drop and the flat BGM. Like it!!!
Taeil's best high note hands down, it's perfect and no one can change my mind.
The bridge in this song is masterpiece and taeil high note is awesome.
Simon says is one of my absolutely favorite songs in kpop, the production is amazing, the vocals and rap are insane and the meaning of the song too. It’s the quintessential nct 127 sound
I think Simon says still representatif 127 vibe. And we go up representatif dream vibe.
YESS
Trueee
bruh this man's really never head of the simon says game
Yeah I didn't think he was THAT young but I guess so
I'm younger than him and I grew up playing it. I think it's probably more cultural than anything age-related.
@@detcom2782 what year was he born in??
@@thursdayschildhasfartogo 98
Exactly i didn't expect this
To be honest , NCT has its own genre , totally unique
How can we forget the "same birthday guy" aka jung jaehyun 😂
I love how EVERY reactors say 'that's my boy' every time they hear Haechan's voice
Simon says has literally one of the best bridge in kpop ever.
You also can listen to the instrumental of this song separately. It’s seriously so good!
what u said about ur friend is so funny!! nct songs r so catchy indeed, they have such great hooks! my siblings arent into kpop but sometimes i catch them singing or humming nct songs bc they get in ur brain just like that
Same. I play NCT songs when I play games and all of my friends know kick it 😂
NCT is a cultural reset.
One of my favorite of them!
Can you react to "WayV - Moonwalk" please please please 🙏
Simon says is such an iconic song .
YESS SIMON SAYS IS MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE!! The sound layering is incredible, the beat is so good 😭
'Kuku open the f-ing murda getin now'
-Aaron
Sounds about right sir....
Gotta say my favorite song from NCT 127, it such a bop! 🔥💯
This song maybe sound so weird for the first time listening, but when you listen one more and more you will feel attached to the song and can't stop, especially if you listen to their live stage during a concert, the fans' fanchant sounds and their voices are perfect for the ears, this is based for my true experience kkkkkkkkk
I can't stop smiling when you pointed Jaehyun and said your magic words "This dude has the same birthday with me".
Exactly , music is music , there is no limitation to that , if u dont like someone's music, listen whom you like instead of throwing hate to that group tbh because i actually love NCT's music more than any artist in the world !
You just watched the song with the best bridge in kpop 🙂
I live for simon says' and tempo's bridge
@@lvehaerin Same Simon says and Tempo's bridge parts are just 🤌
@@Maghee123 ikr! SM groups never disappoint lol
@@lvehaerin Facts..
Please react to NCT Dream's Irreplaceable, Life is still going on and Rainbow one of top tier songs of Haechan vocals.
Simon says bridge is literally superior 🔥The best bridge ever
Agree! Noisy music doesn’t mean bad music!
i keep get starlted when u said 'AAah..' in that haechan's bridge, even though I anticipated that but still feel surprised. hope to see more about NCT Aaron
Yess finally my favourite one from nct simon says and limitless have special place in my heart
OMG SAME
THE BEST best teaser of the kpop songs is of Simon Says
Simon says is a game which I remember playing as a kid. In this, you choose one person as supposedly 'simon' and the others are the players who they are supposed to follow whatever simon tells them to do. However, the players are only supposed to follow what starts from simon says, and if it does not then they lose.
I literally freaked out just watching the thumbnail..
It's the song which made me an Nctzen
Simon Says is never a noise to me, it's a nostalgia,,, thanks for ur honest reaction...
simons says has the best bridge in kpop i never heard something so beautiful
I like how in EVERY NCT video you're always like "btw, this dude has the same birthday as me" XD
Yeayy thankyou, next please react to NCT Taeyong - Long Flight, Taeyong's self composed 🙏🙏🙏
Two things come to mind whenever I hear Simon Says:
1) that emotional video of the haka in the wedding ceremony;
2) Cute Jungwoo going "Bless me achoo-ing gum."
I was waiting for a reaction sooo bad
Aaron you are listening to one of the best bridge on kpop industry now hahha
it isn't an NCT 127 reaction if Aaron doesn't remind us that he has the same birthday as Jaehyun
You have to check Out this dance practice. It's one of the most iconic!
Haechan's part is very different... And fcrs always.. it's unique t hear like amazing
i love watching your reactions and how you genuinely want to learn more about them we really appreciate that
My first love for Kpop song ever, bless me aaachu by Haechan will forever most iconic line for me.
Loved the little story at the end about your friend lol, I wasn't into Kpop at all before I came across NCT's songs as well...
Every boy group has stunning visuals and talents, but no one makes music like NCT does💚
Simon says bridge is the best bridge in any 127 song. it's perfect!
Thanks for your appreciation to NCT songs. I enjoy watching your reaction a lot🤍 And btw Haechan flexing his vocals in Hot Sauce album(Irreplaceable, ANL, Countdown, Rocket and many more bops) Hope you check it out, you're gonna like them for sure!
Wow Aron thanks for reacting to this, one of my most fav 127 songs..
It's like a dream come true, I was waiting for so long....
What a great day to start with!!!❤️
btw nct/wayv's concept is being in a dream and playing from reality to dream thats why you will the word "dream" in practically all nct songs
That’s right: music is art…and just like painting, sculptures, etc. it is according to subjective appreciation. Put simply: those calling NCT music as noise are nothing but jealous and feeling-threatened haters and SIMON SAYS was released “especially for them”.
Thank you for sharing your personal story and for promoting these very underrated young men. Exactly like your best friend’s experience, I clicked immediately with the music as soon as hearing an NCT song one providential day, and I’m really glad to hear he is possibly on his way to becoming an NCTzen (especially since the new sub-unit, the new members, 127’s new album, WayV’s new album, and NCT 2021 are all coming very soon…).
As another commenter mentioned, I hope you will check out the powerhouse vocalists in their COMING HOME special release last Christmas (yup, your birthday twin is there too) and if you have already watched, I also hope one day you will add NCT contents (NCT LIFE, NCT WORLD, etc) in your video intro.
You should react to the uncut recording simon says then... See how they nailed it in the recording studio...
someone should make a compilation of Aaron saying Jaehyun is his birthday twin and Yeji is his bias lol
I cannot even tell how much I was waiting for this reaction ......finally....💚💚
Finally we are getting more of NCT's music💚💫
btw, best bridge in kpop's industry
Still waiting for NCT "Coming home" reaction :)
Simon Says is my absolute favorite 127 song!!!
I always get goosebumps when I listen to Simon says. Am I the only one?
You should react their b-sides, NCT 127 has great b-sides, not only 127 but NCT as a whole has great b-sides
Huh? OMG i thought you have already reacted to this hahaha.
Simon Says, as far as I know is kind of like a game. Whatever Simon Says, you do it.
It's referencing the Simon Says game where you have to follow the rules of a "leader"
Not gonna lie, it took me some time to like this song. At first it was just okay, but then it grew on me
Well that often happens with NCT songs
Simon says is one of my fav NCT127 song
in the beginning ...what you hear is the maori haka warrior chant.
and simon says is a action game played by kids...
One of the best bridges ever made in Kpop
I'm more shock about the fact that aaron has never played simon says
5:11 Has the same energy as "Yeji is my bias btw", lol.
This dance practice sooooo dopee
The line "You think you know it all"
...pretty much sums up what they were trying to achieve with this song (to their haters) ^-^
Thank youuuu so much for reacting this mv
SIMON SAY’S AND REGULAR ARR ONE OF THE GREATEST HITS OF NCT 127 PERIODT!
That very beginning part is a Maori Haka and I think whoever sampled it swiped it from a popular UA-cam video of a wedding party where the couples friends and family perform the haka for them
omgg nct reation video, thank you! simon says is one of my fave songs. it feels different from the first listen and to the nth time
Dance practice for simon says is DOPE too 😊
Happy birthday Aaron!!!
One of my favourite NCT127's songs >
the screaming part at the beginning of the song is a maori chant called a haka, specifically a "karakia"... here's the chant word by word --- "Tūturu o whiti whakamaua kia tina". The sample was actually sourced from a wedding video, and the phrase is a part of a cultural tradition passed on to children about "finding your true self".
Jaehyun appreared on screen: Aaron stop and say "this guy..."
Me: Oh here we go again!
: _ )
The yelling voice in the beginning of the song is HAKA, a rugby yel (cmiiw)
Rugby player will start HAKA before the game
The sound at the beginning is called "haka chant" it is a war dance in Māori culture. In pre-european times/era, it is used as a part of the welcoming process when two parties come together.
This song has one of the best bridges in kpop