This is one of the deepest and saddest songs by Metallica imo. The horrifying fact that James Hetfield's mother CHOSE to die of cancer rather than take a life saving treatment and he was 15 when she died - horrifying. Scarring for anyone truly.
This song is the first in a trilogy. So there's "The Unforgiven 2" and "The Unforgiven 3" also. This is basically about anger of being controlled and not forgiving that. The second about letting someone in but still not ready to forgive. And the last one about clarity, realizing your own faults and putting blame on yourself too. They are all on the same theme but at different stages in James life, where he was at with it at the time.
To me this song is about a boy abused his whole life(made to have the same beliefs as his family) and he knows even when he is old that this was wrong and he does not forgive his family for this, they have like stolen the man he could of been. This song hits a person some where deep, even if this isnt your kind of music it still forces a feeling of sorrow deep inside. Love your reactions guys, great fukin song!
He dubs those who he feels stole his life from him "The Unforgiven". In James Hetfield's sense he dubbed his mother bc he was mad that she was in a Christian science cult & she refused treatment when she got cancer & instead opted for prayer. He was 16 when she died. This also fueled the song "The God That Failed" which is about ppl who rely on religion too much to help them with their problems. Great video guys! 💚💀
They tried something different with this song. Usually the verses are softer and the chorus is big, but in this song they made the verses heavy and the chorus softer! It's really cool
When I was a young soldier I met many young black men and almost everyone of them liked Metallica. The young man in the back reminds me of them you can tell he's a metal head.
watching you guys all week with your reactions, music and comedy, I am in my 50's( white guy) from mississippi. watching and listening to you guys I can tell you want to soak up Knowledge and it has been awesome watching. The songs come on and everyone of yalls soul is caught up in the music, This is wonderful to see the positive energy from you guys. Happy Thanksgiving, You guys are 100,,
I love watching y'all react to Metallica!! Brandon's face while he listens to the lyrics says it all. He feels the depth and sorrow of it. And I love how he explains things in such a kind way towards his friends. When Tae said King James version, the double entendre was greatness. All of you appreciate and absorb it in different ways, and it's awesome.
MAD RESPECT TO YOU GUYS FOR ACTUALLY READING THE LYRICS AND UNDERSTANDING THE PAIN...
This is one of the deepest and saddest songs by Metallica imo. The horrifying fact that James Hetfield's mother CHOSE to die of cancer rather than take a life saving treatment and he was 15 when she died - horrifying. Scarring for anyone truly.
This song is the first in a trilogy. So there's "The Unforgiven 2" and "The Unforgiven 3" also. This is basically about anger of being controlled and not forgiving that. The second about letting someone in but still not ready to forgive. And the last one about clarity, realizing your own faults and putting blame on yourself too. They are all on the same theme but at different stages in James life, where he was at with it at the time.
It is a double meaning song.
To me this song is about a boy abused his whole life(made to have the same beliefs as his family) and he knows even when he is old that this was wrong and he does not forgive his family for this, they have like stolen the man he could of been. This song hits a person some where deep, even if this isnt your kind of music it still forces a feeling of sorrow deep inside. Love your reactions guys, great fukin song!
You can hear the pain thru the lyrics and instruments. This is a masterpiece.
Metallica lyrics are amazing..
i love the solo to this song!!!
And don’t forget, if Metallica can get through 1986, 1992, 2000-2003, and 2019, you can get through anything! Happy Thanksgiving y’all.
This album is called “Black”. It’s a classic. One of the best albums all-time of any genre. Every song hits so damn hard. Legendary album.
He dubs those who he feels stole his life from him "The Unforgiven". In James Hetfield's sense he dubbed his mother bc he was mad that she was in a Christian science cult & she refused treatment when she got cancer & instead opted for prayer. He was 16 when she died. This also fueled the song "The God That Failed" which is about ppl who rely on religion too much to help them with their problems. Great video guys! 💚💀
This album has so many great songs, listen to "Sad But True", "Of Wolf and Man" and "Wherever I may Roam".
Wherever I May Roam is a must!🤟🔥
They tried something different with this song. Usually the verses are softer and the chorus is big, but in this song they made the verses heavy and the chorus softer! It's really cool
When I was a young soldier I met many young black men and almost everyone of them liked Metallica. The young man in the back reminds me of them you can tell he's a metal head.
Thee means "you" thyself means "yourself". He isn't talking about himself. But the people who concinced her not to get treatment
watching you guys all week with your reactions, music and comedy, I am in my 50's( white guy) from mississippi. watching and listening to you guys I can tell you want to soak up Knowledge and it has been awesome watching. The songs come on and everyone of yalls soul is caught up in the music, This is wonderful to see the positive energy from you guys. Happy Thanksgiving, You guys are 100,,
One of my favs.
"Sad but True" is a MUST!!
I love watching y'all react to Metallica!! Brandon's face while he listens to the lyrics says it all. He feels the depth and sorrow of it. And I love how he explains things in such a kind way towards his friends. When Tae said King James version, the double entendre was greatness. All of you appreciate and absorb it in different ways, and it's awesome.