I have 2 suggestion, if we are gonna do some Metallica Stuff. I could suggest a lot, but these 2 songs I think you would like. ua-cam.com/video/wsrvmNtWU4E/v-deo.html "Whiskey in the jar" you watched another band do that a few months back, this is Metallica's cover of that. ua-cam.com/video/0obBdrfUMzU/v-deo.html "Master Of Puppets" I had an Old Friend that I dont see any more tell me one time "this song is about being addicted to Cocaine" But I feel it can be a much Broader Reference to overall Addictions.
Meaning of the lyrics: Just for a bit of background. James grew-up in a Christian Scientist family. His Dad left the family when he was 13 or 14 and never came back. And part of the reason why was his Mom's devotion to Christian Science. And the cornerstone of that religion is they heal through prayer only...and his Mom got breast cancer when he was 16 and never was treated by a Doctor. From ages 16 - 17 James watched his Mom basically rot away. And even though James's Dad was still alive, he never even came back and was adopted by his sister as a 17 year old minor. His Dad came back after he became famous.
James Hetfield was asked a few years ago in an interview if there was a song that he was most proud of writing, and without hesitation, he said, "The Unforgiven".
Is it autobiographical? I know he had a pretty fucked up childhood, maybe something about his parents being mad religious types? Or am I making shit up?!
Meaning of the lyrics: Just for a bit of background. James grew-up in a Christian Scientist family. His Dad left the family when he was 13 or 14 and never came back. And part of the reason why was his Mom's devotion to Christian Science. And the cornerstone of that religion is they heal through prayer only...and his Mom got breast cancer when he was 16 and never was treated by a Doctor. From ages 16 - 17 James watched his Mom basically rot away. And even though James's Dad was still alive, he never even came back and was adopted by his sister as a 17 year old minor. His Dad came back after he became famous.
I understand you, and I enjoy a lot this voice, BUTTTTT..... I prefer his voice in Kill'em All album. It was his better voice, in Thrash songs, aggressive, etc... his better register.
The scene where they pissed him off on film to finalize the solo was epic. He was ready to stab Bob Rock but channeled his anger to the new and final solo design. Link below.
It's hard to say something like "this is one of Metallica's best songs" when they have so many amazing songs, but...this is one of Metallica's best songs.
I remember a friend playing "Ride the Lightning" one Friday night while we drove around looking for something to do, but when they released "Master of Puppets" I officially became a fan of the band.
I love The Unforgiven III, I'm not sure how to describe it, other than the lyrics and the music embody the notion of floating out to sea on a boat all alone. It perfectly encapsulates the feeling of isolation at sea. Its very good.
This is Metallica’s heaviest song to me. It is the most personal. “What I’ve felt, what I’ve known, never shined through in what I’ve shown.” Just think about that line and how tragic it is.
The lead singer, James Hatfield was raised in Christian Science, an ultra religious atmosphere and forced to follow very strict rules. If I remember correctly his father left at an early age and his mother died as a result of refusing medical care. Very tragic story, this song is the story of his childhood pain and how he has had to struggle his whole life because of it.
It took Bob Rock being a real dick to him and challenging him to get a great solo out of him that had arena rock quality to it. Even though I'm not a big fan of Kirk's solos or tone, this is one of the few solos I like that he did.
yeah it's pretty epic, the thing that always gets me about their solos and various guitar licks is that they all have a place of belonging within the song, they're not just random guitar solos just thrown in because they sound cool.
@@wolfe6220 Unfortunately even all the popular lyric sites often get the lyrics wrong. If only the artists themselves gave a damn to make sure their lyrics are correct.
The other two are ok, but nothing really special. Nothing like this one. Besides the second one comes right out of the Countrytallica so I might be biased in not liking it that much.
"The Unforgiven" is James Hetfield's most personal track of all Metallica songs. The song explores James' tumultuous childhood. His dad left the family when he was thirteen for no apparent reason. Just the atmosphere of this song has me choking up, my moms funeral was just yesterday and I'm realizing today that songs like this, while unrelated can still get inside easily .....oh & best Metallica songs? I'm glad you asked , they are leper messiah & disposable heroes. One about religion & one about war. Kinda like apple pie here in America ;) No leaf clover is one that I'll bet would leave you speechless . Spoiler = it's performed with an orchestra ! My apologies Mr. Bentley , I hadn't seen your description before posting mine. btw , gonna order some throwbackness socks, seriously like the merch you've put together, it's nice to you not doing the typical "I sell shirts" approach. I appreciate the diversity. Keep doing your thing & demonstrating open mindedness to everything bro!
I'm sorry for your loss Brian , no one knows the pain of loss like the one experiencing it. .. Crazy how a song can get inside you, the song "This Woman's Work" reminds me of losing my boy as he fought to stay with us..." I know you've got a little life in you yet" ...Still hurts ten years later. I hope you find peace in the quiet moments sir.
I'm a 45-year-old female who was raised in a cult family that i left a decade ago. Recently, my mom had two strokes and i tried to re-establish a connection, only to be reminded there was never one there to begin with. This was one of my favourite songs as a teenager, and i'm only just now really beginning to deal with the fallout of that reality--they adopted me to be 'good Christians' ('good' is relative, and 'Christian' meaning 'automatically righteous', which is specious as hell), but my prior circumstances meant i would never reach their desires, and they effectively abandoned me. Listening to this song hit me in the feels, but it kind of helped me remember that i CAN deal with this--i've really been doing it my whole life, so i don't need to see it as this big struggle so much as just accept it and let it roll. I forgave them my whole life, but they really didn't deserve that. So they'll just have to fall into that category of 'Unforgiven', and i can move on. Sorry to be so personal. This just kinda got me. I used to do lots of Metallica and Crue and Poison and GNR on the piano. Might be time to dust one off and upload a cover...
When I saw it was you and the song was Unforgiven I couldn't click fast enough! I knew you would appreciate and love it! I was surprised you'd never heard it. It was all over the radio back in the early 90's. This is off of their very successful and commercial "Black album". I'm guessing you were too young and since haven't really listened to much of a Metallica based radio station, lol! So glad you appreciated it. It's very personal to James. It sounds so good cause they had the famous producer Bob Rock produce it and he wanted it perfect. Him and all the band members fought and fought making this album. Tempers were high and tension was everywhere. Bob said James worked very hard on his vocals to sound good and it shows. Here on UA-cam you can watch "A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica ". Its all about making the Black Album and all the struggles as well as the highs from accomplishment. Once again, so glad you liked it!! I knew you would!!
i watched my kids go through the same emotions when their mother abandoned them -- asking me "why doesn't mommy love us any more?" and me not being able to give them an answer, because i didn't want them to think she really didn't love them /// crying themselves to sleep every night /// running to the door when someone came to visit and then crying when they saw it wasn't her
"They dedicate their life, to running all of his..." Profound words. It's part of why I was so broken as a child, and also part of why I decided I didn't want to be a mother.
Kirk once said in an interview that the solo on The Unforgiven was the solo he forever wanted to write and create. Very underrated guitarist in my book! The soul and passion he put in this solo is truly brilliant!! Then again, I wouldn't expect anything less as being a student of Satriani.
Stank face Maximus returns, and my head was nodding in time with every nod of yours. I love how much you what James is singing, because he puts his heart and his soul into his voice, you can hear it and you can feel it; it’s a real gift that he shares it with all of us.
"Never see what might have been." Not only do they destroy the childs dream, They destroy the child's ability to dream for life.. He may be the Unforgiven but thats just unforgivable..
You should watch the documentary about when they recorded this album. This will probably always be my favorite solo from Kirk. That's my favorite part of the documentary, it shows how he wrote the solo. Thanks, Jamel, can't wait to see what's next
Its also an excellent representation of growing up in an alcoholic family as well. Everyone is 'assigned' a role and you sure as hell better not break out of it! If you do, there's hell to pay!
Something I love about this song is how it flips the typical structure of chill verses and epic, banging choruses. .... comes in strong and heavy with the verses and bridges, and drops down to the quiet, powerful chorus. Love it.
Sadly THIS SONG relates to me on a VERY DEEP LEVEL!! Growing up my parents "beat me" and called it "discipline"!! THEY DEMANDED I constantly be polite, THEY DEMANDED I show them respect, and THEY DEMANDED I be honest with them at all times!! Before you think I am an ungrateful jerk.....understand ME CLEARLY HERE!!! I am the oldest of two boys, and in my parents eyes I could NEVER do anything right, while my baby brother could NEVER do anything wrong!!!! So when I made a mistake I was beat up for it......and when my baby brother made a mistake....I WAS BLAMED FOR IT AND BEAT UP AGAIN FOR IT!! All while he "skated by" NEVER made to be responsible for his own mistakes!!! No I was always punished for both his mistakes and mine!! Still further (to this day at the age of 56 years old now) my parents have labeled me as "stupid", "worthless", "a liar", "a drunk" and "crazy" as well as an "idiot"! So since the age of 5 years old (like I said I am 56 years old now) I have basically had to "raise myself" and "protect myself" all my life, and frankly I could never depend on OR trust my family for a damn thing at all other than the foreknowledge that they would fail me every time, all the time!!! Then when I was 15 years old I began to question why I respected them, when they NEVER showed me any respect at all!! And the older I got the more I questioned things like "being honest" when they STILL call me a liar to my face even when I am being TOTALLY OPEN AND HONEST WITH THEM!!! In fact my brother lies to them all the time and they buy into his lies constantly without questioning his integrity or character or motives!! My baby brother in other words plays them (our parents) like a cheap fiddle, and they buy into it with every word he says!! Little do my parents KNOW how many times I saved my brother's life!! I beat bigger kids up (and got beat up by bigger kids) to protect HIM!! My baby brother was allergic to bee stings and I must have gave him his medication more than three or four DOZEN TIMES, because of fear that I would be some how BLAMED if he'd died!!! AND STILL my baby brother "thanked me" by doing things TO ME, then blaming ME for hitting him for stuff that HE CAUSED to begin with......and I was punished and beat up some more for his lies and deceptions!! But like I say in my family I was ALWAYS AT FAULT AND ALWAYS THE ONE WHO WAS BLAMED AND BEAT UP FOR IT!!! Today I have no ties to my own family!! I have no trust of most people and very few friends because of how people have treated me most of my life (I used to get beat up by 7 members of my high school football team as well when I was a kid too)!! So I have no trust or faith in people in general.........but my only comfort is my taste in music!!! And music has been my only release from the real world.......and for me I AM........The Unforgiven!!!! Because today I am the bitter old man who has more regrets than anything else in my life!! I have never really known love, joy, bliss or true happiness, and most people tell me to my face I that I am rude, cold and bitter in my views of people and the world around me!!!! Some people want to see the world burn.......and in some respects I am one of them!!
This song hit the world when I was at a low point in life. You absolutely NAILED it with your analysis. This song brought a new focus in life for me. Great vid, sir!
You got it, man! I absolutely love that James added that line, "You labeled me, I'll label you, so I dub thee 'Unforgiven'". That's something that many huge fans even miss because the title is 'The Unforgiven' (the one who fucked him up as a kid, I think his dad) but when the line is written, it's like when a King or Queen is giving someone a new title "I dub thee___", so he is saying it in this way.
September 10, 1991 “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” was released , I enjoyed the song, it was a Good track. But October 28, 1991 "The Unforgiven" was released, I was 12. I was just speechless and in awe. This was my true Musical Earthquake. Never the same after that.
@@bobthebear1246 Well at the time, I thought of him as where established progressive/alternative artists went to get a slick/mainstream product made. But looking back I guess I'm a little less hung up on all that. Maybe they just wanted to sound better and reach a wider audience.
Nonono , the best sound and songs are in the 3 first albums. Best production sound is not equal to best sound. And due to that, this was the trauma for the old fans, the Bob Rock influence. I know, this is for long and deep discussion....
Man, you bring tears to my eyes. Seeing your reactions to songs I grew up listening to. I've got a long relationship with this song in particular. It means so much to me and I can tell that you feel it too and understand. It feels as if I share it with you personally and it makes me happy.
I was hoping you might discover this album. Looking forward to it. Jamel I love the joy you bring to me and the world through your love of music and thoughtfulness!
Jamal, I have definitely got to listen to you more. You also appreciate the songs because of the quality lyrics - the depth of thought involved in so many of the older songs. That's great Jamal - really appreciate that and appreciate you. You are refreshing! Thinking is not so common anymore.
I really appreciate you taking the time to read the lyrics of these metal bands. They’ve been so misunderstood forever and so many are missing out on some amazing talent.
I HATED this song and Metallica "selling out" at that point but now that I'm older,mortal and a little bit wiser from all the mistakes I made I see they were just growing...
I remember hating this song when it came out too and calling the band 'sellouts' at the time, but like you I've grown up enough to see they were growing up and changing back then and I just couldn't see the magic.
Always amazed at the preponderance of Lyric Videos out there where the creator clearly just guessed at the words, instead of consulting an official source.
Most have an error here or there, some are so far off. Talking fan based videos, you'd think some would try a little harder to get it right. Most fans do a great job making their videos.
I call this my theme song. Got news for the rat bastards I was made to call family: IT DIDN'T WORK. In all my failures, I have success. I am my own and I have no family.
One of my all time favs. It really is a song before it's time, describing the difficulty of a boy being broken by society into struggling to become man unto his own. And a killer guitar solo.
This is a complete masterpiece. From the Morricone inspired intro to the beautiful melodies, strong lyrics. James great vocals. And that guitar solo is epic! My eyes well up by these amazing sad lyrics. Still. 30 years later. ❤
This is one of their GOAT songs... I remember listening to this all the time as a teenager, now as a person in middle age those lyrics hit me like a freight train...
"When i think of metal, I think of Metallica". You're not wrong. But give Megadeth a try. Dave was kicked out of Metallica because he was too much metal for them And we love your stank face
METALLICA....hard around the edges. Deep and soft on the inside...Once you get to know them, you can't help but love them. They got and still get me through dark days.
Saw Metallica at Petco Park in August 2017.... one of my best concerts I’ve ever attended.... on the floor, general admission, close to a few mosh pits... need to see them again.... Such a rocking, kick ass show....
I can still vividly remember going to see Metallica at what used to be called The Hoosier Dome, during their And Justice for All tour. It was incredible!
this was the first Metallica song I ever heard, I remember my two older sisters playing it on the tape deck in the living room, they were no older than 10 years old, I was maybe 6...I was walking through and had to stop, this song hit....and to this day, still one of my favorite songs ever m
I would like to say Metallica is my favorite band ever and out of all the reactions I’ve watched I must say you always have a clear cut knowledge of the message in these songs and it brings joy to me sir. Well done!!
The beauty of watching Metallica is watching Kirk Hammett, when he was in high school Kirk entertained us with his guitar playing at lunch time. For a teenager watching him it was awesome. But Kirk also played accustic guitar and he also played on local tv with other guitarist from our schools music class. You knew by watching him, his playing was special. He isn’t the only famous musician that came out of our class. But Kirk is the most recognized
This is the song that got me into Metal. My friend sang this acapella in a soft voice, but the lyrics made such an impact that I went down a bit of a rabbit hole. Ah, the 90s...
So glad you reacted to this song, seeing them perform this live is something I will always remember. A great rock band you should check out is Band Maid from Japan, they have a new album out Unseen World and it is awesome.
Great Reaction Video, I always enjoy watching your channel, it's my go to when I'm off work and at home for the weekend. Good job Jamal keep 'em coming
The beginning of this song sounds like an old spaghetti western theme..... and then the singing and metal guitars. Oh, man. This song is great .... and brings back so many memories.
You must watch the making of this song, it's amazing,,, thanks jamal for your comments on all these Metal bands, you are so réceptif and emotionally true, ✌️
that song talks about millions of kids like us who he is talking about in school....most people see childhood as a great life ..remember a lot of kids hide in shadows....
Loved this band since I was a boy back in '98. I'm half Native and I really appreciate this interpretation because it was my own. In school I use to use the computers for the internet to try and look up the meanings of their songs. Then I learned that's up to me. Which I'm glad.
I was 15 when this song came out, and I was O.B.S.E.S.S.E.D. with it. Couldn't get enough. One of their greatest, and by far my favorite song of theirs. No Leaf Clover from the S&M album is high on my list too.
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Hi man
Please react to Mountain again:
Never in my life
Boys in the band
And
Theme from an imaginary western
Pleaseeeeeee
Great song Mel! 🙌
Now you must listen to Unforgiven 2 & 3!
I have 2 suggestion, if we are gonna do some Metallica Stuff.
I could suggest a lot, but these 2 songs I think you would like.
ua-cam.com/video/wsrvmNtWU4E/v-deo.html
"Whiskey in the jar" you watched another band do that a few months back, this is Metallica's cover of that.
ua-cam.com/video/0obBdrfUMzU/v-deo.html
"Master Of Puppets" I had an Old Friend that I dont see any more tell me one time "this song is about being addicted to Cocaine" But I feel it can be a much Broader Reference to overall Addictions.
Meaning of the lyrics: Just for a bit of background. James grew-up in a Christian Scientist family. His Dad left the family when he was 13 or 14 and never came back. And part of the reason why was his Mom's devotion to Christian Science. And the cornerstone of that religion is they heal through prayer only...and his Mom got breast cancer when he was 16 and never was treated by a Doctor. From ages 16 - 17 James watched his Mom basically rot away. And even though James's Dad was still alive, he never even came back and was adopted by his sister as a 17 year old minor. His Dad came back after he became famous.
James Hetfield was asked a few years ago in an interview if there was a song that he was most proud of writing, and without hesitation, he said, "The Unforgiven".
One of my favourite Metallica songs
Is it autobiographical? I know he had a pretty fucked up childhood, maybe something about his parents being mad religious types? Or am I making shit up?!
You got to be in some serious anguish to write those lyrics.
His bandmates had to convince him to record it. He thought it was too personal. Turned out to be one of his greatest songs.
Link?
Meaning of the lyrics: Just for a bit of background. James grew-up in a Christian Scientist family. His Dad left the family when he was 13 or 14 and never came back. And part of the reason why was his Mom's devotion to Christian Science. And the cornerstone of that religion is they heal through prayer only...and his Mom got breast cancer when he was 16 and never was treated by a Doctor. From ages 16 - 17 James watched his Mom basically rot away. And even though James's Dad was still alive, he never even came back and was adopted by his sister as a 17 year old minor. His Dad came back after he became famous.
And dude ended up at my school and my hometown.
@@robertwheatley8809 That's pretty cool.
Great info. Thanks!
I just remembered that when this song came out he had bought his Dad a house and they never talked about the song.
@@matthewplace6359 You're welcome good sir.
This song is one of James’s best vocal performances ever!
It really is ❤❤❤
Dave Mustaine said this is his favourite Metallica song cause it's the first time he truly heard James sing in it. And I fully agree
Agreed.
I understand you, and I enjoy a lot this voice, BUTTTTT..... I prefer his voice in Kill'em All album. It was his better voice, in Thrash songs, aggressive, etc... his better register.
I totally agree 👍 👌!!!
This and 'Fade To Black' are my two most favorite Metallica songs.
Fade to Black is the best song I’ve ever heard. That song made me cry so hard the first time I heard it.
My top two are "One" and "Fade to Black" (basically a tie), but I'd probably rank this one third. They're all great.
Fade to Black is amazing.
I recently made a lyrics video for Fade To Black: odysee.com/@LyricalOdyssey:b/Metallica---Fade-To-Black-w--lyrics:3
ELO_Forever, you beat me to this comment. Therefore I must recommend "Nothing Else Matters" along with your recommendation.
One of the most underrated guitar solos Ever by Kirk Hammett.
AGREED!!!!
Sure yeah!
The scene where they pissed him off on film to finalize the solo was epic. He was ready to stab Bob Rock but channeled his anger to the new and final solo design. Link below.
ua-cam.com/video/_LftgfoRWqI/v-deo.html
It sure isn't underrated. Bob Rock coaxed the best out of him that day and it shows.
“ My Friend Of Misery “ the best Jason Newsted output on this black album
One of my personal favorites along with this one.
Hell y! That's one of the best songs on the Black album and one of their best ever.
One of the most underrated Metallica song!
This song was me at 17. Today I’m having an epic anxiety attack. This reaction pulled me out of it. Thank you and I love you brother.
Sending you good vibes!
sorry to hear that you had an anxiety attack
prayin for ya, brother.
It's hard to say something like "this is one of Metallica's best songs" when they have so many amazing songs, but...this is one of Metallica's best songs.
First Metallica song I ever heard. I was in jr high school, and was hooked.
'Sandman was my first video of theirs in '91, but I'd heard a muffled version of the M.O.P. album on cassette, through the wall in '89.
Man I’m immediately transported back to 12 years old playing this over and over on my walkman.
me too
I remember a friend playing "Ride the Lightning" one Friday night while we drove around looking for something to do, but when they released "Master of Puppets" I officially became a fan of the band.
Do master of puppets, one, or blackened. So many great metallica songs.
Need to go ahead and do the Unforgiven trilogy. The Unforgiven 2 and 3 gotta be next!!!
Totally agree.
I second that. you NEED to do the triology
I thought this one was the second one
PLEEEEEASE do the trilogy (Unforgiven II & Unforgiven III), Jamel. They’re all so great and so different.
I love The Unforgiven III, I'm not sure how to describe it, other than the lyrics and the music embody the notion of floating out to sea on a boat all alone. It perfectly encapsulates the feeling of isolation at sea. Its very good.
James has been hit or miss on lyrics the last few albums, but unforgiven 3 was one of his best lyrics since like Reload
its a progression of passing blame until in Unforgiven 3 he accepts what he has done.
This is Metallica’s heaviest song to me. It is the most personal.
“What I’ve felt, what I’ve known, never shined through in what I’ve shown.” Just think about that line and how tragic it is.
Puts a lump in your throat as a father or a son that has endured this kind of pain.
Glad you know the correct lyrics. The video gets this sentence wrong, too. #OCDspellingwoman
Regrets can be hard to live with
... but if you are looking for “Epic “ ,,, then “ No Leaf Clover “ is a beauty
His singing vocals are better on this though
The million dollar touch
The lead singer, James Hatfield was raised in Christian Science, an ultra religious atmosphere and forced to follow very strict rules. If I remember correctly his father left at an early age and his mother died as a result of refusing medical care. Very tragic story, this song is the story of his childhood pain and how he has had to struggle his whole life because of it.
“You should never raise a child to not make mistakes” You said it, Sir. Amen.
Hugs from Barcelona
30 years later, it's still an amazing song. And it still speaks to me. Now do "Unforgiven II."
You've got to do the trilogy.
The Unforgiven: Can't forgive them
The Unforgiven II: Can't forgive you
The Unforgiven III: Can't forgive myself
The solo in this song is one of Kirk's best!
The rhythm guitar during the solo is also 🤘
It took Bob Rock being a real dick to him and challenging him to get a great solo out of him that had arena rock quality to it. Even though I'm not a big fan of Kirk's solos or tone, this is one of the few solos I like that he did.
My favorite of Kirk's!
yeah it's pretty epic, the thing that always gets me about their solos and various guitar licks is that they all have a place of belonging within the song, they're not just random guitar solos just thrown in because they sound cool.
BTW, the lyrics are "So I dub thee Unforgiven"
The line doesn't really make sense otherwise.
That is literally the line, so...🤷🏻♂️
Dub to name , thee is olde English for “ you” ,, translates to “ so i name you Unforgiven “
Yeah, there's a few other things that are wrong in these lyrics. If you're going to do a lyric video, you need to spellcheck.
@@wolfe6220 Unfortunately even all the popular lyric sites often get the lyrics wrong. If only the artists themselves gave a damn to make sure their lyrics are correct.
They would dub you into knighthood, so it's like he's knighting them into the Unforgiven.
Jamel, the great thing is that there are two more "Unforgiven" songs from Metallica. They are worth a listen, too.
I really wasn't feeling 3 or Death Magnetic as a whole. But the original and 2 were great.
The other two do nothing for me. Like most Hollywood movies, they just come across as average sequels that could never live up to the original.
The other two are ok, but nothing really special. Nothing like this one. Besides the second one comes right out of the Countrytallica so I might be biased in not liking it that much.
🤔 the great thing? Kind of wondering if you are a Bieber fan.
One line from a later Metallica song is one of my favorites, "Hearing only what you want, knowing only what you heard!" So profound!
"The Unforgiven" is James Hetfield's most personal track of all Metallica songs. The song explores James' tumultuous childhood. His dad left the family when he was thirteen for no apparent reason. Just the atmosphere of this song has me choking up, my moms funeral was just yesterday and I'm realizing today that songs like this, while unrelated can still get inside easily .....oh & best Metallica songs? I'm glad you asked , they are leper messiah & disposable heroes. One about religion & one about war. Kinda like apple pie here in America ;) No leaf clover is one that I'll bet would leave you speechless . Spoiler = it's performed with an orchestra ! My apologies Mr. Bentley , I hadn't seen your description before posting mine. btw , gonna order some throwbackness socks, seriously like the merch you've put together, it's nice to you not doing the typical "I sell shirts" approach. I appreciate the diversity. Keep doing your thing & demonstrating open mindedness to everything bro!
I'm sorry for your loss Brian , no one knows the pain of loss like the one experiencing it. ..
Crazy how a song can get inside you, the song "This Woman's Work" reminds me of losing my boy as he fought to stay with us..." I know you've got a little life in you yet" ...Still hurts ten years later. I hope you find peace in the quiet moments sir.
@@dewdew34 I appreciate that
Mama said is pretty personal too
He also has Dyers Eve, Mama Said, Until it sleeps, Bleeding me, Low man's lyric, The God That Failed, Thorn Within etc
My condolences may you have have peace mentally and emotionally
I'm a 45-year-old female who was raised in a cult family that i left a decade ago. Recently, my mom had two strokes and i tried to re-establish a connection, only to be reminded there was never one there to begin with. This was one of my favourite songs as a teenager, and i'm only just now really beginning to deal with the fallout of that reality--they adopted me to be 'good Christians' ('good' is relative, and 'Christian' meaning 'automatically righteous', which is specious as hell), but my prior circumstances meant i would never reach their desires, and they effectively abandoned me.
Listening to this song hit me in the feels, but it kind of helped me remember that i CAN deal with this--i've really been doing it my whole life, so i don't need to see it as this big struggle so much as just accept it and let it roll. I forgave them my whole life, but they really didn't deserve that. So they'll just have to fall into that category of 'Unforgiven', and i can move on.
Sorry to be so personal. This just kinda got me.
I used to do lots of Metallica and Crue and Poison and GNR on the piano. Might be time to dust one off and upload a cover...
When I saw it was you and the song was Unforgiven I couldn't click fast enough! I knew you would appreciate and love it! I was surprised you'd never heard it. It was all over the radio back in the early 90's. This is off of their very successful and commercial "Black album". I'm guessing you were too young and since haven't really listened to much of a Metallica based radio station, lol! So glad you appreciated it. It's very personal to James. It sounds so good cause they had the famous producer Bob Rock produce it and he wanted it perfect. Him and all the band members fought and fought making this album. Tempers were high and tension was everywhere. Bob said James worked very hard on his vocals to sound good and it shows. Here on UA-cam you can watch "A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica ". Its all about making the Black Album and all the struggles as well as the highs from accomplishment. Once again, so glad you liked it!! I knew you would!!
i watched my kids go through the same emotions when their mother abandoned them -- asking me "why doesn't mommy love us any more?" and me not being able to give them an answer, because i didn't want them to think she really didn't love them /// crying themselves to sleep every night /// running to the door when someone came to visit and then crying when they saw it wasn't her
:’(
"They dedicate their life, to running all of his..." Profound words. It's part of why I was so broken as a child, and also part of why I decided I didn't want to be a mother.
I can't wait until you get to the Unforgiven III. You gotta do the trilogy.
I hear you, III is my favorite of the 3. Maybe it's just due to it tying it together, but the composition of the song does it for me.
Third one is atrocious. First one is best
I don't like the 3rd one at all, it sounds NOTHING like the first 2.
The only get worse tho
Great band! One of my favorites is their cover of "Whiskey in the Jar"
Whiskey in the jar was played 4 times at my wedding reception 😉 it was a good party hahaha
If we do whiskey in the jar, listen to an original BLUEGRASS version, please.
I clicked right away. This is my favorite Metallica song
Nothing Else Matters is a banger. Early 90’s is when music didn’t suck.
AGREED!!!!
Everyone knows that song.
Kirk once said in an interview that the solo on The Unforgiven was the solo he forever wanted to write and create. Very underrated guitarist in my book! The soul and passion he put in this solo is truly brilliant!! Then again, I wouldn't expect anything less as being a student of Satriani.
Stank face Maximus returns, and my head was nodding in time with every nod of yours. I love how much you what James is singing, because he puts his heart and his soul into his voice, you can hear it and you can feel it; it’s a real gift that he shares it with all of us.
Kirk's solo on this song been giving me chills since i was a little kid when this album came out.
It’s a great song for any teen who feels bullied as well or pressured to be someone they know they aren’t.
100%
"Never see what might have been."
Not only do they destroy the childs dream,
They destroy the child's ability to dream for life..
He may be the Unforgiven but thats just unforgivable..
You should watch the documentary about when they recorded this album. This will probably always be my favorite solo from Kirk. That's my favorite part of the documentary, it shows how he wrote the solo. Thanks, Jamel, can't wait to see what's next
When they released the song to MTV, it was a 15-minute short film. You should check that out
Oh thank you so much for reacting to Metallica!!! More please!!! Great reaction!!!
Its also an excellent representation of growing up in an alcoholic family as well. Everyone is 'assigned' a role and you sure as hell better not break out of it! If you do, there's hell to pay!
Something I love about this song is how it flips the typical structure of chill verses and epic, banging choruses. .... comes in strong and heavy with the verses and bridges, and drops down to the quiet, powerful chorus. Love it.
Always been a Metallica fan in unforgiven was the way I felt inside when I was about 16 lol good stuff
Sadly THIS SONG relates to me on a VERY DEEP LEVEL!! Growing up my parents "beat me" and called it "discipline"!! THEY DEMANDED I constantly be polite, THEY DEMANDED I show them respect, and THEY DEMANDED I be honest with them at all times!!
Before you think I am an ungrateful jerk.....understand ME CLEARLY HERE!!! I am the oldest of two boys, and in my parents eyes I could NEVER do anything right, while my baby brother could NEVER do anything wrong!!!! So when I made a mistake I was beat up for it......and when my baby brother made a mistake....I WAS BLAMED FOR IT AND BEAT UP AGAIN FOR IT!! All while he "skated by" NEVER made to be responsible for his own mistakes!!! No I was always punished for both his mistakes and mine!!
Still further (to this day at the age of 56 years old now) my parents have labeled me as "stupid", "worthless", "a liar", "a drunk" and "crazy" as well as an "idiot"! So since the age of 5 years old (like I said I am 56 years old now) I have basically had to "raise myself" and "protect myself" all my life, and frankly I could never depend on OR trust my family for a damn thing at all other than the foreknowledge that they would fail me every time, all the time!!! Then when I was 15 years old I began to question why I respected them, when they NEVER showed me any respect at all!! And the older I got the more I questioned things like "being honest" when they STILL call me a liar to my face even when I am being TOTALLY OPEN AND HONEST WITH THEM!!! In fact my brother lies to them all the time and they buy into his lies constantly without questioning his integrity or character or motives!! My baby brother in other words plays them (our parents) like a cheap fiddle, and they buy into it with every word he says!!
Little do my parents KNOW how many times I saved my brother's life!! I beat bigger kids up (and got beat up by bigger kids) to protect HIM!! My baby brother was allergic to bee stings and I must have gave him his medication more than three or four DOZEN TIMES, because of fear that I would be some how BLAMED if he'd died!!! AND STILL my baby brother "thanked me" by doing things TO ME, then blaming ME for hitting him for stuff that HE CAUSED to begin with......and I was punished and beat up some more for his lies and deceptions!!
But like I say in my family I was ALWAYS AT FAULT AND ALWAYS THE ONE WHO WAS BLAMED AND BEAT UP FOR IT!!!
Today I have no ties to my own family!! I have no trust of most people and very few friends because of how people have treated me most of my life (I used to get beat up by 7 members of my high school football team as well when I was a kid too)!! So I have no trust or faith in people in general.........but my only comfort is my taste in music!!! And music has been my only release from the real world.......and for me I AM........The Unforgiven!!!!
Because today I am the bitter old man who has more regrets than anything else in my life!! I have never really known love, joy, bliss or true happiness, and most people tell me to my face I that I am rude, cold and bitter in my views of people and the world around me!!!! Some people want to see the world burn.......and in some respects I am one of them!!
I am sorry for everything you been through. There is hope my friend. Sending love from Croatia, Europe
I feel you brother
This song hit the world when I was at a low point in life. You absolutely NAILED it with your analysis. This song brought a new focus in life for me. Great vid, sir!
You got it, man! I absolutely love that James added that line, "You labeled me, I'll label you, so I dub thee 'Unforgiven'". That's something that many huge fans even miss because the title is 'The Unforgiven' (the one who fucked him up as a kid, I think his dad) but when the line is written, it's like when a King or Queen is giving someone a new title "I dub thee___", so he is saying it in this way.
anyone want to guess how many notebooks in the 80's had Melallica written on them like it's written on that album cove?
Metallica is a fave and this song always gives me chills. Their earlier stuff is great as well - a little more raw.
September 10, 1991 “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” was released , I enjoyed the song, it was a Good track. But October 28, 1991 "The Unforgiven" was released, I was 12. I was just speechless and in awe. This was my true Musical Earthquake. Never the same after that.
What you said about not raising a child to be afraid to make mistakes really hits home for me.
I generally prefer Metallica's 80's output, but this album really *sounds* terrific. Real headphone music! (Begrudging tip-o-the-cap to Bob Rock)
Why begrudgingly?? Bob Rock is one of the ten greatest music producers in history!!!!
@@bobthebear1246 Well at the time, I thought of him as where established progressive/alternative artists went to get a slick/mainstream product made. But looking back I guess I'm a little less hung up on all that. Maybe they just wanted to sound better and reach a wider audience.
My husband's sentiments exactly. LOL I love it all, but this era a bit more.
Nonono , the best sound and songs are in the 3 first albums. Best production sound is not equal to best sound. And due to that, this was the trauma for the old fans, the Bob Rock influence. I know, this is for long and deep discussion....
Thanks to Bob Rock
Hate when lyric videos get it wrong, it's "never shined through in what I've shown"
Yeah, and "I dub THEE Unforgiven". I've always said that it seems that only analphabets and non-English speakers make lyric videos.
Man, you bring tears to my eyes. Seeing your reactions to songs I grew up listening to. I've got a long relationship with this song in particular. It means so much to me and I can tell that you feel it too and understand. It feels as if I share it with you personally and it makes me happy.
I was hoping you might discover this album. Looking forward to it. Jamel I love the joy you bring to me and the world through your love of music and thoughtfulness!
Also, this might be James best vocals ** EVER** .
This album never gets old.
Goosebumps every time I hear that solo... even if I hear the solo in my head I can give myself goosebumps...
Such a haunting song and the lyrics are so dark and deep. Metallica - Greatest of the Metal Bands. Thanks for posting.
14YO MTV-obsessed me loved this one.
Jamal, I have definitely got to listen to you more. You also appreciate the songs because of the quality lyrics - the depth of thought involved in so many of the older songs. That's great Jamal - really appreciate that and appreciate you. You are refreshing! Thinking is not so common anymore.
I really appreciate you taking the time to read the lyrics of these metal bands. They’ve been so misunderstood forever and so many are missing out on some amazing talent.
I HATED this song and Metallica "selling out" at that point but now that I'm older,mortal and a little bit wiser from all the mistakes I made I see they were just growing...
I remember hating this song when it came out too and calling the band 'sellouts' at the time, but like you I've grown up enough to see they were growing up and changing back then and I just couldn't see the magic.
@@kerrytaylor1795 Youth is wasted on the young.
Exactly. We can't bang our heads forever bro.
@@QoQabai658 I kept my hair long til I done damage now I gotta keep it short and headbanging with short hair feels retarded ;)
@@memnoch.div_0 lololololololol hahaha 😆!!@
METALLICA - HERO OF THE DAY live with S and M live
YES! I was looking for this comment.
Man, I love your reviews
Man to go back and hear these great Metallica songs for the first time again would be awesome!! Love your reactions dude, keep up the good work
Whoever made the lyric video that Jamel is watching can't get a lot of the lyrics right.
Always amazed at the preponderance of Lyric Videos out there where the creator clearly just guessed at the words, instead of consulting an official source.
Most have an error here or there, some are so far off. Talking fan based videos, you'd think some would try a little harder to get it right. Most fans do a great job making their videos.
Right? I feel like the tiniest bit of common sense would tell someone the line is “so I dub thee Unforgiven.”
@@seangates1451 Not only that... but they're actually written that way in the liner notes of the CD.
really bad sound quality as well
I call this my theme song. Got news for the rat bastards I was made to call family: IT DIDN'T WORK. In all my failures, I have success. I am my own and I have no family.
One of my all time favs. It really is a song before it's time, describing the difficulty of a boy being broken by society into struggling to become man unto his own.
And a killer guitar solo.
Your reaction is amazing! I have seen people react and like it but you feel the message as well, beautiful 😊 oh- and I truly love your shirt!
They have the longest intros
And outros 🤣 running joke in my group of friends was Metallica and meatloaf need to learn how to end a song 🤣
I'd give "The Cure" that award.
@@condemned1982 true 🤣 I think there could be a few more too lol
Turn the Page Cover from Metallica, you will thank me
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@@jamelakajamal thanks my brotha, Im still catching up on all your vids!!!!
This is a complete masterpiece. From the Morricone inspired intro to the beautiful melodies, strong lyrics. James great vocals. And that guitar solo is epic! My eyes well up by these amazing sad lyrics. Still. 30 years later. ❤
This is one of their GOAT songs... I remember listening to this all the time as a teenager, now as a person in middle age those lyrics hit me like a freight train...
"When i think of metal, I think of Metallica". You're not wrong. But give Megadeth a try. Dave was kicked out of Metallica because he was too much metal for them
And we love your stank face
No, get it right: Dave Mustaine was kicked-out for being a violent drunk who punched-out James Hetfield in a drunken rage.
He was always drunk
I’ve Done Some Megadeth 👍🏾just search my name and the band
Man! Memories of listening to this tune as a young teen.
Thank you!
You and lost in Vegas are my two favorite channels for music reactions. You guys really respect and enjoy all kinds of music which is great to see.
METALLICA....hard around the edges. Deep and soft on the inside...Once you get to know them, you can't help but love them. They got and still get me through dark days.
Saw Metallica at Petco Park in August 2017.... one of my best concerts I’ve ever attended.... on the floor, general admission, close to a few mosh pits... need to see them again.... Such a rocking, kick ass show....
I can still vividly remember going to see Metallica at what used to be called The Hoosier Dome, during their And Justice for All tour. It was incredible!
this was the first Metallica song I ever heard, I remember my two older sisters playing it on the tape deck in the living room, they were no older than 10 years old, I was maybe 6...I was walking through and had to stop, this song hit....and to this day, still one of my favorite songs ever m
Thank YOU Jamal! Thank you for keeping it alive and reviewing great music!
This music is soooo good. One of the best of Metallica. and this is my fav. No matter what the text is. It touch the heart with the music.
Such a beautiful translation of a beautiful and haunting song. Peace and luv to you and yours from PA...brrrrrr ❤
Excellent reaction Jamel . Love Metallica, seen them in concert a few times now and what power houses of concerts they are. 👏👏👏🥰
I love how the guitar solo sounds so angry and bitter- perfect for the lyrics.
I would like to say Metallica is my favorite band ever and out of all the reactions I’ve watched I must say you always have a clear cut knowledge of the message in these songs and it brings joy to me sir. Well done!!
The beauty of watching Metallica is watching Kirk Hammett, when he was in high school Kirk entertained us with his guitar playing at lunch time. For a teenager watching him it was awesome. But Kirk also played accustic guitar and he also played on local tv with other guitarist from our schools music class. You knew by watching him, his playing was special. He isn’t the only famous musician that came out of our class. But Kirk is the most recognized
This is the song that got me into Metal. My friend sang this acapella in a soft voice, but the lyrics made such an impact that I went down a bit of a rabbit hole. Ah, the 90s...
So glad you reacted to this song, seeing them perform this live is something I will always remember. A great rock band you should check out is Band Maid from Japan, they have a new album out Unseen World and it is awesome.
What a song !! One of my band. And you, one of best reactor, commentator, on youtube. Congrats for you amazing growth :)
This song touches me deeply, it feels like they're describing my childhood in exact detail.
One of the best, and so are you sir... BLESS you for the joy you always give !
Great Reaction Video, I always enjoy watching your channel, it's my go to when I'm off work and at home for the weekend. Good job Jamal keep 'em coming
The beginning of this song sounds like an old spaghetti western theme..... and then the singing and metal guitars.
Oh, man. This song is great .... and brings back so many memories.
This is my favorite Metallica song. Loved it even more when I heard the backstory and what the song is about.
You must watch the making of this song, it's amazing,,, thanks jamal for your comments on all these Metal bands, you are so réceptif and emotionally true, ✌️
that song talks about millions of kids like us who he is talking about in school....most people see childhood as a great life ..remember a lot of kids hide in shadows....
Loved this band since I was a boy back in '98. I'm half Native and I really appreciate this interpretation because it was my own. In school I use to use the computers for the internet to try and look up the meanings of their songs. Then I learned that's up to me. Which I'm glad.
I seen these guy's back in 87 or 88.
At the Pontiac Silver Dome. Monsters of Rock.
Awesome band live..
I love your outlook on life, man your a legend, and it's true what you say. Stay safe bro.
I was 15 when this song came out, and I was O.B.S.E.S.S.E.D. with it. Couldn't get enough. One of their greatest, and by far my favorite song of theirs. No Leaf Clover from the S&M album is high on my list too.