I'm a Marine Corps veteran and watch this video at least once a month and it breaks me down every time. I've been homeless 3 times in my life and have PTSD after trauma unrelated to my military service. I've lost way too many that I've worked with to suicide since I served (from '02 to '07).
Well I really hope you are doing alright now. I thank you for your service and I am also sorry for your losses. I hope you stay safe and make some happy memories.
a thing that can help with PTSD is mushrooms. I try to do it once a year and focus on healing some aspect. I know saying thank you for your service is looked down upon by many but I mean it. Thank you brother!
@Mike I don't look down upon it so much as I never know how to respond to it. I do like when people say "thank you for your sacrifice" instead of service, though. As far as shooms go, I work on government contracts and don't want to risk losing my security clearance over something like that. Plus, I require opiate pain medicine and I doubt they would interact well. Appreciate the suggestion, though.
@@khrosentoshiro2711 I'm doing okay enough now. There have been a lot of ups and downs lately, but things are mostly stable right now. Appreciate the thought.
@@shahlinaakther3253 at the very end when the guy in the suit sees him sitting on the ground. It was the same 2 people earlier in the video. He got him out of the way and then got shot.
One thing you missed that always gives me goosebumps, at 11:10 in your video, the two soldiers dont just recognise each other, he actually mouthed "You know me, you saved my life brother"
@@bloodwolfgaming9269thank you! I never could figure out that final line! Also I thought that he could have also said "It's Jacoby" since thats the name on his name tag.
At 6:00 you hit on exactly what this song was written about. Many of us deal with the ethical conflict of war, and we feel unworthy of heaven because of what we've done, yet not deserving of hell because of the reasons we did it. I served 20 years in the Army, 4 combat tours (48 total months), and I use this song regularly to help ground me during times of heavy PTSD
Im an Australian Veteran, and even though this is US based... we face the same issue here. This song still hits hard and I thank each and every person that put their hand up and signed a blank cheque for their country and i urge you to reach out if you need help, many groups out there will listen and assist. Remember, you are NEVER alone!! Love and respect to my military Brothers and Sisters. 💜🇦🇺
Everyone has their own beliefs, whether we view them as right or wrong, I will always have at least a little bit of respect for people who fight for what they believe in.
War is War. Your philosophy or nationalty or ethnicity or identity don't mean a thing. If we don't care for our brothers and sisters back home like we did downrange, then WE are wrong. Period. Full stop. We can play politics and ideology, or WE can deal with reality. Go find our comrades and drag them to help and healing. And I specifically mean DRAG them, if necessary... Thanks for giving this tune/video/message a really fair and considered shake! rl 11B4V 🤘👹🤘
That scene where the kid tries to give the veteran some flowers and is quickly taken away by her mother, and seeing the face of complete defeat of the veteran always makes me cry.
I served 10 years as an Army Mortuary Affairs Specialist with multiple tours. This song hits so hard at times. Thank you for reacting to it. I would also like to see your reaction to 5FDP cover of Gone Away
I remember talking to some guys at AIT reception that were mortuary affairs. Something that I don't think I could do, but I appreciate what you guys do for my friends.
I am a veteran and I was homeless with my wife and I started to get help and I'm now a homeowner and this song makes me tear up everytime people don't understand what we went through
I'm currently serving and I've been in for 14 years and I've been on many tours. And I've lost so many. This hits hard as I can actually relate to this song all too well. 😢😢
As a Aussie Digger who served in frontlines in Afghanistan, this song hits home. I've lost alot of mates to suicides, after the war. Every country needs to look after their veterans, as we are the protectors of the values of each country.
This song always gets to me. And I'm not even a Vet. To all of you brave men and women who have served. and who are currently serving, thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤🤍💙 Good reaction, Knox. I hope all is well.
Ivan Moody is the lead singer. He himself has demons (alcoholism) he's been fighting for a while. Great voice. Should check out more of Five fingers songs. Great metal/Rock band.
5FDP = amazing band and people They support and do so much for our military and veterans. This song is powerful but a true message, THANK YOU FOR ALL WHO GIVE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR OUR FREEDOM 🇺🇸 Lead Singer = IVAN MOODY 👍🏻
I remember the concert in Rochester at the main street armory I went to. Multiple kids got brought up on stage to get merch and sing Remember Everything with Ivan.
Been out for almost 9 years and this song still breaks me. Every single time. The VA doesn't have anywhere near enough capability to care for all the vets that need help. The SSVF program helped get me off the street and cleaned up. Now I've been clean since February and got a job and my own apartment. Please, look into any local programs that support your local vets.
Fyi the VA is government ran. So we don't have enough $$ for the VA but can send billions to countries that want to blow us up ( some that we send our service men and women to. ) Our government is screwed up.
As a line of strong military family, being married to a disabled vet, thank you KNOX AND FFDP! Lots of us and downs but we try to go on day by day! Also I agree I love his voice! ❤🇺🇸🙏
I’ve been a homeless vet twice. I love this song. I can’t tell you where my brain goes sometimes, but music is such a wonderful escape. Love it. Thanks Knox!
You jumped into reacting to 5FDP at a perfect song to do so. What an incredible song. Every time I listen to it I’m constantly reminded about how lucky we truly do have it in life and that a lot of people take things for granted daily. Thanks Knox. Love the content 🙏
I'm not ex military. I am contractor and I was in Iraq and Afghanistan for 15 years. I've worked for and along side hundreds of our servicemen. This song is quite literally the only thing on earth that brings me to tears. I can't stand up when I hear it. To anyone else who was over there and who is struggling, you are in my prayers every single night. I hope you find the help that our government can't be bothered to find for you. I sincerely wish there was more I could do and I'd help all of you if I could. Just know there are plenty of us thinking about you and praying for you all over the nation.
This song with the video always gets the tears going. I listen to 5FDP all the time. Ivan is definitely a great singer. Any of the songs are great to react to. The Tragic Truth would be a good one to react to as it shows him fighting his demons of alcoholism. I come from a military family and this song always gets me. Ive have nothing but respect for the service. Thank you.
I'm not a vet, but my family are all combat vets, my brother served in Iraq, my cousin as well, my grandpa Vietnam, and great grandpa Korea. I have mad respect for all vets and this gets me every time I watch it.
Im from a family of those who have served and i have seen the good and the bad of serving our country. Thank you for this video and keeping the soliders in the forefront this video.
I can’t help but cry every time I hear this song and think of all my battle buddies that didn’t make it back home. Some of them coming up on 14 years gone. We were just kids in 08’ graduating high school and never knew what was in store. I wish we had more resources and help for veterans.
I can never get through this song with out crying but it is by far one of my all time favorites. 5FDP is such an amazing band. You sound definitely listen to more of them.
Us army vet, combat arms in the 101st Airborne Division. This song and video gets me everytime. Ive been homeless, married 3x now. Diagnosed with PTSD, and a list of other thingsfrom my 2 deployments. Been blown up, shot at, returned fire the whole 9. This video is an eye opener. And honestly one of the few things i feel any emotion from now. At 19 i didnt get the weight of it. But pushing 40, now i do and its tough. Thanks for caring Knox.
This song breaks me every time I hear it. My nephew was a proud Marine. He enlisted when he was 18. The day after he got home from his 5th deployment in 2015, we got the call that he had become one of the 22 a day. He was 25 years old.
I heard this song on a friend's playlist while helping him out with renovations on a house. I later looked up the video out of curiosity because I liked the song and I wasn't prepared for its message. What's crazy is the friend who had the song on his playlist by letting me help work on the house renovation helped me out of a run and through a time where I was not feeling my best mentally. And it wasn't by talking about my issues it was about getting me out my families house and giving me something to do. I'm still not where I want to be but this song is apart of the start of my recovery and I know I'll get there eventually. How ever I hope that more veterans get the help they need. They more than deserve help, appreciation and recognition for their services
I was active duty in the Marine Corps 14 years. Deployed 6 times to war zones for various reasons, most that I don’t agree with. I didn’t go for the politicians that sent me there. I went for my brothers to the left and right of me. I went for my wife and daughters, but I came back a different man. I have been on the verge of making the dumbest decision of my life on more than one occasion, but luckily my support system is very strong and have pull me up time and time again. Thank you Knox for covering this song and bringing light to the veterans who struggle daily. It means the world to many of us. Believe it or not, just seeing this video could have brought a veteran from the brink and been what they needed to hear to help them through another day.
Disturbed sounds of silence is probably the best vocal performance by a rock singer I think I have ever heard. Gives me the chills every time I hear it
@Illthallion I feel that Myles voice was best showcased in the Mayfield four before Alter Bridge really. Have you hears Don't Walk Away? 12/31 aside it's his best vocal performance I think. And I say that because I've never seen him perform 12/31. And this is not even mentioning his work with Slash and the Conspirators... yeah I'm a little bit of a fan.
Knox, 23yrs of service, 3 branches, 10 countries. God bless my brothers and sisters, God bless the Patriots, & God bless the United States. Thank you for reacting to this.
Thanks for reacting to this... Nov 1 of this year will mark 20 years ago when I hugged my only 2 sons goodbye and left for Afghanistan. What returned was just a human trying to comprehend why I was still even living for the next decade. I made awful choice's and probably broke hearts of some close people. 20 years later and I got to put my 3rd son to bed tonight after he had an exciting toddler day. I hope all you brothers and sisters that return keep fighting through the fog and dark times for the days when the sunlight breaks through a while. Therapy, stoicism, cannabis and nature are a good start if anyone is still lost reading this. ❤
Well said Knox. Ive never understood why so many people fight or have fought for their country and yet appreciation is hardly seen anymore for anyone/anything let alone for their service. To all the veterans out there, or any current soldiers, I thank you for your service.
These guys have so many good songs. Going back to their early days with The Bleeding, Coming Down and Never Enough to other songs like Jekyll and Hyde, Sham Pain, The Tragic Truth, I Apologize and many many more
I'm an Air Force veteran and this song always hits deep because i have know friends that are no longer with us. i always listen to this song at least once a week so that i can keep their memories alive inside me. i will always donate to any/all of those organizations that i possibly can. i have been personally close to being one of those 22 a day, and my wife will never know what timing she had when she came into my life and helped heal me without even knowing it. i can never thank her enough for always being there and almost 2 years ago giving me a daughter that words can never explain the love i have for her. if i could physically continue to serve i would do it in a heart beat just to know that i am doing everything i can to protect my family.
My brother is in the air force while my grandfather and great grandfather were both veterans. So this hits hard for me. Every time I watch that video I think of what my grandfather and great grandfather went through, as well as what my little brother might go through in the future. It leads me to give a helping hand whenever possible.
Thanks for this reaction Knox! I get to watch FFDP in concert in July. So excited. This whole song is an emotional moment. Two of my favorite by FFDP is American Capitalist and under and Over It. Great songs
Army veteran - I can't begin to tell you how many times I have watched this video. Still to this day, it breaks me every single time... We need to do better for our brothers and sisters. Thank you for taking the time to do this Knox!
“The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him” - G.K. Chesterton If there are any men or women who have served our country who are reading this, thank you for your service.
These guys put on an amazing show. And at each show they show respect and honor to all the veterans in attendance. It is such an awesome portion of the show. This band is very outspoken about the fact that veterans deserve so much more than they are given. But I do hope that you will check out other songs from them!
My biological father enlisted in the Army, but my dad is a Marine who did two tours in Iraq and, while he had PTSD before enlisting, I have all the more respect for the man who gave my children a Papa to call their role-model.
I served 4 years in the Marines, ad I've lost too many friends to the demons that haunt us vets. I have moments of I guess imposter syndrome where I don't believe I was in the military at all. I dissociate alot from my military self because it changes you as a person, and the process of leaving the military doesn't do much for preparing you for the civilian world. I've been out for 9 years and still struggle daily with thoughts of being a statistic, my wife is a vet as well and she is my anchor back to reality. I listen to this song atleast once a week and it still brings me to tears, reminding me of the friends I've lost over the past years. Thank you for introducing more people to this video. It's beautiful and painful, but I don't regret the decision I made as a kid to join and fight. But I gained immense mistrust in our institutions, and I don't think that will ever go away Love your reactions sir, keep on keeping on
My grandfather served with the 1st Marine Division during World War II as an automatic rifleman and earned a Purple Heart and Presidential Unit Citation during the battle of Okinawa. He never talked about his time in the Marines and never let on that he had PTSD of any kind but we knew. He couldn't stand to be around live fireworks. He was lucky enough to be able to go to our local VA hospital for doctors appointments when my grandparents moved to Florida in the early 50's. I always thought it was great that they covered his health care because of his income. He was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in July and died October 18, 2002 just 9 days shy of his 77th birthday. His motto was once a Marine, always a Marine.
You should check out "Remember Everything" next! Either that, or "The Pride". They're two completely different styles of metal, but both incredible songs!
At the end of the video he said "you know me. you saved my life brother. its gonna be ok." i come from a family of Army Marines and Navy here. Thank you all who served and continue to serve.
I grew up in a military town so i have much respect for our veterans. One of my close friends (he was my AA dad) was a Vietnam War veteran. He used to tell me stories about how he was treated when he came back home after the war. He used to cry, and that broke my heart. Terry always reminded me of someone who was supposed to be in Tombstone, AZ during the old west times. He had a hard exterior, but a very gentle heart. I cry every time I watch this video. The homeless man at the end was the soldier that saved the man that walked up to him. He saw him and wanted to do what he could to save his life in return. A soldier will do whatever they can to never leave a soldier behind. They take care of each other, and we as American citizens should do whatever we can to help our soldiers live a happy life. We owe them that and so much more.
This video is one of the few things that can bring tears to my eyes, it does every time i watch it.. Any veterans seeing this video, I appreciate your sacrifice to this country more than words in a comment can do justice.
next five finger death punch song you gotta hear is their cover of LL cool J's mama said knock you out which features tech n9ne. it was either on this album or the other album the righteous side of hell (dual release, the other side of heaven was one album, the righteous side of hell is the other half)
As a veteran, I’ve heard this song but never saw the video until now. My wife found me in tears. No words, just hugs. My dad was a Force Recon Marine who served in Vietnam. He was not the same when he came home. I only reconnected with him right as I enlisted. Thanks to all the fellow vets.
every time a reactor plays this, it spreads more awareness than the original video does. I have lost and almost lost a few buddies since i got out. i love the unspoken agreement everyone seems to have to let the resources play out rather than pause when the music is over. excellent review as always
This band gets too much hate, they have some amazing songs throughout their whole discography. Their first 4 albums are great especially that first one.
@@davidpoole7098 Nickelback hate is easy. Every song sounds the same, they never try to evolve or change. They actively sacrificed creativity for profit. It's pop music not rock, and that's fine, but keep them off my rock stations and in my rock concerts. FFDP gets hate because Ivan Moody is an asshole, he knows it and he doesn't care who says it about him or who he pisses off. It doesn't bother me, at least he's got something to say and is willing to take a stand but a lot of people don't think that way.
Yeah, I can't even say I'm a metal fan anymore because there's no bigger group of elitist assholes than metal fans. Would rather not be grouped in with them
Got to see them live in 2018. Met a vet who was my 1st time, best friend in the pit. This song live was one of a kind. They were with Breaking Benjamin and Bad Wolfs opening. They killed it!
As a fourth generation vet, with TBI and PTSD, that exists under a program for homeless vets. Yeah, this hits hard. Salute to my over 16 million brother and sister veterans! May you be finding peace with the battle within and honor in the Oath that never dies.
My dad was a veteran. He recently passed away due to ODing. He suffered from severe PTSD and other mental issues. In the end, I really think it killed him. He turned to drugs to cope even though we did everything we could to help him. This video still makes me cry.
No matter how many times ive watched this video i still cry. My ex was almost homeless when he got back from his first tour in Afghanistan and me and my fiance let him move in with us, didnt even charge him rent. Id do it again too. I will never understood how friends and family can just turn their backs on our soldiers. I understood not letting a stranger move in but how many have family and friends that dont offer help. Yes it can be difficult but its more difficult for them when their on their own without any help or support. Just being there or offering them a bed can help alot.
Im glad u caught the one vet recognized the other that served with him. Did you catch the vet being arrested had the same tattoo, which makes them service brothers. Thus the respect of taking off the cuffs. Powerful video. They have many powerful songs, id suggest u check them out.
I am a disabled veteran who fights every day to keep my demons at bay. I have been homeless at one point. I lost a couple brothers to suicide which almost broke me. This song twists my guts every time. I would give anything for my brothers.
Ty knox. Im a navy submarine vet. 3rd generation vet my great grandfather norval nelson stormed the beaches my grampa n u uncle were army rangers. Ur heartfelt message to everyone was amazing
I'm a Navy veteran. This video always gets to me. I showed it to other vets at college and it got them, too. It's such a powerful video and the song is amazing. Love 5FDP. Great choice!
This song and video always brings me to tears...my cousin served in the marines for 10 years as soon as he got home his wife threw him out and filed for divorce and sadly he's no longer with our family...this needs attention and it needs it now
Your breakdown of this song is so damn perfect. I love your analysis of music. You even pointed out notes I didn't even spot after all these years of this song - like the devil part being deeper!
Thank you for being willing to react to this song. I was unable to serve because of health issues and that is something I regret deeply. I work hard to do as much as I can to help those who gave so much so I can live free. This was a very different reaction to this song than any other I have seen. You have a gift for listening to songs and breaking down lyrics and production aspects. You pointed out things I'd never thought about even though I've listened to this song many times. Thank You, and thank you for supporting our troops and using your platform to draw attention to the issues that need to be addressed.
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FFDP "Coming Down"
Sabaton "1916"
Or really any song by sabaton
Lorna shore pain remains part II and III
Inside Out...
Stray kids hall of fame
I'm a Marine Corps veteran and watch this video at least once a month and it breaks me down every time. I've been homeless 3 times in my life and have PTSD after trauma unrelated to my military service. I've lost way too many that I've worked with to suicide since I served (from '02 to '07).
Well I really hope you are doing alright now. I thank you for your service and I am also sorry for your losses. I hope you stay safe and make some happy memories.
a thing that can help with PTSD is mushrooms. I try to do it once a year and focus on healing some aspect. I know saying thank you for your service is looked down upon by many but I mean it. Thank you brother!
Same here brother.
@Mike I don't look down upon it so much as I never know how to respond to it. I do like when people say "thank you for your sacrifice" instead of service, though.
As far as shooms go, I work on government contracts and don't want to risk losing my security clearance over something like that. Plus, I require opiate pain medicine and I doubt they would interact well. Appreciate the suggestion, though.
@@khrosentoshiro2711 I'm doing okay enough now. There have been a lot of ups and downs lately, but things are mostly stable right now. Appreciate the thought.
"You saved my life brother."
Hear it clearly every time, even though it's silent.
Hooyah! Brother
I was in from 02 to 08 its all the same here in USA as well as any country that was involved
I cry every damn time I watch that part
Me too, some things speak louder than words.
“You know me! You saved my life brother” gets me every time.
Where?
@@shahlinaakther3253 at the very end when the guy in the suit sees him sitting on the ground. It was the same 2 people earlier in the video. He got him out of the way and then got shot.
One thing you missed that always gives me goosebumps, at 11:10 in your video, the two soldiers dont just recognise each other, he actually mouthed "You know me, you saved my life brother"
Yep I got saved by a battle buddy on the street
He also adds "Let me save yours." before helping him up.
@@bloodwolfgaming9269thank you! I never could figure out that final line!
Also I thought that he could have also said "It's Jacoby" since thats the name on his name tag.
i believe he says his last name Jacoby, as far as im aware he mouths his last name to get his leader to recognise him
At 6:00 you hit on exactly what this song was written about. Many of us deal with the ethical conflict of war, and we feel unworthy of heaven because of what we've done, yet not deserving of hell because of the reasons we did it.
I served 20 years in the Army, 4 combat tours (48 total months), and I use this song regularly to help ground me during times of heavy PTSD
Thank you for your service
Im an Australian Veteran, and even though this is US based... we face the same issue here. This song still hits hard and I thank each and every person that put their hand up and signed a blank cheque for their country and i urge you to reach out if you need help, many groups out there will listen and assist. Remember, you are NEVER alone!! Love and respect to my military Brothers and Sisters. 💜🇦🇺
Everyone has their own beliefs, whether we view them as right or wrong, I will always have at least a little bit of respect for people who fight for what they believe in.
You may not be from my country, but thank you for the sacrifice you have given to my Australian friends.
War is War. Your philosophy or nationalty or ethnicity or identity don't mean a thing.
If we don't care for our brothers and sisters back home like we did downrange, then WE are wrong. Period. Full stop.
We can play politics and ideology, or WE can deal with reality.
Go find our comrades and drag them to help and healing. And I specifically mean DRAG them, if necessary...
Thanks for giving this tune/video/message a really fair and considered shake!
rl
11B4V
🤘👹🤘
As a fellow Australian, Thank You for your service.
That scene where the kid tries to give the veteran some flowers and is quickly taken away by her mother, and seeing the face of complete defeat of the veteran always makes me cry.
That broke my heart, but also made me a little angry. Whether he was a veteran or not, he's still a human being.
Being married to a disabled veteran this broke me when I saw another veteran react to it. He could barely get to the end! Thank you Knox ☮
I served 10 years as an Army Mortuary Affairs Specialist with multiple tours. This song hits so hard at times. Thank you for reacting to it. I would also like to see your reaction to 5FDP cover of Gone Away
I remember talking to some guys at AIT reception that were mortuary affairs. Something that I don't think I could do, but I appreciate what you guys do for my friends.
I am a veteran and I was homeless with my wife and I started to get help and I'm now a homeowner and this song makes me tear up everytime people don't understand what we went through
I was in the Navy when this music video came out. I still get chills as I did back then when I watch it. We need to do more for homeless vets.
I feel the same. I was in the Airforce when this came out and it is still hard for me to watch the video
Also Navy
Same. It hits the feels just right. I'm glad FFDP did this.
Thank you for ur service and sacrifice ❤️
All homeless people deserve the same help. Veterans shouldn't get any more empathy than anyone else.
I'm currently serving and I've been in for 14 years and I've been on many tours. And I've lost so many. This hits hard as I can actually relate to this song all too well. 😢😢
As a Aussie Digger who served in frontlines in Afghanistan, this song hits home.
I've lost alot of mates to suicides, after the war.
Every country needs to look after their veterans, as we are the protectors of the values of each country.
Gone Away is another fantastic song along these lines.
This song always gets to me. And I'm not even a Vet. To all of you brave men and women who have served. and who are currently serving, thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤🤍💙 Good reaction, Knox. I hope all is well.
Ivan Moody is the lead singer. He himself has demons (alcoholism) he's been fighting for a while. Great voice. Should check out more of Five fingers songs. Great metal/Rock band.
5FDP = amazing band and people
They support and do so much for our military and veterans. This song is powerful but a true message, THANK YOU FOR ALL WHO GIVE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR OUR FREEDOM 🇺🇸
Lead Singer = IVAN MOODY 👍🏻
I remember the concert in Rochester at the main street armory I went to. Multiple kids got brought up on stage to get merch and sing Remember Everything with Ivan.
Been out for almost 9 years and this song still breaks me. Every single time. The VA doesn't have anywhere near enough capability to care for all the vets that need help. The SSVF program helped get me off the street and cleaned up. Now I've been clean since February and got a job and my own apartment. Please, look into any local programs that support your local vets.
Fyi the VA is government ran. So we don't have enough $$ for the VA but can send billions to countries that want to blow us up ( some that we send our service men and women to. )
Our government is screwed up.
Keep fighting brother. Never give up.
As a line of strong military family, being married to a disabled vet, thank you KNOX AND FFDP! Lots of us and downs but we try to go on day by day! Also I agree I love his voice! ❤🇺🇸🙏
I’ve been a homeless vet twice. I love this song. I can’t tell you where my brain goes sometimes, but music is such a wonderful escape. Love it. Thanks Knox!
And I’m crying again, every time this song and video gets me. 💔😭 thank you Knox, much respect.
same. and i'm not even a veteran
Same. I'm about as far away from US veterans (or any veterans for that manner) as anyone can be but this video fucking breaks me every time.
Glad it's not just us that this one gets. If you know any please reach out. Even if to just be an ear.
I figured you’d like the guitar solo. I don’t usually care for screeching guitar, but in this moment it was so perfect, I absolutely love it.
yes I've been waiting for this day. I'm an army vet of 14 years and this song always gets me close to tears
These guys are so good !
They’re melodic , heavy and this man can actually sing or scream his ass off. They were amazing live as well
You jumped into reacting to 5FDP at a perfect song to do so. What an incredible song. Every time I listen to it I’m constantly reminded about how lucky we truly do have it in life and that a lot of people take things for granted daily. Thanks Knox. Love the content 🙏
Thank you for reacting to this song 🙏🏼 I am in a family of some vets myself. Thank you to all of those whom served and welcome home.
The part when the little girl gives the guy a picture and the mom pulls her away is so heart breaking
You are the only reaction channel that breaks it down to parade rest. You get music. Never met anyone that can do it better than you. Mad respect.
Does anyone notice the way Jacolby (the African American soldier) picks Ivan up, it's the same exact way Ivan picked him up when he was wounded.....
I'm not ex military. I am contractor and I was in Iraq and Afghanistan for 15 years. I've worked for and along side hundreds of our servicemen. This song is quite literally the only thing on earth that brings me to tears. I can't stand up when I hear it. To anyone else who was over there and who is struggling, you are in my prayers every single night. I hope you find the help that our government can't be bothered to find for you. I sincerely wish there was more I could do and I'd help all of you if I could. Just know there are plenty of us thinking about you and praying for you all over the nation.
This song with the video always gets the tears going. I listen to 5FDP all the time. Ivan is definitely a great singer. Any of the songs are great to react to. The Tragic Truth would be a good one to react to as it shows him fighting his demons of alcoholism.
I come from a military family and this song always gets me. Ive have nothing but respect for the service. Thank you.
I'm not a vet, but my family are all combat vets, my brother served in Iraq, my cousin as well, my grandpa Vietnam, and great grandpa Korea. I have mad respect for all vets and this gets me every time I watch it.
Im from a family of those who have served and i have seen the good and the bad of serving our country. Thank you for this video and keeping the soliders in the forefront this video.
I can’t help but cry every time I hear this song and think of all my battle buddies that didn’t make it back home. Some of them coming up on 14 years gone. We were just kids in 08’ graduating high school and never knew what was in store. I wish we had more resources and help for veterans.
I can never get through this song with out crying but it is by far one of my all time favorites. 5FDP is such an amazing band. You sound definitely listen to more of them.
Us army vet, combat arms in the 101st Airborne Division. This song and video gets me everytime. Ive been homeless, married 3x now. Diagnosed with PTSD, and a list of other thingsfrom my 2 deployments. Been blown up, shot at, returned fire the whole 9. This video is an eye opener. And honestly one of the few things i feel any emotion from now. At 19 i didnt get the weight of it. But pushing 40, now i do and its tough. Thanks for caring Knox.
This song breaks me every time I hear it. My nephew was a proud Marine. He enlisted when he was 18. The day after he got home from his 5th deployment in 2015, we got the call that he had become one of the 22 a day. He was 25 years old.
So sorry for the loss of your brave nephew. So many demons and too little help for those battling them. 🥲
I heard this song on a friend's playlist while helping him out with renovations on a house. I later looked up the video out of curiosity because I liked the song and I wasn't prepared for its message. What's crazy is the friend who had the song on his playlist by letting me help work on the house renovation helped me out of a run and through a time where I was not feeling my best mentally. And it wasn't by talking about my issues it was about getting me out my families house and giving me something to do.
I'm still not where I want to be but this song is apart of the start of my recovery and I know I'll get there eventually. How ever I hope that more veterans get the help they need. They more than deserve help, appreciation and recognition for their services
Great reaction. Another song by them that is heart wrenching is "Coming Down"
I was active duty in the Marine Corps 14 years. Deployed 6 times to war zones for various reasons, most that I don’t agree with. I didn’t go for the politicians that sent me there. I went for my brothers to the left and right of me. I went for my wife and daughters, but I came back a different man. I have been on the verge of making the dumbest decision of my life on more than one occasion, but luckily my support system is very strong and have pull me up time and time again. Thank you Knox for covering this song and bringing light to the veterans who struggle daily. It means the world to many of us. Believe it or not, just seeing this video could have brought a veteran from the brink and been what they needed to hear to help them through another day.
Disturbed sounds of silence is probably the best vocal performance by a rock singer I think I have ever heard. Gives me the chills every time I hear it
Disturbed 1000000000% gave that song the justice it needed and more for sure. Chills every time I listen to that, too.
Have you seen David Draiman duet the Sound of Silence with Myles Kennedy? 2 power house voices on those amazing notes.
Yeah Disturbed the video Sound of Silence - out of this world good.
@@Silkytoaster it really is though.
@Illthallion I feel that Myles voice was best showcased in the Mayfield four before Alter Bridge really. Have you hears Don't Walk Away? 12/31 aside it's his best vocal performance I think. And I say that because I've never seen him perform 12/31. And this is not even mentioning his work with Slash and the Conspirators... yeah I'm a little bit of a fan.
Knox, 23yrs of service, 3 branches, 10 countries. God bless my brothers and sisters, God bless the Patriots, & God bless the United States. Thank you for reacting to this.
This is my favorite "respect the troops" kind of song
Spanish Army veteran here. 24 years of service (94-2018). I served with USARMY several times around Europe. Big hugh to my brothers in arms!!
Thanks for reacting to this... Nov 1 of this year will mark 20 years ago when I hugged my only 2 sons goodbye and left for Afghanistan. What returned was just a human trying to comprehend why I was still even living for the next decade. I made awful choice's and probably broke hearts of some close people. 20 years later and I got to put my 3rd son to bed tonight after he had an exciting toddler day. I hope all you brothers and sisters that return keep fighting through the fog and dark times for the days when the sunlight breaks through a while. Therapy, stoicism, cannabis and nature are a good start if anyone is still lost reading this. ❤
Well said Knox. Ive never understood why so many people fight or have fought for their country and yet appreciation is hardly seen anymore for anyone/anything let alone for their service. To all the veterans out there, or any current soldiers, I thank you for your service.
These guys have so many good songs. Going back to their early days with The Bleeding, Coming Down and Never Enough to other songs like Jekyll and Hyde, Sham Pain, The Tragic Truth, I Apologize and many many more
I think its called you but thats a great one too.
Way of the fist, meet the monster. Early 5fdp has some good stuff
Amazing
US Army vet
Feel every THING
every time I hear this song
I knew you would get to this one eventually. Nice gesture letting the video run until the end, did not expect anything less from you.
This video gets me every time thanks to all the men and women how gave it all and the ones who made it home and didn’t
I love this song, clip and the meaning behind it, so I clicked instantly when I saw this video!
I'm an Air Force veteran and this song always hits deep because i have know friends that are no longer with us. i always listen to this song at least once a week so that i can keep their memories alive inside me. i will always donate to any/all of those organizations that i possibly can. i have been personally close to being one of those 22 a day, and my wife will never know what timing she had when she came into my life and helped heal me without even knowing it. i can never thank her enough for always being there and almost 2 years ago giving me a daughter that words can never explain the love i have for her. if i could physically continue to serve i would do it in a heart beat just to know that i am doing everything i can to protect my family.
My brother is in the air force while my grandfather and great grandfather were both veterans. So this hits hard for me. Every time I watch that video I think of what my grandfather and great grandfather went through, as well as what my little brother might go through in the future. It leads me to give a helping hand whenever possible.
when he says "you know me. you saved my life brother" with tears in his eyes. unbelievable.
Thanks for this reaction Knox! I get to watch FFDP in concert in July. So excited. This whole song is an emotional moment.
Two of my favorite by FFDP is American Capitalist and under and Over It. Great songs
Army veteran - I can't begin to tell you how many times I have watched this video. Still to this day, it breaks me every single time... We need to do better for our brothers and sisters.
Thank you for taking the time to do this Knox!
You are one of my favorite reactors. Thank you for doing this song. As a veteran, this song hits home.
“The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him” - G.K. Chesterton
If there are any men or women who have served our country who are reading this, thank you for your service.
These guys put on an amazing show. And at each show they show respect and honor to all the veterans in attendance. It is such an awesome portion of the show. This band is very outspoken about the fact that veterans deserve so much more than they are given. But I do hope that you will check out other songs from them!
My biological father enlisted in the Army, but my dad is a Marine who did two tours in Iraq and, while he had PTSD before enlisting, I have all the more respect for the man who gave my children a Papa to call their role-model.
Knox my brotha you have a way with words that helps put lyrics in perspective. Repect bro much love, great reaction as usual.
I served 4 years in the Marines, ad I've lost too many friends to the demons that haunt us vets. I have moments of I guess imposter syndrome where I don't believe I was in the military at all. I dissociate alot from my military self because it changes you as a person, and the process of leaving the military doesn't do much for preparing you for the civilian world. I've been out for 9 years and still struggle daily with thoughts of being a statistic, my wife is a vet as well and she is my anchor back to reality.
I listen to this song atleast once a week and it still brings me to tears, reminding me of the friends I've lost over the past years. Thank you for introducing more people to this video. It's beautiful and painful, but I don't regret the decision I made as a kid to join and fight. But I gained immense mistrust in our institutions, and I don't think that will ever go away
Love your reactions sir, keep on keeping on
Do more from five finger death punch they have alot of good songs
My grandfather served with the 1st Marine Division during World War II as an automatic rifleman and earned a Purple Heart and Presidential Unit Citation during the battle of Okinawa. He never talked about his time in the Marines and never let on that he had PTSD of any kind but we knew. He couldn't stand to be around live fireworks. He was lucky enough to be able to go to our local VA hospital for doctors appointments when my grandparents moved to Florida in the early 50's. I always thought it was great that they covered his health care because of his income. He was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in July and died October 18, 2002 just 9 days shy of his 77th birthday. His motto was once a Marine, always a Marine.
You should check out "Remember Everything" next! Either that, or "The Pride". They're two completely different styles of metal, but both incredible songs!
At the end of the video he said "you know me. you saved my life brother. its gonna be ok." i come from a family of Army Marines and Navy here. Thank you all who served and continue to serve.
This song hits so hard and for a good reason.
I grew up in a military town so i have much respect for our veterans. One of my close friends (he was my AA dad) was a Vietnam War veteran. He used to tell me stories about how he was treated when he came back home after the war. He used to cry, and that broke my heart. Terry always reminded me of someone who was supposed to be in Tombstone, AZ during the old west times. He had a hard exterior, but a very gentle heart. I cry every time I watch this video. The homeless man at the end was the soldier that saved the man that walked up to him. He saw him and wanted to do what he could to save his life in return. A soldier will do whatever they can to never leave a soldier behind. They take care of each other, and we as American citizens should do whatever we can to help our soldiers live a happy life. We owe them that and so much more.
Love FFDP! Thanks for this reactiong bro! Brought so much more out of this song for me! Keep being you bro 👌🤙🤌🔥❤️
This video is one of the few things that can bring tears to my eyes, it does every time i watch it.. Any veterans seeing this video, I appreciate your sacrifice to this country more than words in a comment can do justice.
next five finger death punch song you gotta hear is their cover of LL cool J's mama said knock you out which features tech n9ne. it was either on this album or the other album the righteous side of hell (dual release, the other side of heaven was one album, the righteous side of hell is the other half)
the role reversal at the end is fantastic. Captain saved him on the battlefield and now he gets to save him in life. Amazing video
On a close call to 1 million subs. Keep it up and make our love for music grow more
As a veteran, I’ve heard this song but never saw the video until now. My wife found me in tears. No words, just hugs.
My dad was a Force Recon Marine who served in Vietnam. He was not the same when he came home. I only reconnected with him right as I enlisted.
Thanks to all the fellow vets.
I believe they are all veterans, so pretty much all of their songs can have a general meaning, but also a specific military meaning
None of them are veterans, but they do so much for our community. I'm a Marine Corps vet and have followed their work for years.
@@Spotastic9 ah ok. Cool to know. I don't remember where I heard that from. Great music with great meaning though
@@blakewilson7762 It frequently gets passed around as if true. Other veterans I know have thought the same. I just like correcting misinformation.
every time a reactor plays this, it spreads more awareness than the original video does. I have lost and almost lost a few buddies since i got out. i love the unspoken agreement everyone seems to have to let the resources play out rather than pause when the music is over. excellent review as always
Please do more five finger. Always a powerful message. Check out gone away, coming down, and tragic truth
Everyone who served. Thank you for your service. You guys are better men then me.
7:05 you're echoing a similar point from the show Hazbin Hotel: "the rules are shades of gray when you don't do as you say" 😢
This band gets too much hate, they have some amazing songs throughout their whole discography.
Their first 4 albums are great especially that first one.
They're the new Nickelback. Everyone says they hate them but never say why.
@@davidpoole7098 lead singer is a drunk who beats his wife, unfortunately
@@davidpoole7098 Nickelback hate is easy. Every song sounds the same, they never try to evolve or change. They actively sacrificed creativity for profit. It's pop music not rock, and that's fine, but keep them off my rock stations and in my rock concerts.
FFDP gets hate because Ivan Moody is an asshole, he knows it and he doesn't care who says it about him or who he pisses off. It doesn't bother me, at least he's got something to say and is willing to take a stand but a lot of people don't think that way.
@@ididntdoit157Ivan's far from an asshole 😂
Yeah, I can't even say I'm a metal fan anymore because there's no bigger group of elitist assholes than metal fans. Would rather not be grouped in with them
Got to see them live in 2018. Met a vet who was my 1st time, best friend in the pit. This song live was one of a kind.
They were with Breaking Benjamin and Bad Wolfs opening.
They killed it!
This song FFDP🥹💔Thank You to all the Service Men & Women 🫶🏽✌🏽🇺🇸
🎶Music heals souls!!! ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
As a fourth generation vet, with TBI and PTSD, that exists under a program for homeless vets. Yeah, this hits hard. Salute to my over 16 million brother and sister veterans! May you be finding peace with the battle within and honor in the Oath that never dies.
Who else is crying? Beautiful song tho✌️🖤
My dad was a veteran. He recently passed away due to ODing. He suffered from severe PTSD and other mental issues. In the end, I really think it killed him. He turned to drugs to cope even though we did everything we could to help him. This video still makes me cry.
Thanks for reacting to this. FFDP does a great cover of the Offspring song Gone Away. Another great song by them is I Apologize.
Such a powerful message and sing.
No matter how many times ive watched this video i still cry.
My ex was almost homeless when he got back from his first tour in Afghanistan and me and my fiance let him move in with us, didnt even charge him rent. Id do it again too. I will never understood how friends and family can just turn their backs on our soldiers. I understood not letting a stranger move in but how many have family and friends that dont offer help. Yes it can be difficult but its more difficult for them when their on their own without any help or support. Just being there or offering them a bed can help alot.
Im glad u caught the one vet recognized the other that served with him. Did you catch the vet being arrested had the same tattoo, which makes them service brothers. Thus the respect of taking off the cuffs. Powerful video. They have many powerful songs, id suggest u check them out.
I am a disabled veteran who fights every day to keep my demons at bay. I have been homeless at one point. I lost a couple brothers to suicide which almost broke me. This song twists my guts every time. I would give anything for my brothers.
Ty knox. Im a navy submarine vet. 3rd generation vet my great grandfather norval nelson stormed the beaches my grampa n u uncle were army rangers. Ur heartfelt message to everyone was amazing
I'm a Navy veteran. This video always gets to me. I showed it to other vets at college and it got them, too. It's such a powerful video and the song is amazing. Love 5FDP. Great choice!
My whole family is military and this song hits home so hard
Coming Down is an amazing song, such a STRONG message. I don't want to give it away, it's a must watch video...
This is one of the few music videos that everytime I watch it I get emotional and teary eyed also I'd love to see you react to Sober by Bad Wolves
This song and video always brings me to tears...my cousin served in the marines for 10 years as soon as he got home his wife threw him out and filed for divorce and sadly he's no longer with our family...this needs attention and it needs it now
Your breakdown of this song is so damn perfect. I love your analysis of music. You even pointed out notes I didn't even spot after all these years of this song - like the devil part being deeper!
Thank you for being willing to react to this song. I was unable to serve because of health issues and that is something I regret deeply. I work hard to do as much as I can to help those who gave so much so I can live free. This was a very different reaction to this song than any other I have seen. You have a gift for listening to songs and breaking down lyrics and production aspects. You pointed out things I'd never thought about even though I've listened to this song many times. Thank You, and thank you for supporting our troops and using your platform to draw attention to the issues that need to be addressed.
This video always chokes me up, I don't think I've ever been able to get through the entire video without getting teary eyed.