First Time Hearing Rage Against The Machine - Killing In the Name (Reaction!)
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Rage Against The Machine is one of the most important protest bands in American history. They should be part of every person’s music library.
And SOAD
At the time not now
@@chrisporter2326 their content is even more relevant today than it was when it was released.
Chris Porter even more important now.
also public enemy my mother and grandmother loved them both lol
Police brutality, Rodney King and the LA riots are things that inspired this song. It's meant to be a battle cry.
Still is. 💚
@@Libbydoh ALWAYS IS.
Absolutely!
has nothing to do with Rodney king.
@@gregs.3723 The lyrics were inspired by the police brutality suffered by Rodney King and the subsequent 1992 Los Angeles riots. The refrain "some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses" draws a link between the Los Angeles Police Department and the Ku Klux Klan.
When Rage repeats their lyrics, it's that they want to drill into the listeners head.
True, they made the text clear, simple, and narrowed down to just a handful of different lines, and they repeated them because they felt the context and situation required it. No overly deep, well thought-out or sophisticated lyrics, just straight to the point and the facts, just so the listeners can understand right away and start thinking and acting accordingly.
The thing that hurts is that when this came out, we felt like things could be changing…it hurts to feel that nothing changed. Peace.
Me too. Agree with you 100%
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I hear you, Watts riots in -65, I was about 6, lived there with my Mom, we snuck out to play double dutch, fires, not too distant, we could hear yelling, sirens, our Moms freaked out, made us come back inside, didn't really know what was going on, but Mom's scared...she didn't scare easy...so yeah, but 'they' have a lot harder time hiding evil in communication age...still, it seems, the heart of man, hasn't changed...I'd like to think its gotten better, in some ways...but then some innocent kid gets shot, makes me a little crazy, you know?
@@watchwmn Wow. Yeah, kids just being kids, oblivious to the danger-being a parent now, I understand the fear. We’ll keep on striving, be the little seeds. Thanks for reaching out.
Boomers are still in power so things haven't changed yet. But one of my friends who lived through the 92 LA uprising said he was encouraged to see young white people part of the 2020 LA uprising. In 92 white people could write the Rodney King beating off like he was resisting arrest but in 2020 with camera phones showing the cold blooded murders of George Floyd, Laquan McDonald, Walter Scott, Ahmaud Arbery, Eric Garner, Philando Castile, and so many other black men at the hand of the police it's not something white people can excuse any more. I really hope things change as millennials and Gen Z come to power. They don't have the same delusions about capitalism and power structures in America that older generations like the boomers and Gen X do since those power structures have had their boot to the necks of millennials and Gen Z since 2008.
Congrats to Rage Against the Machine. They are being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 23 in November. They absolutely deserve it. I was around when they first came on to the scene and they've been speaking truth to power for almost 3 decades. It's a blemish on our country that this song is still relevant. Enjoyed your reaction and commentary.
And it's about damn time!! Very happy to know that one of the greatest guitar players ever will ever be in there, Tom morello.
it's about fucking time.
Oh my, agreed!
black people kill white people a rate that is like 300% more than what white people
Hall of Shame
It blows me away that to this day, people are still discovering RATM for the first time. But man! I can't get enough of watching their faces when they first figure out what he's saying 😂
A while back I put on some Ice Cube and my kid said “This is the guy from Fist Fight?”
"Killing In The Name" was a Christmas No.1 Hit in the U.K. Charts🤘
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That seriously makes me laugh so hard. Kudos to every person that made that happen. And the live broadcast where they were asked not to cuss, and proceeded to play this. LOL!!!! *chef's kiss*
This song is about police brutality. It came out after Rodney King. Brought awareness to alot of kids across the US.
It was about policy brutality specifically against black people my friend
@@mookiestewart3776 Not really, it is about Rodney King. Nobody in the band is black. De la Rocha is Chicano, not black. Their songs are more about Native Americans that anything.
@@jford7117 Tom Morello is half black
@@mathew6996thanks. I was about to say that. He went to Harvard too. Brilliant band.
Rodney King? Are you serious? Lots of drug fueled criminals like him since then too. I can think of Minneapolis, Baltimore and New York City just to name many. Here's the concept! You screw up , police are still going home . stop your indocrinated bs
Absolutely one of the greatest and most important bands in American history
It's wild this track came out like 30 years ago, but the topic is still in the news.
It's a 30 year cycle. Watts-King-BLM.
Lol yeah I feel super old.. thinking about it.
Love the way Zach delivers his lyrics. He's just pissed and gets the message across. I'm glad I was a teenager in the 90s, but we still need bands like Rage.
I was a teenager when RATM went global and I got to hear them. My Mum didn't like profanity in music but I can remember her saying "It's sad that we're still having to sing these songs". That was the 90's and she was thinking back to her own era of counterculture and protest music in the 60's. In between her and I was Bob Marley. My grandparents had Billie Holiday singing Strange Fruit. Before them any number of blues classics on poverty, racism, brutality. And before that, and before that, and before that. If you listen globally, these songs are incredibly old. Much older than the modern United States. Sometimes I wonder if we'll ever get to stop needing them.
Well said. Thank you.
The soundtrack to my high school years…
You must read the lyrics, all the songs have powerful messages.
His face when he realizes they're saying F you I won't you what tell me. Priceless!
Lol you got the stank face on until you realized how angry the lyrics were making you feel.
Love me some Rage.
Great reactions bro!
Zack is one of thee most underrated wordsmiths to ever exist. His run the jewels features are amazing. You should checl them out. Peace from Downey Ca.
He is easily in my top 5-10 emcees
They had a live performance live on BBC once, and the BBC asked to cut the last part, bc of the swearing.
But ofcourse they didn't, who would have thought that Rage Against the Machine would rage against the machine
Yes, Shon, at the end of the day, it IS simple. We we need bands like this to help with the simple and eternal attitude adjustments.
from what I'm told its was meant to mimic some of those church songs where they basically just repeat a few things but do it a lot and make it entertaining kinda reverse indoctrination lol
The Machine is who controls the world, & The Rage, is how they feel about who controls the world.....deep messages in all their music!
I have been a fan of Rage about 30 yrs. I love seeing ppl react to their music.
Down Rodeo, Bulls on Parade, Testify... and Zach also spits some great lyrics with One Day as a Lion (After RATM)... Zach also does some with Run the Jewels with Killer Mike. Zach always brings some deep lyrics!
I love run the Jewels lol
Down Rodeo 100%
Don’t forget “Know Your Enemy”
Zack spits fire on Guerilla Radio too. "More for Gore or the son of a drug lord? None of the above, fuck it cut the cord!" about the two choices in the 2000 presidential election is one of the hardest lines I have ever heard, referencing how George W Bush's dad (George HW Bush) helped the contras bring cocaine into American cities to fund their attempts to overthrow the socialist Sandinista government in Nicaragua. He and Reagan also sold weapons to Iran on the down low to fund those right wing death squads in Nicaragua.
This song is perfection. Ive loved it since i was a teenager. So powerful.
this song will become one of your favourites. 🙂 i always love seeing reactions when zach starts into "F you, i won't do what you tell me! " 🙂🥰
Dude, Rage is on my bucket list. I've always considered the guitarist Tom Morello one of the best in the world when it comes to creativity. This song was inspired by the crime committed against Rodney King in '91'.
Finally getting they’re flowers!! Inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year!! Cannot wait for that show!!!!
Just wait! This is far from their best song!!! You're in for a treat! Pro tip: Use lyric videos for their songs. Their message is so important that you don't want to miss what they're saying. Your next song should be Bulls On Parade. Maybe do the original music video for that one so you can see my man Tom Morello slaying it on the guitar, but use mostly lyric videos after that.
I suggested he refer to lyrics also. Especially RATM.
I remember when I had the “a-ha” moment listening to RATM’s Down Rodeo.
There's is also tons of context in the official music videos.... especially "sleep now in the fire" when they shut down the NYSE. But yes, always follow the lyrics. Guerilla Radio ✊🏾
This song is from the 90s. It's valid. I need more of you babies going rock. 😢 My son is discovering Dre and Eminem and he thinks Im lame. This is good. This is millennials rock and speak and being really good at it
I'm son loves all kinds of music
. He was listening RATM &'Korn with me, since he was in my womb.
Maybe I’m weird but I love watching videos of black folk hearing Rage for the first time because there are two reactions. First is musically, they think “oh this is chewy, this is funkier than I expected.” Second is lyrically where they think “wow, nothing has changed since the 90s.”
Great reaction. I enjoyed it and you spoke truth. Thanks. Unfortunately we are still dealing with it 30 years later. Every song they do is like this.
As a white guy, I didn’t really understand RATM lyrics as a teenager in ‘96 when I bought “evil empire” on CD. I grew up in a bubble but 30 years later it is terrible that there is still nothing being done to fix this.
Welcome to Gen X social injustice rage rock. We're tired and proud of Gen Z for their activism today so we can go find a cave to hermit the rest of our days in.
Excellent reaction. You need to do "Wake Up" and "Down Rodeo" man. IMPORTANTLY make sure you do the lyrics videos! He's spitting much faster and deeper than here! Welcome down the rabbit hole that is Rage Against the Machine. The Rage Hole! 🤘🏽
Hell ya, militant metal, what a time to be alive. Saw these guys in concert multiple times, man you're gettin in that mosh pit!
Got to see Tom Morello solo a few years back in a SRO club in Asheville NC - this was the last song of the night and all of us out there jumping around and screaming this song out! It was a great experience!
Go my N.C.!
My favorite thing about this song: In the live version he alternates the recorded verse lyric with the line "some of those that burn cross, are the same that hold office".
My second favorite: In the UK there is a talent show like American Idol called "X Factor" and each year the winner would always release their first single just before Christmas and so you would have this bland sterile pop song at Christmas number 1 in the charts. One year some people started a campaign to beat them by everyone buying this song on digital download which counts and they won! To show their support for the campaign and thank the British public for involving them, Rage played a free gig there the following year. They also donated the proceeds from the digital sales to charity. The following year at least three separate campaigns were run on similar lines but they all proposed different songs so no single protest song had the full backing and thus the x factor winners took over again.
3:11 you heard it right brother and understood it perfectly.... and now you understand their name Rage Against The Machine. Amazing reaction and i am glad it didnt flew over your head!
The Man in Black, Rage Against the Machine, Green Day, and Public Enemy...some of the most powerful messages in music history.
Nothing ever changes… this song is still relevant now as it was then and as it was 60 years ago.
YES!!!
~ jumps around all crazily ~
Tom Morello (guitarist) did a live performance of "Ghost of Tom Joad" with Bruce Springsteen- at The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 25th Anniversary Concert... you outta see THAT performance... Tom is EPIC!
New listener to your channel. The fact that you actually take the time to listen to and understand lyrics separates you from other reaction channels. Classic music groups played all the music and wove their lyrics into their songs/albums to tell a story. Love the genuine appreciation of what us old timers know as music. Interested to hear your thoughts on "Mother" by Pink Floyd.
2:08 Your head was bobbin' then you started noddin'.
Very clear message in this song.
I heard it recently stated that this song's lyrics aren't a "song" they're a protest chant. That's why they repeat and build. Plenty of others have commented about the inspiration of this, the acquittal of the officers in the Rodney King beating.
This is the official anthem of GenX
I love this reaction. I was in high school when this came out and I can honestly say that it affected my attitude. Times havent changed much but I hope that those who grew up this on our playlist keep showing up and showing out. Not.under control!
This came out the same year as Rodney King. Look at the lyrics: Killing in the name of
Some of those that work forces
Are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces
Are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces
Are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces
Are the same that burn crosses
Uh!
Killing in the name of
Killing in the name of
Now you do what they told ya
Now you do what they told ya
Now you do what they told ya
Now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
′Cause now you do what they told ya
But now you do what they told ya
Well, now you do what they told ya
Those who died are justified
For wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died
By wearing the badge, they′re the chosen whites
Those who died are justified
For wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those who died
By wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Some of those that work forces
Are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces
Are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces
Are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces
Are the same that burn crosses
Uh!
Killing in the name of
Killing in the name of
Now you do what they told ya
Now you do what they told ya
Now you do what they told ya
Now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya (now you′re under control)
And now you do what they told ya (now you′re under control)
And now you do what they told ya (now you're under control)
And now you do what they told ya (now you′re under control)
And now you do what they told ya (now you're under control)
And now you do what they told ya (now you′re under control)
And now you do what they told ya (now you're under control)
But now you do what they told ya!
Those who died are justified
For wearing the badge, they′re the chosen whites
You justify those that died
By wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Those who died are justified
For wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died
By wearing the badge, they′re the chosen whites, come on
Uh!
Yeah
Come on
Uh!
Fuck you, I won′t do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won′t do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won′t do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won′t do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won′t do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won′t do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won′t do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won′t do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Motherfucker!
Uh, uh, uh
I always sung the song as “those that died, were justified, reppin the badge, and their cloaks of white.” Zack and Tom don’t f*ck around with the lyrics. Check out “Down Rodeo.” That’s fire.
This track was in response to Rodney King in the 90s. Rage is amazing.
Imagine this. Some months ago I went to my very first ice hockey game in a fully packed arena (19.000 people). I enter the stands, I get blinded by the brightness of the ice rink, I get overwhelmed by the omnipresent victory-thirsty crowds and visual effects...and as I set my first step, this very song started playing and it echoed across the entire arena. At that moment I thought I could fly.
This song also made the number 1 Christmas song in 2009 as a response to the boy band generic and formulaic stuff being pushing by X factor and the voice sorta shows. They played live for being voted in, and asked not to use any bad language in it, but the live feed cut at the end of the performance
I recorded the live show broadcast on the BBC 😁👌 "we apologise to for the use of bad language that may offend anyone...". Glorious
Rage Against The Machine - Fistfull Of Steel - 1993 🔥🔥🔥
This song made me understand that while I am a patriot and a sword of the Imperium, who my masters are. RAH.
The switch ups are awesome. This song should be a civil rights anthem
Maybe the best RATM reaction I've seen yet! Now you have to do "Bulls On Parade". It's required listening.
Loved the reaction. Do Bulls on Parade, Wkae Up, and Bullet in your head next. Dudes were way ahead of their time and it sucks that their songs are still relevant. We need to learn
Honestly, these are prevelant feelings in the US and UK alternative scene except that straight edge movement in the US. His words are pure truth and he had the passion to show it. We love him for it. Imagine how many reactions he's had since UA-cam was up! I hope he watches them!
My son made me listen to one of their albums in the 90's when it came out, and read the lyrics. Fire. Loved when they played this in the club. You could scream the ending line with all your heart and soul. So very cathartic.
I'm very tired right now, but I remember a Republican member of Congress being a huge RATM fan, and I just thought, 'dude, did you even listen and comprehend the lyrics?' No self-awareness (and this is coming from an almost 60 year old woman). I was lucky to see Tom Morello's band Street Sweeper Social Club open for Nine Inch Nails a few times. At one show, members from all bands passed out water to those of us waiting for seats because it was torturously hot that day. A really nice bunch of guys.
Oh yessssssss! One of the absolute best from My era of folks!! Hell effn Yes!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
as a 66yo white man I knew EXACTLY what those lyrics meant...and I will never ever pretend to be as affected by hearing that as you are. Bottom line...however horrible...they spoke the truth
Fuck yeah!
🤘🧙♂️🤘
Rich the Ancient Metal Beast, Veteran of The Battle of Oakland.
morelo is a great guitar hero, influent and unique
whoever keeps recommending this shit on all these channels is a true king
This song comes from a news report about some cops that were members of the KKK.
I was lucky enough too see them live many times and there was nothing like being in a mash pit with this track playing.
This sums up the rebellious 90's teenagers and how we all felt about "the system".
This track focusses on the "forces" but it really comes from the top (politicians - police - media, etc) but we raged against any narrative that was being told too us and we were all united and loved each other (no matter who what where, you were from) - so we would say F U we wont do what they told us!
It is a pity that so many people are caught up with what they hear on CNN / MSNBC etc and think that we are divided when, in reality we are all the same race (the HUMAN RACE).
Much love.
Check out "Bulls on Parade" and "Testify" RATM was one of the most influential bands ever!! ❤
This came out when I was 16 and I'd blast this album/cd while driving around my backward-a$$ Southern Illinois town.
It was so awesome to see and hear this song on television when I was a kid many years ago. They did a live television gig and "promised" to not user curse words and performed this song hahahh lmao.
You've unlocked a wonderful decade of musical greatness. Now try out some TOOL, 12 Foot Ninja, Heart covering anything Led Zeppelin, Bjork, Ani DiFranco...... the 80's evolving into the 90's were stellar years. Constant ear therapy. Music is my powerhouse to get through every day. Kudos, man. Keep finding great stuff.
Yes, Zach has a very commanding voice he lends to his poetry.
Your input is very well spoken as well.
Your channel will grow a lot reacting to their songs.
Bulls on parade is an awesome song
"I wish the solution was that simple". Words. Must be found, somehow and soon.
we seen at wood stock ''99'' AMAZING!!
"Killing in the Name" appears on the 1992 self-titled debut album. It features heavy drop-D guitar riffs and lyrics protesting police brutality inspired by the beating of Rodney King and the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
Tons of greats to check out: Know Your Enemy, Bulls On Parade, Wake Up, Testify, Sleep Now In The Fire, Guerrilla Radio, Down Rodeo, … the list could go on. Rage crushes it all the time.
I'm always surprised when people haven't heard this song. BTW, you aren't supposed to feel down, your supposed to RAGE ;)
Someone get this man enough likes so that UA-cam sends him a check and he can buy a shirt
Amazing band... check out:
Bulls on Parade
Know Your Enemy
Sleep Now in the Fire
Bullet in Your Head
People of the Sun
Down Rodeo
They speak the truth. God bless 'em for it! Also incredibly great rock!
I believe the lead guitarist Tommy Morello's Great Uncle was the first President of Kenya.
One of my favorite alt rock songs of all time. So glad you loved it, too!
I have a UA-cam Hobby. It's looking for videos titled "REACTS to Killing in the Name of" and waiting for the moment when they realize what the song is about. This didn't disappoint. RatM has been speaking truth and putting it to killer tracks since 91. Hell Yeah!
I do the same thing! The look on their faces when they realize what the songs are about is magic. RATM were serious and important...
Sad it's still relevant today.
The OG’s of awareness
"Bulls on Parade" will make you lose your mind.
Rage is fire!
You nailed your interpretation.
there self titled album is deffo in my top 3 all time, all songs are banging
Have to say, the moment when you say ‘I wish the solution was that simple’ and then the next lyrics are ‘fuck you I won’t do what you tell me’ - that’s Rage Against the Machine’s solution!
Another amazing reaction dude!!!!
I love your reaction! Really every time I hear this song I feel the same excitement as you.
My man kead off with firefighters lololok
I have been going down the rabbit hole of your reactions today and I am so Happy I found your channel. I love all the genres you do and how you really listen and take in the lyrics and just the Pure Joy and Enthusiasm you have for music❤❤❤
Can't tell you how many history books, Rage made me read when I was in high school, and it sad that some of these systemic issue are still with us 30 years later.
You’ve discovered the tip of the RAM iceberg, my friend. 😎
It both saddens and angers me that RATM are perhaps even more relevant now than when they first came out 30 years ago. Then again, speaking truth to power will always have a place in society.
Simple yet genius.
Dude! I love your enthusiasm for great music, regardless of the genre! I'm looking forward to watching more of your reactions! I would recommend "Bulls on Parade" by them also.
Zack Dela Rocha wrote that after the Rodney King incident and after the LA riots about police brutality to anyone who is not the supposed chosen race he's a protester and he's an absolutely amazing writer
RATM were one of the best bands to come out out the early 1990's and aso possibly one of the most important.
Zacharias Manuel de la Rocha sang about serious matters that were way ahead of their time. His words still resonate today.
Saw them play loads of times in Ireland 🇮🇪 back in the day and always fantastic.
Don't know if you ever heard the legendary story about them playing live on the BBC which was the biggest TV Channel in the UK.
The only condition was that they couldn't sing the "F-You" part of the song.
Obviously it was all going well..... until it wasn't. And RATM went all out.
Their sound was cut and that was it.
And that was their Xmas Spectacular 🎄 😂
Here's the link. Link so enjoy.
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I'm so happy you reacted to this song and I just found you, subscribed and liked the video. I look forward to more of your reactions for sure. Thank you.
Thank you man. YOU are killin it! Keep doing what you do, you are really good at it.