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That’s bullocks, brother! UA-cam part of the Deciders? 😂 “Some of those that work forces” (police, government agencies supposedly protecting us) “are the same that burn crosses” (referencing KKK assholes burning crosses as an overarching symbol for groups oppressing and killing for hate or control). Brilliant lyricism.
They played a live BBC Sessions set and the producers at BBC said they had to censor the "fuck you, I won't do what you tell me." The singer agreed, and when that part comes up, he cranks it up to 11!! One of the greatest moments in live recording history. Highly recommend
The Doors did the the same thing in the US when invited on TV.. they were told not to say the word "higher" Jim agreed... then sang it anyways... The Doors were the original rebels of rock!
That's like JIM MORRISON on the Ed Sullivan show, performing "LIGHT MY FIRE" with the DOORS. The show producers told him NOT to sing the line " Girl we couldn't get much HIGHER". ( they freaked out over the reference to getting high on weed).So they do the song....and he lunges towards the camera and deliberately did the line AS WRITTEN ❗🎵 . Yells "HIGHER". They were banned from ever coming back on the Ed Sullivan show. Bravo Jim Bravo ❗
The British public once bought this song en masse during the christmas period to make sure that the X Factor winner wouldn't get Christmas number 1 as they always did. They actually got it and the radio had to keep playing this song. Rage did a free thank you gig in the UK not long afterwards.
the forces/crosses line references the Ku Klux Klan or KKK's burning of crosses and that some of those that work forces (police forces/armed forces) are the cross-burning kind of racists. If Rage are known for anything, it's being hardcore activists and their music is a call to action. It's got that funky rhythm section and innovative guitar playing along with angry vocals that are honestly quite educational as they reference a LOT of stuff the powers that be have swept under the rug
@@angrybob8126 no they didn't and never have. Morello is a huge anti-fascist and a socialist. Always has been. I get you want the song to mean something else because it is so good but? It doesn't. It is all about Police brutality and specifically their wanton, corrupt and evil violence on Black people. You don't get to change the focus of their song because it hurts your feelings.
I’m almost 50 years old, I graduated high school in 1993. This song makes me feel he same way as it did 30+ years ago when I first heard it. RAGTM gets in your veins, and never leaves. One of the greatest bands, ever.
@@JJKillerEliteyou might be surprised (I was) to learn how many of the OG punks embraced the opposite side of the spectrum in their later years. I know nothing of the artists. I mean people I knew and one circle out from me, if you take my meaning.
This was written about the Rodney King beating in Cali where all the policemen involved got off of the charges of using excessive force and riots and looting began soon after the verdict was reported! One of my fav RATM song.
Yes, however, it refers it all the needless violence and evil Police in America have committed against Black people. The song's relevance today is almost gut wrenching. There isn't a day that goes by without Police in America committing violence against human beings for having the "audacity" of being Black.
The first time my friends and I heard this song was at a party in 1995. We completely freaked out. and still do when we hear this song. for 30 years. reflects my youth. I just danced wildly in my kitchen, thank you for that. greetings from Germany❤
If memory serves correctly, "Killing in the Name" was inspired by the 1992 Los Angeles riots - protesting the brutal beating of Rodney King by the police. Pretty sure this was on RATM's debut album.
The pedal used in the solo is a Digitech Whammy, it's basically a pitch shift pedal where rocking it back and forth lowers or raises the pitch of what you're playing.
Zack and Tom (the guitarist) were (and still are) incredibly engaged politically. Racism, police brutality, American poverty, the war machine, Wall Street. This song, the purity of its conviction, the intensity of its delivery, is art.
Honestly bro, that Greta Thunberg line was fvcking funny.😂 No dear. "Some of those who work forces/are the same that burn crosses". Translation: some policemen are very, very racist. This song was originally released in the wake of the 1981 Rodney King assault and subsequent race riot that burned down half of LA.
That was the music i grew up with. That is the music we headbanged to as teenagers. I am 43 (born in 1980) and that was my youth (and Pearl Jam/Soundgarden/Nirvana/Korn).
same. I’m 43 i found Tool, RATM, Korn, Chevelle, Finger Eleven, Papa Roach, Sevendust ect…at around 13-14. Only bands that I listen to today. Tool is #1 tho. Found Sober music vid at 13-14 on tv & I was hooked!Good times!
Now back up 30 years and feel what we felt at the concert. Imagine being in your early 20's, still rebelling and trying to find your place in a world that seems effed up by a bunch of power hungry effs and feeling the energy of the crowd.
Tom is so one of a kind with the fuckin noises he can bring out of his guitar that they literally put a label on their album that is was all their instruments. I’ve always loved that.
@@mookiestewart3776 Ha, I mean, to be fair stage-side show security are mostly there to protect the performers...most of the rest are just trying to get a free ticket to the festivals....hopefully we never get another Dimebag situation....but yes, screw those weird private hire security company mercenaries that are just full of people who aren't clever/calm enough to be real security/decent cops!
I attended their concert in '95 and more people got arrested there than any other concert I have been to, but it was mainly for smoking pot, selling drugs, and resisting arrest.
Gives me so many chills every time I see this! We went to a Suicidal Tendencies gig back in 93 I guess and the support was this absolutely unknown band. They haven't released their debut album yet and so it happened that people were still talking and drinking while they already had started to play. But then more and more of us people realised that something else was going on on stage. There was a certain energy developing in the room and after a while everybody started joining the mood and tension was rising until the hall nearly exploded. This was so special, everyone went crazy and we even didn't know one song! One month later the debut album landed, the success was unbelievable and half a year later they were back in town headlining. We decided spontaneously to go but when we arrived there was already a line that was 1km! long in front of the venue 😮 nuts! I've never seen a rise of a band comparable to Rage against the Machine..... Legends! No Party in 1993 without Ratm and moshpits
"[Intro] Killing in the name of [Verse] 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! [Refrain] Killing in the name of Killing in the name of [Pre-Chorus] 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 And now you do what they told ya But now you do what they told ya! Well, now you do what they told ya You might also like Say Don’t Go (Taylor’s Version) [From The Vault] Taylor Swift Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd Lana Del Rey all-american bitch Olivia Rodrigo [Chorus] 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 [Verse] 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! [Refrain] Killing in the name of Killing in the name of [Pre-Chorus] 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) And now you do what they told ya [Chorus] 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! [Guitar Solo] Ugh! Yeah! Come on! Ugh! [Outro] 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! Ugh!"
the main pedal Tom Morello uses that made him an iconic guitarist is called "whammy" and what it does is to make any note you play higher (and octave note higher)
i first know of the song in 2008 during junior high when an upperclassmen played this in a school fest and my mind was blown... im not a native english speaker but i got the gist of the song back then... but after a few years later the lyrics just sinked in to me... and its both amazing and scary that this song is still so relevant
Zack is bi-racial, his grandfather was part of the rebellion in Cuba. His entire life he was taught to stand up for what he believes in. I think is a genious.
This song is about police brutality. Getting a vaccine to stop a virus is not something Zach would be opposed to. In stark contrast to most people nowadays, he is educated and cares about doing something for others.
Love the way you can almost instantly analyse and come to conclusions on the lyrics and possible meaning behind them, smart lad. Best reaction videos on UA-cam.
hey !!! im listenning ratm for 20 years and more, all the morning and i m going work...Just....LOVE !!! Thank you for your video ( sorry i m french, very bad english)
Most of what you think is "production" with Tool isn't in many instances. Every single member of the band has a masters in music and much more formal training before and after. They're not a bunch of guys who started out as some lame garage band. They're the most technically sound band in music history. And that's not even remotely debatable!!!
Loving your reactions! I've looked at all my favorites starting with Tool, Jinjer and then Disturbed. I grew up listening to RATM and history does tend to always repeat itself. Keep going with these great reactions!
dude… i think you would love Download festival 😃 i was trying to describe the vibe to my niece tonight because i’m taking her for the first time next year and what came out of my mouth was “it’s a crazy chill vibe. i mean, the whole place is collectively off the fucking chain, but everyone is super chill with each other.” she was a little worried she won’t fit in because she’d only ever been to hip-hop and r&b shows but listens to a lot of rock and metal as well. it’s a very welcoming environment and i felt like i was among 100,000 family members last year for my first time there 💜
saw em live after the got back together the first time years and years ago.. probably well over a decade now.. i think i was 21.. im 35 now.. man, this shit absolutely slayed.. they closed the festival out with this song and shit got intense... never seen so many people jump and scream...
Bro check Rage Against the Machine "Bulls on parade live" the guitar solo you will be blown away. and thats the famous song they have I think or one of.
Never throw out the baby with the bathwater. One must be able to look at the forest from amongst the trees. Those with evil hearts will justify their evil actions with whatever is convenient and easily manipulated. Respect for those who are on the front lines running into the fray to serve and protect those in their community. Our honest police officers, emergency crews, firefighters, and most of our great American citizens who selflessly serve their neighbors. Our freedoms ain't free and one mustn't be passive about the adversaries in their lives and their democratic republic country (the US) in particular since this is an American artist we're listening to.
Okay so I dunno if you are still reading comments on old videos, but the pedals, well, they do different things. You have overdrive pedals, distortion pedals, Wah Wah pedals, loop pedals. It's basically a way to affect or enhance your song, for stylistic effect. When you step on one, the circuit becomes active and the current runs through it, performing its dark magic. Think of it as when you play a keyboard and you play around with the sound. If you did manage to read this comment and you enjoyed it... Please react to the song "Buckethead - Soothsayer" to see one of the masters of guitar plying his art
1993, Paperdoll lounge, Charlotte. I knew she chose the song, and I watched her mouth every lyric When she squatted in front of me, and said "f*** you I won't do what you tell me" , I slid her a $2 billI and replied "who the f*** does this song!?!?"😂 absolutely never forget the first time I heard Rage Against the Machine
Some of those that run office are the same that burn crosses label made them change it to work forces so they weren't going directly for whitehouse and its the only time i know of that they bent to the pressure of the machine
If I'm not mistaken when Zack DeLaRocha was a kid his mother was highly involved in activism for various social justice causes. He grew up amongst free thinking people and activists, so this was ingrained into him from a young age. So sad that it's still as relevant today than it was 30 years ago. Requesting Bulls on Parade if you haven't already seen it.
Love seeing this again so I don't mind! Watching you is always great. I feel a bit attacked personally when you continued to specify that this was 30 years ago LMAO 😂 I don't feel I needed that bit of information pointed out, I already feel old enough lol But you're right, the fact that it's still relevant today is just crazy. Just proves that the people(or the type of people) that have always been in control, still are. It's obvious that's getting us nowhere. I don't know a lot about the government where you are but here in America it constantly amazes me. People divided, fighting and picking sides. Constant back and forth between Republicans and Democrats. And all the while most people fall right into it, eating that shit up, never realizing what's right in front of them. In front of all of us. Democrat or republican it doesn't matter, it's the entire government that's corrupt. Who's President? To an extent, that doesn't matter either. He's the fall guy, the one to blame for everything done by the ones pulling the strings behind the curtain. The entire system is flawed and as long as people fall for it and stay divided things will never change. Just the same cycle of ignorance. In the immortal words of The Doors and Pink Floyd "The time to hesitate is through"- The Doors "Together we stand, divided we fall."-Pink Floyd
went to my first ever festival last year, I am ND so was super nervous but people were to plight and helpful. Last year was only a single day but this year I went for 3 whole days and it was amazing but I was also completely smashed afterwards. Both physically for moshing, dancing and walking for hours and psychologically for the overstimulation but it was worth it and def going next year. Might even go as volounteer.
I’ve just commented on another video asking you to react to RAGE! please do more! Their political stance from years ago are so relevant today. Timeless! My favourite hobby is watch people discover and react to my favourite bands! This one is definitely up there! Thankyou! New subscriber here! ❤
"Some of those that work forces (police) are the same that burn crosses (KKK)." In the US, the beginnings of the state policing industry had very close ties to the KKK, especially in the South, some were in the KKK or were leaders. The systemic racism in the US police system, endemic in the harsher treatment, profiling, illegal searches, police brutality (and worse), and poorer protection services towards minorities--Black, Brown, Central and South American immigrants, Native Americans and Indigenous Peoples, and recently Asians as well is what this song is about. During and just before the Jim Crow era, the police--KKK ties were extremely strong and there were multiple cities and towns in America that were mainly prosperous Black towns. These were looted and burned to the ground by jealous, racist White citizens. In many of these violent occurrences the local and state police forces did not stop the violence, they joined and helped the White citizens and were violent against the Black citizens. This is just one example.--police brutality against migrant workers, Native Americans on reservations in the past, and many other instances all stemming from poisonous historical ties to racism.
Love your reactions to rock/metal. 🤩 It's fun to see you react for the first time to music I grew up with. - Brings back that feeling of discovering these groups for the first time.. ✨ I will Highly recommend "Mustasch" with these songs: 1) "Thank you for the demon" 2) "Bring me everyone" (My fav 😇.) 3) "Feared and hated" (I have them in this order on my pl but didn't se their live rec so idk the best forum.) But if you like Mustasch, I'd be happy to recommend some other cool & 'lesser known' groups like them... ✨🐈
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""Some of those that work forces(police) are the same that burn crosses(KKK)"
That’s bullocks, brother! UA-cam part of the Deciders? 😂 “Some of those that work forces” (police, government agencies supposedly protecting us) “are the same that burn crosses” (referencing KKK assholes burning crosses as an overarching symbol for groups oppressing and killing for hate or control). Brilliant lyricism.
They have a lot of better songs than this but it was their first kind of hit song.
check bombtrack and bullet in the head, best songs from them in my opinion
not to mention wake up
@@florenceg1864
They played a live BBC Sessions set and the producers at BBC said they had to censor the "fuck you, I won't do what you tell me." The singer agreed, and when that part comes up, he cranks it up to 11!! One of the greatest moments in live recording history. Highly recommend
That was fucking awesome!! Also, what did the BBC actually expect?
The Doors did the the same thing in the US when invited on TV.. they were told not to say the word "higher" Jim agreed... then sang it anyways... The Doors were the original rebels of rock!
@@CgGoil 100% sure they fully expected them to start swearing...but they had to cover their backs and pretend it wasn't meant to happen :)
@@Gazmus , i would not be surprised if you were right about that.
That's like JIM MORRISON on the Ed Sullivan show, performing "LIGHT MY FIRE" with the DOORS. The show producers told him NOT to sing the line " Girl we couldn't get much HIGHER". ( they freaked out over the reference to getting high on weed).So they do the song....and he lunges towards the camera and deliberately did the line AS WRITTEN ❗🎵 . Yells "HIGHER". They were banned from ever coming back on the Ed Sullivan show. Bravo Jim Bravo ❗
The British public once bought this song en masse during the christmas period to make sure that the X Factor winner wouldn't get Christmas number 1 as they always did. They actually got it and the radio had to keep playing this song. Rage did a free thank you gig in the UK not long afterwards.
the funny part was simon cowell owned the record label that the song was released on
the forces/crosses line references the Ku Klux Klan or KKK's burning of crosses and that some of those that work forces (police forces/armed forces) are the cross-burning kind of racists. If Rage are known for anything, it's being hardcore activists and their music is a call to action. It's got that funky rhythm section and innovative guitar playing along with angry vocals that are honestly quite educational as they reference a LOT of stuff the powers that be have swept under the rug
Well said 👍🏼
yep, literally a lot of Klan members are/were cops
Except they changed now
@@angrybob8126 no they didn't and never have. Morello is a huge anti-fascist and a socialist. Always has been. I get you want the song to mean something else because it is so good but? It doesn't. It is all about Police brutality and specifically their wanton, corrupt and evil violence on Black people.
You don't get to change the focus of their song because it hurts your feelings.
@@angrybob8126 They did not change, their side is in power now.
"Some of those who work forces, are the same who burnt crosses."
He is speaking of the link between some cops and white supremacists/KKK.
I’m almost 50 years old, I graduated high school in 1993. This song makes me feel he same way as it did 30+ years ago when I first heard it. RAGTM gets in your veins, and never leaves. One of the greatest bands, ever.
@michaeltaszarek6452 ik a lot of people that bumped Rage, they're now on the other side of the message, it's wild how ppl forget who they were
@@JJKillerEliteyou might be surprised (I was) to learn how many of the OG punks embraced the opposite side of the spectrum in their later years. I know nothing of the artists. I mean people I knew and one circle out from me, if you take my meaning.
mate its 2024, we still in the same battle. Those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses. Love youre reactions bruv, total love.
This was written about the Rodney King beating in Cali where all the policemen involved got off of the charges of using excessive force and riots and looting began soon after the verdict was reported! One of my fav RATM song.
Yes, however, it refers it all the needless violence and evil Police in America have committed against Black people. The song's relevance today is almost gut wrenching. There isn't a day that goes by without Police in America committing violence against human beings for having the "audacity" of being Black.
Rage is based as fuck , anti white supremacy , anti general capitalism……fucking love it
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The first time my friends and I heard this song was at a party in 1995. We completely freaked out. and still do when we hear this song. for 30 years. reflects my youth. I just danced wildly in my kitchen, thank you for that. greetings from Germany❤
I saw them in 1993 at a 200 seat venue in Glasgow, Scotland… supported by Tool… was a fresh faced 20 year old at the time… been militant ever since!
If memory serves correctly, "Killing in the Name" was inspired by the 1992 Los Angeles riots - protesting the brutal beating of Rodney King by the police. Pretty sure this was on RATM's debut album.
The pedal used in the solo is a Digitech Whammy, it's basically a pitch shift pedal where rocking it back and forth lowers or raises the pitch of what you're playing.
Zack and Tom (the guitarist) were (and still are) incredibly engaged politically. Racism, police brutality, American poverty, the war machine, Wall Street. This song, the purity of its conviction, the intensity of its delivery, is art.
Tom Morellois a master of the guitar and bends it to make any noise he wants! What a legend!
The last notebender!!
In 92 my buddy played this song and Tool "sober" on our lunch break. Life changing event right there.
Honestly bro, that Greta Thunberg line was fvcking funny.😂
No dear. "Some of those who work forces/are the same that burn crosses". Translation: some policemen are very, very racist. This song was originally released in the wake of the 1981 Rodney King assault and subsequent race riot that burned down half of LA.
*1992, I'm guessing typo. But sadly, this is relevant any time in US history.
@@reanimated sorry, yes, definite typo.
That was the music i grew up with. That is the music we headbanged to as teenagers. I am 43 (born in 1980) and that was my youth (and Pearl Jam/Soundgarden/Nirvana/Korn).
same. I’m 43 i found Tool, RATM, Korn, Chevelle, Finger Eleven, Papa Roach, Sevendust ect…at around 13-14. Only bands that I listen to today. Tool is #1 tho. Found Sober music vid at 13-14 on tv & I was hooked!Good times!
42 here in DC, with you on loving this music.
42 join the club.
Same. 47. Germany. We didn't have the internet back then, so finding out backgrounds and context was hard...
you are my kind🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Gives me the chills. I was actually at this festival just 16 years old. Thanks for the trip down memory lane dude.
In 1996 i watched them perform in Austin TX at an outdoor venue while it was pouring rain and everyone was covered in mud. It was so fckn bad ass
Now back up 30 years and feel what we felt at the concert. Imagine being in your early 20's, still rebelling and trying to find your place in a world that seems effed up by a bunch of power hungry effs and feeling the energy of the crowd.
And now watching the kids these days happily complying with the Governments mandates.
Tom is so one of a kind with the fuckin noises he can bring out of his guitar that they literally put a label on their album that is was all their instruments. I’ve always loved that.
Imagine being the police/security at this show 😂
lol
Fuck em 😂
FUCK THE POLICE!! ;)
@@mookiestewart3776 Ha, I mean, to be fair stage-side show security are mostly there to protect the performers...most of the rest are just trying to get a free ticket to the festivals....hopefully we never get another Dimebag situation....but yes, screw those weird private hire security company mercenaries that are just full of people who aren't clever/calm enough to be real security/decent cops!
I attended their concert in '95 and more people got arrested there than any other concert I have been to, but it was mainly for smoking pot, selling drugs, and resisting arrest.
Gives me so many chills every time I see this! We went to a Suicidal Tendencies gig back in 93 I guess and the support was this absolutely unknown band. They haven't released their debut album yet and so it happened that people were still talking and drinking while they already had started to play. But then more and more of us people realised that something else was going on on stage. There was a certain energy developing in the room and after a while everybody started joining the mood and tension was rising until the hall nearly exploded. This was so special, everyone went crazy and we even didn't know one song! One month later the debut album landed, the success was unbelievable and half a year later they were back in town headlining. We decided spontaneously to go but when we arrived there was already a line that was 1km! long in front of the venue 😮 nuts! I've never seen a rise of a band comparable to Rage against the Machine..... Legends! No Party in 1993 without Ratm and moshpits
"[Intro]
Killing in the name of
[Verse]
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!
[Refrain]
Killing in the name of
Killing in the name of
[Pre-Chorus]
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
And now you do what they told ya
But now you do what they told ya!
Well, now you do what they told ya
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[Chorus]
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
[Verse]
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!
[Refrain]
Killing in the name of
Killing in the name of
[Pre-Chorus]
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) And now you do what they told ya
[Chorus]
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!
[Guitar Solo]
Ugh!
Yeah!
Come on!
Ugh!
[Outro]
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!
Ugh!"
the main pedal Tom Morello uses that made him an iconic guitarist is called "whammy" and what it does is to make any note you play higher (and octave note higher)
I love your reaction to the opening riffs!!! One of the most rocking intros to a song ever!!
I was there at the Pinkpop festival. During this show small earthquakes where registered because of the crowd was jumping.
I could have been there, but wasn't. One of the musical regrets of my life.
This song was about Rodney King, police brutality, and racism. You compare it to Covid. Not quite the same thing
Yeah because the worked for the machine and made people get vaccinated to see them
2024 Britain isn’t the brightest.
If you watch all the videos of people being beaten by the police all around the world for not wearing masks it kinda looks similar.
He’s not 40+ yrs old how could he! He clearly didn’t know. He’s just heard it when you posted smdh.
They didn't force you
9:38 when you hook multiple pedals together you can get some weird effects and sounds
Relevant in the 90s just like today 👏
This is fire, The Album "Evil Empire" is fire the whole album, this is my time G. Rap Metal.
Man that's so fun to watch the reactions you make on theese iconic songs! great reaction I must say! It helps us all see it from another angle👍
“Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses”
i first know of the song in 2008 during junior high when an upperclassmen played this in a school fest and my mind was blown... im not a native english speaker but i got the gist of the song back then... but after a few years later the lyrics just sinked in to me... and its both amazing and scary that this song is still so relevant
Rage are so powerful. I'm sorry your full hour got blocked, but thanks for uploading it again!
"I didnt know Greta Thunberg has dreadlocks"
I howled at that line 😂😂😂
Also, the pedal he uses is affectionately called a "Wah wah" pedal cos when you use it the sound goes "wah wah" 😂😂😂😂
Zack is bi-racial, his grandfather was part of the rebellion in Cuba. His entire life he was taught to stand up for what he believes in. I think is a genious.
This song is about police brutality. Getting a vaccine to stop a virus is not something Zach would be opposed to. In stark contrast to most people nowadays, he is educated and cares about doing something for others.
i was looking for a comment like this! i was so baffled that he even made that comparison in the video... honestly how ignorant can you be?
Bah hahahahaha the shit going flying past the screen was hilarious as fuck. So much fun watching you discover the greats!
How ironic that you hear a police siren right outside your window as this song plays. Message!
man it's awesome you remind me of me and my friends listening to this drunk at parties for the 1000th time and still goin crazy
Love the way you can almost instantly analyse and come to conclusions on the lyrics and possible meaning behind them, smart lad. Best reaction videos on UA-cam.
I appreciate that!
I had exactly the same reaction when I first heard it in the 90 on MTV
hey !!! im listenning ratm for 20 years and more, all the morning and i m going work...Just....LOVE !!! Thank you for your video ( sorry i m french, very bad english)
Didn’t know Greta Thunberg had dreadlocks.. 😂😂 I am fucking dying.. You Sir, are a bloody legend 🇦🇺
Most of what you think is "production" with Tool isn't in many instances. Every single member of the band has a masters in music and much more formal training before and after. They're not a bunch of guys who started out as some lame garage band. They're the most technically sound band in music history. And that's not even remotely debatable!!!
Man your enhyped state is just infectious! Love it!🔥
The BEST FRICKING reaction to this😎🤘
"Some of those that run forces, are the same that burn crosses"
Fun fact: the guitar player, Tom Morello is friends with Tool members, especially Adam Jones, as they all originated hanging out in L.A.
new Sub...this has been My national anthem since it dropped!!!...I'm 56yrs old. Play this on the regular.... Texas here....yep.
the pedals are known as "wa wa pedals" they are used to distort the sound of the guitar to produce different sounds from them
The crosses reference is klu klux clan/racism . It's talking about how there's racist cops who have power over people, specifically POC.
thank you, you made me remember my childhood
Loving your reactions! I've looked at all my favorites starting with Tool, Jinjer and then Disturbed. I grew up listening to RATM and history does tend to always repeat itself. Keep going with these great reactions!
I was there! In the crowd at Landgraaf, Netherlands, Pinkpop festival.
We made this the Xmas #1 in 2009, how did you miss that?!
At 9:33 you basically got it, there's a chain for the distortion etc but the one his foot's on is a wah wah pedal. Makes it go wah wah
Painful to see a wyt reactor take this message and twist into an anti-vax statement. 🤦♂️
dude… i think you would love Download festival 😃 i was trying to describe the vibe to my niece tonight because i’m taking her for the first time next year and what came out of my mouth was “it’s a crazy chill vibe. i mean, the whole place is collectively off the fucking chain, but everyone is super chill with each other.” she was a little worried she won’t fit in because she’d only ever been to hip-hop and r&b shows but listens to a lot of rock and metal as well. it’s a very welcoming environment and i felt like i was among 100,000 family members last year for my first time there 💜
saw em live after the got back together the first time years and years ago.. probably well over a decade now.. i think i was 21.. im 35 now.. man, this shit absolutely slayed.. they closed the festival out with this song and shit got intense... never seen so many people jump and scream...
Dope reaction man! New sub 🤙🏼
Bro check Rage Against the Machine "Bulls on parade live" the guitar solo you will be blown away. and thats the famous song they have I think or one of.
Great reaction, and this definitely became my theme during the pandemic as well!
It's a whammy pedal, also called a pitch shifter. They usually raise the played note 1 or 2 octaves higher.
Saw these dudes live right before they hit it big. Was 19 years old and it was such a great show.
Never throw out the baby with the bathwater. One must be able to look at the forest from amongst the trees. Those with evil hearts will justify their evil actions with whatever is convenient and easily manipulated. Respect for those who are on the front lines running into the fray to serve and protect those in their community. Our honest police officers, emergency crews, firefighters, and most of our great American citizens who selflessly serve their neighbors. Our freedoms ain't free and one mustn't be passive about the adversaries in their lives and their democratic republic country (the US) in particular since this is an American artist we're listening to.
Rage Against The Machine got me thru my teenager years and it was GLORIOUS! btw ALL their songs are superb , just pick one..
you would love the video of them being kicked off of live tv for singing this song after they were told not to sing it lmao
RAGE Iis the Goat!!
It is a reverb pedal it back flows the sound to remove spaces of empty sound in between the cords being played.
Efects "wah-wah">"equalizer" lithe bass off>"overdrive" 15~20%> "delay" 0.067 ms or 3%. Or Pedal Zoom G3 effect 43
Okay so I dunno if you are still reading comments on old videos, but the pedals, well, they do different things. You have overdrive pedals, distortion pedals, Wah Wah pedals, loop pedals. It's basically a way to affect or enhance your song, for stylistic effect.
When you step on one, the circuit becomes active and the current runs through it, performing its dark magic. Think of it as when you play a keyboard and you play around with the sound.
If you did manage to read this comment and you enjoyed it... Please react to the song "Buckethead - Soothsayer" to see one of the masters of guitar plying his art
1993, Paperdoll lounge, Charlotte. I knew she chose the song, and I watched her mouth every lyric When she squatted in front of me, and said "f*** you I won't do what you tell me" , I slid her a $2 billI and replied "who the f*** does this song!?!?"😂 absolutely never forget the first time I heard Rage Against the Machine
Lol if Gretta had a hard as band we would all respect her just like zack. Shit would be dope
Some of those that run office are the same that burn crosses label made them change it to work forces so they weren't going directly for whitehouse and its the only time i know of that they bent to the pressure of the machine
Wow, the last 30 + years just passed me by!
Greetings from Brazil! You should react to Animals as Leaders! You'll love it!
If I'm not mistaken when Zack DeLaRocha was a kid his mother was highly involved in activism for various social justice causes. He grew up amongst free thinking people and activists, so this was ingrained into him from a young age. So sad that it's still as relevant today than it was 30 years ago. Requesting Bulls on Parade if you haven't already seen it.
The pedals? Everything. You want an effect, you buy a pedal. (Or a digital super pedal now) Like a kind of analogic sound workstation.
That begining part feels like something you would hear a black preacher say in a movie
I was at this show. Great memories.
It's nice of Elliot Stanley to be making review videos. My man.
And I told him he'd like it
Love seeing this again so I don't mind! Watching you is always great. I feel a bit attacked personally when you continued to specify that this was 30 years ago LMAO 😂 I don't feel I needed that bit of information pointed out, I already feel old enough lol But you're right, the fact that it's still relevant today is just crazy. Just proves that the people(or the type of people) that have always been in control, still are. It's obvious that's getting us nowhere. I don't know a lot about the government where you are but here in America it constantly amazes me. People divided, fighting and picking sides. Constant back and forth between Republicans and Democrats. And all the while most people fall right into it, eating that shit up, never realizing what's right in front of them. In front of all of us. Democrat or republican it doesn't matter, it's the entire government that's corrupt. Who's President? To an extent, that doesn't matter either. He's the fall guy, the one to blame for everything done by the ones pulling the strings behind the curtain. The entire system is flawed and as long as people fall for it and stay divided things will never change. Just the same cycle of ignorance.
In the immortal words of The Doors and Pink Floyd
"The time to hesitate is through"- The Doors
"Together we stand, divided we fall."-Pink Floyd
Imagine all the talent still undiscovered.
"sirens!" The deciders heard your brain changing
He is referring to police brutality and the KKK
went to my first ever festival last year, I am ND so was super nervous but people were to plight and helpful.
Last year was only a single day but this year I went for 3 whole days and it was amazing but I was also completely smashed afterwards.
Both physically for moshing, dancing and walking for hours and psychologically for the overstimulation but it was worth it and def going next year.
Might even go as volounteer.
He's using a Digitech whammy pedal to get that +2 octave pitch shifting effect in the solo
ZACH was in a punk/hardcore band before rage
More Rage!!! 💯
Some of those who WORK forces, are the same that burn crosses
Was there a Bulls on Parade video that got taken down because if not I'd really love to see his response to that
Thank you Brother....
I’ve just commented on another video asking you to react to RAGE! please do more! Their political stance from years ago are so relevant today. Timeless! My favourite hobby is watch people discover and react to my favourite bands! This one is definitely up there! Thankyou! New subscriber here! ❤
"Some of those that work forces (police) are the same that burn crosses (KKK)."
In the US, the beginnings of the state policing industry had very close ties to the KKK, especially in the South, some were in the KKK or were leaders.
The systemic racism in the US police system, endemic in the harsher treatment, profiling, illegal searches, police brutality (and worse), and poorer protection services towards minorities--Black, Brown, Central and South American immigrants, Native Americans and Indigenous Peoples, and recently Asians as well is what this song is about.
During and just before the Jim Crow era, the police--KKK ties were extremely strong and there were multiple cities and towns in America that were mainly prosperous Black towns. These were looted and burned to the ground by jealous, racist White citizens. In many of these violent occurrences the local and state police forces did not stop the violence, they joined and helped the White citizens and were violent against the Black citizens. This is just one example.--police brutality against migrant workers, Native Americans on reservations in the past, and many other instances all stemming from poisonous historical ties to racism.
Killing in the name of...establishment.
Liked it up the #first time & enjoyed your enthusiasm again once again 😀
Love your reactions to rock/metal. 🤩 It's fun to see you react for the first time to music I grew up with. - Brings back that feeling of discovering these groups for the first time.. ✨ I will Highly recommend "Mustasch" with these songs:
1) "Thank you for the demon"
2) "Bring me everyone" (My fav 😇.)
3) "Feared and hated"
(I have them in this order on my pl but didn't se their live rec so idk the best forum.)
But if you like Mustasch, I'd be happy to recommend some other cool & 'lesser known' groups like them... ✨🐈
@0:40 well Zach is all healed & so Rage Against the Machine is going back on tour w/ Run the Jewels!! should be mindblowingly breathtaking