Metallica 'One' Reaction | A Heart-Wrenching Journey and Raw Emotion
In this reaction video, we don't just listen - we explore the intense narrative of the song, understanding the stark reality of a soldier suffering the physical and emotional toll of war. Join me as we delve into the heart-wrenching lyrics and powerful riffs that have cemented 'One' as one of the most poignant anti-war songs in rock history.
Watching me navigate this emotionally charged composition will be a journey in itself. Stick around till the end of the video for my complete thoughts and reflections on this Metallica classic!
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As a vet from Desert Storm and lost a leg from a landmine, I appreciate your compassion
Words cannot express the gratitude I have for your service and sacrifice that you made for our country ❤️🇺🇲 Thank you
Sup brother. No injury. But. Sometimes I still taste bidi's in my mouth.... I'm one of those recovery specialists that can't eat pork anymore. From my time on the Highway with Willy P. Hoooah?
I’m with you brother 🫡
@@Skege1000wrong conflict you POS! Desert Storm was in response to Iraq invading Kuwait. The US and Allies did not remove Saddam in the early 90s.
Thank you for you’re services ❤ 🙏
"Each man faces death by himself, alone." One of the heaviest lines in the entire song.
"Body, my holding cell" is pretty dark as well.
To be fair, that was from the movie.
It's from the movie you baphoon
"...every living creature on Earth dies alone." -Roberta Sparrow Donnie Darko
My favoriteine from the movie is when the pastor says to the military official. "He's a product of your profession not mine." When he asks the pastor if there's anything he can do for him.
Sometimes music isn't about the feel goods. Sometimes it's about saying something that needs to be heard.
When my daughter was in middle school, her social studies teacher showed the class this video. When she came home and said they watched a Metallica video, I immediately knew which song. I saw it when it came out and it shook me then. It’s supposed to make you think and feel, so your reaction was spot on. Don’t worry about the baby making noise, worry if the noises stop.
This about all the loss that accompanied support for country
NOW IS TIME FOR "FIRST BLOOD" REACTION @TOOBLUNT
I remember this song being similar to hearing daddy by korn for me because both songs are extremely dark. Abused can come in many forms
Oh god, I think it would have broken me to hear this song at that age!
This is the first song I ever liked, I was 5 when first seen this on MTV. In my teens I decided I want to see the movie Johnny Got His Gun, and waited like 3 weeks to download it from a guy across the Globe. I was changed for good and forever. This is powerful beyond words.
its actually about a soldier who lost basically all 5 of his senses, his mind left adrift. based on the book later turned movie in 1970 johnny got his gun
To add to this Metallica ended up buying the rights to the movie cause it was cheaper than constantly paying royalties to use clips from the film in their videos and concerts.
Oh it's so much worse than that. The doctors didn't know he was still cognizant and were doing experiments. Then at some point, they realized - a nurse figured it out I think - he was aware of everything and they tried to hide it. I gotta see the movie now.
They did a movie called Trumbo about the Author.. Brian Cranston played Dalton Trumbo
i do not even wanna imagine how that is like
Read that book in high school
It’s a great work of art. That’s why it’s so tough to listen to.
Your reaction is just as Metallica intended. Listen to the beautiful musicality and the amazing riffs but also be proud that you can feel the pain and the agony in these lyrics. It means you’re human. It means you have empathy.
After listening to the song for decades, I still feel the way you do every time. It's heart wrenching.
Every time I hear this song I fight back tears.
This has to be one of the most genuine reactions for this song
:) thank you for the comment. Happy you enjoyed the video. Lol sometime I feel like I talk too much but I can’t help it
@@TooBlunt you shared your thoughts, that’s more valuable than watching other people head banging and not knowing what the song is about! Greetings from Colombia😁
Colombia ?! My best friend just moved there for a few months. He’s really enjoying the place. Lol luckily he learned a lot of Spanish growing up in Miami. Hope all is well on your end pal
@@TooBluntyour reaction was deep my dad lost his foot in a car accident he wasn’t a veteran but he has the same trauma as veterans. Respect 🫡
It’s downright depressing because it’s so real and every day, it’s someone’s truth 🤌
This song makes you think about life and is absolutely beautiful. I'm a medically retired US. ARMY Veteran and this song has helped me so much in my life. One of the best of all time. METALLICA 4 LIFE
Love your avatar/profile picture bro! I can't tell you what I wanted mine to be, but it would've invited an unwelcome knock on my door.
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best reaction I've seen for this song. you literally got it and the story. it's all so😢
As a vet. I listen to this song a lot. It is hard to explain the feelings I get when listening to it. When the jam section kicks in it gets me amped up. Good or bad the feelings it gives let me know I am alive.
This was a genuine reaction Bro. Let the Baby sound off it's fine.
read this book "johnny got his gun" 40 years ago in HS...stayed with me, and this video makes it perfect!
This song is meant to bring awareness to the true cost of war! Seems it still does even after all these years! Nice reaction, exactly how a normal compassionate person should react!
Must have heard this song 1000 times and it still makes me feel like its the first time
This is the best reaction to this song I've seen because you did understand it and didnt just listen to the music. Its an amazing song which should leave you left like you were at the end. Deep meaning!
One of the best reactions to this song. It's supposed to make you feel the way you did. It's based off a book called, Johnny got his gun. Basically an anti war book about a soldier in ww1 that lost all everything in war, his arms legs, eyes, etc. Great reaction my dude. You got a new subscriber
I still adore this song, but I was a teen metalhead and hadn't taught myself empathy yet, just thought it was a cool horror story with a great riff; I promise I feel as you do now; there's a lot of stuff that I find hard to listen to as I get older. You're doing a great job with intelligent, empathetic reviews. I hope you enjoy the suggestions I'll send your way.
This has always been a song I loved and hated equally. The music is beautiful and haunting. Then you get to the end, and just damn. It hurts. Always make me want to cry.
Thank you so much for having such emotional maturity when reacting to this song. Your kindness towards veterans is heartwarming. I’m glad your friend is okay and got back to you. This song along with others from Metallica are meant to both let you rock but also make you think, which happens a lot in rock music, about pressing issue. The case here being the treatment of combat veterans. This song and the clips being used are from Johnny Got His Gun which is a book that was made into a movie. It’s free to watch since Metallica bought the rights to it. Highly recommend checking it out. Very thought provoking piece of media.
Thank you for the kind comment :) and I will definitely check that out
My dad went to Vietnam at 19 and spent three years there. I can not imagine what it was like, and the few stories we heard were horrible. Then he tells us how, after landing back home, people were waiting at the airport to spit on the soldiers and throw things at them. I do not understand why? God bless America and especially our veterans. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🤍
My dad also went to Vietnam AND Desert Storm...the military unit he was in showed this to them before they left to go...he said it was very thought provoking and terrifying.seriously happens in war,its a real possibility and an actual reality for some...this song was made to bring awareness to people about how brutal war is....and I'd say it does that in spades.✌
My dad was in Vietnam he rarely speaks of it all he had to say was this country full of ingrants.
My grandpa wasn't sent to war in Vietnam but he was trained to be a medic and he instead was lucky enough to be sent to a kids hospital in Germany instead of being sent to Vietnam but I think cause he was chosen from the lottery at almost the end of that war so grandpa got lucky but I couldn't image what would have happened if he did get sent to Vietnam he probably wouldn't be the same as he is now. It would make me sad to see that and have him not be who he is today. Cause I learned that the Vietnam War was one of the top most mentally scared wars we ever had. It's horrible what all happened there I always try to thank any soldier for their service even if they were sent there and it was not good foe them. Cause they deserve all the good things in life to happen to them especially what they tried to do no soldier should be made fun of or disrespected
It's ridiculous how these men and women are treated. My childhood was definitely different because mental health wasn't discussed, and we kids paid the price watching the struggle. My nephew went to Afghanistan, and he hasn't been the same since. They go to war and fight to survive, then come home and do the same. God bless all the veterans. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🤍
@@Forfarmsake exactly it is ridiculous
“Art is a lie that makes us realize truth.” - Pablo Picasso.
My favourite Metallica song!
still one of my favorites never gets old
The nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten.
I was 10 years old when I first watched this video. That was when I learned that there are fates worse than death.
This is why metal fans love it so much . Its so much more than fast guitar drums and screaming . Their is a method behind the madness . I love when some one who isnt familiar with this style sees a song like this that resonates with them . Thank you for watching and reacting . This one IS a rough one to get through . But listen a few more times and you will see how masterfully crafted this song is with the theme . Like the machine gun double bass drum and just the fluidity of the whole song structure from beginning to end .
Just medically “retired” (PTSD) after almost two decades as a medic …. and Fade to Black … your reactions make me feel less broken and alone … Art should comfort the disturbed, and disturb the comfortable!!! Blessings ❤
Hands down my favorite song by Metallica. I heard it two years after it came out and it's the song that turned me on to metal. Before hearing this song, it was just country. This song broadened my horizons and now I listen to ALL genres.
This song always gets some tears flowing... Metallica rules...🤘🤘
This is the song that made Metallica a Icon band... This song also won a Grammy I believe....
It's why it's called One. As in one in a million chance to get an injury that takes all senses.
The one thing i learned about this song is when the intensity of the drums kicks up it’s supposed to replicate the morse code of “kill me” that the man in the movie “johnny got his gun” was trying to communicate to the staff about. Metallica were ahead of their time
Metal is not to be enjoyable and fun. One is pure art.
This song is musically fantastic and lyrically an absolute gut punch. The way it shifts from a slow, melancholy beginning to and outright angry, resentful ending is brilliant
My high school history teacher was a WW2 vet, and showed us Johnny Got His Gun to us back in 86 or 87. I've seen this video many times over the past 30+ years along with Johnny, but watching it now thru your eyes plus the decades of useless conflict brings a new perspective. This really kicks ya in the guts
As a Combat vet I thank you. But this song makes a vet realize that it could be worse. God bless bro
"now the world is gone, I'm just one" Chills every time
Dude, your reaction made ME cry. Your story made it more. Thanks you for sharing
:) thank you for the comment pal. I’m happy you enjoyed the video ❤️❤️
Many of us wish to be back in the light…enjoy when the baby cries. Hang in there brothers
A true reaction to this video. I`m a disabled Vet myself and this is hard. Not sure if you could handle another one like this but the song "Wrong Side Of Heaven" by Five Finger Death Punch makes me cry every time I hear it or watch the video. But Please give it a watch and reaction. And for pure Metal mayhem you need to watch some Pantera. Cemetary Gates is a good starter song from them. Then songs like "Walk" then onto pure insanity of "Domination" Live in Moscow . Much appreciated
Watching the video is definitely more depressing than just listening to the song by itself. Great reaction 👍🏼
This is THE reaction to this song. Yes it’s all musically, technically astonishing, but it’s the vehicle for the message. That’s what makes it incredible.
I remember when this song came out I could not get enough of it! It’s an absolute jam but man does it talk about some real SHXT!
This was probably the most appropriate reaction to this song
The musicianship in this video is insane.
Us Metallica fan VETERANS appreciate your absolute HUMAN reaction this song was written to bring out these feelings and conversations check out DISPOSABLE HEROS off of the Master of Puppets album.
I'll never forget when this video was released. I was a Sophomore in HS, had just gotten into them about a year earlier when I heard Master of Puppets at the local teen center. No internet back then - I had no idea what these guys looked like or how they'd look on stage etc. Mtv was announcing the "WORLD PREMIERE" of this video at 3PM on a school day. I raced home on my bike as fast as I could pedal so I could see my new favorite band finally. I was so excited - like geek in a Best Buy clearance sale. Ran in out of breath bare minutes to spare turned on the TV, and video came on as my star-struck eyes were ready to watch. 30 seconds in, my mouth was slack jawed, and my mouth went dry, a minute in i've got tears in my eyes, by the time the song and video was over I was just stunned silent unsure how I should be feeling. I was just horrified and numb but amazed too at the sound. At a time when Mtv was colorful, and fun, and partying all time with big bombastic fun stuff - then to see this I was not prepared. It was truly profound and left a lasting impression on my brain. I had to wait 4 more years before I ever got to see them live though, and since then I've seen them over 30 times live. Simply amazing.
IS1 Christianson, you will never be forgotten. I live the life you gave back to me, Thank You.
I just simply love the way the song executes the exact moment when the soldier grasps the severity of his situation: the dreamlike sequence fades, and in comes the short rapid drums, boiling up as he comes to full realisation, anger, panic, frustration. Deeply disturbing, masterfully done.
The lyrics and video clips are telling the story, And the thoughts, And feelings of the soldier. The drums are gun fire, And bombs going off. The guitars are the chaos, And escalation of the war battle. Been listening to old school Metallica since the 80's.
This song always touches me. It's just very savage. I'm glad your friend is alright.
You pay attention where most others don't. I appreciate that.
very thoughtful and awesome reaction.
I dipped my finger into the Metallica world back in 2019 and it was ok and new to me didn’t listen to them ever again after that . But now in 2023 I’ve really and fully got into them now and somehow “One” ended up being my favorite song from them. Also Can you react to “Another day in paradise” by Phill collins
I remember a saying that goes very well with what the father tells his young son about democracy. "In peacetime, sons bury their fathers. In wartime, fathers bury their sons." Sad, but true. Lyrics for those who wants/needs them: I can't remember anything Can't tell if this is true or dream Deep down inside I feel the scream This terrible silence stops me Now that the war is through with me I'm waking up, I cannot see That there's not much left of me Nothing is real but pain now Hold my breath as I wish for death Oh please, God, wake me Back in the womb it's much too real In pumps life that I must feel But can't look forward to reveal Look to the time when I'll live Fed through the tube that sticks in me Just like a wartime novelty Tied to machines that make me be Cut this life off from me Hold my breath as I wish for death Oh please, God, wake me Now the world is gone, I'm just one Oh God, help me Hold my breath as I wish for death Oh please, God, help me Darkness Imprisoning me All that I see Absolute horror I cannot live I cannot die Trapped in myself Body my holding cell Landmine Has taken my sight Taken my speech Taken my hearing Taken my arms Taken my legs Taken my soul Left me with life in hell
You are supposed to feel the rage. Welcome to thrash / hardcore metal. Embrace the anger. "Be Angy, and Sin Not"
"How can you call them crazy?" No, you can't! You sent them! Technically, I sent them,, too! Can we just give them a hug? A hug that lasts forever?
The song was inspired by the film, "Johnny Got His Gun" (clips of which are featured as part of the video) which was based on the novel of the same name. The story is a fictionalized account of stories of what many injured and maimed front line veterans suffered in WWI and WWII primarily, but also as a reflection of the suffering of war veterans from many wars over the past 250+ years, up to and including current conflicts around the world. Side note, the rapid fire snare drum hits are deliberately meant to mimic submachine gun fire.
This song wasn't meant to be easy to listen to. It was the ultimate anti-war protest.
One of the best anti-war songs ever written 🤘😎🤘💗🫡
I have wasted hours upon hours of my life watching reaction videos. Simply put, you are my favorite. You are a great guy.
One of the greatest anti war songs
Great reaction. One of the few videos - especially metal ones - where the video makes the song is 10x better. I'll never tire of "One". I don't listen to it all that often anymore, but, every time I do, I remember how banging is it.
This song has a deep meaning but musically it's a masterpiece so you can definitely enjoy listening to it.
I can’t tell if I’m alive dreaming or Dead and remembering.
How fortunate was our generation (80s) to be there when these superior forms of music was popular. This song is a journey of self-reflection. Music today does not do this. Music today is mostly about commercial interests. I feel sorry for young kids these days. They no longer have heroes.
The purpose of this song is to raise awareness...Too many people take for granted the freedoms we all enjoy, for freedom, this is the cost. Nothing is without consequence.
This song is a metaphor for my entire life.
Great reaction my man! Respect for all the kind words and appreciation you highlighted for veterans and all that are serving for our Freedom dude! 🫶🤘
This is the Shindeler’s List of metal videos.
It was really interesting to hear how you said "what am I supposed to do, enjoy this?" its a funny question for sure. I'm a huge metal enjoyer and many metal songs go hard asf but also talk about EXTREMELY heavy issues, it seems to be a very common theme in metal. imo, its acceptable to jam out to these songs and feel whatever you want to/need to feel. some sit in silence and others bang their heads. i find myself doing both at times. but always so interesting to hear the push of the music with the pull of the meaning. while both sides can be complete opposites, they both share the feeling of power and importance. whether you like it or not, its in your face. glad to see you enjoyed, i hope to see more metal reactions on the channel
You’re 100% right. The contrast is what got me in the moment and it was directly related to something I was feeling. I’ll take another listen again and again. The song is definitely great
@TooBlunt the only response I have to this song is jamming out thrashing angrily with tears rolling down my cheeks. It's my emotional release song.
When this song came out I was stationed in Germany (Cold War era) It was and still is a powerful heady piece, and I knew the store it was based on. I was grateful that my wife who was still state-side was unlikely to see the video or hear the song as metal is not a genre that she listens to often, one less thing for her to worry about.
All of Metallica's early work was meant to elicit STRONG emotional responses.
This is my favorite Metallica song and probably in my top 5. Metallica was all about the seriousness of the lyrics in the first 5 albums. Glad you heard from your friend
Best metallica song ever.
When I was younger I loved Metallica cause the songs were true bangers only at 42 have I truly began to dissect the meaning behind the lyrics such a powerful band
Pop music would have you believe that the worst thing that can happen to you is losing your girl. Metal says otherwise…
Metallica hits the heart strings hard bro. My favorite band glad you felt their power
I like how he just got straight into it with any introduction lol. A breath of fresh air from today’s over the top reaction channels
Dad was in Vietnam from 68-72...my mom got ONE 15 minute phonecall during that entire time, and most of the call was "I cant hear you"
You have just witnessed an awakening to join the Metallica army.
The band wanted so much to use footage from the film "Johny get your gun" that the band bought the rights to the movie outright. They now own it. Also as the song progresses it get heavier and more distorted. Cool thing also is Kirk Hemmet was already on the tour and they needed him to return to the studio to record the solo, he nailed it in one take all the way through. Amazing musicians.
the war is not over. It still rages in my head.
proper reaction to this song, "if i had to pay higher taxes so that it goes to the vets" YES 💯
Came for Metallica and stayed for the commentary. You are a smart and extremely emotionally intelligent person.
This song is so important.
The greatest anti-war song ever
OMG I was just thinking today that I needed to check and see if you and any other videos ready to watch!! So glad I checked. Hope your family is doing well, and your littlest one is growing like a weed!!!! As for this reaction. God bless you for having such compassion for our military. My dad was killed in Vietnam, (Capt. Steven Bennett, posthumous MOH) when he was 26 (I was 2 1/2 years). There are so many times I reflect back on how my life would have been so different had he lived, but then that would mean that he lived and would have possibly suffered long-lasting trauma from his time in service. So, I'm almost "glad" he didn't survive. I do hope anyone reading this understands what I mean. Of course I wish he would have survived, but knowing the potential pain he may have had to live with...I feel selfish wishing he lived. Everything happens for a reason... perhaps the pain he would have had to carry would have been too great for him? Regardless, he is my hero. All military men and women are heroes to me. Every single day...not just designated days. God Bless our military and all they do. God Bless your children's Godfather. I'm glad he was safe, and just happened to be out of pocket for a while. I'm glad to see you back!
"each man face his death by himself.. alone. Goodbye father" this bar bring me to tear each time 😕 one of the emotional music video of the internet 👌 tx for the react from Québec Canada 🇲🇶🇨🇦
Great reaction. One of the more genuine ive ever seen
Totally appreciate your reaction. Ive listened to and seen this video for 35ys. Its difficult. But you got it.
Great reaction. Very genuine! All the best to you, and to the godfather of your kiddie 🙏
Love your reactions, subbed.
I have seen this from WW1 - WW11 and Vietnam and I can relate. My father was in Korea when the Chinese came across the river.
Fantastic review, really good deep dive.
Your reactions are fantastic. Purely honest
You felt it, man. That’s what matters.