🎵 Metallica Nothing Else Matters Reaction 

Elton John said that this is one of the best songs ever written. It brought James Hetfield to tears when during an interview.

The song was written by Hetfield while he was on tour and being homesick. It's really about long-distance relationships and how hard it is to maintain them while on the road. The song wasn't meant to be released but when Lars heard James play it, he loved it and convinced him to put it on the album.

True Metallica fans were never mad at this

The song was about James missing his girl while on the road

Elton John once told James from Metallica that he considered this one of the most beautiful films ever written. I agree. 🤘

Gotta do the unforgiven trilogy..yea I grew up in the 80's and was disappointed in the direction of the band, but grew on me after time..I guess ya can't do the same music when you were younger, your values and point of views changes as should. But still love the 1st 4 albums the best. Great reaction!!

Lex had it nailed from the jump. It was about "i'm doing me and being true to me" i don't need to listen or care what you have to say. I don't need to be like everyone else. This song was composed with the help of Michael Kamen (a music composer for big production movies). The beat is written as a waltz (one-two-three-one-two-three-one-two-three) as opposed to most popular rock music composed with a 4/4 signature (which is something I didn't realize myself until about 10 years ago when I started drumming).

Their war songs are more storytelling songs than anything, and this song happens to be a love song, obviously open to interpretation

I love watching James show his chops. He's a great guitarist and I feel like it takes a backseat sometimes because he doesn't necessarily play lead. Don't let it fool you. The man's an amazing guitarist and can play every part of every song he's written

To me the theme behind this song is I don't give as shit about "their" opinions, I'm just gonna do me.

Me and my wife played this for our first dance at our wedding last month.

I'm not metal fan at all, but Metallica has been one of my favorite all time bands since childhood. Something about their melodic guitar solos with the additional truthful and introspective lyrics coming from songs like The Unforgiven, Nothing else matters, One, and Sad but true that can apply to all experiences and walks of life have had me hooked.

I remember when this first came out and all the whiny "You sold out" malarkey... everyone wanting to attribute all kinds of jacked up shite about the song and style... but it was a straight up tribute to the 'brotherhood' of the band. Didn't matter how far apart they were, they were still close friends, They trusted in who they were from deep down in their hearts and they didn't give a flying "F" what anybody else said about it... People don't often open up to just how strongly they feel and how they want to live, and they made the choice to do so and they meant it with the power of an oath... nothing else mattered... They trusted each other, they found new paths and things together and they kept an open mind to consider things carefully without jumping to conclusions... The lyrics really tell the story the way it is... Metallica didn't give a shit about what other people thought or what they did or even claimed to "know" (because the critics generally didn't have a clue anyway) and they were essentially saying I don't give a damn about other people's games and feelings... this was who Metallica was, how they felt, and the way they wanted to live and do things. If someone else had a "problem" with it then that someone could just F**k off, because the group did not care beyond those they chose to be close to. Too bad that there are many people who just can't get that basic message and insist that there has to be "something more" to it... Nope... it really is just that simple.

Mettalica most recognized songs. Just unbelievable how great they are hands down one of the most amazing bands ever

You guys GOTTA do Orion AND Blackened!

It's a classic for sure, one of my favorite songs on this album is wherever I may roam which I think still holds up today as a great track

There are times his voice sounds like a guitar sliding up. So cool. I heard this song for the first time as a grandma in her 60's and I think I'm in the time of my life where this speaks layers to me that I cannot put into words. I'm on the downhill side of life. He's talking about the cultural mores that tell a person how to have a relationship, how to live life. They have to do it differently because of the band tours. And so forth. Thanks for pulling up the lyrics. It is like the world has embraced this song. And I, the grandma, can play this song on repeat for hours. I'm subscribing because it seems like you like to learn. 💜

You guys are great, Love Lex's appreciation for the riffs on tons of great music I grew up with.

Wow i've binged watched about 50 of your videos so far and i can't get enough. Thank you so much for the content you guys are great great great! Love all the analytics in the videos and interpretations you have on the songs

I love your reactions! So real and genuine, and also willing to learn more once you learn the lyrics

This song has always been one of my favorites among a catalogue of great Metallica songs. Great reaction, loved it!

Metallica : WHISKEY IN A JAR! 1 o the Best party Jams, at least the way I party

I love No Leaf Clover by Metallica and the San Francisco Symphony. One of my all time favorites!!

So thankful 2 see people appreciate all types of music. Surrounded by friends who only listened to a certain genre. Open them up and get addicted 2 the passion. Love the vids!

This song always makes me shiver and smile when I listen to it and I get goosebumps every time it hits the orchestra and guitar solo and Nothing else matters

For me it has always been a love song especially when travelling (or touring) to the one you love.

This is a classic song that bought me to the heavy metal genre. 🤟Thank You so much for reacting to it. 👏Love You! ❤️

Still loving this Metallica journey, best reaction channel I've seen embrace them and really dig their heels into the music and the adventure - thank you so much guys for bringing this to us! Definitely go for the Unforgiven trilogy, you won't be disappointed 🤘

Wow Lex... the way you pick apart lyrics for the definition is really incredible. You two are doing a great job. thanks for the content.

I'm digging this channel. Brad just in logical analyzing mode and Lex just be grooving and it shows in their faces. Keep it up and keep it real. Ya'll got something here.

"The god that failed" has a REALLY deep story. You should listen to and react to that one next. Its heavy but chill

I first heard this song when I got to my first permanent duty station and moved into my barracks. A Marine down the hall from me was practicing it on his acoustic guitar in his room. The sound traveled down the hall and put a chill in my spine. I had to come down and find out what he was playing. I was shocked to here it was Metallica. I fell in love with the melody instantly.

I like how you guys got right into it without a 5 minute intro about yourself and your side hussles.

Real and true musicians evolve. Art is ever changing. I appreciate REAL artist who try new things.

As Jason said “ we did sell out,,,, every seat, in every arena, we played in”

First time I heard this song I was a teenager, helped shape my character immensely! Great song all these years later.

Brings back memories. Reminds me of when, at times, and been miles away from from loved ones. I remember listening to this song at 16 when I first moved out of the family home. Also, in my twenties, I was in a disciplined environment for two and a half years I managed to borrow the cd.

Before I even start, THIS is literally THE song that made me start learning guitar. I wanted to play like kirk & now I can. Thanks for reviewing this one guys. 🤘🤘🤘🤘

This is one of my favorite Metallica songs!! It is beautiful music with a beautiful message ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ love it

Great song and reaction guys keep them coming love your videos.

My absolute favorite song by them. Great reaction guys! 👍

So in the 80's there was a short-lived period where even the heaviest of bands were writing power ballads. This is considered Metallica's ballad, written by James for his wife when he was missing her while being on tour, and it came at a time where James was learning classical guitar.

Great Music & Reactions; as usual !

Everyone will see this song differently. That's what makes songs so great. I feel like this song is about being open minded and trusting yourself. This song will be played at my funeral. Thank you for sharing.

The way she looks at you Brad, you da man. True love beams out of her eyes.

One of my very best recalls from the past. Great Indepth reaction as always

Trust I seek and I find in you everyday for something new open mind for a different view and nothing else matters. It's an amazingly deep song.

One of the best metal ballads ever written. Everything fits so well together here and this was basically what started the more modern metallica back then. The black album really brought them into everyones focus, not just the metal core community. The 90s were such an amazing time for us kids back then, growing up with giants like Metallica, Aerosmith, GnR and even many of the older legends from 70s and 80s before it all changed so quickly in the 2000s to more over produced fast food music.

This is the first true metallica ballad. They've had songs that start out slow, but always end up with metallicas signature thrash style by the end. This is the first that didn't.

I think it's just about being open minded and trusting yourself and your intuition and not allowing other people's actions or opinions skew your "vision" of what you aspire to and your belief that you can achieve that vision. I know songs hit people differently and everyone doesn't interpret a song in exactly the same way but that's what I hear when I listen to this song.

It's about being honest with your feelings and expressing them no matter what others think or feel.

You two are awesome Thank you

As soon as that solo started Lex got that super dupper smile ,a true metal chic

beautiful. love you guys! 🙂

One of my favorite songs of all time!!!

I was a huge fan of Metallica back in the day. At the time this song hit i had been in choral arts most of my life, so when the song came out, i instantly saw a qualitative jump in their music and i loved it.

Orion, The Call if Ktulu, To Live is to Die, Suicide and Redemption.....🤘

Omg yesss!!! Keep em comming guys!

"Look at every path closely and deliberately. Try it as many times as you think necessary. Then ask yourself alone, one question . . . Does this path have a heart? If it does, the path is good; if it doesn't it is of no use.” ― Carlos Castaneda ♥

Been loving your reactions lately! Subbed!

amazing song. great review guys!

I've been a Metallica fan since the first album and grew up in San Jose, CA about 30 minutes from where Metallica is from. My opinion is this is in top 3 Metallica songs. Technically beautiful..

This is such a good song. I've seen videos of ice skating performances to this. Beautiful!

It is highly advised to always have the lyrics at hand when listening to Metallica, the lyrics make the song as much as the instruments. This is the only relaxed Metallica song though. One of my personal favourites is Orion, an instrumental arranged by Cliff Burton, the brilliant bassist who sadly died in a tourbus accident. He was classically trained and made a very intricate song. Listen to it with your eyes closed, it's insane. Also nearly impossible to pause.

I'd go so far as to say this song is Heaven sent. It takes me to a time and place that I will never see again. Bittersweet doesn't even begin to describe it. Metallica!!!

This was on a mixtape some friend of my older sister made for her of the best rock on the radio at the time. It was this song that made me fall for a band at 10 years old. I played that tape til it spit at me and stretched. But I found most of the bands and songs on it. It had some Primus (2,000lb Goldfish), Cat's in the Cradle by Ugly Kid Joe, Black and Jeremy by Pearl Jam. I can remember throwing that tape in & rollerblading in circles in the garage...or skating.

They can be other, family, neighbour, friend, stranger …. Aligning action with your own authentic inner voice necessitates diluting the power of others words to influence you

For some background on this song, this is a song he somewhat made for James Hetfield's girlfriend at the time to be played over the phone. Add in some more lyrics to go along with it and you have a song James was scared to release since it was an unprecedented song in Metallica history. Add in James training his vocals with some of his business partners and you have the song right here. Also quick fun fact: James Hetfield (rhythm guitarist and singer) actually played all the guitar for the song since Kirk Hammett (lead guitarist) didn't have time to learn the song from James and play it. Edit: Nvm, just saw the end of the video of you guys reading the info from genius. But still.

It's a luv song, kids. 'They' are the people surrounding the 2 in luv

Good one guys..sorta been waiting on you two to hear this side of Metallica. Gotta remember most bands are kids in the beginning say age 21-24...if your great like Metallica then your lucky enough to hold a fan base beyond those years but that fan base has to be wise enough to allow you your natural maturity which your style and music will be a direct reflection of. Alot of fans act like a band should never change from the time they started young. unrealistic., the same fans that dislike this era of Metallica are the same fans just mentioned.

I will say this. I sub to several reaction channels but this one keeps me coming back daily. Something about your interpretation is spot on. Metal Heads such as myself aren't really into Metallica doing covers, but YOU HAVE TO LISTEN TO "Whiskey In a Jar" I, for one, love this version and it isn't the (something I can't place it) that Metallica is really known for. Enjoy.

My favorite Metallica song, I'm Rwandan East Africa, and i grew up listening to this song, I was a kid in the lat 90's, listening to them plus snoop dog Biggy and Pac

A song that will never be far from you for the rest of your lives, because the message rings so true and is always relevant.

The day that never comes. It's really good.

Love the conversation. The difference between fans not liking artists being free to develop their art freely I feel is this: fans who want to get something from the art/ artists or fans wanting to receive whatever/ wherever the artist takes them. Have you done Wherever I may roam? I always think of Metallica in the context of a motorcycle gang. But I love them most for their honesty asking life’s questions.

Masters of rock. Amazing song 🎵

I love this song even more now since I learned it on guitar

This song can mean different things to people. I know a couple that used it for their wedding. And I used it as one of a half dozen ballads in an anniversary video I made for my wife. It’s a great song.

This guy brad has the hardest time understanding and comprehending song meanings

Great song 🎵. Love your videos

Cliff Burton's death and life on the road finally caught up to Metallica. This album is a reflection of their maturation as men and musicians. They grew up even if their angry fans didn't.

Played in my good childhood friend funeral after drowning the day we quit school. He was a big Metallica fan, and this song always bring all of us back ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️Cato♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

I remember them days we was in Iraq the first time life was so simple then u could trust people then we all went to church we new right from wrong we did good together not against each other wish we could go back to them times.

Y'all are awesome, Always a great intellectual reaction!! Lex you're so beautiful, brad you're a lucky dude!! Respect

This is a love song: "life is ours, we live it our way, because nothing else matters.," Etc.

I’ll never forget, album release day buddy of mine gets it. We’re cruising around w/some others listening, get about halfway through this song and (Will) decided that it wasn’t metal enough and chunks it out the window. Some laughed, some cried, great times!

love the Metallica reviews!!!

As someone from the SF Bay Area, I’ve been going to Metallica gigs since 1983. I know exactly who this song was written for, she is a personal friend of mine.

So many covers of this song. A total ballad.

One of my favs!!!!

Hands down the best love song of all time. "All these words I don't just say"...would love to have someone to love me that deeply❣️❣️❣️

It's about relationships. To me it's the perfect wedding song. Always one of my favorite songs ❤❤❤❤

yall gotta dig deeper into Metallica. ride the lightning and unforgivien

U 2 keep up the smooth flow!🎉

One of my favorites... reminds me of my dad still everytime. He died 3 yrs ago now... worst thing I've ever gone through.

Fade to black is a must one of my favs

One of my favorites from them...

Per Hetfield, it's essentially a love song. The way I interpret it is that the noise around you trying to dictate who you become or who you are or what people expect of you is not more important than the love you have at home.

It's about, trust in you and what you believe never let anyone change your mind, never let them tell you what you should be.

Great Song. Sounds like a love song to me.