Trent Michael or you can be so out of touch with your feelings like yourself, you don’t understand true emotion. Feeling strong and being strong are two separate things. Something only a strong person understands.
Trent Michael that’s your belief. And that’s ok. Doesn’t make it true. Like the old adage goes, you never know how strong a person is until they have no other choice. And that’s not Day to day shit, that’s real shot, death of a child, spouse, or divorce, real things. When you go through shit like that and have no fall back you learn how strong you are. If you have then, you understand it, Until then, your opinion is that, yours.
Trent Michael “you’re young” and you are talking about presuming to adults. I don’t need clarification because your arguments are baseless and void of substance. What are you 30, 35, 40 and think you have it figured out? And you are preaching about running with assumptions when you ran with one that is so far off you have no clue. You’re clueless bro.
I have "my love for you is everlasting" tattood on my arm in memory of my son who's heart stop beating at 18 weeks inside the womb. This song means more to me now than it ever did before.
I'm so sorry about that. It sucks to lose a family member, especially your child. This song makes me think about my grandmother who passed away when I was 9,5 years ago. Here I am, turning 15 in a few months and I still live with guilt from it. My mother even blamed me for her death which she now regrets but yeah. This song makes me think of my grandmother and I'm happy about it.
@@AlexHefner If your Dad has the opportunity to see you but doesn't grab it, then that's on him. You clearly had a good Mum to fill the gap. I'd proud if you were my son - and you're the right age! 👍
@@AlexHefner I know exactly what you mean. Relationship with both my dad and mom degenerated. Parents divorced, no contact with my dad for 11 years. My mom committed suicide and the irony is that it brought peace at a certain level, relieve if you will. At the same time a ton of extremely intense emotions, as well. Thanks for sharing, this kind of relatting to situations in RL, even online through RU-vid, has a healing effect
I lost my mom suddenly on Tuesday. I've heard this song a million times but never actually fully read the lyrics. Had my first ugly cry reading along to the lyrics in another tab. Tell people in your life that you love them, you never know when it'll be the last time. Thank you Alex for doing this song, it's what I needed.
Howard is a better clean singer and Jesse better range on screams but honestly Jesse has gotten better clean in the past few years and Howard got better at his screams as his career with KSE went on. Both are legends if you ask me.
@@derekhartenstine8545 i seen both live and love both. Seen Jesse with KSE last year, and Howard with Light the Torch a few months ago. before seeing them live i preferred Jesse, but Howard live was nothing short of amazing. Best fucking show ive been to in years.
Thank you for your words Alex. I hadn’t heard this song before and I clicked on it because I enjoy your reactions. It is a year today since I lost my wife Marian to cancer, so this felt very timely. Keep reacting, they have been a highlight for me over the last couple of months. Thanks again.
@carlos slater, I am truly sorry for your loss! I was widowed to suicide in 1996! And nope, still grieving, no time limit that I'm aware of. Lost my 3 kids in a nasty ass custody battle in 1989, Dad died @ age 45 in 1978 & then, {for me, perhaps} the coup de gras of losing my best friend & older brother in 2013. I listened to FFDP The Way of the Fist for a solid year after Stu died, so yes, music is so very powerful! There is a song called "Don't Turn Away" by Robin George that is not metal, not really sure what pigeon hole to stuff it into, but I do encourage you & anyone else grieving to give it a listen. Peace & Blessings. 🌹✌☮🤘💨
I used to listen to this song all the time, but 6 months ago I lost my dad very suddenly. I haven't been able to bring myself to listen to this until a few days ago. It's such a powerful song that I will always appreciate.
Got the lyrics tattooed on my arm years back and had this as the last song at our wedding. Cannot say how much this one song means to me. Thanks for reviewing!
in my opinion best KSE reaction in RU-vid, powerful song for powerful feelings the sigh at 4:40 it's very honest I can feel your feelings bro, for everyone that listens this song and read this, I can only say one thing I hope your heart heals soon...
I've listened to KSE since 2000 and as of right now--we have had the pleasure of 3 studio albums by both Jesse & Howard. Saying which one is better is a silly argument for they both brought something entirely different to the table. Jesse is known for his deep lyrical content and brought a more aggressive/hardcore style that comes through in his songs. Howard for me was the melodic, catchy and 'radio hit' lead who broadened their sound (as well as fanbase). Not to say Jesse does not write catchy songs (Beyond The Flames might be my all-time favorite KSE track) but I personally have had great joy in hearing this band grow and mature with each album.
I love both and all KSE as well. I can literally listen to each of their albums all the way through. There's only maybe a few songs in their entire library that I skip. Howard was the perfect replacement for Jesse when he was gone.
Yay!!!! Some Killswitch Engage!!! I like both vocalists. React to Howard Jones's new band Light the Torch. They are amazing!!! React to their songs either Die Alone or Safety of Disbelief
You might like Alice in Chains, Pantera, and Jinjer too if you like Killswitch Engage. Also, Incubus. Incubus is more rock than metal, but you still might like them. Edit: 🤟🎶🪕🎸🎼
Killswitch has been one of the most consistantly awesome bands no matter the time in their career. 2 different singers (both awesome for their own style added to the sound) and great lyrical content and very good music to back it up as well! Sorry to hear about your dad Alex, I've had my fair share of these sorts of issues dealing with a dad that has been an alcoholic all my life. I've written some songs about it and it always makes for a very good outlet to get some of that shit out for sure! Thanks for all that you do brother, and also know we are here for you as well! 👊
@@CrappycrapCrappy truth! Jesse was the original. Then Howard took over, then Jesse returned after Howard and the guys parted ways! They are both amazing in their own way!
You’re a good man. Reaching out to your fans is something that keeps people watching and coming back. Keep it real man cheers to you. This makes me miss my grandmother so much.
Great reaction. Awesome of you to say that message and open up about your personal life. I also recommend Killswitch Engage's "Always". It's with Jesse and is super emotional, too.
Thank u alex, when i lost my mother to cancer 3 years ago , i fell into heavy drug addiction, im still mourning, and now trying to detoxify, and beat my addictions, thanks for listening , love your channel.
Lacuna Coil- Our Truth Lamb of God- Walk with me in Hell or Omerta Leave's Eyes- Hell to the Heavens Led Zeppelin- Whole Lotta Love Linkin Park- Breaking the Habit Living Colour- Cult of Personality Lordi- Devil is a Loser They are both pretty amazing but Im going to have to go with Jesse Leech
@@claym3040 So I missed 1. Maybe a few more. I don't miss many. But running a business, and farm keeps me busy. Excuse me for missing one. It's not the end of the earth. If you wanna take my place one day I'll be happy to sit, and watch videos all day.
One of my favourites of KSE.. so much emotion in there.. it's really tough to process the loss of your mother.. i tear up even thinking about my mom passing away
This is why I watch reaction channels, I have of course heard that song, but i like seeing others experience it for the first time, now this song has a whole new meaning for me too.
@@McDuff96 any and all Parkway Drive is great, I like to suggest WW and TCoL because they are two different viewpoints of the same tragic events. I like the contrast of the two
I lost my dad to cancer when I was 14. Been 16 years and I still miss him like crazy and sometimes it seems like he was here just yesterday. Life is difficult without people you love around you, but it does get better. Just know that it does.
Seen jesse live yet i love howard and i now love jesse more, live he is almost like howard it scary and yes they did my curse ect so to hear jesse live is amazeing.
I'm very happy that you went with this song. This song gives me chills and makes me tear up every time I hear it. When my late fiancee passed away, this song had just come out and for real, it's one of the reasons why I was able to keep moving. That and more than a couple years of therapy and grief counseling.
Always loved this song, but it fully made sense to me after my mom passed away a little over two years ago. Appreciate you reviewing this song @Alexhefner, keep up the content!! Proud subscriber.
Always been a fan of whatever project Howard is involved with whether it was KSE or currently Light The Torch. This is a relevant song for me as someone very closed to me passed away four years ago of last week. She was a beautiful woman with mental health issues and even while battling her own demons, she was a powerful advocate for those who were dealing with similar issues. Always reaching out to help and tried to reach out when she needed it. The whole time building a website with resources to help us all who are going through some shit (emotionally abusive relationship). So, my heart goes out to anyone dealing with loss or struggling with their own mental health. Don't be embarrassed. It's nothing to be ashamed of. Don't be too proud to reach out. Even if it's just to talk or to get professional help or both.
You have a good heart dude. Loss is loss, whether alive or dead. Someone exiting your life who you love or have feelings for can be devastating for some people. One of your best reaction vids buddy! And yes, it is okay to let all that sadness and despair out. It's healthy.
Oh my god! That is CRAZY ... I love this song since i've first listened to it back when it came out. It is one of my favourite songs by KsE. I always knew that it was about the loss of a loved one, but i always thought it was about a wife or girlfriend. I was to lazy to look it up. So it has to happen that a hip-hop head youtuber that i've followed for a long long time explained me that this awesome song is about the loss of a mother. Now i love this song even more, because my mom passed away 7 years ago. I'm not realy a religious person but i hope i'll see her again. The line: "I mourn for those who never knew you" is so fitting... My girlfriend (we are a couple for four years now) never had the chance to meet my mom. That makes me sad sometimes. I've listend to this song a thousend times or even more but now it's like a complete new song. I Love Howard Jones. He is one of metal most gifted vocalist. So you really have to Check out his new Band [L] Light the torch. The Song "The Safety of disbelief" is an absolutle beauty. Thank you for your content Alex i really enjoy it. Keep up the good work and greeting from Germany \m/
Best comment I've seen on here in a long time. Very touching. Sorry for your loss man, keep your head high!!! Thanks for the inspiration to stay strong!!
Similar story my grandmother died a while back and she was like a mother to me. I lived with her for a very long time. Anyways sucks that you guys will never get to meet her you guys really missed out. Lol she was amazing
Lamb of God "512" super powerful song about how he got thrown in Czech prison for "manslaughter" after one of his young fans died at one of their shows Please do not do "Laid to rest"
I just lost my aunt yesterday she practically helped raise me from birth she was more of a mom to me than my own mom and just watching this video really helped me get though this hard time I love watching your reaction videos I forgot how great of a song this was the song gave me goosebumps and just watching this video made my day a little bit better keep up the awsome work Alex
I always loved this song, but it has taken on a new meaning for me with recent passing of my sister. It has helped me from completely losing it and much like Alex said, it is my crutch. RIP my sister 1-14-2019.
I lost my Mom when I was 8, she passed away. This song is the world to me, it can break me down and help me cry like it did tonight, and other times it just makes me so happy! Because of this, Howard is who I have to side with :D
It's 2020 and I've known this song since it came out and loved it but never really knew it's real meaning. I just used to headbang to it on the guitar. But today WOW, don't have words. Beautiful. Thanks Alex
Hey Alex, first and foremost, I've gotta say that you are by far my favorite person to watch when it comes to reaction videos. I love watching your reactions to bands that I love and listen to myself. Secondly, this particular song, along with others, has a very poignant message that our loved ones whom have passed, never truly leave us and one day, we will all meet again. I personally lost both my Dad and my Mum at a very early time in my childhood. I was only 9 when my Dad passed away and I was 12 when my Mum passed in a tragic set of circumstances. Growing up with such immense loss was never easy and many years later, the emotional and mental scars still remain. Music has always been an escape for me, particularly in the ever changing landscape and sub genres of hard rock and heavy metal. Keep rocking. Chris
@@Xtreemtallness101 1st off, Blacken the Cursed Sun is an amazing song... 2nd, and most importantly, i get the irony....You did read Dark Days right? You get the meaning behind the song, let alone the whole Sturm und Drang album. Its a masterpiece. Ive been a fan since they were Burn The Priest...512 is probably one of their top 3 best songs ever.
@@padraigmurphy3540 I agree, I only suggested hush Yael because of the cleans and the incredible story, I think it would draw him in. Please everyone suggest this on his N video so it gets noticed
I lost my grandmother to cancer 8 years ago as of the 6th of February 2020. She's still in my mind and always will be. I know where her soul is. I hope she's proud of me. Miss you Nana.
Since you've already listened to a couple of Lamb of God songs, let me suggest Leprous for the letter L. Amazing prog metal band from Norway. That way you can also dip your toes in prog, which I think you haven't done yet, because you owe us after not choosing Dream Theater or Devin Townsend for the letter D. So here are some prog suggestions: L - Leprous, Liquid Tension Experiment M - Mastodon, Meshuggah (You need to revisit both. You will like The Motherload) N - Ne Obliviscaris O - Opeth P - Periphery, Pain of Salvation, Porcupine Tree, Plini, Persephone, Paul Gilbert Q - Queensrÿche R - Rush (not metal, but f*cking awesome) S - Steve Vai, Symphony X T - Tool (MORE SONGS!), Tesseract, THE Devin Townsend Band :P V - Vai, Steve (he's so good I need to include him twice). Y - Yngwie Malmsteen Take your pick! ;)
It"ll be 9 years in April since my mom passed. I catch myself crying for losing her every so often. I also keep her in my heart and my thoughts to keep her close to me. I love this song and it will become one of the song I will listen to when I think of my mom.
I've been listening to this song for maybe 10+ years... and never knew it was about his mother. And this was always my favorite song. My mom passed away in 2017, and after hearing you find out it was about his mom, I cried. Man.......
I um... like just seeing this... I lost my dad when I was 8 and damn near 2 decades later I could only imagine who or what I would've been had the accident never happened. But I missed out on so much, from what I can recall he was a good man, he took care of me, he stepped up to the plate and made sure I was good... I was his world. After 2+ decades later I am unsure of the man that I am because of who he was vs myself... I constantly battle with who I am vs who I'm supposed to be.
This Song helped me so much, when I lost my father few years ago. Still to this day its goosebumps all over and being lucky that I had such a great man as my father. We meet again.
Lost my mom in 2016 of cancer, she was 56 and was close to my oldest daughter... who also lost her mother (that's two before she was 14). It is rough but music got me through it. The only thing I can say to those who are going through the death process of a parent is be there for them and let yourself grieve in your own way.
last week i lost both my best friend of 30 yrs and my grandma, listenin to songs like this does make me very emotional of there passin but also gives me strength that someones understands what it feels like to go through such a head fuck
My mother died in 2001. Didn’t find this song til 2004ish. Always dedicated it to her since I found it. I never knew Howard wrote it for his mother and that just makes it make so much more sense for me. And I cried during this song ( I always cry at this song unless I’m at a live show ) lol. Love/hate this song. Shit makes me feel
This song reminds me of my step mom and I feel I should print this out and give it to my dad. He's not into metal, he loves rock and roll, but I think just reading the lyrics will help. She was taken by breast cancer in Nov 2009, miss her very much.
My best friend of 18 years just died May 1, 2019. We had been friends since 6th grade. I'm gonna miss her a lot. It's still so unreal to me that she's gone. Rest in peace Meghan.
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