Falling In Reverse - Prequel | Psych Analysis & First Time Reaction  

I don't see it calling out religion. I see him calling out those that kneel down to any power to have power. Once the power is given, people follow blindly like sheep and express whatever narrative that power deems. Once you come to realize the masses (especially those that have been beat down) do whatever is being pushed, even if one narrative contradicts the next, and you start to have a mind of your own, that power will turn to crucify you in an instant. At fist watch, I was troubled by this, but after watching with captions and studying each scene. It's actually very smart

The crown of thorns is tattooed on his head. The crown doesn’t disappear he’s taken it and cannot escape it. I also didn’t see it as a battle with religion I saw it as a way of being crucified for his beliefs and being a self sacrifice to opening the eyes of others. So many psychological layers and displayed in such a dramatic powerful cinematic experience with the musically beautiful…… just chefs kiss all around. I’m blown away and so proud for him.

Wasn’t calling out religion. Was him feeling “crucified” by the mainstream media and all the haters. All the chaos in the world. Kneeling to the powers at be. All of that. The angels and demons fighting for him. Lots of crazy movie like imagery.

The band members of Escape the Fate abandoned Ronny when he went to prison, and he didn't get any support from them whatsoever. He escaped his fate.

That Angel scene might be the best imagery I’ve seen on any music video. Absolutely breathtaking.

I cried too. His artistry is unparalleled, his message is true.

After he become the king people started to act like him, folow him, pray to idols of him, ad he who know who the true rulers are wanted to burn the world (to stand against them, to start a revolution). But all these people were deceived(brainwashed) by these dark rulers, and those who once prayed to him as a god, crucified him. Same like in real life, if you have fame, power, ambition, knowelege and go against system then you will be "crucified" by same people who followed and listened to you (with some help and manipulation from system).

You are not the only one who cried. I did it to. Ronnie is a musical genius. No one can take that from him.

Having watched your growth and acceptance of the ideas and imagery of metal is really unique and cool in the reaction scene. Your honesty and emotional reactions always bring integrity and exploration. Great job!

Wow. The expression of chaos in our world. The fight between good and evil. Its a choice!

You know one thing I love? Reading these comments. Everyone sharing what they think the video any lyrics mean. Everyone reading and accepting and opening their minds. And she’s reading and learning other views too. This is what we need

Thanks for showing true emotions. No fake reacting here.

I just give in to the tears at this point, Ronnie is a genius!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I absolutlely love your breakdown of this entire thing and your open mind as well as really digging deep this was amazing on every level I so appreciate Ronnie not holding back and saying everything that everyone wishes they could say or what they want to say but just dont. Your emotion in this as well and how it made you feel was very powerful to see Thamk you for not being fake about anything you show and say everything that you feel and think about it call BS where you see it as well it makes everything you do real on the best level, And this is why I am and forever will be a ride or die thanks for this intense and very eyeopening ride. Eyyyyy Ooooo

Even without the visuals, the second he ramps up to the high notes it becomes a punch in the heart. Personally I like when any artist puts their own experiences into their music so that everyone can feel like they can relate to something in the song. I relate to this song particularly when he sings about acknowledging and facing his flaws, which I think a lot of people don't like to do. It can be so hard to do.

I watched this three times before looking at reactions and my eyes still get glassy every time I hear it.

I must say the angel and demons scene got me emotional this song is so powerful and meaningful wow just wow

The visuals, Ronnie's vocals, the sound design, the messages behind the lyrics, everything was so masterfully put up together. I also teared up at the end, because i was in awe, inspired and a little bit sad from everything relatable in the song/video. It's just amazing what Ronnie and his band can create and how mordbidly beautiful this song is.

Unbelievable video and song, and your reaction is just what we were feeling.

Thank you for an unapologetically honest review. Wow!

Rosalie - what a blessing you are to this world. Thank you!

I'm a Christian. I don't take this as sacrilegious, or blasphemous. I believe in the end jesus will come back. That being said. I take this as a call to arms. We can't look outwards. Not to Ronnie. Not to our government. Not even to God at this point. We must look inward, and start to change. Only we can resist the Evil that is upon us.

Incredible analysis, you really added something new to the discussion. Thank you!

The reference to escaping his fate was a dig on the issue with his previous band, "Escape the Fate"

Finally I saw someone else but me get emotional during this video. The call out to “Escape the Fate” his old band was wonderfully done. The song is called prequel because we see the suit in the end that he is wearing during Ronald and Watch the World Burn. Both of those videos are him in the fight that he is essentially joining in after this crucifixion in Prequel. I think he’s portraying that has allowed himself to be hated and trashed by people for years and this is his comeback where he destroys everyone and rises above. It’s very clear he’s doing just that by becoming one of the most successful artists in the scene today!

Awesome analysis again. This is a prequel to his Watch the World Burn and Ronald videos as this video shows Ronnie finding the suit he wears in those videos. He tends to make his videos connect in a story line. It would be interesting to see your reaction to his Trilogy. He has a 3 video series he made some years back telling about his personal history. The videos you watch in order 1. Losing My Mind 2. Losing My Life 3. Drugs

5:56 Dude!!! Ronnie!! You son of a gun 😂😂

Rosalie, all I can say is u r TOP NOTCH!! ❤🎶 🌎❤️!!

This has nothing to be with religion. Is the symbolism what lets me mind blown. He really has grown as an artist. He really was crucified by a lot of people and he escape his fate(his first band). Is a showcase of the war that has been his life.❤

Your facial expressions perfectly mimic my reactions too. Ive listened to Ronnie's music since i was an angsty teen and now at 32 im still in awe!

You hit the nail on head with this one!! very powerful and Ronnie is awesome!!

Just on a note here, the line "I Escaped my Fate" may be a call out to his previous band Escape the Fate, any OG's here will know. But hey only Ronald will know and tell we just theorize 😄

Glad you were open to think about the deeper meaning. I hope you'll check out more FiR.

I only discovered you today. The “pause and observe” is so real and I love it!!! I'm so glad you are experiencing what you are watching for yourself and not just pausing the video every 5 seconds like other reaction channels do

Very good analysis. Very detailed. Thank you for spending so much time to break down the lyrics. I'm afraid others may not be nearly as open-minded. But I'm glad you were able to do it!

Wie kann man nach einmaligem schauen des Videos soviel auf den Punkt bringen? Krass … weiter so 🖤

Girl…. There’s so much information in this video…. I was definitely in tears at the end… he is a living legend!!! ❤❤❤His voice and imagination is off the charts !

Ronnie is tying all the other videos together with threads in this video to make you think deeply as to what it means ,open to interpretation.

Right there with you, the imagery and lyrics got me in my feels lol

First time I've ever seen you on RU-vid, but I absolutely LOVE how you speak and think and Im subscribing right now. Also, I've been on a two week, full-blown FIR addiction tour for the past two weeks as I've JUST discovered Ronnie Radke and am completely HOOKED on his music. I've watched more of these reaction videos than I honestly care to admit, and I appreciate SO MUCH that you go in-depth to dissect and understand these lyrics. Beautifully done and, when it comes to music, Im of the mind that, like poetry & art, there is no wrong interpretation, because it put forth for other to do what they will with it, right?

I watch a lot of people react to FIR videos because I love to see how different people react differently to such powerful art like Ronnie's. But I rarely watch what the reactor has to say after the video is done. I watched all of yours, multiple times. I can feel your connection to this song by the way you describe what it means to you, and your passion and emotion. These are the kinds of reactions I look for but rarely find. Thank you. I heard a question asked to a speaker on stage one time: “The depth of my consciousness makes me suffer. Is it a blessing or a curse to feel things so deeply?” My perspective is that feeling- good or bad- is a blessing. Because almost nothing that we know of ever gets to feel.

#FallingInReverse 🔥🔥!! 🌎❤️

Love your reaction btw. I teared up 2 the first time heard en saw the song

The angels and demons were fighting over his soul .... and i think the visual message there is he is neither good nor bad and doesn't want to be controlled or a part of any side he wants the freedom to be himself.

this teared me up too, because its fckn amazing ❤

It's an incredible opening to his album as it touches base with each of his songs. When the song mentions "twist the knife, your sacrifice will break the curse" I take reference from Watch the World burn where he sings "The pain inside is the fuel that drives...The fear is what keeps you alive. Break the fucking chains, take back your life". Thinking for yourself, questioning and being willing to speak up against the norms and 'burning down' the societal/cultural/political structures that you are raised in is a painful process; people turn against you, they become offended; you can feel alone, lose friends, get canceled - a lonely voice in a world that's pushing their own agendas. This is Ronnie's story and his mantra/call to action moving into the album to listen, consider and grow.

You nailed the breakdown! Well done 👍! You’re awesome!

This song made me cry also the first few times I heard it, and I am a pretty stoic person. There's a lot to it.

Epic breakdown. Got me on the waterworks too 😂

I think that was the best breakdown of this this song I've heard. ❤

I think it’s a wake up call to be more self aware as well as aware of what’s going on around us and how we are manipulated

I love this assessment!

Usually when someone goes on and on about the videos, I shut it off. This time I watched it all the way through, and I do not regret it. Beautiful interpretation. My belief is that art is in the eye of the beholder, which means (at least the way i took it lol) that art is always interpreted differently to each person. What one art means to one person, means differently to another. The crucifixion in this video to me means hes constantly crucified by others for his beliefs.

Well what a great reaction and breakdown you definitely have a new fan in me.❤❤❤

I think this is one of his best so far!

He makes me cry every time. Gives me Hope . Im not the only one.

No shame in emotions.. shame is in not having them.. your review is exceptional!! xo

Best deep dive for sure 👍🏻

He is a recovering addict most of this is an internal battle and he says it all in the song but at every turn made the bad guy. So he is one of the most controversial artists out there he gets a lot of hate from other artists but in my opinion that's projecting their own shortcomings. I as a recovering addict as well understand this more than I'd like to but Ive grown and I'm still learning

Everyone needs to remember that crucifixion isn’t ONLY a religious symbol. People were crucified all the time for stealing, or leading an uprising or speaking out or anything.

Whatever it is, it’s intense. We can all be grateful he has music to channel it. I hope he finds peace.

Excellent reaction. ❤️‍🔥

Great content Rosalie!! Thank you for the long review. I would add something that few people is talking about.. Seems to me there two ronnies: one is diying on the cross and the other one at the end of the video just reached probably the laser hitting the ground sent by the first one before dying in the cross. So that other Ronnie is on another planet…. so first one signals the second where the cave is. Maybe is the same person (but that reference would be too heavy).. anyway… This band is on another level. Keep it up!

K…. You have legit blown my mind…. You’ve quite literally left me speechless! 🥹🤙 I truly hope he reacts to this! You’re the GOAT!

@rosalieelliottofficial I've felt like this for a large portion of my life. Dealing with rage issues, temperament, anger, a very dark side, and just being sick of everything. The older I get, the more it wants to play. The more I want to watch it all burn.... Daily struggle. "You don't wanna see the diabolical side of me that never stops, it's volatile"

I thought I was insane too when this gave me a super emotional reaction the first time too! Not even sure why lmfao

I want to see a movie about the world of these chsracters

Nah. I cried too. I felt this song deep in me.

Rockies first band was Escape the Fate. In the end of the video you see the black suit like a super hero suit that he wears in other videos like Ronald and watch the world burn.

Watch the world burn, last resort and ronald, is the main story line...prequel shows how we got there and it's up to us to figure out the order of the songs and videos...

Powerful message. Theatrical visuals.

I think you may want to watch, in order, Prequel, Watch the World Burn, and Ronald. I can't tell you why, but I have this feeling all three tell a story, even though they came out at different times; with Prequel being the newest.

Epiccccc... Next Level .... banger after banger 🔥🔥

Crucified for telling the truth 🔥🔥🔥

MIND BLOWING TRUTH

The "When everything falls apart" lyric section is referencing System of a Down's song "Chop Suey". Go listen to it and you will understand the echoes.

I take this as how egotistical he was when escape the fate began then the idols he built to himself and the fans built around him collapsed. He went to prison though the actual shooter in the crime did not so in essence he was the sacrificial lamb in that case and abandoned by his band. The suit he found in the tomb was the one he wore in watch the world burn. The way I understand it the songs on his album go in order and reflect his journey from conviction to prison to finding himself and the finale is rebuilding with last resort. Also in the angel scene, it’s a throwback to losing my mind trilogy and an overdose scene where he’s floating up. It’s all quite genius.

Bros calling out the elites , not religion lmao

The Escape My Fate line was a dig at his OLD BAND, Escape THE Fate. Many miss that line.

I have listened to this song SOOOO many times already and I bust in tears every SINGLE time. This song hits. so. Damn. Hard. The story, the emotion, the depth beyond to if you pieced it together THE ENTIRE "movie", if you know and watched this hits so hard. That ENDING DROP. I NEED TISSUES

He also called out his old band, Escape The Fate.

I just found your channel today. I really enjoy the in-depth discussion and breakdown of your reactions! Keep up the great work! I would love to see you react to Miia-Dynasty & Bad Omens- Just Pretend. 😊

I cried at the end too

A lot of people don't know this but that's my face on the albums .

In case everyone else haven't already said (but I'm sure they did!)..... you gotta make a reaction video for The Trilogy that he made prior to all of this. "Losing My Mind," "Losing My Life" and "Drugs." DO IT!!!!! lol Great videos by the way!

We should all be thankful that Ronald decided to make music. Imagine if ...

Anybody else catch the "Watch the World Burn" reference when he says "... searching for a higher me, in the sky in the pilot's seat..."? 😏 there's also reference to the Roman Colosseum, just Google images of it ❤

,,Heavy is the crown, you see When everything falls apart,,🔥🔥🔥

Prequel -Watch the whole world burn-Ronald-Last resort reimagined.so the story goes 🌸🌸

Heavy is the crown you see, which is the key part of this song. That is the message for the people who rule the world right now and it perfectly fits to the next part " When everything falls a part". But from mine perspective humans are here to get experience. You can't have any experience without living many many lives through a reincarnation system if there is all good and great. We are here to learn and experience a lot of that. It is a never ending game for us really. How can I know that? I don't. I was choose to believe in this every new day I live. It will be unfair to get only one chance being born as poor and fight for survival and from us in that state to be expected to be good and grace and hopeful and happy. No, we must live all scenarios! And after that we have an examine, the final one as god.

The crown does not disappear. It becomes his tattoo.

The suit at the very end is the Watch the World Burn suit.

ok had to come back after watching this a few more times it is the Prequel to everything he started with the Escape The Fate line which was his first band some of the music is from Popular music some vocals from Im not a vampire(operatic) the choirs in the background as well some scenes from Drugs and losing my mind songs ideas from zombified and Voice in my Head the suit from the last 2 videos and part of Voices in my head as well the cadences from several of his songs as well so it all ties together his whole artistic life is in this he is genius even things like all the hate he gets online from regular people and also from other artists he didnt hold anything back at all .

This makes me wanna re watch Supernatural all over.

Fantastic analysis!

"im in the sky in a pilot seat" is exatly the part that "prequel" means, how did watch the world burn start? with him in a plain jumping out :)

I loved the reaction! Also, I’ve seen the FIR video like 5 times, and it gives me goosebumps every time! I think a big factor in the video is that Ronnie feels like he’s just expressing himself, but everyone keeps trying to co-opt him onto their side. You can see this with his politics where he’s demonized by both the left and the right of the political spectrum. This is reflected by both the angels and the demons as well as by the empire-like people and then among the common people. The same struggle is reflected of his soul, torn between heaven and hell. I think the video and song also express both the shock and the horror of Ronnie realizing that some people follow and imitate him as a leader. From his perspective, he’s just a F-d up person trying to express his thoughts, and he’s not someone anyone should follow.

the band he was in when he was kicked out of when he was sent to prison was called "Escape the Fate" thats what he was referencing

Ronnie is insane i love it

gotta do all my life if you have not yet its a trip feat jelly roll