FIRST TIME listening to METALLICA "The Unforgiven" REACTION 

If you listen to this version of Unforgiven, I would also give Unforgiven II and Unforgiven III. The trio of songs is incredible.

😄..the song has been around since 91' and you're a first time listener..where you been under a rock..Great tune ,one of many heavy ballads from METALLICA..Fade to Black and(Welcome Home) Sanitarium are two of my personal faves ..Been a fan since I was 14yrs old now I'm 53 and I still get chills and emotional when I hear them songs..👊💀👊

Tis of Glorious song Don't Forget cheers

Recommend giving The Unforgiven II and III a listen.

Like other comments mentioned, The Unforgiven II and III are a must. But from the same album "Sad but True", "Wherever I May Roam" and "The God that Failed" are great too.

You’re doing a great job kid Keep up the good work ///METALLICA\\\

This is James is childhood

Kirks solo in this song is one of, if not the best, he’s ever written. It’s perfect.

This entire album is awesome. Sad But True would be a great track to check out.

I was always a Lars fan - he was one of the guys in rock that inspired me to be a drummer. All us oldies love Cliff though. I also had a strong attachment to Jason. I feel he was the one that put the most heart into the gigs, and got little to no respect - because the other band-members saw him as a reminder of the one they lost. Other songs: "Disposable Heroes" "Welcome Home - Sanitarium" "Orion" (is a pure instrumental) "For Whom the Bell Tolls" "Blackened" "Nothing Else Matters"

Fun fact: Dave mustaine love this song, and he said that this was the best song on the album!

This song came out while I was in highschool. Grew up with Metallica glad you're finally finding them

Hit the nail on the head, James stated that the unforgiven was the song that spoke about his issues the most

If you like these kinds of emotionally-heavy ballads, try out Bleeding Me from the album Load.

I have to be honest. When this song was playing on the airwaves, the radio and my CD player, I always knew most of the lyrics, but I never put things into James’ perspective. I guess it could be attributed to my ASD, but my perception of most lyrics was more like hypothetical storytelling. I never really stopped to think that James was speaking from experience and speaking from the heart. And you do it on the first fucking listen. I always enjoy your reactions Lilly. You connecting with the music in an empathetic manner in which you can personally relate to the art, is appreciated and special.

The way you react to the guitar solos is awesome. Shows that you are a metal head at heart and have a great love for music.

*Metallica - "Dyer's Eve"... now that's a message to his parents too*

Another good deep cut off this album about his growing up with religion is “The God that Failed”. Killer track!!

One of the reasons that solo has so much impact is during the recording Kirk had plotted out a solo that no one was liking. The producer Bob Rock really laid into Kirk during that session and challenged him. The very next take is the solo you hear on the record.

That was cool that you went into that much of their backstory and spent the time and the energy to try to relate this song to the life of James hetfield. I think sometimes people go through the motions on these reactions because it is a clickbaity type of thing but it's interesting when someone goes deeper.

The bassits always get ignored😭😅🤣😂...I love that guy...They got him from Ozzy's band I believe in the 90's...Rob Trujillo, who has a son that slams the bass too...even filled in with Korn I think a few years ago? I might be wrong but I know his boy filled in for some band...total badass!!

Metallica made a trilogy of this song.part 2 is "country" 3 is "thrash".you should check them out.Part 1 is the best

For most Metallica fans their best documentaries/home videos are "A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica" (1992) which is a two part, half live half studio diary from the recording sessions for the 1991 Metallica album ("The Black Album") and first two years of touring. Also have the 5 official videos for Enter Sandman, Sad But True, The Unforgiven (I), Wherever I May Roam, and Nothing Else Matters. They played on this two videos songs from 1983 to 1991, their "Golden Era".

Masterpiece! I jumped on the Metallica train in 88 with justice and then went back and bought the first 3 albums, when the Black Album came out I was expecting something like Justice, then Enter Sandman dropped and I was a bit confused, I dug it but it felt very different! Then they released this as the second single and holy shit .... It blew my mind and I knew Metallica were no longer going to be that band for us hardcore metal fans , they were taking on the world.....and won !

Unforgiven II and Unforgiven III are a must after this

You still haven't done Welcome Home Sanitarium live in Seattle 1989! You're missing out girlfriend!!!

Having grown up in a super religious household this was my theme song for many years. A friend gifted me this album on cassette tape. I had to keep it hidden so my parents wouldn't know I was listening to "devil music". Knowing that others had gone through what I was gave me strength and determination to keep moving forward and stay true to myself. It's one of the reasons Metallica has and always will be one of my favorite bands.

Of course, not all Christians take things too far, like fringe Christian Scientists sometimes do. There's the story of a man who climbed up on his roof during a flood, waiting for a miracle to save him, was killed, and when he got to Heaven, asked God, "Why didn't you save me?" And God replied, "I sent the police, then the fire department, didn't I, and you rejected their help."

You said it best when you said "Damn, the amount of emotion James is putting into this." I love Metallica, and this is my favorite song of theirs, the one that I connected the most with.

The Unforgiven I is a very good song, was my favorite until I listened to The Unforgiven III. Very close to my life. I think The Unforgiven II is also close for someone. Beautiful ballads

So what you explained about Christianity is really Christian Science which is what James was. They believe that God will heal you of every affliction through faith. That is not what the Bible teaches at all. Matter of fact, the Apostle Paul spent most of his adult life in prison being persecuted for spreading the gospel. The Bible's promises for Christians are that we will be persecuted, mocked and scoffed at. But that when this life is over, our faith will make it all worth it.

This is probably my fave Metallica song. There is a part 2 to this song, called Unforgiven II, on a later album. Another song off of this album that I really like is Of Wolf and Man. Don’t have a fave band member.

I recommend "Halo On Fire" from their most recent album 'Hardwired.. to Self-Destruct'

This one is a classic such a great song

I have been with Metallica since their first album was released, but it wasn't until Ride the Lightning that I found my desire to play guitar....and the only person I ever claimed as an influence and inspiration in my playing was James F-ing Hetfield! That said, the solo that Kirk lays down on Unforgiven is absolutely my all-time favorite solo. Just how he takes you from someplace low in the song, brings you to a high place, lets you come down just a little bit, then takes you even higher! It's one of the only solo's in their entire catalogue that I ever wished I could play. I can play rhythm guitar like Papa Het all day long without missing a beat....but I just can't move fast like Kirk does.

My new favourite music reviews thank you miss Lilly Jane

One of my favorite Kirk Hammett guitar solos! Nice review. POWERFUL SONG.

I love your reactions, could you react to "until it sleeps"? which is a song about fighting personal demons.

I hope your life is better now Lilly Jane I luv your insight on lyrics I've known people from foster care and what they have said it wasn't good luv ya ❤❤❤

Great Reaction Beautiful young lady, Hello from New Hampshire U.S.A!! 😎🤘

I highly suggest you finish the Unforgiven series and maybe take a listen to Nothing Else Matters as it is also a deeply emotional song for James.

Love you reactions to music!! You should check out the band (The Warning) These three young Sisters (Dani lead guitar, piano and lead locals) (Pau drummer, piano lead vocals) and (Ali Bass guitar, piano backing vocals). from Monterrey Mexico who are highly skilled with there instruments and vocal abilities shared between guitarist and drummer. Thay got recognized on RU-vid doing a cover of Metallica's Enter Sandman when thay were very young the youngest sister was 9yrs on bass guitar. About a year ago thay were invited by Metallica to do a new cover of the song on there 30th anniversary of the black album, (What A Accomplishment). Thay have put out a few albums since then are blowing are up the Rock seen!! Thay have open for huge bands like Def Leppard, the killers and were the last opening act for the Foo Fighters before the tragic loss of there drummer 😢. Thay are currently touring with Hell Star and pretty Reckless. A good song for introduction is (Dust to Dust) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Jb7Hi0X16DU.html The Drummer (Pau takes lead vocals With her powerful and almost hunting voice. (choke)ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dxyRnm-G2PQ.html The vocal proformance is so good and powerful! Has so much addictive energy!!! I know you will give your honest opinion on these three talented young Sisters that are keeping Rock alive!!

welcome to the METALLICA FAMILY

now to check out unforgiven 2 and 3 as they connect

I Love watching your reactions you should definetly do "Harvester of Sorrow".

When I was a teenager and adolescent, this was one of the most resonating songs for me and I listened to it dozens, if not hundreds of times. Many years later I found out I was autistic and it explained why I always felt like an imposter and stranger to people around me, from family to peers, trying desperately to please everyone around me at the cost of my mental health.

If you are getting more into Metallica, look them up when they jammed with Dave Mustane, the original guitarist before Kirk, think you'll enjoy that live show from 10 years ago. You have Metallica pegged with the stories/messages, Awesome look and review on them again, being a fan since Kill Em All, so happy you get this. 😀

AMAZING VIDEO!💕🙏💕 INSPIRING METALLICA VIDEO CUZ HAD A FEW TRAGEDIES ALONG THE WAY.💕🙏✝️GOD ROCKS!!!!

You really should shift into Metallica live in Seattle 1989. Try the song "Battery". It's about physical and mental abuse. "Battery" in legal terms is committed for the purpose of causing a harmful or offensive contact or under circumstances that render such contact substantially certain to occur or with a reckless disregard as to whether such contact will result. Normally when "A" is just hitting or abusing "B" without "B" defending themselves.

Watching you really hear this for the first time makes it feel like I’m hearing it for the first time again. It’s awesome 🤘

I'm not actually a religious person but I've always given the benefit of the doubt. People cry about "Oh god took away my parents. He must be evil or he must not exist". Well, who's to say taking away their parents wasn't part of protecting them? How can we know what would have happened if the parents stayed in the picture? Maybe growing up with them could have been worse than losing them. In this case, there wouldn't have been a Metallica and this band has touched a lot of lives in a very positive way. Bigger picture and all that. Just sayin'.

Actually, Jesus said "in this life you will have suffering." Jesus also promised that those who lived their lives for the sake of Jesus and the Gospel, would experience suffering and persecution, but many good things in life after death. So, anyone preaching that life will be amazing and perfect for the Christian is straight up lying.

BRO WHY DOES EVERYONE HATE LARS 🤣🤣 shits so funny but fr why don't people like him? Is it cause the Napster shit? 🤣🤣

Christianity isn’t about doing good and God blessing you.. it’s about people being messed up and often doing the wrong thing and that God will ultimately be just in giving people the punishment they deserve. Then Jesus comes along and lives perfectly to be the punishment required by dying on the cross to pay that debt, if you accept that free gift. Too many greedy Joel Osteens out there that are messed up in what they’re preaching.

NOT everybody grows up in a "healthy" or "supportive" family!! In my own case I was the oldest of two boys....and in my parents eyes I was always wrong, always stupid and always the blame for everything bad in our house!!! I was constantly punished for things I never even did and likewise also accused of things I never did as well!! Meanwhile MY BABY BROTHER could DO NO WRONG! And he exploited that knowledge until I was well into my teen years, which helped erode the relationship I had or could have had, with my parents!! My father passed away two years ago, two days after his 81st birthday, and I haven't really talked to my own family since 1986! TO THIS DAY my mother treats me like an idiot, talks down to me all the time and acts as though I am the "worst person on the planet" while I have never asked them FOR A DAMN THING either!! AND they do everything for my brother.......and do absolutely NOTHING for me....which is fine, because frankly speaking I have never needed them in my life anyhow, and they showed me that they never actually cared either!!! I have made piece with that!!

Lars is the Master Mind behind Metallica 👍🇩🇰🔥🤘….next one; “Disposable Heroes”….it will be your favorite regarding lyrics, instrumentation, energy 🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘….I am a dane as Lars is and I like him a lot….but Kirk ( who I stand next to on my profile photo in a Meet ‘n’ Greet) is my favorite….his solos are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

Metallica Lite.😆 When they became everybody's favorite band....

The only song of Metallica, that beats fade to black, as my absolute favourite. Such a incredible song, both lyrics and music. A true classic. Gets chills every time I listen to it. Awesome video lilly. I recommend all nightmare long.

Excellent analysis of the song! My favorite band member has always been Cliff Burton. He was such a unique musician and literally Metallica would have been a small blip on the metal scene radar from the 80's had Cliff not taught them the importance of song structure and melody. I am quite certain the other band member would agree with that also!

The saddest part about the video is when you realize that the old man wasn't trying to escape. He was locking himself in. Closing himself off from the world.

I was also in foster care, thankfully only for about eight months. Some of that was a reprieve from some actual stress at home but other parts were nightmare fuel. It sucks when people really look down on kids for what the parents have done. I was not the worst off. There were kids who were there before me and some came in after me who had things REALLY bad and will carry emotional scars forever. I have problems but I know for a fact there are people with much worse problems, so I thank my lucky stars. Religious zealots among Christianity (also called NUT-JOBS) are absolutely the worst. No kid would ever be allowed to voice an opinion because 'children are meant to be seen and not heard'. You know that one passage in the Bible, 'Children, respect your elders'? Guess what THE VERY NEXT line says? That line 'SOMEHOW' gets completely IGNORED. 'Fathers, do not exasperate your children.' It's like, DO YOU actually follow the Bible's teachings as you profess to, or NOT? Make up your mind. The Do As I Say But Not As I Do B.S. needed to stop Centuries ago.'

When this song came out, it wasn’t my parents, family or religion who became the Unforgiven to me. It was everyone else. The world, school, the other kids around me…. They were the Unforgiven for me.

React to : Ghost Kamelot with the Song Moonlight Therion Sabaton Mushroomhead Septicflesh Slipknot Stone sour Chaoseum… They are Great Metal Bands

@lillyjanereacts can you PLEASE do a reaction to All Nightmare Long from their album Death Magnetic

If you REALLY want to give a Hell of a reaction video, I recommend Sleeplessness Nights by King Diamond Live At The Fillmore, he was at the time 64 years of age, you will NOT believe the range of his voice. I promise you will be Shocked and Impressed.

Ok so I dig your reactions...but you put way too much emphasis on "James this, James that." This isnt like the music nowadays where they play for 10 seconds and pause and continue at the singer's call and will at anytime he or she wants...all these songs back then were done in 1 take...the whole group had to mesh perfectly because there was no other option to cut and paste and Loop. Kirk Hammet, Lars Ulrich, Cliff Burton...these men are legends and deserve to have their names mentioned just as much. Their INSTRUMENTS told you a story by themselves. One was never more important than the other...there was the incident where a member left to become and help create megadeth...but thats a different story...point is, James Hetfield (as godly as he is) does not "make" Metallica. But of course he is the voice of the gods in this case but all these guys TOGETHER made a perfect Quadforce group to rule Metal for quite a while and many argue metallica died when Cliff Burton died :/...That being said...you got the Godly voice of James Hetfield, the Godly guitar sounds are none only than Kirk Hammett...the fire ass drums are all Lars Ulrich...the thunderous bass is good ol Cliff Burton (RIP to a god)...with after his passing, a skilled protege stepped up being Jason Newsted, or Newstead...i forget how to spell it...and we were like "ay? 😒🤔....AYYYYY 🤘 these men deserve their names blasted everywhere...welcome to metallica girl🤘😎

As far as I'm concerned; James *is* Metallica... and his showcase song is "The Outlaw Torn" (best version is from S&M).

Christianity does not promise that if you believe in Jesus or God that you will be free from struggle. In fact the Bible promises the opposite. There will be strife and persecution in this life to all including Christians. John 16:33 “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus promised this and it happens through death, illness, and so much more. The idea that if you are a good Christian than nothing bad will happen comes from ridiculous prosperity "preachers". Anyway, great reaction! God bless.

Avenged Sevenfold, Alice in Chains, Pantera, Chevelle, Tool, and Breaking Benjamin are all bands i'd suggest as well.

Hi Lilly I know a good Band for you to Listen to it's Insomnium they are Melodic Death Metal they're a great band a few Of their Videos for you too Watch are Heart Like a Grave, Vakediction and the Conjurer Enjoy.

1 person who was not a fan of the movie "Some kind of monster" was ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted... he was not happy about how the band was portrayed, and he felt that James Hetfield should not have had so much scrutiny... given what has been happening to the Metallica frontman today - more rehab, and James just filed for divorce. In interviews, Jason said that they were talking about bringing in a film crew, and he opposed it because both he and James were struggling w/ substance abuse (prescription drugs and alcohol) in 2000/ '01... and then managers brought in a 'mediator' Phil Towle to help the band reconnect. Jason hated the idea and felt that Metallica's managers were not acting in the band's best interest (That was obvious when they gave their thumbs-up listening to the 'St. Anger' album, which was an awful disaster of a record). Jason also said that James Hetfield was a private guy, and the movie exposed parts of his personality that should not have seen the light of day, because they were meant to stay private... Jason's issues came years in Metallica after he was not given any creative input into Metallica's music... he created side projects to make music on his own, and one was a jazz band called Echobrain. He claimed he showed it to the managers and band, and they were all excited to release it. Then, James heard it and he said, "No, you can't put this out." It was in the fall of 2000 when Jason knew he was leaving the band... he appeared on TV for the Metallica performance at an awards show, playing 'Fade to black'... but didn't hang around w/ the other 3. In early 2001, the band had a meeting, and Jason proposed that Metallica take a year off - he felt the band was in no shape to make a new album, and he was right. He was going to put out the Echobrain album and promote it... he had no desire to have Phil Towle counseling them during the sessions, and James was drinking heavily and in poor shape... The band said, 'no'... the sessions were booked... producer Bob Rock was coming in... the film crew were booked... the new Metallica album was the priority. Finding no other option, Jason announced he was leaving Metallica... and he said when they told the managers after the meeting, they were not bothered and kept throwing offers on the table for the band... and he knew that he had made the right decision... When Jason heard 'St. Anger', he said it was not an album he would have put his name on... "I heard this one song playing, and it just seemed to go on and on, forever... and I was just not into that anymore..." As we all saw in the movie, Metallica's output was terrible, the producer Bob Rock was no help... James was in a bad place and he ended up quitting the sessions... When they resumed recording, it was a mess... Personally, I felt the older documentary "A year and half in the life of Metallica" was a much better portrayal of the band. Jason Newsted was not as successful in his post-Metallica ventures, but he did deliver some great records like the Newsted solo album... 3 albums by Voivod... He's been active on a smaller scale playing music that he felt passionate about.

You should react to Metallica Wherever I May Rome next it’s about a dad who abuse’s his son James Hetfield said in Some Kind Of Monster he liked filming and doing Though The Never more than Some Kind Of Monster

At 5:15, you elude to Hetfield losing his mom to cancer. Check out "The God That Failed" from the same album. In Christian Science, they typically reject modern medicine & science. The attitude is the God will cure you, and if not, it was your time to go.

Watch Metallica Through the Never, it is on Netflix right now and it is AMAZING!

Seattle 89, for whom the bell tolls, fade to black, these two songs at one of the best rock concerts if not the best, I'm old school I was forginet enough to see bands live in the eighties. Acdc Ozzy ect. then we saw the big dogs Metallica. I'm not putting other bands down! Metallica is different. no joke check this out. be cool stay safe. D DAY DAVE.

Liking your reactions. I just wanted to say, as a Christian, I don't know about Christian Science (which James' family was in), but in general Christianity, we don't believe that being good = good things always happen to you, there's even the story of Job ("Johb"), who was one of the most righteous people on the planet when his life was brought to absolute ruin due to the enemy. In the end God restored him, but he still went through much torment.

Out-of-left-field Metallica song to suggest for a reaction: ‘Here Cones Revenge’. A newer one, and not a big single, but a favorite of mine, and good lyrics to interpret in a similar vein as these ‘Unforgiven’ tracks ! 😉

It is amazing how fast you were able to pick up on that this is James Hetfield Writing about his upbringing He dubes them I'm forgiven That was very perceptive of you. Like the one other person that commented you should also check out unforgiven too and unforgiven 3 Notice that TOO is spelled out and it's not the number 2 That's a little hint but I don't think you need hints :)

People who practice Christian science refuse any kind of medicine so James mother didn't have to die. Many of his songs touch on this subject. I can tell two things from your analyzis of this song 1. You are smart 2. You have great weed

Lilly Jane, you should do a reaction video of Sanitarium, by Metallica! I really think you would enjoy that song.

there are ALOT of GREAT bands in metal music,metallica is just one of those bands..you should listen more than just metallica to get a bigger picture how metal music is great and what it's all about.

Please try No Leaf Clover. It's a great song. Gotta try some old Black Sabbath too. You'll enjoy them a lot. Cheers 🍺

A Twist on what you have reacted to. Not the movie. but the song Gran torino by Jamie Cullum. There are options that include and do not include Clint. Your call.....

Well, the reason you cant be an expert on christian science is not that you didnt study it. The reason is, that religion and science are simply two opposites. I studied history and religious studies on the university and since its very interdisciplinary (is that the correct word?) I've worked with people from philosophy, sociology, theology and many more. And although theology is officially considered a science, it carries one important issue with itself: you have to believe at least a minimum amount of religious content in order to learn "properly", while true science always keeps the idea of "we could be totally wrong with everything" in mind. Belief or religion does not have that, because belief is based on almighty gods, creationism, rules, duality etc. And if your content has a superhuman background, making it invulnerable to scientific proof or research, everything that comes after that can be redefined by so called virtuosos, persons of big charisma that are accepted as leaders and sources of truth rather than experimental research or empirism. Long story short: if you're raised to believe and follow ideas without questioning, once you grow up and become emancipated or mature, you eventually start to realize that taught truth and actual reality are two seperate things. And if that happens while you're a teenager or young adult, it can change your whole view on life, on good and bad, wrong or right and all that you thought was taken for granted. In a christian environment this can mean, that the idea of forgiveness (original sin...) totally disappears and allows you to form a whole different self evaluation.

Was in foster care twice. First time for physical abuse, second time I was legally abandoned. Both during my teen years. Stay Strong!!

Actually, there's nothing in Chrisitianity that says only good things will happen to you. Quite the opposite, in fact. Jesus straight up said the world would hate us, because it hated Him first. Of course, God does love us and want the best for us, but He never promised us a rose garden.

Need to go back and watch "A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica". Monster is good, but for some of these songs, need to go way back. Check it out!

Would've LOVED to see a reaction to Some Kind Of Monster! Movie reactions too. Anytime soon?

You really need to listen to "She's A Country Music Fan" by Wheeler Walker Jr. 😀

My favorite Metallica member doesn't play in the band anymore. Yep, Dave Mustaine.

Great reaction choice. I also think this song has Kirk's best ever solo. No gimmicks, no random trilling or wah effect, just a straight up, grooving, bluesy solo

It has nothing to do with religion. He is talking about society. A child comes to life and becomes an old man that lives with regrets. People in society are meant to assimilate. Everybody wants to become something different but everybody is the exact same. We are converting people into our societal rules, telling them what’s right, what’s wrong, what’s popular, what’s not. How to get a good job by going into the system and getting an education that just builds and builds until you can’t think creatively anymore. You can think really well in a high level academically but not really creatively. What he is saying is that he never could develop into the person that he is meant to be and now he has regrets. We are depriving everybody of their real passions and their real loves and their real creativity by trying to make them unique which actually makes them all the same and similar.

vh1 behind the scenes is the Megadeth Documentary your looking for

great song, 2 and 3 are amazing also

I don't agree with most of what you say here because of you doing research and posting, you did your homework. Thank you still for giving your insight into this song and love your content!

Lilly Jane: Not a big fan of Lars. Me, shitfaced on bourbon and weed: Honey, you're not alone 🤣

Just because I want you to go down a rabbit hole. I want you to really consider reacting to Korean rapper Koala his song Good 2 Go!!!!!

My favourite member is Lars, because not only did he inspire me to play the drums, BUT when Cliff died (don’t get me wrong, he was fuckin’ awesome) but when Cliff died, he stepped up and said he’d do some more stuff to help the band out during those times, and without question, did it to the best of his abilities. Also I got a Song recommendation, it’s “In My Darkest Hour” by Megadeth

one song by metallica is low man's lyric mice slower song off of reload gets me every time I hear it Keep up good work just discovered you reacting to Metallica and amazed

Your view on Christianity is not accurate. Being a Christian doesn't mean that your life is going to be perfect. Quite the opposite.