Please review The Metallica trilogy The Unforgiven I, II, III also in order of course. And I like that you mentioned the drummer & lead guitar as exceptional. Don't you also think Hetfields vocals are the kind that need to sing this? A Garden Grove CA kid, he is. Oh and lead guitar Kirk Hammett is a mestiso. Mom is pinoy. Ask your wife if she knows that.
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Its no doubt my fav on the album i like black album but out of the 4 great album its my least favorite because its so radio friendly but this song is heAvy as fuck.
This song was what gave me hope for the Band's future, but then they failed epically with Load & re-Load. IMO, The Black album was their last. Everything Metalica did after that, sucks. But I'm an old Metallica 'elitist', new Metallica is sold out bullshit.
@@peterbelanger4094 sorry, but I disagree. They've grown musically imo. Load and Reload are great in my book. Very different, but still great. If you really were an elitist you wouldn't like anything after AJFA. The black album heavily went towards mainstream metal which is good because more people (non metalheads) would give it a chance. People keep saying they sold out. That shit started with MOP, believe it or not. They were actually implying Metallica sold out on MOP because there were acoustic and melodic parts in it. Lastly, St. Anger is a rough listen I'll give you that. Death Magnetic and Hardwired to self-destruct were excellent, especially the latter felt like a best of from all their styles over the years.
And the sad but true fact about this song it's about being your own worst enemy. We all know that one person in our life that always getting in their own way and who tries to change their way but gives up because its easier to stay stuck in their own ways then to better themselves
Wherever I May Roam beats Sad but True out for me. IMO. But hey I’m not about arguing anyone’s opinion. Just remember listening to this cassette in my Walkman and cranking that shit up LOUD. 😂😂😂
This song is about one's addiction to whatever it might be. And how the addiction makes the individual who's addicted to whatever it might be, turn a blind eye to everything else! Enjoy
@@tomjoad245 Your both right, because while the song indeed was inspired by "Magic", it is as confirmed several times by James, that it is about addiction.
Ok, no one hate on me. I’ve never been a Metallica fan. But this song is AWESOME. I’m so glad you shared this with us. You opened my ears to a sing I didn’t think I’d like. 😊☀️🔥
I have been a Metallica fan since 1991. Two shows, met James & Lars. I still say to this day: Sepultura "Beneath the remains." Is the best metal song ever.
Hi Jennifer, now that your ears are open, you should check out some more...i would suggest for you, the ballad "Nothing Else Matters" next, and then after you've enjoyed that you can move on to "Fade to Black". By then you will be a Metallica fan, and you will have 5 decades of Metallica songs to check out. Metallica fans will never hate on someone embracing our band...we want you to love them just as much as we do. Love your honesty regardless.
I grew up with many types of music from my older siblings, so I have always been eclectic in my musical tastes, but I don't like everything I hear. When it comes to a new band/artist, I try to keep to a simple enough system, don't give up if you don't like the first song you hear. I try to listen to 3 songs before I make up my mind, if I find the first song a bit off. I cannot say that I have always used this rule, but most of the time, and while I do not like every song I hear or every band/artist, I have heard so much awesome music, it is difficult to remember it all. FAR more good than bad. Just try to keep an open mind and be fair to a new sound.
not just the rhythm, it's the actual music from it that Kid's band recorded. Metallica gave the okay on the condition that Hammett play the lead guitar for the recording.
Anybody who has ever dealt with depression knows EXACTLY what this song is about... about how the depression twists your perception of the world, and your place in it.
Wow never thought of it from that angle. To me it always felt more like a song about addiction. Sort of like "master of puppets" where it's the point of view of whatever drug has a hold on you. As someone who has experienced this I always related to this song.👍
That's a great interpretation, but I think this song was actually inspired by a movie (James talked about this in an interview) where a puppet controls a person but it looks like the person is controlling the puppet. So everyone thinks the person is controlling the puppet but actually it's the tiger way around.
@@theof4455 everybody interprets a song through the filters of their own experiences. "Wish You Were Here" means different things to different people. The analogies used in a lot of music allow for interpretation, and for more people to connect to a song. It's what gives a song meaning to a fan.
My late dad was not a Metallica fan, but I will always think of him when I hear this song. The day we was diagnosed with .deadly cancer, when I got into my car and turned om the radio, they played this song. Sad But True! I fucking turned up the volume and did some real head banging with tears in my eyes.
Yeah they were great then slid away slowly after this album there are still hidden gems in each album since but few and far between. Broken, beat and scarred is one that i think is brilliant that went unnoticed.
In a way, though, this is the album that marks the turn to going more corporate. I’d say Master is peak Metallica (though for nostalgic reasons Lightning is my personal favorite.)
The Black Album and Ride the Lightning changed my life! I was in high school and going through some serious health issues and a dark depression washed over me and these 2 albums helped me get through it. I will always live Metallica until the day I die! 🤘🤘
I genuinely thought "Sad But True" was all about drug addiction. The drugs making you do everything to get a fix, lie, steal, betray... so seductive, but then let's you take the blame. Never killing the pain, just delaying it because it's always there when you come down, cause it no longer cares. Sad but true...
I believe that too....I'm not sure why this other story of the song came from. I know there's an interview with James talking about drugs and alcohol taking you over and this is what the song is about.
Lars, James and the rest, have my respect. They gave an identity and hope to many a teen. From gearheads to clean cut college kids, Metallica found a big audience. As trite as the black Tshirt, and the how evil can we sound bit was, musically they topped the genre.
I remember the first time I heard this song: I was 10 years old, waiting in the car while my mom returned some videos to Blockbuster (how timely!). I somehow knew or felt like he was talking about Satan or something, and I got nervous and changed the channel before my mom came back, but in all honesty I liked it, and in 2-3 years I was a silly tween/teen Metallica Fan girl circa 1997-2000 🤪 I played guitar too. Le sigh...
Saw them at Frankfurt Festhalle. Was a very small crowd, intimate show you might say, and they closed with Led Zeppelin Dazed and Confused. What an amazing experience. Thank you for what you do.
Your reaction analogy mirrors mine when I first heard this song. The opening line "I'm your life. I'm the one who took you there" said it all for me Life can be sad, but, true.
Jamel, the thing I really appreciate about you is that I find myself hearing these songs again for "the first time" and often pull deeper or even a whole new perspective on them. Thank you!!
"Sad Patrol"! 🤘 _Master Of Puppets_ is worth a full album review too. Recommendation: Ozzy Osbourne "No More Tears". Epic - Ozzy's greatest song? Might be.
Any Ozzy or Black Sabbath is great,if you listen beyond the instrument's and read the lyrics of any of their songs it brings more depth and insight.Maybe a personal revalation if you will.
Sad but True keeping the "Heavy" in Heavy Metal. I knew this song would be non-stop "Stank Face Maximus" for you, just like it was for me in Aug. '91 when I first heard it. Lyrics so well written they can apply to a vast array of unfortunate realities in life.
For me that lyric refers to someone talking to himself, it would represent a conversation with your conscience while you try to deny the horrible things that you have already done in life.
Many people confuse their conscience with God. They hear that inner monologue in their mind and they think it's a dialogue with a deity. Whenever I hear someone say, "God told me so and so..." I take it with a huge grain of salt because a lot of people who hear voices in their heads are mentally ill.
Man Lars Ulrich's Drumming was so damn good here. He may not be the fanciest drummer in the world but he is simple and very effective. Just like the old saying goes "Less is More"
@@BATTIS94 He has sadly deteriorated a lot over the years. His time is terrible, he can't remember his own songs and it looks like he's thinking of something else half the time. Doesn't take away the fact that his drumming is fantastic on these early albums, though.
My first exposure to Metallica was the VHS of the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert. The opening acts were Extreme, Def Leppard, Metallica, and Guns N Roses. Such an amazing show.
When latter half of the chorus changes towards the end, that's when things get real deep. It makes us realise that the greatest conflict is within ourselves and not with each other.
"Damn! That was heavy!" True. But not sad. This is an excellent example of lyrics that can be interpreted in so many ways. Whatever the interpretation, the words remain profound.
Fact: the first concert I ever attended was Mtallica and their .. and Justice For All album. I was little, but damn did that start a music addiction / obsession that's lasted 40+ years.
I altered some of the lyrics to match by romantic life: I'm your date, made online Pic don't match, but that is fine If you don't watch, I'll rob you blind Sad but true
His reactions are priceless . Imagine that in the summer of 91. And also highly anticipated . It exploded. Loudest concert I’ve ever been at. And they opened with SAD BUT TRRRRUUUUU!!!!
This songs takes me back to my twenty’s. Sitting in my bedroom on my recliner drunk or high having deep thoughts of how shitty my life was at that time.
I listened to Metallica A LOT during my most severe depression years. The lyrics spoke to me from my interpretation of what I was going through at the time. My whole 20's was really bad.
The second person you mention "hovering" could be thought of as ourselves. Every time I hear this song I think of my (lack of) shadow work. When you embrace and come to terms with yourself as a whole of your true parts, you can truly live as who you are and who you are meant to be.
Man I love your channel. Best reaction videos on RU-vid. I always felt that this song was about struggling with your inner demons. It seems that great songwriters have a way with writing a song about one thing and the listener can have it fit there life in a different way. Thanks for what you do brother.
This song became my favorite Metalica song when my mom was jamming to it while she was doing her 40 yard dashes... My mom is a bigger woman but this song had her MOVING
This has always been a "hard pill to swallow" song that bridges the gap between every listener and their experiences. A hard truth everyone should face within themselves.(just my perspective)
I’m not a big fan of the black album but this is one song I’d recommend to anyone unfamiliar with Metallica. It’s sums up their essence succinctly in one song and it’s catchy as hell.
I never knew the true meaning behind this song and I’ve been listening to it for nearly 30 years!! As an Atheist it makes me love it even more!!! I always thought it was about addiction, like your explanation much more tho
Hey Jamel I just thought that I'd let you know that you're at the top of my reaction playlist reactors #1 I thought that it might make you happy and bring a smile to your face! 😂💖🙏😍
I’ve seen Metallica 14 times. They are always amazing. This song is about religion, but as James always says, it’s about whatever you think it’s about.
One of the great things about Metallica reactions is that they never copyright strike. They are one of the rare bands that own their own music catalog, so you don’t have a record company or a third party hired by the record company to go after channels on RU-vid. I don’t think I’ve seen a single takedown or copyright strike on a Metallica reaction. I could be wrong, but I’ve seen a ton of Metallica reactions and none have ever been blocked to struck.
Best live performance, ever! I've been going to live shows for a long time now, and I can say, with out a doubt, the greatest song of all time to hear live....Rocks your very soul...great reaction for a great jam...🔥
this is my favorite song by them. Kid Rock used the music from this for his song "American Badass" and the only condition made was Kirk Hammett play lead guitar on the recording.
I've been watching lots of reaction videos to songs lately and I have to say I like your channel the best. Unlike most reactors, you actually pay attention to and get into the lyrics. As a viewer I can SEE you understand the music as you are listening to it. Nice!
This song contains one of Metallica's most massive riffs of all time! Not a fast, thrashy song, like Metallica fans were used to at the time, but crushing none the less! This album will forever be a turning point for the creativity of the metal genre.
Script-Flip by 'BoomerTang': Author Rudyard Kipling published a literary work in 1891 titled 'The Light that Failed'. 100 years later (1991), metal band Metallica released 'The God that Failed' as the first radio-played song from their 'Black' Album. In 1988 a A SciFi film was released titled 'Alien Nation' featuring a 'Newcomer' named 'Rudyard Kipling'. Another 'Black' album favorite, 'Sad But True', if lyrically followed, seems to have a theme of 'Alienation'. I learned all of this searching the origins of the phrase "bite the bullet". The actor who portrayed 'Rudyard' in the James Caan "E.T.PD" flick, that man earlier played 'Rafterman' in Kubrick's 'Full Metal Jacket'. In a (literally) pivotal scene, Gomer Pyle almost literally, 'Bites the Bullet' using a 'Full Metal Jacket'. Sad...but True.
