My Chemical Romance - Welcome To The Black Parade | Reaction 

The whole black parade album is a concept album dealing around a cancer patient. Great album start to finish, not really a bad song on it.

Who’s happy for MCR reunion 🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿

The man dying, "The Patient" has a memory of his father taking him to see a parade and it was his favorite memory so for him the Black Parade comes for him when he dies. It's not death necessarily, just this man's death.

This album seriously should have won a Grammy MCR is theee greatest helped me get thru a lot of dark moments

I was never a personal fan of the whole emo genre but MCR was the exception for me. They are so good at what they do that they're undeniable. They're so much more than the stereotypical emo band formula. Fusing punk rock & pop with Queen & David Bowie influences...and creating larger than life epic songs with some theatrical & dramatic flair thrown in. Come on... It's brilliant & absolutely savage!! MCR has carved their place in music history.

That chick was Mother War actually. You'll hear more of her in "Mama", same album.

Gerard Way (the lead singer) takes a lot of inspiration from Freddie Mercury, that's a big part of his character so he knows how to own a stage

The Black Parade represents what comes to get you when you die, the whole album had themes of death and references to soldiers in the world wars, hence the gas masks and bombed out buildings in the video

MCR are very big Queen-Fans, and in this Song you can hear this. Brillant Song.

Here’s more great MCR songs to react to: Teenagers, Helena, I’m Not Ok (I Promise), Mama, Cancer, Na Na Na, Sing.

It's so refreshing to see someone actually appreciate good music

Thankyou! So many reactors miss so much by not having the lyrics pulled up. Just a few seconds of work show so much respect toward genuinely wanting to understand or enjoy a song more. Great job! Also, we're in complete agreement on the Black Parade representing death/the after life. Just all around a great reaction!

Famous last words by MCR

The solitary woman is known as "Mother War" It's a concept album so other songs tie into that to create a comprehensive story.

this guy created a graphic novel that is now a series on Netflix called The Umbrella Academy.

If only people would realize that this song is all about being courageous despite facing any tough situations in life. Too bad it didn't get a Grammy :(

This song definitely deserves its spot in the rock and roll hall of fame. It is considered one of the top 500 songs that shaped rock and roll. It truly is an anthem and imo a masterpiece. It will be played at my funeral.

I’m finally old enough to pay for my own ticket to go see MCR can’t wait

No BS....”the Black Parade” is one of my all time favorite albums. Check out the songs “this is how I disappear”, “the sharpest lives”, “I don’t love you”, “ house of wolves”, “disenchanted”, “famous last words” 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Think you need to react to the whole Black Parade album. There's a reason that album is played by all who grew up with it till now. We're so ecstatic for their reunion🤘🙏✌. Then I believe you should listen to Three Cheers for sweet revenge. Ever though of doing album reactions if you have time? Like once a month type of a thing 😁 really love your reactions as well.

The My Chemical Romance Albums have been a staple to alot of fans. It went through some transition but this one song is from a arguably great classic album. The whole album talks about death and war and other things that keep you on your toes. "Cancer" is one of the saddest songs I still cry to. I dont know if "Ghost of you" was on this album. It's been awhile but definitely reccomend that song. This song is I think part of the soilders story. I think that's why they also dressed that way and black parade is a funeral procession. "Mama" if your interested, it a decent listen. "House of Wolves" is my fav for obvious reasons. "Famous Last Words" is on the album with this song. "Helena" is definitely reccomend song if you haven't heard it yet

Also, Samuel Bauer directed the video, and all of their outfits, plus the city and some of the set pieces were made from concept art that was sketched by Gerard, the lead singer

This was a great song. Not just the lyrics and instruments, but the presentation of it as well. It reminds me a little bit of the cover to the Beetles album Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Especially with what they were wearing. Except while the Beetles was at a funeral with it being all colorful and celebrating life MCR was in black and grey to welcome death. Not sure if it was intentional, but if you look at the video compared with the album cover I think you'll see what I'm talking about.

I don't know how you've managed to go your entire life not hearing MCR. They were everywhere. But better late than never! can't wait for the reunion!

God I remember this being my first concert back in junior high now I feel so old. Can’t wait for the reunion though

During an interview they said that there's a belief that when you die death comes in a comforting form to each person. The main character of the song remembers being taken to the city with his father to watch a marching band. So his death comes to him in the form a black parade.

I love watching people react to this song for the first time! You’re super close! This album and concept was heavily influenced by cancer. Gerard Ways hair is short and bleached to resemble a chemo patient who has lost their hair to their treatment. This song and album keeps coming back into my life. Back in high school I thought I understood it when I was emo-ish bit recently I took on and somehow beat stage 4 cancer. My view of this album has been forever changed and I am eternally grateful to this band for giving us this amazing work of art. I’m glad you dig the song!, check out the song cancer when you get the chance.

Love this song. I always forget it, then hear it, and i’m like... damn... so epic

Kanye's song "Runaway" has similar chords to the beginning, i think that may be the song you're thinking of...

The g chord heard round the world 🔥

Nirvana - Heart-Shaped Box Nirvana - You Know You're Right Green Day - Brain Stew/Jaded Green Day - Hitchin' A Ride

I always love seeing more people finding the music of My Chemical Romance. I know the music isn't for everyone, but everyone can relate to the emotions of the lyrics. Glad you enjoyed this song. I would highly recommend their break-out song, I'm Not Okay (I Promise). Also, the Famous Last Words video was filmed at the same time as this video, but has a totally different vibe to it. Other songs to check out: Helena, Teenagers, I Don't Love You, and the two-part mini-series of Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na) and Sing (Director's Cut).

Panic! At the disco-- Say Amen (Saturday Night) This is Gospel Emperor's New Clothes ---Watch them In order because it's a trilogy.

Yesss yesss yesss!!! I'm so happy you did this reaction! Love them 😍 Next up.. Helena I'm not okay Teenagers

Rich, you just stumbled upon one of the greatest alternative rock songs ever made. The G-note at the beginning is known to drive fans wild when heard unexpectedly, knowing what’s coming. The whole album, Welcome to the Black Parade, is following “The Patient” who is dying of cancer. And I love the bridge of this song. It is so inspiring, it gets the blood pumping.

The woman is Mother War. The album is all about death. Cancer is a war, and that is a war within oneself to concur, to accept, to say I'm okey with this. Dunno, last part my interpretation.

Man... This song used to be my jam when I was a fifth grade kid 😂 Even though now I'm a K-pop trash, MCR will always be the #1 in my life. If you haven't listened to Helena, you should. Their second album (Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge) is my favourite of all time.

Listen to "A place for my head" by Linkin Park. Its is my favorite song of theirs and its not one that was on the radio.

I've always seen the "black parade" being a funeral precession. I picture the people all dressed in black, and as a ceremony enshrining the memory of the dead, while those alive carry on living with those memories.

You should definitely react to this whole album it’s undeniably a classic

I was so close for this being my first concert back in high school I needed that C+ and damn :/

You are correct about the black parade being death, the entire "The Black Parade" concept album is about "the patient's" transition from life to death

One of my favorite songs. Thanks for doing this one, Rich.

Oh, lord, this is gonna be good... Btw, just subbed a few days ago, been watching for a couple weeks and I appreciate your genuinity lol. That bit you had when you grabbed your Cap and drank with Lil Dicky had me grinning, you know I had to toast with you lol

THIS WAS MY JOINT BACK IN THE DAY! should react to I'm not okay by my chemical romance

This song is widely considered to be "this generation's bohemian rhapsody" and its really true

The gas mask woman is Mother War, voiced by Liza Minnelli on the track Mama. Fear and Regret are the other 2 female characters. I love the call backs in their vids. The bassist Mikey is the only one wearing a medal as he died in action in the Ghost Of You and we later see Gerard's Parade jacket on a skeleton in the Na Na Na vid :)

You hit the nail on the head! That mysterious woman in the gas mask is likely Mother War, who is talked about in the song Mama on the Black Parade album. This song is one of my all-time favorites and the entire Black Parade album is wonderful (aside from one track). I'd highly recommend checking out the entire album as it is a rock opera about death

This, is what RU-vid was made for

hi!! 🙋🏽‍♀️ ive been a HUGE my chem fan since i was in middle school and it makes me SO HAPPY to see people still discover how beautiful and amazing their music is. and i would highly recommend listening to their Black Parade album in its entirety. its amazing and if you like looking into lyric meaning/storytelling. you should totally look up the meaning of the Black Parade album, since the band intended it to be this concept album with a lot themes about life, love, and death. theres an interview they did for MTV way back in 2006 when the album came out where they talk about those kinda themes and the making of the album if you wanna learn more! anyway, loved your reaction!! so glad to see you enjoy this song. and! they just announced their reunion so who knows?! maybe they’ll come out with something new and you’ll be making another video about that soon! 🤗

So excited about MCR. I'm surprised though that everyone seems to only talk about The Black Parade. I really, REALLY loved their Danger Days album, though -- it had a greater number of songs that I loved. Hope you get to hear them one day.

The Black Parade is Death, it comes from the belief that Death comes to you in the form of a fond memory, the man dying had his fond memory of going to see a parade with his father

The woman in the gas mask is Mother War. The sign next to her in the video says “starved to death in the land of plenty”. I love your reaction and thoughts on this!

One of the great rock anthems of the 2000s. I LOVE this song-I never get tired of this song!

I bought tickets to see them at Fireside Bowl in Chicago when they only had one album out. Nobody knew who they were. Had to be real early 2000's.

I always liked My Chemical Romance but The Black Parade made me fall in love with the band. I still listen to it constantly to this day. That part near end you replayed? That always makes me tear up in a good way.

I cant believe you never heard MCR before! Actually, i can believe it, i just wanted to sound outraged because it's funny Edit: LISTEN TO SLEEP BY MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE

When he rewinds to replay my favourite part of the whole damn song... dude's so valid

I heard this when I was a kid and finally found my love for rock etc. from only listening to hip hop, rap and rnb, it was until this song came. Such a song. Some say it was the bohemian rhapsody of emo rock

Any old school Fall Out Boy is amazing! You should check out Grand Theft Autumn, Dead On Arrival, Chicago Is So Two Years Ago, 7 Minutes In Heaven, The Pros And Cons Of Breathing, Grenade Jumper, etc. their older music is just amazing ❤️🤘🏼

Man been waiting so long for this! Takes me back to the good ol' days keep doing your thing 🔥

There's also a brief flash where the girl in the gasmask is standing next to a sign that reads "Starved to Death in the Land of Plenty."

this is my favorite band. please do more of them

I just recently heard MCR, my favorite song so far is Cancer

this specific song was about a young patient who unfortunately passed away from cancer and when he was a young boy his father took him to see a marching band and they believed and many many people believe and personally i do too that your strongest and best memories replay when you die and i guess they did their own play on a parade/marching band and i think the “welcome to the black parade” is like a way of saying welcome to death it’s an absolutely amazing and beautiful song with such power in its words truly it’s a piece of art and a lot of people actually mistake this band for emo but in reality it’s just a good rock band i guess its just how they present themselves but if this was the 1980s i almost guarantee they’d be a big name (they already are i’m jus sayin) anyway that’s just my opinion on the song and the group let me know what you think about this song and the controversy of the afterlife have a great day😊

This was a concept album about a guy dying of cancer.

I don’t know what song you were thinking of in the beginning but it goes to a song more broadly referenced both intentionally and unintentionally: Pachebel’s Canon (key of G I think? for Welcome to the Black Parade). Tho when it gets to the section starting “do or die” you can hear it in D being played under everything.

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You can interpret as the man in the white cloth is listener of the song who was demotivated, broken and down and this band come to him to give him courage and strength and as the song end band gave him medal and leave, so that listener or patient can fight with the world and his demons

The dying man is Lukas Haas who was the little Amish boy in the Harrison Ford movie "Witness"(1984)

Finally someone who reacted to the song that understands the song.

I subscribed to you when I watched you react to "Famous Last Words" and instantly turned it up because you instantly loved it. It pumped you up. I loved how you replayed the final last bit of "Welcome to the Black Parade" just because you liked it. AND got chills. We'll make you a MCR stan yet, dude. Welcome to the Black Parade, my fellow killjoy. Better late than never. ♡🖤♡🖤

Well that took me back!! Thanks doc rich!! Love from the uk brudda!🇬🇧💙👊

That smile at 3:15 confirms that you are now one of us. Welcome brother 🙂❤

This is deserving of Rock and Roll hall of fame. Those who don't understand, this is musically on par with Queen. The theater, the majesty and creativity that lead to the musical power which is undeniable. The concept and the video imagery as well as the undeniable power of the expressive performance.....Come on! This is the pinnacle of the quintessential rock anthem. I don't care if they were kids. I don't give a shit if they hadn't payed dues or not. They nailed it. Give it up! This is what Rock and Roll is capable of!

The lady that you called the widow is actually mother war, the album is a concept album and you should look more into it

The Kanye song you’re thinking of is “Runaway”

You actually kind of nailed it. The Black Parade is death, Gerard (singer) believes that death comes and take you in the form of your happiest memory, in this case, the main character'z (called The Patient) happiest memory is when his father took him to the city to see a marching band. The lonely girl, is Mother War (you can hear more of her in the song Mama), the twins are Fear and Regret. The whole album is a concept album; meaning everyone has a name and a story, you should definitely check the whole album out, it's amazing..

This was way before Kanye. So I'm new here but this song actually makes me think of my mom who passed. The meaning behind this song is that when you die you remember your favorite memory as you pass. It's actually a true belief from way back that people believed your most treasured moment comes to you at your moment of death. When people took pictures of their dead loved ones (circa 1800s) they believed they were helping their loved ones move on to the afterlife and if they didn't they would be stuck there in limbo. So this song actually goes through the death process and the light and the dark of the moment. Just a fun fact since this was a reaction video and sometimes it helps to have the meaning or history behind why it was written. :) I love your reaction btw.

MCRs Black Parade is my number 1 favourite album ever. Every song and word is a master piece. MCR is the Queen of our time with bringing a new style of 'emo' and perfecting it. You are right they did break up the monotony.

I think 2 Chainz "I'm Different" has that similar piano sound at the beginning! I always think of Black Parade when I hear that lol

The ghost of you is a good one to react to. That one will hit you in the feels.

100%!! I never noticed the widow before, and I've seen this a million times. Great react 👌

3:42 It's called a parade float. I know it's a weird name but that is what it's called. Specifically designed for marching bands.

That was so pure. You nailed it.

It's so cool that you're actually paying attention to the lyrics I suggest that u would do an album reaction to this

My Chemical Romance is fucking back guys... T H E Y ' R E B A C K

That smile when the drop hit🤣🤣🤣that was so me when I first heard this song

"On the surgeon's table today, we got a new patient!" No, you have *The Patient.* *Pretentious hipster laughing.*

the intro piano bit was sampled from pachelbels canon

Just so you know this song is from a concept album with the same name that follows the lead character, simply known as "The Patient".

I'd love to see you react to "I'm not okay" by MCR.

The song you were trying to figure out was runaway. I don’t think it’s sampled but they are both in the key of G major

I love your smile at 4:35. Makes my heart full.

The woman in the mask is called Mother War and the song Mama is about her and her relationship with the Patient.

Yes its about death, but you shouldn't be afraid of death for we will carry on.

7:54, Omg, I love that part of the song too 😍🔥☠💀

My chemical romance- I'm not ok, teenagers, helena,

Some of the songs in this album carry the theme of a young man surviving the war and is now dying of cancer.

You should also listen to "Famous Last Words'" from MCR :)