P.O.D. - Youth Of The Nation (REACTION) 

I love seeing young people searching for music with a message. Searching for lyrics with some heart! Thank you!!

This song was written during a lock down at Santana High School (santee,ca) for an active shooter situation. I was at that school that horrific day, standing right next to the bathroom where the shooter was. Frozen, couldn't move watching people getting shot. Thank god for a girl I didnt know grabbing me and pulling me into a classroom while we waited for swat to come get us. I didnt run, I just stood there frozen. This song helps me 18 years later get through tough times that NEVER go away.. no matter how much counseling ,years that pass, the memories and panic never go away. Love this song.

Wanna give some extra backstory: This song was inspired by a real-life shooting. The band was recording a few blocks away from Santana High School when the shooting occurred there in 2001. They had seen the emergency vehicles driving past while on a break, but it hadn't clicked until they had seen it on the news. Great reaction, Rude!

45 yo white man here (I know, so old I’m almost dead), and I really enjoy your videos. It’s cool to see the reaction of a younger generation, and a person of a different race and experience react to the music of my youth. Keep doin your thing and thank you for giving some of the older tunes a spin. All the best man.

Underrated Band! Lots of good songs. School of Hard Knocks, Boom, Southtown , Goodbye for Now.

I used to love this song.. I still do . Can't beleive I forgot about it

" too bad her daddy never told her she deserved much better" this line makes me tear up everytime. Father role model is so important.

I remember when this song dropped in 2001 and my kids (who were 10 & 14) loved it, but they didnt really understand the lyrics until i explained it to them, then it took on a whole new meaning. Unfortunately its just as relevant today as it was nearly 20 years ago.

nu-metal was like that.. saved lots of us.. broken children of that era.. helped us cope with our lives and growing up.. I'm 34 now and I have to tell all the young people: It will be alright.. don;t worry, stay strong

This is a powerful song. People go through so much. We have to love and help each other.

Still listen to POD to this day. One of my favorite bands growing up.

The thing that always struck me on this song is in that first story--he take "two to the chest" and proceeds to talk with such compassion...for the shooter. "Maybe this kid just wanted to be hugged...."

This song came out when I was 18 yo and it has such a dark nostalgia to me. I lost 3 friends in 2001, 9/11 happened and consumed everything, caused sadness, vulnerability, fear of another attack to the fear of another draft. I was ready to graduate and just move on to begin real world life but at same time just wanted to hide out somewhere and escape it all. This song had healthy radio time around christmas break in 01 and I was so glad, I think it was that escape I needed. Great reaction btw and please continue discovering new music your good at observing lyrics and bringing song meaning up front.

Im almost 50, I'm no expert on modern music, but it seems like there was a lot more music with social messages in the late 90s and early 2000's than there is today? Am I wrong? Point me in the right direction, I love exploring new music, have my whole life. Help. I was a rock music and metal head, recognized I was essentially self segregating because I was just listening to the stuff my friends liked , in my teens Ice T by doing his metal band Body Count along with making some black freinds got me to cross over and check rap, and I started with Ice T - OG, NWA learned the power of the message in the music. Seems like today there's a lot of superficial bs, I wanna find the substance, Billie Elish is about as close as I've gotten, are there any new young band, or rap acts talking about serious stuff and making incredible music?

For an extra touch...the release date for this album is one burned in our memories forever... 9/11/2001

Nice! Their name stands for “Payable on Death.” They are a Christian band. They were short lived, but put out some good music. Their first hit was “South Town”

Great review, I’ve watched other reviews on this song and your the only one that caught that it was about school shootings..Good Job!!

Wow, this one takes me way back.

This song is for every generation from the past to today and future

I'm a rock guitarist in my 50's and P.O.D. was always in my CD collection in my car. The way they tell a story has a lot of impact when combined with the choice music they serve up with it. It has always amazed me how such bands and musicians are so overlooked for cookie-cutter music pumped out by the major labels. A good example is, funk-rock guitarist Nuno Bettencourt from the band Extreme (who has been playing for Rhianna since 2009). An utterly amazing musician with his own flare that only barely ever got mentioned by the media back in his prime. Ughh..

This song always hits closer for home for me. March 5, 2001, I was in class when we were put in lockdown since it was about five miles from my school (El Cap). It wasn’t until later in the day my sister and myself, learned that we lost a member of our church family/ youth group to the shooting.

It's so nice to see someone reacting to POD. Great band, great track, great video, bro! Keep it up! Shout out from Brazil!🇧🇷

love the reaction @ 2:51 when he finally under stands the lyrics!

The Instrument in the Backround, is a PRS Guitar, Chorus effect, and a lot of Delays on the Guitar Signal

I had a feeling you might like the song man, glad you did! Keep up the awesome content! ✌

One of my favorite reactions of yours so far! You did such an awesome job digging into a deep song. Thank you and keep crushing it!

no idea how i stumbled upon this, but glad i did. well done, sir. thank you

#Rude1s Another classic Rock track🤘, also loving that checkered background and loving those braids😎

This song always guts me.

I just had to watch your review again, And man, I have too tell you, You have it right. Hope all is well for you and yours in this time of this crazy ass virus thingy going on. Stay Safe, Above all, Stay Happy. Enjoy your music young man.

I stumbled upon you by accident but you gained a new sub. I've seen plenty of reactions on this song and no one has broken it down or brought up the little yet important things. Thank you & well done!

I felt your reaction it's amazing to see others love music that you do

Loved your review of this one! This song is and will always be one of my favorites!🔥 P.O.D. is a very positive band! Wish we had more bands like them! Always a place in my heart for this song! Much love bro!👊

Love the husky in the video ha. I had a few, talking chit back all the time.

This is the kind of music we need today. Listened to this song back in middle school back in 2006 I’m 30 now :/

Damn. I respect you man. Just found your channel today.

Nice review young man. Keep up the great work!

You got a new sub, dude. It’s cool hearing your insights on this.

Great reaction man, you even explain it from a musical point of view...totally loved it...keep doin it...Rock will never die

@RudeReviews you picked out the the kids voices singing "youth of the nation" being a nice add...I agree and after more listens I really dig that the lead singer isn't leading the chorus at the point in the song. The kids sing "the youth of the nation" and the lead vocalist comes in the back them up..feels like he is truly trying to support them.

This song will always hit me so hard. I hope I’m never numb to it.

I absolutely love this song ❤️. Thanks for reaching to it!!!!!!

I really like your analysis of these songs.

Also @RudeReviews Kudos to you done my heart good at 47 to see a young'in relive and experience some classics of the past so they stay alive and live for another generation. Kudos and Best Wishes Stay Safe.

Still goosebumps

I love that everyone I see react to this song stops the song after the line about taking two to the chest lol. It's a hard lyric and the song's full of them

You get a subscribe just for actually breaking down the lyrics and having an awesome dog!

You uploaded this reaction 18 years to the day of this Albums (satellite) release. Crazy.

Good to see your reaction Man This message in the form of music after 21 very, very current in Babylon today Jah Bless Sonny Sandoval ((((MAXIMUM RESPECT))))

Great insight into this track. Respect.

Great song and great reaction! A lot of truth in this song!🤘🏼

Keep it up man. Great video.

It's so cool seeing you find this. Those things that happened back then was horrible. We needed this then to cope.

Man, I remember coming up in Junior High and Highschool ('77-'83). We NEVER heard or saw any firearms. Fists took care of business...maybe a knife or a 2 by 4...and that was RARE. Then, a decade later, kids were goin to school "strapped." Hell, we carried shotguns cased on the bus and to school and left em in our lockers because we'd go squirrel or rabbit hunting after being dismissed for the day. Whew...then the world went to waste. Kids usually haven't been "scared" enough with any "near-death" experiences to feel the "permanence" that death brings...in a lot of instances anyway. That's just my opinion though. At that age, we all think we're invincible. It's very much different nowadays. A lot of kids grow up with death all around them now...and that's a shame. We as parents, and elders, have failed our young ones in that area. We all should have done, or do, better.

Jeremy, by Pearl Jam also has a very similar feel to this one. Just as dark, if not darker. And that ones a real story. The Boy ended himself with the sound of a gat. Pretty much the same. Stand before his peers and blew his own brains out right in front of them instead of aiming at them.

I am turning 45 on Jan. 11th but I will always stand up for the youth!!! This song is too damn good!!!

P.O.D. has been one of the few bands I know of that mixed rap/metal/rock/reggae into a really good sound with a positive message. I originally got into them with The Fundamental Elements of Southtown. After getting their next one Satellite, I got their back catalog. I still love the music they make and if you like those influences I listed then you will like them too.

These guys put on one hell of a show!

Well thought out, thank you.

It's crazy..more sad to see that the same unfortunate problems still exist today. Great song. Great band. First time seeing a review from your channel. Good job bro. Look forward to more

POD... Payable on Death. Christian metal/rock, nu-metal, possitve message band. Great music no matter which way you slice it. Great review. And yep, they made this about and after Columbine.

Beautiful doggie, great song!

This song right here touched on some subjects that alot of bands don't do anymore. This was the song of the generation. Wish more musicians did this with real life. Great song, great band

I love your husky :)!

I remember when p.o.d first started. I was working at a radio station in 1999 when we received their first single. This is by far my favorite song of theirs.

Good job little brother narrating the songs meaning. You have a new sub in me.

Reading through the comments, very good info on the band. I just wanted to say, in their music-they are a mix of metal, punk, Latin, rap and reggae.

P.O.D. "Going In Blind" is there most emotional song imo

Their song Southtown. Their best. One of my favorites still to this day.

Ima subscribe. I like your views bro!

P.O.D - Satellite

Husky!

i remember banging my head to the flow of this song!! once i leaned English it hit me really hard

THANK GOD U GOT IT, MUCH LOV

Luv P.O.D.🤘 saw them a few years ago when they opened for ICP, they put on a hella good show.

I like the legitimate review of an older song. P.O.D. is an older band, the acronym stands for "Payable on Death". Great song and good reaction.

More P. O. D please!

This was a great reaction to a deep song. Respect to u my g

the music today is different than the old days, old school 🤘

This song hits close to my heart. Pray pray pray

You should definitely react to the song ‘Pardon Me’ by Incubus. Really good song man definitely a worth listening to and would love to see what you think of it

Beautiful song

I can tell you got good taste man. You are definitely woke when it comes to breaking down and understanding the meaning behind the music, the different factors that come into play. Every reactor that actually is attentive to the true beauty in the music are diamonds in the rough for real. You seem like a cool ass dude. I’m going to subscribe just to show some love. You earned it.

If y'all want a review to a song join the patreon. I did and it's the best money I ever spent online . Trust me ya won't be disappointed. He always deliver the goods lol!

omg i loved this song growing up.. makes sense i listen to ghostemane and suicide boys now 💣

It's interesting to me that you posted this on 9/11/19 because I remember as a kid going to see them on this tour right after 9/11 happened and me and my friends found it so weird to get screened with pat downs and metal detectors. Every time I hear this song it reminds me of my childhood and how tense everybody was right after 9/11 for some reason.

Insightful review

#rudeones Another dope review 👌🏽

This is one of my favorite songs because I was an outcast bullied freak when Columbine happened so I could of easily been a school shooter with the abuse I suffered

One of my fav songs of all time

You make a great reactions

Thanks brother for doing this one. Hope you get a chance to listen to "Alive" off same album. Great review!

Homie react to intergalactic by the Bestie Boys...its dope af, its rap style but with a bit of rock

Oh this song got me thru a lot of shit!

This type of music is called Nu Metal. Was very popular back in the late 90s, 00s. Bands like Korn, Limp Bizkit, P.O.D

I remember the joy i got from a POD cd and my friends were impressed the way i snapped it in half, melted the edge and stuck it to my basement wall. It looked like someone threw it into the cinderblock.

The genre is new metal. The band is the absolute best (IMO) Christian band to cross over into the mainstream. Great reaction. This is the first video I have seen on your channel. Just subbed. #StayHomeStaySafe #Leronlimab

U remind me of my old freind with ur new hair styles . Looks good . Hectic how much u remind me of him. Aint seen him in a while tho

One word: Anthemic

Great reaction!! It's sad that a song almost 20 years old is still relevant today...it shows how good a song is I guess