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@@sgt.autisticsoap7766 ya i dont think many people caught bc not many people listened 2 the whole album or at least those/these 2 songs 2 even know that. And u know what i think 🤔 like everybody missed how amazing this album really was but so many people bashed it that even our fav reactors never even gave it a chance 😞 dont get me wrong i understand in a way y they didnt....but if they truly appreciate Eminem 4 what he can do and how great he does it then y didnt they give it a listen like not do reaction videos but actually listen 2 it and talk about it at some point like let us know how they felt about it but didnt and now because of our requests theyre listening 2 em. And when they r now they always say, "THIS WAS AMAZING/BEAUTIFUL! OMG y didnt i hear this when it came out?" Its crazy but what matters i guess is that they c it now 🤷 better late than never right? 💯
I cried So Hard, for a long time, listening to Castle and Arose. One of the things that separates Eminem from most, is his willingness to sink into his most painful moments, so the emotion is right for the song. Some ppl write it, but they are still like most of us, and run from that Raw Pain. He embraces it, and leaves it all on the track. I still find myself in awe of it sometimes.
Check out King ISO and his “World war me” Album man. Amazing!! Honestly man, “apparent absence” a song about children being neglected in America you know A Parent Absent... “Euthinamerica” again another song about youth in America.
Honestly, the Revival album is so underrated. People just weren’t ready for Eminem’s music to evolve. I feel like the album will get much more appreciation in time.
@@ilaril It’s so good! He’s not the same person he was when he started. And he was showing his growth. Sharing more of his thoughts and emotions. And the word play is insane.
his* heart*, just trying to help! But yeah, I hope we get this Eminem back at some point. I enjoy the hell out of the mad Eminem, but Recovery is one of my favorite albums and so is Revival.
The way he screams "God Why did you take him?!" in Arose while his voice cracks as he almost cries is fucking heartbreaking. Such powerful music. What a beautiful man.
"Every CD critics gave it a three, then three Years later, they'd go back and re-rate it And call the Slim Shady LP the greatest The Marshall Mathers was a classic The Eminem Show was fantastic But Encore just didn't have the caliber to match it I guess enough time just ain't passed, yet A couple more years, that shit'll be ill-matic" Eminem - Careful what you wish for
I'm an Eminem fan from Sweden and my English isn't that good and I only get about 75-85% of the lyrics sometimes. These videos are so helpful and entertaining. Thank you so much for another great video!
Alive Arebo. Go subscribe to Scriptwork, they are the two very best on YT at breaking down the bars of songs. They literally know 99% of everything rap. They could seriously teach a college course on it.
I like that revival got slept on because it means only the true hard eminem fans appreciate it......this is the only album that can make me cry dunno about anyone else 😂😂
Revival is very "dad rap" and politically charged. I'm a dad so it's up my alley, I like hearing music that makes me feel about my kids. He clearly tried to also embody patriotism in some of those songs. If I remember correctly it came out around the election. I bought it personally.. but I can see why it's not as mainstream as people expected. He made an album for himself. Nothing wrong with that.
So true! I mean, I'm a 17 year old, I'm not a dad or anything but I felt this SO HARD! Also the only album that made me cry, one of the best ones for me.
Fun fact. The first word out of Ems mouth is “Why” and the last words out of his mouth are “Now I Know.” This album is a story from front to back and criminally underrated.
In these lines Eminem also uses extensive audio-related wordplay: “tape” and “Percocet”, where the “cocet” part sounds like “cassette”; “Cut down on the Valium”, where Valium is homophone for “volume”; also it is followed by “I'da heard”; “Definite” sounds like “deafening” crazy how Em can use several different words but keep extending his bars with just his flow alone that takes true MC talent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Honestly my guy, I don’t even know where you find the time to do this nice long reactions. I’m not a father and can’t imagine doing videos , editing them and shit. You doing great bro, I think you’ll pop soon, especially if Eminem drops a new album lol because you killed MTBMB. Kudos to you
lol let me tell you my sleep schedule sucks right now. This took way too long to film and edit but you guys wanted it 🙌 Haha we roll forward. Appreciate the support
This comment got me. " i think you'll pop soon" and fast forward and knox has over a million subs is known as one of the Goat reactors. ❤I'm glad to have been along for the journey & witness his growth.
Thanks Knox! This is the best breakdown I've ever seen of these incredible songs. Here's a couple of things that I liked. When he says "Consider them last four minutes as the song I'da sang to my daughters..." that line comes exactly at 4:00 into the song. Castle ends with "Shit, I don't know" and Arose with "Now I know". And also he was rushed to the hospital and almost died on Christmas eve 2007, (Hailie's birthday is on December 25th). And he woke up the next day, on Christmas of 2007. A Tuesday... Damn, it gives me chills! And this is maybe a stretch but the first word that Eminem says on Revival is "Why?" (Walk On Water) and he finishes with Arose and the "Now I know" line. I love Revival and it's so strange to me that most people consider it Eminem's worst work. It's so emotional and personal. Bad Husband it's great too. You should check it out. He talks about how he was a shitty husband but a good dad. It continues the journey he started with Headlights when he finally forgave his mother and actually apologized to her. And Bad Husband is Em saying sorry to Kim. It shows how much he has evolved as a human being.
I’ve watched a few of your vids and I’m glad to say that you’ve definitely earned my sub and you really deserve to have a larger following. All the best Knox, keep it up! I’m looking forward to seeing your rise to greatness. Xx. Good luck dude
Not a stretch at all! Em is the goat, he meant to do it! It’s not just “why” though, it’s “why… are expectations so high?” The WHOLE album is him trying to answer this question, either by flexing lyrically showing that he’s the greatest rapper or by personal songs looking at himself and how strong he is, the fact that he’s survived death when he overdosed and came back stronger, comparing himself to Jesus (like walk on water) and his revival, there are also plenty of other biblical references on the album(cuz ems a big Christian) such as songs like River, relating to Jesus being baptized in the river (washing his sins away) there’s so many crazy good details, that’s why this is my favorite em album. All of his albums have good songs, but this one has a message and purpose for the album as a whole, as if the album is one giant song
@@zachlisiecki3237 no way Eminem USA Christian, we’re can I find we’re he or someone says this? I know he’s made songs that reference stuff from the Bible but I just assumed it was just him being a genius and making awesome songs
I actually went back and listen to that whole thing again and I think he saying why our expectation is so high. I think he means why do people expect so much from me because they want the best they want the best all the time now I know and I think at the end he means I know why because I’m doing it for my family and doing this for myself news for my fans that’s what I got from it anyway it’s just unbelievable the whole album is brilliant sorry I’m using dictation on my phone I hope this makes sense
Nope walk on water was the first track. And if ur going by last words of a song it the first ones would be "but as long as I got a mic me and you are not alike, bitch I wrote stan!"
While the only person who can bring a person out of a terrible place is themself, Beautiful honestly helped in ways I couldn't explain. Almost like an anthem to me.
'My songs can make you cry, take you by surprise at the same time Can make you dry your eyes with the same rhyme See what you're seein' is a genius at work, which to me isn't work'
Hey Knox! I hope you're doing great today. I appreciate you taking the time to react to both songs. They're both so amazing, aren't they? Did you know that the woman singing on 'Castle' is Liz Rodrigues? She's an incredible artist; her voice gives me goosebumps whenever I hear it. I have to admit, I'm a bit of a sucker for rappers singing. That's probably why I love 'Bully' and 'Crazy In Love' so much. Have you heard 'Crazy In Love' before? It's off Encore, a great example of Eminem singing instead of rapping. But don't worry, I like rap too! It depends on the artist. Oh, and for those of you who, like me, love to sing along to songs, I've included the lyrics for 'Castle' and 'Crazy In Love' below. Enjoy!: Castle: [Liz Rodrigues and Eminem:] I built this castle Now we are trapped on the throne I'm sorry we’re alone I wrote my chapter You'll turn the page when I'm gone I hope you’ll sing along This is your song I just want you to know that I ain't scared Whatever it takes to raise you, I'm prepared To do whatever, to do whatever December 1st, 1995, dear Hailie This is your song [Eminem:] You'll be coming out of Mommy's stomach soon I better do something quick if I'ma be able to support you I can barely support me, but as long as you're healthy That's all that matters for the time being But obviously assuming you will be Just thinking ahead, I’ma make it if it kills me Let’s see how far I can take it with this music I'm getting sick of chasing this illusion Sorry for sloppy writing The pen in my hand is shaking, please excuse me Dad’s a little nervous, but at the same time excited If I use this same energy while I'm saying rhymes and write them With the same passion and the same exact enthusiasm As I'm using in this letter, maybe they can feel me as I'm Trying to build these castles out of sand, baby girl For you to sit on the throne, I got plans, baby girl Welcome to Mom and Dad’s crazy world Love, Daddy, maple flavored kisses, buttered pancakes, and syrup [Liz Rodrigues and Eminem:] I built this castle Now we are trapped on the throne I'm sorry we're alone I wrote my chapter You'll turn the page when I'm gone I hope you'll sing along This is your song I just want you to know that I ain't scared Whatever it takes to raise you, I'm prepared To do whatever, to do whatever December 1st, 1996, dear Hailie [Eminem:] You got your momma's personality, same eyes as I got Her beautiful smile, but your ears are the same size as mine are Sorry for that, a little minor mishap But you'll grow into them, baby, I'm on the grind now I'm doing little shows, open mics, all-nighters at studios While I'm tryna keep the lights on Why does it seem like I'm so close to this dream, yet so far? I just keep steering, I'ma turn into someone I haven't the slightest clue what I'ma do if it falls through You took your first steps today, you'll probably walk soon My Infinite CD flopped, too many soft tunes They're talking bad about Dad, it's ticking me off too Makes me feel like I don't belong or something, ooh I think I might have just stumbled onto something new Got a prediction for the future, I'm hoping that you Open this envelope when you're older and it holds true [Liz Rodrigues and Eminem:] I built this castle Now we are trapped on the throne I'm sorry we're alone I wrote my chapter You'll turn the page when I'm gone I hope you'll sing along This is your song I just want you to know that I ain't scared Whatever it takes to raise you, I'm prepared To do whatever, to do whatever December 24th, 2007, dear Hailie [Eminem:] Now if you found these letters, I guess I better try to explain A lot's happened in between them since I rised to this fame I've said your name but always tried to hide your face This game is crazy, I wanted to claim my love for you, but dang I never knew it'd be like this, if I did I wouldn't have done it You ain't asked for none of this sh*t, now you're being punished?! Things that should've been private with me and your mother is public I can't stomach, they can take this fame back, I don't want it I'll put out this last album then I'm done with it One-hundred percent finished Fed up with it, I'm hanging it up, f*ck it Excuse the cursing, baby, but just know That I'm a good person, though they portray me as cold And if things should worsen, don't take this letter I wrote As a goodbye note, 'cause your dad's at the end of his rope I'm sliding down a slippery slope Anyways sweetie, I better go I'm getting sleepy, love, Dad… sh*t, I don't know Arose: If I could rewind time like a tape Inside a boombox One day for every pill Or Percocet that I ate Cut down on the Valium I'da heard everything But death is turning so definite, wait They got me all hooked up to some machine I love you, Bean Didn't want you to know I was struggling Feels like I'm underwater Submerged like a submarine Just heard that nurse say My liver and kidneys aren't functioning Been flirtatious with death Skirt-chasing, I guess It's arrivederci Same nurse, just heard say They're unplugging me And it's your birthday Jade, I'm missing your birthday Baby girl, I'm sorry I f*ck*ng hate when you hurt, Hai And sweeties, thank you for waiting To open gifts But, girls, you can just open 'em Dad ain't making it home for Christmas Wish I had the strength to just blow a kiss I go to make a fist But I can't make one, I'm frozen stiff I yell, but nothing comes out I'm crying inside, I shout My vocal cords won't permit me I scream, but it's not aloud You put your arm around mama To calm her, wow I just thought about the aisle I'll never get to walk us down Never see you Graduate in your caps and gowns It's 'bout to be 2008 How's this happening now? I've got so much more to do And Proof, I'm truly sorry If I let you down, but this tore me in two The thought of no more me and you You gave me shoes, Nikes like new For me for school Doody, I'm trying, but you You were the glue that binded So many things, time I'd give anything to rewind it I had to walk down my halls And constantly be reminded By pictures all on my walls And I couldn't sleep at night 'cause That image burned in my brain Of you on the table Me falling across your body Not able to stand to save you God, why did you take him? I'm tryna keep his legacy alive But I'm dying, where's Nathan? Little ladies, be brave Take care of your mother Smile pretty for pictures Always cherish each other I'll always love ya And I'll be in the back of your memory And I know you'll never forget me Just don't get sad when remembering And, little bro, keep making me proud You better marry that girl 'Cause she's faithfully down And when you're exchanging those sacred vows Just know that if I could be there, I would And should you ever see parenthood I know you'll be good at it Oh, almost forgot to do something Thank my father too I actually learnt a lot from you You taught me what not to do And Mom, wish I'd have had the chance To have one last heart-to-heart Honest and open talk to you Doody, I see you I go to walk to you And I can feel my soul leave my body And float across the room Nurses lean over the bed Pulling tubes out Then the sheet over my head Shut the room down Girls, please don't get upset I see those cheeks soaking and wet As you squeeze hold of my neck So forcibly, don't wanna let Me go, pillow drenched Emotional wrecks With every second each closer to death But suddenly, I feel my heart Begin to beat slow, then a breath Machines go (beep, beep, beep) Must've guessed the cheat codes to this shit I'm tryna rewind time like a tape Find an escape Make a beeline Try and awake From this dream, I need to re-find My inner strength To remind me Even if a steep climb I must take To rewrite a mistake I'm rewinding the tape (I don't want it) I'll put out this last album, then I'm done with it One hundred percent finished, fed up with it I'm hanging it up, f*ck it Excuse the cursing, baby, but just know That I'm a good person, though they portray me as cold And if things should worsen, but I bet you they won't I'm pledging to throw this methadone in the toilet Shred these old letters I wrote All that old pathetic loathing, closing credits can roll I'm proud to be back I'm 'bout to, like a rematch Outdo Relapse With Recovery, Mathers LP2 Help propel me to Victory laps Gas toward them and fast forward the past Consider the last four minutes as That's the song I'd have sang to my daughters If I'd have made it to the hospital Less than two hours later, but I fought it Came back like a boomerang on 'em Now a new day is dawning I'm up, Tuesday, it's morning Now I know
The last line where he says "now i know" ties into the first line of the first song he starts with "why?". That whole album was telling a story of his career, his life. People missed the whole thing and hated the music on a surface level
I'm not a parent, but for some reason this resonates with me to such an incredible degree that this is the first thing in a long time that has even gotten me close to tearing up. Thanks for the breakdown of the song, It made me understand what it meant so much more and allowed me to get the full picture. Thank you.
It's crazy how this album was negatively recieved, it's a masterpiece! And it hit him when people trashed it, because he poured his heart out in the production, and lyrics. Poor guy.
It seems to me that "people" made up there minds before this album even came out! This album was all him...poured his heart out....just to get kicked in the teeth!!! Wouldn't surprise me if he doesn't do an album like again.....full of emotion.
Arose is also a double. Him being able to get out of the situation. Also A Rose, the song he is sampling that speaks of love and how the singer defines love. And here Em is reaching out to his love ones.
Fun fact, when Em says "Consider the last four minutes" the track is at exactly 4 minutes. The woman singing in Castle is Liz Rodrigues. Em has worked with her before, in "25 to Life", "Almost Famous", and "Survival" to name a few. Also the "Shit I don't know." And "Now I know." lines references Walk on Water where he asks "Why are expectations so high?". He begins the album asking a question and at the end of the album he has the answer.
Yeah that shit i don't know and now i know is connected trough album and these two songs also because he just talked about his whole life and carrer... He questioned himself and he has found the answer
Revival was Em being brutally real and introspective- everything from what he was feeling, to what he believed. He wasn't there to put out club hits, or jams, just raw skill from one of the greatest MCs in the game, speaking from the heart. And that's why he took the poor reaction to it so hard- because by dissing it, people were telling him that they don't care about skill, or him, they just want him to continue to be the angry, crazy puppet that exists only for their entertainment. And if he should dare to send a message, it better be something funny - like an obsessed crazy fan, because god forbid he makes you think about something. Revival isn't the album you want if you want mindless fun, or to bump in the parking lot. It's an album to put on and actually listen to - to make you think, as an Eminem autobiography, and to explore the craft that he's teaching a master class on.
@@Hihellobyeoh ofc bro. Didnt expect that fast of a reply😂. Stay strong bro✌(ps I kinda study ems rap lol kinda like knox but not as good but I usually try and put stuff he misses that I catch in comments😂)
Interesting fact, the first song of the album line is "Why, are expectations so high?" From walk on water, the last words on the last song arose "now I know" Bit of Random info for you all !
So glad you finally reacted to this masterpiece. Castle and Arose are truly an Incredible masterclass on the art of storytelling and painting a vivid imagery, all without compromising the wordplay, double entendres and intricate complex rhyme schemes. I'd definitely put it up there with Stan and Darkness.
The ultimate double entendre itself for Arose is the title, not only does it describe his resurrection back to life but the main background sample behind the whole song is Bette Midlers The Rose.
Notice the multiple meanings in 'Arose. Em arose from being on the floor overdosing in the bathroom, and he arose after being gone for so long and feeling as though he failed us with Relapse. 'A rose' can refer to the show being over and the crowd throwing roses at Em as the curtains close or it can refer to how leaving the game would be bittersweet for him (ever rose has it's thorns, which can also apply to Em acknowledging his past mistakes in this song, he knows he isn't perfect). A rose can also apply to Proof (roses are thrown on caskets at funerals) Rest in peace to Big Proof. "Arrows" is another homophone for "Arose", the pain Em felt hurting his daughters, the split with Kim, letting his fans down, his relationship with his mom, Proof being gone...the pain of it all hurts him like arrows. So it's sextuple layered
Man please react to Infinite, It's OK and Tonite off his Infinite album they really are some of Em's underrated songs. Pretty chill songs compared to what we're used to but really worth a listen.
Em's Infinite album is actually one of my favorites. It's just so mellow. Listening to tracks like "Searchin" and "It's Ok" always bring back good memories.
Deja vu takes place during castle and between then and arose. On infinite I recommend "313" "Maxine" "Jealous woes II" "Low down and dirty" is one of the first slim shady songs "The Ringer" might be one of his most technical song ever
Em mentions Arose on I Willl “But for any of those whoever came close to about dying, who can’t listen to arose without crying.” Saying this music is for those fans. Not ones that talk shit... As a father of a daughter this song gets me very fucking time I LISTEN to it
I can't remember a song that expresses severe depression and fundamental doubt so closely. And at the same time it triggers overwhelming, painful love for the artist. I really believe that psychologists, psychiatrists, and neurologists without a depressive disposition should hear this song in order to better empathize with these patients. It's like being crushed by the world and absolutely lonely at the same time. Really absolutely lonely. Judging by this, a very banal remark: Eminem should now be considered for the Nobel Prize for literature at the latest.
I love these songs but I NEVER caught that Percocet/per cassette homophone. This is why you are THE breakdown channel, Knox. (And also how you break down the instrumentation/mixing). Keep grinding, my friend.
Our boy Marshall steps up to the plate every time....but NO ONE does reactions better than Knoxhill! I do want to join bro. I have twins also! So after this Covid is over? I’m in. Scary? Lmao. I’m 52 and my twins are 13 this month. So I feel you there my man. You know I love you brother. Reactions aside? Your music is 🔥🔥🔥💯 but at the end of the day? You’re just a great person homie. Stay you Knoxhill.
This why I fuck w you as a reactor. Not just a musician. I like shaq bc he always makes me laugh you make me hear bars I didn’t catch before. Like the second bout. Or 2nd round in a boxing match. You’re the only reactor that has caught bars I didn’t. 💯
This one hit me alot harder than I expected, I literally cried throughout the video and as I listened to the songs, I'm a single father of 2, my baby daughter just turned 1 last month, I don't get to see her as much as I want to, busy with work and everything, I missed her first steps that she took on her own without needing to hold my hand to walk, not being able to see her every day kills me inside, the firsts of hers that I miss, kill me inside, I'm already stressing over not being able to see her all the time, so hearing these songs just made me an emotional wreck 💔😭
I love Revival. So many songs on this album reveal the raw emotion Marshall feels and the pressure of being Eminem. The lyrics are truly poetry. I cried my eyes out during was quite a few songs on this album... Including these two. And Walk on Water
I hope you know how captivating you are when explaining something you are passionate about! No one goes into the details like you do! Or catches the different nuances of a song! Thank you so much for what you do! Makes me appreciate these songs so much more!
By far, this has been the best breakdown of Castle/Arose I've watched to date. You are the man KH! Please react Griselda - Fire in the Booth and Royce 5'9" x Benny the Butcher - Upside Down 🔥
That Fire In The Booth is so fucking fire. Griselda is THAT GROUP right now just giving us good Hip Hop atm. I don't relate to what they talk about but I know people who have done things like they have and I love their delivery and how raw and honest they sound and THATS why I love their music and they make me grateful that I didn't grow up in an environment as such. They are just hella dope. And in such short time Ive heard almost all their projects and not a single one is whack or has bad songs. All enjoyable. Hella bars. Beats are slappin. Griselda is too nice. Sorry I got too long with this comment 😂
@@Bam2106 Talk that talk bruh. Always enjoy reading replies from true fans of the art. I was so happy when Em signed Griselda. Match made in heaven fo sho.
The boy Knox finally reacting castle and arose!!! There’s not a lot of songs that get me emotional but arose and leaving heaven definitely made me tear up a bit. Can’t wait to see more reactions, and more merch!!! Also can’t wait for the Anoyd reaction 👀👀🤫
This was the best reaction and breakdown ive seen for these songs. There were so many small things that you caught that had never even occurred to me. This album has a very special place near to my heart, and will continue to remain my favorite album hes released.
In these lines Eminem also uses extensive audio-related wordplay: “tape” and “Percocet”, where the “cocet” part sounds like “cassette”; “Cut down on the Valium”, where Valium is homophone for “volume”; also it is followed by “I'da heard”; “Definite” sounds like “deafening”.
deaf and allow aloud when your deaf you can't hear yourself goes with i'da heard heard is hearing you heard them speak you allow 2 speak and talk to them.
Wish I had the strength to just blow a kiss I go to make a fist, but I can't make one, I'm frozen stiff I yell, but nothing comes out, I'm crying inside, I shout My vocal cords won't permit me, I scream, but it's not aloud -Eminem Arose
Holy fuck man i'm impressed. This is the first video I see by you. Usually i'm dissapointed with reaction videos because of the lack of analysis but not this time. I've listened to these songs multiple times, yet you managed to catch double meanings and references I hadn't even thought about. I also get very much the same emotional reaction from Castle & Arose. Subscribed
At the start of revival, em asks the question “why are expectations so high” At the end of castle, we hear him say “shit I don’t know” However, at the end of arose, he says “now I know”, with the instrumental being the same as the end of castle It goes without saying that em is a genius when it comes to rap
Brother, thank you so much. I am a father of two beautiful girls and haven’t had a father figure and have gone through turmoil with my mother and this f******* tore me in two. Had me in tears. Thank you for the breakdown!!
i.. just don’t know how i’ve been watching an insane amount of your videos over the past month & just came to the realization you have under 100k subs.. you deserve way more, just for all the time & effort you put into your videos & even going as far as to give us descriptive breakdowns of the lyrics. you’re doing great bro.
I was blown away by this reaction. I hadn't paid much attention to these albums since I wasn't too convinced after the collabs that Em has recently dropped... But now I know that the same Em my late father loved is still alive and hasn't gone anywhere.
Thank you Knox Hill from Italy. You and Steve are really dope on explain these masterpieces and you make me love real hip hop. There are two really tough eminem songs I think are connected: "3 am" from Relapse album and "Framed" from revival. I suggest the video version, even if they are a little bit scaring
dude this is the first reaction i see for you and damn you're ability to just connect what he talking about and just wow i just loved how you fully got what he was doing with the track and what he's talking about, i have seen couple of reactions for this song and i don't think they really caught what was going on as much as u did
Im glad that you are always honest and it just melts my heart. I always wondered why humans with honesty like you are rare in this platform and came up with "maybe we wouldn't be humans if we were Identical in everything". I just wanna let you know I'm excited to see the future of this channel and most importantly. Thank you soooooo much for giving us content especially with what's going on right now❤️♥️❤️
Castle features vocals of Liz Rodrigues, who is a member of the producer's group The New Royales. The Toronto-based singer also appears on the Recovery tracks, "Almost Famous" and "25 to Life" plus The Marshall Mathers LP 2 cut "Survival."
This is the first time I’ve watched one of your videos man, and it’s possibly my favourite reaction video! I just love how you pick up on all the lyrics as they were meant to be heard (doubles etc), so many reaction videos miss these. Keep up the good work!
I was so hoping you caught the 4:00 minute part lol, and how Em ends the album with "now I know" after he started walk on water with "Why" 'Y RX 'spectations... so high!". There is so much meat on this bone it's insane that anyone could ever not say this is anything but a masterpiece.
I can’t listen to Arose without crying & all over body chills. It’s soul piercing and heart wrenching. The level of lyricism & elite storytelling is why he’s the goat 🐐 both these songs are amazing you broke it all down perfectly Knox ❤
Something else you didn't catch: at the end of Castle, he says, "Sh*t, I don't know." On Arose, at the end, he says, "Now I know." These are two completely different endings and are both answers to the beginning of the album. On Walk On Water, his first line is, "Why are expectations so high?" After Castle, he is about to overdose, and he can't meet the expectations people have for him because he doesn't think he is great and is about to die. After Arose, he knows that he is the greatest, knows why he has those expectations put on him, and reaches and surpasses them.