When in high school, one of our resident metalheads played a song for our English class as a presentations. It was "Rime of the Ancient Mariner". From then on, I enjoyed poetry and Iron Maiden. History, literature, AND metal. I would have gotten straight A's had they taught Algebra the same way.
It’s about about the genocide of the native Americans. Brad lyrics in songs aren’t always literal. A lot of bands tell stories or are metaphorical in nature.
Not just understanding the genre but understanding why metal music is the way it is. You want to know what inspires this type of music, give this movie a watch. And then Global Metal by the same guy. He really does dive deep into these topics. They are a bit dated now but still relevant
Aside from the historical story telling, this song was often used as a condemnation of colonialism in general and to show off Bruce's incredible range.
Nobody care get over colonialism other country done stuff like that but because we British maid the biggest empire in the world we get more shit for it but like I send we don’t care get over it or should I say to people like you stop living in the pass nobody care lol
A lot of Maiden’s songs come straight from world history and literature. Steve Harris, bassist and chief songwriter in the band, is a genius when it comes to telling and retelling stories set to awesome metal sounds.
Aces High - about the German airraids over England in WW2; Powerslave, about the ancient Egyptian pharaohs; Flight of Icarus, the story of Icarus from Greek mythology. Great stuff!
1:00 Brad seems to struggle with the idea that an artist would sing from another person's perspective. Actually I think it may be a carryover from rap/hip-hop, where the artist always assumes their own perspective. I've noticed that rap fans generally struggle to grasp bands like Tool (who frequently assume the perspective of someone else, even someone they hate). Rap has always been about self-representation first and foremost.
Also in most rock songs. Most stuff is typically "Here's what happened to me, here's my POV." Maiden and others are like, "I just read this interesting thing." Or for Hallowed, "I just had this weird dream." and it leaves the resolution open--What do you think about it? On the flipside I love that Brad focuses on the lyrics. I never looked at the Tool lyrics. I'm deeper in now!
@Gavin Kisebach Well you said it. That has been on my thought like forever , ever since I saw first hip hop fan reacting to metal song. Also another note, them pausing the song also giving me hip hop vibes, because of the habbit ( assume) hip hop fans leaning more on lyrics then on music. The is the most direct difference between two genres ...Metal focusing on music while hip hop on lyrics. My thesis is that because of it (listening song without pausing), good portion of experience of listening to metal song is lost to the listener.
@@Greg_F Brad seems to have a history with rap. Makes sense that the tempo changes throw him off it. Personally to me they compliment each other perfectly. That said, Lex is the entertainment on this channel. Brad brings the structure.
Amazing performance on Flight 666. Two other virtuoso live performances worth checking out - The Clansman (Rock In Rio 2001?) and The Talisman (En Vivo 2012)
Haha--Pretty sure Iron Maiden doesn't have a song saying, "I woke up today, had some coffee, hung out with friends, got lit.." Naw. They def pick historic matter to play to and with. "Powerslave" is a very interesting rip on life, death, royalty, power... AND it's a banger. Up the Irons!
@the world has fallen Thats really just a matter of opinion, not a fact. I love Rob Halfords vocals, but nobody beat Bruce Dickinson Nobody, but thats just my opinion.
Rob Halford and Bruce are the best metal singers. Bruce is arguably the best. Just amazing. Bruce is still golden. Saw Maiden on their last tour. Badass!
Great reaction as usual. It's about colonial America essentially stealing the land from the Indians and driving them into the hills. Not sure what inspired them to write it though. It was credited to their bassist Steve Harris, who obviously had a solid understanding of European and American colonization. I always liked the composition of it. First verse from the perspective of the Indians, second verse an American cavalry soldier and the 3rd an outside narrative.
@@eq1373 oh boy, here we go. Please, by all means, explain how it wasn't "stealing" it was what? Acquiring? Better yet, manifest destiny was justified right? Ehh, call it whatever you want.
Struggling to grasp how you can miss the very specific references here about what this is about. There are bits of the lyrics that should really jump out at you and usually at least one of you gets it. Oh, well. Good reaction to a good song.
I know, right? I used to think the dude was really literal-minded and struggled to get what the songs talked about unless they had really, REALLY transparent lyrics, but even songs like this one remain a mystery and fly over his head 😂.
@@jmhaces yeah. Some songs are written in a way to be interpreted many ways. Some of the best songs are written that way but this song is not one of them lol I really enjoy their reactions, though!
The lyrics are blatantly obvious; Brad always asks 'what is this song about' and can't take his eyes off the lyrics and needs to understand a song in every minute bit of detail. And yet when this obvious story is laid out word for word, he still doesn't get it. Words like 'Cree' 'Indians' 'Redskins' and 'Plains' are pretty huge clues, maybe Brad just isn't interested in US history! Not sure what was more frustrating/annoying, Brad's reaction or these bloody awful lyric videos he keeps finding. Wrong words in places and needing to tell us when it's a guitar solo, or writing 'Yeahhhh-Yeahhhh' and 'Ahhh Ahhhh' etc. They are like lyric videos for 5 year olds, and I wish I could kick all the dumb idiots who make them!
@@anthonymitchell8893 I think all of the opera style vocals in metal stand out, no matter what. Bruce Dickinson has one of those voices that can not be ignored, even if someone isn't a big fan, his voice is unbelievable. I didn't know that about SOAD though. That's kind of a neat fact. There are several metal singers I would love to hear sing classical opera, because I know it would give me goosebumps.
I want Brad to react to “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” and get his take on what the lyrical content means to him. Apparently we need backtrack and start there because “Run to the Hills” can not be any more self explanatory. Especially with the lyrics right in front of you.
Steve Harris the Bassist writes most of the lyrics and he is an avid reader. He probably read the book Buried MY Heart at Wounded Knee about the trail of tears?
Love early Maiden. I've always loved the lyrics in this. I think a history lesson everyone should hear and remember. Bruce's energy and rawness provide the perfect delivery.
You guys need to do Iron Maiden - Rime of the Ancient Mariner - one of the live official videos (they do not get blocked). Offline reaction - not on live stream.
This song is basically THE anthem for indigenous Americans, especially south of the US border, from Mexico to the southern tip of Chile. Maidens live concerts in Mexico, Central and South America are spiritual experiences.
@@SuperHappyflowers it wasn't an opinion. It's just a fact. It's been a few years and it's probably less a factor now but Maiden was what they were south of the US border. "American Indians" are a much bigger part of the general population south of the US border.
Lots of metal bands and rock band's in general have lot's of fans in Mexico, Central and South America. Interesting viewing is The RollingStones " Ole Ole Ole " it shows their hard core fans that they have in that region.
the lyrics tell the story from the natives view point and the settlers view point. I'm sure history inspired the lyrics, which is fairly common in Iron Maiden songs.
What really sets Maiden apart is the triumphant nature of the music. The music isn't wallowing in angst. No matter the lyrical content, Maiden doesn't come across as trying to find themselves or overcome that which is holding them down. The music comes across as having already been set free.
A personal favorite Iron Maiden song of mine that doesn't get talked about as much is Virus. It's a deep song with a lot to analyze as well as being stylistically pretty unique for Iron Maiden. Also it has Blaze singing who was one of the other Iron Maiden singers when Bruce Dickinson wasn't their singer
I really, really think the next song should be "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Iron Maiden. That way Brad can get the lyric story and Lex can hear the epic instrumentals.
Or "Uprising", "Ghost Division", "Bismarck"... Sabaton is basically five overenthusiastic Swedish history teachers that got together and said "hey, let's form a metal band so we can reach a wider audience!"
Why does everyone think that metal is "growling" and brutal vocals???It's not.It's the music,powerfull riffs,heavy sound.There are MANY different genres and mixtures of those genres through the years but it seems that people that don't know about it have associated the growls from death or black metal with metal in general.Power/speed metal has no growls,progressive has no growls.It's not about the vocals but about the music...Try listening to some Savatage or Helloween or Dream Theater,hell even Slayer's Seasons in the abyss album,you'll understand what i'm saying.
If you watch their OFFICIAL video for this song, you won't have any doubts about what this song is about. Iron Maiden has always been about EPIC SONGS. Not just loud, heavy and intricate, but epic music combined with epic stories. In this case, the plight of Native Americans. The lyric writers in the band are also avid readers, so that translates to larger-than-life themes in thier songs & albums. 🎶👍
Many metal artists, especially Iron Maiden, rarely sing about first hand experiences. They are more oriented towards the happenings that occurred long beyond living memory and are usually educational. Up the irons 🤘🏻
I believe this song is about European settlers and colonists coming to the "New World" and massacring the natives. Iron Maiden are definitely deep into historical themes. They are very well educated and incredibly well read. Not to mention superb musicians.
In elementary school in the '70s, I was fed this idea that the Europeans landed in a "New World" filled with savages and wilderness. According to those history books, they did the continent a favor by taming the savages and bringing them civilization. This was further reinforced by the Cowboy-Indian conflicts that were so prominent in the westerns that were frequently airing on the weekends. Hearing this song for the first time in middle school made me realize that there is a completely different side to this story that had been completely neglected by our schoolbooks. I remember a schoolmate bringing this up in social studies class and my school teacher (who was one of the nicest ladies I've ever met) awkwardly acknowledging that there was, in fact more to this story than what our schoolbook was presenting.
I`ve seen Iron Maiden twice back in the 80s and to this day and I`ve seen a lot, they had the loudest show. Bruce has excellent vocals and was very energetic! This is my favorite song by them! Keep On Rockin'
Great reaction! You guys are in Florida, right? The drummer of Iron Maiden, Nikko McBrain, has a restaurant down in Coral Gables called "Rock N Roll Ribs" and they have great food! It's a small place but they have a lot of great memorabilia in there, not just Iron Maiden, but from many bands! I saw Maiden in concert 3 times and the energy is so charged! Steve Harris, the bass player, runs a maratho every night going back and forth from one side of the stage to the other screaming out the lyrics! You can hear him without a microphone! They have a mascot named "Eddie" who is on the cover of every album and his appearance changes on every album and he's in every concert too! You should check out one of their concert videos like "Hallowed Be Thy Name". Bruce's singing is incredible!
Iron Maiden are the best of British heavy metal. I've been a fan since 1980. They are very melodic and Bruce has a very theatrical voice, inspired by many including Ronnie James Dio and Ian Gillian. It's time you watched them live. Scream for me Lex! Scream for me Lex!! Up the Irons!!!
@Penderyn Lewsyn No offence meant, but it was known as The New Wave of BRITISH Heavy Metal and Iron Maiden are the best example of this in my opinion, hence my comment. I am directly descended from an ancient King of Ireland and I have relatives in Scotland and Wales, so I respect all UK nationalities, my friend
Lex is turning into a "Rocker" l like watching how she gets into the music. Lots of energy and she seems to be having fun. She would have went to many shows I'm sure of she grew up in that era. 😁
Hi Christy M, I am British and I have learnt some history from their songs, some of it British! I just love the galloping bass and drums on this one, really does feel like full gallop on horseback.
@@mikephillips8810 according to AncestryDNA I’m 23% English and every time I hear this song I feel those genes calling. You are right I’m on horseback and I’m holding the Union Jack flag at full charge!
Wen the Spain and Europe come to América and taken the Native Americans Lands and Lives☠ so ther have to run to the hills to tray lo Live👺IRON MAIDEN is from England👹🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🎸🎸🎸🎸i see them in concert back in 1994 in San Juan Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 and the stage was like a MOVIE 😈
@@Ty_Ranus Yeah, didn't you know that songs based on historical themes only count as political when they talk about stuff that happened in your own country? 😂
@@jmhaces Not my country, not Maiden's country. I said 'political' because current american climate. I say political because of Americas current success in making such historical events 'political' in current day. The Trooper doesn't really annoy the Crimeans, and Aces High doesn't really upset the Germans, but Americans are a bit sensitive about 'raping the women and wasting the men', historically speaking, wouldn't u say?
Why, oh why do you PAUSE SO EARLY in ALL your FIRST TIME LISTENS!!! 55 seconds in and it’s paused!? No one can really give an opinion in that timeframe!!! Listen, I LOVE ❤️ the bulk of your reactions and am not meaning to come across rude, but to ask what each other’s thought are, so soon in to the bulk of your videos, ruins the flow of the reaction!!!
The Trooper was about the charge of the light brigade. Run to the hills is about native american genocide. It's not fucking rocket science. Of course it's a story...most songs are. Jeez
The 1st verse of the song tells the story from the perspective of the Native American “Indians” then it switches to the perspective of the “white man” and doesn’t paint a very pretty picture. This story of man conquering man to take their land and resources, while not pretty is one that repeats throughout the history of men. When the thirst and greed becomes more than just about survival. We don’t wish just to survive, but to thrive. Often meaning taking from others to gain. War is hell, but it makes for great story telling, especially in the context of hard rock and heavy metal. As others have mentioned Steve Harris the bassist is the primary song writer for Maiden and the lyrical ideas come from books as an avid reader of historical fact and fiction as well as sci fi and fantasy. We’ll continue to try to learn from our past otherwise we’re doomed to repeat it, which unfortunately more often than not seems to the case. Ugly history or not, as a “white man”:of then US, I am a benefactor of it and can think of many worse places to have been born. Interesting when you stop to think about how for many just the place you are born into the world, your environment, can dictate much of your life and shaping your experience and who you are.
Brad , please just stop worrying about the lyrics in every tune and follow Lex’s lead and let the music take over. You’re missing the point of rock, lyrics can be important or just another instrument to carry the melody. Even the artists will tell you quite often the lyrics are secondary to the music. Please stop reading and let the music do the talking.
Americans are the Natives of the entire Continent from Canada all the way south to Argentina. America is an Entire Continent not a country. People confuse a country inside America named United States 🇺🇸 for the American continent. They are geographically challenged
He actually says Injans but the written lyrics say Indians. Injans was another name for native Americans. The music video is interesting. This is the story of the whites taking the land from the native Americans told from the side of the natives. Iron Maiden like to tell historical stories especially ones of war or famous battles. Many metal bands like to sing about this type of thing. Power Metal band Sabaton only sing about war. I like music that tells a different side of like. One that we normally try to forget ever happened. I come from Australia and we have the same history with our native Aboriginals. The British come in and stole their land. We have only just now recognised their heritage but we still have a long way to go to make up for what they went through. One day they might get equal rights but that is a long way off.
Genocide. The song is about THE Native North American genocide. The one that most of us here viewing and commenting on this intertube video have largely benefited from.
This song is fitting today. It is the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. The uncovering of the bodies of indigenous children buried at residential schools have been forefront in our news all year. The children were forced into these schools to try to assimilate them and they fell prey to horrific abuses by both the government and churches of the day. People on both sides of the political spectrum disagree about the best way to move forward. But anyone without some empathy for those children and the families they were ripped away from, doesn't have a heart.
This is basically a song about Native Americans in the 19th century and what they went through. When they sing the chorus "Run to the Hills" and you hear Bruce singing high and low at the same time it is very pleasing because the notes are harmonics. Iron Maiden does this a lot, not only with the vocals but really a whole lot with the guitars.
Every once in awhile there are HEROs. Then there are the one in a million LEGENDS.....THEN...there is the bass...GOD...Steve Harris. There is no Iron Maiden without him.
Brad, look up some LIVE CLIPS with Iron Maiden and you will most certainly "get it" 😊👍 The energy, positivity and sheer joy of these six (now old) English guys is definitely why they are one of the absolute largest rock bands of all time.
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Steve Harris the bassist he's a huge historian and writes most of these songs. Most of the time when you listen to Maiden it's a history lesson
When in high school, one of our resident metalheads played a song for our English class as a presentations. It was "Rime of the Ancient Mariner". From then on, I enjoyed poetry and Iron Maiden. History, literature, AND metal. I would have gotten straight A's had they taught Algebra the same way.
Alexander the great
@@dirkdigital Rime of the Common Denominator?
@@dirkdigital I brought the song in and the teacher played it for the class. Wrote the lyrics down and teacher made copies for everyone.
"the white man came across the sea" most gangsta intro ever😂🔥
It’s about about the genocide of the native Americans. Brad lyrics in songs aren’t always literal. A lot of bands tell stories or are metaphorical in nature.
If Brad and Lex had watched the official music video for this song, that point would've been made more clearly
@@karlsmith2570 Lyric vids are just lame. If it is for copyright reasons, ok. Otherwise NO.
@@schumifannreins295 yeah but then you have people reacting to what's going on in the video as opposed to listening to the song
@@schumifannreins295 Well, that depends. Because GNR, for instance, have super lame videos that only distract from the music.
@@schumifannreins295 some songs you can't listen with your eyes, get too involved in the video.
If you guys would watch Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey, you will understand all of the different categories of Metal a LOT better.
Saw it in the cinema Sam Dunn's best film in my opinion an absolute must for any up and coming metal heads \m/
Not just understanding the genre but understanding why metal music is the way it is. You want to know what inspires this type of music, give this movie a watch. And then Global Metal by the same guy. He really does dive deep into these topics. They are a bit dated now but still relevant
I already told them several videos ago
@@caciquenica2482 then keep at it my guy. These folk im sure get so many suggestions from folk its hard for one voice to shine through
i was a teenager when this song came out - there was only 1 type of metal at that time - HEAVY !!!! either you played it or you didn't, period.
Aside from the historical story telling, this song was often used as a condemnation of colonialism in general and to show off Bruce's incredible range.
Nobody care get over colonialism other country done stuff like that but because we British maid the biggest empire in the world we get more shit for it but like I send we don’t care get over it or should I say to people like you stop living in the pass nobody care lol
A lot of Maiden’s songs come straight from world history and literature. Steve Harris, bassist and chief songwriter in the band, is a genius when it comes to telling and retelling stories set to awesome metal sounds.
I think Alexander the Great would be a perfect example
@@noahtaylor4971 Alexander the Great, Powerslave and Aces High are all great examples of Maiden songs with historical themes.
Aces High - about the German airraids over England in WW2; Powerslave, about the ancient Egyptian pharaohs; Flight of Icarus, the story of Icarus from Greek mythology. Great stuff!
@Penderyn Lewsyn what the hell are you talking about? The only bit of history Americans are guaranteed to know is we were once an English colony
@Penderyn Lewsyn Not really. We’re very aware of that fact.
1:00 Brad seems to struggle with the idea that an artist would sing from another person's perspective. Actually I think it may be a carryover from rap/hip-hop, where the artist always assumes their own perspective. I've noticed that rap fans generally struggle to grasp bands like Tool (who frequently assume the perspective of someone else, even someone they hate). Rap has always been about self-representation first and foremost.
Never thought of it that way. Good theory. Could be right.
Also in most rock songs. Most stuff is typically "Here's what happened to me, here's my POV." Maiden and others are like, "I just read this interesting thing." Or for Hallowed, "I just had this weird dream." and it leaves the resolution open--What do you think about it?
On the flipside I love that Brad focuses on the lyrics. I never looked at the Tool lyrics. I'm deeper in now!
Very well put and on point!
@Gavin Kisebach Well you said it. That has been on my thought like forever , ever since I saw first hip hop fan reacting to metal song. Also another note, them pausing the song also giving me hip hop vibes, because of the habbit ( assume) hip hop fans leaning more on lyrics then on music. The is the most direct difference between two genres ...Metal focusing on music while hip hop on lyrics. My thesis is that because of it (listening song without pausing), good portion of experience of listening to metal song is lost to the listener.
He'd pass out to MSP
Do a live version of “Rime of the Ancient Mariner”. You’ll be Maiden fans for life.
@@Greg_F I agree. Lex is open minded and she wants to get down to the music. She is what keeps me here on this channel. Brad has his moments though
@@Greg_F Brad seems to have a history with rap. Makes sense that the tempo changes throw him off it. Personally to me they compliment each other perfectly. That said, Lex is the entertainment on this channel. Brad brings the structure.
Flight 666 live is the best please react to that 😎🍻
And fear of the dark live. The bigger the crowd the better
Amazing performance on Flight 666. Two other virtuoso live performances worth checking out - The Clansman (Rock In Rio 2001?) and The Talisman (En Vivo 2012)
Brad, master of the ill timed pause.
Drives me nuts.
its at least predictable now haha
Lol. Many times I’ve been aaawwwww c’mon man….really??
Susan Corr totally agree, lex is the star. Maybe he can produce off camera.
Haha--Pretty sure Iron Maiden doesn't have a song saying, "I woke up today, had some coffee, hung out with friends, got lit.." Naw. They def pick historic matter to play to and with. "Powerslave" is a very interesting rip on life, death, royalty, power... AND it's a banger. Up the Irons!
Iron maiden Rock's, and power slave is a great album ,killers is in my opinion my best album by them.
That album cover…!
UP THE IRONS!!! 🤘🤘🤘
The isolated vocals for this song is mesmerising. Bruce Dickinson is one of the best vocalist in metal.
In my opinion for heavy metal, too 5 or even 3
@the world has fallen
Thats really just a matter of opinion, not a fact. I love Rob Halfords vocals, but nobody beat Bruce Dickinson Nobody, but thats just my opinion.
Rob Halford and Bruce are the best metal singers. Bruce is arguably the best. Just amazing. Bruce is still golden. Saw Maiden on their last tour. Badass!
LOL, "in Metal" only? In all popular music history, my friend.
There is not such thing as "best" in art, but you're about right anyway! He's definitely the best metal pilot.
Great reaction as usual. It's about colonial America essentially stealing the land from the Indians and driving them into the hills. Not sure what inspired them to write it though. It was credited to their bassist Steve Harris, who obviously had a solid understanding of European and American colonization. I always liked the composition of it. First verse from the perspective of the Indians, second verse an American cavalry soldier and the 3rd an outside narrative.
"Stealing" 🙄
@@eq1373That's what happened, the land where the natives lived was colonized, AKA stolen.
@@eq1373 oh boy, here we go. Please, by all means, explain how it wasn't "stealing" it was what? Acquiring? Better yet, manifest destiny was justified right? Ehh, call it whatever you want.
@@eq1373 what's the problem with that word?
@@somersetcace1 This is the history of the world. It happened over and over everywhere, including pre-European America.
Struggling to grasp how you can miss the very specific references here about what this is about. There are bits of the lyrics that should really jump out at you and usually at least one of you gets it. Oh, well. Good reaction to a good song.
I know, right? I used to think the dude was really literal-minded and struggled to get what the songs talked about unless they had really, REALLY transparent lyrics, but even songs like this one remain a mystery and fly over his head 😂.
@@jmhaces yeah. Some songs are written in a way to be interpreted many ways. Some of the best songs are written that way but this song is not one of them lol I really enjoy their reactions, though!
The lyrics are blatantly obvious; Brad always asks 'what is this song about' and can't take his eyes off the lyrics and needs to understand a song in every minute bit of detail. And yet when this obvious story is laid out word for word, he still doesn't get it. Words like 'Cree' 'Indians' 'Redskins' and 'Plains' are pretty huge clues, maybe Brad just isn't interested in US history!
Not sure what was more frustrating/annoying, Brad's reaction or these bloody awful lyric videos he keeps finding. Wrong words in places and needing to tell us when it's a guitar solo, or writing 'Yeahhhh-Yeahhhh' and 'Ahhh Ahhhh' etc. They are like lyric videos for 5 year olds, and I wish I could kick all the dumb idiots who make them!
You don't have to be a rocket scientists to recognize Brad is a dolt. He has no business assessing any song... until he learns to shut up.
@@mikephillips8810 Brad is more frustrating and annoying. Even my wife says, "Skip that idiot".
This song is considered one of the greatest metal songs of all time
And rightfully so!
Iron Maiden is one of the best at telling stories through music. You can almost see it playing out in your head.
Bruce Dickinson is incredible! That man has such an operatic voice.
Yes, THE Bruce Dickinson!
Bruce is literally a freaking genius!
geezer in system of a down was an opera trained singer Bruce would be his pupil
@My Signin to me they are yeah haha a lot better musically and more innovative just my opinion
@@anthonymitchell8893 I think all of the opera style vocals in metal stand out, no matter what. Bruce Dickinson has one of those voices that can not be ignored, even if someone isn't a big fan, his voice is unbelievable. I didn't know that about SOAD though. That's kind of a neat fact.
There are several metal singers I would love to hear sing classical opera, because I know it would give me goosebumps.
I want Brad to react to “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” and get his take on what the lyrical content means to him. Apparently we need backtrack and start there because “Run to the Hills” can not be any more self explanatory. Especially with the lyrics right in front of you.
harsh but in this case maybe accurate
He over thinks it sometimes
@@CarlCarson362 He wanted to know where the band came from..the answer is the UK...as per....
"Take a down a notch Scott take a down..."
@@CarlCarson362 everytime he OVERTHINKS it...what a shame.. I'm gonna miss her reactions, but his? barf.. I'm UNSUBSCRIBING
React to Wasted Years next. My favourite song by them. :D
Steve Harris the Bassist writes most of the lyrics and he is an avid reader. He probably read the book Buried MY Heart at Wounded Knee about the trail of tears?
Steve Harris is actually the principal songwriter for Iron Maiden, in addition to the founding member of the band
Wasted Years by Maiden is good
Love early Maiden. I've always loved the lyrics in this. I think a history lesson everyone should hear and remember. Bruce's energy and rawness provide the perfect delivery.
Dickinson can flat out sing! Lex is a budding Metalhead🤘🏼🤘🏼
Unfortunately, Bruce is far from his vocal range last few decades that he owned in 80's
I would say she’s bloomed lol
@@MrJetDevil he can still belt it out though.
You guys need to do Iron Maiden - Rime of the Ancient Mariner - one of the live official videos (they do not get blocked). Offline reaction - not on live stream.
And too "Powerslave, Caugh Somewhere in Time, Alexander the Great, Infinite Dreams, 7th Son of 7th".
Flight 666 live is the version 😎
Come on guys, this song is about a significant era in YOUR nations history!!
This song is basically THE anthem for indigenous Americans, especially south of the US border, from Mexico to the southern tip of Chile.
Maidens live concerts in Mexico, Central and South America are spiritual experiences.
I doubt the anthem for American Indians is sung by a bunch of white guys. It is a great song though.
@@SuperHappyflowers it wasn't an opinion. It's just a fact. It's been a few years and it's probably less a factor now but Maiden was what they were south of the US border. "American Indians" are a much bigger part of the general population south of the US border.
I want so badly to see them in South America. Love those live videos
Lots of metal bands and rock band's in general have lot's of fans in Mexico, Central and South America. Interesting viewing is The RollingStones " Ole Ole Ole " it shows their hard core fans that they have in that region.
@@KneeJerkReactions13 absolutely. The worst region of them all to get screwed over and have to "relocate".
Do some original Maiden Running Free,Remember Tomorrow, Killers ,Murders in the ruge morgue
the lyrics tell the story from the natives view point and the settlers view point.
I'm sure history inspired the lyrics, which is fairly common in Iron Maiden songs.
What really sets Maiden apart is the triumphant nature of the music. The music isn't wallowing in angst. No matter the lyrical content, Maiden doesn't come across as trying to find themselves or overcome that which is holding them down. The music comes across as having already been set free.
Kewl way to put it, accurate 🤘🥳
True!
You’ll get the energy if you do “Fear of the Dark” from Rock in Rio! They are best live!! Love your channel!! Thanks!!
Run to the hills about the Indians being slaughtered when they came over taking their land. A lot of iron maiden songs are based upon actual history.
A personal favorite Iron Maiden song of mine that doesn't get talked about as much is Virus. It's a deep song with a lot to analyze as well as being stylistically pretty unique for Iron Maiden. Also it has Blaze singing who was one of the other Iron Maiden singers when Bruce Dickinson wasn't their singer
I did enjoy Maiden with Blaze B
I really, really think the next song should be "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Iron Maiden. That way Brad can get the lyric story and Lex can hear the epic instrumentals.
I love when a metal band gives me a history lesson
The best kind of Metal!
SABATON - "Shiroyama", or "82nd All the way" or "Carolus Rex" or "Seven Pillars of Wisdom" or " Ghost in the Trenches" ..
All based on History.
Or "Uprising", "Ghost Division", "Bismarck"...
Sabaton is basically five overenthusiastic Swedish history teachers that got together and said "hey, let's form a metal band so we can reach a wider audience!"
Slayer - Angel of Death, is the song about concentration camps.
Yes. I love how musical this song is too. I wish there were more vocals like this in modern metal.
There is, check out Epic Doom Metal or European Power Metal
Unleash The Archers, the female vocalist has been compared to Bruce and Dio.
If you want another band that sing about history check out Sabaton.
Why does everyone think that metal is "growling" and brutal vocals???It's not.It's the music,powerfull riffs,heavy sound.There are MANY different genres and mixtures of those genres through the years but it seems that people that don't know about it have associated the growls from death or black metal with metal in general.Power/speed metal has no growls,progressive has no growls.It's not about the vocals but about the music...Try listening to some Savatage or Helloween or Dream Theater,hell even Slayer's Seasons in the abyss album,you'll understand what i'm saying.
Or Joey Belladonna from Anthrax
They are telling the story from two points of view.
This is a fundamental song of the heavy metal genre.
If you watch their OFFICIAL video for this song, you won't have any doubts about what this song is about.
Iron Maiden has always been about EPIC SONGS. Not just loud, heavy and intricate, but epic music combined with epic stories. In this case, the plight of Native Americans. The lyric writers in the band are also avid readers, so that translates to larger-than-life themes
in thier songs & albums. 🎶👍
Many metal artists, especially Iron Maiden, rarely sing about first hand experiences. They are more oriented towards the happenings that occurred long beyond living memory and are usually educational. Up the irons 🤘🏻
"I think they're telling a story". Yes. Yes they are. Every song. Maiden! \m/ \m/ Up the Irons!
I believe this song is about European settlers and colonists coming to the "New World" and massacring the natives. Iron Maiden are definitely deep into historical themes. They are very well educated and incredibly well read. Not to mention superb musicians.
You should watch the videoclip. It’s really funny
The drummer is working hard in this one. Good reaction guys!
Iron Maiden "How would you like your stories?" Me "Metal please!"
In elementary school in the '70s, I was fed this idea that the Europeans landed in a "New World" filled with savages and wilderness. According to those history books, they did the continent a favor by taming the savages and bringing them civilization. This was further reinforced by the Cowboy-Indian conflicts that were so prominent in the westerns that were frequently airing on the weekends. Hearing this song for the first time in middle school made me realize that there is a completely different side to this story that had been completely neglected by our schoolbooks. I remember a schoolmate bringing this up in social studies class and my school teacher (who was one of the nicest ladies I've ever met) awkwardly acknowledging that there was, in fact more to this story than what our schoolbook was presenting.
There’s always three sides to a story between two opponents. The third is the truth.
@@michaelkulis6008 the middle ground?
Love you guys...really do...but I watch your reactions sometimes just to see if you will get one right.
Imagine 1982 this was an almost hourly on mtv. Great days!
Another one you guys would like from Iron Maiden is "Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner".
When are we going to get some Mad Season. It's Layne singing with members of Pearl Jam.
Criminally forgotten album. Wake Up is such a great song.
If it wasn't for Iron Maiden and School House Rock I would have never passed High School History or English
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An early 70’s pop song with the same lyrical vibe is “Indian Reservation” by Paul Revere and the Raiders. Huge hit in the day!
You must become acquainted with Maiden's "Eddie"! They change his look for every album -- it's really kool when he ominously appears on stage. 💀
I`ve seen Iron Maiden twice back in the 80s and to this day and I`ve seen a lot, they had the loudest show. Bruce has excellent vocals and was very energetic! This is my favorite song by them! Keep On Rockin'
They kill it Live indeed! One of my favorite shows, and like you, have seen a lot.
Great reaction! You guys are in Florida, right? The drummer of Iron Maiden, Nikko McBrain, has a restaurant down in Coral Gables called "Rock N Roll Ribs" and they have great food! It's a small place but they have a lot of great memorabilia in there, not just Iron Maiden, but from many bands! I saw Maiden in concert 3 times and the energy is so charged! Steve Harris, the bass player, runs a maratho every night going back and forth from one side of the stage to the other screaming out the lyrics! You can hear him without a microphone! They have a mascot named "Eddie" who is on the cover of every album and his appearance changes on every album and he's in every concert too! You should check out one of their concert videos like "Hallowed Be Thy Name". Bruce's singing is incredible!
Iron Maiden are the best of British heavy metal. I've been a fan since 1980. They are very melodic and Bruce has a very theatrical voice, inspired by many including Ronnie James Dio and Ian Gillian. It's time you watched them live. Scream for me Lex! Scream for me Lex!! Up the Irons!!!
@Penderyn Lewsyn No offence meant, but it was known as The New Wave of BRITISH Heavy Metal and Iron Maiden are the best example of this in my opinion, hence my comment. I am directly descended from an ancient King of Ireland and I have relatives in Scotland and Wales, so I respect all UK nationalities, my friend
Lex is turning into a "Rocker" l like watching how she gets into the music. Lots of energy and she seems to be having fun. She would have went to many shows I'm sure of she grew up in that era. 😁
Best metal band
Best Metal album
Best line up
Always nice to hear the amazing and incredible drummer Clive Burr! (Rip) Best metal drummer!
There from London England 🏴 the best heavy metal 🎸 band ever
Yes!! 🇬🇧 I feel like I’m British listening to this song!
Hi Christy M, I am British and I have learnt some history from their songs, some of it British! I just love the galloping bass and drums on this one, really does feel like full gallop on horseback.
@@mikephillips8810 according to AncestryDNA I’m 23% English and every time I hear this song I feel those genes calling. You are right I’m on horseback and I’m holding the Union Jack flag at full charge!
Wen the Spain and Europe come to América and taken the Native Americans Lands and Lives☠ so ther have to run to the hills to tray lo Live👺IRON MAIDEN is from England👹🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🎸🎸🎸🎸i see them in concert back in 1994 in San Juan Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 and the stage was like a MOVIE 😈
One of the very few 'political' songs in the Maiden repertoire. Up The Irons \m/
Very few?! 😂
@@Ty_Ranus Yeah, didn't you know that songs based on historical themes only count as political when they talk about stuff that happened in your own country? 😂
@@jmhaces Not my country, not Maiden's country. I said 'political' because current american climate.
I say political because of Americas current success in making such historical events 'political' in current day.
The Trooper doesn't really annoy the Crimeans, and Aces High doesn't really upset the Germans, but Americans are a bit sensitive about 'raping the women and wasting the men', historically speaking, wouldn't u say?
Why, oh why do you PAUSE SO EARLY in ALL your FIRST TIME LISTENS!!! 55 seconds in and it’s paused!? No one can really give an opinion in that timeframe!!! Listen, I LOVE ❤️ the bulk of your reactions and am not meaning to come across rude, but to ask what each other’s thought are, so soon in to the bulk of your videos, ruins the flow of the reaction!!!
Notice the galloping rythm, as if in horseback. It's about the British slaughtering Native Americans.
What’s Brads background? Dude has tunnel vision. Don’t you know history? Frustrating unless your playing a Part.
Y'all...the origins of this song are taught in basic American history class. Or maybe it's not anymore, I wouldn't be surprised.
You need to watch it live and the vvideo.XOXO Brandi Modrak XOXO means hugs and Kisses to you and your family.
Please learn before you speak
The Trooper was about the charge of the light brigade. Run to the hills is about native american genocide.
It's not fucking rocket science.
Of course it's a story...most songs are.
Jeez
The 1st verse of the song tells the story from the perspective of the Native American “Indians” then it switches to the perspective of the “white man” and doesn’t paint a very pretty picture. This story of man conquering man to take their land and resources, while not pretty is one that repeats throughout the history of men. When the thirst and greed becomes more than just about survival. We don’t wish just to survive, but to thrive. Often meaning taking from others to gain. War is hell, but it makes for great story telling, especially in the context of hard rock and heavy metal. As others have mentioned Steve Harris the bassist is the primary song writer for Maiden and the lyrical ideas come from books as an avid reader of historical fact and fiction as well as sci fi and fantasy. We’ll continue to try to learn from our past otherwise we’re doomed to repeat it, which unfortunately more often than not seems to the case. Ugly history or not, as a “white man”:of then US, I am a benefactor of it and can think of many worse places to have been born. Interesting when you stop to think about how for many just the place you are born into the world, your environment, can dictate much of your life and shaping your experience and who you are.
Oh you two…when you gonna listen😅, Iron Maiden must be experienced live…
Omg Shame on you it's about the murder and oppression of the red Indians by the American colonists. It tells the story in the lyrics.
Brad , please just stop worrying about the lyrics in every tune and follow Lex’s lead and let the music take over. You’re missing the point of rock, lyrics can be important or just another instrument to carry the melody. Even the artists will tell you quite often the lyrics are secondary to the music. Please stop reading and let the music do the talking.
Americans are the Natives of the entire Continent from Canada all the way south to Argentina. America is an Entire Continent not a country. People confuse a country inside America named United States 🇺🇸 for the American continent. They are geographically challenged
I saw Iron Maiden in 82 Piece of Mind tour....incredible show....
If you think this is "musical" is because you didn't heard power metal yet
He actually says Injans but the written lyrics say Indians. Injans was another name for native Americans. The music video is interesting. This is the story of the whites taking the land from the native Americans told from the side of the natives. Iron Maiden like to tell historical stories especially ones of war or famous battles. Many metal bands like to sing about this type of thing. Power Metal band Sabaton only sing about war. I like music that tells a different side of like. One that we normally try to forget ever happened. I come from Australia and we have the same history with our native Aboriginals. The British come in and stole their land. We have only just now recognised their heritage but we still have a long way to go to make up for what they went through. One day they might get equal rights but that is a long way off.
alexander the great...............nobody tells a story in song like maiden
Genocide. The song is about THE Native North American genocide. The one that most of us here viewing and commenting on this intertube video have largely benefited from.
This song is fitting today. It is the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. The uncovering of the bodies of indigenous children buried at residential schools have been forefront in our news all year. The children were forced into these schools to try to assimilate them and they fell prey to horrific abuses by both the government and churches of the day. People on both sides of the political spectrum disagree about the best way to move forward. But anyone without some empathy for those children and the families they were ripped away from, doesn't have a heart.
I saw the Iron Maiden tour for Number of the Beast. Bruce’s voice was as good as the album.
If you like the storytelling, do Dance of Death by Iron Maiden. One of my favourites
Can u guys react to Pink Floyd “breathe” and Pink Floyd “one of my turns”
Pretty heavy song lyrically considering this was their biggest "radio hit"
This is basically a song about Native Americans in the 19th century and what they went through. When they sing the chorus "Run to the Hills" and you hear Bruce singing high and low at the same time it is very pleasing because the notes are harmonics. Iron Maiden does this a lot, not only with the vocals but really a whole lot with the guitars.
I would love to see iron maiden yes ago. Yeah Bruce has sum voice especially singing live....
"I wonder what story they tell, maybe we find out by the end of the song" Seriously? It's not like It's very subtle up to that point.
Every once in awhile there are HEROs. Then there are the one in a million LEGENDS.....THEN...there is the bass...GOD...Steve Harris. There is no Iron Maiden without him.
Role Playing?! I want to like you guys, but you're making this so hard.
React Raphael mendes cover iron Maiden hallowed be thy name
Next Maiden Song:..."Revelations" I think it's their best song of All Time. 1983 Piece of Mind..it's a joy to listen to even after 38 years!!
Iron Maiden "Must" always be Live videos it's them at their Best !!! : D
a song about imperialist actions on native people..a sad tale but thrilling song.
This is the song that plays in my head every time my girl is mad
Brad, look up some LIVE CLIPS with Iron Maiden and you will most certainly "get it" 😊👍 The energy, positivity and sheer joy of these six (now old) English guys is definitely why they are one of the absolute largest rock bands of all time.
don't be obsessed with race. cultural appropriation is racist separation
YES BRUCE VOCAL RANGE IS FANTASTIC AND AMAZING!!!!
after those first two lines of the song you didn't get the story they were gonna tell?? man, learn some history. wow.
Really cheerful tune for a horrific song about rape and murder.
It's about the destruction of the Cree nation. It says it right in the song lyrics.
React to Alexander the Great, You’ll love it trust me!!!