It applies to much more than that though… the lyrics don’t really apply to 9/11 when you find out that the US government knew about the attacks and allowed them to happen, it wasn’t a “sucker punch”. I think this applies to the modern state of america more than ever. Who is at the top of uncle sam’s list now? Corrupt politicians, the deep state, the anti-american woke, the political partisans, and the enemies of freedom in general.
Yeah I thought the music video included clips of at least the WTC to give an idea of where this anger in the song is coming from. I mean it's called "Angry American" as well. It only really works when you know it was written because of 9/11.
Some other more specific metaphors from this song that non American's or non native English speakers often miss: "A mighty sucker punch came flying in from somewhere in the back" = The 9/11 terrorist attacks which caught us off guard. "Our big black eye" = The results of the 9/11 terrorist attacks: the world trade centers and the pentagon being struck and the massive loss of life "We lit up your world like the 4th of July" = Our massive military response to 9/11. We celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks - think "bombs". "Uncle Sam put your name at the top of his list" = Uncle Sam is the USA, and the list is like a hit list. America went after Bin Laden and his terrorist group. "The Statue of Liberty started shaking her fist" = She (America/Freedom/American culture/etc...) was angry. "When you here mother freedom start ringing her bell" = Mother freedom would be America, we've found you (the terrorists) and we are near and/or attacking. "It'll feel like the whole wide world is raining down on you" = Our response is so overwhelming powerful that you (the terrorists) might think you're fighting the whole world. "Brought to you courtesy of the red, white, and blue" = The overwhelmingly powerful response is from America. "This big dog will fight when you rattle his cage" = America (the big dog) will fight when provoked. "We'll put a boot in your ass, it's the American way" = We will mess you (terrorists) up. The whole song is really about America's military posture and retaliation after the 9/11 attacks.
when you can tell someone hears the song, and has no idea of its context or meaning. you need to visit one day, youll get it. this song was made after the 9/11 attack. and basically Toby Keith is calling out the rest of the world. just dont touch us, or youll be sorry. Americans volunteer for our military because we do love our country. and as a result our moral is very high. our soldiers want to serve, because they feel that duty as Americans. 1/72 AR Who Ya With?!
You have no idea what standing up for your country means. In America, we know that we are truly free and protected because of our military. Our Fathers, Mothers, sisters, brothers, Aunts and Uncles etc…. all sacrificed themselves to serve in our military so we can live free and without threat from other countries. God Bless America. One Nation under God.
Russians have some understanding, during ww2 Russia almost capitulated to the nazis, 24 million Russians died to beat back the nazi invasion. They take strong pride in this as they should. But I agree with you on the part about Americans, even westerners, in general, get to live free because of our sacrifices, unlike russians.
Yeah, there's considerable debate about whether the allies could've won the second world war without Russia. The Nazi invasion of the USSR is considered the turning point of the war in Europe. To that end the Russians sacrificed far, far more than any other country in terms of lives lost. On an even larger scale, the Russian people have historically faced much more hardship than Americans. Patriotism is great and all, but we're not the only ones who are entitled to it.
I thank God that I live in america land of the free!!! We Americans are very proud of our country and our military and we will fight to stay free!! GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA !!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤
@@Coco-oy5sm True, albeit L+L is often overlooked. Without it and in particular the food the Soviets were receiving things may have been far worse and far different for them (this cannot be stated enough, that this probably saved the USSR from famine level hunger in 1942, since they had lost 42 percent of cultivated land to the German offensive, losing 2/3 of grain production.), Without it, they would not necessarily have collapsed but they certainly would not have persisted in anywhere near the same form and strength (Zhukov himself credited L-L with enabling the 1942 counteroffensives, as one example)
I hope and pray that you will one day be able to be as proud of your country as we are. “The thing that separates the American Christian from every other person on earth is the fact that he would rather die on his feet, than to live on his knees.” -George Washington
It's an honor to be an American. We take our freedom very seriously. I know it must be difficult to really grasp everything Americans stand for. I can tell you one thing. We would never stand for being controlled by a dictator.
21,000 people tuned in to watch a nice Russian girl trying to wrap her head around this song. Not sure how much i’d appreciate a Russian patriotic song, so i appreciate the effort anyway. 👍
I concur. You don’t even need to have the audio to see her 180 degree turn of her face. The dancing, smiling, fixing her hair and most importantly her bright smile is a grim reflection. I applaud her courage to observe the video, however it is abundantly clear she has no idea what the US Military means to Americans. We are not simply patriots, we are defenders of freedom. We are granted this privilege because men and women died for our Country.
Honestly you're both most likely correct here but no need to further alienate people that you feel are clueless. She was on point with the reason the song was written but the event that prompted it was likely before her time
Having g served in the American Navy, it's important to remember that those serving, don't want to go to work,(war), but we will. We took an oath, and it means something. I've been out for nearly 30 years, but the oath never expires, unless you're a Senetor, or Congressman. Many of us old dogs, have our own personal Armory.
The message: Mess with the USA, you'll regret it. Share this song with as many of your little Russian friends as you can. Y'all are feeling a very small percentage of our tech in Ukraine.
@Laura Westfall we spend less than 10% of our budget on our military. Last time we went into a full blown war time economy we spent 30%. Imagine if we spent 3x as much money as we already do
What some countries do not understand is this: we may not all agree on our politics, that is called freedom, but when we are threatened, we come together and defend our freedom. Freedom to disagree, freedom to choose oue leaders, and freedom to live in peace when we sleep in our beds at night. We all come together when we are threatened!
I was so sorry to hear today about Toby Keith and his battle with cancer for the past 6 months. I just hope he recovers. Stomach cancer is a real killer.
Yeah. As I always say, nobody is a bigger pacifist than a combat veteran, because nobody knows that hell as well as a combat veteran. As a US Marine combat veteran, nobody angers me as much as non-veterans, specifically politicians, who call for war. War is sometimes necessary, but only as a last resort, not a first.
Boy...we are gonna have a lot of ticked off youngsters that have never heard of our draft system. If I were younger and live in today's America, I wouldn't want to risk my neck for the current president or his regime. They are screwing us enough!
Dear lady across the big pond-- thank you for takin time to hear Toby yes he loves his USA. I must admit you are pretty lady-- hope you have a good safe day.
As an American, Thank you for sharing this video. America is not weak nor are they the enemy of anyone who’s leader doesn’t deserve it. We love the citizens, but you need to protest your govt 😘😘🇺🇸
⭐ Americans were pissed 😡 on just days after 911 once the shock and tears for 3000 dead Americans.♥️ 🤍 💙 we love our American flag ✌️. Thank you for the song! Virginia USA ⭐
Realizing that Russian citizenry will not understand this song. In context, it's a shame that we were once allies that defeated the nazi regime to save the world , has turned into our enemy over time was taught to hate America .... So, why a Russian citizen would review this great Toby Keith song this is beyond me.
clueless, from a country that controls every aspect of their citizens actions, thank god and the men and women who serve this country (USA). (1) Duty First!
September 11th, 2001. That’s what this song is about. It means much more to us, considering we know the meaning of it, so I can’t at all be upset about the “react”, or lack there of. I’d dance along just the same to another nations tragedy, if I didn’t know, and it sounded good enough.
As American I always figured if the right leadership was in charge Russia and USA could get along. China on the other hand that leadership needs cleaned out!!!!
When you don’t have freedom or even know what that looks like . I mean. We as USA ppl need to distinguish all who try to take our freedom. Otherwise your kids will be exactly where she’s at rn. Prayers for One Nation Under God. ❤️🇺🇸
Ummm....maybe you should understand the meaning behind the song. Maybe you need a translation of lyrics to fully comprehend what is conveyed within the song.
it was wrote because of the 4 9/11 attacks. sadly alot of ppl forget about the 4th plane that crashed in pensylvania it was hijacked and had a target too. but ppl think ground zero was only the towers when it was the tower,pentagon and the field in pensylvania.
There’s just no way she could possibly understand what this song means to American patriots, being from Russia. They certainly don’t love us over there. Not her fault, but yeah it’s not very compelling content, bless her heart.
We are proud to be Americans and we do have a lot of history. There is evil and greed all over the world and when you act on such greed and power against the most bias and strongest country in the world, there are going to be consequences to pay. This is only possible because we are made from people of every single walk of life. Every nationality. Every religion. Every language. If you are familiar with USA history you know of the "attack" of 9/11/01 by the Taliban and Bin Laden. This is Toby's stand on what happened.
Sad af - should say RUSSIAN LACK OF REACTION... and how can she get it when she's talking over the top of the key moments, and checking how she looks instead of watching the video?
I live in America and would like to hear from someone in Russia as to what is actually happening in Russia/Ukraine? Our media cannot be trusted and honestly i have a lot of respect for Putin. Just like to hear the truth if you do mind telling me?
@heath green......you want her perspective from Russian media? You can get information from many sources from all over the world if you want to know what's really going on. If you still have respect for Putin after that you're beyond help.
To understand the context of this song it’s important to remember that it was created shortly after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
It applies to much more than that though… the lyrics don’t really apply to 9/11 when you find out that the US government knew about the attacks and allowed them to happen, it wasn’t a “sucker punch”.
I think this applies to the modern state of america more than ever. Who is at the top of uncle sam’s list now? Corrupt politicians, the deep state, the anti-american woke, the political partisans, and the enemies of freedom in general.
Yeah I thought the music video included clips of at least the WTC to give an idea of where this anger in the song is coming from. I mean it's called "Angry American" as well. It only really works when you know it was written because of 9/11.
Old Glory=our flag
The Statue of Liberty =Freedom
Uncle Sam=our country
The eagle=our national bird
The Liberty Bell=hear freedom ringing
Some other more specific metaphors from this song that non American's or non native English speakers often miss:
"A mighty sucker punch came flying in from somewhere in the back" = The 9/11 terrorist attacks which caught us off guard.
"Our big black eye" = The results of the 9/11 terrorist attacks: the world trade centers and the pentagon being struck and the massive loss of life
"We lit up your world like the 4th of July" = Our massive military response to 9/11. We celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks - think "bombs".
"Uncle Sam put your name at the top of his list" = Uncle Sam is the USA, and the list is like a hit list. America went after Bin Laden and his terrorist group.
"The Statue of Liberty started shaking her fist" = She (America/Freedom/American culture/etc...) was angry.
"When you here mother freedom start ringing her bell" = Mother freedom would be America, we've found you (the terrorists) and we are near and/or attacking.
"It'll feel like the whole wide world is raining down on you" = Our response is so overwhelming powerful that you (the terrorists) might think you're fighting the whole world.
"Brought to you courtesy of the red, white, and blue" = The overwhelmingly powerful response is from America.
"This big dog will fight when you rattle his cage" = America (the big dog) will fight when provoked.
"We'll put a boot in your ass, it's the American way" = We will mess you (terrorists) up.
The whole song is really about America's military posture and retaliation after the 9/11 attacks.
@@Locke99GS I love your explanations. 🥰
21 years later we STILL remember 9/11.
Always remember,never forget 🇮🇩🔱🇺🇸
Never Forget!
Yea buddy!! 🇺🇲🇺🇲
@@ozeee6046 I'll drink to that, for democracy.
Never forget.
This song is a warning. To your country, and every other.
when you can tell someone hears the song, and has no idea of its context or meaning. you need to visit one day, youll get it.
this song was made after the 9/11 attack. and basically Toby Keith is calling out the rest of the world. just dont touch us, or youll be sorry.
Americans volunteer for our military because we do love our country. and as a result our moral is very high. our soldiers want to serve, because they feel that duty as Americans.
1/72 AR Who Ya With?!
Right on!! As a proud mother and grandmother of military personnel
She seems completely clue less.
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You have no idea what standing up for your country means. In America, we know that we are truly free and protected because of our military. Our Fathers, Mothers, sisters, brothers, Aunts and Uncles etc…. all sacrificed themselves to serve in our military so we can live free and without threat from other countries. God Bless America. One Nation under God.
Russians have some understanding, during ww2 Russia almost capitulated to the nazis, 24 million Russians died to beat back the nazi invasion. They take strong pride in this as they should. But I agree with you on the part about Americans, even westerners, in general, get to live free because of our sacrifices, unlike russians.
Yeah, there's considerable debate about whether the allies could've won the second world war without Russia. The Nazi invasion of the USSR is considered the turning point of the war in Europe. To that end the Russians sacrificed far, far more than any other country in terms of lives lost. On an even larger scale, the Russian people have historically faced much more hardship than Americans. Patriotism is great and all, but we're not the only ones who are entitled to it.
I thank God that I live in america land of the free!!! We Americans are very proud of our country and our military and we will fight to stay free!! GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA !!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤
@@Coco-oy5sm True, albeit L+L is often overlooked. Without it and in particular the food the Soviets were receiving things may have been far worse and far different for them (this cannot be stated enough, that this probably saved the USSR from famine level hunger in 1942, since they had lost 42 percent of cultivated land to the German offensive, losing 2/3 of grain production.),
Without it, they would not necessarily have collapsed but they certainly would not have persisted in anywhere near the same form and strength (Zhukov himself credited L-L with enabling the 1942 counteroffensives, as one example)
I hope and pray that you will one day be able to be as proud of your country as we are.
“The thing that separates the American Christian from every other person on earth is the fact that he would rather die on his feet, than to live on his knees.” -George Washington
PREACH!
AMEN
Kinda a cool quote but I believe GW was an esoteric “Christian”, so a lot different than people may think of him today
George Washington NEVER said that. That quote belongs to Emiliano Zapata, a Mexican Revolutionary during the Spanish War.
You’re quoting Emiliano Zapata but cool story bro.
It's an honor to be an American. We take our freedom very seriously. I know it must be difficult to really grasp everything Americans stand for. I can tell you one thing. We would never stand for being controlled by a dictator.
21,000 people tuned in to watch a nice Russian girl trying to wrap her head around this song. Not sure how much i’d appreciate a Russian patriotic song, so i appreciate the effort anyway. 👍
This video isn’t even over and I can tell she is utterly clueless to what any of this means.
I concur. You don’t even need to have the audio to see her 180 degree turn of her face. The dancing, smiling, fixing her hair and most importantly her bright smile is a grim reflection. I applaud her courage to observe the video, however it is abundantly clear she has no idea what the US Military means to Americans. We are not simply patriots, we are defenders of freedom. We are granted this privilege because men and women died for our Country.
I'm 59 and if called I'd go fight for my country and if killed I'd die happily if I know I saved other loves.
Amen brother, I'm 67 and feel the same way you do! Happy Independence Day!
@Marty wise.....same
I'm 77 and a US Navy Submarine Veteran. I doubt they'd let me back into subs but I do what I can if needed.
@@webbtrekker534you could probably be a recruiter if not sell government bounds
She is clueless about what she's seeing and what freedom means. Sad.
Oh cmon please shut up
loved the reaction other countries may not get it in the same way but thank her for the reaction. im subscribing
Honestly you're both most likely correct here but no need to further alienate people that you feel are clueless. She was on point with the reason the song was written but the event that prompted it was likely before her time
Sadly, a lot of young Americans don't have a clue either!!!!!
Agreed.
Having g served in the American Navy, it's important to remember that those serving, don't want to go to work,(war), but we will. We took an oath, and it means something. I've been out for nearly 30 years, but the oath never expires, unless you're a Senetor, or Congressman. Many of us old dogs, have our own personal Armory.
❤
Listen to this song again, BUT this time listen to the words. I think you may have been out to lunch durning the song.
The message:
Mess with the USA, you'll regret it. Share this song with as many of your little Russian friends as you can. Y'all are feeling a very small percentage of our tech in Ukraine.
This may be what we think but hush. Don't get cocky. 😏
@Laura Westfall we spend less than 10% of our budget on our military. Last time we went into a full blown war time economy we spent 30%. Imagine if we spent 3x as much money as we already do
Proving you can be a true patriot and a best selling musician.
She's too worried about her looks.
she ought to be
What some countries do not understand is this: we may not all agree on our politics, that is called freedom, but when we are threatened, we come together and defend our freedom. Freedom to disagree, freedom to choose oue leaders, and freedom to live in peace when we sleep in our beds at night. We all come together when we are threatened!
I was so sorry to hear today about Toby Keith and his battle with cancer for the past 6 months. I just hope he recovers. Stomach cancer is a real killer.
Yeah. As I always say, nobody is a bigger pacifist than a combat veteran, because nobody knows that hell as well as a combat veteran. As a US Marine combat veteran, nobody angers me as much as non-veterans, specifically politicians, who call for war. War is sometimes necessary, but only as a last resort, not a first.
Welcome home.
@@kellyanneshereck1421 thank you!
@@aauwhatitdo1582 Sir, I have no words to describe my gratitude. Having a military dad, I am in awe of your courage. God bless you always.
Boy...we are gonna have a lot of ticked off youngsters that have never heard of our draft system. If I were younger and live in today's America, I wouldn't want to risk my neck for the current president or his regime. They are screwing us enough!
Stike one: Female. Strike two: Language barrier. Strike three: Russian. Too much to overcome to understand.
Dear lady across the big pond-- thank you for takin time to hear Toby yes he loves his USA. I must admit you are pretty lady-- hope you have a good safe day.
As an American, Thank you for sharing this video. America is not weak nor are they the enemy of anyone who’s leader doesn’t deserve it. We love the citizens, but you need to protest your govt 😘😘🇺🇸
Unfortunately if she goes and protests, she'll immediately be detained and either tortured or just sat in a nasty decrepit prison for a decade
Another beautiful women from across the pond😊 nice reaction 👍
⭐ Americans were pissed 😡 on just days after 911 once the shock and tears for 3000 dead Americans.♥️ 🤍 💙 we love our American flag ✌️. Thank you for the song! Virginia USA ⭐
Rip Toby Keith. You will be missed. 😢😔
We don't forget easily
You are a lovely young lady, Noone likes war my dear. Thanks for reacting to this song. Greetings from America ❤
Her reaction through out the whole song ..... like the meaning of it is completely lost on her ... Russian .... more concerned with her hair !!!
I know its early but happy independence day from all of us in america
Americans Make our enemies children cry when we take their fathers out ….that’s how we roll..
This was his tribute in response to the 9/11 attacks
The russian girls are really beautiful and thier reaction also
Thank you for the love and for the respect. You are so adorable!
Sheesh. Keep it in your pants dude. She’s brain dead.
This song was written in response to the 9/11 attacks.
He is not military but loves our military.
God bless the United States 🇺🇲❤️💯
Hopefully one day you will understand about freedom. Also a warning to anyone who might want to test us. A boot awaits.
Realizing that Russian citizenry will not understand this song. In context, it's a shame that we were once allies that defeated the nazi regime to save the world , has turned into our enemy over time was taught to hate America .... So, why a Russian citizen would review this great Toby Keith song this is beyond me.
clueless, from a country that controls every aspect of their citizens actions, thank god and the men and women who serve this country (USA). (1) Duty First!
I hope you and your family are doing ok over there.
I dont think she understands whats going on
September 11th, 2001.
That’s what this song is about. It means much more to us, considering we know the meaning of it, so I can’t at all be upset about the “react”, or lack there of. I’d dance along just the same to another nations tragedy, if I didn’t know, and it sounded good enough.
This girl doesn't have a clue what this song is about.
Listen very carefully, little girl…🇺🇸✌️
I hope you understand that this song was written for the attack on America in 2001. Her world is next on Uncle Sams list…
This was written right after September 11, 2001 and is a reaction to that.
I'm a 98 baby, but I still remember 9/11
Rip Toby
As American I always figured if the right leadership was in charge Russia and USA could get along. China on the other hand that leadership needs cleaned out!!!!
I remember that patch first infantry division big red one. No mission too difficult No sacerfice too great duty first.
I think she is just sorry her country is not free so sad.😢
We need Kim Jong Ung to do a reaction to this song
When you don’t have freedom or even know what that looks like . I mean. We as USA ppl need to distinguish all who try to take our freedom. Otherwise your kids will be exactly where she’s at rn. Prayers for One Nation Under God. ❤️🇺🇸
Ummm....maybe you should understand the meaning behind the song. Maybe you need a translation of lyrics to fully comprehend what is conveyed within the song.
Do Russian’s know how to use the internet? A 30 second google would provide all the context you would need to understand the video.
it was wrote because of the 4 9/11 attacks. sadly alot of ppl forget about the 4th plane that crashed in pensylvania it was hijacked and had a target too. but ppl think ground zero was only the towers when it was the tower,pentagon and the field in pensylvania.
Mess around and find out
I ended her reaction before 2 mins. She is not listening and it’s maddening
There’s just no way she could possibly understand what this song means to American patriots, being from Russia. They certainly don’t love us over there. Not her fault, but yeah it’s not very compelling content, bless her heart.
You have to be a American to understand its meaning
We are proud to be Americans and we do have a lot of history. There is evil and greed all over the world and when you act on such greed and power against the most bias and strongest country in the world, there are going to be consequences to pay. This is only possible because we are made from people of every single walk of life. Every nationality. Every religion. Every language.
If you are familiar with USA history you know of the "attack" of 9/11/01 by the Taliban and Bin Laden. This is Toby's stand on what happened.
well its good to know Russia still has gorgeous women
Good night and good bye felicia
Sad af - should say RUSSIAN LACK OF REACTION... and how can she get it when she's talking over the top of the key moments, and checking how she looks instead of watching the video?
Some of these people out here shouldn’t be doing reactions to videos their clueless about
First time Toby Keith performed it. N response to 9/11….
Never Forget 9/11
You are clueless. Pay attention. Russia and America are both great countries.
Russia is not....
I think we average a war about every twenty years, starting in 1776. Double check that for me please.
You look worried🤷🏻♀️
Nope...no clue
911 music-video.
👀
❤❤❤❤❤❤
LOL ❤🇺🇸
maybe she needs a translater
This would be like me reacting to an endoscopic craniotomy video, neither one of us would have a clue as to what the hell we were watching!
Please react to Coffey Anderson’s, Mr. Red, White and Blue, miss ☺️
MERICA!
No matter what nation you are from, there is an American in everyone. :v
:v I am american because am Mexican xD
It’s about 9 11
send this video to putin… thnx ;)
Right! Maybe someone DID forget 😉😉
Vlad's turn may be comin'....
Wolverines?
Maybe stick to pop songs.
I live in America and would like to hear from someone in Russia as to what is actually happening in Russia/Ukraine? Our media cannot be trusted and honestly i have a lot of respect for Putin. Just like to hear the truth if you do mind telling me?
You want info from Russia? Their people don't even know what's going on🤦♀️and clearly she has no idea about politics anyway🤣
@heath green......you want her perspective from Russian media? You can get information from many sources from all over the world if you want to know what's really going on. If you still have respect for Putin after that you're beyond help.
Respect?
For a mass murderer who poisons his political enemies and rapes other countries?
Respect? DUDE, you’re Fucked up.
Go back to Moscow you have no idea the meaning of this song
She just doesn't get thus song at all. 😢
Snowflakes all around the world.
Just so you KNOW ……there needs to be a REACTION……
Ugh why
She doesn't get it.