Jamel_AKA_Jamal I love your videos and reactions. I love your awesome t shirt and it's logo. Please react to the British band idles because they are all about the same message that you promote 😉
Yeah they don't go lecturing about massive changes in society or singing apologetics for some sort of ideology. They instead target day-to-day events that a common man/youth can personally relate to and communicate like an equal.
same i’m 46 and between overdoses,cancer,suicide and my bff who died trying to stop drinking without medical help it’s like there only a few of us from our circle left. I settled down with the partying at 33 when I got pregnant thank goodness just a little 🔥🌿 for medicinal purposes keeps me from drinking & pills etc
bro fuck I'm 21 and I already lost my childhood friends to stupid shit that I was ignorant to , life is a cruel selfish game of chess one slip up and that's it, act stupid regret not being smart, act smart regret not being stupid the best way to enjoy life is to do what you enjoy most and forget what other people are going to think about you at the end of the day wasting your thinking wrong of someone else is, is time you could have spent making yourself a better person dropping addictions seeking help or making someone else aware of issues and helping them. Life is a rich mans game stick together and help each other, think outside the box and make life just that little bit easier less we all go mad and suffer the same fates.
Saw these guys live a few years ago. I did not realize how much of their music I knew. They played a 90 minute or so set, and I knew every song. Wild. They were really excellent sounding, and loads of energy still
@@JennRighter I went to the same Warped Tour (when they came near Chicago). I remember a lot of bands trying to splash some water into the audience from water bottles, then The Offspring pulled out a fire hose to cool us off.
@@bobthebear1246 We've had the good fortune to be able to retire early. My husband's health insurance carrier called this morning and said something about him being elderly! He's also 60! He told her I'm not elderly by a long shot lady! 60 is the new 30!
Kristy Are You Doing Okay is an apology from Dexter to a childhood neighbor. The whole neighborhood knew the child was being abused but his youth kept him from taking action
the best thing about reacting to The Offspring, they probably encourage it. They were one of the biggest bans that promoted Napster back in the 90s, they even sold Napster merchandise on their website and released Original Prankster on Napster.
Though for some bands, it’s got nothing to do with what they’re okay with- the record label owns the songs, and they’re the ones who put up the strikes.
This song came out while I was a senior in high school. It reminds me of this guy I hung out with who got me into anime. I traded him a pack of cigarettes for a cheap wakizashi which I still have. It's funny how songs can remind you of such specific things.
The album this is on was the first ever punk-ish CD I ever had when I was 13. I'm 35 now, been to countless punk shows, and I think it's safe to say this band and this album were the gateway to punk rock for me.
So, if you like this song, there are two earlier songs by other bands that have a similar theme. The first is "People Who Died" by Jim Carroll, and the second is "Pepper" by the Butthole Surfers. Both are about reminiscing on lost friends, and both are in this pop-punk style.
I always loved that song. I do like The Offspring version far more than the FFDP cover. For years, I would hear the chorus in my head and think it was a Tears For Fears song to the point where I was trying to find it in the TFF catalog and couldn't, but eventually, I found it and discovered that it was The Offspring. Amazing song.
This came out when I was 15 or 16, and decades later it hurts how much I relate to it. It describes a lot of the poor folks I grew up with, and I don't count myself as a success story either.
The fact that you're here and commenting, IS a success!! Give yourself credit, even for the smallest steps. You'll be surprised how much further that'll take you! Take care and Peace....
Same issue where I grew up in Johannesburg and all they talk about and still hold grudges about are things that happened in the 90`s in high school...I got out, they stayed there and got bitter...
Hey, you started singing the chorus in the right scale when you figured it out (it's the same scale as the verse, but the vocals are higher in the chorus). Good job, dude!
Hey Jamel You should also check the following Offspring songs: All I Want Come Out And Play Self Esteem Original Prankster Hit That You're Gonna Go Far Kid Get A Job
I know of one guy committed suicide (shot him self) wile on the phone with him mother, another guy did of a heart attack (probably drug related). This was early to mid 2000’s.
When you're growing up you don't know how good you have it cause you're just a kid, but as you grow older things get harder. You are put in tough times and situations that will land you and your friends in different results. It sucks, but you have to remember the good times you've had with those people when they were around.
One of their best! Great music, awesome riff, intense and meaningfull lyrics and a video that back in the day was state of the art! This song would be in my soundtrack of life easily!
I've loved the Offspring since I was 12 or 13....I'm 40....one if the things I respect the most about them, is Dexter Holland..the singer....used his rockstar money to educate himself, and now has a Doctorate in micro biology....
The title of the song is a reference to the sing by The Who "This Kids Are Alright" in the 60s which basically said hey leave the kids alone they'll be okay (back then)
Dexter Holland, lead singer and primary songwriter has a PhD in molecular biology, all three degrees from the University of Southern California. Right down the road from you. Great guy, good heart.
German dude here: man I love your reactions. One can see that you do love music, that you are empathic and that you are honest. Keep up the good work, subscribed
I like the Offspring because of their intensity. Most of their songs get you pumped up. My favs are probably "Walla Walla", "Gone Away" and "The Kids aren't Alright."
best song the offspring : gone away - pay the man - dirty magic - amazed - gotta get away - genocide - something to belive in - have you ever - staring at the sun
One of my favorite bands - I could do a deep dive on them any time! There is something about Dexter’s voice that just hits me right. Conspiracy of One is probably my favorite album of theirs. Now...URIAH HEEP!
I always loved this song. I know someone from my old high school for every person he mentions in this song who did the exact same thing. You should also try the song "Change The World", which is a message I think people forget
WHAT A MESSAGE! I was in my late 20s then it came out. I experienced ones I knew that ended up in the same tragic situations. Who knows? If I didn't have strong parents and religious beliefs, I could have ended up as another tragedy. Today, the message is even clearer. I also remember this song from the movie "The Faculty." If you haven't seen it and like alien, body snatcher, movies, you'll like it!
"It's not about how hard you can hit. It's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward." Rocky Balboa
Offspring has been. Around for years, they mostly have meaningful songs that spoke to a younger crowd plus social and political problems during that time period. Listen to more
Jamel, 1:18 "What the hell???" Your reaction is priceless!! I currently have a multiple rib injury and every time I laugh, I'm in agonizing pain. Your reaction was worth all of the pain from laughing!!
What inspired the song with the lead singer going back to his old neighborhood 10 years after you left I just to be clear I don't know the exact many years he was away from his neighborhood he grew up in but that's what inspired this
I went to an alternative high school and this was basically our theme song. We were the kids that weren't alright. The majority of my class was incarcerated or dead by 25.
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Jamel_AKA_Jamal I love your videos and reactions. I love your awesome t shirt and it's logo. Please react to the British band idles because they are all about the same message that you promote 😉
One of the things I've always loved about the Offspring is how they tackle social issues. This is probably one of their best songs
Growing up there was a split between listeners. There were Offspring fans and Blink 182 fans. Musically Offspring was way better.
@@nickbarber3315 man i was bumping both
Yep. Genocide is a great one too..
@@nickbarber3315 i mean they are both good bands, i just think that the Lyrics on The Offspring songs are way better
Yeah they don't go lecturing about massive changes in society or singing apologetics for some sort of ideology. They instead target day-to-day events that a common man/youth can personally relate to and communicate like an equal.
Cruelest dream reality.... I'm 45 yrs old. Most of my childhood friends are gone. Overdoses. This song really hits home for me. Thank you 😘
same i’m 46 and between overdoses,cancer,suicide and my bff who died trying to stop drinking without medical help it’s like there only a few of us from our circle left. I settled down with the partying at 33 when I got pregnant thank goodness just a little 🔥🌿 for medicinal purposes keeps me from drinking & pills etc
Hugs to you I feel you 😢🦋🌈🌞🌻💕😇
bro fuck I'm 21 and I already lost my childhood friends to stupid shit that I was ignorant to , life is a cruel selfish game of chess one slip up and that's it, act stupid regret not being smart, act smart regret not being stupid the best way to enjoy life is to do what you enjoy most and forget what other people are going to think about you at the end of the day wasting your thinking wrong of someone else is, is time you could have spent making yourself a better person dropping addictions seeking help or making someone else aware of issues and helping them. Life is a rich mans game stick together and help each other, think outside the box and make life just that little bit easier less we all go mad and suffer the same fates.
Yeah hits hard for me too, I know so many people like the ones he mentioned in this song. This song really makes you think
Imagine having friends lol
Saw these guys live a few years ago. I did not realize how much of their music I knew. They played a 90 minute or so set, and I knew every song. Wild. They were really excellent sounding, and loads of energy still
I saw them in 2005 when they were on Warped Tour. They’re better live. Great band.
And yes, I’m old, lol, turned 40 on 9/11 last year.
I’m 43. Saw them at The Sound Of Music festival in Burlington Ontario. Maybe 3 or 4 years ago. I am now listening to the best of on Spotify lol
@@JennRighter I went to the same Warped Tour (when they came near Chicago). I remember a lot of bands trying to splash some water into the audience from water bottles, then The Offspring pulled out a fire hose to cool us off.
They're one of those bands that have so many hits that you didn't realize were theirs
The Kids Are Alright, was an early hit for The Who 👍🏾✌🏾
I'm 60 years old. This is the story of my 1978 senior class. Very unsettling video, but good one.
I'm 53 and your comment made me feel old. LOL.
@@bobthebear1246 We've had the good fortune to be able to retire early. My husband's health insurance carrier called this morning and said something about him being elderly! He's also 60! He told her I'm not elderly by a long shot lady! 60 is the new 30!
Story of every senior class if you look hard.
I turn 40 this year, also true for my year. The kids still aren't all right.
More Offspring:
- All I Want
- I Choose
- Self-Esteem
- Come Out and Play
- Original Prankster
Bad Habit!
“Genocide” and “something to believe in” off Smash are my favorite two Offspring songs in a row.
Genocide
... dirty magic?
Jennifer Lost The War
or
Elders
Kristy Are You Doing Okay is an apology from Dexter to a childhood neighbor. The whole neighborhood knew the child was being abused but his youth kept him from taking action
Whoa I have to look that one up. Thanks
@@snakeinthegrass7443 it's a beautiful and sad song.
Yes it is Beth. It's very sad in so many ways. Thanks for recommending it
Yeah that song 💔
Surely the parents in the neighborhood took some kind of action. That kind of thing shouldn’t be in the hands of kids. Hopefully justice was served.
the best thing about reacting to The Offspring, they probably encourage it. They were one of the biggest bans that promoted Napster back in the 90s, they even sold Napster merchandise on their website and released Original Prankster on Napster.
Limp bizkit and the offspring promoted napster but METALLICA and Dr.Dre beat them all
Though for some bands, it’s got nothing to do with what they’re okay with- the record label owns the songs, and they’re the ones who put up the strikes.
Oh, the 90,s are back. Being a teen Deep song then. Deeper song now.
This song came out while I was a senior in high school. It reminds me of this guy I hung out with who got me into anime. I traded him a pack of cigarettes for a cheap wakizashi which I still have. It's funny how songs can remind you of such specific things.
Two more Offspring classics: "Self Esteem" and "Come Out and play (Keep 'Em Separated).
And bad habit at least the songs from smash
The album this is on was the first ever punk-ish CD I ever had when I was 13. I'm 35 now, been to countless punk shows, and I think it's safe to say this band and this album were the gateway to punk rock for me.
Same.. they led to AFI then AFI led to Warped Tour and life was different from there on
A punk generation too early for it you're absolutely right. It's fine to hear from the next of many generated!
Exacly same here. Bough Americana & Californication in the same day. 1999, I was 12.
So, if you like this song, there are two earlier songs by other bands that have a similar theme. The first is "People Who Died" by Jim Carroll, and the second is "Pepper" by the Butthole Surfers. Both are about reminiscing on lost friends, and both are in this pop-punk style.
Jesus Built My Hotrod.
People Who Died by Jim Carroll Band , and Dirty Boulevard by Lou Reed . Must hear songs .
Pepper is an awesome tune!
They are from Garden Grove, alot of their songs have deep meanings. This is my favorite. Great reaction.
Damn I was born and grew up in Garden Grove for my early childhood. When I learned that fact it was really weird. Made me think.
Speaking of Garden Grove... He should react to Sublime (one of their songs is titled "Garden Grove")
@@Noledad77 definitely. And their from Long Beach. But they have several reaction worthy songs.
Gone Away is a great one
and such a sad story behind it.
I wore that entire album out back in the day
Yes, yes! I hope Jamel gets to that one. It's fantastic!
I always loved that song. I do like The Offspring version far more than the FFDP cover. For years, I would hear the chorus in my head and think it was a Tears For Fears song to the point where I was trying to find it in the TFF catalog and couldn't, but eventually, I found it and discovered that it was The Offspring. Amazing song.
Between that and Gotta Get Away being their best...for me, it's a tossup. So badass!
offspring doesn't get enough credit, great band.
I couldn't agree with you more.
They gained plenty of credit between 1994-2000, their golden years... Their fame just sorta dwindled on the charts in favor of krunk or mumble rap.
This came out when I was 15 or 16, and decades later it hurts how much I relate to it. It describes a lot of the poor folks I grew up with, and I don't count myself as a success story either.
The fact that you're here and commenting, IS a success!! Give yourself credit, even for the smallest steps. You'll be surprised how much further that'll take you! Take care and Peace....
Soul Asylum 'Runaway Train'. Deep heart tugging song. One of those videos that hits hard the older you get. The official video is powerful!
One of the best songs is Gone Away! He wrote that song to help cope with the death of his longtime girlfriend! Emotionally captivating!
Alot of kids in our old neighborhood are still there...
STUCK
Lived in garden Grove long time, your right, runners...
@@davidbaker6912 I'm from Poway ne. San Diego County
Same issue where I grew up in Johannesburg and all they talk about and still hold grudges about are things that happened in the 90`s in high school...I got out, they stayed there and got bitter...
Yes I grew up in Hudson County NJ about 5 miles from NYC I am 56 and so many of them are dead already.
'Gone Away' by The Offspring. For your sake.
Oh yes !!
Yes
Yes this.
Their best song IMO
Hey, you started singing the chorus in the right scale when you figured it out (it's the same scale as the verse, but the vocals are higher in the chorus). Good job, dude!
"The kids still aren't allright" - LOL, good call 😂😂😂
I just bought Offspring 'Americana' Album. 😎🤘
I grew up to my Mom boping this whole album in the car as a kid and definitely 2 of my favorites by them are “Feelings” and “Walla Walla”!💜🤘🏻
Gone Away is DEEP🙏🏼
Good one that's right the kids are still not alright.. They do have a new video out they just released that has covid making a Cameo 😂
Gone Away is their most emotional. Self Esteem and Come out and Play are fan favourites.
I am still waiting for you to listen to "Keep Em Separated" by The Offspring
The actual title of that song is "Come Out And Play"
Great song...
@@karlsmith2570 I knew that, but as I was typing, I got lazy.
It's possible he knows that song, therefore cannot do a 'reaction' to it...
I wanna hear a reaction to Come Out And Play, then the Richard Cheese cover. :)
YAY!! You heard us! My favourite from them. Thanks again brother Jamel 💜
Hey Jamel
You should also check the following Offspring songs:
All I Want
Come Out And Play
Self Esteem
Original Prankster
Hit That
You're Gonna Go Far Kid
Get A Job
Don't forget about Spare me the details.
@@MrReef90 and when you're in prison
Is hit that under copy right protection? Can't belive no one has reacted to that yet... Also there were some videos of it but can't find them now
I'm 38 and we've lost so many of our friends, classmates to drugs and that life...
This song still resonates, unfortunately.
I know of one guy committed suicide (shot him self) wile on the phone with him mother, another guy did of a heart attack (probably drug related). This was early to mid 2000’s.
It hard when it first came out, but hits even harder in my 40s.
GONE AWAY by the offspring, is an awesome song, deep and personal
Jamel, I hope that you know how many people you are helping. ✌❤
Absolutely sister, 100%!!!
Would you believe I'm still listeining to this in 2024. The Offspring needs to get thier flowers
When you're growing up you don't know how good you have it cause you're just a kid, but as you grow older things get harder. You are put in tough times and situations that will land you and your friends in different results. It sucks, but you have to remember the good times you've had with those people when they were around.
Dude started singing the melody, he knew it! Right on. lol
Loooove this song!!
Damn!
I forgot how good this was, haven`t heard it in years!
Great upload!
Sitting here bopping away with a big smile on my dial!
One of my favorite songs from Offspring.
"Gone Away" is my Favorite Offspring song... hits home
One of their best! Great music, awesome riff, intense and meaningfull lyrics and a video that back in the day was state of the art! This song would be in my soundtrack of life easily!
I've loved the Offspring since I was 12 or 13....I'm 40....one if the things I respect the most about them, is Dexter Holland..the singer....used his rockstar money to educate himself, and now has a Doctorate in micro biology....
They shit is deep but always uplifting. I love Offspring!
They're from Orange County. I grew up nearby, and they were one of the local bands that we looked up to, along with others like No Doubt and Sublime.
Jamel you should definitely dig deeper into The Offspring's playlist! Growing up in California I have been a fan of them for nearly 30 years now.
I love how music brings you back to specific moments in life, vividly, good and bad. 🤘🤘🤘
The title of the song is a reference to the sing by The Who "This Kids Are Alright" in the 60s which basically said hey leave the kids alone they'll be okay (back then)
The whole "Americana" album is pretty good. One of the underrared albums of the 90s.
'The meaning of life' is one of their greats
This was so catchy when I was younger. When I hear this now, I tear up.
That's the point
Just got home from my first Offspring gig. Been a fan for almost 20 years. Amazing band!
This is one of my favorite albums. Definitely a classic.
Dexter Holland, lead singer and primary songwriter has a PhD in molecular biology, all three degrees from the University of Southern California. Right down the road from you. Great guy, good heart.
Yup, he doesn’t get enough recognition for that side of his talents
He’s also a pilot and flew around the world solo.
He also makes some pretty good hot sauce, “Gringo Bandito”. A man of many talents.
German dude here: man I love your reactions. One can see that you do love music, that you are empathic and that you are honest. Keep up the good work, subscribed
Before the TV show, The Kids Are Alright was a 1979 documentary (and soundtrack album) about the history of the group The Who.
Every hockey game plays this hahaha I knew you’d know it from the staple center
Fun fact: Dexter Holland (lead singer) has a Ph.D. in molecular biology, and he's a licensed pilot.
This song always brings me back to my childhood lol !! I'm 31 now, but it's still on point today !!
No truer words have been spoken ... what a song. What great beats.
I like the Offspring because of their intensity. Most of their songs get you pumped up.
My favs are probably "Walla Walla", "Gone Away" and "The Kids aren't Alright."
I haven't seen anyone to the Offspring song "Have You Ever." A great song.
best song the offspring : gone away - pay the man - dirty magic - amazed - gotta get away - genocide - something to belive in - have you ever - staring at the sun
One of my favorite bands - I could do a deep dive on them any time! There is something about Dexter’s voice that just hits me right. Conspiracy of One is probably my favorite album of theirs. Now...URIAH HEEP!
Deep dark. Its my comforting song at the moment
If you haven't heard it yet, I recommend Bad Habit from them.
Yes!! My first album I ever bought was smash!! And that is my favorite song by them!!
This is the song that made me love offspring. I grew up in a tiny town and know people who go with each of the characters in this song.
You should really check out Gone Away.
honestly who ever shot this video is a genius, video is a masterpiece.
aside from the pain and maybe even because of it this is probably my favorite song to snowboard to 🏂👓🤘🏻
I love all the guitars hanging on your wall.
I always loved this song. I know someone from my old high school for every person he mentions in this song who did the exact same thing. You should also try the song "Change The World", which is a message I think people forget
Another great Offspring song with a deep message and an amazing video would be Kristy, are you doing okay
I unless on the radio all the time on the night in the 90s
You did awesome!! Thank you!! "Staring at the Sun" One of my favorites!!! 😃
Great song... Jamal... another great one by Offspring is Hit That... I think that your viewers will enjoy watching it and I think that you will too.
My favourite 90's group
WHAT A MESSAGE! I was in my late 20s then it came out. I experienced ones I knew that ended up in the same tragic situations. Who knows? If I didn't have strong parents and religious beliefs, I could have ended up as another tragedy. Today, the message is even clearer. I also remember this song from the movie "The Faculty." If you haven't seen it and like alien, body snatcher, movies, you'll like it!
”The kids still arent allright” 😂 Good one 👍
How I wish BAD HABIT had an official music video!!! Can you imagine?
This is literally the very next song on the album Americana after Pretty Fly For A White Guy
"It's not about how hard you can hit. It's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward." Rocky Balboa
So glad you reacted to this!
It also opens the 98 horror scifi movie The Faculty.
Love the bass in this is outstanding.
This song is also featured on the Faculty soundtrack
02:52 » lol, NOW I know! thanks for the info a humble brazilian had no idea about 😆
There is no video for it, but "Way Down the Line" is probably my favorite offspring song
This song was released in 1998....
Message is Still relevant today!
Offspring has been. Around for years, they mostly have meaningful songs that spoke to a younger crowd plus social and political problems during that time period. Listen to more
That guitar rift always reminds me of the Buffy theme song haha.
Jamel, 1:18 "What the hell???" Your reaction is priceless!! I currently have a multiple rib injury and every time I laugh, I'm in agonizing pain. Your reaction was worth all of the pain from laughing!!
What inspired the song with the lead singer going back to his old neighborhood 10 years after you left I just to be clear I don't know the exact many years he was away from his neighborhood he grew up in but that's what inspired this
Hat's off to the way way to often imitated Jamel_AKA_Jamal !!!
had to check in on on one of the best reactors on the planet... Love to you, J! another nice reaction... Peace!!!
This song was popping the year i graduated high school in 1997
I went to an alternative high school and this was basically our theme song. We were the kids that weren't alright. The majority of my class was incarcerated or dead by 25.
Great band with lots of great songs.
This song reminds me so much of 187th in Gardena so many have died from there.
Million miles away is an incredible banger! Also by The Offspring :)