The basic story of the song is that the biggest obstacles we face are the ones we put up ourselves, but you have to face them and persevere. The last line of the song with the sustained note is "if you are knocked down, and too sad to get up, run" with run forward implied. This song in concert you really feel in your chest from the start with those deep notes. Su's voice didn't waver a bit when she was bouncing up and down, her core must be solid to pull that off, they must be in shape like pro athletes.

@glenkelley6799

4 жыл бұрын

She could probably run a marathon singing the whole way without missing a beat, while Moe dances along smiling as runners drop by the wayside.

@Detrucci

4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful :) They really are athletic. Those dance moves while singing are no slouch either

@johnschultz7765

4 жыл бұрын

@@glenkelley6799, speaking of Moa running (Yui, too) what a great segue to suggest "Ganbare" by Sakura Gakuin. 😁

@ProtusMose

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the music video displays this more clearly since there isn't the call and response. All the girls fall, Su rises first and helps Moa and Yui up, and in getting up from being knocked down they discover their inner strength.

The heavens may have wept but no one was disappointed when Su sings

@Detrucci

4 жыл бұрын

Facts

You're right about the rain - apparently they were delayed by about 40 minutes because of the deluge and while the water was swept from the stage. I've seen an interview with the members of Korn right after this and they were soaked through having been standing in the rain to watch Babymetal - and they said it was so worth getting wet for. 'Karate' is about fighting your inner demons, getting up when you've been knocked down, you're crying and it all seems too hard, helping each other to stand and fight on. They used karate to illustrate this further as it is a Japanese martial art with no backward moves, it is always about moving forward. You asked for Black BABYMETAL songs (just Yui and Moa) and I see 'Onedairi Daisakusen', GJ' and 'Sis Anger' have already been suggested. The other one is '4 No Uta' or 'Song 4' and is the only song Yui and Moa have full writing credits for (music and lyrics, not the arrangement of course). They wrote it on the tour bus in Singapore when they were 12 when challenged by SU. The number 4 ('shi') is associated with death in Japan and is considered an unlucky number to be avoided (much like 13 in the west), so they use 'yon' instead. In the song they are naming lots of other words with 'shi' in them and saying they don't mean death so neither does 'shi' as the number 4. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYp8o9Koet2zdrQ.html

@Detrucci

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely worth it :D I love the meanings of the songs that BabyMetal write, they are so beautiful and innocent despite the music being otherwise :)

@0okamino

4 жыл бұрын

KobaMetal, on the job! :D pbs.twimg.com/media/CkmJOgdUoAAlfm2.jpg

@DavidMISAMISAMISACook

4 жыл бұрын

@@Detrucci Maybe not Rondo of Nightmare (originally called Kill the Alice)

Enjoy your trip down the BabyMetal foxhole . Saw them live over 2 nights at the Tokyo Dome for Red Night /Black Night , fucking awesome live stadium show . Happy New Year

@Detrucci

4 жыл бұрын

Live over 2 nights? Did they play different songs too on each night?

@Egil29

4 жыл бұрын

@@Detrucci Yes. They played all of the songs from their first 2 albums. ^^

I've heard this song so many times, how can it bring a tear to my eyes every time, see you .

day or night , outside or inside they always deliver the hype every single time , the only different is the lighting and big screen behind them.

@Detrucci

4 жыл бұрын

True, lighting is nice though 😁 rain did a good job of effect this time

There‘s so much I love about this performance. First and foremost, when Su says „let us hear your voice“ in her soft voice and takes her earpiece out, my heart just melts. And her „hashire“ at the end still gives me shivers, no matter how often I listen to this. The dancing is on point as usual, and the soaking wet stage won‘t keep the girls from lying down on the floor. Mikio‘s smile is infectious as usual (R.I.P., we miss you!). The energy of the song is insane and that chorus is so catchy, everyone who was not jumping during that last chorus must be dead inside. For a Black BABYMETAL song (Moa and Yui) I would like to recommend „GJ!“, but that one tends to get blocked, so I‘ll go with „Onedari daisakusen“ instead: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iIVt06Sjj67Xgps.html. Keep you insulin injections ready!

@Detrucci

4 жыл бұрын

I think its really nice when she talks in English, then takes the earpiece out. It shows alot of heart from her and the band :)

Great reaction. Watch the official music video for Karate & if you pay close attention, you'll understand the message even without understanding a single word. I can tell you most Babymetal fans would appreciate you reacting to the MV even though you've already reacted to this live performance.

@Detrucci

4 жыл бұрын

I will definitely react to the MV for this

Seeing a few grumpy posts to you down below. I will instead say Happy New Year, and thanks for your reaction to one of the best Babymetal live performances of all time (so far). Just a fantastic song, great crowd, trying conditions, and real emotion. The Fox God was pleased.

@Detrucci

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Happy new year to you too. I figured that Babymetal would be a good way to start off 2020 😊

i love seeing you smile throughout the video great reaction, keep it up man!

@Detrucci

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

"..recalling one of her earliest performances with the group in Japan, where those in the audience weren’t trying hard to hide their laughter at the three girls onstage, confused by their unusual blend of harsh metal and cutesy J-pop. But SU-METALdescribes how it filled her with nothing but steely determination.." An excerpt of BABYMETAL interview with KERRANG!. The audience weren't laughing with them, but at them. This was during their formative year. This clip is from 2016. I don't think the crowds are laughing at them here. They were definitely laughing, but this time it was because they were having fun and enjoying the show - in the rain, together with BABYMETAL at Download Festival.

@raycollins511

4 жыл бұрын

where was that reporter at to think the crowd was laughing at them? there is no laughing to me but a crowd having fun in the rain. why would anybody wait in the rain for 45 minutes just to laugh at them? I know it was the second time at download but everybody stayed to watch Babymetal not to laugh at them. maybe that reporter that said laughing is having fun knowing that Babymetal kicks ass more than a lot of bands that he probably likes.

@deephorizon2286

4 жыл бұрын

@@raycollins511 That was an article about Su-metal recalling the early days when BABYMETAL were doing shows in JAPAN. I was just highlighting the struggle they had to go through in the metal world and their strong spirit and determination to reach where they are now. Early days - people laughed at them Download 2016 - people laughed with fun and joy WITH them even during a rainy day as it was that day. Sorry if I get you confused about my first comment. I absolutely love BABYMETAL. After reading that article, they totally earned my respect.

@raycollins511

4 жыл бұрын

@@deephorizon2286 i love them too. Its ok. Yes the way you put it, got the idea they were talking about that show. Still to this day lot of reactors laugh and hate Babymetal because they cant get over the pop-metal genre Babymetal created. First song i heard in 2013 was Megitsune and got hooked right then. They are an experience. Saw them at the Forum and got to see them again this year.

@Detrucci

4 жыл бұрын

Man, fuck the haters. Cant stand those types of attitudes. Good on SU-METAL for staying strong mentally and to the band for proving everyone wrong

Suggest you spend the time to go watch the official MV. Along with some of the other comments It will make more sense of the story and why they fall down. I understand that Mikiko-sensei asked the trio to check out sources for karate moves and pick out some that would make good dance moves. They chose mostly from anime and movies. She then wove it all together with the music into what you see. One of the movies was "Best Boy" which was the title for The Karate Kid in Japan (IIRC). You'll see in the MV. A side note about Kobametal, the Producer: he was apparently helping sweep the water off the stage before their set. There are many videos where he can be seen personally inspecting the stage, taping down cables, etc., even though they have their own stage crew which sees to that.

@watcher2554

4 жыл бұрын

At one point, when the girls were to deliver a front kick, Su slipped, but recovered so flawlessly you didn't even realize it happened. You can see it in this video if you watch closely. Put your Kitsune UP! Po!

@Detrucci

4 жыл бұрын

Il need to rewatch for that

@Detrucci

4 жыл бұрын

Is there a reason they all end the names with metal?

@johnschultz7765

4 жыл бұрын

@@Detrucci, not sure why they all end in metal, but it is a thing. Even the songwriting credits often use -metal pseudonyms. But it is clear that for the girls when they were young this was a role they played. "Nakamoto Suzuka as Su-metal," although not stated like that in some time. Their privacy has been fiercely protected and continues where in interviews they are to be only addressed as their metal name. Kobametal (the Producer) has also been adamant about keeping up the mystique and mythos. To do otherwise "breaks the illusion" and I think he believes that would harm their popularity. Suu herself distinguishes between Suzuka and Su-metal. A sort of Beyoncé / Sasha Fierce thing though that is a comparison I am making. Suzuka is not like Su-metal in everyday life and both Moa and Yui said in an interview that Suu is the most "girly" of the three. What seems certain is that they really are the sweet, humble and sincere people they appear to be.

@junichi9182

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnschultz7765 Your are right. The girls speak very polite Japanese. It's like English speakers calling people "sir" and "ma'am," and they put "san" (Mr. / Mrs.) whenever they call others or even bands, e.g. "Metalica-san" in their interviews (not any more? because they grew up and got used to English). I think that was because almost all of the fans, staff members, supporters around were older than they were (mostly adults). Actually, in one interview when they were asked about the audience's reaction to their songs Su answered "oh, they were kind enough to get excited..." When you hear them speaking Japanese, you can tell they are polite, disciplined, sincere and sweet young ladies from the language they use.

Karate is about fighting your inner demons and never giving up so when you see them fall down on the stage in the song or in the music video it's a metaphor to get back up and keep on fighting to persevere

@Detrucci

4 жыл бұрын

I love Babymetals messages through their music

凄く楽しそう🎵 良い笑顔👍 私と同じsmileになるよね☺️

@Detrucci

4 жыл бұрын

それからあなたの笑顔は美しい :)

@user-knm-2525

4 жыл бұрын

@@Detrucci さん (*^-゜)vThanks!

You must watch the song from BabyMetal called -The One - the official version , I believe that you’ll love it

@Detrucci

4 жыл бұрын

Live?

@stevebiko7125

4 жыл бұрын

@@Detrucci Yes, the official video is from their live performance on Dec. 13, 2015 at Yokohama Arena in Japan. The song is a dedicated track to their fans who, along with BABYMETAL, are collectively known as "THE ONE".

Girls got pipes

@Detrucci

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!

This is the one BabyMetal song that you should have reacted to the Music Video If you do watch it, let the camera roll, because this is one case where the MV beats the LIVE. It tells the story.

@Detrucci

4 жыл бұрын

Il do the MV too.i actually havent seen a babymetal music video yet

super exciting song i love it

Always more BabyMetal forever! :)

So awesome

@Detrucci

4 жыл бұрын

Yes

Do yourself a favor and watch the official MV for this song. Trust me.

Dude the smile on your face says it all !

@Detrucci

4 жыл бұрын

Shhh 🤫 your not supposed to see that haha

If you get a chance, check out their live performance of Distortion from Download 2018. The maturation of Su and Moa is crazy in contrast to this performance in just 2 years... Alissa White-Gluz from ARCH ENEMY added her vocals to the song too, which is an added bonus.

Nice reaction, Detrucci! Give this one a listen, if you get the chance...."AMORE" Live at Wembley 2016 vimeo.com/354502271. One of my favorite songs, a Su Metal solo, and the band is just just straight up rocking. It is almost like a ballad, but rocking out. Double kicks on the drums are non stop. Happy New Year!

nice 顎鬚thanks!

HEADBANGER (LIVE LEGENDS 1997 PLEASE)?! BABYMETAL!

Why the live version?????????

Osu 💥 Osu 💥

About damn time

@ivyshy98

4 жыл бұрын

patience grasshopper! lol

@sean1849

4 жыл бұрын

@@ivyshy98 That I dont have

Do a Black Babymetal song next. Black Babymetal is the name for the group when it’s just Moa and Yui preforming. There are several songs but my favourites are sis anger or onedari daisakusen. Edit. Sis anger is basically about their dislike about douche bags lol Onedari daisakusen is about how to butter your dad up to buy you things. lol

@Detrucci

4 жыл бұрын

Lol that 2and one sounds funny

Nah

@Detrucci

4 жыл бұрын

Nah for what?

Still waiting for the rest of Tool's discography as promised through the rest of December on one of your earlier vids...but it's ok if you got swallowed up in the crave for trends and views... just, you might not want to proclaim certain goals/promises if you're not going to follow through. Bad bizz...

@Detrucci

4 жыл бұрын

Excuse me but I posted a tool reaction earlier today. Check my channel

I've listened to this shit and I'd appreciate it more if people weren't falling over themselves for it. It's basically Heavy Metal + Alvin and the Chipmunks once distilled...but hey, it's catchy I admit. Still, too gimmicky for I'm already annoyed by the bandwagoners.

@rickwagner-

4 жыл бұрын

@Wordofaking 1611 I've been a BABYMETAL fan since 2014, just a bit before the first album dropped. Is that early enough for you? Your complaint about "bandwagoners" is really dumb. People discover a group when they happen to discover them. Most artists are happy to have new fans. That's what sells records and concert tickets, and allows them to continue to make music. And while the lead singer is a young soprano, her voice is about as far from squeaky or chipmunky as you can get. It's fine if this isn't the group for you, but your stated reasons are garbage.