The thing to remember with Ghost is that it's a show. He's telling a story. Imagine if Satanism was modeled on traditional Christianity. That's the story that Ghost is telling. This song is a hymn. Most of their songs aren't like this though. I recommend also checking out the song Cirice.

@rikvidr9140

3 жыл бұрын

But also, the song is sort of a tribute to Selim Lemouchi.

@ACNordstrom

2 жыл бұрын

Literally the softest song they have lol

@AgentLemmon

2 жыл бұрын

Also, Selim, the song he is was dedicated to was a theistic satanist who played in Watain and the devil's blood, also hardcore theistic satanists. I think people underestimate the power of the band when they call it a "show" or troll band who purely deal in sarcasm.

@1supermanprime

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACNordstrom I think life eternal is the softest.

@user-pz9uj5mj5y

2 жыл бұрын

They’re modeled as a mockery of the Catholic Church in specific. That’s why they use the Pope and cardinal image, and make specific digs at Catholicism.

Everything about Ghost is troll. They are God tier trolls.

@Sammie_Smith23

3 жыл бұрын

I was typing this exact comment then seen yours lol.

@dezmodium

3 жыл бұрын

The song also has a double meaning. It is also about the main artist's brother who committed suicide. He said when he originally wrote this it didn't speak to him but when he lost his brother finishing the lyrics really came together and it took on a new life.

@mrheadlessa

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed lol😂

@gerrystinger7632

3 жыл бұрын

Tobias was saying that they're already laying down the tracks for the follow-up to Satanic Panic. Hail Papa IV

@thatdamnsamsquanch

3 жыл бұрын

@@dezmodium His brother died of an undiagnosed heart condition, not suicide. But the rest of your comment is true.

Year Zero, Ritual, Dance Mecabre, Rats and Kiss the Go-goat

@nishlash4786

3 жыл бұрын

HEY BABY

@Ithirahad

2 жыл бұрын

@@nishlash4786 HEY, HEY, KISS THE GO-GOAT

@nishlash4786

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ithirahad WOOOOOOOOOOOO

@neuralmute

2 жыл бұрын

YEAH! KISS THE GOAT!

@charlesdeichman5115

2 жыл бұрын

Year Zero, Ritual, Miasma, Stand By Him, Mary on a Cross

This song is troll too an extent but it’s also a tribute too his late brother who died the same the day they released their first album

@monsterenergypunk

Жыл бұрын

well that's emotionally painful to realize, but thank you for the tidbit

You might gain a Legion of followers from this reaction. "Cirice" official video next.

The creator of Ghost, Tobias Forge said in an interview that there is no religion in mind with these songs. It's a take on humanity and what we see as Satan or devil.

@wilrox591

2 жыл бұрын

I can only see love and how good satan is in ghost songs

@mrbucket2005

2 жыл бұрын

Its is satanism like the cristianism vision of jesus. But is not a religious band

@lenakingsleigh

Жыл бұрын

Yea Tobias is focusing more to portray society and societal problems than some religious beliefs

@jtruth5617

Жыл бұрын

He also said in an interview he has followed Satan since he was around 8 years old.

I'm still learning about Ghost (I've been listening to them for maybe 4 or 5 days now) but it seems that the best way I've found to describe them so far is as a concept act. They go far beyond a concept album or even an entire rock opera, and into the realm of an entire rock serial. There's an intricate backstory, character arcs and plot twists, and I love it. The last band I came across that did anything like this was Gorillaz, and even they didn't go nearly as far with combining their narrative with the live performances. What Ghost do seems genius, and it's made me want to follow and absorb every bit of their narrative and ongoing story that I can get hold of.

@Ida-iu3uj

11 ай бұрын

I am too. I just find it so fascinating. This is all very ancient stuff, that goes way back before Judeo-Christian times. He Is is just beautiful, it could be about a creator or destroyer.

@kevineldracher9297

9 ай бұрын

The album artwork is amazing as well.

“From the Pinnacle to the Pit” is another great Ghost song worth checking out

@craigmurphy1204

Жыл бұрын

That song is so fun to play on bass

Dude, you got to dig into the whole Ghost universe! For videos, I strongly recommend Cirice, Rats, Square hammer or Dance Macabre. If you want lyrics and songs to interpret, go for Year Zero, Ritual, Deus in Absentia or the beautiful emotional Life Eternal. You have to see through a kind of tongue in cheek satanistic lense, and I strongly suggest that you do some google search around the band to get the big picture. Will follow your journey!

@JerryMabrey

2 жыл бұрын

Another catchy one is body and blood

@evilhag7732

2 жыл бұрын

Zenith is also such a gem

@jariel1031

Жыл бұрын

Also Kiss The Goat video.

@DollyKauionalani

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I'd totally follow for this!

Yup, now most would be waiting for Cirice - Ghost Official video, 🔥 track !!

The thing I like most about your videos over almost all other reactors is how you break down lyrics and analyze possible meaning to them. its super interesting to watch.

I'm an old f*ck. I've been to many, many shows. Ghost puts on a spectacle that is so very entertaining. 10/10, you should go see them when the world opens up again.

@barbaramcmillan2275

2 жыл бұрын

Same! Best show I've ever seen, & I've seen many. When tickets were $15 -$20 for all the great metal & rock bands.

One line I haven't seen explained in the comments: "The guidance of the morning star will lead the way into the void" The morning star is Venus. In classical mythology, this is Lucifer. The name literally translates to "light bearer" from Latin this is also why they keep referring to light throughout the song. Venus is refered to as the morning star because it's so bright compared to everything else that it's generally the last "star" to disappear in the morning. So what they're saying here is that they're going to follow Lucifer's guiding light into the unknown. Possibly into the afterlife, would be my interpretation.

@unreconstructed

2 жыл бұрын

What is a void? A space devoid of anything, right? So, by that logic, it's following Lucifer into nothingness.

@vratislavrybar240

Жыл бұрын

@@unreconstructed relatively recently the scientific world has accepted the fact that the "nothing" in the universe, if you want "black matter" is actually "something", we just didn't know it for a long time... it forces us to reevaluate the dogmas...

@mephistopheles5735

Жыл бұрын

I mean in Christianity, lucifer/Satan is directly known as the Morning Star.

@anxietyonline1947

Жыл бұрын

Fuck yeah bud! Hail Satan!!

@kiillabytez

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Somebody finally gets it! Bravo!

Ghost is awesome, you should see more, i suggest Rats, Cirice or Square Hammer.

This song has dual meanings, one within the Ghost mythology and one that is a tribute to Tobias Forge's brother that died. What is interesting is the lyric, "Two star-crossed lovers reaching out to the beast with many names". Forge talked about how his brother exposed him to various rock bands, so it seems like this is talking about the "beast" being rock music itself and the "many names" being the bands themselves. How rock and metal was vilified in the 1980s makes sense with this also.

@runeghost4264

Жыл бұрын

Here we go with the brother story again. The song might have been dedicated to his brother but the lyrics clearly lay out what the song is about....Satan.

@DarkMatterBurrito

Жыл бұрын

@@runeghost4264 shockingly, two things can be true at once. Most ghost songs have double meanings.

@runeghost4264

Жыл бұрын

@@DarkMatterBurrito I agree

I think you were just about spot on with your interpretation - excellent work!

He was tearing up. It’s a beautiful song. Lush and melodic. Just close your eyes and enjoy it

The actual music video has Papa (the singer) portraying a Jim Jones character, so there's that element to it as well.

@KittenCritters

3 жыл бұрын

Would say its nearly a 1:1 Jim Jones portrayal rather than Tony Alamo

@blairbird8022

3 жыл бұрын

@@KittenCritters You're right. I got the two confused somehow.

@Qwertky

3 жыл бұрын

The video definitely tells a very clear story. The minute I saw Papa in those glasses, it made so much sense, especially in the context of their whole message.

You have to hear "Square Hammer" or "Dance Macabre" very heavy monster mash vibes from those songs

I've seen Ghost Live, just before the pandemic, its a tremendous stage show.

Check out their songs "monstrance clock" and "square hammer". you would probably love all of their music videos too, they're very theatrical.

@good_bean9375

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely MonstranceClock 😂 The Female Orgasm song! I love Ghost

@juditcruz3237

3 жыл бұрын

@@good_bean9375 I love "Monstrance Clock" too, i even set it as an alarm on my phone. I love when Papa EMERITUS 2 says that it's about F.....g😂🤣🤫🙉🙊he's so naughty and pervert. That's why i love him🤗💋🖤🖤🖤

Glad to have you on board as a Ghost fan! If you have a chance to see the live show, see you there!! 🤘🏻

Great reaction to Ghost!!!! You really got it!!!

A beautiful song. Nice to see MrL enjoying it.

He Is.... got me through my dads passing in 2017.. as did all other ghost songs.. nemA!!!!!!!

Ya gotta see the music video. It ties their story/ideas together. It's one big show so from the music videos to the special chapters, you have to see it all.

I love that you just casually knew how to translate that section. He is!

Love Ghost…their music is so diverse. Tobias is genius.

Spot on reaction and review. Love it!

Oh hell yes, your donators are the shit!!!!!!!!!!!! Great reaction brother.

Great breakdown and great reaction

OMG...I just witnessed a brilliant man's reaction...perfection.

As a former Christian Fundamentalist, this is the most brilliant, hilarious shit I've ever heard. 🔥🔥🔥

It was very astute of you to pick up on the troll nature of Ghost. They are an awesome band, with a unique sound.

Oh my. Welcome to Ghost, my friend.

LOL "hold up we have some Latin?" welcome to Ghost.

Yes the band is very anti religious but also clearly been raised on it. So that is pretty much Ghost's thing. They are really artistic and creative with amazing live performances and alot of quality music.

@th3unmaker

2 жыл бұрын

no, there was no being raised in religion for Tobias Forge. He was raised in a non religious home. Yes, the troll element is real, but it isn't just Christians, but God they are intending to troll. I would suggest that people tend to apply their own views to what they like to listen to, despite what is right there in plain sight. I like Ghost's music a lot. But, I try to be realistic about things.

@meldove

Жыл бұрын

@@th3unmaker Tobias's step mother was a catholic I believe - I heard that she would do cruel things to Tobias 'in the name of Jesus' when he was younger , could be wrong idk haha I just got it from a documentary on youtube though you probably already know this as your comment is a whole year ago lol

Love your linguistic analysis

What an awesome reaction! Insta sub.

They are not like real serious satanists but its their image. The whole lore and gig of Ghost is rock/metal comedy. After listening some more of their stuff I recommend watch some of their live performance. :)

You got an open mind, that is good.

For all their talent, Ghost is also comedy gold.

Need more bro, you are awesome 😂❤️

Year Zero, From the Pinnacle to the Pit, Absolution, Mummy Dust.... Hell just do 'em all. They're all unique and amazing!!!

Hey man I love your video, great content and my favorite band. I know it's a year ago since release of this video but this song is actually an ode to a Dutch guitarist that passed away and was their friend, hence the "churchy" sound perhaps

I love Ghost. I got into them last year and loved the whole storyline “they” (it’s like one dude with hired musicians) created. It’s this whole story of an anti church (modeled after the Catholic Church but satanic.) There are characters and a story and it’s really fun. They had this whole series of short little episodes of them picking a new guy to lead the band bc the “papa” (the anti pope) was to old. It’s the same guy but he changed his face mask and character. I’m not even really into metal, I like some metal bands but not the genre as a whole. Ghost has this sound that’s like retro metal to me and though I don’t really like that type of metal, I like the way ghost does it. They just have this excellent vibe. Plus I like the way their sound evolves. Their earlier music was very heavy and then they have songs like he is that’s melodic and pretty. Which is a wonderful contrast to the satanic lyrics. (The music vid is great, it has a character modeled after Jim Jones of the Jonestown death cult.) Then they have a song like Danse macabre that’s got like a dance beat to it. Plus that vid tells kind of the back story of how the aging papa first became papa. Anyways it fun and not to seriously.

Ghost is a genius level troll and it worked on america. They are banned from the radio lmao

You gotta love ghost

Is translated from Latin to "Our Father. Our Teacher"

When I was growing up, all I ever heard was how hard rock and heavy metal were "hymns to Satan," but it wasn't until I was almost 50, that I actually heard one. This song.

You get it sir. More ghost please

Nice reaction

My favourite band of all time :)

@thefuzzman

3 жыл бұрын

HAIL SATAN! They're my favorite band as well

@autumnphillips151

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! My favorite band is also Swedish-they’re called Thundermother :)

This song has so many references of the devil without actually saying his name. It can catch people off guard. Trully genius by Tobias.

Other great songs to check out is Cirice, From the Pinnacle to the Pit, Year Zero, Square Hammer, Dance Macabre

Now you're in my realm..

More Ghost! More Ghost! More Ghost! Do the entire catalog.

Ghost- Faith

brilliant song, watch the actual video! we added this to our christmas playlist and the family never noticed

I wish I could hear this song again for the first time.

Looove ghost 🖤🖤 in this song,,

This song is actually about a preacher gone power hungry , kinda like a Jim Jones type . The actual video touches on this .

Papa is the greatest troll this earth will ever know

Ghost are amazing.

A dark theatrical production, that draws you in, brilliant. Read the chapters(so much fun) explains the band .

This song makes me feel whole and at peace

More Ghost please!!!

PLEASE DO MORE GHOST

They are one of my favorite bands

More of Ghost please!

Ghost are great musicians, though they have a anti-church theme. They are not satinists, but it is the stage presence they chose

@korvkioskshelvete

3 жыл бұрын

Tobias is a LaVey satanist wich means he’s anti religion. Also he’s the only Ghost since the ”nameless ghouls” are just hired musicans that gets swapped from time to time.

@scareowl9075

3 жыл бұрын

@@korvkioskshelvete Where'd you get that?

@korvkioskshelvete

3 жыл бұрын

@@scareowl9075 From his answers to the question in interviews. He’s not a ”devil worshiper” as he does not belive in the Devil or any other characters from the bible. He belives that humans are an animal among others. He belives that evil is neccesary for good to exist. This plus Tobias frequent use of satanic and biblical imagery makes him a LaVeyan satanist.

@HeraldandGerald

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard it best described that they aren't anti-church, they've just drawn a little mustache on it.

@korvkioskshelvete

3 жыл бұрын

@@HeraldandGerald That’s usually how people defend that they are listening to them. Ghost is just a big satanic troll band, but Tobias on a personal level is LaVeyan satanist.

For a drastically different take on a similar theme, you should check out the band Zeal and Ardor. A few notable tracks are Servants, Ship on Fire, or Blood on the River would be good starting points.

Mr Lboyd, for having "no religion", you sure dissected this one with the precision and sharp discernment of someone of Faith~ great and entertaining reaction! 👻

@fender10g

2 жыл бұрын

really lmao

Saw them live, they are a great band. From a Toolarmy general 😁

I like that you’re so open minded

It's a hymn to the Adversary.

You got it, this is about trolling, but is a lot more, it's about being sarcastic, sharp but also fun and with a great sense of art. You must continue reaction to Ghost. Regards from Chile.

Here's the list for Ghost...Square Hammer, Secular Haze, Con Clavi Con Dios, Cerise, Year Zero, Dance Macabre, Pro Memoria, Kiss the Go-goat, Rats, and I could go on all night. All of their stuff is Great. You really need to watch the crowd in the live from Argentina clip of Square Hammer. It's a real rush.

You sir.. are an educated man. You picked up on that right away. I had to actually research it.. because my disciplines are in a totally different area than your linguistic knowledge. Nicely done. I'd suggest you watch this video. I don't think this song can actually be separated from the visual commentary of the video. Ghost seems as much driven by the visual choices they make as they are by the music and lyrics. This whole thing was by design to be reminiscent of the shlock Christian rock of the 70's and 80's complete with the Jim Jones sunglasses and "revival" imagery that was common in all the evangelical churches of that era. It's a strong commentary that I don't think should be separated from the music. Nice first reaction of this. Well done.

Ghost is imo the best rock band from the last decade

Songs about a couple of people actually from what I understand, as stated in a couple of interviews... A friend that passed as well as tobias brother who was his hero. The day the band made it, his brother passed from heart problems. of course it s also spiced up to be a ghost song so they have to add in the satanic thrills and chills that is the ghost trade mark.

You have a voice made for a DJ.

Please try to Listen to and React to a Band Called “Porcupine Tree”… Also U Probably never heard of them Before ? U can try Songs From Anesthetize Live in Tilburg Concert or Arriving Somewhere Live in Chicago Concert… Here posted on KZread They Are a Alternative, Prog Rock Band… I am curious to see U listen to and react to their Music! P.S. Or the lead Singer and Frontman of the PT Band “Steven Wilson” Solo Albums! Superb!!!

They have some good songs

Nobody has done a reaction to death knell by ghost, it needs to happen

I’m very impressed by the fact that he knows Latin lol

x10000 AWESOME hahahha

Also listen to their new song Call Me Little Sunshine. And Hunters Moon

It's kinda like Alice Cooper's shows. Tobias actually said that if it wasnt for Alice that there would be no Ghost.

Thanks for replying to me on twitter 🙂 I didn't know you were in Spain. I'm so stupid. Can I recommend Lowkey F64 he's a very close friend of Akala they've worked together. He's a genius treated like a terrorist by the UK government he's volunteered in Gaza. He's Iraqi/British with a degree he's addressed Oxford University. Also Akala's ted talk on the history of the emcee.

best!

year zero is my favorite and really on the nose about the devil stuff. Hunter Hoon is newer and really isn't about the devil, and has a 80s sound

If you had watched the official video.... Soooo good

I personally think that Ghost is a troll entirely....love them musically and I do find their troll funny lol

Square Hammer and Cirice are awesome tracks. Worth watching the music videos too, super theatrical and artistic!

You are pretty much correct with that song being the troll. Ghost is a satanistic band and one of the big points that are enjoyed by satanist is to mock religions that we consider to be irrational, most prominately, christianity. Important to mention is that we do not worship Satan. Satanism is an atheistic religion. Just adding this because many people confuse satanism with devil worshipping which is not what true satanism is. There devil worshiping would be considered Theistic Satanism, which is not accepted as the proper name by LaVeyan Satanists.

Love your videos! We need cirice!!

Everything Ghost does is them trolling.

We need more ghost reactions 🔥 Cirice is a good one. Cirice is the first song I listened to by them and the one that made me interested in them. Definitely check out Cirice.

The official video is the best - and all becomes clear... The video is a satire on televangelism. This is a great song, but with multiple meanings. I love Ghost, the intelligence, the beauty, the satire, the sheer diversity.