PSYCHOTHERAPIST REACTS to Eminem- When I'm Gone

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  • @SuperSkateToLive
    @SuperSkateToLive Před 2 lety +1611

    Eminem - Mockingbird is another song to his daughter, its more direct and just a great emotional life story song of his.

    • @moonkitebeats
      @moonkitebeats Před 2 lety +14

      Please listen to perfect circle // god speed by Mac Miller I promise it will be amazing

    • @adzkebabz7278
      @adzkebabz7278 Před 2 lety +8

      Eminem has loads of songs about his daughter, Hailie Jade. You can even listen to Hailies Revenge (Doe Rae Me).

    • @Gezx-
      @Gezx- Před 2 lety +3

      daughters

    • @Tomskaa10
      @Tomskaa10 Před 2 lety +3

      Great suggestion, Please do mockingbird Tom!!

    • @Saam.m
      @Saam.m Před 2 lety

      up

  • @KS-mo6wb
    @KS-mo6wb Před 2 lety +1202

    Interesting thing is that this was written while he was at the height of his addiction and he still had so much insight. I think this was definitely written from a dark place. He had two uncles complete suicide, his mother has significant mental health issues, he had a suicide attempt before he was signed and his ex-wife has had several attempts. Big family history. Kids turned out really well though from all accounts being a father was the most important thing to him. I like your reactions they're very thoughtful.

    • @Racheleah2015
      @Racheleah2015 Před 2 lety +52

      Him and Haily are still really close also. She talks about him sometimes on social media 💕

    • @eefeeman
      @eefeeman Před 2 lety +76

      I’ve always heard that when 8 Mile won an Oscar, he skipped the whole event to stay home and watch TV with Hailie

    • @aezidoubleu
      @aezidoubleu Před 2 lety +33

      He always gave everything for his daughter

    • @matttnance
      @matttnance Před 2 lety +13

      @@eefeeman 😭 that’s amazing!

    • @0mally13
      @0mally13 Před 2 lety +10

      Most addicts are self aware, their image is the most important. I had to learn to drop this image i built over 15 years, only way i was able to get clean.

  • @lisasmith7530
    @lisasmith7530 Před 2 lety +142

    This song was one of my daughters favorite songs and at age 29 she tragically died. I couldn't stop listening to it and the lyrics about and when I'm gone just carry on don't mourn ...rejoice at the sound of my voice. ....It's heartbreaking and I played it at her memorial and there wasn't a dry eye. ....This song is something very different to me.

    • @nbeezy2424
      @nbeezy2424 Před rokem +4

      i hope you stay strong and i send you all the love ive got

    • @austinrodriguez4272
      @austinrodriguez4272 Před rokem +6

      “I’m looking down on you smiling” I think of my best friend when I hear that 👼🏼

    • @joswinnoronha1739
      @joswinnoronha1739 Před rokem +1

      May Lord provide u with strength ❤ dear

  • @Milkers777
    @Milkers777 Před 2 lety +578

    Just for context, he wrote and recorded this at the height of his drug problems, so probably genuinely didn't think he was gonna be around for much longer. Very glad he managed to come out the other end!🙇🏽‍♂🐐✨🎯💯(And this song is truly a classic/masterpiece one of the best hooks Em has ever recorded and Em Is The Goat Of Hip Hop Forever! Em is second to none in Hip Hop when it comes to lyricism and storytelling Please React to Eminem "Mockingbird")

    • @ReactionTherapyOfficial
      @ReactionTherapyOfficial  Před 2 lety +90

      Facts! Thanks so much!😊👍

    • @patrikrosas5000
      @patrikrosas5000 Před 2 lety +7

      I second mockingbird

    • @tander101
      @tander101 Před 2 lety +8

      @@ReactionTherapyOfficial *Insert "hello, fellow kids" meme*

    • @haeleighdocherty2269
      @haeleighdocherty2269 Před 2 lety +1

      This song is what I'm assuming he wrote castle and arose off of... they are about his drug misuse..

    • @KarmaINC
      @KarmaINC Před 2 lety +1

      @@ReactionTherapyOfficial Also got; Eminem - Beautiful, Eminem - Till I collapse, and Eminem - Cleaning out my closest all great songs to make a reaction about... He's depth in music is just vast. If you go into a Eminem reaction cycle you'll definitely gain attraction since Em is considered one if not the greatest and just goes crazy on the mic - really zero f's given in most of his music on how people feel, lol... I really think you'll Like the song Beautiful by Eminem tho.....

  • @petermorcos1519
    @petermorcos1519 Před 2 lety +428

    I've always thought this entire song is a clever double entendre. The clearest theme, and the one you've examined very thoroughly, is the relationship with his daughter. The obvious meaning of the chorus and the song title is that Eminem is telling his daughter to remember him after his death. But the other theme is Eminem realising that his career (and in particular his alter ego "slim shady", a name he used in his earlier albums to voice some of his most controversial lyrics) might need to come to an end so that he could look after his children. In that sense, the chorus and song title are a message to his fans - don't be sad that I've "killed"/retired slim shady, just rejoice when you hear my songs. Indeed, there was a 5 year gap between this album and his next, which I suspect allowed Eminem to become a more full time dad. I don't think most people consider the possibility that this song is also his goodbye to his fans because he realises that he needs to prioritise his family, not his career.

    • @eefeeman
      @eefeeman Před 2 lety +22

      Awesome insight. I’m always intrigued by songs like this that can have multiple interpretations

    • @aezidoubleu
      @aezidoubleu Před 2 lety +7

      Very insightful, you went really deep to explaining.

    • @ianc3934
      @ianc3934 Před 2 lety +12

      Exactly what I thought when I heard the lyric of him saying “scream die shady and pop it”. Almost as if he was ready to be a dad again.. what a fuckin song.

    • @VanessaMarieBooks
      @VanessaMarieBooks Před 2 lety +9

      Yeah, that's what I got too. When I listened the first time, it sounded like a goodbye letter to his daughter, but then when I listened again I could see it was also a goodbye to his fans and he was going to "kill" his slim shady persona.

    • @DutchiesHolland
      @DutchiesHolland Před 2 lety +1

      First time I heard this song, I thought Marshall was done with making music for real😔

  • @donjuan2105
    @donjuan2105 Před 2 lety +499

    As a father my greatest fear was not being there for my son. I grew up in a two parent household but never felt like my father was present if that makes sense.
    I made a promise to myself to be a better father than my father was and to be there for my son.
    Incredible song, definitely a top 10 em track for me personally.

    • @ReactionTherapyOfficial
      @ReactionTherapyOfficial  Před 2 lety +62

      Well said don! Thanks for watching and commenting 😊👍

    • @willbrown423
      @willbrown423 Před 2 lety +15

      I can relate to that, I hadn’t cried for 12 years, since I was 4, but when I realized that one day when my kids ask the question what was your dad like I won’t have anything to say. Because I have no childhood memories with him other than him yelling. That really hit me hard

    • @cali9460
      @cali9460 Před 2 lety +3

      My dad wasn't, he left me and my mom to run off and do meth, I saw him once a week when I was 10, once a week turned into once a month, which turned into once a year. Each time I saw him he looked worse, then I went a decade without talking to him, he died due to lung and heart issues a couple years ago.

    • @Checkmate777
      @Checkmate777 Před 2 lety +1

      Same… I’m 19 but if I have advice for you it is to make him do everything. Learn an instrument, take a fighting class, play a sport, go hiking, travel, learn a language. Push him to do everything because kids won’t understand until they are older how much they appreciate being pushed… do everything.

    • @badlama1412
      @badlama1412 Před 2 lety

      happy fathers day m8

  • @ladylisaromance8129
    @ladylisaromance8129 Před 2 lety +74

    As a writer, his lyrics are incredible and so brave. His love of his children is real. He gets deep and I love it. Most artists would never be this real.

  • @schlossii
    @schlossii Před 2 lety +231

    to me you are the Bob Ross of reactions, always calm, very well spoken and just a good aura all around, thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, much love

    • @Kyle_Hubbard
      @Kyle_Hubbard Před 2 lety +6

      The Mr Rogers of music.

    • @dylanwalston5644
      @dylanwalston5644 Před rokem +1

      Agreed

    • @chrisbealonis4655
      @chrisbealonis4655 Před 8 měsíci +2

      I 100% agree, something about him is just calming yet peaceful, and not the boring peaceful either, he adds to the video and give his thoughts and opinions unlike SOME people (sniperwolf)

  • @DocFear
    @DocFear Před 2 lety +222

    From what I've seen on other reactor channels, Eminem videos don't tend to get blocked for the most part. Probably because Eminem highly approves of reaction channels.
    Also, Eminem is a fantastic father. He not only raised Halie, he adopted his niece Alaina (Kim's sister's daughter), and Stevie (formerly known as Whitney), who is the daughter of Kim and another man. And he did a wonderful job with them. And when Eminem was starting his career he took his brother out of the foster care system and took him in. Eminem plays the bad guy in many songs, but truly has a heart of gold.

    • @GQFJB
      @GQFJB Před 2 lety +3

      What happened to Whitney's name... don't tell me she....

    • @GQFJB
      @GQFJB Před 2 lety +4

      Whitney is still a woman. Can't believe this BS.

    • @DocFear
      @DocFear Před 2 lety +25

      @@GQFJB she just changed her name... wtf are you trippin about

    • @DocFear
      @DocFear Před 2 lety +28

      @@GQFJB and she considers herself non-binary, which is her business. Why would that upset you? Chill bro, her life. Her choices. 🤷

    • @GQFJB
      @GQFJB Před 2 lety +10

      @@DocFear "her life her choices" until those choices are jammed down my children's throats. It's disgusting makes no decent sense whatsoever.

  • @evgenygogl2064
    @evgenygogl2064 Před 2 lety +146

    you can check out 'Cleaning out my closet' by Eminem. He raps about his difficult relationship with his mother. Make sure to check out uncensored music video

    • @StarfishGaming1
      @StarfishGaming1 Před 2 lety +4

      This ^

    • @davidchapa4543
      @davidchapa4543 Před 2 lety +3

      ^

    • @ReactionTherapyOfficial
      @ReactionTherapyOfficial  Před 2 lety +65

      Everyone is wanting this now!😁😳😳

    • @TheBboy21385
      @TheBboy21385 Před 2 lety

      Yesss

    • @kellybond1574
      @kellybond1574 Před 2 lety +3

      @@ReactionTherapyOfficial Although it is a very dark tune and Eminem no longer plays this song live, it is so well written and really brings you in to his angry mindset during this period of his life. 100% worth the listen.

  • @kobakareli
    @kobakareli Před 2 lety +30

    At the start of the second verse he says "I keep having this dream," and everything after that is a dream, his daughter piling boxes, the room turning into a stage, daughter being in Sweden among the crowd, and him killing himself.
    Also Kim tried to kill herself by cutting her wrists. This was after they broke up and got together again. Eminem was going to perform at a concert and asked Kim to attend. Kim said she would only attend if he did not perform a song called Kim where Eminem brutally murders her. Eminem agreed but then performed the song anyway in front of her and the rest of the crowd. This caused Kim to try to attempt suicide. This is why the song says "help mommy, her wrists are bleeding."

    • @ReactionTherapyOfficial
      @ReactionTherapyOfficial  Před 2 lety +9

      Oh wow!!! This is amazing! Thanks so much!😊🤔

    • @Xiiimus
      @Xiiimus Před 2 lety

      @@ReactionTherapyOfficial the song is Called "Kim" i highly recommend it as it gives a good insight into his ealier psyche, but a HUGE WARNING!! The song is pretty messed Up :/

    • @ninjireal
      @ninjireal Před měsícem

      @@Xiiimus”You’re fucking crazy.” -Kim Mathers

  • @kevin_dasilva
    @kevin_dasilva Před 2 lety +29

    Eminem is maybe the only artist that at any moment in my life I can go back and listen to by myself and just start bawling and crying rivers down my face

  • @Pascal7561
    @Pascal7561 Před 2 lety +165

    This Eminem Song gets me every time man, got goosebumps right now.. I think it’s a negative example for how you can slowly drift away without really recognizing it.
    Nevertheless thank you very much for your reaction. I can also recommend Through Da Storm by Polo G.
    Many blessings to you from Germany 🇩🇪 🤝 🇺🇸

  • @llllll5982
    @llllll5982 Před rokem +14

    I love watching people react to Eminem, it’s like I re-discover him through their eyes, and I get all excited again, and I cry and I fall in love with his music all over again. I grew up with his music, and after all these years it still has the same powerful effect on me. Respect Eminem! ✌🏻 He’s a legend!

  • @Sunny-jz3dy
    @Sunny-jz3dy Před 2 lety +48

    His daughter was at the house with her mother when her mom tried to commit (slit her wrists) suicide! He weaves stories that resonate with so many people! I think it's why he has such a loyal fan base! They feel for him and for some it describes there own lives. Stan is probably his biggest story/song. On his Revival album Castle & Arose put together are a story that gets me every time!

  • @djgilmore3608
    @djgilmore3608 Před 2 lety +65

    I've listened to Eminem since day one back in the 90's. This song is still one of my favorites, as it is so real and transcendent in it's relatability. Thank you for diving into Eminem and NF. Love your reacts and I'm here for the ride!

  • @jewberto1220
    @jewberto1220 Před 2 lety +81

    I recommend checking out Eminem - Beautiful, He wrote parts of it while dealing with addiction, part of it in recovery, and part of it after overcoming the addiction

    • @ReactionTherapyOfficial
      @ReactionTherapyOfficial  Před 2 lety +12

      This sounds really interesting!😊👍

    • @vojala5730
      @vojala5730 Před 2 lety +8

      look careful what version you are listening. official video is censored and last verse is missing completely

    • @kalebkidder6677
      @kalebkidder6677 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ReactionTherapyOfficial listen to the album version!!!!

    • @kalebkidder6677
      @kalebkidder6677 Před 2 lety

      @@ReactionTherapyOfficial there is a short version with a music video and then one that has another verse

    • @mybloodtypeKRYLON
      @mybloodtypeKRYLON Před 2 lety +1

      Yes! That's one of ems masterpieces, deja vu too

  • @_HolyHell_
    @_HolyHell_ Před 2 lety +85

    Love this! Its so cool that you actually get into the music in addition to breaking down the lyrics.

    • @ReactionTherapyOfficial
      @ReactionTherapyOfficial  Před 2 lety +11

      Thanks so much charlotte!!! Bonus Reaction off the NF outro video coming tonight!😊👍

  • @shtulzzz5879
    @shtulzzz5879 Před 2 lety +17

    a lot of people miss that everything between "i keep having this dream" and "i wake up is a dream" he sings what he dreams, which is a huge chunk of a song

    • @grootsyt
      @grootsyt Před 2 lety +1

      What I've also noticed, and I don't know if this is just my theory but: everything that happened in his dream, is what actually happened. Not the fine details, but the rough outline of it. He didn't have a happy ending with Kim, everything didn't just stop and suddenly became easy. When he wakes up and everything is good all of a sudden, I think that's what the real Eminem was dreaming of. And the song kind of turned it around and added in some details.

    • @FSDO
      @FSDO Před 2 lety

      I didn’t for the longest time either honestly, I finally realized when I read the lyrics online. Weird

    • @bern9642
      @bern9642 Před 9 měsíci

      Dream is life is a nightmare. And he's waking up from that nightmare to a better life.

  • @megbrie4207
    @megbrie4207 Před 2 lety +9

    As an addict, recovering, this song always gets me. I’m so grateful to be clean! I’m so grateful for programs like this. And to hear music that understands, its uplifting..

  • @lesterarrieta6651
    @lesterarrieta6651 Před 2 lety +56

    Just found your channel and immediately i was drawn to it. Im actually going through a very depressive state as of late. Eminem is my favorite artist and has helped me throughout this hard moment in my life and seeing that you are a therapist caught my attention and wanted to hear your thoughts on the Genius writing that Eminem displays.

    • @ReactionTherapyOfficial
      @ReactionTherapyOfficial  Před 2 lety +13

      Thanks so much Lester! I appreciate you watching and commenting and hope you enjoyed it! More Eminem to come soon!😊👍

    • @amylouisesimpson4555
      @amylouisesimpson4555 Před 2 lety

      I hope things are looking up for you now Lester?

    • @AndreRQL
      @AndreRQL Před rokem

      How have you been Lester? :)

  • @dreamzerg
    @dreamzerg Před 2 lety +9

    Man, I can't. Every time I hear this song I cry. I'm not even a dad, I'm just empathetic and the way he wrote this brings tears to my eyes.

  • @anthonymoon7746
    @anthonymoon7746 Před 2 lety +8

    I seen a clip where an artist who was doing a colab with Eminem was surprised when Eminem just called it a day mid verse because it was 5pm and time to go home. really good to hear he finally got the balance right.

  • @CarlosGonzales-vq8li
    @CarlosGonzales-vq8li Před 2 lety +6

    Absolutely love how genuine you are! When I watch your vids I feel like I get a little therapy and I truly want to thank you for that🙂

  • @user-ly7zl9gb7m
    @user-ly7zl9gb7m Před 2 lety +63

    Cleaning Out my Closet- Eminem. Please, PLEASE do the explicit version or you’ll miss some lines and the pain.

    • @ReactionTherapyOfficial
      @ReactionTherapyOfficial  Před 2 lety +16

      Sounds scary!!!😳😳😳

    • @rastaluve2
      @rastaluve2 Před 2 lety +2

      @@ReactionTherapyOfficial I can acknowledge this song is a must if you want to learn more about Eminem through his songs !

    • @MaddoxMelton
      @MaddoxMelton Před 2 lety +2

      @@ReactionTherapyOfficial the explicit version is basically just the “truth” please do a reaction of it. It’s good

    • @lillylunapotter8079
      @lillylunapotter8079 Před 2 lety +2

      @@ReactionTherapyOfficial thé problem with the clean edit of “cleaning out my closet” is that it changes what he is trying to convey in a way that looses meaning or only paints 1/2 the picture. This is true about several Eminem songs.

    • @1Readerrabbit
      @1Readerrabbit Před 2 lety

      Headlights is the sequel to it(it’s basically his apology)

  • @HarryWZRD
    @HarryWZRD Před 2 lety +7

    I'm from Poland and by the time I heard this song for the 1st time I was like... 8? Didn't understand it, but felt all the emotions coming from the instrumental and his voice. Probably my fav song from em. Just beautiful.

  • @Shaolinmike1994
    @Shaolinmike1994 Před 2 lety +11

    I love your in depth analysis of Eminem’s music. Usually I watch others to see how they break down the lines, but you give a certain feeling and you go into depth of why Eminem might be feeling the lyrics that he writes. You got a new fan here!

  • @andrewfletcher4329
    @andrewfletcher4329 Před 2 lety +6

    Bro I've listened to this song like a billion times, and it ALWAYS makes me tear up 😭😭 specifically the chorus

  • @ericabannister8507
    @ericabannister8507 Před 2 lety +6

    Slim shady was his old self. He had addiction and seemed to forget what meant the most. Then he stopped being slim and he was himself. He cleaned himself up and tryed to fix things with what really mattered. He is a legend

  • @StylaPet
    @StylaPet Před 2 lety +26

    I would love to see you react to Bad Husband by Eminem. I feel like not enough people listen to that one and it would be awesome to hear a therapist discuss it.

    • @ReactionTherapyOfficial
      @ReactionTherapyOfficial  Před 2 lety +5

      Cool idea!!😊👍

    • @joleneroup6277
      @joleneroup6277 Před 2 lety +1

      Yes! Bad Husband... Would love to hear you do that one!

    • @vdlover1234
      @vdlover1234 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ReactionTherapyOfficial Bad Husband would be great! You should also listen to Castle and then Arose. I think it would be even better if you listen to them back to back but the video might be a little long

    • @DutchiesHolland
      @DutchiesHolland Před 2 lety

      I cried listening to this song the first time, and every time since🥺

  • @amandap8841
    @amandap8841 Před 9 měsíci +1

    your insight and commentary about his daughter’s POV genuinely brought me to tears because you so eloquently explained emotions and feelings i’ve never been able to explain to people. I’m 24 and this has been one of my favorite songs since I was 11 because it reminds me of my relationship with my father. Honestly this video made me understand him more. Thank you!

  • @pjsin9472
    @pjsin9472 Před 2 lety +1

    People like you are absolutely needed on social media. Keep it up! I love your channel

  • @Billy290398
    @Billy290398 Před 2 lety +3

    I haven’t even watched the video yet, but I know this is going to be my favourite video. Much love and appreciation for the help over the past few weeks, you have no idea how much your consistency has helped me❤️

  • @jordanpetrin8675
    @jordanpetrin8675 Před 2 lety +9

    Beautiful reaction Tom ❤️🙏 thank you for breaking it all down and sharing your wisdom and knowledge with all of us. You inspire me to do better through your reactions.

  • @leemuswhite6377
    @leemuswhite6377 Před 2 lety +1

    Just found your reactions and really enjoy how you explain it all so clearly, its therapy just watching your reactions and you are so real and caring i have nothing but respect to you thankyou !

  • @UnbiasedRemarks
    @UnbiasedRemarks Před 2 lety +3

    Here before you hit 8 million subscribers. Reactions/breakdowns are second to none and understanding/genuine in a positive light.

  • @rhin0beatz
    @rhin0beatz Před 2 lety +5

    Another great reaction. Had me crying as a drug addict for 20 years an having a two year old daughter now...all I wanna do is just be a great dad. This moved me to tears. Thank you

  • @Vision_Rize
    @Vision_Rize Před 2 lety +7

    Amazing video!!!! Thank you for all the amazing content. You help me through my darkest times

  • @HUSTLATHATREPENTED
    @HUSTLATHATREPENTED Před 2 lety +1

    I always cry while listening to this song, hi from Italy! Love your Eminem reactions!

  • @maverickindia117
    @maverickindia117 Před rokem +1

    The best reaction to this song on entire youtube. I was literally watching this feeling like a stone tied to my neck and chest. Thank you sir, your words are profound.

  • @bigdaddy8137
    @bigdaddy8137 Před 2 lety +5

    Awesome reaction never seen anyone do these deep songs by em he has a boat load he lost his best friend has songs about him,his mother,dad that died a couple years ago a little harsh on him,and more about his children good job man didn't expect to sub but you got another.

  • @savethepalmtries
    @savethepalmtries Před 2 lety +3

    What you said about the connection fathers have to their daughters and what they can teach them in regards to self worth really hit me. As a daughter of a single father, you found beautiful words for what I always felt but could never properly express.

  • @ExoticTrapZ
    @ExoticTrapZ Před 2 lety +1

    Yesss I've been asking for dis reaction for so long.
    Good job keep up the good work

  • @NickFlannagin
    @NickFlannagin Před 2 lety +1

    Your perspective and processing situations is excellent. Thank you for this!!!

  • @scariosity9253
    @scariosity9253 Před 2 lety +11

    Wow, I haven't thought this deep into this song. Thanks for the insight!

  • @ryaj2356
    @ryaj2356 Před rokem +3

    And this is why Eminem is entering the hall of fame, roll and roll none the less. The skill and talent to tell stories many people can relate to, understand, appreciate his work from all walks of life. Mockingbird is a song I took to heart when I have kids. To remember to do right by them, not me.

  • @hectorzamudio9940
    @hectorzamudio9940 Před 2 lety

    this was the first and only song that ever made me cry. i relate to it so much and i’ve heard you talk about ptsd and i feel like i have it minorly since my father left me when i was young. this song holds a special place in my heart

  • @dr.anont3ch514
    @dr.anont3ch514 Před 2 lety +1

    I found this channel not too long ago and i would like to say i absolutely love everything about it! Im binge watching all your vids and your personality is very lovely.i wish you all the best on this channel!

  • @tomgraziano3579
    @tomgraziano3579 Před 2 lety +18

    Awesome stuff! Rock Bottom by Eminem is another great one that touches on the struggles of living in poverty

  • @AloneInThePark
    @AloneInThePark Před 2 lety +6

    this guy is so underrated. found him through em a few days ago

  • @xgoldies
    @xgoldies Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing commentary and analysis Tom! I have experienced many topics in this song first hand and it can be tough but I’ve learned your next step you take is always up to you!

  • @xNekomatax3
    @xNekomatax3 Před 2 lety +1

    From someone whos parents weren't together, my mom and dad always respected each other. For the most part. Even though my father couldn't provide child support my mother new how close I was to my father and never kept me away from him. He made me feel like I was on top of the world. He's the one who gave me confidence. I lost him when I was 13. I have abandonment issues that I am trying to work on because of it. My Dad was a big fan of Eminem. Not Afraid is my favorite Eminem song. Since he had addiction issues and it makes me feel if he listened to that song before he passed it would help. Though he always did his best to provide for me so I will always love him for that.

  • @Jayhawk223
    @Jayhawk223 Před 2 lety +26

    I loved this reaction Tom. I’ve become a big fan of your perspective on some of my favorite songs. Especially a lot of Eminem’s deeper songs. Thanks for doing these videos.

  • @dangerlyons6823
    @dangerlyons6823 Před 2 lety +34

    I’ve been watching your channel for awhile now, it’s great. The fact that your a therapist it makes it 10x better. You get to dive In their mind while their rapping, and you get to tell us…it’s incredible. Whenever you can, can you react to the song, “never love again” by Eminem, would love to see you reaction and thoughts.

    • @ReactionTherapyOfficial
      @ReactionTherapyOfficial  Před 2 lety +3

      Sounds good to me!!😊👍

    • @dasuperbomb
      @dasuperbomb Před 2 lety

      Something to remember when you listen to it, is every single line has two meanings.

    • @BoydOfPray
      @BoydOfPray Před 2 lety

      @@dasuperbomb
      Aww man don't spoil it! 😆

  • @Kyle-uz7uo
    @Kyle-uz7uo Před 2 lety +1

    This reaction was so good thank you for making it! I remember commenting this

  • @clump305
    @clump305 Před 2 lety +1

    you're so genuine. Its refreshing.

  • @xMRxHARRINGTONx
    @xMRxHARRINGTONx Před 2 lety +9

    Eminem is a great story teller, you should listen to two songs back to back as they go together in one story. Song 1 - Castle, song 2 - arose

  • @haeleighdocherty2269
    @haeleighdocherty2269 Před 2 lety +3

    This song brings back so many memories. Nostalgia kicks in right about now 😭😭

  • @JacobP81
    @JacobP81 Před 2 lety +1

    This is the best reaction video I have ever seen. Awesome job.

  • @blackhole5353.
    @blackhole5353. Před 2 lety +2

    I’ve heard this song hundreds of times but the way this guy broke it down gave me goosebumps

  • @Sully10x
    @Sully10x Před 2 lety +8

    Love your content, Here is a great list for you to react to based on your profession. (In chronological order)
    1. “Rock Bottom”, and “If I had”
    2. Brain Damage
    3. Kim *Trigger warning* … (97 Bonnie and Clyde is the sequel to this song)
    4. Cleaning out my Closet
    5. Toy Soliders
    6. When I’m Gone - DONE!
    7. Beautiful
    8. Deja Vu
    9. My Darling
    10. Not Afraid
    11. Talkin to Myself
    12. Going Through Changes
    13. 25 to Life
    14. Bad Guy
    15. Legacy
    16. Brainless
    17. The Monster
    18. Beautiful Pain
    19. In Your Head
    20. Castles/Arose
    21. Never Love Again
    Bonus: Difficult
    This list will take you through all of his albums chronological, teach you much about Eminem, and also all songs will be fitting for your profession.
    Oh, and “Fack” of course

  • @ItsThatRebz
    @ItsThatRebz Před 2 lety +5

    Another great reaction. Thank you, Tom! It’s crazy how I still know all the lyrics to this song even though I learned them like 1.5 decades ago. Anyway, I know I’ve suggested a few songs so far but here’s another one for your list (hope that’s ok): Endless Nightmare by Josh A and iamjakehill. 😊

  • @MarkSpark101
    @MarkSpark101 Před 3 měsíci

    I've been watching so many reaction channels, something special about this channel I can't not subscribe❤

  • @srkGuilherme
    @srkGuilherme Před 2 lety +1

    I just can't stop watching this channel. OMG so good reactions and analysis.

  • @laststargames2238
    @laststargames2238 Před 2 lety +24

    Love the Eminem and xxxtentacion videos, instant view from me 👍

  • @dylanhettle5960
    @dylanhettle5960 Před 2 lety +9

    Not afraid would be a nice song to hear your thoughts on, or actually, the song hey ya would be so great to hear on this channel

  • @chemquests
    @chemquests Před 2 lety +1

    I highly value your insight and encouragement for men to live up to our obligations, feel the emotional wellness of doing it right, and recovering properly when we muck it up. Hard for me not to get emotional as a father of 3 & an Eminem fan. Thank you for enriching the reaction space!

  • @carlmcdaniel5681
    @carlmcdaniel5681 Před 2 lety +1

    This is the first time ever seeing your videos, I like the content. Just to see how other people interpret the songs that so many relate to and have listened to a million times. And you hear it once and can understand completely what Eminem is saying, that is what makes a musician a Artist!

  • @peytoncooke1334
    @peytoncooke1334 Před 2 lety +6

    Speaking of Kim, I couldn’t even imagine what you’d be thinking if you reacted to that song. It’s definitely an interesting song to say the least.

  • @Owenschaefer
    @Owenschaefer Před 2 lety +5

    Always the best part of my day

    • @ReactionTherapyOfficial
      @ReactionTherapyOfficial  Před 2 lety +2

      Me too! Thanks for watching😊👍

    • @Owenschaefer
      @Owenschaefer Před 2 lety

      @@ReactionTherapyOfficial you should set up a discord server where your followers can talk and chill. You could have a channel for song suggestions, and one where people can talk about their problems and get advice from others. It’s just an idea but it would be really cool.

  • @moxiebbx2858
    @moxiebbx2858 Před rokem +2

    Brings tears to my eyes listening to this because I feel like im in a similar situation with my little sister and it just tears me apart I feel so guilty I love her so much.

  • @animeman6649
    @animeman6649 Před 2 lety +1

    Brooo I love your videos and how you break down the song lyrics you listen too and explain then how you think what they mean, keep up the good work!!

  • @SneakyLinky323
    @SneakyLinky323 Před 2 lety +15

    He has 3 personalities in his songs
    Eminem: A battle rapper that got famous overnight and doesn't know how to deal with the imdeiate change in his life
    Slim Shady: a physcopathic being and whenever in a song when he's talking about something horrible or doing something wrong it's him
    Marshall Mathers: A regular guy from Michigan

  • @angelakadian3896
    @angelakadian3896 Před 2 lety +7

    Thanks for the reaction. Really enjoyed your take on the song.
    If you would like to continue on the Eminem journey, I recommend listening to (the lyric videos of) Castle/Arose. Two songs that should be listen to together; back-to-back. The songs are a tale of hitting rock bottom and then "arising" from the experience.

  • @mybloodtypeKRYLON
    @mybloodtypeKRYLON Před 2 lety +1

    Gotta love the enthusiasm when em started lol , was waiting for this one

  • @biancacolcea3706
    @biancacolcea3706 Před 2 lety +3

    you should do Castle and Arose in this order next! they're like letters to his daughter, his story after overdosing and the aftermath of it. Really touching and emotional

  • @meowmirrr
    @meowmirrr Před 2 lety +5

    I love your Eminem reactions! MORE PLZ! :D

  • @JacobP81
    @JacobP81 Před 2 lety

    I love the way you anylize this. And this is one of my favorite songs by Eminem.

  • @FortuitousOwl
    @FortuitousOwl Před 2 lety +1

    I LOVE this reaction! Eminem is such a powerful storyteller but more importantly I love the message that this isn’t something super rare, this is a struggle a lot of parents, especially dads, face. I think men in general have a huge disadvantage when it comes to mental health and seeking help for that, and I want to encourage more to go to therapy or talk to anyone! Therapy personally helped me so much. Dads out there or anyone: please don’t be scared or feel pressured to not reach out for help! It’s not shameful to not have all the answers

  • @Kweghp
    @Kweghp Před 2 lety +4

    We love your Eminem reactions!!

  • @thatsaury228
    @thatsaury228 Před 2 lety +5

    i love this, i subscribed as soon as i saw the Twenty One Pilots reactions. Hope you'll bring us some more :)

    • @ReactionTherapyOfficial
      @ReactionTherapyOfficial  Před 2 lety +4

      Thank you soooooo much for joining the family! I’ll let you in on a secret…TOP reaction tomorrow😁😁😁😁

  • @GymGuyJoe
    @GymGuyJoe Před 2 lety +1

    I really like your reactions - I just found you today. Listened to this and your Stan reaction. I love how present you are, I genuinely want to hear your perspective on these classics because you are an intellectual. You play with concepts and ideas while showing your emotional intelligence. Really good stuff here my friend - cheers from New York! 👋🏼

  • @whyhellotherestranger
    @whyhellotherestranger Před 2 lety

    You talking about the power of fatherhood made me a subscriber. Thank you so much

  • @tigre9371
    @tigre9371 Před 2 lety +4

    “Mockingbird” is another good one from Eminem.

  • @stevegg9654
    @stevegg9654 Před 2 lety +3

    As a single dad who works all the time I really can relate to this. I walk at least 8 miles a day 5 days a week at my job and there are so many days I just want to go home and relax. I know my son just wants to spend time with me so I've really tried lately to do something special with him every day. Even if it's just an hour or two. He's what drives me every day and I find now that I'm trying to make time for him every day it helps me make it through my work day even more. He has no idea how much he drives me but I hope one day he will when he has kids

    • @karanbadesha8008
      @karanbadesha8008 Před rokem

      Hey man how's it going Hope things got better and you got to get spend more time with him and I hope your son understands your situation andi hope you don't stress yourself too much work have a good life bro

  • @gnomeache2926
    @gnomeache2926 Před 2 lety +1

    I just caught it for the first time, although I've listened to this a bunch. At the end of the meeting, he was disgusted with the applause.
    I can feel it with all 6 of my kids and my wife, seperarted now after 32 years. But there's hope.
    As for me, I just wish my family would applaud me.
    Thank you for so freely sharing your insight!

  • @thesixxster8260
    @thesixxster8260 Před 2 lety +1

    What an awesome channel! Found subscribed and loving the more mature reactions to em songs. Cleaning out my closet and headlights next

  • @hardboiled5577
    @hardboiled5577 Před 2 lety +7

    Definitely gotta do Kim next. A lot to unpack, but make sure to get the uncensored version.

    • @deejayyy1681
      @deejayyy1681 Před 2 lety +1

      Can't do KIM without the follow-up Bonnie and Clyde. Same scene. Same breakdown

    • @hardboiled5577
      @hardboiled5577 Před 2 lety

      @@deejayyy1681 Definitely!

  • @Alexander0888
    @Alexander0888 Před 2 lety +11

    Classic Tom!! So much emotion in it! Great choice and keep it up!!! 🔥🔥🔥 cleaning out my closet would be an amazing reaction too by Em.

  • @jaydon1851
    @jaydon1851 Před 2 lety

    Thx for finally doing this one!! Great video

  • @MAST3RofNONE
    @MAST3RofNONE Před 2 lety +1

    Love your reaction videos! So insightful and educational. You have such an effortless and calming persona.
    Have subscribed.
    Keep 'em' coming! (pardon the play on words ;))

  • @ericmiller9331
    @ericmiller9331 Před 2 lety +4

    "i watch your feet, not your mouth", i never heard that before, thats a good quote from your wife

  • @lawt231
    @lawt231 Před 2 lety +4

    Mockingbird is a great song to react too. I know the 2 artists aren't usually mentioned together after everything but machine gun Kelly's '27' and 'glass house' are great too. Em wrote this during a huge drug addiction so it hits hard.

    • @webzhh
      @webzhh Před 2 lety

      nah mgk needs zero recognition hes a narcissist

  • @thetunedtank8048
    @thetunedtank8048 Před 2 lety

    Yep, you got my follow after this. I like how down to Earth and sincere you seem

  • @barryvandiver2052
    @barryvandiver2052 Před 2 lety

    I really enjoy your videos. You are very easy to listen to. Looking forward to future videos. Thanks for uploading.

  • @wsanchez102
    @wsanchez102 Před 2 lety +3

    Yes! More Eminem🔥. Check out "25 to life" or "you're never over" by Eminem

  • @Ontaros1
    @Ontaros1 Před 2 lety +3

    One of Eminem's songs "Mocking Bird" is in a similar vein where he's singing about/to his daughters and it definitely pulls on the heart strings for sure. So far you've listened to some relatively tame tracks from Eminem, he's got quite the wealth of tracks to pick from but the further back you go in his discography the more graphic and/or nonsensical things can get but a big part of what made him stand out and really drew attention to him was that extremely graphic controversial material. By all means feel free to explore his earlier material but some of it is absolutely not for the faint of heart. If you want something newer, do yourself a favor and react to "Castle" and "Arose" from his Revival album. Do them together because they really should be one song and maybe make sure you're listening after something else that's really heavy.

  • @johnw2344
    @johnw2344 Před 2 lety

    Enjoying your reactions here in London. Uve got so much great music from this lyrical genius to choose from. Mockingbird/cleaning out my closet being just 2 of em!

  • @brandonestes2869
    @brandonestes2869 Před 27 dny

    Listening to this 5 years ago and now is powerful! I’ll have a 5 year old in Nov. and it hits hard having my kids! Beautiful display of the struggle

  • @L3DG1C16
    @L3DG1C16 Před 2 lety +3

    So in the 2nd verse Em is telling you he keeps having this dream while in the third verse he is still talking about this dream, but realizing that the dream has become a nightmare. He then wakes up and realizes that in his quest for making sure his family has a roof over their head, he lost sight of what really matters. Em’s story telling is insane.