Most Emotional Song(s) Yet!!! | Babymetal Shine (+Arkadia Revisited) Reaction!

Battoosh, you said that a genuine connection can only happen when the artist is genuine about their art. Great observation, thanks for saying it out loud. During "Shine" - right around 5:48-ish in your video - the ladies are dancing in the dark and their outfits seem to throw off glittering sparks of light. When first watching, I shed a tear without knowing why (I'm an old metalhead and shouldn't be doing such things, right). I was like, what the heck man, why did that happen? After some reflection, I believe I was connecting BABYMETAL's struggle, resistance, and endurance in the face of their trials and tribulations to my own. That they can convey such things even though they are of a different age, culture, and language from me makes them extraordinarily special to me. Then came Arkadia. Need I say more. I too, have much pride for the ladies. Keep up the great work. We are the ONE.

While the "intended" meaning behind the song may not be what Battoosh thinks it is, that doesn't mean what he has taken away from the song is invalid. That's the beautiful thing about music in general--and in this case Babymetal's songs in particular. Even if there is a very specific meaning behind the lyrics, Su encourages us to "don't think; feel". And I believe what both Battoosh and Nonna have interpreted the songs to mean fall on the same themes as what Babymetal and the composers intended: it is a journey of loss, grief, acceptance and hope. Whether it's for an entire country or a specific loved one or even just your own personal dreams and ambitions, those feelings come across very clearly in the music and resonate with each of us. We may connect with it on different levels, but together our feelings harmonize beautifully. ...Sorry, I'm in a bit of a melancholic mood and that generally makes me a bit wordy. lol Wonderful reaction as always, you two. And thank you again for pushing at least some of these Babymetal ones to the free tier so more of us can share them with you. #notacult #THG

One other thing I'll say and then I'll shut up. Another reason why we love these girls so much is because of how WHOLESOME and SINCERE they are. They don't do anything halfheartedly. They put their hearts and souls into everything they do. Also, they love US their fans as much as we love them, and they always try and show it. Whether it's through Su learning a few sentences of the different languages of the countries they are going to so she can talk to the audience in THEIR language as an extra show of respect, or whether it's through them always trying to find ways of interacting with the crowd and getting the crowd involved in the songs. Or whether its through just their daily life when they are caught without them necessarily realizing that they are being recorded and you see them interacting with somebody, or like in the instance I'm thinking of at the moment, I think it was a band member's baby from Slipknot. These girls love what they're doing, they enjoy each other's company, and they love life in general. They are full of joy it seems. These are ALSO reasons why we love them. And when you two do a reaction video to their Sakura Gakuin days and react to them doing the Nando tests you'll gain more understanding of just how goofy, special, and wonderful all these girls are. You can't help but fall in love with them.

First, I just want to thank you two for NOT making this trilogy locked. This trilogy is very important to me first off, second off, probably my favorite Babymetal song is part of the trilogy (this song), and thirdly this is one of sets of songs I've been dying to see you two react to for a while now, you two know the other songs/bands I've suggested already, I won't detract from this song by repeating them here. The trilogy is pretty much the stages of grief. These songs came out shortly after Mikio (RIP), who was the lead guitarist, died from a stargazing accident, and Yui left the band for health reasons. It was a very difficult time for the girls. In case you were wondering, the avenger in this performance wasn't Momo. It was Riho. All three avengers if we're going to be honest, are AMAZING women in their own respect as well, and they deserve all the success they can get as they've all worked very hard to get to the points they are at today. They're all doing well now. Riho and Kano are both in their own groups now, singing and performing, and well... Momo you already know. In any event, this song IS very special and emotional. To me, this song is just as emotional as Akatsuki Unfinished, which is, again in my opinion, more emotional than No Rain, No Rainbow. Shine always has me choking up at that part of the song where Su goes to that really high note and then everything cuts off and goes black. Gets me EVERY single time. That is also probably my favorite part of any and all Babymetal songs too. As for Moa, you're correct I think. It is possibly the ONLY song where Moa doesn't really smile during the whole song, although she does have a satisfied face on her face near the end of the song with just the beginnings of a smile. She never really goes full Moa smile to the point where her dimples come out and she melts just about every guys heart, except for you Battoosh, of COURSE, because we all know you only have eyes for Nonna!!! Even if you don't like her right now lol But in all seriousness, this song is very dear to me. So thank you for not locking it. I hope I can find a way to become a paying member one day so I can support you two like you deserve! Also, I really wanna see your reaction to the headbangers!! lol

Starlight is a shock grief and an emotional outburst on calamity of loosing someone (Mikio and Yui arguably). Shine is calming down and a state of acceptance. Arkadia is in touch with reality, moving on and learning from the memories of the past, that exactly what Babymetal do until now. In the end of Shine (Moa birthday version) the visual show the girls (Su and Moa) walking out from the "guitar" on the stage.

nice and first time earing this interprétation ... i think THE TRILOGY OF LIGHT is a homage to the guitatd player accidently death -SADNESS-ACCEPTATION AND TO MOURN and keep memory

Hi, I know I'm late to the party but I just want to add that if you have a chance watch Shine legend M (Moas 20th Bday) to me personally the most perfect live performance of Su and Moa, yes only them two. Su a singing angel and Moa...Beautiful and surprisingly instrumental lol, Iconic.

I really love Arkadia and Legend MM performance over all. The georgeous harmonies in the chorus gives me chills every time... but this performance is ended with that hearthwarming farwell full of smiles and joy. This band just changed me.

Choreo: yep it is 80% interpretive dance (my estimation) -- it is hard to tell because I am not a choreographer and I don't know Japanese but most of the time they just posing the words. For example, in their song Song 4 they are striking poses that resemble the number 4 written in three different letters: Arabic, Kanji, Kana. You must watch very closely to catch that but then you cannot unsee it. Lyrics: some people don't care about it, some do, but I think the lyrics are part of the art and performance, they are the message. Bring up your top 5 or 10 Metallica songs (from their first 5 albums) and you know their lyrics, and you know that those lines add one more level to the songs. Same with BABYMETAL but they add a room for interpretation, typical for J-pop or J-anything.

This contrast is beautiful, isn't it? Shine put sad tears in your eyes ... the Arkadia put happy uplift tears in your eyes ... can understand?! haha I never felt emotional in music before, only Su can do it with me, omg! the smooth move dace in Shine can transmit it too, then the energetic moves in Arkadia hits diferente ... its a masterpiece! Nonna, I see that smile when Su came in stage in Shine, was cute hahaha 🤭

Just wanted to say again how much I love your reactions. I can't participate in your twitch streams very often but I really enjoy those too.

Babymetal is celebrating their 15th year this year so they really have been doing this a long time.

Aah, young grasshoppers, you begin to understand that BM (with the band and productio) and the One are part of one whole, the girls have known it from a young age! Arkadia is such an inspiring song (see my comments from the first reaction). One of the things to know about BM was said by Su, "don't think, feel" and it certainly applies to the TOL. I mentioned after your first week that BM, because of their positivity and happiness, along with their abilities to merge genres, are this generations Beatles. I stand by that. Su was from Hiroshima, and I think the MV of Monochrome is about nuclear holocaust. Again I so enjoy watching your reactions, may the fox god be with you in your life journeys! #notacult ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Nonna is more right. Just accept it. 😁 No Battoosh it was very interesting to hear your interpretation as I have never heard anyone connect these songs to the events of WWII. Monochrome yes but not these.

So glad you did the Legend MM version of Arkadia this time. I think that is the definitive version now.

Most of the dances have at least some interpretive elements but you are correct that Shine is particularly strong in that aspect. As others have commented most fans believe these songs relate to a loss, and perhaps more specifically to the loss of Yui or Mikio. But all interpretations are valid. Love your reactions.

The Avenger in the Shine video was Riho Sayashi who is currently performing in the "Death Note" stage musical. 💀 Koba said in an interview that the Trilogy of Lights is analogous of the stages of grief after the loss of a loved one. Starlight represents sadness and anger. Shine is acceptance and Arkadia is moving toward a brighter future without forgetting the one you lost. You will notice during the "We are .." Moa held Su's hand, probably remembering the Tokyo Dome show when Su trolled her and pulled the mic away at the last second.😂

Shine is my favourite song of the album, and probably one of my favourite songs altogether. Sometimes the pure sound of Su's angelic voice drives me to tears as soon as she starts singing. It's the perfect fit for this song. IIRC, Koba himself said that the three songs of the Trilogy represent three stages of grief. Starlight is the first stage of sadness and anger, Shine marks the point of acceptance, and finally, Arkadia represents hope and a positive outlook into the future. BABYMETAL's lyrics are always open to interpretation, but I think in this case, we are talking about loss of a loved person rather than a catastrophe like nuclear bombing. It all starts with Starlight, and in my personal opinion, there's no doubt that we are talking about Mikio here. The lyrics literally contain the word "stargazer", and Mikio had his accident while stargazing. On a different note: It always amazes me how much of an impact these show endings have on me. I think that's another thing that sets BABYMETAL apart from other bands. When I watch the girls coming together yelling "We are" with their huge smiles, it makes me think "Ah, life is pretty good after all". It brings me tears of joy just seeing them smile. That's one of their greatest powers.

The best reaction I ever saw !!! I thought I have not to say alot anymore because of my previous comments, but guys what a reaction. So I don't want to talk about the meanings of the songs, thats what happens many times, that everybody has her/his own interpretation and get her/his own, personal inspired, thoughts of the songs. And nothing is wrong about that as far as one aspekt never get forgotten (and you both recaped it so good at the end) BabyMetal is hope, confidence, strength, believing in the good, positiv and future. They do that normaly with fun and happyness, but in this 3 songs they are so serious, deep emotional and with so much passion, that it will surprise everybody who just knows "Gimme Chocolate", "Ratatata" or such kind of songs. But back to this reaction: First, thank you for doing "Arcadia" onesmore. I think it was worth it for you and us in many aspekts. Second, thank you so much that you let us be withness of your discussion and show us how deep you are into the content and let us be part of the process to explain your thoughts to eachother, try catch the meanings together and discuss your Ideas. As much I love the happiness and the fun we have normaly (and it was also not missed here) I will give my greatest honor to the respectfull and serious behaviour in your argues. Third, thank you in believing and praising The One. It seems to me, latest at that point you understand completly what makes the difference between "normal fanbases" and The One. For me personaly it means a lot more than to support a band, I believe in the community of friendly, positive and open mindet people all over the world, who has internalized the spirit of BabyMetal And that spirit I could feel last Saturday at the concert. In german we have a phrase that will be translated as " A bath in the crowd". This evening I not only could enjoy my beloved band firsttime live, I not only became wittness of a Worldpremiere, all that was surmounted by the fact, that I experienced it in common with The One, in the spot but also worlwide. No words for my proudness and so happy that you both called yourself as a part of The One and feel it. 🦊🦊🦊 For The Fox-God 🦊🦊🦊

Your interpretations are very interesting! Most see it as Starlight being the anger of sudden loss, Shine being grief and acceptance, and Arkadia pushing past the grief with a burst of positivity. A lot of fans feel like it is in some way a tribute to the guitarist they lost, which the guide will tell you more about, but that has never been confirmed officially as Babymetal always keeps up their lore. Anyways, well done, enjoyed it.