The Drug In Me is You recently went gold. On Twitter he said he made this for his fans.

WOW man, I've watched 20-30 reactions to this video (obsessed, i know haha) and I gotta say your reaction is my favorite because you delve into the lyrics and talk about the rollercoaster of emotions in the song and how it relates to addiction. Other people stop the song and talk about 1 or 2 lines but you examine the song as a whole and you brought up points i never thought of. Well done Sir :D

"I expect it to be like Popular Monster" 15 seconds in "Woh...that falsetto"

They already have a song called the drug in me is you. And this is the same song but well... reimagined. Putting a different twist on it.

Yes dude! You were the first person I've seen react to this who absolutely understood what Ronnie was trying to convey with the composition of the music and content of the lyrics spot on man you really get it.

“The Drug In Me Is You” is about his drug abuse and jail but “The Drug in me is Reimagined” is saying that he doesn’t need drugs anymore since he’s been sober for a few years now which is amazing and we are all proud of him. You should reacted to the first and then the new it would’ve hit more but all in all he is an amazing musician and totally underrated in his genre.

If you expect something special and good and get something totally different, even more special and absolutely beautiful! LOVE IT!

The funny thing is that the song is about his "relationship" with actual drugs. And also going to jail. However it could certainly be about a relationship with a person too, if that's how a person chooses to interpret it. It definitely fits some relationships out there. The girl in the video is supposed to be a metaphor for the drugs. Attractive and what not. But also messy. And in the end when she's on fire it's supposed to represent that he burned the habit, so to speak. And also represents attained warmth in getting rid of the coldness that drugs and jail made him feel. Also it's called reimagined instead of you because it's a reimagining of a song off their debut album called The Drug In Me Is You. Which has a far more upbeat tune to it. It recently went gold so he made this reimagined version of it as a special gift for his fans.

I appreciate that you don’t pause it when you talk.

I really enjoy the way you analyzed the ending as the exclamation mark at the end of a sentence. That's so perfect. I'm glad to see you enjoyed the song and the curveballs it threw at ya!

Friend, I’ve seen a lot of reactions to this song but this is by far the best one. You’re knowledge, wording, and metaphors are awesome. Hard to believe you only have 16k views. Keep striving.

"I'm expecting something similar to Popular Monster, with a mix of different genres" I'm like "oh no he's not ready for the masterpiece about to come"

I usually don’t get to the end of reacts because I just like watching the reactions themselves so when they start talking about it at the end I skip to the next one. That being said I made it to the end of yours and I thought you’re explanation of everything was amazing you really teased all the things that I saw without realizing it. Bravo

you are literally the very first reactor, who analyzed the song itself. although i also liked reactions with pure bright emotions, yours is very different in a very good way; the way you're so controlled and respectful. it was very interesting to hear all of your thoughts in the end of the video

The original song is actually called, the drug in me is you. It was one of the first songs and also the name of his first album.

10:55 - 12:24 First time ever seeing a video from you, and I subbed just because of this part. The way you described how that feels in life (I've been through/still going through it myself) was so perfectly accurate, and you boiled a cycle that takes pages to describe down to 90 seconds. I'm impressed on multiple levels.

Loved your interpretation of this song man you have a great way of reacting to music keep up the awesome work!

I loved the way you analyzed this, especially going to the edge and falling back from the chaos into the familiar. Makes complete sense to me. Thank you 😊

Great analysis...so many reactions are just jokers, but you really broke it down well. Thanks, man.

I liked your breakdown at the end - subbed.

By far the best understanding of this song I've seen. first time seeing you. I'll definitely be back. :)

You absolutely nailed this review. So refreshing to see a real breakdown of the song lyrically, musically *and* thematically! Great job :)

Many people here have said it, but ill say it again. Best reaction on this song yet. You've earned yourself a subscriber!

Damn dude, You've described that down to a tee. Ive seen many other critiques and you are spot on with the way I view this song. You have an incredible insight and your knowledge is amazing! I can clearly see that you definitely know emotions! I will follow you from here moving forward. Thanks for your incredible review.

Great reaction man!

That in depth analysis about tension/addiction just gained you a new sub. I knew the song revolved around his drug abuse and that the girl represented the drug which he finally burns at the end of the video which is kind of saying "we're done" which ties in nicely with your analysis of the tension that's finally released in this explosion at the end. I've recently become a fan and have had to read up a lot on Ronnie to fully try to understand the context of the songs (the trilogy videos of Loosing my mind, Loosing my life and Drugs is also really packed with references which are easier to pick up on when you know the context) I'd recommend you watch those 3 videos, even if it's offline, in that specific order as they're connected. There are basically 2 videos going on at the same time, one where a story of his 2 personalities and one where the actual performance of music takes place. Have a good one!

The song is actually THE DRUG IN ME IS YOU - REIMAGINED (because it is a remake of their song THE DRUG IN ME IS YOU from 10 years ago, word for word, note for note). Even the piano-solo is note for note the same as the guitar-solo of the original song.

Hope Ronnie reacts to this reaction. Would like to see how close to what I feel is what was trying, and successfully completed, to convey.

I’m glad I stumbled upon this reaction of one of my current favorite songs. You had an exceptionally intelligent and articulate understanding and comprehension of this song. I could be wrong but with his addiction history, it is my understanding that this song IS about drugs, not truly about a person... a person being metaphorical in this? Normally it really bothers me when a reactor speaks over lyrics, just imho that it doesn’t respect the music or artist but the fact that you still got so much out of it, made it ok for me. Plus what you commented during the song was musically pertinent and helpful. I’m so glad that you caught how the end was so passionate; most don’t seem to catch that beauty. You should watch the first “the drug in me is you”. It was written 10 years ago and shows Ronnie’s growth and maturity between the two versions of the same song. Then you’ll “get” why it’s reimagined. I’m going to subscribe and see what else you’ve got! Thanks for the great content!

This was a phenomenal breakdown. You did amazing.

I’ve watched 10 reactors of this with many more views, this is the best. You actually get it

The way that you explained it was very deep!!! I felt the same as you said it.... rubber band feeling. In and out. Type emotions!!

You were touched in the end? 😢 I was 😭 Beautiful...

Yo, you flat out have the BEST analysis during the actual reaction than anyone else I've seen. Mad respect on your knowledge in music.

Thank you for your interpretation of the lyrics. You 100% described what I felt listening to it, but couldn't put those feelings into words. You did!

The thing that's killer for me, is the part "And now, I've lost my fucking mind" et seq. It's uninflected - there's no anger; there's barely regret; it borders on a bald statement of fact, as the last vestiges of control snap... The only time you encounter that sort of uninflected use of what is, by all accounts in context, a pretty brutal word, is just before there's an unleashing of violence that no sane person wants to be near. The transition into the last part is as good an aural and visual allegory of what happens after that... it wants to burn the world, and all in it.

It's a remake the original song they wrote years ago was "The drug in me is you" and it's a lot faster and heavier and in my opinion not as a serious take of the new version. This version had more power and soul...... It is a beautiful darkness.... Gets you right in the feels

awesome postsong explanation imo, good video, good reaction and comments

by far the best reaction video of all

I mean wow chills down my spine goosebumps everywhere just an amazing remake I literally was on a roller coaster from start to finish

Great stuff even better description of the song I agree 💯

I appreciate your review of Ronnie Radke's artistical approach. It sounds like you're not super familiar with his musical and personal history, so it was refreshing to hear your outside perspective. As a lot of people have explained, this is literally a "reimagined" song from their first album, also named "The Drug in Me is You". Ronnie used to be a part of the band "Escape the Fate" but was kicked out after going to prison. He had a long history of drug use and addiction, so that's my main take on this song. I would love to hear you review "Raised by Wolves", off the same album. It's STUNNING.

Ricochet by starset is in my opinion extremely underrated and has a movie quality music video to go along with it, I have not seen many reactions to it and would love to see yours.

Best reaction of this song, period. Great job Bryan!

I absolutely love your take on analyzing this song. Gives me another whole new perspective on the lyrics and what Ronnie may have been feeling when making it.

Thank you for your reaction Bryan. From falsetto to cracking to agretoes. To an unexpected ( but somewhat wanted ) fading finish. Re-Imagined or possibly Re-mastered? What a haunting Ballard. Imagine hearing Queens Bohemian Rhapsody for the first time. Ronnie Radkes vocal range and carry is so impressive! I do wonder who mastered this. Fantastic. Thank you.

Anyone else think the white speck on the wall just below the music video was a mark on their screen? I sure as hell did 😂 Amazing reaction!

Not only is it an amazing ballad, but it's an amazing ballad of a metal song they wrote originally, I've loved this song since day one because the writing is on point and this just highlighted it further, fantastic emotion

Very astute interpretation. Excellent reaction.

listen to the original! also the trilogy!! Losing my mind -> Losing my life -> Drugs

This is a reimagined version of the song the drug in me is you from the album of the same name that recently hit gold

my first take on this song was like nah, not in a mood for slow song and turned it off in the middle of the song, few days later i tried again and boy i did a huge mistake turning it down... now its one of my favourite songs and i like it more and more.

Loved your take on this reimagined version of their earlier sons.

You can’t truly enjoy how good this song is until you heard the original

The cords he chose mimic the guitar version of this song so perfectly. Ronnie flexing his range on us again

Amazing breakdown of the song!! For a middle of the road song from them check out "chemical prisoner" for a fun just for laughs check out "bad girls club" or "just like you" I think you would enjoy checking out a live version as well, "losing my life" warped tour 2018 is a great version

I like the way you break the song down with the idea of the toxic relationship, I feel that.

Of Mice and Men - Second and Sebring is such an amazing song that you have to give it a listen!

I enjoy your insights, keep it up mate, I'll be back

Ronnie was also lead singer for Escape the Fate. Worth giving their old stuff a good look cause thats where it all began.

I really enjoyed your breakdown of the song. I'm more familiar with it than you, and still only typically listen to it a little more superficially. I think everything you pointed out was pretty valid.

Ronnie is a musical genius

I'm gonna ask you do the Earthside - Contemplation of the Beautiful until I see it as your next upload :)

Nice breakdown! Love your approach to reactions. Please check out Soen - Lucidity. Awesome track!

I would like to see you react to some doom metal songs too. Something like Saturnus- Forrest of insomnia, Altar of oblivion- Graveyard of broken dreams, my dying bride- A kiss to remember or Anathema- Fragile dreams.

The original was a rock song and called The Drug in Me is You. This is the reimagined version years later! 👍

Hey RONNIE!! I see you reacting😉😉😉

5:45 yes indeed

In this moment , Also Falling in reverse has like a time line of the things that they did recently so it's losing my mind losing my life and then drugs and popular monster

Nice!!

While a lot of poeple see it as a lost relationship - in my view given his past I think the song is about drug addiction - not to a person but the drugs that mucked up some of his younger years. A lot of addicts sing about the terrible and cruel love affair that is drugs

Another song that Ronnie plays the piano in is Brother. Off of the album Just Like You I don't want to ruin it but it's so emotional 😥

You should totally check out his other new video he redid I'm not a vampire. It's I'm not a vampire revamped it was amazing

You learn very quickly, with falling in reverse...Don't trust your expectations! 😆

You should react I'm not a vampire (revamped) by Falling in revers. It will blow your mind!

Look deeper the whole song the girl, scenery everything is his addiction. What happened at the end?🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

This song is their updated version of their song "The drug in me is you" its imo waaay better.

great reaction - am i wrong - or did your eyes get a bit red a couple times during the song ?

Zeal & Ardor - Blood in the River

The person is his mother who abandoned his as a child he has another balad he wrote eith escape the fate called day i left the womb.

You should listen to the original song the drug in me is you one of my all time favorite songs! But I actually do like this version better in different ways

Nice punctuation analogy.

"The Drug In Me Is You" is the original version of this song that they released approx 5 years ago. It had a playful melody and much different mood to the song. The two versions are two totally different animals even though they have the exact same words.

ya know Ronnie looks similar to V in Devil May Cry 4

They have another balled called brother

Can I recommend the artist/rapper "NF" he produces all his music. He has a very orchestral choir big room sound tendency, he has amazing lyrics and real feelings and emotions connected to it. Very good dynamics and instrumentation! I highly recommend maybe "REMEMBER THIS" to start off with. You will not be disappointed...

It's not really him blaming a specific person as it is him blaming society for the way he is. He's haunted by his past and is lost in his own thoughts. He has no place to go and no one to turn to. He's beyond the point of no return and will go down an endless spiral till the time comes where he loses his mind. His drug is guilt and shame, the type of emotions that hold him down. This song is about escaping the darkness of your own genocidal hell and finding the silver lining within himself. At least, that's what I gathered.

I think you would really enjoy Break In by Halestorm feat. Amy Lee of Evanescence. There's your female lead, but good luck figuring out who is leading!! 😁

Yeah i thought it was about a relationship too, but evidently it's actually introspective, as if he's talking to himself in the mirror. He is the creator of his own misery. Also, you should compare it to the 10 year old original version.

Good man

You were so close to knowing it was about the drug.

We need to get this reaction over to Ronnie one of, if not THE, best reactions to this I've seen on YT.

the reimagined part means that it's gonna be a slower, acoustic song. You should react to The Drug In Me Is You for comparison

I really enjoy the reaction videos by people that know what they're talking about. I'm not sure about other people but I would prefer if you took time to pause here and there and explain your thoughts before moving on. Instead of talking over small portions of the song

You should listen to the original, the drug in me is you. A very different feel

Ronnie is always not what you are expecting haha

He is a self-taught pianist.

React to brother it's another deeply emotional song that is different than most of Ronnie's work

Samuel barber's agnus dei please.

React to Necrophagist. Literally any song.