Even if LGBTQ is much more accepted in the Western world, it is still quite tabu in Russia. And the TATU duo was from Russia

This was a massive hit all over Europe in the early 2000s, it was UK No1 single. Obviously most people remember it for this absolutely awesome and memorable video

The original song was written in russian language and many turns and nuances of words were lost during translation to english. Not because there are no rigth translations, but because it is difficult to translate and fit another language into original music and rhyme. Many original phrases have been replaced in english version.

Man loved this tune back in the day. There was some good club remixes to this one and not gonna get us.

Being gay myself, this song I remember showing my dad. He must have been like “oh he’s into lesbians” got the wrong message 😂

Great reaction. I feel in the end, the video shows that it's the people who are judging are actually inside the fence, i.e, still trapped in their prejudices, whereas the girls are free and they set off to explore the world.

Also, notice in the video, the lantern is on the side where the people are at which suggests that the people are the ones trapped in the cage, not the girl. Like a metaphor that the people are trapped in their own ignorance.

It's funny how things that were controversial just a few years ago are now routine. Gay marriage was unimaginable just 20 years ago, and now it's common and unremarkable. Progress is good, and music is often the tool by which society gets pushed forward.

From one metal guy to another... This is catchy AF isn't it? I've loved this for years. My wife had it on a mixtape back in the day when we were first dating

A blast from the past ,

Growing up gay as a teenager this song really helped me.

Тату - легендарные девчёнки

This music video was heavily censored on music channels when it first came out

I love this song!!! For me is one of the best songs in history!!!

the song was early 2000's maybe 2001 but got famous in 2002 english version

You got a new subscriber because of your loving reaction to this song.

In Russian Ta means this girl, and tu mean that girl (in the form of an object, as in some action is done to that girl), therefore this girl "loves" that girl.

I remember when I first saw this music video and heard it I got home from school and I went to MTV cuz back in 2002 they played music videos and had shows dedicated to most genres of music and once in a while other types of shows but mainly it was music television lol anyway when this came on I was like yo this beat and the lyrics I was like yo this fire and yes I liked cuz of I seen two women kiss I was a teenager please judge or hate me for that. Awesome song and band

I got this album the day it came out. It was advertised in our college newsletter. A couple of the tracks are done in Russian, and it sounds really cool.

I was surprised to see you reacted to this. This was 2000 -2004 if I remember correctly. A bold song. I mean we all know what happened to Pussy Riot.

Loved this song! Haven't seen this for years! You pretty much nailed the theme and meaning from it. T.A.T.u (tattoo) is a shortened version of a Russion phrase which means "This girl loves that girl" and it caused controversy because of it depicting young lesbian love. Many UK and International stations banned it from radios etc, and UK TV banned the video. Russia is very anti-LGBTQIA+ even now so it was a huge deal for Russia back then as well, but particularly because it focused on younger people.

Excellent reaction to a wonderful song and truly awesome music video! I will only add something that probably all of old t.A.T.u. fans already know, but I didn't see anyone actually mentioning it in the comments-the original, Russian version of the song had different instrumental (with more disco sound), so they had to rework it and to give it that beautiful, explosive pop/rock sound, which is so catchy...That was done by none other than TREVOR HORN, living legend of europop music. Not only that, he wrote completely NEW lyrics (it's not literal translation from Russian), he gave the song new title (which he borrowed, so to speak, from the band Simple Minds-yes, there is another song with this same title!), but he did much, much more than that-he also coached the girls how to sing in English, so the accent is mostly not heard, he was also their co-producer for their English album...By the way, he really liked working with these girls, he was pleasantly surprised when he heard them playing the piano. t.A.T.u. is the most successful musical project that has ever come out of Russia. And they had the opportunity to work with some other great names in the music industry-for example, Sting wrote the guitar part for their song Friend or Foe. Believe it or not, even Rammstein wanted to record a song with them-their song Moskau has feminine vocals, but in the end they didn't do it, I don't know why...

I even took the ending to show how these people are stuck behind their own cage, closed off from progress.

It was released in 2002. I had this album back in the day. I remember liking several of the songs on it. Leo’s cover of this rocks.

This reaction is a perfect example of what a great human being you are. I wish there's more ppl in the World who truly understand the importance of diversity, of accepting and valuing all the beautiful shades we each represent. Whether it's about race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation... or even music. So much hate has been written about some musicians for no reason. I never understood why some fans think trashing one artist will make the other look good??? No logic. Just like these girls, I can't even imagine the backlash they received, not only in Russia but WW, for having guts to put their faces for all the faceless and voiceless lgbt stories... We should all learn to appreciate diversity and the beauty it brings. So to end this novel, really sorry, wasn't planning on writing this much, but seeing Lee's inspirational reaction just made me very happy. Thanks again 🤗😍😘❤️

You should react to more of their videos.

Your 2nd explanation had me teary eyed, because you’re spot on. And if only this could have been people’s reaction 20 years ago when it came out. Because as someone struggling with my sexuality when this song came out when i was in 8th grade. It all made sense and was able to put into words what i was feeling. Although there was still so much shame, it still took me 3 more years to come out after❤️

I was a big fan. First album had a lot of good songs on it. I wish they would have lasted longer, in the u.s. But, unfortunately, I think their gimmick overshadowed the music, eventually. Which is a shame bc of how talented they were and bc of an important message of acceptance that they were trying to get out there. Whether they were really lesbians or bisexual or whatever was irrelevant.

Dude, did you live on the planet in 2003? 😂 This was No.1 in the music industry in Europe, USA, especially in UK.

Man I love your thoughts, you're a nice person. Rare.

I grew up with a friend of the family who is gay. So I've never really understood homophobia. To me if males and males liked each other Or girls and girls it never entered my head that other people thought this was wrong. It wasn't until I'd grown up and saw people being judgmental and homophobic that I even knew such a thing existed. I am well into my 40s now and I have a teenage son. But a while back when he was about 10 or 11 I was telling him that my first house that I lived in I was sharing it with 2 other lads. And his reply was "so were you gay when you were younger? That's so cool if you were... ". But he too, as been brought up with gay family friends...

I only know this song because Victoria in WWE used this as her entrance theme

They suddenly popped in my head 😂 i remember this song.

It’s a great video I wish they did more songs

Loved this song since it came out, I have this album on my phone

2:36 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 your voice like a death metal singer!

Look, the song and the video were made in 2001, when the world was enjoying Britney, BSB or N'Sync. These guys were aces of controversy 😊

Cuando empieces con las reacciones a música Argentina te explota el canal. Buen contenido, saludos.

You should also check: " Blame me! All The things she Said " 🤓 I recommend... It's a Finnish version of the original song

With all love of course 💕

There’s an amazing cover by Violet Orlandi of this song, its feels fresh and more rock or metal and its amazing, im sure would enjoy it

Ellas son únicas y las mejores siempre lo serán julia y lena👌😘😘

Please t.A.T.u. - Not Gonna Get Us, All About Us

The early years of t.A.T.u. I was convinced that they were actually lesbians but I thought it was kinda weird that they were focusing on that since they were portraying 14 year old girls. I find out later in years that it was all an act and that they were both 18-ish in those early years and Lena was straight while Yulia was bi. Although they were always in support of the lgbt community. I heard that the lgbt community was furious when Yulia got pregnant. The gimmick was dropped and they’re now just a duo. Since Yulia lost her voice, she’s kinda been having somewhat of a hard time singing since she’s unable to hit the high notes anymore. Since they recently got back together, I wonder if they’ll release any new albums.

Merci❤!

You should react to Poppy's cover of this song, she is a popstar who turned to rock and metal. Her cover is still electro rock, but heavier

Excelente reacción 🤠🤠

Nice reaction, looked at the viseo(whatched it 100 times) from a different prospective

T.A.T.u. in Russian means this girl loves that girl and this never played in the gay clubs in Belfast. As much as I requested it. Everyone knows it as wwe Victoria’s theme

Just hinting about there being a song with Rammstein ft Tatu called Moskau😎

It's 2024 now, the clip is more than 20 years old. Nothing has changed in Russia, where this clip comes from. It seems that this group has helped the American-European countries more than us. It's gotten a lot worse for us.

If you can react to their MTV Movie Awards 2003 that was be great.

I have like 3 friends like short haired, I like Red haired.

А я и не знал, что она переведена на английский язык

In the end of the video I realized that the people staring at them were the ones locked behind the fence

Not gonna get us, another track by them, better i think.

Its funny how my name is in russians ladies band lol

You should react to cover version of this song by Violet Orlandi ft. Halocene🤘🏻

The song is decent I never cared or will care what entertainers do in there personal live I dont care what anyone chooses to do but where I draw the line is force people to accept your life style

t.A.T.u in Russian means this girl loves that girl.

tatu best pop group on 00 years/ chek tatu white robe

I don't believe You have never heard it before! 😆

I have always felt this song has a double-meaning under many years back! And I don’t mean the lesbian thing :p

LIVERPOOL GOAAAAAAAAT

if you look at the position of the lanterns, it becomes clear that people were behind bars, and the girls are free, because in the end they quietly went to the horizon Rus: если смотреть на положение фонарей, то становится понятно, что люди были ща решеткой, а девушки свободны, ведь в конце они спокойно ушли в горизонт

Released until December 2000 Sorry

Can you please do more t.a.t.u. Reactions? ❤

I really like you 💕 You say we're and I believe that you think this sht is the past but I'm an American who has told my friend to just leave and not confront bigotry at the gas station in North Idaho so she doesn't get shot! I'm not being dramatic. It's scary to be loud and proud in a place where 5 year olds can get a gun license.

2000 data !

it is about beeing gay in russia it whas a statemend against the state of russia they even run for there live after this song

its crazy to think how many missed on there soul mates because of the stigma back then , once you connect regarless of sex its a PURE CONNECTION cant even explain it. it sucks so many must have felt something but couldnt act on it and could of been SO HAPPY with there Soul mate

Tantas generaciones millenials salimos del closet gracias a T.a.T.u 🫶🏻

You gotta figure in the fact that this is late 90’s Russia, where things were completely different than 2023 western culture

First song to ever question my sexuality, thank you Tatu x

The song message is good, except they are NOT lesbians. It was just a role they played!

this is from 2002

They were?

The funny thing here is that you all guys abviously didn't read enough about this group. They were actually pretending to be lesbians (even doing the real kissing on the scene) in order to sell their music

Despite the video the girls are not acually lesbians

Песня испорчен. Жуть🙉 На. Русском звучит замечательно.

Tatu from Russia, in Russia the biggest LGBT community was on stage in Russia.....but only western propaganda speak about The rights of the LGBT movement😅

It's more mellow hardcore.

You're correct. Red head was by, not full. They argued and band split. Red wanted a man.

So mach wards, but wery minimum reactions

20 yeas ago Russia was top1 in lgbt theme, now we are top1 at the end

Please don't be racist. or English. Listen.