The reimagined one is a bloody masterpiece.

"Is he actually playing the piano?" Yes and no. The studio recording of the song features Sean Rooney (who also composed the reimagined version) on piano; Radke basically said he just sounded a bit better. But Ronnie does play this live, including the piano solo (which mimics the guitar solo in the original if you didn't pick up on that)--he's played piano since childhood. It's worth noting that the lyrics, which are the same in both versions, were written by Ronnie Radke about _himself_ . “It’s me, looking in the mirror, saying, ‘I am my own worst energy. I do the worst damage to myself--- more than anybody else can to do me.' It’s obviously from my past experiences.” And yeah, the "Good Charlottey" (great description) sound in the original version really left the lyrical content to fall into the background, and I'm beyond glad he recorded this newer version which corrects that.

FIR!!! Ronnie is a musical genius. So appreciate his endless talent. ♥️🤘

I'd successfully ignored all the old Falling in Reverse despite hearing it on the radio all the time. Until I heard the 'reimagined' songs. They're amazing. I'll definitely pay attention to whatever they do next. I saw an interview with Ronnie where he said he's put a huge effort into his vocals, which is pretty obvious!

I think it's both Ronnie has worked very hard over the years his voice has evolved so much from when he first started. He's always been naturally talented

I was just smiling waiting for the end to come to see your reaction haha. They did not disappoint and neither did you. Great Video!

YESS I LOVE ME SOME DOUBLE REACTIONS

I've been following FIR since the beginning and Ronnie never ceases to impress me. He is a genius. Their older stuff helped me a lot in highschool and this newer stuff helps me feel alive and just immerses me in a blissful world.

I didn’t know I was waiting for this 🖤🖤🖤 Wait. You’ve done I’m Not a Vampire/I’m Not a Vampire Revamped, right?

This video was the first he did after he was released from prison. He started working out later he said it helped him stay focused and disciplined.

Goosebumps. Mic drop……..

I'm actually very, very glad that I wasn't introduced to FIR until pretty recently because I fell in love immediately with the new(er) stuff but would have dismissed them way back when. HOWEVER, what's really weird is that the more I listen to the older stuff (partially through double reactions such as this and partially because my Pandora is set to FIR artist only mode) the more it grows on me. For instance, I'll find myself singing the older versions of the redone songs as I go about my day even though I disliked them the first time I heard them and think the new ones are perfection. It's kind of bizarre. I'm just enjoying the entire ride now, I guess. 😀

Reimagined is a masterpiece. Absolutely

He has said on his twitch stream that it's a ton of practice. He also said that the piano solo is the exact same notes as the original guitar solo.

Ronnie is just a musical genius 🥰😁

I took the same suggestion and started with this version and almost couldn’t get through it, got pretty catchy though right… then was absolutely blown away by the reimagined version. Masterpiece.

Better late than never. Good comparisons old/new. Thank you for another great reaction.

Really hope you do I'm Not A Vampire and the Revamped version after this. Loved seeing your reaction to these videos, and IMO the I'm Not A Vampire redo is even better than this one.

Love your reactions hope you can react to chemical prisoner, coming home, it's over when it's over, straight to hell, bad girls club, broken and I don't mind by falling in reverse. All songs are amazing songs

One thing I saw in a comment from awhile ago, the blonde that walks out is the same blonde from the original song album cover

I’m sure you have a million comments to check out I’m not a vampire revamped but honestly all of their stuff is awesome. I’d also love to see you go over the ice nine kills silver scream series

Yay! I love FIR, and the Reimagined version is my absolute favorite FIR song! Thank you for the reaction Josh!

Btw I just got into Falling in Reverse as well! I legit didnt know until songs like Losing My Life and Popular Monster came into play and he reimagined The Drug In Me Is You lol But Ronnie has such an intense and versatile voice and I am glad I got into them!

So strange I didn't get the notif for this one, but you're all good mate. I love the evolution and the maturity Ronnie brings to all the reimagined versions. Have a good weekend ey!

His voice is natural but he definitely practiced and trained his voice to be as amazing as it is now. It's actually him playing the piano he taught himself to play

Piano solo is the same as the guitar solo from the old version 🤙

Well now you gotta do I’m not a vampire and I’m not a vampire revamped!

Yes. These are the exakt same lyrics. Unbelievable isn't it? I love the Reimagined version.

Loved your reaction especially on the outro. Did you catch Ronnie's "vampire teeth" while playing the piano?

Raised by wolves is a really good old fir song

Great video!! Memphis May Fire just put out their new song!!

Champion. Champion. Champion. Champion. Bad Girls Club. Game Over. Champion. Fuck the rest. Champion. Champion.

RONNIE RADKE REACTED TO THIS ON HIS STREAM

Hey! Nice job! If you want some behind the scenes info from one of the masked "cellists" check out the reaction to reimagined version by Royal Blu on KZfaq. Sean Rooney contacted me about a reference to Beethoven I made on another reaction. Not "Moonlight Sonata" but 7th Symphony (if I remember right!). Brilliant piano!

You must do the I'm not a vampire revamped by falling in reverse its a masterpiece

I have seen an interview where Ronnie Radke said he could always sing like this, but he just was not interested in singing like this a decade ago. I believe it is more about his growth in taste and direction. The meaning was always deep but harder to pick up before.

I don't know, if he took professional vocal lessons, but I'm sure, that he worked hard on his technical abilities, just because he's a perfectionist and very driven to get better in everything he does. He also was struggling with the vocals on his first album for an interesting reason: he went directly from 2,5 years in prison to the recording studio. While in prison he could only whisper sing in order to not provoke violent attacks from the other inmates. After being released he had physical and psychological problems to sing normal/loud. He had to work hard to overcome this mental block.

Love your reaction if you like Ronnie's recent sounds you should check out chemical prisoner, brother, coming home, it's over when it's over, straight to hell, broken and I don mind all are amazing songs shows Ronnie's vocal range and his talent

If you liked this song that he redid you should check out I'm not a vampire revamped it's amazing

Check out champion. Older song, but heavy. They do have some heavy songs not played on radio

Back to your videos now Josh (been a minute, sorry). Loved this reaction mate! If you can, track down the recent cover of We Will Rock You by Maria Brink (In This Moment), Lzzy Hale, and Taylor Momsen (The Pretty Reckless) Right up your alley I think.

Late response but yes, those are word for word the same lyrics as the original

its on the same level as his previous reimagined one. "im not a Vampire" and then theres "Popular Monster" much better than the original releases

I honestly can't stand the original but I absolutely love the reimagined version. It sounds like what the song should've been all along.