I've raised 5 children... Have been beat by men... but my Children always came first.. always and forever.. I'm great now and so r my children... I went through it and came out on the other side with a beautiful life.

Very perceptive. You figured out the plot quickly, right on the money and before the first chorus was done. Well done, and great reaction. This one is a tough watch, every time.

Martina has a vocal talent that is unparalleled by anyone… she pulls you into that rabbit hole and takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions of not only fun or romantic songs, but REAL songs about REAL issues. The stuff people don’t wanna talk about…

My momma and I took beating from my dad drunk or sober. I usually tried to get between him and my mom and brothers, that’s what I don’t miss of the 70’s and 80’s.

First, great choice of songs. And how amazing is her voice ???? And the message is strong. Great reaction. Thank you. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🎉🎉

This one kicks off 4th of July playlist every year, and we belt the chorus hard! Thanks for the solid effort and enthusiasm as always, Sceez!

If everyone in town hadn't ignored the situation, it may not have had to come to this... There is a movie ("A Cry For Help) about Tracey Thurman where in 1984 Torrington CT police, in spite of a restraining order, did not respond to her call for help for 20 minutes and then officers actually stood and watched as her husband almost beat her to death, stabbed her 13 times, slashed her throat, and jumped full weight on her neck leaving her partially paralyzed. Many police departments back then did not consider it their business to intervene in a "argument" between a husband and wife and too many people still today just shut their eyes.

Skeez, you are one of the most insightful, sensitive, motivated, appreciative, and honest reactors on youtube. Also filled with humor and love. Thank you for being true to yourself. And giving so much of yourself to all of your viewers. ❤

There’s nothing worse than being hurt by the one u love and that’s suppose to love and protect u 😢

Excellent Reaction!! As a Mom of three, not even a thought would pass thru my mind, no hesitation. Which is like you I can't understand the thinking of some of this world. I do believe with the situation you were talking about with the three children occurred in my state Ohio, can't watch the news to much anymore it hits too hard, with all the young children were losing. Cuts deep Independence Day, and Martina's stunning vocals as always. "Concrete Angel" is another message needing heard again. Peace

I've seen this video so often and I cried to it so often that I think that the next time I see it I should be used to it by now and I won't cry but I do

So many radio stations, especially in the south, refused to play this song because it talked about DV and killing your abuser. In "certain areas," they like to pretend it's "a family matter" and/or that it isn't an absolute epidemic. One DJ near my hometown refused to play it and ranted about how inappropriate it was... and guess who ended up going to prison for nearly killing his wife not much later. There's a reason why people refused to play it, and it wasn't anything good.

Martina such a strong vocal and message.

Every time I hear this song it hits hard! Well done young man when you realized the true meaning of the song! I appreciate you and your channel more than you will ever know! Love from a proud Texan!

Have always loved Martina

It's a mum thing. You do what you have to for your kids, and if that means you die with him, then you go to protect your babies. I cover a lot of her music, and it's all very emotional and very...thought provoking music. It's not all sad, she has some happy songs in there, too. But she wasn't afraid to tackle the hard issues when other people wouldn't, and that was important.

Yes you did! I can't wait to watch!

I love Martina McBride, one of the greatest singers ever

❤love Martina

I was abused by my ex for 13 years. He feels he's the victim. My 3 kids witnessed it all everytime. In 2022 I broke free and I'm with my childhood friend now. He's been an amazing man to me and a step up father to my kids❤

Glad to hear you’re going home. Safe travels

Safe travels 🇺🇸 enjoy your time with your family 😊

Love, love this song... ✌❤🎶

Skeez.. you always have the right perspective!!!!

Yes

I read that Martina is so committed to her craft/songs, she actually got burned by heat of that house fire, but kept on singing. God bless her! My father was alcoholic too but he wasn't physically abusive. It was his mouth, which words can sometimes cut deeper than a bruise. I can remember at 8 yo, standing between my parents during a verbal altercation as I was trying to move my mother away from daddy per her protecting me by moving ME to another room. It worked. That gave daddy time to sit in his chair and pass out before mama got back in room. I grew up to be a social worker. Go figure. But I'd beg my supervisor not to give me the alcohol abuse cases involving kids. It was too close. I'd gone thru several years of counseling to try to get rid of the trash in my head and heart but enough remained to where I'd get FURIOUS with those cases and couldn't keep my calm. I knew my limits. I'd gladly work 3 child welfare cases with regular problems versus 1 alcohol case. I thought, in college, that I wanted to work with the families of alcoholics but during 1st job interview, we walked past a meeting of alcoholics, and several in circle were court ordered there. They looked smug and bored and it was obvious they didn't want help, they were just biding their time. My memories flooded me and I got so mad, if I'd had a baseball bat, I would have done some damage that day! Here I was, a 103 pound girl, with enough fury in me to take on at least 3 men! So I diverted my social work skills into a different direction and worked with kids but specialized in elder abuse/neglect. Did that for 25 years. Miss my friends, but don't miss that job. Thank you Skeez for your great reaction! May God bless you always!❤❤🎉🎉

This is a great one. Martina always brings it!! 😊 it became a bit controversial I think and some refused to play it. But it did bring another issue to the forefront.

Martina is an advocate for using her songs to bring awareness to domestic violence and child abuse.

Welcome back to Texas

Check out broken wing from her!! Great one

She is a great singer/ ARTIST 🎨, BEAUTIFUL, VERY EASY ON THE EYES TOO!!!!

All songs great

She sings the deepest songs

Since July 16, 2001, I have listened to this song EVERY year, on Independence day. Martina knows how to reach to a person's soul.

Literally my childhood

Martina McBride, what a singer! And you hear every word she sings and she put so much feeling into it. I've heard this song so many times and it affects me the same way every time. It's a bitter truth that people go through this every day somewhere, someone is hurting or has been tragically killed through domestic violence😢

Baby girl, finally got this release, love the song, Independence Day, let freedom ring

Very much describes my childhood. Hits close but it’s a long time gone now.

I love that you just said some low down dirty scum... Thank you

Martina is and always will be one of my favorite country stars... I grew up listening to Country music as it was all my Momma listened to. I also grew up loving to sing along and developed a pretty good voice and my Momma always bugged me to sing for her but I was so shy and self conscious about it. Unfortunately we are estranged now and man do I wish I could just sing to her one more time. Thank You for reacting to all music and the way you describe the songs and how they jit you with out any bias or anything is so refreshing! Keep it up ❤

I was raised in a household but instead of my dad being abusive towards my mom it was the other way around and kids raised in situations like that are the silent victims.

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Country has deep meaning, love it

Sk8-er here too dude.

Love Martina. Great reaction Sceez ❤

I had to insert a humorous note into a really sad song or cry. But I'll be in the middle of something and my brain will say skeeeeeeze beeeeebeeeee lol

I know what this is like my father was abusive to my mom and us kids in the end he took his own life in 2010 with his med and drug overdosing so to my mom and the rest of us got our Independence Day from him (he had schizophrenia with bipolar mix in there too )

This song and the thunder rolls are 2 songs they show the video to in prison because of the abuse and feeling like hurting or killing someone is not ok that their are people you can turn to don't let it lead to that get out but in my opinion it is alot easier said than done

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All people who grew up in an abusive family remember it. I remember when I was 12. My drunk father came close to killing our family with a shot gun. He was so drunk that I was able to take it away from him and I really wanted to unalive him. My mom stopped me but she had all of the guns removed from the house. I don't know if my younger sister remembers it or not. Things like this stay with you.

Great reaction. Just FYI not all of her songs are so hard hitting. I'd suggest Martina McBride "My Baby Loves Me"

HELL ON EARTH..

Nasty C have dropped some fire freestyle check him out

I was in an abusive home .... he'll on Earth....

For These Times by Martina. Not a powerhouse vocal but the lyrics are incredible!

She didn't really mean to suggest they both died. It does come across that way, though.

I grew up in a very violent home, I saw my Moms teeth knocked out, burned with cigars..and this monster Stepfather was also beating us, killing our pets in front of us..and much, much more...I would kill a man that ever laid a hand on one of my kids

I just lost my cousin , her daughter & her 3 grandchildren last week , Her estranged husband shot & killed all of them ,lit the house on fire & killed himself, This POS not only killed his soon to be ex wife but he killed his own daughter & grandbabies, the oldest being 11 & the youngest would have turned 3 today, I'm still in shock & heartbroken 😢

Fun fact, Martina actually got burned a little bit cause she was too close to the flames towards the end of the video. She used the pain she was feeling from the fire to project her voice even further.

She shouldn't have killed herself though, she should have grabbed her daughter and ran for the hills. I had to do this a few times so I know it can be done, there's no reason to stay and take it, and there's no reason to kill yourself and leave your child without a mother!

To save her daughter she burned the house down with him and her inside.

We must do a lot better

I love the part when everybody realizes this is not about the 4th of July.