The girls (at the time) of Babymetal said they wanted to be closer to their fans, because they used to perform in front of smaller crowds before. So this is what they came up with. 🙂

You get chills, here I am, as a 48 year old metal head, FIGHTING to hold back the tears. Good reaction, thx for sharing with us.

BABYMETAL is a HAPPY METAL that brings smiles and energy to people! And it gives color to a life and world that has lost its color 🌈😊

This song was written for us, the fans, as we are and always will be The One! The concept of the floating contraption was to be closer to the fans! Brings tears to my eyes.❤🤘🦊🤘

Great reaction. Their producer had asked them what they wanted to do on stage, Su told him she wanted to fly ... the flying triangle/pyramid was the result and it also got them closer to the fans. Moa has said how she always feels bad for the people at the back in the arena shows being so far from the stage - this was one way to bring the stage a bit closer to them. As they toured the world they realised their foreign fans must have been studying and learning Japanese to sing along with them. As a mark of their love and respect they decided they must reciprocate and return the compliment by learning a song completely in English. 'The One' is that song - it is dedicated to the fans (who they also named The One) and is effectively their love letter to the fans.❤ This was the official video, so the audio was from the album - specifically the Japanese domestic version, so it was the half and half English/Japanese version. The international release had the full English version. They have switched it up as well, there is an "unfinished" version (basically acoustic, just vocals and piano ... it is beautiful) on The First Take channel, but that is pretty much just the first verse. They did the full acoustic version in the 'The One - Stairway to Living Legend' video (if you react to that take care, it is likely to be blocked without a watermark and possibly other precautions) and in most live shows when they play it they will start with the "unfinished" version but half way through the Kami Band will join in to finish with the full version.

Welcome back to the Foxhole.🦊🤘🔥 This song was a live premiere the day before this as an opener and the second as an ender, almost every other concert after that got this song as an ender or part of the encore. Everytime i hear this song and recognize all the efforts they put throughout their journey to reach to this point, always makes me fight the tears. This song works as a follow up of "Tales Of The Destinies" (a progressive metal with heavy tribute to Dream Theater), in fact both were composed together but split in two parts, that's why live at Tokyo Dome 2016 is the perfect choice to watch and one time only moment they performed this set. Although this lyric is half English/Japanese, the international version of the album got the full English version and they did a great job with the pronunciation being so young, nowadays they can perfectly sing in English and sometimes speak almost fluently too, the whole purpose of this was to letting know everyone that they're aware of fans all over the world trying to understand Japanese just because of BabyMetal songs, so they did the same with this special song going full English lyrics for the first time, they don't have so many songs full English lyrics, only four songs so far, including one from the new album. The girls (the original trio when YuiMetal was still there, not Momoko or MomoMetal yet), with only 16 and 17 yo were asked what they want to do performing on the stage and they said they want to fly, and this is the closest thing they did to reach and get close to the fans and show some love just like everyone loves BM. Footage was taken from live at Yokohama 2015, the final live concert of the "Trilogy of 2015" a series of headlining concerts throughout that year, thou this MV isn't with live sound. Like i said there are some special versions of this song like live at Legend S 2017, or "The One - Stairway To Living Legend" or The One - Unfinished Version which is like a short version of the latter i mentioned and is available at The First Take along with Monochrome Piano Version. Thanks for sharing this and nice you get the meaning of this, through the lyrics, The One is all of us, including BM and the crew, always remember, we are The One. Forever.🦊🤘🔥 Btw we are The Other One too now.😛🤘♾️

The video was filmed at the Yokohama arena in Japan. The girls said they wanted to be as close as possible to the fans (especially the ones in the back), so someone came up with the idea of the floating triangle. I believe it was Moa who said that the hardest part of the performance was to stick to the song and choreography since all she wanted to do is waving to all the fans. The One is a song for the fans, since as you said, together we are The One. They also made a version completely in English as appreciation for all the oversees fans that learned the Japanese lyrics. I personally prefer the original/Japanese version tbh but everyone can have a preference. 🤘🦊🔥

Yes! We are The One, and you too!The Best way to star my day! Simply and absolutely classic of Babymetal. Great react again Kitsune! See you! 🤟🦊🇯🇵🔥🔥🔥

I have watched this video countless times, but it still leaves me in awe every time. It was created in English as an ode to the fans, as the girls were so touched by the international fans learning the Japanese words to be able to sing along, that they decided to give something back and show their appreciation. And this emotional thread goes through all of this performance. The song as such is beautiful and emotional, the lyrics are great, and the visuals support the message perfectly. It couldn't have been brought across any clearer. "The One" is the name of the fan base (or more correctly, the unity of both the band and the fans), and one can feel the special connection in this community. You can even see it as the girls are floating over them, it's not just that the crowd is huge, it's that you don't see a single person that's hasn't got their hands stretched towards them. I'm very happy and proud to be part of this community. Since you said "she can actually sing", you obviously haven't seen the piano version of "Monochrome" from the KZfaq channel "The First Take". Please check it out, her vocals in that surprised even me as an "old" fan. It's awesome!

Epic, and absolutely touching! The ONE will always be with Babymetal! 🤘🦊🤘🦊

This is definitely a goosebump song, especially for The One. So beautifully composed, and I as a guitarist, especially love the advanced picking at the start. Always have a "dumpling in my throat" and water in my eyes when i hear this...Greets from Germany as always.

That lead guitar intro riff is fckn beautiful.

Great reaction, thanks! Well, after the Budokan 2014 incident, where Yui fell off the stage (probably 7ft or +2m), I'm 100% sure they took every security measure possible on that freaking pyramid. At a glance you can see a lifeline in the center (they were probably wearing climbing harnesses) and even Su's mic has a wristband safe. That's the Yokohama Arena and yes, it's awesome. And I hope to see them right there next March at Legend MM. 😊 Until next time! 🤘🦊

If this was a cult, this would be our national anthem, #notacult , as a seven year member of the "ONE" I can clearly say this band is out of this world, #bestcultever

Of all their songs this one is one of the most beautifully composed and performed pieces in their catalogue.

Road of Resistance live from 2015 I believe. They were young, but this is the video that made me a huge fan. Su commands the crowd at only 15 or 16 years old and her vocals are amazing. I definitely recommend checking that performance out.

this song does something to me. super emotional and yes the spectacle of this video just brings a happiness and proud feeling for them and beside that just to see. wild. sensory overload.

Seeing this through your eyes was just another reminder why this group is so special to me and why I put in so much time, energy, and money to get to see them live.

This was from a series of three large concerts called Trilogy hence the pyramid and Egyptian theme. Yes it was very safe they were harnessed and it was an actual crane system that carried them over the crowd, possible used normally for hauling lighting and PA up into the gods so it would have had to conform with Japanese safety standards, Su even had her mic strapped to her wrist incase she dropped it. When asked if she was afraid Moa commented that she was not, the only fear she had was she would get emotional and her tears might fall on members of the audience, I don't think anyone there would have had a problem with that lol. I own the Blu-Rays for these concerts and the discs come in three triangle cases that can be arranged into a pyramid for display. In the BR version of this you could see the team following them around the arena controlling the movement via an umbilical that reached the ground. The shots from other shows were of special moments from past shows where The One were particularly united

Sorry for the late comment. I’ve been to countless concerts and Babymetal’s productions (in Japan) are simply unmatched. Yes they have done a few arena shows outside of Japan, but they are rare due to the expense. That is why I went to Japan to see these women. There are some people that only care about musicianship and I understand. This group has top notch musicians to be sure, but the focus is on the women, crowd interaction and production. Their arena shows are not concerts. They are a full up spectacle. ❤️🦊

Watching this video now with you, I remember how impressed I was when I first saw this. Great reaction🤘🦊♪

Ok, you really need to watch the one and only ever performance of Tails of the Destinies. Why? Because it leads into The One. Originally it was one track but the broke it up. Tails is a hard core Prog Metal masterpiece! BTW, I was at the 2016 performance at Tokyo Dome and can attest.. it was EPIC! At the end of Tails, you’ll hear them reference The One and you’ll recognise the refrain kicking in. Just so good… 🤟🏻🤟🏻

👍 👍 Great reaction. I believe that that you saw and thought were edited into this one video were actually being played on the huge screens on each side of the stage to honor past performances and giving a nod to the crowds who supported them at concerts.

Yeah. This is their song to the fans "the one" like the love letter band maid did to their fans called "about us". Love when bands acknowledge their fans

You need to check out "The One" from the Tokyo Dome. No aerial stuff like this, but it is the full English version of the song in front of 55,000 fans

Never fails to tug at my heartstrings and make my eyes well up thinking about and missing Yuimetal.

No, it's not a compilation video, it's an official video. The best thing about _Babymetal_ when you know them since 2013-2014, from the first album, seing the talent from these young teenagers in the metal world, and the incredible future potential revealed, was to see them grow up, events and shows happening over the years, new albums with different great songs, all the time, and still going on. Fyi, this is a 2nd album song and show, 2016.

The best power ballad ever! I can't stop the tears every time watch this.

Great reaction . The way the harmonies are done it sounds so spiritual . Did you notice how many hands were up doing Kitsunes . Do not think a single hand was down in the audience. No one saying "i am too cool to do this ." Saying that the rest of the One might throw them in the frog pit if they didn't 🐸 🐸🐸 🤣🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼fan joke 😁

Great reaction, I recommend this version as well "THE ONE - STAIRWAY TO LIVING LEGEND"🤘🦊🤘

❤Thank you BABYMETAL for all the Love you have for The One. 🦊 🖖❤

On the MEGITSUNE reaction I mention and awesome song to check out from them .Ijime, Dame, Zettai live at Sonisphere 2014. Another one that will leave you in smiles is BABYMETAL DEATH | Legend 1997 (Complete). Deathmetal with some theatrics in it that ended their show that you will enjoy haha. A very different side of them.

I love Babymetal and Babymetal loves me 🤘🦊🤘

Next react to their live song Road Of Resistance, and for sure your eyes will full of watery watching their show on this song...

Be sure to watch the video for Metal Kingdom. An absolute masterpiece. It could hardly be more epic. :D

Always get tears with this video. Great reaction. Love them. Go to see them live in December. Thanks for this reaction.

Forever THE ONE 🤗❤🤘🦊🤘

Great reaction. I was hoping you would at least mention that super heartwarming message Su sang at the end, and they kept plastered on the screen for your ending comments. But great reaction nonetheless 🤘🏻🦊🤘🏻

To appreciate the beauty of Babymetal in this, you need a strong connection with your heart. And that you have without a doubt. Thank you.

BABYMETAL are really something else, aren't they?

perfect beautiful ❤

🍅💀🍅 🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼We are

Great reaction for great song written intentionally for fans. You were referencing Jay Weinberg from Slipknot. They "parted ways" so we don't know if he was fired or left, most likely the former. Either way it's a bummer.

The One (eng below) NO REASON WHY I CAN'T UNDERSTAND IT. OPEN YOUR MIND. WE CAN UNDERSTAND IT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW. Moshi kotae ga aru nara, LET ME KNOW. oshiete hoshii. Toki o koete bokura wa yuku, mabayui hikari no naka de. Bokura no koe [ONE FOR ALL.] bokura no yume [ALL FOR ONE.] bokura no ano basho e. WE ARE THE ONE. TOGETHER WE'RE THE ONLY ONE. YOU ARE THE ONE. FOREVER YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE. WE ARE THE ONE. TOGETHER WE'RE THE ONLY ONE. YOU ARE THE ONE. FOREVER YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE. I FEEL IT NOW. THE TIME HAS COME FOR US. BELEVE IT NOW. IT'S TIME TO GET READY. TELL ME WHY. Moshi owari ga aru nara, TELL ME WHY. oshiete hoshii. We STAND IN A CIRCLE PIT SIDE BY SIDE [HAND IN HAND]. We STAND IN A CIRCLE PIT. RAISE YOUR HANDS. [AH] Bokura no koe [ONE FOR ALL.] bokura no yume [ALL FOR ONE.] bokura no ano basho kanata e. Lalalala lalala lalalalala. WE ARE THE ONE. TOGETHER WE'RE THE ONLY ONE. YOU ARE THE ONE. FOREVER YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE. WE ARE THE ONE. WHENEVER WE ARE ON YOUR SIDE. YOU ARE THE ONE. REMEMBER ALWAYS ON YOUR SIDE. WE ARE THE ONE. TOGETHER WE'RE THE ONLY ONE. YOU ARE THE ONE. FOREVER, AH AH AH AH AH. Lalalala lalala lalalalala. ------------------------ [Eng version] No reason why I can't understand it. Open your mind. We can understand it. Please let me know If you know this is the end of the world. Let me know If you know the truth. Looking for our hope, Looking for our dream, We're gonna find a way to change. This is our song. This is our dream. Please take us to the land of dreams. We are THE ONE. Together We're the only one. You are THE ONE. Forever You're the only one. We are THE ONE. Together We're the only one. You are THE ONE. Forever You're the only one. I feel it now. The time has come for us. Believe it now. It's time to get ready. Tell me why You know that this is the end of the world. Tell me why You know it's the truth. We stand in a circle pit Side by side. Stand in the circle pit. Raise your hands. This is our song. This is our dream. Please take us to the land of dreams, Faraway. Lalalala lalala lalalalala. WE ARE THE ONE. TOGETHER WE'RE THE ONLY ONE. YOU ARE THE ONE. FOREVER YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE. WE ARE THE ONE. WHENEVER WE ARE ON YOUR SIDE. YOU ARE THE ONE. REMEMBER ALWAYS ON YOUR SIDE. WE ARE THE ONE. TOGETHER WE'RE THE ONLY ONE. YOU ARE THE ONE. FOREVER, AH AH AH AH AH. Lalalala lalala lalalalala.

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Speaking of Slipknot, I would love to see a Babymetal ft. Cory Taylor track of some kind.

Moa said the hardest part to flying over the crowd was to stay with the choreography and not just wave to all the fans the whole time. 🤘🦊🤘

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Great reaction but, dude, you do realise that it is illegal to pause during a guitar solo ...

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I think it was Tokyo Dome

i have one for you this version of Monochrome rings tears to my eyes i will post link at end of comment just wanted to give you some context if you are not familiar with this song yet SU is from Hiroshima i will leave it up to you to get the meaning here when they did this in New York i was so moved at the strength they had to perform this to an American audience most of whom prolly had no clue what it was about there are live versions and the official but i find this one particular heart rending kzfaq.info/get/bejne/npOYg6qDuNDLnac.html

lovebites : edge of the world positive massage is song

Check some more Japanese artists. FATE GEAR, PASSCODE, TRIDENT, JILUKA, SABLE HILLS.

They surprise at every turn .. you have a long journey .. enjoy 😊❤