Garth Brooks | The Change | 1995 Official Music Video | First Time Reaction

What's going on folks, it's your boy Halfbreed Speaks. We're going to get in today with Garth Brooks. The song is called The Change, right. It's dedicated to the Oklahoma City bombing back in April 19th, 1995, okay. So that's what it's about. This gentleman is, from what I can tell, absolutely patriotic. He loves his country to the core, absolutely. And you know, obviously I'm not from that part of the world, but however, I've got love for anyone that shows, I guess, a sense of pride of where they're from, you know. And the values and standards they set, you know. You know, he's not out there, any artist, they're not out there sort of berating another nation or berating other people, you know. Musicians fundamentally have a great, good, open heart, you know what I mean. Yes, they might be dealing with issues and usually the fight they have is with themselves, the turmoil, you know. That's why you hear these scary stories about musicians, crazy parties, getting drunk, in the hospital, on a drip, you know. Because it's nothing to do with, you could say, oh it's just self-destructive habits, you know. They're super indulging in themselves or, you know, they just have it in the turmoil, you know. And it happens, you know. It happens with everyone, but the artists in particular, especially musicians, it's amplified, you know. Way more than us mere mortals, let's put it that way, all right. So we're going to jump in today with this song. Guys, if you're new to the channel, be sure to hit that subscribe button if you're interested in exploring music from the past and present across all genres, timeless, right. Past and present, I just said that. And this is called The Change, all right. So first time listen, first time reaction, and first time watching this video, ever. All right, so let's jump in without further ado. They say, what good have you done by saving just this one? It's like whispering prayer in the fury of a storm. And I hear them say, you'll never change things. And no matter what you do, it's still the same thing, but it's not the one. Wow, his melody and his, the way he's just singing is so spoken word. It's poetic, you know, it's just so poetic. When it started off, the radio talk, you know, on the walkie talkies, I was like, this is gonna be a tough one, like, gonna be a tough one to sing about, right. Wow, this is like an emotional rollercoaster, guys, especially with these visuals as well. Oh, blimey. 1995, eh? What good have you done by saving just this one? It's like whispering prayer in the fury of a storm. And I hear them say, you'll never change things. And no matter what you do, it's still the same thing. But it's not the world that I am changing. I do this so this world will know that it will not change me. And this heart still believes that love and mercy still exist. While all the hatreds rage and so many say that love is all but pointless. In madness such as this, it's like trying to stop a binder with the moisture from a kiss. And I hear them say. Wow. Wow. Yo, those lyrics there, man. Basically, in a nutshell, his heart still believes, you know, there's still things can be reconciled, right? But the hate is still there, right? Out there in the world and stuff. And to put it out, it's like you're going towards a fire. And how you're going to put the fire out is basically saying he's approaching it from the moisture from a kiss. Can you imagine that? And the fire is that hatred in the world that we have, right? To put it out. Oh, my days. While all the hatreds rage and so many say that love is all but pointless. In madness such as this, it's like trying to stop a binder with the moisture from a kiss. You'll never change things. And no matter what you do, it's still the same thing. But it's not the world that I am changing. I do this so this world will know that it will not change me. As long as one heart still holds on, then hope is never illegal. Oh, and I hear them saying you'll never change things. And no matter what you do, it's still the same thing. But it's not the world that I am changing. I do this so this world we know never changes me. What I do is so this world will know that it will not change me. That man has got a set of lungs on him. That boy can sing. Oh, blimey, I was moved. You know what came to my mind? Stereotypes. Never judge a book by its cover. You know what I mean? Especially when you have that silhouette of him standing there with his cowboy hat on. That cowboy can sing. Absolutely. What a thoughtful gesture. Absolutely thoughtful. Oh, blimey, I didn't expect that. 1995. I know he did. He's still around. I know he's still around because some of you guys are updating me about his his some of his shenanigans these days and all that good stuff. But absolutely fantastic. Absolutely. Can't fault that. I mean, the whole song, like I said, it was like an emotional roller coaster ride. And he's just showcasing his absolutely world class ability to sing. Absolutely fantastic. It was like poetic and storytelling at the same time. So it's like speaking with a flow, maybe synonymous with that country music kind of, you know, when they sort of speak and talk, storytelling vibe. But then at the end, those high notes, those octave ranges he was just doing, you know, almost I want to say Mariah Carey esque, but, you know, just rock Celine Dion type, you know, just going all out towards the end. What a mark of respect. What a fabulous dude. Gentlemen, do excuse me. All right, guys, that was my reaction. Do check out the Garth Brooks playlist here on the Hat Free Speaks channel's channel, not channels, only one Hat Free Speaks channel and make sure you are staying safe. All right. RIP to the victims that lost their lives. Don't come upon it as well. Peace.