I like to headcanon that Jin mostly speaks Japanese, because his lines when the last song when he was supposedly talking he was in Japanese, so that means the Demon was speaking Japanese to him half way through to comfort him more.
Ah...I figured that Jin was a bit of a crybaby. That's okay though, at least he has ice cream and friends. Even while soulless, you can still enjoy those things it seems. I wish I had a demon who would rap to me to cheer me up...
As a foreigner living in Japan, your whole style is just gold to me. You’ve got such great understanding of both cultures and your ability to seamlessly blend the languages is incredible. I don’t think I can fully put into words all the ways I like your music. I just. I think it’s really neat. You’re doing a great job.
This is what I love about DemonDice's brand of inspirational music. It doesn't sugarcoat anything. It presents the most harrowing, soul-crushing scenario, yet she still has her hand on your shoulder, telling you, "Try again. You got this." This song is smooth, cool, sad, yet also optimistic. DemonDiceKaren never misses. It's great knowing that she has our backs.
Coming after hearing "Fake ass gold" and the meaning for this song as changed for me. Both tracks are great works of art. Fake ass gold just changed how this song is viewed but not diminished in value. It just added more the meaning behind it. Originally this song was a song about keep on going even when it gets hard, and I been using it as a pick me up whenever I feel like quitting. Now when I hear it, and I don't only hear never quit but also it's still going to suck but it will be worth it because the path is going to give you more than the goal alone.
Lyrics for those that want them written out: what's hangin', young hero? besides your head and spirit. that soul is sayin' somethin' profound so let 'em hear it~ gave up the "safe and sound" for "bet it all on breakin' ground" This vacant town was a mistake, and you can't turn around! your heroes and your idols turned out insincere and human reality's a dog, the fear's too high to keep on movin' but you ain't interested in losin' are ya? I thought not. still too invested and improvin' it's that fire you got you came out to the city. it wasn't what you dreamed. gave it 150%. was harder than it seemed. you said "goodbye" to home and people who supported you to chase something invisible- you lived for that distorted view! your sorry superficial "buddies" like to shun and doubt you tonight's the party- everybody's having fun without you! forget 'em; players like us put in the effort they're just scared of folks with focus cuz they can't predict our weather! YOU'RE AN ACE DEALT BACK ON THE REBOUND KNOW THAT IF YOU WANNA BE A DIAMOND STAR, YA BETTER STEP UP! NEXT ROUGH PATCH, CUE THE RE-WOUND MODE DAKEDO AKIRAMENAI, MY SOUL (but it won't give up, my soul) THE ROAD TO FREEDOM CAN'T BE SEEN BY DOWNCAST EYES SO RAISE YOUR GAZE UP 'TIL YOU'RE 10 FEET TALL AND SHAKE YOUR FIST AT THE SKY REFUSE TO DIE OR LET THEM MAKE YOU SMALL CUZ THEY'D LOVE JUST TO SEE YOU CONVINCED YOU'RE JUST A BRICK IN THE WALL shikai no kitai ni oyobanakatta, gomen (i fell short of society's expectations, sorry) i chose the free life over money, job stability, men henka shiteiru sekai umare ainoko (a half-breed child born into a changing world) kimi wa dare no shuujin? dassou shinai no? (who's prisoner are you? you gonna break free?) cuz I know "i said so" don't make it right "sono yarikata dame" tte maji kikitakunai ("you can't do it that wait!" i don't wanna hear that shit!") talk all night about your troubles, all it's gonna do is pause you shaberu dake nada, sorry man, aikawarazu! (if all you wanna do is talk, sorry man, nothing's changing) kotoba yori ga shigusa (actions are greater than words) not the most difficult jigsaw rikai fusoku ari- "wakemono koto da" (there's a lack of understanding- "it's a young people thing") remind myself to zone on what's ahead of me mada tojikomerareteru fukuro no nezumi (I'm still a trapped rat in a bag) fushime gachi ni sono michi mienaizo (if you're looking down you can't see the path) you see the deeper meaning only once you've seen the lies, so kono jyounetsu nakunaru mae ni (before this passion fades away) mainichi, defy speech (every day, defy speech) singin' beside omae's where i "wannabe" (singing' beside you's where i "wannabe") YOU'RE AN ACE DEALT BACK ON THE REBOUND KNOW THAT IF YOU WANNA BE A DIAMOND STAR, YA BETTER STEP UP! NEXT ROUGH PATCH, CUE THE RE-WOUND MODE DAKEDO AKIRAMENAI, MY SOUL (but it won't give up, my soul) THE ROAD TO FREEDOM CAN'T BE SEEN BY DOWNCAST EYES SO RAISE YOUR GAZE UP 'TIL YOU'RE 10 FEET TALL AND SHAKE YOUR FIST AT THE SKY REFUSE TO DIE OR LET THEM MAKE YOU SMALL CUZ THEY'D LOVE JUST TO SEE YOU CONVINCED YOU'RE JUST A BRICK IN THE WALL you're an ace dealt back on the rebound, know that "daia suta" ni naritai nara (if you wanna be a "diamond star") doryoko hitsuyou (hard-work is mandatory!!) saiyaku no hi kitaru, warukusou (when a bad day comes, yeah, it looks bad) dakedo akiramenai, my soul (but it won't give up, my soul) the road to freedom can't be seen by downcast eyes so raise your head up 'til you're 10 feet tall and shake your fist at the sky! refuse to die or let them make you small omae mu shinanai (you ain't dying either!) this one will live for tomorrow YOU'RE AN ACE DEALT BACK ON THE REBOUND KNOW THAT IF YOU WANNA BE A DIAMOND STAR, YA BETTER STEP UP! NEXT ROUGH PATCH, CUE THE RE-WOUND MODE DAKEDO AKIRAMENAI, MY SOUL (but it won't give up, my soul) THE ROAD TO FREEDOM CAN'T BE SEEN BY DOWNCAST EYES SO RAISE YOUR GAZE UP 'TIL YOU'RE 10 FEET TALL AND SHAKE YOUR FIST AT THE SKY REFUSE TO DIE OR LET THEM MAKE YOU SMALL CUZ THEY'D LOVE JUST TO SEE YOU CONVINCED YOU'RE JUST A BRICK IN THE WALL but you're not just a "brick in the wall." but you're not just a "brick in the wall." Please tell me if I got something incorrect and I'll fix it as soon as I can!
on another note jin is just. peak character design. I’d die for him without question. look at him LOOK AT HIM,,, [me pausing throughout the alkatraz mv just to look at his absolutely quality expressions]
Don't worry, yeah ... I try to be discrete with that knowledge because it could potentially harm them if it comes to stalkers and such. Since I wish her the best, let's just enjoy her music
@@Dominik-K you being sneaky doesnt change anything about "stalkers". everyone who would be even remotely intersted in finding the girls pasts will find them. I think its a bit of a shame that the whole comunity tries to hide the fact and sweep it under the rug that the people still were people in the past and thus often stop newcomers seeing more (or in this case hearing more) great stuff from their favorite vtubers. its such a waste imo.
Even I usually dislike rap I gotta say this really hit hard in the feels It's a really sweet message and I love it, also just a small fact about a few letter but when it says that you left home and people that support you, I feel that's really sweet that keeps it bague and doesn't explicitly says Family, because people that are there to support what you love are not always the ones you grew up with (my friend group is way more supportive than one side of my family is with my dreams and carrier choices) Really nice song, wish to listen more of this in the future
My dad says that the rap nowadays (what I'm gonna call "Pop Rap") is less filled with rhythms and rhymes and more slurring of words. It's also kinda slower, I think, with enough sounds to develop that "Pop" part of it that makes it seem like the genre's trying to lean towards "trendy" in trade for impact. Meanwhile, this one has a swing-kind of background taste, and the lyrical style brings itself back to Rap's roots.
@@palecaptainwolfkayls8499 your dad really doesn’t listen to a lot rap theirs a lot of artist out their that rap real messages rap has evolved and new school lyricist blow old school out the water
@@Davidtk2001 Well, he was a fan of a lot of _older_ rap kinda stuff, moreso. It's just that we don't hear a lot of that kind of rap on the car radio, and apparently, when it _is_ on the radio, it's on the stations a college student would call "old dad music" (from that student's words in his words, oof).
"I'm kinda sick of rap" He says right before stumbling upon this channel and subsequently the music. It's like a tall glass of water after drinking nothing but soda for years, refreshing to say the least.
Hi DemonDice Karen, I accidentally found you when I was binge watching Fake Type music videos and your ability to sing, rap, animate, draw is just inspiring and even though you are not as popular as other TH-camrs and getting tons of views you still push yourself to keep pumping out quality music videos and top notch animations. I just wanna say thank you. I've been having a bad time recently and you've reminded me to keep looking up and working hard. I also hope you practice your own advice and I hope to see you successful (in whatever you define it as) one day.
I wish satan took me out for ice cream when I had a bad day :[ This track really hits home, thank you. I had a plan to see my favorite band last month in japan and this pandemic tore it all to shreds, but I'll just keep my head up and catch them next tour.
Been 3 years and this song still slaps. I still can’t get over the use of two languages together for the same rhymes which I haven’t really seen at all from other artists. ‘Kikitakunai’ into ‘talk all night’ is wonderful even among other similar examples in here
Accidentally found this song while browsing on Spotify. It's been a long time since I found a song I could instantly vibe to, now I look forward to your next projects :D
I had been mad at myself for staying up too late when I have class in the morning. And then I saw you dropped a new song, and suddenly I felt better about my decision. I really liked the message here, great work as always! But I must ask, why is Jin so sad? He's got a sundae right in front of him, surely that could cheer anyone up. Lol, in all seriousness thank you so much! Hope you have a great day!
English is not my native language. When I first heard this song, I just thought the melody was nice After listening to it for a year, I read the lyrics carefully and realized how powerful this song is. I sincerely appreciate it this creator is admired
"To chase something invisible- you live for that distorted view" I love that line since I know a fair amount of people, even myself, chasing something that's invisible. Also, how can you be upset when you have ice cream? Ice cream makes everything better.
You know, as great as it is that DD finally got some fame with her, ahem, new self, it's a goddamn crime that this didn't blow up on its own ike it deserved to. This is some fantastic stuff.
In fairness, Demondice's surge in popularity started before the debut of HoloEN. I think it was mainly kickstarted by the success of Alkatraz in March and April 2020. At this time last year (February, before the release of Alkatraz) she only had 8.5 thousand subs, and when HoloEN debuted mid-September she was already up to 61.5 thousand, so it's still some pretty damn impressive growth. And if you check Socialblade, the debut of HoloEN really didn't affect the rate of her sub growth much at all. It's been on a pretty steady pace since Alkatraz. Same for the video views. It's actually remarkable how steady the pace is.
If it make you feel better, I found this by myself without realising it was Cally until about 30 seconds ago but I probably should've known by the voice that it was
less underrated nowadays since she's on her way to 2 million subscribers and has the backing of a big corporation. still, she makes good songs, hope she finds even more success
Of course, it's like someone telling you: yes, life hit you low and very hard, but what are you going to do? are you going to stay crying on the floor? You have to get up again and yes, life is going to hit you again but it does not matter because there are many people who put too much for you to stand where you are now
@@mad0813 bruh i'm facepalming so hard, i'm not talking about ina i'm talking about the company in general. It's obvious who it is who else raps in holoen?
Honestly I normally despise rap. But I like your unique spin. Also electro swing is included in the track which immediately bumps it up a notch in my mind.
I don't dislike rap as a genre, I just hate what all the more popular artists are doing with it. I've heard enough songs about guys killing each other over drugs, money, women, or because they felt like it to last several lifetimes. But stuff like this? Songs about persevering and trying to rise to the top, despite the cards life dealt you? This is what I live for!
@@bionicdragon5 Honestly there are way better artists in the mainstream now. You just need to actually look at them. That whole drug and money phase is going away. There are some here and there but if you look the really popular rappers are actually decent.
Hey, you've made it. You are probably deeper in the hole than you think. I have watched thousands and millions of lost souls like you come and go, being in here for years and years, you know. Have a seat by the bonfire and just enjoy the moment. Sometimes it's better to just take a break.
once i find the origin of a certain eldric baby screaming her own name and creating abominations trhu cooking. I know i hit the bottom of the hole. But thanks for the company in this endless abyss.
This one hits me really hard, in a way I wasn't expecting to be. The first time I listened to this track I shed more tears than I have in a long time. I've lacked motivation for a long time, and now I feel the spark that led me to complete the Souls series without dying for something real. Thank you for everything, and I can't wait to see more from you!
I cannot imagine the amount of raw talent, dedication and creativity it must take to make a song make sense in multiple languages and beyond being coherent it's insanely catchy and some of the rhymes are better than people only able to use a single language. Absolutely amazing
I find myself coming back to this song very often when I’m feeling down. Hard times will come, but you just gotta just dust yourself off and get back up. Muchas gracias, DD.
An if you don't want to be sent on a wild goose chase for some quality music, just check out her new album "Dead Beats". Everything else will reveal itself
Just listened to this live at kawaiikon friggin lit experience loved every second and she killed it. So happy we could give you an amazing experience here in the 808 state, come back anytime and thank you so much Karen!
I can't believe how hard this song hit me. My great Dane died yesterday from the bloat and now I can't stop listening to this. Thank you dice for making such a heartfelt song. It is getting me through a seriously difficult day. Thank you
The Spotify algorithm was the first to tip me off, but youtube brought me here as well eventually, which is where I recognized the art style and realized I'd been admiring Demondice's art ever since Tophamhat-Kyo's "Princess" video. I honestly find it strange that there isn't more talk about this considering that the algorithm must have reveled it to quite a few people, and we're on the internet, which normally would means it would spread like wildfire. But there is like, only a single reddit post with a handful upvotes talking about it as far as I can see. But I guess that just goes to show that her fans care. So yeah, love the lyrics and how well it flows with the track, love the message behind it, love the visuals, love it all.
Being someone who's always wanted to ditch the rat race and find some alternative before getting to uni and enslave myself to hours upon hours of pharmaceutical research as if it's the only source of income to keep me afloat on this island called life (run on sentences, ugh), I always come back to this song. Ever since I fell into the Fake Type rabbit hole when quarantine started back in March, I find myself coming back to your songs - almost religiously - to fuel my motivation tank. Whether it be school, working on artwork, workouts or music, I regain my drive. I really do, especially when I got the shock of my life when I found out what you've been doing lately 🤫 What it is you continue to do, I wish you the best and know that while you MAY write these for your own "therapy session", they really do impact the lives of many in a positive sense and for that I thank you on behalf of thousands and maybe even millions in the near future.
I know you'll probably not see this one in amongst the 100s of other comments, but I just want to say thank you for making this song. This whole year has been really hard on me, with everything going on, but your music has really kept my spirits up through it all - the stuff you sing about really hits home with me. So, in the end, all I want to do is thank you for giving me and many others this kind of inspiration that a lot of us need in this time. Thanks, Karen, for everything!
I think I'm gonna make a fan animation of this Because god, so many ideas are flooding through my head while listening to this Update: Finally found out how to import music into flipaclip. It's go time, baby
@@JollibeenosHasYourCoordinates sadly you might not be able to see it anytime soon. One because I havent even started it yet and two because I dont post videos. Maybe further in the future I will.
@@theapplequeen5832 I've lost the motivation to do it, sadly. Plus I had to delete flipaclip. Maybe in the future I'll finish it. Sorry for letting yall down :[
This really helps my mindset and how I feel I should move forward. As an immigrant, there have been times where I just feel I’m very out of place and that it might be better for me to just go back sometimes. But, this song is very inspiring and helps me keep a positive attitude in living in a new unfamiliar place
Had a rough day this afternoon, and it's honestly gonna be rougher until the day is over. But seeing Jin crying and the lyrics of the song resonated with me and my eyes started watering seeing this. I guess if I was an ace, I feel like I let my potential rot from being comfy and "stable" and I'm trying to work back into things. And then the buddies liking to shun and doubt me, it was too real. That's what I love about this song (this is only my 2nd song I've listened to from Demondice other than Alcatraz) and definitely has me wanting to see more, how harsh yet still inspirational this song is
Recently found your stuff in the last few days, and frankly I’m amazed at what I found, swing rap is something I didn’t know I was missing, and your damn good at switching up languages mid sentence. Looking forward to more!
I think what I like best about Demondice's music is that her lyrics always feel very personal, but they're also written with just enough ambiguity that it's not hard to transplant yourself into them.
I remember listening to the first half of it on your Twitter then the rest on Amazon. Oh Jin ;-; why are you sad!!! Smile!!! D ; But anyway, this songs probably my favorite of yours other than Alkatraz! You sound very smooth!!
Jin - Me Demon-Chan - My teacher saying that everything will be okay Raymond - My gang anyway beside the joke, this is my fav song, i'm really glad that you posted it on TH-cam ^^
I'm glad I met you, DD. Currently there's a lot of uncertain and hard things in my life that I'm trying to deal with and I can't help but think that everything would be better if I hadn't choose to become an artist. But your music speaks to me so deeply, because I can't give up my ideals despite the whole world trying to convince me to do so. Then I look at you, all the things you have had to endure and how far you have come and I wonder if there will be something like that waiting for me too. You won't probably read this but regardless, I had to thank you. Thank you for never giving up and always being the person you are ❤
I just realized these lyrics really relate to the artist's own journey of going to Japan and following her passions, sacrificing income stability. It's super cool to see how far she's come. Screw being a brick in the wall!
Man, I have never felt so done with my life and so many people expectations. And here our Lord Demon Dice drops this amazing track! This song just pumped me up!!!
Who would've thought. I didn't think I'd end up finding these masterpieces right here. Kinda wish I'd found this earlier, but I'm still grateful that I did. Seriously, TH-cam, why didn't you recommend this channel to me like, a year ago if I love this kind of music? Or even 7 months ago... Anyways, I'm very glad that I found this, and that YOU, demondice, took that amazing opportunity. Now there is so much people who can enjoy your music, cause man, you're incredibly talented. I do hope to see more of that good ol' electroswing in the future, cuz you know that's the good stuff. Gonna be listening to everything in here for a while now, cuz it's just THAT good. Thank you so much! I will continue supporting you!
@@smile-- i assume it means that the original commenter is asexual (if you don't know what that means, it means they're not sexually attracted to anyone)
This one music gave me the courage to give one of my most important steps in life. Leaving the town I lived in was the hardest decision I'd to make, because I wasn't sure if I would be able to live by myself or achieve the success I was aiming for (In the end I managed to do both). Thank you very much!
![[#2024MAMA] BIGBANG (빅뱅) - 뱅뱅뱅 (BANG BANG BANG) + FANTASTIC BABY | Mnet 241123 방송](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/EQsYfiPR9uM/mqdefault.jpg)
I like to headcanon that Jin mostly speaks Japanese, because his lines when the last song when he was supposedly talking he was in Japanese, so that means the Demon was speaking Japanese to him half way through to comfort him more.
@@ジオ-c8q a year later and you still got a Jin pfp what a chad
@@yomi3376 A chad indeed
Jin is a dude??? I thought Jin was a girl
@@OscarMartinez-hk9ey♂️
Petition for a web comic with these characters?
Hell yeah
WE SECOND THIS
Ngl that demon looks pretty cute
@@mango1570 yes.
And yes a web comic would be guud.
Ah...I figured that Jin was a bit of a crybaby. That's okay though, at least he has ice cream and friends. Even while soulless, you can still enjoy those things it seems. I wish I had a demon who would rap to me to cheer me up...
He was crying in the Alkatraz MV too (when he got sentenced). Someone hug this boy.
psych they actually have a soul so big it will kill the earth how big it is
At least he's not in a freaking prison suffering until he pay for his crimes '-'
Mabye she returned the souls to them and just joined the group
@@calebtanner1384 These clothes don't say that.
As a foreigner living in Japan, your whole style is just gold to me. You’ve got such great understanding of both cultures and your ability to seamlessly blend the languages is incredible.
I don’t think I can fully put into words all the ways I like your music. I just. I think it’s really neat. You’re doing a great job.
This is what I love about DemonDice's brand of inspirational music. It doesn't sugarcoat anything. It presents the most harrowing, soul-crushing scenario, yet she still has her hand on your shoulder, telling you, "Try again. You got this." This song is smooth, cool, sad, yet also optimistic. DemonDiceKaren never misses. It's great knowing that she has our backs.
Wait, so you're saying that there's more songs than this one? Is this part of an album?
@@federicagarridoweisheim870 yes
Forever and always
@@federicagarridoweisheim870 If you go in the description, there is a link to her Bandcamp were you can listen to the full album.
Not to mention she chose the lyrics so it sounds good in English and still makes sense in Japanese.
it’s a little strange to see a demon comforting a person.
Your not wrong.
@@mango1570 in the sense?
It is honestly
To be fair, it's even more unusual to see another person do that, nowadays.
I mean you got to take care of your things.
The only valid Karen
Instead of asking for the manager she'll challenge them to a rap battle
Hey have you ever heard of spongebob?
666. *:p*
Destroys all managers in a rap battle
The anti karen
I’m sorry was that a BILINGUAL RHYME WITH A DOUBLE PUNCHLINE?!
DAMN THIS IS FIRE
Wait, where specifically? I wanna appreciate the lyric for that, too!
@@joshriley2936 "kotobo yori ga shigusa" into "not the most difficult jigsaw" at 1:38
Facts god damn when I listened to that the first time I was shook
This was hearted the same month as her debut
yes but my heart it's being punched
Coming after hearing "Fake ass gold" and the meaning for this song as changed for me. Both tracks are great works of art. Fake ass gold just changed how this song is viewed but not diminished in value. It just added more the meaning behind it.
Originally this song was a song about keep on going even when it gets hard, and I been using it as a pick me up whenever I feel like quitting. Now when I hear it, and I don't only hear never quit but also it's still going to suck but it will be worth it because the path is going to give you more than the goal alone.
"numbing pain is numbing happiness but you know it's all worth fighting for" from UnAlive hits like a brick with all that in mind too
Tru dat, love how it keeps Real. But still tells yea, the easy day was yesterday but it's worth it.
I dont know why but Demondice's voice is so addicting
KAREN TOOK THE KIDS AND MY SOUL
XD
Legends say she’s still taking souls to this day.
this comment age like a fine wine
@@sanaiseternal1498 She's a regular reaper!
"excuse my rudeness, but could I please see the manager?
Lyrics for those that want them written out:
what's hangin', young hero?
besides your head and spirit.
that soul is sayin' somethin' profound
so let 'em hear it~
gave up the "safe and sound"
for "bet it all on breakin' ground"
This vacant town was a mistake,
and you can't turn around!
your heroes and your idols turned out
insincere and human
reality's a dog, the fear's too high to keep on movin'
but you ain't interested in losin' are ya?
I thought not.
still too invested and improvin'
it's that fire you got
you came out to the city.
it wasn't what you dreamed.
gave it 150%. was harder than it seemed.
you said "goodbye" to home and people
who supported you
to chase something invisible-
you lived for that distorted view!
your sorry superficial "buddies"
like to shun and doubt you
tonight's the party-
everybody's having fun without you!
forget 'em; players like us put in the effort
they're just scared of folks with focus
cuz they can't predict our weather!
YOU'RE AN ACE DEALT BACK ON THE REBOUND
KNOW THAT IF
YOU WANNA BE A DIAMOND STAR,
YA BETTER STEP UP!
NEXT ROUGH PATCH,
CUE THE RE-WOUND MODE
DAKEDO AKIRAMENAI, MY SOUL (but it won't give up, my soul)
THE ROAD TO FREEDOM
CAN'T BE SEEN BY DOWNCAST EYES
SO RAISE YOUR GAZE UP 'TIL YOU'RE 10 FEET TALL
AND SHAKE YOUR FIST AT THE SKY
REFUSE TO DIE OR LET THEM MAKE YOU SMALL
CUZ THEY'D LOVE JUST TO SEE YOU CONVINCED
YOU'RE JUST A BRICK IN THE WALL
shikai no kitai ni oyobanakatta, gomen (i fell short of society's expectations, sorry)
i chose the free life
over money, job stability, men
henka shiteiru sekai umare ainoko (a half-breed child born into a changing world)
kimi wa dare no shuujin? dassou shinai no? (who's prisoner are you? you gonna break free?)
cuz I know "i said so" don't make it right
"sono yarikata dame" tte maji kikitakunai ("you can't do it that wait!" i don't wanna hear that shit!")
talk all night about your troubles,
all it's gonna do is pause you
shaberu dake nada, sorry man, aikawarazu! (if all you wanna do is talk, sorry man, nothing's changing)
kotoba yori ga shigusa (actions are greater than words)
not the most difficult jigsaw
rikai fusoku ari- "wakemono koto da" (there's a lack of understanding- "it's a young people thing")
remind myself to zone on what's ahead of me
mada tojikomerareteru fukuro no nezumi (I'm still a trapped rat in a bag)
fushime gachi ni sono michi mienaizo (if you're looking down you can't see the path)
you see the deeper meaning only once you've
seen the lies, so
kono jyounetsu nakunaru mae ni (before this passion fades away)
mainichi, defy speech (every day, defy speech)
singin' beside omae's where i "wannabe" (singing' beside you's where i "wannabe")
YOU'RE AN ACE DEALT BACK ON THE REBOUND
KNOW THAT IF
YOU WANNA BE A DIAMOND STAR,
YA BETTER STEP UP!
NEXT ROUGH PATCH,
CUE THE RE-WOUND MODE
DAKEDO AKIRAMENAI, MY SOUL (but it won't give up, my soul)
THE ROAD TO FREEDOM
CAN'T BE SEEN BY DOWNCAST EYES
SO RAISE YOUR GAZE UP 'TIL YOU'RE 10 FEET TALL
AND SHAKE YOUR FIST AT THE SKY
REFUSE TO DIE OR LET THEM MAKE YOU SMALL
CUZ THEY'D LOVE JUST TO SEE YOU CONVINCED
YOU'RE JUST A BRICK IN THE WALL
you're an ace dealt back on the rebound, know that
"daia suta" ni naritai nara (if you wanna be a "diamond star")
doryoko hitsuyou (hard-work is mandatory!!)
saiyaku no hi kitaru, warukusou (when a bad day comes, yeah, it looks bad)
dakedo akiramenai, my soul (but it won't give up, my soul)
the road to freedom can't be seen by downcast eyes
so raise your head up 'til you're 10 feet tall
and shake your fist at the sky!
refuse to die or let them make you small
omae mu shinanai (you ain't dying either!)
this one will live for tomorrow
YOU'RE AN ACE DEALT BACK ON THE REBOUND
KNOW THAT IF
YOU WANNA BE A DIAMOND STAR,
YA BETTER STEP UP!
NEXT ROUGH PATCH,
CUE THE RE-WOUND MODE
DAKEDO AKIRAMENAI, MY SOUL (but it won't give up, my soul)
THE ROAD TO FREEDOM
CAN'T BE SEEN BY DOWNCAST EYES
SO RAISE YOUR GAZE UP 'TIL YOU'RE 10 FEET TALL
AND SHAKE YOUR FIST AT THE SKY
REFUSE TO DIE OR LET THEM MAKE YOU SMALL
CUZ THEY'D LOVE JUST TO SEE YOU CONVINCED
YOU'RE JUST A BRICK IN THE WALL
but you're not just a "brick in the wall."
but you're not just a "brick in the wall."
Please tell me if I got something incorrect and I'll fix it as soon as I can!
This is a lyric video...
You are all Novatos • 100 years ago ✓ still helps to see the lines all at once
@@somebody8943 still... it's not a fast song 😐
@@kikiprin3303 its literally a rap....
@@nirvanaheights not a fast rap-
on another note jin is just. peak character design. I’d die for him without question. look at him LOOK AT HIM,,, [me pausing throughout the alkatraz mv just to look at his absolutely quality expressions]
God that’s a mood. I love him
The TH-cam algorithm is so sneaky...
I’ve been listening to this for a couple days and then it hit me..
Bro it's so obvious....
Don't worry, yeah ...
I try to be discrete with that knowledge because it could potentially harm them if it comes to stalkers and such.
Since I wish her the best, let's just enjoy her music
It's what I think it is, Right? I'm so sure....
@@grimkreeper598 It is.
@@Dominik-K you being sneaky doesnt change anything about "stalkers". everyone who would be even remotely intersted in finding the girls pasts will find them. I think its a bit of a shame that the whole comunity tries to hide the fact and sweep it under the rug that the people still were people in the past and thus often stop newcomers seeing more (or in this case hearing more) great stuff from their favorite vtubers. its such a waste imo.
この曲があるから生きていける、前を向ける。
Even I usually dislike rap I gotta say this really hit hard in the feels
It's a really sweet message and I love it, also just a small fact about a few letter but when it says that you left home and people that support you, I feel that's really sweet that keeps it bague and doesn't explicitly says Family, because people that are there to support what you love are not always the ones you grew up with (my friend group is way more supportive than one side of my family is with my dreams and carrier choices)
Really nice song, wish to listen more of this in the future
it's easy to dislike rap these days. but from time to time you found one of these gems.
My dad says that the rap nowadays (what I'm gonna call "Pop Rap") is less filled with rhythms and rhymes and more slurring of words. It's also kinda slower, I think, with enough sounds to develop that "Pop" part of it that makes it seem like the genre's trying to lean towards "trendy" in trade for impact.
Meanwhile, this one has a swing-kind of background taste, and the lyrical style brings itself back to Rap's roots.
@@palecaptainwolfkayls8499 old school is classic
@@palecaptainwolfkayls8499 your dad really doesn’t listen to a lot rap theirs a lot of artist out their that rap real messages rap has evolved and new school lyricist blow old school out the water
@@Davidtk2001 Well, he was a fan of a lot of _older_ rap kinda stuff, moreso.
It's just that we don't hear a lot of that kind of rap on the car radio, and apparently, when it _is_ on the radio, it's on the stations a college student would call "old dad music" (from that student's words in his words, oof).
"I'm kinda sick of rap" He says right before stumbling upon this channel and subsequently the music. It's like a tall glass of water after drinking nothing but soda for years, refreshing to say the least.
>tyzias pfp
good taste
I couldn't have said it any better (also, you got Tyzias as your pfp, that's some good taste right there)
I’m 169.... just saying and yeah it’s great :)
What rap do you listen too
MY FAV TRACK ON THE ALBUM!!!god we stan demon dice so hard...
Hi Rachie
You should do a cover! That would be amazing!
there was an album? did she delete it before her debut or something?
if so that’s sad, I want the rest
whats stan and why are there so many?
@@makhond2498 stalker fan, used to be an insult now it’s a compliment??
I would have missed too many of your songs had TH-cam not lead me here.
🙏🏻 bless youtube
All hail the algorithm!!!
Same dude, same
Welcome home buddy (nice Ryuunosuke pfp)
Same but with spotify instead
This is my go to song when I find my motivation slipping. It hits just right and helps raise my spirit. Thanks for the amazing song Karen.
Definitely agree
really..? cause mine was gang gang kawaii xD
@@katschrodinger1293
lmao sometimes She-Devil hits my spot.
something about _"okey-dokey hokey-pokey doki-doki _*_bullshit"_* just works for me.
ジンが可愛すぎる…
慰めてくれてる曲も好きです
The lyric is already good in itself, but the beat adds a lot more to it, it never stops enchanting me.
Do you have the original name of the beat?
Pretty sure it’s just “happy jazz piano cj beats” and it should come up haha! Thanks for enjoying.
@@DEMONDICEKAREN Ye, it does come up, you're right
@@DEMONDICEKAREN You did this beat justice
Hi DemonDice Karen, I accidentally found you when I was binge watching Fake Type music videos and your ability to sing, rap, animate, draw is just inspiring and even though you are not as popular as other TH-camrs and getting tons of views you still push yourself to keep pumping out quality music videos and top notch animations. I just wanna say thank you. I've been having a bad time recently and you've reminded me to keep looking up and working hard. I also hope you practice your own advice and I hope to see you successful (in whatever you define it as) one day.
This is the moment something changed.
This song changed my life.
Thank you, Karen.
man.
this is such a good song im commenting 3 years later.
i feel you
Same bruv
I'm here too
日本語と英語でライミングしてるの最高にかっこいい…トラックもめっちゃオシャレだ…
Me: ight, i'mm go to sleep now
Demondice: HAH! YOU FOOLISH HUMAN
I wish satan took me out for ice cream when I had a bad day :[
This track really hits home, thank you. I had a plan to see my favorite band last month in japan and this pandemic tore it all to shreds, but I'll just keep my head up and catch them next tour.
I wanna draw a demon or powerful, evil looking creature chilling with an angel or little kid
Been 3 years and this song still slaps. I still can’t get over the use of two languages together for the same rhymes which I haven’t really seen at all from other artists. ‘Kikitakunai’ into ‘talk all night’ is wonderful even among other similar examples in here
Accidentally found this song while browsing on Spotify. It's been a long time since I found a song I could instantly vibe to, now I look forward to your next projects :D
U mean Moris right?
@@Mepicaelhuevoderecho no, they're separate personas that she has.
I had been mad at myself for staying up too late when I have class in the morning. And then I saw you dropped a new song, and suddenly I felt better about my decision. I really liked the message here, great work as always! But I must ask, why is Jin so sad? He's got a sundae right in front of him, surely that could cheer anyone up.
Lol, in all seriousness thank you so much! Hope you have a great day!
he was deprived of his tape recorder, which was his only source of income. Get into position :(
I'm just now discovering this channel, and wow. Every song manages to top the last
Ikr? And like so many people commenting here, rap normally isn't really my thing
This is the first time I actually liked rap
bruh, then you might like her new channel. or what we think is her new channel.
@@chauler5819 I was gonna PM if curious. I know. Im one of you. Lol.
@@AZN.GAMING ah, i think we are on the same page *wink*
英語も日本語も載せてくれてるの本当に助かります！
今回の曲も凄く好きです！XD
English is not my native language. When I first heard this song, I just thought the melody was nice
After listening to it for a year, I read the lyrics carefully and realized how powerful this song is. I sincerely appreciate it
this creator is admired
約1年くらい前にこの曲に出会いました。
その時に働いていた職場は直属の上司のセクハラパワハラモラハラが酷くて
毎日行きたくないと思いながら会社に行っていました。
何をしても馬鹿にされ、嫌味を言われ、差別用語を言われ、他の人に相談してもお前が悪いと言われてしまい、とりつく島もない状態でした。
本当に辛くて辛くて生きるのが辛かった時にこの曲を聴いて奮い立たせてました。
あいつらにビビるな
だってあいつらは君が説き伏せられるのを見たいだけ
お前なんか大した奴じゃないんだって
ここを何度も呟いて呟いて耐えようと頑張っていました。
半年ほど前にその職場は辞めましたが、その職場でそれまで頑張れたのはこの曲のおかげです。
久々にふと頭の中で流れたので此処に聞きに来たのですが、やっぱり素敵な曲です。
これからも聞きに来ます。
ありがとうございます。
"To chase something invisible- you live for that distorted view" I love that line since I know a fair amount of people, even myself, chasing something that's invisible. Also, how can you be upset when you have ice cream? Ice cream makes everything better.
sodikken moment
This Karen doesn't want to talk to the manager.
She runs the whole town
@CHRISTIAN CRUSE of souls, probably.
@@photomancyexperiments4567 in Alkatraz she did get their souls via contract. Starting small?
@@paulsd9255 nah man, she took their souls and guide them (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧
@@Ro-chan1 right into more cops lol, though I guess soul collection is pretty much standard business for her.
@@paulsd9255 you don’t know much do you?
Bless Spotify's discover playlist, this song was everything I needed in this precise moment and so much more.
It made it easier. I typed the other name and everything came up on spotify.
@@polmao that's good, all artist would love that their previous works are recognized as well as them newer ones
You know, as great as it is that DD finally got some fame with her, ahem, new self, it's a goddamn crime that this didn't blow up on its own ike it deserved to. This is some fantastic stuff.
I know right? I'm sad I never heard of this beforehand
Yeah her stuff is honestly amazing from day one.
Karen's releasing new stuff next year apparently don't get your hopes down just yet
In fairness, Demondice's surge in popularity started before the debut of HoloEN. I think it was mainly kickstarted by the success of Alkatraz in March and April 2020. At this time last year (February, before the release of Alkatraz) she only had 8.5 thousand subs, and when HoloEN debuted mid-September she was already up to 61.5 thousand, so it's still some pretty damn impressive growth. And if you check Socialblade, the debut of HoloEN really didn't affect the rate of her sub growth much at all. It's been on a pretty steady pace since Alkatraz. Same for the video views. It's actually remarkable how steady the pace is.
If it make you feel better, I found this by myself without realising it was Cally until about 30 seconds ago but I probably should've known by the voice that it was
Most underrated artist out there, she deserves a multimillion dollar studio
A million dollars studio, and two best seller albums, take it or leave it!
less underrated nowadays since she's on her way to 2 million subscribers and has the backing of a big corporation.
still, she makes good songs, hope she finds even more success
billion*
How do people like this
@@HumFan each to their own I suppose
Demon comforting Jin looks so wholesome XD
Me: All Karens are a pain in the a$$
Also Me: Except this one, i like this Karen, she's nice and puts the beat on tha tracks. She's just nice.
Thanks for the heart!
Ironic, the DEMON Karen is the only good karen.
@@joyos8524 Ikr? It's kinda controversial.
If she's helpfull, can she really be called a karen
@@reflexultima5651 Good question
The lyrics give off a "cruel-but-inspiring" vibe. I like.
Of course, it's like someone telling you: yes, life hit you low and very hard, but what are you going to do? are you going to stay crying on the floor? You have to get up again and yes, life is going to hit you again but it does not matter because there are many people who put too much for you to stand where you are now
So basically a life lesson
When I heard this at San Japan, I was so moved I was crying and waving my hands...
I love DDK…
Ah yes the youtube algorithms finally snitched
I just found out yesterday….🚬…. She’s been to conventions in my area and preformed in my city before….
Absolute BANGER, holy stan this is good.
That profile pic... Hmmm is there a connection? Hmmm
@@L.A.M.B_B4 nah voice is too deep for Ina so no connection. Lol
@@mad0813 bruh i'm facepalming so hard, i'm not talking about ina i'm talking about the company in general. It's obvious who it is who else raps in holoen?
@@L.A.M.B_B4 that was the joke.
@@mad0813 oh shit my bad kinda hard to tell sarcasm from comments sorry.
This literally just popped in my recommended and I couldn’t be happier. This is such a bop.
Honestly I normally despise rap. But I like your unique spin. Also electro swing is included in the track which immediately bumps it up a notch in my mind.
Same here I have to say
I don't dislike rap as a genre, I just hate what all the more popular artists are doing with it.
I've heard enough songs about guys killing each other over drugs, money, women, or because they felt like it to last several lifetimes.
But stuff like this? Songs about persevering and trying to rise to the top, despite the cards life dealt you? This is what I live for!
@@bionicdragon5 ....that actually might be my issue. Huh. You might like some of OffBeats songs then.
@@theshadowreborn4778 I'll check them out sometime. Thanks!
@@bionicdragon5 Honestly there are way better artists in the mainstream now. You just need to actually look at them. That whole drug and money phase is going away.
There are some here and there but if you look the really popular rappers are actually decent.
Hey, you've made it. You are probably deeper in the hole than you think.
I have watched thousands and millions of lost souls like you come and go, being in here for years and years, you know. Have a seat by the bonfire and just enjoy the moment. Sometimes it's better to just take a break.
Still not deep enough. I think 2/5 or so
And still falling...
@@wilfredoreyes1962 At least the tunes are good.
We are cursed with knowledge
once i find the origin of a certain eldric baby screaming her own name and creating abominations trhu cooking. I know i hit the bottom of the hole. But thanks for the company in this endless abyss.
This one hits me really hard, in a way I wasn't expecting to be. The first time I listened to this track I shed more tears than I have in a long time.
I've lacked motivation for a long time, and now I feel the spark that led me to complete the Souls series without dying for something real. Thank you for everything, and I can't wait to see more from you!
I cannot imagine the amount of raw talent, dedication and creativity it must take to make a song make sense in multiple languages and beyond being coherent it's insanely catchy and some of the rhymes are better than people only able to use a single language. Absolutely amazing
Dang, you've been putting out bars for a while. Can't wait to see the future of your music, be it here or there. Keep it up!
I find myself coming back to this song very often when I’m feeling down. Hard times will come, but you just gotta just dust yourself off and get back up. Muchas gracias, DD.
They're under a new name now, I don't want to name drop since it's still just a theory but a quick google search and you'll find them.
An if you don't want to be sent on a wild goose chase for some quality music, just check out her new album "Dead Beats". Everything else will reveal itself
Just listened to this live at kawaiikon friggin lit experience loved every second and she killed it. So happy we could give you an amazing experience here in the 808 state, come back anytime and thank you so much Karen!
This one still holds up, even in a post-Gold world. It won't be leaving my playlist anytime soon.
Somehow these characters have so much story to them with so little explanation to them
I can't believe how hard this song hit me. My great Dane died yesterday from the bloat and now I can't stop listening to this. Thank you dice for making such a heartfelt song. It is getting me through a seriously difficult day. Thank you
Thanks!
I kept listening to this masterpiece since I discovered it. I still couldn't believe how much I can relate to this. It's scarily accurate.
give ME some money
@@Axe_Cian no
Excuse me@@Axe_Cianmy friend would you be so kind as to provide us a reason as to why you deserve said money?🙂🫴
my comfort song
The Spotify algorithm was the first to tip me off, but youtube brought me here as well eventually, which is where I recognized the art style and realized I'd been admiring Demondice's art ever since Tophamhat-Kyo's "Princess" video. I honestly find it strange that there isn't more talk about this considering that the algorithm must have reveled it to quite a few people, and we're on the internet, which normally would means it would spread like wildfire. But there is like, only a single reddit post with a handful upvotes talking about it as far as I can see. But I guess that just goes to show that her fans care. So yeah, love the lyrics and how well it flows with the track, love the message behind it, love the visuals, love it all.
I thank god that her fans are actually careful and respectful when talking about her work.
Being someone who's always wanted to ditch the rat race and find some alternative before getting to uni and enslave myself to hours upon hours of pharmaceutical research as if it's the only source of income to keep me afloat on this island called life (run on sentences, ugh), I always come back to this song. Ever since I fell into the Fake Type rabbit hole when quarantine started back in March, I find myself coming back to your songs - almost religiously - to fuel my motivation tank.
Whether it be school, working on artwork, workouts or music, I regain my drive. I really do, especially when I got the shock of my life when I found out what you've been doing lately 🤫
What it is you continue to do, I wish you the best and know that while you MAY write these for your own "therapy session", they really do impact the lives of many in a positive sense and for that I thank you on behalf of thousands and maybe even millions in the near future.
Is there demon dice merch yet? I wanna support you as much as possible! Take my money!
I know you'll probably not see this one in amongst the 100s of other comments, but I just want to say thank you for making this song.
This whole year has been really hard on me, with everything going on, but your music has really kept my spirits up through it all - the stuff you sing about really hits home with me.
So, in the end, all I want to do is thank you for giving me and many others this kind of inspiration that a lot of us need in this time.
Thanks, Karen, for everything!
"What's hanging young hero? Besides your head and spirit" lmao
There’s something so addicting about the way she makes her voice sound when rapping. I love this song
I think I'm gonna make a fan animation of this
Because god, so many ideas are flooding through my head while listening to this
Update: Finally found out how to import music into flipaclip.
It's go time, baby
Looking forward to see it on my recommendations.
@@JollibeenosHasYourCoordinates sadly you might not be able to see it anytime soon. One because I havent even started it yet and two because I dont post videos. Maybe further in the future I will.
Did you do it?
@@theapplequeen5832 I've lost the motivation to do it, sadly. Plus I had to delete flipaclip. Maybe in the future I'll finish it. Sorry for letting yall down :[
@@glitchedcrow2522 It’s alright! Motivation’s a weird thing.
raymond is just standing and chilling right there like that for the whole song
I really wish I found this channel sooner. The music is so superb and catchy. Bigger and better things lie ahead, for sure.
Yea for sure. Theres still a lot of people who have no idea how much amazing content we are going to get.
This really helps my mindset and how I feel I should move forward. As an immigrant, there have been times where I just feel I’m very out of place and that it might be better for me to just go back sometimes. But, this song is very inspiring and helps me keep a positive attitude in living in a new unfamiliar place
Same,tho im in germany not japan
Keep your chin held high friend and hang in there. You'll be "10ft tall" in time
Had a rough day this afternoon, and it's honestly gonna be rougher until the day is over. But seeing Jin crying and the lyrics of the song resonated with me and my eyes started watering seeing this.
I guess if I was an ace, I feel like I let my potential rot from being comfy and "stable" and I'm trying to work back into things. And then the buddies liking to shun and doubt me, it was too real. That's what I love about this song (this is only my 2nd song I've listened to from Demondice other than Alcatraz) and definitely has me wanting to see more, how harsh yet still inspirational this song is
Recently found your stuff in the last few days, and frankly I’m amazed at what I found, swing rap is something I didn’t know I was missing, and your damn good at switching up languages mid sentence. Looking forward to more!
All of your songs are banger 🔥
daaaaang this song broke my hand. its shaking uncontrollably in aprovable.
This song means so much to me and has given me the strength to progress through dark days. Thank you for producing this masterpiece!!
I think what I like best about Demondice's music is that her lyrics always feel very personal, but they're also written with just enough ambiguity that it's not hard to transplant yourself into them.
I remember listening to the first half of it on your Twitter then the rest on Amazon. Oh Jin ;-; why are you sad!!! Smile!!! D ;
But anyway, this songs probably my favorite of yours other than Alkatraz! You sound very smooth!!
Jin - Me
Demon-Chan - My teacher saying that everything will be okay
Raymond - My gang
anyway beside the joke, this is my fav song, i'm really glad that you posted it on TH-cam ^^
Man, I gotta give props to cj beats those beats are sick with your rap, it just vibbin.
Her past works really are bangers one of my favorite songs
This is one of my favorite DD songs
I'm glad I met you, DD.
Currently there's a lot of uncertain and hard things in my life that I'm trying to deal with and I can't help but think that everything would be better if I hadn't choose to become an artist. But your music speaks to me so deeply, because I can't give up my ideals despite the whole world trying to convince me to do so. Then I look at you, all the things you have had to endure and how far you have come and I wonder if there will be something like that waiting for me too.
You won't probably read this but regardless, I had to thank you.
Thank you for never giving up and always being the person you are ❤
Demondice without fail puts a fire in my soul every day
OH MY THE TRUMPET
日本人です。創作活動で落ち込んだ時よく聞きに来ます！止まりそうな筆を動かすことができます。
とても励みになる曲。thank you damondice😄
This song is basically how I found demondice. Still hits me on spot
Best discovery of 2022
The way she transfers from English to Japanese is crazy,I love the overall flow and the lyrics are impressive honestly good work
the beat works so well with the flow!
I always have a mini heart attack when the colors hit and jin smiles
I just realized these lyrics really relate to the artist's own journey of going to Japan and following her passions, sacrificing income stability. It's super cool to see how far she's come. Screw being a brick in the wall!
Man, I have never felt so done with my life and so many people expectations. And here our Lord Demon Dice drops this amazing track!
This song just pumped me up!!!
I wish I had a demon that would be like this, the one I have just keeps telling me to go on a murder spree
thank u spotify for putting this in my discover weekly
the casual outfit has a lot of easter eggs, like she never forgot where she came from, I love it!
Who would've thought. I didn't think I'd end up finding these masterpieces right here. Kinda wish I'd found this earlier, but I'm still grateful that I did. Seriously, TH-cam, why didn't you recommend this channel to me like, a year ago if I love this kind of music? Or even 7 months ago...
Anyways, I'm very glad that I found this, and that YOU, demondice, took that amazing opportunity. Now there is so much people who can enjoy your music, cause man, you're incredibly talented. I do hope to see more of that good ol' electroswing in the future, cuz you know that's the good stuff.
Gonna be listening to everything in here for a while now, cuz it's just THAT good. Thank you so much! I will continue supporting you!
I come back to this song every time I feel like a brick in the wall. Thank you, demondice!
You're an ace, kid.
Me, an ace: Yes. Yes I am.
Same
Idk what this means but sure
@@smile-- i assume it means that the original commenter is asexual (if you don't know what that means, it means they're not sexually attracted to anyone)
Literally just listened to Alkatraz the other day and now you dropped this :D I love Jin the most!!
This one music gave me the courage to give one of my most important steps in life. Leaving the town I lived in was the hardest decision I'd to make, because I wasn't sure if I would be able to live by myself or achieve the success I was aiming for (In the end I managed to do both). Thank you very much!
Such a sweet message, very fun beat and really motivating.