This song hit me hard. All that violent and insane shit Jack did, you think that maybe he's a terrible person. Then this song plays and you realize; Jack is asking forgiveness for his soul.
Love how the final song to one of the bloodiest games ever is basically a man repenting for what he did, even if justified he knows that it could always lead him down a bloodier path than before, for less moral reasons.
This song is depressing in a way. It's sort of saying how Jack's lost his humanity at this point and he's nothing less than a ruthless killer. Hopefully we get to see some more of this in Anarchy Reigns.
word could tie jack cayman from madworld, sam gideon from vanquish and jetstream sam from revengeance together as one character if one were so inclined
[HOOK:] Lord help me save my soul. I'm trying not to lose control. I'm trying not to lose control. But I might have to let go… [X2] [VERSE 1:] Yeah, with open eyes, I define my direction. To cast my light in time, the shine's my protection. I shed blood just to rhyme in perfection. To move at God speed no time for reflection. It's evident in the movement that he steps with, A monster has arrived the kid's on some next shit. Benevolent with the flow. Beyond weapons To style. Beyond rippin’ the heart where rhymes kept in. So he can't fade out. It's too much ground at stake to let the beat play out. Its like time stops. What will he say now? How can you move when they try to put what he say down? See that’s the discipline. I push mute on these actors, And go hard so these little disputes ain't a factor. I gotta get my name up in the rafters. And make it so only real shit is coming right after. [HOOK] [VERSE 2:] I'm trying to find my position in time, And get it popping before I'm outta my mind. See, I be out on the grind for a week at a time. Like I'll be dead when I close my eyes. So I be sleeping one eye open, vision on my hopes and dreams. With a desire that’ll burn ‘til it’s smoking. I'm on fire. Ain't no need for provoking. My soul is providing the fuel that will keep me open. By any means they still trying to control him, And take away the light that he holds so they can close him. But never that there's no force to hold him down When he grabs that mic and then goes in. I'm so far above what y'all dealing with. I'm so close to the edge, I'm unlimited. I'm so diligent. To the end I'm killing it. And my last breath, I exhale, spilling this. [HOOK]
I'd say the story is intensely meaningful, too. I'd also think that it should be to most ppl (not implying you must change your view tho), since what I read into it is a pretty sobering commentary on how pervasive violence is in our popular culture, and by taking it to the extremes that it does in the game, it shows just how perverse and fucked up the notion behind it is. I'm not saying violence is bad in art or whatever, but that it would behoove us all to be aware of where our enjoyment of such things comes from, and to be vigilant to not let those urges get the better of us; in my eyes, Jack stands as the culmination of that sort of ultra-violent society, a man who can only deal with problems through violence, because it is all he's ever known. He doesn't help people, he kills them.
I once had this playing while I was at school, and a peer of mine was like, "That sounds awesome, who is that?" I told her "Oh, it's Soul by Ox, he's super underground." And she looked super impressed. I hope I got her to research this game's ost, because it deserves to be listened to.
I swear I remember hearing this on a public radio here in Massachussets. I explicitly remember the chorus, and didn't know about this game's soundtrack before this year. Is there a song that sampled this? Did this sample another song for its chorus?
I mean I recall a long time ago at a little college radio thing they had a few osts playing and I don't think anybody caught on for a while cuz they mixed them all up with a general interest stuff that was popular during the daytime so when they would play that stuff people wouldn't notice and every so often would sneak something like very well known video games like final fantasy themes xD
Yes, they still censor Hip-hop talking about true feelings, all real Hip Hop should be on the radio knowing people interpret the feeling of hip Hop music carefully, Long live the OG's
Holy fuck he isn't. I thought his Anarchy Reigns depiction was just different. Man the black-and-white with his white hair really makes it look like he's bald haha.
@@Fonch117 Honestly though it had some solid games Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 Metroid Prime Trilogy Zelda Twilight Princess Madworld No More Heroes 1 and 2 Red Steel 2 The best version of Resi 4 Rune Factory Frontier Wii Sports Resort Sonic Colours Silent Hill Shattered Memories Kings Story Murumasa Monster Hunter Tri Sin and Punishment Okami Zack and Wiki Smash Brawl Xenoblade Chronicles Tatsunko vs Capcom Mario Kart DKC Returns The Last Story Fire Emblem Crystal Chronicles House of the Dead Trauma Team Epic Mickey Punch Out Bully Mario Strikers Super Paper Mario It had some good games there
I swear the very subtle music tone in the background of 2:45 sounds just like my ringtone I freaked out, took my headphone off but realise it's in the song...
"Y'know this guy's storyboards remind me of a famous artist." "Classical or modern?" "Nah I was thinking of that gorilla at the zoo that makes pictures with his own shit." "This guy's not that good."
Lord help me save my soul/I'm trying not to lose control/But I might have to let go Every real man had moments in life where they had to ask the lord for help to keep the beast inside...
probably not my fav song in the game, but there all very good and i have a special liking for this one because it goes for longer than the rest - more musical bliss
I remember listening to this song in the intro for top 10 videos made by a TH-camr who went by the name of itionoben (now currently ramblyngRobin) and I always wondered what that song was until now and now I’m glad that I found this song because I’ve always loved the beat of this song because it sounds like a montage song for a action movie
Michelle once again show appreciation to this OST sadly in the United States we didn't get the physical copy but I ended up getting this as soon as I was done with the game and this song in particular made me so happy. Although it's more of a melancholy tune I remember playing it when conversing with a former friend of mine at a church and he was absolutely convinced it was a Christian song until it let out with the S xD
Interesting how all the other songs are badass, edgy, and comically sinister as well as over-the-top yet "Soul" here comes off as rather melancholy. Jack does some extremely violent and morally questionable BS throughout this game who takes crap from nobody (and its spiritual successor Anarchy Reigns) but this song gives off the vibe this nonsense is eating away at him inside.
![No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle OST: Philistine [Jpn Ver.]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/UFXqJ--L_Kk/mqdefault.jpg)
"One guy did all of the blood effects?!"
"He musta been workin' 24/7!"
This song hit me hard. All that violent and insane shit Jack did, you think that maybe he's a terrible person. Then this song plays and you realize; Jack is asking forgiveness for his soul.
thats deep...
I never really thought about it like that before...thats heavy stuff
+Matthew Rosa hi matt
For some reason reminds me a little bit of No More Heroes 2
Colder XV I think No More Heroes has similar gameplay traits and they're both for the same consoles that's probably why it reminds you of that game.
Love how the final song to one of the bloodiest games ever is basically a man repenting for what he did, even if justified he knows that it could always lead him down a bloodier path than before, for less moral reasons.
Probably why later in the game he reveals he's hellbent on ending Deathwatch once and for all.
This song is depressing in a way.
It's sort of saying how Jack's lost his humanity at this point and he's nothing less than a ruthless killer.
Hopefully we get to see some more of this in Anarchy Reigns.
word
could tie jack cayman from madworld, sam gideon from vanquish and jetstream sam from revengeance together as one character if one were so inclined
@@god47398 Sam Gideon I guess, but Jetsream Sam? idk bout that one
But Jack was always ruthless killer hell didn't he kill a hostage during the hostage negotiation
@@egg1510 Indirectly. He pressured the perpetrators to the point that they killed the hostage.
@@FortunAdlaich than you
[HOOK:]
Lord help me save my soul.
I'm trying not to lose control.
I'm trying not to lose control.
But I might have to let go…
[X2]
[VERSE 1:]
Yeah, with open eyes, I define my direction.
To cast my light in time, the shine's my protection.
I shed blood just to rhyme in perfection.
To move at God speed no time for reflection.
It's evident in the movement that he steps with,
A monster has arrived the kid's on some next shit.
Benevolent with the flow. Beyond weapons
To style. Beyond rippin’ the heart where rhymes kept in.
So he can't fade out.
It's too much ground at stake to let the beat play out.
Its like time stops. What will he say now?
How can you move when they try to put what he say down?
See that’s the discipline. I push mute on these actors,
And go hard so these little disputes ain't a factor.
I gotta get my name up in the rafters.
And make it so only real shit is coming right after.
[HOOK]
[VERSE 2:]
I'm trying to find my position in time,
And get it popping before I'm outta my mind.
See, I be out on the grind for a week at a time.
Like I'll be dead when I close my eyes.
So I be sleeping one eye open, vision on my hopes and dreams.
With a desire that’ll burn ‘til it’s smoking.
I'm on fire. Ain't no need for provoking.
My soul is providing the fuel that will keep me open.
By any means they still trying to control him,
And take away the light that he holds so they can close him.
But never that there's no force to hold him down
When he grabs that mic and then goes in.
I'm so far above what y'all dealing with.
I'm so close to the edge, I'm unlimited.
I'm so diligent. To the end I'm killing it.
And my last breath, I exhale, spilling this.
[HOOK]
dan fuckin star man
Thank you
hey look, the spell checker gets an credit too.
tfw a game about creatively smashing everything into blood has a really deep story and meaning with an amazing atmospheric soundtrack. Logic amirite
I'd say the story is intensely meaningful, too. I'd also think that it should be to most ppl (not implying you must change your view tho), since what I read into it is a pretty sobering commentary on how pervasive violence is in our popular culture, and by taking it to the extremes that it does in the game, it shows just how perverse and fucked up the notion behind it is. I'm not saying violence is bad in art or whatever, but that it would behoove us all to be aware of where our enjoyment of such things comes from, and to be vigilant to not let those urges get the better of us; in my eyes, Jack stands as the culmination of that sort of ultra-violent society, a man who can only deal with problems through violence, because it is all he's ever known. He doesn't help people, he kills them.
I think the story was made so simple in propuso so you could focus on the game without lossing the grap.
Tfw the writer for this game was the director of Final Fantasy Tactics and 12
@@MrVince329 That explains things
I once had this playing while I was at school, and a peer of mine was like, "That sounds awesome, who is that?" I told her "Oh, it's Soul by Ox, he's super underground." And she looked super impressed. I hope I got her to research this game's ost, because it deserves to be listened to.
Cool.
I don't get it, this nostalgic game of ours literally has masterpiece music in it, and its hella underated
If only hip hop soundtracks from games such as this one could be played on public radios.
I swear I remember hearing this on a public radio here in Massachussets. I explicitly remember the chorus, and didn't know about this game's soundtrack before this year. Is there a song that sampled this? Did this sample another song for its chorus?
Agreed
I mean I recall a long time ago at a little college radio thing they had a few osts playing and I don't think anybody caught on for a while cuz they mixed them all up with a general interest stuff that was popular during the daytime so when they would play that stuff people wouldn't notice and every so often would sneak something like very well known video games like final fantasy themes xD
Yes, they still censor Hip-hop talking about true feelings, all real Hip Hop should be on the radio knowing people interpret the feeling of hip Hop music carefully, Long live the OG's
I just realized Jack isnt bald
...When did you think he was?
Holy fuck he isn't. I thought his Anarchy Reigns depiction was just different. Man the black-and-white with his white hair really makes it look like he's bald haha.
He's blonde.
Kojack is Bald I think
You just blew my mind.
"they got one guy to do the blood effects? he must have worked 24/7!" XD
Damn does this entire ost just slap?
Yes. Yes it does.
Sin City meets Itchy and Scratchy! I LOVE THIS GAME!!!!
Hopefully the rights to MadWorld aren't still tied up by SEGA now that Platinum is self-publishing remasters...
Definitely one of the best video game ending themes of the past 15 years.
You gotta play more games lol
@@toooydoeur I play plenty of games, you not sharing my opinion doesn't mean I don't "play more games".
@@ElFreakinCid thats true and being someone thats played a lot too, this theme is really good
it's 2022 and both this and AR's OST's go harder than 90% of what's on the radioost
You ain't kidding man. So many of these games' songs go so goddamn HARD. "Soul" here, "Lights Out", "Jaw", "Testin' Me", "So Cold" and so on. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Definitely in my top 15 wii games. The story stays fresh and funny and adventurous threwout. 10/10!!!
top fifteen? Hahah I'm surprised you even have fifteen wii games worth playing. lol
@@Fonch117 Honestly though it had some solid games
Mario Galaxy 1 and 2
Metroid Prime Trilogy
Zelda Twilight Princess
Madworld
No More Heroes 1 and 2
Red Steel 2
The best version of Resi 4
Rune Factory Frontier
Wii Sports Resort
Sonic Colours
Silent Hill Shattered Memories
Kings Story
Murumasa
Monster Hunter Tri
Sin and Punishment
Okami
Zack and Wiki
Smash Brawl
Xenoblade Chronicles
Tatsunko vs Capcom
Mario Kart
DKC Returns
The Last Story
Fire Emblem
Crystal Chronicles
House of the Dead
Trauma Team
Epic Mickey
Punch Out
Bully
Mario Strikers
Super Paper Mario
It had some good games there
@@otakamerd1220 I know they're just ports but the current best versions of Pikmin 1 and 2 are on wii
@@otakamerd1220 based
@@otakamerd1220 was so happy to see punch out included on your list
SOMEONE GIVE OX THAT GRAMMY DAMNIT!
That Dude's waited long enough for it -_-
Sadly he passed away not too long ago in late 2023.
I always looked forward to the end credits just to listen to this. Best song in the game!
I swear the very subtle music tone in the background of 2:45 sounds just like my ringtone I freaked out, took my headphone off but realise it's in the song...
Hey look, the spell checker gets a credit too!
how sad, to go from work class gearbox artist to sound manager.
They got one guy to be the blood effects designer!? Well, he must have been working 24/7
"Y'know this guy's storyboards remind me of a famous artist."
"Classical or modern?"
"Nah I was thinking of that gorilla at the zoo that makes pictures with his own shit."
"This guy's not that good."
Lord help me save my soul/I'm trying not to lose control/But I might have to let go
Every real man had moments in life where they had to ask the lord for help to keep the beast inside...
The chills right now...
(insert epic ride in motorcycle into the sunset getting far away from the camara shout)
*Camera Shot
probably not my fav song in the game, but there all very good and i have a special liking for this one because it goes for longer than the rest - more musical bliss
dude, what a shame this one jumps in barely at the end of the credits cutscenes, best track in the game for sure
For real
Best MadWorld song
Best Song in the Soundtrack.
I remember listening to this song in the intro for top 10 videos made by a TH-camr who went by the name of itionoben (now currently ramblyngRobin) and I always wondered what that song was until now and now I’m glad that I found this song because I’ve always loved the beat of this song because it sounds like a montage song for a action movie
RIP Trees Apprentice
Anyone here after 12 years
Definitely the best track in the game next to Look Pimpin.
And ride
And peak returns to my home page again
This is awesome stuff
Still a banger
All Other: something
Mad World:
LAWD HELP ME SAVE MAH SOUL
I'M TRYNATA LOSE CON-TROL!
LaWd HaLp MeH SaVe My SuOL
The illiteracy is atrocious, yet so necessary. XD
Anyone know what else Ox has done? Outside of Madworld I mean.
anarchy reigns
+wheeledplantman I sure wish I knew. Every time I Google him, all I find is Cannibal Ox instead.
ElFreakinCid
Yeah, same here, it's bloody frustrating :\
Is it weird that back when this game first came out, I refused to listen to this track until after I finished it?
Nah that's fine, sometimes you want to hear it when it's appropriate to.
I've never played this game, but I like the song. I might get it eventually, though I have a lot of games I still 'might get eventually'.
Best game ever it would be worth the price of finding it since no one would want to get rid of there copy
After 8 years, I hope you didn't miss out on some greatness.
Imagine if this played at the end of Dark Souls 3. Or better yet, at the end of You have to Burn The Rope
nube1oscuras bruh, that would kinda work
Lol, it would kinda work for Dark souls 3
nube1oscuras COUGHCOUGHundertalegenocideCOUGHCOUGH
nube1oscuras COUGHCOUGHundertalegenocideCOUGHCOUGH
Such a great song. Almost sounds like something kanye would produce.
I thought it sounded like Kayne track too.
Michelle once again show appreciation to this OST sadly in the United States we didn't get the physical copy but I ended up getting this as soon as I was done with the game and this song in particular made me so happy.
Although it's more of a melancholy tune I remember playing it when conversing with a former friend of mine at a church and he was absolutely convinced it was a Christian song until it let out with the S xD
This song is awesome. This GAME is awesome.
Does anyone kniw where I can find the lyrics?
Is that melody of Remember The Name - Fort Minor, just with slow ritm??
The scariest thing about murder, it gets easier with each life taken. Batman knows that.
That entirely depends on the person
i wanna do an amv/edit of some kind with this song but i cant find any good raws for the anime i wanna use
the struggle is real
@ChrisChanReviews During the end credits
Interesting how all the other songs are badass, edgy, and comically sinister as well as over-the-top yet "Soul" here comes off as rather melancholy. Jack does some extremely violent and morally questionable BS throughout this game who takes crap from nobody (and its spiritual successor Anarchy Reigns) but this song gives off the vibe this nonsense is eating away at him inside.
this song reminds of another song can you tell me?
Jack is realy nice ! i like him
the first what i heard was :" I don't help People,....I kill them."
And i think : Wow nice....no...AWESOME !
sega has the best song 4 there games
I think that playing as The Black Baron would be better
Yeah
Itionobo2 type beat
This sounds extremely similar to Kanye
Not the voice but the flow and the beat
Hook sounds like Stronger
Can these be use for TH-cam videos or it can't be use?
shame almost no one bought this.
sega just published this... its platinum games. same makers of bayonetta
This plays during the credit?
Yep
Is that Jay-Z?? If not, sounds like him a lot
It's not, it's an indie rapper called Ox.
Fking nostalgia
Kinda sounds like something Kanye would make.
HOW FUCKING DARE YOU
@dermils Kinda reminds me of kanye west
@ChrisChanReviews At the credits
Were can I buy this song?
you can get the entire album on amazon
when does this song play in da game
In credits
Jakub Poletyło good buddy why are you replying to a 9 year old comment 😂😂
@@jahmair862 to tell him where this song plays in the game.
Stolas this was a different form of comment section 9 years ago, someone already replied to this guy
Stolas if you scroll down their name is Loki the accursed, they already replied. Both of you are idiots.
Anyone know who rapped over this?
A guy called OX. They were a local rapper so it's hard to find information on them.
Edit: Name is Chris Wilkes, they go by STLNDRMS now.
I made a midi cover of this song should i post it ?
Sure. Send me the link.
@@ackbarfan5556 sorry for keeping you waiting but here it is th-cam.com/video/v-v1m6rCxj4/w-d-xo.html
reminds me of the GTA V ending song
Which ending?
@TYTOON101 Sry for the vote down, they put those two buttons too close. I hate that.
Sounds like meek mill.
Huntie work
Bring on the next muthafucking n***a!!!!!! >:-)
@Superluigi447 needs moar consumers
credits
Work out song
I made a lyric video of this. Type in madworld soul lyrics and it should be the 5th video down
POOTIS.
suena como hola culeros soy su rey el escorpion xD
@Superluigi447 lol
It kinda gives off Kanye West vibes.
Makes me cry everytime
That final bit is a bit sad.