Discord Posted March 5, 2019 Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 (edited) Not sure if there's much crossover between the SoundCloud rap community and the Mistborn/Cosmere community... but figured I'd share this demo in case that overlap contains more than just me haha Recently, I've been really into the Horrorcore genre, where lyrics tend to be... pretty dark and violent. Thought it would be a fun/funny exercise to write a song in that genre along those themes, but exclusively referencing Mistborn Era 1 (which, at times, is also... pretty dark and violent). I'm still very new to hip-hop production and rapping—this is actually the first rap song I've ever written and recorded (my musical background is in classical and rock), so it's really just for fun, but wanted to share in case someone else got a kick out of it. I wrote, performed, and recorded every part of the song (lyrics, production, mixing, mastering, etc.) so if anyone has feedback on any of that, I'd greatly appreciate that as well! The beat is somewhat inspired by gothic/baroque organ music, since I wanted the song to have a bit of a hymnal/religious feel, in theme with both Kelsier's and Rashek's storylines in Era 1. The first verse is from Kelsier's perspective ("To Kill God"), while the second verse is from Rashek's perspective ("Become God"). The full title ("To Kill God, Become God") also references three things: (1) Kelsier's plan to become a religious figure to defeat The Lord Ruler, (2) Rashek's Ascension to defeat The Deepness, and of course, (3) the finale of Hero of Ages. So, without further ado: "To Kill God, Become God" [Verse 1 - Kelsier] Quote A thousand scars up my arms, I’m the ****ing survivor Pulling a bullet through your heart, burning whiskey and iron Inspired fire in my veins got me feeling unchained Insane, these mother****ers think they’re playing a game? Man… Blue lines in my eyes hitting metal in flight And seeing silhouettes die, hidden enemies cry While spitting blood out the neck, spitting mist in the night So slip a slug in your back, feel adrenaline high, no Consider if you want your blood on my hands, man Why play your part you just a pawn in the plan, man ‘Cause it’s an honor that you don’t understand, man To lose your life to such a mythical man, yeah [Verse 2 - Rashek] Quote Bow down before the Lord Ruler, atium, gold, pewter Divine iron, pull a mother****in' sword through you Beyond time, memories in metal minds Preservation realized, feel the power flowing crystallized inside me Foretold in prophecy millennia old Fighting Ruin for control on this cold North Pole throne ‘Cause I’m a sliver of infinity, ascended to divinity Epitome of mythical ability, so… Bow down, lift your hands to the sky Wipe the ash from your eyes, as you offer your lives, to me Baptized by the mist in the night Metallic spirit alight, bridge the black to the white, to me The holy calling of a man who moved the planet Is a sacrifice demanded, give your life if I command it, now One day you’ll praise me as your savior Haters save your misbehavior, as I wait upon the promised day, now... Edited March 5, 2019 by Discord 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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