Born to be a Killer (Vox Machina Fan Song)

It's been a whiiiiile
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/1KgZi0...
Lyrics:
“You were born to be a killer,”
Says the giant in my blood
“The blade is your salvation,
Leavin’ bodies in the mud.”
“There ain’t need for no redemption.
Sheddin’ tears is for the small.
Let the little ones scream and shout
And beg for mercy as they fall.”
What do you do
When they look at you
Paralyzed by the fire in your eyes?
What do I do
When I was born to be a killer?
“You were born to be a killer”
Says the vilest of my kin
“Mercy ain’t our language
We wage war, and fight to win”
“It’s the duty of a Herdsman
To kill or die in shame
Never choose to spare one
We could use to feed our flames”
(Repeat Chorus)
Hard man with a heart that’s harder
A herdsman don’t need no honor
A man’s only as good as his armor
Don’t drop your sword
In battle we find our freedom
No emotions, we don’t need ‘em
The weak live to meet our steel
And feed our rage
I was born to be a killer
So a killer I shall be
I will stand between the lion
And the fawn that it would eat
I’m reborn as a protector
Of the little and the weak
In my love my strength is tempered
On the wicked my blade will feed
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Twitter: / noseworthychase
Art by Tomasz Chistowski (@chistowskiart)

[@LightningPiano]

I got goosebumps at "I will stand between the lion and the fawn that it would eat"! Grog is my favourite so it's always great to see him getting more love!

[@blkhwk1321]

Strongjaw! Strongjaw! Strongjaw!

[@libertyprime1614]

It inspired me to stand between the fawn and the grass it would eat. ✊

[@VVhirl-VVind]

I read this comment before I herd that part of the song and yeah I just got goosebumps it’s a awesome line

[@lionchaser2012]

Grog is my favorite character in CR and as a father now that struggled to over come his own violent anger the line “reborn as a protector of the little and the weak” brought tears to my eyes and made me think of holding my sons as babies. And how now as their father until my last breath it is my duty and my honor to protect them. Thank you

[@meediamongergamemodder2302]

Like kratose when he held his son the world needs destroyers bkades to humble the pwerfull bazerkers to tear down the pridefull but theresa seasion for destruction na time for prptection thats when the best of us r reborn protectors r blade guards the meak n r rage shirlds the gentle the devel fears such fearsome beings for they gods hsnd hus fury calamity aimed at ones true enemy is not mere destruction but delieverence for the viokent tskith by force n the truth sets the captives free truth is lightning swift sure n mighty it splits the trees n scorches the earth itsa destroyer reborn asa protector😍

[@owenwilliams4039]

A good man is not violent, the best men know when to unleash it.

[@perrintuzicka8264]

4 years ago I would have fit in with the Herd of Storms I had little care for others and I didn't care who got hurt by my rage but no but now I am a father and now I will use my rage to protect those I care about and the wicked will feed my flames

[@scarletangel9462]

Well said, friends 😊

[@underthependulum3484]

The scene that will always make me cry is Grog realizing that he's nearly killed Pike in his blind rage. Even in the dnd session Grog and Travis both were just stunned and speechless, it tears me up.

[@LadyWildlower]

Gods, I never expected an epic song for Grog of all characters, but damn! He's one of those characters whose depth is very easily missed but this is incredible.

[@Doublemint54]

"I'm reborn as a protector" gave me chills! always love your songs man. appreciate you!

[@morganarndt3219]

I've just been listening to this for the past 20 minutes and the chills come back each time I hit replay!

[@WarpstormChronicles]

Yeah me too! Hairs on my arms stood up. So great.

[@tristanschroeder1550]

Such a good song

[@WarpstormChronicles]

The best new song I've heard in a while.@@tristanschroeder1550

[@ZeldaWolf2000]

Same! Holy SHIT! I love his SHIT! 😀😀😀😍😍

[@Geek-therapy]

“Herdsmen don’t need no honour” this is such a good line

[@GrimmMemoirs]

travis willingham will absolutely LOVE this when he listens! this gave me CHILLS.

[@shadowking981]

Man with all the vox machina songs you’ve done, you can feel the emotion and how it tells you the story of the character. Truly the work of a bard can’t wait for sam’s character to be last and it be nothing for his character cuz he’s always horny

[@ChaseNoseworthy]

Was literally talking to a friend the other day like “I have no idea what the fuck I’m gonna do for Scanlan”

[@cobaltsable1800]

​@@ChaseNoseworthy no spoilers but save the Scanlan one for last. It'll be worth it in the end

[@grey8288]

​@@ChaseNoseworthyI mean, he was the one who critted on the groups feelings just by asking if they know his mother's name. Maybe write it from the perspective of him right before leaving VM, when he was in a darker spot and let the comedian side drop for a moment when he saw his daughter.

[@taleoftwowolvesasmr3381]

@@ChaseNoseworthy Something about how pleasure can't fill emptiness in ones heart and wanting something to truly live for

[@p.a.4512]

​@@ChaseNoseworthydefinitely something to do with "a bard's lament" or "Scalnlan's last wish". Those are great characters moments for him

[@cherryblossomwriter23]

DUDE!!! You kill these songs every time!! "I was born to be a killer, so a killer I will be...I'm reborn as a protector" That last verse is my favorite!!

[@Sindar]

God...I was spellbound...paralyzed...I couldn't wait for the next line. The quotation marks set up the lies, and the reveal, "I will stand between the lion and the fawn that it would eat" Masterpiece. No other words. I really hope Travis sees this. He would go crazy that you understand the character he made so well

[@toad1414]

Haven't properly watches Vox Machina show nor did I watch the DND podcast, but holy shit, your voice is absolutely stunning....and the song itself is so emotional... I'm out of words, this is...just incredible

[@ChaseNoseworthy]

Thank you so much! Good to know my music holds up beyond just fans of the show haha

[@thescowl6971]

It's funny, this song was made specifically for Grog. But I think it fits a redeemed Dark Urge from Baldur's Gate 3 just as well.

[@SUPERBILLY3D]

I was thining the same thing but about Kratos. Born a Spartan, a warrior, and how he must eventually protect his son Atreus!

[@jaffarebellion292]

It also fits the character of Guts incredibly well. For his whole life, Gambino, Griffith, and the Beast of Darkness whisper lies into his ear, but the tortured, damaged man underneath all the suffering, rage, vengeance, and heartbreak still resolves to protect his loved ones and rise above his inner demons. The line "I will stand between the lion and the fawn that it would eat" sends my mind back to the scene in the Conviction arc where Guts blocks Mozgus from reaching Casca, declaring that the mad priest will never touch her again.

[@bananawork]

Hot damn! The utter emotion you put behind each of these characters is just beautiful! Wonderful and bittersweet! I can’t wait to buy this song too 🥰

[@acmeannie]

Just as John Williams is the musical soul of Star Wars...so have you become the musical soul of Critical Role for me; a true bard who digs deep into the very core of each character you touch...nailing them..and us...with heart-rending accuracy. Thank you! ❤

[@AmalyaHunter]

I love this song! Every single tune! And your voice is perfect. I'm your big fan since "Far from me" actually.

[@midnightzgamer20k]

DUDE, ALL OF THIS MANS VOX MACHINA SONGS ARE ON. FUCKING. POINT!

[@rithrius5384]

Dude, I hope they reach out to you and ask to use these songs in the show! They are worthy.

[@williamhenry2602]

Absolutely gorgeous and exactly what I needed today. "I will stand between the lion and the fawn that it would eat." So freaking good. Keep up the incredible work!

[@scarletangel9462]

Dude! You couldn’t have nailed this any better! This so good!

[@Cypher-9]

Complete and utter chills. This fits perfectly

[@NoahOMorainRush]

I've been excitedly awaiting this song ever since you teased it in the description for Hound, and it was worth the wait. Absolutely incredible, gave me chills and a huge grin at the last verse!

[@steventhiele9281]

WOW. This is such a heartfelt song for a character so often overlooked. You captured his essence so well!! I can't wait to hear the rest of your VM songs!!!

[@morganarndt3219]

I've been waiting for your next song! I've had Far From Me stuck in my head all day and was wondering when your Grog song would come around. Happy surprise getting home from work to this!

[@gordgoreson5064]

Who else immediately liked and saved this song to a playlist before it started? Amazing work, inspirational, I listen to it while I write really makes you think of the characters.

[@nano_verse7815]

Holy crap this is fantastic. The vocals are incredible, but the lyrics are just perfect. What a fantastic song covering Grog's character, and the dichotomy of his past and all the lessons that were hammered into him, versus him growing into the role of a protector. Just incredible. Thanks for this fantastic work!

[@GambolMuse]

Straight up chills when the tone of the song shifted. Another absolute gem!

[@neppy7221]

I love the meaning of this song that I am reading. From the song, I am getting the "Nobody tells you who you are meant to be" meaning behind the lyrics and I am loving it.

[@rainman8861]

You did this so well. For a while i was afraid that you wouldn't post anymore, but im so happy you came out with this. Please keep up the great work

[@eryvac0074]

I've watched every episode of critical role as well as Vox Machina, and this is such a perfect summary of Grog. Doing good makes him feel like he's failing his herd, but doing evil just isn't in his nature

[@BryerTheKing1]

The rhythm of the truly strong.

[@sceleton1453]

What an amazing song, I'm playing this song repeatedly from the moment I've discovered it... My favorite moment is the "I'm reborn as a protector, of the little and the weak".... + the "In my love my strength is tempered" is actually really clever. Nice work 👏

[@th3boi146]

Always love your work. Just fantastic representation of the character(s). Keep doing what you are doing!!!

[@nattraseri4934]

I see this once and feel as if the meaning of this coursed through me so many times. It's embedded in my soul. Grog being the one that's wedging himself in between the innocents and the danger, trying to do away with the stigma that has been put on him by his tribe and their deeds in Tal'Dorei and do good despite everything and everyone, now That's what I am here for. Thank you again for surpassing my expectations! I will wait for more, you fuel my soul and imagination!

[@cartoonking1789]

I can feel a little bit of the theme of Grog finding his true strength from “The Legend of Vox Machina” being played throughout the song.

[@Blobalex]

The waiting made it better, another incredible song.

[@merlin3226]

Amazing work, Chase. Was so happy to see a Grog song from you!

[@vaxelden]

Would be great to see their reactions to your songs

[@LunaKey]

Can you imagine one of these songs playing in the credits of the show? Pure bliss!

[@Patch-lz9yi]

These songs never miss. Absolutely incredible.

[@newcreation3411]

damn you are underrated

[@enwarrior8163]

The legend returns!!!! Your songs are amazing!

[@JohnTheodoreMusic]

"Shedding tears is for the small" (guess I am small) Love it man 🤘🏻

[@silver4265]

Was waiting for this and it did not disappoint. FOR STRONGJAW!!!!

[@silveroak_9600]

Oh that ending is so so PERFECT!! i love this

[@ChaseNoseworthy]

This song is now on Spotify!: open.spotify.com/album/1KgZi09zkWIgaDzQ47Lz5h?si=3I7S1EjgQ8qNHfiZ8Ax2tg

[@honorguard7616]

Well I picked a good time to watch this lol

[@spacegremlin9972]

they need to hear this pronto!!!!!

[@ambrosiusmalachai5403]

i think ive listened to this 30 times in just 8 hours of finding it

[@alannatherson7721]

I can definitely see this making the animatic circuit.

[@Senok13]

When i was created my first Blood Hunter (one character class, made by Matt Mercer), i didn't even realized, that how much this song inspired his background, until about half a year later, when i lokking up some long-time not listened songs... The lines "I will stand between the lion and the fawn that it would eat" and "On the wicked my blade wil feed" are so fitting the class description, i doesn't even know, how i missed that part then. (Those, who are not familiar with the class, a short description: They fight against different kind of evil creatures with the policy of "fight with fire against the fire", as they intentionally use some method - a pact of a lesser warlock-type patron, the curse of lycanthrophy, some necromantic ritual to get closer to the undead or simply a Witcher-like mutagene-craft - to get to know their enemy better, and fight against them. Most peoples would describe them as "monsters, who fight against other monsters". The class itself was inspired by the Witcher series, so the similarities between them doesn't end here, but some of it more-or-less splitted among the subclasses.)

[@luckywhiskle8447]

It's been two months that the song's been out, how'd it take you half a year to realise this? Was it out elsewhere?

[@ZirQuu]

Yet another masterpiece. I love the raw emotion of this one, it feels so powerful to listen to. Amazing work!

[@dbroking8996]

ayyy, at last, yt recommendation brings to me true treasure! can't wait for pike's song (if that's comin)

[@TrainingOffer]

You nailed the character - again! Love it ❤

[@tempestarashi5682]

“15k views” Could’ve sworn I’ve watched this more

[@F2214_]

As amazing as always, continue like this !

[@adamletts885]

The chills, how is this that good

[@alext.m.312]

Dude 3 for 3 all of these are absolutely amazing, keep it up i can't wait for the rest

[@sherminatoranalysis3429]

These songs give me such an appreciation for the characters

[@spectator4096]

Hell yeah! It's such a good blend of epic but still conveying emotion, and that's kinda Grog. Love it as always

[@erfanmartell2313]

This was freakin fantastic. You write greatly and you sing even better. CR hire this guy it's time fr

[@Damiana_Swan]

Fantastic! You gave me goosebumps!

[@joshmurphy8775]

Man this song is amazing. I'm not exaggerating when I say this has become my favorite song of all time I've played it on a loop for a good hour and it's only gotten better!

[@G.F.SF55]

My GAWD, the deep voice the lyrics, and just pure epicness ✊🔥 Truely worth of a Strongjaw

[@Sunyankzi]

This song is amazing.

[@LunaKey]

Who's gonna be next?! This was a great song! :D

[@ChaseNoseworthy]

I've got a Keyleth song in the works!

[@LunaKey]

@@ChaseNoseworthy Yaaaaaaaaaas! Best girl is getting a song! I'm looking forward to it!

[@Lancoon]

Never seen Vox Machina but this is awesome!

[@nimblejarl7635]

Freaking awesome song for Grog. I also have a dnd dhampir character that would fit the bill for this song and it was cool to think of him in Grog's place. Great work as always Chase!

[@richardtracey9473]

Fantastic! I can't put into words how much I love this series of songs and the work you obviously put into them!

[@SilverFlames_]

YO the entire song is fantastic (of course) but specifically something about the way the higher strings cut out at the very last "feed" before resolving is SUCH a good choice. I love the lines “You were born to be a killer” / Says the vilest of my kin - so much packed into those two lines. Great job as always!

[@StealingMyUsername]

You are so good at lyrics I can't even 😭😭❤️

[@nightplayer75]

I hope to see Travis react to this. Great song again looking forward for the nexts ❤

[@anneroosv]

As amazing as always Chase! The emotion in it is spectacular. Thanks for sharing your music with the world

[@F2214_]

YEAAAAAAH CHASE POSTED!!!!!

[@EndermTheSwordsman]

Fucking beautiful, perfectly embodies Grog to his core, where he finds his strength in protecting the 'little folk'

[@dragonboysam3252]

This song is so good that calling it a song feels like I'm not doing it justice.

[@spacecocaine1823]

These songs seriously never miss - bravo! Absolutely adore how well they capture the story of each member of Vox Machina while still being super sweet to listen to, music-wise.

[@LunaKey]

First! Love your work

[@Atomix-4000]

Bro... I had chills for the ENTIRE song!!! Amazing work!

[@arenbrandis7406]

God this was just absolute perfection as always.

[@robin4862]

Just the right stuff to write to!

[@maximumdm9612]

This is so freaking Beautiful!!! I love it!!!

[@mr.stuffdoer8483]

So glad you’re doing more of these! I patiently wait for any more. Especially Scanlan. And best girl Keyleth.

[@daevranni6546]

This is goose bumps and tears.

[@sethhudson8596]

Best song I’ve heard this month, keep in up!

[@vanaheimstories7530]

Your music is so good!

[@haleysmith1327]

These songs continue to bring me to tears. Amazing work.

[@lukapolo3006]

Thank you for making a song that represents characters so well, giving me goosebumps and tears with all the feels this brings having seen all of CR, and thank you for giving an amazing son for a bass singer to try!

[@lightninggodjimhi5342]

The Scanlan song should be titled "From Vices to Virtue" and could be an apology song to his daughter

[@jzam5018]

I discovered you just a day ago, i´ve heard your other songs now, but i can´t stop listening to this one, as an amateur writer, i just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for this piece, it is just incredible.

[@Tiva100ify]

Dude, amazing!!! I can't wait for more!!!

[@bignelly9476]

I’m bias cause the big man is my favourite critical role character but I think you capture the essence of grog very well. The reborn as a protector line fits very well since we see just how violent grog used to be. This is by far my favourite so far. “Hound” is a close second.

[@TheShadowofLight]

my lord im so happy to see you havent stopped doing these. the turn litterly gave me shivers. I am so excited to see the rest of the cast, and hope to see the mighty nien follow that!

[@americahellyeah1776]

you made a great song keep up the good work

[@kendalldesouza4595]

This song popped into my head watching the mid-season finale for invincible S2

[@caseykingdom5888]

Chance noseworthy: lv 20 bard blessed with the voice of a god. Sent down to give us his heart and soul in song

[@ggabornagy83]

I deeply appreciated the other songs that you made before but personally? I believe this is absolutely unbeatable. Just. A. Masterpiece.

[@Thunder17_-]

This is amazing!! I am conflicted because I was hoping this would be a soft song to listen to from time to time, because you can never get enough of those, but now I feel that a metal version of this would be awesome as well. I am not critiquing anything at all, your song is amazing and full of emotion. Gives me Disturbed sound of silence vibes. Thank you for making this.

[@silverhit1437]

Just found your channel and already know I'm going to be bing watching all of it tonight!

[@vivamexico254]

Thanks you , not justo for one hell of a song , but also for using artwork Made by an artist

[@Gunganfan]

Can anyone else see this when they listen to this song? An older Grog Strongjaw, a wealthy, respected gentleman of leisure in Whitestone, tightens his Dwarven Thrower, straps on the Titanstone Knuckles and hefts his blood ax as he leaves his comfortable home. His powerful strides carry him past guards helping evacuate citizens from the outskirts and to the city wall. He ascends the wall to join the other survivors of Vox Machina, their various kids, and the city guard as they stare out out a horde of goblinoids attempting to lay seige to the city.

[@Akeche]

Truly I was saddened to note there was no real sign of Grog in Campaign 3. But perhaps he's off with Scanlan.

[@Jesus_Christi]

Gods! Why this is so beautiful and heart touching? Can't stand to my wish to listen it again and again! Hope to hear more of your voice, talented Singer!

[@JDdoesstuff]

This is amazing 🤩, gave me chills. Well done ❤