DEVIL MAY CRY 5 OST: Legacy (DMC5 Main Theme)

[@hamakuasledgehammer1920]

After playing 5 and then revisiting 4 I realized this song is meant for Vergil more than anyone. At first I thought it was for Nero. But Nero realizes what truly motivates him and in the subsequent scenes Vergil does the same. He realizes that it isn’t about just obtaining power but to use power to protect what he cares about. Which is his legacy, his father’s legacy. Nero didn’t want to lose what he had found and Vergil, despite his words didn’t want to either. This is why Vergil is my favorite video game character ever. And it’s done so well that it doesn’t take away from Nero’s development. It actually adds so much depth. He is a parallel of his father. “I always hated myself for not having enough strength.” “This time I’m not letting you die” He lost his devil bringer, a part of him. But once he finds out Vergil is his father and Dante his uncle, he wants to do everything to protect it, despite his anger, which unleashes his true power. Nero doesn’t want his legacy to be letting those he loves die. Vergil is the exact same. To the uninitiated Vergil is all about power but what’s behind that lust for power is his motivation to gain so much power that he’ll never lose anyone again. “Might controls everything. Without strength you cannot protect anything. Let alone yourself.” It’s all about motivation. Even the lyrics speak of overcoming obstacles, redemption, rising again, strength and legacy. Best game ever.

[@zenuzaki7570]

This explains it so well, this needs to be pinned.

[@hamakuasledgehammer1920]

Zen Uzaki Thanks man

[@OneManCast]

That was a beautiful piece on Vergil. It changed my perspective a bit.

[@hamakuasledgehammer1920]

OneManCast Thank you. Glad I could offer a new perspective.

[@simonleech1109]

Glad to see someone else got it :)

[@nilo1178]

Dante finally accepted his demon side and Vergil his human side. And Nero gained enough power to protect his family. He did not let his uncle and father die like Credo which still haunts him.

[@jacobsnyder7771]

And vergil is questioning both sides whats more important power or family?

[@heromusashiz3508]

It will haunt him forever. Trust me I speak from experience

[@redemerhess6656]

Brother... You have a beautiful words

[@mememaria4073]

@@jacobsnyder7771 its always been about family, its just that Virgil was blind to how he can finally go about protecting the only family he has left he only ever really got stronger to do so, but eventually was blinded by trauma thanks to being turned into Nelo Angelo, and thus it was a matter of being stronger than that so no one "not even yourself" would go through that Though forgive my misunderstanding of any of this

[@xero9ravity150]

Ngl i didn't really care for credo because i didn't get to know him like dante or vergil over 3/4 games So when he died it was pretty meh for me

[@Torsou_PSO2]

Poor Nero, he never forgot what Credo did for him and was not going to let anyone else die for his mistakes.

[@VSheepVal]

@MR. Pepe Very similar to the reasons why Vergil seeks power

[@zesork5627]

@MR. Pepe That's the point though. For example, if he were strong enough to protect himself in the garage Urizen and the countless deaths would've been prevented. He hates himself because he feels weak so he pursuits power so that never happens again.

[@kriss007G]

@@zesork5627 kind of runs in the Sparda family. Dante felt remorse for not being able to save his brother. Vergil wanted more power because he could not save his mother and Nero for not saving Credo. Their will gives them power.

[@kin4386]

It often goes forgotten how much Credo's death effected Nero. They grew up together and were like brothers, as well as Credo being his mentor. Him dying showed Nero how powerless he was. If only Credo could see him now.

[@BlankEmporium]

Nero never forgot, but Kyrie sure did.

[@martin4558]

Dante found a successor, someone who has the willfulness and strength of his father to protect humanity. Vergil found that he has a son, something that can give meaning to all that power that he always has. and Nero found his family, so he can make amends for his mistakes and will never be truly alone anymore. "This is his legacy"

[@leonardocouto3109]

... Damn, it'd suck hard as hell to gain a new family, then immediately losing after a fight with your dad.

[@Omega-Dan]

Dante found nothing is still stupid in DMC5

[@gir1456]

Did anyone else notice this subtly play when Dante was approaching his childhood home?

[@oguzakdeniz809]

It was probably a lullaby Eva used to sing to him when he was in pre-puberty

[@selenopheria]

I did on my 2nd playthrough and, thinking of this comment, murmured "it does play here..."

[@kakorotskywalker]

Yep. It was beautiful.

[@themarinefan]

@@oguzakdeniz809 it could also be her soul trying to sing her love to her sons.

[@onyxfinger7431]

@@oguzakdeniz809 that's a very good lullaby.

[@EdgyZiggy]

When those voices deep within Bring you down to your knees again, Redemption calls onto All of those who persist With the strength of the few. Don't come to question All that you've known. Remember, you are not alone. I will be here, Standing beside you. There is no mountain Too tall to overcome. We will be as one. You will rise again... This is your legacy! Don't come to question All that you've known. Remember, you are not alone. I will be here, Standing beside you. There is no mountain Too tall to overcome. We will be as one. You will rise again... This is your legacy! Rise again... This is your legacy!

[@mikedanielespeja6128]

As it is written.

[@yeagerist8167]

Sir, please pin this comment🔥

[@Samevi]

"I couldn't protect Credo. To this day, I hate myself for not having enough strength... But this time is different. I swear! I'M NOT LETTING YOU DIE!"

[@DatMentalGamer]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@Victor-056]

What makes the scene more powerful, is that the Claws look like they're pushing him forward. One can see it as Sparda pushing his grandson forward from the Realm beyond.

[@wokei2888]

@@Victor-056 that made my day and heart warm

[@andermousecheese5609]

@@Victor-056 two years and this still does feel like a father pushing his son on a bike so he can go on his own. Except this time is grandpa and grandson

[@sandhamitizer9706]

​@Victor-056 that's fucking poetic.

[@clayisahottie]

Remember: Just because we *only* saw Credo in Devil May 4 as a boss, we can't forget that he was technically the older step brother since his family adopted Nero. Meaning that the fight between both Sons of Sparda at the end of Devil May Cry 5 reminded Nero of the conflict he had with Credo, who he was unable to save AND that their last interaction with each other was a fight. But this time, Nero was able to do something about siblings fighting.

[@noctsickversusTOBETOLD]

Also credo angelo/nelo angelo(nero angelo) you know... a forced plot but a cute plot nontheless (at least at this point after games,an anime, like 2 manga volumes If I am correct or 3 If we count visions of v and novels aren't canonical... the reboot is like an alternative dimension so even that and in the end dmc 5 does his job even too well plot wise

[@TheActualRealDrPepper]

Credo is technically Nero's older step-brother. That also means that Nero *technically* fucked his step-sister. *Capcom*

[@clayisahottie]

@@TheActualRealDrPepper Well thankfully step siblings aren't related via blood so that is their out.

[@yurki1682]

@@TheActualRealDrPepper Details...

[@neardarkroad1347]

@@TheActualRealDrPepper adopted, damn it, not step brother

[@DerthGrips]

This is totally Eva singing to her sons and grandson

[@acgearsandarms1343]

Eva is a woman...

[@DerthGrips]

@@acgearsandarms1343 Woops typo lol

[@bigboidwight1934]

uhh hate to be the one to break the news to you... shes a tiny little bit *dead*

[@gibsonyu]

100%agree, that s what I want to say

[@theguyfromtsukihime3898]

I can imagine trish singing this song

[@Leofang126]

“It’s not about loss. Strength is a choice. Fighting like hell to protect what’s important!” -Dante, Son of Eva

[@aikimi9081]

Excellent Quote

[@nightingale1202]

And son of the Legendary Dark Knight Sparta

[@LaCrevetteSansNom]

@@nightingale1202 Sparta ?

[@monkgooner]

@@LaCrevetteSansNom sparda was the name of dante and vergils father as well as neros grandfather in the dmc franchise

[@LaCrevetteSansNom]

@@monkgooner I know

[@georgethomas4567]

This song is so haunting, beautiful, and tragic. I've seen people who say this is just Nero's song. Or it's Vergil's song. But I think this is all three of their songs. Dante, Vergil, and Nero. Nero and Vergil are pretty straight forward. This is Nero defining his legacy. Overcoming his limits and breaking through to his father and making up for his mistakes and failures. Vergil is overcoming his hatred and opening up his heart after feeling like it was his fault their mother was murdered by demons. But here's where you have to look a bit deeper. Dante is getting old. His character model shows as much. He's not going to be around forever but someone has to be strong enough to protect the humans when he's gone. One his last lines of the game show's his growth and him accepting that Nero is his legacy the person who will carry on protecting the world. "It's because you're here we can do this" Vergil could have closed that gateway to hell on his own. He's just as strong as Dante. But Dante has accepted that Nero is his legacy and the one who be his successor much like Dante was for Sparta. Then there's the whole Eva singing to her children theory that kinda doubles down on this idea. She's telling them that their fight is over and they can rest now that Nero is ready to protect the human world. Just a little thought that I had might be wrong but the fact that a 3 minute long song has so many layers and meanings is just awesome.

[@envyxreaper6163]

Not bad man not bad at all

[@envyxreaper6163]

I can definitely see this being the case

[@johnmorrison6368]

@@envyxreaper6163 Same and I love it. :)

[@envyxreaper6163]

@@johnmorrison6368 Likewise

[@respectthosewhodeserveit5192]

Are we going to ignore that this applies for V too in some ways ?

[@RainSennin_ismyAlt]

If you think about it, Nero is almost a parallel or even a reincarnation of Sparda due to their many similarities. Devil powers, fighting for love (Kyrie), prevented Dante and Vergil from killing each other. It's quite ironic and fitting because both sons inherited different personalities from their father and when one of them had a son of his own, he inherited traits from both uncle and dad which completes Sparda.

[@daviddoesstuffandthingigue966]

Ey bruh all sparda had to do was take their wood swords away and threaten to ground them

[@andermousecheese5609]

@@daviddoesstuffandthingigue966 but then we wouldn't have this game franchise would we

[@sirsponge9633]

Only difference is that Nero has to fight them. Sparda just had to ground them for a week.

[@grandoblivion5268]

Oh shit that makes sense

[@-ZeroG-Channel]

Uhm actually Sparda is not dead, is just disappeared

[@TheElementsAreWithMe]

Hearing this kinda makes me wish Nero could meet his grandparents. Just to see that their union brought fourth a noble legacy.

[@theminionshrek7946]

Eva is dead... but Sparda is "just" resting in the Hell together with Mundus. I always hope.

[@kylecarson4143]

Sparda isnt dead he was banished a fate worse than death torture with no end but dante and virgil could save him since there not getting out of hell eh ehhhh

[@theguyfromtsukihime3898]

@@kylecarson4143 thats DmC: Devil may Cry

[@punishednerosparda2958]

@@theguyfromtsukihime3898 yeah he just disappeared and was presumed dead

[@kin4386]

Something I love about Nero is that I can safely say without a doubt that out of all of their descendants, Sparda and Eva would be the most proud of Nero. He quite literally followed in Sparda's footsteps. He almost became a power hungry demon like Vergil, but thanks to the love of a human woman he found his path to inner peace. He's also ironically the most mature of Sparda's descendants. He's the reason Vergil and Dante have finally stopped trying to kill each other after such an iconic history of sibling rivalry.

[@djmixes8502]

I swear this song is so beautiful and emotional I just wanna cry sometimes. This song is perfect for how the story of this game is.

[@sharavy]

Yeah it's pretty good , but my favourite "emotional" ost is the ED from the Devil May Cry anime: Oikawa Rin's(I dunno if she wrote it but she's the singer) "I'll be your home" P.S. You probably already know of it but I wanted to mention it for those who don't.

[@djmixes8502]

Weeb Weebstar oh really? I haven’t finished the anime yet so I don’t know of the song, but I’ll give it a listen when I get the chance to

[@sharavy]

@@djmixes8502 I'm talking about the ending(outro)

[@lucaswibisono1316]

I'll be your home feels like a somber music tbh. Considering what happened to Dante in there and all, but still a good one. Possibly one of my favorite emotional Anime ED songs too.

[@PlanetNateGaming]

you can cry if you want to,it doesn't make you a crybaby does make you a little bitch though

[@AbdulAdas]

Finally we got the sequel we deserved, for me this is my best DMC forever. Brothers reunite again son and father reunite and a new era will start with a new generation ( maybe ) DMC 6 I'll be waiting.

[@mza5949]

Couldn't agree more

[@AdrianMartinez-en1nb]

And the three have bigger things to worry about and deal with like the return of Mundus

[@mrpresedin3534]

@@AdrianMartinez-en1nb i mean dante prior to demon sword dante itself already stomped mundus i believe each twins now strong enough to goes on par with mundus . I believe both of them already as powerfull if not supress sparda at this point, the only different between sparda and the twins is how much experience they had and nero potentially even stronger than the twins

[@andermousecheese5609]

@@mrpresedin3534 nero might be on par with an exhausted vergil but he is nowhere near a full energy dante let alone vergil. Thought I guess dt nero would still be able to beat mundus all be it with some struggle

[@mrpresedin3534]

@@andermousecheese5609 yes ofcourse but at this point nero is way more promoising than the twins. Dante got power from rebellion and ds sparda probably and vergil got from yamato and clipoth while nero attained without any of those and still on the same league with the twins

[@BubblyJubbly]

“I couldn’t protect Credo. To this day, I hate myself for not having enough strength. But this time is different! I SWEAR!” “I’M NOT LETTING YOU DIE!”

[@cappuccino7682]

Nero is a cool character, both story and gameplay. Someone needed to say that.

[@mithril5155]

He was okay-ish in DMC4, with potential. DMC5 just made him an awesome overall character.

[@firstwave3463]

@@mithril5155 yeah cuz in dmc 4 he’s just a angry kid trying to save kyrie

[@juanpagan7944]

The only character i can play lore wise very well and he does have the best scene in the game against vergil

[@andermousecheese5609]

In dmc4 he was Mario. In dmc5 he became sonic in sonic frontiers

[@SangfroidNextLevel]

In DMC4: Nop In DMC5: Hell yeah

[@thealphaandtheomega9528]

Vergil: Don't you dare say it-! Dante: JACKPOT! The end of a beautiful, painful, sad, love, family and amazing STORY

[@DarkVizardBerryTan]

Best dmc ever. The ending was just great and left on a good note.

[@pikachuspartan1868]

The only thing we need to worry about now is Mundus, but he's not coming back right...right?

[@RandomBrownGuyfromNY]

Pikachu Spartan the way Nero is now, he can fuck him up pretty easily.

[@codybender5332]

It ended? It seem more like a “to be continued”

[@sharifa.bryant9537]

@@codybender5332 For Nero, and other potential characters/devil hunters *COUGH*Lucia*COUGH* yeah this can basically set up a new chapter for them. But as of now the story of the sons of Sparda is officially complete

[@taedragon1270]

This game came out shortly before I joined the Marine Corps. This song has tons of meaning to me personally. I went to MCRD SD and making on top of that Reaper Hike and becoming a Marine this song started to play in my head and I cried like a baby! I had multiple jobs and was not successful in getting a career that I wanted before the Marine Corps and like my dad before me I wanted to become a Marine and I finally made that happen. Love this song!

[@zesork5627]

That's freaking awesome bro! Wish you the best of luck on the service.

[@velvetsparrow]

Salute

[@MartialArtsGamer]

So you’re crew cut!

[@taedragon1270]

@@zesork5627 thanks mang!!

[@taedragon1270]

@@MartialArtsGamer hahaha I guess I am!

[@ashwolf2006]

this also feels like a farewell song for the Son's of Sparda chapter of DMC. if you think about it DMC 3-1-Anime-2. focuses on Dante. while 4-5 focuses on nero.

[@WaveForceful]

I dunno, Dante finally embraced his demonic side, practically became a god and faced his brother one last time, both agreeing they were even. DMC5 seemed like it focused on everyone's "demons".

[@annoyingPoe15]

Don't forget Morrison had a job for lady and Trish maybe to get Dante and Vergil and lady was saying that she was ready to settle down after all she is dating Dante which is Canon

[@KoylTrane]

@@annoyingPoe15 I need a link for that dude. I know there was something between Dante and Trish, but he pissed her off by his childish behavior

[@ashwolf2006]

@@annoyingPoe15 seriously dude give me the source, i know the producer has confirmed it but we need the source.

[@icecube9765]

to be fair, i think Nero is Vergil's plot device, we might get more games with nero and vergil cause we pretty much explored dante's tale already

[@chromegamercat]

It's sad to think that Dante only called Nero deadweight to try and deter him from joining the fight because he can't risk losing another family member, but Nero is also so hung up on that word because how much it stings to remind him that he couldn't protect/save Credo and he's determined to prove he's not a deadweight by also not letting another family member die.

[@ruparavi6409]

Nah, he didnt stop Nero because he was afraid he would die, he stopped Nero because Nero shouldn't kill his own father

[@mecor9191]

@@ruparavi6409 Dante only called Nero deadweight when he realized he was losing against Urizen, not when he wanted to fight Vergil alone.

[@ruparavi6409]

@@mecor9191 he called him deadweight because he really didnt want nero to fight vergil

[@ruparavi6409]

@@mecor9191 The thing is, Dante never wanted Nero in the fight from the start. Nero came without Dante's acknowledgement

[@wokei2888]

@@ruparavi6409 he called him dead weight before he found out that was vergil smart one

[@otaviocavalo4453]

"There is no mountain too tall to overcome"... See, Vergil, you can still make things right. The mountain you raised between you, your brother and others isn't so tall it can not be overcomed.

[@vulcan422]

Farewell Hideaki Itsuno

[@scruber64_]

When Nero said he couldn't protect Credo, i really felt that. This time, he's learned his mistakes, he's not gonna let someone die because him again. You could relate if you played DMC4.

[@CoolDude5633554]

This might be lost in the comments, but I think of Vergil as an Anti-Hero. After all, he’s trying to get power to protect everything he loves and holds dear, even if it means throwing away his humanity. He feels so much regret from Eva’s death, that he thinks that if he’s just like his father Sparda with his power, he’ll be able to protect everything he holds dear just like his father.

[@PlanetNateGaming]

Vergil: Don't say it Dante: JACKPOT!!!!

[@Harcastech]

This song is too short for such a beautiful perfection.

[@dwaynelionheart7476]

This song always brings me to tears 💔 this game is the fucking masterpiece I always thrived for

[@darrylalagdon8534]

*Devil* *May* *Feels*

[@johnnysalery7383]

Darryl Alagdon *Devil WILL Cry*

[@mooddowner]

No matter how many times i listen to it, I always cry.

[@Xenushkie]

Devils never cry

[@dastan6747]

@@Xenushkie devils may cry

[@franekkuter9982]

@@Xenushkie "i see. maybe somewhere out there even a devil may cry when he loses a loved one"

[@Xenushkie]

@@franekkuter9982 Damn, time flies...

[@Arasakabomber2023]

this thing makes me almost cry every single time i hear it, i love how every single dmc 5 theme makes me feel something, subhuman anger, bury the light motivation, devil trigger fight, and legacy, hope

[@Paragon._.]

I love that Nero and possibly DMC writers didn’t forget about the past events. Credo being mentioned again really felt like he had an impact on the story and Nero’s development despite having one boss battle. Really exhibits how much Nero loves and cares for everyone

[@AresSG]

I just imagine this is Eva singing to her grandson from beyond the grave. I like to think she watched over her sons and Nero's life as well.

[@grotus5549]

This game still makes me want to cry.

[@Xenushkie]

Devils never cry

[@dastan6747]

@@Xenushkie devils may cry

[@Xenushkie]

@@dastan6747 Devils occasionally cry

[@SpringdayAutumnmoon]

idkwtf is happening in your avatar but i really hope it only involves consenting adults

[@throwfascistsintopits3062]

@@Xenushkie Maybe somewhere out there, even a devil may cry when he loses a loved one, don't you think?

[@marvinmarroquin7950]

When my mom its about to cook my pet Chicken -IM NOT LETTING YOU DIEEEEE!

[@last90sdude7]

Happy 20th Year Anniversary ! Devil May Cry 🎂 Original Release: 10/16/2001.

[@marcoangel451]

I will miss Itsuno era in CAPCOM so much... :(

[@outcast1034]

Man honestly I love dmc 5 soo much. Like every character just feels like an actual person and this song just brings it more to it. Dmc 5 honestly has been helping me out on actually finding myself *ironic Ik lol* but it really has especially Nero character. I relate to Nero very much on the way he acts and the way how life is for him and much as the other characters to. Ito took a while to figure myself but the day I did I played this to see how far I really came through in life. Dmc 5 is just amazing 🖤

[@PizzaNuggetz1738]

It's rare that a song makes me feel like crying, this song along with Zelda's lullaby from Age of Calamity specifically just make me feel.

[@venomark7883]

This song really fits so much with Nero and his reason for fighting, he failed to protect Credo and almost lost Kyrie and with that, he hated himself and took the blame for not protecting Credo and when he realized his father was Vergil his feelings for if he should kill his father or save him was battling inside him and Nero swore that he will not let another close relative of him to die again and for that he needed the strength and with his will to protect Dante and Vergil, he thus awoken his true power, his *legacy*

[@stellleo]

The point in the game when this song plays is my favorite example of character development. Nero had wanted revenge against Vergil/Urizen for the entire game until Dante revealed to him that he was Vergil's son. Obviously, Nero was conflicted, and he couldn't find any answers from the Devil May Cry members. He was torn between revenge and protecting his family. Finally, when Kyrie talks to Nero and helps him calm down, he finally finds an answer: he should protect his family, no matter who they are. And with that belief in mind he was able to unlock his true power and become powerful enough to end the rivalry between Dante and Vergil.

[@XxDeathxX509]

The amount of emotion behind this song..it’s beautifully haunting

[@jonpowell4246]

this song is something one who stands alone in all that they do in life should listen to when they feel as though everything they do is for not before they're brought to their knees that it might give them the strength to keep trying and keep fighting. So when all's said and done they might shout in victory "I'm still standing assholes!" to the world- just like me.

[@ayyylmao101]

God. I can see this as the song of the Sparda family - Vergil in the violin, Nero and Dante in the words, Eva in the voice... it's nice, and it brings hope that we'll see the family reunite for the better in the end. Edit: The song practically cries out "You can redeem yourself."

[@neo7538]

Im actualy curious if anyone notice that Vergil was nodding when Nero said he's not letting both of them die

[@cagedcoco1681]

Rest in peace, Eva... They'll be fine... They'll be fine... 😢💙💚❤

[@throwfascistsintopits3062]

why nero green

[@bernardorios9948]

Nero: "I'M NOT LETTING YOU DIE!!!" Vergil: This is... curious. Dante: Nero?

[@georgethomas4567]

Honestly this song just gives me chills it's so good. As a song that both includes the characters and series in its meaning it's such a beautiful send-off 😭

[@jemican4500]

wont be for long soon if someone had taken the wheel to make dmc 6 or hating dmc reboot two to hell itsuno will make a dmc if he would

[@xanderasherclegain5710]

This song has very subtle Celtic undertones with how its played I'm late to the party having just got DMC5 after it being out for a little over a year and beat it today and this song really captured my attention I can imagine Celtic greats like Celtic Woman, Celtic Thunder, etc. singing this song at Castle Sloan and the audience wouldn't bat an eye and still enjoy the song hell the groups could even add their own flare to it by extending it, adding to the lyrics some more, adding more Celtic instruments in it, etc. ad nauseum

[@Handles_arent_a_needed_feature]

What

[@giordihero]

Just after playing the game again and again, I come back to this song and holy hell. This hits hard.

[@majorknight859]

Damn this franchise, On one hand it gives you punk rock action music that makes you wanna scream out every line Then they give you serene calm church music so good, I just find myself shedding those manly one eyed tears Producing such Works of Art should be illegal

[@RandomBrownGuyfromNY]

When Devil May Cry 5 throws out more hype and emotional songs than Kingdom Hearts 3 😂😂

[@chefatlas852]

That's because KH3 was trash

[@dark-neo-dante4829]

@atlasBCM and @saif ali both games has there pros and cons but in the end both games shows us why we want to protect the ones we love and care about even if we have to make sacrifices

[@RandomBrownGuyfromNY]

DARK ZANGETSU kh3 was a disappointment

[@dark-neo-dante4829]

@@RandomBrownGuyfromNY welp if you think it's a disappointment then go ahead and say it but there are still people who also love kh3

[@RandomBrownGuyfromNY]

DARK ZANGETSU the game wasn’t even better than the vanilla version of kh2, story or gameplay. Kh3 was targeted for new comers and that was it’s major issue. It’s story was horrendous, brain dead gameplay, just an overall boring game. Devil May Cry 5 however had amazing gameplay with depth, was able to win over both old and new fans, and tbh the story itself wasn’t anything amazing, but it wasn’t ridiculously long like kh3 with no plot holes. It was satisfying and gave the fans what they wanted and more.

[@derpsilol1221]

I like to think this song is directed right at the SOS, more so Vergil. Here's why- First off, "rise again" and after Nero beats Vergil, he {Vergil} goes with Dante to destroy the roots of the Qlipoth, and in the scenes at the end we see a potential renewal of hope and retribution in him. Nextly, the song's staple and title, "This is your legacy". It's a beautiful song, but it also hits just as Nero is hitting his Devil Trigger while racing towards the tower. And yes, Vergil's legacy more than attempts to kill Dante and gain power, is Nero, the next generation of Devil Hunters. And lastly, the opening lyrics "When those voices deep within, bring you down to your knees again" seems like it could be two points in Vergil's life. First when he is a child, naked and alone, demons attacking him until he slaughtered them. Or, it could be when he was crumbling, breaking from numerous defeats.

[@mrdarkcrowm2961]

actual goated man this song, I can't wait for the next one.

[@ryuushinzo3559]

This is your legacy Sparda. You showed even a devil can feel. That humans have a strength that demons lack. Your sons have shown the strength of their humanity and even led a new generation of Devil hunters. On a side note, this could possibly have been Eva's lullaby to the twins. It was just used as the theme for a new legacy.

[@octobercorvis]

Devils Never Cry gave me shivers back then, and now, so does this song but with the accompanying waterworks! Love this game and couldn't have hoped for better story-telling!! I will always cherish the place this series has had in almost two decades of my life and the memories that come with it.

[@Colleywoodstudios]

Three generations of trauma and abuse getting fixed by the bastard off spring of the main villain. GOD this hits me in the soul coming from an abusive household!

[@yoyokun2136]

Man i was in tears listening to this song on repeat and rethinking my life, after i've read this comment i busted out laughing so hard that my dog woke up from his nap

[@Briareos-yf9kl]

My brain after thinking of suicide then hearing this song: IM NOT LETTING YOU DIIIIEEEEEE!

[@rrriiian]

I think Kirye sings more for Nero, it's indicated by a lot of details. For example, legacy plays when Nero and Kyrie have a sincere conversation and he needs advice, because it's Kyrie who knows how to help him. She's always been with him. and the text says about it: "I'll be here standing, standing beside you"

[@dominickprice4339]

One of the best gaming series out there

[@akbarthegeneralist1471]

why do i get the feeling this is Kyrie singing to Nero . I mean the lyrics are similar to Kyrie's dialogues in that telephone booth conversation . Nero was in doubt but Kyrie helped him think clearly and gave him hope , told him he's never alone . Just like this song the lyrics are encouraging and supporting telling the listeners they have hope and they're not alone .

[@aiereeee6223]

lol ye it do someh0ow seems like her singing

[@giorno9885]

I cry after this game, shit... that’s so perfect

[@thefallen2843]

still getting goosebumps every time i hear it

[@ashetrid]

Amazing Ali Edwards from Devil Trigger to this emotional sound track.

[@yukidemon5172]

"I'M NOT LETTING YOU DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

[@みるめいくん]

ほんと好き

[@demi-femme4821]

"Holy shit. I can't believe any of this is still standing..."

[@irfanriaz3948]

this should've won the best score

[@SatachiFEH]

"IM NOT LETTING YOU DIEE!!! GRAHHHHHHHH!!! " one of the best parts of the game

[@dmoneydmo]

I'm torn between the ending of this game,part of me wanted to see Nero spend a little more time with his father,I feel like there would've been a bit more impact when he left but I also like this ending to with Virgil leaving him that story book and letting him know he'll be back for it. I'm guessing the next game will be a solo Nero game if we're lucky enough to get another one 🤞

[@jasonh.7753]

They arent the throw the ball back and forth type. Vergil ripped his arm off.

[@popcultureenthusiast5587]

After beating the game, whenever you go to the main menu, Vergil can be seen in the van chilling with the gang, and I truly hope thats Canon after the dialogue V said about him wanting to he loved and protected, but what life gave him forced him into a need for power which would've likely gotten into his head for how long he's lived. And the relationship growth that Dante and Vergil go through near endgame. He most likely still desires fighting Dante but also trying to reconnect the feeling of having a family

[@popcultureenthusiast5587]

ripping his son's arm, think in his situation. Vergil was on the verge of dying and went on instinct, he probably didn't even know that was his son until V returns to urizen and Vergil realizes how important his humanity is from V

[@avolatilenoodle7829]

@@popcultureenthusiast5587 As much as I don't want to believe it, I don't think Vergil hanging out in the van with the team is canon, 'cuz V is also there in the back, reading his book.

[@popcultureenthusiast5587]

@@avolatilenoodle7829 I know what you mean, but if you look closely, Vergil and V are never seen together in one shot, because Nero may be fidgeting with his arm close to Nico and where Vergil would be sitting, we only see griffon, V, shadow, these shots compared to the one where it's Nero and Vergil look very similar but the difference is Vergil isn't there

[@kneeofjustice9619]

I was listening to this on a cloudy day and when the lyrics finally started the sun came out.

[@zionpersonal7756]

The biggest thing I've learnt from this video game...."devil cries too"

[@Neomakes]

I use this song as a boost sometimes especially when im feeling down I know its sad xD but it helps

[@Squigi]

Listening to sad sounding songs validates your feelings of being sad. And hearing the words "You are not alone" is always something any sad person would want to hear.

[@marknedd5532]

I just had to remember this was dmc

[@sedlyholmes3722]

And who would have thought the face model for Nero is also now the face model for Reptile in MK 1

[@godsplayingfield]

i will truely miss the sons of sparda. been part of my life for so long. do i think it's a perfect end? course not. could always be better (DANTE, WHY NO KID!? AHOLE!) but christ did it feel right for the both of them. reaching power beyond sparda, being together in hell, never leaving each other. Nero taking over the protection of the human world. and i love that neither of them are outright dead. it means we can imagine what they have in store for the future. we may never see them again, but this send off is something special. good bye sons of Sparda, and thanks for the years of stylish fun.

[@РусланКучеренко-м3б]

Even though he said that he might have one in the future to Mundus

[@cooperchance7720]

Meh they’ve escaped Hell numerous times. They can just do it again.

[@Nico-the-Nacho]

"I couldn't protect Credo To this day, I hate myself for not having enough strength Buy this time it's different... I SWEAR! I'M NOT LETTING YOU DIE!!!"

[@franekkuter9982]

when i thought about scene when nero's arm regenerated, i realized that his "wings" was gift from his grandmother, and his arm was gift from his grandfather. beautiful

[@PGGreatOak]

"If I don't return...you must run...by yourself, alone. You must change your name. Forget about your past and start a new life...as someone else...a new beginning." - Eva, Devil May Cry 5 Eva's death just really brings me to tears. She truly did not deserve to die. 😔 To think that same mother motivates two of her sons at the same time too after that.

[@christopherblanchard4871]

As one who followed the game. It is the most beautiful ending. The game was tough at points but I'll be damned if the story wasn't worth the effort

[@LxR7601]

"True strength is a choice. Fighting like hell to protect what's important. You threw away everything you ever had...no wonder you have no true power!"

[@adamrebellion713]

I wont be able to listen to this song for some time. My father is dying, mother had a hearth surgery 8 years ago and today she found out that shes got cancer. I dont have the power, but I do have the money. But that cant save them... I will end up beeing alone... I dont know how to talk with them or what to say :(

[@kylebeguhl8516]

This may be a bit late, Adam, but I have an idea. Thank them. For everything. Thank your parents for raising you, and everything they’ve done for you.

[@adamrebellion713]

@@kylebeguhl8516 I did. It was hard... Gonna need some time, a lot of time to stand up. Thanks devil hunters 👍

[@Ressiedevil]

You know the Goosebumps are good when they surge all the way up to the back of your head But in all honesty I'm going to miss the sons of Sparta era of the Devil May Cry series, I love these characters and it's sad to see them go but the thing is is that I'm actually a new fan, I only learned about the Series last year, that's the power that this series puts on you, while the series had its ups and downs and installments that should not be named, overall this song made my experience grander than it probably would have been "You will rise again This is your legacy"

[@roachdoggjr54]

1:12 - " i swear, *I'M NOT LETTING YOU DIE!!* "

[@topdog2007]

dante: rember what you use to say vergil: what? dante: foolinsh vergil foolinsh vergil: SHUT UP DEAD WEIGHT nero: YEAH GET HIM DAD verigl: wait what? nero: what?

[@saxorxiii7589]

christ, learn how to spell

[@topdog2007]

@@saxorxiii7589 shut up scrub

[@saxorxiii7589]

@@topdog2007 you spelt vergil as verigl and also “rember” and “foolinsh”, also scrub is a clear sign that either you are 7 or you’re an idiot, possibly both

[@topdog2007]

@@saxorxiii7589 screw you so what i am not good at spelling don't need to be a douche about it

[@Azrael1_]

@SaxorXIII pretty sad for you to bully a kid on the internet only because he spelled some name’s and words wrong lol like dude grow the fuck up.

[@ivanlim3180]

Sparda and Eva will finally rest in peace, when their sons have finally reconciled by their grandson.

[@TheActualRealDrPepper]

2:22 Chills. Every. Damn. Time.

[@interneteris]

shits making me want to cry

[@ju2tunknown]

1:07 _"I SWEAR, I'M NOT LETTING YOU DIE!!!"_

[@armLightsMick]

今度こそ！ 誰ひとり死なせねえええ！！ グオオオオオオッッッ！！

[@BesBroYeaha]

this song is heard in the beggining of the game on the full story recap, but it found itself back again twice before Dante absorbed the Sparda and when Nero was awakening his devil trigger. What a piece of diamond.

[@martinchristensen5144]

Game of the Year💖 Masterpiece👍🏽 JACKPOT!!!

[@valentinnielsen522]

Truely an amazing voice! Touching

[@Akay4444444444444444]

So question... who wonders if this song is hinting at Nero becoming the true successor to Sparda in the future?

[@pizzavictory113]

Akay4444444444444444 me

[@lamvu9219]

i think this song is for Vergil, not Nero, the lyrics of this song telling that

[@Akay4444444444444444]

@@lamvu9219 Ooh fair point, I hadn't considered that

[@lamvu9219]

@@Akay4444444444444444 i was thinking about that when i heard the part "remember you are not alone", in childhood and even now, Nero still have Kyrie and Credo by his side, only Vergil alwas alone. And "we will be as one, you will rise again" is mean if Vergil and Dante fight together, there's nothing they can't do. This song is more like Eva sing for her sons than someone for Nero. I cry so much when heard this ; _ ;

[@thanoskitsos5710]

The song is for the sparda family. For the sons of sparda and Eva and every member of the family.

[@sickosuicide2903]

I’ve never cried so much to an ost

[@pablolinkoyanslayer9939]

2:23 si Nero hubiese estado en super smash Ultimate, tendría tremenda intro con esta parte

[@brandoncardenas9116]

"I can't protect Credo... To this day... I hate myself for not having enough strength... But this time is different... I SWEAR!... I'M NOT LETTING YOU DIE!!!"

[@TheSwagHaver]

This is not power. This is your legacy. Now, show me your motivation, Nero.

[@kruegerpoolthe13th]

Amazing to me how in just one game everything Devil May Cry fans wanted for years just happened Absolutely incredible

[@thetruejerrycan]

This made me ugly cry so bad. Fantastic song, fantastic game

[@ПавелСметанин-м2ы]

Absolutely Perfect