Guilty Gear Original Fan Music - Not Your Destination (Asuka's Theme)

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Just in time to ring in the Arc Revo Finals that begin tomorrow, I bring you a new Guilty Gear-inspired original song! With vocals again!
This time, it's a song based on Asuka R. Kreutz, otherwise known as That Man in the Guilty Gear-story. Ever since Strive's release, there have been much musing regarding whether or not he will finally become a playable character. So I guess this track might be considered me channeling him being announced or teased for Season 2 this weekend? But I felt that our big mastermind-boy deserves a song anyways, one that carries on similar vibes as Ishiwatari's "The Man" from Overture, whilst also sound a bit less imposing. And man, did I have to push my vocals to new limits for it. (Should probably had done this song in C, but I realized too late.) In any case! Enjoy!
The vocals are written and performed by me, Gaute Vist Grong.
DISCLAIMER:
I do not own the rights to Guilty Gear, which is owned by Arc System Works. This music is an original track made using the character of Asuka R. Kreutz as a source of inspiration, and the footage in the video is used to reflect that.
If you want to use this music for your own videos, please get in touch with me for my permission first. Be aware that blatantly re-uploading the video's musical content without my permission will be eligible for a content takedown-notice.

[@gvgkid]

Here are the lyrics: Verse 1: When a man of cloth observes the future, He will test his faith against his heart where Any love that will be lost within the script Compels to raise his pen and rebel. This is the real life for us. Just like in my thesaurus. You all end up in flames, But I am no longer another blind, clueless actor! I whisper to Hell… Chorus 1: I am the tome where you read of The rules of the world that I know. I am not the map that tells you Where you need to go! I may be the one creator Of this massive treasure hunt for The purpose of life where you’ll find I am Not Your Destination! So go forth, mighty rival of fate! Spread your fire, tainted by hate. It shall ward off evil until your heart is healed By newborn hands revealed.   Verse 2: When the world is in need of destroyers, Look at history’s fallen peacekeepers. With the book in hand, I take the mantle to Cover my wings and spin up new demons. My sin will forever be Rolling a weighed D20. So you can reclaim what Fate’s clown once took from you. Then you can live your life after You challenge my rule… Chorus 2: I am the tome where you read of The rules of the world that I know. I am not the map that tells you Where you need to go! I may be the one creator Of this massive treasure hunt for The purpose of life where you’ll find I am Not Your Destination! Do not dare to call me like a god! I’m no editor from above. I am simply a ferryman of shooting stars Who will rebuild their love. Bridge: Mankind. Look up and see. Two monsters fighting furiously. One with your visage, the other is your savior. My friend, of you and me, Who is man and who is beast? We’ll see… I’m a ruler, you’re a rebel, yet we Both strive for better. Tome in hand, I swear unto thee: “I will be evil’s righteous demon king.” Now come! Chorus 3: I am the tome where you read of The rules of the world that I know. I am not the map that tells you Where you need to go! I may be the one creator Of this massive treasure hunt for The purpose of life where you’ll find I am Not Your Destination! See how the world fears both you and me? Yet, your clasp declares you as “Free”. You have bonds that raise you to be the world’s hero. While I shall remain as the Demon King.

[@vinnimick9514]

Song was so good that it made him playable

[@bitethedust3561]

It actually did, congrats to all the Asuka fans

[@NexusSamurai]

@@bitethedust3561 WOOO

[@Heu3BecTHb1u]

bro, is there a version without words?🙏

[@Vee_Sheep]

"I'm a ruler, you're a rebel, yet we both *strive* for better" fuckin' (chef's kiss) to that line, but also this whole song is fantastic

[@lucasfraczek4320]

Asuka's such a complex character, yet you can tell he had good intentions with his plan. He just...went about them horribly, and it cost him greatly. You exemplified his character and personality in this song perfectly, he wants to do better, he wants to undo his sins and save the people he once called, yet still calls, his friends...

[@firestorm376]

The road to Hell is paved with good intentions, after all.

[@lucasfraczek4320]

​@@firestorm376 Especially in the case of living in harmony with Gears.

[@whoopsthatsasinisntit]

I love the way the lyrics look, and the way you sing fits the character nicely

[@badconnection4383]

I like that some of the lyrics call out Sol directly. "See how the world fears both you and me? Yet, your clasp declares you as 'Free' ".

[@millerashton1861]

Christ, did you make a deal with Apollo for music and prophecy?

[@BloodfelX]

At this point if we don't get Asuka confirmed I'll have balls bluer than Happy Chaos.

[@andrewsmith4696]

Boy do I have good news for you

[@BloodfelX]

@@andrewsmith4696 HNNNG ( Honestly I was waiting on Bedman too so I'll take it. )

[@EnvyMizuhashi]

Happy that you used the riffs from "The Man" in your chorus! Excellent song!

[@rand0mlyhere]

Welp… guess I just found what Im listening to on repeat. Hope it can make it to streaming services, bc I’m DEFINITELY gonna rock out to this

[@EnvyMizuhashi]

*WHAT IS THIS FUCKING PERFECT TIMING?!?!?!* GVG, YOU LITERALLY A PROPHET RIGHT NOW!

[@lordfawful2329]

AS IF A DIVINE TRUTH SEEKER, ONE COULD EVEN SAY.

[@lemone630]

@@lordfawful2329 HE FOUND IT, HE FOUND IT!

[@BoltMoonSteven]

*IT’S HERE*

[@acceptablename8511]

I can't believe you summoned a playable version of this man into existence with this song. Incredible. (Oh yeah, the Song is great.)

[@velvetdraws3452]

everytime you make a character song they become characters damn

[@gvgkid]

Eeehhh, I'm 2 out of 3 so far. Jam wasn't announced to be playable yet. ... Althought that one doesn't have vocals... Hmmmmm...

[@NiladonGrey]

he's finally here and holy shit he's got the drip with that cape

[@kaiser8773]

Asuka DLC Waiting Roon

[@BlazeRDream]

As soon as I saw this, I pogged and had to stop myself from screamin' Superb song, man! Genuinely.

[@lemone630]

Dude the choir in the background of that last chorus hit SO GODDAMN HARD. It really just instills the feeling that this isn't 'Asuka R#' or just 'Asuka R. Kreutz' *This is the fucking Gear Maker.*

[@The_Schumbus_real]

So cool. I found the Give Me A Break cover really cool but an original GGST style song? Very gamer. If I can ask, could you do a Six Black Heavens Guns cover? I think it compliments your vocal range well. Very cool songs music!

[@BluBerryVA]

Here before the announcement! Two hours to go until we get the Gear Twink reveal

[@FunnyValentineRE4L]

american scientist turns friend into a gear and militarises gears, lives to regret it also cool music

[@Ramsey276one]

DAT MANN XD

[@Frog13103]

made a day before he was announced thats incredible

[@Leah_Absol]

first radchad's moveset concept and now this? asuka mod when

[@velvetdraws3452]

then he gets announced

[@Ramsey276one]

​@@velvetdraws3452 yep XD

[@Ramsey276one]

Cat ears mod, you mean? CUZ HE COMIN :D

[@sadyad7709]

Hey, big fan of your content! Keep it up!

[@shissona9572]

I know you most likely have other amazing songs like this in works planned but i like to see you eventually redo break every sword since everything is difficult to hear except the chorus over the music

[@gvgkid]

I have actually been thinking about going back to that. But we'll see if I ever make the time to do so.

[@Roxas2099ZX]

We're apparently getting Asuka soon as well...nice. :)

[@samthefaustmain4068]

The lyrics sometimes sound like TOOL and it really fits the song

[@endermah5995]

Needs more views holy moly. The Instrumentation is godlike.

[@scarecrow7421]

Ok but when he gets in as a playable character I hope he's just called *That Man*

[@lagc5103]

you either have the gift of prophesy or you KNEW

[@Minamisos]

May 25th 2023

[@imarock.7662]

🔥🔥🔥

[@dust-tatari5979]

Overture time

[@new-ez1gt]

i hope they add this type of feel when he does release

[@agathabizarre]

Ficou maravilhoso, sério ! Continue com as músicas ♥

[@lucymaycry7218]

*Rightous demon king of this minecraft server*

[@keybladeaprentice]

This is better than his actual theme

[@Nyniku-Manju]

If someday I would create a story, I assure you that I would be well aware of this kind of fan material. More than anything to give it the recognition it deserves.

[@ragna3023]

Once again your song is better than the actual strive character theme.

[@felix_d6904]

the guitar is so complex.. I love it!

[@Franko_L_L]

What in the world is this timing. Explain yourself

[@gvgkid]

It was planned since this summer, ever since the Jam-original. ;)

[@mustardwizard]

sounds very Sawano esque

[@rodrigorosa4419]

I hope his official theme is better than this one because this is already a banger

[@thomasthecoolkid7228]

Anyone else came here from Kai Clain in YOMI Hustle?

[@frankhuerta4979]

Instrumental version (or instrumental cover) when?

[@bluevain2255]

is their a mod to add this in strive? I would love to have this over auska's default theme

[@EripmavsDYraid]

Please tell me there's a download link for this song because holy shit this is a bop.

[@gvgkid]

There will be later. Got a little more work to do, then I'll publish an album this track is a part of.

[@EripmavsDYraid]

@@gvgkid nice.

[@Ramsey276one]

0:26 "That was was 2 MP. Barely a flinch. Care to insist?"

[@MisakyDayzingOFFICIAL]

Can I have the whole text, please?

[@gvgkid]

Sure! They are now a pinned comment here.

[@MisakyDayzingOFFICIAL]

@@gvgkid Thx!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Heu3BecTHb1u]

univocal version pls🙏🙏🙏

[@johnybrooks1308]

Огэ……

[@tronixchl2004]

You knoow its pretty good and all (specting a mod with the song for the game) but you know where this should go in??? FUCKING CALAMITY MOD FROM TERRARIA, ITS JUST PERFECT LIKE ON GOD, FIRST TIME LISTEN INMEDIATELY MY MIND WENT TO THE JUNGLE DRAGON

[@enhasiac4153]

better than his official theme tbh