[HD] The Protomen - Act II - The Fall

[@AthanasiaBithia]

"As you stand all you will see that, when you fall, you will fall from a height most men will never reach" That is such an incredibly powerful and depressing line

[@donutman287]

+Blawynn That's not depressing. It's the opposite, it fills me up with hope. It gives you a reason to keep going, to get better, wether you even die or fail at it. It gives a man the reason to exist.

[@AthanasiaBithia]

Yeah, but I find it depressing to think that most people will never stand tall on their own.

[@donutman287]

Blawynn If they don't do it it's because they are weak and not fight for themselves. It is the duty of man to make other men be aware and strong, so they aren't useless.

[@dorkandproudofit]

I like how most of the song is in primarily major chords, but when it gets to the "When you fall" part, it suddenly has a few minor chords before returning to the major chords. A clever bit of foreshadowing.

[@Faceless666]

welcome to Germany

[@smnoy23]

The saddest thing is that Joe never knew that he failed. He died thinking that he saved the city.

[@spacehitler4537]

If you watch the offical music video it shows that when he got to the transmitter there were already bombs set to blow when he reached the top.

[@alansmithee419]

@@spacehitler4537 It's also strongly implied that there were already bombs there in the lyrical notes, but the two accounts do directly contradict each other. In the video he reaches the top, finds already present bombs, and braces before he dies. In the lyrical notes, he reaches the top, plants his own bombs, sets the timer, and then as he turns to go they go off - I believe due to hidden explosives rather than a flaw in the detonators of his own given that many other screens already had bombs planted at them (also not shown in the music video). But in either case Joe never sees his death coming in the lyrical notes.

[@HalflingScholar613]

Hopefully part 3 will make it all worth it! Joe was exactly the kinda person Mega needed to meet at the end of part one after all! Maybe part three will end on a mostly happy note!

[@ot63]

Climb Climb Climb to the top of the world And as you stand tall, you will see... That when you fall... You will fall from a height most men will never reach

[@CamperCarl]

I played this on the bus ride home on the last day of highschool Felt like a triumphant end to what were some of the worst years of my life Years and years later I always remember that bus ride when listening to this

[@dudeguy8686]

You had incredible taste in music as a high schooler, gg

[@Hexarth]

i should've done that!

[@SydneyJeanFilms]

I’m glad I saw this comment mere weeks before my last day. I’m going to do the same thing.

[@sod4769]

Awesome to hear even now so cool.

[@AeroWraith901]

R.I.P. Joe Died burning about, while falling from a height most men will never reach

[@obolisk0430]

+Nexus0917 Joe was the last hero left in man. He was the hero man didn't deserve.

[@doctrow37]

Climb! Climb! Climb to the top of the world, and as you stand tall, you will see- That when you you fall, you will fall from a height that most men will never reach. ...Is it weird that I find these lyrics strangely empowering?

[@jeffjefferson7237]

doctrow37 Better to die for a good cause then live for nothing.

[@MrSilvUr]

Strange things are weird.

[@rabidfurify]

I think this speaks to the soul of climbing. Part of what makes sending a route so good is all of the beautiful, terrible failures that came before it.

[@trishandrews7360]

I came here through VGHS, though good to listen to cool tunes such as these.

[@richardwu8371]

Lol same. Rewatched it last month. Seven years ain't gonna stop me from enjoying good content again

[@Lightningomega]

Yes, yes. VGHS was awesome, and it's how I found Protomen. Really though, their albums tell a great story in the Rock Opera style, with accompanying literature. This was a sad and emotional moment. Listen to their album but make sure you read the stuff that goes with each song. Protomen did an awesome job.

[@Teigue82]

Every live show I've seen the Protomen do if this song hits the whole crowd gets quiet suddenly, almost forcing ourselves to chant the lyrics when it's time. All of it is in reverence to Joe, the hero we deserve.

[@dorkandproudofit]

I want an extended version of this where the stuff before the depressing ending just keeps repeating in an endless loop of awesome.

[@exaber08]

Made it to the top of Arasaka tower... just like she wanted...

[@greatandmightykevin]

You will fall from a height most men will never reach. God damn that is an amazing quote.

[@klaytonrocks]

In this story, Joe isn't a robot, he's human who sees what's wrong with the city and decides to try and stop it, which is what the song "Breaking Out" is about. The next song, "Keep Quiet", is about his confrontation and fight of a "robot sniper" and wins, donning its helmet. He encounters Dr. Light during the end of that song as well, and "Light Up The Night" is about how they plan to take down Dr. Wily by destroying the comm tower. But yeah, "Joe" is a reference to the sniper joes. :)

[@Rainy_Japan]

This song is so beautiful it literally almost brings me to tears

[@chaycehughes2246]

It brings me fully to tears every time

[@Sunny-dn4mq]

best scene ever with this music ;)

[@colossalfalafel5546]

"Almost nothing."

[@matthewsawczyn6592]

Throws away the pistol like a boss...

[@sab1229]

this is the best music for writing than anything else i have ever seen

[@REBMX]

oe kicked the motorcycle's engine back to life. He spun the bike and raced towards the city. Passing under the cold glow of screen after menacing screen. Reports coming in of an incident in the outer rim. Reports of an armed assailant. Reports of a growing threat to public safety. Climb. Climb. Joe tore through the streets. A missile aimed at the metal spire towering above the city. The great steel arm holding a torch of fear. The main telescreen was designed to be visible from almost anywhere in the city. The destruction of that screen would be felt by every man and every woman in the city. He thought of the children. How, for the first time, they would know a world without that screen. Without the constant, mind-numbing barrage of misinformation. Silence. Had he ever encountered silence? Soon. Climb to the top of the world. The street was ending. Joe revved the engine. No hesitation. No fear. The motorcycle bounded over the curb, launched off the steps in front of the tower, and landed jarringly upon the hard, slick marble of the plaza. Losing traction, the tires skidded out ahead of the heavy iron frame. The bike pitched. Joe kicked hard against the bike. Inertia kept him glued to it. He rolled over on to his stomach and clawed frantically at the smooth marble, trying to slow himself. And as you stand tall, you will see... The bike would not be slowed. It slid rapidly toward the main entrance. The steel doors secured tightly for the evening. The wheels caught on the final few steps leading up to the doors. The bike spun upright and left the marble floor. 600 pounds of iron and chrome roared, end over end, towards the entrance, crashed into the steel doors, and exploded. Joe's momentum halted just inches from the steps. Sirens erupted around him. That when you fall... He pushed himself to his feet and ran towards the flames. Hurdling the mangled carcass of the bike, he entered the tower lobby and headed for the stairs. Flight after flight, Joe took two and three steps at a time. His chest nearly collapsed under the strain. His legs never hesitated. Finally, he reached the door leading to the roof. Joe kicked hard and stepped into the cool night air. He had to act quickly. He threw his bag down next to the transmitter. Reaching inside, he wrapped his hands around the detonator. Holding it tightly, he turned and started back to the stairs. You will fall from a height most men will never reach. He'd taken three long strides when the explosion ripped his feet from the tarred roof. Joe didn't hear the explosion. The shock wave of the blast knocked him unconscious instantaneously. Light had nearly reached the plaza. He watched as the flames erupted from the top of the shimmering tower, setting aglow the clouds above. Among the debris cast off the bulding by the explosion, he spotted what could only be a human body, twisting lifelessly as it plummeted towards the earth. Light held onto the hope that the falling body was not the one he feared it must be. As it approached the ground, Light's fears were confirmed as he made out the glare of the flames above reflected in a scarred blast shield. He watched as Joe's body landed with a dull thump upon the small patch of grass in a courtyard on the south side of the building. By the time Light had reached the boy's body, a crowd had gathered. As he stood in the center of the circle of onlookers, another explosion rattled the ground. Then another. And another. In the distance he could see, one by one, the telescreens splintering and erupting into flames

[@everydayuntilyoulikeit1501]

"His chest nearly collapsed under the strain. His legs never hesitated." I love this line so much

[@mixofreak]

Such a misleading track. All triumphant until the end. I love it.

[@PAVONEZORZ]

It upsets me that Joe had to die in vain. He was awesome. He had more personality than they really gave Megaman.

[@siliconetic]

U HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE!!!

[@Tcrumpen]

"Almost nothing"

[@danny-tm8nl]

*intense slow motion killing

[@TehFoxit]

Ooh so this was the one in VGHS.. Love the music the Protomen has made, and it gets even better once some of my favourite filmmakers uses it in their projects! :)

[@Beshuu2]

And at this moment he really did light up the night. Joe was the true hero of the story.

[@25Valk]

Almost always brings a tear to my eye. Its the Most empowering piece of music.

[@Rainy_Japan]

Joe is an amazing character and this is an amazing story

[@chebaca8]

Zak Wilcox who is Joe?

[@ThisBoiDraws]

@@chebaca8 Joe Mama

[@Dometabares]

I started watching VGHS When i Was like 6 or 7 and it makes me feel old

[@YouTubeVet]

head the comments are vghs fans half are protomen rock opera fans and I'm like why not both?

[@tokoman5]

Well done Brian D.... Well done

[@1031Vulcan]

I can't look at MM, Music, The Protomen, Opera, keyboards, Viewtiful Joe, or life the same ever again.

[@Silverwolf162992]

I see what you mean, in a way it was a triumph, though it cost his life. I more meant the song talks about the hero dying, so it's Ironic in VGHS when you know the full story of the song. It's an awesome victory song but it does say that "and as you stand tall, you will see...that when you fall...you fall from a height that no man has ever reached" sorta a double edged sword.

[@XAVAGE]

BrianD will forever be remembered.

[@Tcrumpen]

I wanna learn this song, EPIC!

[@tomlillis7830]

The best part of every Protomen show, hands down.

[@ParadoxEngineer]

"You've got nothing left to loose." "...almost nothing."

[@smnoy23]

NO, WAIT. The saddest thing is that Joe not only didn't save the city, but in fact ushered in the brutal police state of the first album.

[@MrPillowWiz]

This song always makes me imagine that he is above, looking down on the burning city, explosions and fire, and an orange smokey sky lights up the night

[@hiroprotagonitis]

The Queen influence is strong in this one.

[@InfantryStudios]

Then you met me, and the whole world gave you a chance... and you blew it. (spits) And here's your pal the Law, giving you one. Last. Chance. So are you gonna take it? You've got nothing to lose.... Almost nothing..

[@killerkuriboh0528]

yea thanksto vghs i am nowin love with protomen music

[@IVIetaI]

Amazing that band like this even rised in those times!

[@AgeOfReclamation]

Oh that clears it up, thanks. KZbinrs are so helpful sometimes...

[@RayelletheRogue]

Law ready for this

[@Draukagrissah]

Such a palate cleanser after the wild triptych of Breaking Out - Keep Quiet - Light Up the Night

[@danthefan28]

If I ever have to run away from a nuclear explosion, I'm playing this song on blast and sprinting like a mad man.

[@trickycrayon]

I don't know...the song is about Joe making a stand and doing what he believed would help save the city from Dr. Wily. I don't think the song is about failure. It's about the triumph of doing what you have to do for what you believe in.

[@Sunny-dn4mq]

VGHS brought me here!

[@skrautze5857]

almost.. almost nothing, miss u VGHS 😔✊

[@bilbobaggins1883]

Can they make this album into a movie plz?

[@steakwithsalt]

Ah Joe... the last spark of a dying fire. If only humanity understood what you sacrificed for them.

[@VirusesX01]

I don't know if anyone told you this already, but these are the lyrics. You can click the link in the description so you can read ALL lyrics plus the story behind every music. Totally awesome, no doubts :)

[@Exl6243]

As BrianD ducked down and grabbed the grenade he had dropped from his head, Matrix shot the person on Brian's back , and threw him a pistol. The Law shot Matrix, too late to notice that BrianD shot, one by one, all the players surrounding Brian. The Law shot twice, but Brian was too close and took the Law's gun. He attached the grenade onto the Law, and shot the Law's legs with his own pistol. As he walked away, explosion in the back, he saw his points rise, the crowd cheering, and knew...for now he was alright as the world sang this song...

[@Juniper_Rose]

@andrenaveed And in the end, Joe lies in the rain, taken down by a single sniper, as his heart gives up from a combination of his wound and exertion...and Tom can hear the trampling march of the ARM.

[@its_marse]

Thanks you vghs for showing this to me

[@lindgrenmarcus]

Read on wikipedia, they have a planned wedding in november (Sorry for bad english)

[@TheTimeLordAnthony]

Mixture of happy , triumph and looking like a badass type of song ;)

[@ArchieSalt]

I like how unique and inspirational their music is. Its not crazy like all the modern music

[@chebaca8]

I wanna know what people are referencing whether it's VGHS or some movie or show of some sort because I'm really curious.

[@BastivanDero]

I'm here from vghs, but actually I love this kind of music, even have a playlist in my channel. to answer your question, didn't heard this song before but it's definitely in my favorite list

[@lindgrenmarcus]

It says on wikipedia "Season 2 has been confirmed to be in the works by Johanna Braddy"

[@Karls_Clips]

Climb, Climb to the top of the world, and as you stand tall you will see.. that when you fall... you will fall from a height most men will never reach.

[@RoofClock]

If you search epic in the dictionary it will read: The Protomen-Act II- The Fall

[@CommanderElerium]

@TheKingoffae Exactly my vision, except he when he lands in the grass it's in a slump, neck broken and everything else. Light's thus standing over him crying and losing the will to live, along with whatever bystanders who came out due to the explosion. Also I realised when Joe flatlines the city's heartbeat also flatlines as Wily initiates martial law so the city is now truly dead. Joe notes how it was dead for years, but it still had a heartbeat which could fight back, but now no more.

[@andrenaveed]

@Patatatoodle That may be what the insert says, but I just said what I imagine when I listen to it.

[@Onirayushizobura]

@PAVONEZORZ Yeah, Joe had quite a bit more personality than Mega Man. Though, Mega Man was a robot and Joe was a human so it makes sense to me to give Joe more personality. Although, the way Act 1 ended, it seems like they left quite a bit of room for Mega Man to develop into more of a distinct character in later CDs.

[@killerkuriboh0528]

Hell yes!

[@asteroidrules]

This song makes me cry and I see nothing wrong with admitting that.

[@Visleaf]

It's happening

[@toaexos]

joe was 2cool2live

[@SethAurelius94]

RIP joe. He died as he lived. Drunk and fed up with the world being shit.

[@jacoblisenbyKingoffae]

@andrenaveed No. I see it just kinda see it hurried along. He makes it to the top and then he places the bag takes his three large strides. No slow motion no effects and then bam you just see the building blow up and a small humanoid figure falling out of the top. It's much more shocking and real that way.

[@Drpepper1049]

VIDEO GAME HIGH SCHOOL!!

[@wackytankman2970]

Inferior to the source material

[@oars44]

This is the modern day equivalent of classical music.

[@TheUndergroundHQ]

Climb... Climb to the top of the world. And as you stand tall, you will see... That when you fall... You will fall from a height most men will never reach. RIP Sniper Joe! You will be avenged!

[@hamderhippien8728]

is it brian firenzi singing light op the night

[@hamderhippien8728]

fuck you bitch

[@Eudamonic]

bob sved back at you!

[@ftwgaming9786]

no... just no.

[@xpreflex8324]

I remember my Cusin showed me the first season I remember this

[@fisheypixels]

oh... I feel slightly uneducated... Thanks bro!

[@oars44]

This is the modern equivilent of classical music.

[@hailie83895743]

anyone know what episode/ season this song plays on in vghs? I kinda wanna re watch the scene

[@samuele31917]

Hailie Loakc Season 1 episode 9 man

[@malarky345]

why the hell did i forget about this song!?

[@Anubusjr]

Epic.

[@WackySwackyAdventure]

Recommendations for more music like this song (other than the rest of The Protomen albums)?

[@sackboy3161]

almost nothing.

[@dorkandproudofit]

This is fairly reminiscent of some of Queen's stuff, but nothing any closer than that comes to mind.

[@XAVAGE]

I know. But you never know if there will be a new main character! ;)

[@sab1229]

ikr. how the hell is anyone gonna make anyhting better than this?

[@ProductionsHead]

Is it just me, or do these guys sound EXTREMELY 80s style?

[@V2011F]

What are the lyrics the chorus is singing

[@Arnaud7774]

He made a fourth ! :O

[@poopinlard]

I love how the ending beeps sounds like a heart monitor

[@gabrielinostroza4989]

Theme of the Sky King

[@lupusalbus3795]

His name, Richard Russle.

[@andrenaveed]

does anybody else imagine him climbing up the stairs, then seeing security bots both above and below him, so he kicks out the door on the landing and climbs up the side of the building as the crowd of people watch from below; the security bots firing and climbing up after him? Then he reaches the screen, drops the bag, climbs onto the screen, faces the bots, and falls backwards, arms outstretched, as he detonates the bombs? Oh, and it's raining.

[@TheVFXmafia]

Almost nothing to loose......bang etc :p VGHS !!! FTW !!

[@andrenaveed]

@Onirayushizobura I thought he let tons of humans get massacred by Wiley's robots? Seems like he gave up on mankind to me.

[@TheRoostergaming]

You got nothing too lose! I got ALMOST nothing to lose, Bang bang bang. Cya Law

[@Beshuu2]

@andrenaveed Yes, that is exactly how I saw it.

[@4l0v34]

What you play when you have almost nothing to lose

[@TheTygre]

@andrenaveed *manly tears* Yes... Yesss... And it's fucking beautiful.

[@SamDaKillah]

I just watched video game high school they use allot of protomen songs like 3 all together

[@XAVAGE]

Ah well, if Josh's spouse is in the works then he must be in it as well.

[@JCKustom13]

I will never look at Megaman the same again.

[@Drilling4mana]

I melted through the walls of my house and took to the sky in a streak of light, taking my place as the new god of flame and rock. Then I fell.

[@AgeOfReclamation]

i just realized that Joe is a sniper joe, and that he is a robot. I thought it was some kid who consorted with Light, maybe his son or something.

[@TheApatheticGuy]

"Those times"? You mean 2009 when this album was released?

[@tofudeliveryman1024]

Yes. Those times.