Lydia the Bard - Devil 'fore the Fall (Official Animatic Music Video)

[@LydiatheBard]

THATS IT THE EP IS OUT! Now go stream it like a million times thnx ffm.to/devilforethefall.OYD

[@Rifqiramadhan105]

@lyadithebard TOS devil'fare the fall 3MK oke

[@Luvv.Lu1u]

OMWWW

[@FxiryNxomi]

Preppy

[@itz_amy5949]

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[@ItisJasmine27]

❤

[@EditDeath]

I'm loving the visuals in this. So often this kind of abusive figure is paired with the demand for a victim to "grow some thicker skin." The sad irony is that if they do, then they only take more damage, and what gets through has greater impact. A statue shattering where skin only bruises. The reversal of such a scenario is gratifying

[@chillsahoy2640]

People who want to pretend to be an angel don't have wings of their own, so they fashion themselves a pair of wings made of wax, then they think they can charm the Sun. Little do they know, that attempt will spell their downfall.

[@jacobdoswalt]

stealing that

[@chillsahoy2640]

@@jacobdoswalt To be honest, I just rephrased the story of Icarus, so feel free to steal that! Ovid wrote down the modern version 1300 years ago but the myth dates back through oral tradition at least 3500 years.

[@jacobdoswalt]

@@chillsahoy2640 lol thx. my dnd players don't read so they won't notice

[@ChosenOfHestia]

@@jacobdoswalt Yoooo dnd and greek mythology over here!

[@zoeypetticrew]

I like the medusa symbolism with the snakes and statues, I bet the devil's gaze is as cold as ice and would chill the spines of anyone who'd gaze upon it. I also like how at the start she seems so happy and her gaze is focused on him, almost like she's in love, but as the story continues it gets darker and more grim like the devil 'fore the Fall.

[@lastlyus]

The prince of lies as

[@lastlyus]

Nvm that

[@stefaniarusso]

Yeah I agree

[@DethChilde]

Thought it was more biblical. Like the snake in the garden - apple of sin story.

[@lastlyus]

@@DethChilde yeah

[@figaeroth]

i love the flicker of doubt in the woman's face at 4:24, cause even when you've escaped your abuser's grasp it's easy to fall into those feelings of guilt. "i'd watch your back is all / that ledge is pretty tall / and you're looking quite a bit like the devil 'fore the fall" is a line that scratched an itch in my brain too, LOL just very yummy lyrically

[@stefaniarusso]

Yeah I agree

[@mitchyblue]

As one of the creators of the visuals I'm so happy details like this are noticed! It's exactly why I storyboarded that expression in; he tries to gain back control on her even in the moment she is trying to leave, and it can be so easy to then feel guilty for choosing your own safety and wellbeing. Removing yourself from an abuser is brave but definitely hard - I'm so happy that part came across as well!

[@figaeroth]

@@mitchyblue i'm so glad i interpreted that part correctly, but that's largely due to how you and the other artists did amazingly with the visuals!!

[@pingvinbromma9451]

@@figaeroth So true on all accounts! The artists did an OUTSTANDING job and Lydia too ofc!

[@Bunny-wo7bu]

​@@mitchyblue As a girlie who's been through a 3 year abusive relationship thank you for adding in that little detail. I couldn't count the amount of times I had went back bcs of shit she said or did and would blame me for it. It's such a struggle to have been in something like that and to finally leave just to have them try to pull you back into the fire so you can burn with them. Keep putting things like that in your visuals they won't go unnoticed!

[@ceinwenchandler4716]

I find it fascinating how, while Lydia's own character is in both of these Eve stories, she's not the main character in either. She's an observer, and once the side of good gets going, she plays a supporting role. I don't have much to say about it, but it is interesting.

[@Amethyst_Pheonix]

its refreshing

[@bjessica1901]

kind of reminds my of someone who dates or marries who they think is a nice person but turns out to be severely abusive which is why the girl starts turning into stone. the longer she's around him, the more stuck she becomes then when he tries to finish her off, a friend or stranger who see's this happening saves her and makes her stronger then the abuser.

[@mysticfox9718]

I’m glad Eve got out of there just in the nick of time. And plus she had someone to get her out of there too.

[@IkeMastree]

"As far as I'm concerned, you fail to understand. Your kind is far too aggressive and far too unproductive. If I let you enter my position, you'd almost certainly rip the system apart. If you really wanted it, you should have displayed the necessary attributes in the past. It is simply too late."

[@ceinwenchandler4716]

Good line. Where's it from?

[@IkeMastree]

@@ceinwenchandler4716 Said by one of my OCs. I'm a storyteller.

[@ceinwenchandler4716]

@@IkeMastree Coooool. Well, it sounds great. What's the context?

[@bluejaythegay]

​​@@IkeMastreeDUDE THIS LINE IS AWESOME IT FITS ONE OF MY CHARACTERS SO WELL, DO YOU MIND IF I PUT IT ON THE REFERENCE SHEET FOR MY CHARACTER?

[@RedactedGoose]

Yeah, that's a cool line!

[@CrestWizard]

"For the longest time you made me the smallest of all" hits so hard. Not just the words, but the way that it's sung is incredible. I love this song... and I will be watching this on repeat for a few months. Well done!

[@connie-michelleharris]

First an Eve song, then a Devil song, I wonder if we're going to get an Adam song; maybe Eve comforting him after the loss of Abel to Cain, telling him it's okay to mourn and cry? I mean, every depiction of Adam always carries the tones of stereotypical masculinity, to the point of toxicity when everyone forgets he was also the first father, in the traditional sense, meaning he also had the first heart break of losing a child so tragically. To me, it seems like the perfect setting for a really impactful song and story, especially with the potential message of grieving and it being okay to cry

[@tsisallen8288]

That's a good idea. There's no stories like that and it'd be awesome if she made a song about that. I don't think there's enough stuff out there to really address that. It could be a collab or duet where she sings the part of eve and someone else sings the part of Adam. Or it could just be her singing, either way it would be really good.

[@connie-michelleharris]

@@tsisallen8288 I know right?! Even if she doesn't it's still an amazing concept to think about. And I think it would likely be a solo, since the last two were solos; Eve's song made sense to be a solo, and the Devil's didn't either. I'd be all for it one way or the other

[@stefaniarusso]

@@connie-michelleharris I agree 👍 💯

[@SylvieGrimalkin]

Can we get a Lilith song?

[@SarahfortheGraceofGod]

I am also loving the Biblical imagery. I am a Christian and I am loving seeing it. I don't agree with certain lines but I love the message overall.

[@sumomo2236]

Oh wow, it's great! I love how the image changed of him sitting up high first with his siblings but then they started turning away from him

[@mysticfox9718]

He got his Karma

[@stefaniarusso]

​@@mysticfox9718yes I agree 😊

[@mollyaltman4259]

This is fantastic. The story of the abusive, controlling relationship being a biblical allegory is really well done. I loved the line asking HIM to smile while he falls, like he does to everyone else. Also loved how Eve(I'm assuming eve) looked regretful leaving him there for a second, cause yeah, relationships like those are hard to leave. I loved all the statue and roman architecture symbolism, reminds the listener of something that used to be great, used to be powerful. Your voice is fantastic, your songs are creative and interesting, and I love the idea of animated music videos. All in all, LOVED this ep and I hope you continue to make your music.

[@snowfire321]

this reminds me of that one sound that's like "the devil can be beautiful cause he used to be god's favorite" or smth like that

[@aetherangel3223]

yea I do believe Lucifer was called the most beautiful and beloved of all angels, but he hated humans and God loved them so he was cast out of heaven, also i think he was trying to usurp God

[@SDRotBadger]

Samael is a fallen archangel who was banished from Heaven after attempting a failed rebellion against his father, being sent to Hell as its new ruler and later changing his name to Lucifer.

[@snowfire321]

@@aetherangel3223 i don't disagree with that lol i'm just quoting a sound

[@aetherangel3223]

@@SDRotBadger yea i was just using his more well known name☺

[@aetherangel3223]

@@snowfire321 yea i was just agreeing with you to begin with, not trying to correct you☺

[@AsmrAmurana]

A song AND an animatic?! we are spoiled!

[@sheallyart1233]

The Lucifer fall angle pose at 3:13 was so good.

[@HakusSpiritMaiden]

Your song is so beautiful, the artist worked so well on the piece and there's definitely symbolism of abusers and their victims. They don't care who they hurt and feel they're entitled to anyone to make themselves better but in the end once someone stands up to them they're small like a kindergarten bully.

[@viktoriaschweizer8724]

I love your songs, they are so beautiful Lydia!!!!

[@stefaniarusso]

I love your songs Lydia 🎵 ❤ 💕 I can't wait to see the next song you'll make

[@deep-entrenchment]

There are so many wonderful details in the animation, and the more often I watch the video, the more of them seem to appear. Like how the Lydia-figure also got tears in their eyes when aiding Eve in getting out of the abusers grip. Like the snake-animation is there from the beginning (didn't realize it when watching first), and ist getting closer and darker, the longer things go on - just like it feels like, in such a relationship. You don't realize the person being abusive it in the beginng, but the ropes pull tighter around you, the longer you're in that. VERY! nice visualisation! Or like that fence seems to be like around a palace at first - shielding, but actually it is shielding him, while locking potential freinds or helpers out - and then closing like a prison gate in the end, locking the ruler out of real life, locking him in his own castle of pride. Or how damn dangerous it can be, when after time you start resisting someone like that. Lydia, you did a damn great job. I can feel every inch of it. Even that flickering of pity in Eve's eyes shortly before the end - and how dangerous that would be, if there wasn't someone to guide and support her out of this. And that grim look on Lydias face, watching these kind of patterns from the outside, perfectly recognizing, what's going on - but being locked out and unable to help, till the very moment, when realization starts in the victim themselves. There's many videos about the psychology of narcissistic abuse, meanwhile, that can help us understand, what has happend to us. But none like this. It is drawing the very path of all the emotion we go through - which gives not the feeling of being explained and helped, but the feeling of being seen, felt, and understood. Thank you so much for this. ❤

[@Sapphire48]

I'm very excited!! All the songs have been awesome!! ✨️

[@dino_drawings]

Both your songs and the animatics you get made for these videos are on a whole other level.

[@AghataMaria-cr6hd]

I love your songs Lydia😊

[@FxiryNxomi]

I love your voice, your music, your art, your editing, your lyrics, your talent, YOU! You need to become a world-wide singer NOW! 🎤 🎶 ♥

[@mysticfox9718]

I love Lydia’s singing! She puts so much emotion in the lyrics! That you can just like feel those emotions.

[@magnoliasempai69]

Beautiful!!!

[@DevsStoryForge]

This was pretty good. I loved the narrative with the animation and I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to get around to listening to this one.

[@eleanasairpodsxx]

I am obsessed w this EP u do not understand, it has inspired my book so much! So thank you, genuinely. You’ve helped by dreams come to life with your music (your villain versions of Disney songs too)! You’re beautifully creative

[@justafan13]

Id read that book, what's it about?

[@MitchellTF]

I like how she has to let go with the hand that is holding him to be saved.

[@nickberkenpeis9261]

I am so excited l love your songs lydia 😊😊😊😊😊😊💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@MaikeruX989]

What a wonderful song and tale! While it's all too rare that these 'serpents' are brought down before they've destroyed many lives around them, I'll admit it's nice to see a person depicted who gets to watch her tormentor reach his end!

[@AstralShadow88696]

It’s based off of Bible lore, the last one was about Eve, and this one is about the devil

[@GlowwingHeart]

Oh I didn't know that, thanks for sharing

[@altheafernandez2488]

Bible lore? May you please explain what happens in the Bible lore. This is my first time hearing about this Bible lore.

[@AstralShadow88696]

@@altheafernandez2488 when I said it was based off of Bible lore, I meant it took basis off of what happens in the Bible, for example, the last song was about Eve’s daughter, in the Bible Eve was the first woman, and it is said that all woman are technically her daughters, and this one is named “Devil ‘fore the Fall” which references “The Fall” of which is when Lucifer betrays God, and becomes Satan and goes to hell, but since it said ‘fore, I presume it means “before” so it is saying, that in the lore for these songs this is what happened before the fall, in the actual Bible this never happened, but this isn’t the actual Bible, it’s based of the Bible, I hope this helps.

[@olendwilliams1976]

I love this because like she thinks that he’s just a regular man but he he’s the devil so like it’s different so then when judgment day comes he sorry but then he should be sorry in the beginning for tricking her and that’s why I love this like like we need more we videos like this. I love you content and I want to see you in person so bad.

[@stefaniarusso]

Agreed

[@JustJJ-9]

At 3:19 the art reminds me of that one painting of Lucifer holding his hand in that same position. Great symbolism.

[@gaelstrarai]

Glad it wasn't just me who made that association too.

[@Junaber]

Amazing song and animatic love how the artists visualized the song ❤❤ Great work towards the whole team!

[@TheEveningStar1496]

When he pulled Eve down that is such symbolism abusers will try to bring you down with them

[@mysticfox9718]

So much hard work and emotions in the song has been put into this! Great job Lydia! Can’t wait to see more!

[@indiecrowarts]

YES!! Lydia I’m not even kidding the first two songs on your EP have been added to pretty much every playlist I’ve listened to. You have a gift, and I only wish for a full album that I could get on vinyl (I’m serious and I don’t even use vinyl- but I’d get into it to listen to this EP)

[@KiaraAFK]

CANNOT WAIT

[@pingvinbromma9451]

This is so awesome!!! I love all of it and those overlapping harmonies bear the end literally had me jumping up and down!! ❤❤❤

[@theafterlife8040]

This video taught me how to pronunce, I can now gladly say the correct phrasing of Omnisience Readers Viewpoint. Thank you Lydia the Bard

[@LordAquila]

amazing, i love the drawings just as much as the music

[@Gauficus]

Incredible the feelings this makes me feel as someone who was exactly like this.

[@upulikaushalya746]

Within 30 minutes. ❤ I am in love with your style

[@SillyCartoons759]

That run at the end was so cleannn❤

[@CatherineJames-qr2yb]

Pension for lydia to do a concert 👇 (btw I’m not going to stop until lydia sees it and replies ) (and maybe heart me???🤞🤞👉👈)

[@brittboonen4988]

All your songs are amazing, and i love all your songs. I haven't heard a bad song from you.

[@detectivewolfreviews4164]

This is so good! Everyone has already said what I wanted to say already, but I really love this!! I hope you get more views for this, and the other two songs as well!!! :D

[@Zeroverlord]

So not sure when but at some point I started bobbing my head along to the music.

[@Rainbowdraws]

OMG IM SO EXCITED

[@irik_art]

This was so cool. 💚 I am almost an atheist but I love songs inspired by the stories of gods, angels, first people and everything like that. This is so interesting as storytelling.

[@liliaakai3818]

Why is everything you make so beautiful?

[@shanakroulek9902]

The only problem I have is from the lyrics: "You'll meet your maker" to "fall for the bait" they're so light that I missed them a few times and didn't realize they were actually being sung until I was checking the lyrics on here. I rarely watch the videos. Preferring to enjoy the lyrics. Other than that it's a beautiful and powerful song.

[@Aloofyr]

ooooh! noice blend of mythological and Biblical lore for the lyrics!

[@sera3479]

This is the most beautiful music video concept I have ever seen ;_;;

[@IzzyakaSpookyGurlQueenal-lh3dh]

MISS LYDIA THANK UUU

[@markod.cabcoon]

Legit got chills! This is so damn good! 😮 The beautiful balance between your vocals, the instrumentals, and the animation are absolute perfection. Y'all have outdone yourselves!

[@Kazieneco]

Amazing!!

[@Glenn1440-p1p]

Love the symbolism. As usual your music is very moving.

[@frogmossy4201]

SO IN LOVE WITH ALL OF THIS !!! I ADORE UR MUSIC

[@mitchyblue]

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to create on the visuals for this amazing song! We had a great time coming up with the concept and story around it 🤍

[@MizukiYoayo]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH❤ IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT

[@tinydragon9100]

I see I’ll be listening to this on repeat for awhile

[@lastlyus]

I FINALLY FIGURED IT ALL OUT LYDIA IS A ANGEL AND HAS EXPERIENCED THE FALL OF THE PRINCE OF LIES AND SAW HIM DECIVE EVEN AND SOON THE NATIONS

[@lastlyus]

LIKE FIRST EVE NOW PRINCE OF LIES

[@DavidCruickshank]

You're songs are so amazing!

[@kristiehoffrichter5874]

Absolutely incredible video. Wonderful work! ❤

[@kawipuff719]

I AM EXCITED FOR THE NEW SONG I LOVE YOUR SONG LYDIA!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️👏⭐️

[@GlowwingHeart]

Yeahhh sooo glad you posted!! Lydia!!! 💚

[@Lilycookie2740]

3:20 is this part related to “ don’t cry for your daughters eve”? Like I think so or is it js her name edit: this video also shows how women are treated jus5 like don’t cry for your daughters eve she was blamed for everyone’s sins so they are sisters or smth

[@kitty-z6e]

honestly, im loving this bc it kind of says that there was a god before, but they abused their power and became the devil, then someone took over. loving it even tho thats not what its implying lol

[@samuelcollantes1175]

I don't know why, but, this reminded me of "In the dark of the night". Thanks, Lydia, what a great song this was. Have a happy saturday afternoon and God bless you. Greetings from Colombia to you as well

[@kellyclark8192]

I LOVE the beat and the story line you are truly talented!

[@FroggyAnarchy84]

LYDIA THIS IS SO GOOD YOU ARE WAY TOO TALENTED

[@katieschofield-vy9qk]

This is amazing I adore it. I love your music!!

[@featherofajay4667]

Beautiful, with so many layers! I love it.

[@wolfsbanealphas617]

He then fell into the hazbin hotel universe and cloaked himself in clown makeup perfecting his deception

[@evantcoyle5865]

"Blinded by your pride, you're swallowed up by your rule." According to Isaiah 14, Satan is also known as "Lucifer, son of the morning. You were made perfect in every way, until unrighteousness was found in you. You said in your heart, "I will exalt my throne above the stars of God. I will make myself like the Most High." As a result of Satan, the accuser being blinded by his pride, Jesus says to his disciples: "I saw Satan fall like lightning from Heaven. Satan the thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. But I have come that you may have life and have it to the full." "It's biblical, the way I see the story play out." There are multiple references to the Bible, in the verses and chorus of Lydia's song. Specifically, The Serpent in Genesis chapter 3, who appears again in the Book of Revelation, given by John the Apostle. "That Serpent of old who is also called the Devil and Satan." "Better be careful how you go about this now. Forgiveness isn't how you're renowned." The word Satan means accuser. In John 8 as Jesus speaks with the scribes and Pharisees in the temple, he says this about Satan: "He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth. Because there is no truth in him. When he speaks, he speaks out of his own character. For he is a liar and the father of lies." In verse 3, There are references to the golden touch of King Midas and the Emperor's new clothes. The rest of verse three talks about: 1. Facing the divine. 2. Undermining God. 3. Meeting your maker. and 4. Preparing for Judgment Day. This song is very well written. I think the lyrics and music fit well together. Lydia is correct that her song "Devil 'fore the Fall" can be interpreted as an allegory for people who present themselves as beautiful and kind on the outside but are nasty on the inside and tend to bring others down so they can bring themselves up. This song is about Satan or the Devil as well. It's very similar to one of Jesus' 7 woes to the Scribes and Pharisees in Matthew 23. "Woe to you Scribes and Pharisees! Hypocrites! You are whitewashed sepulchers who appear beautiful on the outside, but on the inside are full of dead men's bones and all corruption. You carefully observe the letter of the law, but you disregard the more important matters of the law. Righteousness, Mercy, and Faithfulness." This wasn't a line-by-line analysis of Lydia's last song on her album, just the lyrics that stuck out to me the most.

[@stefaniarusso]

I agree

[@gaymushroomfrog1535]

Genuinely screaming to this song it’s so good aaaaaa Also anyone else kinda see Snow and Lucy Gray in the visuals?

[@galagatorgames1317]

I absolutely LOVE how the Biblical allusions were used so well to describe narcissistic, egotistical people who believe that they are the best thing since sliced bread. After listening to this song, I feel like there should be a law for all CEOs of large companies to listen to this song and contemplate their actions.

[@ceciliaveneziane9450]

Infatti è una canzone appropriata alle persone schiave del diavolo.

[@SaraLucas-ly7zz]

Love your songs Lydia ❤❤

[@ghostgoddess133]

Probably my favorite out of the debut it showed get more love

[@acedreamer2004]

I like the way the devil is drawn in this animatic, he looks cute

[@davidvaldezjr5546]

You're kidding, right?😑🙄😒

[@acedreamer2004]

@@davidvaldezjr5546 Uhhh…no?💀

[@davidvaldezjr5546]

@@acedreamer2004 (facepalms)

[@acedreamer2004]

@@davidvaldezjr5546 I apologize if I said something wrong or insensitive but overall I’m just confused here, *please* elaborate, why are you facepalming?😶

[@davidvaldezjr5546]

@@acedreamer2004 You think THE DEVIL is cute.

[@Itsjustbee2028]

It reminds me of like a good person kinda warning u about a very bad person u trust very well

[@AUCreatoer]

This is amazing omg

[@akiramalfoy7440]

I thought that was Draco Malfoy 😭 Credits to everyone involved in this beauty ❤

[@Absbor]

Another great song!

[@jaynedavis3388]

The animatic is really well thought out & just beautiful. I’ve never thought of heaven this way but it makes sense to me (raised Catholic)

[@ceciliaveneziane9450]

Quello non è il Paradiso. È solo una pantomima dello stesso.

[@LordBurntWafflez]

This is incredible!

[@SillyCartoons759]

Love thisss❤❤❤

[@kittynet200mewmewpower]

WHOAAA WHOA WHOA WHOAAAAAA I LOVED THIS LIKE THIN ENTIRE THING WHOAAA

[@kayleighdriessen]

When I first saw the video's thumbnail, I thought it was gonna be a villain song for Link from LoZ, regardless once again another incredible song.

[@ambernorton9070]

Like that idea though "why should I protect hyrule again and again its better to destroy it for good

[@stefaniarusso]

​@@ambernorton9070agreed

[@josephelgersma2073]

Wow what a video about Lucifer, Lydia! 😲👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Rhys79481]

another masterpiece well done was amaizng ❤

[@GraceRamsey-fd8lp]

Okay, are you an angel in disguise, because... all your music is hitting home

[@AmyWright-p6z]

I love it and the picture

[@Nebby1418]

SO SO GOOD

[@Myriako]

Thank you for this song! ☺🌹🌹

[@pingvinbromma9451]

Okay in ashamed to say how long it took me to realise that it’s not “the devil FOR the fall” but “the devil BEFORE the fall” 😅😅😅

[@friendlyshadow6857]

This song is fire.

[@iLoveFood01]

Your songs are so interesting and I’m TOTALLY going to stream it millions of times ❤❤ Is Eve a character in this EP? because in the lyrics it mentions ‘bring down sweet Eve’ and that character looks really similar to the Eve in ‘Don’t cry for your daughters Eve’- or is that by coincidence 😅

[@annaleichliter4171]

Coincidence? I think NOT!!!

[@iLoveFood01]

@@annaleichliter4171 :OO

[@catlinmarie]

I love that that looks like the same woman as Eve

[@rowlandandrew9597]

Hi Linda this song is very will done I really liked the story in this one the Buteyfull way you captured the abusive part of the story was also will done I also liked the Medusa symbolism with the snake And statues Medusa story is also about abusive relationship