Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story - In the Final - With Lyrics by Man on the Internet

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Not today! This kingdom is all mine! So YOU vanish!
Mario & Luigi belongs to Nintendo and AlphaDream
Music by Yoko Shimomura
Footage by Awiibo ( / @awiibo ) ( • Video )
60 FPS Mod by Mahoroa ( / @lumi_wish ) ( • Mario & Luigi: Bowser'... )
Dark Star: Alex Beckham
Bowser: Alex Beckham
Mario: Kyle Wright (bit.ly/KyleWright)
Luigi: Juno (bit.ly/JunoSongs) (locomotive111.deviantart.com/) ( / jsketch12 ) ( / jsketch12 )
Art by Juno (bit.ly/JunoSongs) (locomotive111.deviantart.com/) ( / jsketch12 ) ( / jsketch12 ) and ArcherOwl (bit.ly/ArcherOwl)
Mix by Marc Gardner
Outro Music: "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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[@JunoSongs]

Don't make me tap the sign [MULTIPLE INTERPRETATIONS OF THE SAME VIDEO GAME SONG WITH LYRICS CAN COEXIST] Also check who made the art and voiced Luigi before you go "oOOoOOOoH YoU sToLE"

[@elafufer8189]

When i saw this i thought that it will be like the one you did but it's very different and cool. (Sorry for the bad english)

[@astralstorm8859]

lmao

[@CatsAreLiquid6]

So the art and Luigi voice is you? Ok

[@katiemckinney9456]

Nice crossover guys. Goes to show that people can make different versions of things but give the chance to add your own flair to it.

[@galileacarmona6254]

How tf is this 11 hours ago

[@christophercotto4212]

DM: "you can't just punch your way out of every encounter." Bowser: "Observe"

[@danieldennison7319]

(not sure who dm is but) Bowser: *punches the living heck outta Dark bowser* "and thats how it's done"

[@SenorSwirls]

Daniel Dennison Dungeons and Dragons joke

[@danieldennison7319]

@@SenorSwirls ah i see

[@45potato95]

Can I at least punch my way out of the final boss?

[@GreaterGrievobeast55]

“Hey thats not true! Sometimes we punch it *harder!* “ - wrath

[@KorporalKReephdmkiytrecv69]

Alphadreams last game was a Bowser's inside story remake. *Meaning, it truly was a grand finale.*

[@eesedesesesrdtsuperjoshuab7907]

Hell yeah

[@seantaggart7382]

Yes

[@piznut1528]

I really hope Nintendo sees all the hype surrounding this game and brings Alphadream back ;_;

[@treygitoblue6139]

Aww they aren't making anymore?

[@Joryho]

Treygito Blue They went bankrupt, sadly.

[@FirestoneAnimation]

Always loved how Bowser is done here as well as Super Paper Mario: Hes not fighting for the good or because he turned over a new leaf. Hes the villain and no other villain stands in his way.

[@deathpie24]

In all 3 RPGs Bowser had the "Nobody can conquer this land but me" Edit: I do mean Mario RPG Paper Mario Mario & Luigi

[@switchblade6]

Can't rule a kingdom if there's no kingdom to rule is always how I interpreted it

[@IconicEnemy]

@@switchblade6 That was his exact excuse in Super Paper Mario. And what happened to his minions.

[@suraivase7285]

I mean, at the start of Bowser's Inside Story he tried to turn over a new leaf and help the Mushroom Kingdom instead of kidnapping the Princess. The only reason this fight is happening is because it didn't go well and Fawful took advantage of that in order to kick off his plans.

[@rhetz1562]

I mean the enemy of my enemy is my friend

[@doublea1354]

It still stuns me how Bowser can defeat a literal dark energy godlike version of himself, but can’t defeat two regular-ish plumbers.

[@ozgurruh2535]

Those two "regular-ish" has defeated the source of that power

[@doublea1354]

@@ozgurruh2535 That’s why the -ish is there! They’re not regular plumbers.

[@NormalYoshiMf]

It's crazy how Mario characters fought godlike beings but tbh they are star children

[@stocktonlevel1goblin]

To Bowser its all fun and games but then some one else tries to mess with the kingdom and he's like YOU PICKED THE WRONG HOUSE FOOL

[@Teachermook]

@@stocktonlevel1goblin you nailed it. It is somewhat Canon that Mario and bowsers little.... adventures.... lately are more similar to Bluto and Popeye. Both want the girl. Even looking at the original, darker Boeser, he really hasn't changed much. He's not TOTALLY after wonton destruction, he just wants to rule all. And if anyone messes with his kingdom or a kingdom he wants to conquer, may heaven help you. This game I think showed that even bowser, even for selfish reasons, can be a hero. If he couldn't, why would his minons still follow him? Literally they could have sided with Fawful at any time, and many chose to serve their king.

[@leirbag1595]

You know, there is something ironic about Bowser's lines. Usually, the flames he spits out are a symbol of his wrath and the sheer might that he is capable of. It's a destructive force. Here though? His flames become a beacon. The last bastion of light as the Kingdoms are plunged in Darkness, and they only grow stronger the longer he remains. His fire becomes a symbol of life, and hope.

[@iangonzales2945]

Cool

[@darkway-the-devourer]

G

[@LunaticRhythms]

Now THAT is what i call... Pretty epic!

[@seantaggart7382]

*and that light shall be my victory against the final threat*

[@nuclion2895]

I never thought of it like that

[@MakutaNazo]

Things both versions have- 1. Marios singing in my nightmares. 2. Bowser with a 'looky here' and play ground level insults. 3. A ton of talent that deserves respect.

[@narxmagee727]

I thought I was the only one who noticed "well looky here"

[@mariobroultimate1808]

Mario’s singing in this was better than Juno’s version.

[@RandomTRandomReal]

he sounded like micky mause

[@sythrus]

At least Juno is the perfect luigi tho

[@TurtleBug8643]

I don't hear anything wrong with this Mario's voice though, he voices the character so well AND sings fantastically, but opinions are opinions

[@dragonboi6744]

When originally fighting this boss, I imagined bowser and dark bowser still fighting while mario and luigi were fighting fawful. I like that I’m not the only person who thinks this

[@doctorwhooves6510]

Well it only makes sense. Just because Bowser inhaled Fawful doesn't mean Dark Bowser suddenly stopped fighting him.

[@StickySubstanceConsumer]

SAME

[@delfinner2212]

Bowser: are they gone? Dark Bowser: Yeah Bowser: so how was your day? Dark Bowser: pretty good you? Bowser: eh nice Dark Bowser: Good Good, did you hear about Alphadreams near bankrupcy lately Bowser: Yeah kinda sad to be honest Dark Bowser: we get along quite well you know Bowser: yeah i think this is the start of a great friendsh- Dark Bowser: and fawful just got destroyed so AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA *fades out of existence* Bowser: ;(

[@silver_5311]

@@delfinner2212 Please don't remind me of Alphadreams bankrupcy 😭. I still hope nintendo would revive them and give us a creative new Mario-RPG (not this Paper Jam Crap) or at least a Partners in time remake (which was probably skipped because there were too many crative characters).

[@UsualCreator]

@@silver_5311 nah it was skipped because they thought it wouldn't sell as well as bis remake would. remember that they were nearly bankrupt at that point.

[@megafan1137]

"I have conquered galaxies- now I step down to see if a shadow can bleed" I LOVE this line so much. Maybe it's me reading too far into this, but the use of "step down" after his proclamation is super cool. It's like Bowser's saying that this fight is below him. Like he's just taking a breather from his typical work.

[@Ichiyama22]

Bowser: By all rights, this is a waste of my time. But you're an uppity little vermin, so I wanna see what you look like in pain

[@monkeycrimson6087]

Kinda true seeing how Bowser has gotten the power to make his dreams reality (Dream team) and controlled straight up gods to deal with the Mario bros before

[@dailthegoat799]

Fr he has conquered galaxies.

[@potatoguy5428]

I interpreted this as well

[@jamiegioca9448]

@@monkeycrimson6087 Yo, did he? When?

[@ov3rwh3lm]

*mario and Luigi singing in bowsers chest* Bowser: chippy is that you?

[@lukadark9761]

Bowser:You suddenly sound like two Italia-HEY WAIT A MINUTE!

[@mistuniverse2018]

LUIGI QUICK LETS DEFEAT THE DAMN STAR

[@dabluepittoo-aqua4213]

Dark Star: *Drowns out the Bros with it's singing, causing them to sigh in relief*

[@cornbreadbutcringey5723]

this is honestly hilarious, but i need you to know that this is literally the previous scene almost verbatim.

[@your_friendly_neighborhood8019]

@@lukadark9761 me, an italian: how the *koopa* am i h e r e

[@porygon4023]

I seriously love how Bowser is so in character during this fight. Sure, he's fighting the bad guy, but not because he needs to save the world or anything. It's because if ANYONE is gonna destroy the world, it can be the one and only Koopa King himself.

[@droideka1890]

Not destroy: CONQUER And what will be left to conquer if it gets destroyed?! NOT ON HIS WATCH [“This kingdom is all mine! So YOU vanish!”]

[@porygon4023]

@@droideka1890 You are right, but still, Bowser wouldn't let this guy destroy the world

[@ewanlangrell3455]

Bowser needs to show him anyone who thinks that they are better than him he is the best “learn why I wear the crown”

[@LordTyph]

No, he can't conquer is everything is destroyed

[@dinodoestuff]

“There is no good or bad, Just rulers and other rulers, with motives different”

[@NoBody-bx4cp]

Friendly reminder that in the original game, Bowser can solo this fight by outdamaging the emergency heal he does at the end. This shows that he is physically stronger than some of the greatest forces on the planet, and that's WITHOUT the power of grand stars, or whatever Macguffin the game has in it's current incarnation. He is ABSOLUTELY going easy on Mario.

[@ChillDragon]

I'd like to think Bowser doesn't know how strong he truly is. If there ever comes a day where he does realize that, Mario wouldn't stand a chance. No amount of Plot Armor would save him.

[@NormalYoshiMf]

What I like to think is Mario is just pretty smart and tactical in how to fight I mean for god sake he can pick bowser up and swing him around. Edit:forgot to mention this Mario Luigi and Bowser aren't normal beings there actually star children's which explains how Mario is that strong.

[@LordTyph]

No, this is just a similar case to Eggman/Robotnik. We think them weak simply because the hero is THAT GOOD. They only make it look easy

[@NoBody-bx4cp]

@@LordTyph the problem I see with that is that it doesn't even seem to take much to kill bowser for mario, but for anyone else it seems incredibly difficult. Like, for mario, he just throws bowser into a landmine 3 times and he gives up, but you look at some of the other games and he takes a LOT more punishment.

[@LordTyph]

@@NoBody-bx4cp I mean, Mario flat out chucks him in that game. Plus, gameplay and story segregation.

[@t-greenrock404]

I think the most beautiful thing about this fight is how Bowser comes into it. There’s no hesitation, no pause for reprisal, none of that. Bowser simply asks if the Dark Star is done running, and then in retorsion to his ultimate reveal of power simply exclaims “SO YOU VANISH!!”. Bowser never once doubts his ability to win during these fights. Or ANY fight in the game for that matter. And that level of confidence is what makes him so dangerous, wether he’s trying to kidnap Princess Peach, or defend the kingdom from an all powerful darkness. All hail the Koopa King.

[@YOURteacher_100]

The kingdom is his, and nothing will stop that

[@lemone630]

Not to mention how his dialogue before the fight is complementing the Dark Star on setting the perfect stage for Bowser to beat his ass

[@justinlose4913]

glazing so hard bruh

[@theunknown479]

​@@lemone630"someone call am ambulance! But not for me."

[@taraktaras7327]

@@justinlose4913 You stole his eyes yet he can still glaze this video perfectly

[@bizaraEsperantisto]

"Took my style? Well, I'm impressed! I guess copycats want to copy the best!" Ouch, hard burn

[@Sonicfan2474]

When recording this I bet they burned themselves on that smoking take.

[@tannerbruning868]

Art faker? Your the on,y fake bowser around here

[@Zachattack-nu7lr]

@@tannerbruning868 "I'll make you eat those words!"

[@astra3766]

Zachattack 4625 Goddamnit that fits so well

[@oimenamesrick]

Bowser's insults are the best. Some games make him look like an idiot but the ones that focus on how much of a character he is are phenomenal. Super Mario RPG, Super Paper Mario, and this one especially were great at that.

[@BendovaNova]

My brain: I’m not obsessed with this song at all! Dark Bowser on my 50th listen: Still here?

[@godofcats6187]

this needs more likes

[@jestersareawesome4332]

So relatable

[@OllieFloofer]

Why is this me

[@Mon3yz]

Underrated comment

[@multifandomproduction]

Me:yes I am and you can't do anything about it

[@ReySilverskin]

I still love the opening dialogue. Bowser's telling this dark abomination to just fuck right off - "I admit you make a pretty good villain, BUT I'M EVEN BETTER." The whole song has a wonderful Broadway-musical feel to it, and it's fantastic.

[@lemone630]

"Damn, sick atmosphere. Watch me beat your ass to it."

[@JacobGaming2016]

"Oh you’re a villain alright, Just not a super one." ~Bowser, Probably

[@Knuckles8864]

​@@JacobGaming2016 Dark Bowser: "What is the difference, foolish one?" Bowser: "...DETERMINATION!!"

[@fourthmatchflame]

@@Knuckles8864 Dark Bowser's Intimitate! Bowser's attack droped! Bowser's Defiant! Bowser's attack rose sharply!

[@ohmeohmicah]

@@fourthmatchflame Bowser used Flamethrower! The opposing Bowser used Flamethrower!

[@MULM]

Dark Star: Your dreams of peace cast aside Mario and Luigi: Dreams of peace taking flight Bowser: *NO ONE CAN CHALLENGE MY MIGHT!*

[@slimeboy2048]

Not while the fire burns bright!

[@holyassasin0544]

Everyone is talking about the Mario and Luigi duet, but this is my new headcanon voice of Bowser.

[@jongxina4929]

HaRvEy DeNt same man I actually love this voice for bowser

[@lordsizor5495]

@@jongxina4929 MaRiO! HoW dArE yOu DiStUrB mY fAmIlY vAcAtIoN! RAAAAAAAH!

[@dxgaming4200]

This was always the voice I gave Bowser.

[@jclkaytwo]

@@lordsizor5495 back when bowser sounded like a pirate for some reason...

[@garrickberry3175]

Eh Juno did the voice better

[@coolskeleton-wx2cp]

can you just let this sink in that this franchise started with mario saving a girl from a huge monkey?

[@thatguywiththegooglyeyes7575]

God damn when you put it like that

[@appleslice4412]

It was Donkey Kong that Mario saved the princess from so that game basically started two franchises which is pretty cool

[@40leavanny29]

@@appleslice4412 I think the girl he was saving is Pauline before Peach became a thing.

[@jonasturman6953]

Haha monkey go oo oo

[@closedthedor8400]

Hey papyrus i have the tromBONE *play with the tromBONE*

[@RadiantBlaze]

Whenever a mario game has Bowser and the Bros against a worldly evil it just really hits home the idea that Bowser isnt *the* bad guy, hes not a good guy, but i mean, you cant rule over the world if there's no world left

[@mariustan9275]

Anti-hero or Magnificent Bastard

[@clammyyapper7]

"I'm bad and that's good. I'll never be good and that's not bad. There's no one I'd rather be, than me."

[@bricezilla4669]

You are bad guy, but this does not mean your “bad guy”

[@parisnumberone4967]

Why do you want to save the world? Bowser: Cause I’m one the idiots who lives in it!

[@cbfranco3307]

@@parisnumberone4967 Gold

[@shinyhero306]

The line: “if you’re still in there fawful know you still made one mistake…” is so powerful The implied connection between them is honestly poetic in a way seeing how fawful could actually have been a good person but, power corrupts So

[@ikepro8045]

How the hell was Fawful a good guy when he littearly wanted the power of dark star for himself and he even took over peach 's castle so I am actually glad that he died he deserved it

[@shinyhero306]

@@ikepro8045 fawful wasn’t always that bad In previous games he had the chance to be better but chose otherwise that’s what I’m commenting on

[@ikepro8045]

@@shinyhero306 Then why the hell was he working for Cackletta in Superstar Saga and seriously he is worser than dimentio from super paper mario

[@ikepro8045]

@@shinyhero306 and when was the last time when he did something good

[@shinyhero306]

Partners in time. in his cameo role that technically counts@@ikepro8045

[@shadeskitsune7830]

Luigi: "If you're still in there Fawful, know you still made one mistake!" Mario: "Thinking that we could never find a way to save the day!" Such a cheesy heroic thing to say but that's why I love that line so much.

[@yapyapthedestroyer2562]

Despite it being a cheesy thing to say, I feel Mario and Luigi would say something like that. Still pretty neat

[@3djay.2d51]

2DS game again

[@randomdude4926]

Marios voice cracks when he says that

[@alakazamlover4908]

i think its very funny, Fawful had Bowser eat the bros to get them out of the picture and the "if your still in there" is due to him being absorbed by darkness...the line is so fitting that it loses its cheesiness

[@santinoparolini2809]

I tought luigi said bufalo

[@treo640]

The Dark Star, a very powerful object that literally stole DNA, teams up with Fawful, an evil genius mastermind, and then some turtle that ate 2 plumbers comes along and is like "Wanna die?"

[@zorrocyan9675]

XD

[@vokani5421]

Bowser is like a honey badger, he gives no shits.

[@kaienjin5468]

@@vokani5421 Which is why he is a king. He took that crown.

[@jakoblent4694]

@Tyrant King 0 Dark Star: I never feared a creature but I think you are a exception

[@kennethknudsen5512]

@@vokani5421 yup. Bowser is Like: *E A T S H I T*

[@samuelrodrigues9071]

Rest in peace, Mario & Luigi series. You will never be forgotten, not with a grand finale like this!

[@DarkFlame2525]

Well, don’t jump to conclusions just yet. Yeah AlphaDream may have gone bankrupt, but Nintendo hasn’t. They might find a way to revive the series and possibly get another company to help them in lieu of AlphaDream.

[@samuelrodrigues9071]

Entirely possible, but look at Punch-Out. Nintendo has every right to continue the series on their own, they just aren't for whatever reason. Because of that, I find it highly unlikely Nintendo will continue w/ M&L.

[@blakeshaver881]

Alas like all perfect things, it ended too early

[@A_Goober.]

@@DarkFlame2525 *Imagine if Nintendo just brings the company back*

[@dumbpro555]

​@@A_Goober.If they wanted to do that they would've already.

[@blakeshaver881]

anyone else notice that this game is now over a decade old and still has a hell of a fanbase

[@bloodstainedtyro5679]

it deserves it and hopefully nintendo will bring the M&L series back because of its overwhelming fanbase. i'm not getting my hopes up too high tho

[@aztec_man9774]

@@bloodstainedtyro5679 if they do I hope Mario and Luigi say "NINTENDO" like they used to

[@bloodstainedtyro5679]

@qpepThe i kno they went bankrupt, what i meant was nintendo themselves or a different company take up the mario and luigi torch in alphadream's absence

[@Teachermook]

In said fanbase proudly.

[@Icantfindagoodname]

@@bloodstainedtyro5679 at least we got ports now

[@thanosthemadtitan2037]

Most people:Fight to save the world Bowser:Fights because the villain thinks he is tougher than him

[@burbusburbus8782]

So it's like every dragon ball character, and then vegeta

[@thanosthemadtitan2037]

@@burbusburbus8782 pretty much XD

[@KyranV2010]

I'm saving the world by sitting in my home

[@beterbomen]

Does he need a better reason?

[@hungermanifested339]

R van bergen there’s no better reason!

[@Ghostel3591]

Always loved this tint of melancholy and irony in the ending after Bowser wins the battle: - I have fallen... To come so far... So far... To lose... - Hey... You just ACTED like me. That doesn't mean you're ME. You're no match for the real deal, original Bowser... - Dark... Even with dark power completed... The unthinkable happened... - Right... You... LOST. Like aside from Bowser saying that Dark copy of him was inferior to him... He also admits that the fact of mimicking exactly him is why his copy lost even with all this power up - because Bowser always loses no matter what he does but why he is better than any knock-off copy? Because he never stops trying. That Koopa King is filled with Determination - you're simply out of luck that his goals never align with yours. Seriously Bowser's Inside Story was an awesome end for a trilogy.

[@Proprietor11]

Now I think Paper Jam deserves all criticism for it's weak plot, but I don't think people realize how important Dream Team is plot wise. Bowser is sick of losing, and is sick of playing second fiddle, which is why he betrays Antasma at the end. I really like that. He ditches his more comedic attitude in exchange for a more battle ready personality. Thanks for listening to my TED talk.

[@dbooth3975]

@@Proprietor11 exactly. Dream team is underappreciated, especially as a sequel to BIS

[@lucathedog242]

You can't give up now Bowser! Stay determined.

[@CoppermineTypeK]

D Booth imo dream team IS better than BiS, but it’s betterness is less than its predecessor compared to how much better BiS is than partners in time

[@lucathedog242]

@@CoppermineTypeK a soul for a soul

[@fawfulfan]

What I'm blown away with is how well this takes its cues from classical Broadway theater. The part at the beginning where the characters transition seamlessly from talking, to riffing, to singing, is straight from traditional Broadway acting. It's something classic Disney films have down to a science, too.

[@thearchangel2577]

"I have conquered galaxies now I've stepped down to see... If a shadow can bleed." "You'll learn why I wear the crown." Dayum Bowser has some really badass lines

[@anwenlokier2292]

Yeah and it referenced super mario galaxy BOTH VERSIONS 1 and 2

[@cooly1234]

@@anwenlokier2292 how did he specifically reference *both*, and not just the series in general?

[@Some_Random_Gamer_YT]

​@@cooly1234 He only conquered galaxies in Mario Galaxy 1 and 2

[@ohmeohmicah]

@@Some_Random_Gamer_YT There was no Galaxy 3, thus it was a reference to the entire Galaxy series because Bowser conqueres galaxies in the series

[@Some_Random_Gamer_YT]

@@ohmeohmicah Uh, what, I know there isn't a third mario galaxy, I was saying that bowser never got control over a galaxy in any other game.

[@tree48203]

My friend: look our kids are playing pretend! How cute! The kids:

[@SunBox74]

Fighting the dark core star

[@mr.binziebee2309]

Lol

[@B_A-tr]

You have kids with your friends?

[@tree48203]

B A no it’s a joke I don’t actually have any kids

[@tree48203]

foxy with the moxey and fredey “squidward it’s called IMAGINATION”

[@universalkun7150]

"I've stepped down to see... If a shadow can bleed." *That line is EPIC.*

[@phinousthesheep1847]

ngl that sent a chill down my spine.

[@landonmiller5448]

@@phinousthesheep1847 also “ I have conquered galaxy “ to

[@kankanquentin]

@@landonmiller5448 that is referring to Mario galaxy, making him a lot more badass

[@rehanmalik5683]

@@landonmiller5448 well, Yeah,

[@wizardmidnight9231]

I agree

[@MrBda241]

I love how, during this entire time, Bowser isn't scared or intimidated in the slightest, he's just playing along with this cute attempt of trying to be him.

[@20Hydrax04]

The Mario and Luigi series is easilly the best incarnation of the series. Mario and Luigi's personalities are on full show, and it highlights that while both Bros are heroes in their own right, they still need one another to truly succeed. Also Mario's "We will bring the light, back to all" was godlike, he belts that out at the top of his lungs like he really means it. Easilly the best Mario performance I've heard outside of Charles Martinet himself.

[@marshalllindeman7914]

would be cool for the movie if they used him for mario

[@gmayzes7268]

Mario said that? I always thought it was Starlow

[@20Hydrax04]

@@gmayzes7268 It can't be anyone else. Look in the credits, it's just Mario, Luigi, Bowser and Dark Bowser as listed characters. Also why would Starlow talk in an Italian accent?

[@gmayzes7268]

@@20Hydrax04 Now that you say it.. yeah you're right

[@ToonNoah]

There is something super satisfying about hearing Kyle and Juno's Duet as Mario and Luigi. Their voices go very well together.

[@alexandalicefromtwitter8769]

I can barely hear Kyle unfortunately

[@sleepygamer6701]

IKR toon Noah but it’s beautiful

[@SparkyPixel]

I remember you. How you doing?

[@Gamer-qw9mt]

It really is satifisying

[@zy1an]

They sound great

[@paddythelegend1671]

Just imagine.. You're a toad walking around Toad Town then a dark storm starts. And you see the guy who's been terrorising your kingdom for years on top of a castle, fighting a dark version of himself, while they are singing a duet and very faintly you can hear the two heroes of your kingdom singing to themselves

[@DrSuperLuigiSeth1]

That honestly doesn’t sound TOO weird, compared to a lot of stuff this world is put through.

[@billydoss6014]

That just means I have done way to much fire flower

[@uboa8060]

@@billydoss6014 now im imagining mario and luigi smoking something in an ally in new donk city imagining the games in the mushroom kingdom.

[@45potato95]

And of course, you witness the dark version guck something up, and then the normal one eating it.

[@cocoa-bird]

If the Toad is able to hear all that from down in Toad Town he must have damn good hearing then.

[@opratios3081]

i love how luigi sings to the music while mario sings in his own way it mixes so well. bowser and dark bowsers voices are just... incredible...

[@daGAMERePIC48]

Yeah. I love how the dark star has an accent, though I can't tell if it's Australian or something else. It sounds australian to me.

[@ChargedBonsai98]

I *really* like how Bowser's voice is slightly distorted later into the song, almost as if Dark Bowser had some "good" in him still and he's giving in to the pressure. Dark Bowser is just Bowser's corrupted DNA so it makes sense that Dark Bowser would have the ability to swap sides.

[@sahilhossain8204]

Imagine that a mario game goes deeper than super paper mario

[@ronaldoodles]

"Not today! This kingdom is mine! So YOU vanish!" Dark bowser: Understandable, have a great day.

[@goblincrimes8524]

Windows 95 shutdown noise while dark bowser dissapears

[@babykyogre9493]

@@goblincrimes8524 why did i fucking giggle at this so much as it turned into an intense laughter?

[@tigerisorangeone7070]

dark bowser: have a great day also dark bowser: *fighting and is still gettting his @ kicked

[@davidmingle1650]

Normally, I don't like the characters singing the song, but these lyrics are just so natural. It's just great. 10/10

[@benblock_]

Imagine if Dark Bowser wasn’t evil. He’d be a great ally to the rest of the protagonists.

[@jamarcusdavis4023]

"I have conquered galaxies Now I've stepped down to see if a shadow can bleed" Most savage line in the whole song.

[@shizathoth4534]

Sometimes I forget how absurdly powerful Bowser is.

[@joeystar7369]

Heck yes it is

[@agent3051]

Totally stealing part of that for a story I’m writing

[@Joryho]

Agreed. Arguably my favorite line.

[@whydoesmeexiss2883]

Bowser may be a literal got trying to kidnap one person but just remember he is a dumbass and that is why he loses WHO THE HELL GIVES THEIR ENEMY A WAY TO KILL THEM

[@JohnNotAMurderer]

2:27 I love how he says "stepped down to see" implying the fight is beneath him.

[@nathancarter8239]

I like the duet between Bowser and Dark Bowser in this song, because it's a meditation on the meaning of siding with evil over overt annihilation; I like Mario and Luigi's duet because it's about good fighting even when it seems hopeless. This song gives me chills every time I listen and I find myself keep coming back.

[@calacalamari3977]

“now i’ve stepped down to see if a shadow can bleed!” FUCK thats metal

[@dakotasan8719]

*in his best Nathan from Metalocalypse voice:* That’s pretty f*cking metal.

[@dakotasan8719]

@Louie Alexis Dela Cruz No no, it’s a joke. In Metalocalypse, every time someone says “fuck” it’s censored with a guitar riff

[@MADRESLECHES]

IKR

[@calacalamari3977]

Reuben Ashworth Coyne dont say what?

[@mikiytp]

I read this comment while i was listening that part 🤣

[@jaysefgames1155]

'I will rise!' Bowser is grabbed by a cage and lifted in the air Genius

[@Skysupercharged]

*well he wasn't wrong*

[@freedomlegendjuan347]

Well I don't know if I can do that with that Cage. In the first time I Fight in the Final Boss. Dark Bowser.

[@greg7487]

Lol

[@greg7487]

@Kevin Reidy *Ye so?*

[@lostkin4281]

Kevin Reidy it’s like far Bowser says “I will rise!” but then Bowser its like “not if I do it first!”

[@joewilliams-un8vu]

3:44 This is the best part, no questions asked. Luigi’s voice sounds really serious and he is basically saying that Fawful made a grave error which was that the Mario Brothers always find a way to save the day. He also asked if he was still in there. Fawful has fused with the dark star, absorbed DNAs, been even corrupted by his own thoughts and goals and so he is way different to the first time we encounter him back in SuperStar Saga (Or technically Partners in Time because the baby brothers can talk to him while they are… well babies)

[@HappyAxolotl512]

Fun story: The first time I heard the final battle theme, I was in a waiting room of a hospital. I had earbuds and was just: „WOAH, THIS IS A MARIO GAME???“

[@LetsPlayWoomy8835]

to be fair, im pretty sure whoever worked on kingdom hearts' themes worked on m&l's themes too (or atleast the grand finale)

[@guardianboreal1432]

@@LetsPlayWoomy8835 I need to quote Logan aka Fawful's Minion, kupo: "Oh Yoko, you and your orchestra."

[@oimenamesrick]

"If you're still in there, Fawful, know you still made one mistake" This line is so much cooler to hear after you've played the whole trilogy

[@WickedBowserJr]

Whole trilogy? There’s five games in the series.

[@Sonicfan2474]

I think he means the og Fawful trilogy with superstar saga, partners in time, and bowsers inside story.

[@oimenamesrick]

@@Sonicfan2474 Tysm

[@Sonicfan2474]

Your welcome

[@Tolkinginger]

The only time I got to play those are super saga on ds and the others on an emulator

[@megagallade4757]

“What do you mean Juno covered this song? Are you saying I can’t cover this?” -King K. Rool

[@Zachattack-nu7lr]

*YOU CAN'T TELL ME WHAT I CAN AND CAN'T SING!*

[@thecatacombhimself]

@@Zachattack-nu7lr *wanna have a ba- *wait wrong game

[@samuelrodrigues9071]

*GANG PLANK GALLEON INTENSIFIES*

[@no.4457]

2:36 日本語字幕で、直訳だと「影が血を流せるのかをな！」ていうところを「影の血が赤いかどうかをな！」って言うのかっこよすぎる

[@TheAdvertisement]

I can't believe this cover is over 3 years old. You guys at MOTI keep improving year by year, but goddamn you were always amazing!! Alex, Kyle, and Juno all go so well together as Bowser and the Bros and those transitions with the piano were probably the best parts. I especially love the transition from the Dark Bowser battle to the Dark Core battle at 3:15 where Bowser signs as he sucks in the core, and the Bros singing as they get ready to fight! All the parts at pieced together amazingly! What an awesome channel.

[@thesejokesarentfunnyyetthe9522]

I originally thought that they hadn’t done a part for Fawful because it would’ve made the song too long and clashed with the lyrics, but I just realized the importance of him staying quiet: it’s meant to show how far he’s really descended. There’s still remains, shadows, of the cunning Beanish genius who managed to outplay both the Mario. Bros. and the King of the Koopas, but it’s not shining on through as you’d likely expect him too. Fawful’s finally obtained his dark power, at the cost of his prized minion freezing to death from something that HE had a hand in and now has lost the remaining bits of sanity when he became fused with the Dark Star Core, into the horrid “little” bug he is now. There’s no Engrish taunts or “Mustard of Doom” being screamed in a fashion we could find charming or comical: We’re seeing nothing but his demented rage. He might’ve been a crazed, malicious genius before but here? This is the final stand of a broken, insane remains of a man who’s desperately trying to finish his quest and bring upon a happy ending-especially if it means the end of the three pains that’ve plagued him for YEARS now and brought not just his plans crumbling to pieces, but his beloved and departed mistress’ as well... (Also, the reason I wrote this was because Fawful, himself, wasn’t specifically credited in the description or video haha.) (Also this song is super good and god do I love this song)

[@lfan63]

Funnily enough, in both this version and Juno's version of the song, Luigi points this out, and at the same parts of the song: "If you're still in there, Fawful, know you still made one mistake"/"The darkness went straight to your head, you've lost who you are, Fawful"

[@TradingStars_]

That’s a nice theory you’ve got there

[@DreamyDiamond]

*lays down* *Tries not to cry* *Cries*

[@firefi1960]

...As if I needed a reason to love Fawful more, here we are

[@scoutlox158]

Well, beloved isn't a good description. If you played the bowsers minions in the remaster of Superstar saga, he actually planned to betray her via the mechawful factory in the final battle

[@genemelendez8157]

I love the idea that this version goes for a dramatic tone, while Juno’s version goes for a more comedic tone. Both styles encapsulate what the Mario and Luigi series is and what people have come to love about the series

[@LHColliderX]

Nintendo now tho : NO CREATIVITY ALLOWED.

[@carlogamer6304]

juno is moti's luigi (or is it vice-versa)

[@amysizemore2196]

@@LHColliderX no u

[@joeystar7369]

Yes absolutely, I loved this game

[@Cure_Hana]

Alex’s version: What Bowser thinks is happening. Juno’s version: What’s actually happening. 😅

[@XenoWars]

I've listened to this so many times, and I've only just realized the Bros.' "We will never crawl, and here we stand!" is a response to the Dark Star's "All who dare to stand, shall be made to crawl!"

[@joneellison4758]

I love how he gave dark Bowser lines as well as the heroes so it's not just a one-sided song.

[@deansouza3747]

By god, this is... astonishing! Bowser's Inside Story has quite possibly the best final battle in any game. After all, what's a finale without a Bowser appearance? Everything about this just screams "final battle." Dark Bowser's intimidation, the real Bowser's confidence, the Bros' kind-hearted optimism, it's all here. Man on the Internet, you've done this tune the justice it deserves and then some!

[@marelledalziel9488]

You sir pictured this perfectly

[@Personalaccusage]

Dreamy bowser: hello

[@That_Guy3604]

Just imagine if MOTI made an Adventures End cover

[@Personalaccusage]

That Guy 3604 how Did You Read My God Damn Mind

[@megalegion9644]

I agree COMPLETELY

[@Vijv10]

"i have conquered galaxies now i stepped down to see if shadow can bleed " So Epic

[@themarioking1873]

mario galaxy refrence

[@Vijv10]

@@themarioking1873 i know X)

[@darkhero4447]

Love that line

[@j7smiles]

Ya

[@wizardmidnight9231]

I agree

[@Cairo_P_Grim]

Dark bowser: I WILL RISE!! (Literally rises bowser) 1:17

[@FunnyMangoMan]

Lol

[@Upgtvmanfromwishyt]

Uno reverse card

[@JAL1403]

lol

[@Upgtvmanfromwishyt]

Hi

[@Officially_Unofficial-1]

He thought he was the real Bowser for a seconds

[@MaddyRaddy9]

I just listened to this on repeat during the actual fight, and wow, this just made it even better. Probably my favorite game ever, 10/10.

[@aceofjulian]

I still can’t get over how harmonized Mario and Luigi are for the entirety of this song

[@p1nned512]

Imakuni_BoomAtack In one part “we will bring back the light” Mario is so high pitched and it legit throws me off

[@zw555]

They sound so good together!

[@cadenmorgan8261]

It’s not actually Mario singing there, it’s fawful singing with the bro’s, because he is trying to break away from the dark embrace of the dark star, he only wanted revenge, but the dark star took everything away from him, especially his sanity. But it’s awesome

[@the_egg_]

Caden Morgan it is Mario tho... no ones cast as fawful

[@aceofjulian]

Caden Morgan Fawful doesn’t actually sing at all. That segment after Mario and Luigi is the Dark Star, which Alex voices. Mario sings as well. Harmonizing is basically 2+ people singing on key. It doesn’t sound as though 2+ people are singing, it sounds like one.

[@EnemyStandMamoru]

I really just want a spinoff series where it's just Bowser defending the kingdom against worse villains

[@atomsorcerer8356]

This. A million times this.

[@theman933]

seriously, bowser deserves it

[@jamesvivian2855]

Hell yes

[@benjaminizquierdo4700]

YES

[@Plut0TheCrypt1d]

OMG YES

[@neocith900]

This is the best thing I’ve ever seen no doubt. I’ve always loved M&L: Bowser’s Inside Story, the game itself, and the music, but the final boss one tops it. It’s great to hear one without lyrics and a version with them. Cheers to all!

[@Condorusaur]

Let's see how many times I can loop this song IT SLAPS HARRRRRD You guys did a outstanding job with this. The voice acting is crisp like it actually just popped out the game. The art are sleek as well. I also love all the synchronizing it's amazing.

[@rowdyriolu1]

“Inside the hearts of man I see the darkness beckoning, You deal with a power far beyond your reckoning.” Oh. *My god.* First of all, the voice effect on Dark Bowser and the almost opera-like tone gave me the chills. He sounds almost more sophisticated than Bowser, like he possesses a forbidden knowledge and cunning. But the best part in my opinion is that toward the end of the song, when that line is repeated, Dark Bowser sounds... afraid... Like it knows it’s losing. So yeah. Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.

[@LordTyph]

Sounds more like him trying to pump himself up. He's weakened and faltering but he's trying to stay defiant.

[@Koffee4Evar]

@Flare Lm at 5:08 I think that's what he means

[@DragonSilverlight]

I just noticed that. Thanks for pointing that out

[@paytonlupo1715]

I'm the koopa king you dare defy me ï brëæk yøūr bōñès

[@oimenamesrick]

@Goomboomer Gamer So would I.

[@Mike_Dubo]

"I've conquered galaxies. Now I've stepped down to see, If a shadow can bleed!" Behold! The King of Koopas! The dragon of the Mushroom Kingdom! One who will not bow to those who threaten his reign! His ambitions dwarfed only by his iron will and determination! Look on, and meet your despair, as you fight not some hapless wanderer, nor craven buffoon, but the future ruler of all that he sees! And his name, is BOWSER! And you. Will. FALL!

[@television3272]

my dog is named bowser hes a good boy uwu

[@television3272]

yeah lmao he does that

[@UnicronicHerald]

"I've conquered galaxies." True so true

[@tea-sus8722]

Bowser is such an amazing anti hero when given the chance

[@UnicronicHerald]

@@tea-sus8722 yea oh and if you have Bowser's Inside Story play this while fighting the final boss and make sure they are in sync it is bad-ass

[@mettatonsagent7541]

2:00 All of Bowser’s solo verse is amazing

[@princetoontema2440]

I hope one day that more people will continue to make things like this, instead of being embarrassed that people will think it's cringe

[@nyssabrown2880]

Toad: "So, Bowser, how the heck did you get so strong?" Bowser: " Oh, just a balanced diet consisting mainly of middle-aged Italian plumbers. "

[@Darkstar263]

Though to be fair, Bowser didn't even know that Mario & Luigi were inside his body during the entire game. He finds out after Dark Bowser and Fawful are defeated.

[@connorscott-mcaliley2347]

Toad: *w h a t*

[@tavoknaza7086]

They ain't middle age. Apparently Mario in his 20s.

[@papalopez8053]

@@tavoknaza7086 holy shot

[@SorowFame]

@@tavoknaza7086 there’s something about Mario that makes that unbelievable.

[@JugularJohn]

Everyone’s trash talking marios performance, when honestly I think he sounded AMAZING. Like seriously, the part where he gave his entire heart and soul to “We will bring the light back to all” actually gave me chills. Like seriously, so damn good

[@jongxina4929]

Jugular John exactly

[@AntforceYT]

For some reason when I heard “we will bring the light” I thought that was Dark Fawful singing. At that part it kinda sounded like a voice for Fawful’s laugh.

[@angel-sq2fd]

they should hear other's performances from mario

[@Kirbo14]

People are trash talking Marios Performance?

[@herculesatan4514]

I think it’s because Luigi drowns him out a bit. Might’ve been better to tone down Luigi slightly, so Mario could’ve been heard more clearly. Otherwise, it seemed he had no presence.

[@Glitch_Lagg]

I should be studying right now but this song is just too amazing to ignore... THIS SONG IS A BANGER AND SO ARE THE LYRICS!

[@Doughboi364]

Dang it’s been 3 months have you finished your homework yet 😳

[@Glitch_Lagg]

@@Doughboi364 lol, yep, it was easy to finish, but with THIS banger i couldn't help but JAM to THIS MASTERPIECE!

[@fzero1565]

I’ve never cried because of something I watched or heard online, but this video came damn close. This game was such a huge part of my childhood and the ending song was always awesome but putting meaning to it gives it a whole different effect. Incredible song. Well done

[@tobyfoxgamer1690]

While Mario and Luigi fighting the Dark Star inside Bowser: Bowser and Dark Bowser: Playing checkers

[@tigerisorangeone7070]

why did i laugh so hard at that

[@guilhermesantinisforza7677]

I can only imagine Bowser awkwardly trying to start a conversation to pass time B: So... You saw the game last saturday? DB: I was technically born today. B: Oh yeah. Huh... Hows the children? DB: I dont really know what that is. B: Oh. Um... Nice... Weather? DB: Stop.

[@Dinoman972]

@@guilhermesantinisforza7677 "I was technically born today" "How's the children?" Geez, Bowser.

[@lucathedog242]

@@guilhermesantinisforza7677 B: Hey uhh.... How do you play chess so well? DB: I took your chess DNA... B: Uhhh... Neat? DB: ... B: So uhh.... What now? DB: We wait untill the humans are done in your chest... B: Ok?

[@whydoesmeexiss2883]

No I think more accurately is dark Bowser: having a seizure while floating Bowser: just fucking laughing at him

[@FanofGuardianTales]

Juno: "The Dark Star was misaligned" Alex: "Starlight and powers aligned" I love this little detail.

[@jclkaytwo]

they also both say "well, lookie here"

[@MagmaBlood]

You are everywhere.

[@FanofGuardianTales]

@@MagmaBlood You're everywhere as well pal.

[@FanofGuardianTales]

@Rainy Yes.

[@jaydendougher6197]

@@FanofGuardianTales I never saw u a lot so ur not everywhere

[@justsomeguy144]

5:52 Yo didn't know Dark Bowser was made of Life Fibers

[@dovahkiingamer1044]

Coming back to listen to this majesty even today. Makes me tear up a little if I'm being honest. Well, off to praise Juno too!

[@spoop4967]

Dark Bowser only lost because he didn't say "Showtime" at the start of the fight

[@bunger3275]

thats part of fawfuls one mistake

[@LadyLeviathan]

@@bunger3275 and he pissed Bowser off

[@herosama19]

Plus bowser Was in the italian bros side

[@MonoHatty]

@@LadyLeviathan is that a jojo reference?

[@LadyLeviathan]

@@MonoHatty Yes! It is!

[@goldeaglefire]

You know, it's really amazing how this cover and Juno's cover are both spectacular in their own ways. I think the main difference is probably in the stories they tell - with Juno, his cover is a lot more one-sided. Bowser spits straight fire (both literally and metaphorically) the entire song while the Dark Star says nothing. That, combined with Juno's footage showing Bowser pulling off all the action commands perfectly, gives the impression that he's essentially bulldozing through all of Dark Bowser's bullshit, which...honestly? That is extremely cathartic, especially if you know what Bowser had to go through beforehand. It feels like a grand victory for both the characters and the viewers. Meanwhile, this cover feels more like a clash of titans - this time around, the Dark Star DOES sing, and its lyrics are in a similar vein to that of Dark Samus in Brinstar Depths - essentially just telling Bowser and the bros that they cannot hope to beat it, it's beyond their comprehension, give up and let their world be consumed...and Bowser's response is to give it the middle finger and tell it it's going to make it bleed. And unlike Juno's cover, the footage shows Bowser actually struggling and making mistakes, so Bowser still having that confidence here is just as awesome as when he was bulldozing through Dark Bowser in Juno's cover. so, yeah, good job

[@zeddyandshellette7668]

You represented that Perfectly Oh my Glob

[@ewanlangrell3455]

Bowser figured out no shadows could not bleed

[@paxgallery6646]

I feel like it could also be said that the two versions can represent a version of the game each. This one, the original ds version, and junos, the 3ds remake. Playing the ds version when it came out, players going in blind would most definitely get hit a lot, but that far into the game, it's likely that they have gotten good enough at it to stand a chance against dark bowser. On the other side, players who remember dark bowsers patterns from the original have a chance of beating the 3ds versions boss fight almost flawlessly, and that's potentially even without the use of the "easy mode", which was not included in the ds version. And, heck, the music track was originally called "In the final" as this video is titled, and they changed it to "The grand finale" when the 3ds version came around, which is the name juno went with when he made his lyrical adaptation.

[@TrueLadyEvilChan]

@@paxgallery6646 Amazing. Also I love how this one focuses a lot more on "stars" and cosmic mentions in its lyrics while Juno's a lot like spitting fire, and stars are giant balls of fire.

[@rguard28]

i had no idea that when i scrolled through the comments, i would find the realm of the lyrical interpretation gods

[@Ichiy0k]

Why is this actually making me tear up 💀💀💀

[@totallynotastro]

nostalgia my man nostalgia....

[@vibremaster239]

End of an era... and my childhood😢😢😢

[@F-M-Tka069]

10 MILLIONS LETS GOOO

[@CassiusStelar]

Dark Bowser at 0:01 : "Still here?" Me, on my eighth time watching, literally about to cry from this masterpiece: "Yes."

[@microtendogamer7162]

Same

[@NeonLightsYT1]

Absolutely

[@thetester1158]

You and me both

[@oimenamesrick]

Yep.

[@drxkangxl1465]

Same

[@realmush6794]

The voice acting is astonishingly good.

[@michaelbecket4901]

Does one guy voice all 4 of them?

[@comicalrando.9849]

@@michaelbecket4901 no Juno voices Luigi The same people voice the dark bowser and bowser Idk the mario

[@michaelbecket4901]

@@comicalrando.9849 ok thanks

[@zy1an]

@Wonder Bit Man on the Internet voices Bowser and Dark Bowser Juno voices Luigi Kyle Wright voices Mario

[@michaelbecket4901]

@@zy1an damn man I respect anyone who can voice bowser his voice sounds PAINFUL to make

[@totallynotastro]

2:10 i love how bowser's attack almost synced with the lyrics

[@SandiaOfficial]

The feels... it truly resonates with me... this game was the first videogame I played... I dunno how small I was but it truly shaped my worldview... its amazing to see in retrospective how much a game can change someone... the pure determination trough years I had to fight dark bowser and when I finally did it... was amazing

[@peteralfano9217]

Dark Bowser: I am the embodiment of the eternal, bottomless void called darkness. I hunger for destruction and stand before a feast. Mario and Luigi: We're here fighting for our lives to protect everything and everyone we hold dear. That gives us the strength to fight on despite the odds Bowser: I am the Koopa King, I am the greatest, and you WISH you were as awesome as me!

[@soulfire5274]

Bowser: I am the Koopa King, you dare defy? I BREAK YOUR BONES!

[@herosama19]

This sound like the entire fight in nutshell

[@edwintrinidadperazacaraban4650]

Well the pride of a king must always been his mayor cuality

[@distractioncat7285]

bowser: bone go cracc cracc

[@t-nator8333]

Peter Alfano spot on.

[@sinkwater8653]

I never realized how powerful the line “I will put you back in the ground was” because not only is it a great insult, it also references how the dark star was sealed underground until it was woken up by fawful

[@elqueobserva7663]

Wait, really?. I remember it fell off a meteorite or something.

[@sinkwater8653]

No, I’m not sure what you are thinking of but it was originally found underground and the toads dug it up, then it caused chaos to the mushroom kingdom the star sprites sealed it away underground in a safer location until fawful found it and woke it up

[@iTz_Nikii_]

@@elqueobserva7663 You might be refering to the story Peach tells you while Bowser is fat af :P

[@Headhunter1032]

That could be from mario and Luigi superstar saga. The star in that one maybe?

[@elqueobserva7663]

@@iTz_Nikii_ Well, I haven't played it in years :b

[@IsaacMuriente]

Where do I even begin? This. Performance. Is. AMAZING. Oh my GOD everyone did so well. There is no bad part. I just love it. Dark Bowser’s VA did amazing with his line, and his singing rocks. Whatever voice thing he used, it sounds incredible. And then there’s normal Bowser. Dear LORD he’s the star of the show! His lines are incredible, the delivery is amazing. Mario and Luigi also have really good singing, and everyone together? Chef’s kiss. And it only helps that this fight and the song they’re singing to are both incredible. Good job MOTI, this song is one of if not my favorite from yours. Good job everyone involved, I love Bowser’s Inside Story, and you did amazing here!

[@SplendidSuperman122]

This game is the one that made me realize Bowser’s not necessarily a villain. He’s more so an anti-hero.

[@astralisx7118]

I just realized something about the lyrics. Dark Bowser said that “Inside the hearts of man I see the darkness beckoning.” Yet his opponent is a Koopa king with two men, a Star Sprite and various Toads inside his body. And those two men are none other than the heroes of the Mushroom Kingdom. The same heroes that had already faced the Dark Star in battle... not to mention their fights with Fawful in the Beanbean Kingdom. Tell me what you think, but I feel that was one reason Dark Bowser lost. He was facing a creature for whom persistence was second nature... and two beings of strength and courage that were undoubtedly more capable than he had imagined. Even the darkest night cannot completely put out a fire that refuses to die.

[@meatkirbo]

A better one at to phrase the last part: Even the darkest sky can't hide the brightest fire.

[@logeyperogi1805]

Even in the darkest of times, a light will always rise to overcome it

[@reedmateus2076]

Darkness is just the absence of light

[@danieldennison7319]

i think that is the SOUL reason why not only dark bowser NOT ONLY the dark star (twice) BUT all that and fawful as well... bowser may look evil but he's not he's just a father and a hero on the inside (and im not talking about mario and luigi) he may hate the plumbers but we all see through that bad guy act he's just a (somewhat) caring father, a strong and determined koopa with a bright fire inside his soul... and a true hero in all our hearts...

[@pablotomasllodra4423]

Kingdom Hearts Aesop

[@ShineDark]

With how cartoony and kid-friendly the Mario franchise is, it’s amazing to see how epic and grand it can be when it wants to with stories like this.

[@cameronballz6154]

A cartoony and kid friendly game with a epic backstory and plot. Odd combination, *but it worked*

[@mariushatcher4434]

But for real you would shet yourself is you saw bowser in real life

[@carsonyeohkaisheng7542]

@@mariushatcher4434 turtle soup

[@mariushatcher4434]

@@carsonyeohkaisheng7542 fire breathing turtle soup comes with the third degree burns

[@spongeboi.offical3901]

@@mariushatcher4434 he would probably look like giga bowser

[@impartialinterest8386]

~~~~~~~~ Lyrics ~~~~~~~~~ Dark bowser: Let your hopes be blown away The dark star will shine and annihilate the day Inside the hearts of man I see a darkness beckoning You deal with a power Far beyond your reckoning Drown in shadow black as tar Under blackest light Under darkest stars I will rise And the stars will fall All who dare to stand Shall be made to crawl And in the final hour of fading light, Your dreams of peace cast aside Scattered like dust in the night And in the final hour my star will shine Starlight and powers aligned In the final fight Inside the hearts of man I see the darkness beckoning You deal with a power far beyond your reckoning- Bowser: - Well lookie here, It’s even had a little speech prepared You done with monologues? ‘Cause it’s my turn, you should be scared Took my style? Well I’m impressed I guess copycats want to copy the best. But I’ve got no patience for imposters trying to take the throne I am the Koopa King! You dare defy? I break your bones! I have conquered galaxies Now I’ve stepped down to see If a shadow Can bleed Koopa king Will strike you down I’ll put you back in the ground Learn why I wear the crown! And in the final hour of fading light No one can challenge my might Not while the fire burns bright And in the final hour My star will shine Starlight and powers aligned In the final fight! What’s wrong there, critter? Are you just a little parasite? Hope you don’t mind But fighting tends to build an appetite Mario and Luigi: Luigi, look at the core! Hey, this is our chance, Mario! Let’s finish off this star! You ready, bro? Let’s’a’go! In the journey We’ve come far, And now here we are. Now you see the superstars! If you’re still in there, Fawful, Know you still made one mistake, Thinking that we could never find a way to save the day! We will hold our hammers high Watch a star fall As we soar Through the sky! We will rise brothers hand in hand We will never crawl And here we stand And in the final hour of fading light Dreams of peace taking flight Pushing back the night And in the final hour Our star will shine Starlight and powers aligned In the final fight Dark Bowser, Bowser: Inside the hearts of man I see the darkness beckoning. You are a fool to try And stand against the Koopa king Mario and Luigi, all: To save the kingdoms Fight for everyone and everything The finale approaches Now a victory we’ll sing Mari and Luigi: In the journey We’ve come far And now here we are Now you see the superstars Dark bowser: Inside the hearts of man I see the darkness beckoning You deal with a power Far beyond your reckoning Bowser, Dark Bowser: Dreams in darkness Crash and burn Now it’s time you learn Now it’s my turn Mario and Luigi: We will rise And the stars will fall We will bring the light Back to all Mario and Luigi, Bowser: And in the final hour Of fading light Stand tall against the night While our hopes burn bright And in the final hour Our star will shine Starlight and powers aligned In the final fight

[@aguy2181]

it says the lyrics in the video smh

[@user-fo5ub5td9l]

Wow.just,wow.😊😮

[@bowino489]

Strangely, I listen to this when I feel like I'm not good enough, it's a real motivator

[@grassdog46]

Oh man, I’m gonna have the same problem with this song that I have Megalovania with lyrics and wronglovania, I’m gonna be singing one to myself and then randomly switch to the other mid chorus.

[@tortle9336]

I do it with Juno's Luigi and papyrus megalovanias

[@ewanlangrell3455]

Oh no

[@TEBArceus]

Same with Zinnia lol

[@deshawnpannell3907]

Midnight Crew and Bad Time Crew for me... IT SUCKS.)

[@DrSuperLuigiSeth1]

That’s the beauty of mashups on KZbin.

[@idontthinktheysawthatcomin6792]

I just realised where mario and Luigi are fighting.... that’s bowser’s heart in the background... one stray attack and bowser’s done.

[@arthurmorgan5192]

Oh god oh fuck!

[@idontthinktheysawthatcomin6792]

simp-slayer6 yeah

[@goldturtleking3967]

I mean Bowser has literally been thrown into lava on multiple occasions. I think he would be okay. At most he'll be knocked out for a bit.

[@cbfranco3307]

@@goldturtleking3967 yea im pretty sure dry Bowser doesn't have a hearth or any organs and Bowser can still be dry Bowser

[@pastaprince9152]

Even if he was crushed, the bros managed to get him up and running in his giant form.

[@StilltherealTataZetta]

5:59 legitimately the best part of this masterpiece

[@sssmoovy6019]

i love this song sooooo much. its amazing. fully captures how cool and heroic/badass it felt to fight dark bowser and the dark star

[@beterbomen]

"If you're still in there, Fawful-" Glad to see he's not being ignored.

[@jestersareawesome4332]

Lol, so am I

[@mischievousBATSehe]

Instead of fawful I heard, and I kid you not Papelonio

[@FederTheNotSoGreat]

@@mischievousBATSehe How the fr*ck did you hear that?

[@mischievousBATSehe]

@@FederTheNotSoGreat I tend to hear the weirdest shit when I dont know the lyrics 👁💧👄💧👁

[@fink_rat]

@@mischievousBATSehe P a p e l o n i o

[@raquelb.271]

"We will never crawl! And here we stand!" Me: **presses down ZR and moves forward** Mario: *you werent supposed to do that*

[@loganstewart7105]

Well it's more like crouch walk unless it's 64.

[@raquelb.271]

@@loganstewart7105 just let me have this one

[@loganstewart7105]

@@raquelb.271 hey, your still technically right.

[@Raymond22506]

bababooey

[@jamiegioca9448]

"THAT'S NOT HOW YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO PLAY THE GAME." Sakurai Masahiro 2018/19

[@Teachermook]

6:14 Honestly, I think if Bowser had a list of 10 most badass moments, this punch would likely be #1.

[@gigachad3546]

2:24 those dialogues fit so perfectly, badass

[@spiritflame8453]

Dark Bowser: “Still here?” Me, listening to this for the 100th time: Yep. And will be here for longer.

[@thefishyfish541]

Same

[@soulofcinder7618]

Same

[@TheUaxington]

UltraNecrozma-Breadeon im not the only one!?

[@tybuss6211]

Perhaps

[@drchickengie2403]

I knew I was not alone

[@warfeed123]

"I will rise" *cage proceeds to lift Bowser up*

[@americausa5964]

Bowser: are you sure about that

[@your_friendly_neighborhood8019]

That would be so bowser though.

[@jamboimbp]

Obama Prism *UNO REVERSE*

[@warfeed123]

@@jamboimbp Oh hey, I remember you lol

[@jamboimbp]

Obama Prism lol hey

[@user-gx6kf4pb1u]

I literally got goosebumps listening to this. The lyrics are so perfect!