Sacrifices Must Be Made... (Inscryption Song)

[@danbull]

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[@ZenithRayfield]

Hey dude any chance you can do a full song in jack the ripper voice cause it sits in my head rent free lol

[@sugibudder]

Loving these videogame raps, but i still want that Simo Häyhä rap.

[@DWSP101]

The second part to this game Dan Bull requires four people to wrap because there are four different entities if not three after you get done with the old man in the forest a perfect opportunity for a group of cough cough stupendium cough cough damn bull cough cough other KZbinrs to do a collab

[@damiendingus2539]

@@DWSP101 We get it, bro... Sheesh!

[@damiendingus2539]

@@DWSP101 Sorry. I wasn't attempting nor intending on playing the villain. Maybe as, but idk.

[@TheStupendium]

Honestly love this song and video, glad I gave you that recommendation. ;)

[@unicyclist97]

I'm always amazed how he can keep changing his voice to prevent one's ears from tuning the sound out (maybe that's just an ADHD thing).

[@danbull]

No, YOU gave ME the recommendation

[@PeoplecallmeLucifer]

@@danbull I.... hate to do this, but that's waht he said / j

[@AndrewD8Red]

So, are Stupes and Douglby still housemates or what? When are you guys gonna get Gavin Dunne to move in and create the absolute, literal, perfect synergy of musical glory?

[@themrporkchop3819]

Stupendous you should make one aswell

[@eakmadashma]

inscryption was honestly such a surprise to me as a mainly multiplayer fps gamer. It definitely did not seem like my type of game but i got it purely because of the overwhelmingly positive reviews and I was reminded of how special gaming can be and how damn addicting card games can be. Also i love the little wub wubs from the game you can hear in the background.

[@thesong6984]

Yeah, I noticed that a third in and absolutely love how he did that (the wubs I'm talking about) because I always liked that sound in the game.

[@James-uw9ww]

I've had rewatched multiple times just to appreciate the incredible production value, editing and overall perfection/realism to the game itself. You literally brought Inscryption to life.

[@TheEragonBrom]

Yes, it's so gorgeous!!

[@ChestersonJack]

(I love your profile pic! Rusty Cage is great)

[@TheDavi2001]

requiem

[@LORDOFDORKNESS42]

LOVE the eyes. Keeping them animated even when not spinning was a GREAT touch!

[@Jared-u5p6k]

Yes details details! Like it

[@dheusta]

I'm loving what you're doing. A fantastic game that deserves a great fan song, you did it total justice!!

[@Sarc339]

This has 69 like as of commenting, I can't ruin perfection.

[@RogelioALoya]

Can you do one focusing on P03

[@JeremyDevis24]

I hope you write a song for this game. I'm sure of it.

[@xenotype9349]

It was nice of Leshy to let you into his cabin to record this music video! The continual use of blood in the chorus in multiple and unique ways was also phenomenal!

[@danbull]

Yeah big thanks to Leshy sub to Leshy

[@Xegit]

@@danbullis leshy still making videos

[@gang_E_D_A]

It's really cool that someone finally made a rap on such an interesting game!

[@danbull]

there's no game quite like it

[@churchofeg]

I've actully seen one more

[@emphodius833]

Live and let Leshy

[@v1rusalert619]

This made me more uncomfortable than "Tune into the Madness" and that's honestly an achievement, amazing work Dan!

[@triggerhappy4199]

Fr

[@theonering2966]

Bruh tune into the madness is very unnerving, but this takes the cake fr

[@Mrcrazy77]

I love how this sums up the entire game without giving any spoilers to phases 2 and 3. Amazing.

[@youtuberapologies868]

i literally just got into this game after seeing gameplay of it for the first time yesterday. this is perfect timing

[@danbull]

you are in for a treat

[@edwinrivera1360]

[Intro] Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up [Verse 1] Come and sit at the table, if you're able It tips a little, it isn't the only thing a bit unstable I'm glad you called round, it's good to have a full house We'll keep each other warm until the cards are all dealt I hope you plan to play fair, I'd hate to fall out The last caller who lost couldn't even crawl out I'm sensing your doubt now, I don't like being called a liar Some folk are all mouth, you know, that's why I brought the pliers Ponder how the fool felt who pulled a wolf pelt While I pulled the wool over his eye, the rules are scrawled out Pulled the gold out his jaw, sure he did it all himself Call it ornamental illness, now his skull adorns the shelf [Pre-Chorus] Sacrifices must be made To satisfy this lust for pain So pack your knife now, just in case You have to scratch your eye out with a rusty blade [Chorus 1] Son, you're playing blood sports, don't complain the blood spurts Blood curdling, blood rain won't sate the bloodthirst Feel the blood rush, see the blood gush The blood is draining your veins, staining up the blood bath [Verse 2] Once you've finished your turn, then you can toll the bell And once you've tolled the bell, then you can tell me all about yourself Why are you this deep in the forest? Are you seeking knowledge? You better be level with me because I can see who's been dishonest I hope you haven't roamed far enough to travel home 'Cause when you ramble roads alone you're prone to rattled bones Thankfully I packed a map to overshadow your travels, though It's so tough to chaperone you, accurately past the candle smoke There's ample chance you'll crack a bone, rather than crack the code But things can change shape any moment, ask a Stoat Every day we put on a mask, and hope we don't get outed Does that expose the fact we're nasty, though? Don't know, I doubt it We live in ferocious lands, no one wants to show their hands For fear of knowing that we've only laid out hopeless plans Life's a thankless slow advance, and no advantage shall suffice To satisfy chance's appetite, requires sacrifice [Pre-Chorus] Sacrifices must be made To satisfy this lust for pain So pack your knife now, just in case You have to scratch your eye out with a rusty blade [Chorus 2] Don't let the blood clot up you bloody blood clart The blood is draining from your face, but your eyes are bloodshot Pay the blood cost to sate the bloodlust Drop by drop of blood lost 'till at last you're bloodless [Verse 3] It's like a frightening dream, life splitting right at the seams You mightn't find everything in here, quite as it seems, my dear Siphoning life fluid right from the streams, your tears Slide down your cheeks, you fear final defeat is near It might be primal, but the mind of a beast is clear And you'll find there isn't space for playing hide and seek in here This isn't the kind of Christian tale in which survivorship prevails Those lies and fiction pale into cries and wretched wails It paints a pitiful picture of the kind of ship we sail If our chances capsize the exact time we hit the whale Your life is rigged to fail, I might just tip the scales But first there's a little sacrifice that it entails If you've ever slipped and ripped a nail, it's practice For taking pliers to your tooth, and twisting 'till the crack rips Through you from the root to the roof of your mouth, a brutal sound It's just improving your tactics, remove it now Pre-Chorus] Sacrifices must be made To satisfy this lust for pain So pack your knife now, just in case You have to scratch your eye out with a rusty blade [Chorus 3] Son, you're playing blood sports, don't complain the blood spurts Blood curdling, blood rain won't sate the bloodthirst Feel the blood rush, see the blood gush The blood is draining your veins, staining up the blood bath Don't let the blood clot up you bloody blood clart The blood is draining from your face, but your eyes are bloodshot Pay the blood cost to sate the bloodlust Drop by drop of blood lost 'till at last you're bloodless

[@theofficialgoth]

I can't understate how much I enjoy this. From the tiniest details, like how this could easily be Dan playing a less leafy Leshy, to a tiny line about "show their hands" to "mind of a beast", all the way to the sheer production. Absolutely stunning, once again Dan Bull. Really brightened my day, since I've been sick for what's felt like weeks.

[@jacobpope9269]

Stupendium reference in the first bar? "Have a seat at the table though it dips at one end and the bench is unstable"- The Fine Print

[@triggerhappy4199]

Sounds smillar but I don’t think the lines share the same context

[@MCPunk55]

This showed up in one of those automatically generated playlists by the name of "Infant-juvenile music". A song about pulling someone's teeth out with plyers and scratching one's eyes out with a rusty blade is trully a lullaby for children.

[@Goatman_Gamer]

Take a drink every time he says the word blood

[@The_Rayman_Derivative]

An interesting drinking game.

[@СергейЕгоров-ь8ы]

Or sacrifice)

[@ricktube4043]

Ya go to coma before the chorus is over XD💀

[@theggfloupin4084]

the production value on this is amazing. you truely did a good job, even if dosn't do well in the algorithm.

[@danbull]

Thanks, please everyone do what you can to make sure it DOES do well in nthe algorithm!

[@DatedRhyme]

Smashed this mate, the track is amazing the editing is incredible

[@danbull]

thank you mr rhyme!

[@DatedRhyme]

@@danbull absolute pleasure Mr Bull, when you see Mr Henderson agaim do remind him hes a magican with the Premier Pro

[@arcalion]

Awesome song

[@KrisP1812]

So I'm autistic and have been a fan of Dan for like. 8 years now? Since I was like 12? And he is consistantly one of the only artists to produce music that I can and will listen on repeat and loop for literal hours at a time. This is one of those songs! I found it before he released the music video, and the acapella version, and for like a week now I've been listening to it religiously because I've been thoroughly obsessed. Thanks for another bop Dan, if you ever see this. You're an absolute legend.

[@theonering2966]

That’s nice seeing a fellow long time fan

[@yinonevers1062]

@@theonering2966 more like long time dan

[@karolkwiecjasz9356]

God, once I heard Dan's Halo 4 Rap, I was sold too.

[@OGLezard1989]

This hit the playlist immediately, your flow and cadence has gotten SO good over the years and this is one I can't help but bob my head to.

[@MasterMygrane]

I've been craving Inscryption content for a long while, since I'd beat it. I've been craving more Dan Bull content, too. OH, HOW MY PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED!

[@tamteetleytoo4532]

I've been listening to this for months, and it's only today I realized how good the line is at 1:05 Once you've finished your turn, then you can toll the bell, and once you've tolled (read: told) the bell then you can tell me all about yourself It's genius! Can't believe I missed it this long

[@spike_foxx]

This song is immediately being added to my playlist

[@LPMinifridge]

I would love to see you and The Stupendium create songs for the 2nd and 3rd acts of the game. Great work as always and I'm so happy you took Stu's recommendation

[@PokeNebula]

this is fucking amazing. Dan bull sitting across from you shirtless in the dark is exactly as threatening as leshy in the cabin.

[@FreelancerStudios100]

this was tight. id love to see what themes and songs he could come up with for the other 3 characters in the game.

[@SamiTheAnxiousBean]

the most intence card game to ever be made Great game, nice song! I love how it stays ONLY in Act 1 for the sake of not spoiling also very great propwork!!

[@ExileTwilight]

One of the best parts of this song is that (SPOILERS) It doesn't spoil the twist of the game :D

[@GhostiumConfirmed]

Had us in the first half not gonna lie.

[@toomanydum4084]

but imagine what kind of music video it could Become if the camera flipped upside down and on the other side was (SPOILERS) the third act of the game? well i guess that's a lot of either costume or CGI work, but im. im biased

[@unicyclist97]

I've been meaning to get this game, it looks like my kind of thing. Having seen this performance from Dan, I'm going to buy it.

[@paulinethegreat1]

HELL. FUCKING. YES.

[@ma1exu965]

This was INSANE the amount of effort and just overall presentation of this rap was enjoyable!! Inscryption has been a favorite of mine for quite a while and I have no doubt in my mind this will for sure get more ppl to start playing it which makes me really happy :)

[@NPOCrushader]

The production, the lyrics, the beat, the whole package!! Such a masterpiece 🔥🔥

[@Joseph_Drew_III]

Here’s hoping we get an Act 2 song

[@BlackWaltz101]

The amount of production put into this is amazing, and is in itself terrifying. The table, the props, the cards, and so much more detailed things you've done. You show so much care and effort put into this and that's despite the music and lyrics to weave it all together. Got to say I enjoy your videos as well as a certain mustachioed fellow with how much creativity you throw down.

[@Fae2705]

I love how you can kinda hear Leshy's voice in the beat. Speaking of the cosplay was awesome.

[@xenorasgaming]

The production value is so perfect, I cannot admire it enough. Very well done!

[@ScarlettLovesUnicorns]

I love how even though his eyes are a bit animated, you can still see the crazed look in them. can't believe youtube didn't notify me when you posted this, wonderful job as always!

[@Tisisrealnow]

I would love to visit Leshi's cabin in real life after seeing how awesome the set piece is

[@Dragon7398]

Love the production on this one -- and love the call out with the hook to 'Sacrifices Must Be Made', the Ludum Dare short game that turned into Inscryption -- really cool touch there!

[@vidalete2001]

Honestly, this is my favorite music video, the perfection/realism to the game is just mind-boggling. Absolutely incredible.

[@Musiclide]

New favorite song from you dude! The song is an absolute banger, the sets are super detailed and the subtle visual effects here and there are s tier. Fingers crossed the algorithm picks this up!

[@whyyouhere4039]

Same bot twice. Huh

[@jdmyrick-smith7931]

3:02 bro holy shit Angler needed to hook something that board was fucking stacked

[@pontiusthepilot]

This video is insane and the song is amazing but can we take a min to appreciate all the Easter eggs? The clock at the right time was such a nice touch!!

[@ChestersonJack]

When I first subscribed last year, this had been your most recent upload and I was so excited, because at the time I had never before seen a video game song for a game I had already played! At most, it was for games I saw other people play... But then, this masterpiece blew me out of the water for a game I LOVED. I've learned every word because I listened to it nonstop on loop for my daily commute last October for my job working in a haunted house at a theme park. My special flavor of autism means when I find a song that captivates me, I am ENTHRALLED. I've since found your other raps, especially the ones about being autistic, and it really inspires me in terms of writing. Much love!

[@FluffyPrincess888]

"Ponder how the fool felt who pulled a wolf pelt" not only is it a great lyric but it's so true when you're playing and can't find the trapper

[@ShadowDemon_4]

I keep coming back to listen to this and every so often see something I didn't before. The props and effects are amazing and the music is so catchy.

[@musicjail]

I have listened to this 20 times and I don't think I originally noticed that the bassline is Leshy's voice. Incredible

[@Markthedarkslayer]

The more i listen to it the more i realize how perfectly well schemed is this song. It feels good because it feels like Dan's dancing ON the beat, and the rhyme scheme is crazy and has those ups and downs in speed and cadence it's crazy. Well done man

[@DarkerGames]

This is very interesting and incredible loved the high quality of this production, Incredible Inscryption song Dan have a incredible day

[@mythmage8231]

I didn't think someone could make a song, much less a music video, that did this game justice. Thank you for proving me wrong

[@Shadow952013]

Absolutely love this! The subdued beat, the flow, the visuals-- they all mesh perfectly!

[@_Woody_]

I believe that this is by far the best Set of any Dan Bull video ever. The Props and costumes are off the charts!

[@chippy82577]

0:10 I SCREAMED. I didn't expect that 😭. I also did nawt expect an Inscryption song. Gotta be one of my fave games. I loved the style so much that when I was in school I did a project based off of it. I need a blood counter...

[@rditullio]

Incredible! I was already impressed by the room and the props on the table and then the masks came out! Great song and great video!

[@sansthemedic8581]

Something about the... idk how to describe it, but like the depth and strength of the beat and vocuals during the chorus is REALLY good and keeps me coming back to listen over and over and over. Well done

[@E1_DE3]

The props look fantastic, and I totally love the psycho in a cabin vibe you give off.

[@th3crazyguard1an85]

im very impressed with the eyes and have also been going insane trying to figure out how you did it my two conclusions at this point are either neon green contact lenses or just very impressive animation and tracking regardless great work on this, it slaps

[@MultiversalCanadian]

every MTG monoblack deck themesong:

[@liaaaammm]

These vibes are so awesome. And the aesthetic is so cool ! Every song you made is Epic

[@EmberTheShark]

Damn that hook makes me wanna pull my teeth. Amazing job dude

[@singingReaper]

This is absolutely amazing, capture even a sliver of the games truly unique atmosphere would made for a beautiful song, but you managed to that and so much more. The detailing in your props and set is on point, the off-putting nature of bright eyes in the darkness was done amazingly (especially the leshy speaking swirl effect over them, it looks so good), really excellent lyricism, and you did all this while keeping the most beautiful thing about Inscryption, it’s amazing story, spoiler free The fact this entire song stayed confined to the Angler and earlier is such a nice touch that manages to keep the best part of all of Daniel Mullins games intact (even his trailer gave away more then this, I’m truly stunned) Thank you for such a beautiful tribute to one of the best games ever made, this has instantly become my favorite song out of your discography. Excited to see what’s in store for the future

[@titaniumboa1206]

Heres an idea, for you and Stupes, do a collab for a song about Act 2 and then Stupendium does a song for Act 3

[@aaronwhipple748]

honestly I love the word play you put in your songs gotta take a lot of work but I think it shows and pays off.

[@tipino_3360]

Dan naked isn't.. isn't what i expected to see today, but here we are

[@mellowvibe8712]

I came from a Dottore playlist. This song is so good.

[@flyingdragon4613]

This song can never get old. Its well made and I love the loop text. The small details are so good!

[@Thystl2352]

The chorus of this is oddly good to get you hyped up for something, just the energy that you bring into it

[@jakubweiner1359]

THIS SHIT SLAPS HARD! In all seriousness this is an amazing song with a equaly stunning music video. The quality of each of your songs keeps increasing. Keep doing such amazing music my guy!

[@toffe5729]

Yes! I haven't listened to much of your music but I've seen you feature in others so i knew to expect at the least some amazing vocals but I'm blown away, a perfect song for an amazing game great job Dan!

[@hectorvivis3651]

With the game coming to GamePass, I finally played it but quickly found myself craving this gemstone of a song... And that editing ? I'm absolutely amazed at how you managed to transcribe the very particular graphics and artstyle of the game but IRL. Loved the song before playing the game, but now I'm awestruck! Using the "speaking" sound of the game as an instrument was absolutely genious BTW.

[@liquidhydration]

A song about my favorite game! and its rare to get a dan bull notification

[@atlas2061]

Man, I don't even know anything about Inscryption, but this popped up on a mix and now I can't get it out of my head

[@Arma070]

Play the game.

[@redpharoah1]

I've been listening to this on repeat for the whole week leading up to this video, incredible work and the chorus just slaps HARD. I wish I could get an hour of just phrases with "blood" in them lmao

[@GriffinheartPlays]

Man I love this! I hope you make more for each of the stages of the game or even one for each of the Scrybes

[@binaryman]

GOD DAM THE PRODUCTION VALUE

[@KevlarGorilla]

This is a bop.

[@kittywar123]

"some folk are all mouth, you know that's why I brought the pliers", great line

[@hshgf3410]

I love coming back to your raps after I've actually played the game. Lets me appreciate how cleaver your lyrics really are. You Fucking nailed the whole aesthetic and vibe.

[@Freeced]

After looking at Shwabados thumbnails for the past few months, I'd like to compliment you on how perfectly normal your eyes look in this video.

[@Mangaka718]

i need this on every playlist i have immediately. inscryption really is a type of story that can only be expressed with this kind of masterfully unhinged music!! goddamn i love this (also dont forget to sell your pelts next time geez)

[@1buldr699]

When adhd is craving clever bars

[@Magnisethered]

Oh, this is my favorite song of yours so far. Incredible work!

[@ghostman570]

3 cost 2/3 with death touch? Mr. Dan “douglby” Bullion you’re trolling with that combination, truthfully I’m ashamed. Oh good song also

[@RhyceRecords]

Shouldn't have watched this before I went to bed... This was freaking awesome but definitely hit scary

[@sarahbuck2506]

Every once in a while I burn a new nerdcore cd for the car, and every time this makes the list.

[@radward7173]

I LOVED the more serious and calm tone of this one Dan. All your songs are really great but something about this calm and serious tone is just magnificent. Definitely an Improvement in my book.

[@FrilledMayfly_AmberlyFerrule]

I am SO happy that you did a song for Inscryption!! That game make me so happy!

[@Bonasomnium]

My guy literally rhymed "blood" with "blood" at least 17 times per verse and somehow made it sound better than ever!

[@leonauswien]

Wow, appreciate the tons of work that went into this. Astoninshing how many throwbacks at the game are hidden in this floppy disk!

[@anlak1318]

Love it, it would awesome to see other acts as songs made by you

[@Gethin469]

i've been following you for 6+ years at this point. i love almost all of your songs, and though it's my opinion that writing the chorus has always been your weak point, you absolutely knocked it out of the park with this one. the next best chorus of yours i can point to is probably your doomfist rap, and this one might even be better than that. truly exceptional work.

[@raynightshade8317]

Man why cant there be more Inscryption can song. This is all i can listen to play it now

[@raevinflash300]

YESSS AN INSCRYPTION SONG!! AND FROM ONE OF MY FAVORITE ARTISTS TOO Ive been waiting for something like this since I first played the game and you NAILED IT!! Im completely lost for words!

[@ur4niumsnail]

the chorus makes my legs want to lose all structural integrity and crumple on the carpet like newspaper /pos amazing work on the song! i loved inscryption so much when i first saw it and the characters had me entranced; this song does it full justice.

[@debiluspegus8236]

Inscryption, one of the best games of 2021 and more original, thanks dan bull, I was wainting a song on it and yours is awesome ^^

[@chronogames9072]

this song convinced me to try out the demo for this game, this is a banger fr fr I mean really all of your songs are bangers anyways, and this is definitely one of my favourites... the visuals and set pieces are amazing in this one

[@blu8009]

Does anybody know how many times Dan says 'blood' in this song? I would do it myself but I'm too lazy ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Edit: I realised I'm also too lazy to wait for somebody else to count sooo..... 26..he says blood 26 times counting whenever it is said inside other words

[@ВоваВишневетский]

Although I am Russian, Dan Bula's clips are one of my favorite songs and clips

[@generatoralignmentdevalue]

I love how the bass sounds like Leshy's voice.

[@Roarasaurus-]

Obviously the song was great, but can we take a moment to appreciate that ultra smooth change in focus at 0:35?