"Smoke and Mirrors" Cover by RafScrap【White Sanctuary】

[@lyra9659]

SCREEECHESSSSSSSSSSS WIFEYYYYYYYY HIT ME WITH THAT ACCIDENTAL TOP ENERGY AHHHHH

[@MochaxMatcha]

This is the most gushing I've seen over text in a long time. GG man

[@darknesslight5721]

Lyra I never know you can write that much in a comment but I loved reading it lmao

[@Samookely]

The sheer lesbian energy in this comment has me LIVING

[@mccnlightxlemcnade3266]

Darkness Light13 wait... you READ IT ALL??

[@maryelizabethgreenlaw4654]

Oh my god xD

[@inactivereaverforlife6312]

Not gonna lie, the part with "here comes the bride" sent shivers down my spine. Amazing song as always!

[@RafScrap]

I was really excited while creating/recording that adlib, it's so reward to know others feel the same! Thank you for watching ♡

[@AshleyBlue2002]

ReaverforLife people with paralysis just need to listen to this. The healing shivers through the spine will fix them up I’m sure.

[@BONEZ891]

@@RafScrap if you don’t sing that at my wedding then guess I’ll never be married 😌💅💖✨

[@mirjamtereesatereping6230]

Hey! That "here comes the bride" and "shivers down my spine" kind of rimed.

[@AshleyBlue2002]

IT'S ALL COMING TOGETHER HONESTLY THIS IS THE BIGGEST PLOT TWIST OF ALL TIME WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THE TEMPTRESS LIKED HIS WIFE ALL ALONG

[@dio6586]

One of the arcs in the web novel 'Card room' has a scene like this. This girl was in love with her friend from high school but her friend got married and had a child. Years later she killed the couple and their other close friend then the child and then committed suicide.

[@AshleyBlue2002]

@@dio6586 I'm gonna read that now ty

[@lingshan0218]

@@dio6586 Same Card Room I know? I remember that arc now-they almost didn’t figure that one out lol-

[@notmentallywell]

​@@dio6586whats this video based off of?

[@aliceleblanc7318]

AMAZING! Can someone please tell us the story's name and author? I googled 'Card Room' and couldn't find the right one. Maaaany thanks ❤

[@AshleyBlue2002]

Black veils are traditionally worn for funerals whereas white is for weddings. The god of death/the temptress/ Spider mommy Rafael J. Scrap has been seen with the black veil in El Tango Egoista and now smoke and mirrors but lacked it for Mysterium. This piece takes place before and of course after the marriage of the pastor and his wife ((I wish I had names but I've just been mentally calling them Sharon and Gezeus lol.) Their wedding it seems metaphorically "killed" the god of death via heartbreak and also resulted in Kaz's death. White traditionally stands for purity and we see it represent as such with the wife's innocence and purity being shown through all white in her. Black being white's opposite of course makes the god of death who dawns the black veil, the opposite of purity but seeing as how they promised to get married as children one can assume the veil is supposed to represent the god of death's tainted purity and innocence through all of this. She did not have malicious intentions for Kaz and the pastor until they stole from her what she saw as hers. To her *they* are the tainted ones and the liars. She is simply trying to get back her dear one through any means necessary. The scenes for the most part all take place in the church, "The White sanctuary" Otherwise known as the "Rival agency" "The joke goes something like this - a wretched heathen tries to lead a faltering lamb astray inside the very sanctuary he worships in. " She is just trying to lead him away from her at first, they begin with a civil conversation in the theme interpretations. Growing more and more violent only when she feels she needs to. I feel bad for all of them but the question remains: WHY WOULD THE WIFE CHOOSE HIM OVER HER HONESTLY. Rafael I have questions ;-;

[@RafScrap]

Oh my god, hello again?!?! Thank you for your interest and analysis and enthusiasm, it's so exciting to see you interpreting the symbolism I scattered throughout! The pastor is Gezeus, and the white haired lady is my other friend, Lyra, who helps me with these videos. Her side of the story is what we're planning to center a future installment around, so please keep an eye out for that ♡ Thank you so much for being invested and excited for this, I love reading through your comments ♡♡

[@AshleyBlue2002]

RafScrap I thought it was her fml. I’m so excited for the future installments I wanna find out so bad why she would choose him lol. I was thinking maybe she didn’t actually ever like the temptress and just rolled with things when they were younger because how do you say no to a woman like that >_>

[@RainbowEssence-c3w]

Nice theory, very cool! My only nitpick is that it's "dons" not "dawns". Sorry, don't mean to be a grammar nazi but it's sort of a pet peeve of mine lol. Kinda like when someone mixes up there and their or bear and bare. But seriously though, very cool theory, well done!

[@agamerfytc2012]

@@RafScrap This seems such a good movie idea.

[@keltonfulkerson7133]

​@@RafScrap I love how half of your fanbase is people analyzing the song and the othe half is just commenting "step on me mommy" and variations of

[@Aelthya]

I JUST REALIZED... "I swear my life to you... No matter the consequence" Dark haired gave up her wings, didn't she? She fell in love with a mortal, and promised her to be together. It is a sin, and she became a sinner and fell. The scream was from her wings being torn off?! That would majorly explain why she is so angry about silver-hair marrying this priest. She was cast out by the same deity the priest worships and she knows that their promise will cause her to not find that salvation he has made her believe. Dark hair knows better... so she she wants to save her, all while confessing her love for her. "He'll say he loves you even though he only wants to cage your soul." - He wants her to follow his beliefs and worship the same god. By following him, she'd cage herself to the same set of rules that dark hair was under when she made her promise. She'll do anything, even going against God, to protect and love Silver hair, and she knows following down that path would mean potential damnation and pain similar to what she experienced. "Please tell me that you'll stay, now that he's not in the way." - The He here isn't just the priest, its the god he worships. Just my thoughts at 3 am, but alksjdlkaj I LOVE THIS!

[@RafScrap]

Your 3 am thoughts are my exact intentions, kudos. Always exciting to see someone so invested in my stories, thank you for the lovely comment and theories 💗

[@Aelthya]

@@RafScrap Wait really?! OMG! I had watched this masterpiece over and over and over again, and it just finally clicked. Like, I love this video and the story within that I went back to catch up on all the videos I missed prior because this is just really interesting. I am so glad that I have confirmation that these were your intentions and am super invested in this story. Thank you for such a masterpiece, honestly! ♥

[@goldenhorse4823]

@Tristan Wintle Tbh same especialy how she says if she marries her the boy would survive. Sounds more like a threat made in obssesion to me

[@ratworm9927]

Ay- these characters are entangled in a multi-song story? Dang- Dang... Black Vow Alluring Secret type shiz happening here. Lovely.

[@AshleyBlue2002]

Day two. Still dead over the fact that "C'mon, what's the problem? Quit your crying, be a man" was changed to "Come on, What's the problem? Everything will be alright." SHE'S COMFORTING HER AND IT'S SO CUTE AND PURE VS. THE MALICE IN THE ORIGINAL PIECE. This is real love ;-;

[@RafScrap]

I was taking special care to try and portray that desperate soothing, you have no idea how happy I am to know that it translated that way ahhh ♡♡♡ thank you for returning and rewatching!

[@AshleyBlue2002]

@@RafScrap Girl I've been rewatching it so many times you have no idea how much I wish I could just directly talk about it with you rather than sending a comment and a prayer ;-;

[@RafScrap]

@@AshleyBlue2002 If you have a Discord or Twitter hmu anytime ♡

[@sindelscat9336]

Yandere "love" isn't love it's obsession

[@Lunar_Butterfly]

This is not love it’s obsessive and possessive and extremely unhealthy so please don’t romanticize it any more than we are already enjoying in the beautiful video and song

[@teresanu]

Something very sad to me is the fact the demon is wearing a veil. It's such a small thing but a veil is extremely symbolic of a wedding and marriage in general, a lot of bride say it was the veil that made their dress feel like a wedding dress, not a fancy gown. The girl being depicted in white light just feels like another stab at the demon who gave up her purity for a sinful love. So the demon singing of how she gave up everything in the belief the human girl would marry her someday, in a veil tainted black is just... Heartbreaking

[@Zerpderp0]

It would be except i am looking it as a different frame. Starting with the words, "he says he loves but he only wants to cage your soul." To me that is the demon projecting her desires unto the boy the human girl loves. Which makes sense as he has what she wants. This is not love from her. It is obsession. The black veil could symbolize tainted purity but one of the symbols for a black veil is secret sin and the darkness in humanity's heart. Fitting for a demon trying desperately to cage the soul of the woman she loves.

[@fernandomel3117]

It´s not that pure, she´s just jealous in an extreme sick form xd

[@Kiwiwiwiiwiwi]

I got chills at 3:20 Not gonna lie the background "Please love me" hit me in the feels pretty hard, tbh.

[@RafScrap]

Had so much fun adding those adlibs, I'm glad you enjoyed! Thank you for watching ♡

[@keigh11]

Wait, is it actually? *sees pv* IT'S GAYYYYYYYYY!!! 💜💜💜

[@RafScrap]

I read this out loud on 3 separate occasions, and everyone I read it to had a hearty laugh. Thank you very much for watching

[@keigh11]

@@RafScrap I should be the one thanking you for making this really 😂. What can I say, I'm weak for basically everything about this cover-

[@MascaraMorada]

My reaction honestly

[@afterdarkva7598]

@@RafScrap um hello. My name is Alisa. And I wanted to humbly ask you no thank you. I'm going to write a short stories based off on this song. I hope that you do not mind. If you would like, once I finish my short story I could send you a copy. I hope that I will do your song and art work justice.

[@mimiiq3855]

alisa ellena if you’d like to know, the original song is written by LittleJayneyCakes on KZbin!! I’m sure she’d love to read your story ❤️❤️

[@meeszijlstra5426]

Now this is a song that hasn't been on my mind in years. I used to listen to it a ton but over time I stopped and deleted the song for disk space reasons. Hearing this song again really brings me back several years. It also just shows how unique of a singer you are. There's just no one that sounds quite like you, and it's wonderful!

[@RafScrap]

I use to listen to this A LOT as well, and I always wanted to cover it but I always had an excuse as to why I couldn't. Your words make me feel so glad to have finally gotten around to it, thank you very much for your sweet comment

[@lightescence]

DUDE SAME. IT JUST UNLOCKED A BUNCH OF FORGOTTEN MEMORIES FOR ME. Now I’m trying to figure out where I first heard it ;;;

[@blueberryy7418]

Everything is beautiful, the art, your voice, the video, are you a fallen angel??

[@RafScrap]

I see what you did there, and I appreciate it. Thank you very much for watching ♡

[@blueberryy7418]

@@RafScrap no problem, I enjoy every video you make & tysm for the ♡ uwu

[@feuko6889]

Wasn't Lucifer a fallen angel tho?

[@blueberryy7418]

@@feuko6889 Yes, you are right

[@kingdionysus1867]

THERE’S A STORY? I must be living under a rock smh

[@RafScrap]

There is, there's a story guide in the description as well! Thank you for watching and taking interest ♡

[@douma_700]

I'm sorry....I know it's been 2 years, but can you explain the story to me?? I'm really DUMB to understand this also I see that u have jungkook in your pfp u are cultured T_T

[@princessravendiamond4288]

@@douma_700 the description has links to all the videos in this series

[@core9294]

@@princessravendiamond4288 I mean it really doesn’t tell the story it’s just a song I’m confused too

[@kaidayeahprobably8783]

I CAME AS SOON AS I HEARD “WHITE SANCTUARY” AAAAAAAAA EDIT: THE PLOT THICKENS???????? MY HEART CAN’T HANDLE THIS

[@RafScrap]

Thank you for being enthusiastic and invested in the White Sanctuary verse, it's super exciting for me

[@nb4381]

Whoa... putting all the songs together... this is such a rich story! This is so great what the hell... Love your singing and your story telling

[@sne6ky]

How is your comments from 8 months when it says it was posted 7 months ago istg I'm crying

[@lunarwarrior16]

You really brought me back to 2016

[@RafScrap]

I'm your time tRAFel machine. Dont worry, i'll see myself out. (Thank you for watching♡)

[@rainycakes8851]

Ikr?!?!? I listened to the original nonstop but now I must go back to 2016 ❤

[@otato5237]

I love how Raf changed the lyrics a bit to fit the story so well! Like instead of “Quit your crying, be a man!” she placed “Everything will be alright.” And her vocals and animation ahhh a stunning goddess

[@RafScrap]

I'm really excited that you noticed those changes, I had a lot of fun thinking of them! Thank you very much for your love and support, I'm honored

[@otato5237]

RafScrap No thank you for blessing us with such wonderful works ;u; and I’m glad you are also having fun as you do what you love!

[@kotoko5021]

And the part "cage your soul" too, the original is steal your soul

[@otato5237]

๖ђồ đI͛ệք๖ I’m aware, I just chose the more obvious one to point out

[@clojcloj]

Ngl, changing it from “quit your crying, be a man” to everything will be alright” is more chilling in my opinion

[@theuntamedleo]

This woman's voice is intoxicating...Enchanting... Enthralling. I can't stop listening to this song. I have listened to it like... 28 times in the last 24 hours.... So beautiful.

[@elodie973]

Lyrics: I Never meant to call you out I've always seen behind your smoke and mirrors Oh sweetheart, please don't yell at me it, really isn't hard to see The truth that rothing underneat Why weren't you honest from the start You know i've always thought he must have like you He's just pretending don't you know ? He'll say he loves you even though He only want to cage your soul I'll save you You said you're always be my friend that we'd get married when we both got older I'd never heard those words before You made me long for something more And then i tried to steal your love What's it that look ? Do you really think i'm out of line tonight ? Stop calling his name ! If you play my game He may just make it out alive I love you I'm not asking much just give me your heart And put no one else above me please just say you love me Take my hands in yours and tell me that i'll always be the one Without you my live means nothing so just say you loves me Tonight and if you lie this poor boy will have to die No i won't fall for this again (there goes the bride,...) I've always seen behind your smoke and mirrors ( dressed all in light) I know you love me deep inside You're simply caught up in his lie ( radiant and love) So i will cut you free myself (she shines His sight) I'm not asking much just give me your heart And put no one else above me please just say you love me Take my hands in yours and tell me that i'll always be the one Without you my live means nothing so just say you loves me Come on, what's the problem ? Everything will be alright Surely he couldn't mean that much Let me give you my love Take my soul, my heart and body Yes, i give it all to you And if you still won't accept it You're gonna regret it I hate to play these games But you driving me insane Won't you tell me that you'll stay ? Now that he's out in the way

[@barbaragordon_]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@the_woods_official]

Yes

[@germanmejor]

Beautiful, thank you

[@makochan3579]

I really like the part where it says "I hate" because it feels like they actually said it with their own emotions.

[@RafScrap]

I'm glad you enjoyed, I had a lot of fun with the emotional journey of this song ♡

[@makochan3579]

@@RafScrap I really enjoyed it and I can tell how much work and emotion you put into it! :3

[@dizzyandkoko]

I love that how they're both ladies gives the whole song a brand new story! Like the line 'that we'll get married when we both got older.' The Human probably they they'd both find partners of their own and be happy but the Angel of course though of the two of them becoming a thing. As they both though two separate stories, they both became devastated at the others actions; The Angel feeling betrayed and forgotten while The Human feared her friend.

[@Anastas1786]

Interesting. The singer seems to have changed from the psycho in the original to literally _Satan_ in this cover. Neat.

[@lunaks1710]

That 1 dislike is the groom

[@RafScrap]

Lyra, Gezeus(the groom), and I all laughed out loud at this. Thank you very much for watching

[@JonathonWilder]

This video is both gorgeous and breathtaking, as well terrifying. Where I really do hope that people actually consider the lyrics and their implications.

[@theuntamedleo]

I swear to god... this woman's voice is like... addicting.

[@RnbwQtz]

The URGE to write a book for this. As a writer I get ideas for anything but this is MAGIC

[@elsinernixan7539]

I was absolutely not expecting this twist of the illusionists take on this story. But it makes perfect sense from her actions based on getting invloved with the events we have seen her in. Seems though she has lots of reason to be angry, at all the things that occurred. Makes me understand her motive and what she wanted the whole time.

[@RafScrap]

I focus on the story more than most anything else when I plan uploads, so comments like these give me spurts of energy to continue! Thank you very much for being invested in the White Sanctuary verse

[@elsinernixan7539]

@@RafScrap Thank you for your reply! I have loved all your songs so far so I'm glad you replied to me

[@sofiaalmanza1567]

0:51 From the visuals that I see, the demon used to be angel and used to know the human long ago and maybe when the human fell in love with the hunter, the angel fell from grace and became a demon 2:17 Looking at how many wings she has, it seems that she’s a high angel and this is when she fell from grace I might me wrong m, don’t take it too literal, it’s just from what I see

[@em6874]

The angel fell after she kissed the human, there's a part where it basically says "I swear my life to you, no matter the consequences" and then you see the scene of her bound in chains and fire from like 2:15 to 2:22.

[@RagnarokMaster]

Oh my Gods! This just clicked after watching this I don't know how many times! The Raven haired woman was an angel, or some kind of Celestial being, and when she was a child, she and the Silver hair woman promised to get married when they were older. Since Raven is a Celestial, she probably never heard those kinds of words before - so she went wholeheartedly in on the idea of marrying this mortal. They both did. But, at some point, Silver was "fooled" by a priest or some other holy man to marry him instead (at least from Raven's perspective). So, we come to her trying to save what was always hers - the love of this particular mortal woman. There are glimpses and throughout that make me think that both women were very much in love with one another from the time they were little girls until they were both grown women. Here is where we come to the first version Raven's plea, "I'm not asking much. Just give me your heart...". Raven is still a Celestial at this point. Everything is still white and pure. She herself is still pure. Then slow fall of Raven with the line, "This poor boy will have to die". It took some rewatches, but I finally noticed the white horns on that were on her head at this point. It wasn't until Raven severed her wings either by ripping the out or by burning them away do we truly see her fall and become tainted. I think she finally broke down when Silver was on the altar about to get married. Raven thinking that this man is lying to Silver to cage her soul by way of the church and its dogma. Then we come to the second iteration of Raven's plea, "I'm not asking much. Just give me your heart..." The whole time we see much darker imagery, with both ladies being covered in flames, and Raven's total descent into a twisted, tainted love. What I still cannot figure out is what the butterfly represents. Typically, they represent change and metamorphosis, but, does this mean that the butterfly represents the black haired woman or the silver haired one? At the end, and even throughout, the butterfly is shown either fully and complete, or severed and bloodied. I also think the majority of the song is the "backstory" leading up to the end when Raven had killed the boy Silver was about to marry because there are three scenes that show Silver out in the rain, and Raven is low in the frame, meaning we are looking over her shoulder at Silver. AH!! This is so good! I cannot believe I am JUST now coming to your channel.

[@reidw9698]

Oh the vocals and visuals foe this series have been nothing but amazing! You should all be super proud of yourselves here! I think the story here is a very sad tale regrading a fallen angel ("the temptress"), a priest, a hunter, and the poor hunter's wife. Despite the intentions of the temptress seemly finding interest in seducing the little lambs (the two holy men, the priest and the hunter that she managed to mess with) she never really cared for them, she never really liked them whatsoever. In fact they where the biggest obstacle in her way to get for what she really wanted; the hunter's wife. In a time where where she was a mere Innocent child among god (a pure, white angel), she managed to fall for a young maiden girl who promised they'd be together. The temptress would take her promise in full. I'm not sure what corrupted the fallen angel in the end, but I wouldn't put the idea of falling for a mortal woman and abandoning her godly duties as something that could of finally got her kicked out. Not that any of that mattered to her, besides, her only love is for the wife, no one else, never anyone else. She will not let anyone get in the way for them, even if it means becoming a monster to be with her. Which is, very ironic given what she ends up doing in the end. As the two god older, the temptress falls more and more into her dark persona and the young maiden falls for someone else other then her, driving the temptress to doing whatever it takes to get rid of this person, no mater the cost. She easily starts off by killing and corrupting the hunter's friend, the priest, it's almost an act of mocking the hunter on his part. You take something of hers, she will take something of yours. Next comes the hunter himself, a very strong holy man, but talks back and forth between the temptress and the hunter himself, he starts to question himself. His loyalty in full to god dies along with his wife, as the poor woman is accused of being a witch and set up at the stake to burn. Similar to the temptress, his love for the wife turns him to doing whatever it takes to save her. He makes a deal with the temptress, putting himself in her debt, giving up his humanity to pull what's left of his wife from the burning rubble of the cross. Whether or not the wife is dead is ambiguous, but either, whether she's talking to the girl or her soul, the wife makes it clear she loves the man in full despite the temptress attempts to "reason" with her. So, the temptress uses the hunter, now her precious little pawn, as a bargaining chip. "Him or me, choose, him, or me."

[@Mr87915]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA GODBLESS YALL AMAZING THE ART THE VOCALS THE ARRANGEMENT needless to say im shook

[@RafScrap]

OH LOOK WHO IT IS

[@NyntoDeathsinger]

"Everything will be alright" is so heartwarming and yet carries such a sinister meaning towards it...

[@DaughterOfOdin9921]

RafScrap voice + Fantasy video animatic = EPIC MUSIC VIDEO

[@pion2619]

Holy... This is so beautiful. I didn't expect this twist, and I love it. I love this verse that I've fallen in love for.

[@RafScrap]

Hey you

[@KyanCurse]

I absolutely adore the changes you made to this song that fit so well with the amazing art work. And how you did the end of the song was crazy good, I so hope to hear a song like this again from you.

[@PompompurinFan]

RAFscrap makes me violently ascend whenever I hear his music on a rainy morning while waiting for the bus the atmosphere is perfect 😍😍😍😍

[@rubyfrost2594]

STILL DOING THE COSPLAY FROM THIS I SWEAR

[@RafScrap]

my body is ready

[@MascaraMorada]

*my body is ready too*

[@lunahix4815]

The Temptress reminds me of Homura. Becoming something they weren't before for their love. Homura loved Madoka so much, she became a devil. And The Temptress loves the wife so much, she's willing to kill the pastor. Your covers are always heavenly, Miss Rafscrap! ❤❤❤🌈

[@omumafu6346]

Amazing voice and editing as always!

[@RafScrap]

I had so much fun with this one, i'm glad you enjoyed! Thank you for watching

[@Yazvana]

I almost forgot about this masterpiece of a cover. It gives me the chills.

[@estellahavisham2920]

*”Won’t you tell me that you’ll stay, now that he’s not in the way?”* The power you put into that last line makes me imagine that the demoness is shedding tears of anger that this man took away the woman she treasured. The demoness would be smiling a pained smile, but that frustration and anger is in her eyes.

[@__xiiyue]

Oh my god I love every song in this cover series you’ve been doing 😭😭 the story is so captivating and i love how you guys are portraying every part of it The way you sing each part of the song delivers such strong emotions and really shows what the character is feeling, it just adds so much to the song? The gorgeous visuals, vocals, and absolutely amazing mix combine to make this feel like so much MORE than a cover. It feels like I’m watching a movie 😭😭

[@RafScrap]

Most of the time I get more wrapped up in story telling than most any other aspect, so this is such a rewarding comment! It's a joy knowing that others are intrigued by the series and plot as well. Thank you so much for your support and comment angel, I hope to continue putting up installations that you enjoy

[@Kinlak]

I've been following this since the beginning and I just have to say I LOVE the story development! Not only that, but the outstanding quality of every video is mind blowing. The details are gorgeous! Each time I rewatch it I notice something new. I can't even begin to imagine how much effort you put into this. The emotional portrayal in the visuals and vocals gets me every time; it's so impactful and beautiful. I'm not sure how to express it all. You're amazing and very inspirational to me in my own editing! I love your work more then I can explain! I'm excited to see what you make in the future! ♡

[@RafScrap]

Aaaaa thank you for your support, enthusiasm, and encouragement, it really inspires me to push harder for future projects. I love adding symbolism and details up for analysis, it's inspiring to hear you enjoy looking out for them as well ♡

[@acethenoodly-noodlearms-7035]

holy CRAP I got chills listening to this This is legit the best cover of Smoke and Mirrors I've ever heard

[@RafScrap]

That means a lot, this song is still one of my favorites. Thank you for watching ♡

[@frost5640]

i literally can't put into words how amazed by this i am omg......the singing? the art? the story? the seamless way the christian imagery fits into the whole thing? you took a song that was already pretty great and somehow made it a million times better i am in AWE

[@89paginedaleggere35]

Soooo beautiful 🥺 I discover your Channel now and I fall in love with your voice and the pictures! Greetings from Italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@CoffeeFruits-World]

Ahh yes, the song that introduced me to your god-tier singing voice. The fact that you’re not the most subscribed-to singer on this platform is absolutely criminal. Here’s to many more years! ❤️

[@spitandcoffee]

i would pay cash money to sink my teeth into the full story of this series of covers. they’re amazing and tantalizing and i Need More

[@RafScrap]

Your comment inspires me to work harder, thank you for the love and enthusiasm! 😤 Hope you'll look forward to our future installments ♡

[@c3lestis985]

Is no one talking about the beautiful visuals?!

[@leoleneko4441]

This version bring the vibes of song more appealing and deeper with such orchestra vibes as well. It brings out such sadness and heartbroken emotions until reaching insane obsession state.

[@RedDawn712]

OMG THIS PLOT TWIST!! I actually thought this was discontinued.. Thank you SO much for making this! It's freaking amazing!!🥰

[@hello_kitty_fan9963]

This girl needs her songs on Spotify

[@kaidayeahprobably8783]

Mkay so I know this is like my second comment on here BUT I have a theory (sorta) So the demon used to be an angel who was in love with the human girl, which (if some don’t know) is a major sin for angels. So the angel ended up falling and becoming a demon, and the girl moved on. The demon, saddened and angered by this, tried to stop the wedding the best she could. I don’t know what happened with the girl being accused of witchcraft in El Tango, but maybe it was a hallucination made to trick the hunter? That’s all I have for now, I’ll add more if I think of something :)

[@teresanu]

That would make sense, seeing as the human girl doesn't seem very dead in this song. I think that was the 'game' the demon spoke of playing that the human girl had to play along with. The demon wouldn't need to kill the boy if he thought his lover was dead, he would be out of the way but alive. So the girl had to play along and pretend to be dead if she didn't want her lover hurt. Only for the demon to not trust that she wouldn't run off to be with him again and killed him anyways.

[@johnchoi4473]

the part that comes in 2:32 - 2:50 is just BEAUTIFUL in such a deadly way. Excellent work.

[@jatlinwright9004]

0:20 always gives me chills. I love it 😍

[@ricalrival6421]

Esa canción!!! Jamás me esperé que Rafscrap la subiera, me encanto! 😍😱 Se nota el sentimiento que le pusiste 💜

[@Jay-ug8kl]

Smoke and mirrors was my favourite song a few years ago and this cover is just amazing

[@randomquestion7592]

YURIFICATION! YURIFICATION! I'll bring the ropes!

[@patrykberger6136]

A really well done dark anime opening. Keep enchanting us your highness.

[@thedoggosisters26]

Can we just appreciate the art? It’s M A J E S T I C

[@nb4381]

urg rafscrap your voice, i'm in love! it's always so rich and sultry, my favorite kind of voice to hear singing

[@RafScrap]

My gosh what delicious words, thank you very much for leaving such sweet comments

[@klausschmidt6833]

I didn't realize this was new. I just accepted it for what it was. And now I'm just. Floored. I can't imagine how I existed before listening to this, gosh darn it. I love. Everything. From the art, to the story, to the music!! SO GOOD.

[@RafScrap]

My goodness, this pumps me up just reading it! Thank you very much for your kind words ♡

[@kyrauniversal]

Oh my god. This is what addictive existentialism is like. Self love, with the Self Loathing, caged and broken. Heaven and Hell. Raf... Y U do dis?

[@Ikxi]

yoo holy damn i love this performance!

[@mysticdreamer543]

Oh, hello yandere, nice to see you randomly appearing again. But seriously. KYAAAAAAAAA!!! IT'S BACK, IT'S BACK, IT'S BACK!! And oh my GOD was it worth the wait!!! It is absolutely GORGEOUS!! The vocals, the emotions in the vocals, the video itself - do you actually DRAW for all of these covers/chapters/videos you make yourself?? The art is steadily improving over the course of all your videos, so if it is you, it's another amazing thing to watch, honestly. But-! **SQUEALS** THAT PLOT TWIST!! I was WONDERING what that woman had to do with the plot over the last 2 songs, BUT NOW EVERYTHING IS MAKING SENSE! The way I personally "read" this video: the angel "white haired girl" fell in love with a mortal and made a pact to be married one day, no matter what. The mortal girl (black haired girl) agreed to the pact, "no matter what the consequences". But (according to Christianity or whatever -rolls eyes-) two creatures of the same sex promising themselves to each other is, like, the ultimate sin (or something). As punishment for creating the pact, the 'sinners' lost what was most important to them. The angel was exiled from heaven and became mortal, while the mortal was slain and became the goddess of death, probably forced to do some horrific things/through horrific things. Fearing what God may do if she disobeyed again, she tried to wipe her mind of what happened and the girl she once loved (or may still love?), tried to stay loyal to the church, and even married a pastor (I think, trying to remember from El Tengo Egoista (sp?). But the now-goddess of death never forgot about her love, and kept her eye on her past lover, growing enraged when the other tried to forget about their pact to be together forever despite whatever may happen to them. So she prevents her old love an ultimatum. Admit you love me unconditionally and not your "husband" truthfully, or I'll destroy your husband and everything that had to do with him so that you'll only choice is to be with me. OR I could be CONPLETELY wrong. But I love giving my own interpretations of what I think is happening in the middle of an ongoing series of some kind while I wait to see what happens next. ^~^ And then being proven completely wrong. ^w^ Helps get the mind flowing. But, yeah, anyway, sorry about the huge comment. So so so glad you (guys) are back!! Amazing cover, beautifully creepy video, I really hope there is more to come to this series..eventually..! I wish you all good health mentally and physically as we move into the next extreme seasons. >_> *mumble grumble* Stupid cold.

[@ArchRASahi]

3:18 WHAT A MENACING AND INTIMIDATING STANCE!!

[@Ikxi]

yep that deep voice does it for me

[@naynaya3565]

This is one of my favorite songs and videos on KZbin. It's so beautifully done ❤️

[@irtehzombiekila]

I have absolutely adored following these three videos but, by the Gods, Raf. Your voice is that of an angelic siren. The story told by these songs just makes me crave to learn the final outcome. I want to OWN these songs, dammit! I cannot wait to see the future installments. Phenomenal video with a beautiful voice.

[@fairylegreen4680]

Smoke and mirrors!!! Omg thank you!!!! I really love this song! And your cover its awesome!! 💜💜💜💜

[@RafScrap]

I do too aaaa It's so great to see a fellow 'Smoke and Mirrors' fan enjoy this! Thank you very much

[@2solidd_ZS]

The edits were 👁👄👁👌🏽

[@As8bakwTheSage]

I keep seeing "White Sanctuary" is some of the covers... are these songs in an overarching story or something? REGARDLESS, AMAZING COVER!!!

[@RafScrap]

Yes, they are! Here's a guide (you can find it in the description as well) Prologue (Mysterium) - goo.gl/ENGFMC Chapter 1 (El Tango Egoista) - goo.gl/s2DpEX Chapter 2 (Smoke and Mirrors) - You are here! Thank you for watching and taking interest

[@lolabee1825]

I was just listening to you! And I haven't listened to you in a month then all of the sudden I wanted too!

[@RafScrap]

Wow we must have some kind of telepathic connection, I haven't wanted to work on this in a while and then all of a sudden I felt like it! Thank you very much for watching

[@lolabee1825]

RafScrap Wow! We really must have then! 😂 And no need to thank me! Your videos are mesmerizing! 💗❤️💞❤️ One day I hope to be a part of a project like your videos. Their so unique and I'd love to share my art with music!

[@illicitaction3862]

Big time Cher vibe from your voice. Beautifully done.

[@sogheiy]

THIS IS JUST AMAZING! Every single one of your covers, from your vocals, to the editing and animation, to the story of these videos, to literally everything! I aspire to be as good as you in storytelling, singing, and editing, and I hope you know that you're my biggest inspiration for all those things!

[@RafScrap]

aaaa is it okay to be as happy as I am right now reading this comment? ///// Thank you so much for your constant support and love, your words mean a lot to me! I hope to continue putting out content that can help inspire you

[@merieller.4881]

Yesssssh Rafscrap's covers are worth more than goldddddd

[@RafScrap]

!!! I feel so precious! Thank you very much for your kind words

[@mimimimi5801]

I WAS JUST THINKING ABOUT WHAT IT'D SOUND LIKE IF YOU DID A COVER OF THIS!!!!

[@RafScrap]

I hope it lived up to your expectations! thank you very much for watching

[@mimimimi5801]

@@RafScrap you exceeded them 😍

[@yesmylovetou_]

What is this ...??? Am I dreaming ??? It's was great ! From the singing to painting is great ! Oh...I'm dead 🤩🤩🤩

[@felisadidas4932]

This is *actually* amazing!! I love the voice and the visuals and the creative changes in the lyrics!! I've been listening to this on a loop for I don't even know how long now it's just so good-- ;w;

[@forumlegendasbrleviathan]

I'M BRAZILIAN AND I ALWAYS HEAR TONS OF TIMES THIS CHANNEL SONGS. THIS NOTIFICATION ALMOST MADE ME CRY FROM HAPPINES. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

[@RafScrap]

This comment made me smile a lot, it's just kind of wonderful to know these videos can bring out the enthusiasm of someone so far. Thank you very much for all of your support

[@haijin_]

THIS SHOULD BE ON SPOTIFY!

[@RafScrap]

I'm not technologically savvy enough to venture into spotify yet, but I will try to make it a goal for the future (: thank you for watching!

[@erzilliawinter9164]

OMG OMG OMG I REALLY LOVE YOUR VOICE AND OMG omg the Arts are too beautiful!!! THE EDITING. THE VISUAL EFFECTS. THE FRIKIN effects! It looks so awesome and my eyes are blessed when I watched this video. Great job!

[@morelikecarter]

this is so much better than the original in my opinion- i love this so much 🥺🥺

[@darwengwein3605]

I love it all! But the casual sacrilege of an angel saying “put no one else above me” gave me _vibes._ It didn’t click until like the sixth time I watched, which is just amazing in its own way. I get more out of this brilliant piece every time I see it! Some of your other videos caught my interest Raf, but this one gripped my heart

[@haodang9450]

Ooft I haven’t listened to this song for a long time and now I’m listening to it again and this cover hits me in the gay.

[@C013Huff]

WOOOOO!!!! Excellent job!! Seriously, this deserves more love and attention!! Keep up the great work!!!

[@RafScrap]

Hey it's you again! Thank you always for the support, it's a real treat to see that you enjoyed

[@space_nebula]

i'm falling down the rafscrap rabbit hole and nobody can save me-

[@moonlitkitsune7638]

That's because no one wants to be saved~ and the lifeboat was blown up by pure unadulterated awesomeness~~

[@yayajones7614]

I was scared to listen at first, but now I’m completely swayed by her voice. And as always, keep it up Rafscrap!!🥰

[@RafScrap]

Thank you very much, it means a lot that you enjoyed ♡

[@nadiaorlova92]

Как же это прекрасно! Обожаю тебя!

[@patrickmiller7399]

That hook is something else, and the energy you present is amazing. I find myself throwing this on loop for hours

[@patrickmiller7399]

Slight addendum, this song now lives in my head rent free

[@agnesdeal8684]

Your voice is truly amazing 👌🏻

[@shonenbag6478]

THE EDITING IS.... ITS SOOOOO GOOOOOODDDD

[@Sharonnnator]

S CREAMING INTO THE OBLIVION AHHHHHHHHHHHHH B AEEEE THIS IS SO AMAZING, IM LEGIT DYING RN BECAUSE OF HOW GOOD THIS IS T_____T GOD THE VISUALS ARE TOP TIER AND YOU COMPLETLEY MADE THIS SONG YOUR OWN WITH YOUR BEAUTIFUL VOCALS AND GEBUS' MIX!!! STEP ON M E QUEEEEEEEEEEN, NO RATHER, DADDYYYY //UGLY SOBBING// ILL GIVE YOU M YEVERYTHING AHHHHH

[@RafScrap]

Oh look it's my wife, shouldn't you get back in the kitchen?? So we can make sweet sweet love and then go to denny's cause ain't nobody got time to make breakfast. Ilysm thank you always for helping me out and introducing me to new ideas and references and just making me smile whenever my animation-cooked brain is struggling to grasp for inspiration. You are my muse and goddess, I am so excited you liked this project you helped create and I love you so much ♡

[@-0m3rcy0-8]

Wow. I can hear the pure rage, heartbreak and utter betrayal in the words. Beautiful

[@mullerpotgieter]

We cautiously stan the gay yandere

[@RiotShieldMan]

This is my absolute favorite rendition of this song, hands down. From the get go I had goosebumps and a a tingling shiver down my spine. Your performance is simply ASTOUNDING and the visuals are beautifully done as well!

[@Generic_NPC]

Aaa Raf it's truely beautiful and mazing!! I love that serie you're creating so much! Each new upload bring new amazing visuals, vocals and those twists aaa I am always at the edge of my seat not knowing what to expect and I LOVE IT! Thanks you for bringing us to this journey biggest fan of you all! Your visuals skills are as always such a goal. I love how cinematic you are, all the shots are a painting and I was to print them and hang them on my wall. The visuals also compliment your voice and your interpretation of the song so so so much. Your singing is as always amazing. The way you interprete is so good you really makes each song your own and I am melting for that! Your adlibs, the harmonies THAT SCREAM. You're making all of it so interactive and alive it's amazing ♥♥ Honestly the content you create is such a goal, you're such an inspiration!

[@RafScrap]

Oh hello queen, I see you're blinding me with your beauty again today

[@ayamesenpai1]

OMG OMG MY HEART! THIS PLOTWIST

[@RafScrap]

I'm giddy with excitement to know you enjoyed, thank you for watching!!

[@doribuki]

on top of this being just a beautiful cover, this adds....such a lovely layer to the previous videos!! like!!! scream!!! i've watched all three of this little series just to let the theories tumble in my head, ugh, what a work of art. seriously, the animations and symbolism and consistent themes throughout is just indicative of a well planned, well thought out story. also your voice is so unique, it puts your work like. a cut above the rest, in my opinion. id write out a "heres what I THINK is happening!!!" but i'll refrain and let the grandmaster tell it on her own time, haha! seriously awesome work, you SERIOUSLY deserve more subs.

[@RafScrap]

I spent hours planning all those little colors and symbolisms, you have no idea how much it means that someone took the time to notice and enjoy! Thank you very much for watching, inspired by your comment to work even harder for future uploads 😊💗

[@ribbitsaur]

My friend sent me this version of the song and it has become my absolute favorite version. It's going right into a playlist for all the songs I absolutely do not want to lose track of because HOLY MOTHER OF LESBEANS, it's phenomenal.

[@DragoonsCrackedOutAccount]

I think one of the differences I noticed between the OG and Raf’s is the execution of the message/lyrics while the original says: “Go on, say you love me” it’s demanding, ordering the person to love them or else while Raf’s is: “please just say you love me” near pleading the person love them, especially since the character at hand sacrificed divinity to be with her (i’m not defending the actions at hand it’s still bad no matter how u slice it lololo) But regardless one is harsh and demanding while the other is softer(?) but pleading