Song of Skaia - 03 Song of Skaia

From the newest Homestuck, 'Song of Skaia', made by by Mark Hadley, available at: homestuck.bandcamp.com/album/s...
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LYRICS:
In vento cogitatio, spirat in vento
E vacuo lux elucet, lux e vacuo
E somno somnia cre'ta, somnia e somno
In clara umbra creatum versat
In vento spiritus flat, spiritus in vento
In fusco lumen ignescit, lumen in fusco
E somnis verita nata est verita nata
E nihil omnia cre'ta sunt omnia creata
Pel Amar vinya-onant
Feä raniel vilyadessë sira
Lindelë sama calad
Oloriello illuvë onant
Ëa
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Thought blows in the wind, in the wind
Light shines from the void, light from the void
Dreams awaken out of sleep, dreams out of sleep
Creation twirls in a bright shadow
Spirit flows in the wind, spirit in the wind
Light burns in darkness, light in darkness
Truth is born out of dreams; truth is born
All is created out of nothing; all is created
Around the new-born world
Wandering spirit flows in the wind
Music joins light
All is born from a dream
Let it be

[@leomoreno7369]

I like to headcanon that this is what the White Queen sounds like. Her voice I mean.

[@dancingcarapace]

I have a headcanon that Carapacians are actually incredible singers but are really quiet. So I imagine PM singing this with WV, shocking everyone.

[@katrinasis]

Really disappointed that this song was never used.

[@didiwu3242]

Now it has been in Volume 10 at least. ;)

[@smileyhead]

At least Skies of Skaia was, which is basically a portion of this and instrumental.

[@Blitz-tk4jh]

its kinda used in the full version of creata, which i guess doesnt count as being used, but still

[@wardwind5013]

"Rest now Hero of [your Aspect here], for in time you will rise up and ascend. Protect Skaia, stop the Reckoning...win...."

[@noel-gq2yy]

'hero of [your aspect here]' why do i find that absolutely hilarious

[@aerospaceaxolotl5817]

@Astroblaze the Reality Traverser HELLO, COMMENTER FROM FOUR YEARS AGO. THIS IS FUCKING BEAUTIFUL

[@majesticsunset8184]

This hit me with nostalgia

[@tvardero]

Years have passed, the Dream still lives.

[@Spotsthekitteh]

and they say homestuck isn't an anime

[@allisonmagness4734]

1TS T3CN1C4LLY 4 D1G1T4L W3B COM1C ON TH1S PL4N3T B3C4US3 OF 4NDR3W HUSS13...

[@Pigeonswain]

my choir is going to sing this I'm screaming

[@artisticgryfess6495]

oh my gosh that's amazing

[@geirokkuii5707]

dude i literally could only ever dream of singing this in choir

[@darwinwatterson4568]

i hope that it was recorded, somewhere out there :'D

[@gremlinswrath2822]

How was it?

[@pieoflife7]

The vocals start at 1:35 and end at 5:48. 1:35 - 5:48 = 4 minutes and 13 seconds. MIND = BLOWN

[@DrudeAshling]

While listening to this song, imagine this: All of the bosses are dead, all of the Jacks and the Condesce and everyone else. They finally succeeded in the game and created a new world. The final page, a long flash showing everyone exhausted but happy. Credits show on the screen. Homestuck is finally over.

[@andrewesch2744]

+Drude Ashling 9 days remaining.

[@cartermelsha646]

+Drude Ashling I was really hoping that this would be the one :(

[@goldengear1000]

+Drude Ashling Basically what happened.

[@room___]

((and then fanon act 8 happens))

[@theembodimentofkarma4024]

B1 Jack lived tho

[@wowliker642]

God, hearing Song of Skaia and Skies of Skaia just brings tears to my eyes. This game that they are playing is truly amazing, I mean who wouldn't want to have their own universe? Though before we are able to reach that goal, the reaching is even a challenge. Skaia is such an amazing place, but the challenge to get there is hard as it should be, as reaching it and being god tier is no easy task. Darkness is trying to beat light, but by stopping the darkness we preserve Skaia, and do the impossible.

[@myhorseroxursoxoff]

Bestie help I'm getting emotional about Homestuck in the year of our lord 2021! In all seriousness though, this song is genuinely one of my favorites of all time. I've been coming back to it all these years and it holds its beauty in every listen

[@kingstondaking7877]

Damn, I've only been using this and skies to sleep (Took a hint from act 2 John)

[@KittyGal9213]

I joined this fandom because it looked fun. ...I stayed because it turned out to be a fucking masterpiece.

[@MistikaManiac]

...I think this will be the final song we listen to as we bid Homestuck farewell. I gotta admit, I'm not ready for it. The thought of Homestuck ending scares me, I've invested so much time into it. I love Homestuck to death. I don't want it to go. But I guess that's just part of the experience. Once it ends, we will be able to look back and remember something so exemplary and grand existed, and we were a part of it. We helped shape Homestuck into what it is, and thinking about that makes me feel satisfied. So although the end is almost here, we got to do something really great. We got to be Homestucks. And that's fantastic.

[@beezusmccartney2161]

We suffered through many a giga-pause. we've suffered through many unrighteous and heroic deaths, This will be like the peace of a grand war. (until of course the alternate ending fanfics arrive.) But once it's over. We all will say to all the new Homestucks that arrive. "You'll never suffer as much as we did. Sure you'll cry over the same characters, But you weren't force to wait and find out if they ever find happiness, love. ofrlife again..."

[@Tinytetochan]

We have the game and paradox space, its not going to stop for a long time.

[@yamibakura8597]

Tinytetochan Of course, how could I forget.

[@yamibakura8597]

Also, just a theory, what if this isn't Hussie's magnum opus? What is he pulls a George R. R. Martin and reveals his true masterpiece. What if we were only reading "Fevre Dream", and we have only glimpsed "A Game of Thrones" waiting in the wings. Melodrama aside, what if this is just the beginning?

[@yamibakura8597]

***** It's just a crazy dream man. Just idle speculation.

[@LeonardoTheMomo]

Cant stop listening, over and over. I imagine an elf singing in a huge inn with bards playing, with sad eyes, remembering the long lost days and how much she lost. As nerd as it sounds, i will make this a scene in a D&D campain, where the players will meet this glorious singer elf who travels in a misterious troupe, the first time they listen to her will be with THIS song, and I will start to play it as they picture the scene and hear the music, all lights go out except for the candles in the tables, no one talks, complete silence, everyone looks at the stage as if they were waiting for this moment all night long, with little but key narrative in between. The elf holds a gem that will prove vital to the saving of the kingdom, a gem this old as time elf will die protecting, in the arms of one of the players, after they all bond and get to know her tragic story of sacrifice and loss. Damn it will be epic. Best part is that none of my friends know about this song, or any homestuck song (that the bards and the elf will be playing during their trips to other inns), son of bitches wont give homestuck a chance but they sure will remember the music (songs like "alternia", "three in the morning" and "your universe", "serenade" and on a rainy day at the inn, JADE MOTHER", after the elf tells the story of her son's death, and how much he loved her voice).

[@safabekr]

How's this story going? :)

[@LeonardoTheMomo]

Didnt get the chance yet but I hope I will as soon as I fix some problems (damn adult life!). Thanks for asking :D

[@RageMagikarp]

Did you ever do that? It sounds cool

[@Chewaai]

I imagine so many hs songs in dnd campaigns and reading your comment made me rly happy (whether you ended up doing this or not), thank you for posting it

[@boshlankh9638]

"as nerd as it sounds" bro we are listening to homestuck music. from homestuck. all are nerds here.

[@hazzardkitsune]

This is my song to my daughter. I rocked her to sleep in my arms countless times. Now she's with someone who won't let me see her, and I miss her. I'll always have this to Remind Me, and one day I'll ask her: Do You Remem8er Me?

[@chromaphasia453]

Thought blows in the wind, light shines in the void, dreams awaken out of sleep, creation twirls in a bright shadow Spirit flows in the wind, light burns in the darkness, truth is born out of dreams, all is created out of nothing. Around the new-born world, wandering spirits flow in the wind. Music joins light, all is born from a dream, let it be, let it be... :,)

[@mjolnir1208]

When someone said this should be the final piece of music for the last flash, I decided to listen to it. Now I can only imagine that, thanks to weird time shit, the end will show the shrunken, devastated planets and skaia. Ms. Paint will then pick them up and start singing the lyrics of the song and hang the planets over a crib.

[@allisonmagness4734]

TBH YOUR3 NOT W31RD 1 UND3RST4ND

[@ArtisticTsuki]

This song just makes you relizing how amazing Homestuck is. It has much more content than just being a joke. It tells a story that is actually depressing in many ways Hussie has made Homestuck a delightful and emotional webcomic for all of us.

[@user-wf4dm8wp7j]

Derse, Prospit, and Skaia, each in their silent spheres of space, floating in the middle of a beautiful world. Despite the heroes' mistakes, despite all the violence, death, and destruction, there is so much potential and hope. Skaia is a beautiful world.

[@core2cascade]

To those coming from a certain fanventure, I say to you, Don't be upset that He's Gone, be happy that They made it through for Him.

[@absoluteCatastrophy]

WHY AM I ONLY NOW DISCOVERING THIS AGHGEIDJEB THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL

[@Kunaigirl]

This song sounds so beautiful I almost legit cried. This series is amazing.

[@TheBina737]

The song, the artwork, all of it; pure majesty. This is what made fall in love with the world of Homestuck and fandoms and the internet in general. Everyone talks about how there's nothing but idiots with too much time on their hands here. But this takes skill and dedication. Not just anyone can do something this remarkable, and this is just a song to represent one piece of Homestuck. So I'd like to say, thank you. Thank you fandom, and thank you Hussie. I'll be sticking around for more.

[@rocketsummer]

I will be shedding some serious tears when the comic ends. Even though I joined near the end of the whole thing, it's inspired me so much. The fandom is really great and I've had a wonderful time being in it. I hope it will never end, but it would be weird to see me as a 90-year-old woman cosplaying a pre-Scratch version of whoever my daughter/son is cosplaying. I don't know.

[@crystalecho901]

This is the only song that I have listened to and teared up for no reason. It's just so beautiful.

[@camipetite4867]

Why this video have 2 dislikes... Is so beautiful.

[@dadegbert1845]

I MADE THE LYRICS. THIS IS WHAT I DID IN MY ROOM, AND THIS IS WHY I DIDN'T ALLOW MY BOY IN MY ROOM.

[@haddyDrow1]

THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS HOW BEAUTIFUL THIS FANDOM IS.

[@DrGamzee]

So true, I guess the day it ends even death will shed a tear of black liquid sorrow.

[@CrystalLeaf0998]

A song to fall asleep to. A song that makes you dream of Skaia......

[@zenmen55]

No fandom seems to have as many great artists as this. It never ceases to amaze me.

[@KitwaIker]

It's over

[@andrewesch2744]

+Klara Walles It's been a wonderful ride.

[@SilverFeet]

There's still an epilogue coming up; we're stuck here forever.

[@pyropianjade369]

And plus Homestuck 2.0

[@centauriprince1119]

+Gamer Ella - Minecraft and the game

[@nutballsheding8998]

Hell yea this song is terrible

[@RowanGround]

You can hear parts of "Rain" in here from the album Medium

[@ibrokethecrayons]

I cry every time. God, this song is gorgeous.

[@AlastairDrago]

I am thinking that the fewer words, the better, even though I haven't tried it yet. How about this: "It is a story about 4 kids who have a coming of age journey of a grand and complex scope amidst shenanigans, confusing and sometimes nonlinear events, and share their tale with a plethora of characters who all have things to teach us. That is, if they don't reflect who we are already. Well, except that one character. He's a jerk." Sounds good?

[@Sal-qk5ho]

It's not over yet, their still in progress with the game!

[@allisonmagness4734]

TH4NK YOU 100 PO1NTS TO TH1S HUM4N R1GHT H3R3

[@literallyn01imp0rtant]

And it still is... god I wish it was over already...

[@malikcameron928]

This has to be used for the end of it all. Once everything in homestuck is resolved and people are finally at peace. Whether they find peace in conflict or in conjunction, skaia will still sing the tales of our legendary heros throughout the session

[@wormwinner69]

Hearing this song for the first time... It's just so beautiful! But it feels like a reminder, like the song Alternia. It's a serious reminder that this comic will not last forever and, when the day comes that it ends, everyone who is a fan will most likely be shedding some serious tears. This comic's fandom has so many amazing people, and has given me amazing friends, and... I just don't know what I'll do after it's gone.

[@artisticatblues]

This is just so beautiful. I'm now glad that I play violin because this full orchestra piece is just amazing.

[@moonythespoonie9551]

Anyone else think this would be a perfect theme song for the Genesis Frog?

[@Kidorkman93]

It sounds just like something from an amazing movie soundtrack... I just imagined it. This song in an epic animated Homestuck movie. I think my brain exploded from the sheer beauty of it.

[@criddir]

why is this not vastly more popular?

[@ThaiChestnuts]

I will never get tired of this song. I will never get tired of Homestuck.

[@neddle710]

I love this song. I am listening it everyday. It's so beautiful

[@cutiegeist3839]

This just sent shivers down my spine. Truly a masterpice!

[@Tuftorenix]

First 2 stanzas are in Latin, Anyone know what language the others are in? My first guess is tolkein's Elvish

[@alexandershea2418]

It is in fact elvish.

[@Earmo-Imni]

It is indeed Tolkien's Elvish, specifically Quenya.

[@abbyrose4320]

ok hear me out, but from 4:42 to 5:47, I can only imagine the black queen and white queen singing together.

[@doublepingas4053]

This somehow reminds me of starbound's sountracks

[@neotraveler]

Probably because starbound's themes mostly can have a very sentimental tone to them.

[@sunsetsynth]

I really love the cellos and bass that kick in right at the end. Such a beautiful song :)

[@dredorida3837]

The first 10 seconds remind me of finding nemo

[@inactiveaccountprobably253]

coraline vibes

[@athenafros805]

Hussie's Making a game.

[@lakesandquarries]

This song is so amazing and beautiful.

[@Fronslin]

Hey, I know it's late, but merry Chirstmas

[@lunar_proxy]

Woooooaaahh This is so beautiful *-*

[@AnimeSSBBfan79]

THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS HOW BEAUTIFUL THIS SONG IS.

[@ajunkersgamble6689]

im still cryin

[@starshade7826]

It'll be another year or two before it ends for real. That being said, I doubt the updates will be as rapid-fire toward the end as it was in the hayday.

[@Armydude1233]

@darbyqtip I'm going to cry genuine tears that day. Homestuck and it's fandom have given me many laughs and good times. Hopefully the next adventure will be just as good as Homestuck.

[@PigMasterMach1]

My brain exploded from the majesty of it as well. Thanks a lot.

[@felixLucretius]

@xilibai Stanzas! That was supposed to be an exclamation mark.

[@XxHIARAxX]

CHILLS. holy crap this is amazing....oh my god...

[@AgentParsec]

That's... interesting. Wow... I assure you, that wasn't intentional either. Great find!

[@goldfeyesh]

all these feels, no words. just craaaaaiiiiis.

[@ajunkersgamble6689]

i cried when i first heard this

[@LonelinessTheEevee1]

High five.... I'm taking Latin! *high fives and bro fists* :3

[@andrewoid100]

Tell me what's happening in your life right now. I wanna hear your story.

[@ppelphoruscaptain2315]

Nothing much. School begins anew in a world filled with plague and chaos, and yet it all feels so very calm and similar as before. A journey yet to start, of sorts. So I'll just wait to what goes next.

[@asmokeus]

i'm starting testosterone therapy in a week or so. this song was very important to me during my homestuck phase, and i would sing it all the time; it'll likely become impossible for me once my voice deepens. so, i've decided to record a cover before i start hormones - then i'll add lower harmonies and duet myself once my voice is deeper. a slice of my adolescence preserved, neatly wrapped up with my adult truth.

[@nahno969]

@@asmokeus Is your T treatment going well?

[@CYCLEOFFATESAKAKura]

Everytime i listen to this i just want to pour my heart out ; _____ ;

[@MarleyDoub]

Good Song, Best Track

[@nevorist]

This song gives me heavy Ragnarok Online 2: The Gate Of The World vibes and i love it

[@kitkatmuffin]

Perfect background noise for reading ^w^

[@felixLucretius]

@rewindingApocalypse That's incredibly awesome.

[@Ardoku]

Because of how dark Prospit is in the middle, it looks like a crater in Skaia itself

[@keava]

sorq of skuiu

[@yoji0]

Homestuck: Now with lyrics! ...well, unless you count Mayor Maynot.

[@thewitness4134]

i thought i was listening to a nier automata song for a moment what the hecc

[@robirang]

I don't know which one is more fitted to be used as the ending song, this or Alternia.

[@MultiSpoofa]

Guys, it's ending..

[@rewindingApocalypse]

@xilibai Mark Hadley actually asked the Tolkien estate permission to use Elvish in the song, and they said yes. (Or at least that's what Toby/Radiation said.)

[@ThatMackieGirl]

If Homestuck shall end on a light note, This shall be the ending song.

[@Sevurxkur]

Your Avatar fits this comment so perfectly XD

[@TheRogueVocaloid]

@YellowKeaton I've tried. But it failed as miserably as when people tried to explain it to ME, so usually I just tell them 'fuck it just read the thing when you've got a free weekend'.

[@mzingalwa]

@Eatingyoursocks or they could come up with something even more epic and fitting and blow our minds out of the friggin water theyve done it before after all :D

[@ThatMackieGirl]

It's part Latin, part Elvish, I think.

[@YellowKeaton]

@130cookies Yeah I used to think it was all just humor, but when you look under the humor there is a very serious and vast and unique story line. Has anyone tried explaining Homestuck to someone? It's actually a little hard.

[@Excalibur5k]

the guy who wrote this made slender

[@spooky1997]

Dolorosa voice anyone?

[@Bruhlicioustoes]

900th like

[@WhenDPSFalls]

I'm sure we all have a character we have a hate for, No reason to disagree or even to agree on one.

[@cascadinglights7957]

What language is the song sang in :? Does anyone know >:?

[@kidneyluke]

Latin. There's lyrics on its bandcamp page.

[@cascadinglights7957]

+Lizard Dead thanks

[@inkadinka9517]

The last part is in the language of Tolkien's Elves.

[@biggestnoob4704]

Half is Latin and half is Tolkien's Elvish :3

[@Bettersucksaul]

same :D

[@felixLucretius]

I just can't figure out the language of the last two stanzas?

[@Sevurxkur]

XD Why is this NOT a top comment!? I burst out laughing reading this in English class.

[@Alphapkmn]

What are words?

[@anon9359]

Reminds me of the ending of Coraline.

[@zenmen55]

@technicallyabsurd It's in latin.

[@IchimotoKun]

@technicallyabsurd Smart people check descriptions.

[@AmuGabbyGirl]

They have no choice but to put it on the big screen....

[@Jakecake95]

1:35

[@AlastairDrago]

lol. I purposefully left the 'jerk' as a vague choice for pretty much the vague lulz. Personally, though, it'd have to be Caliborn. ;) It can be anyone else for others though.