THE WEST WAS ONE | Red Dead Redemption 2 Rap feat. SquigglyDigg

Red Dead Redemption 2 needs no introduction. The Rockstar behemoth is probably the most anticipated game of this and previous generations. There's a lot of great songs out there about how fun it is to ride a horse but the theme of the final days of the west really interested me historically, so this is a lament for the golden age of the Old West.
A massive thank you to the wonderful SquigglyDigg for bringing this song to life with her vocal brilliance. I've wanted to work with her for the longest time so I'm very excited to have her on board for this one!
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The Stupendium is a musician, animator and content creator, creating weird, wonderful and usually incredibly nerdy songs and animations. Join them on their journey to obscure, niche internet stardom! They have some pretty decent videos, wonderful facial hair and a great sense of discomfort describing themself in the third person.

[@alexhunt4337]

The fact that a Brit, in such an imitative Southern accent, has the acumen to rap in said accent is nothing short of astounding.

[@morphstarchangeling8024]

And he made with work better than actually country singers.

[@abigailblackstock4928]

It messed with me so much the first time I heard it. I was BORN in Texas, still can't do the accent that well. Lol

[@LMichaela94]

A lot of southern accents are European accents slowed down and slightly changed over time: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3_UimmcqdZ6p5I So it's not that uncommon for British people to be able to do southern accents pretty well (though I've heard some atrocious southern accents from Brits!). My dad was absolutely flummoxed to hear Andrew Lincoln from the walking dead in an interview bc "I thought he was a Georgia boah!" (Yes, we're southern lol)

[@abigailblackstock4928]

@@LMichaela94 The one that messed with me the most was Daniel Craig in Knives Out. These guys are ASTOUNDING. I was raised in Colorado, lost my Texas accent when I was young. Haven't been able to do it since, so I always find well-done accents impressive.

[@lesliewake1249]

Western or hick not southern southern is much slower.

[@foldervtolvr]

As a history nerd, one line stands out the most for me: “How you gonna build a house with the foundation erased”. Even just 50 years after the turn of the century people had already mostly forgotten about the American West. Those who lived in it had all mostly died off and many people who grew up in it hated it. The west was either unknown or romanticized beyond all accuracy. The origin of the modern US, almost forgotten.

[@Killerthemerc]

Give me a rifle a open trail and a horse and I'll be set I still remember the good ol days back when I lived in the Old West yes I am a reincarnation of an old outlaw I remember long roads gunfights bounty hunting I still miss the ol days Im beginning to hate modern American life too damn many political problems what happened to solving problems with guns and bullets

[@marcoarana9952]

@@KillerthemercLucky. I was a flea in my past life 😢

[@SleightCreative]

One of the things I like the most about your songs, or at least this song, in particular, is that you forgo the "easy" (for lack of a better term) road of just summarizing the plot or characters of the game into a rap but instead you try and tackle the games themes or some sort of deeper meaning which is something you don't see with some other nerdcore rappers. If you're not doing that then you're putting yourself into the game literally (2-point, Spider man) and singing from a persepctive which I think is incredibly impressive

[@TheStupendium]

Thank you! :D I figure there are plenty of channels out there that make awesome songs that just talk about games in more general ways, I find it much more engaging and interesting as a writer to explore deeper themes and ideas games can have, where possible! :)

[@lakkakka]

@@TheStupendium And only really discovering you now I am really happy that you did.

[@CouchSpud91]

Holy crap. I've been searching for a name for these kind of "based on a game/movie/show/other-nerd-thing" songs for a while and you just gave me a perfect one with "Nerdcore" Now I have a genre to label all these songs as.

[@bethanydavis9023]

@@TheStupendium one of such great reasons why even your oldest songs are a bop and that you're a topnotch nerdcore channel. Your time, patience, effort, and passion really shine through.

[@speedystopmotions607]

@@TheStupendium go sub

[@silonolm8946]

“Ten gallons of regrets, and they weigh on my mind” I didn’t realize how genius this line was. A ten gallon hat literally weighs on your head, and he’s saying that he’s wearing around a ten gallon hat of regrets. Bravo.

[@connor4435]

proud hufflepuff and the regrets of everything he’s done and his part in allowing Dutch to fall to madness due to Micah

[@thomastakesatollforthedark2231]

Also booze probbaly cause cowboys liked to drink. Hell, this could compare being one to like a dream and then the west being properly settled as like waking up with a bad hangover

[@ChichiAi]

Oh Daaaaaang!! you totally caught that country song/western vibe!! And Squigglydigg was an excellent addition to add on to the country epic ballad vibe!!

[@TheStupendium]

Thank you so much! :D Sqiggs totally took this track to another level, she's amazing! :)

[@cosmicbattalion]

You two are the best and Squigg did really good on this song and I think you two should do more songs together

[@damobeck1]

@StronkT-34... cause it is rap not country?

[@revanreborn2548]

@StronkT-34 I would say it is some kind of country/western and rap. And until seeing this I would have thrown up at thought, but this shows that it can work.

[@karlvyh]

@@revanreborn2548 the subject matter and accent may qualify it as 'western,' though ı feel like the music is pretty distinct from country music.

[@agentfuse6416]

I really appreciate how a lot of your songs aren't about the gameplay or anything, rather they're about the story or a different perspective, like the Spiderman rap.

[@latrodectahespara2728]

I think it's accurate to say that in most cases, the songs capture the *feeling* of the game in question- it's something that Dan Bull's pretty good at as well, overall, and it's absolutely fantastic to see more of this in video game rapping. Being able to totally nail the theme and atmosphere of a game is no small feat, it's impressive.

[@ravenfrancis1476]

@Ishir Mehra I think the reason JT fails most of the time in that regard is that he just sort of defaults to "look how badass I am" brag rapping even if it doesn't fit anywhere within the game (see his Spider-Man rap for the most recent example).

[@landonsorenson9278]

I saw 665 likes... I click I make history

[@thomastakesatollforthedark2231]

@@landonsorenson9278 great! Now Satans out. Good job, Sorenson

[@Spectralyzed]

@@ravenfrancis1476 Best for Last is a good song, but also it's a perfect example of the "badass" bragging.

[@ZeldaRoseSongbook]

This song made me cry. Stupendous work by the Stupendium, as per usual. SquigglyDigg is a vocal deity. Stupendium is a writing and rap deity. I STAN HARD.

[@willtiffany5409]

As someone who comes from the American South, can I just say I appreciate that you made your accent clearly understandable as opposed to actors and singers who try to mimic a Southern accent and just make us sound like incoherent illiterate fools. Which, I mean, we are. But they ain't gotta remind us all the time lol. But in all seriousness it adds a higher level of appreciation I have for this song. Take care, and thanks again.

[@gilgameshdevourerofworldsg4101]

I guess I'd say this is more southwestern accent. I come from south Carolina and I can say this is somewhat different, it's faster and a little less emphasis on certain sounds.

[@RaptorJesus]

@@gilgameshdevourerofworldsg4101 It's a surprisingly accurate historical southern accent, though it does indeed veer towards Texan in parts. Like an upper-crust Virginian transplanted to Houston.

[@DavidMartinez-ce3lp]

@@RaptorJesus Howdy

[@willf598]

As someone from the Deep South, can confirm almost everyone with an accent is fully incoherent.

[@idontknoq4813]

So what's it like in the south?

[@hi-to6sk]

HOW DID YOU PULL OFF THAT ACCENT THOUGH. AMAZING ALL OF IT CAPTURED THE TONE OF THE ENTIRE GAME AND WHAT DUTCH TELLS MORGAN

[@everlong4320]

MoRgAn We NeEd MoRe MoNeY

[@gavinfriesen4252]

@@everlong4320 Me: robs a bank for 100s of dolars okay this good? Dutch: wE NeEd MorE monEy

[@ralfie4890]

I hAve A pLaN

[@hunterv9983]

One last score Arthur. One last score and we're in Tahiti.

[@seand.g423]

Not only that, but those bars from 2:40-3:05? Shit, that was straight up Dan Bull speed!

[@NoInfoAvail]

For the cowboys, the industrial age was an apocalypse. A wounderful sad song.

[@eater_of_garbage_]

It was an apocalypse for everyone.

[@supremecaffeine2633]

@@eater_of_garbage_ Tell that to the birthrate...

[@averongodoffire8098]

The tough part is… you both have a point😂👌

[@seand.g423]

@@supremecaffeine2633 maybe once they were even old enough to understand the individual words...

[@Elloliott]

@@eater_of_garbage_ idk the rich sure benefitted

[@HowlingSorrows]

I'm sure others have mentioned this too, but you do amazing character work. I think the one thing that separates you from other nerdcore artists is that you tackle your songs from the perspective of a character or the theme of the game. I really loved how you brought The Chairman of the Board to life, especially with the diss rap (Sorry Dan, but that was brutal). Then you absolutely blew my mind with Shelter From The Storm- hearing the story from the perspective of the survivors made it feel way more than just a song about a game. You keep getting better and better with each new song, and you bring a lot more to the table than you are given credit for. Congratulations on the 100k! Here's to the next milestone!

[@TheStupendium]

Thank you so much! :D I've been acting much longer than I've been rapping so I feel a lot more comfortable approaching a song as a character than myself. XD I'll glad it seems to be working!

[@the_protectorof_smols3563]

@@TheStupendium never stop doing that it's what makes you awesome a song about a game should be about it's soul not the graphics not the game play but the story because that's what makes games a good story telling thing

[@softboysocial974]

This is on the same level as Dan Bulls civilization rap. Both of which connect with me more as a song about a story then a song about a game. Which to me is impressive as all hell.

[@waffles6280]

I think the big thing is that neither make direct references to the source material. There are nods but nothing specific to the game.

[@seand.g423]

Definitely got the speed for it. 2:40-3:05, for example...

[@jordanhatter564]

I'm the 399th like

[@TeamBaconUK]

It's goes without saying how outstanding your work is, but recently I've just felt your music seems to encapsulate your brand or path at the time. It's very symbolic and hyperbolic, but imagining these songs in a highlight reel of your KZbin career, and fitting the time with each song makes me even more invested. "Okie dokie" was a demonstration of everything you can do, a funky tune about a game that was the perfect platform for it. "It's a joy" had a professional feel to it, more of a standardised chorus. Suited brilliantly with the first collaboration with Dan Bull, it felt like you had a rock in place, it highlighted the hot streak you were on, and started the 'how is he so damn consistent' feel. "Doctor! Doctor!" Was fun and goofy. You're making it to 100k with ease at this point, and you can dance your way to it with a funky tune. "Pictures of Spiderman" established the scope you have reached. A hard hitting powerful tune with a powerful character rapping. All the pictures, all the collaborations. The final statement and landmark before you glide over the finish line that is 100k. Then this beautiful song. Soft and meaningful. Feels like a thank you, and the horse theme feels like we're heading to the new race. 100k is just the beginning for you, and nothing can stop you. And if anyone deserved the huge rise it's you. I first came across this channel with "milk milk lemonade" and stayed because of that and "matter of facts". I was shocked to see you were basically just getting started with the rapping stuff. And I've gone from nitpicking the side of King dices head to a huge fan. I fist bump and celebrate when you get the recognition you deserve, "okie dokie" was an awesome moment and I feel like you're taking everyone on this journey with you. It's so quick but there's no traffic. Keep at it, you are unbelievable!

[@TheStupendium]

Thank you so much! And thank you for taking the time to write it, it put a real smile on my face! :)

[@ItsJustAisling]

I don't think I could have said it better myself. This man is on his way to legendary status.

[@CesarTheKingVA]

Don’t forget how “Find the Keys” was an absolutely amazing demonstration of his love for animation and clever wordplay

[@zachsperry4021]

While not a big fan of country music myself, this was pretty enjoyable. I really like how you use the phrase "how the west was won" as a link between the verses and chorus, as well the wordplay. 9/10 from me. Keep up the good work.

[@ottoleois9323]

It's what country rap should sound like. Not rejecting but embracing and improving upon what is already there. Sounds actually better than most country hip hop songs out today.

[@ChaoticNeutralMatt]

@@ottoleois9323 No kidding

[@stickmandavid4669]

The west was one is the name of the song Before the chorus begins the words the west was are the last words of the verse And the chorus begins with the word one

[@NesdatNatsirt]

'You can deny me the trail but those bootprints stay mine' honestly the most powerful line in the song

[@ASecondStory]

DUDE! I legitimately clapped as you started. The accent was amazing and even more impresive you held through the entire song. Way to go!

[@koltonhopcus2927]

Listening to this while I play Red Dead. This channel is still one my favorite music channels. It's amazing seeing a British guy do a southern accent.

[@ZeldaRoseSongbook]

Listening to a British man do a southern accent is one thing; listening to someone do it *well* is another thing entirely. This falls into the latter.

[@danielfincher8439]

Fuckin what's his name from Walking Dead with the butter voice

[@dillonrhodes8492]

Dan Bull's Red Dead Song: Yo we cool cowboys y'all Stupendium's Red Dead Song: SADNESS Y'ALL!

[@adilrahman6881]

The Anime op vs the Anime ep

[@mindshuffler3332]

Normally, I would have a moment of silence for the end of the Old West. However, I think this song will do just as well.

[@parrish-eichmankids4083]

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[@albertschoise8091]

Mindshuffler 333 the west was a time of law less demons with guns, dissentery, prostitues being the boss in town and not even a train going 30km/ph was safe.... oh I miss that time

[@davidlynch914]

@@albertschoise8091 dude he was complimenting the song....

[@thefiretruck9604]

@@albertschoise8091 i know! I miss it to.

[@themap5482]

@@albertschoise8091 The best time to live.

[@angibrat2757]

Born and raised in Oklahoma, would still rather take a Brit in a suspiciously Crocodile Dundee hat rapping in a fake accent (stupendously, I might add) Over a "real" cowboy any day. 🤠

[@dylansamv7827]

@proud hufflepuff cattler are the cowboys, just dont have to chase em with other horses to gide em. Cars.................(im drunk, excuse my spelling)

[@dawhandaonli5925]

Angi Brat don’t you be disrespecting mr. Eastwood and mr. Cash For real tho, the true cowboys are all gone, now it’s just pandering imitation

[@DisKorruptd]

@MJPK yeah, most people associate being a cowboy with being a gunslinger because of the spaghetti western

[@DisKorruptd]

@@dawhandaonli5925 he's not, Eastwood and other spaghetti western heroes werent cowboys, they were gunslingers, modern media simply caused everyone to associate the gunslinger as a cowboy, for whatever reason,

[@CommandantSchrdinger]

So many hearted comments, shows how much he cares and that he takes the time to read

[@dominicguye8058]

I'm tearing up 😢. . .this reminds me of the last stand of the Samurai, the final Jacobite rebellion and subsequent Highland Clearances, the explusion of indigenous Americans from their ancestral land, the decline of democracy in ancient Greece, the Plantations of Ireland, the Russian conquest of the Caucasus, the British conquest of Bengal, the decline of the citizen-farmer in Ancient Rome. . .this happens so many times in history. What wonderful work Mr. Stupendium, you have given me a new perspective on history!

[@killedcatharsis1979]

I...I...this was amazing. This rap is strangely akin to your Frostpunk rap, in which I refer to how both are based on the game but bring something new to it. They both capture that emotion the game promotes; this promoting the helplessness that must be felt at the final days of the west, the Frostpunk rap promoting that solace created as humanity must continue to survive through whatever ways possible, regardless of morals. I mean, all of your songs do something like this, showing an interesting side as well as still showing what the game is about. So not only are these songs great simply because of the lyrics and music, but also because of the added layers of wordplay and pathological appeal. Man, that was a really long tangent of overanalysis in order for me to express that I really enjoyed listening to this song.

[@j_fitz6913]

ChrisTheKnight I caught that too. I didn’t like this song when it first came out. Then I played the game and it’s one of my favorites now. He captures the feel of the game so well. As for being close to ‘shelter from the storm’ I 100% agree. They are both from the prospective of a character in the story but I think there is a similarity in the tone. Shelter from the storm was a grim determination. This is grim resignation. Both are without a doubt tied for my absolute favorite songs from the stupendium.

[@coopersutherland8550]

I am amazed by the fact that the song simultaneously made me sad about the end of the west and made me love the game despite the fact that I have never played or even heard about red dead redemption. This song really blew me away. Good job.

[@CHILLIN2540]

Can we just appreciate how Stupes doesn't even break character for the outro?

[@webkarma9654]

This Game is one of the best I’ve ever played and you made a rap that does it justice absolutely

[@ConnorQuestMusic]

That second verse, the annunciation and speed, hat is fully tipped to you sir

[@Sir_Arsene]

Your first song after 100,000 subs You definately didn't disapoint, all your songs were really good but you can tell that you definately improved since find the keys. Glad to be on this journey with you

[@Oa-ho2et]

I've basically 100% completed Red Dead Redemption 2, only a few species I never managed to find and this reminded me why that game made me cry and why I still can't listen to the final music on that climb up the mountain to face the man who betrayed Arthur. Thank you, and god bless.

[@DungeonMagister]

This song really nails the tone. This is exactly the tone the games are written from. Fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. -Note- I'm from Mississippi. I listen to your music occasionally, and it was actually pretty cool to see someone from the UK attempt the southern US accent. It's not quite *there*, but it's certainly better than any impression I've ever heard before from anyone else. You did it better than most Americans who don't have the accent. Props.

[@gilgameshdevourerofworldsg4101]

it's off cause it isn't southern. It's a western song, the accent is pretty clearly meant to be a western one I mean the chorus is "the day the west was one."

[@DungeonMagister]

@@gilgameshdevourerofworldsg4101 have you ever been to Texas? What about Mississippi? What about Arizona? Have you heard the accents there? I've been all over the United States. The Mississippi accent is really similar every state from Georgia to Arizona. Louisiana has the bayou thing going for it in the more southern parts closer to baton rouge and NOLA. I'm not a linguist, but I've been around. "The west" typically refers to either the US as a whole or "The Western Frontier" before the 1900s. All of that frontier speech is similar to that of the south.

[@ichigoeater]

Welp. You have my country girl seal of approval. I almost forgot you were British, that was so authentic, and a pretty kickass country song, too.

[@GrizzleSyrens]

As a purebred Texan, this is fantastic!

[@zirconis5411]

I feel sorry for the reputation that your state has gotten but I also admire that you'd still admit it. Nowadays so many people are scared to say where they come from cause they know they might get discriminated against. Southern states are a huge victim at the moment so a lot of people would probably not feel like bringing it up.

[@zirconis5411]

@@GrizzleSyrens I am also quite familiar with the lashing of one's own countries history. I live in Germany and Jeez do we hate our history (just like the rest of the world to be fair) but there's always something to find pride in and the country is hopefully out of its darker days so people should spend less time complaining about how bad stuff was and focus on keeping it good.

[@GrizzleSyrens]

@@zirconis5411 I agree, completely. Germans should know, better than anybody, that forgiving but not forgetting a country's history is a huge part in returning any country back into the good place that it once was. Glad you view your country the way that you do, I think I can say I'd do the same. Accept and acknowledge the horrors and atrocities but look forward to a prosperous future for everyone.

[@thatfooltheycallweaver1124]

@@GrizzleSyrens I really want to say something, but I don't want to say anything wrong to you. So all I feel like I can really say to sympathize is: Some people are just awful.

[@GrizzleSyrens]

Emily H Agreed, some people just have hate in their heart. Don’t worry about saying anything wrong, it’s pretty difficult to offend me. What do you want to say?

[@jespergroeneveld9433]

WOW, IT IS JUST STUNNING HOW MUCH WORK YOU PUT INTO THESE VIDEO'S

[@twitchforce6976]

I keep forgetting that he's a Rapper. Like, its a STORY and sounds AMAZING, without any swearing or drug/sex references. Like, god damn, I just keep hearing this as damn good music and nit even realizing its rap till I think about it.

[@EvelynFTTE]

AAAAAAAAAAAAA MY TWO FAVORITE SINGERS/MUSICAL ARTISTS!!! SANG!!! TOGETHER!!! AND THE SONG IS DUCKING GOOD! (This song was awesome, seriously, can't wait to get it on Spotify!)

[@thatfooltheycallweaver1124]

It's high n--nope. Wrong game. Really though, this is amazing.

[@blueshell2749]

Emily H *IT’S HIIIIIIIGGGGGGGHHHHH NOOOOOOONNNNN*

[@xanderfurash9938]

You know I cand here expecting a silly song but I got to say your serious work is better. Not to say the sillier songs arnt good but the emotion in this song is amazing. Good job

[@extremearron]

@@blueshell2749 i love the refrince

[@redthebunnyred2582]

Cheers its four o'clock somewhere

[@Negari0]

Me and my friends call dead eye "high noon"

[@porterhaldiman1719]

Im late i know but, you made this texan cowboy shed a tear. You made the time of the wild west into an emotional era. It was fucking stellar

[@andreirichmondsalvaleon135]

Okay, you NEED to make more slow emotional songs like this. Helps with depression and just sounds good.

[@friendlycrusader2394]

Suicide rates drop to 0%

[@kizukun001]

I agree. One of my favs is 4 a goodbye, it has a slower pace and is something I listen to when thinking or sketching.

[@andreirichmondsalvaleon135]

none yabiss Yeah, There is a reason that I like 4everfreebrony. Don’t criticize me for liking brony music btw, it’s a nice underrated show anyway.

[@kizukun001]

@@andreirichmondsalvaleon135 lol no judgment one of my other fav music channels here is aviators, his older stuff has a lot of that genre as well. I don't judge subjects or origins in music or vids but the content it is good or not. For isntance as a genre I rather dislike rap but I greatly enjoy stupendium's stuff. Jt is good too but he doesn't branch his 'flavor' too much still like quite a his vids quite a bit; like Detroit, and little nightmares for example

[@andreirichmondsalvaleon135]

none yabiss But SOME people are rap lovers and have a strange taste for music and dislike Stupe’s stuff. Might explain why people dislike Stupe’s stuff in the first place.

[@kai_lopez9855]

This guy is talented af hes a inspiration to me I love this man and all is songs keep up ur amazing work man

[@thevillagergurdianbeta]

This song actually convinced me to play RDR2. And it is one of the best games i have ever played in my life! So thank you for making this beautiful song!😊

[@josiahcain4176]

Beautiful. A song about the fall of the way of life for the people of the west and the story of a single man seeking glory who would rather die then see his way of life go away and a man who would rather be a criminal then lose what his ancestors built. But not only that but a story about the invetiability of the death of the wild west and how this man will die alongside it. Absolutely beautiful. Oh and not to mention the creation of machines that destroy the world and take away work from men and how machines are also destroying the American Dream.

[@clockworkrebel3306]

That last verse is so damn powerful.

[@ScarTheQueen]

I don't understand why this hasn't blow up but its super good keep up the great work!

[@buddy9075]

Scar The King this should be on the recommendation page :|

[@Noxication]

Oh hey, I'm in the description. Neat. I also changed my name to Noxication on Patreon, apparently right after you wrote the description. A lot of interesting timing I guess lol. Anyway, it's an amazing song! One might even say stupendous. Had to wait until after work to hear it, but it was well worth the wait. :D

[@vectorthedemon3244]

This feels more like a tribute to our past then just a song about a game.

[@whitechapel8959]

My great great grandmother was a last survivor of the last years of the wild west. She died in 2003 at 112. I was young but I miss her storys.

[@mouseblackcat5263]

This song is so heckin' underrated. As both an American Indian and just as an AMERICAN these lyrics speak to me on a personal level of not only our past but also our present. Stupendium gets it, magnificent so n so. ;-;

[@one_for_null7349]

I know right. (Appalachian here)

[@Capsuleer7]

Texan here, this song gits at the heart no doubt.

[@mouseblackcat5263]

@@Capsuleer7 Stupendium is one of the Finest Word Smiths of our Generation.

[@submarineinthesky8946]

Here's a fact: Doc Holliday, famous for his role in the shootout near the O.K. Corral, moved out west because he was diagnosed with tuberculosis, and he thought the climate might improve his health. Not long after the shooting, adventuring, and alternately hunting outlaws and fleeing the law, he died of tuberculosis. Kinda reminded me of Mr. Morgan, reading about that.

[@juniperberryyyy]

I did not expect to feel the amount of emotion that this sing made me feel

[@NinethieMusic]

From visual effects to lyrical genius I feel country and epic all in one Truly amazing

[@TimCan144]

Both of you did a beautiful job

[@blakeallen1057]

Fun fact: the cowboy era only lasted 20 years

[@Bugbreath]

I think this is the only music video he that he doesnt die in the credits

[@joesphhudon7120]

the singing for the chorus is ungodly angelic

[@Schaffi]

This is fantastic. In fact, I'm somewhat speechless by how well everything aligns: the beat/music, the wonderful lyrics, the mood between melancholy and a hint of defiance, the accompanying video, and the impeccable performance by both of you. It's perfect.

[@viktorbergmann776]

SquigglyDigg is good singer, The Stupendium is good rapper! Seriously!

[@buddy9075]

Nexus Studios agree Nexus

[@viktorbergmann776]

Yes!

[@TSG042]

As a southern American, I love the accent! Also, you look like John, Jack and Arthur all at the same time. Keep going, my friend! Awesome song!

[@mondelsson]

I've been watching for a while now- probably since may, and the way you improve on every video is absolutely incredible. How this video doesn't have more views I will never know or understand.

[@illestvillain1971]

2:52 that whole verse is so fire. The rhyme schemes are amazing

[@WolfHagenSdW]

I think the only advantage of 2020 is, that I can now wear cavallary cloths / bandanas all day long and go masked into shops without anyone complaining. Makin history is fun. :)

[@brycehitchcock9207]

I have no complaints if Sqiggly Digg was a regular on this channel

[@yellowbat79]

Hearting comments a year after the video came out... shows you how much stupendium actually cares about the people who consume his content... his incredible one of a kind content

[@TycoonTitian01]

This is basically the story of the American West And I have never played red dead in my life

[@thomastakesatollforthedark2231]

Eh. More the story of how the federal government stole the peoples land in a colonial massacre

[@normalusername5223]

To be fair Arthur, you don't get called a villian for being unwilling to conform and stuff. It's all the murdering you did.

[@DrTimeSCPPsych]

Hes playing Dutch but yeah

[@jaquavatarius]

Dude this goes perfectly along with Red Dead, I have listened to all of your songs and this was one of the best, keep it up guys! And with Squiggly it made it one of the best songs I ever heard.

[@damienkendrick1664]

Damn, I wasn't expecting a Red Dead rap so soon but this is great!! It really sings to that old spaghetti western feeling and wanting to be free. Got me feeling a way.

[@blakeswensson9735]

Another great song! After having the two point hospital rap stuck in my head for the last two days I wasn't expecting this one to be such an emotional gut punch. 10/10 would cry again.

[@JayTheGuy01]

So how do i say this, i might've just liked, yelled in class when i saw this. *i mean im not sorry but im fangirling okay?* i love squiggs and now im just dead bc all my fav peeps nows Stupendium

[@JayTheGuy01]

also im not a girl im just like screaming bc i love hearing you guys sing

[@ivancohe1970]

Oh my GOD this us amazing! You and Squiggly did a great job!

[@spookyshantoms935]

I know others have said it, but DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN. The vocal talent between a Old-Timey Bartender, a Cowboy, JJ Jameson, and The Chairman of The Board, not to mention they all sing just as well..... this is the channel I KNOW I have always needed.

[@InternetsDadGaming]

Old-timey baretender?

[@spookyshantoms935]

@@InternetsDadGaming Milk Milk Lemonade, friend! Cleanin' cups and dishing up some even cleaner bars XD

[@nineballavenger1371]

Dear KZbin algorithm: *this masterpiece should not have taken as long as it did to show up on my reccomendations*

[@tigicangacha8919]

This is my new favorite song

[@paolotrevisanato9028]

I hope you are proud of this one (and honestly with your work in general, pretty much all your songs on the channel are nothin short than great)

[@cameronfb_2353]

Wow im speechless you just keep getting better and better. Keep up the good work.

[@raininess]

I really love the line "You can deny me the trail, but those footprints stay mine" for some reason. Not sure why that part specifically, but there certainly is something to it that captivates me.

[@narwhal6112]

Eat your heart out Eminem, a new challenger has appeared

[@david-imrenyegro9622]

Awsome song , I am allways impressed by the amout of work and talent that goes into one of these videos.

[@damien980]

This song made me cry because it was so beautiful

[@MVGamingYT]

Jeez! I am listening to this song while playing Red Dead. This is just absolutely amazing. Plus, you nailed that Western accent. I just love this entirely. It just has that amazing charm you love to put on these songs. Keep up the amazing work!

[@TigerGoblin]

Yes!!! Thanks!!! I just finished the game, and this awaits. So great! This is really touching soul and actually talks about the main underlying theme of both RDR games. Great song! thanks again.

[@bavo981]

*cough* this doesn't get nearly as many views as it should *cough* Love this so much, the accent is perfect!

[@bavo981]

Still here btw.

[@saber144]

Really well made my dude!! The video is so well made and the chorus is absolutely epic!!! I'd like to say "you rock", but you rap so.....YOU RAP BRO!!!

[@Waityoudontknowme]

I am speechless. How come I can't seem to find a single one of your songs that isn't just AMAZING. You sir might just be one of the most, if not the most talented artists I have ever come across. I can only congratulate you for your work. You're awesome.

[@WolfOfWinds]

3:33 I actually cried I found this very inspiring

[@toastykabuto6720]

"Dont be upset when your sun sets on the sunset.."

[@dexcalibur2648]

Once again more quality music. Love it!

[@Reggie-dh4gi]

Squigglly really makes a..... voice of a fighter, it sounds proud, fighting, true, and proud of what she stands for.

[@lostintime193]

I love his more sad and heartfelt songs, they feel like they have so much more emotion to them

[@billfrank5236]

I love the fact that you made this song about a video game sound like something else entirely, good work man

[@losingluke]

this is kinda sad but it fits the RDR2 feel perfectly

[@oncreativemode5486]

The melody is just so good every time you make a song

[@vital6882]

Man, my legs pulsate with your music (understand it as you want)

[@beatatoprodigy144]

Damn, stupendium is the most talented Brit ever.

[@machine1135]

You get better and better with each song, also it's great to hear SquigglyDigg in this, she has a great voice

[@sunnysidejoni]

This song and vid "Beautifully" paints a vivid picture of those folks who lived and died when- Well.... When the West was TRULY "One".... ------------------------------------------------- Folks who lived in the West of the USA wanted nothing more than wide open spaces and to enjoy the sceneries of nature. And I might just be a Hispanic Puerto Rican person who never lived during those time's. But- I can sympathize and feel their pain.... Wanting purpose in life, and to not be swept away by the modernization that the Federal Government of the USA (inevitably) brought about- And Sure, They brought in massive comfort and easier ways to live life..... But they nearly killed the willpower and spirit of those folks by their "At any means necessary..." way of conducting themselves.... ------------------------------------ Either I'm wrong.... Or I'm too swept away by the Simplicity and Beauty of this vid. And it is a Beautiful vid to listen to indeed.....

[@ethanisthatguy]

This song makes me want to buy and play red dead redemption II

[@ShetlandShanty]

I swear every song with squiggly I listen to just makes me tear up for some reason

[@bearnaff9387]

Holy shit. You found the magic.

[@robowolfgaming8775]

As someone who has loved not only games, but the characters and the stories in those games for 22 years, I believe you have not only told Arthur Morgan's story, but also gave him justice through this song. God bless you, Stupendium. God bless you

[@Mpeter-yn9vm]

The Stupendium throwing word faster than me bullet with dead eyes!