Top Ten Video Game Villain Songs

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[@nebulastar9050]

"I think we can put our differences behind us... for science... you monster."

[@princesssummernight]

I told Josh about Evil Queen from rhapsody a musical adventure

[@masterofmythology]

"Look, we both said a lot of things you're going to regret."

[@999lazerman]

GLADOS 4ever!

[@redseagaming7832]

It's been fun don't come back

[@AngelWingsYT]

oh....its *you*.....how have you been? I've been very. busy. being. *dead!*......You know...after you *MURDERED* me.....

[@LilithLonelyHeart]

From what I recall "It Has To Be This Way" was meant to be Raidens perspective on this battle but considering that it's also Raidens realization that his goals are similar to Armstrongs but he approaches them differently, it could be considered a hero honoring a worthy opponent

[@PansexualDumbass9169]

Though if going by that logic then that mean it can still be a song that can be seen in Armstrong’s point of view

[@samfire3067]

I think The music IS from both sides. " I followed My path, You followed your wrath". They are singing at The same time . Because You can undertand The " your wrath" as Raiden embracing his violent past to help in The present againts desperados. And from armstrong perspective in The American sistem of politics.

[@shelbybayer200]

It's a Duo type song It's both a Hero song and a Villain

[@kiritoswords6479]

I expect Joker's "I Can't Stop Laughing"

[@shadowlinkbds]

Actually the song is called Look who's laughing now but yes. That song is perfect for a list like this.

[@helluvasinger3548]

Oh hell yes

[@alexperhinet3314]

Your wish was granted

[@shadowlinkbds]

Well he starts off this list and man is it a great way to start off this list

[@SeanWheeler100]

I can't stop laughing at how the villain at Number 10 was Joker while the hero at Number 2 was also Joker.

[@roccotherayquaza2468]

“Throw Your Mask Away” is a worthy #2 spot especially seeing the Phantom Thieves have “I Believe” as their response to what Maruki’s song states Edit: if you listen to both songs one after the other you can really tell that these songs are responses to each other, and I love that.

[@RemnantElementor]

Exactly. Persona 5 Royal did such a amazing job with the third semester!!! I just keep playing the game just to get to it.

[@claytondavis6835]

Yeah I was waiting for him to mention that a villain song followed by a hero song that was created in response to the first.

[@ceroashburn8095]

​@claytondavis6835 makes me think he should do hero song videos at some point.

[@daniellejackson6543]

​@@RemnantElementorYeah persona 5 Music is probably my top 5 contender for best music and probably top 3. There is just such good music of several emotions that it's crazy. I heard some other smt music mostly p3r and smt5 but p5 and p5r take the cake not made by a sociopathic ai.

[@stefantsarev4442]

Oh please, we all know Number 1 will be GLaDOS' "Still Alive" from Portal I. Edit: Called it!

[@conic2721]

Want you Gone is great too.

[@mega6662]

Nobody talks about “you wouldn’t know” ft Batman!!!

[@cheezbunni3530]

@@conic2721 Hell i think want you gone is better

[@dylanwatts4564]

Your right

[@cdesigner9178]

It was going to be either that or "Want You Gone."

[@MrSailing101]

When questioning if it's Raiden or Armstrong singing 'it has to be this way' I have my answer. The song has two singers, it's the both of them.

[@ivarramirezpaulsen8212]

I have the same answer

[@FeatherSnake007]

I did not expect "Edge of Dawn" nor "Throw Away Your Mask". It was a new and pleasant point of view to two songs from some of my favorite games.

[@WhiteDarkness3113]

is Edelgard really a villain song (since you can work with her) and would the other houses count as villain songs ?

[@KingdomHeartsBrawler]

@@WhiteDarkness3113 Yeah, I thought "Edge of Dawn" was a bit of a weird choice for the list. Edelgard is really only a villain in the Blue Lions route; she's an anti-hero of varying levels of "anti" in the others. If anything, the real villains are the criminally underused Those Who Slither in the Dark. There was so much potential with them, too, especially since they had access to modern/futuristic weaponry... imagine a sequel to Edelgard's route that showcased the full horrors of modern warfare while also considerably ramping up the intensity and tough moral decisions Edelgard would have to make in attempting to fight off such a lethal threat.

[@LeahLovesNature]

I'm so happy to see Throw Away Your Mask on here! I'm super into Persona 5 now that I've watched Let's Plays of Royal and Strikers, and this song captures the spirit of the Third Semester antagonist so well (not to mention it's just a beautiful song).

[@Shalakor]

@@KingdomHeartsBrawler On the other hand, it could be said that the beauty of Edge of Dawn is that it makes her out to be the villain of her own story regardless of if you side with her. The very fact that she sees herself as a villain validates it as a villain song, not excusing herself for the sake of good intentions.

[@zerotwo6814]

I didn't expect them either, but I can definitely see why he put them on the list. While I, personally, prefer God Shattering Star as a song overall, Edge of Dawn is definitely the better "Villain Song", and when it comes to Throw Away Your Mask...I'm not the biggest fan of it or the game it came from (I've always been more of a Persona 4 fan), I acknowledge that it's worthy of being on the list.

[@KyProRen]

It's a shame "E.G.G.M.A.N." wasn't on this list (even as an honorable mention)... at least he used it in the background in the intro.

[@Speedstreak]

Yeah.

[@smbz7961]

@Bagelbite The Neutral Same here

[@DarthMolgy]

Infinite too. Also, not sure if His World counts, but if it does it definitely deserved being on the list.

[@amandamakin1542]

I was also going to say that, too!

[@thegoblin4948]

"What I'm Made Of" too, you can't tell me it's not sung from Metal Sonic's perspective.

[@Gold_Philip]

Sad that ”Your Reality” from DDLC (though don’t know if that one count as a villain song or if it doesn’t count) wasn’t on the list but otherwise it was really good

[@theonegoldengryphon]

I think it counts as a villain song

[@shadowoflaughter]

Sammmmeeee. I wanted it to be on here so bad it's like one of my favourite songs ever not just like one of my favourite video game songs but one of my favourite songs. It's beautiful.

[@olserknam]

it's not really villainous

[@shadowoflaughter]

@@olserknam still comes from the antagonist from the game, I think it counts

[@UltraV6565]

he may have not played DDLC but yeah that is a villain song it's basically the same as "Still Alive" in that sense

[@TheAutisticBrony]

I was gonna flip if "Philistine" wasnt on here. I'm glad I wasn't disappointed.

[@Zodia195]

Having seen Margaret Moonlight in the Intro, I would have been shocked if she WASN'T included here.

[@RandomTransGurl]

Catchy as hell

[@deathdefying1472]

Oh man I’m excited for this list Villain video game songs are so underrated

[@michaelmunns]

Ya I’ve been waiting for this one.

[@derrickhaggard]

One of my favorite villain songs is With Me from Sonic and the Black Knight, mostly how it's song from two villain perspectives let me explain this song is seen from both Sonic's perspective and Merlina's perspective basically the lyrics from Sonic's point of view paint him in our eyes/the player's eyes as this noble borderline anti-hero but from Merlina's point of view Sonic is the noble anti-villain the one using noble actions in order to hasten Camelot's end and only she can stop him from causing Camelot's end, and the lyrics from Merlina's point of view reveal her to be this tragic anti-villainess who had noble intentions she just wanted to protect Camelot, and it's inhabitants but she let her fear of Camelot's natural end drive to commit acts we can clearly see as villainous acts. This final bit of dialogue between Sonic and Merlina before their fight kind of hint at the theming of the song: Merlina: "By helping haste Camelot's destruction you have proven to be no noble knight." Sonic: "Guess I can't play the hero all the time." And yes I liked Sonic and the Black Knight.

[@LycanMOON]

Agreed,Pokémon,sonic,and the Mario and Luigi series have the best final boss themes in my opinion

[@chasethemaster3440]

@@LycanMOON facts

[@Stringnerd11]

I’m not going to lie, if the rule of “lyrics required” i would have liked to see destiny 2’s “deep stone lullaby.

[@RadRaptor152]

I freaking loved the phantom's song, he was the first Mario villain to actually ROAST Mario

[@thatonedramaboss4043]

This has to be my favourite villain song. The only one to actually question the relationship

[@jerricaleonard2123]

And he went after Rayman in the sequel.

[@מישלכהן-ג6ש]

@@jerricaleonard2123 and he went ALL OUT on roasting rayman

[@erichfiedler1481]

My guesses include The Great Mighty Poo and The Phantom of the Bwahpra Update: CALLED IT! 😎👍

[@instantregret8362]

Ding and ding. I was hoping for those at well.

[@ghazghkullthraka9714]

BWAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH

[@mateo335]

I knew great mighty poo was going to be on here, when it was announced.

[@TheColonelKaijuVT]

Ah, Edge of Dawn and Throw Away Your Mask. I see you’re a man of culture as well.

[@crossroadsfate7433]

Try room of Angel. It's like a twisted version of a lullaby.

[@KororaPenguin]

@@crossroadsfate7433 And the reason I was hoping the theme from _Myst III: Exile_ counted* is that it is Saavedro's motive rant (his quest for vengeance is understandable), to an epic tune. * I guess the fact that the lyrics were merely ominous Narayani chanting disqualified it.

[@sunlitsonata6853]

Disappointed to not see a Sonic song even in Honorable Mentions. There were at least three villain songs that could've easily qualified (E.G.G.M.A.N., What I'm Made Of and With Me).

[@sarafontanini7051]

EGGMAN is the best eggman theme, fight me and With Me is amazing

[@sarahmorley7751]

What are the other two from I heard of what I'm made of the sonic heroes sound track are actually what motivated me to buy the Game Cube version and a Game Fube controller for my Wii to play the game

[@slayallrebels5996]

@@sarahmorley7751 EGGMAN is.. well, Dr. Eggman's theme that's used in several games as his leitmotif (notably in Sonic Adventure 2 and Sonic Generations). With Me is the final boss theme in Sonic and the Black Knight.

[@sarahmorley7751]

@@slayallrebels5996 thanks I'll have to check them out

[@miguelleis4827]

I think the song Infinite was cool too

[@thevideogameempire]

I do love "It Had to Be This Way", though personally I think "Red Sun" was the best of the villain themes in Revengence.

[@agenttex5973]

Love Red sun if only because Sundowner doesnt try to convince Raiden that his way of life is better then Raidens like every other boss does he just owns it, Hes a peace of shit, he loves war, *and hes Happy with that*

[@thevideogameempire]

@@agenttex5973 Yeah, sometimes a villain with an interesting philosophy motives is good, but other times you just need someone who's pure evil and loves every second of it. Mistral: I'm fighting because I love my boss and his ideals. That's why I'm manipulating a Georgian revolutionary group into destabilizing the region for profit. Khamsin: I'm fighting to bring freedom and democracy to Abkhazia. That's why I'm helping with this revolution. Monsoon: I'm fighting because I'm a depressed nihilist who loves killing. You used to be like that too. I want you to admit this. Sundowner: I'm fighting because I like fighting and killing things. I want to continue doing so. I'm putting kid brains through horrific torture to make them into cyborg killing machines because they will cause more conflict and let me kill more. I don't care one way or another about your opinions on this because time spent talking is time spent not killing. Let's fight.

[@agenttex5973]

@@thevideogameempire and that's why Sundowner is so fun lol he doesnt care to talk philosophy hes just here to enjoy war lol sometimes a simple villain can be great (although every villian in MGR, are very good)

[@variousnumber891]

I'd actually argue "The Only Thing I Know for Real" is. Especially after Sam's DLC story.

[@thevideogameempire]

@@variousnumber891 They're all pretty good. Stains of Time used to be my favorite before Red Sun.

[@deviantgazer4626]

I see the Phantom. I really do hope he's on the list

[@michaelmunns]

Ya that be grate

[@Springdude11]

Same

[@pdtrx4900]

No kidding it a hole opera making fun of Mario one of the most famous and recognize able characters Phantom of the bwahpera

[@conic2721]

Like, Mario + Rabbids is basically a YTP in game form, and it made that insane song that's actually really good.

[@johnpyrett4017]

Bwaaaaaaaaahhh!!!

[@KitsuKusanagi]

Maruki is the first example in my memory of an Anti-Villain in the Persona series, and I'm disappointed that he was only used as a post-game end boss, because a character like that deserves their own game.

[@charonib]

Under the right circumstances, he could have been an ally of the Phantom Thieves, helping with targets who's hearts are corrupted by their own pain and trauma; you could have had two teams of Phantom Thieves to punish rapists and slavers like Kamoshida and Madarame, and help victims like Futaba and Sae Niijima. Heck most of the confidants are victims who are struggling and need help. Maruki could have been the therapist that they needed.

[@shelbybayer200]

More like Maruki is the TRUE ending boss in Royal If you don't fight him you'll either get the "False" ending when in the extra part of the game or get the standard ending from Vanilla Persona 5 if you don't meet the requirements to move to the Extended story The game doesn't immediately end after Yaldaboath It continues to the next portion if you completed Maruki's Confidant ranks Maruki gives you the Choice to fight him, you don't just fight him. Akechi gives you a literal Dialogue option to see if you want to go through the last Palace or skip ahead and get an ending

[@chocoberryvanillacake4297]

Throw Your Mask Away from P5R made me really emotional cause it's a really beautiful song but yet it's tragic cause what Maruki was doing wasn't really malicious and that he just wanted a better world for everyone to live in and to be happy and free from being in pain and no longer suffering but as Akechi would put it I don't want to live a lie and I don't want anyone just deciding everything for me cause I'm technically still being controlled I'm not free I'm still a puppet GOD this game has done things to meT.T

[@RemnantElementor]

Same! It really makes you question about what choice is right. Sometimes you don't want to see anyone hurt...

[@darthplagueis13]

I feel like Your Reality from Doki Doki Literature Club could have been an honourable mention. If nothing else, just the fact how catchy and iconic it is should really give it a mention.

[@Brolylomaniac]

Would this include boss themes, cause those are technically villain songs Well I was wrong, but I’m still would want to see a top then boss themes in his boss marathon... even if number one is very obvious.

[@starkeeper_youtube]

Pretty sure lyrics are required so as long as the boss theme has official lyrics (i.e. no fan covers) it's eligible

[@helluvasinger3548]

Yeah I’m pretty sure honestly I’m interested to see what be picks

[@conic2721]

@@starkeeper_youtube This open space for Rose Battle Theme (Pokémon Sword) since it sing "Rosa seda credo" as a lyric some times

[@DeadlockDrago]

@@conic2721 Well he already discounted One Winged Angel, so I doubt it was considered.

[@KingCasual1986]

I agree as long as With Me from Sonic and the Black Knight is on the best final boss themes list! Say what you want about the rest of the game(to me it is a guilty pleasure), but that song is EPIC!...and kind of deep for Sonic standards.

[@gamerhero9559]

"Throw Your Mask Away" is the perfect villain song double as the final boss song. I really felt bad for Maruki as he got twisted with his ideals to help people. Even the fist fight at the end is heartbreaking...

[@RobinDJoker]

Calling it now: The Great Mighty Poo from Conker's Bad Fur Day is at least gonna be an honorable mention, if not on the list Edit: Called it

[@mega6662]

Wish granted

[@newbiegamelover4767]

I think as soon as I heard "King Dice" in the number transitions, I knew that it would be an honorable mention. Also, shouldn't we have a musical video game by now? Like, as in a video game with characters breaking out into song? We clearly have the capability. We should be far beyond the one-offs by now.

[@captainandrew45]

There kinda has been? Epic Mickey 2 was a musical and the Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge was, too, but I assume you're talking about a musical game not based on a pre-existing IP

[@newbiegamelover4767]

@@captainandrew45 Well, I didn't know about those games, but yes, that is what I had in mind.

[@mishafox4888]

It'd be cool to see one, though like already mentioned there's a few already ^-^ Would love to see a realy fleshed out one XD

[@shaydystheshadowqueen9584]

@@captainandrew45 Yeah Oggie's Revenge is definitely the closest we've ever gotten to something like that. Also, you could argue that rhythm games could count as musical games, but the only other rhythm game besides Oggies Revenge I can think of where villain and hero sing is Guitar Hero 3.

[@caseyp5861]

@@newbiegamelover4767 There is a rhythm/boss-rush game coming out that each stage has you fight you fighting a boss that sings their own themes.

[@CountShaman]

The number transition is the best part of this list lol

[@WhiteDarkness3113]

Man i wish it was in the oficial numbers instead of the honorable mentions. (but i still enjoyed the list)

[@zerotwo6814]

I have to say, I'm REALLY happy he put Room of Angel on the list, even if it was relatively low on it. Silent Hill 1,2,3, and 4 have, collectively, one of my favorite soundtracks of all time, definitely in the top 5. Room of Angel in particular, despite its grim lyrics, is one I love very much.

[@featherguardian6023]

GLaDos Still Alive is a awesome villain song,in fact all of her songs are flawless masterpieces.

[@adamchmielewski6162]

GlaDOS is the best villain out of villains

[@featherguardian6023]

@@adamchmielewski6162 So true.

[@skittles536]

All 3 of them

[@ChaoticTeen16]

Number 1 couldn't be ANYTHING other than Still Alive.

[@dandroid7]

What if it was "Want you gone" instead?

[@emberfist8347]

@@dandroid7 Or Wheatly's musical videos or Nino Precioso

[@clur136]

I clicked on the video only wanting to see Still Alive. Wasn't disappointed

[@mark_lgaming6565]

The great mighty poo is the only video game villain song that comes to mind lol

[@meggiealexis1694]

I know it may not count as a “Villain Video Game Song” but Guitar Hero 3s final boss battle with the Devil is one of my favorite moments.

[@slayallrebels5996]

Honestly kinda surprised you didn't talk about "With Me" from Sonic and the Black Knight. A rocking track whose surprisingly grim lyrics are written in a way that goes back and forth from being from Merlina's perspective and from Sonic's perspective, their conflict portrayed almost as if they were conversing with one another. Also, the original version's guitar is performed by Marty Friedman of Megadeth.

[@pokewulf3098]

Oh man, Number 1.... My dad loves the game, and liked to play that song in the car when he would take us on errands. I was 9 so I never understood the meaning behind the lyrics, but we made a game out of putting more emphasis on the parts we found the funniest. That tradition carried over to it's sequel. Man that made me nostalgic.

[@prowertastic8136]

No “I am the Eggman” even in honorable mentions...that hurts

[@galfinsp7216]

It was used as the background song for the segment before number 10

[@floofycupkim1197]

6:19 I'm shocked a toilet humor themed song got in but not an iconic theme.

[@UTubeSponge5601]

Quick honorable mention: "Go Tell Aunt Rhody" from Resident Evil VII. I know this isn't sung by the main villain of the game (while she did hum it once or twice), it's still kind of haunting to make it sound like a children's song they teach at elementary school playgrounds. Almost like "Ring-Around-a-Rosie", but WAY more darker. And it gets even scarier as the song builds up until the final whisper.

[@BlueGriffin20]

A little disappointed “King of the Creatures” didn’t make the honerable mentions.

[@25Erix]

Room of Angel is a song I haven't listened to in years. Thanks for reminding me. Loved it when I was younger.

[@arcana8899]

Was delighted to see Throw Away Your Mask so high, Maruki is probably one of my favorite antagonists in recent time.

[@tryptineadvanced5695]

Personally, Adachi's theme from P4 Ultimax, "A Fool Or Clown?" will always be one of my favourites. I'm also occasionally partial to the P4 Golden Animation's "Ying Yang."

[@ShinDSER]

Adachi's theme is fantastic. One of the best video game pieces of music I've ever heard. Absolute BANGER

[@vuumfiredog]

@@ShinDSER Personally, I prefer Mizanuki’s theme “Blood Red Moon” and Sho’s theme “The Joker”. “A Fool Or A Clown” is also a banger.

[@jakebissell7930]

Awww yeah we got “look pimpin” from mad world and “it has to be this way” from Rising Revengence

[@supremeseregios6810]

I'm thankful that 'It has to be this way' is on here.

[@mistermaxie6487]

I was gonna talk about It Has To Be This Way, but Throw Away Your Mask deserves all the love in the world. It's such a good song.

[@ATPokemon]

Pre-Premiere: I hope "Bury the Light": and at least one of the Metal Gear Revengence songs are here cause they are absolutely amazing. Edit: Where's Bury The Light?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Edit 2: Wait, has Josh played Devil May Cry? I actually have no idea.

[@GoodNeutralEvilChaos]

Never heard of Devil Mat Cry, is it anything like Devil May Cry?

[@Koyuki_Yukihime]

Bury the light is not exactly villain song right ? , I mean of course it's Virgil's theme , but it doesn't play when you fight Virgil , it's play during you playing as Virgil. The song play during Virgil fight is Silver Bullet which is kinda Nero's theme.

[@MrLuizilla]

@@Koyuki_Yukihime It doesn't have to play during a fight with the villain to be a villain's song. Like his Silent Hill example, or even Still Alive which plays during the credits.

[@RWBYraikou888]

In response to Edit 2, yes. Josh has played Devil May Cry. He's referenced it quite a number of times on his channel. And in response to Edit 1... I was honestly hoping that Your Reality from DDLC would be on this list, but I guess not.

[@cdesigner9178]

@@RWBYraikou888 You know, that is a very good point about Your Reality. I guess it just wasn't as... grand as some of the others. Plus, I think that when Monika sings the song at that time, Monika isn't really a villain anymore, since she accepts that the game has to end and that she can't have the player.

[@RemnantElementor]

I am so glad Throw Your Mask Away made it on the list. That boss fight is very heart wrenching as it is. This song just adds to the tugging!

[@kyrauniversal]

More of these songs made me cry than I thought. It was like I was given a damn therapy session in this video, and I strongly applaud that. Thank you, Josh. Your character studies helped.

[@vizh]

Honestly, GLaDOS could have easily held spots 1 through 3 with "Still Alive" "Want You Gone" and "You Wouldn't Know"

[@DaltonIzHere]

I thought GLaDOS only had two songs? I’m pretty sure there was a scrapped song for Portal 2, so if I’m correct, “You Wouldn’t Know” is that scrapped song.

[@DaltonIzHere]

I thought GLaDOS only had two songs? I’m pretty sure there was a scrapped song for Portal 2, so if I’m correct, “You Wouldn’t Know” is that scrapped song.

[@vizh]

@@DaltonIzHere Lego made a Portal tie-in and Jonathon Coulton contributed a new GlaDOS credit song to that one as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZO6l3p_n796a5I

[@Timmir00]

@@DaltonIzHere Replying to this months later, so you probably don't care or already know, but "You Wouldn't Know" is from Lego Dimensions. The song being what plays when you beat the Portal level.

[@troykv96]

The interesting thing about Edge of Dawn, is that it has two reprisals, one sadder and one more hopeful and sweet (in this case being completely instrumental), both working as the two Three Houses Credits/Staff Roll themes. The people that played the game know why the nicer version exists. The Color of the Sunrise is always brighter with you~

[@MrTerminator3010]

There is one song that I would like to give honorable mention to: "What I'm Made Of" from Sonic Heroes. It actually is similar to "It Has To Be This Way", where you can't really tell if it's being sung from the perspective of the hero or villian

[@stevenzupo6861]

I never thought of What I’m Made Of like that honestly.

[@MrTerminator3010]

@@stevenzupo6861 there's actually an analysis video that goes into more detail about it. If I remember correctly, it was made by "Lord Danny"

[@stevenzupo6861]

@@MrTerminator3010 oh cool, thanks

[@starkeeper_youtube]

Really hope Infinite is at least an honorable mention. Despite everything done wrong with the character the theme is really good Edit: Welp it's okay Infinite's theme is very rap-heavy so probably not to Josh's tastes

[@sarahmorley7751]

From sonic forces right personally I love the game

[@sunlitsonata6853]

The other three Sonic villain songs were better

[@starkeeper_youtube]

@@sunlitsonata6853 I wouldn't know, my only game is Forces because I've never owned a Sega console

[@ArendAlphaEagle]

...I was expecting E.G.G.M.A.N...

[@KingdomHeartsBrawler]

@@ArendAlphaEagle Same.

[@spectrademonica]

I can't believe I was shocked you put Still Alive at #1. I memorized the lyrics to that song as a kid with minimal effort and was obsessed with Portal for a while.

[@mathewwatson-FireGem21]

Bro my Mane Phan Tom is on the thumbnail! This guy is the Greatest Mario Boss ever cause he keeps on Roasting Mario! My top favorite boss from that game was the ice Golem guy but after I saw this Legend He bumped the ice guy to second! 😂 Flipping Love this guy man! It's such an awesome battle!

[@KororaPenguin]

And he's voiced by an actual opera singer.

[@mathewwatson-FireGem21]

@@KororaPenguin cool

[@ret6260]

You mean the Legendary Tom Phan right

[@mathewwatson-FireGem21]

@@ret6260 yes

[@ret6260]

@@mathewwatson-FireGem21 also whomst is the Phan Tom you speak of

[@Julian-lz5pd]

Throw Away Your Mask is one of my favorite songs, period. Your take on it was fantastic, and I'm glad it was so high

[@justinnzamora5366]

Phantom of the Bwahpera ✅ Sloprano ✅ Look Pimpin' ✅ Edge of Dawn ✅ Philistine ✅ It Has To Be This Way ✅ Still Alive ✅ This countdown is one of Josh's masterpieces! Very well done, good sir!

[@SasukeUchiha-tu4ei]

Vergil:😒

[@cookingwithwaluigi3833]

No drill x

[@shelbybayer200]

You're missing Throw away your Mask

[@ThatGuyfromBrazil]

Did NOT expect Silent Hill 4 to be in a list from Josh. I'm glad, though. Silent Hill needs more cred.

[@chibicelesti4859]

I was so happy that Philistine got on here. The moment you talked about MadWorld, my brain went "Josh better have Philistine on here, too, or I'm gonna be sad" But then it was the next entry and I was jumping for joy like crazy!

[@Nicky2414]

A shame that *Bury The Light* from *DMC5* isn't on this list. It was quite a headbanger and does a really good job depicting Vergil's character.

[@shelbybayer200]

That's not a Villain song It's a Character theme

[@2011supergamer]

A few ones that came to my mind after watching this video (In no particular order) Vs. Sayu - No Straight Roads Notorious D.I.G. - Crypt of the Necrodancer What I'm Made Of - Sonic Heroes Your Reality - Doki Doki Literature Club Bomb Rush Blush ft. DJ Octavio / Tidal Rush- Splatoon 2

[@BlackdragonTheShadow]

For me it has to be Yokai Watch busters Vs WISPMELLOWMAN(or if your an American like me Wishped Cream) cause holy crap the Japanese version is so great…. It for exclusively the western version of Yokai Watch it’s a four way tie between Vs Classic Yokai(cause it’s the perfect way of saying Ladies and Gentlemen here we go again) both Merican boss themes and Vs Rogno Swrill cause of that Drum Solo

[@sorchacrabhan5937]

I'm trying to figure out if shiawase nara ii ya from Yakuza Kiwami counts. because it's sung by Majima, who is kind of a villain in the first game? But it's in the Kiwami edition, made after zero, a game where majima is a main character and is decently heroic. personally I'd count it tbh

[@smartboy201]

I always felt that the reverb-effect in It Has to Be This Way was meant to imply both Raiden _and_ Armstrong being the singers of it.

[@neosolitudexevermore4895]

Who here feels like "Theme of Infinite" should have at least been an honorable mention?

[@SereKabii]

i felt that With Me or What I'm Made Of were strong candidates

[@neosolitudexevermore4895]

@@SereKabii I don't think What I'm Made Of is a villain song, also what's "With Me"?

[@tochinomasuta4600]

@@neosolitudexevermore4895 The final boss theme from sonic and the black knight

[@neosolitudexevermore4895]

@@tochinomasuta4600 Oh, okay.

[@alexjames1756]

It can be argued either way on What I'm Made Of. It could be seen as a theme of Sonic boasting. But I personally prefer to see it as Metal Sonic's considering lines like "Like a million faces. I've recognized them all. And one by one they all they all become a number as they fall."

[@Fuzzlekinz]

Umineko's soundtrack is so good, glad it got a shout out.

[@chadderbug7587]

Adding onto the P5R theme with Maruki, while "Throw Away Your Mask" is sung from Maruki's side, "I Believe" is of course sung from Joker/the Thieves' perspective. It says how they can reach up and do something much more, achieving our own goals and saying that one day We'll "Be able to touch down on the stars", meaning how we can reach even greater success on our own and alone than quietly being controlled by a force that may be good but is wrong in imprisoning the Human heart. Later on in the song, it says, "It's our turn to get back, To grab the future which we fully believe And it's not given to us It's earned!" It ironically says how the thieves are here to basically save the day, yes, but they are here to make right and free everyone from this reality Maruki has created. If we are locked up to be slaves, what makes us different? Our own thoughts, personalities, ways of life, and overall differences are what make us human.

[@colt1903]

"there will be no more pettiness and anger" Akechi: ALL I AM IS PETTINESS AND ANGER! *** I haven't even gotten to the 3rd semester, but I am glad to see I was right about most of my theories about Maruki regardless. Now all I gotta do is make it to the 3rd semester so I can see all the scenes I just had to shield my eyes from.

[@zeldamon4420]

I never thought of edge of dawn like that, thank you Josh

[@arcturusthelibrarian1463]

Fun fact about the song “Philistine” the Japanese and North American releases for the game have different sounding tracks. The Japanese one sounds like American Punk Rock while the American one sounds like Jpop

[@Rixec2]

When it comes to Edelgard, she was the one I picked when I got the game. The reason being that up until the reveal, was wondering all there was to her, feeling she was crying out for help and I was trying to make her feel at ease. And while all the Flame Emperor stuff was going on, I was cautious, trying to discern them, yet, feeling they weren't just evil. Then when the reveal came, I chose to stand with Edelgard, because I could see she needed help to avoid falling into the darkness. I stood with her to save her soul. Sadly, the game's events are far too complex to save everyone and make peace, but I saw that Edelgard needed positive influences to show her a better way. Knowing more about Edge of Dawn now definitely adds a lot and reaffirms me in what I thought.

[@troykv96]

Every path has it's sacrifices, but in the end, the dream of a world without children turned into war machines was real, the world where crest don't matter.

[@BugsyFoga]

Courtney gears from Ratchet and Clank up your arsenal would make a great contender for this list .

[@eyeof3ndr364]

Ah yes, humanity's greatest enemy. Politicians.

[@maldon3659]

I hope the Mad Doctors song "Help Me, Help You" from Epic Mickey 2: The Power Of Two is on this list

[@s.p.d.magentaranger1822]

Or "The Mad Doctor's Wonderful World of Evil".

[@nediojon749]

I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THE TITLE OF THE SONG FROM NO MORE HEROES 2 FOR YEARS! Thank you so much

[@tromedlovdrolmai]

With the thumbnail being Phantom (or Tom Phan if you rather) you know this is gonna be a good list

[@drana150]

Oh! Seeing The Edge of Dawn here makes me so happy! I discovered the song independently of the games and fell in love with it- and now I know some of the story behind it!

[@Simpsonsfan1011]

This was definitely the best of all the villain songs videos, it makes me want to play some of the games now.

[@michaelnelson1127]

While the game is technically not out yet, one potential candidate for this list that came out last year is “I’ve Had Enough of You” from Billie Bust-Up. On top of being a serious jam, the most interesting aspect of the song is that the accompanying boss fight (i.e. the boss’s attacks) actually plays in-time with the song. And while it does seem like a typical “I’m going to crush you/make you my puppet” kind of song, Daniel Ingram puts some serious flare into the lyrics.

[@boomfanfic-a-latta8996]

So that point you brought up about why hardships exist in the #2 song is just…thank you It always makes me smile to see people who understand why bad things happen

[@criticalerr0r615]

Honestly, I'm surprised that In a Moment's Time from Skullgirls didn't make the cut, seeing how the combination of manipulation from a malevolent artifact and jazz combined to make a nice credits song, but at least I got to hear some catchy new songs I haven't before!

[@Bidoof_is_best]

In glad to see "Throw away your mask" on here. Because that one or "I believe" (the song that plays right when you go to change Maruki's heart) just hits hard because of what his true intentions are

[@evbable]

If still alive isn’t on the list I’m going to eat my switch

[@alfasolmega4458]

YES

[@tromedlovdrolmai]

I don't know, I think I prefer "Want You Gone" over "Still Alive", though they're both great

[@alfasolmega4458]

@@tromedlovdrolmai You wouldn't know as well.

[@stefantsarev4442]

This was a triumph, I'm making a note here: HUGE SUCCESS.

[@alfasolmega4458]

@@stefantsarev4442 But you wouldn't know, would you?

[@davidpescitelli8004]

Alright, so here's are a few of my predictions for this list: want you gone from Portal 2, Great might Poo from Conker, Phantom Rabbid's song from Mario + Rabbids, Philistine from No More Heroes 2, and 2 I really hope get in the Credits song from Double Dragon Neon and E.G.G.M.A.N. from Sonic Adventure 2. Edit: Dang only 3, I was really hoping EGGMAN would have made the list. Still it was a good list.

[@tromedlovdrolmai]

Additionally, about GLADoS, as we learn in Portal 2, her system had a built in emergency fail safe that replayed the last 2 minutes of her life for eternity

[@emberfist8347]

I wouldn't wish that on anyone.

[@starry-eyedatstarryskies1797]

I personally love Primal Dialga's theme from Eos. Sure it doesn't have lyrics, but everytime I heard it during the boss battle I knew I was in for a hard fight.

[@WillieManga]

Currently there's a video game being made around villain songs. It's called Billie Bust Up, and currently in alpha are a couple songs. The first one is called "I've Had Enough of You," sung by a puppet called Fantocchio. If you want to know how it's pronounced, the song reveals it's a combination of "Fantasia" and "Pinocchio"... So basically, Fan Tokyo. And as the title indicates, it's pretty much a hate song, AKA a diss track. But it's also got some theatrical terms given how Fantocchio is an actor. Well, more like the love child of Fizzeroli and the original Angel Dust, down to having the latter's voice actor. There's currently no sound effects added, but it does have some damn good musical talent. Like I said, the bosses were designed around the music, which means certain attacks are synched with the beat, like strings coming out of the floating hands when he says "string" for example, and the song will only continue once you do a bit of damage to him. The second song gives you a different taste of musical based gameplay, and it's called "A Million Gruesome Ways to Die." Guess what that one is about. But unlike Fantoccio, Barnaby, voiced by Black Gryphon, isn't particularly malicious to Billie, just operates by a different kind of moral system than her. In other words, he tries to kill her cause he thinks she'll be able to join in on his idea of fun. And he's got a lot of ideas on how to try doing so. He's got acid blasters, dynamite, alligators, electroshockers, even giant slices of bread, for examples. But you don't get to attack him, it's more a Crash Bandicoot chaser hallway where most of the lyrics are physically referenced in his attacks. Meaning he'll try to slice you or drop you in a volcano when he brings those things up. But this time the phantom owl is accomodated by some Luigi's Mansion style ghosts, giving it some more charm, as sinister as it can be. Oh, and you can challenge yourself by setting your HP to just one if you wanna prove you got perfect rhythm.

[@FlyingFocs]

I remember hearing #5 (not specified for spoiler reasons) for the first time, and thinking "this is the saddest villain song to ever exist." I stand by that. Crap is emotional, and I've never even played the game.

[@mix3k818]

Still Alive deserves the classic status

[@KirbyChan]

I appreciate you SO MUCH for putting Throw Away Your Mask at number 2. What an amazing song.

[@ivanbluecool]

Joker singing while he destorys Batman in arkum knight. Great mighty p00 in Conker's game. One winged angel as we hear singing but if it's not I don't know. Any singing competition game I guess.

[@DarthSyric]

I can safely say I was delightfully surprised when Umineko showed up in the honorable mentions. Fun fact, Golden Nocturne is an instrumental version of a song that does have lyrics and is worth checking out. The song was initially released outside of the visual novel though, so I can see it still not technically counting here.

[@nejatnexus2233]

You could have had the entire Revengence soundtrack as a single entry and I would be ok with that.

[@mad_quack]

It always gets me… “I am the Great Mighty Poo, and I’m going to throw my shet at you” … I love it

[@samwitherington4386]

The Arkham one is funnier when you realise that Johnny Charisma came up with and performed a whole song, unaware that Batman instead imagined a dead guy, came up with a whole new song, and played that over him. Poor Johnny.

[@TheSyncshadow]

my roommate walking in and said "why is Kevin James so ripped and beating up raiden!?|

[@thomasedwardharrison2879]

19:02 what is that song?

[@RedeemingAngelBarb]

@@thomasedwardharrison2879 Rules of Nature, it's the theme for the games first boss.

[@rowanthewise1375]

I'm not entirely sure if "Bury the Light" counts as a villain song, but if it does it should've been on the list.

[@diego6424]

I simply LOVE Finklestein's theme from Oogie's Revenge. It has everything: smack talking (Without a pumpkin king, it's Oogie Boogie's day) , despotic vibes (I'll tear up this town, and I'm starting with you) , aggressive throws (my lasers will slice, my knives will cut deep) , it even jokes about Sally weeping Jack's demise (And when it's all over/Sally, she will weep) . He's THAT savage. And he doesn't need a tainted brain to be so savage

[@yoshitotem]

You know josh, its funny you should mention the phantom sounding like a legitimate opera singer, because he is actually voiced by a legitimate opera singer. The man who provides the phantoms lovely singing voice is named Augustin Chemelle, who happens to be a French opera singer.

[@cdsatcher]

I'm 100% expecting The Great Mighty Poo's song. It'd be a crime if he WASN'T on the list.

[@pepperhead7589]

I never realized these songs had so much into them since well your always focus on gameplay than the songs. It reminds me of this show I watch called Kamen Rider. Lately they played these songs that are connected to the character. 2008 Kamen Rider Kiva had a song called Supernova which is played when the main character transform into his final form, sings about the main character’s development as this enclosed person to this open world violinist. Watching this video gives me a better appreciation to these songs and I’ll be sure to check them out when I have the time

[@kinettleyt5945]

19:01 - 19:03 You have earned my respect, Josh.

[@jackall-trades6149]

Great. Despite my gaming backlog, I feel the need to crack open Three Houses again. Thanks for that, Josh. Really appreciate it. Fantastic list, too. I don't usually pay mind to lyrics and you got me to appreciate them. Well done.

[@loganstewart7105]

4:50 that's because he's voiced by a real opera singer!

[@BardockSkywalker]

*Top 10 villain songs from video games... WITHOUT One-Winged Angel* & People say *i'm* crazy...

[@NicholasMonado]

I was looking for this comment thank you 💯 agree

[@BardockSkywalker]

@@NicholasMonado He said he couldn't use Dancing Mad either... But the guy used a *cover* of i want to be a hero & the unused/soundtrack version of his #1 pick for his movie villain songs, i *think* he could've used the distant worlds version of Dancing Mad if he bended the rules for *those* previous picks

[@TerreiSingularity]

It appears with my recommendation of the "Seal is broken" might not have fit this sort of list. These being actual fun villain songs in games. I suppose I'll have to wait for a theme song list

[@sethhowell3067]

Can’t wait to see Ursula’s Revenge at number 1

[@SeanWheeler100]

Ursula's Revenge isn't on here. In fact, this countdown doesn't have anything Kingdom Hearts related for a first.