Nathan Wagner - The Anti-Villain

#nathanwagner #Theantivillain #thehero

Hi everyone! So sorry it took me so long to get something out. A couple of weeks ago, my computer reset on its own, and I lost every file I had worked on over the last year :( So I had to start from scratch. In the comments of “The Villain,” it seemed a lot of you requested “The Anti-Villain,” so I decided to work on that. I gave it absolutely everything I had. Really really hope you like it. Love you all!

Lyrics:
See it written on your heart
This destiny bestowed
But the whispers in the dark
Try to keep this fate untold
It’s okay to feel afraid
It’s the fear that makes you brave
When you look it in the face
And find your strength

You own the night
I can see it in your eyes
Don’t let them stop you

Destiny’s calling out to reach you
I know you don’t wanna let It pass you by
Fears got you frozen can’t make a move
Paralyzed
Don’t hear the words of lying Serpents
Nothing makes them more terrified
Then chosen ones stepping into purpose
Come alive

You know fears the greatest thief
Since the dawn of human beings
All the things that we could be
If we only could believe
It’s this dread we hate the most
Still we place it on the throne
Give this tyrant all control
Just let it go

Just take a step
And you never will regret it
You’ll change the whole world

Destiny’s calling out to reach you
I know you don’t wanna let It pass you by
Fears got you frozen can’t make a move
Paralyzed
Don’t hear the words of lying Serpents
Nothing makes them more terrified
Then chosen ones stepping into purpose
Come alive

Come alive
Dead man rise
Let every soul be free

Pain subside
All that binds
Let shackles be released

Don’t feel afraid
I know your strength
You’ll find your victory

A Step of faith is
All it takes
Be who you’re meant to be

I’m not afraid
I’m not afraid
Won’t run away
Can’t run away

Song written recorded and produced by Nathan Wagner
Artwork by Modu Art (Licensed on Shutterstock)

[nathanwagner]

Hey everyone! So sorry it took me so long to get something out. About a month ago, my computer reset and I lost all of my files 😭 Had to start from scratch. A lot of the comments on “The Villain” requested “The Anti-Villain” so I decided to give it a shot. I really hope you like it. I gave it absolutely everything. Love you all. Never thought anyone would ever listen.

[DutchTraveler]

Anti-Hero, Hero, Villain, and now Anti-Villain. This song set is perfect!

[TheTrueryx]

New song drops: "No way this day could get better"
The guitar solo at 5:04: "Try me."

[EllCShan]

Man this one gives me chills of everything. This is a quadrilogy of songs. The anti-hero, the hero, the villain, and now the Anti-villain. All of them are art of masterpieces here. I said this last time, but what is with you and Samurai. Also, happy birthday Nathan.

[claran]

There is not a single thing even slightly sinister about this song. If "Hero" is someone doing the classical hero's journey, and realizing they need to be a hero, then this is someone who's been fighting that fight for years already. Maybe a mentor even.

[unfortunateson]

"You walk around and act like you carry all of your worlds burdens on your shoulders, while i am still picking up the pieces of my own. You fight for the world you have, i fight for the world i once had... that is the only difference between you. And me."

[imahumanperson]

I’m a simple woman. I see a notification from this guy, and I click.

[JanaSukerji]

It's that simple, There's a notification that a song has been released, you click on it and add it to your playlist before even listening because it's gonna be amazing regardless! Nathan this is just amazing as always, you never fail to amaze us! From the first note I knew I had to add it to my playlist. It's simply amazing, all of your songs are so raw and heartfelt. Keep at it Nathan, can't wait for what you have in store for us next!

[kinsumandal]

I can't remember how many songs you have made that touched my soul. There are no real cure for depression, but your songs heals me a lot.

[TrooperJones]

What i get from this is encouragement for the true villian to rise up and rain destruction on the world, using fear as both a motivation and a brutal weapon. Love the theme of (what i think) is false hope and just really using this as a way for the villian to get his way.

Btw that high note at the end: AMAZING RANGE! Goosebumps every time I hear you do a powerful high note

[rustkarl]

A sympathetic ear and voice that tells you to find yourself, meet your destiny and galvanise you to action in face of your fear.
Always reminding you it’s ok to be human but inspiring you to reach your potential… but the path walked is one marked by adversity and might just lead you the wrong way.

Truly an anti-villain, means well with an end he may not know ends in a dark place.
It’s interesting that in this case it’s posited like a mentor, an influence on the villain who walks the wrong path under his guidance.

Just people making the wrong choices.

[sgoldendragon]

Already started writing a book based on these four music pieces you've made. I was already working on one based on just the first three, but suffice it to say these provide more than adequate inspiration for lots of good story material. Many thanks, good sir, and very good work. Your voice always has such force and conviction in it; I haven't heard many singers like you.

[enderaxe]

I wasn't expecting a fourth song like this but, it's a welcome surprise.
Also, listening to the other three previous songs and then this one makes it seem like it's a story of two sides: The Anti-hero/ The Villain side, and The Hero/ The Anti-Villain side.
The Anti-Hero side is telling the story of someone being afraid and doing the wrong thing and seeing themselves as a monster while The Hero is the complete opposite, a story of the same person overcoming fear and doing the right thing and seeing themselves as a hero.
Likewise The Villain is the sequel to The Anti-Hero as the story of the individual trying to make it right, and teaching others not to make the same mistakes as them, all while The Anti-Villain is the sequel to The Hero as the story of the individual teaching others to take hold of their lives (or destiny like in the song lyrics) and to be like them, a hero who doesn't run from danger no matter how afraid they are and to always do the right thing by saving others.
The only thing that would really be missing from this two sided mirror story is a song telling the story of those they taught using their teachings to be heroes of some sort, could be called "The Vigilante" or "The Sidekick" or something similar.

[AJKING.]

Thought "Hero" is still my favourite this is still peak

[_Nyum_]

The Anti-Hero, The Hero, The Villain, and The Anti-Villain

Love the set!!! ❤ ❤ ❤

[lincolnpatience]

1:49 Added to playlist. I was expecting strong violins, but your singing blew me away!

[GOD-mylx]

I'm always listening to great songs Nathan Wagner, thank you so much for singing and making such a great song Every time I listen to the songs, it's so good that it makes my heart race Nathan Wagner, fighting. Good, good 👍👍

[HerondalesAngel]

Love this, Nathan. Sorry I missed the premiere. You knocked it out of the park with this one amazing work . Happy birthday 🎂

[Da_]

I am *obsessed* with that violin! And I absolutely love me some intense moments of courage like 6:19!

The lyrics feel like they're the Hero's growth arc. If my interpretation is correct, that would make Hero and Antivillain one character and Antihero and Villain the other, which is some really fun asymmetry!

While you could easily write more songs based on roles in a story like The Protagonist (perhaps about narcissism?), you could also pick other stuff like you did with The Alchemist. For example: The Elucidator, The Thief, The Nameless, The Lionheart, or The Magician. There's a lot of potential for fun and interesting perspectives that I know you'd turn into an incredible song.

Anyway, until next time, keep on being awesome Nathan! 🙂

[edeni]

I love this tetralogy - the Antihero - the Hero - the Villain - the Antivillain. These may the most interesting of your works for me.
Also it's interesting that this character tells about overcoming fear, but they're an anti-villain, so still close to a villain. We don't know their goals, and don't know if they should overcome their fear, if that would lead to something good.