CG5 - Lonely King [Dream SMP original song]

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Directed by @CG5
Music Production/Composition by @CG5 & @bryanatkinsonmusic
Viola by Rhea Hossany
Guitar by Tyler Rydosz
Sax by Adam Dib
Inspired by @Quackity and the Dream SMP

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LYRICS:

The role of the king is a lonely one to play,
But cards in the ring have been dealt in the wrong way.
The role of the king is a lonely one to play,
no matter the lives of the people before me,
All that I seek is the path to glory, glory.

Chips in my pocket and blood stains on my hands,
I'm building my legacy right here in the sand.
I’ll stay until the end and watch it go down in flames
Yeah, maybe the path is gory,
Whatever it takes to get my glory, glory.

I was told I had to walk away,
Leave my enemies to rot in their own grave.
But scars don't heal, I've given blood a taste.
I'll fake the smile they've seen before,
They'll see I am so much more.

So,
The rule of the land, it's so crucial to obey.
Believe in yourself, or you won't be appreciated.
Don't you overthink it, just do what I say.
Lay the politics out before me,
Whatever it takes to get my glory.

You need all the power and the fame.
Cuz that's the game.
You've been kicked into the sand.
I've built something better than
What you could ever dream of on your own.

The role of the king is a lonely one to play,
But cards in the ring have been dealt in the wrong way.
The role of the king is a lonely one to play,
no matter the lives of the people before me,
All that I seek is the path to glory.

My legacy,
My glory, ah!

[SAD_istfied]

THAT SO THE MUSIC AND VISUALS FITS TOGETHER SO WELL AAA

[KittenSneeze]

CG5 is really transcending the definition of “fan song” by making full blown motion-picture level quality pieces —- this rocked my world dude, you’ve come so far and this is incredible. Huge congrats to everyone involved.💚

[WolfyTheWitch]

This is incredible, and I can't even Begin to talk about the animation it adds so much and works so well

[blueIceblues]

What we all expected Quackity's villain arc to be like:

What we got instead: B A Z I N G A

[azucar_skull]

I'm obsessed with the diamond symbolism. In the deck of cards, the diamonds are the people who see the value in things whether material or people. It really fits Quackity's character. Great job to everyone who worked on it!

[angel]

this about to pull 10M less than a week

[dheusta]

POP This is fantastic. Love the passion put into this, you can feel it throughout the whole thing. gg to everyone

[EvetteluvstheNYY]

Ain’t no way this song came out almost a year ago- I literally remember seeing the countdown on it

[Crowboneboy]

I am obsessed with the part at 01:05. The slow transition from a bitter, almost melancholic tune to a sinister, all encompassing crescendo gives me so much joy. The slight vocal echo and the chorus of voices give this scene a large impression, like standing in an auditorium or an empty stage, and the sound of sax slowly descending to low notes makes me think of Quackity's slow descendance into his corrupted drive for power, for lack of a better description. And the way the lyrics were delivered, that evil laugh and the gleeful "Ooh yeah!" just ties everything up sooo nicely! And the visuals! Gosh, don't get me started on that one.
I can see gow much thought went into this song, how much care went into the portrayal of Quackity the character and his story. I'm just— blown away;

[TectonicBlaze]

I was not expecting this at all but as CG5 did with his other character songs, I think CG5 really puts more time then we realize into not just understanding the characters, but their motives and expectation. It’s beautiful and it’s a musical talent you don’t see everyday. Absolutely outstanding

[mscwhim]

I love how this song feels like it also pays a bit of tribute to Quackity's style of lore telling, like, the dramatics, the buildup and time to really make sure the story is delivered - this song is just solid. So absolutely well made from top to bottom and I sincerely hope it gets the listens it deserves < 3 Everyone involved did a beautiful job, kudos y'all

[yaskravazirka]

I love how quackity's smile still has square edges, resembling his profile: ":]"

[ali]

So I’m taking a risk here. I am a parent whose kid introduced me to your music. As someone “older”, you sir are someone who comes along once in a lifetime. You have so much talent when it comes to your writing and your vision. I wish you a lifetime of good fortune.

[vesselling]

So many neat details here. The playing cards are designed with Quackity's face on them, and when he's holding the trident, the silhouette makes it look like he's wearing a crown. Beautiful, masterfully designed and animated.

[WackGamer]

0:22 I have an odd feeling that's not paint 😬

[HYPERGAMERR]

This is the song that will hit #1 in less than 30 mins!

[CommunistDogSupremacy]

This is a clear example of Charlie taking a song seriously

Usually, CG5 just pulls out 2 songs every month and half. But this was worked for months so it can be polished and feel perfect.
Congratulations, I can perfectly see this into a movie.

[Xx_Rndm_Persn_xX]

“Don’t you overthink it! Just do what I SAY!” Is somehow one of my favorite lines 😭👌🏽

[vibevizier]

For his short time on the SMP, Slimecicle was one of the most memorable and impactful characters... really impressive work tbn

[courier_made_it]

Charlie goes through so much for his fans, and perseveres in any way he can. This, along with all of Charlie's other songs, is amazing.