"Smoke and Mirrors" Cover by RafScrap【White Sanctuary】

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  • čas přidán 19. 09. 2019
  • "Take my hand in yours and tell me that I'll always be the one..."
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    ORIGINAL CREDITS
    ○ SONG: Smoke and Mirrors
    ○ MUSIC & LYRICS: LittleJayneyCakes ( • 「Original」Smoke and Mi... )
    COVER CREDITS
    ○ Cover by: RafScrap - goo.gl/kKfu4k
    ○ Mix by Gezeus Quiryst - goo.gl/gc5fG2 (Commission info: bit.ly/2SxMTHm)
    ♱ White-Sanctuary-Verse Guide ♱
    Prologue (Mysterium) - goo.gl/ENGFMC
    Chapter 1 (El Tango Egoista) - goo.gl/s2DpEX
    Chapter 2 (Smoke and Mirrors) - You are here!
    Behind The Scenes (GGRKS) - • "Ggrks/ ググれカス" Cover 【...
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    This song is absolutely gorgeous and theatrical and so much fun to sing, had a blast incorporating it into the White Sanctuary verse. Thank you to the amazing Gezeus Quiryst for all the time and effort that was put into the mix, Hatter ( / gawainoomara , Sharon ( / amainodesu , & Muff--Serkuos ( / @serkuos1799 ) for their constant love and support throughout the animating process, and Lyra (goo.gl/1Bfhte) for being my gorgeous, ethereal, earth-goddess. Hope this was a pleasant (and definitely not expected) surprise (;
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Komentáře • 946

  • @lyra9659
    @lyra9659 Před 4 lety +3839

    SCREEECHESSSSSSSSSSS WIFEYYYYYYYY HIT ME WITH THAT ACCIDENTAL TOP ENERGY AHHHHH

  • @AshleyBlue2002
    @AshleyBlue2002 Před 4 lety +2588

    IT'S ALL COMING TOGETHER HONESTLY THIS IS THE BIGGEST PLOT TWIST OF ALL TIME WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THE TEMPTRESS LIKED HIS WIFE ALL ALONG

    • @dio6586
      @dio6586 Před 3 lety +101

      One of the arcs in the web novel 'Card room' has a scene like this. This girl was in love with her friend from high school but her friend got married and had a child. Years later she killed the couple and their other close friend then the child and then committed suicide.

    • @AshleyBlue2002
      @AshleyBlue2002 Před 3 lety +27

      @@dio6586 I'm gonna read that now ty

    • @lingshan0218
      @lingshan0218 Před rokem +17

      @@dio6586
      Same Card Room I know?
      I remember that arc now-they almost didn’t figure that one out lol-

    • @notmentallywell
      @notmentallywell Před rokem +4

      ​@@dio6586whats this video based off of?

    • @aliceleblanc7318
      @aliceleblanc7318 Před 11 měsíci +3

      AMAZING! Can someone please tell us the story's name and author? I googled 'Card Room' and couldn't find the right one. Maaaany thanks ❤

  • @inactivereaverforlife6312
    @inactivereaverforlife6312 Před 4 lety +3173

    Not gonna lie, the part with "here comes the bride" sent shivers down my spine. Amazing song as always!

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +280

      I was really excited while creating/recording that adlib, it's so reward to know others feel the same! Thank you for watching ♡

    • @AshleyBlue2002
      @AshleyBlue2002 Před 4 lety +73

      ReaverforLife people with paralysis just need to listen to this. The healing shivers through the spine will fix them up I’m sure.

    • @BONEZ891
      @BONEZ891 Před rokem +10

      @@RafScrap if you don’t sing that at my wedding then guess I’ll never be married 😌💅💖✨

    • @mirjamtereesatereping6230
      @mirjamtereesatereping6230 Před rokem +7

      Hey! That "here comes the bride" and "shivers down my spine" kind of rimed.

  • @AshleyBlue2002
    @AshleyBlue2002 Před 4 lety +1472

    Black veils are traditionally worn for funerals whereas white is for weddings. The god of death/the temptress/ Spider mommy Rafael J. Scrap has been seen with the black veil in El Tango Egoista and now smoke and mirrors but lacked it for Mysterium. This piece takes place before and of course after the marriage of the pastor and his wife ((I wish I had names but I've just been mentally calling them Sharon and Gezeus lol.) Their wedding it seems metaphorically "killed" the god of death via heartbreak and also resulted in Kaz's death.
    White traditionally stands for purity and we see it represent as such with the wife's innocence and purity being shown through all white in her. Black being white's opposite of course makes the god of death who dawns the black veil, the opposite of purity but seeing as how they promised to get married as children one can assume the veil is supposed to represent the god of death's tainted purity and innocence through all of this. She did not have malicious intentions for Kaz and the pastor until they stole from her what she saw as hers. To her *they* are the tainted ones and the liars. She is simply trying to get back her dear one through any means necessary. The scenes for the most part all take place in the church, "The White sanctuary" Otherwise known as the "Rival agency"
    "The joke goes something like this - a wretched heathen tries to lead a faltering lamb astray inside the very sanctuary he worships in. " She is just trying to lead him away from her at first, they begin with a civil conversation in the theme interpretations. Growing more and more violent only when she feels she needs to. I feel bad for all of them but the question remains: WHY WOULD THE WIFE CHOOSE HIM OVER HER HONESTLY. Rafael I have questions ;-;

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +259

      Oh my god, hello again?!?! Thank you for your interest and analysis and enthusiasm, it's so exciting to see you interpreting the symbolism I scattered throughout! The pastor is Gezeus, and the white haired lady is my other friend, Lyra, who helps me with these videos. Her side of the story is what we're planning to center a future installment around, so please keep an eye out for that ♡ Thank you so much for being invested and excited for this, I love reading through your comments ♡♡

    • @AshleyBlue2002
      @AshleyBlue2002 Před 4 lety +45

      RafScrap I thought it was her fml. I’m so excited for the future installments I wanna find out so bad why she would choose him lol. I was thinking maybe she didn’t actually ever like the temptress and just rolled with things when they were younger because how do you say no to a woman like that >_>

    • @RainbowEssence-c3w
      @RainbowEssence-c3w Před 3 lety +11

      Nice theory, very cool! My only nitpick is that it's "dons" not "dawns". Sorry, don't mean to be a grammar nazi but it's sort of a pet peeve of mine lol. Kinda like when someone mixes up there and their or bear and bare. But seriously though, very cool theory, well done!

    • @agamerfytc2012
      @agamerfytc2012 Před 2 lety +5

      @@RafScrap This seems such a good movie idea.

    • @keltonfulkerson7133
      @keltonfulkerson7133 Před rokem +11

      ​@@RafScrap I love how half of your fanbase is people analyzing the song and the othe half is just commenting "step on me mommy" and variations of

  • @teresanu
    @teresanu Před 4 lety +844

    Something very sad to me is the fact the demon is wearing a veil. It's such a small thing but a veil is extremely symbolic of a wedding and marriage in general, a lot of bride say it was the veil that made their dress feel like a wedding dress, not a fancy gown. The girl being depicted in white light just feels like another stab at the demon who gave up her purity for a sinful love.
    So the demon singing of how she gave up everything in the belief the human girl would marry her someday, in a veil tainted black is just... Heartbreaking

    • @Zerpderp0
      @Zerpderp0 Před 3 lety +49

      It would be except i am looking it as a different frame. Starting with the words, "he says he loves but he only wants to cage your soul." To me that is the demon projecting her desires unto the boy the human girl loves. Which makes sense as he has what she wants. This is not love from her. It is obsession. The black veil could symbolize tainted purity but one of the symbols for a black veil is secret sin and the darkness in humanity's heart. Fitting for a demon trying desperately to cage the soul of the woman she loves.

    • @fernandomel3117
      @fernandomel3117 Před 2 lety +11

      It´s not that pure, she´s just jealous in an extreme sick form xd

  • @FormalKiwi
    @FormalKiwi Před 4 lety +283

    I got chills at 3:20
    Not gonna lie the background "Please love me" hit me in the feels pretty hard, tbh.

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +29

      Had so much fun adding those adlibs, I'm glad you enjoyed! Thank you for watching ♡

  • @kaidayeahprobably8783
    @kaidayeahprobably8783 Před 4 lety +308

    I CAME AS SOON AS I HEARD “WHITE SANCTUARY” AAAAAAAAA
    EDIT: THE PLOT THICKENS???????? MY HEART CAN’T HANDLE THIS

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +14

      Thank you for being enthusiastic and invested in the White Sanctuary verse, it's super exciting for me

  • @Aelthya
    @Aelthya Před 2 lety +421

    I JUST REALIZED... "I swear my life to you... No matter the consequence"
    Dark haired gave up her wings, didn't she? She fell in love with a mortal, and promised her to be together. It is a sin, and she became a sinner and fell. The scream was from her wings being torn off?! That would majorly explain why she is so angry about silver-hair marrying this priest. She was cast out by the same deity the priest worships and she knows that their promise will cause her to not find that salvation he has made her believe. Dark hair knows better... so she she wants to save her, all while confessing her love for her.
    "He'll say he loves you even though he only wants to cage your soul."
    - He wants her to follow his beliefs and worship the same god. By following him, she'd cage herself to the same set of rules that dark hair was under when she made her promise. She'll do anything, even going against God, to protect and love Silver hair, and she knows following down that path would mean potential damnation and pain similar to what she experienced.
    "Please tell me that you'll stay, now that he's not in the way."
    - The He here isn't just the priest, its the god he worships.
    Just my thoughts at 3 am, but alksjdlkaj I LOVE THIS!

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 2 lety +125

      Your 3 am thoughts are my exact intentions, kudos. Always exciting to see someone so invested in my stories, thank you for the lovely comment and theories 💗

    • @Aelthya
      @Aelthya Před 2 lety +27

      @@RafScrap Wait really?! OMG! I had watched this masterpiece over and over and over again, and it just finally clicked. Like, I love this video and the story within that I went back to catch up on all the videos I missed prior because this is just really interesting. I am so glad that I have confirmation that these were your intentions and am super invested in this story. Thank you for such a masterpiece, honestly! ♥

    • @goldenhorse4823
      @goldenhorse4823 Před rokem +7

      @Tristan Wintle Tbh same especialy how she says if she marries her the boy would survive. Sounds more like a threat made in obssesion to me

    • @ratworm9927
      @ratworm9927 Před rokem +4

      Ay- these characters are entangled in a multi-song story? Dang- Dang... Black Vow Alluring Secret type shiz happening here. Lovely.

  • @meeszijlstra5426
    @meeszijlstra5426 Před 4 lety +775

    Now this is a song that hasn't been on my mind in years. I used to listen to it a ton but over time I stopped and deleted the song for disk space reasons. Hearing this song again really brings me back several years. It also just shows how unique of a singer you are. There's just no one that sounds quite like you, and it's wonderful!

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +54

      I use to listen to this A LOT as well, and I always wanted to cover it but I always had an excuse as to why I couldn't. Your words make me feel so glad to have finally gotten around to it, thank you very much for your sweet comment

    • @lightescence
      @lightescence Před 4 lety +9

      DUDE SAME. IT JUST UNLOCKED A BUNCH OF FORGOTTEN MEMORIES FOR ME. Now I’m trying to figure out where I first heard it ;;;

  • @AshleyBlue2002
    @AshleyBlue2002 Před 4 lety +123

    Day two. Still dead over the fact that "C'mon, what's the problem?
    Quit your crying, be a man" was changed to "Come on, What's the problem? Everything will be alright." SHE'S COMFORTING HER AND IT'S SO CUTE AND PURE VS. THE MALICE IN THE ORIGINAL PIECE. This is real love ;-;

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +35

      I was taking special care to try and portray that desperate soothing, you have no idea how happy I am to know that it translated that way ahhh ♡♡♡ thank you for returning and rewatching!

    • @AshleyBlue2002
      @AshleyBlue2002 Před 4 lety +13

      @@RafScrap Girl I've been rewatching it so many times you have no idea how much I wish I could just directly talk about it with you rather than sending a comment and a prayer ;-;

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +11

      @@AshleyBlue2002 If you have a Discord or Twitter hmu anytime ♡

    • @sindelscat9336
      @sindelscat9336 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yandere "love" isn't love it's obsession

  • @keigh11
    @keigh11 Před 4 lety +2154

    Wait, is it actually?
    *sees pv*
    IT'S GAYYYYYYYYY!!! 💜💜💜

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +219

      I read this out loud on 3 separate occasions, and everyone I read it to had a hearty laugh. Thank you very much for watching

    • @keigh11
      @keigh11 Před 4 lety +71

      @@RafScrap I should be the one thanking you for making this really 😂. What can I say, I'm weak for basically everything about this cover-

    • @MascaraMorada
      @MascaraMorada Před 4 lety +8

      My reaction honestly

    • @afterdarkva7598
      @afterdarkva7598 Před 4 lety +12

      @@RafScrap um hello. My name is Alisa. And I wanted to humbly ask you no thank you. I'm going to write a short stories based off on this song. I hope that you do not mind. If you would like, once I finish my short story I could send you a copy. I hope that I will do your song and art work justice.

    • @mimiiq3855
      @mimiiq3855 Před 4 lety +8

      alisa ellena if you’d like to know, the original song is written by LittleJayneyCakes on CZcams!! I’m sure she’d love to read your story ❤️❤️

  • @kingdionysus1867
    @kingdionysus1867 Před 4 lety +561

    THERE’S A STORY? I must be living under a rock smh

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +121

      There is, there's a story guide in the description as well! Thank you for watching and taking interest ♡

    • @douma_700
      @douma_700 Před 2 lety +4

      I'm sorry....I know it's been 2 years, but can you explain the story to me?? I'm really DUMB to understand this
      also I see that u have jungkook in your pfp u are cultured T_T

    • @princessravendiamond4288
      @princessravendiamond4288 Před 2 lety +1

      @@douma_700 the description has links to all the videos in this series

    • @core9294
      @core9294 Před 2 lety +2

      @@princessravendiamond4288 I mean it really doesn’t tell the story it’s just a song I’m confused too

  • @blueberryy7418
    @blueberryy7418 Před 4 lety +494

    Everything is beautiful, the art, your voice, the video, are you a fallen angel??

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +54

      I see what you did there, and I appreciate it. Thank you very much for watching ♡

    • @blueberryy7418
      @blueberryy7418 Před 4 lety +18

      @@RafScrap no problem, I enjoy every video you make & tysm for the ♡ uwu

    • @feuko6889
      @feuko6889 Před 4 lety +8

      Wasn't Lucifer a fallen angel tho?

    • @blueberryy7418
      @blueberryy7418 Před 4 lety +6

      @@feuko6889 Yes, you are right

  • @otato5237
    @otato5237 Před 4 lety +1922

    I love how Raf changed the lyrics a bit to fit the story so well! Like instead of “Quit your crying, be a man!” she placed “Everything will be alright.”
    And her vocals and animation ahhh a stunning goddess

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +230

      I'm really excited that you noticed those changes, I had a lot of fun thinking of them! Thank you very much for your love and support, I'm honored

    • @otato5237
      @otato5237 Před 4 lety +51

      RafScrap No thank you for blessing us with such wonderful works ;u; and I’m glad you are also having fun as you do what you love!

    • @kotoko5021
      @kotoko5021 Před 4 lety +44

      And the part "cage your soul" too, the original is steal your soul

    • @otato5237
      @otato5237 Před 4 lety +12

      ๖ђồ đI͛ệք๖ I’m aware, I just chose the more obvious one to point out

    • @clojcloj
      @clojcloj Před 2 lety +28

      Ngl, changing it from “quit your crying, be a man” to everything will be alright” is more chilling in my opinion

  • @lunarwarrior1614
    @lunarwarrior1614 Před 4 lety +255

    You really brought me back to 2016

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +26

      I'm your time tRAFel machine. Dont worry, i'll see myself out.
      (Thank you for watching♡)

    • @rainycakes8851
      @rainycakes8851 Před 4 lety +4

      Ikr?!?!? I listened to the original nonstop but now I must go back to 2016 ❤

  • @nb4381
    @nb4381 Před 4 lety +385

    Whoa... putting all the songs together... this is such a rich story! This is so great what the hell... Love your singing and your story telling

    • @sne6ky
      @sne6ky Před 4 lety +5

      How is your comments from 8 months when it says it was posted 7 months ago istg I'm crying

  • @makochan3579
    @makochan3579 Před 4 lety +52

    I really like the part where it says "I hate" because it feels like they actually said it with their own emotions.

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +10

      I'm glad you enjoyed, I had a lot of fun with the emotional journey of this song ♡

    • @makochan3579
      @makochan3579 Před 4 lety +5

      @@RafScrap I really enjoyed it and I can tell how much work and emotion you put into it! :3

  • @lunaks1710
    @lunaks1710 Před 4 lety +101

    That 1 dislike is the groom

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +20

      Lyra, Gezeus(the groom), and I all laughed out loud at this. Thank you very much for watching

  • @theuntamedleo
    @theuntamedleo Před 4 lety +88

    This woman's voice is intoxicating...Enchanting... Enthralling. I can't stop listening to this song. I have listened to it like... 28 times in the last 24 hours.... So beautiful.

  • @elodiemaligne973
    @elodiemaligne973 Před 4 lety +234

    Lyrics:
    I Never meant to call you out
    I've always seen behind your smoke and mirrors
    Oh sweetheart, please don't yell at me it, really isn't hard to see
    The truth that rothing underneat
    Why weren't you honest from the start
    You know i've always thought he must have like you
    He's just pretending don't you know ?
    He'll say he loves you even though
    He only want to cage your soul
    I'll save you
    You said you're always be my friend that we'd get married when we both got older
    I'd never heard those words before You made me long for something more
    And then i tried to steal your love
    What's it that look ?
    Do you really think i'm out of line tonight ?
    Stop calling his name !
    If you play my game
    He may just make it out alive
    I love you
    I'm not asking much just give me your heart
    And put no one else above me please just say you love me
    Take my hands in yours and tell me that i'll always be the one
    Without you my live means nothing so just say you loves me
    Tonight and if you lie this poor boy will have to die
    No i won't fall for this again
    (there goes the bride,...)
    I've always seen behind your smoke and mirrors
    ( dressed all in light)
    I know you love me deep inside
    You're simply caught up in his lie
    ( radiant and love)
    So i will cut you free myself
    (she shines His sight)
    I'm not asking much just give me your heart
    And put no one else above me please just say you love me
    Take my hands in yours and tell me that i'll always be the one
    Without you my live means nothing so just say you loves me
    Come on, what's the problem ?
    Everything will be alright
    Surely he couldn't mean that much
    Let me give you my love
    Take my soul, my heart and body
    Yes, i give it all to you
    And if you still won't accept it
    You're gonna regret it
    I hate to play these games
    But you driving me insane
    Won't you tell me that you'll stay ?
    Now that he's out in the way

  • @Anastas1786
    @Anastas1786 Před 4 lety +171

    Interesting. The singer seems to have changed from the psycho in the original to literally _Satan_ in this cover.
    Neat.

  • @dizzyandkoko
    @dizzyandkoko Před rokem +23

    I love that how they're both ladies gives the whole song a brand new story!
    Like the line 'that we'll get married when we both got older.' The Human probably they they'd both find partners of their own and be happy but the Angel of course though of the two of them becoming a thing. As they both though two separate stories, they both became devastated at the others actions; The Angel feeling betrayed and forgotten while The Human feared her friend.

  • @theuntamedleo
    @theuntamedleo Před 4 lety +40

    I swear to god... this woman's voice is like... addicting.

  • @JonathonWilder
    @JonathonWilder Před 4 lety +72

    This video is both gorgeous and breathtaking, as well terrifying. Where I really do hope that people actually consider the lyrics and their implications.

  • @elsinernixan7539
    @elsinernixan7539 Před 4 lety +28

    I was absolutely not expecting this twist of the illusionists take on this story. But it makes perfect sense from her actions based on getting invloved with the events we have seen her in. Seems though she has lots of reason to be angry, at all the things that occurred. Makes me understand her motive and what she wanted the whole time.

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +4

      I focus on the story more than most anything else when I plan uploads, so comments like these give me spurts of energy to continue! Thank you very much for being invested in the White Sanctuary verse

    • @elsinernixan7539
      @elsinernixan7539 Před 4 lety +1

      @@RafScrap Thank you for your reply! I have loved all your songs so far so I'm glad you replied to me

  • @rubyfrost2594
    @rubyfrost2594 Před 4 lety +98

    STILL DOING THE COSPLAY FROM THIS I SWEAR

  • @RagnarokMaster
    @RagnarokMaster Před rokem +12

    Oh my Gods! This just clicked after watching this I don't know how many times! The Raven haired woman was an angel, or some kind of Celestial being, and when she was a child, she and the Silver hair woman promised to get married when they were older. Since Raven is a Celestial, she probably never heard those kinds of words before - so she went wholeheartedly in on the idea of marrying this mortal. They both did. But, at some point, Silver was "fooled" by a priest or some other holy man to marry him instead (at least from Raven's perspective). So, we come to her trying to save what was always hers - the love of this particular mortal woman. There are glimpses and throughout that make me think that both women were very much in love with one another from the time they were little girls until they were both grown women.
    Here is where we come to the first version Raven's plea, "I'm not asking much. Just give me your heart...". Raven is still a Celestial at this point. Everything is still white and pure. She herself is still pure. Then slow fall of Raven with the line, "This poor boy will have to die". It took some rewatches, but I finally noticed the white horns on that were on her head at this point. It wasn't until Raven severed her wings either by ripping the out or by burning them away do we truly see her fall and become tainted. I think she finally broke down when Silver was on the altar about to get married. Raven thinking that this man is lying to Silver to cage her soul by way of the church and its dogma. Then we come to the second iteration of Raven's plea, "I'm not asking much. Just give me your heart..." The whole time we see much darker imagery, with both ladies being covered in flames, and Raven's total descent into a twisted, tainted love.
    What I still cannot figure out is what the butterfly represents. Typically, they represent change and metamorphosis, but, does this mean that the butterfly represents the black haired woman or the silver haired one? At the end, and even throughout, the butterfly is shown either fully and complete, or severed and bloodied. I also think the majority of the song is the "backstory" leading up to the end when Raven had killed the boy Silver was about to marry because there are three scenes that show Silver out in the rain, and Raven is low in the frame, meaning we are looking over her shoulder at Silver.
    AH!! This is so good! I cannot believe I am JUST now coming to your channel.

  • @sofiaalmanza1567
    @sofiaalmanza1567 Před 4 lety +61

    0:51
    From the visuals that I see, the demon used to be angel and used to know the human long ago and maybe when the human fell in love with the hunter, the angel fell from grace and became a demon
    2:17
    Looking at how many wings she has, it seems that she’s a high angel and this is when she fell from grace
    I might me wrong m, don’t take it too literal, it’s just from what I see

    • @em6874
      @em6874 Před 2 lety +8

      The angel fell after she kissed the human, there's a part where it basically says "I swear my life to you, no matter the consequences" and then you see the scene of her bound in chains and fire from like 2:15 to 2:22.

  • @RnbwQtz
    @RnbwQtz Před rokem +13

    The URGE to write a book for this. As a writer I get ideas for anything but this is MAGIC

  • @sapphireshores6112
    @sapphireshores6112 Před 3 lety +6

    3:18 NYEH! LOOK SANS, I AM ASSERTING MY DOMINANCE

  • @reidw9698
    @reidw9698 Před 4 lety +30

    Oh the vocals and visuals foe this series have been nothing but amazing! You should all be super proud of yourselves here!
    I think the story here is a very sad tale regrading a fallen angel ("the temptress"), a priest, a hunter, and the poor hunter's wife. Despite the intentions of the temptress seemly finding interest in seducing the little lambs (the two holy men, the priest and the hunter that she managed to mess with) she never really cared for them, she never really liked them whatsoever. In fact they where the biggest obstacle in her way to get for what she really wanted; the hunter's wife.
    In a time where where she was a mere Innocent child among god (a pure, white angel), she managed to fall for a young maiden girl who promised they'd be together. The temptress would take her promise in full. I'm not sure what corrupted the fallen angel in the end, but I wouldn't put the idea of falling for a mortal woman and abandoning her godly duties as something that could of finally got her kicked out. Not that any of that mattered to her, besides, her only love is for the wife, no one else, never anyone else. She will not let anyone get in the way for them, even if it means becoming a monster to be with her. Which is, very ironic given what she ends up doing in the end.
    As the two god older, the temptress falls more and more into her dark persona and the young maiden falls for someone else other then her, driving the temptress to doing whatever it takes to get rid of this person, no mater the cost. She easily starts off by killing and corrupting the hunter's friend, the priest, it's almost an act of mocking the hunter on his part. You take something of hers, she will take something of yours.
    Next comes the hunter himself, a very strong holy man, but talks back and forth between the temptress and the hunter himself, he starts to question himself. His loyalty in full to god dies along with his wife, as the poor woman is accused of being a witch and set up at the stake to burn. Similar to the temptress, his love for the wife turns him to doing whatever it takes to save her. He makes a deal with the temptress, putting himself in her debt, giving up his humanity to pull what's left of his wife from the burning rubble of the cross.
    Whether or not the wife is dead is ambiguous, but either, whether she's talking to the girl or her soul, the wife makes it clear she loves the man in full despite the temptress attempts to "reason" with her. So, the temptress uses the hunter, now her precious little pawn, as a bargaining chip. "Him or me, choose, him, or me."

  • @Mr87915
    @Mr87915 Před 4 lety +43

    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
    GODBLESS YALL
    AMAZING
    THE ART
    THE VOCALS
    THE ARRANGEMENT
    needless to say
    im shook

  • @pion2619
    @pion2619 Před 4 lety +53

    Holy... This is so beautiful. I didn't expect this twist, and I love it. I love this verse that I've fallen in love for.

  • @KyanCurse
    @KyanCurse Před 4 lety +23

    I absolutely adore the changes you made to this song that fit so well with the amazing art work. And how you did the end of the song was crazy good, I so hope to hear a song like this again from you.

  • @mullerpotgieter
    @mullerpotgieter Před 3 lety +6

    We cautiously stan the gay yandere

  • @estellahavisham2920
    @estellahavisham2920 Před rokem +4

    *”Won’t you tell me that you’ll stay, now that he’s not in the way?”*
    The power you put into that last line makes me imagine that the demoness is shedding tears of anger that this man took away the woman she treasured. The demoness would be smiling a pained smile, but that frustration and anger is in her eyes.

  • @agenderanonpanda
    @agenderanonpanda Před 4 lety +15

    "I know you love me deep inside, you're simply caught up in his lie. So I will cut you free myself."
    ^ my cat when he sees another cat snuggling me

  • @csakinoemi8501
    @csakinoemi8501 Před 4 lety +3

    RafScrap voice + Fantasy video animatic = EPIC MUSIC VIDEO

  • @omumafu6346
    @omumafu6346 Před 4 lety +46

    Amazing voice and editing as always!

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +4

      I had so much fun with this one, i'm glad you enjoyed! Thank you for watching

  • @Kinlak
    @Kinlak Před 4 lety +32

    I've been following this since the beginning and I just have to say I LOVE the story development! Not only that, but the outstanding quality of every video is mind blowing. The details are gorgeous! Each time I rewatch it I notice something new. I can't even begin to imagine how much effort you put into this. The emotional portrayal in the visuals and vocals gets me every time; it's so impactful and beautiful. I'm not sure how to express it all. You're amazing and very inspirational to me in my own editing! I love your work more then I can explain! I'm excited to see what you make in the future! ♡

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +2

      Aaaaa thank you for your support, enthusiasm, and encouragement, it really inspires me to push harder for future projects. I love adding symbolism and details up for analysis, it's inspiring to hear you enjoy looking out for them as well ♡

  • @kaidayeahprobably8783
    @kaidayeahprobably8783 Před 4 lety +46

    Mkay so I know this is like my second comment on here BUT I have a theory (sorta)
    So the demon used to be an angel who was in love with the human girl, which (if some don’t know) is a major sin for angels. So the angel ended up falling and becoming a demon, and the girl moved on. The demon, saddened and angered by this, tried to stop the wedding the best she could. I don’t know what happened with the girl being accused of witchcraft in El Tango, but maybe it was a hallucination made to trick the hunter? That’s all I have for now, I’ll add more if I think of something :)

    • @teresanu
      @teresanu Před 4 lety +12

      That would make sense, seeing as the human girl doesn't seem very dead in this song. I think that was the 'game' the demon spoke of playing that the human girl had to play along with.
      The demon wouldn't need to kill the boy if he thought his lover was dead, he would be out of the way but alive. So the girl had to play along and pretend to be dead if she didn't want her lover hurt. Only for the demon to not trust that she wouldn't run off to be with him again and killed him anyways.

  • @c3lestis985
    @c3lestis985 Před 2 lety +5

    Is no one talking about the beautiful visuals?!

  • @acethenoodly-noodlearms-7035

    holy CRAP
    I got chills listening to this
    This is legit the best cover of Smoke and Mirrors I've ever heard

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety

      That means a lot, this song is still one of my favorites. Thank you for watching ♡

  • @randomquestion7592
    @randomquestion7592 Před 4 lety +7

    YURIFICATION! YURIFICATION!
    I'll bring the ropes!

  • @__xiiyue
    @__xiiyue Před 4 lety +17

    Oh my god I love every song in this cover series you’ve been doing 😭😭 the story is so captivating and i love how you guys are portraying every part of it
    The way you sing each part of the song delivers such strong emotions and really shows what the character is feeling, it just adds so much to the song?
    The gorgeous visuals, vocals, and absolutely amazing mix combine to make this feel like so much MORE than a cover. It feels like I’m watching a movie 😭😭

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +2

      Most of the time I get more wrapped up in story telling than most any other aspect, so this is such a rewarding comment! It's a joy knowing that others are intrigued by the series and plot as well. Thank you so much for your support and comment angel, I hope to continue putting up installations that you enjoy

  • @frost5640
    @frost5640 Před 2 lety +5

    i literally can't put into words how amazed by this i am omg......the singing? the art? the story? the seamless way the christian imagery fits into the whole thing? you took a song that was already pretty great and somehow made it a million times better i am in AWE

  • @jatlinwright9004
    @jatlinwright9004 Před 3 lety +5

    0:20 always gives me chills. I love it 😍

  • @PompompurinFan
    @PompompurinFan Před 5 měsíci +1

    RAFscrap makes me violently ascend whenever I hear his music on a rainy morning while waiting for the bus the atmosphere is perfect 😍😍😍😍

  • @lunahix4815
    @lunahix4815 Před rokem +6

    The Temptress reminds me of Homura. Becoming something they weren't before for their love. Homura loved Madoka so much, she became a devil. And The Temptress loves the wife so much, she's willing to kill the pastor.
    Your covers are always heavenly, Miss Rafscrap! ❤❤❤🌈

  • @spitandcoffee
    @spitandcoffee Před 4 lety +6

    i would pay cash money to sink my teeth into the full story of this series of covers. they’re amazing and tantalizing and i Need More

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +1

      Your comment inspires me to work harder, thank you for the love and enthusiasm! 😤 Hope you'll look forward to our future installments ♡

  • @RedDawn712
    @RedDawn712 Před 4 lety +8

    OMG THIS PLOT TWIST!! I actually thought this was discontinued.. Thank you SO much for making this! It's freaking amazing!!🥰

  • @johnchoi4473
    @johnchoi4473 Před rokem +1

    the part that comes in 2:32 - 2:50 is just BEAUTIFUL in such a deadly way. Excellent work.

  • @nb4381
    @nb4381 Před 4 lety +28

    urg rafscrap your voice, i'm in love! it's always so rich and sultry, my favorite kind of voice to hear singing

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +4

      My gosh what delicious words, thank you very much for leaving such sweet comments

  • @89paginedaleggere35
    @89paginedaleggere35 Před 2 lety +6

    Soooo beautiful 🥺 I discover your Channel now and I fall in love with your voice and the pictures! Greetings from Italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

  • @thedoggosisters26
    @thedoggosisters26 Před 4 lety +7

    Can we just appreciate the art? It’s M A J E S T I C

  • @ricalrival6421
    @ricalrival6421 Před 4 lety +9

    Esa canción!!! Jamás me esperé que Rafscrap la subiera, me encanto! 😍😱
    Se nota el sentimiento que le pusiste 💜

  • @haodang9450
    @haodang9450 Před 4 lety +12

    Ooft I haven’t listened to this song for a long time and now I’m listening to it again and this cover hits me in the gay.

  • @patrykberger6136
    @patrykberger6136 Před 2 lety +3

    A really well done dark anime opening. Keep enchanting us your highness.

  • @jeweliee7188
    @jeweliee7188 Před 4 lety +7

    Oh this is why I randomly woke up at 12, it's probably because my body sensed this greatness

  • @Jay-ug8kl
    @Jay-ug8kl Před rokem +3

    Smoke and mirrors was my favourite song a few years ago and this cover is just amazing

  • @CoffeeFruits-World
    @CoffeeFruits-World Před 3 lety +3

    Ahh yes, the song that introduced me to your god-tier singing voice. The fact that you’re not the most subscribed-to singer on this platform is absolutely criminal. Here’s to many more years! ❤️

  • @kyrauniversal
    @kyrauniversal Před 4 lety +3

    Oh my god. This is what addictive existentialism is like. Self love, with the Self Loathing, caged and broken. Heaven and Hell.
    Raf... Y U do dis?

  • @felisadidas4932
    @felisadidas4932 Před 4 lety +5

    This is *actually* amazing!! I love the voice and the visuals and the creative changes in the lyrics!! I've been listening to this on a loop for I don't even know how long now it's just so good-- ;w;

  • @irtehzombiekila
    @irtehzombiekila Před 3 lety +2

    I have absolutely adored following these three videos but, by the Gods, Raf. Your voice is that of an angelic siren. The story told by these songs just makes me crave to learn the final outcome. I want to OWN these songs, dammit! I cannot wait to see the future installments. Phenomenal video with a beautiful voice.

  • @morelikecarter
    @morelikecarter Před 4 lety +5

    this is so much better than the original in my opinion- i love this so much 🥺🥺

  • @mimimimi5801
    @mimimimi5801 Před 4 lety +9

    I WAS JUST THINKING ABOUT WHAT IT'D SOUND LIKE IF YOU DID A COVER OF THIS!!!!

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +4

      I hope it lived up to your expectations! thank you very much for watching

    • @mimimimi5801
      @mimimimi5801 Před 4 lety +3

      @@RafScrap you exceeded them 😍

  • @lolabee1825
    @lolabee1825 Před 4 lety +19

    I was just listening to you! And I haven't listened to you in a month then all of the sudden I wanted too!

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +1

      Wow we must have some kind of telepathic connection, I haven't wanted to work on this in a while and then all of a sudden I felt like it! Thank you very much for watching

    • @lolabee1825
      @lolabee1825 Před 4 lety +1

      RafScrap Wow! We really must have then! 😂
      And no need to thank me! Your videos are mesmerizing! 💗❤️💞❤️
      One day I hope to be a part of a project like your videos. Their so unique and I'd love to share my art with music!

  • @mysticdreamer543
    @mysticdreamer543 Před 4 lety +15

    Oh, hello yandere, nice to see you randomly appearing again.
    But seriously.
    KYAAAAAAAAA!!! IT'S BACK, IT'S BACK, IT'S BACK!! And oh my GOD was it worth the wait!!! It is absolutely GORGEOUS!! The vocals, the emotions in the vocals, the video itself - do you actually DRAW for all of these covers/chapters/videos you make yourself?? The art is steadily improving over the course of all your videos, so if it is you, it's another amazing thing to watch, honestly.
    But-! **SQUEALS** THAT PLOT TWIST!! I was WONDERING what that woman had to do with the plot over the last 2 songs, BUT NOW EVERYTHING IS MAKING SENSE!
    The way I personally "read" this video: the angel "white haired girl" fell in love with a mortal and made a pact to be married one day, no matter what. The mortal girl (black haired girl) agreed to the pact, "no matter what the consequences". But (according to Christianity or whatever -rolls eyes-) two creatures of the same sex promising themselves to each other is, like, the ultimate sin (or something). As punishment for creating the pact, the 'sinners' lost what was most important to them. The angel was exiled from heaven and became mortal, while the mortal was slain and became the goddess of death, probably forced to do some horrific things/through horrific things. Fearing what God may do if she disobeyed again, she tried to wipe her mind of what happened and the girl she once loved (or may still love?), tried to stay loyal to the church, and even married a pastor (I think, trying to remember from El Tengo Egoista (sp?). But the now-goddess of death never forgot about her love, and kept her eye on her past lover, growing enraged when the other tried to forget about their pact to be together forever despite whatever may happen to them.
    So she prevents her old love an ultimatum. Admit you love me unconditionally and not your "husband" truthfully, or I'll destroy your husband and everything that had to do with him so that you'll only choice is to be with me.
    OR I could be CONPLETELY wrong. But I love giving my own interpretations of what I think is happening in the middle of an ongoing series of some kind while I wait to see what happens next. ^~^ And then being proven completely wrong. ^w^ Helps get the mind flowing.
    But, yeah, anyway, sorry about the huge comment. So so so glad you (guys) are back!! Amazing cover, beautifully creepy video, I really hope there is more to come to this series..eventually..! I wish you all good health mentally and physically as we move into the next extreme seasons. >_> *mumble grumble* Stupid cold.

  • @space_nebula
    @space_nebula Před 2 lety +3

    i'm falling down the rafscrap rabbit hole and nobody can save me-

    • @moonlitkitsune7638
      @moonlitkitsune7638 Před rokem +1

      That's because no one wants to be saved~ and the lifeboat was blown up by pure unadulterated awesomeness~~

  • @naynaya3565
    @naynaya3565 Před 2 lety +4

    This is one of my favorite songs and videos on CZcams. It's so beautifully done ❤️

  • @sogheiy
    @sogheiy Před 4 lety +4

    THIS IS JUST AMAZING! Every single one of your covers, from your vocals, to the editing and animation, to the story of these videos, to literally everything! I aspire to be as good as you in storytelling, singing, and editing, and I hope you know that you're my biggest inspiration for all those things!

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +2

      aaaa is it okay to be as happy as I am right now reading this comment? ///// Thank you so much for your constant support and love, your words mean a lot to me! I hope to continue putting out content that can help inspire you

  • @klausschmidt6833
    @klausschmidt6833 Před 4 lety +3

    I didn't realize this was new. I just accepted it for what it was. And now I'm just. Floored. I can't imagine how I existed before listening to this, gosh darn it. I love. Everything. From the art, to the story, to the music!! SO GOOD.

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +1

      My goodness, this pumps me up just reading it! Thank you very much for your kind words ♡

  • @missbunnybloggeralimsl7250

    This song haunts my dreams and makes me feel as if someone... Someone special, yet dangerously close, is watching me ---- watching over me while keeping an eye out for others who may threaten what we share dear together...

  • @stinkyfishy6987
    @stinkyfishy6987 Před 4 lety +13

    THE VOCALS OMG MY ASS JUST COMBUSTED😭😭😭🔥🔥🔥💯💯💥

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +5

      This comment was normal for 4 words and then it went in a direction I wasn't prepared for
      Thank you for watching

  • @haijin_
    @haijin_ Před 4 lety +3

    THIS SHOULD BE ON SPOTIFY!

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +2

      I'm not technologically savvy enough to venture into spotify yet, but I will try to make it a goal for the future (: thank you for watching!

  • @-0m3rcy0-8
    @-0m3rcy0-8 Před 3 lety

    Wow. I can hear the pure rage, heartbreak and utter betrayal in the words. Beautiful

  • @Ikxi
    @Ikxi Před 3 měsíci

    loving the voice

  • @As8bakwTheSage
    @As8bakwTheSage Před 4 lety +37

    I keep seeing "White Sanctuary" is some of the covers... are these songs in an overarching story or something?
    REGARDLESS, AMAZING COVER!!!

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +25

      Yes, they are! Here's a guide (you can find it in the description as well)
      Prologue (Mysterium) - goo.gl/ENGFMC
      Chapter 1 (El Tango Egoista) - goo.gl/s2DpEX
      Chapter 2 (Smoke and Mirrors) - You are here!
      Thank you for watching and taking interest

  • @agnesdeal8684
    @agnesdeal8684 Před 4 lety +3

    Your voice is truly amazing 👌🏻

  • @Fallenangel8774
    @Fallenangel8774 Před 3 lety +1

    This song just earned you a new subscriber this was amazing! I can't wait to see what else you have done!

  • @captainbanjaxavalanche4313

    The vocals and the imagery are just indescribably beautiful....

  • @nadiaorlova92
    @nadiaorlova92 Před 4 lety +3

    Как же это прекрасно! Обожаю тебя!

  • @Generic_NPC
    @Generic_NPC Před 4 lety +6

    Aaa Raf it's truely beautiful and mazing!! I love that serie you're creating so much! Each new upload bring new amazing visuals, vocals and those twists aaa I am always at the edge of my seat not knowing what to expect and I LOVE IT! Thanks you for bringing us to this journey biggest fan of you all!
    Your visuals skills are as always such a goal. I love how cinematic you are, all the shots are a painting and I was to print them and hang them on my wall. The visuals also compliment your voice and your interpretation of the song so so so much.
    Your singing is as always amazing. The way you interprete is so good you really makes each song your own and I am melting for that! Your adlibs, the harmonies THAT SCREAM. You're making all of it so interactive and alive it's amazing ♥♥
    Honestly the content you create is such a goal, you're such an inspiration!

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +1

      Oh hello queen, I see you're blinding me with your beauty again today

  • @erzilliawinter9164
    @erzilliawinter9164 Před 4 lety +1

    OMG OMG OMG
    I REALLY LOVE YOUR VOICE AND OMG omg the Arts are too beautiful!!! THE EDITING. THE VISUAL EFFECTS. THE FRIKIN effects! It looks so awesome and my eyes are blessed when I watched this video.
    Great job!

  • @estherplays9549
    @estherplays9549 Před 4 lety +1

    this is one of those videos that your brain hates but your eyes and amazment cannot stop feasting from. I love it still. While my brain kinda doesn't! EXCUSE MY BRAIN FOR A SEC OK?

  • @doribuki
    @doribuki Před 4 lety +4

    on top of this being just a beautiful cover, this adds....such a lovely layer to the previous videos!! like!!! scream!!! i've watched all three of this little series just to let the theories tumble in my head, ugh, what a work of art. seriously, the animations and symbolism and consistent themes throughout is just indicative of a well planned, well thought out story. also your voice is so unique, it puts your work like. a cut above the rest, in my opinion.
    id write out a "heres what I THINK is happening!!!" but i'll refrain and let the grandmaster tell it on her own time, haha! seriously awesome work, you SERIOUSLY deserve more subs.

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +2

      I spent hours planning all those little colors and symbolisms, you have no idea how much it means that someone took the time to notice and enjoy! Thank you very much for watching, inspired by your comment to work even harder for future uploads 😊💗

  • @fairylegreen4680
    @fairylegreen4680 Před 4 lety +3

    Smoke and mirrors!!! Omg thank you!!!! I really love this song! And your cover its awesome!! 💜💜💜💜

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety

      I do too aaaa It's so great to see a fellow 'Smoke and Mirrors' fan enjoy this! Thank you very much

  • @patrickmiller7399
    @patrickmiller7399 Před rokem +1

    That hook is something else, and the energy you present is amazing. I find myself throwing this on loop for hours

  • @ivanetcheverry3408
    @ivanetcheverry3408 Před rokem +1

    In a good way but with your voice this song is so relaxing that i want to sleep

  • @Sharonnnator
    @Sharonnnator Před 4 lety +5

    S CREAMING INTO THE OBLIVION AHHHHHHHHHHHHH B AEEEE THIS IS SO AMAZING, IM LEGIT DYING RN BECAUSE OF HOW GOOD THIS IS T_____T GOD THE VISUALS ARE TOP TIER AND YOU COMPLETLEY MADE THIS SONG YOUR OWN WITH YOUR BEAUTIFUL VOCALS AND GEBUS' MIX!!! STEP ON M E QUEEEEEEEEEEN, NO RATHER, DADDYYYY //UGLY SOBBING// ILL GIVE YOU M YEVERYTHING AHHHHH

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +2

      Oh look it's my wife, shouldn't you get back in the kitchen?? So we can make sweet sweet love and then go to denny's cause ain't nobody got time to make breakfast.
      Ilysm thank you always for helping me out and introducing me to new ideas and references and just making me smile whenever my animation-cooked brain is struggling to grasp for inspiration. You are my muse and goddess, I am so excited you liked this project you helped create and I love you so much ♡

  • @Merakichii
    @Merakichii Před 4 lety +5

    So good 😩🙌✨❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +2

      Ahhh Mera! Thank you always for your sweet comments and support

  • @shonenbag6478
    @shonenbag6478 Před 3 lety +1

    THE EDITING IS.... ITS SOOOOO GOOOOOODDDD

  • @snowyowl2784
    @snowyowl2784 Před 2 lety

    Binging your channel is not how I thought I would have heard this song again after years!

  • @jasperelizabethsmith5699
    @jasperelizabethsmith5699 Před 2 lety +3

    Until I listened to this, I didn't realize how messed up my ex girlfriend was. . . When you're in a relationship with someone like this, you start making excuses for them because you love them. . . Thank you for the cover, it's beautiful!!💖✨

  • @ignoreanycommentsoverayear6560

    AAAAAAAA THIS MASTERPIECE OBLITERATED THE TINY BIT OF STRAIGHTNESS THAT I HAD LEFT. THIS MAKES MY LESBIAN SELF FEEL EVEN MORE LESBIAN PLEASE CONTINUE WITH THIS MASTERPIECE I LOVE THE OCS THE SONG I LOVE EVERYTHING GIVE ME YOUR SKILLS. AND THE LESBIAN ENERGY THAT IS IN THIS.

  • @crustyman7661
    @crustyman7661 Před 3 lety

    every year i always end up finding a cover of this song i love and i think this is the one

  • @kriskros4900
    @kriskros4900 Před 2 lety

    THIS IS ALL IVE EVER WANTED

  • @smawll_gey
    @smawll_gey Před 4 lety +10

    How do you make such beautiful things? I am not worthy!

    • @RafScrap
      @RafScrap  Před 4 lety +3

      Ahhh I'm so happy you enjoy them, thank you for letting me share them with you

  • @anonymouspigeon8907
    @anonymouspigeon8907 Před 2 lety +7

    You sound a little like Amy Lee/this sounds like an Evanescence song but your voice is sort of richer and deeper, and it’s really lovely!
    Also, not sure if anyone in this comments section liked Good Omens, but now that I’ve watched the White Sanctuary videos and read this backstory I’m kind of thinking of lady versions of Crowley and Aziraphale here. Ineffable wives?

  • @Ikxi
    @Ikxi Před 5 měsíci +1

    yep that deep voice does it for me