Beginning
Haedes Lyrics

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Life is but a vapor
See there? You know
So make it count
Write it out on paper
Reap what you sow
Only this sounds
Like I am my own savior nailing my story
Upon my own tree in all it's glory

Shine bright my only Maker
This evil will not be down deep inside of me
Come now and make me see

Oh the joys of being young
You're ten years old you live life as you please
Then one day it all has gone
Life slips up and it's my turn to leave

It feels like a midlife crisis at twenty-seven
Not calling this sin selfish ambition
Small reckless child might mind when nobody listens
Pays no attention doesn't remember
The rite of passage life is, she begins then ends
Fast forward moments that we are given
Until we see what Christ is, Beginning and End
Ruler of all men, perfect without sin

Oh the joys of being young
We're just children playing Fox and the Hound

Reading books in my mother's lap
Laying in that green Georgia grass

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Haedes's song "Beginning" seem to touch upon the transient and fleeting nature of life, likening it to a vapor that disappears quickly. The opening lines suggest the importance of making one's life meaningful and impactful, urging the listener to make each moment count and to create a lasting legacy. The imagery of writing one's story on paper and reaping what one sows underscores the idea of personal responsibility and consequence.

The next verse shifts to a nostalgic reflection on the innocence and carefree nature of youth, highlighting the simplicity and joy of being a ten-year-old living life without worries or constraints. The abrupt realization that life can change in an instant, signaling one's own mortality and departure from this world, adds a somber and contemplative tone to the song.

The following section delves into a sense of existential questioning and turmoil, captured through the metaphor of a midlife crisis at the age of twenty-seven. The lyrics express a struggle with identity, purpose, and the desire for deeper meaning beyond selfish ambitions or superficial pursuits. The reference to Christ as the Beginning and End, the Ruler of all men, presents a spiritual dimension to the introspective journey of self-discovery and redemption.

The final verse returns to a wistful remembrance of childhood innocence and the simple pleasures of youth, evoking warm and idyllic memories of reading books in a mother's lap and lounging in the lush green grass of Georgia. The contrast between the carefree moments of childhood and the weightier themes of adulthood and mortality creates a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the cyclical nature of life's stages. Through these poignant and introspective lyrics, the song invites the listener to contemplate their own journey, struggles, and aspirations in the grand tapestry of existence.

Line by Line Meaning

Life is but a vapor
Life is fleeting and transient

See there? You know
Recognize and understand the truth

So make it count
Take advantage of the time you have

Write it out on paper
Document your experiences

Reap what you sow
Experience the consequences of your actions

Only this sounds
Only this makes sense

Like I am my own savior nailing my story
Taking control of my destiny and writing my own narrative

Upon my own tree in all it's glory
Displaying my accomplishments proudly

Shine bright my only Maker
Let my true self shine under your guidance

This evil will not be down deep inside of me
I will not let negativity consume me

Come now and make me see
Help me gain clarity and insight

Oh the joys of being young
The carefree nature of youth

You're ten years old you live life as you please
At a young age, life is full of freedom and innocence

Then one day it all has gone
Suddenly, everything changes

Life slips up and it's my turn to leave
Mortality catches up with us eventually

It feels like a midlife crisis at twenty-seven
Experiencing uncertainty and self-reflection at a young age

Not calling this sin selfish ambition
Recognizing the desire for personal growth

Small reckless child might mind when nobody listens
Even when we feel unseen, our actions have impact

Pays no attention doesn't remember
Ignorance can lead to missed opportunities

The rite of passage life is, she begins then ends
Life is a journey of growth and change

Fast forward moments that we are given
Appreciating the present and moving forward

Until we see what Christ is, Beginning and End
Finding meaning and purpose in a higher power

Ruler of all men, perfect without sin
Recognizing divine guidance and purity

We're just children playing Fox and the Hound
Navigating complex relationships and dynamics

Reading books in my mother's lap
Cherishing moments of comfort and connection

Laying in that green Georgia grass
Connecting with nature and finding peace

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jordan Mcghin, Robert Hardie

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Comments from YouTube:

@ahetzel9054

3y↑43

For new players, I recommend Sisyphus's keepsake. Gives you +100% damage to your attacks unaffected by boons. Helps you clear the first section super fast if you don't get the god boons you want. You can even take it to the end if you get a couple chaos gates doing stupid amounts of flat damage. I took it for almost 50% of my runs until I got Persephone's keepsake.

@sofasupastargaming

3y↑1

very nice =)

@penguin_1806

2y↑18

Was stuck at theseus. Beat both theseus and Hades in a single run with this build. THANKS A LOT!

@sofasupastargaming

2y↑1

Not a problem =) 👍

@Darkinu2

2y↑17

I'm on my first playthrough and I'm using God Mode after getting my ass handed to me a fair bit, now I'm more aware death doesn't really matter. I'm going to try using the Bow next time. Thanks for the tips. 👍

@jeffbrewster4024

I just got the game today. I find the boy the easiest weapon. Maybe I just need to use the others more to get used to them

@RaheemMcdermott

3y↑13

I use the fists with Ares doom on the attack and Athens dash and special. With privilege status and the duo boon that activates Ares doom effects immediately. It's super OP

@sofasupastargaming

Very nice 👍

@RaheemMcdermott

@Sofa Supastar Gaming also with gilgamesh aspect it adds 2 extra dashes and dash strikes are automatic and super fast. I melt hades in 20 seconds.

@Xerecy

2y↑2

Thx, this helped with 1st hydra kill 👍

@sofasupastargaming

Glad it helped out👍

@saprone8885

41w↑2

I got whirling blades on dash, homing projectiles when using special and I think lighting when dashing the first time I tried this. Was absolutely shredding everything. Then I got to hades and died by his lasers. I didn't know he had those and also wasted my artemis call to deal the last damage to his first healthbar. I didn't know he would revive. It was very close at the end. Hopefully one day I will beat him

@saprone8885

40w

I beat him at 14th try with your setup and some luck

@mikegilardo5466

3y↑2

Thanks for covering. Rail plus doom is good

@sofasupastargaming

Rail is very strong indeed

@unamedchannel2631

2y↑3

I have been using the lucky tooth it just helps a lot

@Njordin2010

Well its the noob keepsake for the first few runs

@giancarlovitali9826

2y↑3

Just beat Hades for the first time! Cheers mate!

@sofasupastargaming

no problem....Such a great game 👍

@burgerlips

3y↑2

Games to easy now, I thought the shield was going to be boring was I wrong. great stuff

@sofasupastargaming

Appreciated I really enjoy shield builds in this game whole buncha throw and watch em pop action :)

@spikevalentine4245

3y↑3

Sofa Supastar I hope you're doing well I just have a quick question about The Pact of Punishment which I have yet to unlock I'm getting close to defeating him your videos have gotten me closer and I am grateful and my question is if I don't feel comfortable raising the heat level Beyond let's say 16 could I still get enough Rewards to progress the story and unlock all the weapons if I just keep the level at like 8 or 16 from that point forward?

@sofasupastargaming

3y↑1

I must admit I am nowhere near that heat level myself still learning the ins and outs as i go but unless theres hidden conditions on certain of the last aspects for the weapons which i think their are a few but not down to heat...then the easiest thing is once you complete the game once from what i can tell you can quite easily get blood through completing it again and if you use a different weapon or aspect of that weapon each time you complete just the first act you unlock 1 blood...also the store sells it in place of the large ambrosia bottles then that would just leave the last hidden aspects most of which are through dialogue.....speak to people often 👍

@spikevalentine4245

3y↑1

@Sofa Supastar Gaming thank you so much

@sofasupastargaming

3y↑1

@Spike Valentine not a problem I'm really enjoying the game so will be bringing out lots of info and tips as I Learn...don't be afraid to just experiment and find the weapon you enjoy playing with all of them are very easily able to beat the game with the right boons 😀 although I still feel the shield is far superior to most for just straight up making runs easier

@greymark420

3y↑2

Hello Sofa. I am useless with a controller, can this be played with mouse and and keyboard ?

@sofasupastargaming

Hmmm gotta admit I've never tried as I'm on xbox so just use controller with everything...its available for pc with keyboard and mouse or controller if that's what you plan on playing it on

@greymark420

@Sofa Supastar Gaming Well i guess i can try it on Steam, thanks anyway.

@barbellbryce

2y↑3

First try with this build...... Made it to Hades. Almost beat him but one had one Death Defiance. How that I have 2 (3 with the keepsake), I think I'm Golden!