Originally uploading songs and other content (including Retsupurae-style MSTs) on his former (now-defunct) YouTube channel, foreverpandering, Ken switched to his current channel under his name around 2010. This mirrored his later shift from electronic to acoustic and more professional (but still not mainstream) sound.
Ken Ashcorp has a YouTube account and sells his songs on Bandcamp and iTunes. As a genre his style involve pop, electro-fusion and rap. With his music he reaches between 100k to 6 million views on YouTube featuring still cover art in the videos and scored over 2 million scrobbles from ~80 thousand listeners on Last.fm as of September 2022. In 25th May 2016 he performed at his first live show together with electronica project Mystery Skulls. Follow by another performance at the Anime Expo on 1 July 2016. Ken's album art's are made a variety of artists, most of them featuring Kenny in the fore front. He is also an important contributor to SiIvaGunner.
Rival
Ken Ashcorp Lyrics
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See, it's my chance and I know just where it goes
I'm feeling ghastly but I know that I'll pull through
Yeah, you're so vile, in denial, and I know just what to do
Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam
I'mma change the way you feel about who I am
'Cause I'm tangled up and I'm just so stuck
And I'm sick and tired of the way you treat me
You fill me up with fear
You write your name upon the wall to let me know that you were here
Everyone needs a rival
Someone who can spur you on
And make you feel invincible
The thrill is irresistible
I will defeat you
Yeah, I know I'm gonna beat you
I've waited too damn long for my time to shine
I'm gonna take the world by storm
Yeah, I'm elite and you're forlorn
I feel just like a Persian rug
I'm trod upon and you stand there feeling smug
And you can growl, but your bark's worse than your bite
Reduced to ash, give me your cash because I'm spoiling for a fight
I need a palate cleanser
While I walk these streets of gold
Fire beneath me feeling hot
I know you're not 'cause you're so cold
All I see is red
So get ready for the end
Give me your best shot, give all you got 'cause you know
You can't push reset and start again
Everyone needs a rival
Someone who can spur you on
And make you feel invincible
The thrill is irresistible
I will defeat you
Yeah, I know I'm gonna beat you
I've waited too damn long for my time to shine
I'm gonna take you down
I'm gonna take what's mine
Everyone needs a rival
Someone who can spur you on
And make you feel invincible
The thrill is irresistible
I will defeat you
Yeah, I know I'm gonna beat you
I've waited too damn long for my time to shine
I'm gonna take the world by storm
Yeah, I'm elite and you're forlorn
In this song, Ken Ashcorp speaks about his rivalry with someone who tries to put him down with their words and actions, making him feel weak and trodden upon like a Persian rug. However, he is determined to overcome this situation and prove himself. He sings about walking down the "victory road" with a clear vision of where he's headed and feeling "ghastly" but certain that he will emerge victorious. He addresses his rival, calling them "vile" and "in denial," and talks about changing the way they see him. He emphasizes how sick and tired he is of being treated poorly and being filled with fear. He knows that he needs a rival to spur him on, make him feel invincible, and push him to achieve his fullest potential. Ken Ashcorp concludes by expressing that he will take down his rival and shine, taking the world by storm since he's elite while his opponent is forlorn.
Overall, the song revolves around the theme of pushing oneself to be the best, overcoming adversity, and proving one's worth to others. It's an energetic and uplifting song that inspires listeners to be confident and chase their dreams relentlessly.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk a path down victory road
I am on a journey towards success
See, it's my chance and I know just where it goes
I have an opportunity to succeed and I know how to do it
I'm feeling ghastly but I know that I'll pull through
Despite feeling scared, I am confident that I will succeed
Yeah, you're so vile, in denial, and I know just what to do
You are acting horribly, and I know how to defeat you
Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam
Words used to show magic and transformation
I'mma change the way you feel about who I am
I will make you see me differently
'Cause I'm tangled up and I'm just so stuck
I feel trapped and frustrated
Yeah you run amuck all because you can
You are behaving recklessly just because you can
And I'm sick and tired of the way you treat me
I am fed up with how you treat me
You fill me up with fear
You make me feel scared
You write your name upon the wall to let me know that you were here
You are trying to intimidate me
Everyone needs a rival
Having a rival can be motivating
Someone who can spur you on
A rival can push you to do better
And make you feel invincible
A strong rival can make you feel unstoppable
The thrill is irresistible
The excitement of competition is hard to resist
I will defeat you
I am determined to win
Yeah, I know I'm gonna beat you
I am confident in my ability to win
I've waited too damn long for my time to shine
I have been waiting a long time to succeed
I'm gonna take the world by storm
I am going to succeed in a big way
Yeah, I'm elite and you're forlorn
I am superior and you are feeling sad and alone
I feel just like a Persian rug
I feel like I am being walked on and disrespected
I'm trod upon and you stand there feeling smug
You are taking advantage of me and feeling good about it
And you can growl, but your bark's worse than your bite
You try to intimidate me, but you are not actually dangerous
Reduced to ash, give me your cash because I'm spoiling for a fight
I will defeat you and take what is rightfully mine
I need a palate cleanser
I need a break from this situation
While I walk these streets of gold
I am enjoying my success
Fire beneath me feeling hot
I am feeling confident and passionate
I know you're not 'cause you're so cold
You are not passionate or driven like I am
All I see is red
I am consumed by my desire to win
So get ready for the end
I am ready to defeat you
Give me your best shot, give all you got 'cause you know
I want you to try your hardest because I am confident in my abilities
You can't push reset and start again
You cannot undo the damage you have caused
I'm gonna take you down
I am going to defeat you
I'm gonna take what's mine
I am going to claim what I deserve
Contributed by Mackenzie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
我妻選
My very favorite from Ken's songs. It's actually the first time I see the pic and I'm green enough in Pokémon things so I am surprised to learn that's about it. And I've been listening to this song, like, almost five years by now.
...Guess I'mma getting Pokémon: Let's go, Pikachu for my Nintendo Switch then. Feels like I missed a lot, the only experience I've got was few month ago through emulator. Yellow, Emerald and Fire Red were the ones I've tried so far.
Somehow, when I was young, I've watched "Mewtwo Strikes Back" on the tape. Feeling old. And then Mewtwo become my very favorite Pokémon even before I actually knew it was a franchise. Back then for me that was just another cartoon. Ha. Time goes fast.
Ahem Anyway. Keep going, Ken. You're doing pretty fine. This one in particular is great. Can't say I'm your fan (I haven't even listened to every track You've made so far, which is my politics to acknowledge artist and then to decide whether I am fan or not) but some songs (especially that one) took place in my soul. Absolute Territory included.
Reach the stars You've marked. Good luck.
Ken Ashcorp
No chance of that happening! I can assure you of that. I strive to be as far away from that as possible. Original songs about the stuff I love is what I like to make <3
AoeAbility
I know it's been almost a decade...
But I'm staring at this comment dumbfoundedly. What does it even mean?
PurpleJay
@AoeAbility So I know it‘s almost been another year but the explanation is that back then you couldn‘t actually reply to comments, so the comment Ken was referencing is likely lost to time, unless you‘re willing to sort by new and scroll allllllll the way down ^^
AoeAbility
@PurpleJay There are bigger mysteries afoot with Ken anyway. This lil deet probably matters little.
PurpleJay
@AoeAbility Well maybe it's the key to solve all of them. Who knows
3A44
@AoeAbility I believe he was responding to this aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g/dj1ZRWlWbjYzVWUzNCZsYz1VZ3pHRWZleW1CNUQ4a29XS1g5NEFhQUJBZw== (encoded in base 64 to get past link censors). The comment is as follows:
"I think he's just afraid you'll end up turning into another "MyFavoriteMartian". You know, the mediocre song channel by RaywilliamJonson."
Kuzu
its actually so funny how after like 10+ years ken's songs are going crazy in popularity all of a sudden
Aliawah Fallacy
No clue why they suddenly started popping up everywhere again, but I am so glad they are!
Bryce Meeks
Yeah, and it's all thanks to two heavy's raiding Area 51.
GullofDoom
Ken you deserve millions of views on your songs already. They're so fucking good.