The hollow knight being in denial about the fact that it's possible for everything that got sacrificed for it to be wasted and only then can the infection stop is genuinely so sad

It says a lot that the *one* child that wasn’t abandoned, probably got the worst fate of them all . . . Trapped forever, suffering from the infection, losing its home, failing its one and sole duty . . . All because it loved its father.

The part "No will to break. No mind to think. No voice to cry *my suffering*" is truly magnificent

I love the turn on "Don't think you'll win". The first time Hollow says it, it sounds like a confident "I will continue to do my duty, dear sibling. You cannot stop me!" but the second time... it's Hollow desperately rooting for the Knight, but still hopeless. It wants you to win, but it doesn't think you can. The Radiance is too strong. Too bright...

One of, if not THE saddest fight in the game. This is a mercy for Hollow. While they were a failed Vessel, they did their duty regardless of the failure. A true Knight of Hallownest. Rest well, dear Vessel, your duty is done. You fought bravely.

What melancholy? What reverence? Such a deep and echoing pain. I am left to wonder how we transition into radiance?

4:52 "Rest now fallen child Slumber, end your trial End your fight Our Hollow Knight" Man this part gives me chills. The fact that Hollow Knight, despite not being the perfect vessel, gave his all and yet it didn't matter in the end and he suffered all these years for nothing really hits hard

2:38 "two creatures born to stop the plague two creatures born of void and chain" This part really bring me a sensaction of a "future destiny"

Oh that’s beautiful. How does one sing like that without totally breaking their voice?

MAN, steel was not the person i would’ve anticipated to play the hollow knight but he does an absolutely PERFECT job capturing the utter ANGUISH of the character. the parts where he breaks out the growly and screamy voice is absolutely HEARTBREAKING, his voice is so powerful and really carries the emotion of the song!!! I also absolutely adore the parts where the chorus mirrors what the knight is saying with a slightly different twist on it, it shows such an interesting difference in the perspectives of the kingdom as a whole versus the much more PERSONAL feelings of the knight which direct themselves more towards the pale king and feeling they failed as a child. another knockout for this incredible package!

5:13 it took me 5 YEARS, but thanks to this video I finally noticed a very cool detail. When the infection is transferred from he hollow knight to our knight, you can see a familiar shape made of light for a couple of frames

Some people think that the HK should have a monotone voice or no voice at all, but a voice of such raw emotion is perfect for HK. The Pale Kings plan was inherently flawed from the start, you cannot have an emotionless being. But even despite the plan being flawed from the start, PK made it worse. He shared moments with HK like at the end of path of pain and treated them like a child, building more emotions in the HK, yet it repressed them to protect everyone else’s (and their) lives. Yet this was their downfall. This feeling of duty and purpose built up even more pain and suffering. No matter how much they held the emotions down so the Radiance couldn’t control them, they leaked and allowed the infection to spread. So When the knight made its way into the HK’s deathbed and they knew that this was their end, they let all their held down emotions out in one last burst of life. A being defined by its lack of emotion actually being filled of emotion, it’s poetically depressing. Beautifully made lyrics for a beautifully made song

Gosh, using the chorus as (I assume) the monotone "voice" of the Knight, contrasted with the broken voice of their older sibling... Gave me shivers, it's just marvelous.

Imagine how Steel would sing the Pure Vessel version, We could hear the Calming version unlike the Sealed Vessel is purely Anguish

1. The way the Hollow Knight screamed no actually gave me chills, so much emotion into it was so surreal my god. 2. I can feel a the Radiance theme with lyrics coming soon. This cover has immediately become my favorite, keep up with the work Man on the Internet.

I love the somber tone of the chorus with "We will stop the spread... alone." Even though infection has consumed the kingdom, their makers are gone, and there's almost nobody left to protect, the Vessels/Void/whoever you decide the chorus represents still decide they will stop the infection. No allies, no help coming, against impossible odds. And as the Hollow Knight falls further into despair, their repetition becomes more determined. Almost as if, "in the end the light is in their eyes", *so* "infection must end", and "we still stop the spread." The other vessels aren't stopping the infection to please their father, but to avenge their sibling, and to make sure nobody else will suffer the same fate ever again. It's a very interesting interpretation of the game's events I haven't fully considered before.

Welp, I forgot to write this yesterday, but I'm still going to drop this here anyways. This song is one of the songs I am the most proud of writing, between the emotions and rhymes it just all came together so nicely. This song is one that I really wanted to make sure had the pain, regret, and suffering baked into it just right to convey the struggle of the Hollow Knight. A fun fact, originally this song was written with the intent to be sung by the dreamers at the start, then between the Hollow Knight and The Knight for the majority, ending with Hornet watching at the end. Alex actually had the idea to instead spin the lyrics to let the Hollow Knight shine more and have the other parts sung by the chorus of Hollownest and I think that was a brilliant call because while some lyrics had one meaning when sung by the Knight, they take in a whole different spin when sung by the people of Hollownest and I love it. Because I'm late I'm not going to get into some of the more deeper lyrics dives this time, sorry if you were looking forward to that x.x I have to give major credit where it is due, without Steel voicing the Hollow Knight, I'm not sure they pure raw emotions would be at the forefront as he did a phenomenal job showing the tortured and suffering HK who just wanted to make their father proud and save the kingdom. Everyone in the chorus did an amazing job bringing the erie factor and everyone there did a great job. The art pieces, while more focused on a single point in the journey I think do a good job of capturing that moment and the light in the HKs eyes as they try their best to contain the light. Of course the second piece focusing on the HK struggling l, trying to do their duty while clearly suffering, the emotions conveyed are just phenomenal. Great job Flamia & Wisp, I love them so much. Of course without the mixing team we wouldn't have the finished product we have now and I think they did just a perfect job blending all the voices and making it sound like all the correct emotions at all the different parts. Emmy and Tom, you two did a spectacular job as always, keep being amazing you guys! Welp, that's all this week, I hope you enjoyed the song of Hollow Knight everybody!

Ahh, this song is rather infamous for making me pause mid fight and wonder if I was doing the right thing or had gotten the bad ending, and you’ve managed to convey that same emotion flawlessly! The symbol of the Radiance syncing up with the high end is brilliant, I can’t wait to see what the Radiance theme will sound like!

2:58 man put his heart and soul into that scream

And steel proves just how ranged his vocals are, between this and Fecto Elfilis. This Is Peak Man On The Internet Right Here

this was PEAK his voice was actually crazy and showed the emotion the hollow knight felt when infected.

Ah yes.. The one that wasn't discarded. Absolute CHILLS at the beginning! No mind to think no will to break. The 'pure' one. A good vocal cover like always!

2:18 4:40 Every instance of "I still failed in the end!" makes my heart squeeze in ALL the right ways. I always react to this lyric specifically whenever I have this playing.

SEALED VESSEL BOYS. Another boss down the list.

I like how the line “I don’t think you’ll win” is talking about the infection not the Hollow Knight, this is specially noticeable in 4:29

I always enjoyed this song. It’s no triumphant battle, but instead you’re fighting a broken sibling, torn down over countless years, stuck in its own failure. A pained soul, brought to a merciful end

Men don’t cry they said….

I don't know why you suddenly started to make so many hollow knight songs in such a short period, but I very much appreciate it.

This song is so good, you can hear in their voice that they aren't mad at the Pale king, but at themselves for failing the duty, the hollow knight think's their fault that the infection is spreading when in reality is that the radiance was just too much powerful for any other being (other than the void)

"No will to break, No mind to think, No voice to cry my suffering" bro father like son fr

That "NO!" was so good like wtf steel

I love that the chorus in the end seems as if it's not just a chorus. Its all the voices of all those the player's knight has met, speaking FOR them as they relieve their sibling of their duty.

You guys did an amazing job capturing the melancholy feeling of the fight. After all, this isn’t a fierce battle to the death, this is a mercy killing. Looking forward to the full package!

I just love how Steel connoted the "Don't think you'll win" line. No arrogance or self-confidence like you'd expect from a final boss, but instead sadness and a feeling of impending doom as the Hollow Knight is just your matured sibling and from a purely technical view should be better than you in any way. They failed so why should you, the tiny version of them, be successfull? The Hollow Knight believed to be the perfect vessel, but failed in the end, just like everything else did, and so you, a mere clone of thousands, lucky to even have come somewhere after being given life, should face the Hollow Knight, seal the infection and save whatever is left of the kingdom?

The genuine pain in the Hollow Knight's voice is amazing. Steel did an excellent job ❤

6:01 "The Kingdom forgot Lost to time, lost to rhyme." Where did i hear that? "Our bodies they forgot Lost to time, lost to rhyme"

the sealed vessel's voice sounds so... raw and full of emotion But what would i know, i suck at music

If you’re ever struggling, just think of the person who collected the footage for this musical package

2:26 - 2:46 I really love this section of vocals. Don't get me wrong the entire piece is spectacular, but there's something about this part that is just mesmerising to me. Bravo folks, bravo.

2:28 is the absolute best part of this song. As the chorus (which I imagine is made of the shades, and the knight), talks about their similarities, the hollow knight is silent When they diss the king, the knight gets this burst of determination, shouting over the chorus, and proclaiming their unyielding love. Such a shame they could not continue

Steel brings the sealed vessel to life the voice he brings is beautiful defining what the Hollow knight is.

I think this has been the best performance Steel has ever delivered on this channel: I could hear the anguish and sadness in voicing a character who's struggling until the end bound by their duty while fighting the Infection inside at the same time. All in all, this whole musical package has been wonderful so far. And i'm not just talking about the lyrics, but the editing and artworks as well! Keep up the good work!

2:26 What a sould-wrenching scream, holy shit????

Dont know if anyone noticed but at 1:46, the quote "but the infection still lives" turns orange while the Hollow Knight keeps singing, meaning possibly that the Radiance itself is singing that bit

All of these hollow knight songs are done beautifully, the lyrics work really well with the music to help bring out the emotion. I’m gonna be low-key devastated if none of these songs end up on Spotify

Just noticed that this might be the only one in the byte without the “Shell within the void” line, because both characters know of what they are and would not need to mention it.

pls put this in spotfy

.....my GOD I am in TEARS for such a beautiful cover... the melancholy, the absolute BEAUTY of it all. This is WHY i love hollow knight, not just for the game and lore, but how people are so DEDICATED, and using their talent on such a game. SERIOUSLY, look how much you grew! i've been listening since your Zero 2 cover, and THIS?! PERFECTION. Words can not DESCRIBE how stunning this is. I really love this..

"walked through different paths of pain but still we are the same, two creatures born to stop the plague, two creatures born of void and chain" is so god damn fire

I really love the difference between the part with two lyrics, how one states the facts as they are of the wyrm sending them to the abyss and the mother birthing them but hollow lets his emotions slip stating they were saved and loved since they were the only one to actually experience the wyrm and pale lady's love even when that was what made them impure later on

This was great! You did a really great job reflecting the hollow knights desire to make his father proud, the suffering the they went through. It catches this melacholy, this tragedy so well. This is by far my favorite song, both of the original OST and of your adaptations.

I love the fact that The hollow Knight’s Lyrics show emotion “Loved by our mother” while the other voice lacks it “Born from our mother” Edit) That could also be the neglect of their mother because all vessels except the hollow knight were “cast down” so it would be that they weren’t loved by their mother. A better pair of lines that show the Hollow knight’s emotion is “There can’t be another”/“There can be another” may come from the fact that the hollow knight didn’t want to be a failure to his father (whom they had probably developed feelings for as we see at the end of the path of pain (nice reference with that btw)). However later in the song and in the actual fight he realizes this when they sing “Father see your broken child” and in the fight starts attacking themself and using more infection based attacks. Whereas the other voice always knew he couldn’t do it. Probably because the other voice just walked through an infected crossroads to get there which is an obvious sign that the hollow knight couldn’t contain the infection so there needed to be another (vessel) in order to contain the infection and in other endings end it for good. As you can tell i am a massive fan of this game and just yesterday i got the pure heart achievement.

No will to break No mind to think A voice to sing suffering

"We all fail in the end" "I still failed in the end!" It is perfect. It seems that the hollow knight tries to convince himself that the plan failed, but in the end he realizes that he was the only one who failed.

That echo of the voice is the best detail of music

daddy issues

2:44, This is incredible, it conveys how the Hollow Knight feels of his parents despite the fact that they bassically raised him just to be chained up, and it shows how he failed by believing his parents loved him

i love how this song feels like your ending the sealed vessels misery

If I had a nickel every time Steel sang as a character who gives me existential depression I'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot but it's still strange it happened twice

I love how at the end of the first section THK says what they think while the chorus says what the truth actually is

This was already my 2nd favorite song from the entire game and this cover definitely makes it justice I adore Steel's performance here so much

This is genuinely so well made. The Hollow Knight's screams throughout the song really show how much pain it is in... the singing of everyone is absolutely magnificent... just, in general, I love this so much.

If you stop to think the hollow knigth had one of the most tragic story's in all the indie games

I love that " No will to break. No mind to think. No voice to cry my suffering" sort of talks about how the knight is shackled by the radiance and the infection. JUST. THIS SCRATCHES MY BRAIN IN ALL THE RIGHT WAYS! THE GROWLS. THE KEY CHANGES. THE- AAAAAAA. JUST AWESOME.

this is such a great cover! The almost religious start, the pain in the voice of the hollow knight with the maliconic chorus in the background perfectly captures the true essence of the fight against the best character of the game and a really tragic character in general.

No mind to think... no will to break... no voice to cry suffering... No choice but to add this to my favorites...

That SYNCRHONY- wow. Simply phenomenal.

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!! This was the song everyone was waiting for, by far the most cinematic battle and song in the entire soundtrack. It's perfect musical material to follow the course of this scene and battle. The chorus beckoning the Vessel to the Hollow Knight, urging it forward in its journey despite the knowledge of what's to come... and then the battle begins. Immediately the Hollow Knight screams out, shouting its only mission, its failure, the torment of years failing to seal in the infection, even now it still clouding its mind. But finally, a moment of clarity. With another scream, it pulls away from the infection, fighting back, solemnly apologizing for its failure, reciting its pessimistic cries, wanting all this to end and yet not truly with the Vessel should continue its mission. But finally in its torment, it falls, the chorus only hoping for the brave, selfless Hollow Knight, who gave everything to stop the infection, to finally rest. The scene is silent, watching as the Vessel is sealed in in its place, unable to voice its own thoughts on the matter. The chorus doesn't continue until it, like the viewer, is sealed out. Only voicing a quiet goodbye, and end to this sorry tale.

The amount of chills that I got at 4:53 is insane, best lyrics for this song by a long shot.

The Hollow Knight's mentality of "I know I failed but I cannot let another suffer as I have" is perfect.

Those lines in the middle were Hollow Knight quotes what was said when you visited the Birthplace- that broke me. It made me cry more than fighting the boss in game did

AAAAAA this made my day holy crap!! Of COURSE it was Steel!

Why was this song the only one left out of the Hollow Knight Album on Spotify? I need my Hollow Boy screaming in agony on there!!!

This makes me feel just like I finished hollowknight but deeper.....You guys are sOo good at making these hollowknight theme songs and I love each one of them❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

When you realize that the Hollow Knight's desire to save everyone was what let the Radiance possess it too.

Absolute perfection. Sealed vessel has always been my favourite of the hollow knight soundtrack, and this incredible version has rendered me speechless. Steel did a perfect job portraying the pain and anguish of the hollow knight, and the chorus just enhanced the emotion and almost brought me to tears. ❤

I have to say, my favorite part of this whole song had to be the chorus during the “I still failed” just such pure emotion from the hollow knight, saying the lines from someone who would love their mother, while the chorus (discarded vessels I assume) say “born from our mother” they wouldn’t really know what it meant to be loved. The melody during it is so well done too, with that final “NOOO!” At the end just making it all the better. Amazing work everyone who contributed to this.

1:26 For those who dont wish to hear Dreamers and wish to skip straight to Sealed Vessel...for..some reason.

I got chills, the pure emotions in his voice were truly wonderful

The last time I was so touched by anything about this game is when I learned THK crawls and does this little weak swing towards the very end of the battle. Seeing Stelyos in the title I already knew I will be emotionally destroyed in the best way, but this... I was afraid I'd be overhyped for this song but it is way beyond everything I could imagine

I think the characterization of the music is incredible, it is not an epic song from the end of history, it is a melancholic and suffering song, perfectly reflecting the Hollow Knight

no will to break. no mind to think. no voice to cry out suffering. and no arms to stab themselves with. a truly pure vessel

Incredible, takes the original track and makes it even more emotional.

I HAVE WAITED A LONG TIME FOR THIS MOMENT, MY FAVOURITE VILLAINOUS INTERNET MUSICIAN

Okey… this is not just another song! this is actually a work of art with a lot of details put with love

This is just...…. incredible. The amount of small details in the lyrics I notice every time I watch this is amazing. 100% one of the best ones yet in my opinion

This makes our wait for Silksong better, Got to love how amazing this is!

Man Steel is on a role this month. Last week he did Two Planet’s Approach the Roche’s Limit on Juno’s channel and now this? It’s always such a treat to hear his magnificent voice.

BROO, The vocals on here are CRAZY GOOD (especially THK'S, emotional and well done)

this literally gives me chills every time i listen. not many songs can do that so congrats

I absoultely LOVE the growl in his voice and screaming. Didn't expect steel to play him but he did he perfectly.

I can't put into words how good this is. It's the perfect ending to a fantastic series of songs for an outstanding game. All of which would fit in a series or movie of the same game. That and it's not over. These songs inspire determination than in all honestly makes me want to play Silksong even more! You all keep outdoing yourselves! Everyone involved, you're all amazing!

Slumber, end your trial End your fight Our Hollow Knight "I can't with those words"😭😭😭

ohhh this slapped. this utterly slapped. personally, I remember steel best from his work as sans, and *goddamn* did he deliver here too. the hollow knight may have no voice to cry suffering but goddamn do they have a voice to sing it! and the lyrics, augH! utterly heartbreaking! I'm going to be listening and relistening to the full hk bytes package so SO many times I think. (I've already been listening to everything out so far quite often, and I suspect this is about to join the many, many often replayed songs from y'all.) incredible work, everyone!

That art is gorgeous. And when paired with the beautiful vocals and choir, (chefs kiss)

The pain of the Hollow Knight was reflected perfectly

Hmm I don't. Remember this happening to me

You know, your songs really shows how sad hollow knight is. I can feel the fate of the characters. Thanks for this.

4:23 Bro really ryhmed over with over without making it sound bad, congrats.

This gives me Megalovania vibes and i love it! And the "lost to rhyme, lost to time" reference... chills