Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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It's time to begin, isn't it?...Rocket's origin...Guardians of the Galaxy music video set to a cover of "It's Time" by Jordan Frye.

THIS VIDEO IS NOT FOR KIDS! It is a fan made music video for older audiences. Content warning involving blood, scary images and animal cruelty.

Welp I've never had to put a content warning on one of my vids before, but I strongly felt it was needed for this one. If you haven't seen Guardians Vol 3 and don't know what you're in for, please tread carefully. The warning is there for a reason! (and there should have been a warning before the movie itself too, but there wasn't...)

One of the heaviest videos I've ever done...I was an emotional mess while making it! I have heard about how sensitive some of the audience was going to see Guardians Vol 3, especially about what was involved in Rocket's "creation" (quotes because he is naturally a raccoon first and foremost) and was worried about making this video because of all the possible trigger warnings; I know I had a difficult time making it.

I found this cover of "It's Time" and instantly knew this could work for Rocket despite how different it is compared to the original song, but I guess that's why it works for his character. I could see the original working as a tribute for ALL the Guardians, but really wanted to make something just for Rocket. This cover definitely works better for him better than the original!

It's one of the most beautiful covers I've ever heard and is now one of my top favorites ever.

Guardians Vol 3 moved me with Rocket's eventual acceptance of who he really is, going from "Don't call me a raccoon" to calling himself "Rocket Raccoon."

Despite everything he went through, he's not ever going to let anyone change his true origin. I thought this cover of "It's Time" was the perfect choice to convey that.

I hope this video moves you just as much!