Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Buy this song on Bandcamp: petfriendamy.bandcamp.com/album/proceed
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It's finally here!
The Snowgrave route really stuck with me, even moreso than Undertale's genocide route. I think it's largely because we get to see Noelle's thought process as it's going on, with her struggling to rationalize what's happening in a way that's so deeply unsettling and yet morbidly fascinating. Shortly after completing my first playthrough of the route, I was inspired to write a song about it, and this was the result. I put a lot of heart into this one (no pun intended), and I'm honestly quite proud of how it came out. I'm so glad I get to finally share it with you!
A huge thank you to Madison for lending her incredible singing voice! I think her emotional performance really adds a lot to the song. And of course, thanks to Lance for providing the Berdly lines! You can check out his other work at the following links:
twitter.com/_lancesamuel
youtube.com/user/lances222tv
Full artwork: deviantart.com/the-legendary-female/art/Proceed-918870337
Deltarune textboxes generated here: demirramon.com/generators/undertale_text_box_generator
Particle effect used at the end: youtube.com/watch?v=TJucYYNmptA
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Lyrics:
I am lost in a city so big and bright
On the run from a tyrant wanting me as her Knight
Feeling trapped and afraid, I don't know what to do
So that's why I turned to you...
I don't know where we're going, but I trust them to lead
Bringing me into battle, telling me to proceed
It seems, in this world, that you have to be strong
So I guess I can just play along...
But these things that I'm freezing...
It's a little too easy...
CHORUS:
The lights are fading into the snow
It's a frozen wasteland wherever I go
It's a frightening thing how strong I can be
But the voice in my head tells me to proceed
Every fight, every problem is solved just the same
And I feel so much stronger than I was when I came
Where I once felt so helpless, I start to be bold
So why do I feel so cold?
There's a darkness inside me, and a fast-fading light
There are thoughts in my head now that I know just aren't right
As we keep going further, I'm starting to see
Their fear as they're hunted by me...
Is this really the answer?
Or am I just a killer?
[CHORUS]
I don't want to believe that they'd lead me astray
So despite hesitation, I will do as they say
There's a look in their eyes that I cannot explain
So I just push through the pain...
I can feel my heart screaming that all this is wrong
But their voice rings louder, telling me to be strong
I cannot be helpless, I need to be brave
Even if that means sending them all to their...
"Noelle, it's me! Don't you recognize me?!"
...W-wait! No, that's...!
"Proceed."
"Wh... what? Proceed... where?"
No! He's my friend! I... I-I'm not going to...
"Proceed."
"Th-that's it, Kris! I don't know what you're doing, but if you're hurting my friend Noelle, then I have no choice but to stop you by force!"
No, please, you have to RUN! You don't know what they're going to do to you! ...Y-you don't... know what I'm going to...
"Snowgrave."
What? I don't know that spell.
"Snowgrave."
Please! I don't know what you're talking about!
"Snowgrave."
No, stop! I told you, I—
"Snowgrave."
I-I can't, I...
"Snowgrave."
We tore through the city until nothing remained
Can't take back what's been done, now my hands have been stained
Wake me up from this nightmare, don't let it be real
These wounds can never be healed...
But the voice I've been hearing...
Just who are you really...?
Buy this song on Bandcamp: petfriendamy.bandcamp.com/album/proceed
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It's finally here!
The Snowgrave route really stuck with me, even moreso than Undertale's genocide route. I think it's largely because we get to see Noelle's thought process as it's going on, with her struggling to rationalize what's happening in a way that's so deeply unsettling and yet morbidly fascinating. Shortly after completing my first playthrough of the route, I was inspired to write a song about it, and this was the result. I put a lot of heart into this one (no pun intended), and I'm honestly quite proud of how it came out. I'm so glad I get to finally share it with you!
A huge thank you to Madison for lending her incredible singing voice! I think her emotional performance really adds a lot to the song. And of course, thanks to Lance for providing the Berdly lines! You can check out his other work at the following links:
twitter.com/_lancesamuel
youtube.com/user/lances222tv
Full artwork: deviantart.com/the-legendary-female/art/Proceed-918870337
Deltarune textboxes generated here: demirramon.com/generators/undertale_text_box_generator
Particle effect used at the end: youtube.com/watch?v=TJucYYNmptA
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Lyrics:
I am lost in a city so big and bright
On the run from a tyrant wanting me as her Knight
Feeling trapped and afraid, I don't know what to do
So that's why I turned to you...
I don't know where we're going, but I trust them to lead
Bringing me into battle, telling me to proceed
It seems, in this world, that you have to be strong
So I guess I can just play along...
But these things that I'm freezing...
It's a little too easy...
CHORUS:
The lights are fading into the snow
It's a frozen wasteland wherever I go
It's a frightening thing how strong I can be
But the voice in my head tells me to proceed
Every fight, every problem is solved just the same
And I feel so much stronger than I was when I came
Where I once felt so helpless, I start to be bold
So why do I feel so cold?
There's a darkness inside me, and a fast-fading light
There are thoughts in my head now that I know just aren't right
As we keep going further, I'm starting to see
Their fear as they're hunted by me...
Is this really the answer?
Or am I just a killer?
[CHORUS]
I don't want to believe that they'd lead me astray
So despite hesitation, I will do as they say
There's a look in their eyes that I cannot explain
So I just push through the pain...
I can feel my heart screaming that all this is wrong
But their voice rings louder, telling me to be strong
I cannot be helpless, I need to be brave
Even if that means sending them all to their...
"Noelle, it's me! Don't you recognize me?!"
...W-wait! No, that's...!
"Proceed."
"Wh... what? Proceed... where?"
No! He's my friend! I... I-I'm not going to...
"Proceed."
"Th-that's it, Kris! I don't know what you're doing, but if you're hurting my friend Noelle, then I have no choice but to stop you by force!"
No, please, you have to RUN! You don't know what they're going to do to you! ...Y-you don't... know what I'm going to...
"Snowgrave."
What? I don't know that spell.
"Snowgrave."
Please! I don't know what you're talking about!
"Snowgrave."
No, stop! I told you, I—
"Snowgrave."
I-I can't, I...
"Snowgrave."
We tore through the city until nothing remained
Can't take back what's been done, now my hands have been stained
Wake me up from this nightmare, don't let it be real
These wounds can never be healed...
But the voice I've been hearing...
Just who are you really...?
