Lionized by Jeff Williams with Lyrics [Incomplete] 

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**Adam character short just comes out** Me: Oh, that's cool FlyntofRWBY: **ALREADY GOT THE JAMS FOR Y'ALL**

I love the sounds of murder in the background

I never noticed how much of a Hero Complex Adam had until the trailer. He really believed that he was the one who could singlehandedly save the faunas. He thought that because of this, he was absolutely right in all his actions. He couldn't even look at the negative effects of what he did or the people he hurt. It doesn't help that Sienna added fuel to the flames. Adam kinda reminds me of Obito from Naruto. Man, what a powerful song!

You die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself turn into a villain.

The term Lionized is a very interesting one in the context of Adam. Lionize is defined as treating someone as important like a celebrity. So with the phrase "I'll be Lionized" there's a sense that Adam wants to be that person; he wants to be seen as important. Lionize also generally comes with a negative connotation, as if he's trying to say he'll do everything he can and he knows he'll be hated for it. Also, the former leader of the White Fang was Blake's dead, a faunus with a decidedly lion motif. So he could also mean "Lionized" by becoming the leader that Ghira Belladonna couldn't be. I think it's pretty clever all things considered!

Adamized.

I have no words for this song. Its Just so freaking AWESOME!!!!!

Boy doesn't he sound like a ball of sunshine ^_^ Killer job with the vid man, hell of a tune too, I'm with you this could easily be a hot fave for the next OST

you know I thought Adam was nothing more than a dangerous sociopath at first... But now I realize he NEEDS to be the hero... Because if he's not the hero then everything he's been doing has been worth nothing at all.... In his mind his actions are justifiable because it is all for his people... When the short started he said it's time we get what we deserve... now at the end of the short he says it's time i get what I deserve... I don't believe that this is Adam losing sight of the goal that he had set out to achieve... I believe instead it means that Adam now believes that his actions are the actions of all Fanus... in his mind he is their prophet he speaks for his people, his hand are their hands,his voice are their voice.... It's why I think Blake leaving messed with him so much... It put a dent in his little world telling him that he's wrong.... And remember in his mind he CAN'T be wrong... because if he IS wrong then everything he's done is wrong... and Adam can't have that... Adams the kind of person who says it's not me that's wrong it's the world and anyone who doesn't agree with me can hop on the pointy end of my sword.

Adam the most hated character Adams theme the most loved song....

F L A C C I D

God and I thought Volume 5’s OST was amazing but, this? Volume 5 is quaking in its boots already! I can’t wait for the OST for 6 already! You can just feel the arrogance, narcissism, and insanity that belongs to Adam in this track and it’s spine chilling.

The hype is real af

I think this song perfectly shows how Adam views himself. He believes that he is the true hero and leader of the Faunus, yet is completely blind to the damage he causes, how vile his actions are, how hypocritical he acts, and how badly he treated Blake. He only sees himself as a strong and powerful warrior who's willing to do whatever he must to aid the Faunus, but in reality, he's become a murderous sociopath who wants to hurt Blake for running away. I know the last volume didn't do him any justice, but Adam can be an interesting villain; we just need him to be written properly.

Y'all already know where I'll be when the full version drops

I freaking love Adam. And his theme is badass.

After finishing Vol 6, oof Adam. I don't you got Lionized, more like BRUTALIZED.

I swear, the RWBY soundtrack just keeps getting darker and darker by the Volume. Jeff always does an incredible job (and so does Casey, duh), and of course this fandom really gets its element from your lyric videos at this point. Can't wait for the other tracks!

Adam definitely and one of the best antagonists of rwby, I really liked his style of fighting, his design is simply incredible, I hope to see more of him in Volume 6

Lionize: give a lot of public attention and approval to (someone); treat as a celebrity. Well done, Roosterteeth. Well done.

They did a top notch save on adam's character. They went in depth with the "he gradually lost everything alongside his sanity and no he is not capable of anything" thing. After the character short his total failure of an attempt at hitting blake makes sense. But despite all that hes design and fighting style will forever remain a treat to look at.

I've been waiting so long for volume 6! Once i saw that Rooster Teeth put up Adam's Character Short, i started to cry.

I actually like Adam I know that's an unpopular opinion but I hope he gets to shine this volume

RIP Adam song after chapter 12

An amazing song for my favorite RWBY character. Great job +FlyntofRWBY.

man, I can't describe how much I love RWBY's soundtrack. each song is seriously better than the next. I love how the lyrics tell you so much about the characters and the story, and on top of that it just sounds amazing. Jeff and Casey and everyone who works on it does such a fantastic job.

This is probably gonna be my favorite song

Cannot wait until the actual song. Keep up the good work buddy. You got me to know a lot of RWBY songs from your videos and I appreciate that. Thank you.

I LOVE that none of the screams or battle sounds were edited out, like THIS it feels the most ADAM

Lol before seeing these lyrics, I thought the first words were "Surrender, bye weaklings!" And yeah, I was about to ask about the title too since "Lionized" naturally makes me think of the sign "Leo" when he's already a "Taurus". Kinda saying the obvious here, but I love the lyrics and tone Jeff uses to capture Adam's mindset!

Can't wait to wait 11 months for the version that doesn't have all the shit in the background

okay im either about to seem real stupid or real relatable, how many of us had to google lionize after this?

Thanks you, I was actually waiting for you to do this ^_^

Definitely gonna be listening to this one when its released

Yes!!!!! I knew you'd do this! Thanks!

Aaaaaah thank you for this!!

It's okay I love audio and I love how the sound effects are with it it's amazing

And thank you kindly for the lyrics. You’re the best!

Screeee! OMG YES! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!

When this song kicked in I told myself, "already hyped up for the V6 OST".

This song is pretty cool to listen to after ‘Nevermore’ and the lyric ‘the goal of a savior is not to be lionized’

this sounds amazing already

sooo cool the song is awesome i love it can't wait to listen to the complete version

Adam is no longer a villian in my eyes. But, he is a being with an ideal and he really isn't good nor evil. Adam is a perfect example of a person that never meant any harm at first, but over time. He got lose in his goal and ideal; that blinded him from the changing reality. And this made Adam Taurus not an individual of good or evil. But, an anti villian . And this what Adam is

Ready for Volume 6, everyone!?

You really don't get enough credit. This song was split into two pieces yet you combined them without any actual tell that it was split. You are really talented at this, Flynt!

I freaking love that last line. "It's time to turn the table on who's tyrannized!!" Ah, so epic!! I can already tell this will be one of my new favs. :D

already one of my favorite songs by jeff

I really like the drops on 'recognize' (0:32) and 'justified' (1:23). Sounds pretty cool.

Thank you, Dom! I love this SONG I Need it!!

The hero no one wants nor needs. But he will become the hero even if he has to make the world the villain

Badass. Can't wait to hear the full version.

I seriously love this!

I can not wait for the full version this song already sounds amazing!

This is the best character theme in my opinion in ways of embodying the character. It describes Adam SO WELL! He thinks he's doing what's right but he refuses to accept anything else. He WILL be the hero of the Faunus and he WILL be their savior. Whether they like it or not. Oh and check the replies, someone made a really good point

The song is so good keep up the good work!!

I like that we're getting more on Adam. I'm guessing this is his theme. Can't wait for the full version! It's always interesting to see how a villan views themself.

Theory, Adam will realize that he has lost his way and is no longer doing what's best for the faunus. He'll then switch sides and try to help the heroes. Unlikely but would be interesting.

I can’t wait for the full version to come out cuz this song is crazy good!

I'm one of those people that like Adam, not in a "Love to Hate" way, but I genuinely like his character. I hope he gets redeemed, even if it means he dies.

I'm a little sad that the video for "Armed and Ready" was recently made private. That's my top favorite s4 song. Still, great work with these videos, Flynt! here's to a great season 6!

Adam apologists: "Adam a good person! I don't understand why people say he's evil, he has good intentions" This song:

New favorite villain song. Jury is still out on my favorite song from the entire RWBY soundtrack, but this one is already in my top 3. Jeff Williams is a god.

Hell YEAH!!! Can't wait for the full song Pumped up for V6

This song is awesome I can't wait for the full version

Good job flynt

Anyone else think this song is utterly perfect with the backdrop noises of fighting and murder?

Well, who ever lets us down with great videos....FlyntofRWBY

Y'know, I think I'm kinda gonna miss the sounds of all the people being murdered in the background once the song comes out for real.

thanks 4 the lyrics

Am i the only one that keeps replaying the first 14 seconds of this song over and over again?

Wasn't expecting this today lol

*SQUEALS LOUDLY* I can't wait for the final version! I can't wait for this Volume. It's looking like it's going to be sooooo BADASS!

this song play everytime you carry your team by yourself

Awesome!

Oh my god, so much hype!

this song sounds like win, i hope i'll enjoy the full release next year but i doubt i'll be learning it soon cos it's tuned extremely low down to drop A,E,A,D,F#,B but as it's most likely done with the 7 string it's A,E,A,D,G,B,E which i can do next year still i must say this song rules so far!

Shut up Adam, you know damn well the only lion in this house is Blake Belladonna

I love how it picks up in the second half

Can’t wait to see the full version of this song, it’s a great theme for Adam

Honestly, Lionized is a perfect name for such an aggressive and powerful song like this. I think we should still call it that even when the final song title is something different. Unless it's an equally badass name.

Adam vs Stain RWBY vs MHA

And now we wait about a year for the full version. :')

Damn. I can't wait for Volume 6. Why is it that the baddies have some of the best songs?

Dang, these theme songs give me so much hype for the show!!!!! 😁😁😁😁😁😁

Flynt i LOVE the picture of Adam

Oh My God! It's Awesome!

Damn Flynt you quick with the song lyrics

I can't wait to hear the other songs they will make

I LOVE IT!!!

Cant wait for full version.

Its that time of they year again!

I can't wait for the full song

Thanks bro

Omg the sound of his semblance in the back has me going when your completing this fully please leave it in there

Even in his theme, Adam's still screaming like a BITCH I'm joking, the song is actually fucking incredible. It perfectly describes Adam's lust for revenge against the humans. I wonder what the humans did to him to make him hate them that much.

damn i knew that you would upload that song today 😂

I think that this song being unfinished may be a sign that Adam lived, besides when has falling off a cliff into water ever killed anyone.

Can't wait for the full song so you can work your magic