Best VGM 643 - No More Heroes 2 - Philistine (Duel Against Ranked #4: Margaret)

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Published on February 23rd 2010, 11:45 pm

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A collection of my favorite videogame music. Note that most of them are from games I played so I might miss some great ones from games I never played.

Nintendo Wii
No More Heroes 2 (2010)
Philistine (Duel Against Ranked #4: Margaret)
MARU & Nadia Gifford

Lyrics:

"Reaper, Reaper", that's what people call me!
Why? 'Cause they all die!
When I sing, I end their lives
You act as though payback makes you a noble man, is that a fact?
Well you're a goddamn philistine!
(x2)

Requiem eternum
Bullets right through the sternum
Lullaby to hell, babe
Reaper's got your name!

Margaret is Greek you geek, it means 'a pearl'
I'm a pure girl
Boys cannot crack this oyster shell
So go on, whip around that sword like you're the best, it's such a bore
Another hero? Oh, please!
(x2)

Requiem eternal
Reaper has come, sinner!

Thigh-high socks are my absolute territory
Go on and drool; the otaku cannot resist
You think the fire in your eyes makes you a tiger in disguise?
Dream on, you goddamn pussy!

"Reaper, Reaper", that's what people call me!
Why? 'Cause they all die!
When I sing, I end their lives
You act as though payback makes you a noble man, is that a fact?
Well you're a goddamn philistine!

Comments

Pan Z on August 8th 2019, 12:04 am
The Fukuda version from the PAL and JP versions should've been part of the best VGM. That's the version on the printed OST and the more popular version.
zyonhunter on May 18th 2018, 10:39 am
catchy as hell!
Colin Bennett on October 10th 2016, 5:22 pm
As Travis says... *"Catchy as hell."*
Some1onearth on October 7th 2016, 3:31 am
Prefer the PAL (JPN) version of this song. Love the games.
The13th Rose on January 15th 2016, 6:10 pm
Margaret is one of my favorite video game characters of all time. As evidenced by my profile picture.

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Sudaca on October 2nd 2016, 11:04 pm
haha, you are pathetic

The13th Rose on October 3rd 2016, 12:24 am
How so? Please, enlighten me. And if this has anything to do with waifu culture, spare me your comment. She's not my waifu, I'm not THAT much of a weeb.

Peachyj06 on June 15th 2018, 10:47 am
Le waifu.

Sketch Onomadek on April 29th 2019, 8:15 pm
@The13th Rose But she is pretty great waifu material.
Carlos Pozo on October 1st 2014, 11:34 am
- Did you memorize the song? - 100% - Sublime

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NoName on February 25th 2016, 10:42 pm
*whistle*
Punchweasel on July 29th 2014, 1:05 am
@Satzchmo She's actually the exact opposite of Bad Girl: Looks like a goth, but is actually a sweet girl, as opposed to looking happy, but being horrible.

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SkyMeowing on March 16th 2015, 9:17 pm
Ow that might bring up so many arguments. o.e I get what you mean tho c:
MrSolomon on October 2nd 2013, 5:43 am
Maybe. But I believe Margaret sings about Travis taking a special interest in his story and the reason he kills. Sure she's a Lolita, Sycthe-gun-wielding, Grim Reaper of an Assassin, but occasionally Death finds a case that's interesting and will likely lead to an unforgettable encounter. A catchy song to tell all about her and about how she thinks of Travis and his actions.
Dark Cosmopolitan on September 28th 2013, 11:15 am
or maybe..... Margaret is kinda-fan of travis like kimmy and prepared the song for him? :o
minty on September 4th 2013, 1:26 am
2:59 I... But... Eh, you're right.
Tim Jones on August 7th 2013, 4:01 pm
Even Travis --who this song is directly insulting-- admits how catchy it is.
8Spikey on May 12th 2013, 6:51 am
This and "Still alive"
Joachim Ruud on May 8th 2013, 7:12 pm
Cool song!
DarkAdonisVyers on November 3rd 2012, 1:22 am
I think that was for tempo.
TheRealSneakers on April 11th 2012, 9:25 am
Yeah, that part I do remember now...I just didn't realize it was this song, and at the time of my post, I forgot she did sing part of the song, asking if he knew the song. Just was caught up in the battle I forgot that the song was played during the fight. Thanks for the insightful comments.
TheRealSneakers on April 11th 2012, 9:23 am
Never thought of that....I mean that message, but yeah, did notice his attitude over killing for revenge and the following battles has changed as the game moved on. Really like when they put messages like that in games (or even movies and other art mediums)
MrSolomon on April 11th 2012, 2:19 am
Also at the beginning, she whistles this song and asks if he's heard of this song. He says no so she says; "How tragic. Let me teach it too you." and the fight begins.
MrSolomon on April 11th 2012, 2:15 am
The songs about her story and who she is and her thoughts on Travis. Philistine is what she calls him because he thinks vengeance is the noble thing to do. She knows alot about him just from clashing blades. She knows he's out for revenge, she knows he's an otaku, etc. When you defeat her, she asks if he liked the song. Travis agrees and she dies and he walks off whistling it. It seems to have an effect on him though, he's now thinking about all the people he's killing.
TheRealSneakers on April 11th 2012, 1:23 am
Went back to the game...and man, I forgot about it...I forgot she is singing the song and asks Travis if he likes the song or something like that. I also remember I was so focused on staying alive while fighting her, I forgot all about that the song was playing during the battle, and recall hearing it now. Especially when she plays a few notes of the song before the battle begins.
MrSolomon on April 6th 2012, 4:44 am
The battle with Margret. It's the song in the backround. Of course I expect the action and the characters sounds to get in the way.
TheRealSneakers on March 27th 2012, 8:30 am
Love this song...but where the heck is that song played? I played and beat the game a number of times, and don't recall hearing this song anywhere....(trying to remember the battle with Margret)

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Dorcas Mutton on March 4th 2020, 4:44 am
TheRealSneakers are you sure you played the 2nd game and not the first?
FranzCefca on March 10th 2012, 1:38 pm
I find it curious how Margaret is the Greek word for 'pearl' and the song itself is called 'Philistine'. A reference to the saying, "pearls before swine", perhaps?

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lucca on February 27th 2017, 7:42 am
FranzCefca this is probably the most intelligent youtube comment I've ever read.
DarkwolfX37 on January 23rd 2012, 5:06 am
I just beat this fight for the second time last week, and when I did I had no idea how I managed to forget this song.
Mrcapo100 on January 9th 2012, 2:00 pm
Did you memorize the song?
niceguy60 on September 11th 2011, 1:23 am
If I understood her song correctly she died a virgin, what a waste or maybe not uh clean up crew can you just give me a minute here. Am I the only one who appreciates her weapons, twin 50 cal with death scythe, who thinks of this stuff
niceguy60 on September 11th 2011, 1:18 am
@00Morm00 I had to look it up, should I be proud or ashamed that I didn't.
MrSolracvstheWorld on August 11th 2011, 10:47 am
Deadly cacthy...
Vinicius Trujillo on May 31st 2011, 4:04 am
Bring her back to life suda51, she needs a hole in the next game.
imoyakichan on March 5th 2011, 8:44 am
Oh man, it's so hard to believe this is the same chick sang those corny songs for Bumpy Trot/Steambot Chronicles. xxD
Underchiever007 on February 8th 2011, 9:14 am
I've discovered so much great music because of you!
Jared Steinberg on February 7th 2011, 7:57 pm
@sinituuke Beleive me its serious. Looking at the events that lead up to this boss fight show clear evidence of this fight's significance and its effects on Travis. That plus the events that come before and after this fight grant even more weigh to the story and main character.
EclipseMeteor on January 22nd 2011, 12:05 am
Guess 7 people heard this song before they died.
ももこ on January 17th 2011, 7:34 am
hehe.... i love this song....
Foreign Deadman on January 10th 2011, 6:30 pm
anyone know where i can get this song for mp3
ProtoRez on December 21st 2010, 4:45 am
Why does lady Gaga want me dead o.o?
Honatuto on December 3rd 2010, 7:59 pm
If only the fight was quite as epic as the song :/ Freaking snipers.
Alex Pollock on October 28th 2010, 4:34 am
This is the only video game song I've heard which mentions both pussyand thigh high socks. I love it.
sinituuke on October 16th 2010, 12:40 am
I have hard time deciding whether this theme is serious or not. It's great either way.
LasersPew on September 24th 2010, 9:01 pm
This song really reminds me of Lemon Demon's style.
Pander8874 on August 22nd 2010, 9:08 pm
I swear the in-game version of this sounds slightly different. Like it has weird autotune effects or something. Am I the only one that thinks this?

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Weeaboo 47 on July 12th 2017, 12:36 am
Pander8874 there are three versions of the song, English, Japanese, and PAL
Chimera Chowdown on August 18th 2010, 12:40 am
Love at first listen <3
fullm3tal90 on August 7th 2010, 6:53 am
''Margaret is Greek, you geek It means 'a pearl'; I'm a pure girl Boys cannot crack this oyster shell, so go on Whip around that sword like you're the best; it's a such a bore Another hero! Oh, please'' loooolllll
Validus on July 24th 2010, 7:01 am
@00Morm00 Ahhh lol.
Adenoid Hynkel on July 23rd 2010, 5:23 pm
@Linkx22 when otakus are talking about "absolute territory" (in japanese zettai ryouiki) they refer to the part of aparent flesh between a thigh-high socks and a short skirt. So basically, zettai ryouiki is another word for thigh-high socks fetishism.
Validus on July 23rd 2010, 6:20 am
@00Morm00 Should I even ask what it means? o.O
Adenoid Hynkel on June 15th 2010, 12:39 am
"Thigh-high socks are my absolute territory" i don't know if I should be proud or ashamed that I understood that joke...

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Vizenbre on June 7th 2018, 7:30 pm
Adenoid Hynkel thicc thighs save lives but thigh highs are my demise
King Clark on June 11th 2010, 1:28 am
IT'S LADY GAGA!
Sagoxanxus on June 9th 2010, 5:39 pm
Songtekst: :) reaper reaper thats what peaple call me, why? Cause they all die When I sing I end there lifes You act as your payback makes you a noble man, is that a fact? O youre a goddamn Philistine
Shirf on June 8th 2010, 8:27 pm
It bothers me how much Margaret just looks like a gothic version of Bad Girl
Safety Dinosaur on May 30th 2010, 6:37 pm
WHERE CAN I DOWNLOAD THIS?
Alice Little on May 8th 2010, 10:57 pm
@Ze33roX One hundred percent.
BibsZL on May 5th 2010, 4:10 pm
i love Margaret so much that when i cut her guts i just think in "goregasm" XD XD Xd......and this song is creepy as hell and i love it!
fullm3tal90 on March 20th 2010, 3:43 am
woooo you put it up nice pick bro!!! =D
eyemeralds on March 15th 2010, 7:35 am
She's a bitch and this song sums it up! Love it! A vain, hardcore bitch... just like my ex-girlfriend.. D: That would explain that scythe now... Dammit.. XD I'm gonna die to that song.. so it isn't that bad.
King1N on March 14th 2010, 3:40 am
Need. Game.
Stocke on March 6th 2010, 6:19 am
Did you memorize it?
Jaffersin on March 2nd 2010, 2:06 am
heheh...Catchy as hell
Kenneth Garland on March 2nd 2010, 2:04 am
where can i get this song its bloody awesome
Joe Hettler on February 27th 2010, 6:26 pm
Yeah, I didn't know what it meant, I had to look it up a few days ago. I remembered the part that seemed to apply to Travis, I'm gonna have to look into the roots of the word more, sounds interesting. Its really funny that a game, especially THIS game, got me to look up a word in the dictionary.
bushwhacker2k on February 27th 2010, 3:32 am
Somewhat... philistine is a term named after a group of people from long ago, it pretty much means barbaric or uneducated.
Championmarx on February 27th 2010, 2:52 am
This song is to good for its own good. I am going to have this song stok in my head for weeks and I love it.
Joe Hettler on February 26th 2010, 1:01 pm
Someone who is interested in things that are not considered fine art. Someone who has poor taste. Travis is a philistine because he's into anime, etc.
QuantumStar on February 26th 2010, 6:56 am
what does philistine mean anyways?

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Vizenbre on June 7th 2018, 7:35 pm
8 years later your answer is "uncultured"
Alphadrop on February 24th 2010, 11:11 pm
To the intermanets to find zis soundtrack!
MannyBiggz on February 24th 2010, 10:47 pm
The song is catchy, but I am sick to death of constantly running into the gothic loli nonsense. Stuff is getting wide spread.

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Kosmos on June 22nd 2018, 3:54 pm
MannyBiggz Good
DatLine on February 24th 2010, 9:21 pm
i usually hate vgm with lyrics but this is freaking awesome! i listen to it all the time
Dr. Death on February 24th 2010, 9:20 pm
good lyrics and beat wow
Alastor Atlas on February 24th 2010, 5:35 pm
To GameStop! Ho!
Bruno Santos on February 24th 2010, 11:05 am
One of the best songs I have heard in a while. It's catchy as hell. Damn, I need a Wii.
pontyfaxjr on February 24th 2010, 9:11 am
argh, this NEEDS to come out in Europe! T.T
ParrotMan01 on February 24th 2010, 4:37 am
My favorites besides this were Alice, Matt/Ryuji, Kimmy(for sure), New Destroymen, Million Gunman(sadly), Skelter Helter, Nathan, and Mimmy.
Honatuto on February 24th 2010, 4:14 am
While undoubtedly catchy, I like Matt Helms/Ryuji, Mimmy, New Destroyman, and Kimmy Howell's themes a bunch too. <3
Sephiko on February 24th 2010, 4:14 am
You sure have a thing for lady assassins, don't you? ;)
Arc13 on February 24th 2010, 3:32 am
I knew it. Dea obvious. A song this good, I heard it and knew this would make your list. Great choice. Lyrics fit her perfectly, it has a dark feel, action packed like the fight, a beat that keeps you attracted, and it's catchy as hell. All to be expected from a girl who's in game said to have a deadly melody and a deadly one it is. "Did you...did you memorize the song?" "100%."
dx619hey on February 24th 2010, 3:31 am
... Then cries on the floor, letting this song think it has an opening, but then Pleather for Breakfast bashes it's face in.
Gehn5 on February 24th 2010, 2:59 am
Running out of ventilators to hide behind... T_T Definitely one of the better fights/songs in the game.
Alex Rochon on February 24th 2010, 2:04 am
Wow. THAT was fast. Not that I'm complaining- I freaking LOVE this song.
ProtoRez on February 24th 2010, 12:56 am
This...right here is EXACTLY why I subbed you. You are REALLY good at adding songs I otherwise wouldn't have heard, and am REALLY grateful I did.
Neko Vermillion on February 24th 2010, 12:53 am
Heh, looks like everyone likes this song. Then again, it is a good song.
Song Of Ourselves on February 24th 2010, 12:44 am
I didn't like the first game that much and when I came in here, I was expecting some mediocre rock song with overpowering guitars. I was pleasantly surprised. This song is amazing.
RPGGUY2500 on February 24th 2010, 12:36 am
cant say im surprised to see this, I heard this and immediately looked for the song
assgoblin2damax on February 24th 2010, 12:28 am
Both NMH games have great soundtracks but this is my favorite track out of all of them.
SupraDarky on February 24th 2010, 12:18 am
This is very catchy, I added the lyrics in the description.