This Will Be the Day: A Musical and Lyrical Analysis (RWBY Volume 1 Opening Song)

 

Let's dive into the musical intricacies and lyricism of Jeff Williams's "This Will Be the Day," famously known as RWBY Volume One's opening theme! In this video, we will explore the song's connections to the series, its fast-paced tempo, minor key, and its alignment with the show's narrative. We will also analyze the lyrics, revealing themes of mythical heroism, the harsh realities of war, and youthful innocence. Finally, we are going to decypher the complex symbolism and predictions embedded in the music, offering a deeper understanding of RWBY's core messages and anticipations. Join me as we unravel how "This Will Be the Day" mirrors the journey of the characters and foreshadows their fates! 00:00 Intro 1:13 The Music 3:27 The Lyrics 11:54 The Visuals 13:39 Outro ~ CREDITS ~ Thumbnail: https://youtu.be/Wwohhs3LvRQ (also source of the comments shown at 2'37"); https://rwby.fandom.com/wiki/Beacon_Academy This will be the day on the Rwby wiki: https://rwby.fandom.com/wiki/This_Will_Be_the_Day Volume 1 opening on the RWBY wiki: https://rwby.fandom.com/wiki/Volume_1_Opening @EruptionFang 's analysis of the song: https://youtu.be/p61mWu3gtzw @anitiergaming3370 's reaction to the song: https://youtu.be/Pr6-EkM7Bc0 All the footage used is either from roosterteeth.com or YouTube. If a segment is from YouTube, you can find the original uploader's YouTube handle on it.