Listening to this song again thanks to the Tony Hawks Pro Skater remakes and this song fits so well for Xebec imo, even the music video as well!:
"When Worlds Collide"
Now this is what it's like when worlds collide
Now this is what it's like
Now this is what it's like when worlds collide
Now this is what it's like
What is it really that's goin' on here?
You've got the system for total control
Now is there anybody out there?
Now watch us suffer, yeah, 'cause we can't go
What is it really that is in your head?
What little life that you had just died
I'm gonna be the one that's takin' over
Now this is what it's like when worlds collide
Are you ready to go?
Cause I'm ready to go
What you gonna do, baby, baby?
Are you goin' with me?
Cause I'm goin' with you
That's the end of all time
What is it really that motivates you?
The need to fly or this fierce stop?
I'll go along, but then you'll realize
When we get there, I say nine of ten drop
Now who's the light and who is the Devil?
You can't decide, so I'll be your guide
And one by one, they will be hand-chosen
Now this is what it's like when worlds collide
Are you ready to go?
Cause I'm ready to go
What you gonna do, baby, baby?
Are you goin' with me?
Cause I'm goin' with you
That's the end of all time
(You are a robot)
Now this is what it's like when worlds collide
Now this is what it's like
Now this is what it's like when worlds collide
Now this is what it's like
What is it really when they're fallin' over?
Everything that you thought was denied
I'm gonna be the one that's takin' over
Now this is what it's like when worlds collide
Are you ready to go?
Cause I'm ready to go
What you gonna do, baby, baby?
Are you goin' with me?
Cause I'm goin' with you
That's the end of all time
Are you ready to go?
Cause I'm ready to go
What you gonna do, baby, baby?
Are you goin' with me?
Cause I'm goin' with you
That's the end of all time
Are you ready?
Yeah, I'm ready
That's the end of all time
Are you goin'?
Yeah I'm goin'
That's the end of all time
How "When Worlds Collide" Fits for Rocks D. Xebec And Why:
The song "When Worlds Collide" by Powerman 5000 is an incredibly fitting anthem for Xebec D. Xebec and his infamous Rocks Pirates, a crew defined by their chaotic ambition and destructive power. Here is a breakdown of how the lyrics align with their story in the world of
One Piece.
"Now this is what it's like when worlds collide"
This recurring line is the core of the entire analysis.
- Analysis: This perfectly describes the God Valley Incident, a unique event where three "worlds"—the Marines (with Garp), the Pirate King (Roger), and the Rocks Pirates—clashed. This was not a typical pirate confrontation but a monumental collision of forces that fundamentally altered the course of history in the One Piece world.
"You've got the system for total control / Now is there anybody out there? / Now watch us suffer, yeah, 'cause we can't go"
This stanza speaks to a feeling of being oppressed by a greater power.
- Analysis: This could be Xebec's perspective on the World Government and the Celestial Dragons. He saw the world as being under a "system for total control" and felt trapped by it. His rebellion wasn't just about finding treasure; it was about tearing down this system and replacing it with himself at the very top.
"What is it really that is in your head? / What little life that you had just died / I'm gonna be the one that's takin' over"
This set of lyrics speaks to ambition and its cost.
- Analysis: This likely reflects Xebec's influence on his crew. The Rocks Pirates were a collection of legends—Kaido, Big Mom, Whitebeard—each with their own dreams. Xebec's ambition was so immense that it may have overshadowed their individual goals, causing their "little life"—their personal ambitions—to effectively "die" as they were swept up in his grand, world-conquering plan. The final line, "I'm gonna be the one that's takin' over," is the purest expression of Xebec’s megalomaniacal drive.
"Are you ready to go? 'Cause I'm ready to go / What you gonna do, baby, baby? / Are you goin' with me? 'Cause I'm goin' with you / That's the end of all time"
This is the song's most powerful and aggressive statement.
- Analysis: This captures the sheer, destructive momentum of the Rocks Pirates. The "Are you ready to go?" isn't a question but a challenge to the world. It’s Xebec speaking to his crew and the World Government, daring them to face him. The line "What you gonna do, baby, baby?" adds a taunting, arrogant tone. Most importantly, "That's the end of all time" perfectly encapsulates the scale of their ambition. They weren't just after a treasure; they were aiming to end the existing era and install Xebec as the new ruler of the world.
"What is it really that motivates you? / The need to fly or this fierce stop?"
This set of lyrics questions the driving force behind the conflict.
- Analysis: This could be a reference to the clash of ideologies that defined the God Valley Incident. The World Government, with its system of control, wanted to "stop" anyone from challenging its authority. In contrast, Xebec and his crew were motivated by a desire to "fly" free from those restraints, even if their methods were tyrannical.
"I'll go along, but then you'll realize / When we get there, I say nine of ten drop"
This speaks to betrayal and internal conflict.
- Analysis: This is a perfect description of the Rocks Pirates’ internal dynamic. The crew was famously treacherous and chaotic, with no real loyalty to one another. This lyric suggests that even if they had achieved their goal, their alliance would have crumbled, and the members would have turned on each other until only a few were left standing.
"Now who's the light and who is the Devil? / You can't decide, so I'll be your guide"
This is a commentary on morality and leadership.
- Analysis: This speaks to the moral ambiguity of the conflict. While the World Government is presented as the "light," it is a corrupt and oppressive force. Xebec, the "Devil," was rebelling against it. Xebec’s leadership style was about using his immense power to guide these powerful, morally-gray pirates, all while maintaining that his vision was the only way forward.
"(You are a robot)"
A short, but potent line delivered by a synthetic voice.
- Analysis: This brief interjection could be a meta-commentary on Xebec's single-minded ambition. A person so consumed by the desire for absolute control becomes a kind of machine, a "robot" of pure purpose, devoid of true empathy or human connection. It perfectly captures the inhumanity of his ultimate goal.
No wonder Teach was crying at the moon, Garling taking him and his mom as slaves to be killed for sport scarred him for life
Oh god this makes WAY too much sense now, why didn't I see this coming and associate it with Garling?! It was right in front of our faces, so obvious now!




