A Cruel Angel’s Thesis Song Progression

Text on the meme

A Cruel Angel’s Thesis intro: The rest of the song:

What it means

The meme contrasts the grand, heavenly-sounding introduction of “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” with the chaotic, melodramatic energy of the rest of the song, depicted as a woman slipping dramatically while priests watch. It is used as a reaction to songs or situations that begin epic and uplifting but quickly become absurd or over-the-top.

Who

Neon Genesis Evangelion characters and imagery

Objects

heavenly crowd / небесная толпа angels / ангелы Jesus-like figure / фигура, похожая на Иисуса golden light / золотой свет clouds / облака red clouds / красные облака priests / священники clerical robes / церковные облачения church interior / интерьер церкви marble floor / мраморный пол paintings / картины woman in white dress / женщина в белом платье slipping woman / поскользнувшаяся женщина reflections / отражения water / вода