It Has To Be This Way is the final boss theme from Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, released in 2013. Composed by Jamie Christopherson with vocals by Jimmy Gnecco, it plays during Raiden's fight against Senator Steven Armstrong and underlines their clash of ideologies. The track later spread far beyond the game through edits, remixes and reaction videos, where its chorus became shorthand for fateful confrontations. Its continued use comes from how seriously it treats its premise, making it perfect for both sincere tributes and exaggerated parodies online.