"What Could Have Been" is a song performed by Sting featuring Ray Chen, created for the Netflix series "Arcane," which is based on Riot Games' "League of Legends." The song plays a significant emotional role in the show, particularly in the final episode of Season 1, underscoring themes of loss, regret, and what might have been possible in relationships and circumstances within the story. The lyrics express a deep sense of pain and longing, reflecting on broken connections and the consequences of those fractures, with lines like "I hope you know we had everything when you broke me and left these pieces" and "I want you to hurt like you hurt me today" capturing the intense emotional conflict
. Ray Chen, a renowned solo violinist, contributes to the song's haunting and powerful atmosphere, enhancing its emotional impact. The song has been praised for its beauty and emotional depth, resonating strongly with fans of the series and the broader audience
. It is part of the "Arcane League of Legends" soundtrack and has been released on platforms like Spotify and YouTube
. In summary, "What Could Have Been" is a poignant musical piece from "Arcane" that encapsulates the show's themes of tragedy and lost potential, performed by Sting and featuring Ray Chen's violin artistry.
