Kokoro
| Kokoro | |
|---|---|
| Original Title | Kokoro |
| Composer(s) | Yasunori Mitsuda |
| Vocals | Joanne Hogg |
| Language | English |
| Lyricist | Tetsuya Takahashi |
| Translator | Takeshi Mogi Matthew Zuckerman |
| Length | 5:35 |
| Used in | Xenosaga Episode I |
| Other versions | Omoide Kokoro instrumental Kokoro (Across the Kosmos) Omoide - Kokoro |
Kokoro is Disc 2, Track 20 on the Xenosaga Original Soundtrack, Disc 1, Track 18 on the Xenosaga Episode I album, and Track 2 on the Kokoro / Joanne Hogg Theme from "Xenosaga Episode I" album. It was also included as track 7 on the album Colours of Light (a compilation of Mitsuda's vocal works).
An instrumental version was provided as part of the Kokoro / Joanne Hogg Theme from "Xenosaga Episode I" album, and the track was remixed as Omoide - Kokoro for the Across the Kosmos Jazz in Kosmos album. The piece itself is a vocal remix of Omoide.
It plays in the final cutscene of the game when Shion sees KOS-MOS standing on the bow of the Elsa as they descend into Second Miltia, and continues through the credits.
Lyrics[edit]
I've been watching you a while
Since you walked into my life
Monday morning, when first I heard you speak to me
I was too shy to let you know
Much too scared to let my feelings show
But you shielded me, and that was the beginning
Now at last we can talk in another way
And though I try, “I love you” is just so hard to say
If I only could be strong, and say the words I feel
My beating heart begins to race
When I turn to see your face
I remember that sweet dream which you told to me
I wanted just to be with you
So we could make the dream come true
And you smiled at me, and that was the beginning
And now at last we can talk in another way
And though I try, “I love you” is just so hard to say
If I only could be strong, and say the words I feel
Tell me what you're thinking of
Tell me if you love me now
I had so much I longed to ask you
But now the chance is gone
While your picture fades each day
In my heart the memory stays
Glowing bright, you're always smiling
And I will hold it close
Album notes[edit]
- Album notes written by Yasunori Mitsuda. No official translation exists.
ヴォーカルのジョアンヌも凄く気に入ってくれて、唄い 方も情感たっぷりといった感じでした。 シンプルな楽曲 なのにも関わらず“グッ” と来ます。 やっぱり歌ものはヴ ォーカルの力が楽曲の良し悪しを決めてしまいますね。
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Kokoro instrumental[edit]
| Kokoro instrumental | |
|---|---|
| Original Title | Kokoro instrumental |
| Composer(s) | Yasunori Mitsuda |
| Length | 5:35 |
| Used in | Xenosaga Episode I |
Kokoro instrumental is Track 5 on the Kokoro / Joanne Hogg Theme from "Xenosaga Episode I" album. It is a version of Kokoro with no vocals.
Kokoro (Across the Kosmos)[edit]
| Kokoro | |
|---|---|
| Original Title | Kokoro |
| Composer(s) | Yasunori Mitsuda |
| Arrangement | Benyamin Nuss |
| Length | 4:37 |
Kokoro is Track 17 on the Across the Kosmos Xenosaga piano collection. It is a piano arrangement of Kokoro, arranged and performed by Benyamin Nuss.
Album notes[edit]
- Album notes written by Benyamin Nuss.
Official translation
I aimed to create a continuous flow with a gradual build-up until the end. At the beginning, I mimic the guitar's rhythmic drive in the left hand with an ostinato-like pattern, setting the foundation for the piece's evolving intensity.
Original text
最後まで徐々に盛り上がる連続した流れの構成を目指しました。冒頭では、左手でギターのリズムをオスティナートのようなパターンで再現し、曲の進化する強度の基盤を作ります。
Etymology[edit]
Kokoro is a romanisation of the Japanese word for 'heart'.