Final Fantasy Tactics: Ovelia & Delita - Jeff Swingle Music
[Ovelia's Theme]
from the album ZODIAC: Final Fantasy Tactics Remixed by Materia Collective. more by the artists linked below.
song credits and lyrics:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kdXsfn0-7c&list=PLUI9mwTYiqGCTTdyCQ3ytlB3tlUwUCp0L&index=304Laura Intravia - Ovelia (Soprano); Flute
John Robert Matz - Delita (Tenor)
Jeff Swingle - Arrangement; Lyrics; Mixing
Ashley Lynn Watts - Lyrics
Kristin Naigus - Oboe
Chris Vaughn - Clarinet
Katelyn Isaacson - Bassoon
ETHEReal String Orchestra - String Section
Andrew Steffen - Violin, Viola, Bass
Andrew Stern - Cello
Michael Schiciano - Mastering
Lyrics:
Delita (Ovelia):
Ovelia, dry your tears, I was not born of noble folk.
I've had no choice but to be bold and now you…
A story, a mirror, a reflection of my own. (My name's unknown)
We were not born upon a throne, (Thought I was born upon a throne,)
but we are here. Look at me now. (But I am lost and don’t know how.)
We can make our own dreams come true.
(Can I trust in you?)
Follow me, (I can see,)
Together:
the future looks bright with you by my side.
Ovelia (Delita):
Watched the world unfold,
before my blind eyes could perceive,
the truth was not what it had seemed.
So now I let this brave man try, (Let me take)
to be my fortress, be my guide, (your hand and show you.)
one who will take me by his side, (Will you be)
and set me free? (one with me?)
Be stronger, be wiser.
My days of solitude are done.
I am a princess, not a nun!
Set me free.
Delita, I'm ready, to take this journey with you now. (I'll be your shield,)
I frankly don't care why or how. (I know you don't care why or how.)
Just give me strength to face my fears. (Just let me stay, to calm your fears.)
We can change the world, no more tears.
And through it all, (I'll be king o'er all.)
Together:
Ivalice will prosper, we'll bring forth a new age.
We'll reclaim this land
and from its roots we will create
a kingdom free from strife and hate.
Delita (Ovelia):
Our world will shine, under the light, (On the horizon)
of Tietra's memory kept alive. (I see our new life.)
I promise I won't leave your side, (You are all that)
you're all I need. (I need.)
Look what we've accomplished.
(Through you, true peace is now at hand.)
We've come so far and now we stand
Together:
together.
Ovelia (Delita):
Your kingdom will prosper.
(Our marriage vows will keep us strong.)
I can't help feeling something's wrong, (I promised you, we'd carry on,)
Delita. (Ovelia.)
Can I trust in you?
In you. (I would die for you.)
Darkness lies beneath.
My soul is troubled, I am weak.
The man who promised me to keep,
from being used, just like a pawn. (Can't you trust me?)
A trust that's broken, it's now gone. (My heart is breaking.)
I can't believe what you have done, (Are you no longer listening?)
Delita…
An orchestral setting of Alex Mauer's fantastic main theme for Starr Mazer, currently being Kickstarted by Imagos Softworks!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/imagosfilms/starr-mazer
It was a blast to be able to write this thing, and an absolute privilege to get to work with the AMAZING Michaela Nachtigall on violin. Check her out at: www.YouTube.com/Mklachu/
Arranged by John Robert Matz
Composed by Weston Durant
Written & Performed by Chris Niosi
Album Artwork by Audrey Kare & Liz Losey
No matter the cost of victory
I'm comin' back every time
...and I don't care how many tries it takes
I know that eventually I'll beat you tonight.
Don't you tell me how to play
My game 'cuz you don't know I'm winnin'!
You don't have a clue what I'll be thinkin'!
