Born in Tokuyama, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, Mitsuda began studying the piano at the age of five. By chance, he noticed a job advertisement for sound production for Squaresoft in an issue of Famitsu; despite a self-described "disastrous" interview with Squaresoft head composer 植松伸夫, in which he admitted he considered the job only a stepping stone to further his career and that he had never played Square's most famous games, such as Final Fantasy, executives were sufficiently impressed with his demo that he was hired as sound staff in 1992.
The release of Chrono Cross marked the beginning of his career as a freelance artist, which he continues to be, releasing both video game soundtracks and other original works under his own label, Procyon Studio. Other famous works of Mitsuda's include Mario Party, the Shadow Hearts series, and Xenosaga, a spiritual successor to Xenogears.
海と炎の絆
光田康典 Lyrics
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The force of life goes on and on
The song remains like a haunting melody
Of angel music held in chains
And i ask you
Can we ease the pain of those who lost (the force of life goes on)
Can we know the cause of all this sorrow (tears of loneliness)
Can we catch the tears of a broken worldFalling down upon the earth, falling down...
The waves of time take me deeper into you
A haze as blue as summer skies
And turn to find the key will not unlock the door
This broken bird away it flies
And i ask you
Can we ease the pain of those who lost (the force of life goes on)
Can we know the cause of all this sorrow (tears of loneliness)
Can we catch the tears of a broken world
Falling down upon the earth, falling down...
The lyrics to 光田康典's song 海と炎の絆 (Umi to Honoo no Kizuna, or Bond of Sea and Flame) are full of emotion and meaning. The first line, "Your fingertips moving gently to my heart," suggests a physical and emotional connection between two people. The following line, "The force of life goes on and on," may reflect the idea that life is a powerful and unstoppable force. The next line, "The song remains like a haunting melody," refers to a song that is both beautiful and eerie.
The lyrics then turn more introspective, asking whether it is possible to ease the pain of those who have suffered loss, know the cause of sorrow, or catch the tears of a broken world. These lines reflect the singer's empathy and desire to understand and comfort others. The image of tears falling down upon the earth creates a sense of sadness and despair.
The final stanza continues the theme of searching for answers and understanding. The image of the "waves of time" taking the singer "deeper into you" suggests a journey into the self or into another person's psyche. However, the line "And turn to find the key will not unlock the door" suggests frustration and the impossibility of finding all the answers. The final line, "This broken bird away it flies," implies a feeling of loss and perhaps the sense that some things can never be fully understood or fixed.
Line by Line Meaning
Your fingertips moving gently to my heart
Your tender touch reaches my soul
The force of life goes on and on
Life's energy persists through time
The song remains like a haunting melody
The music lingers, haunting and melancholy
Of angel music held in chains
Beautiful music held captive
And i ask you
I wonder and question
Can we ease the pain of those who lost (the force of life goes on)
Can we bring solace to the grieving?
Can we know the cause of all this sorrow (tears of loneliness)
Can we discern the root of suffering?
Can we catch the tears of a broken world
Can we alleviate the sorrows of a shattered earth?
Falling down upon the earth, falling down...
Tears cascading onto the ground
The waves of time take me deeper into you
The passage of time draws me closer to you
A haze as blue as summer skies
A blue mist reminiscent of summer skies
And turn to find the key will not unlock the door
The search for answers proves futile
This broken bird away it flies
The damaged bird makes its escape
Writer(s): 光田康典
Contributed by Gabriella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@museyip815
My mother really enjoyed listening to “Bond of Sea and Flame”. She always told me, “Muse, that song is so beautiful.” Every time I listen to it, I think of her and the wonderful memories we shared. She passed away in October of 2023. Love you, Mom. Rest in peace. ❤
@pedromarques6260
I wish you and your mom the very best <3
@museyip815
@@pedromarques6260 Thank you so very much for your message. I miss my mom every day. She is in my heart always. ❤️
@solidsolid2008
Xenogears HD-2D remake let's gooooooooooooo
@narlzac85
Yes! This game needs to remain 2D sprite based. The original sprites are so good.
@TheRebornExpert
The beginning of a legendary story.
@corso7687
I finished playing Xenogears yesterday! I really loved it, it's a real masterpiece. Hope to see one day a port, a remaster or even a remake if possible🥺
@xel0710
Its my favourite game
@ouichtan
Finished it on January 1st this year and I must admit, it is a masterpiece. Way WAY too rushed at the end but maybe one day they'll redo disc 2, who knows 😂
@justicerainz
This is the track that I most associate with Xenogears