FINAL FANTASY VIII Original Soundtrack: Liberi Fatali
植松伸夫 Lyrics


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Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec
Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec
Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec
Excitate vos e somno, liberi mei
Cunae non sunt
Excitate vos e somno, liberi fatali
Somnus non eat
Surgite
Invenite
Veni hortum veritatis
Horti verna veritatis
Ardente veritate
Urite mala mundi
Ardente veritate
Incedite tenebras mundi
Velete, liberi
Diebus fatalibus
Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec
Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec





Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec
Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Premonition -original-" by 植松伸夫 from FINAL FANTASY VIII are deeply mysterious and esoteric, reflecting the complex themes and narrative of the game itself. The repeated phrases of "Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec" seem to evoke a sense of incantation or summoning, perhaps calling upon powerful forces or entities within the game's world. This repetition creates a hypnotic and ritualistic atmosphere, drawing the listener into a realm of magic and intrigue.


The following lines, "Excitate vos e somno, liberi mei, Cunae non sunt, Excitate vos e somno, liberi fatali, Somnus non eat, Surgite, Invenite," suggest a stirring from sleep or a state of dormancy. The singer is urging the listener to awaken, implying a transition from passivity to action, from ignorance to enlightenment. This awakening is not just a physical one but a spiritual and existential journey, challenging the listener to confront their own fate and destiny.


The lyrics then delve into imagery of truth and darkness, with phrases like "Veni hortum veritatis, Horti verna veritatis, Ardente veritate, Urite mala mundi, Incedite tenebras mundi." The garden of truth is depicted as a place of burning passion and purification, where the evils of the world are consumed by the flames of truth. This garden serves as a metaphor for inner transformation and the struggle against the darkness that lurks both within oneself and in the world at large.


The final lines of the song, "Velete, liberi, Diebus fatalibus, Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec" bring together the themes of liberation, fate, and mysticism. The listener is called to embrace their freedom and face their destiny, navigating the treacherous days that lie ahead. The repetition of "Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec" serves as a haunting refrain, echoing throughout the song and leaving a lingering sense of foreboding and enigma. Overall, these lyrics invite the listener to ponder on the nature of truth, destiny, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness.


Line by Line Meaning

Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec
Repeated chant-like phrase without clear meaning, possibly invoking a mysterious or powerful force


Excitate vos e somno, liberi mei
Awaken from your slumber, my children


Cunae non sunt
There are no cradles


Excitate vos e somno, liberi fatali
Awaken from your slumber, fated ones


Somnus non eat
This is not a dream


Surgite
Rise


Invenite
Discover


Veni hortum veritatis
Come to the garden of truth


Horti verna veritatis
The spring garden of truth


Ardente veritate
With burning truth


Urite mala mundi
Burn away the evils of the world


Incedite tenebras mundi
Walk through the darkness of the world


Velete, liberi
Fly, my children


Diebus fatalibus
On fateful days




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KAZUSHIGE NOJIMA, NOBUO UEMATSU, NOJIMA KAZUSHIGE

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Comments from YouTube:

@Fassads_Interpretor

The cutscene that blew the minds of millions of kids back in 99

Imagine putting the disc for the first time expecting just a game and seeing a work of art

@AnaverdGaiden

...and then actually playing FFVIII and cursing the devs for every bad decision they made

@SkyrushFanboy

@@AnaverdGaiden painfully spends 90% of the game drawing magic and being in the junction menu

@wirecxre

@@SkyrushFanboyy’all over hate fr

@JunguianPhantom

​@@wirecxreI agree. Basically many people didn't understood the junction system because they were not putting attention. But once you master it, it breaks the game

@Adenfall

This cutscene still blows my mind

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@DanielWelchMusic

One of the best Final Fantasy themes ever! I can’t believe this was the first piece Nobuo Uematsu ever wrote for a real orchestra… just magical

@AnaverdGaiden

Nah, this one is just okay. I think people are wowed by it because of the vocals, but it pales compared to most other FF songs. It sets an appropriate tone, but it's not much to listen to.

@ff.mychael

@@AnaverdGaiden maybe subjectively, but this Liberi fatali is a very evocative and powerful song, it' s the perfect opening song. You hear it and never again. With the video editing matching the music and viceversa is a masterpiece, considering also the year of release.

@sebastianbronowicki7073

@@ff.mychael You actually DO hear pieces of it again in The Extreme (final boss theme). It is, however, only the very beginning part of it and heavily distorted

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