She started working as a junior doctor in the Belfast Hospital, but in 1988 she was invited to form a band with Dave Fitzgerald and Dave Bainbridge. In 1989, Joanne stopped practicing medicine and Iona was born. Since then, Joanna has sung all over Europe and America. Iona's recordings have become successful worldwide, making them Europe's best selling contemporary Christian band.
Hogg recorded her first solo album, Looking Into Light, in 1999. Her vocals were featured in the role-playing games Xenogears (for the Sony PlayStation) and Xenosaga (for the Sony PlayStation 2). She sang the English versions of Star of Tears and Small Two of Pieces from Xenogears, and Pain and Kokoro from Xenosaga. Star of Tears was featured on the 2-disc Xenogears: Original Soundtrack; however, the song is not normally accessible in the game. Hogg collaborated with several artists for the album New Irish Hymns and provided the female vocals on both solo releases from Troy Donockley.
Small Two of Pieces
Joanne Hogg Lyrics
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As passion burns in your heart
Ready to fight, a knife held close by your side
Like a proud wolf alone in the dark
With eyes that watch the world
And my name like a shadow
On the face of the moon
The old echo fades away
But just you and I
Can find the answer
And then we can run to the end of the world
Cold fire clenched to my heart
In the blue of the night
Torn by this pain, I paint your name in sound
And the girl of the dawn, with eyes of blue and angels' wings
The songs of the season are her only crown
Broken mirror, a million shades of light
The old echo fades away
But just you and I
Can find the answer
And then we can run to the end of the world
We met in the midst of morning
And parted deep in the night
Broken sword and shield and tears that never fall
But run through the heart
Washed away by the darkest water
The world is peaceful and still
Broken mirror, a million shades of light
The old echo fades away
But just you and I
Can find the answer
And then we can run to the end of the world
We can run to the end of the world
In the song "Small Two of Pieces" by Joanne Hogg, the singer depicts a story of two lovers who are facing challenges and hardships in their relationship. The first verse talks about running through the cold of the night, ready to fight with a knife held close by the side, portraying a sense of urgency and danger. The second verse describes the pain and longing of the singer, as she paints the name of her lover in sound as a way to cope. The refrain of the song emphasizes the idea that only the two of them can find the answer to their problems and, by doing so, run to the end of the world together.
The central theme of the song is the power of love in overcoming obstacles. The broken mirror that reflects endless shades of light represents the many facets of their relationship that they have to sort through to find a solution. The girl of the dawn with eyes of blue and angels' wings may represent hope and the possibility of a bright new beginning. The broken sword and shield are symbols of the struggle they face, but despite their pain and tears, they continue to fight for their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Run through the cold of the night
Running through the coldness of the night
As passion burns in your heart
Feeling a burning passion in your heart
Ready to fight, a knife held close by your side
Prepared to fight with a knife by your side
Like a proud wolf alone in the dark
Standing alone and proud like a wolf in the dark
With eyes that watch the world
Watching the world closely with your eyes
And my name like a shadow
Your name follows you like a shadow
On the face of the moon
Seen on the face of the moon
Broken mirror, a million shades of light
A broken mirror reflecting a million lights
The old echo fades away
The old echoes disappear
But just you and I
Only we can do it
Can find the answer
We can find the solution
And then we can run to the end of the world
After we solve it, we can go wherever we want
Cold fire clenched to my heart
Feeling a cold, fiery sensation in my heart
In the blue of the night
During the blue, dark night
Torn by this pain, I paint your name in sound
Expressing pain by creating sound with your name
And the girl of the dawn, with eyes of blue and angels' wings
A girl with blue eyes and angelic wings at dawn
The songs of the season are her only crown
Her only badge of honor are her songs
We met in the midst of morning
We first met in the middle of the morning
And parted deep in the night
And left each other late into the night
Broken sword and shield and tears that never fall
A broken sword and shield with unshed tears
But run through the heart
But the pain is felt deep in the heart
Washed away by the darkest water
Cleansed by the darkest water
The world is peaceful and still
The world is now calm and quiet
Contributed by Elijah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@squall2153
Run through the cold of the night as passion burns in your heart
Ready to fight, a knife held close by your side
Like a proud wolf alone in the dark, with eyes that watch the world
And my name like a shadow on the face of the moon
Broken mirror, a million shades of light
The old echo fades away
But just you and I
Can find the answer, and then
We can run to the end of the world
We can run to the end of the world
Cold fire clenched to my heart in the blue of night
Torn by this pain, I paint your name in sound
And the girl of the dawn with eyes of blue and angel wings
The songs of the season are her only crown
Broken mirror, a million shades of light
The old echo fades away
But just you and I
Can find the answer, and then
We can run to the end of the world
We can run to the end of the world
We met in the mist of morning
And parted deep in the night
Broken sword and shield, and tears that never fall
But run through the heart
Washed away by the darkest water
The world is peaceful and still
Broken mirror, a million shades of light
The old echo fades away
But just you and I
Can find the answer, and then
We can run to the end of the world
We can run to the end of the world
@estebangamer636yt2
Lyrics:
Run through the cold of the night
As passion burns in your heart
Ready to fight,
a knife held close by your side
Like a proud wolf alone in the dark
With eyes that watch the world
And my name like a shadow
On the face of the moon
Broken mirror, a million shades of light
The old echo fades away
But just you and I. Can find the answer
And then, we can run to the end of the world
We can run to the end of the world
Cold fire clenched to my heart
In the blue of night
Torn by this pain,
I paint your name in sound
And the girl of the down,
with eyes of blue, and angel wings
The songs of the season are her only crown
Broken mirror, a million shades of light
The old echo fades away
But just you and I. Can find the answer
And then, we can run to the end of the world
We can run to the end of the world
We met in the mist of morning
And parted deep in the night
Broken sword and shield,
and tears that never fall
But run through the heart
Washed away by the darkest water
The world is peaceful and still
Broken mirror, a million shades of light
The old echo fades away
But just you and I. Can find the answer
And then, we can run to the end of the
world
We can run to the end of the world
Run to the end of the world...
@willbill6942
"Music is a mysterious thing. Sometimes it makes people remember things they do not expect. Many thoughts, feelings, memories... things almost forgotten... Regardless of whether the listener desires to remember or not." -Hyuga
@jorgesiryj1289
He knows everything from the beginning. What a masterpiece
@El-Duderino-His-Dudeness
That line specifically, when the song kicks in, I knew I was in for an amazing story.
@FrancescoVenturini85
what a quote
@connieroy813
Xenogears (Staff End Credits) "Small Two of Pieces" by Joanne Hogg: OST- [Soundtrack Album] 0:00
The Japanese version of the song is known as Mebius.
A PlayStation Ps1 did with seen part play a video games from come of Xenogears (English version) musical.
@masak_sederhana
Remind me when my life is full of dreams to chase,
Now all the dreams wither away and replaced with something called "reality"
@24hr-Gaming
I knew the flute motif is the same as in the Future Redeemed ending song with the same singer. Takahashi is a one of a kind genius. This man took 30 years and multiple project failures to complete his vision in Perfect Works and did it in a way no one would have ever anticipated. Bravo. I think it's difficult to fully describe what it's been like to be on this crazy ride, but I would do it all over again. This is the most ambitious storytelling in games period and it's not even close.
@jacobmonks3722
I'd say Metal Gear is comparatively ambitious, but its priorities are quite different.
@yendothegamer9880
Xeno is not done yet there is still more stories to make and connect
@homebrewGT2
I don't think it's over... Lol