Mizuta joined Square Enix (formerly Square) in the mid-1990s and started his career composing music for racing games. He gained prominence when he was assigned as the composer for the mobile game "Final Fantasy XI" (2002). His compositions for this massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) received praise for their atmospheric and evocative qualities, enhancing the gaming experience for players.
In addition to his work on "Final Fantasy XI," Naoshi Mizuta has contributed to other Square Enix titles, including "Parasite Eve II," "Blood of Bahamut," and "Final Fantasy Dimensions." He has showcased his versatility as a composer, adapting his style to fit the themes and settings of each game.
Caius's Theme
Naoshi Mizuta Lyrics
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Carissimam servaturum.
Dea mortis, servabo,
Ut tempora recte ducam.
Etsi cor in chao
Aut fortuna bella ferat
Fortuna et obviam ibo
Fortuna et obviam ibo
Sea mortis, servabo,
Ut tempora recte ducam
Etsi core in chao,
Aut fortuna bella ferat.
The lyrics to Naoshi Mizuta's Caius's Theme is a haunting and solemn composition that speaks about the inevitability of death and the singer's duty to carry out that responsibility. The repeated phrase "Dea mortis, servabo" (I will serve the goddess of death) illustrates the singer's devotion to their role as the overseer of death, ensuring that time is lead correctly. Despite the chaos and turmoil that may surround them and the unexpected paths that fate may take, the singer remains steadfast in their commitment to carrying out their duty.
The repeated phrase "Etsi cor in chao, Aut fortuna bella ferat" (Even if my heart be in chaos, or if fortune brings war) suggests that the singer may be conflicted or weighed down by their responsibility, but they will continue forward nonetheless. The final lines, "Fortuna et obviam ibo," emphasize that regardless of what may come their way, the singer will meet it head-on.
Overall, the song's lyrics convey a sense of somber duty, with the singer acknowledging the weight of their responsibility to serve the goddess of death but persevering despite any hardships or uncertainties that may arise.
Line by Line Meaning
Dea mortis, iruabi,
I call upon the goddess of death
Carissimam servaturum.
To guide and protect my beloved
Dea mortis, servabo,
I will serve the goddess of death
Ut tempora recte ducam.
So that I can lead my life in the right path
Etsi cor in chao
Even if my heart is in chaos
Aut fortuna bella ferat
Or if fate brings war upon me
Fortuna et obviam ibo
I will meet fate head on
Fortuna et obviam ibo
I will meet fate head on
Sea mortis, servabo,
Thus I will serve the goddess of death
Ut tempora recte ducam
So that I can lead my life in the right path
Etsi core in chao,
Even if my heart is in chaos
Aut fortuna bella ferat.
Or if fate brings war upon me
Writer(s): MOTOMU TORIYAMA, NAOSHI MIZUTA
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