Aria di Mezzo Carattere

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The Aria, as performed in Grand Finale

"Aria di Mezzo Carattere" ("Aria of Half Character") is an aria from the opera Opera "Maria and Draco", written by Nobuo Uematsu and Yoshinori Kitase for Final Fantasy VI. It is sung by Celes, while impersonating the opera singer Maria, during the party's attempt to contact Setzer.

Featured in the album Final Fantasy VI: Grand Finale is a live version of the aria performed in Italian by soprano Svetla Krasteva. The aria is also found in the second full motion video included in Final Fantasy VI as part of Final Fantasy Anthology and Final Fantasy VI for the PlayStation in Europe and Australia with the same lyrics but a different musical arrangement.

An arrangement version also appears on the Final Fantasy Orchestra Album. Template:See Also

Japanese lyrics with English translation

Itoshino anata wa tōi tokoro e? Iroasenu towa no ai, chikatta bakari ni Kanashī toki ni mo, tsurai toki ni mo Sora ni furu, ano hoshi o anata to omoi Nozomanu chigiri o kawasu nodesu ka? Dōsureba? Nē, anata? Kotoba o matsu Arigatō, watashi no aisuruhito yo Ichido demo kono omoi, yureta watashi ni Shizuka ni, yasashiku kotaete kurete, Itsu made mo, itsu made mo anata o matsu.

愛しのあなたは遠いところへ？ 色あせぬ　永久の愛、誓ったばかりに 悲しい時にも、辛い時にも 空に降る、あの星をあなたと思い 望まぬちぎりを交わすのですか？ どうすれば？ねえ、あなた？言葉を待つ ありがとう、私の愛する人よ いちどでもこの思い、揺れた私に 静かに、優しく応えてくれて、 いつまでも、いつまでもあなたを待つ。

Does my dearest love far away go? The unfading eternal love I had just sworn upon? Even when I am sad, even when it is painful, I think that star, falling in the sky, is you That unwanted promise, do you change it? What will do you? Oh my dear one! I await your words Thank you, my beloved one Not even once have I forsaken this feeling Quietly, kindly, please give me an answer, Forever, forever, I shall wait for you.

English lyrics

GBA version O my hero, my beloved, Shall we still be made to part, The promises of perennial love Yet sing here in my heart... I'm the darkness, you're the starlight Shining brightly from afar. Through hours of despair, I offer this prayer To you, my evening star. Must my final vows exchanged Be with him and not with you? Were you only here to quiet my fear... O speak! Guide me anew. I am thankful, my beloved, For your tenderness and grace. I see in your eyes, so gentle and wise, All doubts and fears erased! Though the hours take no notice Of what fate might have in store, Our love, come what may, will never age a day. I'll wait forevermore!

SNES version Oh my hero, so far away now. Will I ever see your smile? Love goes away, like night into day. It's just a fading dream. I'm the darkness, you're the stars. Our love is brighter than the sun. For eternity, for me there can be, Only you, my chosen one... Must I forget you? Our solemn promise? Will autumn take the place of spring? What shall I do? I'm lost without you. Speak to me once more! We must part now, my life goes on. But my heart won't give you up. Ere I walk away, let me hear you say, I meant as much to you... So gently, you touched my heart. I will be forever yours. Come what may, I won't age a day, I'll wait for you, always...

Italian lyrics with English translation

Amore mio, caro bene Perché vai lontano da me? Giurasti un amore, che mai non dovea Avere fine per noi Nei momenti di tristezza Nei momenti di dolore A te, mia stella, penso Con infinito ardore Un legame senza speme Perché mai dovrei avere? Che cosa tu vuoi ch'io faccia oramai Mi devi dire tu Ti ringrazio, caro bene Amore mio, vita mia Al grave doler, al buio timore Che il cuore mi turbò Dolcemente, con amore Hai risposto al mio gridare Per sempre ognor, per sempre ognor Qui a me, t'attenderò

My love, dear one Why do you go so far from me? You swore a love that should have never Had an end for us In times of sadness In times of pain I think of you, my star, With infinite ardor Why must I have A bond without hope? What would you have me do now? You must tell me I thank you, dear one My love, my life To the grave sorrow, to the dark fear That disturbed my heart Sweetly, with love You have answered to my cries Forever, every day, forever, everyday I shall wait for you here

German (European GBA version) lyrics with English translation

Mein geliebter gingst hinfort du Im ein unerreichbar' Land? Wiewohl wir un schworn, auf Ewigkeit treu Soll unsere Liebe stets währ'n. In Trostlosen dunklen Stunden Gleit mein Blick zum Firmament Der Stern, der dort steht, erstrahlt, nie vergeht Ist deiner Herzlichkeit Blick. Mein Liebe soll ich opfen Einem kalt erstarrten Herz. Was bleibt mir zu tun? O, sag es mir schon! Ich harr' den Fingerzeig dein. Sei gepriesen, mein Geliebter, Stets weilst du in meinem Herz. Mit kreiselndem Schritt mein Kummer nimmst mir von Sorge nehm ich num frei. Deine ruhige, sanfte Stimme Raunen tröstend in mein Ohr. Auf ewig will ich ihr lauschen und dich Erwarten, wie ich es schwor!

My beloved, did you leave me In an unattainable land? Although we are sworn, faithful to eternity Let our love last forever. In dreary dark hours I look through skies The star that stands there, shines and never passes away, Is your hearthwarming look. I should sacrifice my love To a cold, frozen heart What is left for me to do? Oh, tell me! I'm waiting for touch of your hand. Be praised, my beloved You are always in my heart. With a gyrating step my grief take me I take care of it. Your calm, gentle voice Murmuring comforting in my ear. Forever I want to listen to her And expect you, as I swore it!

French (European GBA version) lyrics with English translation

Ô mon chéri, mon bien-aimé Devons-nous nous séparer, Au moment où nous nous sommes juré Notre amour pour l'éternité? Il est l'étoile qui brille au loin Dans l'obscurité sans fin. Le jour et la nuit, je ne pense qu'á lui, A mon étoile du matin... Comment puis-je jurer d'aimer Un homme autre que celui Qui est ma seule et unique destinée? Mon cœur est tourmenté Mille mercis, mon bien-aimé Pour ta tendresse, ta bonté Ton ardeur passionée, a su effacer Toute mon anxiété Bien que j'accepte mon triste sort, Jamais ne t'oublierai-je Les flammes de l'amour, brûleront toujours Même au-delà de la mort!

Oh my darling, my beloved Shall we part ways At the time we sworn Our love for all the eternity? He is the star that shines from afar In the endless darkness. Day and night, I think of no other than him Of my morning star... How can I swear to love A man other than the one Who is my one and only destined? My heart is tormented I thank you, my beloved For your tenderness, your kindness Your passionate fervor, managed to erase All of my anxiety Although I accept my sad destiny, I will never forget you. The flames of love shall burn forever Even beyond death!

Spanish (European GBA version) lyrics with English translation

Heroe mío, luz de luna Que bañas mi corazón Mi amor inmortal, por siempre estará Renovando promesas El olvido, la tristeza No me vencerá jamás En la tempestad, recuerdos de ayer Dan calor a mi alma Cruel destino, sus caprichos Me han alejado de ti Si no estás aquí, no puedo vivir Regresa pronto a mí Amor mío, te agradezco Tu bondad y tu candor Es tu bendición, la fuerza interior Que me guía al mañana El silencio, me traiciona Con el eco de tu voz Ni en la oscuridad, se marchitará La flor de este amor

My Hero, moonlight You bathe my heart my undying love, will be forever Renewing promises Forgetfulness, sadness Will never defeat me In the storm, memories of yesterday They warm my soul Cruel fate, its whims They have kept me from you If you're not here, I can not live Come back soon to me. My love, I thank Your goodness and candor Is your blessing, the inner strength That guide me to tomorrow The silence, betrays me With the echo of your voice. Even in the dark, will not wither This love's flower

Allusions in the Final Fantasy series

The aria has become associated with Celes as such that it is referenced in her crossover appearances throughout the greater series.

• In Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia, Celes sings the aria in a cutscene of Raise the Runic Blade.
• In Final Fantasy Record Keeper, Celes can be seen singing the first verse as part of her "Maria's Song" Soul Break.
• In World of Final Fantasy, Celes sings a short part of the aria in the intervention quest "Operation Opera."

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