Kimi Ga Iru Kara (English Version // FFXIII)

"Kimi Ga Iru Kara" from the Japanese version of FFXIII, english lyrics by ChipNoir and vocals by me. :)

Oh my gosh, this song. This song is wonderful. It's so sweet and it sums up the dynamic of the FFXIII group really well! Since this song was cut out of the english version of the game and they gave us Leona Lewis instead, this is dedicated to anyone who was disappointed by the fact that they didn't use it, haha. (Which isn't to say I don't like Leona Lewis -- I absolutely love her voice, but for some reason I didn't feel "My Hands" clicked for me with the game... But I digress!) Enjoy, guys!

And most importantly, I have to thank ChipNoir for approaching me about singing his lyrics for this, because he did an amazing job with them! Aside from a phrase here or there that I tweaked for fluidity's sake, this is all his genius. I don't think anyone else could have done a better job with translating this song... The meaning is completely intact, which is a feat considering how tricky the rhythm gets at times. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to sing this for you -- collaborating has been great! Go visit his channel, everyone. c:


ChipNoir's channel:
http://www.youtube.com/chipnoir

MP3 Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/?yj8wr32gbqynyf3


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[[ LYRICS by ChipNoir: ]]

"It's okay if you just wanna cry,"
That's what you told me when
You wiped the tears away from my eyes
I'm so lucky that you're always there,
Banishing all my cares;
I can't contain my happiness

Though I said some things that I didn't mean,
And there's still times that I act so selfishly,
Through and through, you're always right there beside me,
And now it's grown so clear;
I want you to keep me close and near by your side...
Always!

It would be a dream come true,
If you'd only realize
That it's only you who makes me feel this way...
Oh, how amazing would it be to believe in a new day,
Where we both could live inside of each other's hearts?

So then,
Until the end,
Won't you please keep watch over me...
My dear friends?

"You'll be just fine when you're on your own,"
That's what you told me when
We felt it was time for us to move on,
And those words keep me from loneliness,
So my sky's never gray;
I'm better knowing that I can stay strong

I've opened a door to things strange and new,
It's scary facing the unknown
When we feel we have to do it all on our own,
We all fear an undiscovered tomorrow;
Until I think of how,
All the words you gave me are what give me strength for now

So I will not lose my faith,
Just as long as I can say
All the words my heart has always tucked away;
The future will open its arms to show me a new day
And embrace me tight with a ray of shining hope

Cause I know,
With all my soul,
I will always carry with me in my heart...
My dear friends

I promise that I'll never stop moving forward through thick or thin,
I'll always remember what you have taught me; our love is something to believe in
When I look above, I can see your smile in the sky,
Its light will comfort me, till we can finally meet one day again

So I will not lose my faith,
Just as long as I can say
All the words my heart has always tucked away;
The future will open its arms to show me a new day
And embrace me tight with a ray of shining hope

I would love if you'd only realize
That it's only you who makes me feel this way...
Oh, how amazing would it be to believe in a new day,
Where we both could live inside of each other's hearts?

So then,
Until the end,
Won't you please keep watch over me...
My dear friends?

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ADORABLE artwork used is by *seisei of deviantART!
(Original Image: http://seisei.deviantart.com/art/When-in-doubt-157596242 )