I have fond memory of this game, as it was the first JRPG I played. I think it stands the test of time even after two decades. Nobuo Uematsu’s soundtrack was great, and this simple opera scene was nicely done. It successfully kindled my kids’ interest in musical/opera.
Lyrics:
Oh, Maria
Oh, Maria
Though I call you from afar
Will this message reach your heart?
Oh, how I long to be with you
Oh my hero, my beloved,
Shall we still be made to part?
Your 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!
Oh, speak, guide me anew
Maria!
Draco!
I knew you would return to me, my love
Insolent rogue! Knave of the western hold!
Would you address my queen-to-be Maria?
Never shall you have Maria’s hand
I will die before that day comes
Then we duel!
I yield, this day is yours, Draco
Curse you, should you let Maria go
Peace then, for you have my word
With me, she’ll know nothing of this
Maria! Maria!
I love you so!
Ralse y Draco:
Maria! Maria!
Return to me!
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
Maria, Draco and Ralse:
Our love, come what may
Will never age a day
I’ll wait forevermore
I’ll wait forevermore
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